How to Factory Reset a Nook

Last Updated: December 17, 2021

If your Nook e-reader isn't performing correctly, you may need to reset it to its factory default settings. We'll show you how to perform a factory reset on the classic Nook, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color, and Nook Tablet.

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Resetting your Nook deletes all Barnes and Noble content from your Nook as well as any personal files from the device's internal memory. Back up anything you want to have access to your personal computer. ^{[1]
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The home button is the inverted "u" in the middle of the Nook. ^{[2]
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Unregister your Nook. Tap Device and then Unregister your nook . Click the Confirm button to unregister your Nook. ^{[4]
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- This is a separate step that you take prior to the factory reset. Note that a hard reset to factory defaults does not delete whatever content is on a supplemental microSD card. Delete content using a USB plug-in or remove the card. ^{[5]
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- If the unregistration does not work, check that you have network connectivity. Try again later or troubleshoot any network issues.
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Select Reset to factory settings . Tap Confirm twice. All of your data should be officially wiped from the device. ^{[6]
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Method 2

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Resetting Your Nook Simple Touch, Nook Colour, or Nook Tablet

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You can only deregister and reset your Nook over an Internet connection. ^{[7]
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Backup any files on your Nook. Erasing, deregistering, and resetting deletes all files transferred from your computer to your Nook. If you want to be able to access these after the factory reset and reboot, back them up before getting started.
- Keep in mind that erasing and deregistering your Nook doesn't delete content from your Barnes and Noble account, but from the Nook itself. You can still access your account and reading material with other Nook applications (like Nook for Android and iPhone). Moreover, if you re-register your Nook after the reset, you can once again have access to everything in your Barnes and Noble account. ^{[8]
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The home button is the inverted "u" in the middle of the Nook. ^{[9]
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You will be brought to the device’s Settings page, where you then select Device Info . ^{[10]
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You will be prompted to make sure that you want to go through with this process. Press confirm. ^{[11]
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The data will then be wiped and the device set to its original factory settings. Your Nook will display a message letting you know that it is deregistering and then clearing all data. ^{[12]
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Your Nook will restart much the same way as when you first received it brand new. Follow the instructions to get started.

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How do I reset my Nook tablet 6.0 without going through Settings?

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Power off your Nook tablet. Hold the Power button and the Home button ('n') simultaneously. Release the Power and Home buttons. Choose to continue or exit. Decide again to continue or exit. Complete the process of restoring your device to factory settings.

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Does the factory reset downgrade the firmware to the version it came with, or will it retain the new firmware if I have updated?

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If the Nook is connected to the internet then it will reset to how a new Nook would be, with the new firmware. However, it may reset to its original firmware and then update afterwards.

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