Factory reset

If something unexpected happens and your RP2xxx-based board no longer boots MicroPython, then you may have to factory reset it. For more details, see :ref:soft_bricking.

Factory resetting the MicroPython rp2 port involves fully erasing the flash and resetting the flash memory, so you will need to re-flash the MicroPython firmware afterwards and copy any Python files to the filesystem again.

1. Follow the instructions on the Raspberry Pi website for resetting flash memory_.
2. Copy the MicroPython .uf2 firmware file to your board. If needed, this file can be found on the MicroPython downloads page_.

.. _resetting flash memory: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/microcontrollers/pico-series.html#resetting-flash-memory .. _MicroPython downloads page: https://micropython.org/download/?port=rp2