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Reset forgotten Flipper Zero PIN

Reset Forgotten FZ PIN

On newer firmware versions (0.77 and later), you can factory reset the device by holding UP and BACK for 30 seconds. There is no well-known method to clear a forgotten PIN without resetting the entire device.

Old method for firmware versions before 0.77

⚠️ This method is only to be used for Flipper devices on old firmware! If performed on an updated device, it may make things worse. All liability falls on yourself if you proceed.

:: Last updated May 5th 2022. ::

First method

  • Plug your device in to a PC and open qFlipper.
  • On the device, hold LEFT and BACK simultaneously for 2 seconds.
  • Release BACK first, then wait until the LED becomes blue to release LEFT.
  • In qFlipper settings (Wrench icon), set Firmware Update Channel to "Development."
  • If you see a blue "REPAIR" button and the text "Dev XXXXXXXX" (With X being a random character) click the repair button.
  • Accept the confirmation prompt.
  • Wait for device to update (Progress may appear to be stalled, but keep waiting until it is complete!)
  • If NOTHING happens for 5+ minutes, leave the device plugged in and ask for help in the Discord.
  • Once successful, go back to settings, set update channel to "Release," and install normally.

The PIN should now be removed!

Second method

If the first method didn't work, try it again with the following changes:

  • Download this file and save it to your PC.
  • Instead of repairing from dev, click "Install from file" and open the file you just downloaded.
  • Continue with the rest of the first method steps.

I hope the PIN is removed now, right?

Third method

It's not removed? Yikes.
At this point, I'd advise asking for help in their Discord.

@FoeXploit
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thank you it works!

@XeroHero
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2nd method worked for me, thank you!

@msherman6903
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still saving people 2 years later thanks

@nazarhktwitch
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It not connecting with qFlipper and CLI (Don't see Flipper as device in locked mode)

@Mmmmmmieoi
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thank you!!!!!!!!🥹

@WillyJL
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WillyJL commented Jun 11, 2025

DO NOT USE THE FILE LINKED IN THIS GIST. IT IS 3+ YEAR OLD SOFTWARE AND WILL ONLY CAUSE MORE ISSUES.

REMOVE PIN CODE BY HOLDING BACK AND UP BUTTONS TOGETHER FOR 30 SECONDS, THEN ACCEPT THE PROMPT.

@djsime1 few people been nearly bricking their device with the outdated info and software linked in this gist, would really appreciate if you could either update it or remove it.

@djsime1
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djsime1 commented Jul 2, 2025

I replaced the gist, but kept the old method for firmware versions before 0.77 in a separate section.

@WillyJL
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WillyJL commented Jul 2, 2025

btw, clearing the pin by holding back and up does not reset the entire device. that wording suggests all the user's files are deleted. only some basic settings in the settings app are reset. all the user's files are kept.

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