How to reset or factory restore Bird S1160 device?
The Bird S1160 is a popular dual-band walkie-talkie radio that is known for its durability and reliability. If you need to reset or factory restore your Bird S1160 device, there are several methods you can use. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Bird S1160 device:
Method 1: Using the Charging Battery
1. Charge the walkie-talkie battery to 100%.
2. Turn off the walkie-talkie.
3. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds until the Power button blinks rapidly.
4. Release the Power button.
5. Press and hold the Volume button until the Power button blinks rapidly.
6. Release the Volume button.
7. Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds until the Power button blinks rapidly.
8. Release the Power button.
9. The walkie-talkie should now enter the factory reset mode. Press and hold down the Volume button and the Power button at the same time.
10. When you hear a beep, release the buttons.
11. The walkie-talkie should be reset to factory settings.
Method 2: Using the Charging Dock
1. Connect the walkie-talkie to the charging dock using the included cable.
2. Charge the walkie-talkie until it reaches 100%.
3. Turn off the walkie-talkie.
4. Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds until the Power button blinks rapidly.
5. Release the Power button.
6. Press and hold the Volume button until the Power button blinks rapidly.
7. Release the Volume button.
8. Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds until the Power button blinks rapidly.
9. Release the Power button.
10. The walkie-talkie should now enter the factory reset mode. Press and hold down the Volume button and the Power button at the same time.
11. When you hear a beep, release the buttons.
12. The walkie-talkie should be reset to factory settings.
Method 3: Using the Programming Rig
1. Connect the walkie-talkie to the programming rig using the included cable.
2. Turn on the programming rig and connect it to your computer.
3. Install the Bird software on your computer.
4. Select the Bird S1160 from the device list on the programming rig.
5. Click on the "Init" button to reset the walkie-talkie to factory settings.
6. Wait for the walkie-talkie to reset.
Note that the method you choose to reset or factory restore your Bird S1160 device will depend on what resources are available to you. If you have access to a charger and the charger port on the walkie-talkie, Method 1 or 2 may be the best choice. If you have access to a programming rig, Method 3 may be the best choice. It is always recommended to backup your important data before resetting or factory restoring your device, as all settings and configurations will be lost during the reset process.
