How to reset or factory restore Bird V5518+ device?
The Bird V5518+ is a device used for TV Video Receivers and Sensors that can be reset or factory restored if it's not functioning properly or is not working as per the expected. For resetting the Bird V5518+, there are various methods available, but the most common and recommended ones are as follows:
1. Resetting the device through the keypad:
* Press and hold the "0" button on the keypad until the LED indicator starts flashing.
* Wait for the orange LED indicator to stop flashing and for the blue LED indicator to start flashing.
* Release the "0" button and wait for the device to complete the reset process.
* Once the reset process is complete, the device will be set to its factory defaults.
1. Resetting the device through the USB cable:
* Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Open the control panel and click on the "Device Manager".
* Locate your device in the list, right-click on it, and select "Properties".
* Click on the "Driver" tab and click on the "Update Driver" button.
* Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" and select the firmware file for your device.
* After the update is complete, the device will reset to its factory defaults.
1. Using the restart function to reset the device to its default settings:
* Press and hold the "Restart" button on the keypad until the device shuts down.
* Release the "Restart" button and press the "0" button until the LED indicator stops flashing.
* Hold the "0" button and the "Restart" button together until the device shuts down.
* Release all buttons when the device is off, and the device will automatically reset to its factory defaults.
It is recommended to use method 2 or 3 as they are more reliable and safe. It's also important to note that before resetting the device, you must backup your data if you're going to restore it after the reset.
