How to reset or factory restore Spice M-5200 Boss Don device?
The Spice M-5200 Boss Don device is a handheld push-to-talk (PTT) device that allows users to communicate with other M-5200 Boss Don users or with a landline or mobile phone. If you have a device and want to reset or factory restore it to its original settings, there are a few options available to you. In this answer, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to reset or factory restore a Spice M-5200 Boss Don device:
Method 1: Use the "AT" command
The "AT" command allows you to access the device's settings and controls. If your device is locked or uninitialized, you will need to first unlock it using the following steps:
1. Charge the device
2. Press and hold the "#" key until the device starts up in "AT" command mode
3. Enter the unlock code (default is "611") and press "OK"
4. The device will now be unlocked and accessible
Once the device is unlocked, you can reset it to its factory settings by entering the following commands:
1. "*#MEST#" (colon is ":" on V1.1 devices)
2. "*#MTEST#" or "*#SET#" (colon is ":" on V1.2 devices)
Method 2: Use the "Factory Setting" menu
To access the Factory Setting menu, you will first need to unlock your device by pressing and holding the "#" key until it starts up in "AT" command mode. Once there, enter the unlock code (default is "611").
After unlocking the device, you can access the Factory Setting menu by pressing and holding the "#" key until the menu appears. From there, select the "Factory Setting" option and confirm your selection when prompted. This will erase all settings and data on the device, leaving it as if it were just out of the box.
Method 3: Use the "Reset" option
If your device has an additional menu option called "Reset," you can use that to reset the device to its factory settings. To access the "Reset" option, start up the device and press and hold the "1" key until the reset menu appears. From there, select the "Reset" option and follow the prompts to confirm the reset.
It's important to note that resetting the device to factory settings will eliminate all data on the device, including calls, messages, contacts, and any other settings that may be stored. Make sure to secure any important data before resetting the device as there is no undoing the reset process.
By following any of these methods, you should be able to reset or factory restore a Spice M-5200 Boss Don device to its original settings.
