How To Easy Reboot | Factory Reset | Ninebot es1/es2/es3/es4 | James Angelo TV | Vlog no.24

Summary

In this video, the presenter explains how to reboot or factory reset a Ninebot electric scooter, including the process of restoring its original software state. This is useful for situations like forgetting the password or buying a second-hand scooter without the original password. The presenter demonstrates the process step-by-step, showing how to reset the scooter, remove hacks, and restore factory settings via both the scooter and the Ninebot app. The video also highlights the benefits of rebooting, such as restoring the scooter's speed to its original setting.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rebooting or factory resetting your Ninebot electric scooter restores it to its original system state by deleting all saved information.
• 😀 A reboot can be helpful if you forget the password or buy a secondhand scooter without the password from the previous owner.
• 😀 Rebooting can also solve issues like the scooter being 'hacked' and helps restore the original speed (e.g., 27 km/h).
• 😀 Shoutouts are given to viewers who requested help with rebooting the scooter and for their suggestions.
• 😀 To reboot the scooter, you need to press the brake lever, the speed throttle, and the power switch in a specific sequence.
• 😀 After turning off the scooter and waiting for 5-10 seconds, you should power it back on to complete the reboot process.
• 😀 The Ninebot app will ask for a firmware update during the process to ensure the latest version is installed.
• 😀 Once the firmware is updated, the 'hack' will be removed, and the scooter will return to its normal operation.
• 😀 To check if the scooter has been successfully rebooted, check the maximum speed on the app (e.g., 29 km/h).
• 😀 Another way to reboot the scooter is by turning it off, pressing the brake lever, the throttle, and the power switch in the same sequence, then updating the firmware in the app.

Q & A

What is the purpose of a reboot or factory reset on the Ninebot electric scooter?

A reboot or factory reset restores the scooter's software to its original system state by deleting all stored information. This helps resolve issues such as forgotten passwords or hacks.

How can a factory reset help if you've forgotten your password or bought a secondhand scooter?

A factory reset allows you to access the Ninebot app and reconnect your scooter, even if you don't have the password from the previous owner.

What benefit does rebooting the scooter offer regarding speed?

Rebooting the scooter can restore its maximum speed. For example, after rebooting, the scooter's speed can return to the original 27 km/h if it had been altered.

What was the scooter's speed after the reboot in the video?

After rebooting the scooter, the speed increased to 29 km/h, indicating that the hack had been successfully removed.

How can the Ninebot app help in removing a hack from the scooter?

The Ninebot app prompts you to update the scooter's firmware, which can help remove any hacks and restore its functionality to normal.

What are the two main methods of rebooting or factory resetting a Ninebot scooter mentioned in the video?

The first method involves pressing the brake and speed throttle while switching off the scooter. The second method includes updating the firmware through the Ninebot app.

What should you do after pressing the brake and throttle on the scooter for the reset procedure?

After pressing both the brake and throttle, you should press the switch button to turn off the scooter, wait for 5-10 seconds, and then turn it back on.

How do you verify if the scooter's hack has been removed after the reset?

You can verify the removal of the hack by spinning the front wheel and checking if the scooter's maximum speed has been restored to the correct value (e.g., 29 km/h).

What happens when you try to connect the scooter to the Ninebot app after a factory reset?

When you connect the scooter to the app after a reset, the app will prompt you to update the firmware if a new version is available, which is essential for removing any hacks.

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