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How to factory reset your Google Home, Nest Mini, Nest Hub, Chromecast, or other Assistant device
It's a little different for every model

Corbin Davenport Corbin Davenport
How to factory reset your Google Home, Nest Mini, Nest Hub, Chromecast, or other Assistant device

This story was originally published and last updated . 

While smart speakers have rapidly become ubiquitous in many of our homes, there are practical things about them—like initiating a factory reset when you sell them—that just aren't intuitive without a bit of Googling. And since the Assistant (fortunately) won't abide your voice request to initiate one, that means this is one smart speaker and display feature that requires going hands-on. Fortunately, it's pretty easy in most cases for devices like Google Home, Nest Home, and Nest Hub.

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Watch this video showing the ludicrously convoluted 11-13 step reset process for C by GE bulbs

Ryne Hager Ryne Hager
Watch this video showing the ludicrously convoluted 11-13 step reset process for C by GE bulbs

We're pretty big fans of the C by GE bulb line here at Android Police, given the features, Assistant integration, and excellent price point. Although we pointed it out how tedious the reset process for the smartbulbs was in our reviews, the official video by GE Lighting describing the process is currently making the rounds, and it's pretty funny.

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Heads Up: Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor Update Rolling Out, May Reset Rooted Devices

Heads Up: Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor Update Rolling Out, May Reset Rooted Devices

Aaron Gingrich Aaron Gingrich

Device updates that break root are fairly common - in fact, I'd go so far as to say that the majority of updates do so. What's a bit less common, though, is an update that resets your device because you're rooted. The device in question here is the NOOKcolor, and unfortunately it looks like that's exactly what's happening.

Before I dive into the details, I think it's important to note that I doubt that even as much as manufacturers and carriers dislike when people root their device, it's pretty far over the line for them to remotely wipe the devices of people who have done so.

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