deadspace92 / rpi-reset

Repository to create a Raspberry Pi OS with a factory reset or system refresh or full system restore option.

Factory Reset Your Raspbian OS

Description:

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In the normal process to reset or restore the Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian), you need to unplug the SD Card, format the card, re-write the OS image and plug it back again. If you are doing some testing or development, it can be a pain to go over this process again. This git contains the scripts using which you can create a Raspberry Pi OS image which has an option to factory reset the OS without plugging out the SD Card.

Usage:

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Ready to use images:

These are based on the May 2020 version of the Raspberry Pi OS.
https://mega.nz/folder/akREwKKB#SNdASVnpzOaj7rPtrgPW_w

Prepare your own image by following the instructions given below on a linux based system

Image Versions	Free Space Required
Lite	10GB
Minimal Desktop	14GB
Full Desktop	25GB

1. Clone the git using:

git clone https://github.com/shivasiddharth/RaspberryPi-Factory-Reset  

2. Download your preferred image, unzip them and place them in the files directory.

3. Change directory using:

cd /home/${USER}/RaspberryPi-Factory-Reset/files/   

4. Make the script executable using:

sudo chmod +x ./create-factory-reset.sh  

5. Execute the script using:

sudo ./create-factory-reset.sh  

6. Copy the created image and write it to the SD Card and enjoy.

Command to factory reset:

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sudo su -   
/boot/factory_reset --reset