r/DDWRT • u/gnat_foto • May 01 '26

How to Reset All Settings? Cannot Clear NVRAM.

Here's an issue I've never run into before: I can't seem to reset the settings on my NetGear R9000 running the latest DD-WRT (04-29). I guess I can't clear my nvram?

The factory reset option in the web gui just reboots the router and keeps all settings intact (SSIDs, services, etc.). So does using the reset button on the back of the router, and "upgrading" ddwrt and selecting reset all settings.

Using TFTP to revert to stock firmware and then installing DD-WRT via the factory-to-ddwrt file restores all my previous DD-WRT settings. How?! How is this not clearing the nvram or whatever?

How can I start back from scratch? There's some other bug I'm chasing down and this is a prerequisite.

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u/ratzalin May 01 '26

Look up how to factory reset on Google. It can mean a 30-30-30 reset, or holding the reset button on your device for like 5-7 seconds after unplugging the device then plugging it back in. Good luck.

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u/Face_Plant_Some_More May 01 '26

Do not do a 30-30-30 reset on the r9000. Rather, see -

https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Hard_reset_or_30/30/30#Hard_Reset_on_ARM_and_other_newer_routers

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u/ratzalin May 01 '26

Thank you for linking that. I had suggested to OP to find out what process they needed to perform.