You can manually reset your Z-Stick Gen5 using your current third party host software or manually perform a factory reset. Below are the steps to manually factory reset your Z-Stick Gen5.


This operation will only work only if the Z-Stick Gen5 is unplugged from your PC as a portable device.


Manual Factory Reset Steps

  • Requires a paperclip or a thin enough stick to depress the button in the back of the Z-Stick Gen5
  • Turn the Z-Stick towards its back
  • Take the paperclip and press in the pinhole button and hold it for 20 seconds.
  • The LED will flash red faster and faster, until it blinks blue once to indicate a success.