# IODD MINI Password Reset

If you have forgotten your password for the iodd MINI, you must initialize the drive to reuse the device. There are two primary ways to achieve this.

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**Total Data Loss** Both methods will **permanently erase all data** on the internal SSD. Data recovery is impossible once the process begins.
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### Method 1: Password Reset via Firmware (No Disassembly)

This method allows you to reset the password using specialized firmware and hardware button inputs without opening the device.

#### **Step 1: Install Reset Firmware**

1. Download the **Reset Firmware**: [iodd MINI Password Reset Firmware](https://dir.iodd.kr/Archive/ioddmini/IODD_MINI_Password_Reset/)
2. Run `iodd_firm_upd-0.1.0.11-Del-Password.exe` and complete the update.

#### **Step 2: Execute Deletion**

1. Reconnect the iodd MINI to your PC.
2. On the password input screen, **press the \[Menu] button repeatedly (at least 300 times)**.
3. Wait for the **`"Password is deleted"`** (Password is deleted) message.

#### **Step 3: Restore Standard Firmware (Mandatory)**

1. Download the **Standard Firmware**: [iodd MINI Standard Firmware](https://dir.iodd.kr/Archive/ioddmini/)
2. Run `iodd_firm_upd-0.1.0.13.exe` to return the device to its normal state.

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### Method 2: Manual Initialization (Requires Disassembly)

This method involves connecting the internal SSD directly to a PC to wipe the encryption metadata. This is a "Two-Step Wipe" process.

#### **Step 1: Disassemble and Connect**

1. Open the MINI case and remove the internal SSD.
2. Connect the SSD directly to a Windows PC via a SATA/M.2 adapter.

#### **Step 2: Initialize via GPT → MBR (Diskpart Recommended)**

The encryption data is stored in the GPT area. You must initialize as GPT first to ensure the lock is cleared.

```bash
# Run Command Prompt as Administrator
$ diskpart
$ list disk
$ select disk N  # CAUTION: Ensure N is the correct MINI disk
$ clean

# Step 1: Wipe encryption data by converting to GPT
$ convert gpt

# Step 2: Re-convert to MBR (Preferred for 2541/Compatibility)
$ convert mbr

# Step 3: Create partition and format
$ create partition primary
$ format fs=ntfs quick  # You may also use 'fs=exfat quick'
$ assign
$ exit
```

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### 📝 Comparison & Summary

| Feature           | Method 1 (Firmware)   | Method 2 (Disassembly)      |
| ----------------- | --------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Effort**        | Low (No tools needed) | High (Requires disassembly) |
| **Complexity**    | 300+ button clicks    | Command line (Diskpart)     |
| **Success Rate**  | Very High             | Absolute (Hardware reset)   |
| **Admin Manager** | Not Supported         | Not Supported               |

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**Post-Reset Setup** After either method is complete, reassemble the device (if needed) and reconnect it. You will be prompted to perform the **Initial Setup** and set a new password as if it were a brand-new device.
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**Always use "Safely Remove Hardware"** after copying files to prevent the "ASSERT Fails ArrayOffset" error in the future.
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