> Documentation index: https://jetkvm.com/llms.txt

# microSD recovery

> Recover a JetKVM with a microSD card slot by writing a fresh recovery image to the card with Balena Etcher.

microSD recovery writes fresh JetKVM firmware to a card, and the device boots from it. Use it to recover a JetKVM with a microSD card slot (sometimes labelled TF). Without a slot, use [DFU recovery](https://jetkvm.com/docs/advanced-usage/factory-reset-dfu); for JetKVM Mini, see [JetKVM Mini recovery](https://jetkvm.com/docs/advanced-usage/factory-reset-mini).

**Recovery erases your settings and stored data.** Back up anything you need before starting.

You need a computer, a card reader, and a microSD card of 8 GB or larger. The card already in your JetKVM works; eject it from the slot on the right side.

## Download the recovery image

* [microSD recovery image: For JetKVM (microSD) and JetKVM PoE.](https://api.jetkvm.com/releases/system%5Frecovery/latest?sku=jetkvm-v2-sdmmc)

## Write the card

1. Download Balena Etcher v2.1.9 for your computer and install it: [Windows](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/download/v2.1.9/balenaEtcher-2.1.9.Setup.exe), [macOS, Apple silicon](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/download/v2.1.9/balenaEtcher-2.1.9-arm64.dmg), [macOS, Intel](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/download/v2.1.9/balenaEtcher-2.1.9-x64.dmg), [Linux](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher/releases/download/v2.1.9/balenaEtcher-linux-x64-2.1.9.zip)
2. Insert the microSD card into the card reader.
3. Open Etcher, click **Flash from file** and select the `.zip` from step 1.
4. Click **Select target** and pick the microSD card. Check the size matches; Etcher erases whatever you pick.
5. Click **Flash**. If Etcher warns **Missing partition table**, click **Continue**. That's expected.
6. Wait for **Flash Completed!**, then remove the card.

## Boot from the card

1. Unplug power from JetKVM.
2. Insert the card into the slot on the right side.
3. Reconnect power.
4. Wait for the front display to show the IP address. Recovery is complete.