How to Restart Your Clover Device

Category: Clover → Device Troubleshooting
Applies to: Clover Flex, Mini, Station, Station Duo, and other compatible models

Overview

Restarting your Clover device can help resolve temporary software, connectivity, or performance issues.

Common symptoms include:

  • Device running slowly

  • Frozen or unresponsive screen

  • Wi-Fi or connectivity issues

  • Applications not opening

  • Temporary payment processing errors

Before Restarting

Make sure no payment is currently in progress.

If a transaction was interrupted, check its status before attempting to charge the customer again.

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Make sure the batch is closed its recommended to close the daily batch before the restart. 

Method 1: Restart Using the Power Menu

  1. Locate the power button on your Clover device.

  2. Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears.

  3. Select Restart or Reboot, if available.

  4. Wait for the device to restart.

  5. Allow Clover to reconnect to the internet.

The power button location and available options vary by device model.

Method 2: Restart an Unresponsive Device

If the screen is frozen:

  1. Make sure the device has power.

  2. Press and hold the power button until the device responds or begins restarting.

  3. Release the button when the restart begins.

  4. Wait until the Clover home screen returns.

Some devices may require the power button to be held for approximately 10 seconds.

If the device does not respond, contact support for model-specific instructions.

After Restarting

  1. Verify your internet connection.

  2. Open your payment application.

  3. Check whether the original problem has been resolved.

  4. Review any interrupted transaction before retrying it.

Important

Do not select Factory Reset or Erase Device when you only need to restart Clover. A factory reset is a separate operation that may remove settings or require reactivation.

Still Having Issues?

Verova Payments Support: +1 (833) 925-6999 — Option 2

Clover Technical Support: +1 (855) 853-8340


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