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tucsontico
Aug 25, 2025Virtuoso
ORBI App Strange Message
I own an RBK853 ORBI system. Has been running fine for several years. Currently on V7.2.7.15_5.1.16 firmware. Had a power outage and rebooted my system yesterday. Went to use ORBI app on my iPhone th...
- Aug 26, 2025
Get some info, you'll need to factory reset the system and setup from scratch with the Orbi app and then input the new email address.
I would probably remove the app from the mobile devices first, then re-install it.
I'd save off a back up configuration to file next: https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Then follow this to factory reset the system using the ERASE button:
Orbi Systems Manual Factory Reset Process | NETGEAR Communities
Where you get to the point that the instruction say to use a PC and web browser, begin setting up with the Orbi app instead.
NG support will recommend this as well.
tucsontico
Aug 25, 2025Virtuoso
Here's the drop-down message on the main ORBI iOS page: