---
title: "<code class=\"docutils literal notranslate\"><span class=\"pre\">pbl</span> <span class=\"pre\">bork</span></code>"
canonical_url: https://developer.repebble.com/pebbleos/docs/pbl/bork/
last_updated: 2026-10-21
sdk_version: 4.33.1
---
# <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pbl</span> <span class="pre">bork</span></code>

Source: https://developer.repebble.com/pebbleos/docs/pbl/bork/

Reset a watch connected through a development kit and erase its flash.

Warning

This wipes everything stored on the watch, including pairings, apps and settings.

```
pbl bork
```

## Options

```
pbl bork [-h] [-b DIR] [--dry-run] [-r {nrfutil,openocd,sftool}] [--tty TTY]
```

`-r, --runner {nrfutil,openocd,sftool}`

Override the board’s runner

`--tty TTY`

Serial port for the sftool runner

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