When it comes to fixing a malfunction on your Android or Google TV, your choices are very limited. Most of the time, a simple restart is all it takes to fix the issue you’re facing. Other times, you may have to take extreme measures and perform a complete factory reset. You should reserve the latter for times when you’ve tried every other possible solution. If you don’t know how to go about the process, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we bring you the 4 best ways to restart and reset an Android TV or Google TV.
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Table of Contents
Restart using the TV menu
Step 1: Use the remote to click the gear icon on your TV’s home screen. On some TVs, you may have to press the home icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Device Preferences’.
Step 3: Click on ‘About’.
Step 4: Select ‘Restart’.
Some TVs have the Restart option in the ‘Quick Settings’ panel for easier access.
Factory Reset your Android TV or Google TV
If restarting your TV does not fix the issue you’re facing, you can try performing a factory reset. A factory reset restores your TV’s settings to the factory default. In other words, your TV’s software will return to how it was out of the box. This means you will lose all your customised settings, apps, data, login information, wireless network settings, and more.
Step 1: Use the remote to click the gear icon on your TV’s home screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Device Preferences’.
Step 3: Scroll down all the way to the bottom and select ‘Reset’.
Step 4: Click on ‘Factory Data Reset’.
Step 5: Select ‘Erase Everything’ and confirm your selection.
Perform a hard reset on your Android TV or Google TV
Sometimes, your Android TV can get stuck on a particular screen and refuse to function. You can try switching off the power and turning the TV back on, but if the issue still persists after that, it’s time to hard reset your TV. A hard reset is the same as a factory reset. The only difference is that you’re using physical buttons to force your device into resetting, instead of using the software. Here’s how you can go about it. This process will require two people.
Step 1: Unplug your TV’s power cord from the wall socket.
Step 2: Press and hold the power button on the TV (not the remote).
Step 3: Keep holding the power button and plug the power cord into the wall socket. This step will require another person.
Step 4: Turn on the switch and keep holding the power button until the TV’s LED light turns white. If this doesn’t happen within 30 seconds, repeat the process.
Step 5: Release the button when the LED turns white. Your TV will perform a factory reset and will reboot after some time.
For TV’s with 3 buttons, follow this process but hold the Power + Volume Down button (on the TV, not the remote) instead of just the power button. Refer to your TV’s user manual for the appropriate key combination before trying this step. You can also perform a Google search for your TV’s model to find out the key combination for a hard reset.
Perform a hard reset from Recovery Mode
You can enter the Recovery Mode to perform a hard reset of your TV. Here’s how.
Step 1: Unplug the TV’s power cord from the wall socket.
Step 2: Press the ‘OK’ and ‘Back’ buttons on the remote and the power button on your TV simultaneously. This key combination may vary depending on the model. Refer to your TV’s user manual or perform a Google search to know the combination for your TV.
Step 3: Keep pressing the buttons and plug the power cord back into the wall socket. You will need another person for this step.
Step 4: Keep pressing the buttons for another 30 seconds. Once you enter the Recovery Mode on your TV, release the buttons.
Step 5: Use the navigation buttons on your remote to select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I factory reset my TV?
To factory reset your TV, simply click on the Quick Settings Menu and select ‘Reset’ from Device Preferences.
How long does an Android TV factory reset take?
A complete factory reset of an Android TV can take a few minutes, depending on the data stored on the device.
Do Smart TVs have factory reset?
Like your smartphone, you can perform a factory reset on your Smart TV as well. All you need to do is access the Quick Settings Menu and select ‘Reset’ from Device Preferences.
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Conclusion
These are the 4 best ways to restart and reset your Android TV or Google TV. Before you perform a factory reset on your TV, make sure your data is either backed up or synced with other devices. You will have to login into all the services again after a complete reset. You will also lose the saved WiFi password of your home network.
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