Introduction
A factory reset will reset the Smart TV back to default settings. This is typically done when there is a problem that can only be fixed with a reset or if you want to sell or give it away. This process will remove all customized TV settings, including tuned channels, recordings, custom input names, installed applications, stored Wi-Fi passwords, etc.
1 Factory Reset
Restoring your device to its factory default settings will remove all user data.
- Unplug the TV and leave it unplugged for one minute.
- Plug the TV back in. It should turn on automatically.
- On the remote control, press and hold the UP ARROW button.
- While holding down the UP ARROW button, press and release the POWER button on the television. Note: Do not use the Energy Saving Switch.
- Depending on the model, RESET may flash on the screen.
- The initial setup screen will appear and walk you through setting up your television.
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A factory reset will reset the Smart TV back to default settings. This is typically done when there is a problem that can only be fixed with a reset or if you want to sell or give it away. This process will remove all customized TV settings, including tuned channels, recordings, custom input names, installed applications, stored Wi-Fi passwords, etc.
Restoring your device to its factory default settings will remove all user data.
- Unplug the TV and leave it unplugged for one minute.
- Plug the TV back in. It should turn on automatically.
- On the remote control, press and hold the UP ARROW button.
- While holding down the UP ARROW button, press and release the POWER button on the television. Note: Do not use the Energy Saving Switch.
- Depending on the model, RESET may flash on the screen.
- The initial setup screen will appear and walk you through setting up your television.
