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What happens if I factory reset my TV?
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If you forget your TV's settings, passwords, or parental control PIN, a forced factory reset allows you to start anew and reconfigure everything. (A regular factory reset will still ask you for the PIN).
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It's next to an icon that looks like a gear and will be the furthest option to the left on the main menu bar.
Press the left side of the large circular button on your remote to navigate left, then press the round button in the middle of the circle to enter the Settings menu.
If you don't see the Settings menu, press the
button on your remote to return to the main screen of your TV.
It's near the bottom of the menu next to a wrench icon.
Press the bottom of the large circular button on your remote to navigate down, then press the round button in the middle of the circle to enter the Support menu.
This is the gear icon in the top right corner of your screen. If you don't see it, press the Home button on your remote to navigate to the home screen of your TV.
If you don't see these menu items, skip to the method for using your remote and the TV.
Press the bottom circular button and the middle round button to navigate to and enter the menu option.
Depending on your model, the name of this menu could be either "Storage & rest" or "Device Preferences."
It's at the bottom of the menu.
If you selected "Reset," you'll need to select "Factory data reset" to confirm.
It cannot be off and unplugged for this to work.
It's the top arrow on the large circular button that's near the center of the Sony remote.
Keep depressing this as you move to the next step.
The Power button is located in the center of a cluster of three buttons on the bottom of your TV.
The left button is the Volume Down button, the center is the Power button, and the right button is the Volume Up button.
You'll only want to tap the Power button since a longer press tells the TV to turn off.
You'll need to start this process with your TV off and unplugged.
These buttons are either on the back, left, bottom, or underneath your TV's screen depending on the model.
Continue holding the two buttons while your TV reconnects to power.
Release the buttons when you see the Sony logo.
Your TV will reset and this may take a few seconds.
Depending on the Sony TV model you have, you may have to continue holding the two buttons down until you see a green light on the front of your TV, which may take up to 30 seconds.
You'll see this menu option all the way to the right in the top menu.
Use the circular arrow button on your remote to navigate to this menu until it's highlighted.
Press the ↓ Down on your remote. This will allow you to cycle through the options in the Settings menu.
Press the → Right on your remote until you highlight Device & Software and press
on your remote (it's the round button in the middle of the circular button) to select the menu option.
This is at the bottom of the menu.
Unresponsive TV Issues. If your TV is unresponsive (stuck, not powering on, etc.), attempt: Power Cycle (All TVs): Unplug for 30 seconds, then plug back in. Manual Factory Reset (Android TV & Google TV): If settings access is impossible. How to perform a Forced Factory Data Reset
If a full reset (restart) of the TV is required. If you have trouble such as the picture not displaying on the screen or the remote control not working, reset the TV with the following procedure. If the problem persists, try the factory reset procedure below.
There are the following resetting methods, which vary in stages depending on the TV's conditions. According to the symptom of your TV, choose the appropriate resetting method. If any issue occurs with the TV operation, first perform a Power Reset below and check whether the issue is resolved.
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Are you experiencing issues with your TV? Does it suddenly stop, or cannot be turned on at all? If so, you may want to try to reset your TV which will return your TV to its initial settings.
