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- You can reset the Roku TV with the remote by navigating to System Settings and using the button shortcuts.
- If the remote is not available, use the Reset button on the TV or remote app to reset the TV.
Despite being reliable & robust, Roku TV is also prone to explicit issues like a black screen, freezing, apps not responding, and so on. You can fix any serious issue on Roku TV by performing a factory reset. The methods to do a factory reset on Roku TV are discussed below.
How to Reset Roku Smart TV to Factory Settings
Refer to the steps below to factory reset your Roku TV from Settings or by using remote shortcuts.
From Settings
1. Navigate to Settings from the home page.
2. Choose the System option and select the Advanced System Settings.
3. On the right side, locate and select the Factory Reset option.
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4. Enter the reset PIN code in the required field and hit OK.
5. Confirm the action by hitting the Start factory reset button from the popup.
Using Remote Shortcut
You can use this shortcut method when your Roku Smart TV is frozen, or you cannot navigate to Settings to perform the above actions.
1. Pick your Roku remote and hit the Home button for 5 times.
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2. Continue and click the Forward button thrice and the Rewind button twice to get the update and reset the secret screen.
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3. Once you select the Factory reset option, your Roku will start returning to factory default settings.
How to Reset Roku TV Without a Remote
You can reset your Roku TV even without a remote by using the Reset button on the TV panel and Roku’s virtual remote app. Follow the steps given below to learn about it.
Use the Reset Button
Some Roku TVs have the Reset button/pinhole on the backside of the TV Panel. If your TV has a pinhole, insert any sharp object into it and stay. Before doing this, remove all cables except the power cord. Press and hold the Reset button for about 20 seconds.
After a few seconds, release the button and plug in the power cord. Turn on your Roku TV and use it without any problem.
Use “The Roku App”
1. Install The Roku App (Official) on your Smartphone from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
2. Then, connect your Roku TV to WiFi and your mobile to the same WiFi network to proceed further.
3. Sign in to your Roku account on your mobile phone and select Devices → Your Roku TV name. On a successful pairing, tap the Remote icon to get the virtual remote.
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4. Then, perform a similar action from the Settings menu given above using the virtual remote and start the reset process.
These are the methods available for resetting Roku TV. You can implement any one of the methods according to your convenience and availability. Since resetting will wipe out all the data and installed apps, do a power cycle and you should reboot Roku TV before going into the reset. If it doesn’t work, then reset the device to factory settings.
FAQ
If your Roku TV displays a black screen and you want to reset it, use the Reset button on your TV panel to perform the function.
The reset button and third-party IR remote apps can be used to factory reset your TV without involving the WIFI network or using a remote control.