How to Reset LG TV With and Without a Remote

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To factory reset LG WebOS TV, choose Settings → All Settings → General/Support → System → Reset to Initial Settings → Enter Password →OK
For resetting your LG Netcast OS TV, open Settings → Option → Initial Setting → Type Password → Click Yes.
If you don’t have a TV remote, you can use the LG ThinQ app and mouse & keyboard for this process.

Resetting your LG TV is one of the best troubleshooting methods for fixing serious issues and glitches. The methods to reset LG TV differ between webOS and Netcast OS. This article will clearly explain this procedure step-by-step.

Tip! If your LG Smart TV has any issues, try to resolve them by performing a soft reset as the first step. This removes only the temporary files and most probably fixes problems.
- To do this, turn off your TV and unplug the power cable from the power source. After a few minutes, turn on your LG TV, and the minor technical bugs will be cleared up.

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How to Factory Reset LG WebOS TV

Start by pressing the Settings icon on the LG Magic remote.
Navigate to All Settings → General/Support and select the System option.
Choose Reset to Initial Settings and enter the Password.

Tip: If you haven’t set a password, the default password is 0000 or 1234.

Click OK in the confirmation pop-up to begin resetting your TV.

How to Factory Reset LG Netcast OS TV

Hover to the Settings menu and choose Option from the list.
Select Initial Setting and enter the password if prompted.
Finally, click Yes on the confirmation pop-up.

How to Reset LG Smart TV Without a Remote

You can reset the TV without a remote using the LG TV mobile app, called LG ThinQ.

Download the app from Google Play Store or App Store on your smartphone. Then, connect the LG TV to WiFi and connect the same WiFi to the mobile also
Enter the code to pair the devices and start using your mobile to navigate to the Settings menu & factory reset your TV.

If you have a USB keyboard and mouse in your hand, the process is even more simple.

Connect the wire of your USB mouse & keyboard to your LG TV’s USB ports.
When the mouse cursor appears on the screen, navigate through options using it and select the Reset option.
Then, enter the passcode using the keyboard and confirm resetting to wipe out problematic agents from your TV.

Can I Reset the LG TV Without a Password?

No, LG TV resetting can’t be done without entering the 4-digit password. If you have forgotten the password you created, you can reset it and try factory resetting your TV later. To reset the password, press Settings on remote → Safety → Quick Settings → Reset PIN Code → Enter the new password → re-enter it. Then, follow the above steps to reset your TV.

You can perform a reset when your TV fails to respond to your commands. However, resetting your LG TV as the last step is recommended. Before proceeding with the factory reset, you can try simple troubleshooting steps, like restarting or updating the LG TV to resolve technical glitches on your TV. Also, remember to make the necessary backups, as all of your data will be erased. After performing the reset, set up the LG TV from scratch by following the on-screen prompts.

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How to Fix LG Smart TV Factory Reset Problems?

There are chances for you to experience difficulties resetting your LG TV. If you want to reset an LG TV with no picture or black screen, power cycle it once, and the issue gets resolved. When the reset option is greyed out, restart your TV, and you’ll get the option once it turns on.