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- You can reset Skyworth TV through its Settings → Device Preferences → Reset → Factory Data Reset → Erase Everything.
- Skyworth TVs can also be reset without aid of remote device by using remote apps or external devices.
If your Skyworth TV is malfunctioning or not performing as expected, the first thing you should do is reboot (Soft Reset). If the issue doesn’t resolve, factory reset it by following this guide and troubleshooting your Skyworth TV for good.
Note: Resetting your Skyworth TV is recommended only as a last resort, as it will wipe out everything on your TV and make it look like it was at its purchase time.
How to Reset Skyworth TV via Settings
1. Turn on your Skyworth TV and go to Settings from the Home page.
2. Scroll down to Device Preferences and click on Reset
3. Now, choose Factory Data Reset → Erase Everything, after which all the data will be deleted, and your TV will return to factory settings.
How to Reset Skyworth TV Without Remote
If you have lost your TV remote by any chance, you can still reset your device either by using Remote apps or External devices. The following steps explain the procedure for doing it.
Reset Skyworth TV using Remote Apps
With the Google Home app, you can control and navigate through Skyworth Android and Google TVs. So, connect this Skyworth remote app with your TV using the following method and reset it if you wish in the future. Before getting into the process, have your Skyworth TV connected to the WiFi as the same as your mobile phone.
1. Install the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Sign in to your Google account. This Google account has to be the same one you use on your TV.
3. After this, click the Remote icon on the app and choose your Skyworth TV from the list.
4. Enter the Activation Code on your phone. You can find the code displayed on your TV.
5. After this, pair both devices, and a virtual remote opens up on your phone. With the Virtual remote, go to your TV’s Settings and factory reset your device.
TIP: Instead of Google Home, you can also use third-party IR Remote apps that are compatible with your Skyworth TV for resetting.
Reset Skyworth TV via External Devices
1. Connect the external device you have, such as a keyboard or mouse, to your Skyworth TV’s USB port.
2. Now, control your TV and go to Settings → Device Preferences → Reset and select Factory Data Reset → Erase Everything.
From the above methods, you must have reset the factory on Skywoth TV. After a reset, all the data on your TV, like your account details, settings, and devices, along with bugs, will be erased, and your TV will start functioning smoothly without errors.
FAQ
1. Is it possible to Reset Skyworth TV with a Universal Remote?
Yes. Just like Skyworth TV’s original remote, you can pair a universal remote with it and use it to reset the TV.
