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- Go to Settings using the remote to reset your Sony TV of the old model or with the latest Google/Android OS.
- Use Sony TV buttons or the remote app to carry out Sony TV resetting without remote control.
Do you wish to sell your Sony TV, or does it not work as expected? Then, you can reset it. This guide will teach you the possible ways to reset your Sony TV with or without a remote. Keep in mind resetting will permanently delete the apps on your Sony TV along with the preset settings.
Try Soft Resetting Before Factory Resetting Sony TV!
If your TV malfunctions, proceed with the soft reset first, as it only deletes the temporary files on your TV. This process of resetting applies to all Sony TV models.
1. Power off and unplug your TV power cord from its power source.
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2. Leave your TV idle for a few seconds and plug it into the electrical outlet.
3. Then, turn on your Sony TV by pressing the Power button on the remote. Now, the temporary issues on your TV will probably be removed.
Note: You can also restart your Sony TV to soft reset. To do this, press the Home button → Settings → System/Device Preference → About → Restart.
How to Hard Reset Sony Smart TV With a Remote
If soft resetting didn’t fetch you a favorable outcome, proceed to factory reset your Sony TV using the following methods. Since Sony has TVs in different OS versions running, go with the procedure of your respective model.
Sony Android TV
1. Move to the Settings option and choose Device Preference.
2. Hit the Reset option and choose Factory Data Reset.
3. In the pop-up, choose Erase Everything and enter the password if prompted. Then, wait for some time as it will take around 30-40 seconds for your Sony TV with Android OS to factory reset.
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Sony Google TV
1. Navigate to the Settings menu on the home screen,
2. Scroll to System and choose About.
3. Select Reset → Factory Reset on the next screen.
4. Finally, hit Erase/Delete Everything and enter the Factory Reset code to hard reboot.
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Old Model Sony TV
1. Select Settings by pressing the Home button on the Sony TV remote.
2. Then, choose System Settings and move to the Customer Support option.
3. Choose Factory Settings and hit OK to initiate factory resetting.
Note: If the Home button on the TV remote does not work, power cycle the Sony TV. Then, press the Volume UP and Power buttons on the remote simultaneously to make the Reset option appear.
How to Hard Reset Sony Smart TV Without a Remote
You can reset all model Sony TVs based on the number of buttons on the unit without a remote. This is very useful when your TV becomes unresponsive, and you cannot access its menus using a remote, or if your Sony TV remote does not work or is lost.
Reset Sony TV With One Button
1. Unplug your TV’s power cord from a power source and press and hold the Power button.
2. Hold the Power button and plug the TV back into its power source. Within a few seconds, you will see white LED lights, indicating the resetting process is taking place.
3. Your TV will reboot twice, and then you will see the welcome screen.
Reset Sony TV With Three/More Button
1. Remove your TV from its power source, and press & hold the Volume Down & Power buttons.
2. While holding the buttons, insert your Sony TV cable into its electrical source. You will see a green LED indicator within 10-15 seconds. Now, the resetting process takes place.
3. Your Sony TV will reboot twice, and you will see the welcome screen indicating that the factory reset process has been completed.
Note: If you have connected any remote app like Google Home with your Sony Smart TV, you can use it as a virtual remote control to reach its Settings and bring it to factory default mode.
After factory resetting successfully using the above guidance, all the issues on your TV will be sorted out. Then, you can set up your Sony TV from the start and start your streaming as usual. Always take the necessary backups before proceeding with the factory reset of Sony TV.
FAQ
What to do if my Sony TV reset option is not working?
If the Reset option on your Sony TV is not working, power cycle your TV once. If there is a glut of cache storage, clear it up immediately to get the option back.