How to reset Samsung TV to factory settings

Written by Donato 23 August 2022 14:56

If the sound or settings of your television don't work anymore, resetting the television sometimes solves the problem. A reset does delete all your settings and downloaded apps. In this article, I'll explain how to reset your Samsung TV to factory settings.

When you reset your Samsung TV, it deletes all your settings and downloaded apps. Keep in mind that you have to reinstall them after the reset.

Step 1: open the menu

Step 2: open 'General'

Step 3: choose 'Reset'

Step 4: enter your PIN code

Step 5: confirm the reset

Extra tip: perform a soft reset

Press the menu button on the remote. You can recognize this button by the word 'Menu' or an icon that looks like a house.

Select the 'General' menu

Select the option 'Reset' and press the enter button.

If you've secured your television, your TV will ask for the PIN code now. Enter the security code and press the enter button.

Didn't create a PIN code yet? Enter '0000'. This is always the default PIN code.

The television now asks if you're sure you want to delete all settings. Choose 'Reset'.

Note: is the 'Reset button on your TV gray and can't you select it? That means an app on your TV is still open and blocking the reset. Press the return button of your remote until you're in the home menu. Go through the steps above again. The reset button should work now.

Are you having problems with the image of your Samsung TV and can't see the menu as a result? A soft reset might work. Turn off your television with the remote. Then, unplug the TV from the socket and wait 30 seconds. Plug the connector back into the socket and turn on the TV.

A soft reset doesn't delete all the data on your TV, but it does solve problems sometimes.