Resetting Samsung TV - how to restore

If you are having problems using your Samsung TV, it may be useful to restore the factory settings to fix the problem. Also, if you want to revise the settings, the factory settings are very helpful as a basis.

This is how resetting your Samsung TV works

Resetting a Samsung TV is very useful, but you should also keep in mind that all saved data, passwords and settings will be lost.

1. First, turn on your TV and hold the power button permanently for ten seconds.
2. You will now see a message regarding the reset on the screen. Release the button and confirm the reset process.
3. Alternatively, you can also select the menu of your Samsungs TV the item "self-diagnosis" and then tap on "Reset".
4. At this point, you will be asked to enter the PIN. If you have not changed it, you must enter zero four times.
5. After that, the Samsung TV will be reset. If you have multiple apps and extensive settings saved on your Samsung TV, the process can take up to 10 minutes.

Perform Hard Rest: Is this useful?

You also have the option to perform a hard reset. For this, you have to press the Info, Menu, Mute and Power buttons as quickly as possible in succession. Now a new menu opens. From this, you must first select "Options" and then "Factory Reset". Now your Samsung TV will be reset to the factory state. But note: If your TV subsequently has a problem that you want to solve via the warranty, it may happen that you no longer get free help. Because the "Factory Reset" is only for employees.