If you need to reset your Apple TV — you need to know:
- All your personal information will be erased;
- The account will be logged out;
- The settings will be restored to factory default;
- All apps will be deleted.
- After started — you can’t stop this.
- You will need to set up your tv again (enter login pass etc.)
When usually do people do a factory reset Apple TV?
- Want to sell your old TV
- Buy used TV
- Have problems with Internet connections
- Have problems with apps
- Problems with sounds
- Unresponsible for some functions
- Problems after updates
- Powering off during an update
How to reset apple tv 1st-3rd generation
- Go to Settings
- Choose General
- Push Reset
- Reset All Settings (resets only settings, accounts, and customs configurations)
- Restore (this option will restore your Apple TV to factory mode and install all updates if required — need an internet connection)
Hard reset Tv 4th gen (HD) and 5th gen (4K)
- Go to Settings > System > Reset.
- Choose a reset option:
- RESET (return your TV to factory settings)
- RESET AND UPDATE (returns your TV to factory settings and installs software updates if needed. This option needs an Internet connection.)
- Don’t turn it off until it’s finished
How to reset apple tv with a computer by using iTunes
Apple TV can be reset by connecting it to your PC or Notebook and using iTunes to factory reset it.
- You need to have a micro USB for the 1st-3th gen and USB-C cable for the latest version (HD or 4K)
- Connect the TV to the Computer
- Open iTunes
- After recognizing the TV select Restore Apple TV
- Then press Restore And Update and wait
- Eject the Apple TV from your computer
An alternative way to reset Apple TV
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