If you’re experiencing persistent issues with your Samsung TV that you cannot troubleshoot, knowing how to factory reset the Samsung TV with or without a remote may be worth considering.
Resetting any model of Samsung TV is a relatively simple process and should only take a few minutes.
It’s worth noting that the exact steps required for a factory reset will differ slightly depending on the year your TV was manufactured.
Key overview
How to reset Samsung TV (2019-current)
To reset a Samsung TV to its factory settings from the 2019-current model, follow these steps:
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Navigate to Settings > General > Reset.
- Enter the default PIN “0000” when prompted to confirm the reset.
How to reset Samsung TV (2016-2018)
If you’re looking to reset your Samsung TV to its factory settings from 2017, it’s a quick and easy process.
Simply press the Home button on your remote, navigate to Settings > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset, and enter “0000” as your security PIN.
In case you’ve forgotten your TV’s PIN, you’ll need to reset it.
How to reset Samsung TV ( past-2015)
If you need to restore your Samsung TV to its factory settings, there are several ways to do it, depending on your TV model and whether you have access to the remote.
For a Samsung TV made in 2015, you can use your remote to reset the TV. Press the MENU/123 button, go to MENU > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset, and enter “0000” as your security PIN.
If you’ve forgotten your PIN, you can reset it by using the on-screen keypad and entering the code “Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up” followed by your new PIN.
If you don’t have access to your TV’s remote, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on the TV itself. With the TV on, press the Menu button and then toggle to Settings > General > Reset.
If you’re having trouble finding the buttons on your TV, you can try plugging in a USB keyboard or using the Samsung SmartThings app on your smartphone as a remote. Alternatively, you can use a universal remote with the appropriate Samsung code to reset the TV.
Soft-reset Vs factory reset
If you’re experiencing issues with your Samsung TV, a soft reset might be the quick fix you need before resorting to a factory reset.
The advantage of a soft reset is that it’s a quick and easy process that won’t erase all your settings like a factory reset.
To perform a soft reset of your TV:
- Unplug the TV from the wall.
- Press and hold the power button on the TV for 15 seconds.
- Release the power button and wait another 30 seconds before plugging the TV back in.
Make sure to press the power button on the TV itself and not the remote to drain the capacitors of any residual power. This will ensure a complete and proper reset of your Samsung TV.
Summary
It’s important to note that performing a factory reset on your Samsung TV will erase all personalized settings, including your network settings, app preferences, and picture and sound settings.
Most of the Samsung TV models has a similar reset process:
- Click Home on your remote
- Go to Settings
- Click General
- And finally, Reset
- Enter PIN “0000”
So before resetting your TV, take note of your current settings so you can easily restore them after the reset.
If you have any apps or content downloaded, you must redownload and set them up again after the reset.
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