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Samsung TV Factory Reset How to Factory Reset Samsung TV If you are experiencing problems and cannot find solutions you can try a soft reset by unplugging the TV from power at the wall waiting 60 secs. then plug back into power outlet. Try powering ON TV and see if the issue is resolved. If not, you can try a hard reset, but keep in mind that performing this process will delete all your saved setup and you will need to start all over as if you just purchased the TV. Factory resetting your TV will restore its factory default settings, and should be used only as a last resort. Your installed apps will need to be reinstalled. Any adjustments to Picture Settings will need to be setup again. Channels will need to be re-scanned. A factory reset is irreversible. Before performing a factory reset, write down your channel list, Wi-Fi network and password information, and any other details you need for setup. Note: The RESET button will be grayed out if an app is currently running. Close all apps beforehand. After performing a factory reset, follow the initial set up prompt to restore your TV settings. 2024 Models: SETTINGS> All Settings> General & Privacy> Reset> PIN> Reset> OK          Samsung TV Pin code reset change 2021 models: Home > Settings > Support > Device Care > Self Diagnosis > Reset Smart Hub Enter your PIN - four digits - default is 0000 
2018 to 2020 models: Home - Settings - Support - Self Diagnosis - Reset Enter your PIN 2014 to 2018 models: Menu - Support - Self Diagnosis - Reset Enter your PIN YES - press Enter button on remote Older Samsung TV models: Turn TV ON Press and hold for 12 secs. the EXIT button on the remote OK - TV will turn OFF Next turn TV back ON and you will be walked through the setup process. • Samsung TV Pincode Samsung TV PIN How to find your Samsung TV PIN code A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a specific password to access your TV functions. You can change the PIN number or reset it if you have forgotten it. The default PIN is set to 0000. How to reset the Samsung TV PIN code Follow this guide to reset your Samsung TV PIN.  With a Samsung TV "Smart Remote" > Step 1. Turn on the TV, then press the Volume button. Step 2. Press the + button to increase the volume, then press the Return button (looping arrow). Step 3. Press the – button to decrease the volume, then press the Return button. Step 4. Press the + button again, then press the Return button, and the PIN should be reset to 0000. With a Samsung TV "Standard" Remote Control > Step 1. Turn on the TV, then press the Mute button. Step 2. Press the + button, then press the Return button. Step 3. Press the - button, then press the Return button. Step 4. Press the + button again, then press the Return button, and the PIN should be reset to 0000. How to change the Samsung TV PIN code Go to Settings> All Settings> General & Privacy> System Manager> Change PIN> PIN Change  Go to System Manager  Go to Change PIN  Enter your PIN  Enter a New PIN and enter again Alternative: Using the TV Service Menus It is not recommended to use the TV service menu unless absolutely required. If not already OFF, Place TV in Stand-by mode by pressing POWER button on remote. Press on the remote the key sequence MUTE, 1, 8, 2, and press the POWER button. Alternative: press INFO, MENU, MUTE, POWER on some Samsung TVs wait 15 secs. The Service Menu appears on the TV screen. If the above key sequence did not work, try any of the following:   Samsung TV Service Menu, select OPTION  Select Factory Reset See also:  How to Connect Samsung TV to Wi-Fi • How to Pair Bluetooth on Samsung TV • Samsung TV ARC eARC • PC stereo hookup • How to scan broadcast channels on Samsung TV • How to setup Wi-Fi on Samsung TV • Hookup Diagrams • TV input select • Timer Record Radio Shows on a VCR • Camcorder hookup to TV, DVD • Audio Video Connections • Video Cables Connections • See over 100 Hookup Diagrams • HDTV Cables and connections Columbia ISA Audio Video columbiaisa@yahoo.com Empowering consumers through information |