How to Reset Toshiba TV [Fire TV, VIDAA, Android, Google]

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A reset is a go-to solution for any TV, if you have issues like slowing down, frozen screens, malfunctioning, and other software related issues with your TV. If you have a Toshiba TV and you are experiencing some problems with it, you can perform a factory reset if no other troubleshooting method works. In this article, we will guide you on how to reset Toshiba TV.

The steps to reset a Toshiba TV vary depending on the model you have. No matter whether you have a Toshiba Fire TV, Android TV, Vidaa, or Google TV, we have got you covered with the process to reset it. In the US and Canada, Toshiba TVs are currently available with Fire TV OS. But Android and other OS can be found in other regions.

Before heading over to the process to hard reset (or factory reset) the Toshiba TV, you can try soft resetting your TV, i.e., restarting. Unlike the factory reset, a soft reset does not erase any data from the device but can solve most minor problems.

Just press the Power button either on the remote or TV panel and wait for the TV to turn off. Then unplug the power cord from the source. Next, wait for around a minute or so, then turn the TV on again. If this solves the purpose of resetting the TV, you are good to go. Else, read on to perform a factory reset.

How to Reset Toshiba Fire TV?

Toshiba has tens of Fire Edition TVs. If you have a Toshiba Fire TV and want to reset it to its original settings, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Press the Home button on the remote control.

How to Reset Toshiba Fire TV?

Step 2: From the home screen, scroll to the extreme right and select Settings.

Step 3: From the available options, go to My Fire TV.

How to Reset Toshiba TV

Step 4: Navigate to the last and select Reset to Factory Default.

How to Reset Toshiba TV

Step 5: You will get a pop-up, select Reset to confirm and wait for the Reset to complete.

In case you have a old Toshiba Fire TV which has not been updated for long, then your System Interface will be different. In that case follow the steps below.

  1. Press the Home button on your TV Remote.
  2. Navigate to Settings from the menu on top.
  3. Tap the down button and head over to the Devices & Software option by scrolling through the right menu. Press the OK button.
  4. Finally, choose Reset to Factory Defaults and confirm the action by tapping Reset.
How to Reset Toshiba Fire TV?
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You can also reset the TV using the physical power button. For this, unplug the TV from the power source. Next, hold down the Power button on the TV and plug it into the outlet. Release the button when the Toshiba logo appears. Navigate to Wipe data/factory reset by tapping the same power button. Long-press the Power button to select it and then confirm the action. You can follow this approach, if your Remote is not working or you lost it.

Reset the Toshiba Fire TV Remote

If you are looking to reset the remote control of Toshiba Fire TV, you can also do it. Long-press the Left, Back, and Menu buttons at once for a few seconds to complete the reset. Before this, you can also try soft resetting the remote. For this, you just need to remove the batteries and press all the buttons one by one, then put the batteries back into it. You can follow soft reset, if your Toshiba fire tv remote not working.

How to Reset Toshiba Google or Android TV?

The steps to reset Toshiba Android or Google TV are a bit different. However, anyone can perform the reset if they know the steps, either for Google or Android TV. If you have a Toshiba Android, here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: On the Toshiba TV remote, press the Home button.

Step 2: Click on the settings icon at the top-right side next to search icon.

How to Reset Toshiba Android TV
Toshiba Android TV

Step 3: Choose Devices Preferences, then select Reset. On some models, you will find the Reset option under the About section.

Step 4: Finally, choose Erase Everything, then confirm it.

How to Reset Toshiba Google or Android TV?

Since Google TV is an up-to-date version of Android TV, if you have a newer model of a Toshiba smart TV that runs on Google TV, check out the below steps to reset it:

Step 1: From the home screen, go to Settings.

How to Reset Toshiba Google TV
Toshiba Google TV

Step 2: Choose System > About > Reset.

Step 3: Tap on Factory Reset, then select Erase Everything and confirm it.

How to Reset Toshiba Vidaa TV?

Toshiba TVs also come with the VIDAA operating system, which is said to provide a fast and easy experience. If you have a Toshiba VIDAA TV, follow the below steps to reset it:

Step 1: Go to the homepage of your TV by pressing the Home button.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings, which you will find on the top.

How to Reset Toshiba VIDAA TV
Toshiba VIDAA TV

Step 3: In settings, go to the Support option followed by Reset to Factory Default.

Step 4: Confirm the same by selecting Restore button. Enter your PIN, and your Toshiba TV will reset.

If you have old version of VIDAA OS, then the settings interface will be different. In that case, you can follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Press the Home button on the Toshiba Vidaa TV remote.

Step 2: Go to the right until you see the Function section. Under this, tap on the Main Menu.

Step 3: Click the down button and head over to the Option section.

Step 4: From the right window, choose User Reset.

How to Reset Toshiba Vidaa TV?

Step 5: Tap Yes to confirm the action.

Wrapping Up

So, these are the steps you can follow to factory reset Toshiba smart TV, no matter in which operating system it’s running. We have also mentioned the steps to reset the Toshiba Fire TV remote. If the TV asks for a PIN during the reset process, enter 0000, as it’s the default one. I hope this helped you in fixing the problem you were facing. If you have any questions related to the article, do let us know in the comments below.

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Harsh Saxena

Hi! I am Harsh and I write about technology on different websites. I frequently write about these topics and cover them. I am available on Twitter at @Harsh4saxena or Email me at harsh4saxena@gmail.com to send in your feedback and tips. Worked at GadgetsToUse, BrowserToUse, DailyTechByte, FreshFounder, and with many other websites as an author and researcher.

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