How to Factory Reset a Sony Smart TV [including Android TV and Google TV, as well as Older TVs]

Sony’s lineup of smart televisions is the greatest option to consider if you have an unlimited budget for a smart television and do not have any spending restrictions. Sony is a well-known brand in the television industry and has a long history of producing excellent models of smart televisions. There is no denying the fact that the cost of their televisions is somewhat high; yet, there are good reasons for this. The screens on Sony’s televisions are excellent, and the sound quality is also very high-quality. Naturally, after that, you have the honed and refined user interface of the operating system (OS) that runs on these televisions.

On your TV, just like on your smartphone, you could have a variety of software-related problems. There are a variety of scenarios in which you might find it necessary to reset your Sony Smart TV. Your ability to enjoy watching TV may be negatively impacted for a number of reasons, the most prevalent of which is that there may be some technical difficulties or a bug.

Other potential explanations include the possibility that you are gifting it to someone else, or alternatively, that you are selling the television to another else. Resetting your television is an effective technique to remove any identifying information that may have been saved on the device for whatever reason. When you reset your TV, it returns to the default settings that came with it.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s look at how to reset your Sony Smart TV.

There are a few different operating systems available for Sony Smart TVs. You will notice that the most recent pens are compatible with Google TV. There are further Sony TVs on the market that operate on Google’s Android TV platform, in addition to additional Sony TVs that operate on Sony’s proprietary operating system. Always make sure you’re following the instructions that correspond with the model of Sony Smart TV you have.

How to Do a Factory Reset on a Sony Smart TV (Using the Google TV Operating System)

The new Android TV operating system (OS) has been made available for a selection of Sony televisions, and its name is Google TV. The following instructions will walk you through the process of doing a factory reset on a Sony TV that is powered by Google TV.

You may access the Quick Settings menu on your Sony Remote Control by pressing the button.
Choose the System option after selecting the Settings menu item.
To reset your device, go to About and select the Reset option.
You will need to select the Factory Reset option at this point.
Now, select the option to Wipe Everything from the menu.
This will now return your TV to its factory settings and remove all of the data that has been stored on it.

How to Do a Factory Reset on Your Sony Smart TV [Using the Android TV Operating System]

If you want to do a factory reset on an older Sony TV that uses the Android TV OS platform, you can do so by following the procedures outlined in this article.

Get the remote for your Sony Android TV out of the drawer.
While holding down the Home button on the TV remote, select the Settings option from the menu that appears.
The methods necessary to access the Reset option will differ from one version of the Android TV OS to another.
- For some TVs, you have to go to the Device Options menu first, then select the Reset option.
- In order to reset the factory settings on other devices, you will need to click Device Preferences, then About, and finally Factory Data Reset.
- In the meantime, other Sony Android TVs will need you to choose the Storage option before bringing up the Reset menu.
Choose the option that says Delete Everything. It is possible that you will be prompted to enter a PIN or password.
After that information has been input, the Factory Reset procedure will start.

How to Completely Erase Everything on Your Sony Smart TV [Shortcuts for 1–3 Buttons]

You have the option of carrying out a forced Factory Reset on your Android TV if, for whatever reason, you are unable to access the Settings menu on that device. But, this is only going to be compatible with certain makes and models. These are the examples to follow.

2021 models: XR/X95/85/75/65J Series
2020 models: XBR A8H, X800H, X850H, X900H, X950H (49/85), X950H (55/65/75), Z8H, and Z9H series
2019 models: XBR Z9G, A9G, X850G (55/65/75/85), and X950G series
2018 models: XBR A9F and Z9F series

Now, follow these instructions to format your Sony TV in an urgent manner.

If there is only one button on your television,

Take the TV away from its power source and unplug it.
Now, push and keep holding the button labeled “Power” that is located on the TV.
While still holding down the power button, reconnect the TV to its original source of power.
Maintain pressure on the button until the white LED light illuminates.
It may take anywhere from ten to fifteen seconds for the light to become visible, so try to maintain your composure.
When the light comes on, the device will automatically reset to factory settings.
There will be two separate restarts on your Sony TV.
After the TV has finished restarting, you should see the greeting screen. This demonstrates that the reset to factory settings has been successfully completed.

In the event that your TV has three buttons,

Take the plug out of the appliance’s power source.
Now, continue pressing the Power button as well as the Volume Down button.
Connect the television to its power supply while keeping both of the buttons pushed.
Maintain pressure on the buttons until the appropriate light indicator displays on your TV.
After the light has appeared, you can let go of the buttons.
The initial setup from factory defaults is about to start.
After the factory reset has been performed and your TV has been restarted twice or more, you are free to set it up immediately.

How to Do a Hard Reset to the Factory Defaults on a Sony Smart TV [Shortcut for Four or More Buttons]

This will work with Android Sony TVs that are running version 6.0.1 or a later version of the operating system.

Take the TV away from its power source and unplug it.
Maintain pressure on the buttons labeled “Volume Down” and “Power” on the TV.
By maintaining pressure on the buttons, reconnect the television to its power supply.
Maintain constant pressure on the buttons until the green LED indication appears.
The appearance of this signal may take ten to fifteen seconds.
After the LED light has turned on, let go of the button, and when the “Welcome” screen shows on your television, grasp the remote control.
Now, use the remote control for your TV to select the Home button.
Go to the Settings menu, then select Storage, and finally, Reset.
Choose “Factory Reset” from the menu.
The television will immediately start the process of returning itself to its factory settings.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Forcibly Resetting Your Sony Smart TV [and Other TVs]

You can perform a factory reset on a Sony TV even if it isn’t powered by Android or Google TV by following these instructions and using a Sony TV that is running on the company’s proprietary operating system. The steps are as follows.

Take hold of the remote control and hit the Home button on it.
Choose the Settings menu option, then click on the System Settings submenu.
The following step requires you to select the Customer Support menu item.
Now pick the option that says Factory Settings.
In the end, select the OK button.
The Sony TV will now start the process of doing the factory reset as soon as you press the button.

You can use this alternate way to do a factory reset on your Sony TV in the event that the Home button or the Home menu do not appear to work for you for whatever reason.

Take the TV away from its power source and unplug it.
Please hold on for a moment.
Reconnect the TV to the power supply it came with.
The television ought to turn itself on at the appropriate time.
At the moment the TV turns on, you should hit the Up button on the remote control. Also, make sure the Power button is held down.
Your screen should automatically bring up the option to Reset at this point.
If you select it, the process of resetting will start as soon as you do.

Tutorial on how to use the “Soft Reset” function on any Sony Smart TV

We have looked at the procedures that you need to take in order to execute a hard reset or a factory reset so far. You also have the option to perform a soft reset, which you can do as follows. When you execute a soft reset, none of your data will be removed from the device. The only files that will be removed are temporary files and cache files, in addition to the RAM on your TV.

All that is required of you is to turn off the television and then unplug it from its power supply. After waiting for at least a minute but no more than two, reconnect the TV to its power supply.

Summary

This brings to a close the tutorial that walked you through doing a soft, hard, and forced factory reset on your Sony TV. Be aware that before you start the process of performing a factory reset on your Sony TV, you should make sure to take a picture of all of the individualized settings that you have adjusted. Once the reset is complete, all of the individualized settings, along with any apps and accounts, will be removed from the device.

In the event that you have any inquiries or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the comments section below.