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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Restart a frozen or slow TV

Restart the television without erasing your settings.

Bush · TiVoAbout 2 minutes5 steps · 2 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Press and hold the Standby button on your remote

Press and hold the Standby button on your remote until a menu appears.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Power button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
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STEP 1

Press and hold the Standby button on your remote

Press and hold the Standby button on your remote until a menu appears.

An example TV remote with the Power button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Select Restart, then press OK

Example screen with select restart, then press ok highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Wait for the Home screen to appear

STEP 4

Keep holding the Standby button for about five seconds and the TV will restart

If the menu does not appear, keep holding the Standby button for about five seconds and the TV will restart.

STEP 5

Switch it off at the wall

If the TV is still frozen, switch it off at the wall, wait 60 seconds, then switch it back on.

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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