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How to Reset a Samsung TV?
For minor glitches, unplug the TV for 30–60 seconds (a soft reset). For a full wipe, open Settings, go to General (or General & Privacy), choose Reset, and enter your PIN — the default is 0000. A factory reset erases your apps, accounts, and settings, so you set the TV up again like new.
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Soft reset (fixes freezes, black screens, slow apps)
- Unplug the TV from the wall for 30–60 seconds, then plug it back in. This power-cycles it and clears temporary memory.
Factory reset (Tizen menus)
- Press Home and open Settings.
- Go to General (newer models: General & Privacy).
- Select Reset.
- Enter the PIN — 0000 unless you changed it.
- Confirm. The TV restarts to the initial setup screen.
Older Samsung path: Settings > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset.
Reset just part of it
- Reset Picture and Reset Sound live in their own settings menus if only those are wrong.
- Reset Smart Hub clears apps and sign-ins without wiping everything else.
Before a full reset: know your Wi-Fi password and streaming logins, because you'll re-enter them all during setup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default PIN for a Samsung TV reset?
0000, unless you changed it. You'll need it to confirm a factory reset in the Reset menu.
How do I reset a frozen Samsung TV?
Unplug it from the wall for 30–60 seconds, then plug it back in. This soft reset clears most freezes without erasing anything.
Does resetting a Samsung TV delete everything?
A factory reset does — apps, accounts, and settings all go, and you set it up again. A soft reset (unplugging) keeps your data.