Is your Element TV stuck or experiencing a lag while using it? Whatever the issue may be, resetting will solve the problem. All Element TVs have a reset option under settings, so you can use the remote to initiate the process. If the remote is unavailable, locate and press the physical Reset button to reset the Element TV without a remote. In addition, some alternative ways are available to restore the Element TV to its initial settings. This article explains all the possible ways to reset the Element TV and bring it back to its original state.
How to Soft Reset Element TV Without Remote
Before trying a hard reset, perform a soft reset on your Element TV. Doing so will erase the minor bugs and glitches in the Element TV. Moreover, it will not result in the loss of Element TV data.
- Turn off the Element TV by pressing the panel Power button.
- Unplug the TV power cord from the electric socket.
- Patiently wait for a few minutes to let the residual powers go down.
- Plug the TV power cord back into the electric socket.
- Turn on the Element TV by pressing the panel Power button.
Now, check whether the issues have been resolved. If not, proceed with factory resetting the Element TV.
Hard Reset the Element TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
Element TV supports connecting computer accessories, such as a keyboard and a mouse. You can use any of these devices as a remote to control your Element TV. Locate the USB port on your Element TV and plug the keyboard or mouse dongle into it. At the next moment, you can see a cursor on the TV screen. Using that, go to Element TV settings and reset it as follows.
- Reset Element Roku TV – Go to Settings → Click on System → Choose Advanced System Settings → Click Factory Reset → Select Factory Reset Everything → Type the Reset PIN.
- Reset Element Fire TV – Navigate to TV Settings → Click My Fire TV → Choose Reset to Factory Defaults → Press Reset.
- Reset Element Android TV – Open Settings → Choose Storage & reset → Click Factory Data Reset.
- Reset Element Google TV – Head to Settings → Tap System → Click About → Choose Reset → Click Factory Reset → Select Erase Everything.
- Reset old Element TVs – Open Settings → Type 0000 → Select Factory Reset → Choose Yes.
Factory Reset the Element TV using Remote Apps
If you don’t have a keyboard or mouse, you can utilize your smartphone to reset the Element TV. For this, connect the Element TV and smartphone to the same WiFi. Then, install the Element TV remote app on your smartphone. Pair the app with the Element TV and open the remote interface. Using the TV controlling icons in the app, you can perform a hard reset on your Element TV.
| Element TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Element Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Element Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Element Google or Android TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
Alternatively, you can reset your Element TV using IR remote apps. This is possible when you own an Android smartphone with an IR blaster. If so, install the IR remote app and pair it with your Element TV. Switch to the remote interface in the remote app. Then, use the icons in the app to restore your Element TV to defaults.
Hard Reset the Element TV using the TV Buttons
Element TV has a set of buttons on its panel to control the TV operations if the remote is unavailable. Some Element TVs have a dedicated reset button, and others have a Menu button. No matter what button your Element TV has, resetting is possible with all those buttons.
- Element TV with Menu button – Turn on the TV using the Power button → Click the Menu button to access the Settings → Press the Volume or Channel buttons and open Reset Settings → Confirm the reset prompt by pressing the Volume or Channel buttons.
- Element TV with Reset button/pinhole – Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds or insert a paperclip into the pinhole and hold for 10 seconds. Thus, the Element TV will restore the default settings.
In addition, you can use a universal remote if you feel comfortable controlling your Element TV using a physical remote. To do that, know the Element TV remote codes and program the universal remote with your Element TV. Then, use the universal remote buttons to navigate to the Element TV settings and perform a factory reset.
FAQ
All Element Roku TVs have a reset button on their panel. Hold the Reset button on the Element TV to restore the TV to defaults if the screen is black.
