If you can’t update your Sharp TV to its latest version due to any technical or software issues, you can reset it to fix the issue. What if you have misplaced your remote or it is broken accidentally? In such situations, you should know other ways to reset the Sharp TV without a remote control. Here, we have clearly explained those alternative methods with complete instructions.
Soft Reset the Sharp TV Without Remote
If you don’t want to erase all the saved information on your Sharp TV, you can do a soft reset. This will solve all the minor issues on your Sharp TV, such as slow-loading apps, connectivity issues, etc.
1. Remove the power cord of your Sharp TV from the power socket.
2. Locate the Power button on your Sharp TV and long-press it for 10 seconds.
3. Leave your Sharp TV idle for about 2 minutes and plug back the power cord into the electrical outlet on the wall.
If the issue that you are experiencing on your Sharp TV is not solved after a power cycle, you can factory reset it.
Use the Remote Apps to Reset Your Sharp TV
After performing a power cycle, if you feel that your issue has not been solved, you can perform a factory reset to fix the issue. As there are many remote apps available for Sharp TV based on its operating system, you can easily reset it by installing a suitable remote app.
To do that, you need to connect your Sharp TV to the same WiFi to which your smartphone is connected. After installing the Sharp TV remote app, launch it, pair it with your TV, and perform a factory reset using the remote icons.
| Sharp TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Sharp Android / Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Sharp Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Sharp Aquos TV | AQUOS TV REMOTE (Play Store) |
| Sharp TiVo TV | TiVo (Play Store | App Store) |
Other than the official remote apps, you can use third-party IR remote apps to reset your Sharp TV. The IR remote app will work only on Android smartphones that have a built-in IR blaster. One of the advantages of these apps is that they don’t need a WiFi connection to control your TV.
Just point the smartphone towards your Sharp TV and press the Power button. If your TV responds, use the remote interface and navigate to settings to reset it. Some of the IR remote apps available for your Sharp TV are as follows.
Hard Reset the Sharp TV Using the Keyboard or Mouse
You can use a wireless keyboard with a touchpad or mouse to reset your Sharp TV without a remote control. Locate the USB port on the back or side panel of your Sharp TV. Plug the USB dongle of your wireless keyboard or mouse into the Sharp TV’s USB port.
If your Sharp TV detects it, a cursor icon will appear on the TV screen. You can use it to select the options and reset your Sharp TV.
- Sharp Android TV: Move to the Settings menu on the home screen → Tap Device Preferences → Select Reset → Tap Reset → Click Erase Everything.
- Sharp Google TV: Navigate to Settings → Tap System → Select About → Select Reset → Tap Factory Data Reset → Click Erase Everything → Select Yes.
- Sharp Roku TV: Head to Settings → Tap System → Select Advanced System Settings → Click Factory Reset → Enter the Code and click OK → Tap Start Factory Reset.
- Sharp Aquos TV: Press the Menu button on your remote → Tap Initial Setup → Select Reset → Enter 0000, 1111, or 1234 to complete the reset.
- Sharp TiVo TV: Go to Settings → Tap Installation → Select Factory Reset → Click Yes on the prompt.
Use the Physical Buttons to Factory Reset the Sharp TV
All Sharp TVs come with physical buttons which can be used to perform a factory reset. If your Sharp TV comes with buttons like menu, input, volume up, volume down, channel up, and channel down, you can use the menu button to access Settings. Then, use the volume button or channel button to navigate to the Reset option and make a selection by clicking the Menu button.
If you are a Sharp Roku TV user, you can reset it using the Reset button. On Sharp Aquos TV, you can use the physical buttons to access the Service menu and hard reset your TV. To do that, remove the power cord from the wall.
Press and hold the Volume Down & Input buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. While pressing those buttons, attach the power cord, and a pop-up will appear on the screen. Then, press the Volume Down and Channel Down buttons simultaneously. This will open the service menu. Scroll through the Service menu and select Reset to restore your TV’s factory settings.
FAQ
Yes. If you are a Sharp Roku TV user, you need to enter the reset code to perform a factory reset.
You can easily reset your Sharp TV with a black screen if it has a built-in reset button. If not, you can use the physical buttons at the back or side of your TV.
The secret number or PIN to reset the Sharp Aquos TV is 0000, 1111, or 1234.
