Does your Sanyo TV crash for no reason? Don’t panic; resetting the Sanyo TV will fix this problem. Like the Sanyo Roku TV, other models don’t have a reset button. So, you can reset those TV models by going to settings with a remote. If your Sanyo TV remote doesn’t work at that time, use remote apps, a keyboard, and a mouse to reset the Sanyo TV without a remote. Read this guide to learn the process in detail.
Soft Reset Sanyo TV Without Remote
Before trying a factory reset, you can proceed with soft resetting. This process will clear minor errors without erasing files on your Sanyo TV.
- Press the TV Power button to turn off your Sanyo TV.
- Then, remove the TV cord from the electric socket.
- Wait for a few minutes to let the TV’s residual power drain.
- Plug the TV cord back into the electric socket.
- Turn on the Sanyo TV by pressing the TV Power button.
Once your TV turns on, check for issues on the TV. If still found, proceed with hard resetting your Sanyo TV.
Hard Reset Sanyo TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
To initiate a factory reset, you can use a wireless keyboard (with a touchpad) or mouse. Plug a dongle of a keyboard or mouse into the Sanyo TV’s USB port. Once the Sanyo TV detects, you can see a cursor on the screen. Using that, you can reset the Sanyo TV. We have given steps for all models.
- Reset Sanyo Android TV – Go to Settings → Select Device Preferences → Choose Reset → Tap Factory Reset → Click Erase Everything.
- Reset Sanyo Roku TV – Navigate to Sanyo TV Settings → Click System → Tap Advanced System Settings → Select Factory Reset → Enter Reset PIN → Hit Factory Reset Everything.
- Reset other Sanyo TV – Open Settings → Select Setup → Click Restore Default Settings → Tap Reset all settings.
Factory Reset Sanyo TV using Remote Apps
If you don’t have a wireless mouse or keyboard, you can use remote apps to restore the Sanyo TV to its defaults. To do so, ensure your Sanyo TV and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi. Then, install the remote app and pair your Sanyo TV. Open the remote app and use the icons to go to settings and reset the Sanyo TV.
| Sanyo TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Sanyo Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Sanyo Android TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
If you can’t pair Sanyo TV with your phone via WiFi, don’t worry. Alternatively, you can use IR remote apps if your mobile phone has an IR emitter. Run the remote app, pick a remote, and you are ready to use it. With a virtual remote, go to the Sanyo TV settings and reset it.
Factory Reset Sanyo TV using TV Buttons
Most Sanyo TVs have physical buttons such as Power, Volume, Menu, Channel, and Input. Notably, Sanyo Roku TVs have a dedicated Reset button on the panel. No matter what button your Sanyo TV has, you can reset it using the available buttons.
- Sanyo TV with 5 buttons – Press the Power button to turn on the Sanyo TV → Click the Menu button to open TV settings → Use the Volume/Channel buttons to choose the Reset option and perform a factory reset.
- Sanyo TV with Reset Button – If your TV has a reset pinhole or tactile button, insert a paperclip or pin and hold for 10 seconds. Release it if the Sanyo Roku TV turns off. You have successfully reset the Sanyo TV to factory defaults.
The above remote alternatives help you effortlessly reset the Sanyo TV to its factory default. However, if you need a replacement remote to control all TV functions, go with universal remotes. You only need to program a universal remote with your Sanyo TV using remote codes, and then you can reset it.
