Restarting your LG TV generally fixes minor software issues and temporary glitches and improves the app performance on your TV. You can restart your LG TV easily using a remote control. However, if you don’t have a remote control, you can follow some of the alternate methods to restart your LG TV.
Power Cycle the LG TV to Restart
If your LG TV keeps freezing while running or turning into a black screen, you can power cycle it.
1. Find and press the Power button on your LG TV. It is usually located below your TV logo at the bottom or at the right corner.
2. Remove the Power cord of your LG TV from the electrical outlet on the wall.
3. Allow the LG TV to drain all its residual power for about 2 minutes.
4. Then, plug the power cable of the LG TV back in.
5. Hit the Power button on your TV to turn it on. Your LG TV will take a little longer time than usual to boot up as it needs to clear the glitches and bugs.
Restart the LG TV Using the Power Button
One of the basic ways to restart any LG TV is by pressing the TV’s physical power button. Using the power button, you can turn the LG TV off and restart it in a single click. If you don’t have the TV remote, you can use the LG ThinQ remote control app to restart your TV. Press the Power button once to turn it off, and press the same button again to reboot it.
Install the LG ThinQ app on your handheld device on the Play Store or App Store. After the installation, you need to pair the LG TV with this app to use it. For pairing, your mobile phone and LG TV should be on the same WiFi network.
Once paired, go to the LG ThinQ app’s home screen and tap the LG TV to get the remote interface. Then, press the Power button in the app to turn the LG TV off. To reboot the LG TV, press the Power button again in the app.
Update the LG TV Firmware to Restart
If you haven’t performed a firmware upgrade on your LG TV, you can do it to boost your TV’s performance. Your LG TV will reboot automatically once the firmware updates are finished. Ensure your LG TV has stable internet connectivity before continuing with the following steps.
Note: In the absence of a remote control, you can use a wireless keyboard, mouse, or the remote app to access the LG TV settings menu.
1. In the remote app interface, tap the Settings icon and select All Settings.
2. Following that, click Support on the drop-down menu and tap Software Update.
3. Tap the Software Update right arrow to scan for updates. If the latest version is available, tap Download and Install to proceed.
4. Wait for the LG TV to complete the firmware updates. Once your LG TV finishes, it will automatically restart to run with the latest version.
Factory Reset the LG TV to Restart
If some picture settings have been set wrongly, you can reset the LG TV to restore the settings to defaults. The good thing about resetting is that it will restart the LG TV as well. Keep in mind that resetting not only clears the errors but also deletes the account information, stored data, custom settings, and installed applications.
Similar to how you update the TV firmware using the LG ThinQ app, you can use the same app to reset the TV.
1. Using the remote app layout, head to the All Settings option from the side panel.
2. Select General from the list and choose the System option.
3. Scroll down to the last and tap Reset to Initial Settings.
4. A warning message will display on your TV screen. Tap OK to continue.
5. Your LG TV will automatically restart after a reset.
FAQ
If your LG TV keeps restarting frequently, you can fix it by updating the LG TV firmware. If the issue isn’t solved after the update, do a factory reset to fix the problem.
No. LG TV does not have a dedicated Restart option in the settings menu.
