This universal approach completely resets all cache and prefs, returning your TV to its original, out-of-the-box state.
However, dont rush to reset it just yet; in many cases, there are simpler solutions.
In 95% of cases, this frees up enough memory without needing a factory reset.
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If a factory reset is still necessary, here are some tips on how to proceed.
Factory Reset Options for Samsung TVs
Samsung TVs have two distinct menus.
The first is the user menu, accessible by pressing the home or menu button on the remote control.
The second is the hidden, technical, or secret menu, reserved for experts.
This technical menu allows for a hard reset with unpredictable results, so proceed with caution.
Reset tweaks in the User Menu
The user menu is designed for the average user.
Performing a factory reset here is completely harmless.
The TV will reset all current options and restore the initial options from the operating system memory.
Nothing bad will happen to your TV if you reset it to factory tweaks via the user menu.
This can lead to issues such as incorrect color display, non-functional HDMI ports, and problems with WiFi.
This occurs because the TV may consist of different components and screens from various manufacturers.
The operating system is written for the most commonly used screens, and specific tweaks are adjusted during manufacturing.
For example, a reader once contacted me after resetting his 43-inch TV through the engineering menu.
Post-reset, the TV displayed incorrect colors and became very hot.
Upon investigation, we found that the default screen size had reverted to 55 inches, which was incorrect.
The procedure varies depending on the model and year of your TV.
Below is a detailed guide for different Samsung TV models from various years.
This greatly reduces setup time and allows you to reset only selected tweaks.
However, consider carefully whether you truly need to use this method, as it carries significant risks.
