Sony Bravia TV has a few options for resetting the smart TV to factory or default settings. This article will explain how to reset the Sony Bravia TV in simple steps. You may decide to reset your Bravia TV for a variety of reasons, such as an error during a firmware update or a black screen on the device.

If the Bravia TV becomes unresponsive, you may choose to reset it to resolve the issue. However, you will lose any personalized settings or customizations, and all files stored on the internal storage will be erased and recreated. 

Bravia TV reset removes all third-party apps, deletes folders from the devices, clears the smart TV cache, and reboots the device as if it were new. Nevertheless, there are several approaches to returning a smart Bravia smart TV to factory or default settings.

So, in this section, we will go over all of the options for taking control of your Bravia TV with or without the remote to reset the smart TV to factory settings. 

Causes of Sony Bravia Factory Reset Failure

Some people are unable to perform a factory reset on their Sony Bravia TV because they have not completed a software update. Updates are beneficial because they help to keep your unit in good working order.

They may, however, take a long time to complete. It is easy to become impatient and turn off your TV or even try to use it while the installation is taking place. This can cause your television to malfunction, making a factory reset impossible to perform. 

It’s also possible that you installed a software update on your smart TV that included a bug that caused all of your problems.

Some updates are troublesome. They may be beneficial in some ways, but they can cause more harm than good.

A virus in your device’s operating system could also be the cause of your factory reset failing. Many people are aware that antivirus and internet security software can be used to protect their smartphones and PC. These same people rarely consider malware protection for their smart TVs. It is critical to remember that any device connected to the internet is vulnerable to online attacks. 

Before restoring your TV to factory settings, try power cycling it.

If your television isn’t working properly, you don’t have to immediately reset it to factory settings. You should try power cycling it first.

This goes beyond “turn it off, then on again” for many people. 

• Unplug the television for two minutes.
• Reconnect the TV. 

If the TV does not turn on immediately, turn it off by pressing and holding the power button. Sony advises that if you followed these steps but the TV still did not turn on, ensure that power is being supplied to the TV. If you found the remote but the TV won’t turn on, make sure your batteries are fully charged. 

How to Use a Remote Control to Reset a Sony Bravia TV 

Your Bravia TV LED remote is the quickest way to reset your Bravia TV.

Meanwhile, this works best if you have the official Bravia TV version remote.

Please keep in mind that resetting your Bravia TV will remove or delete all personal settings, including apps downloaded and installed from a third-party store.

• Unplug your Bravia TV from the power outlet or junction box for at least 1 minute.
• When you reconnect the TV cable, the TV show will begin automatically.
• If not, go through the process again. 
• On the Bravia TV remote, press and hold the “Arrow-Up” button.
• While still holding down the arrow-up button on the remote, press the Bravia TV power button.
• You must not use the energy-saving switch at the bottom of the remote to reset your Bravia TV using this method.
• Depending on the Bravia TV model, the reset button may appear on the TV screen.
• That is all, you are through now! 

When the Bravia TV reset is finished, the TV initial setup process you went through will appear, prompting you to set up your Bravia TV again because it has been reset to factory settings. 

How to Reset a Sony Bravia TV from the Comfort of Your Own Home

This is not the way to reset your Bravia TV without a remote. To use this method to factory reset your Android TV, you must have a working remote to navigate the TV settings. If your remote isn’t working, you’ll need to purchase a new one to use this method.

• Turn on your Bravia TV.
• Press the HOME button on the remote control. 
• Scroll down and select Settings.
• Select System Settings.
• Choose Customer Support.
• Select Factory Settings.
• Choose OK. 

That is all you need to do to restart your Bravia TV after it has been turned off.

How to Reset a Sony Bravia TV Without Using the Remote

If you can access the smart TV manual settings using the TV buttons, you can perform a factory reset Sony Android TV without a remote control. Locate the TV manual settings and use the volume button to navigate to system settings to reset the Bravia TV without using a remote control. Then, navigate to customer support, select factory settings, and press “OK” with the appropriate key. 

Although it is fairly easy to reset the Bravia TV to factory settings with the remote, you can also try the method above without the remote or if your Bravia remote is damaged. If your Bravia TV does not have buttons that can be used as TV controls, you will need to use your Bravia remote to reset your Bravia TV.

Follow the steps below to reset your Bravia TV without using a remote.

• Unplug the power cord from your Bravia TV.
• Hold down the TV power and volume down buttons at the same time.
• Connect the Bravia TV power cord to the power supply.
• The television should turn on automatically.
• When you see the Sony logo, release the button you’re holding down. 

When the TV has finished resetting, you will notice that all personalization and customization are no longer available.

This is how to reset a Sony Bravia TV without using a remote.