Can't Access the Home Menu After the Software Update on My Android TV
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Follow the steps below if you can't use the HOME button on your remote after you update your Android TV™ device.
- On the supplied remote control, press the HELP button.
- Under How to use your TV, select Help Guide.
- On the left pane, select Settings.
- Select Configuring the TV.
- Select [TV].
- Select to pull up the settings menu on the right pane of the TV screen.
- Under the TV category, select Apps.
- Select System software update.
- Select Clear data.
If the HOME button still doesn't work after you perform the steps above, follow the steps below to perform factory data reset.
IMPORTANT: Performing a factory data reset will remove all customer settings in the TV including apps, channels, and wireless network settings.
- Press the HELP button.
- Under How to use your TV, select Help Guide.
- On the left pane, select Settings.
- Select Configuring the TV.
- Select [TV].
- Select to pull up the settings menu on the right pane of the TV screen.
- Under the TV category, select Storage and reset.
- Select Factory data reset.
- Select Erase everything.
- Select Yes.