Are you planning to sell your Firestick? Or are you facing serious issues while using the device? Perform a factory reset and restore the device to default settings. The reset process can be carried out easily with or without the remote control. After factory resetting, all the data and saved settings will be deleted from your Firestick, along with the issues that prevent the device from working properly. Here, we have explained two simple procedures to reset your Firestick in a few minutes.
Note: The following guide is also applicable to Smart TVs running on Fire OS. At the same time, we recommend restarting your Firestick device while facing minor issues. If it fails to work, you can try the reset process.
How to Reset Firestick to Factory Settings Using Remote Control
1. On the home screen of Firestick, navigate to the Settings icon and tap on it.
2. Under the Settings menu, move to the My Fire TV tile and select it.
3. Select the Reset to Factory Defaults option and click on it.
4. A warning prompt will appear on the screen since the process will revert the device to its original state. Click on the Reset option for confirmation.
5. After tapping on the Reset option, your device will remove all data. Sometimes, your Fire device will restart multiple times during reset. Wait patiently until the process completes.
6. After restart, go through the setup procedure and start using the device from scratch.
Using Remote Shortcut
Whenever the Firestick device screen is stuck on a particular app or screen, you may find it difficult to access the settings. In that scenario, you can use the remote shortcut to access the reset page.
1. Take your Fire TV remote.
2. Simultaneously, press the back button and right navigation button for a few seconds.
3. You’ll get a pop-up on your Firestick or Fire TV screen with the Reset option.
4. Select the option and start resetting your Firestick device.
How to Factory Reset Firestick Without Remote
Sometimes, your Firestick remote might not work properly. In that case, you can reset the Firestick using the Amazon Fire TV app. The application will act as a virtual remote and help you navigate different options on your Firestick/Fire TV device.
1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android mobile or iPhone.
2. Now, turn on your Fire TV Stick without the remote using the Power button.
3. You must connect your smartphone with the remote app and your Fire device to the same Wi-Fi.
4. After the WIFI connection, launch the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone & sign in with your Amazon account.
5. Then, select the Set Up New Device option. A list of devices will appear within the app. Select your Firestick or Fire TV device name.
6. A PIN number will appear on the Fire device screen. Enter it into the app and pair both devices.
7. After pairing, you can use your Amazon Fire TV app as your Fire device remote control.
8. Open the remote interface within the app and select the Settings icon. The Settings screen will now open on your Fire TV Stick.
9. Now, navigate to My Fire TV/Devices & Software tile → Reset to Factory Defaults options and select the Reset option.
Now, your Firestick/Fire TV’s factory resetting process will begin, and all its data will be wiped out within minutes. Later, you have set up your Fire device for accessing it if you are not selling it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is It Possible to reset the Firestick Remote?
Yes. You can reset the Fire TV remote of all generations if it is not working or if it is misbehaving. It is a simple process that can be done using the buttons on the remote and removing the batteries.
2. How do you reset the Firestick when it is frozen?
First, perform a power cycle if your Firestick device displays a black screen or is frozen. After that, you can turn on your Firestick device and proceed to factory reset either using Settings or the remote control.
3. Do voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant reset my Firestick or Fire TV?
No. Voice assistants paired with your Firestick or Fire TV device cannot perform extreme operations like factory resetting.
