Firestick and fireOS-powered Smart TVs are known for their solid performance. However, like other streaming devices, they are prone to issues. If you have a minor problem, rebooting the Firestick/Fire TV will fix the issue immediately. The method to reboot Firestick & Fire TV is the same, and you can do it by heading to the settings or simply pressing certain button combinations on the remote control. Restarting Fire devices will sort out issues caused by temporary glitches, cache files, bugs, etc. Here, we have explained the simple steps to restart your Firestick in minimal time.
How to Restart Firestick Using Remote Control
All new Firestick remote comes with a power button. You can press the power button to turn off and on your Firestick. Once you turn off and turn on manually, it is considered as restart as well. If you are using a new version of Firestick, you will can easily reboot your device.
How to Restart your Firestick using Settings Menu
1. From the home page on your Firestick, navigate to the Settings.
2. Under the Settings option, select the My Fire TV tile.
3. Scroll down and select the Restart option from My Fire TV.
4. Click on the Reset option again from the pop-up that appears on the TV screen to confirm the process.
5. Now, the ‘Your Amazon Fire TV/Fire TV Stick is Powering Off‘ message will appear on the screen, and your Fire device will begin to reboot.
Reboot Using Remote Shortcut
1. Take your Firestick/Fire TV remote.
2. Press & hold the Select button and the Play/Pause button for five seconds.
3. That’s it! Your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device will begin to reboot.
How to Restart Firestick With a Black or Frozen Screen?
Sometimes, your Firestick or Fire TV may display a black screen, or it might be frozen. Restarting is the only solution to rectify it, but you can’t go to Settings at such times. In this scenario, all you have to do is hard reset, or power cycle your Fire device to bring it back to normal.
1. Unplug the power cord of the Fire TV device from the power socket. If you are using a Fire streaming stick, disconnect its adapter.
2. Wait for at least 2 minutes.
3. Then, plug the power cord into the socket and turn on your Fire TV. In case of a Firestick, connect it to its adapter and turn it on.
4. Your Fire TV will take some time to boot up. After that, your Firestick will return to its normal state and be free from the black screen or frozen screen issues.
What to Do If the Restart Hasn’t Fixed the Issue on Firestick?
If the simple restart fails to fix the issue on your device, you need to carry out the factory reset. It is the ultimate measure that you can take from your side to resolve severe issues. Moreover, this is the only option left. So, go to Settings and select the Reset option to factory reset your Firestick.
If the issue persists even after factory rebooting, contact Amazon Firestick’s customer support team and report your issue to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Firestick device not restarting?
If your Firestick or Fire TV device is not rebooting, there might be power supply issues or hardware damage. So, ensure you have made the connections properly and use the original accessories with your Fire device. If everything is alright, perform a hard restart on your Firestick.
Is it possible to restart the Firestick or Fire TV without a remote?
Yes. You can use a wired mouse or Firestick’s official Amazon Fire TV app to access the Restart option on Firestick/Fire TV and complete the task.
Does restarting the Firestick clears the cache?
Yes. The restart process will remove the temporary cache associated with the Firestick.
