Are you a Samsung Smart TV user? If so, you may face technical issues like automatic shutdowns, frequent freezes, or black screen issues. These issues are commonly caused by temporary bugs and malfunctions in the system. In that case, you can proceed with a simple restart on your Samsung Smart TV to fix the issues. The restarting algorithm can be carried out with or without using the remote control.
How to Restart Samsung TV With Remote
Initially, you can proceed with a cold boot using your Samsung remote control. To perform a cold boot on a Samsung TV, you need to completely power it off and then turn it back on. This process is similar to restarting a computer and can help resolve any minor errors that may have occurred during regular use.
[1] Ensure that your TV is turned on and the remote is within your reach.
[2] Then, press the Power button on your remote to turn off your Samsung TV.
[3] After that, hold down the Power button on the remote for a few seconds to initiate the restart process.
[4] After a brief pause, click the Power button on your remote again to power on your Samsung TV.
This method is called soft rebooting the Samsung Smart TV.
How to Restart Samsung TV Without Remote
If you have any issues restarting your Samsung TV with the remote, don’t worry! You can also proceed with the restart process without it.
Using the Physical Power button
[1] Locate the built-in Power button on your Samsung TV. It is usually located at the back of the TV or on the bottom bezel.
[2] After that, press and hold the Power button to initiate the restart.
[3] Once the restart is completed, press the power button once to reboot your Samsung TV
Power Cycle Samsung TV
[1] Turn off your Samsung TV using the Power button located on the TV panel.
[2] Now, unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
[3] Wait for about 1 minute before plugging the cable back into the power socket.
[4] Turn on the power switch.
[5] Press the Power button on the TV panel to turn on your TV.
Now, you have successfully power cycled or cold-booted your Samsung TV manually.
How to Restart Samsung TV Apps
To restart a Samsung TV app effortlessly, just open a different app. If you want to restart the Hulu app on your Samsung TV, you can open any other apps like ESPN or Peacock TV. Similar to other smart TV operating systems, Samsung’s Tizen OS allows only one app to remain open at a time. Whenever a new app is launched, the previous one is automatically closed.
[1] Use your Samsung TV remote to press the Home button.
[2] Choose an app different from the one you want to restart.
[3] Allow the selected app to launch fully.
[4] Press the Home button once more.
[5] Select the app you originally intended to restart.
[6] If it doesn’t work out, uninstall and reinstall the app again to fix the issue associated with the particular app.
FAQ
There is no option or feature to restart the Smart Hub. You can only reset the Samsung TVs Smart Hub by navigating to the Settings menu.
To proceed with a force restart, just press the Power button on your Samsung TV until it turns off and on again. This method is mostly used on older Samsung Smart TVs.