How to Reset a LG TV – A Step-by-Step Guide [2024]

Resetting your LG TV using the remote is a straightforward process. Depending on the model and software version of your TV, you can follow the steps in this article to perform a factory reset or reset specific settings.

Soft Reset (Quick Restart)

If you want to simply reboot the TV without losing settings:

• Press and hold the Power button on the remote until the TV turns off and back on.
• Alternatively, unplug the TV from the power source, wait 5 minutes, and plug it back in.

Factory Reset (Erase All Settings)

This option will erase all saved settings, apps, and accounts.

For WebOS LG TVs:

1. Press the Home or Settings button on your remote.
2. Navigate to All Settings (gear icon) > General > Reset to Initial Settings.
3. Confirm your choice by entering the TV’s password (default is 0000 or 1234 if you haven’t changed it).
4. The TV will restart and reset to its factory settings.

For Older LG TVs:

1. Press the Menu or Settings button on the remote.
2. Navigate to Settings > Option > Factory Reset.
3. Enter the password if prompted.
4. Select OK to confirm.

Reset Without a Password

If you’ve forgotten the password:

1. Press the Home or Settings button.
2. Go to Settings > General > Reset to Initial Settings.
3. When prompted for a password, try the default (0000 or 1234).
4. If the default password doesn’t work:
   • Enter 0325 or 0313 to reset the password.
   • Then proceed with the reset process.

Network Reset

If you only want to reset network settings:

1. Go to Settings > Network > Advanced Settings.
2. Select Reset Network and confirm.

Reset Picture or Audio Settings

To reset only picture or audio settings:

1. Navigate to Settings > Picture or Sound.
2. Scroll down and select Reset to restore the default settings.

After completing any reset, you will need to set up the TV again, including connecting to Wi-Fi, re-signing into apps, and customizing settings.