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title: How To Factory Reset ATV?
slug: how-to-factory-reset-atv
description: Learn how to perform a factory reset on your Android TV with this comprehensive guide. Follow the step-by-step instructions that include navigating to the settings menu, selecting the device preferences, and initiating the factory reset in the "About" sec
icon: 🏭
createdAt: 2022-01-10T07:22:23.000Z
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While you can reset your Android TV, be aware that this action will result in the deletion of all data, including downloaded apps, system and app data, and settings, from the device's internal memory. 

<font color="#9900ef">***Exercise caution before proceeding with a reset.***</font>

Follow the steps below to perform a factory reset on ATV:&#x20;

### Step 1: Dashboard

Navigate to the ATV home screen.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/vX-NJWPRFyT0JNApkBf7W_image.png)

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### Step 2: Select "Settings"

Select the "**Settings"&#x20;**&#x69;con.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/NHtUWb91Um7YS819W1Ua0_image.png)



### Step 3: Device Preferences

Here select **"Device Preferences".**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/G5IN8wkmgG8-ILVjkMFMm_image.png "Device Preferences")



### Step 4: Select "About"

In the **"About"&#x20;**&#x73;ection, select the option **"Factory Reset"**.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/kHx2mubTQfvD4pkaa5izc_image.png "About")



Choose **"Factory Reset".**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/aprOjSNryBeechSCP9SuT_image.png "Factory Reset")



<font color="#9900ef">***Performing a Factory Reset will result in the deletion of all data stored in the device's internal memory, including downloaded apps, system and app data, as well as settings.***</font>

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/KZS2kSNB9nbOHl0Cfr4pZ/S6KKvFV5rtxTmtWCnmph4_image.png "Factory Reset")