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The system has encountered an error. Please contact Sony Error Message Appears on the Android TV

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    If your Android TV™ device displays the message Error: The system has encountered an error. Please contact Sony, then power reset or restart your TV:

    Power Reset

    Note: Skip this step if your TV power cord is inaccessible.

    • Unplug the TV power cord from the wall outlet, wait two minutes, then plug the power cord back in.

    Restart

    Select the method depending on your TV.

    • Restart the TV with the supplied remote control:
      • Press and hold the POWER button until Power off appears on the screen
      • Press and hold the POWER button until a menu appears → select Restart
    • Restart the using the menu. On the remote:
      • Press (Quick Settings) → Settings → System → Restart → Restart
      • Press HOME → Settings → About → Restart → Restart
      • Press HOME → Settings → Device Preferences → About → Restart → Restart

    Note: When restarting with the remote or menu, the TV will automatically power off and back on after a short time.

    *Android TV is a trademark of Google LLC.