Benefits of restarting the Android TV or Google TV and updating the software

Unexpected issues may occur while using your TV.

• Abnormal image/ no picture/ no sound for a TV channel or external device
• No sound/distorted sound/unwanted noise/interrupted sound when playing video or audio
• Video, pictures, or thumbnails don't display properly or black screen
• USB playback, Throw, or Screen Mirroring doesn't work or can't be played
• The application doesn't operate correctly

The following procedure may help to improve the situation.

1. Restart the TV.
   For more details, visit the How to restart (reset) an Android TV or Google TV? article.
2. Remove all devices connected to the TV.
3. Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord, wait approximately 2 minutes, plug in the power cord, and then turn on the TV.
   For Google TV™ except for X91J Series (85), press the POWER button on the TV for about 40 seconds, or until the TV turns off.
   
   Notes:

   • If the TV is connected to an external HDD, disconnect it and try again.
   • If you leave the TV unplugged, the electricity that remains in the unit will be discharged.
4. If you are using an HDMI/MHL connection and the screen turns black or the image doesn't display correctly, try the following.
   
   Note: Your TV may not be compatible with an MHL connection. For more details, refer to the manual.
   • Disconnect the HDMI/MHL cable and connect it again.
   • Unplug the connected device and plug it back in or reboot the device.
5. If you experience an abnormal image or sound, reset the picture or sound settings.

   Picture setting:

   1. On the remote control, press the HOME button.
      • Using the Quick Settings button (For models released in 2019 or later)
        • On the remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button.
      • Using the HOME button
        • On the remote control, press the HOME button.
   2. Select Settings.
   3. The next steps may vary depending on your TV menu options:
      • Select Display & Sound → Picture → Reset picture settings for *Standard → Yes
        * The setting name may be different depending on the selected Picture mode.
      • Select Display & Sound → Picture → Advanced settings → Reset.
      • Select Display & Sound → Picture adjustment → Advanced → Reset.
      • Select Display → Picture → Advanced settings → Reset.
      • Select BRAVIA Settings → Picture adjustment → Advanced → Reset.

   Sound setting:

   1. On the remote control, press the HOME button.
   2. Select Settings.
   3. The next steps may vary depending on your TV menu options:
      • Select Display & Sound → Sound → Reset → Yes.
      • Select Display & Sound → Sound adjustment → Advanced → Reset.
      • Select Sound → Sound → Advanced settings → Reset.
      • Select BRAVIA Settings → Sound adjustment → Advanced → Reset.
6. Software Update is an update program that includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. Connect the TV to the Internet, and set Automatically check for update or Automatic Software Download to On to receive the updates automatically.
   For more details, refer to How to receive an automatic software update article.
   NOTE for X74xxH_X75xxH Series: These models always receive software updates automatically and doesn't have the ability to change that option. For more information, refer to How do I perform Firmware/ Software Updates for my Android TV or Google TV? article.