How: To Hard Reset Philips 32pft5500 12

The TV will turn off, erase all data, and reboot into the initial setup wizard (language, country, channel tuning). Method 2: Hard Reset Using the Joystick/Buttons on the TV (No Remote Needed) Use this if the TV is frozen, boot looping, or you lost the remote.

Insert the USB stick into a USB port on the TV (preferably USB 1).

Press and hold the joystick button (as in Method 2) while plugging the TV back in.

Format a USB stick as FAT32 (not NTFS or exFAT). How to Hard Reset PHILIPS 32PFT5500 12

Copy the firmware file (usually named autorun.upg or similar) to the root of the USB drive.

Unplug the TV.

Release the joystick when you see the “Reset” or “Erase all data” message on screen. The TV will turn off, erase all data,

Unplug the TV from the power outlet.

Navigate to the Settings (gear icon) in the top-right corner of the home screen.

Keep holding the joystick until you see the Philips logo appear on the screen, then disappear, and then appear again. This may take 15–20 seconds. Press and hold the joystick button (as in

Press and hold the joystick button inwards (like pressing a button, not moving it up/down/left/right).

The has a multi-directional joystick button on the bottom edge or back left side of the TV (near the power LED).

Scroll down and select General settings .