It may be annoying to watch your Sharp TV glitch most of the time. Have you ever come across or found a solution to sort out this issue? If not, then you’re at the right place. Restarting is the basic troubleshooting technique that you have to use if your device malfunctions. After the restart, technical errors and flickering issues on your Sharp TV will be fixed.
You can restart your Sharp TV using a remote control or without it. In this guide, we have mentioned all the possible methods for restarting the Sharp Smart TV quickly.
Note: Before resetting the Sharp TV to fix issues, restarting the device is recommended. If the problem persists even after the restart, you can proceed with the factory reset.
How to Restart Sharp Smart TV With Remote
Sharp TVs come with different operating systems, such as Google TV OS, Android TV OS, RokuOS, and Aquos Net+ OS. The procedure for rebooting will differ for each Sharp Smart TV.
Restart the Sharp Roku TV
1. Switch on your Sharp TV using the Power button on your remote controller.
2. Press the Home button on the Sharp remote and go to the Settings option.
3. Then, select System and choose the Power option.
4. Next, tap the System Restart button on the screen.
5. Select the Restart option and press the OK button to start the restarting process.
Alternate Way to Reboot Sharp Roku TV
You can also use the remote shortcut to perform a quick reboot. Press the Home button five times and click the Up arrow once. Then, press the Rewind button twice and the Fast Forward button twice. Your Sharp Roku TV will automatically restart now.
Reboot Sharp Android TV
1. Go to the home screen once you power on your Sharp Android TV.
2. Tap the Settings icon on the Sharp Android TV home screen. A drop-down will appear. Tap Device Preferences.
3. Select About, scroll down the options, and click the Restart option.
4. Again, click the Restart option to confirm and initiate the process.
Restart Sharp Google TV
1. Go to Settings on your Sharp Google TV and click the System option.
2. Scroll down to the System option and click the Restart option.
3. On the next screen, you will get a confirmation prompt. Click Restart to begin.
Restart Sharp Aquos TV
You can restart the Sharp Aquos TV by turning it off using the remote controller. After a few minutes, you can turn it on again. Otherwise, you can remove the TV cord from the wall socket and plug it in again. Press the Power button on the Sharp Aquos TV panel or remote to turn it on again.
How to Restart Sharp Smart TV Without Remote
If your Sharp remote is not working or if you’ve misplaced it, don’t worry. You can also use alternative methods to reboot your Sharp TV without a remote.
Physical Buttons
Almost all Sharp TV models come with a physical button that you can use to control the TV in all forms. Usually, the physical buttons are located on the TV’s external panel. Locate the Power button on your Sharp TV. Short press or hold the Power button to turn off your TV. Wait for 3-5 minutes and press the Power button again. Your TV will be turned on. If your TV has control buttons, you can use those buttons to navigate to the TV settings and perform a restart.
Power Cycling [Force Restart]
In case you face any sudden black screen issue on your Sharp TV, you can’t restart the device using a remote control. In that case, power cycling your TV will definitely help to resolve the issue. To do that, turn off your Sharp TV and unplug it from the power source. After 30 seconds, plug in a TV cord and turn it on to initiate the force restart.
Use Remote Apps
There are plenty of third-party remote applications available for Sharp TVs from the device’s app store. Based on the TV model, we’ve listed the Sharp TV remote apps that can control the TV and perform actions like turning on, turning off, restarting, resetting, and more.
| SHARP TV MODEL | REMOTE APP | PLAY STORE LINK | APP STORE LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Roku TV | The Roku App (Official) | Visit Play Store | Visit App Store |
| Sharp Google/Android TV | Google TV | Visit Play Store | Visit App Store |
Instead of using WiFi-enabled remote apps, you can use the IR remote app to reboot your Sharp TV without connecting the app to WiFi. Here are some IR-based remote apps that are compatible with controlling Sharp TVs.
- Remote Control for Sharp TV – Get from Play Store
- Sharp Smart TV Remote – Get from Play Store
Use a Mouse
Besides using the mobile remote app, use a wired/wireless mouse to reboot your Sharp TV. Plug a mouse USB dongle into the TV’s USB port. Power on your Sharp TV, and you can see a mouse cursor on the screen. With the help of it, go to the Sharp TV settings and restart it.
If you don’t like to use a mouse as a replacement for your Sharp TV remote, there is one last way. Buy a universal remote and program it with your Sharp TV using remote codes. Then, use a universal remote to reboot your Sharp TV, which will close all background processes and fix minor issues.
When to Restart Your Sharp Smart TV
You may be wondering when to reboot your Sharp TV. Below are some scenarios where you need to restart your Sharp TV.
- Sharp TV becomes unresponsive or gets frozen.
- Any network-related issues.
- Streaming apps are not working properly.
- Sharp TV is not updating.
- Video and Audio are not syncing.
- Sharp TV become slow, and its performance degrades.
FAQ
The major reason for this issue is outdated device software or bugs on the device. Sometimes, it also occurs when there is any issue with hardware components.
You can manually power cycle the Sharp TV to reboot it when it displays a black screen.
