Safe mode is a built-in diagnostic tool on all Sharp TVs running Android and Google TV operating systems. Enabling Safe Mode allows you to disable all the installed apps and check whether the TV functions normally. Additionally, you can launch apps individually in safe mode and diagnose which app is causing the trouble. This article provides the procedure for enabling and disabling Safe Mode on all Sharp TV models.
How to Turn On or Off Safe Mode on Sharp Android/Google TV
1. Switch on your Sharp Android TV and go to the home screen.
2. Click the Settings option provided on the top right. On Google TVs, you can access Settings by clicking on the Profile icon.
3. In that, scroll to Device Preferences and select About. For Google TVs, select the System option.
4. Scroll down and look for the Restart option on the following screen.
5. In the confirmation screen, click on Reboot to safe mode. It will reboot your TV and turn it into safe mode.
NOTE: You can see Safe mode displayed on the TV screen.
6. After this, you can check your Sharp TV’s performance without exhausting the system memory.
To turn off safe mode, you can simply restart the Sharp TV. Grab the remote controller and hold the Power button until the power off notification appears. To turn it on, hold the Power button on the remote for 5-10 seconds. Once it restarts, the TV will run normally.
Note: If your device is stuck in safe mode, you can factory reset the Sharp TV to revert its functions to a normal state.
Is There a Safe Mode on Sharp Roku TV?
No. Sharp Roku TV doesn’t have a safe mode. Nevertheless, it comes with a recovery mode. If you enter this mode, you can delete the Roku TV’s system data and reinstall the firmware. It is a secondary way to reset the Roku TV, so you can use it when direct resetting fails.
How to Use Recovery Mode on Sharp Roku TV
1. Find the pinhole Reset button on your Sharp Roku TV’s backside. It is exactly located near the HDMI, antenna, and audio connections.
2. Grab a paperclip or any sharp object and hold the Reset button for a duration of 20 seconds.
3. Once Sharp Roku TV restarts, you can see the Recovery Mode menu on the TV screen.
4. Choose the desired language and tap the OK key on the Roku TV remote.
5. On the next page, the “Connect to the Internet” menu appears on the TV screen.
6. Finish the internet connection setup by referring to the on-screen guidelines.
7. If you see the Connected status, tap Update now to download and install the recent software. Depending on your internet speed, the process may take some time to finish.
Why Should You Contact Sharp TV Support?
As mentioned earlier, the main purpose of Safe mode is to check for problems on your Sharp TV and troubleshoot them. In case of minor problems, you can solve them yourself. But if you cannot do so, you need to contact Sharp TV’s customer service to get the required solutions. Various modes through which you can contact their customer support are given below.
| [email protected] | |
| Telephone | 1-888-935-8880 |
| Social Media | Facebook & Twitter |
If they confirm that the problem is with the TV’s hardware, replacing the faulty component is the only solution. Meanwhile, check if your Sharp TV has a warranty. If applicable, the defective parts can be replaced for free using a warranty.
FAQ
No. Safe Mode on Sharp TVs simply disables all the apps installed on them, while Recovery Mode resets the TV’s entire operating system.
