A factory reset erases most of the data from your Roku device and restores it to a factory default configuration. Specifically, the process will:
If you are able to control your Roku device, you can perform a factory reset from the Settings menu. If you cannot control your device or it is completely unresponsive, you can perform a factory reset using the physical Reset button on the device.
Perform the following steps with your Roku remote or the Roku mobile app.
on your Roku remoteLocate the physical Reset button on the back of your streaming player. Some Roku TV models have a physical Reset button, while others reset using the Power and Find My Remote buttons together.

When the factory reset is complete, an indicator light or status LED will blink rapidly on most Roku devices. After a successful factory reset, your Roku device will restart in the same state as a factory-new device, and will be ready for you to complete the following:
If you have a Roku TV, you can try using Recovery Mode to reinstall the operating system. Be aware that this is the most invasive reset method and should only be attempted when all other methods fail to restore normal operation. For detailed help, learn how to use Recovery Mode on your Roku TV.
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