Reset SHIELD

 

Reset to Factory Settings

NoteNOTE By performing a factory data reset, all data will be wiped from your SHIELD.  Data associated with your Google account can be recovered.  Any device settings will also be removed.  Factory data reset could take from 50-70 minutes to complete.

NoteNOTE For the SHIELD Pro model, full reset will take up to 2 hours.  All personal data will be erased from the 500 GB hard drive.  You will also have the options to perform a fast reset.

 

Reset Through Settings

To reset your SHIELD TV to factory settings, follow these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, select Settings .

  2. Under "Device," find and select Storage & reset .

  3. Select Factory data reset.

  4. Then select Factory data reset again.

  5. Then select Erase everything to confirm and reset your device.

 

Reinstall Apps and Games After Resetting your SHIELD

After you reset your SHIELD TV to factory settings, you need to reinstall any apps or games.

  1. Go to the Google Play Store app .

  2. Find the app or game, and select it.