Safe Mode is a diagnostic tool available on all Sharp TVs running Android and Google operating systems. By enabling Safe Mode, you can disable all the installed apps and check whether the TV is functioning normally. This article explains how to turn on or off the Safe Mode by going to the settings on your Sharp TV.
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 and troubleshoot its OS without disturbing the installed applications.
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.
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.