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Q: Can you reset an AppleTV3 to factory settings without a remote?

Hi There,

 

Is there a way to reset an AppleTV to factory settings without a remote?

 

I know Apple likes to think it doesn't need power or reset switches but this is an instance where I'm hoping there's a way to reset one without a reset hole.

 

Any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), Recent NVIDIA Cuda update

Posted on May 29, 2014 7:59 PM

by vazandrew,Solvedanswer
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A:

What is the issue with the device?

 

You can restore it through iTunes by connecting via micro usb to computer. But then you would need a remote to set it up again.

Posted on May 29, 2014 7:59 PM

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  • by vazandrew,Solvedanswer

    vazandrew vazandrew May 29, 2014 7:59 PM in response to cmscss
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    May 29, 2014 7:59 PM in response to cmscss

    What is the issue with the device?

     

    You can restore it through iTunes by connecting via micro usb to computer. But then you would need a remote to set it up again.

  • by cmscss,

    cmscss cmscss May 29, 2014 8:02 PM in response to vazandrew
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    May 29, 2014 8:02 PM in response to vazandrew

    No worries, I can setup using a phone via bluetooth - thanks heaps for your help!

     

    Cheers

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew May 29, 2014 8:06 PM in response to cmscss
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    May 29, 2014 8:06 PM in response to cmscss

    No problem. Note: you would still need a remote to setup the IOS remote app after setup

  • by cmscss,

    cmscss cmscss May 29, 2014 8:37 PM in response to vazandrew
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    May 29, 2014 8:37 PM in response to vazandrew

    You are right - how frustrating!

     

    I'm on holiday but didn't bring the remote (was just planinig on using my phone). Somehow the AppleTV was able to activate via my iPhone but I can't remotely enter any network details.

     

    I can connect the AppleTV via ethernet (thunderbolt ethernet sharing to USB ethernet, it barely reaches - don't ask!) and control it via my phone but when it's connected via ethernet, you can't setup wifi - I'm caught in an infinite loop of frustration.

     

    Is there any way to setup an AppleTV without a remote?

  • by cmscss,

    cmscss cmscss May 29, 2014 8:48 PM in response to cmscss
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    May 29, 2014 8:48 PM in response to cmscss

    Hmm, looking at this Apple Tech Note: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5900?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

     

    It states at the bottom: "This feature configures only your Wi-Fi network, iTunes Store account, and region/language settings"

     

    I might try to reset again and see if I see the Wifi setup - I must of missed that somehow?

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew May 29, 2014 10:23 PM in response to cmscss
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    May 29, 2014 10:23 PM in response to cmscss

    The full statement reads

     

    This feature configures only your Wi-Fi network, iTunes Store account, and region/language settings. It cannot:

    • Set up multiple Wi-Fi networks or install network configuration profiles.
    • Transfer account information for third-party services (for example, Netflix, YouTube, or Hulu Plus).
    • Enable iTunes Match, Home Sharing, an iCloud account for iCloud Photos, or the Remote app for iOS.

     

    So ultimately you will still need a physical remote to set up the IOS remote app

  • by chriswinsley,

    chriswinsley chriswinsley Nov 25, 2014 6:47 PM in response to cmscss
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    Nov 25, 2014 6:47 PM in response to cmscss

    Some times people want to restore iPhone to factory settings out of various reasons. It's very easy:

    Tutorial 1: Reset to Factory Settings from iPhone Directly

    Setting - General - Reset

     

    Tutorial 2: Reset to Factory Settings from iTunes

    Launch iTunes and connect iPhone with the computer, and then choose "Restore iPhone"

     

    If you restore iPhone to factory settings, all data will be wiped.I think some people want to recover useful data.  iPhone Data Recovery can help you. And it's very easy to operate. That's why I recommend to my friends.

    Step 1. Install iPhone Data Recovery on the computer and connect iPhone with a cable

    Step 2. Choose "Recover from iOS Device", "Recover Deleted contacts from iTunes" or "Restore Contacts from iCloud"

    Step 3. Start to scan iPhone

    Step 4. Preview and recover data on iPhone

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Nov 25, 2014 7:04 PM in response to chriswinsley
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    Nov 25, 2014 7:04 PM in response to chriswinsley

    You are responding to a thread from 6 months ago, and it has nothing to do with an iPhone. If you will note, this is about restoring an Apple TV.

  • by Toni L Albright,

    Toni L Albright Toni L Albright Dec 30, 2014 11:28 PM in response to cmscss
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    Dec 30, 2014 11:28 PM in response to cmscss

    You can try this app, a surprise!  http://www.freeiphonedatarecovery.com/

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Dec 31, 2014 7:18 AM in response to Toni L Albright
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    Dec 31, 2014 7:18 AM in response to Toni L Albright

    That has nothing to do with Apple TV, and you can restore through iTunes,  As noted above, you will still need a remote once restored.