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My apple TV box has a flashing white light and is showing nothing on screen. I can not reboot it with the remote and it does the same thing every time I plug it in. I am uncertain if I can connect it to my computer as all I see is the HDMI port and my computer does not have a USB-C type on my computer if that's needed. I have literally used this thing a handful of times and it's already cratered. Not impressed at all.
What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
The flashing status light means it fails to start up properly. The remedy is to restore through iTunes. Restore your Apple TV through iTunes - Apple Support (2nd to 4th generation). That needs an USB connection, but the end that connects to the computer can be an USB-A connector.
The Apple TV 4K model doesn’t have an USB port. If that model needs restoring, then you’ll have to bring it in to Apple.
What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
The flashing status light means it fails to start up properly. The remedy is to restore through iTunes. Restore your Apple TV through iTunes - Apple Support (2nd to 4th generation). That needs an USB connection, but the end that connects to the computer can be an USB-A connector.
The Apple TV 4K model doesn’t have an USB port. If that model needs restoring, then you’ll have to bring it in to Apple.
Sorry, this is a new 4K box
Awesome, thank you. That was the answer I wasn't hoping for. Haha. Much appreciated.
Flashing White LED apple TV - cannot reboot with remote or unplugging
