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Q: tried factory reset as documented ... hold ... wait .... unplug ... replug .... light blinks 3 times then blinks fast

tried factory reset as documented ... hold ... wait .... unplug ... replug .... light blinks 3 times then blinks fast ... what next?

Posted on Nov 25, 2013 9:58 PM

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Q: tried factory reset as documented ... hold ... wait .... unplug ... replug .... light blinks 3 times then blinks fast

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  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Nov 26, 2013 5:32 AM in response to CharlesEdward
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    Nov 26, 2013 5:32 AM in response to CharlesEdward

    Welcome to the Apple Community.

     

    If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:

     

    1. Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. (if you don't you will not see Apple TV in the iTunes Source list)
    2. Connect the micro USB cable to the Apple TV and to your computer.
    3. Reconnect the power cable (only for Apple TV 3)
    4. Open iTunes.
    5. Select your Apple TV in the Devices list, and then click Restore.

     

    (You may already have a micro USB cable if you have a camera or other digital device)

  • by phatmtruong,

    phatmtruong phatmtruong Nov 30, 2013 10:25 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Nov 30, 2013 10:25 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    but how Can I Restore with out UPdate  ? coz I jUst buy A new apple TV3 But i cant TURn on and it Tells me that i have to restore it