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niallfromgalway

Q: i have updated my apple TV but now i have a flicker on the box & no response from T.V. other than a usb symbol. What can I do?

I have just updated my AppleTV but the light is flickering & i have a USB lead with iTunes on it on TV. What do I do?

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Posted on Jan 27, 2014 2:12 PM

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  • by Winston Churchill,Helpful

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jan 27, 2014 2:14 PM in response to niallfromgalway
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    Jan 27, 2014 2:14 PM in response to niallfromgalway

    Welcome to the Apple Community Niall.


    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 niallfromgalway,

    niallfromgalway niallfromgalway Jan 27, 2014 2:42 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jan 27, 2014 2:42 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    Don't have the micro USB so will buy one & see if that works.Thank you.