Smart TV turns on, does not allow me to change source?

[CLTMichael]

Hello,

I have a 65 inch smart TV.  When I turned TV it on, I could not change the source from Netflix to Youtube TV.  It was stuck and would not allow me to change.  I first thought it was the remote, but it turns on and off the TV with ease.  When I press the two buttons to reset the remote, the TV responds with at the top with some type of searching for bluetooth etc etc.

I then removed power from the TV for 5 mins and plugged it back on.  Now it's stuck on the Samsung TV Plus and won't allow me to change.

Any help would be appreciated.

[JAMES4578]

Hi @CLTMichael Press and hold the return and Play/Pause Buttons simultaneously for at least three seconds  and/or press and hold power button for around 5 seconds till red light begins flashing.   

If still not resolved I would suggest disconnecting from mains for 5 minutes followed by a Factory Reset.

[CLTMichael]

Thank you for your reply.  I have done the back and play button at the same time.  The TV sees it and the bluetooth thing pops up "searching"  Then nothing happens.

I have done the disconnect from main power for 5 mins and did not fix.

How do you Factory Reset?

Remember, I can't do anything with my remote except to turn off and on.

[JAMES4578]

@CLTMichael Can you press the return button for 12 seconds, does any screen message appear?   Technically should be able to  factory reset from here.  

If not try a Flash Reset,there should be a button at the front right of the TV Under the Samsung logo on the TV you have a small black button about 2-3cm in from the bottom edge. With the tv turned on
1. press the button at the logo for 5-10 seconds
2. Release the button
3. press the powerbutton on the TV Remote for 5-10 seconds. Tv  should go black and then restart after a while.

If nothing works can you disconnect for a longer period, say at least 30 minutes before switching on again.

[CLTMichael]

James thank you for your help.  When this first happened I immediately ordered a new remote from Amazon.  It arrived yesterday and everything worked.  

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[R Casey]

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[Julie999]

Worked 1st time thank you so much. 🙏