If you’re experiencing problems with the YouTube app on your LG Smart TV, resetting it can often clear up these issues by restoring the app to its original settings and clearing out any corrupted data.
Step-by-Step Guide
Resetting the YouTube App on Your LG Smart TV:
- Open the YouTube App:
- Press the ‘Home’ button on your LG remote to access the home screen. Navigate to and open the YouTube app.
- Access the TV Settings:
- Exit the YouTube app and go to the main settings of your TV. You can usually access these settings by pressing the ‘Settings’ button on your remote, often symbolized by a gear icon.
- Navigate to the Application Manager:
- In the TV settings menu, look for an option like ‘Application’, ‘Apps’, or ‘App Manager’. Select it to view all installed applications.
- Find YouTube in the List:
- Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find the YouTube app.
- Clear App Data and Cache (If Available):
- Select the YouTube app, and you will see options to ‘Clear Data’ and ‘Clear Cache’. Choose these options to reset the app. Note: Not all TV models will have these options directly accessible; resetting might involve just restarting the app.
- Restart the YouTube App:
- After clearing the data and cache, exit the settings menu. Open the YouTube app again. It should now behave as if it has just been installed, with default settings restored.
- Reinstall the App (If Persistent Issues Occur):
- If problems persist after resetting, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app. This can usually be done from the same App Manager section by selecting ‘Uninstall’, and then reinstalling from the LG Content Store.