While keeping the joystick pressed, plug the TV back into the power outlet .
The TV will now perform a factory reset. Do not turn it off. After 2–5 minutes, it will restart and show the first-time setup screen. Alternative button location: If your TV has separate physical buttons (power, volume, channel), try holding Volume Down + Channel Up simultaneously while plugging in the power. Method 3: Forced Reset via USB (If Both Above Fail) Only needed if the TV is completely bricked (black screen, no response). How to Hard Reset PHILIPS 32PFT5500 12
Navigate to the Settings (gear icon) in the top-right corner of the home screen. While keeping the joystick pressed, plug the TV
Press and hold the joystick button inwards (like pressing a button, not moving it up/down/left/right). After 2–5 minutes, it will restart and show
Copy the firmware file (usually named autorun.upg or similar) to the root of the USB drive.
The has a multi-directional joystick button on the bottom edge or back left side of the TV (near the power LED).