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Sky Receiver reset - how to

  • Mar 18, 2026
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When hanging your Sky Receiver or not working, you can reset the device. In this way, you how to fix minor Software errors. We will show you how you restore your device and what is the difference between Hard - and Soft-Resets.

Sky Receiver reset: Soft Reset

In the case of small problems, for example, if your Receiver has hung up, in most cases, a simple Soft Reset:
  1. Disconnect any attached hard drive of your Receiver.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or the connector at the back of the receiver.
  3. After about a Minute plug the cable back in and start the device.

Sky Receiver reset: Hard Reset

If the Soft Reset does not help, can you try it with the Hard Reset. All the settings are reset to the factory state:
  1. Disconnect all the connected hard disks from the Receiver and remove the power supply.
  2. Simultaneously press and hold the Guide and the Back Button on the Receiver.
  3. Plug the power cord back in and press and hold the buttons until the Reset is carried out.
  4. This process takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The device then reboots and automatically runs a search.
Sky Receiver reset
If you have a external hard drive to your Sky-Receiver to connect can betray you in an additional practical tip.

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