Here are the steps to reset a Sky Q box:
- Unplug your Sky Q box from the mains power for 30 seconds to drain any residual charge.
- Plug the Sky Q box back in and wait for the front light to start flashing purple.
- Use your Sky remote to select "Settings" then "Set-up and Reset"
- Select "Reset Your Box"
- Confirm you want to reset your box by selecting "Reset"
- The box will now reset and reboot - this could take up to 10 minutes to complete
- Once reset is finished your box will have been reset to factory settings
Resetting your Sky Q box can help if it's running slowly, freezing, or experiencing other issues. All your settings, recordings and downloads will be erased during a reset so make sure to backup anything you need first.
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