Personally I think it's daft they don't provide a micro USB lead in the box as it is needed to fix things when they mess up - hardly an expensive item to include. You could call the Cardiff store and see if they'll restore it for you: 029 2055 6800. AC. Reply. Helpful. of 1. Apple TV (3rd gen) factory reset. Urquhart1244. Level 10. 139,306 points. Posted on Jan 9, 2022 5:44 PM. it is NOT 2nd gen or I would have said 2nd gen. Okay. It’s just that 1st generation (2007) doesn’t have any practical use in 2021, as it can’t connect to the iTunes Store anymore, and can’t interface with iTunes 12.6.3 or later. It is unsupported and obsolete. If you have an iPhone you could set up the ATV through NFC, just place it on top. Sounds really weird they would remember your old password even after a factory reset. So I spoke with Apple support today and they said gen3 can’t handle WiFi merging when your router or mesh network in my case merges 2.4 and 5ghz network. Point the new Siri Remote at the front of the Apple TV box. Keep the new remote within 3 to 4 inches of the Apple TV. Press and hold both the Menu and + (volume up) buttons for 2 seconds. Once the Jul 5, 2023 8:56 AM in response to JohnMaples. If you own an Apple TV (3rd generation) (2012–2013), then you will need a functional physical remote to help set up the software remote on iPhone or iPad, because it will ask to enter a code on the Apple TV. If you can’t borrow one, then you may be able to buy a replacement remote from 3rd Open the Remote app. Click on Add Apple TV. On your phone, enter the code that appears on your TV screen. Now your iPhone is paired-up with your Apple TV and you can control it using the Remote app. For convenience, if it isn’t already there, you may want to add your Remote app to the control center. From the Apple Configurator menu, choose Paired Devices. Select your Apple TV in the Paired Devices list, then click Pair. Enter the six-digit personal identification number (PIN) that appears on the screen of your Apple TV. Select your Apple TV in the device window of the Apple Configurator. Click Prepare and follow the onscreen instructions Step 3: If prompted, enter the 4-digit code that appears on Apple TV on your smartphone. To factory reset Apple TV 4K without using remote, go to "Settings", open "System" - "General" for 3rd generation devices and previous devices then select "Reset". Way 2: Use iTunes on Computer. You may also use the iTunes app to reset Apple TV without Let us have a look on how to use this tool. Step 1: Install and run the Tenorshare ReiBoot. Connect your Apple TV to the computer using the appropriate cable and click on "Start" alternative. Step 2: Click on "Standard Repair" to get your Apple TV in Recovery Mode. Plug the other end of your USB-C or Micro-USB cable into a USB port on your computer. For Apple TV (HD or 3rd generation), plug in the power cord. On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. Check that you have the latest version of iTunes . 3xs5HnE.