What to do before selling or donating an Apple TV

2023-10-20 11:00:00

A Apple TV It is the ideal device for those who are already within the company’s ecosystem and want to enjoy Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ content on the biggest screen in their home.

Thanks to powerful processors and frequent updates that bring new features to tvOS, the user experience is infinitely better compared to any operating system that powers smart TVs.

However, this set-top box It may not be the ideal product for many people. If this is your case and you are thinking about getting rid of it — whether giving it as a gift to someone or even selling it —, be aware that you need to take some steps to prevent your personal data from being accessed (even more so in the case of a device that, to this day, cannot be protected by a password).

See what to do! ????

Redefina a Apple TV

The first thing to do is reset your Apple TV.

Em Apple TVs HD ou 4K

Open Settings and go to System » Redefine. Choose between “Reset” or “Reset and Update”.

Reset: This is the fastest option and does not require an internet connection to carry out the process.
Reset and Update: not only does the restore but also applies the latest available tvOS update. For this reason, you need to be connected to the internet — either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on the model of your Apple TV.

Keep your Apple TV turned on until the process is complete.

On 3rd generation or earlier Apple TVs

Open Settings and go to General » Reset. Then, choose between “Reset All Settings” or “Restore”.

Reset: as the name suggests, it will reset all the device’s settings, including accounts and settings.
To restore: Restores Apple TV to factory settings and installs software updates. Therefore, an internet connection is necessary.

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Delete Apple TV from your device list

After you have restored the device, you need to delete it from your list of devices linked to your Apple ID.

No iPhone e no iPad

Open Settings, tap your name (at the top of the screen), select your Apple TV at the bottom of the list and go to “Remove from account”.

No Mac

Open System Settings, click your name (in the top left corner), select your Apple TV at the bottom of the list and go to “Remove from account…”.

After you have completed the processes described above, your Apple TV will be ready for a new owner! ????

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