How to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022

How to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022

There are many situations that cause your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 to be blocked or locked. First, a few come from small simple technical problems.

Secondly, you may have retrieved a television from a hotel or hospital as they get rid of their old TVs.

In this case, it is blocked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode.

The last one is that you bought a used PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 and a password is still saved on it.

In all these cases, we are here to help you solve your problem.

Here is how to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022.

Simple technical problems locking your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022

First, check that your remote has charged and ready-to-use batteries.

If so, also check the connections behind your television: are the cables all connected properly and are in good condition? Continue by checking that your boxes and decoders are running and functional.

If red or orange lights are on, this is a bad sign! Finally, you may have chosen to switch to the universal remote control. Unfortunately it may encounter difficulties with your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022.

If this is the case, go to the website of the manufacturer of your remote control, and go in its product sheet.

Then, enter the code indicated by the Support team you have previously contacted.

PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 locked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode

Hotels and hospitals sometimes change their television equipment and leave your future PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 to the streets.

What a great deal! Until you realize, by turning on the television, that it is protected and thus locked by a “hotel” or “hospital” mode.

Find all the information about PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 in our articles.

Do not panic! It is possible to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 locked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode! To do this, press the “Menu” buttons on the TV and the remote control simultaneously, starting with the menu button on the TV.

This for about 7 seconds.

The factory menu will appear.

Press the “Menu” button on the remote control again, then “OK” to select the line: “[Manufacturer name] hotel/hospital mode setup”.

You are in the hotel or hospital mode menu. Select “No” on the first line with the “OK” button on the remote control. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control and turn off your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022. Finally, turn on the TV.

There you go! You just have to set it up as you wish.

A password not deleted on PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022

You wanted to make a good deal by buying a second-hand PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022, but a nasty surprise awaits you when turning it on or configuring it: the former owner has locked the access with a password and has forgotten to tell you.

And give it to you! The easiest first step to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022 password is to call back, or send a message to the former owner.

However, he or she may have forgotten it! In that case, do not get upset.

The default codes are 0000, 1234, 1111, 7777 or 9999.

Your television does not lock like a phone, you can try as many as you want.

If none of these works, you will have to take the user manual, or go to the website of the manufacturer of your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022. Then, go in its product sheet to download the manual.

In the help section, you will find a password to enter to redefine the password.

Enter it and redefine the password. Finally, in the settings of your television, deactivate your password.

To conclude on unlocking your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022

We’ve just seen how to unlock your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022.

However, if you encounter any difficulty, do not hesitate to ask for help from a friend. Or ask for help from a professional who will guide you step by step. We hope we helped you unlocking your PHILIPS TV 22PFS4022!

What is the code to reset Philips TV?

Enter the code 9 8 1, the LED will blink 4 times.

The remote is now reset to its factory defaults.

How do I unlock my Philips TV?

How do I take the lock off my Philips TV?

– Press the ‘ Home’ button on the remote control to access the main menu.
– Press the cursor down to select PARENTAL MENU and press the cursor right.
– Press the cursor down to select CHILD LOCK and press the cursor right & entery password.
– Select OFF.

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5 ancillary questions

What do I do if I don’t have a remote for my TV?

A Universal TV remote will work with any device model for almost all manufacturers and may be compatible with multiple devices.

A remote control app is also a good option as they are available from most manufacturers and can be operated via a smartphone or tablet.

How do I remove the pin from my Philips TV?

– Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] >[Child Lock] > [Change PIN].
– Enter 0000 using the Number buttons of the remote control.
– Enter the new PIN you want using the remote.
– Press MENU to exit.

How do you hard reset a TV?

Power Reset Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead).

If the problem persists after step 1, unplug the TV power cord (mains lead) from the electrical outlet.

Then press the power button on the TV and wait for 2 minutes, and plug the power cord (mains lead) back into the electrical outlet.

How do I force a factory reset on my TV?

– On the TV remote control, press the HELP button or press the (Input) button, and then select Help.
– Select Manual (Help Guide).
– Select Settings.
– Select Using the Quick Settings → Settings → System → About → Reset → Factory data reset → Erase everything → Yes.

What does it mean when your TV says key lock?

Key locked message appears when pressing the button on TV body.

If key lock function is activated, TV is not operated by buttons on its body.

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