My Firestick Keeps Restarting!! Do you also have the same issue with your Firestick? A lot of Firestick users have been also facing this problem. Their Amazon Firestick keeps restarting or rebooting when they turn on the TV and try to stream some content on it.
Amazon Firestick provides a great pack of features and functionalities to its users. Having a Firestick connected to your TV can let you access thousands of channels and streaming platforms on it. However, this amazing device is also known for creating trouble sometimes.
Many old and new users are having issues with their Amazon streaming device. When tried to turn on, Firestick keeps restarting out of the blue and just doesn’t stop rebooting itself over and over. In this post, we have given some best ways to fix the Firestick restarting issues.
How To Fix Firestick Keeps Restarting Issue
A lot of users have noticed that their Firestick either starts rebooting suddenly and some say that using Kodi keeps restarting Firestick. No matter why you are having this issue, you can most probably fix the problem by yourself. If the solutions here didn’t work out for you, then you will have to go visit Firestick services to get it repaired or replaced.
1. Use Amazon Accessories
We are sometimes too lazy to find things. If we aren’t able to find the adapter or USB of the Firestick, we just try to use a charger or some other device’s USB. However, this small change in your device connections can arise a lot of problems such as making your Firestick keeps restarting. Hence, make sure you are using all the official accessories of Amazon for connecting to your Firestick.
2. Check The USB Cable
You must have seen that your Firestick is connected to a USB which is again inserted into an adapter. Make sure this cable is in a good state and is not damaged, or has cuts, or scratches on it. Do you have a pet such as a dog or a cat at home? They are most likely to chew up the cables while playing. Check thoroughly the cable and if you think it is damaged or loosened, replace the USB cable with a new Firestick cable.
3. Replace Firestick Adapter
Similar to the USB cable, if the adapter of your Firestick has gone bad, then it can cause the “Firestick keeps restarting” issue. Mostly, Firesticks use an adapter with a 1 Amp DC voltage. Replace this adapter with the same Amp or a 2 Amps one and check if your Firestick works normally this time.
4. Discard Other HDMI Inputs
Most TVs have more than one HDMI input socket mounted in them. If you have any input devices connected to the HDMI slots on your TV, remove them temporarily. Carefully remove the device if there is any from your TV and then turn on the TV. Try streaming any video on your Firestick and check if still Firestick keeps restarting.
5. Connect USB To A Wall Socket
A lot of Firestick users connect the USB of their Firestick directly to the TV instead of a power source to avoid a lot of connections to the switchboard. If you are also one of them, then try to connect the Firestick properly to a wall socket. Don’t even use extensions as they can also create issues. Turn on the Firestick and check if the rebooting issue is fixed.
6. Turn Off HDMI CEC Device Control
If you have tried all the physical examinations and fixes that are given above and your Firestick keeps restarting still, then it is time for making some changes in the settings. Disabling the CEC Device Control option on Firestick is said to have fixed the problem for several users. We suggest you try this method.
- Turn on the Firestick and from the home screen, open the “Settings”.
- Now, under Settings, select the option for “Display and Sound”.
- Next, click on the “HDMI CEC Device Control” option.
- Turn off the HDMI CEC Device Control and exit the settings.
- Restart your Firestick. Hopefully, the Firestick keeps restarting issue will be fixed.
7. Update Firestick Software
When did you update the Firestick software last time? Firestick devices a few software updates every once in a while that needs to be installed on your device to make use of new features and changed options. Here is how to update Firestick step by step:
- Turn on the Firestick and from the home screen, open the “Settings”.
- Now, under Settings, select the option for “My Fire TV”.
- Next, click on “About” and then select “Check for System Update”.
- If you find the option “Install update” on the screen, then it means there are updates pending to be installed.
- Click on “Install update” and let the updates be successfully installed.
- Once done, restart the Firestick and check if the problem is fixed.
8. Factory Reset The Firestick
What if the Firesticks keeps restarting still? The last fix that you can try is resetting the whole Firestick and making it a new one. Factory Reset to a Firestick will erase all the data and also the glitches in its software and can fix the Firestick keeps restarting problem.
- Turn on the Firestick and from the home screen, open the “Settings”.
- Now, under Settings, select the option for “My Fire TV”.
- In “My Fire TV”, click on the “Reset to Factory Defaults” option.
- Confirm if you really want to reset the Firestick.
- Wait for the Factory Reset to complete.
- Now you are having a brand new Firestick.
- The Firestick restarting problem will not show up anymore.
If unfortunately, your Firestick keeps restarting even after trying all the methods given above, then it can be a hardware problem on the Firestick. In such cases, you can’t be able to do anything. Contact Amazon Firestick services and get the Firestick repaired. If you have a warranty card with validity, then you can get a replacement for free.
Conclusion
A Firestick keeps restarting itself if there any power issues, software problems, or if the hardware of the device is damaged. Before you contact a technician or Amazon for repairing, try the fixes which are given here. If the problem is not major, the Firestick will be fixed within no time. We hope this article helped you in fixing the “Firestick Keeps Restarting” issue. Keep connected with TechyGun for more useful guides.
