Toshiba Fire TV Keeps Restarting? (Complete Fix Guide)

Wondering why the Toshiba Fire TV keeps restarting without a reason? Well, we can help!

In most cases, the persistent system rebooting of your Toshiba Fire TV is related to electrical supply issues, overfilled storage, or an outdated version of the OS.

Here’s what to try against the Toshiba Fire TV’s restarting:

Keep reading for a thorough breakdown of these solutions!

How to Fix Whenever Toshiba Fire TV Keeps Restarting?

Note: Have you checked if the rebooting occurs while viewing a specific app or platform?

1. Drain the Fire TV’s Power Supply

The power cycle is much more effective in comparison to a normal reboot because it drains the TV’s residue electrical charge. 

The procedure contributes to eliminating temporary or non-lasting issues with your TV’s power supply, resulting in reboots.

Here’s how to drain the power supply of your Toshiba Fire TV:

1. Press the “Power” button on the Toshiba remote control.
2. Once the TV turns off, unplug the A/C cable on both ends.
3. Wait for a full cycle of 45 seconds until the device drains.
4. Plug the A/C cord into the power first and then into the TV.
5. Press the remote’s “Power” button to turn on the TV unit.

Navigate the TV to the homepage and wait for some time to pass.

If the TV keeps restarting, try to notice any unusual behavior, such as display problems or buzzing from the power supply. 

2. Clear the Cache & Data of All Apps

If power issues did not have anything to do with the Toshiba Fire TV keeps restarting problem just like lagging, then it’s most likely cache-related.

Well, the extended use of installed applications on your TV contributes to the development of excessive cached data, potentially causing rebooting issues.

Here’s how to clear the app cache on your Toshiba Fire TV:

1. Access the “Settings” page of your Toshiba Fire TV.
2. Select “Applications” from the on-screen selection.
3. Go to “Manage Installed Applications” in the menu.
4. Select the first application that pops up on the page.
5. Choose the “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data” settings.
6. Repeat for all installed applications on the Toshiba TV.

Remember that in order for the Toshiba TV to maintain a normal function, the app cache must be cleared once every 2–3 weeks up to a month.

Important: Uninstall Problematic Apps!

Well, if the rebooting only occurs while viewing a particular application, it’s recommended to temporarily uninstall the app and try viewing other platforms.

Prior to uninstalling, it’s also suggested to check if the problematic app is updated to the most current firmware version.

Tip: You can check the OS of an app by going to the homepage, highlighting an app, and choosing “More Info” → “Update.”

3. Update the Toshiba Fire TV System

One of the possible reasons why the Toshiba Fire TV restarting itself is because of an outdated firmware.

If so, the best way to solve this is to update the firmware of the Toshiba Fire TV to the most current version and check if the rebooting ceases.

Here’s how to update the firmware on your Toshiba Fire TV:

1. Open the “Settings” on the Fire TV.
2. Next, head to “Device & Software”
3. Next, access the “About” from below.
4. Select “Check for System Update.”
5. Wait until the TV detects a new OS.
6. Then follow the update instructions.

It’s also important to ensure that the Toshiba Fire TV has a proper connection to the internet.

If the Wi-Fi is diminished or the connection is bad, it is possible for the update to fail continuously.

Tip: Temporarily Disable Automatic Updates!

Perhaps, the Toshiba TV is experiencing difficulties with processing a system upload caused by the “Automatic Updates” function.

• If so, you can easily disable the feature from “Settings” → “Applications” → “App Store” → “Automatic Updates.”

Important: Temporarily set the feature to “Off” and check if the repeated rebooting will stop!

4. Inspect the Fire TV’s Power Supply

Issues with the power supply are another potential cause for the sudden restarts of the Toshiba Fire TV.

There are a variety of things to check when it comes to the Toshiba TV’s power supply but do keep in mind that if the problem is internal (hardware), it may require a technician’s care. 

Inspect and try the following regarding the TV’s power supply:

• The condition of the power adapter and the A/C port.
• Test the Toshiba TV on another electrical A/C outlet.
• Remove any third-party equipment from the setup.
• Check if your power supply causes any overheating.

Note: After verifying or checking all of the following things, reconnect the TV’s power adapter and check if the rebooting continues. 

5. Reduce the TV’s Storage Occupation

Well, overfilled storage is perhaps the leading cause of the Toshiba Fire TV’s restarting problem.

We strongly recommend checking the internal storage and if required, uninstalling some of the applications to reduce the occupation’s percentage under 70-75%.

5.1 How to Check the Toshiba Fire TV’s Storage?

1. Navigate to the “Settings” tab and head to “My Fire TV.”
2. Next, enter the “About” tab and locate “Internal Space.”
3. Check if the occupation is under or above 70% in the tab.

The reduced availability of storage may result in temporary buffers that will fill up after several hours of watching and result in a crash. 

5.2 How to Uninstall Apps On Toshiba Fire TV?

1. Access the “Settings” of your TV and select “Applications.”
2. Choose the “Manage Installed Applications” tile in the tab.
3. Select an application you no longer or rarely use, on your TV.
4. Choose the Uninstall button and follow the on-screen steps.

Keep deleting applications you no longer use until the storage’s occupation is under the desired 60–70%.

Then, you can test the TV for several minutes and check if the rebooting is still there. 

6. Restore the TV to Factory Defaults

In case the rebooting is still there, we strongly recommend a factory reset.

This operation will uninstall all apps and content on the TV, allowing a clean system initialization for a fresh start.

To perform a factory reset on Toshiba Fire TV, follow these steps:

1. Go to the “Settings” tab and access “Device & Software.”
2. Select the “Reset to Factory Defaults” option in the menu.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to restore the TV to defaults.

If the factory reset is a success, the TV will reboot and load up with a reset OS.

You will be able to reconfigure all of the device’s default settings from scratch, which will hopefully fix the issues. 

7. Identify Any Hardware Malfunctions

In case none of the solutions were of any help this far into the guide, maybe it’s time to consult with a technician or put the TV’s warranty to use. 

There’s a significant chance that the TV has developed an internal issue with the main board or the power supply, which will potentially lead to repeated rebooting.

So, you should either check whether the warranty is intact and attempt to claim a replacement or take the TV to a service.

Quick Note: Are you sure that your home’s electrical installation is not fluctuating or dropping?