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TommySchae
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Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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If I perform a factory reset on my Roku 3, will the Micro SD Card assist with the recovery so as not to start from scratch to add back all my channels?

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atc98092
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Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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The SD card will make no difference in a factory reset. Its sole purpose is to provide additional storage space for the channel code itself. It allows loading a less used channel more quickly if you have used all of the onboard memory storage space. Beyond that, the SD card provides no advantage to the operating of the Roku. It doesn't make the Roku faster (beyond loading those specific channels faster), and doesn't retain any memory of operating parameters or usage.

When you perform a factory reset (or if you set up a brand new device), as soon as you link the Roku to your user account it will automatically install all channels linked to your account, assuming your device supports the channel. You might need to reenter your user credentials for channels that log in (such as YouTube or HBO Max for example), but the channels themselves will be installed automatically. Note that Roku will also load a few channels you didn't ask for, but you can easily remove them once setup is complete. 

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TommySchae
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Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to know. I looked around to see if channels would repopulate after a reset, but did not find such a statement. 

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makaiguy
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Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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@TommySchae-

Your channels are attached to your Roku ACCOUNT.  After a Factory Reset if you link it to your existing Roku account, all your current channels should reload onto it.  You may need to log in anew to some of them.

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atc98092
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Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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The SD card will make no difference in a factory reset. Its sole purpose is to provide additional storage space for the channel code itself. It allows loading a less used channel more quickly if you have used all of the onboard memory storage space. Beyond that, the SD card provides no advantage to the operating of the Roku. It doesn't make the Roku faster (beyond loading those specific channels faster), and doesn't retain any memory of operating parameters or usage.

When you perform a factory reset (or if you set up a brand new device), as soon as you link the Roku to your user account it will automatically install all channels linked to your account, assuming your device supports the channel. You might need to reenter your user credentials for channels that log in (such as YouTube or HBO Max for example), but the channels themselves will be installed automatically. Note that Roku will also load a few channels you didn't ask for, but you can easily remove them once setup is complete. 

Dan

Roku Community Streaming Expert

Help others find this answer and click "Accept as Solution."
If you appreciate my answer, maybe give me a Kudo.

I am not a Roku employee, just another user.
TommySchae
Reel Rookie

Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to know. I looked around to see if channels would repopulate after a reset, but did not find such a statement. 

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Factory reset Roku 3 with Micro SD Card

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@TommySchae-

Your channels are attached to your Roku ACCOUNT.  After a Factory Reset if you link it to your existing Roku account, all your current channels should reload onto it.  You may need to log in anew to some of them.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
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