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Denpod
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Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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While pausing a show and going back to the Home Page, an overlapping double Home Page displayed then disappeared to a black screen.  Haven't been able to restore it but can access my channels blindly.   It's only by luck that I will access the channel I want. 

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makaiguy
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Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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@Denpod-

These things are just special purpose computers. Like their big brothers sometimes clearing things out by restarting them can correct problems. (Note that if yours is a Roku TV with "Fast start" enabled, turning it off and back on just puts it into and out of a standby state and does NOT give you a complete restart.)

Depending on your Roku model and Roku version number you'll find the System restart option under Settings > System > Power or if not there, under Settings > System

In your case, since you can't see what you are doing, or if one doesn't have sufficient control with the remote to navigate the Roku menus, you can also restart by pulling the power plug to the Roku for a minute or so then plugging it back in.

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

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Denpod
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Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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IT WORKED!!!!!IT WORKED!!!!!

Thanks so much for the help.   I unplugged my Roku and waited for about 20 minutes.   I figured that if it was anything like my modem it needed at least that much time to clear.

I am sooooo grateful for this community support. 

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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@Denpod-

These things are just special purpose computers. Like their big brothers sometimes clearing things out by restarting them can correct problems. (Note that if yours is a Roku TV with "Fast start" enabled, turning it off and back on just puts it into and out of a standby state and does NOT give you a complete restart.)

Depending on your Roku model and Roku version number you'll find the System restart option under Settings > System > Power or if not there, under Settings > System

In your case, since you can't see what you are doing, or if one doesn't have sufficient control with the remote to navigate the Roku menus, you can also restart by pulling the power plug to the Roku for a minute or so then plugging it back in.

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
Denpod
Reel Rookie

Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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IT WORKED!!!!!IT WORKED!!!!!

Thanks so much for the help.   I unplugged my Roku and waited for about 20 minutes.   I figured that if it was anything like my modem it needed at least that much time to clear.

I am sooooo grateful for this community support. 

makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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Glad it worked out.  Celebrate with one of those Molsons.

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

Re: Roku Home Screen Does Not Display

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Hi...All of the options had disappeared from my Home Screen...it was blank...so I did what you said...unplugged and waited 20 min...I plugged all back in...and the Home Screen came right on with all the Options...so it worked!  Thank you so much! 

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