• Lexam@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    Step 1. Factory reset.

    Step 2. Do not allow it to connect to the Internet.

    Step 3. Connect a Linux based computer to it and run everything through the computer.

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      16 hours ago

      This method will not work on all Roku tvs, some Roku TV brands require you to phone home to activate the TV before you can use it for the first time. Which requires you to not only connect to the internet but also log into a Roku account on it. It’s stupid.

      • CeeBee_Eh@lemmy.world
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        4 hours ago

        I bought a Samsung TV that wouldn’t let me change the input until I connected it to the internet, I returned that crap within the hour.