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How do I fix my FireStick not booting?

1. Unplug and then plug the device back in

Unplug the fire stick from the TV and the power source to fix the problem. Plug the stick back in after five minutes. While this might look too simple, it has worked for many users. So, you shouldn’t hesitate to try it.

2. Use the original power accessories

One of the major reasons the Firestick might not be booting up is insufficient power supply. The first thing to do here is to make sure you are using the original cable and adapter that came with your device. Also, ensure that your device is connected directly to a power source and not your TV’s USB port. Your TV USB port can not supply the power rating needed to make the Firestick work properly.

3. Check HDCP compatibility

One of the anti-piracy features introduced in digital content nowadays is HDCP. This helps to limit the rate at which digital content can be distributed illegally. Modern TVs now incorporate an HDCP-compatible HDMI port to match this HDCP requirement. The same cannot be said about old TVs. Hence, if you use an old TV with this feature, Firestick might be stuck on the Fire TV logo and not boot up. The surefire solution is to change your TV to a modern one. Another option is using an HDMI splitter to take advantage of its fallback mode. Just note that you should not copy or distribute any content you don’t have rights for.

4. Change HDMI ports and cables

HDMI ports and cables are the connective tools and mediums between your Firestick and your TV. Hence, they need to be properly connected and firing to ensure your device boots up properly. SPONSORED So, if your Firestick is not booting up, you need to change between HDMI ports if your TV has multiple ports. Note that you need to turn off your Firestick before changing HDMI ports. Also, you should not just use any cable. High-speed HDMI cables are the recommended ones you need to make the Firestick-TV connections successful. Lastly, check if there is no physical damage to cables and ports.

5. Try another TV

Sometimes, your Firestick might not be booting up because there is a problem with your TV. To eliminate all doubts and know where to focus your energy, you should try to connect to a different TV and see if Firestick works. If the device boots up normally on the new TV, your TV might have hardware issues like faulty HDMI ports that might require the intervention of a technician.

6. Wait for some time

If you have tried the solutions above and can’t make headway on the Firestick not booting up issue, you need to wait it out.

7. Reset Firestick

If all other solutions fail to get Firestick to boot up normally, you might need to for the jugular and reset your device. This will delete all the devices’ apps, files, and other contents. The Firestick not booting up issue can be frustrating, as it renders the device useless. Thankfully, it is not an issue that is impossible to fix, as shown in this guide. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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