Is your HiSense TV giving you a hard time with the catchphrase “USB not recognized”? You are not alone in experiencing this issue, which can be annoying at times. This article presents six fixes to do that in the easiest way. You can solve this issue by yourself with no special tools or knowledge.
What causes the Problem – The fact that your HiSense TV may not recognize your USB device can be the result of compatibility issues or software problems.
Knowing exactly what causes it can be a good starting point for finding the right solution.
Quick Checks Before Troubleshooting
Before diving into troubleshooting, make sure to check these beforehand:\
Ensure USB Compatibility: Make sure your USB device is no doubt compatible with HiSense TVs. Every USB format cannot be accepted, and an unqualify device can result in recognition problems.
Check the Power Supply: Look closely at the power supply which can be a cause of the problem; therefore, it should be stable and continuous. Otherwise, power fluctuations could disrupt USB recognition.
Restarting Your HiSense TV If your TV is giving you a hard time, do a restart as this can help you solve the minor issues.
Follow the steps: Unhook the TV from the power point. Please wait for a minute or so. Plug the TV back in and turn it on.
Checking USB Format HiSense TVs use mostly FAT, exFAT, and NTFS formats. In case your USB device was formatted in the wrong way, it will simply not be visible.
Safety first! – Check to see if your USB needs updating and reformat: The flash memory drive (or USB) goes into the slot on your computer. Then format it to your TV compatible one; that is, FAT, exFAT, or NTFS will work fine. Carefully unplug it and then plug it back into your HiSense TV.
Updating HiSense TV Firmware
First of all, check for firmware updates: Turn on your TV first. Next to it, from the TV menu enter the settings. Then find the Software/Firmware Update under the “Software Update” section and select it to do an online update.
The operating system will give you instructions, follow them, and manage the rest of the update.
Checking for Physical Damage
Do a checkup on both the USB slot on the TV and the cable of the USB for the smallest signs of physical damage. Broken or bent pins could be preventing proper recognition. Please change the wire or contact Hisense to repair it if the connections look broken.
Resetting TV Settings
If all the previous sets of recommendations fail to result in a successful recovery of the equipment, then manually resetting the TV settings to the factory defaults is the only remaining option. The wiped settings include both your custom favorites and you should use them only when needed.
The procedure as usual: Open the settings menu of the TV. Check out the option “System” from the TV menu. Next, select the “Factory Reset” or a similar option. The instructions on the screen will help you through the entire process of resetting your TV.
Preventative Measures for the Future To avoid such things in the future:
Use Compatible USB Devices: When buying or using a USB device, always go for those that are compatible with HiSense TVs and have FAT, exFAT, or NTFS as file systems.
Although it can be frustrating when your HiSense TV doesn’t read your USB device, the above-mentioned five fixes should be your first choice, as, indeed, it will help you resolve the problem.
