Updated: March 11, 2023
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I have a roku device and I have live tv channels but now all the channels I watch I can't watch because when I go to that channels it is only black screen

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What troubleshooting have you done so far?

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Gone to settings that is it now sure what to do

Perform the following steps with your Roku remote:

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  1. Press Home on your Roku remote.
  2. Scroll and select Settings.
  3. Select System.
  4. Select Advanced system settings.
  5. Select Factory reset.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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I am almost done

Good.
Let me know when you are done.

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my device is updating now
I still can't watch at the live streaming it is still nothing I usually can watch almost all channels but now nothing

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Do you still see the black screen?

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yes

Let’s check if the input source is set correctly:

  1. Turn on your TV
  2. Press the Source or Input button on your remote control
  3. Select the desired input mode
    Most cable boxes connect to the TV via HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. Do not connect the set-top box or cable box to HDMI ARC since this port only works with audio devices such as sound bars or home theatre systems.
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Ok done still nothing

Can you make me a picture of that TVs screen, so I can check?

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Thank you.
Let’s try to soft reset your TV. To do this please unplug your TV from the wall and wait 60 seconds. While unplugged, press and hold the power button on the TV for 30 seconds. After the minute is up, plug your TV back in.

Customer Replay

Still nothing. When I was resetting my roku when it came to what country I put usa not canada Because the was a few channels I was subscribed to that I didn't want to lose so will that affect my channels

Yes, it may.
Can you do everything from the start but selecting Canada, please?

Customer Replay

Yes sorry

No worries.
Please let me know once it's done.

Customer Replay

Almost finished
Still nothing I don't know what I am doing wrong.

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What do you see on the screen now?

Customer Replay

Just black

Let’s do the following to reset your cable box:

  1. Unplug your cable box from the wall
  2. Wait for at least 60 seconds
  3. Plug the cable box back into the wall outlet
  4. Turn on the cable box and check your TV to confirm if there’s a signal.
Customer Replay

Ok
Sorry had step away for a minute. Had to do again

Customer Replay

There is a signal but still nothing do you thing there is something wrong with roku device I don't know

Yes, it may be.

Customer Replay

I don't know what to do

Make sure that the Roku box is firmly connected to the HDMI connector on your TV.
In addition, do this: go to settings > system > system update > check now, and perform a Roku system update.

Customer Replay

Sure
I am done still nothing

Were you able to access settings?

Customer Replay

Yes

Can you make me a picture of that, so I can check?

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Okay, is your TV connected to wifi?

Customer Replay

Yes

What happens when you access channels now?

Customer Replay

I am fine with the other apps it is just roku live tv that I am having problems

Can you open live TV and make me a picture?

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Thanks.
If Live TV is missing, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > Live TV > Set up input.

Customer Replay

Do I do this on the roku device or the actual tv because I can't fine tv input on device

Customer Replay

I don't seem to have that

What about the TV settings?

Customer Replay

Where would I find that

Settings > TV inputs > Live TV > Set up input.

Customer Replay

Ok found it

Good.
Now check the live TV.

Customer Replay

Perfect it is working not thanks 👍

Perfect.
I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

Customer Replay

No thanks

I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!

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