How To Fix Vizio TV Flashing Logo? (Best 6 Easy Methods)

Your Vizio TV may occasionally flash at you, whether it is the screen, logo, or power light.

There is usually a logical explanation for this, but it can be difficult to pinpoint why it is flashing and how to fix it.

If this is happening to you, this article will explain the various causes of the Vizio TV flashing logo as well as how to fix it. A broken backlight, a loose or faulty video cable or port, poor signal strength, or incompatible display settings will cause a Vizio TV to flicker.

When the firmware is corrupt, the TV logo will flash, and the power light will blink if an update is required or if you are using a foreign remote.

These problems can be resolved using the methods outlined in this article. You’ll also find a number of settings on your TV that could be causing flickering or blinking lights.

VIZIO TV CONTINUES FLASHING/FLICKING Logo

If your Vizio TV is flickering, it is most likely due to a faulty backlight. By shining a light on the screen, you can see if the backlight is not working.

Even if the backlight is broken, the LCD crystals will continue to produce color, so the external light will make them visible again.

This is due to either the backlight having reached the end of its useful life or a hardware malfunction. In either case, you’ll need a service technician to open the back of the TV and repair or replace the hardware.

If this happens while your TV is still under warranty, you may have problems with it. However, if the screen is flickering black, there could be another problem, which I will discuss further below.

If you are unsure, the general troubleshooting techniques listed below may help you resolve your problem.

1. Hard Reset on the Vizio TV Blinking Logo

A hard reset will clear any internal memory, including minor glitches, but it will not erase your settings or delete any downloaded content. You can accomplish this by following the steps below.

1. Turn off your TV and any other devices that are connected to it.
2. Unplug the television from the power source.
3. For 30 seconds, hold down the power button on the television.
4. Continue to unplug the TV for another ten minutes.
5. Reconnect the TV and turn it on.

2. FACTORY RESET

A factory reset will erase all saved preferences as well as any downloaded content from your television. As a result, you should only do this if you have exhausted all other options.

The steps for performing a factory reset are outlined below.

1. On the remote, press the ‘Menu’ button.
2. Select System > Reset & Admin.
3. Choose ‘Reset TV to Factory Defaults.’
4. Enter the passcode for your TV or the default code, ‘0000.’
5. To confirm the factory reset, select ‘Reset.’
6. Wait for the TV to turn off and then back on.

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VIZIO TV KEEPS BLINKING BLACK

A black flickering screen usually means that the display settings are incorrect or that the display signal is faulty. The solutions to these problems are listed below.

3. Re-Insert All Connections

The simplest way to resolve this is to unplug all TV connections and re-insert them. One of the cables could be faulty, causing the video signal to cut in and out. Make certain that the connections are pushed all the way into the sockets.

4. Check the Cable and Port

It’s also possible that your cable isn’t working properly. To begin, try plugging the cable into a different port. That particular port could be broken.

If you’re using an HDMI cable, swap it out to see if your original one was faulty. You should use at least HDMI 2.0 because it will allow more information to pass through to the TV. The screen occasionally flickers because the TV replaces the lost information with a blank screen.

5. Disable Advanced Video Settings

Many people have complained about the TV’s Advanced Video Settings. These are intended to improve your TV’s display, but they can sometimes prevent video from playing if the signal is incompatible. You can find them by following the path outlined below.

Menu > Advanced Video

Disable all of the following options. If you prefer, you can try to isolate which of these settings is causing the issue so that the others can remain enabled.

• Lighting in the Environment
• Controlling the Backlight
• Luma Adaptive Advanced

6. Poor Cable Signal

A poor satellite TV signal will also cause a black flicker on your screen. To receive the strongest signal possible, you should align your satellite dish. Then, unplug your set-top box, wait a few minutes, and then reconnect it to perform a hard reset.

VIZIO TV POWER LIGHT BLINKING

Normally, the power light on the Vizio TV is solid. However, some people have discovered that it will begin blinking and, in some cases, continue blinking after the TV has been turned off.

This could be due to a variety of factors, which are listed below. One reported solution was to change the admin settings to permanently turn on the power indicator. You can try it by following the steps outlined below.

Menu > System > Reset & Admin > Power Indicator > On

If this does not resolve your problem, you can try the methods listed below.

USING THE VIZIO REMOTE

If you use a remote other than the Vizio remote, such as an Xfinity remote, the light will flash. This is most likely a bug in the firmware that is being addressed.

Bugs are usually fixed in the most recent firmware update for your television. If you’re not sure if your firmware is up to date, you can check it manually, as I’ll explain below. Meanwhile, using the Vizio remote control should stop the light from blinking.

UPDATE THE FIRMWARE ON YOUR TV

When a new firmware update is available, your TV should automatically update its firmware. If you are aware of a new update but your TV has not downloaded it, you can manually update the firmware using the method outlined below.

Menu > System > Check for Updates

If an update is available, you will be asked if you want to install it. Keep in mind that some companies release updates over a one or two week period, so the update may not yet be available in your region.

Some users have discovered that if an app needs to be updated or is attempting to update, the power light will also blink.

If this is the case, you should also ensure that all apps on the TV are up to date. You can update apps by following the steps outlined below.

1. Highlight the app that needs to be updated.
2. On your Vizio remote, press the yellow button.
3. If an update is available, click the ‘Update’ button.

VIZIO TV FLASHING LOGO REPEATEDLY

When the firmware is corrupt and the TV is attempting to repair itself, the logo at the bottom of the TV usually flashes. This could be due to a variety of factors, the most common of which is a power surge.

You will notice that the TV no longer turns on, but the logo continues to flash. This can be remedied by following the steps outlined below.

1. Perform a factory reset (detailed above).
2. Turn on the television. The logo may flash once more.
3. Wait about two minutes for the flashing to stop. The logo should change to orange.
4. Restart the television.

The reset should allow the TV to clear any unused internal memory, including corrupted data. It will then require time to reboot its operating system, which is why the logo will continue to flash for a few minutes after the hard reset.

VIZIO TV BLACK SCREEN FLASHING

If your Vizio TV screen is flashing black, the solutions are listed above under ‘Vizio TV Keeps Blinking Black.’

CONCLUSION

The Vizio TV logo blinking is a common problem that you can resolve by following the instructions provided by our engineering team.

As a result, you won’t have to spend money having your TV repaired by a professional. However, if the problem persists after trying all of the solutions suggested in this post, you should seek professional assistance.

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