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Question

Firmware update for smart tvs

Aug 16, 2013 5:56AM PDT

Hi I have had a on scree message from samsung to say that a new firmware is available for my samsung smart tv model number UE40ES8000U but when I have put it onto the proper usb stick and connected it to the tv and gone into the menu on the tv it says there is not one to download.
Could someone please let me know if there is a firm ware available as I have done everything samsung should be done. And if there is a number for it could you please tell me that number.

Thanks

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Answer
For this, head to the CNET SAMSUNG FORUM.
Aug 16, 2013 7:15AM PDT
http://forums.cnet.com/samsung-forum/

Do it fast as the Ambassador is out on weekends. If you are in the USA, 1800SAMSUNG is next.

Be sure to only use SAMSUNG advice. If someone tells you what to do and the HDTV is "bricked" then you may learn why no one other than SAMSUNG should answer.
Bob
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Aug 16, 2013 7:47AM PDT

Thanks for quick reply, But I am not in the United States , Do ypu know what could be the problem.

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Yes.
Aug 16, 2013 7:50AM PDT

You must deal with Samsung for this issue as any advice can result in a dead TV. Since no one wants that I suggest you post in the noted forum (probably too late for a reply today) and the Ambassador should redirect you to support in your country.
Bob

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Aug 16, 2013 7:58AM PDT

Thanks again, But who is the ambassador and do you know if i can get a reply tomorrow

Thanks

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Sorry but you gotta move faster.
Aug 16, 2013 8:19AM PDT

I just saw the Ambassador post in the Samsung forum. I don't see you posting there. Hope you do this fast or they usually don't reply over the weekends.

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To clarify.
Aug 16, 2013 8:22AM PDT

CNET has been lucky and in the forum I noted and supplied a link to, there is a SAMSUNG rep in that forum. AKA the Samsung Ambassador.

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Aug 16, 2013 8:48AM PDT

Hi. Could you please let me know how to get in touch with the ambassador

Thanks again

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Same as my first reply. Link only.
Aug 16, 2013 8:49AM PDT