Today, television is not an ordinary household appliance, which is designed exclusively for watching programs, as it was a few decades ago. Now this is a real computer, which needs special care. This article contains information on how to update Samsung Smart TV.
Samsung is among the first to successfully synchronize the TV and computer, plus everything has a good Internet connection. Over a long period of development, the company has released a model of multi-functional TV Samsung Smart TV.
What is Samsung Smart TV?
Samsung Smart TV is a TV that has a special Samsung smart platform. It is this platform that allows him to be multimedia, and go to a huge amount of Internet content.
Such a device can easily compete with a computer or phone in terms of its communication capabilities. Special installed applications make it possible to exchange messages, communicate on social networks and get all the necessary information from the Internet.
Almost all multitasking and multifunctionality is connected with the presence of the Internet connected to the TV. Without it, acquiring a Smart model makes absolutely no sense.
Samsung Smart TV firmware: why update it?
If you are an experienced user, you can go to the last paragraph of this article, where there is an answer to the question of how to update Samsung Smart TV.
Firmware is software that is installed on the device. Its updating helps to improve the quality of the device and expand its functionality, for example, updating the Samsung Smart TV player can significantly improve performance. Often, it is he who causes the incorrect operation, without it, no online broadcast will normally play. Software update (flashing) occurs by the following methods:
- By downloading via USB.
- Directly over the Internet.
Still, preference is given to a USB drive, because downloading software is much safer through it.
Before you start downloading software (newer or for reinstallation), it is recommended to make sure that this software is compatible with the device on which you are going to install it. Incorrect selection of software will harm the operation of the equipment, or even lead to its breakdown.
How to choose a suitable firmware version?
For each specific model range of TVs there is an individual software. All updates can be found on the official website of Samsung. Here you need to carefully approach the choice of software and find the appropriate model. Usually it is displayed in the documentation or on a sticker on the back of the TV.
In addition, you need to know what exactly is installed on the device at a given time, this is necessary to compare the version of the update located on the resource. Such information can be found out as follows: “Menu” - “Support” - “Software Update”.
It is worth noting that in most cases, the question of how to update Samsung Smart TV arises before the user approximately from six months to a year of operation.
The need for this update is determined by the firmware number. If it is more than the software installed on your device, it is recommended to update, if the numbers match, accordingly, there is no point in doing this.
How to upgrade Samsung Smart TV?
So, if you decide to update your TV, then you have to go to the official Samsung website, select the "Downloads" item and select the latest drivers for your TV. It is worth noting that an attempt to install a foreign driver can lead to serious damage.
Instructions on how to update Samsung Smart TV:
- A pre-formatted USB drive with software loaded (the latest firmware version) is inserted into the USB port of the TV (it is located at the back).
- Select items: “Support” - “Software Update” - “via USB” - “Yes”.
- After carrying out the described procedures, the software update process will begin.
The update ends with a reboot. When you turn on with the new firmware, the stability of the work will increase, the functionality will expand, the response to commands and work in general will accelerate.
If you have a question about how to upgrade the player to Samsung Smart TV, then you do not need to change the entire firmware, you just have to wait a while until the new version of the player comes out, or start using an alternative.