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R8000 update and Samsung Smart TVs
I updated my R8000 to the newest firmware recently and I cannot get access to most of the streamed programs like Amazon Instants and Netflix on either of my Samsung smart TVs. Rolling back to firmwar...
Hi Richard35,
Please try this firmware.
https://kb.netgear.com/000054461/R8000-Firmware-Version-1-0-4-12
Just had email from this forum telling me there was a solution posted. No there isn’t! I’ve rolled back to the old FW to make things work but I was under the impression that there were security vulnerabilities in the old FW and that’s why I updated. What’s the story? Should I live with the older firmware and everything works or do I need to find a fix to make it work with the newer, (safer?) Firmware?
Hi Richard35,
Please try this firmware.
https://kb.netgear.com/000054461/R8000-Firmware-Version-1-0-4-12
Hi James just installed and seems to be working OK. Many thanks, I'll have a proper play tomorrow and let ypu know if there's a problem. Very pleased thank you.
Richard
Hi Richard35,
Any updates on the firmware?
Thanks James
All seems to be working OK. Certainly both TVs can access streaming services again now and everything else seems as before.
Many thanks for your help getting this fixed.
Richard
Hi Richard35,
You are welcome.
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