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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 firmware 1.0.3.54 allows the TVs access to the internet programs, the newer 1.0.4.2 or the newest 1.0.4.4 seem to block access. I've wasted a day trying factory resets after the update but no success. I'm not a technophile and just want it to work. any simple ideas to fix this? Apart from stop updating firmware (but that leaves me vulnerable to security issues?). Many thanks.
Yes, both connected to router by wire, no wireless connection.
As far as I can tell everything else was working fine apart from the smart TVs access to streaming services. I’m now back on the older firmware that works so I’m not seeing any problems now.
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 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.
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