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- You can update Samsung TV manually by going to its Settings → Support → Software Update → Update Now.
- Automatic updates can also be enabled on your Samsung device.
- Samsung TVs without internet can also be updated using a USB Flash drive.
The reason why you are told to update your Samsung TV software regularly is to avail yourself of new features and make your TV stable and compatible with all the latest applications. Here in this article, all the possible ways to update any model of a Samsung TV are elaborated.
How to Update Samsung TV Manually
1. After turning on your Samsung TV, head to Settings.
2. Select Support and go to the Software Update option.
3. Click on Update Now, and your Samsung TV will look for new updates.
4. If new updates are detected, your TV will display the details of your current version and the new version. Click Yes, and your TV will start the updation process and complete it within a few minutes.
How to Update Samsung TV Automatically
Enabling automatic updates on your Samsung TV removes the need to manually search for the update and install it on your device. Here’s how to enable this feature.
1. Connect your Samsung TV to the Internet and scroll to its Settings → Support.
2. Tap on Software Update.
3. Scroll to the Auto Update option and turn it on. After this, your Samsung Smart TV will look for any available updates and download it automatically. Whenever you turn on your Samsung TV, it will install the downloaded files.
How to Download & Upgrade Samsung TV Software via USB
If you don’t have a direct internet connection to your Samsung TV, you can download the updated file to a USB drive and install it on your TV. To do so,
1. Visit the Samsung Support website [https://www.samsung.com/support/downloads/] from your PC’s browser.
2. Enter your TV’s model number in the required space. Or else, select TVs & Home Audio and find your TV.
3. Go to your respective TV page and look for any firmware updates. If available, click Download and add the ZIP file to your PC.
4. After downloading, open the ZIP file and extract its content.
5. Copy the extracted file to a USB flash drive and insert the drive into your Samsung TV.
6. Then, turn on your TV and go to its Settings. Scroll to Support → Select Software Update → Tap Update Now.
7. Choose the USB drive, and your TV will scan the drive and start the updating process.
8. Once the update is over, your TV will turn off and turn on automatically.
After this, you can start using your Samsung TV with its new software. You may find new features added to it, along with improved security. Even your TV’s interface might get a new look.
FAQ
1. How to find the software version of my Samsung TV?
You can find the current software version of your Samsung TV from the Software Update screen. Just, click on Settings and select Support to get there.
2. Why is there no software update option on my Samsung TV?
If Samsung hasn’t released any updates for your device, the option can’t be selected. Also, if your TV is old, Samsung will stop providing software updates to it.
3. Why is my Samsung TV showing a grey screen after a software update?
If it shows a grey screen after the update, wait till Samsung releases another update. Or else, download the older and stabler version of the software from the Samsung support website and install it via USB drive.
