My Samsung TV has abnormal colors, ghosting, or blurry picture
Last Update date : 2024-08-30
If your Samsung TV has abnormal colors, a double image (ghosting), or the image looks blurry, you can fix these issues by updating the firmware for your Samsung TV. There are two ways to do this: either by downloading the firmware from our website and updating it with USB or by updating it directly from your TV.
Update the firmware over the network
If your TV is connected to the internet, follow these steps:
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Press the Home button on your remote.
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2
Navigate to and select Settings (gear icon).
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3
Navigate to Support > Software Update > Update Now
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4
Your TV will check for the update and should start downloading the update.
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After the update is installed, the TV will shut down and restart.
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Once the TV restarts, press and hold the Power button on your remote until the TV turns off and back on.
Note:
- Software updates generally take a few minutes, so do not turn off the TV until the update is complete.
- Video and audio settings may be reset to their default settings after a software update.
Download the firmware from Samsung.com
If your TV is not connected to the internet, follow these steps to update the firmware:
1
Search for your TV’s model code on the Samsung Support website, and then download the upgrade file.
2
Unzip the contents and store them on your USB drive.
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3
Insert the USB drive into the USB slot on your TV.
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The firmware update will start automatically.
Note:
- Do not turn off the TV, unplug the power, or pull out the USB drive during the update. It could cause a firmware error.
- You can find the model code in the Support menu > About this TV, or on the back of the TV.
- If the abnormal colors, double images, or ghosting continue after the firmware update please contact us.
* This feature is only available on specific models. Please refer to your user manual for more information
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