I have HU8550, SEK 3500 set-up. Firmware 1453. Netflix app has been reinstalled. I still get the "cannot play title at this time" message on every title. Netflix works fine on all other devices in my house. Any ideas?
Yeah, hopefully these two things get fixed soon. It seems that's a widespread problem thousands or ten thousands of Samsung Smart-TV customers have. And Netflix is certainly one of the most used apps / features of these TV sets.
info: Please wait for a Samsung Agent to respond. info: You are now chatting with 'Rohitha D'. The reference number for this chat is 4316491194. There will be a brief survey at the end of our chat to share feedback on my performance today. Rohitha 😧 Hi, thank you for reaching out to Samsung technical support. How may I assist you? Visitor: netflix app not working js9000 Rohitha 😧 Let me see how I can assist you to identify issue with the Netflix app. Rohitha 😧 Are you able to access other apps? Visitor: yes Rohitha 😧 Do you see any error message while accessing Netflix app? Visitor: just tries to load then goes back to live tv screen Rohitha 😧 Thank you for waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment. Rohitha 😧 What is the current firmware version on the TV? You can find through Menu>Support>Contact Samsung>Software version on the TV. Visitor: just a sec Rohitha 😧 Sure, go ahead. Visitor: T-hkpakuc-14550, bt-g/s Visitor: 14550.0 Rohitha 😧 Thank you for Software version. Rohitha 😧 I see the TV has latest Software version. Rohitha 😧 Let us perform Smart Hub reset to identify the issue. Rohitha 😧 Is that alright? Visitor: sure, did try that already thou Rohitha 😧 Just to confirm, have you performed reset through Menu>>Smart Hub>>Reset? Visitor: yes... actual wording is reset smart hub Rohitha 😧 Well, Unplug and Re-plug the TV from Power outlet after 2 minutes and check if you can access Netflix app. Visitor: now, while you wait or no? Rohitha 😧 Sure, I will wait for your response. Visitor: it is unplugged Rohitha 😧 I will be right with you. Rohitha 😧 I appreciate your patience and efforts. Visitor: plugged back in and working, thanks, didn't thing to unplug Visitor: didn't think Rohitha 😧 You're welcome. Rohitha 😧 Glad it worked!! Rohitha 😧 Good to hear that. Rohitha 😧 Is there anything else I can assist you with? Visitor: no thanks Rohitha 😧 Your satisfaction is a great compliment for us. Please take a survey by clicking on the “blue X” button to help us serve you better.
Thanks for posting the chat transcript. Unfortunately unplugging-replugging only solves the problem for a few days, then I have to unplug-replug again. The problem goes on and on. I just don't feel this is an acceptable solution.
Yesterday i opened the netflix app 5 or 6 times on two different tv sets (both ku7000) and *every time* the app got stuck at the profile selection (remote not responding). After unplugging the tv it worked until the next start of the app.
Hey guys so it seems there is a lot of going on here so I'm going to break it down a little bit, that being said I am sorry for such a long post:
Issue with Netflix freezing/not working:
Basic steps to complete for troubleshooting are >
1-Unplug TV for a few minutes
2-Make sure software is up-to date
3-Verify this is the only app this happens with
4-Reset Smart hub
5-Check for App update
6-Try a country code reset
7-Try a Factory Reset of the TV
If all of the above has been done there are two paths. First, if Netflix is the only app this is happening to then yes call Netflix and go through their troubleshooting. If you have already done this or it happens with multiple apps, then service would be the next option.
Issue with Network Connection:
This is a separate issue from the original post and needs to be addressed in it's own thread.
Issue playing HDR from Netflix:
Also a separate issue and needs to be address in it's own thread.
I have gone back through so some of my information may be repeated or "old" info from early in the thread. I am listing links below for anyone who needs them.
Country Code reset for newer models: http://bit.ly/2iNKiJp (First select a country without US apps like Afghanistan or Andorra and let that country's apps load in, then select US)
To check for a specific applications update, navigate to the "My Apps" screen and highlight the specific app. Press and hold the Ok(Enter) button, if an update is available a pop-up with Update now will appear.
No link but here is an article for older models to complete a country code reset. Same thing as above; First select a country without US apps like Afghanistan or Andorra and let that country's apps load in, then select US:
[UN55HU8550FXZA] How To Set Your Country Code In Smart Hub
Important:Changing the country code will reset the TV back to the factory defaults.
Your IP address determines the content you will be able to view and access not the country code the TV is set to.
Setting the country code in the TV to a country that you are not physically in will let you download apps for that country but you will not be able to view and access that content.
Your TV must already be connected to the internet to set your country code.
If you would like to change the country code follow the steps below:
Set the TV to the "TV" source, press the source button and use the navigation pad select TV and then click to select.
Open the Main Menu.
Use the navigation pad to select System.
Note: If setup is grayed out you are not on the TV source, return to Step 1.
Select Setup.
You will begin the on-screen setup that you completed when you first bought the television. Your previously entered information will be retained.
Continue through the on-screen setup until you arrive at the Smart Hub Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy page in the on-screen setup.
Mute
Return
Vol +
CH ?
Mute
Important: If the customer has a Standard Remote, use the button combination below
With the Smart Hub Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy page up on the TV press the following buttons on the Smart Remote in sequential order.
FF
2
8
9
RW
The country list will appear. Select your country from the list and then press ENTER to continue.
Complete the on-screen setup. You TV's country code has now been changed.
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Thanks for the reply. I made a Smart Hub reset on my two KU7000 tv-sets two days ago. At first it seemed to work - i could not reproduce the error (Netflix freezing) again. But then yesterday the same error occured again on both tv-sets - so it seems it's just a temporary solution.
As a few others have reported, I believe that fully exiting Netflix before switching to another app or cable TV, may prevent Netflix from getting all hosed up. When I'm done watching Netflix, I hit "return/exit" on the Samsung remote control until a Netfllix menu appears that contains "exit netflix" option. I check that option and then wait for Smarthub apps bar to leave the screen.
This worked for the last week until I went into apps to check if I had the latest updates, esp. for the Netflix app. I did, but the process of returning to normal TV watching upset Netflix app and it would not load until I did the unplug-replug thing. A power interruption may also require the unplug-replug bit.
