Ugly
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| Updating the TV Firmware; nothing found!
Got a LN-T5281F home yesterday. 
Searching the Samsung support/download online resources finds no new firmware release!
I have never, ever purchased a new electronic device that did not need to be updated from the shipping configuration.
Is this right? -- Does my set somehow, miraculously have the latest? -- How can one tell please?
Thanks and good fishes to you, Ugly 
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wings10
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| said by Ugly  :Got a LN-T5281F home yesterday. Searching the Samsung support/download online resources finds no new firmware release! I guess there is no firmware update then.
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wings10
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said by Ugly :How can one tell please? Might try,
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the Menu button on your remote.
3. Select Setup, and then press Enter.
4. Select Function Help, and then press Enter.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow button on your remote to move down to Function Help to On, and then press the Enter button.
6. With Function Help On highlighted (don't actually push Enter on it), press the Info button on the remote. Your firmware revision will be listed as two lines of information. The top line is your software firmware. The bottom line is the hardware revision number.
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Ugly
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| said by wings10 :said by Ugly :How can one tell please? Might try,
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the Menu button on your remote.
3. Select Setup, and then press Enter.
4. Select Function Help, and then press Enter.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow button on your remote to move down to Function Help to On, and then press the Enter button.
6. With Function Help On highlighted (don't actually push Enter on it), press the Info button on the remote. Your firmware revision will be listed as two lines of information. The top line is your software firmware. The bottom line is the hardware revision number. Yes and thank you  My bad for not saying this part out loud. Sorry. [embarrassed]
I DO know the means to get my current version numbers well indeed. 
yet the only question that is unanswered for me is whether these are the latest.
Again, I am sorry for being unclear and humbly apologize.
Now, can a fishy bird get a little help here please?
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Bink63
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| said by Ugly :[Yes and thank you My bad for not saying this part out loud. Sorry. [embarrassed] I DO know the means to get my current version numbers well indeed. yet the only question that is unanswered for me is whether these are the latest. Again, I am sorry for being unclear and humbly apologize. Now, can a fishy bird get a little help here please? Is there an issue with your TV that makes you feel that you would need a firmware update, or is it simply the need to have the "latest & greatest" firmware?
I've had the opposite experience of yours with my home gear, with the exception of a single non-tuner equipped LCD I picked up a few years ago for waaay cheap, I have never needed to update the firmware in any of my TVs.
Come to think of it...
other than a single notorious HP DLP model, I've never had to do firmware upgrades in the field while providing factory warranty service for HP, Polaroid, Samsung or Vizio TVs.
It would be helpful if you could post what your current version numbers are, if you're that concerned about it though.
Regards,
Randy
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Ugly
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edit:
July 13th, @08:32PM
| No prob. Will post after supper tonight. Thanks.
OK, edit: Here is the FW and HW info.
T-ROSEAUSC-1008.3 Nov 3, 2007 09:58:25
T-ROSEAUSS-1001 CS[FAB5] [52(AML)-inch] |
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| reply to Ugly
Unlike some others, Samsung seems to do a little testing on their products before they hit the market, reducing the need for constant firmware updates.
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Bink63
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| reply to Ugly
»reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/···-2510466
a highlight...
Samsung says that 81F models manufactured before August 27, 2007 have the early firmware (version 1003). Models made from August 27 to November shipped with version 1007. From November on, they shipped with version 1008, which is supposedly the final version. One way for owners to check their manufacture date is to look at the serial number (which is on a sticker near the back right side). If the last six numbers start with an 8, then the sample was made in August. If it's a 9, or if there are less than 6 numbers, then it was made later.
Samsung does not provide an official way for users to upgrade the firmware themselves, so if you want the latest firmware, we suggest contacting Samsung customer service (800-SAMSUNG) and voicing your complaint. We suggest mentioning the issue with Motion Plus to get the company to follow through with the upgrade.
I guess it's time for you to get on the phone to Samsung?
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Ugly
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| said by Bink63 :» reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/···-2510466a highlight... Samsung says ... Models made from August 27 to November shipped with version 1007. From November on, they shipped with version 1008, which is supposedly the final version. I guess it's time for you to get on the phone to Samsung? Based on my firmware, perhaps not.
Thanks for a great post.
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IllIlIlllIll
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| reply to Ugly
if you could give me the complete model, serial and version number found on the sticker on the side of the set, ill send you the firmware and instructions.
you have to use a usb memory sitck to do the upgrade.
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dvd536
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| reply to Bink63
said by Bink63 :said by Ugly :[Yes and thank you My bad for not saying this part out loud. Sorry. [embarrassed] I DO know the means to get my current version numbers well indeed. yet the only question that is unanswered for me is whether these are the latest. Again, I am sorry for being unclear and humbly apologize. Now, can a fishy bird get a little help here please? Is there an issue with your TV that makes you feel that you would need a firmware update, or is it simply the need to have the "latest & greatest" firmware? In this day of anal DRM, i wouldn't worry about updating unless you're having an issue that is addressed in a firmware update.
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IllIlIlllIll
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| reply to Ugly
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your firmware is up to date.
there is no new firmware available at this time.
if it does become available, it should post on the consumer version of the samsung website.
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Kearnstd
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this may sound sad, but until this post i didnt even know a TV would have firmware in a similar sense to my Linksys where one can update it.
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howie
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Little Falls, NJ | reply to IllIlIlllIll
That USB slot on the back of HDTV's is a handy place to store an extra thumb drive.
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