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If you own a Samsung TV, it is important to keep its firmware up-to-date to ensure that your device is functioning optimally. Regular firmware updates can bring new features and improvements to your TV’s performance, as well as fix any bugs or security issues. Fortunately, updating your Samsung TV firmware is a relatively straightforward process that you can do yourself at home using just a USB drive. In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of updating your Samsung TV firmware via USB.

Step 1: Check your TV model and firmware version

The first step in updating your Samsung TV firmware is to check your TV model and currently installed firmware version. You can do this by going to the settings menu on your TV and selecting “Support” or “System”. Look for an option called “Software Update” or “Firmware Update”. Here, you should see information about your TV’s current firmware version.

Step 2: Download the latest firmware update

Once you have identified your TV model and firmware version, you can download the latest firmware update from the Samsung website. Go to the Samsung support website and enter your TV’s model number. You should be able to find the latest firmware update for your TV model under the “Downloads” section.

Step 3: Format your USB drive

To update your Samsung TV firmware via USB, you will need a USB drive with at least 500MB of free space. Before downloading the firmware update onto the USB drive, you must format it correctly. Insert the USB drive into your computer and open the file explorer. Right-click on the USB drive and select “Format”. Choose the FAT32 file system and press “Start” to format the drive.

Step 4: Transfer the firmware update to your USB drive

Once your USB drive is formatted correctly, you can transfer the firmware update onto it. Extract the downloaded firmware update file onto your computer and locate the “.bin” file. Copy this file onto the root directory of the USB drive (i.e., do not place it inside any folders).

Step 5: Connect the USB drive to your TV

With the firmware update transferred onto the USB drive, you can now connect it to your Samsung TV. Turn off your TV and insert the USB drive into its USB port. Turn on your TV and wait for it to recognize the USB drive.

Step 6: Start the firmware update process

Once your TV recognizes the USB drive, a popup message should appear on the screen. Select “Update Now” or “Start” to begin the firmware update process. Your TV may turn off and restart several times during the update. Do not turn off your TV or remove the USB drive until the process is complete.

Step 7: Verify the firmware update

After the firmware update process is complete, your TV will restart and display a message confirming that the update was successful. To verify that the firmware has been updated, go to the settings menu on your TV and look for the “Software Update” or “Firmware Update” option again. You should see that your TV’s firmware version has been updated to the latest version.

Updating your Samsung TV firmware via USB is a quick and easy process that you can do yourself at home. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your TV is always up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.