Why is my samsung 8 not updating/ downloading apps

If you are facing issues like App freeze, black screen, playback error etc. Then you can follow this solutions. Once there click on the Tools on remote and hit reinstall. If nothing above works for you then you can update the TV automatically or manually whichever possible.

Step 3. Select Yes to update the TV with the latest software version if available. Find the model number of your TV. Type the model number into the search bar, then select the correct model from the list.

Ensure you click Show More as this will allow you to also download the guide showing you how to upload the software to your particular TV. Do comment below for any assistance or support if needed to solve the issues with Smart Hub Apps.

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It is showing on my TV but everytime I go in to register it wants an activation code. I have gotten two diferent responses from Discovery that do not work. I have given up and canceled my subscription. I don't want to watch it on my computer, phone or IPad. I understand that Discovery plus will be rolling out on other platforms but what about being able to download to my 6 series Samsung TV other than Chromecast?

Support tab and then select Software Update. Same here. Still crashing and no updates were available. Probably going to have to return the TV. Same thing happening with my brand new Samsung appliances. They just quit working until I flip my breaker and completely disconnect them from power and reboot. The first step is to reboot your device.

Open the Google Play Store and try updating or downloading apps again. In case the issue persists, make sure to clear the locally-stored data from the Google Play Store. The Play Store has cached data like any other Android app and the data might be corrupt. Especially when the kernel and other variables change after an update. This goes without saying and, in most cases, users can confirm that the network is hardly a problem.

However, you can check some in-app settings concerning the Play Store. In addition, make sure that the Play Store has all the necessary permissions. Status Not open for further replies. Previous Next. Oct 12, 1 1 4, 0. Hey all Your apps may not be working or not showing, up even though your internet and network are fine.

Plus you get a "Function not available" message when trying to reset. Anyway, after speaking to Samsung support, they gave me an awesome fix. Please follow the below steps: 1. Changing the country code other than US ex.

Updating the Smart Hub app as per the respective country. Allow the new apps to populate the Smart menus: this can take a minute or so depending on your internet speed. Once the Smart Hub is updated, reverting the country code back to US. Again, the Smart Hub apps will update. Launch apps and Enjoy! I will provide you with the link which has steps on how to change the country code, please follow the link.

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