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I'm able to down grade using service firmware.
perhaps that is why I can do it.

if you are unable to resolve the issue with the service program supplied on this site, the factory remote will be able to get you back into the service menu.

entering the service menu puts the state of the tv in factory default. its a PITA every time i enter using the factory remote, that i have to set my custom regular menu settings back back. i have the latest firmware installed, version 1026, i can always revert to any firmware from development to fir...

*changing this setting will remove any previous tweaked service settings and revert them to the service settings for model UD9500, you -may- lose purchased apps* with tv powered off, press MUTE 182 power on the remote (you cant enter advanced service settings with regular samsung remote) "OPTIO...

is the barcode still readable and not damaged ?

you can also just purchase the factory remote which is much easier by pressing "Info+Factory" buttons.
the part number is AA81-00243A
https://www.findremotes.com/remote-cont ... 240479.htm

older 2006-2007 samsung remotes had the "guide plus" button (AKA TV Guide).
not entirely sure if that will operate the guide plus.
if i happen to locate and older remote, i will try that and see if it operates.

i am aware that i am replying to a very old post, but to answer the question for others who may be asking the same... obviously it plays fine with the blu-ray but not with "virgin media" which ill assume is cable tv with a cable box. how the live broadcast content is being captured by what...

a current temporary fix for the USA model UN46D8000YFXZA is to change a setting in the service menu, under "Option", change "Model" from "UD8000" to "UD9500", i have been able to test this temporary fix only on this model (i own it). this will lower the frame ...

setup a proxy by using a computer connected to your internet and with the tv connected to the computer and the computer connected to the proxy address.
(use a PC as an internet proxy gateway)