hey guy this is a work in progress and will get updates from time to time
and wont only focus on the service menu but will become more like a guide to samsung tv´s



1. What is the Service menu

The Service Menu is like a bios for your tv where you can change ANYTHING and i mean ANYTHING (model,panel,tuner,colors,sound,wifi vendor etc)


CAUTION!, the danger to brick TV is high. You can harm your TV by changing values in service menu some options cannot be reverted once changed. Be 100% sure what you`re doing there.


2. How to enter the Service menu



There are several ways to enter the Service menu (some depending on your model and or the model of your remote)


1.In standby press in order: Info, Menu, Mute, Power

2.In standby press in order:: 1, 8, 2, and Power

3.In standby press in order: Display, P.STD, Mute, Power

4.In standby press in order:: Sleep, P.STD, Mute, Power

5.In standby press in order: Display, Menu, Mute, Power

6.Press in order: Mute, 1, 1, 9, Power (no standby needed)

7.(for models with smart remote) Some will tell you to buy an old samsung remote but thats obsolete there are other methods:

1. Method:
The first method is to hold down the MENU button on the panel of your TV for 30 seconds, then the service menu can be opened.

2. Method:
The second method is to hold down the INPUT and MENU buttons from the side panel of the TV for 30 seconds to a minute. This is the same method by which if you don't remember the PIN code of Samsung LED TV, you can also set the service menu and factory settings of your TV without PIN .

3. Method:
The third method, this method is to unplug your TV from the power socket and then you have to press the POWER and MENU buttons on your TV key panel and turn on the power. In addition to the service menu without remote control, the same method is used to restore the Samsung TV factory reset.

4. Method:
In the fourth method, you have to unplug your TV from the socket, then place your hand on the MENU and INPUT buttons on the TV panel and then you have to plug the TV into the socket. Will be able to access the hidden service menu. Here you can use the channel's up and down button for navigation and with the volume up/down button you can change any value.

5. Method:
Fifth Method, In this method you have to press and hold the POWER button of the TV for one minute. You will see that your TV will turn off automatically and start again, this process will take one to two minutes. This way you can perform factory settings in addition to your television's service menu without remote control.

6. Method: Sending IR using your Phone(IR-Port needed):

1.App for android and my personal favourite Service Remote Control by Wolfgang nieman (google is your friend its not on the playstore)
Run SRC app and push S1 then S2
S1 - INFO
S2 - FACTORY
S3 - 3SPEED

2.Symbian based phones with IR-Port(needs to be rooted)

First install Psiloc.irRemote.v1.04.sis (again google is your friend)
Then choose AA59-00316b remote config and press 7 for 3speed and 9 for factory
Alternative choose Samsung Service Remote config by Gia90

7. Method: Using your pc
This only works on TV`s with ethernet/wifi port and on models where the network remote control function isn`t disabled (all high end C, D and E series). However, it doesn't work any longer on most recent models/firmwares.
Install ruSamsungTVCommunicator (ruSTVC) (again google is your friend)
Start ruSTVC on PC, and when asked, enable access to control TV on TV screen. If no popup appeared, navigate to
Menu->System->Network Remote Control ->ruSTVC
and set allow from there just use any known service menu combo

8. Method Getting a real Samsung Factory remote (expensive and complete obsolete and wont work with newer models cuz theres no 3speed button)


9. Method Using an Arduino Ethernet board
this would be to much for me so for all techsavages heres the project page
https://wiki.samygo.tv/index.php?title=Ethernet_multi-function_Interface#Arduino_sketch

3. What can you do with the Service Menu

-Factory reset
-Type - allows you to change the model number of the TV. (Do not change !!)

ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED PEOPLE (BRICKING DANGER OVER 9000)
If you know what youre doing u can change the model on your tv to another one this could unlock features this could enhance your picture but also this could BRICK your tv (how this works is some samsung tv series have the same panel from low end through high end models and were only software capped)
For the safety of some people i wont explain on this topic further(If u want a new doorstopper then go ahead and research)

-Tuner - allows you to set the tuner card type in the TV. (Do not change !!)
-Region - sets the operating region of the set, useful if you need to access another countries apps
-Language Set - Defines which languages show up in the TVs main settings menu
-Wifi Region - Sets the wifi region/channel allocation for the set, if you are having problems
-Panel Init Time - shows the number of hours that the panel has been active for
-Enable/Disable Teletext(TTX),BT Support,Watchdog,TV Plus Support,Motion Plus Support,UHDA,NAGSAM,Ecosensor,
Sound/display Mirroring,BD Wise Plus,HDR PLus,Decor Mode,Frame TV and much more
-Extended PVR - Allows for manual and scheduled recording of programmes to a connected USB stick or hard drive.
-Hotel/Hospitality Mode allows you to put the set into Hotel/Hospitality mode, which can restrict some features of the set.
-Shop Mode Enables shop mode on your set, which displays advertising and features for use in a store front
(Peak Mode - Runs your TV ALWAYS at Peak Performance (Brightness and Color dont get it wrong ^^)
(Exhibition Mode ?)
-Troubleshooting tests and tools
-Change accepted resolution HD,UHD,8K UHD (yes this will tweak your tv to allow higher resolution and dsr resolutions but it depends on your panel and mostly wont be a great experience)
-App reset - this will clear all app data (usefull in combination with flash reset if you have the storage bug )

3b. How to turn off UI Ads and Tv plus nag

Ever wanted to turn off those pesky UI ads wich came with the newest patches?(works only if your tv is kept offline)

-first go in service menu and do a factory reset + app reset restart the tv (unplugg it for 10 seconds)
-again in service menu disable tv plus
-in normal menu do a factory reset (we want a clear appcache + this approach will prevent the storage bug)
-follow the setup normally till you got to the point where you accept the eula
-now dont accept anything on some models you can just leave the boxes unticked
-dont create a samsung account or login with a existing one
-finish the setup and youre done
-just keep the tv offline or the ads and tv plus will reappear (beware of hdmi+ethernet this will make the nag and ads reappear to)

4. How do you enable Advanced Option

Just press four times 0 while on the menu point


5. How to enable Samsung Dev Mode

This allows you to run Homebrew/third Party apps (Tizen OS)

First step : Allow unknown sources

1. Open Settings menu
2. Choose the Personal tab
3. Open Security submenu
4. Find Unknown Sources line and set it to Enabled

Second step : Enable Dev Mode

1. Go to the Samsung Smart TV Settings menu
2. Open the Smart Hub
3. Choose Apps
4. Enter your Samsung Smart TV PIN
5. If you haven’t changed the PIN, input 00000 or 12345
6. Change Developer Mode to ON
7. Fill your computer’s IP address ( u can make one up or have samsung sdk running on your pc) and choose OK
8. Restart your Samsung Smart Tv

6. Installing Apps via USB

• Just put the apk file on your USB
• Insert USB drive to your TV
• Open files and folders
• Choose the apk file
• Click install
• Confirm installation
• Follow the on-screen instructions

7. SamyGo CFW

This is only possible on very old models A-D Series (i own only K and M series and cant test it for my self)
for anybody who is intrested please refer to the projet page:
https://wiki.samygo.tv/index.php?title=SamyGO_for_DUMMIES

 

[t-dome]

-Change accepted resolution HD,UHD,8K UHD

How do I do that? I want to limit it to 1080p, but I don't see any option for that.

 

[rantex92]

How do I do that? I want to limit it to 1080p, but I don't see any option for that.

you need to go into service menu then options:

 

[t-dome]

Thanks, didn't see that. I changed it down to HD, but it doesn't work. My devices are still recognizing and outputting 4k. Next week I will buy a HDMI 1.3 cable, that was the lowest spec cable that I could find here.

 

[rantex92]

Thanks, didn't see that. I changed it down to HD, but it doesn't work. My devices are still recognizing and outputting 4k. Next week I will buy a HDMI 1.3 cable, that was the lowest spec cable that I could find here.

can i ask you what are you trying to do? and yes not all options works on every model some options in servicemenu are like duds

 

[t-dome]

can i ask you what are you trying to do? and yes not all options works on every model some options in servicemenu are like duds

I'm trying this:

I want to limit it to 1080p

Tried with HD and FHD, doesn't have any effect at all. I reverted it to UHD and I'll leave it like this until I get that cable.

 

[rantex92]

I'm trying this:

Tried with HD and FHD, doesn't have any effect at all. I reverted it to UHD and I'll leave it like this until I get that cable.

i ment it more in a general way why do you want to cap your resolution at 1080p

 

[t-dome]

i ment it more in a general way why do you want to cap your resolution at 1080p

I have a Steam Deck, and in game mode it always sets the maximum resolution that the hub/cable/TV support. Even if the games are set to the same 800p internal resolution and the Steam Deck upscales to whatever the TV displays, they are 10% slower in 4k than if the TV would be set to 1080p.
There are workarounds on the Deck to lower the resolution, but they have other downsides. I have also tried it on a 1080p TV and it's perfect like that, just that TV is small and in another room.

 

[rantex92]

I have a Steam Deck, and in game mode it always sets the maximum resolution that the hub/cable/TV support. Even if the games are set to the same 800p internal resolution and the Steam Deck upscales to whatever the TV displays, they are 10% slower in 4k than if the TV would be set to 1080p.
There are workarounds on the Deck to lower the resolution, but they have other downsides. I have also tried it on a 1080p TV and it's perfect like that, just that TV is small and in another room.

damn to bad i can´t help you but atleast thats good to know for me later im still waiting on my deck

 

[t-dome]

damn to bad i can´t help you but atleast thats good to know for me later im still waiting on my deck

I am sure they will fix it, the menus are totally wrong in 4k so it's obvious. They just have to add an option to change the resolution in game mode to 1080p (in desktop mode you can change it but there you don't have GameScope then). But I just found a workaround 10 minutes ago even for this. Put it into sleep mode, wake it up and then the menus are displayed correctly.
But now still the problem remains about 10% performance loss in 4k.

 

[rantex92]

I am sure they will fix it, the menus are totally wrong in 4k so it's obvious. They just have to add an option to change the resolution in game mode to 1080p (in desktop mode you can change it but there you don't have GameScope then). But I just found a workaround 10 minutes ago even for this. Put it into sleep mode, wake it up and then the menus are displayed correctly.
But now still the problem remains about 10% performance loss in 4k.

nice i will keep this in mind when mine arrives and as long i can play old bethesda games on that thing am more than happy

 

[t-dome]

Something I noticed: after entering the service menu and "changing" the resolution, my sound and picture settings were reset. I'm sure I didn't change anything else in the service menu.

 

[rantex92]

Something I noticed: after entering the service menu and "changing" the resolution, my sound and picture settings were reset. I'm sure I didn't change anything else in the service menu.

i experienced that myself a lot even without changing something in servicemenu like for instance my picture settings resets themselfs every other day or two (without internet they last a bit longer) my guess something tripped samsung watchdog (samsung dont like enduser tinkering with servicemenu i heard on 2019 + models its even a bigger problem)

 

[t-dome]

Good to know. I have a 2018 QLED, it's always online. Quite nice TV.

 

[zennaus]

Hi, can you use the service menu to set which app you want the tv to open automatically? Preferably my paid for IPTV service app.

 

[rantex92]

Hi, can you use the service menu to set which app you want the tv to open automatically? Preferably my paid for IPTV service app.

sadly you cant do that

 

[alibaba97]

Hi, I've reached the service menu but there some options missing in this menu. For ex I can't see the " Bt audio on of off" section in the engineer option. I used to have it, but now it is missing. How can I find it ?

 

[totalz]

you need to go into service menu then options:

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Do you know what the game mode setting does? I notice yours is 0, but mine is 2...

Also the latest fw for my model screwed up ARC, TV does recognize the sound bar support ARC but states it's not on the correct port but it is!! There's a comment said there's an option to turn the hdmi off then on again which might help. I browsed awhile but didn't found an option for that.

 

[DaRk_ViVi]

Do you know what the game mode setting does? I notice yours is 0, but mine is 2...

Also the latest fw for my model screwed up ARC, TV does recognize the sound bar support ARC but states it's not on the correct port but it is!! There's a comment said there's an option to turn the hdmi off then on again which might help. I browsed awhile but didn't found an option for that.

I'm also interested in this, I have a QE65Q60A (2021 QLED) and my PS5 in game mode have some issues with 4k, there is a bit of a ghost and no Motion Plus or other settings seems to fix it (also the settings that should make the game run smooth, the 0-10 slider inside Motion Plus, doesn't do anything on PS5, but on Switch actually works).

 

[totalz]

I'm also interested in this, I have a QE65Q60A (2021 QLED) and my PS5 in game mode have some issues with 4k, there is a bit of a ghost and no Motion Plus or other settings seems to fix it (also the settings that should make the game run smooth, the 0-10 slider inside Motion Plus, doesn't do anything on PS5, but on Switch actually works).

IMO, I would only use Game mode for VRR. Unfortunately I have neither PS5 / switch, so I can't comment. But ghosting does sound like a refresh rate issue.