Samsung TV with Mode Not Supported error message

TV or projector displays an error message

The TV, smart monitor, or projector may display the following error messages, mode not supported, no signal or weak signal, check signal cable, no time information, locked, or the HDCP has been compromised. Instructions for correcting the conditions that cause the screen to display each of these error messages are available in this guide.

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"No Time Information" error message

"Locked" error Message

"The HDCP Has Been Compromised" error message

"Mode Not Supported" error message

"No Signal" or "Weak Signal" error message

"Check Signal Cable" error message

Unable to connect to the Samsung Server. Please update your TV's software... (189)

Someone already registered this device error when adding TV or projector to SmartThings

If your TV, smart monitor, or projector is still registered to an older SmartThings account* or if you accidentally added it to the wrong account, you can easily reset it and transfer it. All you need to do is add the TV/projector to your new account and the SmartThings app will take care of the rest for you.

TV or projector does not show up during SmartThings discovery process

You can connect your TV, smart monitor, or projector to the SmartThings app without using a SmartThings Hub. If the app has trouble connecting or discovering your device, there are a few things you should check, like if Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Then, you can try adding your TV/projector to the SmartThings app again. A Samsung Account and

MHL device not recognized by the TV

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) links your devices with a cable to increase communication speed and also allow charging of your device. If your MHL device is not recognized by the TV, first confirm your device supports MHL, and then check that it is connected properly. If your MHL device connects but some apps don't work, there's an issue with MH

Differences between the protective film and the polarizing film on your Samsung TV

Some TVs come with polarizing film on the screen that is part of the actual TV. Other TVs and smart monitors come with a scratch-resistant protective film to keep the TV from getting scratched during shipping. The key is to know which is which. Protective film should be removed after unpacking the TV, the polarizing film should not.

Samsung TV has no picture or a black screen

If your TV or Odyssey Ark gaming screen is turned on and is producing sound but has a black screen, the issue could be with your external device and not your TV. For instance, if your screen uses a One Connect Box, which allows you to connect multiple external devices, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to solve the issue. If it isn'

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