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Friday, September 26th, 2025

Samsung TV buffering pausing

I am having terrible issues.  I had network checked and is ok.  No other devices having issues. 

I have Samsung Model UN49RU8000FXZA

Version FA01/ URU8000

Ready to give up on Direct TV

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7 days ago

We're here to help, @GuitarTom. Do you see any error code/message when the issue occurs, so we can check? If you haven't already, try these steps:

1. Close and reopen the DIRECTV App by pressing and holding the back/return button for five seconds, then sign back in.
2. Update the DIRECTV app and TV software by going to Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now. Then, check the Samsung App Store for "DIRECTV" and update if available.
3. Uninstall and reinstall the DIRECTV app.
4. Restart your TV for 2 minutes, then reconnect and power it on. 

Or visit https://spr.ly/61212Ad3Fs for more troubleshooting tips. Rizza, DIRECTV Community Team


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