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getting a no signal message on your
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Samsung TV don't worry you're not alone
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this is one of the most common HDMI
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problems and while it can be super
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frustrating it's usually an easy fix in
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this video I'll guide you step by step
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through the most effective ways to solve
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it whether your console streaming stick
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or Blu-ray player isn't showing up on
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screen stick around and we'll get your
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HDMI working and your screen back to
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normal in no time first things first
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let's double check you're on the right
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input source sometimes the problem is as
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simple as having selected the wrong HDMI
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port on your TV using your remote go
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into the TV menu and locate the source
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or input button from there cycle through
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the available HDMI inputs especially if
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you've connected multiple devices it may
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seem obvious but it's a step that's
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often overlooked if that doesn't do the
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trick a power cycle might just be the
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quick reset you need turn off your
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Samsung TV unplug it from the power
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outlet and wait for about 60 seconds
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then plug it back in and turn it on this
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resets the internal hardware and
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refreshes HDMI communication between
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your TV and connected devices it's
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simple but surprisingly effective now
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let's inspect your HDMI cables and ports
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begin by unplugging the HDMI cable and
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looking for any signs of visible damage
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frayed wires bent pins or even light
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scuffing can all impact performance try
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using a different HDMI cable if you have
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one nearby also check your TV's HDMI
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ports to make sure they're clean and
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free of dust a soft brush like a small
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paintbrush or an old toothbrush can help
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remove any debris be gentle while doing
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this and avoid forcing the cable back in
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loose or dusty ports can easily cause
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signal interruptions next it's time to
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talk compatibility are you using a
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modern HDMI 2.1 cable with a device like
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a PS5 Xbox Series X or a 4K Blu-ray
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player if so your Samsung TV needs to
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support HDMI 2.1 to handle those higher
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refresh rates and resolutions if your TV
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is older and only supports HDMI 1.4 4 or
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2.0 there could be a mismatch refer to
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your user manual or search your TV's
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model number online to confirm which
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HDMI versions your ports support if
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there's a mismatch try using a cable
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that aligns better with your TV's
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capabilities to restore the signal
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samsung also includes helpful built-in
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tools to detect HDMI issues go to your
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TV settings then navigate to the support
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menu under device care or self diagnosis
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you'll find an option for HDMI
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troubleshooting run this self test to
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check for port related errors if you're
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using ARC which stands for audio return
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channel or EERC for enhanced audio with
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a soundbar or receiver make sure any
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plus HDMI CC is enabled in the general
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external device manager settings this
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setting allows your TV to communicate
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with other HDMI devices and is essential
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for proper audio sync and volume control
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now for some hands-on tips if you're
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still having trouble try lightly
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pressing around the HDMI port with your
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thumb while the cable is plugged in
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don't force anything but sometimes
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connections can become slightly loose
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from repeated use applying gentle
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pressure can help receat the cable just
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enough to restore the link still no luck
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if none of the previous steps worked
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your last option might be a factory
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reset just a heads up this will erase
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all your apps settings and personal
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preferences and return your TV to how it
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was when you first bought it to do it go
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to settings general reset you'll be
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asked for a PIN the default is usually
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0000 once your TV restarts go through
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the setup process again and check if
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your HDMI is finally working we've
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covered a lot but these fixes are often
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all it takes to get your HDMI inputs
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functioning again hopefully your Samsung
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TV is now picking up signals as expected
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and you're back to enjoying your content
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if this video helped you avoid replacing
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cables or calling support give it a
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