Hi all,
I’m trying to recover a Samsung UE55HU8500L (curved UHD, 4K model from 2014) after replacing the panel. The new panel is a 55A1UU8EH, which produces excellent image quality — very close to the original.
However, since the swap, the TV enters a boot loop (Samsung logo → restart) unless I enter the service menu and perform a reset.
The service mode had been previously modified — possibly by a technician or during the panel swap — and I suspect some key settings are mismatched for the European (Greece) market.
Additional issues:
- The HDMI ports behave incorrectly: port order seems scrambled (e.g., HDMI 1 acts like HDMI 2)
- No audio output over HDMI, even though video works
Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
- Adjusted Type, Local Set, Front Color, Panel Display Type, Model, Tuner, EDID Write, etc.
- Compared values with other HU8500 units
- Verified internal connections and performed factory resets
Despite this, I haven’t found the correct configuration that allows the TV to boot normally and restore full HDMI functionality. The image looks fine after reset, but the boot loop returns after power off.
📸 I can share screenshots of the current service menu settings if helpful.
👉 I’m specifically looking for the correct service menu values for this 2014 4K model in Europe/Greece, especially after a panel replacement with 55A1UU8EH. If anyone has experience with HU8500 servicing or knows the right configuration for this region, I’d be grateful for your help.
🛠️ As an alternative solution, I’m also exploring firmware engineering and reflashing. If I can reflash the firmware successfully, I may be able to reinstall the latest version (1410) cleanly and potentially resolve the boot/audio issues. If anyone has experience with reflashing on this series or knows whether this approach could help, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance!
Kostas
I’m trying to recover a Samsung UE55HU8500L (curved UHD, 4K model from 2014) after replacing the panel. The new panel is a 55A1UU8EH, which produces excellent image quality — very close to the original.
However, since the swap, the TV enters a boot loop (Samsung logo → restart) unless I enter the service menu and perform a reset.
The service mode had been previously modified — possibly by a technician or during the panel swap — and I suspect some key settings are mismatched for the European (Greece) market.
Additional issues:
- The HDMI ports behave incorrectly: port order seems scrambled (e.g., HDMI 1 acts like HDMI 2)
- No audio output over HDMI, even though video works
Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
- Adjusted Type, Local Set, Front Color, Panel Display Type, Model, Tuner, EDID Write, etc.
- Compared values with other HU8500 units
- Verified internal connections and performed factory resets
Despite this, I haven’t found the correct configuration that allows the TV to boot normally and restore full HDMI functionality. The image looks fine after reset, but the boot loop returns after power off.
📸 I can share screenshots of the current service menu settings if helpful.
👉 I’m specifically looking for the correct service menu values for this 2014 4K model in Europe/Greece, especially after a panel replacement with 55A1UU8EH. If anyone has experience with HU8500 servicing or knows the right configuration for this region, I’d be grateful for your help.
🛠️ As an alternative solution, I’m also exploring firmware engineering and reflashing. If I can reflash the firmware successfully, I may be able to reinstall the latest version (1410) cleanly and potentially resolve the boot/audio issues. If anyone has experience with reflashing on this series or knows whether this approach could help, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance!
Kostas
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