SamyGO for DUMMIES

I think we have a problem here in SamyGO. Older members tend to know a lot about embedded systems and their operating systems, but some newbies don't seem to know how to execute basic programs... We thought that every one would know that, because of its relative simplicity. But we are wrong there. Also the Wiki pages are too overwhelming for some newbies.

I think we needed to create a wiki page `SamyGO for DUMMIES" and divert all newbies to that article before starting. The article might mention about how you could execute programs on a TV or copy them to internal TV memory etc. Easy things, which we don't feel the need to talk a lot about.

So I created this page. Me and others will fill this area later on to show simple processes. Also put pictures about running steps of external applications from TV etc...

What is SamyGO?

SamyGO started in the summer of 2009 as a thread at avsforum, under the title "Samsung LNXXA650 InfoLink hacking". This thread drew a lot of attention and slowly strayed away from its original topic towards rooting TV's and firmware hacking. It also got quite long, so Erdem U. Altinyurt and a few others decided to start a sourceforge project, specific for enhancement of the firmware of Samsung TV-sets, specifically aimed at models issued from 2008 onwards. Many people stayed on and came along from avsforum to sourceforge.

So that is what SamyGO is: A sourceforge project, aimed at enhancing firmware and functionality, specifically for Samsung TV models from 2008 onwards.

The activities of the SamyGO project comprise, but are not limited to:

Gaining access to all available Samsung TV models from 2008 onwards (rooting).

Active development of software extensions to enhance Samsung TV accessibility.

Active development of applications to run on Samsung TV hardware.

Giving support to project members who want to enhance their TV's functionality.

SamyGO is not a program that you can run on your TV. Enhancing your hardware is not THAT simple.

So I want more functionality from my TV-set using SamyGO, what steps do I take?

1. Find out whether your TV model is supported by SamyGO, see the supported models list at our homepage for that.
2. Find out which firmware version your TV is equipped with. Newer firmwares are not (yet) supported by SamyGO. See also the supported models list.
3. Checkout the access route for your TV, again, this is in the supported models list.
4. Get access! Follow the tutorials in the Wiki pages for that.
5. Install the software you like/need.
6. Enjoy your improved equipment.

Each of these steps will be explained briefly, (I will be back tomorrow ;-) ).

What is my TV model code and number ?

Model code and number actually nearly same thing. Model number is a short form of model code. At below, there is a sample model code which is model number part written bold.

LE40B652T4WXXU

You can learn your "model code" from the sticker at the side or rear of your TV. (TODO: Picture here on right)

What is my firmware model and version ?

You can learn your firmware number by entering Service Menu. But please don't change anything. DO NOT USE RIGHT and LEFT buttons of your remote in that menu because you could change some variables that easily bricks your TV.

Is my TV CI or CI+ device?

If you have C series TV, than know that your TV is CI+. But if your TV from B series than you could understand it by various ways.

• CI TV's have different "model code" template than CI+ ones. After the "model number" like LE40B652 there is an extension part. If that extension parts first 3 letter has 'P' letter in it then we could say that it's a CI+ device but if the third letter is a 'W' then it's most probably a CI device.
• Being CI or CI+ also affects your firmware model name and contents. If your modal name have "CIP" letters in it, it means that is CI+ firmware which is only found in CI+ devices.

look at this example:

LE40B652T4WXXU device uses T-CHL7DEUC firmware, which indicates it is a CI device.
LE40B652T2PXXU device uses T-CHLCIPDEUC firmware, which indicates it is a CI+ device.
UE40B7020WWXXC device uses T-CHU7DEUC firmware, which indicates it is a CI device.
TODO: Add some UN,UE and PS model "codes" here.

You can also find your firmware name and version number in the Service Menu.

How can I use Hacks?

TODO

Using Content Library applications

TODO

Hacking Firmware with SamyGO Firmware Satcher

TODO