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Nick V

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2026

02 Jun 2026, 11:32

Bricked HW-MS6501 Soundbar following official firmware update and support guidance.

I am a loyal Samsung customer currently facing a major issue with my HW-MS6501 soundbar During an official firmware update, the soundbar froze on the "Updating" screen. I contacted Samsung support for assistance, and I was explicitly instructed by a representative to perform a manual reboot while the unit was in this state. Following these instructions caused the device to stop powering on completely. I have since engaged with Samsung management, but my request for a repair or resolution was denied on the basis that the unit is "out of warranty." I feel this decision is unreasonable as the device failure was a direct result of following the official technical guidance provided by your support staff. I am not looking for a debate, but rather a fair resolution. I would like an executive review of this case, as I believe Samsung should stand by its product, especially when the failure was caused by the company's own update and troubleshooting instructions. I have kept a record of my interactions with your team and hope that we can resolve this matter professionally.

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Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa's reply02 Jun 2026, 11:42
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Good day Nick

Thank you for bringing your query to our attention, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. 
  
We have noted your concerns, and we are currently investigating the matter further. 
  
Your complaint has been assigned to our escalations department and we will be in contact with you. 
  
 Kind Regards, 
 Samsung ZA
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