Samsung TVs lose access to beloved TV and movie app forever – but there’s a handy trick to get it back

THOSE streaming live television on their Samsung TVs may receive an unexpected error message.

A television streaming service, Fubo, is ending its compatibility with Samsung TVs manufactured in 2015 and 2016.

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Anyone who has televisions from those years that broadcast Fubo will no longer be able to access the app.

Fubo updated its supported devices last week to only Samsung Smart TVs purchased during or after 2017.

Anyone who has an Amazon Fire, Android or Google TV will be able to access the Fubo app regardless of the year the device was manufactured.

Apple TV owners can access the Fubo app if they have a fourth-generation model or higher.

Those with a Hisense VIDAA smart television must own a model manufactured during or after 2020 to access the app, while LG TVs manufactured in 2018 or later are supported by the Fubo app.

Vizio SmartCast TVs manufactured during or after 2016 are also compatible with the Fubo app.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IMPACTED

If you have a Samsung TV made in 2015 or 2016 and use the Fubo app to live stream, don’t panic.

Streaming players can still support the Fubo app even if your television doesn’t support it.

Affected customers may use players such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV or Google TV and will be able to access their Fubo accounts through them.

FREE FUBO?

Former Fubo subscribers can access 170 free, ad-supported channels through Fubo Free.

Fubo announced a few weeks ago that the free subscription was available, but only to those who already had a Fubo account.

Those whose accounts have expired or have just completed a free trial may be eligible for the free service.

Customers can access the service by logging into their fubo.tv account.

Two options should be displayed at the bottom of the screen: “Reactivate subscription” or “Go to free content”.

Once subscribers select the latter option, they will be able to access the free version of Fubo.

The Fubo Free experience includes free channels, but subscribers will not be able to record, access their previously recorded programs, or watch local and regional channels.

For subscribers who want more content, plans start at $79.99 per month. The cheapest plan includes 191 channels, unlimited hours of Cloud DVR, and up to 10 screens.

The Elite plan costs $89.99 per month and includes 259 channels, unlimited hours of Cloud DVR, and up to 10 screens.

Lastly, the Premier plan costs $99.99 per month and includes 268 channels, unlimited hours of Cloud DVR, up to 10 screens, access to Paramount+, and access to Showtime.

All plans are eligible for a free trial and subscribers can opt for the free version after their plans expire.

Channels available to stream on Fubo include ABC, Fox, NBC, NBC Sports, FS1, E!, Fox News, MSNBC, ESPN, and FX.