No replies.. oh well. If someone out there has had similar problems, this is what at least got me a functional TV:
1. Enter the service menu with a generic Samsung infrared remote (mute, 1, 8, 2, power)
2. Disable "Watchdog"
3. Disable "Serdes Watchdog" (located in Error Count sub menu)
4. (Possibly optional) I also disabled Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (set to "wired")
5. (Likely unnecessary) I unplugged the BT module
Has thus far left me with a functional set except for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. All apps seem to work, Frame functionality with personal art work uploaded via USB. SmartThings app DOESN'T work as it needs both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi apparently.
If you do know anything that could help my situation please reach out. I'd really appreciate it.
1. Enter the service menu with a generic Samsung infrared remote (mute, 1, 8, 2, power)
2. Disable "Watchdog"
3. Disable "Serdes Watchdog" (located in Error Count sub menu)
4. (Possibly optional) I also disabled Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (set to "wired")
5. (Likely unnecessary) I unplugged the BT module
Has thus far left me with a functional set except for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. All apps seem to work, Frame functionality with personal art work uploaded via USB. SmartThings app DOESN'T work as it needs both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi apparently.
If you do know anything that could help my situation please reach out. I'd really appreciate it.