Why does my Samsung TV show Error 2100 when using BBC iPlayer?

Last Update date : 01.04.2026
A Samsung TV in a living room.

If your 2020 T Range Samsung Smart TV displays Error 2100 when trying to play BBC iPlayer content, you will need to complete a Flash Reset. This article will advise you of certain precautions before performing a Flash Reset as well as guide you through the Flash Reset process. 

Before performing a Flash Reset

Please be aware that a Flash Reset will delete more information than a Factory Reset. During the process, the TV will reboot once before starting up in the “Out of box” condition.

You will need to reinstall the TV from scratch and once connected to the internet, all Apps including hidden background Apps, will be downloaded from Samsung Servers and freshly installed. Because of this, there may be instances where the TV seems slow to respond or pauses, but please be assured that this is normal. 

Once the installation is complete, you will need to sign in to all applications including BBC iPlayer. 

Once you have completed the Flash Reset you should not see this issue or error message again. However, if the problem does persist, please contact Samsung Support.

How to perform a Flash Reset

1 Press and hold the Standby button on the TV for 5 seconds. The standby LED will flash repeatedly
A Samsung TV with the Standby button highlighted.
2 Immediately after the key is released, press and hold the Standby button on the remote control for 5 seconds. The standby LED will flash repeatedly, and the TV screen will go blank
A Samsung TV remote with the Standby button highlighted.
3 Initially, the TV will show the standby LED, and after 5 seconds the standby LED will turn off

Please note: If the standby LED remains lit for longer than 5 seconds, you will have to start the procedure again from Step 1.

Two TV screens displaying: Standby LED on > Standby LED off.
4 Approximately 30 seconds later, the screen will turn on with the Samsung boot screen
Two TV screens displaying: Screen turned off > Samsung boot screen.
5 After the Samsung boot screen has been displayed, the screen will turn off again for approximately 1 minute
Two TV screens displaying: Samsung boot screen > Screen turned off.
6 The TV will then restart for the final time in its initial setup condition
Two Samsung TV screens displaying the setup process.
7 Proceed to set up your TV

If you are experiencing other issues, please follow our troubleshooting guide or contact us to speak to one of our Samsung Experts.

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