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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
Asked Phillips for safe mode, but no response!

http://www.supportforum.philips.com/ru/showthread.php?7878-SAFE-MODE
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] d0is:
Hi guys, trying to enter adb shell on my 48pug7100/78 and it keeps displaying this message error: device '(null)' not found, however it connects when i do adb connect [ip]. Anybody knows why?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
SOmeone had 4K on youtube ? Try to install the lastest version from play store and says my google play service isn't compatible...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] BuuFu:
Custom Roms?

Hey guys.

I found this in the world wide web...

What do you think? You can choose your model and the changelogs look promising!

Maybe i'll try to flash one of those an share it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
[MENTION=5496990]BuuFu[/MENTION] what you found?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Just found a strange thing on the support page for 49PUS7909

http://www.philips.fr/c-p/49PUS7909...ilight-2-cotes-et-pixel-precise-ultra-hd/aide

It's in french but you can easily understand...

version:MRVL20141023, zip fichier , 16.3 MB

When you unzip it, you have a Dfu_prod.upg

It's a bit strange !
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Burn2Hell:
It's just an update. Normal.

Philips puts it in a .zip and that .upg is a upgrade file

This is in it: (signed by SignApk)

META-INF (folder)
user_settings.zip

META-INF (folder):
com (folder)
updateinfo (folder)
CERT.RSA
CERT.SF
MANIFEST.MF
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Only 17mo ?

With dfu in the name ?

That's why i found this a little bit strange
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Burn2Hell:
If you go to the english version it says what it is.

Software upgrade digital manual
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] peppies:
Hello :) i have Developer tools but after activate Show more apps in Play Market i dont have connection. Solution is clear google account. After delete account is play market available, but if i can install any application then isnt possible to do it. My TV is 55PUS8809

Srry for my bronx english :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dkz:
There is no secutity choice under settings found in Quick Shortcut maker app. Please help me out!

Philips 8109

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By the way, Display Manager isn't working on Philips 8109 serie. The app states its only works on Android 4.0.3 to 4.2.x, after that it require root.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
Maybe only naming is different - I have PL language so this option is in PL not EN.

Christian mention about that already:

"Search Activities - Settings - Security

Press with Remote Pointer in Security and press in "Try" and this launch security activity to enable option."

I have 55PFS8109/12 and DisplayManager works as should. No problems at all with this app. Of course what I receive is not 100% what I expect but if I want there is no problem to run youtube and fullhd videos on it.

BTW Im playing now with autoupdate.upg - so update.zip and rooting. 1st problem is that recover read only from sdcard that need admin rights to write - so cant update direct from update.zip and recovery. I tested autoupdate.upg and flashing is started but no binary written on system/xbin. Maybe install script is wrong. Someone tested this? Maybe someone have better skills then me and can prepare update.zip with su binnary?

Unfortunately Philips encrypts all img.zip in autoupdate.upg and is not easy to simply add su and superuser to system.img.zip.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] uronito:
Thanks boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you're the bullet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Burn2Hell:
DisplayManager is also not working for me on the 48PFS8109/12. I can click on the button 'Resolustion' but nothing happens.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
Its simple - use full version from market not from other source. Version from google play works like a charm.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] °EraZoR°:
Hi,

I'm interested in buying this TV.

But it's only usable for me, having root permissions and the ability to install XBMC/Kodi or something.

Has someone tried this kernel exploit?

https://github.com/Kabot/Unix-Privi...master/2014/3.15-rc4 and down/CVE-2014-0196.c

What kernel version is running on this tv?

Normally found in system => about
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
Describe how to do that and I will try.

BTW I dont recommend you to buy this TV. Software is buggy and there is no hope that will be better. There is also problem with almost all 8109 line: right corners are dimmer then all panel - LED backlit is just buggy. You can see picture below (dont look at moire effect I just want to have sharp pictures). And of course all android apps are in 720p not 1080p. I think its better to wait until 2015 and new line and other producers. They should also release TVs with android and maybe with Lollipop not 4.2.2.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lewy20041:
Here ist the esier method to enable unknow sources.

1) Download terminal emulator from playstore

2) Open terminal emulator and paste this without quota "am start --user 0 -n com.android.settings/.SecuritySettings"

3) Enable unknow sources

More news and finding should be avilible on my website http://apkfreak.com

Hope that helps;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fubbelubbe:
Hi guys,

I'm thinking of buying a 55PFS8109. My main concern is if showbox movie streaming,

h..p://apkapps.com/apps/details/showbox/326

and wimp

h..ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiro.wamp&hl=sv

will work. I would greatly apprecieate if someone of you kind souls could try these two apps. It would help me a lot to make my final decision to buy the screen,

Thank in advance!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
Showbox - works

Wimp - dont have account so untill log in screen works.

Of course all is in 720p not 1080p!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fubbelubbe:
Great info. I will buy it this weekend then. :) Thanks alot.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lazik:
Better wait. This TV have many annoying software bugs. Phillips support is horrible and almost all displays have backlit bug.

Models from 2015 must be better. 1st release is always worst one.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
It's not possible to full restore via recovery ?

Wipe data ?

I so settings.db broken...

TV not connected internet pending boot :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
Just tried this new method on my 50PUT6400 and I still get stuck at the adb connect bit. My TV will just not allow it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Try to use under recovery option UPG file from previous firmware versions and see if that helps . . .

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If you have enough time, you could try to install one of the older firmwares to see if adb is enabled there...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
What keyboard shortcuts that enters the safe Mode for TV 7100?

Philips answer:

This combination of information in our databases does not appear. Try to stop the process and clear the cache through the application settings of the TV "Android settings":

The Adjust (Gear) / All settings / Android Settings / Applications / Download / (delete data, and Clear the cache, and then delete). If this does not lead to a positive result, you unplug the power supply from the network, hold down the joystick control on the back of the TV to "Down", connect the power cord. The joystick can be released after the appearance of the logo Phiips, in the dialog box, select "Wipe cache partition", after loading systems make the removal of the program.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
I've tried this and similar things on the last 4 updates this model has had. I've had it since about October last year. It always fails at the adb connect step.

Really wanna root my TV, but I think adb needs sorting first.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Some people claim that they got it working using previous version of ADB...

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I've never got option "Wipe cache partition" under recovery modes. See picture below...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
Thanks, I just tried the newer version and now it says connection refused :confused:

maybe if i enter safe mode? But i cant seem to get the right combination.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Can't find a way to install kingroot....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Where exactly did you get stuck? Were you able to create "User 10" and allow installation from unknown sources?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Yes user 10 is created, but when i try adb install kingroot.apk (short version) i only get ERROR PERMISSION DENIED

EDIT

Ok i install Kingroot, now i only have a screen with "ROOT auth protect provacy via root"

And i ca'nt do nothing...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
SAfe Mode for Sony TV

Safe mode is displayed on the bottom left screen of the Android™ TV after you reboot the TV. Press and hold the POWER button on the supplied IR remote control for at least five seconds to exit from this screen.

NOTE: While Safe mode is displayed on the screen, third party apps will be temporary disabled.

:cool:

https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answe...-is-displayed-on-the-screen-of-the-android-tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
This is the guide how to exit from SAFE MODE, but we are still missing guide about how to enter to SAFE MODE after restart...

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Restart TV by unplugging / re-plugging power cord, re-run the KingRoot under "User 10"... What model of the TV do you have?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
For swipe up kingroot use teamviewer :)

For me not wipe data in recovery :(

I think use IR remote for enter safemode... No radio remote
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I can confirm that there is more into it. . . I have applied both points from your above list, unknown sources are enabled, but it is still not possible to install any app directly under user 0... Any other idea what else can it be reinforced?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tomzzz4pda:
Ok. Tested and worked for me on my pus7600/12.

Following I can add to your guide:

- after running KingRoot on user 0 and writing it to system you don't need user 10 anymore

- settings.db can be edited from setedit app from google play to enable unknown sources to 1

- remove from autorun in KingRoot ALL Google services

- in 0.xml you should change line <restrictions no_install_unknown_sources "true"> to "false"

- reboot

- it will be possible to install apk's until Google play will start next time

But after each start of Google play or google services in 0.xml will be again "true" for restrictions and you need to edit 0.xml and reboot again before installation of new apk.

If you don't need Google account at all and remove it from TV one time editing of 0.xml will be enough to install apk's at any time without editing 0.xml and rebooting.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Thanks for the feedback :) I'll complete the root guide with your input and add your TV to the list!

Finally we can breath normally :cool:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leandrotsampa:
Someone know how can edit and valid a backup generated by Android Backup Service?

Because is possible make a backup in philips tv and in this backup is saved configs from sethings.db
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ProtoDeVNan0:
5500 has adb connectivity. Only the 5555 port is blocked. I can connect using 8008 port but device is offline. Maybe I could try flashing 7150 series firmware with recovery but I don't know. I doubt that doing it would brick the TV. Since it has two recovery modes. I'll wait I guess and then try by myself. Next time I will just buy more expensive tv..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] propl:
Hi,

I'm form Poland. I have the same problem. Fu(king Philips. :/ I have idea. Do We write international petiton to Philips? I think that They make somthing, when they will see, how many people are dissatisfied...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] WhiteSmurff:
its huge step forward with rooting :) thanks, really good job! Unfortunately rooting will not improve 'magically' common issues with this badly software like: stability, vp9 support, hardware support in android apps and so on - that is on Philips site (probably)

I hope we have here some advanced devs to improve something in this badly software :) Fingers crossed to keep it up :)

btw [MENTION=6995621]ovso[/MENTION] do you have any feedback with changing CPU speed? Works better? What about overheating?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
My TV working :)

After 15 flash lol

settings.db is not corrupt.

Thanks ovso.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Ok so i was able to run Kingroot, but it's says "Root Failed" :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
There must be way out this "ADB trap" on TV's with QM152E . . . If you flash firmware QV151E on your 5000 series TV, I think it will simply fail some "checksum" (will not brick TV), one guy here already tried it here. . . Let me know if I can help somehow. I can perhaps generate back up of freshly rooted QV151E and you can try to restore it on your TV, or something like this...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dantdm123456789:
Abcdefghijkmnopqrstuwxyz
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
What version of KingRoot did you use and what TV model do you have? Uninstall KingRoot, restart the TV (unplug / re-plug power) install KingRoot v4.8.0 once again. If you read KingRoot thread on this portal you will see that some people claim it worked in second attempt...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
I have a 49pus7150, and i download the lastest kingroot 4.8xda version. I try to unplug the tv, uninstall and install again, with no result... A Shield TV is coming so i guess i will let it down.

Anyway, thanks for your help
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Your keyboard is messed up, one *etter is missing :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Don't give up so early :) I've got very same TV and I can tell you that with root it works just great, no more remote lagging, no more video stuttering etc. . . Attached KingRoot version that worked for me. . .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
Ok i'll try this one later, i get back with my feedback ;)

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
That is great news man! I am happy for you. Enjoy the root and thanks for your input! :cowboy:

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I think I'll start separate thread so people can find the root guide easier as it gets drowned on this one :) I can tell you that after disabling all Google apps stability of the TV improved "magically" as you described :) Of course other listed things did not change and I also hope that someone will start to dig deeper into the guts if these TV's ... In regards CPU speed I tried many things, it is set to progressive mode and frequency of CPU changes based on the load. Tried to keep it at 1200 MHz at all times and it did helped a lot, but I've decided to go back... Not sure about overheating though, missing temp sensor. . .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
This is what happened when I tried to flash ZIP... I guess you get the same error with UPG from another TV...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ProtoDeVNan0:
I guess I will just wait some time and maybe someone will find a way to enable full adb on 5500. I'm scared that it might change some internal firmware and display will stop working or something. And I wish there was twrp recovery available or something. If there was I woud just simply flash aromafm.zip and edit build.prop.

Oh. And some news. I somehow got into "root shell thingy" through uart. But unfortunately my first command was "reboot" :( and then I lost it. Other than no way to enable unknown apps , I'm quite happy with the tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Grzegorz_Pietrakowski:
Maybe try to reinstall tv. Turn of and turn on usb debbuging. That helps me with 7150.

Wysłane z mojego D6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I'll also monitor closely the progress in regards QM152E firmware and hope for you guys that Philips/TP Vision will enable ADB on next firmware update so you can exploit and enjoy the root... I am carefully trying to also flash twrp, but only in baby steps as I am now extremely happy with my rooted TV. I am impressed that you got so far via SERV.U connection, it would definitely help if you could find the way to re-create it again and write a short guide for us ;)

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It would not help as he has got 5500 series...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] straumli:
Can you change the UI resolution from 720P to 1080P now you achieved root access?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
See my reply here
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] straumli:
Thanks :) Could you perhaps hint how to change the resolution? Do you need to edit OS files?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I did it via ADB shell commands from my PC. Resolution: adb shell wm size 1920x1080 , Pixel density : adb shell wm density 320
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
Hello everyone.

First i want to say thanx for your really good work.

I have the 43puk7100/12 and i can't connect to the tv with adb.

I want to flash the firmware before the last one.

Where can i download it?

Thx.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
You can download latest firmware for your TV here. Rooting guide should work than on your TV. Let us know how it went here...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
it's strange because i can't connect my tv (QV151E) with adb connect.

I got this message: unable to connect to 192.168.0.20:5555: cannot connect to 192.168.0.20:5555: Auc

une connexion n'a pu être établie car l'ordinateur cible l'a expressément refusé

e. (10061)

Maybe i'm missing something, but i don't know what?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
*Make sure you have followed all the steps from 1 to 6 from this guide.

*Make sure adb.exe is not blacklisted in your firewall rules.

*Try to connect both PC and TV via ethernet cable instead of WiFi.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
Thanx. I'll try this.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabioio:
C:\Users\Fabio>adb shell

shell@QV151E:/ $ pm create-user test

pm create-user test

Error: couldn't create User.

Do you know how to fix this problem?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
What model of the TV and version of the Firmware do you have? This error message does not look promising, but hopefully you are on the older version of the QV151E... Try it once again on very fresh installation of the firmware. This is how it looks like on my TV:

shell@QV151E:/ $ pm create-user test

Success: created user id 10

1|shell@QV151E:/ $

*Make sure you execute command from your PC's ADB not from Terminal Emulator...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] straumli:
Question: As you have now root access , is it possible to retrieve/backup signing certificates that opens up the way to custom firmware's? If so, might it be the same certificate is used for the other models?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabioio:
I bought that tv in November 2015 it's a PHILIPS 55PUS7100/12!! I'll try a fresh installation later!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
There was a firmware update on December 16th. See here. Did you install it?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
We would need to either decrypt UPG files from Philips or gain the access to the computer that Philips uses to sign the firmware. More info here. I am sure Philips will never release their signing certificates...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabioio:
I checked yesterday and the tv says that there are no updates found so i guess i already have the last firmware!! I'll try to factory reset the tv later!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Yesterday another person claimed the same issue as you have on PUS7100 model. You can read it and give feedback here
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
Nice i can connect tv with adb connect.

How can i install kingroot in user 10?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Follow carefully this guide...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
everything to step 13 is good.

But in step 14 i dont know how to install kingroot.

I must write a command or something like that?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
You download the APK's that I attached under the guide. You can place these APK's onto USB and using for example "ES file explorer" , than find the KingRoot APK on USB and install the app... You should already know all this when you've decided to go to this journey ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
I know, i have allready do this.

But when i put the usb stick on the tv under user 10 i dont see the apk files.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Well if you can not see APK's from USB, than you need to get them somehow else into TV. I recommend you install Total Commander on your PC with ADB plugin and transfer files to the TV. Or you can do that with ES File Explorer. Install it from Google Play and use its tools to get APK's from your PC to your TV.

You can also use easily built in file transfer function via TeamViewer app!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabioio:
Hey i just found the problem! During the initial configuration i setted an other user with restrictions so i wasn't able to create an extra user now!

Deleting the previous user i managed to follow the steps and install external apps on my tv!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Sounds promising, let us know when you succeed to root your PUS7100 as you would be the first person!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] joseamc91:
Good morning,

I am a Spanish user with a fairly low level of English. I'm using Google Translate.

My TV is a Philips 49PUS7100 / 12 and I'm looking for how to install APK. I do not need root or special things, only to install applications that are not in Google Play.

Can we do this today? Where is the step to try? Although it is in English, I think I can try it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Unfortunetally you can not do this as of today, because Philips blocked the option to allow installation from unknown sources on the 2015 Android TV's.

However you can follow this guide to root your TV and eventually achieve installation from unknown sources. . .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] spaten3:
For some apps you can download the apk on an other android device with the same google account, put them on a usb stick and run the apk via ES File Explorer on the TV. There choose "Google Play" rather than "Install". If the app the app is not blocked for android tv you should see the option to install the app.

This method works at least for "Total Commander" and "Material Terminal" which are not listed in the Playstore on the TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] WhiteSmurff:
you don't need to copy it via usb, just go to play store on PC and then select your tv from list, apk will be installed automatically
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] billc.cn:
I am trying to see if it's possible to repackage King Root under another name + TV manifest features and publish it on Play as an alpha test app. Then it can be installed on the TV via the Play website.

I made some attempts, but I haven't been able to build an APK that will install...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tabator:
Hi, is there any way to root my TV philips 48pfs8109 from 2014.?