yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ChimeyJimmey:
This happens only in Kodi, only on PUS8303.

Same movies, in same Kodi version, with same settings, on PUS7600 Oreo, for example, are shown as desired.

Linux/Windows Kodi works fine as well.

This crap started with Oreo update on PUS8303 and persists... Mad!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
Ok strange. I re-checked again, and confirm what I said. Aspect Ratio is now fine on my 55POS9002, whatever the movie and whatever the app.

On the previous version 230, Aspect Ratio was fixed one Prime Video, but not in Kodi. Now don't have the issue anymore.

Very happy now, I don't see other bugs to be fixed. :good:

Finally, one year after I bought it, I have my perfect TV :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gazdajezda:
Aha. Great! Will try that also.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ChimeyJimmey:
My AR issue in Kodi 18.2 per PUS8303 with Oreo 239.4 is fixed after factory reset and (almost) full pre-install of all applications.

Happy!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alain57:
Hi all,

Am I the only one having following issue :

I have a philips 803 with latests firmware

on my google home mini, the TV is detected and it works quite well.

But if the tv is turned off for several minutes, if i say "ok google, turn on the tv" google says that it turned it on, but the tv is not turned on .

But if i turn it on with the remote and turn it off directly after that, and redo the ok google command, then it works.

Is this a philips bug ?

oh I noticed that i can update the tv manually (whereas it is configured to do updates automatically).. I'll try it and edit this post if the bug is fixed
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] webwude:
I just changed by TV set from 9002 to 803 using the service menu and did the update. What I have noticed so far (just disconnected for five minutes, no reset so far):

- AR issue in Kodi still present (tried it with various media files)

- I cannot change the model back - I am currently unable to enter the service menu, so my set is still labeled as 803.

Everything else seems fine so far - sound bug (output of multichannel to stereo on third party apps) is still present - so both my issuses (sound and AR) seems not to be fixed so far...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
I had no issue to change model back to 55POS9002/12 after update (did it just after updating), and no more AR issue. Did you reboot the TV after update (I mean hard reboot via android menu or unplug).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] webwude:
I did reboot. Nothing happens when entering the numbers + OK.

I will try it again this evening.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
Strange.. to be noted that the code can only be done in TV mode, not on the home screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] webwude:
I know. It is strange.

By the way: is there a way to backup apps and their settings and restore them after a reset?

I have a custom advanced settings. xml for Kodi and it is quite time consuming to set everything again.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ChimeyJimmey:
Move Kodi to an

Ultra Fast

flash drive (USB3.0/3.1).

Use the "xbmc_env.properties" approach, do not format the drive as internal storage. ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
For Kodi, I just copy the complete directory org.xmbc.kodi on my NAS with a file explorer.

After factory reset, I reinstall kodi from play store and then copy back the org.xbmc.kodi directory to the TV (overwrite files). Then just start kodi and its as before. Used it many times and worked perfectly (including advancedsettings.wml, kodi settings, library, paths, extensions, profiles etc...).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

changelog for TPM171E 107.0.239.4: https://toengel.net/philipsblog/201...vs-mit-android-tv-8-oreo-tpm171e-107-0-239-4/

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] skodann:
After changing model in NVM, an hard reboot is needed?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
A reboot yes
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ChimeyJimmey:
Anyone using "AC" WiFi on QM163E (26.39) platform at all?

The disconnects under load still persist.

Initially,

the TV connects to the "AC" WiFi,

and when an iPerf3 test is performed,

the first pass is successful, e.g.:

[ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate
[ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 8.86 MBytes 74.3 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 12.2 MBytes 102 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 2.00-3.00 sec 9.79 MBytes 82.2 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 11.8 MBytes 99.3 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 12.8 MBytes 107 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 5.00-6.00 sec 12.3 MBytes 103 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 12.7 MBytes 107 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 14.2 MBytes 119 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 12.0 MBytes 101 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 14.3 MBytes 120 Mbits/sec
[ 5] 10.00-10.00 sec 21.2 KBytes 51.7 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate
[ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 121 MBytes 102 Mbits/sec

On the second pass - already disconnected and no chance to reconnect until the TV set is rebooted.

No such behavior is observed when "N" WiFi is used

, but the throughput is significantly lower, of course... :rolleyes:

P.S. TPM171E (239.4) platform is connected to the same "AC" WiFi network and never disconnects under heavy load, even with older firmware...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] webwude:
Which directory exactly? I just found an empty one...

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
/sdcard/Android/data/org.xmbc.kodi

it may look almost empty if your file explorer doesn't display hidden files/directory. But its not, it contains all the settings, movie thumbnails, etc etc..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] webwude:
Thx, I will try that.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jerychopl:
Someone before said that after one year finally have perfect tv... Well, not really.

Tested on POS9002. 50 and 60 fps files STILL not played correctly. Everyone can test by themself – drive.google.com/file/d/0BwxFVkl63-lETTVtaVV0LUVRZ1k/view
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
Yes true, but don't know why it is much less visible for me when watching movies than with previous android 7 versions. I purchased the nvidia shield last year mainly for this reason and know i'm able to watch movies directly on the TV without feeling this judder due to framerate switching issue.. :eek:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MareleVlad:
If you bought nVidia Shield, then why bother buying a TV with Android TV OS at all?

Ambilight is the only feature that you will miss if you had bought an OLED directly from LG.

In every other aspect, LG WebOS is much more stable and performs way better in all apps, like YouTube, HBO Go, NetFlix, etc.

And you can connect the nVidia Shield to it and tadaaaaa, you have WORKING Android TV on your LG.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
1: because philips oled was much cheaper than lg when i bought it (1000€)

2: because the purpose was to get rid of any external box, and use kodi which is not available on webos. This is much more convenient for my wife and daughters to use than switching source. And has also more apps than lg webos.

3:I bought the Shield 6months after the tv when seeing i was not able yo play smoothly high bitrate movies, having judder issues, and dts issues, which would have been almost the same for every brand of tv because they all have 100mbit lan and no e-arc at that time.

4: now as i said i'm very happy with my philips tv and oreo, And use shield very very rarely.

Then, not disappointed at all, quite happy with my Philips even if i agree maybe not perfect i don't think others are better. ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 2711:
Please help. The native NVM files for Philips 55 PUS7600 \ 60 (NVM.bin and NVM.eed) TV for 2015 are very necessary. Revision R3 is not suitable.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jadded_rus:
Earc

Hello, looks like lot’s of AV recievers updated to support earc. Do we have any chances for such update on TPM171E (pus8102)?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

no chance...

BTW: Philips did it again - they ****ed up the IP-EPG for older TVs (e.g. 2011)... it's like 2010/2011/2012 when they ****ed up almost every software they release back then... the new released IP-EPG was never tested... I tried for 5 minutes and found 13 bugs... unbelievable... e.g. you can record a tv show, but you are not able to play it... https://toengel.net/philipsblog/201...et-epg-fuer-aeltere-tvs-bugs-inklusive-video/

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] michie:
I upgraded my 43PUS7100 with a motherboard and wifi/bluetooth module of the 43PUS6401.

It's not possible to use the old connector for the wifi/bluetooth module to the motherboard as it requires a larger connector.

Does anyone know what this connector is called so I can buy it on the internet?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cartmenezz:
Hello. I have 43pus7303 and I also searched for this firmware. And I finally found it. I can not post links to the forum. You need to go to www-philips-co-uk (replace "-" to ".") and search "49pus7502/05", open the page of this TV, go to Support, go to Software Updates. But there is one difficulty - it is supposedly for TPM172E (as I understood it just renamed TPM171E, for UK-Models), therefore TV will not start the firmware process. Must be installed from recovery mode. I am pleased with this firmware. All the problems with the asprect ratio in all the applications that I use to watch movies online disappeared (I tried all possible firmware on Android 7 and Android 8 and everywhere there were some problems). The only thing that upset is that on 107.000.163.002 there is no access to NTFS from third-party applications (only the system Media app has access), so this firmware is still not perfect, but for me this is the best solution, since I don’t need ntfs.

....

to install TPM172E_R.107.000.163.002.upg at 55pus7303 you need:

1) perform a firmware version downgrade with any upgrade_loader.pkg for TPM171E from toengel_net/philipsblog/firmware-archiv (replace "_" to ".")

2) put the TV into recovery mode (I used adb)

3) select "Apply update from SD card"
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] thr0b:
Hi,

I have a 43PUS6401_12 which is unusable. It has been cycling colours on screen and I cannot find any way to exit this mode.

It started during a software update. The TV responds to the remote, but there is no display other than the cycling colours (red>yellow>green etc).

I cannot get to any menus. Previously I could hear broadcast TV, but it's no longer connected to the aerial as I've replaced the TV. I'd like to bring it back to life as a second set however.

Does anyone have any idea how to solve this?

I've tried uploading firmware, but without a display I cannot do much. And it's not connecting to wifi, so I can't remotely access recovery mode.

When I put a USB stick in, the below output is written to the drive.

CSM 1
1.1 Set type:43PUS6401/12
1.2 Production code:FZ1A1629045144
1.4a Options 1:00036 33073 40963 10304
1.4b Options 2:51782 00366 14371 00000
1.5 18AC SSB:705TXGSC43000100SX
1.6 18AC display:750TBV430EQMHBN000
1.7 18AC supply:PLTVFQ461XAO2
1.8 18AC sensor board:

CSM 2
2.1 Current main software:QM163E.0.16.102.9
2.2 Standby software:0.00.00.01a
2.3 e-UM version:MTK_PPR4_N_v13_20180123
2.4 Strings database version:FRS 1.0a - 2018/March/29
2.8 FRC-V software:0.1.22
2.10 Channel package version:45.1
2.15 E-Sticker version:11.0.3.5
2.16 DemoMe version:demo files not found

CSM 3
3.1 Signal quality:
3.4 Ethernet MAC address:1c:5a:6b:e5:ce:93
3.5 Wireless MAC address:54:2a:a2:c8:6b:1c
3.6 Netflix key:NFANDROID2-PRV-PHTV16AMT2-PHILIQM163E-6465-(removed)
3.7 CI module:NO
3.8 CI+ protected service:NO
3.9 Event counter:D:0001 R:0000 H:0000
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

sounds like a hardware failure... LVDS or TCON...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] thr0b:
Anything I can do to fix it without spending a fortune? eBay parts for instance?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
HI,

new TPM171E Firmware online: https://toengel.net/philipsblog/201...tvs-mit-android-tv-8-oreo-tpm171e-107-1-38-0/

Toengel@Alex

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

HI,

new TPM171E Firmware online: https://toengel.net/philipsblog/201...tvs-mit-android-tv-8-oreo-tpm171e-107-1-38-0/

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Divyanka:
I too tried to install apps from third party. But I failed to do so.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

2014 TVs don't have "Android TV"... they have "a version" of Android 4.2.2 - which is adapted with TV functionalities...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Matt17000:
When I first post this thread 5 years ago i’m Not sure if the «*real*» android tv exist yet ^^
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nineoneone24:
Hello everyone! Does any of you encountered any problem with the update of the easy remote on 55OLED803 after the last update? I get an annoying message after every start and it cannot be upgraded.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

- remove batteries

- unplug TV from power for 5 minutes

- try again

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nineoneone24:
Thanks.

Worked like a charm.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] joeriv:
Anyone knows if there is an app or tweak you could install to make the philips tv display a samsung like frame screensaver ?

For now i found "Aerial - Live Wallpapers" and the chromecast default screen.

That's just wallpapers not the fancy frame border you see.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anddi:
Hello, I have the 49PUS7150/12 with officially serviced ugprade pack 49PUS7150/R2. I only now realised I have the HDR disabled. When the TV was serviced, correct NVM was flashed since it had the "R2" suffix in CSM, so I never touched that, until now. I tried to install the NVM files [MENTION=4312409]MareleVlad[/MENTION] kindly shared here, because he mentioned they have the HDR enabled. Even after successfully flashing the NVM there is no mention of HDR anywhere.. Does someone know if I could enable it somehow? I know it's not true HDR, just software HDR, but it'd still be nice to have it. Or maybe someone can confirm there is no way to have HDR enabled on 49PUS7150/R2?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ckarv:
Anyone here who's had problems with pairing the remote to the TV? (55PUS8303) on Oreo.

I'm getting the "pairing" message, but it always fails on me.

Thanks

Edit: reinstalled TV, it now works again. Any idea for a workaround which doesn't entail a factory reset, for a similar issue in the future?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gothic4:
Hello. Is there any chance we will get android 9 on 55pus7303/12? Thanks for answers
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Exist android tv 9?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gothic4:
Yes, android tv 9 pie exist. It is on newer tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
It is almost the same as the actual version, no big differences
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

Android TV 9 will come later to TPM171E platform...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ckarv:
This is great news, is there a list of which platforms will be getting the Android 9 update (at any time)?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

TPM171E (2017/2018) and TPM191E (2019 which are already ATV 9).

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Inphinty:
65PUS7363 better fast forward on USB Media?

Hey there.

Is there a good solution to have a better fast forward on USB Movies ?

I want to watch a movie and would like to go to 1:20:00 for example, now i only can go x32 and wait a view minutes. Is there any way to move the slider like on YouTube?

3rd Party Apps are rare for that and are not working on 4K or HDR.

It's 65PUS7363
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gazdajezda:
Great :) But i'm anyway very satisfied with current Oreo / Kodi combo, works perfectly.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cosmokaz:
Unable to update 55pus8602/12

Hi there,

I have a little issue with my 55PUS8602/12 that i would like some advice with - i can't seem to be able to update it, no matter what i do. (current version is OOB, TPM171E_R.001.002.176.000)

Tried the following:

1 - internet update - doesn't work

it finds new software, prompts me for the EULA, but after i accept it i get an error: The download failed. Do you want to try again?

suffice to say re-trying has the same result. P.S. - I have 2 internet connections from different providers and it does the same on both of them.

2 - USB Stick with local updates

Downloaded latest version from philips for this 8602 (TPM171E_R.107.001.038.000.upg), Still doesn't work.

It doesn't find any new software. Tried 2 USB Sticks and both USB ports on the TV (the TV can read both sticks fine with ES and built-in app)

Formatted as FAT32, created "upgrades" folder and copied the upg file in the folder. I also tried copying it in the root...renaming it to "autorun.upg". Still doesn't find anything.

I've also tried local updates with an older version from Toengel, but it does the same thing.

P.S.: i unplugged the TV a gazillion times between all of the above steps

What i didn't try yet is via adb over network with rebooting in recovery mode. I have a problem with that too - i can connect to the TV with adb, but the prompt to authorize my laptop doesn't show up on the TV...so there's that. i can't reboot it in recovery mode.

Can anyone suggest any tips? Maybe i'm missing something? Except reinstall TV, which i don't want to do since i got everything customized and kodi is also highly customized and it would take days to get everything working again.

Many thanks in advance!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] UKoort:
Hi guys, can someone please send me link to 3d pictures to test the 3d screen quality. I have somehow misplaced them and searching this thread also didn't help. But I remember that I got these from here somehow :)

Found it

http://dsc.ijs.si/damir.vrancic/down_3d/Tests/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

[MENTION=10106472]cosmokaz[/MENTION]

try factory reset before upgrading...

Toengel@Alex

---------- Post added at 09:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 AM ----------

Hi,

[MENTION=10106472]cosmokaz[/MENTION]

try factory reset before upgrading...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cosmokaz:
i actually managed to boot the tv in recovery with adb and tried the upgrade from there as well. guess what - it didn't work. failed with

-- copy (null) ...

Installation aborted.

I gave up and did a reinstall tv, after that the internet update worked. Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Drbeckman:
Hi everybody,

My 55POS901F is plagued by the infinite bootloop.

I've tried every firmware upgrade provided by Philips, even by using the upgrade_loader.gpk, but it reboots during the installation of Android, then bootloop indefinitely after the android logo… There is something with the storage.

I can access recovery mode but i can't find these files on the web for my tv model : wipedatatool.zip, wipefactorydatatool.zip, wipereinstalldatatool.zip and wipesafedatatool.zip

I think these files are my last chance to save the TV (I don't think it is an hardware problem).

My chassis number is QM161E.

Do someone have these files in their possession ?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] beren:
hello, is there no workaround to connect bluetooth headset to philips 9002 with latest firmwares?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
No way as far as I know but I'm interested too
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
I'm using this bluetooth transmitter, connected either to optical out or stereo jack, and powered with USB:

https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07J58KY3X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works well, some other cheaper models should works also. This one has APTX then lower latency.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Hmmm, is there a way to restart an android 9.0 pie philips tv? I have the PUS7304 but can't seem to find a way to restart it (apart from pulling the plug).

Long press power on the remote does nothing, it just goes to standby once I release it...

Also in the menu I can't find any way (only factory reset and other reset options).

Am I missing something?

*Edit*

For those interested, at least found A way:

Go to the service menu (062596 + "OK")

Software maintenance -> Software Events -> Test Reboot
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tryfos:
I have a 50PUS7303. Is the 'reinstall tv' option equivalent to a hard factory reset/user DATA (not just settings) erase? I don't have any problems, I just want to bring the TV in its original state, with all user apps,Android settings etc. erased and bring the firmware as in the beginning.

If not, how is a hard DATA factory reset performed?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tryfos:
Anyone please?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hedevils:
Hi [MENTION=8673431]Toengel[/MENTION] I have an 55OLED873/77 Latam region (Argentina and Brasil) with android 7. This version has not been upgraded by philips since september 2018. It is posibble to upgrade this oled with /05 or /12 firmwares? Or they are different hardware?

Thanks!!

Enviado desde mi SM-G9650 mediante Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

there is no newer firmware available... And I don't think, the hardware is the same as for /05 or /12...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tryfos:
[MENTION=8673431]Toengel[/MENTION] could you please kindly answer my question in post #2461 above?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hedevils:
[MENTION=8673431]Toengel[/MENTION] thanks for your reply. What would be the best method to upgrade /77 model with /12 firmware. Modifiy model number on service menu? And than update from tv menu?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

reinstall tv = factory reset, however, you will keep the firmware version... if you want an older firmware, you need to downgrade...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tryfos:
[MENTION=8673431]Toengel[/MENTION], thanx, no I don't want a firmware downgrade. I just need to bring the TV exactly as bought after I performed initial firmware upgrade. Is all user-related data/apps/settings also deleted=hard reset? Not just TV settings etc? I think this would be a nice thing to do before someone upgrades to the next firmware.

By the way, is there a chance for PUS7303 to get an upgrade to Pie? I'm facing enormous problems with audio out of sync in Plex app (it's definitely Plex to blame, but I'm just asking). Or HDR in native YouTube app?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MareleVlad:
Why don't you just try to reset your TV to see what happens? Who is stopping you?

Don't you think this kind of questions are pointless, when you could just try to reset your TV to factory settings yourself and see what happens? Do you want us to test this for your? Or what?

You are wasting time on your side and you also waste time on our side. And for what? Reset the TV already and stop asking stupid and pointless questions.

I tried to ignore you but come on... please stop it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Just do it, sheesh. If it was the other way around (only want to reset tv settings but keep data) I can imagine you need to be extra sure but in this case... do it and you'll see.

Btw, I'm glad this is not a default feature of a fw upgrade. I'd be p*ssed if I had to setup everything after each fw update I'd be annoyed as hell.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brigidino:
Hello any future update for the 2016 series? The glorious R2
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] donaldrey:
firmware rooting is required for android tv to work well that is firmware QV151E

:)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Unfortunately no way to root