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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Guys I bought a Philips 43PUS7304 and I'm very happy with it so far, I've updated to the latest firmware 173.004 but I did not update my nvm yet my mvn is 0.56 and latest is 0.61.

Now one thing I have noticed is this, I have a subscription tv service that operates through an app on my android box linked to tv through HDMI...the picture quality is ok after a lot of tweaking of settings...it's good quality but could be better. Now after sideloading the same app onto my tv the picture quality is a lot lot better! You can notice the difference a lot. My question is this...isn't the picture quality supposed to be the same from android box and tv using the same picture settings? It seems like the picture is missing something coming through HDMI and the android box is a good one (4k)

Also...how do I put a different home launcher on this baby? I don't really like the lean launcher..

Any help would be appreciated guys and thanks for all the information on here ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
just search for atv launcher on google play on tv. i ude the pro version. Highly customisable.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Thanks for your reply...but how do you make it the default home launcher?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
i have enabled developer settings and after installation of atv launcher when inpressed home button, the system asked what launcher should be used as default, so i set atv launcher. that's all.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
I have tried that but when I press the home button it shows the ATV launcher but also shows along the side of the screen the installed apps and that's coming from the original launcher...I have to press the back button to get rid of it...

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I've developer settings enabled to but I don't get asked that question...which tv do you have?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
i didnt have to do anything, just after instalatuon of atv launcher the os asked what ahould be the default launcher and i have chosen the atv launcher. everytime i press home button i end on atv launcher home screem.

i have 55pus7803
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Thanks mate I'll try it again later ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fratzika:
I found a fix for the stuttering issue when streaming local content (even 1080p or 720p).

I turned WiFi off and used cable - issue gone.

There is a strange issue when on wifi because every time I hit the wake on lan button (widget) on my phone (to turn on the PC) the tv stutters(video and audio freeze for a bit), on cable the issue being absent.

The speedtest indicates ~95mbps over cable and 230mbps over wifi.

My setup:

wifi: D-Link dir-879 ac1900

tv: 55pus8303

pc: connected via LAN

I will try to connect a gigabit usb adaptor to see if it's recognized by the tv as the integrated 100mbps lan adaptor doesn't stream very well 4k hevc hdr atmos contect (~70GB files).

LE: bought a TP-Link U300 Gigabit usb adapter and it's not recognized by the TV.

Found out that the issue manifests only on the 5GHz band of the router - 2.4GHz works well (though almost same speed as via cable)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] giagos_drakos:
Hello everyone, I have the 65pus8102 TV from 2017 and I have been reading some articles suggesting that it will take the HDR10+ as an update along with a few other models from 2017.

Does anyone know if this is the case or if there has been any official update? I don't know how to test for the specific HDR variant myself.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

no - HDR10+ will not be available in 2017 TVs...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jgonza:
And for 2018 models?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Toengel:
Hi,

2018 models support HDR10+ via Streaming and USB...

Toengel@Alex
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hnsaba:
Hi all

Guys, I have a irritating problem when I try to configure different satellites on my 55PUS7304.

I have 4 LNBs and I want to assign a specific satellite to each LNB. But I noticed that there are just 6-7 satellites(e.g. Hotbird and Astra) are available to assign but I want to assign other satellites which are not available in this list.

How I can add new satellites to this list and assign them to LNBs in my TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Guys is there any reboot app that I can use or any other way I can reboot my tv without using the wall socket? I have the 43pus7304 model

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
I used external keyboard helper to remap remote button and i have a reboot menu when holding down a button of my choice
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] miljenko:
Android settings /About /Reboot

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Android settings/About/Reboot
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
No, not anymore with Android 9, there is no option at all in the android settings to reboot.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] miljenko:
I have 43PUS7303 with Oreo and that option is there. If it is removed in Pie I will not update once offered
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
I know it is with Oreo, but I confirm there is no more with Pie. Some models have already Pie out of the box (OLED804 in my case). Only way I found to reboot is to unplug.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bobekk:
Is there working channel editor app for windows that supports 65PUS7304/12? Trying to find working one and all have some problems or don't work at all..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
I think I'll just get a little bedside lamp light switch and put it in the power cord at the back of the tv...it's the only way for me as the plug would be too hard to get at...

2020 and there's no on and off on a TV...unreal lol
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
To reboot on PIE you have to go to: setiings/all settings/adroid system settings/about/ and there is "restart" option.

or I downloaded a "key reremaper" app and mapped reboot to long press record button. When I long press the record button the menu for reboot/shut down appears. I also mapped a key to see recent apps, so i can switch between them.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Same i wrote few post before but apparently too difficult to read
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
I know. But some users dont go back, just read the last post and thatś it. Sadly.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Thing is it doesn't seem to be there on the PUS7334 at least (android 9)... Went through the enitre settings, but actual reboot is nowhere to find.

But I now found out Button Mapper indeed works, had to enable it in Accessability settings manually (from the app it couldn't be done) and now I indeed get a power menu after long press! Awesome...

Only I can't seem to change the options with the remote itself (works with mouse of attached through bt keyboard) but might see if I can remap another button for mouse up or something :/

ANyway, one step closer
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
No, as already said, not anymore with android pie 9.0, there is no restart option there with pie on philips android tv. (I had 55pos9002 with oreo and now oled804 with pie, I know what i'm talking about...).

Sadly, you didn't go back either because we already said that the option to reboot in android settings/about is not anymore with android pie on Philips TV.

I also already tried key remapper to make a reboot shutdown menu appear on android pie, but when the menu is there, impossible to select the different options with the remote control. Then not a solution.

Don't be sarcastic, it's not too difficult to read, its just that it is not true anymore with philips TV running Android Pie.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Did it make you feel good to waste your time writing a negative comment? If you were able to read then you would have seen that it had been mentioned many times already that pie has no reboot option!

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Looks like you can't go back either and read ?

Sadly
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
my bad guys..i thought i have android PIE. But i have OREO. So please accept my apology.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
No worries mate ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Don't worry, next time I'll think before write to help you. Continue to detach the cable to power off [emoji106][emoji2533]
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
You can continue to write without the sarcastic downgrading negative input ?

I found the reboot dialog on button mapper so I'm sorted thanks ??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
So who should stop to write wrong things and read better, me or you?

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
You! Stop now and let's leave it at that ok.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Calm down baby. And say thanks to people that waste time helping you solving your problems.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Sorry but you should read back a few posts, you did not help me....I just commented on your negative put down post about people not able to read on here...did that make you feel powerful or something? Or good in any way?

If your not able to comment or post in a positive manner then I suggest you don't post at all!

Now come here and I give you some hugs and kisses and we make up and make you feel all better again ??????
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
The most important thing to let other people know, have you sorted your problem using a button mapper or not?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Yes mate I did sort it with button mapper...also you can remap any other free button to use as recents so you can switch between apps....also note that when using the button mapper app you have to give manually the accessibility rights in android settings....

When you map a button for the power dialog you will need an air mouse to scroll up the power menu to reboot...the Philips remote will not scroll up the power dialog...

Just a tip for 43pus7304 users...for me I found using the native apps on the tv a lot better for watching movies and whatever....they have a little more punch in picture quality! compared to HDMI ?

One last big hug my friend ???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
So i, that first of all quoted you, suggesting to use external Keyboard Helper (that is a button remapper app), have not helped you. Nice. And all these useless posts about pie where should be not possible to reboot, about 2k $ tv that need to be detached from the power supply to be switched off, and all this useless arguing, has been my fault because I don't read post. Aha really interesting to know. Big hug to you too.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
$2000 tv?

I got the 43pus7304 on Amazon for €360 a few weeks ago...it was a deal on Amazon for a few hours...I wouldn't spend over 1000 on a TV unless it can make my dinner lol....

Maybe in a software update they might throw in a reboot menu who knows....

You forgot my ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
You could have an oled 65' paid 2k$ or a led 40 paid 200$. That's not the point of arguing. Are the same Android tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
i have written to a technical departmemt of philips and they wrote me back, that they will push it forward. Will see. maybe.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
IMO, using external Keyboard Helper or other button remapper app is not a solution at all because as explained by Damoedge, when the power menu appears there is no way to select any option in it with the remote control... Damoedge explains he has to use an air mouse to select the option...

Well, if the solution is to use another device, I have an easiest way which is to use a remote AC plug. But its weird that there is no way to reboot android pie on this TV with just the original remote control and no other external hardware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
And sometimes when using the air mouse to power off the tv it will suddenly restart itself for no reason ???

I think I might just get the little light switch and insert it in the power cable at the back of the tv so I'll just have to reach behind it and flick a switch...

I think it's a big flaw by Philips not to have a native reboot power off menu for an android tv...anyone that knows anything about using android knows that you have to reboot the system at least once a week for proper working order...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
It's possible via the service menu (062596 + "OK") , think only working from 'tv' mode...

Software maintenance -> Software Events -> Test Reboot
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mark0x:
Thanks, first working solution! Unfortunately I don't like very much the pop up explaining the warranty is void if using this menu without prior authorization...

If there is a register recording multiple access to this menu it can be an issue in case of warranty return..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alcagoita:
Any news on the Android 9 update for Philips 55PUS7303?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Yeah, I understand that... But I guess they have to put it in as there are likely options in there that can really mess up your TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] benjipop:
Hi guys!

I am a 7304 owner, and my tv does not turm on from standby.

Any help?

Thank u so much, i am almost desperate!

Benjamin
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
Have you unplugged it from the wall socket and try again?

Did you do anything to settings before this happened?

Any updates?

Did you notice anything before this happened?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] benjipop:
Hi Damoedge,

This behaviour happens randomly. Sometimes, TV does not wake up from standby (most of the times), others do.

I tried unplugging the TV from its socket without success. Random faulty start-ups still there.

Anyway, I don´t think unplugging the tv as a real/proper solution every time I suffer this latch.

In fact, from time to time, you can heard the channel or the app and amblight (always) works, but tv shows a black screen untill you turn it off/on again (with/without joystick button).

Settings were customized, but nothing special. I can reset to factory (again) if it helps.

Software were updated with the lastest reléase dated on Dec 12, 2019 (i can´t remember the long code right now) and NVM is 0.61.

I called Philips Customer Assistance, I was instructed to erase internet data, connect internet via wifi (instead of cable) and to unplugg the tv socket while was on.

No relief, so I called them again, and a asked me to reset to factory values.

No tangible improvement.

Any idea / software patch / etc?

Thank u so much!!!

My wife is killing me for buying a Philips, while she wanted an LG!!!

Benjamin
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Damoedge:
After doing the update to latest software/firmware did you reinstall the tv?

Also what is your default screen when the tv turns on...is it from HDMI, satellite or home screen?

This happened to me once I had it set to HDMI but no signal there and it just showed a blank screen.

Try reinstalling the tv again and clearing the internet memory and cache and if that don't help I think you have a problem that can only be sorted by Philips and that means a return to where you bought it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rjpa123:
Hello,

I acquired the 50PUS7504/12 recently. I updated the firmware to the latest available (TPM191E_R.001.002.173.004) version as soon as I was notified by the device.

If I try to establish the VPN connection (NordVPN) using the LAN interface, I am notified that I have lost all connectivity to the internet and have to literally pull the power plug and restart the TV to restore the LAN connection (due to the brilliant decision by the software developers to omit the reboot option). The "View network settings" where the connection type and my assigned IP address are displayed (always obtained via my local DHCP both for LAN and Wireless) display "0.0.0.0" as the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS after attempting to establish the VPN connection using LAN.

I have no problem establishing the connection to and disconnecting from the VPN when using WiFi (Wireless).

Do I have a defective unit or is it a firmware bug?

Please and thank you for any answers.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gothic4:
I have a problem with my pus7303. Some films that i have on my USB having lags and stutters. I tried mx player and kodi but the problem persist. Tried another USB and it is the same. Does anyone know what's going on? Why one film is working flawesly and other not?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
i aasume they are all films in 4k resolution? if yes the stutter can be because of high bit rate which you cannot transfer trough usb port.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gothic4:
It happens on any quality : 1080p,720p, even on sd films. It happens randomly. The same films working flawesly on my laptop or Xbox one x kodi.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] freshmike:
Yepp plausible. I was not able to stream 4k through Wifi. LAN all good.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Dark Dragon:
On the 7303 WLAN is better than LAN, because WLAN is faster. The LAN-Port doesn´t support 1GB.

On my 7393 it always stutters with the build in movie player.

The resolution for me was to install VLC and Kodi. With this combination it always runs smooth up to bitrates from 60 MB/s (possibly more, 60MB/s is the highest bitrate I have to test). The source files are on my Synology NAS.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] freshmike:
I have a 7383 and use only Kodi. WiFI was slow and stuttered on 4K HDR 35 GB files. Ethernet worked fine with 4K NAS streaming. TV and Router are next to each other, cable is aways better. WiFi N is crap. You will never get the advertised speeds on wifi, only in lab or theretical conditions. I have never gotten on ANY WiFi device N-standard sustained 100Mbps transfer rates. Ethernet cable is always full speed sustained.

How do you know the LAN adapter is not a 1GB one? Didn't find any specs.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] burkm:
Unfortunately those NVM files only cover current 2019 models.

How about those from 2018 like the 873/12 or even 2017 like the 9002 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Dark Dragon:
I did a speedtest in Netflix, on WLAN I had 115 MBit/s, with LAN only 13 MBit/s.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] freshmike:
As you can see I have the opposite, which makes sense to me. Not sure why your LAN is so slow?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Dark Dragon:
That´s strange.

I pluged the cable straight into my FritzBox 7490, and the LAN-Ports in the FritzBox are set to 1 GB.

Maybe i have to try an other cable, but WLAN is working for me without any issues.

I think the keypoint for [MENTION=4631268]Gothic4[/MENTION] is the combination Kodi <-> VLC.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] _Negan_:
Which app did you use to perform speed test?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ac1dbrand:
Hi everyone,

I just bought a 70PUS7304 in france last week, brand new.

Excellent quality, after the correct settings I found on internet on some furms.

However, I traveled this weekend and when I came back I had a special suprise from my brand new tv.

All android apps keep crashing. Even the home screen is reloading again and again.

When I open netflix, it's closing, when I open another video app, it's closing.

Some are working like amazon prime tv or play store.

Did you ever had the same issue?

I tried reset, but didn't work, same issue..

I don't know how to access to the admin / service menu, and I'm not sure it'll fix the problem.

I downladed the original firmware, but impossible to upload it with regular way with setting menu, I get message that the firmware is too old or same version as current.....

Please helppp
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cpasoft:
Just unplug your TV, wait a couple of seconds, replug and power on again.

Then check you TV is up to date, restore the TV (reinstall TV option) and enjoy again.

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This is Anality.

I have 190Mb with 5G WiFi. Just 90 with cable BTW.

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This is a problem with the films coding (pirate for sure).

Anyway, with MX player you MUST install the external codepack and activate HW+ decoding. With this should be running smooth for the 99% of the films, also the bad pirates ones.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cpasoft:
Nope, never... You could try to enter in recovery mode and try a full wipe frome there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDP_fY8CLQ4

The joystick key button is on the back of TV

You can also return your TV to your dealer...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ac1dbrand:
I can't start recovery mode, when i push the joystik nothing happens, does anyone succeeded recovery mode with 7304?

Also, I tried all aps, most doesn't work including netflix..

But, Amazon prime is working well as play store.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tengambg:
I know it's an old post and problem but to update on the solution. After the latest firmware upgrade from Philips all of these issues were resolved for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DallasCZ:
Just recieved today my Rii I4 mini touchpad. Ordered from Aliexpress for 20 USD.

I paired it via bluetooth with my TV (55PUS7803/12 Android Oreo).

The best thing is, that it has a "ctrl+alt+delete" command for windows (FN+"enter" on the controller). and when I press it, the TV reboots.

No need to remap keys. The controller also has backlit keys, touchpad, scroll wheel.... finally i can use Google Chrome on my TV. :)

now looking for some working widgets to customize my ATV launcher homescreen and I am 100% satisfied with the TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tosunkaya:
philips 49pus7909/12 android 4.2 tv is cancer. Tired of finding apk, editing apk, unplugging and restarting tv. working apps: iptv pro, bs player legacy (original is broken with new update), netflix old version is working even though it is troubled. old chrome or via browser or some other browsers, mx player pro gets stuck, vlc doesn't work at all. YouTube stucks and is slow.

TV has a problems with hardware acceleration.

*It started not to connect to 5ghz wifi, it is interrupted at normal 2.4ghz by the way. There are problems everywhere.

How ridiculous html5 videos does not open in browsers.

miracast is now running media mirroring instead of screen mirroring from new phones. the screen is reflected on the current TVs from android 10 phones but only the media file is reflected on this tv (in the older phones it is ok)

channel editing is good. The desired ones can be deleted and logo etc. can be added via philips channel editor. channels can be loaded from USB.

one of the official services in Turkey said that the new android oreo motherboard (R2) sold 2/3 of the tv price. quality 42 "smart tv is bought at that price. shame philips!

Should I buy tv box like mibox s 4k?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cpasoft:
This is a TV from 2014 or earlier. If you want modern android, or you update the hardware or use an external box.

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