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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
I just tried Kodi, and it can't play files from my local network.

There are black screen 10-15 seconds and it close and back again to ES Explorer folder... :/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NathanScott:
Since the new update of the PUS8601, USB Debugging via WLAN is possible. After the update the APP "ADB via Ethernet" gave success that the App changes Debugging from USB to Wifi.

I created a new user and then I could enable the "Install from unknown sources".

If the System is in User-Account 10 the System isn't stable and the TV often restart. How can I fix this?

And how can i use Apps that I installed in the User-Account 10 also in the User-Account 0 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
Instructions deciphering firmware TVs Philips 2014

Did "Buzzzzer"

Downloading this.

http://dox.abv.bg/files/listtree

1. Take the firmware autorun.upg. zip and unzip it ohms. (You can rename autorun.upg.zip for example)

Get encryption firmware files: firmware.img.zip, system.img.zip, user_setting.zip and others.

2. Example system.img.zip: Run decrypt-firmware.exe system.img.zip. (system.img - is part of an android)

Because it turns out system.img.zip.dec - it will file with the decrypted firmware in the standard way. (it can be renamed again in a zip)

3. After that, everything is standard.

It has system.img - this firmware image. His unpack using some sort of "kitchen". For example MTwinTools quite cope with it and get parsed firmware.

The remaining parts of the firmware is similar.

The only thing that bootloader kitchens not unpacked.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NathanScott:
Is this the answer of my Question ?

I have to deciphering the Firmware and then the Sytem is stable with User 10?

Can you explain it again?

And I dont understand your instroduction.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ondrejvaroscak:
You need to play them IN Kodi, not from ES Explorer . In Kodi go to Videos, Add Sources, Browse and add your network location. Consult KODI Wiki for exact instructions.

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No, it is just general information on how to decrypt Philips firmware. It has nothing to do with your problem.

Search through this thread, I remember that there was such on installing apps for user 0 over user 10 discussion... But do not remember exactly.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NathanScott:
And what is the benefit of a decripted firmware?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Sithhy™:
I don't own any of those SmartTV's but I see that some people here want to have 1080p resolution when they have a 720p screen (or atleast that's what I've been reading)... I know of 2 ways how to get a bigger resolution but it requires root & I tested it only on a phone, so yeah...

First method: Download NoMone Resolution Changer from the Play Store & change it there

Second method: In the Terminal Emulator write:

su

wm size 1080x1920

wm density (here you write a bit lower DPI than the TV has on 720p (without brackets))

[TV should restart after this]

Or in ADB:

adb shell wm size 1080x1920

adb shell wm density (again, the same thing as I wrote before)

[TV should restart after this]

I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT! YOU DO IT ON YOUR OWN!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ondrejvaroscak:
Thats very nice, unfortunately there is absolutely no way to root the 2015 series Android TVs from Phillips and also 5.1.1 Lollilop on older devices thanks to dm-verity protection.

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So you can seen what is in firmware. If there would be a way how to root the system, or re-encrypt the software that it would match the certificate expected and dm-verity hash, you would be given possibility to customize the system. But for now it is just for review..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NathanScott:
With USB Debugging I now can install any App over Adb shell. I dont Need to activate the "allow install from unknown sources".
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
NathanScott, what is your TV model? How you connected your TV via USB?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NathanScott:
My model is PUS8601. I connected it via WLAN. I used the APP "Telnet Server & Network adbd" to set Depugging to Ethernet. The App works since the new Firmware.

Via ADB I can install APK-Files via the command "adb install Appname.apk".
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
Thanks. I'll be waitin' for new firmware for my 55PFS8209. Maybe there will be this feature too :mad:

Hm... I love ES Explorer to browse my files :rolleyes:

Now Kodi don't see my local network. Anyway thank you for recomendations. I'll read wiki.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
So guys, how do you download torrents or any other files to USB Drive? I have Transcend 640GB Drive. ES explorer can browse it and all is fine. But when I tryin' download files from torrents there are an error: "No permissions to write to this directory" (or something like this). So is it possible download files to hard drive?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gizmundo:
Hi there. I have philips smart tv 5300 series, do I find in this thread how to install application from unknown source? I'm not sure because it is not android tv just smart one. I saw hints but as I said I'm not sure.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dorio:
You cannot install android apps on your 5300 it is not an android TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] SpaNieLa:
Hi,

I have been happy owner of the 2k14 8109 philips :) I use a lot my desktop PC to watch Plex, Crunchyroll, youtube etc. (you get the picture) via my Philips. However since Easylink/CEC remote controlling does not work in almost any desktop graphics i needed to use mouse and keyboard on couch (not cool because the Philips remote has mouse, qwerty and tons of buttons to control PC) :eek: After poking around i was able to get different events through ADB and wrote program to intercept these and convert them to key and mouse events in PC. If you are interested, VS project and additional info can be found in https://github.com/SpaNieLa/AndCEC. It is fully working/usable but somewhat messy and needs a ton of tweaking. My first proper project so don'd judge me :angel: Should work in any android based TV with ADB connection. Feel free to ask more.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ondrejvaroscak:
Cool, it is always awesome to see guys actually develop something :) Cool project. Thumbs up.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
I can't believe nobody tried downlad to external hard drive :confused:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rage971:
Because people download from a computer, why using your TV for that? I just don't get the point

Envoyé de mon D5803 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
For example I like to rest on sofa and download some music or videos directly to HDD wich always connected to my TV and where I keep my media files.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rage971:
Use a nas instead

Envoyé de mon D5803 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] outmind:
Ofcourse I use LAN and browse files via ES Explorer. But sometimes I don't want turn on PC and just need to download few files. I always get an error when tryin' to save to HDD.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dennis3001:
Hi,

Have you ever found an answer to this question?

I would like this button to start Kodi instead too.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dorio:
I's a very interesting topic. I too would like to start another app with this button.

Anybody?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dennis3001:
I was able to program another button (one of the colorful ones) to start kodi with the help of this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=innerlife.keyboard.multilanguagekeymapredefiner&hl=en

But unfortunately it does not recognize the stupid "Netflix" button.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] barbarosg:
Somebody tried this method? Im stuck on activate helium on tv. When i connect tv to my laptop with running helium app on both devices with usb cable nothing happends. Of course usb debbuging enabled. Any advice? My tv is PUS 7150/12 newest firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I just tried this on my PUS7150/12 (Newest firmware).

You can pass the activation of Helium on TV by installing Helium Add-On on Chrome browser ... Worked for me.

When I tried to restore "Kodi 16 RC3" from my back up performed on Samsung phone, this error popped-up:

I tried to perform full system back up of "user 0" but unfortunately Helium was not able to include Android system apps in it...

Also tried to perform full back up via ADB on PC and on TV's Terminal Emulator but no luck ...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] barbarosg:
You tried only with kodi app? What with other apps. I need hbo go on this tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Philips Android Safe Mode + Android System FSR recovery

My PUS7150/12 was not able to power on today from stand by. I figured it was after installing "XMBC Launcher" and making it as default. TV screen was simply black and the only reaction I got was getting was flashing red LED when pressing buttons on remote or joystick at the back.

I tried these steps to get back:

*Boot to Android System Recovery <3e> and re-install firmware from autorun.upg - No remedy

*Boot to Android System FSR Recovery <3e> and re-install firmware from autorun.upg (using external USB keyboard!) - No remedy

*Randomly pressing buttons on remote control - TV started in "Safe mode" (See bottom left corner)

I was able to unsinstall "XMBC Launcher" in Safe mode and TV is now operating normally after restart.

I've got two questions:

1. How can I enter to "Safe mode" on 2015 Philips Android TV every-time I want? (I tried all kind of combinations of keys, even with external keyboard with... no luck)

2. What can be Android System FSR Recovery <3e> used for?

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As you can see from my screenshots, result would be the same for all apps, because the ADB is not able connect on behalf of backup command. Probably impossible operation without root permissions...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Grzegorz_Pietrakowski:
I dont know answer to your question but how you install xmbc launcher. With helium?

Wysłane z mojego D6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] admiro:
I tried several app like TVP.PL, TVN Player, Antuntu Benchmark, Firefox etc

Apps are "working", but without touch screen some of them doesn't use D-pad, some starts in portrait mode.

Antuntu's in 3D doesnt show screen - score was 113000 points ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Grzegorz_Pietrakowski:
Admiro i see you are from Poland like me. Can you pm some other form of contact like gg/skype/phone? I got few question about this tv;)

Wysłane z mojego D6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I installed it via Google Play from my PC by selecting Philips TV from drop down menu. Afterwards you can find installed XBMC Laucher for example via ES File Explorer (Default launcher will not list this app). Furthermore, It won't work if you have installed latest update of default Leanback Launcher, simply uninstall the update. Be careful, because when you select XBMC Laucher as default launcher you may have same issue as me upon start from stand-by. But when I thought about it tonight, I could probably get around it by disabling "auto start last channel" in IPTV Simple Client...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] -chrizz-:
Can anybody tell me, how can i install apps from unknown sources on a 2015 Philips TV? I can switch to user 0 but then?

Nothing can be controlled via remote - iam landing on the Home Screen and can do nothing there? Installing any apk via ADB is then still not possible?!

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] revox12:
I could "install" an app via the adb backup/restore function on my PUK7150. I tested this procedure with CPU-Z App.

1. i installed CPU-Z on my smartphone

2. backup the app to the pc:

adb backup -apk -f cpuz.ab com.cpuid.cpu_z

3. disconnected smartphone from pc

4. connected with adb to tv:

adb connect <ip>

5. restore the app on tv:

adb restore cpuz.ab

The app doesn't appear in der main app menu. So i've to start the app via app configuration menu.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Jaydee1977:
problem with Kodi on 49PUS7909

Hey Guys,

I have a Kodi problem with most of my source movie files, its related to hardware acceleration (mediacodec) in Kodi but cannot find the source of this issue.

Every movie i play has a pixelated / corrupted horizontol line in the bottom of the screen. This misformed bar is gone when i turn off hardware acceleration in kodi.

I also find out that sources before 2013 do not have this problem. All 720P movies I have BEFORE year 2013 play just fine .... these are 720P x264 mkv files

All 720P movies i have AFTER or ON 2013 have this strange issue these are also 720P x264 mkv files

So must be related to hardware acceleration and the codec used on the movies ????

Someone else have this strange problem.

My TV is a 2014 49PUS7909/12 and latets firmware. I hope some genius here can help me

screenshot : i.imgur.com/vtyIAc9.jpg?1 (please add http in front because a newbie i cannot post outside links on this forum yet)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cottec:
this worked for you without enabled unknown sources?

how can i find out, what my app's name is?

for example i would like to "restore" the sky go app

update: worked for me as well :)

the app is working, but i cannot navigate because of the missing cursor. is there any app, that might help?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dorio:
Has anyone update to the last fw for 5500 .

Are there any issues???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] -chrizz-:
Cool method - but to backup an app i need root access on my phone? Because my backup file is only a 1 KB file?

When i restore it on my tv nothing happened - nothing to find on the tv..

>EDIT: got it to work! Wonderful thank you so much!! The adb backup problem was an Android KitKat Problem - i used an older adb version now it worked!

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
Hello. I have the same probleme, .ab file is 1k.

What do you mean bij older adb?

Where i can find it? The. Thx.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ProtoDeVNan0:
So... I've tried everything(posted on xda ,4pda, toengel and some chinese/polish/alien websites) and here I have something that no one has posted yet!

Yay? Not really, cause it's just some kernel debug text from serial console(serv.u port). Buuuut, who knows. Maybe some exploit finding hacker pro programmer guy, will find something useful! :)

Well! here it is! Booting up process .

As You can see there are couple of lines like adb and shell@android or 4k&2k flag thingy! And... TONS OF ERRORS! Great job Philips! :fingers-crossed:

40PFH5500
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Similar serial console log was already posted here under post #84 a year ago...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cottec:
Does anyone know a mousepointer app for the PUK7100? My Apps are working but navigation is impossible without mousepointer...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I am afraid to say that for now the most convenient way is to use a mouse pointer from your PC/Mac/Mobile via built in QuickSupport TeamViewer TV app...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cottec:
okay, im gonna try that later, would be okay for me

i heard something about a shortcut app to bring the custom installed apps to the home screen, does this work?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] -chrizz-:
Hi - to fix the problem the easiest way is to use adb version 1.0.31

I used 1.0.32 before and got the 1 kb problem.

greets

christoph
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cottec:
doesnt work in combination with galaxy s5 :confused: feature not available

also the sky go app does not work, commercials work, but football games or movies dont, seems to be intendet by sky...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
You're right, does not work from Samsung Galaxy, got same error. It didn't work also from my iPhone 5s, got following error message: "With this app it is not possible to connect to another mobile device". Well it works great from my Windows 10 PC...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Tinder-Red:
Thx...

But where can i found adb 1.0.31?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
[GUIDE] How to root 2015 Philips Android TV

[GUIDE] How to root 2015 Philips Android TV moved to separate thread here

Please vote regardless you were successful with rooting or not...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Hello root failed for me :(

what's version king root ?

Please upload :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I've used first KingRoot v4.8.0 and than updated within app to KingRoot v4.8.1... Root worked for me at first time. Try to unplug TV, restart a give it another try.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Thanks you, after reboot worked !!

Fully rooted user 0 and 10 :)

For install kingroot or another app in user "0" :

install another app in user 10

edit /data/system/users/0/package-restrictions.xml

and remove line "<pkg name="com..../>

restart in user 0
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Grzegorz_Pietrakowski:
This method allow install apps from unknown sources on user 0?

Wysłane z mojego D6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
2015 Philips Android TV root

CONFIRMED !!! Great example of collaboration, this is exactly what I was missing yesterday. All apps working flawlessly under "User 0" ;) It is still pitty, that we can not simply enable unknown sources under "User 0" , but I am sure this workaround will help many developers to make better Android TV apps. Enjoy it :cool:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Grzegorz_Pietrakowski:
Great. Now can someone write complete guide for noobs like me. Please:)

Wysłane z mojego D6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
This method (for now) allows execution of apps under "User 0" that were previously installed under "User 10"...

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I have re-writed the guide here
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
Please check after reset Phillips TV , keeps root or not?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I've already re-started TV many times after the root and TV does keep root privileges, because the KingRoot became system app:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Bad :( blocked in Android logo after modifiy settings.db file

I restore firmware via recovery and always broken....

Update flash system partition ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
Thanks!!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Keep pressing randomly buttons on the remote control from both sides and/or keep holding the volume down button at the back of the TV when you get to the Logo screen. At some point you will be able to enter to android SAFE MODE where you need to perform TV re-installation...

Thanks for warning us !!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Thanks you firmware installation completed on recovery but reboot blocked in Android logo :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I was in the same situation few weeks ago after installing XBMC Launcher. You need to get somehow into Android SAFE MODE and perform "Reinstall TV" procedure. See my post here

By the way, I've also edited yesterday settings.db, but did not experience any issues after restart. I did it under "User 10" though...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Not safe mode :(

I'm blocking Android logo after reinstal upg file....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emaidkd:
The question remains to include mouse / Any ideas?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ProtoDeVNan0:
ADB doesn't work on 5500 series.

Edit: Tried 5 different computers(linux, mac OS X, windows) and always says "Unable to connect to xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5555"
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
This sucks... I hope that TP Vision (Philips) will enable it in the next firmware update. . .

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This will require system modifications... Not sure if the TV will wake up afterwards...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
Already blocked for me :(

I connected hdmi source and view screen during 10 sec before looping reboot.

Not enter in safe mode...

Possible modify updater-script in upg firmware for rename settings.db backup ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
What exact model do you have? I am sure there must be way out this state via android SAFE MODE, just you need to figure out what key combination will trigger it.

In regards changing UPG files I am not that skilled with decrypting / encrypting of the firmwares, even though it should be now possible as we can access the Philips keys on rooted TV...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 7100p:
I've 55pus7100 but safe mode key combination not working it's volume down ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
My TV entered to Android SAFE MODE after random presses from both side of the remote control and pressing the volume down key on the joy-pad at the back of the TV, so unfortunately I am not sure what is that secret key combination. Try to connect your TV to the router via Ethernet cable and see if you can access it from PC via ADB. Of course you would have to figure out IP address using the IP scanner. Is the red LED blinking when you are pressing buttons on remote? And one more question, what exactly did you change in settings.db ???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kyvaith:
Hi, I wonder why there is so little interest in this topic?

Android on 2015 Philips TVs is tragic, and we have to figure out how to make it usable. The main problems that I see:

* There is still no possibility to directly install apps from outside the Google Play store on the user "0"

* Lack of support for mouse

* Lack of a decent web browser

* Android on 4k TVs limited to 1080p, and on FullHD TVs to 720p

* The ability to playback 4K ONLY on pre-installed application "Media", which changes resolution of the screen when you try to play such material. Kodi, MX Player, VLC does not work well - it seems that they do not support the VPU decoder on these devices. Even 1080p video is stuttering (watchable by extreme annoying) every second.

I wonder if someone could port system from Nvidia Shield to our TVs, or make a custom CM13. Right now I'm thinking of buying Nvidia Sheild box which is pathetic when I have a TV with Android TV....

Greetings!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
I do share listed frustrations with you. After I've rooted my TV yesterday I went deeper to see the hardware goods. It turns out that even though PUS7150 have 4 cores that can run at 1200 MHz they are only set to run at max speed 600 MHz!!! I can increase the settings by 200 MHz steps on each core and have them re-set every boot, but I am just afraid that the passive cooling will not be sufficient... Maybe I am too paranoid :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kyvaith:
Lol, is it run noticeably faster after you change clock? I believe that there should be some kind of kernel level thermal daemon witch should prevent device to overheat.

BTW - have you found any info on internet about video decoding problem on this TV? I'm dreaming to have fluent video in Kodi... I've tried to set external player in Kodi to stock one, but it FC after trying to start video. MX Player works as a external player in Kodi (better than build in dvdplayer, but still not good).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ovso:
Did not try it yet, perhaps tonight, hope to not see any smoke out of it :) What model do you own? Kodi on my PUS7150 plays 1080p videos flawlessly, no stuttering at all and never had any issues with it. Streams under IPTV simple client in 1080p are sometimes stuttering in thumbnail mode, but once video is full screen I do not have any issues with it...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kyvaith:
I have a 55PUS7600 model. It's not literally shuttering.. it's something like dropping 5 frames every second in 25fps video. Noticeable especially when camera turn around. Also I have 50-70% CPU utilization when playing 2mbps movies on Kodi 16 stable.

Edit: it's an effect shown on this video but more noticeable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDaBgVPXIyw