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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] AlexCmb:
Hello, I have a problem with my TV Bravia Android, I plug my mouse on one of the USB ports but it is not detected. Any solution ? It's for use with Shadow PC. Thanks guys.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
X900E here. Word is that an Oreo update is rolling to the 900E now. Anybody have it? Over on AVS some people love it and others are having brightness issues. I don't have it yet, but trying to decide if I accept the update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NMX360:
Hi Eric, I have the same issue didn't went as far as you guys but when I try to install the apk it says it's corrupt, if I check the files it says its installed with a later version however can't see it on the feature apps. I believe there is some kind of geolocation in place.

I saw on reddit (haven't tried because my router doesn't support it) but some user connected through VPN to a supported country restarted the TV and the APP appeared, you might want to try that.

Let me know
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
My XBR-49X900E has a new update not too long ago...

v6.5805

Improves the Home screen menu for better usability

Improves the keyboard design

Improves the Search function using Google Assistant

Resolves a picture quality issues in Netflix Dolby Vision content

Resolves a DTV 1080i flashing issue

Resolves a condition where there is no sound at times when playing the UHD BD movie “Dunkirk”

Resolves a condition where the TV switches from Standby to Semi Standby periodically and switches on any connected AV Receiver via HDMI CEC without reason
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] scloutkst:
I updated and I love it. However I did not have a good experience at first. I had followed the tutorial here to freeze and remove a bunch of apps on the TV ti speed it up. We'll that didn't work out so well when upgrading from nougat to oreo. Once I did a factory reset everything was great.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] scloutkst:
Been another day or two. Just want to reinforce that I am absolutely loving the update. The apps work so much better anr consistently on Oreo. Am super happy. Just make sure you wipe the TV and start fresh, not just update
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Is this update also planned for the 2015 models? (X8xxx)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
I doubt, mine is slow but useable and I feel Sony has forgotten about us [emoji20]
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
As far as I know not... unfortunately.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
I don't ever remember this TV as being fast and (perfectly) smooth. But limiting the simultaneous running processes to four or three in the developer settings helps alot. Doesn't cover the fact though, that Sony wants to save some money by using slow El-Cheapo-SoCs and very little RAM in TVs which cost up to multiple thousands of dollars. The same again in their 2019 lineup.

I'm so dissappointed, that there is no Pixel-TV with root access, an superb picture quality *and* fast hardware. Lets see what Oppo will release with their TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pandolf84:
I'm agree with you. Probably I'll have to use an external android tv box sooner than I've expected when I've bought this TV (KD-49XE9005). I'm waiting the Oreo 8.0 update to check the performance.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
Oreo 8.0 now available for select models.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...ut-to-recent-sony-tvs-sideload-available-now/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] KokkoM:
Oreo to KD-55XE8505 coming or not, anyone know?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blink8533:
I got the update and everything is faster, I have a 900E and everything is working better except the Video app. Every time I try to skip ahead in a video, in the beginning, it starts to slowly fast-forward by itself. Other than that it's much faster than debloating the TV. Remote voice still doesn't work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] strahoo:
Remote voice must be activated in Settings -> Network and accessories -> Remote voice control.

You have to hold "vol-" button + Voice for about 3 sec.

Video app from Sony is very poor and playing files over 50GB is just impossible. Much better is Kodi or MX player (I am using Kodi). On my KD-60XF8305 I can't play 4k movies from USB. Sony support advised me to install Android Oreo. It did not help at all. I have just bought an External Hard Drive Seagate 4TB and now it works fine.

Automatic update to Android Oreo is postponed by Sony due to a problems with sound on some devices using soundbars etc. However you can still update it manually. Just download zip file from Sony Support website, extract it to usb stick. Connect usb to your tv. Completely Switch off tv and switch back on. Update should start automatically.

SONY DOES NOT RECOMMENDED THIS UPDATE DUE TO A SOUND PROBLEMS ON SOME DEVICES.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] taylor310:
Are there any ADB commands to change display settings like brightness? I was thinking of trying to set up something with IFTTT and google home so i can have differen't modes set up for daytime vs nighttime cinemas viewing. Or maybe even just changing between Picture Modes from like Cinema Home to Cinema Pro.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] vegetaleb:
Any way to add a2dp protocol to a x800e tv?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ledvedder:
I updated my 900e to Oreo. Now, everything runs so much worse. I stream live TV through both YouTube TV and Playstation Vue. Everything is so choppy now. Any thoughts on how to resolve this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] McBing:
So I searched everywhere but I can't find anything useful, maybe I'm using the wrong keywords.... Is there a "hack" or an App or ANYTHING that will allow me to use Netflix AND HDMI for Twin Picture mode? I just don't understand why else anyone would need PIP or PAP if not for streaming and gaming at the same time :( Thanks for any help!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vavador:
Hello everyone,

I updated my 49XD7005 to Oreo and now my tv reboots each time I connect it to my home network rendering useless all the «*smart*» features. It’s a shame since everything works so much faster now.

Is it even possible to downgrade to a previous android version?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
No downgrade possible. But try a factory reset and configure everything again.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] yossarianTN:
Install 3rd party Bluetooth pair app (I installed aptoide app and downloaded it through it), pair through this app with headphones/soundbar and then it just shows up in bluetooth settings and its working like a charm. There is a thread about it on reddit.https://www.reddit.com/r/bravia/comments/98sa83/a2dp_is_actually_supported_on_bravia_49x800e_and/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Maniaccc:
v6.6510 is online. I will try tonight.

Tapatalk kullanarak iPhone aracılığıyla gönderildi
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikkotsoi:
Hi sir, can you share package:com.sony.dtv.osat.video

and ablum and music app?

i found it is not running well to load the files from smb share when i updated my tv to android Oreo thanks~

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can anyone pull these three apk from any firmware except android 8.0? thank you.

i found my tv video app is not playing smb server files, but worked on previous firmware. thanks

package:com.sony.dtv.osat.album

package:com.sony.dtv.osat.music

package:com.sony.dtv.osat.video
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Glassok:
People how to get to the home screen a list of HDMI and make your favorite applications in two rows on the Sony TV KD-49XF7596 Android 8.0.0 Oreo? Thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
Have you tried a full factory reset and then setup your TV again?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ledvedder:
I haven't. I just started using the Roku.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tashihira2468:
Sony android tv users

Which kind of your Sony device? :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] niblet:
[Oreo] Writing to external storage

Has anyone managed to find a way of writing to external storage, remotely through any apps?

If I try and enable devices to be writable through an app such as FX Explorer, I get an error - "action_open_document_tree not implemented"

Is there any way of granting writable permissions via an ADB connection?

I'd like to be able to transfer large files to an attached USB drive.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DocMAX:
Is it possible to get root on a Sony X900F?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] goodflood:
New update [Firmware update to v5.435] for my TV (and others) [UK] just in case anyone missed it: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/kdl-43w807c. I see no mention of it here.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jFalner:
Before I switch the automatic updates back on and get the new Android 8.0 Oreo update, can anyone confirm that sideloading is still allowed under the new firmware? And can you confirm that the factory firmware can be restored with a reset? One of the system updates (three levels above factory version for me, but not positive which update it was) kills all sideloading on my XBR-49X700D. I've been sitting on factory firmware ever since discovering that, since that one update kills everything awesome that my Bravia can do.

Would really like to try the new firmware as I'm hoping it will resolve some flakiness, particularly with how the Bravia handles memory expansion via USB flash storage. Anyone got the new Android 8.0 installed and want to go into detail about pros and cons you've experienced? Much thanks! :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tomasklima:
EPG becomes useless

Hi all,

on my Sony Bravia KD-55AF8 the EPG becomes useless, out of nowhere. Between every two channels are two empty lines and it's not possible to list down. Anybody meets such problem? Thanks for tips.

(I can't post link to screenshot because I'm a new user...)

Tomas
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] HonzaSk:
You need run automatic search channels again.. other thing dont help me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kino_cn:
Sony bravia tv android 8.0 apps needed

Hi Guys，

I have a chinese version sony bravia tv kd-55x8566f，and recently updated to andorid 8.0. As you know, the chinese version of TV has no google apps, so I download and install google service framework, google play store, google play service and google account manager apk.

These APK can be installed without error, but when i open google play store and click the sign in, there is no response, no login page or window appear, no error.

so if you expert know the reason? and how to resolve?

i am thinking if i have missed some google and sony app, so if you kinkdly extract all system/interal app and i can try install more apk to check if the login is ok.

that's will be very appreciated if i can have these apks.

thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] KokkoM:
Try with Google installer APK.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tomasklima:
This was the only thing helps me too.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kino_cn:
Thanks KokkoM!

I have tried several google installer, but no work. I also copy some apks from MiboxS(andorid tv 8.1 ) and install, but also no effort.

could you please recommend a google installer?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] KokkoM:
Dont know, but where you need it? Apps can sideload, if only for playstore try aptoide app.

My tv is playstore, so i cant recommed more.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kino_cn:
thanks, will try.

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Hi, could you please post more apks listed below from Sony andorid TV?

thanks!

com.android.tv.settings

com.android.vending

com.google.android.gms

com.google.android.gsf

com.google.android.gsf.notouch

com.google.android.backdrop

com.google.android.backuptransport

com.google.android.ext.services

com.google.android.ext.shared
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] playaboy:
Maybe someone know how to remember quantity of "simultaneous running processes" in the*developer*settings. To keep it same after tv restart.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Strayan_Hades:
Custom clean android tv roms?

Hi,

I've been looking into upgrading my Sony KDL55W800c from Android Nougat to Oreo.

I prefer just a clean / standard rom of Oreo similar to the nvidia shields.

Any help on this would be great.

Cheers
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Hi,

I have a Sony 43x8300d model with Oreo update recently. Post that update noticed that volume is not coming unless I unplug my bluetooth transmiter..

Any suggestions on how to get it worked again with tv volume..

Also seeing a lot of random reboots.. Factory reset is not helping. Any suggestion on how to downgrade.

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] goti(0):
If I'm not wrong both the version W800C and W800d are similar only launched in different regions?

If it is correct then is it possible to flash the oreo update file of W800d on W800C? :good:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kino_cn:
Hi Guys,

could you please send me an apk file com.android.tv.settings.apk from Sony tv Oreo version ?, you can user any file manager to extract it, so you can connect the TV using adb connect { tv ip}, and then copy the file /system/priv-app/SonySystemSettings/SonySystemSettings.apk.

very appreciated!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Hi

Is there a way to reinstall firmware again on 43x8300d.. As oreo is giving too much trouble via reboots mostly happening in settings... Voice is patchy coming and going mostly on Bluetooth transmitter..

USB flash drive not being recognized too. Amazon prime video showing internet connection problem while Netflix runs fine.. However in Netflix some movies or shows do not play

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
Factory reset shouldsolve all problems.

Anyway rollback is not posible

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Thanks for the prompt response.

Factory reset has increased the reboots as well as sound and Amazon and netflix issues..

That's where i was thinking of reinstalling the same firmware without downgrading...

For reinstall need to go to recovery (on youtube i am not able to find how enter recovery) .. However will recovery give the flexibility to install .Pkg file from usb... Or from internal storage

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
I made a clean reinstall one time when deleting apps took me to bootloop

You need some kind of usb-a to usb-a so you can connect a pc or laptop and adb boot bootloader/recovery and reinstall.

Google a bit more, I dont exactly remember the steps.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Thanks again.. Looks like need to buy usb a to usb a..

Tried doing a reset again.. Helped in starting prime video and in last couple of hours 1 reboot.. Better..

Another challenge is when i restart tv it always take to launcher and from there i need to select tv to go to dish channels.. Any idea on how to go by default tv rather than launcher...

USB still not abe to read though tried all formats.. One old usb is getting detected with a Oy difference that it has Android folder etc..not sure how it came in past or how to get it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Strayan_Hades:
Thanks for you reply, I'll see if I can find the W800D firmware. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] goti(0):
I have the file but I was asking is it possible to flash the firmware of W800D on W800C.

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Hi..

Need some inputs..

I tried USB A TO USB A and when i do adb reboot recovery

Tv reboots and green Android with red triangle comes however no recovery options...any idea how to go about entering into recovery mode?

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kristijan1001:
Is there any way to enable External HDD Write Premissions because this **** is driving me crazy.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Hi..

Any help kr insight is appreciated for 43x8300d model.. Not able to enter recovery post adb reboot recovery command as it only shows green android with red triangle. I have tried power & volume down or power & volume up.. Nothing takes me to recovery options

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Aneedoo:
I'm user of tv boxes but I want to buy a smart tv is sony good and have many great things?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
Broad question. At the upper-end Sony makes some of the best TVs (along with LG OLED models). At the low-end, I think there are better bargains to be had.

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I don't think so. Unless you know something I don't, its not the same hardware and even if you could force the flash, I would expect a brick. 800D is a year newer than 800C.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] skyline78de:
Hello, is it possible to use an alternative launcher when using launcherhijack?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DestroyTP:
Bootloop Sony android tv

Hello everybody,

I have a problem. :confused:

I have a Sony Android TV KDL49X8305C. Since 2 days, my tv restart contunately every 3 minutes . :eek:

I can't access into the recovery mode and when I go to reset factory option (in settings), and i press ok for reset all data, my tv doesn't react . After bootloop :crying:

is there anyone who can help me ??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
Try this...

You can perform a forced factory reset that removes all apps and everything in the TV memory relating to you and your history. To do this, unplug the TV. Hold down the "Power" and "Down" buttons at the same time and plug the power back into the outlet while holding the buttons for 30 seconds. When a green LED light comes on, release the buttons. Wait while the TV reboots multiple times and runs through the reset cycle. The original Welcome screen appears when the process is complete.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ap88881a:
any ideas if that type of reset doesn't help (i mean power off- button-green light- OK but then reboot..reboot...reboot........
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DestroyTP:
Thank you for your reply but when I do this manipulation , the TV turns on again every time (bootloop) without resetting the TV.

You are an other solution ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
Has anyone had good success with any device installed ad-blockers? I've tried a few with mixed results (DNS66, Blokada and AdGuard). The main issue I run into with every one, is that it take a very long time for the TV to wake up when turning it on. Some times the TV will crash and reboot once or twice as well. I've spent a few days trying to find the offending app by going through and whitelisting all the system apps to no avail. Does anyone know what is causing this super slow turn on/wake up of the TV? For reference my TV is an XBR850C.

I am also curious as to how the rest of you might have dealt with the ads

thanks in advance!

alex-
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DestroyTP:
Hello alex,

do you need to block ads from youtube or the web browser?

for youtube, install this : https://smartyoutubetv.github.io/

else for web browser, i don't know.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
Mainly youtube and streaming apps. Browser on these under powered Sony's is ridiculously slow unfortunately. So I don't even bother. I will try your recommendation, Thanks!

I am debating getting an Android box for the TV...Does anyone know if it is possible to set it up with an ARC cable and then control it through the TV and the TVs remote? Might even try hooking up one of my old phones via an MHL cable. Regardless, I'd want to make it as seamless as possible and control which ever option with the native Sony remote.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DestroyTP:
you're welcome :D ,

for your box maybe look on the net about bravia sync
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] xzpremium1976:
Can anyone make Apple TV compatible with Sony Bravia?

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/apple...-2-release/apple-tv-1-0-android-apk-download/

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
The new Shield would be the obvious choice. I'd be interested as well in how it plays with the SONY. I have a windows PC hooked up mostly to watch FLOSports, which is browser-based streaming and an X-box for games and disk media, but could see my other streaming improved with a Shield. I do use a harmony remote, so can control everything without the SONY remote.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Lennydoom:
What are the options to adjust the resolution? When I turn on the films in full screen, the resolution is a bit larger than the TV. In windowed mode and in the menu everything is in order. Who knows how to solve a problem?

Thank you in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pandolf84:
It seems to be an overscan problem.

I had a similar issue when I have activated the "hdmi enhanced format" (to enable the 4k resolution on input hdmi 2 and 3), but I set the fullhd resolution on my pc connected to the sony tv.

I've resolved by disabling the enhanced input format to match the fullhd resolution.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Gaming subtitles

Has anyone found a way to enlarge the subtitles on video games? Some are so small you need a telescope to read them. Would lowering the resolution work?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
I have a PC connected to it as well. But I hardly ever us it because it's nice to control everything via the sony remote, and until recently besides icefilms, there really wasn't much choice for streaming. I am going to experiment with some of the x86 emulators. But now I'm getting off topic... Since there is no way to upgrade sony's crappy android hardware, I'm going to try an andoid box. I will post my results on 2 way communication success via the ARC port. Is the shield capable of this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] xzpremium1976:
Could you modify the apk to work on Sony Android TV?

Apple TV

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/apple-inc/

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
Shield supports ARC for HDMI audio pass-through is my understanding.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
i have a month old KD-55XG8596 and just performed a factory reset from the android settings. after reinstalling all the apps i realized my mac address is gone (it shows 02:00:00:00:00:00) and both wifi/bluetooth don't work anymore. when i tick the "on" switch, it turns on and immediately goes off. can't pair the remote or connect headphones, it says bluetooth has some error. i am 100% sure that everything was ok before the reset.

connecting the TV via lan the connection is ok and i can see the mac address in network stats (can't check if it's the good one but at least it isn't 02:00:00etc)

already tried to perform a few more resets but nothing changed.

do you guys have any idea? thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Note10.1Dude:
Service call...fortunately it is new.

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What are you playing on? PS4/X-Box/Computer? Dropping source resolution to 1080 rather than UHD, or setting scaling to 200% would be my first try, unless there are in-game settings.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
yes, fortunately is new but the problem should probably be software related, as everything worked before the reset.

was trying to find a solution without having to call a technician to remove the TV from the wall and probably take it to his lab, substitute some logic board or whatever. thanks anyways, I'll report here if I'll gather any interesting infos about my problem