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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] richardyiu:
thanks Dan, I can access the service menu now. Which menu item allows you to change the locality? I try to dig thru my service menu and I couldn't find it. My version is 3.307.0101CNB. Hong Kong version hasn't update since November but mainland China version updates a few time since then. It is possible to downgrade to one of the previous versions?

Richard
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] richardyiu:
I can find a model number setting in the menu, is this what you mean by changing locality? However all the models listed are with CNB suffix.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bob277845:
I have a 50w805 2k and live in UK and mine updated a couple of weeks ago Now cam record freeview but youview has disappeared.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tedyside:
Thanks for your answer, but I haved already try this solution. :(

Another idea?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Doktaphex:
You can either have usb hdd recording OR youview, you cannot have both! You make the selection during tuning
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] misacek500:
Hello,

I am considering buying a Sony TV KD-55X8509 and I have a question .:

1st) how long loads USB HDD when connected to a TV and what must be FAT32 / NTSF / EX2 ...?

I tried it in the store and the HDD is not loaded.

2.) The TV has a USB 3.0 ??

3.) manages to play all formats of USB ??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] damics:
I use hdd 1.75 TB westerdigital Ntfs work well!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
Can someone tell me how can i add a new tv chanell that is new in my providers list?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
Anyone knows which app can I use on W805C to see wakelocks, and which app consumes how much power? My TV seems not to go into deep sleep, the power consumption stays at 7-8W when in standby, I think before the last update it was 1,5W in deep sleep :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesey10:
Why can't my TV keep the time?

for the past month, the clock falls between 30 minutes and an hour behind.

I had it set to use network time, but turned that off and set the time. I get the same result. How is the clock an issue in 2016?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
same error here...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] damics:
Emuletor and have games

I play very well psx and psp with same lag but playable, same one have try heavy emulator or games?

Tablet top racing work good at max detail.

And... Can you movente app to SD?

CIAO
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bundee1:
Can the x850c software be flashed on to the x810c to unlock full hdr capabilities?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
Unknown, but doubtful Sony would not put blocks in place to keep customers from screwing up their TVs by flashing FW from one model to another. You can always try, you'd need a newer version of FW from the 850C than is on the 810C, and there is some risk you might turn your nice TV into a large door stop. :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bundee1:
Would root allow the hdr capabilities to be unlocked?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
I've no idea, sorry...doubt anyone knows. <shrug>

810C may lack required HW to do HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2, in which case no SW update/root/change could enable it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] motty99:
In general I haven't had any problems casting from my phone or tablet apart from YouTube videos.

Whenever I try to cast a YouTube video the sounds works ok but the video goes at half speed. So at the end of the video the sound has got to the end but visually you are only half way through! The same videos work ok using the YouTube app on the TV and on my phone so I can't work out what is going wrong. Has anyone else had this issue or know how to fix it? If I uninstall the casting receiver app, will it be in the play store to install it again?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Hello. This weekend I joined the party with a W808C :)

I received a Cast app update, which in my case improved casting, especially with G+, which was impossible before the update.

It seems also that a lot of apps have updates, but you have to find them manually. This was the case with Google for Android TV, Play Music and others.

BTW How do you change the brightness of the Android part (youtube, apps games)? It's extremely bright! It has an option to change separatelly for each source like Digital TV, HDMI 1,2,3 etc. Update: It seems after a firmware update I can now use "Action menu", to change picture settings.

Another issue is that I can't use Voice search in Play Store with the sideview app. In Youtube and general its OK.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ykphuah:
Hey thanks for this! I just did the android update to my KDL50W800C and can't find the netflix app, I think it wasn't installed previously at all, and most likely it is because netflix is not officially supported it here, but I went to sideload the netflix ninja app via AirShare and now it works great! Will check whether mine need the Sony Update or not.

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I have this model. I know adb and fastboot and stuffs, but how to get the build.prop from the TV??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
I have the KD 49X8300c now :) Really nice 4K TV with Android. playing PS4 on this is absolute gorgeous (Driveclub especially nngghh)

Only two things that i'd like to have but don't:

1. Triluminos only starts from 55 inch compared to 2014 version which starts from 49 . But with no side by side i don't think that matter much..

2. No Touchpad Remote Control but my phone serves me well with TV Side View.

3. no 3D but since it's active ones on Sonys, i think i'll pass.

4. Faster SoC for gaming, the lag esp for Android TV games is a bit too much, should implement at least SD801 equivalent without radios.

5. Picture in Picture from multiple HDMI input.

I have some question though:

1. Can it add Bluetooth headset as audio output? Or is it limited only for input device (i.e. bluetooth mouse)?

2. Due to no NFC on the standard remote, do i miss anything?

Beside that, i think i'd like to code some simple program for this Android TV hence my purchase of this Sony set. Hopefully i can contribute some future apps :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ykphuah:
I tried with my 50W800C, seems like it won't find my bluetooth headphones, looking for FM options now.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Johasse:
Can you watch UHD content on Netflix with this TV ?

Same goes for Kodi, how about x265 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pauliebb:
Not entirely sure on this but I think android M brought Bluetooth headset support to nexus player
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bozzykid:
Yes but you will have to wait until the fall for it. However, it is possible that the Sony hardware doesn't support it so we must wait to find out.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brar.arsh:
Is your 3D working guys? I have glasses and my TV doesn't recognize..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ykphuah:
Still bluetooth only supports 1-to-1 and doesn't work if you have multiple people watching.

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Anyone tried out the Logitech F710 on Sony TV? I found out we need to use the USB dongle, and the TV only have two. This means that I can only connect two controllers, and then I will have no USB ports left?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
Powered USB hub should be able to extend it i guess.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Hi! I have a pair of Samsung active glasses (about 30 Eur pair). It works for some videos on YouTube, but only if you look for them in the TV Youtube app. If you cast a SBS (Side by side) video from the phone to TV it never works.

I'm also not able to find appropriate 3D video player. I even opened a thread in General section for NP, but no reply.

BTW if you sideload via Air Share/launch or other means you can have Adownloader torrent app at 5-6 MBs/sec, Spotify (login screen is rotated 90degrees, bur rest is landscape), Popcorn, Teamviewer, Chrome etc.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] marduk_hs:
Can you share the glasses model?

I want to buy a pair but I don't know what kind of glasses should I buy
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
SAMSUNG SSG-P51002/XC is what I have, but any that are 2013-14 should work. They are all Bluetooth.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] syed.karuni:
Bluetooth profiles for KDL50W800C

Hello,

does anyone know if the Sony KDL50W800C Android tv supports wireless bluetooth headsets? I called the Sony Technical Support and they have no idea what a bluetooth profile is and they were insisting on buying DLNA headphones. I don't even know if any company makes headphones that communicate using DLNA

I checked the TV manual but it doesn't say anything about the bluetooth profiles but the TV does have a bluetooth settings menu. But I was thinking that might be for bluetooth mice and keyboard.

If it doesn't support bluetooth headphones then can anyone please suggest me how to get audio wirelessly from the TV without using bluetooth? Thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sewe:
I doubt it, these are the supported profiles on the 65x850c

HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

HOGP (HID over GATT Profile)

3DSP (3D Synchronization Profile)

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

SM-N9005 via Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
I remember I read somewhere that it will start support it in the next update of AndroidTV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ykphuah:
The Sony guy here says bluetooth wireless headphones is not supported. And it matches what I have tried.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Barzdukas:
DLNA

Good day,

Model Sony 55W805C with updates... Standart app for picture viewing from DLNA server (Synology) works. App for video does not see any DLNA upnp device...

Tried KODI, ARCHOS they see, but they dont see pictures...

Any1 have any experience with DLNA (Synology) and Sony Android TV which player u use ? and does this tv support other browser than opera ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
Well, i do use Synology NAS too. And i access it from SMB rather than DLNA. It works with ARCHOS though, plus with all the info that is automatically downloaded from Internet. Plays fine too.

So far, i have tried Opera and another Indie dev Browser, prefer Opera though. It should be the same with common Android device, the question of the easy navigability is another though. Opera oth is close to perfect for Android TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bundee1:
I think the inputs are capable. I'm pretty sure the specs mention hdmi 2.0a and hdcp 2.2. Maybe someone will take up the cause. I'm willing to contribute $5 for root.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bmccoy11:
This TV should already be rootable with Kingroot, but I'm not sure if anyone has tried due to there being no custom recoveries or even any stock firmware images available.

By the way, has anyone even attemped unlocking the bootloader on an Android TV yet? Shouldn't a simple USB male-to-male cable allow you to interact with fastboot?

Or does it all just boil down to nobody wanting to risk bricking a $999 TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] extremecarver:
The firmware file is identical. It's the tv that determines what it takes from it I guess.

I tried to flash the North America firmware to X8005C (because X810C has better custom motion settings) - but did not succeed even with renaming the firmware. It would stop the update after around 5minutes and boot back up.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mdude04:
FYI, I tried Kingroot and it did not work. No root method available or some similar error
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] boxkillor:
Does somebody know if i can capture my wiiu gameplay with the tv, for then sending it e.g. to youtube? That would be awesome.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
Has any recent launcher replacements worked on the newer firmware?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Daimie:
Source/input message

Anyone tried to disable the input indicator message (when the input/resolution changes or i+ button is pressed)?

The message contains e.g "HDMI 1" & the used resolution in the upper part of the screen as well as the screen format: full message in the lower part of the screen.

Maybe it's one of the system apps and "disable notification" would get rid of it?

Also a reduced timer would work, currently it's 5 seconds on a resolution change, which is a tad too long for PC use.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kandras87:
It has locked (custom/uboot) bootloader, signed system/rootfs partition, I do not think, it will be rooted soon.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
sorry to bring these 2 things up again but so far i have not received an answer and i really need help:

1. i don't know how to manually add a new tv channel that was added by my tv provider. for example, in the past i had hbo comedy and last week they removed it but added hbo2 and hbo3. hbo comedy was replaced by hbo3 automatically but hbo2 is nowhere to be found. so i have to manually add it but i cannot find how to do this

2. i've connected a dualshock4 controller and it is working fine. the issue appears when i open my ps3. when i press a button, both the ps3 and the tv are responding. so i can use the dualshock 4 in the same time to change the volume and do something on the ps3, for example. i want to be able to automatically disconnect the dualshock4 from the tv when the ps3 is on. i don't want to unpair it each time i want to use it on the ps3.

If anyone had these issues, please let me know
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Viper32:
I extracted the New Sony Ultra apk, installed it on FireTV opens and runs well, can sign into account but when select movie to play it want play get error.

Any ideas what to look for? I would think maybe it is looking for a Video Playing apk or something thats embedded in Sony Android maybe.

Viper
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
Yesterday update was rolled out to my TV and it brings HDR support for the hdmi? I thought x83 series doesn't support it? Doesnt matter too much anyway..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Viper32:
The panel is not capable of producing whats needed on this model to obtain HDR.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hunterval:
I am using the same model. Most frustrated thing is the TV does not allow any blue-tooth controller but the Sony Dual shock 3 or 4. Anyone can recommend a way to get over this? thank you
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] billycar11:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=XBR43X830C&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Televisions software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version PKG3.307.0101NAB) provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version PKG3.043.0080NAB:

•Adds support for HDMI HDR (excludes XBR-43X830C, XBR-49X830C, XBR55X810C, and XBR65X810C)

•Improves general software quality of the TV

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version PKG3.307.0101NAB:

•Improves RVU support

•Adds Twin Picture (PAP function) support

•Improves general performance of the TV

•Supports PlayMemories Online service

•Supports PlayStation™ Now service

•Improves Wi-Fi connectivity of the TV

•Improves picture quality (dynamic range, noise reduction, sharpness)

•Supports Netflix® streaming service (4K Models)

•Improves Lip Sync for HDMI input

•Improves performance and stability of the USB video playback features

•Resolves a condition where a black screen and no sound may occur when an input changes from YouTube® to another input

•Resolves a condition where a black screen may occur during USB video playback

•Supports Internet based EPG (Electronic program guide)

•Supports Netflix streaming service (2K Models)

•Supports Amazon, Pandora®, and Crackle™ applications

•Supports Force Reboot by holding down the Power key on the BT or IR remote controller

•Improves performance and stability of overall UI operation

•Improves performance and stability of the Action Menu
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] banmeifyouwant:
Here is my TV:

[IMG="My Tv"]http://i.imgur.com/kz8fMLnl.jpg[/IMG]

SOC:

[IMG="SOC1"]http://i.imgur.com/Eo2QISgl.jpg[/IMG]

A bit newer board's SOC:

[IMG="SOC2"]http://i.imgur.com/RojLs12l.jpg[/IMG]

Why is it unique?

Rooted. :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Wish I knew how to do that. Did it fit back into the shell?, How did doing all of that enable you to root?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
OK, you need to explain this. :) Did you swap boards in your device, or swap SOCs, or ?

What root process, and do you have pics that illustrate root working on the TV?

Very cool.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] banmeifyouwant:
As you can see, this tv has no panel (screen) at all.

Its just the boards that's needed to be able to work.

The psu is not original. Its just a generic laptop 19v 90w charger.

The tv boots up, I can connect to it whit adb and hacking. ;)

Full nand dump and steps to achieve root to be released. :cool:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I 'm confused. If you have no screen how do you know everything works? ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] banmeifyouwant:
I have no screen, but I have adb and fastboot. :fingers-crossed:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Lol, this is awesome and hardcore :D

What made you decide to do this? Was the tv already broken or something? Wonder what will come out of this :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sossy:
I have a question that is driving me crazy, and I can't find an answer in the manual. I have the kd49x8000c in Australia.

In the TV guide, when scrolling through the channels, some of the listing's are in different colours in blue, green etc.

Does anyone know what the colours mean?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aarick:
Have the KD75X8500C for almost 2 months now and I'm having constant issues with it. Mainly, I am having constant random reboots or the video continues to play, but the tv becomes completely unresponsive. Only way to get it going again is to power off from the wall and power it back on.

Had a tech came out and was confident it was a software issue. Plug a usb in and let it do its thing for 5 min then said it was fixed and left. I wasn't able to test as it then took 30 min to complete a software update. After it updated, I used it for 10min and rebooted again. Now they've ordered a new board and I am waiting for it to arrive. Anyone else having similar issue? I've been running logcat to try to see what the issue might be, but can't make sense of the logs. Will try to upload it later, but I think maybe the main issue is that they used a MediaTek 32bit dual core cpu MT5890 with only 1GB of ram, which is pretty low spec in my opinion. Should have used more ram at least. Either that, or I think the issue actually is software.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
that's the genre (blue=sports e.g.) same as in the tv side view app.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fuqi:
great job!

can't wait for the dump... already tried myself to get one and failed :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] uuggu:
It would be great to get rid of all that bloat with root access finally. So thank you in advance already!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] long2905:
hello guys.

i have this issue with restricted mode (for my kids) that the home button cannot be pressed to get back to the main menu anywhere. while watching normal tv program or using app, nothing works. so instead i have to force power off and restart to get back to main home screen. the tv still register my button press because the led flashed with it.

in normal mode it is a non issue but we cant leave the tv on with full app access to the children.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mick90:
Do you know if you can boot the TV into bootloader / fastboot without ADB reboot commands? Is there a combination of buttons that can be used?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] BlackBiZZ:
hi own a Sony Android TV.

Works wonderfully, but it is possible that the codec 5.1 DTS outputs for mx player or can someone write something?

Sry'm from Germany and my English is not so good.

greetings
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
I'm not sure if I understand your question, but you should be able to get 5.1 output via HDMI and Optical output.

See the X850C FAQ (from AVS forums) below for info on Audio settings and getting 5.1 audio output to your receiver.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7usku0ykglp4cc7/2015-Sony-X850C-Picture Settings-v6.xlsx?dl=0
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] BlackBiZZ:
yes via toshlink, but whit mx player is downsampled it so 2.0 and i have not 5.1.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dexodus:
Possible useful tings

oss(.)sony(.)net/Products/Linux/TV/KD-65X8505C(.)html remove ()

On this page, I saw u-boot, busy box, and more strange names for me..... Somebody cans check if is good or helpful for root?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] goodflood:
Update?

Hi banmeifyouwant,

Did you run into complications? Or, did Sony get you... :p? Or did you actually get banned :p... (I am just kidding!!!) But, I have been wondering since it's been a while! Hope you did not post instructions somewhere, boy would I feel stupid : )

I, and I am sure others, we all eagerly await : )

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
i am having problems with playing the recorded clips on an external hdd. i've registered the hdd with the tv and all is ok. after the recording is done, i can see the clip in the list, with the specific name and everything but when i play it, it says playback error. if i put the hdd on a windows, it doesn't even recognize it. i have to delete it from disk management but the same happens. any ideas?

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i also have the x83 series but how can i check if it has hdr? thanks

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so no one can help me with these 2 topics? any help is appreciate. thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nomorebigideas:
Has anyone tried running the 'adb shell pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher' method to hide Google's stock leanback launcher on a Sony Android TV? It runs MM 6.0.1 , so presumably it could work.

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/how-to-set-default-launcher-marshmallow-t3227812

The problem with Google's Leanbacklauncher for Android TV's is the priority setting of "2" in the intent filter:

<intent-filter androidriority="2">

<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME" />

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />

</intent-filter>

Apparently only system apps can have priorities higher than "0". If / when they do, Android will take the higher priority apps over lower ones.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Onesimus:
Is the Sony X8300C worth getting?

Hi all, i've been looking to get this baby but as this is my first smart tv. I'm drawn to this as it runs on Android TV (other than philips tv)

The things that i need for the smart tv

- to be able to playback videos on my NAS via the LAN

- a decent screen of course

- a wide range of apps to run on (that's why the android tv)

How often does Sony release updates for their smart tv?

Need advise if I should get this or a samsung?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dexodus:
1. Sony because have android and if an app is not working you cans download another.

2. Best image quality (depends from person to person)

3. Only sony with android

Aprox.. Every 2-3 months

If you want a long term to use a smart tv, sony is the winner because on android you will have everytime a be app to try, and you are not limited to dedicated apps (like video player?, browser)

If not, get a samsung
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Onesimus:
Thanks for the insight.

Has anyone tried playback via the video files on their NAS via the LAN or even wireless? (this is the deal breaker)