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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mzane13:
Has anyone figured out if you can connect a cable box to the sony android tvs? I have connected my cable box via hdmi cable, but when I do an "auto-scan" it doesn't find any of the channels. I can view the channels if I select the specific HDMI channel, but I would like to use just the one remote and have the channels integrated with the channel guide, etc. Thanks for any feedback.

Mike
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ktownhero:
Hey man, I just wanted to let you know that you can properly shut down Android by long pressing the power button on either of the supplied remotes. You don't need to unplug it.

I've had the 65X850C for a couple weeks now and I really love the TV. I have Kodi running on it beautifully. Sony's build of Android TV does still have a variety of bugs however and I hope they provide an update to iron out some of those kinks soon... because, otherwise, the TV is amazing. I'm wondering if there is anybody out there that might try to root these TVs or provide custom roms? Any word on if/when Sony will post the codebase for these TVs? If we can get ahold of the source code, we might be able to do some pretty incredible things with these TVs.

Cheers!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ktownhero:
Is there any developer support for the new TVs from Sony, Sharp & Philips that will all be running Android TV? Sony being on the forefront given that their TVs are already on the market. I think these TVs running Android ROMs presents some really new and juicy opportunities to do cool things with Android. Could we improve upon picture quality? Enable features that the manufacturers hide (HDR?)? Add features like auto-switching picture modes based on apps?

Has anybody tried running a fastboot oem unlock on one of the TVs? I doubt Sony has left them that open, but you never know.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
That would be really interesting to know, since I plan to get a X850C too
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brar.arsh:
Hey man, is your 3D working? My glasses are not getting recognized by TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] croques:
I can confirm VPN works without problem. I use VPN.ht but do not play games.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
How well does their app work on your Sony Android TV? I'm using VPN for Livestation.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] croques:
I installed the VPN.ht app. I choose a server location. Checkbox I'm behind a firewall (my router) and it connects using TCP. It just works; stays connected and if I set it up in settings restarts when the TV does.

Some VPN providers insist on using UDP; maybe that's the root of your problem.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andrew1979:
Hi at all!

I write from italy. I want to buy a sony KDLW808C and install kodi. I have some question:

1) in kodi mkv 1080p works fine? Other formats full hd are ok?

2) 3d side by side in kodi work with the tv?

3) sound hd (5.1, dts and hd audio) works in kodi?

Thank you
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
1) ohh yes, perfect :)

2) didn't test, sorry

3) as I can say yes.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andrew1979:
N23 you have the same model? the KDLW808C?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
No, but KDL-55W805C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andrew1979:
ok, i think the cpu and gpu are the same.

Very good news!

Anyone who try 3d sbs in kodi?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
I tried, but couldn't make it :( Issue is that you have to have the 3D activation option in "Action menu" in order to make it work. I was able to watch 3D movies with the bundled Video Player. Usually it turns on from the second or third try :)

Youtube is also a bit of an issue: sometimes it recognizes SBS videos as 3D other times not. I think think the tv is better at recogniizing OU 3D videos.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andrew1979:
ok i think that kodi is an android app and the tv don't enable 3d in android app.

Any idea how to fix the problem?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oddbin:
Kodi for Android doesn't yet support 3D.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andrew1979:
3d side by side work in android... I use a mini x8 android with an epson tw7200 and work fine in kodi...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 6rot788:
anyone tried king root on a TV?

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
But thats "normal" Android, not Android TV...

Android TV behaves a little bit different than normal Android. Maybe it will work with the next update (for EU coming on 13th October).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
Minor update seen on Sony page. Check them out guys.

EDIT: Seems like only in Asia no?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cescman:
I am not brave enough to try, without a way to flash a stock rom or back up the system, there is no going back if the tv is bricked
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ggs2:
I am also thinking to buy sony w950c series. I read through but still have some questions so thought of asking them here. would be helpful if anyone can answer

1) I read that phone goes to standby mode but how long does it take to turn on the screen (from scree off and complete reboot), also keeping it always in standby mode, doesn't degrade the life (this concept is new to me from TV point of view :) )

2)Does hangout video chat work as we don't have skype, didn't find anything for it too OR will sideloading skype work ?

3) have anyone used 3D for longer duration ( >1hr or sth) , could anyone give any idea, headache /heaviness of glasses? trying ~5min in showroom doesn't give the real feel
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] GrijzeGeest:
This works like a charm, does anybody know if it also possible to get rid of the recommendation/suggestion shelf/row (the one on top)? tried to turn of notifications for the "RecommendationService" but no luck.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
It's so annoying, that you can't customize the android tv launcher.

Thats why I switched to Nova Launcher and made my own UI. It's a wallpaper made in photoshop with transparent icons.

When you navigate with the arrow keys, there appears a white overlay.

For the inputs like PS4 or HDMI switch, I used Tasker shortcuts with the Harmony Tasker plugin. Works perfectly fine for me :)

Here's what it looks like:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rdlowry:
Looks pretty cool. Though it doesn't sound like it'd be quick to make a change if you wanted to add / remove an app. Did you look at HALauncher?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
It's a matter of 2 minutes, but although I don't have changed an app since 1 month, I agree that it's not the best way.

HALauncher is ok, but not very customizable. If I try to change the wallpaper, it lags as hell. So it won't fit my optical claims.

If we had widget support, I would use Zooper or UCCW. That would be great!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
It's becoming bit of a joke. Now the firmware has been pushed to the 28th October.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
For germany it still says 13. October - so we will see...

Is there any possibility to contact Sony? Maybe through the seller?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Thats one of the reasons i'd like to have root. So that I can take care of myself regarding this.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
I received an email from Sony this morning regarding the change of date. I signed up for firmware update mails
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
Okay, but for UK? The german support page still says 13. October. Maybe the rollout is delayed on country base?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
Danish/European firmware. The firmware is the same across eu
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
that sucks pretty hard...

Anyone tried flashing the us firmware?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
Wouldn't recommend it due to the difference in the tuner hardware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
there's some explanations in sony support page

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-hn/prd-tvhc/android-tv-features/KDL-50W808C

i just don't get why they sell incomplete devices with missing features, while they advertise them as ready and working
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
update is here for germany :) download is at 20%

we'll see what it brings..

edit: first impressions

tv: KDL-50W805C

version: 5.1.1

build: SVPDTV15_EU-user 5.1.1 LMY48E.S91 2.605 release-keys

-the overall experience seems a bit smoother

-the program guide is faster, but still not stable

-there is still no decent way to get your channels organized. sony editor says "error loading file"

-there is an option for reboot in the settings (haven't seen it before, maybe it came with another update?)

Forr more comparison, I have to check the changelog, but I think there is nothing too special.

The big features like hdd rec should come on 30th Nov, if there isn't another delay..-
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
Just got it in Denmark aswell...curious..

Let's se if its 5.1.1
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sewe:
It's 5.1.1
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
Agree with everything above. I'll have to run it a couple of days before i can notice if the update fixes the fact that the tv slows to a crawl after 2-4 days of usage. Used to happen to both my Nexus5 and SGS6 when they had 5.0.1 due to the memory bug.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] grippa:
Update is live in the UK

Got an email earlier:

TV is updating as I write!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
This also describes the changes on the KD-49X8305C.

Some things I've noticed: Turning the TV on and off works faster, also switching the channels reacts more swiftly. Still not fast though.

A bunch of additional unremovable apps is installed. Like Playstation Store or Opera Store.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Fist thing I did after the update is to turn OFF notifications of Opera Store :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] grippa:
Interestingly you can now disable certain apps, like the game hub, Amazon and Netflix! TV is much faster.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
The sony recommended Apps has disappeared after the update, so can't see bbc Iplayer. Can't remember if I disabled some app before the update, as there isn't a tab for disabled Apps is there? If I go into all apps and launch sony select I can get to iplayer. Any thoughts on how to get back on the main tv launcher?

Sent from my Z3C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Fixed, saw the post earlier in the thread about Sony Shelf and Sony Select and made sure they were all ok, then instead of restart i switched the TV off at the wall and when booted back up all was ok. :good:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Trekster:
Anybody found a way to remap the Netflix button?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Not sure it was before, but now there is 3D option in Action Menu in Youtube, which means you can play any SBS and OU 3D videos on Youtube, not just the ones the TV recognizes automaticaly.

Additionaly, you can now disable Game Hub and have 1 less row on the Home screen :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Bandicoot733:
Have Sony KDL43W808C and playstation now with uk account, can i play with logitech f510 gamepad?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bluelardman:
Thanks for the help! This has worked like a charm. I'm now looking to get rid of the recommendations section but any info I can find on it doesn't work. Do you have any tips as to disabling the recommendations section? Thanks in advance!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tjpthomas:
How do I disable the apps like Game hub?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Similar to the description above, but look for a button "Disable" .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
just found out that Google cast doesn't work anymore.

sony is working on a fix...

anyone else with this problem?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] krystonschwarze:
Same problem here.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ramtech1:
It's strange that my 55 is still OK after the update but my 75 does not work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cescman:
Same here, cast does not work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Yep,just noticed this morning that it doesn't work. Lots of reviews on the Google cast receiver on play store, saying it doesn't work

Sent from my Z3C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Small update: Sony Editor worked for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rdlowry:
Where did you get the Sony Editor?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nujackk:
Does the Amazon app still work? They removed support for a lot of devices. The apk posted in OP says there is update
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DubbelX:
Http://download.sony-europe.com/PUB/TV/SonyEditor_installation.exe
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rdlowry:
Thanks! Will give it a go.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
New google cast now available! Downloaded and cast now available again

Sent from my Z3C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lappo:
Hi,

I have a sony x8509 android TV and I installed Skype apk and works well , but video is not working .

I tried it with Logitech Webcam C525 audio work but does not play the video .

Idem with sony BR200 webcam, audio ok but no video.

Any idea???

it is impossible to have Skype running on android TV ???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] grippa:
Where did you get the update?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Play store on the TV it was showing as an update.

Sent from my Z3C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tjpthomas:
The guide is still pretty messed up here... Painfully slow to open and seems to blink and reload upon every new opening of the listings... Anyone else seeing this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
I can confirm, that cast works again. Seems that it updated in the background, because I can't see it in the playstore.

I can load the file now, but it is empty. Can't see any channels, while the demo of "set edit" displays them.. Very strange.

edit: nevermind. works with version 1.12

It opens a bit faster for me, but the blinking is very annoying.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esyste:
Sony 4k Android Tv 2015

Super 4K Processor X1 = MediaTek MT5890
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alexsus157:
Amazon instant video apk??

Hello all

Is there one in here that can extract Amazon instant video us from the newest Sony android tv firmware?

I believe it's 1.45 that is the newest.

I only have the uk version and have an us account so it would be nice to be able to use it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tjpthomas:
Hi all

I have downloaded and applied the new update - and I see some very minor improvements (Guide is still too slow to use - and what is the reason for how it double blinks upon every load?? - did anyone test this at all??). I am still facing issues with the TV set not responding to the remotes and then rebooting itself - this is what happened again last night and this morning:

1. Last night I saw normal TV (Cable) on the set. I turned the TV off

2. This morning I come back to turn on the set. I notice

- It is very slow to light up the LED's at the bottom after I press the power on button - it takes about 5-8 seconds for the LED to light up

- After the LED has lit up, the screen remains blank for about 20-30 secs

- Then I see the program menu bar (still no tv i shown)

- Then sound kicks in (still no tv is shown)

- Then the tv is shown. However, you can tell that the tv set is hard at work since the picture freezes up and tries to adjust itself to the screen (zooming in and out)

- Then the tv set just reboots and we are back to normal functions. There is no error message shown

It is very clear for me that there is some process that is eating up all the CPU and ram on the TV set - and that this is in the end leading the tv set to reboot
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ceanth:
Does anybody have Skype/Google Hangouts working on Android TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Harsha Raj:
Hey guys brought Sony KD-43X8500C. Have few questions:

1. The Google sheets, docs and pdf isn't designed for android TV. So if I open a pdf file, scrolling will not work. Should we wait untill Google gives android TV support?

2. Is there anyway to being up recent menu to switch between apps?

3. What's is the fastest way to switch between android app and the device connected to a HDMI port?

4. Does Sony Android TV support Intel WiDi?

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] viannaf:
Sony android TV

In the sony android tv With kodi or mx player you can have yellow subtitles ?

Does it play all files ? Sony on playstation 3 sometimes blocked some movies ... and does it play it smoothly ? Even 4k movies ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Aiden_7:
I have a sony w755C tv android tv...what king of android has this tv?i'm a noob in android tvs...

I have a hope to use with this tv my sony gold wireless headset ps4? I ask because the headset work in a pc windows or mac or ipad or galaxy s5 with android...the headset has a dongle usb to work..i have put the dongle on the tv but no audio came from it..the headset is SONY....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
Up to this point, no wireless audio support yet.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] houbslala:
Hi! Do you know if we can plug an USB key into the TV and use it to move apps inorder to get more than 8Go ? I know we can make it with nexus player but cannot manage to make it with my Sony TV : my USB card is only seen as a removable media I cannot format it to be used to move apps into ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
For this, we need Android 6.0 update and I guess Sony needs this in order enable the long awaited HDD rec function. So, as they state on their website, we should have it "before 24th of December" :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] houbslala:
You don't need android 6.0 to move app to external storage ... you can make it with 5.1. I do it on my android nividia Shield TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
You can do this (apps to SD) since Froyo, but its very limited and depends on the app developer. 6.0's "Adoptable" Storage is very different. Check this article: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/android-6-0-marshmallow-thoroughly-reviewed/7/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mingzhong:
I just bought 43X 830C, works very well.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brusko:
Hi. Interested on getting the 43w800c. Have a few questions

1. Without accessing the smart tv part, is it smooth and fast? Have non techie users that will use the tv for regular cable tv use.

2. Can you lock the smart tv part. I dont want everybody else to access the net on my tv.

3. Does it support multiple google accounts?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kdevid:
1. Yes

2. Do not connect to the internet

3. Not yet :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] AlCalavicci:
Where did twitch go? I had to do a system reset and now twitch isn't listed in the app store
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] -MB-:
Hope we get root access on this soon, since it looks like it is needed to have a fully functional dual shock 4 during PS4 remote play.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Anyone interested to contribute to a bounty for a Sony Android TV root? I've never done this, but I would pay for it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] redwagon:
Android TV buggy or TV buggy?

I bought a XBR55X850C about a month ago and immediately applied the most recent firmware from within the OS's update option. I then installed estrongs file app and sideloaded a few more apps for emulators and Kodi. I noticed that under the Settings-->Apps it looks like all Downloaded apps are running even after a Restart of the TV. Is this a feature of Android TV?

The TV requires a semi-regular Restart because it gets super sluggish to even navigate the menus or it will lose connectivity to the primary remote. Is this also common among all Android TVs?

Am I just *****ing about Smart TVs in general or are these complaints more towards Android TV or even just my TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
like how it goes with Android phone, clean install will help and install your favourite apps one by one.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rm2kdev:
Lightpak and Android TV

I've just purchased a sony x8500c android tv and like most of you here found this forum as one of the only resources for the sony x series tv's

Anyway there seems to be some good potential apps to side load the prismatik light pack controller app onto the tv but obviously without root screen grab is impossible. I was just thinking of the possibilities when / if the tv is rooted you could use your lightpak's on any input source without the need for a HTPC + capture card doing all the processing and updating the led's a second late :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jerminhu:
I live in China and all sony tvs here come without google framework services. So I'm not able to access play store or all google apps such as Youtube on my 65X850C. And there are quite a lot of popular apps that require google framework services to work, e.g. Twitch.

Is there any google framework services apk available for Android TV? If yes, can I install it? Will it brick my TV?

All other android devices of mine have cyanogenmod installed so it's not a issue to use google services.

I need the Youtube app desperately because the Youtube add-on of Kodi only supports up to 720P. I want to watch 4K Youtube videos.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Search in apkmirror website with "Android TV" keyword.

You'll need to sideload or open through a browser if you have it on your TV. I guess, you'll need to install also Google Play Services, which should end with "-846" for 64 bit ARM v8 or -836 for ARM v7
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jerminhu:
I did. There are various versions of Google Play Services, each one for difference cpu, dpi and android version. And I can't find Google Account Manager and Googer Services Framework on apkmirror.

Could someone please go into Settings -> Apps and check the the file names and (full) version numbers of following apps for me?

Google Account Manager

Google Play services

Google Play Store

Google Services Framework

Many thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ceanth:
I received a major update on my TV which introduces YouView as the EPG.

First impressions is that is a little slow and not as smooth as before however YouView brings some really great features, one thing I really like is that you can use the discover feature to discover content across BBC Iplayer, more4, 5 on depand all at the same time.

You can also view TV content from previous days, if you select this it looks like it finds the associated program on catchup, this is totally seamless and works really well. I believe this release is for UK only.

Below is a link showing the new features and an explanation of how it works:

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/135795-sony-bravia-youview-update-everything-you-need-to-know
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mtb_no1:
Same problem here, is there any way to flash HK version rom on the CN version TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] retrobot:
Is there anyway to get rid of the featured apps section? Its really annoying. Guess Im just use to my nexus player...

edit: Never mind I see someone posted it a few pages back. Thanks!!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Check the shots I made on mine:

https://goo.gl/photos/yNtfcMw5AwfHhJih7

BTW there is no Google account manager, just Sony account manager. Also check Apkmirror, since some nice guy has uploaded the correct Play Store, Sony account manager, Google Play services (-836 is the correct version). :) The nice guy could not upload the Google Services Framework due to some error.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jerminhu:
Thank you very much! I'll try tinkle with them. Hopefully it won't brick my TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jerminhu:
Did you mean that he could successfully pull the apk but failed to upload to apkmirror or that he received some error while pulling it?

Best regards,
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
New update released just today (for my TV model though KD49X8300C), the changelog is twin Picture? Have you guys get the updates?

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/609346/product/kd-49x8300c