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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mbdroidsony:
Sony remote app supports home network (like upnp controller). I can play movies including 3d through router twonky media server. You can also use Es File Explorer to access home network servers.

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I noticed mx player brightness missing on sony android TV. Does anyone know how to get it back? In the mean time I'm using vlc player which has nice brightness. But I want to use MX player because it has good features. TIA
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sazu:
I have a problem with sony 43w800c tv.

When I unplug the TV Power Cable and then plug it again, it takes about 20 seconds to start up the TV Power Light. Is it a normal matter or any troubles exist inside the TV Power Box??

Thnz
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
broken netflix

The last update that sony pushed broke netflix on my 850c. Has anyone else had this problem? Anyone have a suggestion to fix it? Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
Same here. W800C. No solution yet. Haven't reported to Sony tho.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
Well I fixed it... had to do a freakin factory reset. I tried everything, as limited as our options are, before resorting to it.

...Oh how I wish we had TWRP recovery...... (and root, and nandroid B/Us, and.....)

Yeah....factory reset
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
Good to know. Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Tried clearing data/cache from the netflix app too? Understood that helped as well... (and of course, factory reset also results in clearing that...)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
First thing I tried, didn't work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Hmmm, that sucks... Believe I read it as the 'solution' on the sony forums but apparently it doesn't work for everyone.

Strange issue though as this issue also seemed to be limited to the UK-users (or atleast, us dutchies didn't suffer from it).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
I'm in Malaysia actually
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Heh, I'll just stop talking now ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ykphuah:
Hey, I am in Malaysia too! No problems so far with my netflix though.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
I have one question for android/linux power users.

As you know you can use a usb memory on port 3 and register it for video recording. also you can use it as storage for diferent purposes, as the system mounts it as sda1 or sdb1....

Is it possible to configure android so its always mounted at the same path? sdz1 for example.

Why? because lets imagine that you configure sopcast and acestream to use that usb drive as cache, if you start the tv with only that drive the mounting point is sda1, then you plug in another usb drive with some films you want to watch and its mounted as sdb1, but you forget to unplug the drive.

Next time you boot the tv the recording drive is mounted as sdb1, and the other one as sda1, because recording drive is in USB3 so it will always be the last mounted device. So you have to unplug USB1 and Re-start tv or change paths in apps constantly...

Thats why i would like to set up a fixed path for the recording USB drive.

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
german firmware has the netflix problem, too :/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
Did you try factory reset?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
no and i won't.. too much effort without a good backup function.

i'll cast netflix till sony brings a fix
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
Same here
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
This is what i am using now. the 43x8309c TV and a ZyXel NAS. It works perfectly. I am using Archos Media Player (the paid version but it totally worth it) because of the interface and because it downloads metadata of the videos and also have an online subtitle. A second option would be Kodi. this works also great and it even has more features like several subtitle providers but i like archos because of the simplicity. A third option would be the native video app but it lacks some features but it is still an option.

Even though my NAS is not the best one, i even use it to steam 4k videos (for example I have my wedding which was filmed in 4k and has around 4 hours and it plays it perfectly).

So a Sony Android 4k TV and a NAS are a perfect pair.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Onesimus:
Thanks for the sharing. It's been most helpful. Can't wait to get my set now. :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] imreezm:
Just got an update for Netflix. I can use it again now!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
yep same here :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] COCODRILO45:
sorry ? my daughter was using phone and a guess she wants to root our tv
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
The truth has been spoken! Thank you!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] the1c3man:
Hi Guys, I'm nearly out of space on my w809 tv and was wondering which usb port (if any) can the android system use to store data?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
I assume, Sony is monitoring this thread and banmeifyouwant was murdered for discovering a way to get root access.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
Hi guys, is there a way to delete movie & sub files via remote from the attached USB hard drive? Can't find anything in ES file ex...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dexodus:
Find the subtitle în es file, and long press the select button on it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
I use Archos and you can delete from The app

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] goodflood:
Murdered? No! Silenced Maybe~!

Maybe Sony (#&(^#@><)"*) :p is monitoring this thread, but I don't think banmeifyouwant has been murdered. [At the risk of sounding like a stalker :p ] His profile page (link: http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=7062343) shows some stats... Looks like he recently made a post (link: http://xdaforums.com/android/help/l...rmware-rom-t2989791/post66670800#post66670800). (S?)He sounds his usual self making a hacky (!= cracker) post in a hacking forum. Maybe he has been silenced or maybe there are technical difficulties as equipment is expensive and procedure could be risky for users. There are many possibilities, but nothing accurate is known.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
i have a problem with recording on an external hdd. i can set the record time but when i play, i receive playback error. also, i cannot manage to rewind live tv. is there a way to to this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hizad:
i live outside UK and appreciate if someone could post bbc iplayer apks. The one that i have is nvidia sheild bbc iplayer which does not work with Sony Android TV
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcko27:
Hello, please check your inbox.

Trimis de pe al meu Lenovo K910 folosind Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
Hi. I didn't receive anything in my inbox.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcko27:
Look at silviungs at tapatalk chat...

Isnt`t you?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I have the same question so I went to Tapatalk chat and did a search for silviungs and it did not return anything. Could you please give more information?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcko27:
OK, it is happening on a Romanian CATV brand, called RDS.

Who have CI+ version with card is mandatory to change it to the CI+ version without card.

I had CI+ version with card and the same situation: I could set to record events but actually didn't do it, when I saw the list of events all had 0h:00m.

So, first I tested the new version one from my neighbor and after I succeeded to record a scheduled event I made a request to the distributor of cable tv and changed to the new CI+ and since than all is fine.

I am not sure if can be the same situation in other countries... but you can take in consideration what happened to me.

All the best!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
Also for me the chat doesn't work.

This is gold what you are telling me.i just had a new ci+ of a friend and didn't think to try this.i will check again and if it will be ok,i will ask for thwle new ci+

As far of rewinding,does this work for you?or only the recording.thank you very much for this info
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hizad:
What is exoplayer error 401?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
I've tested this with a friend's ci+ and as you said,this is working now.i will change my cards with newer models. Thanks for this info! What remains for me is if i can pause and rewind live tv using the hdd. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcko27:
? great! To be honest I don't know if it has this feature, I didn't think about it...

If I would know I posted here.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] surfracing:
Initial setup infinite loop

Hi guys.

I have the problem with my KDL-55w805c.

TVs Initial setup (Factory reset) infinite loop

youtu.be/HTD1nvOOIqY

Another guy with the same problem - youtube.com/watch?v=wBdXOzxKjlo

Has anyone know how I can reset Android to factory state (wipe all data)?

UDP: seems like is my solution Solution non-starting KDL-W756C but has not working for me because can't connect to my device :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Onesimus:
Has anyone tried using a usb mouse on sony smart tv? was trying to install popcorn time (android phone version) and as it's designed for a touch screen. I need a cursor that i can mover around the screen to click on the options.

Would any of the bt keyboards with a mouse pad work for this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
Logitech wireless Mouse and keyboard With no problem

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Onesimus:
Any logitech models will work? What are you using? How's the range? Using usb or bt?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
my tv has a broken panel after 9 months.. anyone else heard of or experienced problems like this?

just waiting for sony support to call me back :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
It seems a graphic card fail, more than panel

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sirkonsta:
Have you try sidescreen app?

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
can some one please help... When watching movies &/or tv shows via Kodi I am sometimes experiencing very silent conversations and super loud sound fx... during the day thats not a big issue but at night I am waking my neighbours up :)

I have just a W80x without any sound bar... If there are any basic settings for the TV or for Kodi I will be very glad for your help.

I may add that this goes for DL stuff in 720p or 1080p quality.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ch3st3r_lp:
Has anyone figured out how to expand the storage yet? I have the x850c for a few weeks now and wanted to expand the storage, saw that we can do it on Android M, not sure if we can do it on current android version on this tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I would like to know this also.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asit619:
Hi i have Sony KDL-43W950C android tv

How to use external hard disk or pendrive with NTFS format as the high quality and 3D movies are larger files which cannot be copied to a FAT 32 pendrive or HDD and sometime my tv dosent detect FAT32 pendrive .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
put your drive in exfat
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Saul Goodman:
Anyone done much with root on a Sony Android TV yet?

my tv is still on firmware from November 2015. On a whim I had mine temp rooted using KingRoot a few months ago. Found some interesting things. Considering whether I should upgrade the firmware or not.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Which Sony tv and what interesting things did you find? Also how did you get back to stock?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] steford:
Due to some frustrations with the Leanback Launcher I've switched to HAL but now come across some other annoying limitations.

1) Catchup players (UK) only appear in the Sony Select app

2) Catchup players (All4 and Demand5) need Youview to be enabled

So, is there a way to do direct shortcuts to the catchup apps? This would at least be easier for BBC/ITV as the apps are installed and available somehow.

Has anyone managed to extract these as standalone apps or are there working, compatible versions of All4/D5 that I can sideload and switch Youview off? I'm not recording or using satellite which I believe are incompatible with Youview but if I was the TV would be on its way back. Very poor from Sony but there must be a way around it.

EDIT: I've been digging around today and it seems that the UK catchup "apps" are entirely web based and are run by a few HTML and JS files. I can see functions that attempt to prevent it being run in a browser etc but unfortunately the JS and code complexity is beyond me after a certain point. Ideally this code could be extracted, run in a simple browser and packaged up as standalone apps without Youview. That may be asking too much but it might be useful to some. Zip file of Youview "web app" attached.

Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
did you find a way to set it as default with latest firmware?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] steford:
Yes I've hidden Leanback via adb

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/themes-apps/alternate-launcher-root-marshmallow-t3359076
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
cool thanks. will try after they replace my tv on thursday
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Saul Goodman:
I swore I replied to this. Oops. It's an XBR55X810C.

I wanted to root it to see if I could somehow get Bluetooth audio to work. I didn't expect to be able to redirect external sources but it would be nice to redirect audio from Android apps. Also wanted to run some remote control app that requires root. I have time for neither now.

Kingroot remounts /system as read-write but the underlying block device is never actually changed., so the root isn't permanent. However:

/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 /3rd_rw ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0

You can put setuid binaries on there but the default selinux policy won't let you get to them. files will stay after the firmware upgrade though.

Interesting things: In /linux_rootfs, there's a totally separate linux root containing a(n incomplete) busybox compiled against glibc.

LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/linux_rootfs/lib PATH=/linux_rootfs/usr/bin:/linux_rootfs/bin ash

I upgraded the firmware today and it still works.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] T3hMeng:
Open it up and clean LVDS cables
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
to lose my warranty? nah.. sony replaced it for free.. they even mounted it on the wall again ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
for everyone who wants to install tasker but can't get past the discalimer:

1. unlock developer options on the tv (klick build number in the settings several times)

2. enable usb debugging

3. write down your tv's ip address (status info on the wifi settings)

4. type: adb connect ipaddress:5555 in your pc's command promt

5. klick ok on the allow debugging dialog on tv

6. download helium backup to phone and tv

7. download desktop app to pc

8. follow the instructions to get the app running

9. klick pc download in the app on your phone

10. go to the shown address in your pc browser

11. klick tasker and save backup

12. klick pc download in the app on your tv

13. go to the shown address in your pc browser

14. browse for the backup file and restore.

15. done!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Curious, why would anyone want Tasker on their TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
to use voice commands for everything

to autmate inputs

to mirror notifications

to start apps remotely

to disable football ticker on phone if i watch a game

to open spotify on phone if i start it on the tv or the other way around

to query status of my harmony hub

stuff i haven't thought about yet.. its tasker right?!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/o...SCDtUrww2I_2WeHN5_77jRjWWlKnNtTNQ=w1920-h1080

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/n...yXf_i0dtIltrJLqaSeFenMpevVEjIZXpA=w1920-h1080
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Biohazard55:
Hello,

I have recently bought an 55x8505c and I also installed supergsnes, but how can I access the setting/options menu where I can link my Dropbox account ? I have tried to press every button available but I can't open the options contex menu on the tv, please help me.

I have the tried standard remote control, dual shock 4, wired keyboard, mouse and the android tv app on the iPhone.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
when the settings icon is missing, you can't do anything... i had the same problem with tasker.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
DELETED

Phone in pocket answered alone...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
If you don't have a settings button then you need to contact Sony.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gouster3:
Any chance to root SONY BRAVIA 2015 AndroidTV? system partition is read-only locked in bootloader or kernel.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] franatic08:
I have been trying to connect a Bluetooth speaker to my W765. I haven't succeeded until now.

Speaker is in pairing mode (other devices see it).

TV just keeps searching for devices.

Is there anything I can do to get it to connect?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
I have had the same problem with my Bluetooth speaker. TV couldn't find it at all.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] franatic08:
Maybe speakers aren't accepted to pair?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
tv has no a2dp protocol, so you can't pair headphones/speaker.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
This guy used Kingroot http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67041674&postcount=672 read on a few post past that and he will explain what he found.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] franatic08:
Thanks for your reply. I started to figure as much.

Let's hope it gets added (if possible).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gouster3:
I have tryed KingRoot before week, but i had only temp root, system was read only after reboot i lost root and all changes on system partition.

Now i am not able to temp-root it again. :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Idle_King:
Hello,

sorry if this has been discussed already, but im trying to operate a webcam with a sony android tv. I started a thread before finding this one here.

http://xdaforums.com/android-tv/and...am-support-t3407221/post67516922#post67516922

Maybe some of you guys have been playing around with this already?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Idle_King:
Thanks for the instructions. Im stuck at 12. Adb connect is done but my TV wont connect
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
that's strange.. no idea why it doesn't work..

maybe something with you network/firewall setting.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] AndroidPurity:
I just looked through past 10 pages... looks like no root I see. But any word on update to 6.0.1? My TV is so glitchy with always dropping tons of frames, and sometimes freezing, and sometimes apps crashing. It is has gotten Worse over the past 1 or 2 sony software update. Is anyone experiencing this? Is this a version issue or just need a factory reset from update?

Either way I am still annoyed 9 months with no 6.0.1 update, meanwhile Nexus player and Nvidia Shield have had it forever.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pkelly517:
I honestly have had no issues with the 810c we got at Christmas. It's updated once or twice since then, buy nothing a felt I HAD to download. More just to rid myself of the update messages.

And, to be honest, I'd prefer that to arbitrary updates. I have a Nexus player, and put it back in the box after about 4 months because it didn't behave well with my receiver HDMI port. I needed a power cycle of the receiver to get it to detect the NP after it went to sleep. Chromecast works great, still.

5.x is just fine with me, as long as the teevee wakes up within 3 seconds, lets me load Netflix or Amazon video quickly, and continues to act like a teevee.

My biggest complaint is that stupid Comcast won't let me authorize HBOGo. That's not the teevee's fault.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Idle_King:
Not exactly. Turns out that adb was the problem. I tried another version and now it works. Thanks for your help though!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] locau:
Hello guys,

Have bought a KD-49X8005C but unfortunaly bluetooth profiles doesn't support AD2P so no audio for bluetooth headphones.

Is thre any way to get AD2P to work or maybe a workaround for wireless audio?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Saul Goodman:
Buy a Bluetooth audio transmitter, preferably one with aptX LL (low latency).

A2DP with SBC codec (the one supported by all A2DP devices) isn't good for video unless the frames can be delayed to be in sync with the audio. I think latency is at best ~300 ms, and with some source/sink combinations it's as much as a second. I think regular aptX is a bit better at ~150 ms SBC latency is at best ~100 ms, same with regular aptX, but aptX LL brings it down to ~30 ms.

My headphones support aptX, but not aptX LL. They do have a standard 3.5mm input though, so I actually use a small battery-powered aptX LL receiver for use with the TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] milniko:
Does anyone have idea what's new with today system update ???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] locau:
Thanks for the help, so it's a matter of firmware than hardware, correct?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
For which model?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesey10:
Usually, this page will explain updates, but nothing yet.

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/mode...te_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

UPDATE: the page has now been updated.

System Software Update Release Date 7/06/2016 Version PKG3.473.0107NAB File Size 1.19 GB

Download

File Description

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Televisions software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version PKG3.473.0107NAB) provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version PKG3.395.0105NAB:

Adds support for 4K Live / NeuLion® Sports digital video technology

Improves general performance of the TV

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version PKG3.473.0107NAB:

Improves general software quality of the TV

Improves RVU support

Adds Twin Picture (PAP function) support

Resolves a condition where a black picture may occur after performing a remote Off/On (KDL-75W850C)

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] guyverzero:
I know my X830C got one today. No 6.0 update for sure, haven't found anything different of note yet. Hopefully it fixes casting issues (whenever my tv has been on for too long, it loses cast functionality until I restart it)

::Edit:: Amazon video is working now (unless I'm crazy, I think amazon video was broken for a while on these tvs, so I figured I would check post-update. Sorry if this is old/non-existent news)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cainz22:
Is there any easy way to add an app as an input or to map of the remote control buttons to an app?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fredofuchs:
Why not using the native app from sony. It also contains remote control.

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