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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tadekm:
Are they have any plans to update TVs from 2020 (XH80) to newer version then Android 9 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ShadowJP88:
Is there any way to install android tv 13 on a Sony a80j?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tinko975:
I have few years old 2017. Sony Bravia KD-65XE8577

64.5" Sony KD-65XE8577 - Display

Information about the diagonal size of the display of Sony KD-65XE8577 and its resolution. Comparison with the size and resolution of other Sony models and models by other brands.

www.displayspecifications.com

it have android 9 and 2/16 GB memory, chipset is Mediatek 5891 with 4 core x 1.1 GHz. since it is really poor hardware, i have issues like on old phone. have 10 apps i am using, IPTV, RTL, HRT, Chrome, Zoom, and few others. when i connect thru VPH - IP Vanish, apps are opening very slow, have delays few seconds. when i do factory reset, a while it works good, but after few weeks it become slow as hell.. internet connection speed is good for my country, 140/40 mbit.

how to clear dalvik cache parititon on that device? i only suceeded to do a factory reset from power button and volume -

it have newest firmware ver. 6.7210 from September 2022.

i dont use 4k videos, will it be little faster if i choose FHD 60HZ instead 4K?

thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Nivea:
Hello everyone,

I ask for your help because I got an issue with my Android TV

I have a Sony KD-55XD7005 connected with ARC to my Pioneer SC 1224

I do have the control of my Home theater from the TV remote (mainly the volume), and when I turn off the TV, it turn off the AV receiver. That's OK

But when I wake the TV up (the AV wake up too), I don't have this control anymore.

I have to do one of these 3 things

-Shutdown manually the AV receiver

Or -go to the setup and choose the TV sound (it shutdown the AV) then choose HT sound (it starts the AV)

Or -reboot the TV

Then I recover the control of my AV receiver

I already tried to navigate in the sound setup, with Bravia sync and so on.. but I couldn't figure it out

I didn't find a similar case with the search bar

(Sorry for my English)

Please anyone to help me? Thx ☺️
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] RaZoR No1:
Hey everyone

Does the XH90 /X900H support Miracast?

I was able to activate the Screen Mirroring app through Pro Mode, but Samsung Dex and Smart View does not work..

It finds the TV, tries to connect to it but it fails everytime.

Has someone managed to get Dex / Smart View working on this device?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Aleemz:
Same problem here. Even pulled the screen mirroring app from my old Sony TV and tried installing it on the XH9505, but wouldn't install.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] RaZoR No1:
If we could root the device, we could try reactivate it by editing build.prop.

BTW: Is this even a valid option on Android 10 for other devices?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ebod:
Hi all , I have a UK Bravia KD-55A8G that I would like to get more out of.

Is there such a thing as custom ROMs for Bravias?

It has a built in 'Youview' system which is rubbish, but there is an option to disable it , however I don't know what exists to replace it? Eg Is there an app for Freeview play instead?

In the UK there has recently been release of a new version of ITV hub called ITVx , I just want to make sure my TV is up to date and I figure the Youview system is not being supported anymore.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tinko975:
I quit with sony bravia 2017. pain in ass because it is so slow, forget it.

Attached tv box with amlogic S922XJ 4/32 and it is flawless..

I knew from begining that this poor setup wil not work more than 5 yrs. It is outdated.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dodo34:
Any news on how to root and load custom apps on it ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oldman20:
Anyone can connect adb via usb cable on Sony KD-65X75K? And any sony can root?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pointbob:
Sorry if asked; buy can i downgrade my sony bravia tv 810c firmware to the previous version. I'm having loads of problems like not being able to read srt files anymore....help really appreciated and location of older firmware to download...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
Sony tv doesn't allow downgrade.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
I connect to my sony xh90, not with cable, but wirelessly through the same wifi, with this app.

https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-adb-appcontrol-1-8-0-ultimate-app-manager-debloat-tool-tweaks.4147837/

You can debloat, and you can send adb command. You can't root sony tv.

You must enable developer options in tv and there, allow debugging. Google it for more..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Arc NineOhNine:
Interesting, using adb to bebloat. I'd really love to get rid of the stock home screen "watch now" three part scrolling advertisement that sits above my favorite apps bar and yes, my g account is set to zero advertising and everything turned off in Sony settings that relates to "tailored" content.

A great TV, but I hate being advertised at via the home screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
Actually with the app i posted, it shows all services /apps of the tv and you just tick to debloat whatever you want. You don't need to use adb commands at all. It's very very easy. Same way you get them back if you want to make it as original.

There is a list of services you can debloat in sony android tv. Google it. I have debloated some.

Also there is this very good launcher which is lighter, faster, with more options, i have it in sony xh90. See my video and description :

If you use it, better freeze original launcher with the app i posted before. I have done it. If you want to go back to original launcher, just unfreeze it and uninstall the new launcher.

If anyone wants do a subscribe there in my channel (it's not professional) , I'll post some videos whenever i find the time, how you can do this and many others in android tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oldman20:
Thank, but what app?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
The complete support area of the sony pages (uk/de) is under construction - wanted to lookup the manual for my headset...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oddbin:
I was hoping it was for the update today but alas it's back up with no update .
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
i found a male/male cable i got at home, connected it to the side USB port of the TV and my laptop but there's no "new device found", is it normal? what should happen?

i want to be sure the cable is OK before rebooting the TV to fastboot mode. thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oddbin:
Update page is down again...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
aaaaaand it's back again with no updates :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] oddbin:
The 29th is fast approaching the 30th and not a word. I l known iI shouldn't be surprised by this but I guess I am a little.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
ok, male/male cable works. just performed a "fastboot -w" command.

all erased but no changes, update still does fail (now at 40% instead of 74/75%). tried lan, wifi, usb but no luck.

i think i'll bring the TV back to the shop and i'll ask for a replacement
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
New dates: "This feature will be available via a firmware update from 13th October."

Source: http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/co...es-coming-to-your-android-tv-soon/KDL-55W805C

...hopefully they will finish it this time in time!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ands2:
I got a male/male usb cable now, but I'm not able to establish an ADB session.

I connect the cable with the usb port on the side and with the laptop (Win7). Then I open the commandline, but don't see any connected devices via "adb devices".

Do I need any installed driver or use a special usb port? Or does the TV need to be in any special status? My TV is On and I'm in the startscreen with the app overview.

An "adb connect <ip>" does work. So ADB is activated correctly in the developer options. But the usb connection doesn't work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
ADB works via LAN (adb connect <ip>), no cable required.

the male/male cable is only required once you're in fastboot mode.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ands2:
The usb connection does only work when I'm already in the fastboot mode and not when the TV is still showing the startscreen for example?

I was hoping to try this method to disable some system apps. But this tool need a usb connection and does not work via ip:

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
i also thought that, but it seems they disabled adb access via usb. can't you just disable the apps from android settings?

btw, i've seen the sony technician accessing a service menu on my tv, but i wasn't fast enough to see the remote keys sequence. maybe there's some interesting options hidden inside?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ands2:
With the current firmware you can only stop the apps, but can't disable it. So after some time or you set the TV on/off the apps are started again.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Krachu:
Hello,

I've got a quick question about Video apps and Dolby TrueHD audio. Ive got a problem with that codec, didn't find app that would work with that audio.

Video (standard app) - image works really well, but TrueHD audio doesnt work.

MXPlayer - image & audio dont work properly

VLC - image is great, but Audio doesnt work

KODI - Audio works fine but image isn't smooth enough (stutters a bit) as in VLC or even Video. Unwatchable for me.

Is there any way to run that kind of file with TrueHD by USB?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
New info from Sony regarding upcoming updates:

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-hn/prd-tvhc/android-tv-features/KDL-55W805C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ands2:
And new release dates for Germany. It seems that they plan to build at least 3 releases the next few weeks:

https://www.sony.de/support/de/cont...es-coming-to-your-android-tv-soon/KDL-55W755C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] croques:
yes, but if you switch notifications off, then you don't hear from them again ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62218798&postcount=69

---------- Post added at 09:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:46 AM ----------

This post looks interesting https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/televisions/2015-bravia-android-tv-issues/m-p/1974762#M24590
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
Has anyone come up with a way to edit the homepage on the Sony Android TVs? I just sideloaded a few apps and I'd love to get rid of some of the spammy stuff they put on the homepage.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
You can disable the notifications of Sony suggested apps, which will remove this complete row from the Home screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
I forgot about HAL Launcher which does the trick for me in terms of customizing the home screen. Now only if I can find a way to get Tunnel Bear to work on this blasted TV. The app installs and loads but when I try to connect to an VPN server it connects for a few seconds then disconnects. Something tells me Sony on purposely didn't include VPN support on their TVs for this exact reason.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
I have link to this page adb appcontrol. If you're referring to the launcher, in the youtube video description i have link also and info..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 55TT55:
Hello, do you already know how to read the rpmb key from the emmc memory in a Sony TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] AssAssiN FtC:
Hello everyone. I have the Sony x900h with android 10. Was trying to access pro mode and the button combination doesn't seem to work and I do not have the pro mode tool. Was wondering can anyone rip the pro mode tool apk and post it and if so would it work if I installed it? So frustrating. Just want to screen mirror my windows laptop
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hecko:
Is someone able to extract the boot.img out of a sony pkg update file?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] officiallyme:
Hello everyone

I stumble across this thread looking for ways to improve my Sony XF90 (XF9005) Android TV.

What really bugs me are the constant wake-ups (every 10-15 min).

I tried disabling everything I could think of, but still no luck.

Since I switched to Wolf Launcher and Nova Launcher, I was wondering if there is a way to get a stock Android installed rather than the bloated Sony Android TV version?

If not, is there a ROM I could flash that update my Android 9 to a newer version (Sony just released an update but it is and will remain Android 9).

Thank you all for your feedback :-)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
No to all. Factory resets the tv, keep the original launcher, unplug any usb flash and check if it work's ok now. Sony android is for very few thing's...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] officiallyme:
Tried all of thatand more a long time ago.

Seems there are a bunch of processes that keep waking the tv. Looks like core processes
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
You can deblote without root. You need tv and pc connected to the same router . There is a very easy app ,i forgot it's name now, but you can' find it in previous pages.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] officiallyme:
I have done that ;-)

As I said, I have tried more or less everything there is.

That's why I was hoping there was a way to get rid of Sony's firmware and go stock Google TV/AOSP.

But well, guess one day I will remove all features, disable all network and use a FireTV or similar that actually shuts down.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
I had enough with sony android tv me also, so i brought an nvidia shild.. Match better..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] -16-:
I have the same model and am dealing with the same problem. TV wakes up multiple times a day and makes my AV-Receiver also start up. Disabled every possible setting I coule find, but it never stopped this.

Next TV wont be Android for sure, it's very annoying and slow.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blair99:
Just bought a Sony a95l. Id like to side load google chrome to it. I'm on apkmirror.com. My question is...

what Architecture do I need for my tv?

Second question how do you find what Architecture you need for android devices? ( i've side loaded on a NVIDIA shield but i was told what Architecture i needed but I have no idea how id would i figure that out on my own)

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Codename_Falcon:
I recommend you try this browser app instead. The user experience is much better with a remote control.

Browser - Apps on Google Play

Ad blocker Browser

play.google.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blair99:
yea im not using my tv for sufing the net thanks for your recommendation. But that would not work for me it has to be chrome its to do a one time loggin thing. I wont bore you with the details.

Now if you know anything about what Architecture I need for apps on my device or how to find out that information. that would make my day :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
It needs to be armeabi-v7a, not arm64. Try apkmirror and use this version. I have installed opera, which i use in my phone this way.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Arc NineOhNine:
Has anyone figured out how to permanently disable/stop the home screen recommendations/adverisement that consumes the top 1/3 of the screen?

I've done some digging through XDA and my TV apks and I'm guessing it's a package that needs to be disabled/uninstalled, but so far I've not been able to work out which one it comes from, there's no UI option to remove it, and yes, I'd prefer to keep the Sony launcher. I have ADB TV App Manager.

Thank you.

(Edit: I really can't spell :))
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Codename_Falcon:
Which launcher are you using?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ShadowJP88:
The best I've been able to do is to set it on apps mode only. This way, i do not have lines with recommendation. I still see the first main pub witch is kind of a wallpaper.

(Sorry if that's unclear, I'll take a picture tomorrow)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Arc NineOhNine:
The standard Sony/Android TV launcher.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ShadowJP88:
Here's the option i changed

Account and sign in

In your account

Apps only mode
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Arc NineOhNine:
Thank you for the advice, could you please give me a photo/screenshot of where you set this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MrBonkBonk:
Registered just to ask, but it seems like downgrading firmware of Sony TVs is not possible right? I have an a8H and the Android 10 firmware update (6.053 or something) has had an extra unfortunate side effect of making the TV completely unusable for gaming. The input lag has increased from 20/100ms-ish (in/out of game mode) to a variable 69-200ms/constant 200ms respectively.

I only thought to even check when I tried playing a game with my brother on it for the first time since the update. So I got out my TimeSleuth (https://www.retrorgb.com/timesleuth.html) and these are the results I get now. I have tried everything possible in ordinary settings including the new input labeling system and nothing makes a difference. I have triple checked in multiple resolutions. I had measured the TV when I first bought it to verify Rtings measurements and they matched at the time.

It's one thing if the update makes the OS slow and nearly unusable (which it nearly is now) because I can buy a separate device to view content...I can't however do that for making input lag not intolerable outside of taking the chance to buy a used/new motherboard (up to nearly 300$ from Sony direct) and hope it fixes it. For something that cost over 1000$ it's pretty insane that someone can so ineptly break a product with a firmware update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] yuxexesss:
Hi guys. I have the Sony X89J with android 10 and i bought a original Sony one flick tv remote. Is there a way to set this remote?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chchiyan:
Hi,

Does anyone know how to enable sideloading on the A95L model?

On the newest software, there is no such setting in the Apps, Privacy, and Security menus.

Also, there is no option in the Developer Menu
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] questchen:
I got freezing issue on XBR55A8H and end up with black screen. I purchased a new mainboard off eBay (XBR-65A8H) and try to update the firmware but cannot be successful. The TV is now just black screen, bottom LED light does NOT show any red light or amber light. The remote is working - when I tried to press left and right or top and bottom, the TV give the menu selection sound. I tried to use USB method to update firmware- 4G USB formatted with FAT32, copy payload.bin file in the root directory and try to factory reset with USB plugin the blue USB port. The TV failed to do firmware update - the USB drive didn't show blinking light indicating the reading. Can anyone please shed some light on how to force a firmware update with the USB drive? or it is possible to connect the mainboard to PC and flash it?

Really appreciated that!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MrBonkBonk:
What firmware are you trying to update to? The Android 10 one? I was looking at buying a new motherboard in hopes it had an older firmware with Android 9 on it with the lower input lag.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] VerizonLover:
Any way to root X90J TVs on the latest firmware?

I know I could install FLauncher and set it to start on boot, but there's no point unless I can safely uninstall the POS Leanback Laucnher (com.google.android.apps.launcherx) that takes 454.64MB of storage. I've already set the prefs to apps only mode. :(

I highly doubt this line of TVs will get Android 11, 12, 13, or (gasp) 14...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sosimple:
No way.. It can't be done. Sony are protected, can't be rooted.

-Install a usb ssd to have more free space.

-Use adb program to freeze services including launcher.

-Enable developer mode, select there all apps to be installed in external storage (ssd), so to free internal storage.

-Set transition effect through adb to 0.2 (Google it). If you find this difficult in developer options set them to 0.5

-Install other launcher (I suggest projectivity launcher).

You'll have a new fast tv. I have done them in sony Xh90. Its almost the same as yours.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] VerizonLover:
You mean install FLauncher and disable the stock launcher? I've 'uninstalled' the following packages (using ADB AppControl):

com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom​

com.disney.disneyplus​

com.google.android.apps.mediashell​

com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx​

com.google.android.feedback​

com.google.android.katniss​

com.google.android.marvin.talkback​

com.google.android.videos​

com.google.android.youtube.tv​

com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic​

com.netflix.ninja​

com.sony.dtv.b2b.rs232csupport​

com.sony.dtv.b2b.softap​

com.sony.dtv.b2b.vendorprotocol​

com.sony.dtv.notificationcenter​

com.sony.dtv.promos​

com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot​

com.sony.dtv.sonyselect​

com.sony.dtv.sonytab​

com.sonypicturescore​

tv.samba.ssm​

​

I also disabled the package 'screenmirroring.com'. What does that package do?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gukk:
Well, screenmirroring.com is a application that uses the 'casting' feature on phones or other devices to receive a connection to mirror the 'device screen' to the TV

(Im not sure but it seems thats what screenmirroring.com is for)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] narwha:
Hello to the best forum . I have a problem with my SONY TV.

I have th model KD 55XG9505 and the last 4 months the oral mode OK GOOGLE does not work . Work only if i push button to the remote control .

Please, if anyone knows a solution for this particular problem, please help

THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND I WAIT THN YOUR VALUABLE HELP
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Richardrokeby64:
Hi Bigheph,

I’m in Australia and had just brick my KD-55X8000C set.

Do try to download the firmware from Sony Support unfortunately the terminated the firmware service last year.

I do appreciate if you able to provide me the content software 6.827 firmware to upload.

Many thanks

Cheers
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Bigophone:
Hello, I have a KD-65x8505C French that won't go beyond the Android logo. I have the pkg file with version 5vxxx, but it's impossible to load it onto the TV. The USB stick blinks and loops. Do you have any idea? Thank you in advance.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] electro_bordeaux1:
hello to all members

I have a Sony KDL-50W815B TV when I turn it on Sony appears on the screen and then nothing more

I tried to reset HW by pressing the power button without success

I also tried to do an update via USB also by pressing the power button

Is there a solution to this problem and thank you
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YongDo:
Hi I have a samsung galaxy s5 and my version is still on kitkat 4.4.4 and I wanted to install fusion rom on my phone since they said its fast and good. But I saw that its 5.0 custom rom so can I flash it on my phone? Thanks :) I don't really know anything about roms and kernels stuffs.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Yea you can, start off by reading a few tutorials on the forums, the ROM threads and just about every other place you can think of
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weescotsman1:
I moved from the usa to the uk, I have a t-mobile sgs4 and having some signal issues, my friend who has the same phone is not having the same issues.

Basically want to install Three UK firmware onto a t-mobile usa phone.....

Is this possible, as i keep getting errors using odin

have stock t-mobile rom just now and wanting stock three uk rom on it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Not possible. Kies and Odin both compare the ROM to the device. If everything is ok, then the ROM will install, but otherwise you'll receive a failure notification. Your best option is to go with a custom ROM, as you're limited solely to T-Mobile stock ROMs and can't use anything else.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D.Spirit:
As the title says.