yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nhizzat:
The set I bought still had the original shipping firmware so I was really excited to see (from the previous firmware update):

Adds support for the A2DP Bluetooth® profile

Adds support for PIP (Picture-in-Picture) while using an app (watch TV in a small window while using an Android TV™ app)

Adds support for Hybrid Log-Gamma HDR content via HDMI® and USB/Home network

Improves the Settings screen to support changing settings while viewing TV (some exceptions may apply)

Adds support for task-switching (switch between previously used apps and the current app by holding down the HOME button on your remote until the task-switching menu appears)

Latest update adds Amazon Alexa/Echo support which I don't own, still waiting on deeper Google Home integration. Being able to change settings while watching TV or in an app and task-switching has made this TV so much better.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hardwarechaos:
Hi

any chance you can pull the apk from the TV for this feature?

Would love to try that on my Sony TV here, despite it is not "supported"

THX

Chaos
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] iHusky:
Someone know how to root Sony KDL50W755C ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kuroshirokun:
Hi, I've got a Sony 65X8509C, is there a way to sideload drivers for a USB to ethernet adapter ? I've got and old Apple USB to ethernet dongle but it doesn't work.

My problem is that the ethernet on the tv is only 100mbs and I can't get more than 60/70mbs from the wifi and 50mbs from ethernet.

My router is under my TV, tweak every settings there is about wifi (Asus AC66U with merlin).

I searched the web for hours and I'm not the only one with the problem, some guy from a different forum managed to get 110mbs with a beast AC router but that's it.

I need at least consistent 120mbs to stream 4k HDR 10bits from my server, it would be a shame to buy a nvidia shield if my TV can do it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
You are never going to be able to stream 4K HDR with the cheap 2 core cpu SoC Sony put in their smart TV. Google it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kuroshirokun:
I can read 4K HDR movie on a USB drive attached to the TV. I'm only limited by the Ethernet/wifi.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
What d/l speeds ae you supposed to get from your ISP?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kuroshirokun:
I have a solid 250mbps on all my devices.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I would like to suggest ou join this forum http://community.sony.com/t5/4K-Ultra-HD-TV/bd-p/4K-Ultra-HD-TV. You will have a better chance of getting ore feed back and occasionally a Sony tech jumps in.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kuroshirokun:
Hi, I will but I don't hope for a Sony Tech to resolve anything because it is not a problem, it's a well known limitation.

What I'm searching for is a way to install drivers on an Android OS that's why I came here.

Some people successfully installed this dongle on their android box

https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_electronics_sr_pg1_2?ie=UTF8&adId=A05044642089MQRAFOMFK&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUGREEN-Network-Ethernet-Supports-Nintendo%2Fdp%2FB00MYTSN18%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fs%3Delectronics%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1501289377%26sr%3D1-2-spons%26keywords%3DUGREEN%2Busb%2Bethernet%26psc%3D1&qualifier=1501289377&id=307849378239837&widgetName=sp_atf

How can I do the same ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ManlyMannyMan:
Pictures or videos of the new UI?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hardwarechaos:
Hi

Big thx for the apk.

Sadly it does not seem to be that easy.

Installed it, but no launcher icon appeared.

When trying to start it via es file explorer it also did not start.

Guess I have to wait for an update of my X8505C :-/

THX

Chaos
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I have the 55X850D and I can not wait for the update but I am not holding my breath. I like the previous poster wish for you to post a screen shot if possible.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] x573\/30:
Hello! I too own the 55X850D and have been looking for a way to root it, mainly so I could run LuckyPatcher, but after Googling all I get is this WikIHow that seems suspicious, has anyone successfully rooted their AndroidTV here? Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
Hi I have 55x85d model.. is it possible to extend internal storage.. or add hdd or usb drive and format it as internal storage.. my tv is on android 6.0 os
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
If your x85d is running Android 6.0.1, then extending internal storage should work fine, but make sure that es file explorer app is not installed, for me it screwed up the filesystem on the usb3 ssd after 2-3 days. You can search for my earlier posts in this thread.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
I will read your posts .. thanks..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
I noticed strange problem on x850d today.. while playing videos on youtube app somtimes video freezes and sound keeps on playing..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_1710:
I started seeing this problem from yesterday on my x700D and it's really annoying!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
I wonder if this problem is with new youtube 2.0 update.. i will uninstall it and go back to youtube 1.3 and check...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] PunishedSnake:
It's horrible..... uninstalled and turned off auto update
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Chetan Rajpal:
can someone post apk to file browser or media browser and gallery app from tv
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
Its a kind of bug and not related to ad blocks. I have it too.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesstringerphoto:
I'm in NZ too an have the 49x8300c. Do you notice severe backlight edge bleeding?

Mine is terrible, when the light is off the four corners of the TV are very noticeably bright when watching movies

Freeview plus is also very slow and doesn't always activate if the 'press red or green' freeview plus logo isn't on screen
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kiwi_mat:
Yes, I have the backlight bleeding, there is something in the sony faq about that being normal... also turning down the brightness can take a while - it mentions some florescence..

Freeview plus does fall a bit short - and launches very slow, the quality of TVNZ and Mediaworks streaming is very poor... doesnt mean i will toss out the pvr any time soon..

Also watch out for the game "crossy roads" one of my partners favourites, if you just press home it wont properly quit all the time and remains running in the background making all sorts of running water sounds..

Gotta hope the update we are promised in september fixes these and other little problems that are not on the reference android tv device - the nexus player..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esny23:
Hi Everyone the 5.1.1 update for Sony Android TVs has been posted on the esupport page, if you all want to manually download.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=XBR55X850C&upd_id=10455&os_group_id=18

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Also warning to those enterprising tinkerers out there, do not use ADB to get your Sony TV into bootloader mode. I did "ADB reboot bootloader" and now my TV boots to a Sony Logo and then nothing else happens. My devices doesn't connect to the network anymore, via ethernet nor wifi, and I've plugged in Male to Male usb cables from my computer to my TV and it does not mount or do anything. Sony is sending a technician to my place soon, luckily they were coming anyway because I sent them pics of the terrible light bleed and they knew it was a problem.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] markraby:
On behalf of all of us, esny, thank you for your pioneering attitude! I am one of the cowards who is waiting until someone else has managed to root a Sony Android TV before I buy one (though the moment that root has been achieved, I will buy one on the spot). Thanks to you, and to anyone else attempting to root the Sony Android TV!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesstringerphoto:
New firmware for Asia Pacific

http://www.sony.co.nz/support/download/607113/product/kd-65x8500c
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
X1 cpu benchmark

Hi,

can anyone with X1 cpu (X83C or higher) run the Antutu and post the result here?

TIA
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesstringerphoto:
Asia pacific firmware updates to 5.1.1 and enables 4K60 4:4:4

Well, I think so anyway, I don't have an HDMI 2.0 spec cable so am having trouble getting past 4K60 4:2:0.

It mentions 4:4:4 4k60 in settings as you can now switch your HDMI input to enhanced - This FAQ below shows support will be enabled in a 'future update' - that update was yesterday

https://sony-paa-pa-en-web--paa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/125272/kw/4:4:4

TV owners rejoice!

Just FYI this is the first time anyone has known these TV's are 4:4:4 4K60 capable. Every spec sheet on the internet puts the maximum as 4:2:0 4K60.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Couple of questions

1. Does turning the TV of by the remote or the button on the back of TV actually turn it off or does it go into standby mode. I'm guessing the only way to turn it off is by the plug.

2. Is there a way to clear system cache?

3. Is there any shortcuts for the standard TV remote? I know holding Power down turns it off and then on again.

Thanks

Sent from my Z3C
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
The new firmware update is great! It's so much smoother. And good news for hdmi 4k update however still don't have one device to use that, maybe computer but too lazy to bring it upfront to my living room ;)

[MENTION=899276]mgdorbit[/MENTION]:

1. It's the same with your phone, standby mode it is. Unplug the electric source and it is shut down.

2. None that i know yet.

3. Nothing that i know. Discover menu should be very helpful if utilized heavily.

One question, i saw that in Action Menu while I'm playing my PS4 that there's a record button? Can anyone confirm? I tried to click but nothing happened.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesstringerphoto:
I'm not sure if this is just because the Android UI runs at 1080P and not 4K, but 4K HDR videos do play in HDR.

I loaded both the Life of Pi and Exodus both play at 4K in HDR mode in the Video app on the TV (you can tell they are playing correctly because they are not blown out)

The text at the end of the trailer does look 4K in resolution so don't think it's downscaled 4K

This could be good news for future HDR support
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leemafox:
I recently updated my TV

Now I don't have Netflix anymore.

I'm living outside the U.S. And previously I sideloaded the app to my TV using es file explorer

Now I can't install it anymore

Whenever I go and install it

It just disappears after clicking install

When I click install, it also shows there is an existing version. Is there a way I can remove the old version and reinstall the new one
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esny23:
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jamesstringerphoto what tv model are you using?

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You might have to factory reset, on US tvs the Netflix app is baked in and cannot be removed, your update might have made the Netflix app fixed to the system.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leemafox:
Factory reset didn't help

I'm gonna need an extract of the build 644 Netflix apk

The highest I can find is 643 and it just isn't taking it.

What a disappointment updating the TV.

Now the reason behind buying this tv is all gone if I can't use Netflix

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This fixed my problem!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesstringerphoto:
I'm using the 49X8300C (Asia Pacific model)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nyteryder79:
Did you still need the original Netflix apk or did it work by installing the apk that's in the /system/app folder?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leemafox:
It worked by just reinstalling the app in the system/app directory
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Hi,

I've done an antutu run on my 49x8305C.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mbnn:
Heya all, Ive been working a bit with the Sony Benelux team (Q&A/Tech) and for Belgium and NL a separate update is out now to fix CI+ module reboots (DVB-C).

From what I understood Europe will get this big update end of September (that the US just got).

Has anyone figured out how to remove the Gameloft hub thingy yet? :) Im trying to make it as clean as possible :P
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esny23:
You can go into settings and stop the app and clear the data, but you can't remove the app without root access.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Totonno90:
Premium Online Italy

Hey guys! Can someone extract "Premium Online" from Sony Android tv?

Thanks from Italy.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
just noticed that the "previous channel" button now changes to previous input instead.. is it just me or is it because of a software update?

any idea how to get the original functionality back?

ny tv is kdl 50w805c with 6.0.1
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chaosnight7:
Has anyone had an issue with a Sony Android TV (Specifically 65" 2015 Model) with the TV working... but when switching to HDMI it displays 3 Red LEDS? Could this be a software issue? Any way to roll back to the previous versions of Android on Android TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
You may want to read through this thread, https://community.sony.com/t5/4K-Ultra-HD-TV/xbr-55x850b-red-light-flashes-3-times/td-p/471861. It is mainly for the 2015 XBR55X850b model but I think you can find some useful info.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikfam:
Has anyone tried to sideload official oreo android tv launcher to a Bravia tv?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Totonno90:
Extract apps from Android TV Sony

Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?

I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.

Any suggestion? Thanks

PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
On the left side of es strong there should be a setting for showing "hidden files" try selecting that.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] popularpp:
Hi guys new to this thread. I've bought sony 65" X9300D a few months back, loving the picture quality but what annoys me is the android tv system is so laggy compared to my friends samsung or lg tv's.... is there any suggested settings to make it not lag so much? such as any app's that i should disable or in developer settings there is the option of not keeping apps open in background etc. thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Berlichan:
I have a Thomson 43uc6406 with android Tv and 4k and hdr 10 how I can get Amazon instand video app for me TV? Need help
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Check out this article: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-amazon-prime-video-on-your-android-tv-1779640753 it has two ways to accomplish what you want to do. neither of them is perfect because they are work arounds but they will get the job done.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
I ahve a weired problem and its driving me crazy.. i have 2 tv sets sony x850d and sony x900e... Both are 55 inch and runny same version of youtube v1. Videos on youtube run with black bars on top amd bottom on sony x900e while videos in youtube run full screen without black bars on x850d.. i like the one without black bars.. how to get it on sony x900e.. any ideas?? :crying:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hizad:
Need some advice. I have a Sony KDL-55W800C and recently purchased a new Sony voice remote control RMF-TX200P. However i cannot use the voice button to initiated the voice command.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Apparently someone posting on the german Amazon page rooted the X850C.

https://www.amazon.de/review/R3PKZ1...nodeID=761254&store=home-theater&tag=93ref-21

Maybe someone will make this available also for the technical less capable people like us. Considering that since Blueborne most of the devices should be vulnerable.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kryzeK:
Hi guys! Please, anyone have a 2016 model with a app called Telecine Play?

If yes, can you share the apk please? Thanks!

It's a Brazilian streaming movies, I don't know if works in others countries...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
New OTA just hit my X830 2015 model. Just another update to 6.0 Marshmallow with security updated to August 2017.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TKruzze:
Yesterday, I installed the update on my 55X810C and today, Sony pulled it and the June update is back in its place. I hope I didn't mess things up by installing it. I'm so sick and tired of companies releasing untested firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I wonder how something like this effects their warranty if it does mess up the TV some how? Of course you know they will deny it and you will have to prove it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A0425A:
Hi all. New to the thread. Just picked up the 850E in 65". On thing I noticed was judder in the Sling app. I haven't looked at other streaming apps. Anyone noticed this in Sling or other apps? When I connect my Roku and launch Sling I don't see the judder.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
If you do a little research you may find that Sony smart tv's do not have the best CPU SoC. So that may be the the problem.. You may also want to join this forum http://community.sony.com/t5/4K-Ultra-HD-TV/bd-p/4K-Ultra-HD-TV there seems to be more activity there.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A0425A:
I thought about that and decided to check my Nexus Player. Since I wasn't on Our yet I was able to check it on N and O. I saw the same thing. I think it's more about the way the app is implementing for Android TV. I will say I haven't seen this watching YouTube or Netflix that I can recall. But I'll be looking for it now. Thanks for the link to the Sony board. Looks like I have some light Sunday afternoon reading today. Perfect as it's thunderstorms all day.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Sony hopefully rolling N soon, about time.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Where did you here this and for which models?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A0425A:
My 850E is already on N
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Sony support page http://sony-eur-eu-en-web--eur.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/141165
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Thanks, looks like I will not get mind until next year being it is only a 55x850d if then.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Can you please test if your tv is still vulnerable to Blueborne?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Isn't it the September security update which fixed this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Afaik yes. But I just want to make sure before I update (I want to keep the vulnerability)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] OpAckTool:
Anybody else have issues using PS4 dualshock controller on Android TV XBR-55X850D? Connecting it is not an issue, but the range is really bad. It only seems to work within 3 feet of the TV...anything beyond that does not respond or has considerable lag. Controller has a full charge, I'm just wondering if it's ultra sensitive to interference (tho I'm not sure what would be causing it).

The other issue I have is the program guide. I have Charter and they recently rearranged a bunch of their channels. The program guide never updated, so many of them are wrong. I've only read that the only fix is to reset to factory settings and start anew. Yeah, I don't think so.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
I made a debloat adb windows batch file for for my xbr-55x900c (may work on other models) seems to speed up my tv a bit . If any one wants it I'll post it on here. You enable adb debugging on your Sony TV run the batch file it asks you for your tvs IP address then allow access on your TV and will uninstall bloatware then will reboot the tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bmccoy11:
I'm interested!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
Me too

Enviado desde mi SM-G950F mediante Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
This will remove the TV inputs off the android screen . You will be able to still use them from the remote or side of the TV.

This batch file uninstalls so you will need to do a factory reset if you want to re-enable the programs.

I ran on a factory reset TV and on a TV that wasn't factory reset it worked on both . The factory reset one did seem to run even faster tho.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maybeme2:
Do you need to be rooted to use this batch file?

Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Codename_Falcon:
What app are you using for the program guide?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
no root needed

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I use a cable box. if you want to use sonys guide remove these lines from the batch file

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 tv.samba.ssm

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil.ppbridge

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil.output

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.interactivetvplatform

adb uninstall tv.samba.ssm

adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil.ppbridge

adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil

adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.interactivetvutil.output

adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.interactivetvplatform
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
Recently my 850C started doing a full boot everytime I turn it on (push power, sony logo, then android logo). It takes about 1.5 to 2 minutes from when I push power until I can watch anything. Any ideas on what could be causing this?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] OpAckTool:
It's just the generic built-in Program Guide that comes with the TV. I recall it asked me upon the initial setup, who my cable provider was and my ZIP. And now I see no way of changing it, unless I do a factory reset. I hate using the standard Charter program guide because it looks like it's something out of 1997. I hate using Charter, but that's an entirely separate discussion. ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gotroot:
cruz40 thanks for the script worked well on my 810c with the lasted update

Wish root would appear
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
Will this work on x850d and x900e
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gotroot:
Well heres the source for the US model XBR TV's looks to have the kernel and all

oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/TV/KDL-50W800C.()html

remove()
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
The only problem with root is that you won't get 4k on Netflix probably Amazon too

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I'd do a factory reset and see if that fixes that
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gotroot:
I'm not worried about 4k... rather have root then force 4k with modded apps if need be. But I rarely watch 4k unless it's over local network
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DanGarion:
FYI, after Factory Reset and running debloat I'm no longer able to access Settings. XBR-65X750D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
TV settings or Android settings? Is your TV Android TV 6 or Android 7
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DanGarion:
Android settings. The TV has the most up to date software on it, 7.0...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
My tv is at Android 6 as I'm a year older then yours . You can factory reset your TV by unplugging it then holding power and volume down button (-) plug it back in. Wait till u see a green light on the front of the TV let go of the power and volume button it will reset to factory
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DanGarion:
Yes, already reset again after that. No worries. Was hoping this would work. Maybe I'll look at the scripts and see if I can tell what caused it when I get some time.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cruz40:
i used es file explorer to see what system packages had been installed and get the package.Then used adb shell uninstall commands.