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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
Anyone found a way to remap the Netflix button in Android 6?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
(PKG3.865.0136EUB Android 6.0.1, April 2017 security patch) still lags sometimes while using the vol +-, also the Amazon Video app sometimes stutters and lags, also sometimes the voice gets out of sync. Seems like there is a cpu resource shortage, and changing the volume takes like +50% cpu, thus if some other app uses another 50% all of it is used, and it start stuttering. It is possible to connect to TV from the phone using a ADB Remote Shell app and monitor the cpu usage with 'top -m 20' command.

[MENTION=8095989]alinx[/MENTION]

Thanks for your post, I uninstalled the crappy ES File Explorer and have now been using the USB3 120GB SSD drive on port3 for expanding the 8GB internal storage for already 5 days without any issues. Seems like earlier ES File Explorer messed up expanded storage, so that after a couple of days, it always turned to read-only.

So if anyone wants to expand the internal storage to usb, uninstall the ES File Explorer.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Was there a way on lollipop? If so, I can't believe I didn't know this ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] BlueMoonRising:
What is it that you're using now then? Just the built in file explorer?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
I think there is no built-in file manager. I pushed from Play store through PC web browser directly to TV the Total Commander and TC LAN plugin for accessing NAS. The Play store on TV did not find these items for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] droiduzr2:
I got rid of es-fileexplorer

X-plore is working great

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore&hl=en
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/05/01/looks-like-sony-might-prepping-push-nougat-android-tvs-soon/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maybeme2:
I would be grateful if you could explain the exact steps necessary to "push TC.. " or any other app from a pc browser to the tv.

I'm still learning.

Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] m8844:
Yes, there is no built in file manager and it cause a big problem in TVs with android 6! your file explorer has no longer write access to usb flash after updating to android 6 and whenever this application wants to get permission to write access from built in file explorer, there is no built in file explorer to grant such a permission! (there is no com.android.documentsui on running applications!). Is there any solution to solve this problem?

another question, I have a Sony Bravia TV (W800C), Is there any combination keys to Recovery Mode of this TV? I need to install a zip file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
The easiest solution for you, might be, if you search for X-plore file manager that was recommended by some other users, on your Tv Play store and install that.

Nevertheless, if you want to do it through your computer, go to the Play store https://play.google.com/store, login with the same Google account that your TV is using, search for the preferred file manager and press Install button. It should pop up a question asking you into which device you want it to be installed - choose your Sony TV. This way, you can trigger the install from your computer to the TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
Are you sure that the issue is the missing file manager? You can grant permissions for apps to write to storage in Settings - Apps - yourapp - Permissions - (enable storage permission). Maybe your usb storage file system got messed up and is mounted as read only? You can check the RO/RW status of mounts with AIDA64 app.

Regarding the recovery mode, even if you manage to get there, it is probably protected, and allows you to only flash zips digitally signed by Sony. Stock recovery usually does not offer custom recovery features. If it was possible to flash zips, we all would be happily running rooted TVs. You can google for sony android tv recovery mode but it might be device specific and not work on your TV. Another possibility is to enable adb and connect to adb from your pc over network and see if adb reboot recovery command works. (But do not use the "adb reboot bootloader" command, as to get out of the bootloader/fastboot mode you will need usbA-usbA cable and a computer.)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] droiduzr2:
What is the reason you want to use the tv to write to USB drives etc...

IF you want to access movies on your NAS then install ARchos player or Kodi/SPMC and get to it that way too.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
Anyone got issues with the remote not working??

I have a kd49x8309c and it intermittently refuses to work. I have a usb infrared receiver and I connected that to my TV, and the indicator light on that lights up when I press something on the remote. So I know it's not the remote.

Unfortunately commands received via my usb ir receiver don't do anything on the TV. Otherwise this would be a temporary workaround.

I may have to call support at this rate :eek:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] n0vice:
These settings grant an app access to internal storage, not to external one. For granting external storage access there should be package com.android .documentsui built into the ROM. But it isn't there :/

For example, a torrent client may download movies and TV-shows to external hdd. This external HDD folder may then be fed to Kodi for playing and catalogization. A convenient way for watching HD movies offline when internet connection is not so fast for streaming.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
Ok, now I get what the issue is. Anyway, I worked around this issue by expanding the internal 8gb storage to external usb3 ssd. This way all the apps have all the space they need. It has worked fine for the last 8 days, after removing ES File Explorer which messed up the usb storage so that it turned read only.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] OpAckTool:
Since the update, my remote has not been as responsive, no. Not sure what the heck happened, but its not the battery either. I put a fresh set in there and it's still either really slow, or the down command will suddenly select a channel instead of scrolling down the guide. It has been this way since the update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] m8844:
Thanks for Clarification man... :)

you have only read access via other apps to your usb because in Android 6 write permission needs access through Storage Access Framework and it grants by com.android.documentsui. Maybe I found a solution. I got com.android.documentsui apk from my phone and install it as normal application in TV but whenever it needs to open and grants permission, I got app close message. Can I install it as system application through adb with these codes (I'm worry about breaking my TV :( )?

adb remount

adb push com.android.documentsui.apk /system/app/

adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/com.android.documentsui.apk

adb reboot

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Its easy to have a rooted TV but I don't want to root my TV. It voids its guaranty!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
If it was that easy, there would have been a guide here for rooting a Sony Android TV.

You will need root, to run these adb commands, afaik mounting system RW definitely wants root. Also, modifying system part at least on Nexus android phone makes it impossible to successfully apply the ota incremental update patch as the system part checksum has been changed. Maybe on the TV it is not a problem, as the update is delivered as a full package but testing on a 1000€+ device without proper recovery options, limits at least my willingness to experiment.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] philicibine:
Glad I'm not the only one. Except mine just stops working altogether. This morning I couldn't turn it on. Used the app. Now an hour later it works?!

Have submitted a support request. Will report back what they're doing about it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
just got the update ota on my w805c.

first impressions:

-epg works much better. tv programm doesn't stop anymore and no flickering/double starting.

- responsiveness in the menus/homescreen has been improved. almost no lag.

- input row is now on the bottom of the homescreen.

- ugly brown wallpaper on the homescreen
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] duminduweera:
Did you get 6.0.1 or 7.0 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fragel:
I got it yesterday too. It's 6.0.1 with Security patch from April 1, 2017.

Didn't experience any difference so far.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
marshmallow of course.. i won't believe in a nougat update (for 2015 models) until it's installed on my tv ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] m8844:
You are right I need root access to copy files to system/app :(

In system apps like recording list I can delete recorded files from connected HDD, but in user apps just read only access. I need write accesssssss :confused:

Is there any Nougat update for Sony TVs?! Whats the best update for Bravia W800C (2015)?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gordon.shameway:
No, thats just rumors
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
If this write(delete) access is not regulated by filesystem permissions and also not by mounting the fs RO, then it must be the selinux enforcing policy which blocks everything that is not explicitly allowed. Sony must have allowed the RW access to the recording app. Changing the global selinux policy to permissive also requires root.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] m8844:
Please give me a solution... At least nobody decide to release a custom rom with capability of disabling or enabling root access (like Temasek custom roms) ?! :D that would be greattt... :highfive:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
As I mentioned earlier, as a workaround, I use the expand internal storage possibility to expand the 8GB to 120GB on usb3 ssd. Has been working fine like this for more than 2 weeks, after uninstalling es file explorer. This way all the apps have all the space they need, and have write permissions.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
what happens if you disconnect the drive, transfer some files via PC and connect it again? Is it still recognized as internal storage?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
The drive used to expand internal storage gets encrypted, so you cant use it to transfer files. Nice blog post regarding this is available here, although it talks about android on phone, but the principles apply also to TV:

https://nelenkov.blogspot.com/2015/06/decrypting-android-m-adopted-storage.html

If you look back at my posts in this thread, then you will see what happens, if this drive gets disconnected. I suspect the es file explorer app was doing exactly this, disconnecting the usb drive at night, and in my case, the drive file system was messed up and turned to read only after a day or two, so I had to reformat the drive to get it RW again. But after uninstalling es file explorer - no such issues.

As a workaround, you can share a folder from your PC and connect to it from the TV using a file manager and transfer files over network, or use another usb drive to transfer files.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] m8844:
As you mentioned, That's a workaround but not a solution, please give me a solution :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] atoyu:
hi guys , don't know this update is for N or just a patch

my china version can't update via usb

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=XBR75Z9D&LOC=3#/downloadTab
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hoverdh:
downgrade sony 43w800c

pleaseeeee help me downgrade my 43w800c from Marshmallow to PKG3.533.0108PAA.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
Can't happen!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] avinashjirapure:
Hi.... Any particular issue you are facing with new update??

Actually I haven't updated my Bravia 43w950D yet so bit worried...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hoverdh:
slow and many bug
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] peppy6582:
Would somebody be able to upload the YouTube Kids APK please?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
will this do?

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-kids/
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] peppy6582:
YouTube Kids Android TV APK

I tried sideloading that one, and it works, but it isn't an Android TV one. I thought I saw somewhere they had released it for the Sony Android TV, and I was hoping to try it on the Shield.

Thanks though.

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Ah, nevermind, just saw that the Sony Android TVs were excluded.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ethan21:
Hi has anyone tried an IPTV server app . I can get the app to work on android phone but on a Sony Bravia android the chans won't load. Smart filters are off so it looks like the TV is blocking the ability of the app.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
My XD9305 is on latest 3.865 fw. I am wondering how to verify / change the picture settings that the tv is using in Kodi 17.1 for video. Whenever I press the Action menu button to access the picture settings, while Kodi is playing video, it quits the video and shows picture (apps) settings. I can clearly see that it is using some other picture mode for Kodi video than on Netflix or YouTube video, which are using apps video preset.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] king200:
You adjust the video setting for Kodi within Kodi. The device, i.e. our TV or Android Box, PC Windows is not the determining factor.

Using the Estuary skin, Settings->player settings-video. There you will find what you might be looking for. OR, while watching a video, the settings can be changed for that video.

The default settings for Kodi work ok for me. If you want to change, do some Kodi searches.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pryggi:
Thanks but, I am looking for a way to change tv picture settings for the videos that Kodi plays, e.g. Motionflow, Black adjust, Live color, Film mode. These are not kodi video settings. For Netflix, Amazon, etc I can access these settings while the video is playing by pressing Action button on the remote. Then I can change Apps (video) preset, but Kodi seems to be using some other preset and I can't access it the same way as in Netflix.

Here are the settings that I'm talking about.

https://youtu.be/4Dbs2GRcHbo
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Risc0n:
Can someone extract the Amazon Video app from 7.0? The version is 4.1.121 whereas on 6.01 it is 4.1.70. Currently it stutters like anything.

Also is there a way to extract the Sony pkg firmware files on Mac. Everything I have tried won't recognise. I was hoping to get the apk from that?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kamikaze2112:
Just picked up an XBR55x700D the other day. Loving this thing so far, but would like to know if there's any way to gain root access to it, or to simply edit the hosts file? There's one addon for kodi that needs a manual entry in to the hosts file that I'd like to use.

[IMG="TV info"]http://i.imgur.com/4jzpNDg.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks

EDIT: Couldn't figure out how to do this without root, and there doesn't seem to be a rooting method available. Ended up setting up a DNS proxy on one of my windows boxes, and set it up accordingly with a global hosts file. Worked like a charm.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Jygar:
Can anyone tell me how to stop the TV asking to setup Samba Interactive TV?

It's everyday, I've disabled the app but it's still asking me [emoji35]
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bmccoy11:
There's really no safe or reliable way to root these TVs, you'd be better off looking into installing custom firmware on your router and modifying the hosts file on that.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kamikaze2112:
I have a ubiquiti router, it's got some pretty powerful stuff on it, most of which I don't understand. The DNS proxy solved my problem, and that's all I really needed root for.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] BraianV:
Can someone extract Sony media apps? (video, music and photos) please?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mafiaboy01:
Anyone able to watch Youtube 4K@60fps. I can either do 4k@30fps or 1080@60. My shield does 4k@60 no problem.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TKruzze:
Anyone loaded the 3885 firmware for 2015 models that was released yesterday? Thought I'd wait to read some feedback before I installed.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheLoonyRebel:
Just manually updated my XBR-49X830C. Marshmallow 6.0.1 with the security patch updated to May 1st 2017. Not seeing much difference outside of that so far.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Not seeing that for my TV KD43X8305C on the support page. Still showing as v3.865. where you seeing this update?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TKruzze:
Ended up doing the update last night on my XBR-55X810C. My thoughts are the same. Probably minor bug fixes and the May security update.

Found it on the Sony support website for my XBR-55X810C.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] theone_s_me:
From Sony Support Website:

This software update (version PKG3.885.0137PAB) provides the following benefits and improvements:

Support Hybrid Log-Gamma HDR for HDMI

Improves general performance of the TV
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dunganh_bg:
same sony w800c
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maybeme2:
My Sony XBR-55X850D TV developed a pixel problem. Fortunately, it's only 6 months old and under manufacturer warranty. Unfortunately, it means it has to go back to them for repairs.

Because I have home wlan password and Amazon and other information on it, I want to delete that data from the home section before giving it in. So, I wonder is there is a way to backup the data so I can easily restore it. The tv is not rooted.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] davidvv:
.

Enviado desde mi Redmi 4 mediante Tapatalk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Xbr55x850d

Hi Guys and Girls, I have a XBR55X850D tv are there enough owners of this model or similar model here to start our own thread? I know many of the 65, 75, anx 85's have different features and capabilities.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kkapoorr:
I feel there's not enough people to start different TV model specific threads, better to use our common discussion.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] theone_s_me:
at least there should be a separate forum for Sony tv's... There are many models released in the past year with android tv.. how could we officially request from the moderators to create a new forum??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kkapoorr:
Message the Android TV device mods?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
New OTA update messed up my TV

Got a firmware update announcement the other night. I pushed it off until I was done watching TV. I let it run and went to bed. Next day, turned it on, it said update successful.

Now all I have access to is live TV channels. The home button gives me a black screen. Is leanback launcher broken?

It's a XBR-55X850C - not sure what firmware was installed

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

A-
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ffchampmt:
Same problem with 55 850c. I am going to try the USB update method to see if that helps. Looks like the launcher is borked because Netflix and the subsystem apps work

Edit: performed a factory data reset with instructions from here:

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-l...xbr-75x850c-owners-club-452.html#post53786017
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mafiaboy01:
Just got update pkg6.2648.0065NAA on my 43x800d

Not sure what changed
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
Youtube V2 Version is out on play store!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
At last I was waiting for this
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
Info on this...

This is the second update to Android[emoji769] M (Marshmallow) that Sony has released. It is intended to fix issues caused by the first update, and includes April Android security patch. Sony has not provided a detailed list of issues addressed:

From the Sony site: Benefits provided in version PKG3.865.0136NAB:

- This utility updates the system software to Android[emoji769] M (Marshmallow)

- Improves general performance of the TV

NOTE: After this update some owners get a grey screen when they press the Home button and/or lost access to the home screen or menus on the TV. User [PaulGo] found a simle fix, you may need to reboot after completing these steps.

1. Press the ""Help"" button on the remote

2, Select the ""Troubleshooting"" option on the Help screen.

3. Select ""Settings"" from the list of options on the left side of the screen

4. Select ""Configuring the TV""

5. Select ""[TV]""

6. Select ""Jump to the Settings screen""

7. Scroll to the right and select ""Apps""

8. Scroll down to the ""System apps"" row and find ""System Software Update"" in the app list (it's alphabetical)

10. Select that app and choose the option to ""Clear data"" and confirm"
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dagrim1:
Hmmm, didn't see it on my 43W805c...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alexacm:
--Fixed it for me!

Thanks-
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
Download the ARM version from APK Mirror and install manually.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TachyonParticle:
any other feedbacks for PKG3.885.0137PAA ( 21 Jun 2017 update) I'm worried that it might cause my 43W800C to become slow and buggy as well. Should I continue with the update or not?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
I updated my 50w800c and did not notice any changes...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] vada96:
Amazon Prime Video APK

Hello,

I was hoping someone here will help me out by extracting the amazon prime video apk from their sony TVs, it seems only the sony and samsung apk's have 5.1 and UHD support

thanks :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
I have 55x850d.. i wonder if aony will ever release nougat for this model

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Hi, i baught 55x850d yesterday.. i can see only 2 file explorer on tv play store.. xplore and es file explorer.. esfile is the crappiest of them.. which file explorer are you guys using..

Is xplore file manofer bloated or contain ads?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TKruzze:
I'm using Solid Explorer. I had to sideload it, but it works great. There's also a Leanback Launcher shortcut available for it on the Play Store that allows you to directly launch it.

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.moden.selauncher
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] puneet724:
Hi, is there any system cache cleaner application for android tvs like we have in mobile devices? If so which one you gus recommend.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] butcher33:
try this https://aptoide-tv.en.aptoide.com/ - kinda TV gapps
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nhizzat:
Went out and bought a 43x800d open box yesterday from best buy for $430 plus the 5 year protection plan. No stand, no remote, no worries. Wall mounting it like I did with the 55x850d and picking up the remote from somewhere on the internet.

Just checked the Sony website for firmware updates and the latest firmware for the 43x800d adds some awesome features, which makes me both happy and sad. Happy that the 43x800d gets some cool new features, sad because the 55x850d doesn't have them yet.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maybeme2:
Which awesome features?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Yes, I would like to know what those awesome features are?