[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hizad:
Firmware update to v5.381 for Asia Pacific

Applicable Models

This information is for the following models:

KDL-50W950D

KDL-43W950D

KDL-55W800D

KDL-50W800D

KDL-43W800D

KDL-50W950C

KDL-43W950C

KDL-75W850C

KDL-65W850C

KDL-55W800C

KDL-50W800C

KDL-43W800C

About this download

Benefits and improvements from the latest update

This firmware update introduces Android Nougat to Sony's Android TV and supports:

Picture-in-Picture mode

Half-screen settings mode

Task-switching (quickly access recently used apps)

Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) HDR content for USB, DLNA

Voice search for Serial AbTak (only in India)

Voice search web browser functionality

Multiple Google accounts

Ability to switch to TV viewing mode from Home menu with PROG +/- or number buttons

Changes Amazon Prime Video logo

EPG extended display with metadata

Pre-installs Asphalt Nitro as alternative to Gameloft

Improved category list design

Improved "Discover" menu interface and navigation

Improved Wi-Fi password input screen

Improved usability when registering a USB HDD recording device

Improved user interface when using a USB stick or HDD as an expandable storage device

This firmware also resolves the following issues:

Resolves Amazon Prime Video playback issue where the video freezes and a lip sync error occurs

Resolves an issue where no sound can be heard when using an Onkyo amplifier

Resolves an issue where no sound can be heard for 2 to 3 seconds at a specific point during DISC playback

Resolves an issue where no content is displayed when the PS4 Pro is connected via HDMI

Resolves an issue where no signal is displayed when an MHL cable is connected via HDMI2

Resolves an issue where the sound is not synchronised properly between the TV speaker and PS4 controller

Resolves an issue where a short beeping sound can be heard when changing channels from SD to HD via a set-top box

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update:

Improves TV response time when using the remote control

Resolves an issue where the TV cannot connect to the Wi-Fi access point from standby mode

Resolves an issue where "No operation shutdown" dialogue box cannot be closed when using the VOL+/- buttons

Resolves YouTube 4K playback issue (2560 x 1440 resolution or higher)

Resolves an issue where the HDD is not detected for recording when the TV is in standby mode (Only for AU and NZ)

Removes Twitter functions (Social Viewing)

Upgrades to Android Marshmallow

Enhances screen design and usability

Expands the built-in memory You can now move the downloaded games and apps to a USB memory device or HDD as an extended memory.

Displays programs in each genre

New design of Help menu

Accessibility support on Netflix

Reduces input lag for HDR game

Supports Netflix HDR (High Dynamic Range)

"TV SideView" application name changed to "Video & TV SideView"

USB recording feature*

Improves general performance of the TV (including the TV's remote control)

*Only applicable for Australia and New Zealand

Restrictions

Only for use with TVs sold in Asia Pacific. Not all models are sold in all countries.