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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
hi guys, i bought a KDL-50W808C two days ago and installed it at home. all fine, setup and so on. i live in italy and my stock firmware version is 2209.

once i connected it to my WiFi, i've been prompted for an update, so i just allowed it. the download started but it suddenly stopped at 74/75% with a 2123 error (which looks like a Wireless Network Speed error).

tried again though LAN, same error.

tried downloading the last firmware PKG (2287) from sony website and forced it via USB.

same thing, it says "updating", it gets copied until 74% then the screen comes black and the tv restarts.

sony logo, lollipop bootanimation, then restarts again..sony logo, lollipop bootanimation and it finally starts. but the version is still the same (2209).

already tried calling the sony call center but they don't know what to do too, they told they'll call me back in 48hrs.

(i am located in italy and the call center redirected me to an egyptian (??) authorized sony office).

do you have any ideas? [MENTION=4478308]brar.arsh[/MENTION] maybe?

i have less than a week to sort it out, if not i'll have to bring it back to the shop
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Homer314:
Hi guys,

i enabled the debug mode on my 55X80508C, but after an adb reboot-bootloader it stucks on sony logo (tried do unplug power cord and reboot lot of times waiting forever too)

Any advice?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Maybe try his?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62768643&postcount=130
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
I would wait a few days, according to the sony shedule tomorrow there should be a huge update.

If you don't want to wait, may try a factory reset and then use a different usb stick?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
thanks for the tip but i think it will be the same with some newer update.

i just made a factory reset then tried updating both 2257 and 2287 versions from the very first screen (white background and the blue ribbon, with language to choose. i tried with two different usb devices (a pendrive and a wd 1tb external usb).

still the same problem, update goes up to 74% then the tv reboots twice and nothing happens :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esny23:
Use a male to male USB cable to connect your TV to your notebook, then from a terminal window enter "fastboot reboot". Use the USB port next to the MHL HDMI port.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jamesey10:
Does anyone else keep getting the error where you'll play a youtube video, then try to play a netflix video, but only see sound? Or even if you switch to another input, you only hear sound? The screen will be black, the video is presumably playing, but you only get audio while the screen stays black?

This has happened to me for a couple months. A hard restart will fix it, but how annoying!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Homer314:
Thanks, it works
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] etoy:
something's happening..sony's page is temporarily under construction
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vispen74:
I haven't really done anything manually, so I haven't tried. I have a lot of apps installed but I don't know what is moved to external memory and not.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] albie999:
Do you have any large apps installed, after installing asphalt8, only showing 1gb left, which does not seem to be enough for much else. Seems I cannot get them onto the 64gb external
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
Anyone using the Disney plus app and having any issues getting 5.1 surround sound?

I have installed the app from play store and then use optical out to my amplifier. This works fine for Netflix and Prime Video and after testing with my Xbox one through my TV (which works), I've come to the conclusion it's the app.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] moises_64k:
rescue a sony from a dumbster

i'd love to gain access to the cpu ,

there is a pic16 also on that board

the mainboard i have is like the second you showed (reality pro)

I have not found a any kind port for communication .

usually , there is a debug port (rx tx) , and a log can be seen on another pc . (I use putty)

sometimes you need to invert \ use a simple transistor circuit , to receive the data correctly.

I do not have a programmer , ( like RT809h ) , and need to check the EMMC (flash chip 16gb)

I know how to build amps , and a little 6502 logo :silly:

for saving that tv , I would not mind to make her stupid ,for example disable the android,

let her load an "OS" from a 128mb old disk on key , or even a flash rom like on a pc bios .

inside this 2016 sony tv , there is a true 100hz lcd panel , full hd (only) . but should be great .

I got it from a friend . he said that happen after a system software upgrade.

(rebooting loop ,after 12 seconds of the android logo appear loading on screen )

many have that problem , it could be a hardware problem , and could be a software problem. (like corrupted data on hard drive)

on other forums , many mention the EMMC as the main issue.

I want to program it again , hope not to solder that bga.

the is a smart man who made a connection to a mmc via lpt port. (a lot of code for me)

I'd like to connect to the pci_e or other fast and well known port .

the pc is very fast , so how come you need a programmer at all , to a device that can use only three lines ? ( clk , cmd , data)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
Sony android tv root

Hi,i think i found the way,

first i bricked mine and waiting to fix it

i had access to flash,i builld a patched boot .img using magisk,flashed and it bricked,i cant enter now to bootloader cause is always bootloop

but

i think that the jack is the communication port

i order this to check

https://www.amazon.com/Letotech-Serial-Converter-TTL-232R-3v3-AJ-Adapter/dp/B07C6MBS26

i tried several ways to enter fastboot with power buttons combination but nothing

last try is this button

next time i will try to disable dm verify of vbmeta.img

but i need help

cant do this alone

otherwise i will try to find a board to take out emmc and flash it with ufi box

come on guys

we have work to do
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] litlnicky:
hi all, android oreo is finally here for sony 2015/2016 tvs , Firmware update to v6.827 (oreo)https://www.sony-asia.com/electroni..._x94xxc-series/kd-75x9400c/downloads/00016713
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vispen74:
This is really a surprise! Good news!

Sobnow it's just to wait for the EU firmware to be released.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
Someone already tried it out?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sam_chk:
Hi

I have updated my sony 43x8300d to new April 2020 update. Security patch is being updated to Jan2020 and lot of bug fixes. However still on Oreo no PIE OR A10

I was surprised by this update and i lost hope due freq reboots on the earlier version. Rather too many reboots.

Atleast now it appears that those are gone and system is more stable.

I updated by downloading package to usb drive and updated from there.

Regards

Sam
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vispen74:
Will Asian firmware work on EU models?

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
No need to try, as you can download and flash via USB. Strange that it just mentions security update and no OS update to Oreo

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/kd-43x8305c
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vispen74:
v6.827 is Oreo, and is only available in Asia at the moment. Link posted earlier in this thread.

That's why I asked if the Asian Oreo will work on EU models.

My TV 65xd8505, and several others, is still on Android 7.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] novahob:
I saw the link and wasn't sure at what version it changed to Oreo. As you can see from my link my TV is 2015 so I was hoping this update was Oreo as was going flash today over USB. Now I'll wait for the OTA.

---------- Post added at 07:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:09 AM ----------

Damm [emoji16] just missed seeing the year in that post, got my dates totally messed up there. Sorry people.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vispen74:
[emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bobrobnz:
Just loaded Oreo update on my kD-9300 D

DId a manual update via USB. Took around 30 minutes (long minutes)

Now it works like a charm, have google assistant working so I can now ask my tv when my dentist appointment is, or talk to my tv remote to turn on and off my lights.

Really liked the ability to tidy up the APPs, i.e removing the unused or low used icons from the main screen. I also removed Netflix Menu option, as I have that button on my remote
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] litlnicky:
hi , just tried to update loll, nope dosent work , says cant install update , shame , gonna be a long wait
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Where do you live?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Murmel2k:
How's the performance?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bobrobnz:
I am finding it pretty smooth.. no regrets at all.. love being able to customize the home screen
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Asian Oreo update

Does the Asian update work with the 2016 XBR55X850D USA models?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Voyage Maker:
guys i am not getting 5.1 passthrough when using aac 5.1 audio files after oreo update

using optical cable can anyone check if aac is able to passthrough when using arc
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Voyage Maker:
anyway to downgrade? help please guys
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Freelanders:
opinion: do you think that the Sony x900f can get support for Android 9.0. When the model line from 2015-2016 completed the update of the new fw with android 8.0. Or x900f won't get a new update with android 9.0 because it doesn't have enough powerful hw for tha
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mr.ziad:
could be, but it going to take a decade for it to be available ( thanks sony )
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bigheph:
So i have an KD-55x8000C (2015 Australia) that recently updated to android 8.0 (6.827 firmware). Since the update I get sounds on ARC and Digital TV and the menu navigation bingbongs, but the sounds level cannot be adjusted, UI shows it going up and down but output remains fixed. All APPs like netflix/stan/etc all have NO SOUND output at all. AUX has no sound also. I tried to reflash firmware manually by downloading the firmware from Sony support site and flashing from USB but it prompts latest version is already installed.

Is there a way to actually downgrade it back to an older firmware? Sony Support and Sony's 3rd Party servicer saying it is not possible. I find that hard to believe. Are there BETA versions i could try to fix the issue? Really dont want to have to fork out for a system board replacement due to a dodgy software update since its out of warranty. Was working perfectly before this update. Has anyone else had this issue?

Should Sony be covering this even if it is out of warranty?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I would call Sony since it was their update that Bonked it so they must share some responsibility.Or at least try to help you fix it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fooness.:
Hello. I originally posted this question in a separate thread, but maybe it’s better asked here?

PS: Does this need to be an official Sony update, because of some hardware? Or does some other Android TV (stock or rom) work for this device? I’m not using any “TV program/channels” features at all, I’m only using apps from the play store (Kodi, Youtube, Netflix) and hdmi input for my console.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kkapoorr:
Hey, any way to watch AppleTV subscription on the KDL 43W800D? I got the subscription for free with an iPad and want to watch it on the TV.

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MS33:
i'm not even getting any audio passthrough via arc on 810C running 8.0, any way to rollback ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] wallabyman:
Yes it has to be the official one. You could probably get a basic Android running, but the hardware drivers are typically the problem. Sony does not offer the sources: https://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/search.html

As you have seen in this thead, there is an Oreo update being rolled out in Asia and North America. So either Sony Europe follows or one could start investigating how to flash the other regions firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fooness.:
Indeed I read about this update on reddit yesterday. Hopefully they gonna release this for Europe, seems lots of people are desperately waiting for this to happen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] p0izn:
Have got an update for x900f (Europe). It was a sec patch from Sep2019 to Jan2020, Android version is still 8.0.0. There were multiple discussions that due to Mediatek soc implications, official 9.0 won't happen, so I don't even dream about it. ?*♂️
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fooness.:
Think you’re talking about a different TV generation/series here. The 2015 (maybe 2016) Bravia generation still runs Android TV 7.0 or 7.1 (?) and is waiting for the update to Android TV 8.x (which is available in Asia/Pacific, meanwhile North America, but not yet in Europe).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I have a 2016 XBR55X850D and I probably will be buying another TV before we see the 8.0 update here in North America.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fooness.:
Pretty sure your model already got an update, almost one month ago on 2020-06-23 …

https://www.sony.com/electronics/su...-x85xxc-series/xbr-55x850d/downloads/00016747
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Fuzalert2k:
Has anyone tried rooting any of the Sony Android TVs? I'm pretty sure if we can mess around with the firmware, we could enable some of the HDMI 2.1 features, and even enable 1440P @ 120 hz.

Really, I just want to force SBS 3D on resolutions higher than 1080p.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bwguy:
Has anyone resolved the EPG issue with satellite on Sony Android TVs?.

For those that don't know, Satellite EPG doesn't work properly. It only shows now and next instead of the next 7 or 14 days. It's only shows now and next once you click on the channel too
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jbl0ggs:
LG 2018 models got update that gives them Apple TV, so maybe there is hope for Android TV

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/20/lg-rolls-out-apple-tv-app-for-select-2018-smart-tvs
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kkapoorr:
Interesting. I hope the Apk is available for sideloading on my Sony TV. Already have an Apple TV subscription which I don't use since I have to watch it on a smaller screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jbl0ggs:
I believe LG TVs use WebOS and not Android TV OS, so I don't think extracting the app would work on Android TV devices.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] YamiSwan:
Hi I've got philips 55pus7303/12 android tv the problem is I can't connect my headphones with bluetooth, I've tired with third party app but nothing any idea

Thx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monkmusic:
Your TV has no BT Transmitter Function.

User Manual:

BT 4.2 (* Your TV doesn't support Bluetooth subwoofer/speakers/headphones)

You need a 3,5mm Jack BT Transmitter Adapter.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] YamiSwan:
Can you suggest me a good one

Thx for the reply :angel:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] shoeseat:
Hello guys,

Every time I turn my tv on i get this "USB drive connected" message. I have X700D model updated to oreo and my hard drive is connected. Registering my hard drive as device store is not my option as it will format it and my data will be lost. I switch off and on my power socket along with my tv .I have also factory reset but it didn't help. Googled this issue several times but couldn't find any solution.

Any way to disable this message? It's very annoying as it will pop up every time i turn on my TV. This was not the case when it was on Android 7.0.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] wodgey:
I've asked the same question previously and did not get a solution :(

I was thinking about using commands via ADB to register the device as portable storage but couldn't find the info I needed. To be fair, I was in the middle of moving home so my searching probably wasn't that extensive.

Sorry I'm not more help

Edit2add

I've just searched "sm partition disk portable"and seen lots of info using the Linux sm command.

I have recently formatted a USB drive as a Linux installer for Ubuntu server.

I'll partition that later as vfat and try the commands, swapping the word "private" for "public"

I'll update after I've tried it but it might not be for a couple of days
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] shoeseat:
Thanks a lot for reply. Seems we are stuck with this problem as there is not even a small update to fix bugs after Oreo update and won't be any updates as well in future. How hard it was for developers to just put 'don't ask it later' checkbox? Only if anyone can find out which app is triggering it, so that we can disable that app from ADB.

Also if we make HDD as device storage then it won't be detected in PC right? I also don't have another HDD or storage in PC to backup my HDD data :(. Is this also problem for USB drive as well or just HDD?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mc.canos:
Hi all, anyone has been able to install xiaomi mi airdots or Google home with the TV like a Bluetooth speaker? When I search from TV the TV doesn't find any device.

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jFalner:
I also have an X700D, and flash storage devices are always a flaky thing. With the original factory firmware, the television would occasionally "forget" that it had a flash device attached. You would usually observe this when bringing the television out of standby (turning it on). Back then, this often meant having to reformat as device storage (a true pain in the ass).

About three or four firmware upgrades down the line, they seemed to resolve this by doing something unusual—when bringing the television out of standby, the television would unmount any attached storage devices and remount them. I see this every time I turn my Bravia on. My Kodi, file explorer software, and other applications moved to flash storage momentarily disappear from the Home Screen, and reappear seconds later once the storage is successfully remounted.

Not sure of an answer to your issue. I'm pretty sure formatting as device storage would resolve the error message, but you'd have to deal with the annoyance of moving all the files off and finding a way to put them back on. (An FTP server application sideloaded into internal storage works wonders for me with such headaches. I like this one—very small and light on resources, but don't expect a lot of features.)

If only somebody could finally get us root access…
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] wodgey:
If you adopt the drive as internal storage, my understanding is that it'll be formatted with a Linux filesystem and then encrypted. If so, you'll not be able to access the data from any machine other than your Android device. Windows can access Linux file systems though, through use of cygwin libraries.

If you're connecting your HDD via usb, your Android device will see it, as if it's a USB drive (or have I misunderstood your question?)

I've tried the sm disk:8,0 public command and my data has definitely been wiped due to a format (which isn't an issue for me although I know it is for you) but haven't tested to see what happens following a reboot, if the annoying pop-up still appears or not
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kennylyk:
Hi Sony Android TV owners,

I am having a problem with my Sony Bravia Android TV (Model: KD-55X8000G).

I updated the latest firmware (V6.6555) for Asia Pacific (I am from Singapore). Since then, the TV keep rebooting. So I tried factory reset multiple times but no success. Now the TV is just stuck in the Sony logo without any LED light.

I did some research and found that this symptom means the firmware was corrupted, which eventually led to my TV being bricked.

So how do I proceed in un-bricking it? Is it via the fastboot command via android SDK? How do I solve this rebooting / stuck issue?

Note that my model is out of warranty despite being 2019 model because this was a replacement TV for 800C model and followed the old warranty which expired on Dec.2019.

I checked with my local Sony services and the charges (including replacement of main board) will cost about SGD 600 to 800. So it is not worth the service; I can use this amount to get a new TV.

I find it a pity that the whole TV is redundant due to the main-board / firmware issues; the panel is still in good condition. So I am trying my best to look for solutions without having to seek the costly services from Sony Support.

Thanks in advance!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] alphahere:
Has anyone tired this on an XBR-65X900F?

https://www.sony.com/electronics/su..._x90xxf-series/xbr-65x900f/downloads/00016861

Software update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mohamad94:
The SONY logo appears and then shows a black screen

The SONY logo appears and then shows a black screen

Model : 50w800c

the sony logo appears for about 3 sec then the screen goes black, the power light stays green and using the remote to "change channels" makes the white light flash but the screen stays black.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] liamstears:
Can anyone here help me out and supply me with the NOW TV apk from a Sony TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Dark Lugia 2:
Did you ask on Reddit as well? I tried pulling it from my TV using Solid Explorer and replied to you on there. Here’s the apk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ygisFhujodTADhIYsXOjylfGPCreG0Z/view?usp=drivesdk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] eric_zapata:
Same here. Looks like Oreo update bricks our TVs.

What a mess!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] :
Hi. I have sony XH900, Android 9. Is there any way from pc to write to external usb HD?

I can read it with file explorer from inside tv, but i can't write. I searched and find out that android tv doesn't allow writing to external usb hd. But can't this been done by pc? I know i can take the usb hd to pc, copy anything i want, put the usb hd back to tv and tv will see it but i just don't want to put on / of the usb every time i want to write something to it.. Isn't there any other way?

Thanks,
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mainak007:
Don't update june 2020 patch(v6.6575) on KDL-43W800G it has a software bug (confirmed by engineer after checking when I called support) which keeps restarting after Full shutdown (long power button press....not standby on single power button press).

Reset won't help, can't downgrade... Stuck and waiting for next update ???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monkmusic:
You mean after long pressing the power button on the remote, tv displays shuts down goes off and goes back on after 5 seconds and starts up again?

I've had the error since upgrading from android 7 to 8 on my 65A1E for a year or so.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mainak007:
Yes same behavior but mine turns on after 20 sec after shutdown.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lokocool:
What should be setup after update to 9.0 on XF9005 to get 5.1 audio on SPDIF from Amazon Prime app ?

Before update it worked after update I have stereo only.

---EDIT----

Some magic.... I've do nothing and 5.1 just start working.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ljgreen:
Hi

Any chance you can upload the all4 apk not available on the store and would be great to test on the new google tv.

Cheers