yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] boltans:
Hi,

I had the same problem. Was on the v272 version installed manually via OTA with the firmware found on this post, then suddenly it asked if I wanted to upgrade now or later.. well, without any option I updated, got v325 and was horrified by the lack of sound on some movies (Yes the ones with DTS) so even on v325 the internal player doesn't have DTS support like it had before.

Since the Android Video apps only do 720p with lots of stuttering (My TV is the 40es560 model) I had to find an alternative like using an external player or buy a new TV (very tempted as I'm getting tired of this TCL TV)

Anyway I've found an apparent solution which is to disable the TCL OTA/System update apps via adb.

After downgrade to v272 quickly connect the TV via ADB either locally or WIFI and run this 2 commands to remove this packages:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tcl.rc.ota
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tcl.versionUpdateApp

Without them my TV is now stuck on v272 and has survived several reboots without asking it to "upgrade" to v325. So far so good.

To revert you can do a factory reset.

Tip: To connect via wifi ADB:

adb tcpip 5555
adb connect 192.168.0.101:5555

replace 192.168.0.101 with your tv IP

Helpfull Links:

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2604727/how-can-i-connect-to-android-with-adb-over-tcp?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leejengwai:
I want firmware tcl 40l61. Please help me!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] HUYDAY:
Me too. I built TCL 40L61 android tv but I guess it is the same as S6500. I checked it on my TCL 40L61.View attachment 5168283
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gladbear:
Got 2 x 40S615 new for xmas. Auto updated to firmware V8-R41KT01-LF1V325

Having real trouble with the Wifi. At first it kept reverting to 'connected no internet' which I thought it may be down to being in QLD and the TV was set one hour ahead to NSW time. Have it now set to correct time. Noted that manual date and time settings get reset to 1/1/2018 after a power cycle on both units so I'm stuck with auto sync for the time being.

The problem now is that the wifi disconnects completely and gets stuck in a permanent cycle of trying and failing to connect. (Google nest wifi). When I go into the google wifi app and restart the wifi points it then connects and works for a while, but then less than an hour later the kids are back downstairs telling me its happening again. Tried assigning static IP to the TVs but that didn't help. Driving me nuts and not impressed at all so far.

Any potential solutions I could try? TCL support have been non existent so far.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] HUYDAY:
You should set time and date manually instead of setting it automatically. Just turn off automatically date and time.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gladbear:
Yeah I do but when the TV is powered off and on again it resets to 1/1/2018 :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] The ye:
hi everyone

i have a TCL 49S6500 and i get update but when i try to download it she failed.

Is there anyone who faced the same problem? Is there any solution?

I upload same picture.View attachment 5175269

View attachment 5175273
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Download and update yourself manually ("local update")...

http://as-update.cedock.com/apps/resource2/V8R41KT01/V8-R41KT01-LF1V325/FOTA-OTA/V8-R41KT01-LF1V325.008616.zip

IMG file....

http://celesw.tcl.com/Test/software/V8-R41KT01-LF1V325.zip
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] The ye:
There will be no danger to the device?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
What danger ?...haha...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nandakis4:
Hi , i am also facing the same issue.. i downloaded Offline file V325 given in the next post.. but i dont want to risk doing local update.. i will wait for some more time.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Then wait guys...no problem.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] The ye:
I fix it

you just need to make space on your tv doesn't use usb storage
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Bryanpd11:
I have mine that only blinks the light how I fix that
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Reflash TV with IMG file.

Found your on first post here.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] isetnt:
Could anyone explain why the 40es560 which has a 64bit compatible soc runs in 32bit mode and runs android at 720p but has 1080p native resolution? It's really annoying as kodi detects 720p and won't allow you to change to 1080p unlike youtube.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] wozzo34516:
Is it any update, where IPTV works propetly? I mean Tivimate app. Only PerfectPlayer and IPTV Pro works good, but I want tivimate. Best regards
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lucasmarks1991:
I'm on version 284 (download mode package). Can I update to OTA 305 without lose data?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] boltans:
It's a disappointment... And should be TCL explaining. Android media (video) players are useless on this TV, one has to rely on the internal player, which stutters a bit sometimes during a movie, but ho well. It was a cheap Android TV.

BTW, Youtube and Netflix are 1080p capable because they receive the stream at 1080p so no decoding by the system is needed unlike Kodi or VLC
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Daonar Development:
Hello! I install Version 289. (Root/superuser included.), but i cant use root apps. What i need to do for get root for all system?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mozers:
Bonjour,

y a-t-il une mise à jour de la version Android TV TCL: V8-T564FT07-LF1V020
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Krush206:
The company has finally released the Linux kernel sources, however, they didn't explain how to install. The source code can be found on GitHub.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
now that they have released the kernel can anyone create a custom rom for this tv? maybe with android 10
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Is RTK2841 and for 42S6500, 40S6500, 43S625

GitHub - TCLOpenSource/TCL_Kernel_OpenSource: TCL TV Kernel OpenSource

TCL TV Kernel OpenSource. Contribute to TCLOpenSource/TCL_Kernel_OpenSource development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
No update for 32es560??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
RT41

V8-R41KT01-LF1V343

http://eu-update.cedock.com/apps/resource2/V8R41KT01/V8-R41KT01-LF1V343/FOTA-OTA/V8-R41KT01-LF1V343.008946.zip

http://as-update.cedock.com/apps/resource2/V8R41KT01/V8-R41KT01-LF1V343/FOTA-OTA/V8-R41KT01-LF1V343.zip

build.date= Dec 3 2020

security_patch=2020-11-01

IMG file....

http://celesw.tcl.com/Test/software/V8-R41KT01-LF1V343.zip
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
through online search for updates on the TV finds nothing, still have to upload the update?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Whats the problem now..?

Copy on USB and update by "Local".
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
This update have november security patch
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yup,as stated.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
pity that there is no changelog to see what they have done 🙄
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] S.D.T:
hola mi tv es un tcl l40s6500 estos archivos me sirven?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
TCL ES560/S6500/S5300, chassis RT41.

Check your firmware ,should be as..... V8-R41KT01-LF1 xxx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] S.D.T:
¿Hay alguna forma de ingresar a la recuperación en un tcl?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] S.D.T:
¿Hay alguna forma de ingresar la recuperación en un tcl?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Flash IMG file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
does anyone know if android tv 10 will be released for this tv?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mr.Amini:
Hello friends

I apologize for the weak English language.

I have a 43s 6500 TCL TV. I want to update it on Android, but I tried with a few files, but the TV could not find it for the update! (I proceeded according to the instructions of the pdf file)

My TV is made in Iran and Android Android is installed on it, which is very limited and without any features! I would be grateful if you could guide me to update.

My TV profile

Operating system version: 20210215_113803

Android version: 9

RAM: 1 GB

Processor: 4 cores

GPU: Mali-450
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Nothing much to be done, you have different (limited) software version in Iran.....read more here (from post #1208) :

https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-android...ecovery-tcl-beyondtv-beyondtv.4025755/page-61
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mr.Amini:
thank you

I read but in the end I did not reach a conclusion!

Is there a solution ?!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Mr.Amini:
Thanks:confused:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Enrico9800:
is there something to see if new firmware tests are available and stable ones too? I can't find any site to see it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] celitto:
so... in my tv this is the problem, i cant move for 'factory data reset' because the tv dont have a volume button, and the control dont respond in this screen. help me pls!!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nicko450:
Try connecting a usb keyboard
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] celitto:
i tryed, the keyboard turns on but you can't use it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Krush206:
Should fix by performing a download mode installation, @celitto.
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] Joe199799:
Bluspark has been giving me issues and evidently I didn't backup my original kernel. I don't know if kernels are update dependent but I'm still on .19
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] ohap:
welllll... remember when you first rooted and did this, adb shell dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=boot.img

adb pull /boot.img

well.... flash that boot.img back its stock . you dont have it?? oof do msm and lose all data and have to reroot
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] Joe199799:
Turns out I did take a kernel back up in EKM without realizing it I'm back on the stock kernel now.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] rockky:
Pending a gamechanging Camera update I don't know how a rational saavy smartphone man can keep the S20 Ultra.

I have the Note 10+ btw.

5G is ok. About the 15% improvement on T-Mobile projected here in Chicago Il .

The increased Mgz refresh doesn't tip the scales either.

Want the full camera functionality.

Samsung whatchu got?! U got 10 days left.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] jwwagner25:
Agree. The problem for some of us is that Samsung is screwing around by trying to charge double the retail value for the pre-order accessories. As it stands now my accessories have not even shipped yet. I have 10 more days to return the phone. If I return it now, Samsung is charging two times retail for the accessories so the $870 I paid gets cut in half to 400 and change.

They will not send out a replacement device or allow me to ship this back so that they can fix what is broken. aside from the autofocus issues people are having, my video looks like the person recording it is on crack. Even on a tripod fully stabilized the video jitters worse than I've ever seen.

So I'm a bit SOL at the moment. Otherwise fully agree with you; I can't believe they would release such a crap product....not to mention one that costs $1.4k!!

edit: be prepared for the whiners to enter the thread and begin berating you for daring to criticize the lord and savior, dear Samsung. Some people don't realize this is a discussion forum, meant for...discussion.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] shollywood:
You paid $870 for accessories that cost $400? HUH?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Djapatos:
Yea meant for discussion...not about whining about the same issues that have been raised 1000x already on these threads

So i this point, this is just another pointless thread that i hope mod would close just like the other one.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] LRG_2309329032:
I guess different strokes, man. I'm coming from an S10+ to S20 Ultra and no way I'd go back! So many improvements, OS speed and screen are amazing, as is 120Hz refresh rate, battery life is also great for me.

Everyone knows TMo 5G is garbage, no surprise there.

It's a brand new product, as with all of them, they'll release some updates to improve things, including the camera, I'm sure.

But hey, if it's not doing anything for you over your S10+, save your cash and do something else with it you'll enjoy.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] whatever100:
Any news on the camera update?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] jwwagner25:
Samsung is charging 2x retail for the pre order accessories.

If I return the phone as is, (having not received the accessories yet) they will refund me $470.

I paid $870 for the phone (trade in discount).

Instead of taking off the $200 value of accessories (and refunding me $670) they are doubling the cost, making it $400.

It shouldn't be so complicated to understand

---------- Post added at 06:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 AM ----------

Nope. I spent two hours today doing side by side comparison of my s10+ and the video on the ultra has serious and noticable issues..autofocus constantly hunting and random full-frame jitters every few seconds. People who don't notice it are either blind or maybe they don't care about watching videos on a normal (not 6") screen..

Yes the dynamic range is better but what's the point when the end result is near unwatchable and *measurably* worse than last gen?

Someone said that the global launch or release for the phone is March 13th and that they were expecting Samsung to have an update out by that time, but who knows whether or not it will actually happen.

---------- Post added at 06:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:33 AM ----------

If you don't like it, don't participate. no reason to spread your butthurt around. Have a nice day
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Stank0:
You're holding it wrong. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

But in all seriousness, I don't have half of those issues you people are experiencing.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] whatever100:
I saw a post somewhere a guy said his ultra had more issues than his wife's ultra. It is possible OP received a worse one.

---------- Post added at 12:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 PM ----------

Samsung isn't allowing you to return the accessories too? I feel that can't be legal.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] buddy66:
Hey it is still time till official release. I am also disappointed but call me stupid, I have faith in them. History shows that they can even recall and fix stuff. That is a positive for me instead of such things like "you holding your phone wrong".
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] kvell36:
Return it if you want, it's that simple. I like the phone enough, I'm keeping it. It's your decision whether something is worth it or not, and if it's not to you then return it. Don't sit here complaining until your return window is missed, and then continue complaining because you're "stuck" with something no one forced you to buy or forced you to keep.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] JAMRZ69:
I'm holding on to mine,yes the Camera is the big topic here but July is not that far off and the Note 20 will be announced and I'm pretty sure it will be a more fine tuned S20 Ultra with a better display and an even more updated S-pen,so trade in the Ultra get at least $700 if not more depending on price increase of Note 20 series and move on to the next level of trial and error.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] cpufrost:
When the Note has a full screen and selfie cam built into the s-pen with the ability to take pics and video on its own I'm buying it and don't care what it costs!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] _Dennis_:
They're charging you retail price, there is no way they are charging you more.

Where did they say they will refund $470? Because something isn't right here, and I have to assume it's miscommunication.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] dscline:
There's more than one report out there of discrepancies in performance between different phones. Have you considered perhaps that Samsung has a quality control issue on this phone, rather than you simply having superior eyesight?

https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...nes-have-different-camera-results/m-p/1143189
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Commies:
"Rational saavy smartphone man" here. I have no plans to return this sexy ass phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] dmb219:
I sent my Ultra back yesterday and ordered an S20+. I liked almost everything about it. I took good pics with the camera which was my deciding factor. Great display, great battery, but it was too big and heavy for me, especially the thickness combined with that huge camera bump. I had gray so the bump was very obvious too. I like big, never thought I'd see a phone that was too big but you have to see and hold this guy to appreciate it's heft. I think Samsung nailed it with these phones, you just need to find the one that suits you.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Mafiatounes:
I have the same doubts since a couple of days, i still don't have the Ultra it comes this Friday the 13th (the horror) anyway the Mi 10 Pro / Oppo Find X2 seem better for the price. The Ultra really needs to be head and shoulders above the rest for the price.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn LM-G810 met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] _Dennis_:
I think you missed a word or two.

I do are though, you just need to find the phone that works for you, if the Ultra isn't that phone, okay then, return it and move on to find the right phone. People who bash a phone because it didn't work for them are wasting their time and everyone else's.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Gil Smash:
It seems like everyone who wants to return this phone is coming from a Note 10+. If your phone is less than 6 months old why would you expect this to be a massive upgrade? I'm coming from a note 9 and everything about this phone blows it out of the water especially the camera which I have been exceptional pictures from.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] mzsquared:
"Getting harder and harder to resist Returning"

Stop resisting..."Resistance is Futile" :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] rockky:
It's the Camera. The Camera!

The display the refresh rate , 5G do NOT swing me to this device .

I use the mobile camera a LOT. For work and otherwise .

There is no way I'm keeping this with the focus issues this thing is having.

Always wonder how these ever leave the production plant in the first place.

6 Days left Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] Gil Smash:
I have taken a lot of pics and some videos and really haven't had an issue with autofocus. What specifically are you doing that isn't working right?

---------- Post added at 11:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:47 PM ----------

I have taken a lot of pics and some videos and really haven't had an issue with autofocus. What specifically are you doing that isn't working right?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] LRG_2309329032:
If you return it, will that make this thread end?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] corwin_amber:
Is having anybody else having terribly bad 'light bleeds' (i know, that is not possible) when viewing gray tones in dark environment? The display is significantly brighter in the left, lower portion, than on the rest. Like my Tab S6, which is known for that type of issue.

Anybody else?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] cpufrost:
That's not bleed that's bad uniformity but shouldn't exist.

Use a known source/test pattern to confirm!

I remember I used what I thought was a black background (I always use 0/0/0 for wallpaper!) and saw grey dots in pure darkness. Turns out the "black" background I made from taking a pic wasn't true 0/0/0/. I usually turn off the flash, put the camera on my pants leg and take a pic and save as background. Lesson learned! To make it REALLY dark, go to pro mode, set ISO to lowest (typ 50) and shutter speed to highest (typ 1/24,000s), turn face down on a dark surface and snap.

I know I could do 0/0/0 in MS Paint or equivalent but I'm lazy. ;)

There are pure black wallpapers too but again, see above. :P
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] shollywood:
Have you tried taking a photo with ANYTHING somewhat close? The autofocus is unusable.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] corwin_amber:
It is not happening with pure black, but dark grey backgrounds, like in oneUI. I can see it in the settings menue. And yes, it should not be. As it should not be on my Tab S6. I can only hope to get used / unsee it, as it is only visible during min brightness / very low brightness usage and uniform (supposed to be uniform) backgrounds.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] cpufrost:
Time for a true blackout theme then!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] jwwagner25:
Yep and agree it's terrible. The other problem is the focus hunting when recording video on main camera. It's not easy to see but when you watch the video on a computer you'll notice every few seconds the camera re-focuses for no reason and it interrupts the flow of the video. This is something that people who say there's no problem are just not noticing but I guarantee it's happening. And yes, for $1400, I have every right to be picky. Especially when this DOESNT happen on the s10 series phones!

I started the return and have bought the 20+. If there isn't an update in the next week or so I'll send this back and take the loss on the accessories pre-order bonus.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] rockky:
Is this the Norm (screen recording of photo shoot)

Screen Recording Taken at Chicago Union Station

https://mystuff.bublup.com/ui/landing_page?item_id=001-i-aecb5fae-6e82-4146-a41a-392d8ee16c36

✔️Regular

✔️108mp

✔️40mp
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] shollywood:
Do you know if the 20+ has these issues at all? Contemplating the same thing...
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] FoggyPWC:
Hi the autofocus (close up or otherwise) isn't a problem for me, my issue is with the really over processed skin tones etc, I have tried pro, auto, love focus etc but they all really over smooth faces.

My old s9+ is currently performing better. I have just spoken to Samsung and they didn't even try to persuade me to keep my phone?

It's like they know they have massive issues to overcome on the ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] pafc66:
Battery life is absolutely **** house on the Exynos ultra. Returning. Should be a class action lawsuit again these punks for stunts like this.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] dmb219:
I returned an Ultra and all the bonus stuff and bought an S20+. I like it much better, mostly because of the size and weight. I've taken nice pics but not enough to say it is way better. Auto focus seems to work as expected. Anyway, I got on Samsung's chat and said I returned my Ultra d/t camera issues, bought an S20+ and lost my preorder promotion. They confirmed my email address and sent me a code for $150 at the store. I ordered the buds in red. I thought they sounded awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News] ron31:
s20 ultra

i got my preorder last week been on samsung support the camera is horrible closeup a big blob i feel your frustration.im going to the samsung store tomorrow they can take it back