yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Will be nice. if you can explain in more details, as I can't test (don't have that platform) and some others users claim that getting error....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Sage:
Sure. Put the zip file on a fat32 formatted USB drive. In the root. No other files or folders. Put into the lowest USB port on my c825. Turn it off at the wall. Hold down the power button on the TV while turning on the wall power point. Let go of the power button when it starts to flash. No loss of apps or data. Hope that helps
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
Just tried it with 562 OTA over test12. Didn't work unfortunately 😉

Which test version have you been before you did it? Maybe this is the reason?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bibikalka:
V8-T615T02-LF1V276.zip (R646 OTA V276), @stasiof posted on Telegram :

V8-T615T02-LF1V276.zip

Some reviews seem to be decent, check it out here:

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/2021-tcl-6-series-4k-qled-with-google-tv-r646.3211348/page-376
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
#15

Is release for Q750G , QM850G (2023 models), but can be used for R646 also.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bibikalka:
That's great news! looks like they will keep updating this TV since they also have 2023 models now with the same hardware - longer support!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yes, R646 users already updating....

2021 TCL 6-Series 4K QLED with Google TV (R646)

Just announced today! Comes in 55" to 75", now with Google TV instead of Roku OS: TCL 55" Class 6-Series 4K QLED Dolby Vision HDR Smart Google TV - 55R646 Superior 4K HDR picture quality Mini-LED backlight display technology Wide Color powered by QLED technology Contrast Control Zone technology...

www.avsforum.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bibikalka:
Right, I just updated today - all uneventful (which is great!). Will continue to observe which interface changes were introduced. Thanks for posting the files out there!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Sage:
any way to overclock the C825? :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madball030:
Hi, why is there a new release of Google TV T615T03 V511 in the TCL Software Channel on 28th May??

There was a higher Version V562 released in 13th May.

I am confused. Can someone help?

Thx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-2022-google-tvs-p635-p735-c635-c735-c835-c935.4432635/page-54
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Hello,

i have TCL S446-CA from 2021, north America model which is stuck on boot. Few download links i tried didnt work. Can someone please share working link
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Do you remember your TV firmware version ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Unfortunately not, but from reading I think I need V8-R51MT02-LF1V238.....P725/C725

someone posted it worked for North America model S546 ,mine is s446
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
R51MT02 is Android TV and that version (V238) is very old.

In principle did you using firmware US version or global version ?

Edit:

You need to flash IMG file .......

R51MT02 is Android TV (latest IMG is V315)

R51MT05 is Google TV (latest IMG is V560)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
It's a google tv with chomrcast built in. i think it was US version based on apps that arrived with it.

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You know how to flash IMG file ?

here is Google TV ...R213 IMG file...

LINK

Need to flash and TV get alive back...(first stage)....

Second stage is to install (update) US version or global version firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Much apricated. Yes, I'm familiar. Thanks for quick response. I will give it a try and let u know.

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Update was successful. Thx once again.

I have a question regarding tv remote. I'm unable to pair remote to TV. I can add any other Bluetooth devices to tv and on my phone I can see that remote is in paring mode and visible. I did try to reset remote by holding power button with battery out. I have tried factory reset on tv which led to to stuck on boot situation. Is there anything you could recommend? Is there any hidden menu maybe that I can access to troubleshoot this?

Tnx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
OK, once you are back ,can update with normal version.

As now you firmware is R213, when updating to V version ,need to rename OTA zip file from Vxxx to Rxxx.

So, which one you want ...US version or global version?

Are you in USA?

.....For global version, you need to flash another iMG file.

I give you this R213 in case you prefer US version.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Im in Canda, US version seems ok. Looks same as before
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Do I need to do "reset all" and "reset shop" on this version. Is there any benefits of global version vs US?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V399

OTA zip file

....N.America version.....

LINK

( need rename V8-R51MT05-LF1V399 to R399....update in setting...local update)

V560

IMG file

...global version....

LINK

Edit:

Going to sleep.....😴
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
I will proceed with N.America version. Thanks once again, you helped a lot!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dk_23:
Installation was successful, but it didn't work from local update.. had to go from power on installation.

Remote is still not paring. I will get new one and see what happens.

Thank you Stasiof!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Ahh, OK.

Seemse R213 block to be updated from local update, as had latest security patch.

I should give you older R183.....but anyway, you solved !
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Masum2004:
Hello All,

Apologies for my ignorance, I am completely new to this area and started to play around with Android TV boxes recently. After tweaking a few things on the TV Box using ADB command line, I'm very excited that I want to try and do a local update on my TCL 55P615K with Android 9 (Kernel version 1.14.76+ #176, Build PPR1.180610.11) to Android 11.

I tried searching for my model however there is nothing comes up and I am trying not to brick the TV. Could you please help by confirming that my TCL TV will support V722 OTA V8-R851T02-LF1V722.000038. I will be following the step below mentioned in https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-2021-an...ndtv6-beyondtv4.4255729/page-51#post-86801937

Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

Best wishes,

M
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yes, is supported, but latest is V727 version...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Masum2004:
Thank you so much, will try v727 then :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Hobbit112:
Hello all, new here. I have a 2019 43" P8M connected to a Samsung Q600A soundbar(new). Firmware version was V634 if I remember correctly (much has passed in the last 2-3 days).

Digital audio out was set on Auto but had bad lip synch issues. Could not hear anything when setting to Passthrough or PCM. So I decided to take the plunge and update and, of course, messed that up.

Tried to do the OTA update to V727 at first but install got hung at about 30% so pulled the plug on the tv, removed the USB and deleted contents. Then downloaded the IMG file of V713(?) And successfully installed that. THEN installed the V727 OTA, successfully this time! YAY!

I then tested the set. App audio was good! I was also now finding and seeing/hearing Dolby Atmos on Netflix which I wasn't finding before. BUT, all channel audio was very, very, very quiet no matter what I set Digital Audio on, even the Auto option which worked before.

I then re-read this thread and noticed I hadn't done either of the recommended resets. I then found and performed a Reset Store (didn't find the Reset All at first), then a Reset All and then another Reset Store. Restarted the TV and voila, I had my audio back! And better yet, my lip synch issues are now minimized!

Everything is working and I have found a couple of settings I didn't have before. Even saw a 'Works with Alexa' setting for a while but said not installed when I tried to enable it. It is gone now.

Applied the picture settings posted a while back with some tweaking on my part and am enjoying the set much more now with fewer frustrations.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You have 2019 TV and you posting in 2021 models....:rolleyes:

Here is thread for that model...

TCL Android TV model 55p8m / Android Recovery TCL/BeyondTV/BeyondTV

My TCL Android TV model 55p8m has stuck and can't press any key in remote. The screen gives options to - Try Again - Factory data reset, but do not know how to select one of this option and continue without a keyboard or remote connected to the...

xdaforums.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Hobbit112:
I didn't post there as the thread header specifically stated a 55P8M and no model year.

Posting corrected.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Masum2004:
Thank you all especially @stasiof for your help, much appreciated.

I have managed to update my TV from Android 9 to 11. As I said, I am new to this world and need a bit more help if it's not too stupid to ask.

The Kernel Version did not change after the upgrade, I am guessing the upgrade I applied is not supposed to change this. As I beleive Kernel is like BIOS and it's not going to change with OS.

Kernel-Version 4.4+ support ends in early 2024. Is there any way to upgrade that to 4.19.x (LTS) version? If so which Kernel will be supported with my TCL 55P615K BeyondTV.

If this is not the right thread for this then please advise.

Thanks again.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Paparasee:
Hi,

Been with Android for a while now but new to all this on a TV. Will be really happy if someone can help me.

I've got a 55C726 from the Middle East and don't seem to get any updates.

Software: V8-R51MT02-LF1V315.020654

OS: V5.2.0 (V8-2004200-MF1V520)

Do you know if this has a firmware update. If yes, please let me know which one I should use. Am not really concerned if the area changes from Middle East.

Is Google TV really better than Android TV? If yes, I really would like to switch to GTV. Would be really happy if someone can let me know which file to use to switch it to GTV.

Thanks a lot

:)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Paparasee:
Can someone tell me where the

power button on the tv

is for the 55C726. I checked the TV physically but do not see one.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Near MIC switch, for C72x should be at the back of TV (right side ...front view)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Paparasee:
Thank you @stasiof :) Although, I looked around that area and saw the mic switch, this went totally unnoticed. Learnt something new!

Will you be able to help me with this also? It's a request I had made ... 3 posts above.

https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-2021-android-tvs-c05-g05-beyondtv6-beyondtv4.4255729/post-88630535
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
To change to Google TV , you need to flash with R51MT05 IMG file.

Read in this thread, has many samples.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Paparasee:
That was one long read ... went through 112 pages and feel ready to first update to ATV and then test GTV. Before I begin ....

I've got a 55C

726

from the Middle East and don't seem to get any updates.

Software: V8-R51MT02-LF1V315.020654

OS: V5.2.0 (V8-2004200-MF1V520)

Project:8559

I intend to first do the OTA 337 (Post 2107) since that would be easier and no loss of apps. - DONE

Once satisfied with the results, I'll switch to:

GTV. For this, I will flash IMG 501 (Post 1795) and then move on to OTA 508 (Post 2043 / Post 2046).

Am I right is assuming that 508 is the last update for my C726 or can I move even forward to the new thread for 2022 Models?

A lot of Thank you to @stasiof . Much appreciated.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MiscRisk:
Hello there :)

I am new here. Great community, was fun to read this thread and get all the tools and information!

I still managed to have a bit of a problem, so I want to ask for your help / suggestions:

- I currently live in Japan, and have a TCL TV. It was running on the V8-R51MT04-LF1V128 version. This is exactly the TV i got: Link to Product

- I was very unsatisfied and decided to give the Google TV and Android TV a chance, so i flashed my TV with various IMG of the V8-R51MT02* and V8-R51MT05* versions - that worked without a problem.

- Problem 1: My remote control that came with the TV isn't recognized anymore. Not a big problem, i cold get another one that is compatible with Google TV / Android TV (I don't like this remote anyway).

- Problem 2: The channel scan does not find any channels anymore, so I basically have a big smart monitor now, but can't watch TV ;)

Questions:

- Is there any known way to get back to the Japanese V8-R51MT04 firmware? I can only find OTA updates, but no IMG. Does anyone have an IMG, or knows another way to get back to the japanese firmware?

- Alternatively, does it make sense to try to create an IMG myself from an OTA update? If yes, is there some information available for that?

- And if there is no way back: Does anyone have an idea how i could maybe still get the Channel scan to work? :D

Thanks a lot! :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] feel2death:
my suggest try lower or even latest ver of firmware and see if channel scan work

if it still doesnt work take it to tcl service center and lie to them that u accidentally update it and tell them the problem hope it they accept it and flash you with official firmware
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MiscRisk:
Thanks a lot feel2death! I tried a couple of firmwares, but it seems none of them is able to scan japanese channels. I contacted tcl - so far they have been hesitant to send me a japanese firmware, so let's see how this continues... ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
Hi,

I have a TCL S446-CA ( this is the 2021 model - google tv), canada model and it is stuck on bootloop and sometimes enters android recovery mode. I tried to wipe and factory reset but nothing. I tried few download links in this thread but couldn't download it. Could someone please help? I don't remember the firmware number.

@stasiof , you have been great in this thread- can you please advise?

@dk_23 , could you provide your suggestions too?

Sorry, I am little bit of a beginner
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Flash with R166 IMG fw......#584

After update with V399 for N.America.....#2,123

Note*:

Before updating with V399.....rename V399 zip file to R399
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
Thank you @stasiof . I see that these are for the model S546 and I hope I can use the same files for S446 (my tv) as well. I will try it and confrm if it works.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You say is Google TV, right ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
Correct, it is google TV. The bootloop also confirms it as google tv
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Seemse you never update firmware.....

Must be V1xx version installed.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
Correct, never updated it. Can I still use the files you gave? or is there any intermediate update I need to do?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Proside as posted....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
Hi, I flashed the img, it completed but still stuck in bootloop. Maybe the img file is not compatible? Any suggestions?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Do you know how to flash IMG file ?

Try with R183 IMG...

V8-R51MT05-LF1R183.020685.zip

drive.google.com

Note:

IMG file must unzip and "Update.img" copy to USB FAT32.

TV must be Off...press and hold TV power button....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
yes I am aware of flashing in the IMG. So I tried with R183 and it is working fine now. Thank you so much.

is there anything else that I need to do after this? TV is working fine now.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
I posted above....

for

native

firmware, TV model and region (Canada), must update with V(R)399......

Now you have global firmware installed....not excatly for your region.

Edit:

With R183 installed, check your TV channels....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikbalca:
for some reason I am not able to flash my regional fw. when I choose local update I get a message "no update available please insert USB containing the software package".

I have the usb stick plugged in with the *.zip file.

any advice?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V8-R51MT05-LF1R399.zip .....is on USB FAT32 drive ?

TV recognise USB, when inserted ?

Alternative method, same zip file flash as IMG way....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jayzalexa1:
@stasiof

Hi, I'm having issue with this I'm not sure what to download to try and update the tv, (I have latest version) and I've reset multiple times using different techniques... Channel scanning will show how many channels but won't save them to the guide... so maybe I need a downgrade or something, but problem is I have no power button on the tv if I was going to try a USB firmware update/downgrade here are specs:

TCL 50P610K

V8-S586T07-LF1V020

MS6586

Is there anything for this case or telly goes bin bin...

Thank you if any help.

I have searched and searched
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You have latest known firmware and TV MUST have power button.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jayzalexa1:
Hand on Heart no power button on this TV, I emailed equinox their repair website, I'll come back here if I find answers for anyone who has same problem. Just out of warranty as well!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
3 Places To Find The Power Button On a TCL TV - TV FIX PLACE

Where Is The Power Button On A TCL TV? The power button is usually located at the "Middle Bottom" or "Left/Right Side" on most TCL TVs.

tvfixplace.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
I have a question. Has any of you who has a 50P725 tv tried out the firmware v999 test version? If so how's it working out for you?

I was on v560 and I decided to try v999 test. And I got my Works with alexa back.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Latest is V999 test 3 (R51MT02)...Jun 26 2023 build.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
Oh I see. Thank you.

Just to be sure, will I need to flash an IMG from R51MT02 first though? Seeing my tv uses Google TV?

Thanks for your time
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V315 IMG first, then V999 OTA test 3
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
ok. i did that and it worked. after the fact i updated locally with the disk and installed V999.

Just to be clear. Was I supposed to rename it V8-R51MT02-LF1V999.zip? If not, what should I name it as? I'm not sure if I did the right thing

Also would I need to reset shop?

Thanks for your time
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yup, zip file name ...V8-R51MT02-LF1V999.

If no issue, reset no need.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
ok. i did that. my only issue is that the motion settings and different picture modes such as game, movie and what have you are missing. unless i'm not selecting the right settings. you see everything seems different from google tv and i'm not used to it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bibikalka:
Just updated my R646 to V283 - so far so good! I like the 2023 updates continuation - good thing TLC continues to use the same platform.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monakh:
Hello all...I posted this originally in the 2022 TV thread but got not takers so I'm moving it here hoping someone has had the same experience as myself.

Folks with C825 who have tried the latest T03 firmware in the 2022 thread, does it fix the annoying bugs? Is there another recommended version here? I have ATV.

It appears to me that most of the problems are firmware related. Sometimes the TV does not turn on. Removing power fixes it. Often, the screen turns off in the middle of viewing. Again, removing power fixes it.

If I want to revert after an update to the global firmware, can I save the original Middle Eastern firmware somehow? It's android, so should be able to dump the image, right?

Current firmware is V8-T615T01-LF1V098.000378

Can any existing C825 users chime in? Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] niannyan:
Entire thread became so humongous i need your help guys coz im lost on it.

Usually i used tcl bot VIA telegram for update but thers nothing new for long time.

Last update i did is LF1V372 but its not on tcls acc anymore and its unstable on my device (voice delay, oversaturation, imputlag).

Is there any new firmware?

My model is 50C725

V8-R51MT02-LF1V372.020822

Sys version V5.2.0

Or maybe someone would recommend more stable version?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V372 is

not

for C725.

Latest normal version is V337 or V999 test 3...

Spoiler content hidden.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] faultydiff:
new version available on TCL UK website for download.

55C728K R51M_Android_P_V142.zipv1.0 21, Jun, 2023 1.3GB
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Very OLD version.....

TCL UK just reupload same old firmware in Jun 23 (last month).

Do not post if you don't know...

Latest is V143.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
I will answer your questions. Currently with test 18 and never ever had any hassle with it.

There were freezes with 562 from time to time when you were too fast with remote but it never happened with current test 18. Can't say anything about image quality because I can't see any difference between 474 or whatever I had before testing zips...

Also can't say anything about Disney+ because I'm not using any other apps than kodi, emby, smarttube and some tools like mix explorer or tvQA 😉 some ppl say image with previous firmwares was better. Especially 469. Never had this one actually.

For me all those firmwares before 559\8 shouldn't exist because of broken cec!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monakh:
Thank you!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
Seen some posts ppl are unable to install Disney app with test firmwares. I never really needed this 😉
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Runaque:
Is there a newer version than V337 out for 50" TCL P815 (european)?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
No, either V999 beta test 3 (Jun 26 2023) or flash to GTV (R51MT05).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
My v999 test beta 3 is working on my 50P725 with little or no issues. Oh its on android tv by the way and it feels smoother than Google tv.

This might sound like a naive question but beta test 3 on v8-R51MT02-LF1V999-beta test 3 wouldn't happen to be android 14 beta test would it?

Thanks for your time
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
No, still ATV 11.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] TheDonny2014:
Ok. Thank you
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monakh:
Current firmware on my C825: V8-T615T01-LF1V098.000378

I am unable to install the latest v511 T615T03 update. This is GTV and my TV is currently ATV, do I need to bridge via an OTA before going to this version? I tried renaming the zip file to jar, local update, turning TV off and back on with power button pressed. Nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You need first to flash IMG file.....(T615T03...V503 IMG) ...then V511 OTA update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] monakh:
Thank you, sir :)

Put both the image and zip file on the same drive, used the power button to upgrade the image, and then local update to upgrade to v511. So far, so good! I hope the annoying bugs that I mentioned earlier go away. The worst was the TV shutting down randomly (either powered off or the screen just turned off).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcyvee:
Hi guys.

I apologize if I'm probably writing in the wrong thread, but I need a few information on my TV:

I have a very old TCL model (43UC6406), the last update was on Oreo, and it's still an android TV.

If I look on TCL official web site I can't find anything... No documentation, download nor manuals. The only think i get from the model is that is a 43"...

Where I can find the series of my TV? I guess is C6406, but I'm not sure. I repeat, on the official website I can't find anything.

I just wondering if is it possible to update it to a google tv with some .img from newer devices. No matter if is an official or a custom one.

Thanks.