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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
In Philippines they are using ISDB just like in Japan and in majority of countries of South America. This is a modulation scheme slightly different from the European DVB. The channel width e.g. is 6 MHz for ISDB with no exceptions while for DVB it can be 6, 7 or 8 MHz. Due to differences like this in the baseband signal, I would be very hesitant to try that R51MT05 firmware in my European 43C725 built for DVB and not for ISDB. I think the same applies vice versa.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hardlineca:
Is v086 the latest for the 646?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
Why do we have to use R003 if it is already available R006?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
According to Auto OTA update, yes.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
R003 is publish after R006, but R006 is newer by date.

So maybe has some reason.

You can check both and if not good, flash back to normal V272.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
Thanks a lot broo (y)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jbby:
recently received this update. assuming this is newest build for R51MT05?

Product Information

-TCL Model Number: 75S546

-Software Version: V8-R51MT05-LF1V235.020409

-TV+ OS Version: V5.2.0(V8-2111260-MF1V520)

Sat Dec 18 00:31:39 CST 2021
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] M@XiMe:
Hello guys

I recently bought a TCL 50C725.

I plugged my Samsung soundbar in optical.

My problem is I have sound both on TV speaker's and soundbar.

Do you have idea how to disable TV speaker's sound ?

I tried to update firmware but no change.

Best regards

Maxime
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jedwvv23:
I recently bought the TCL P725 75" in Australia (local stock from a reputable local seller).

I also bought the Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) from the same local seller and a high bandwidth HDMI 2.1 cable to connect the TV and the Shield.

Everything is fine except when I try to play Dolby Vision content on the Shield and I get black screen but with sound. I get the icon "Dolby Vision" at the top but screen is black. I've searched everywhere (including these forums) and noticed some people experience the same issue as me but seems noone's had a 100% guaranteed fix.

Does anyone know anything I could try or just give up and use the TV's native apps to play DV content?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] thodoros13:
Hi guys Merry Christmas and Happy New year

Is anyone having the same issues?

55c725

V8-R51MT02-LF1256.019836

1: The tv is losing the colors and cause on dark black or gray mode.

2: I am trying to using the Lan port to connect to the internet and its not working

The Wi-Fi is working fine.

3: Is getting slower and sometimes it freeze on the menu or when we are watching tv

I have factory reset the TV like 3-4 times but still is doing the same issues.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Try update to V267 or V272.

Use IMG file, to install clean system.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] thodoros13:
do you have thee v267 IMG file the one that i am find on the post the link is not working
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Post #64 , all is there.

OTA (Backup link) and IMG.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabbius69:
which is the latest software for 50c725?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V272 or custom R003 and R006 (by date).

All is IMG files.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabbius69:
in the site I found R51M_V256, Where do I find version 272?

thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Post #262
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blackbugi:
why cant i download this file?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
No problem with file.

Change browser or copy/paste in your downloader.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fabbius69:
I have two/three doubts:

is the software the same (V8-R51MT02-LF1V272_AP_EU_JB_MEA) for the 50 and 55 inches?

How is it installed being an img file (Update.img)?

if the installation fails, the television no longer works?

How could I go back later

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blackbugi:
yap, tnx, worked in Edge
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blackbugi:
Hey , everyone, I am from Serbia, and i am using SBB, i just bought TCL C725 55inches, and i registrated that tv as my ANDROID TV with my service provider. I installed EON application on tv, but it does not work every time. Sometimes i need to get to homescreen and back to application several times in order to watch normaly. And pausing and trying to play something from few sdays before is just impossible. Does anyone have same problem, and if there is some way to fix it, i would be gratefull. Tnx

Other applications, such as HBO GO, Youtube etc work normaly. It is WIFI connection, and it is good connection.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You need just to read previous posts, everything is there.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] thiakil:
I've got the same issue (AU C725) but with the Shield cigar tube version.

Tried a few different firmwares (originally for ARC issues) but to no avail - though I didn't try it with the firmware it came with (239) as I didn't have the Shield at that point (nor an AVR with 4k support)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
P725 & C725.....V277 Auto OTA update coming ...... (Poland ?)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcy97:
Hi everyone, I'm looking for help with a strange problem that happened to me a few days ago. A few months ago I bought a 43P725 and despite some problems with the local media player (frame drops when watching videos via USB) and stuttering with 60fps content with youtube, the TV is fine. A few days ago in the (my apps) section of the Play Store, I noticed that all the apps were present except the youtube one. It seems to have disappeared from the Play Store. I don't know what to do anymore. I tried resetting and downgrading the firmware, but it didn't help. I believe I am the only one in this situation. Any help will be appreciated, thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You should have YouTube on home screen (check "+") and app is in System Apps.

Your firmware and Play Store version?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcy97:
Yes, I have it on the home screen but it doesn't appear on Play Store.

Firmware is V272

Play Store: 28.3.16-21 [8] [PR] 413990378
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Go to "Entertainment", is there.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcy97:
No there isn't, i find youtube kids and youtube music but not youtube for android tv
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dailos78:
Hi guys,

I got a 75C729 (in the menu it shows 75C728, I think is the same device with small variations) in Germany.

I got already the latest update(v083).

Before the update, I had in the sound options some configuration regarding Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus. Now they are gone.

I cannot get 5.1 Audio via HDMI audio, when I'm using optical I can get it. I've tried all settings I could try and many different ultra-fast HDMI cables. Somehow using HDMI the TV outputs only 2 channels audio.

I can use Dolby Prologic to virtualize surround, but makes no sense, having already Netflix with Dolby Digital Plus.

I also downloaded some test files to reproduce on the TV and on the Blu-Ray player, to confirm that the problem is the TV. When I play them on the TV, the sound via HDMI is 2.0, but via optical is 5.1. When I reproduce them directly from the BluRay player, it is 5.1 with better quality (optical cannot send Dolby Digital plus due to bandwidth limitations).

Is there any way of getting Dobly Digital Plus via HDMI with this version

Someone can see the Dolby Digital options in the Sound Menu (and let me know which version it is)

Thanks in advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcy97:
This is my situation... no youtube app
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dailos78:
Any help here? is someone getting proper 5.1 in this TV via HDMI?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
P725 & C725 (P815).....V277

V8-R51MT02-LF1V277.020239

build date= Dec 16 2021

Anybody has IMG or OTA file ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] likma38:
Bonjour, j'ai un 55c725x1 acheté en france , il s'est mis tout seul en mode récupération android , pouvez vous m'aider s'il vous plaît

merci

bien cordialement
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
English ?

Press reboot system.....

You playing with power button ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] likma38:
Hello, I have a 55c725x1 bought in France, it went into android recovery mode by itself, can you help me please

thank you

Best regards
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] likma38:
That's what I did
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Unplug from power socket, press and hold power button for few seconds.

Take out any HDMI or USB from TV inputs.

After 10 min plug in power socket back.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] likma38:
Solution that works given to me by stasiof,

" Unplug from power socket, press and hold power button for few seconds.

After 10 min plug in power socket back."

Thank you so much STASIOF
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] markshane:
Hi, I have 75C728 proper model and was facing same issue with v083. I updated to the custom R074 and I'm able to get proper 5.1 output (DD+/Atmos/DTS) to my receiver via HDMI. Below is the link provided by @stasiof

MT9615 Platform (MT15).......R074 IMG

V8-T615T01-LF1R074

http://celesw.tcl.com/CSEU%20TV/Software/MT15/Test%20SW/V8-T615T01-LF1R074.zip

IMG date= Nov 09 2021

IMG size= 1.75GB

Make sure your Platform (MT9615) is same and flash the IMG file after extracting from Zip. Do note all you data will be wiped.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
not yet on my region (Jakarta, Indonesia)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
Has anyone tried this firmware?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dailos78:
Thanks @markshane , this helps a LOT!

This link is not working, but I think I found the same file in the forum from another URL, filename: V8-T615T01-LF1R074

Any problem (besides the wipe) I can face if I upgrade (well, technically is a downgrade from v83 to v74) by. my own? like stop getting official updates?

Best

Dailos
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Links is working, nothing wrong.

Is not downgrade, as R version has different numbering. Even R074 is newer then V083 (by date).

Did you get any official auto update ?

Edit:

MT9615 Platform (MT15).......R074 IMG.....

V8-T615T01-LF1R074

Backup link:

V8-T615T01-LF1R074 - Google Drive

drive.google.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dailos78:
Yes, I got an official upgrade 2/3 weeks ago (v83) and I think that broke my 5.1 via HDMI
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
So,you can flash R074 to have back 5.1 via HDMI (according to post above).

When new update is available by auto update, you will need to flash back V083 IMG.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
MT9615 Platform (C728 & C825).......

Test IMG file (Google TV)

V8-T615T03-LF1V407

IMG date= Oct 23 2021

security_patch= 2021-09-05

gmsversion= Android_11_GTVs

revision= 000005

IMG size= 1.79GB

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Preview:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dailos78:
I can confirm that updating to R74 fixed Dolby digital plus via HDMI
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
When Google TV available for P725 ??? :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You can try V418 IMG (just for test), posted in post #503.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kzolee216:
Hi everyone,

I have a PS5 console and a TCL 50C725 television.

When playing games, the red blur, ghosting effect of the background is noticeable when panning the camera around.

I also tried two software versions (V8-R51MT02-LFV231.019198 and V8-R51MT02-LF1V272.020169), but the problem is still the same.

The problem is similar to the video below:

Link

Link

What is a suggested solution?

Thank You.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kzolee216:
The problem only occurs at 4k resolution 16: 9 aspect ratio.

There is Interestingly no problem in 4k zoom mode or other resolution.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Outbackistan:
So can it be installed on R51MT02 C725?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Is same platform R51M.

In Philippines, India and Brazil.... P725 and C725 are coming with R51MT05 (Google TV) firmware,out of box.

Read more:

{Mod edit: Link to Telegram removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Anyway, you can always flash back to R51MT02, with IMG file.

(not valid for UK "K" models, because there is no IMG file)

Edit:

Taken from test V418 IMG....hardware support:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DRR 228:
Hi!

I just recently bought a TCL 55C725 ( in Spain ), it came with R51M v246 installed. I've been having tons of problems, specially in Dolby vision and game modes where some sort of backlight auto dimming is on even if everything is off on the settings ( including the secret menu where both the eco mode and DBC are off ). After reading around, the only possibility that I have left ( as far as I know ) is too try to update the software. When I try to update through the network it says it's the latest update. When I go to the European website it points me to v256, but reading this post i can see there are plenty of newer versions. I'm new to updating manually my TV, although I'm confident I can do it.

I want to ask: what's the latest, most stable and recommended update for my specific model (55C725) ?? v267?.. or??

Many thanks in advance!!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
I am completely happy with v267 which I installed locally (also, not OTA) over v256 which was preinstalled in my 43C725. However, I am not using any sound passtrhu since I am using my tv without any external speakers or amplifier. Therefore I cannot tell you, if passthru works OK in v267. If you run into any problems, you can always try v256, v282 or those custom firmwares to which you can find a download link in this very forum...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DRR 228:
I don't have any passthrough so I'll give it a try to those 267 over the preinstalled 246! Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] phamine:
Is there an Android 10/11 firmware update for a 2020 TCL S434?

V8-R851T02-LF1V458.018656

Android Version 9

Build PPR1.180610.011
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You totally miss thread.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cure__me:
I find it really poor that my 2019 P8M can play movies off the external hard drive flawlessly yet my 2021 C727 (v256) and P725 (v272) both drop frames every 5 minutes or so. Hopefully software updates will fix it because it’s pretty annoying!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
R51MT06 is for the following TV Models:

- X925

- X925 PRO

V8-R51MT06-LF1V114 IMG file

http://celesw.tcl.com/Test/software/V8-R51MT06-LF1V114.zip

Backup link:

V8-R51MT06-LF1V114

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

IMG date= Nov 27 2021

build version= V8-R51MT06-LF1V114.020348

security_patch= ?

gmsversion= Android_11_R_GTVS

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/G03_8K_GB/BeyondTV4:11/RP1A.200622.001/AR05:user/release-keys

IMG file size= 3.15GB
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Today user from Italy installed V418 Google TV......on 55C725......working OK so far.

More info:

{Mod edit: Link to Telegram removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DRR 228:
I never updated the TV "manually", but it seems to be an OTA version for v267 software. As I understand, this doesn't require to "flash" the unit, it can be installed directly and it won't delete any apps.

I got a quick question: Is it recommended to "Factory Reset" the unit before installing the new software? or maybe after? ..or? .... I would like to have the cleanest installation possible as at the moment the TV is really laggy, even to change the volume ....

Many Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
I was exactly in the same boat as you: I had apps installed and I did not want them to be deleted. That is why I used the OTA file (and not the IMG file which deletes everything) . I did not use "Factory Reset" before or after the installation of the OTA file and everything worked smoothly after the update. I think the "Factory Reset" is supposed to be used after the installation in the unlucky case that you will have same sort of problems with your system after the update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DRR 228:
I see. Did you feel any improvement in terms of responsiveness after switching to v267? just wondering if you felt the difference after the new software was installed :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
I did not notice any improvement in he responsiveness of the system or in the picture quality, I did the update purely to find, if there is something new to offer in the new version. I cannot recall anymore, if there was something really new. Since it worked OK, I decided to stay on that version. There have been some reports about some problems with the v282 even in this forum, so I have no intentions to make any further local updates.

I just wait for the famous Google TV OTA update with or without Android TV 12, which TCL promised to deliver to all their 2021 models. I am afraid I will have to wait for quite a long time since TCL did not give any schedule for this update...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
It would be very interesting to learn, if search of new terrestrial or cable channels works OK after this update. To me its is quite a remarkable thing, that the firmware built for ISDB-T/ISDB-C or ATSC system works in device built for DVB-T/DVB-C. Perhaps the firmware does not deal with decoding of the program content from the bitstream and this if left to the code which lies in the non-updateable part of the system memory.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Seemse you got your answer on telegram, as I reading now..... :D

Everything so far is working.....

Edit:

According to your post #571....."(and not the IMG file which deletes everything)".

most of setting, particulary picture and sound setting remain untouched.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] anhil:
Yes indeed :) To others to know, the guy who installed this firmware made for TVs with R51MT05 system board intended for South America and pats of Asia to his out 55C725 unit made for European market. And he claims not have any issues and that even channel search work the way it is supposed to.

The obvious conclusion is really that the TCL firmware does not contain any program code dealing with decoding the transmitted programs from the bitstream. So If the system board of your TV is of the same family and even though the firmware would be intended to other television systems, ISDB-T/ISDB-C or ATSC, the firmware would work OK in your unit built for DVB-T/DVB-C. This is just a first conclusion and I would not make a general rule yet., but in this particular case firmware intended for R51MT05 model really worked OK in R51MT02 model.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] DRR 228:
I see. That's slightly disappointing, I secretly hoped I could get rid of this laggy behavior through an update. I hope at least fixes the problem with the DV backlight auto-dimming I'm having, otherwise I think I'll be returning the TV as more and more content is released these days in DV and the problem is really obvious/annoying. Well, I'll update from the v246 to 267 and report back as soon as I can!

In any case, Thanks for your help guys!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] derekm323f:
Thanks stasiof.

Any ideas what has changed or improved with this update?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Pmsil:
Installed in my c725 from Portugal. Seems to be fully functional so far, digital channels included
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] averro:
You have try

Yeah.....it work, my P725 now with Google TV interface 🤗

Thanks Stasiof (y)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
MT9615 Platform (C728 & C825).......V8-T615T01-LF1V999

http://na-update.cedock.com/apps/resource2/V8T615T01/V8-T615T01-LF1V999/FOTA-OTA/V8-T615T01-LF1V999.zip

build date= Jun 21 2021

build= 1624251051

security_patch= 2021-01-05

gmsversion= 11.....R_GTVS

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/C05_4K_GB/C05:11/AR2101/AR20:user/release-keys

OTA size= 1.39GB

Note:

Seems need flash IMG file to downgrade to lower version.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Seemse MT9615 Platform (C728 & C825) owners receiving network

update to V062 ,in some Europe countries.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bonzoman76:
Hello everybody. I recently bought the TCl 50C725 and I am satisfied (especially after the adjustments I found in this forum; I followed the previous model C715).

For the Italian market there is no PVR and Time****; as you indicated, I would like to try to change the Project ID of the TV (currently 6446).

Compared to what I found here on the forum, now the Project ID is with 4 digits instead of 3.

Also in the list of TCL Project ID sheets (let me thank stasiof for the great work he does to the community) clearly I don't find my TV (too new) and I only find 3-digit Project ID.

Do any of you have experience with the Project IDs of the new 2021 series (C725)?

In the meantime, thank you all for the great job you guys do!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] smtel:
Any changelogs for "V8-R51MT02-LF1V256"? Whats new?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Changelog is very rare for TCL firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
For 2021 models Project ID is not released yet, so need the time to be released and change Project ID.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
MT9615 Platform (C728 & C825).......V8-T615T01-LF1V062 IMG

V062 IMG

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
User Manual for C728 and C825 models...

http://www.mediacenter.tcl.eu/uploads/common/TCL_MT9615EU_EN.pdf
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] gersonrsj:
is this firmware on android 11?

does it work on c715?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yes, is Android 11.

TV models is clearly stated.....C728 & C825.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
MT9615 Platform (C728 & C825).......V8-T615T01-LF1V069

Spoiler content hidden.

build date= Jul 13 2021

build= 1626137201

security_patch= 2021-01-05

gmsversion= R_GTVS

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/C05_4K_GB/C05:11/AR2101/AR20:user/release-keys

OTA size= 1.19GB

Note:

Firmware is unusual small in size, only 1.19GB.

Previous V061 and V062 is 1.36GB, so is unclear what TCL change.

Recommendation...=> NOT to install.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] emwu_:
Anyone managed to program an universal remote with the Power ON command for C825? Even when learning the IR code from the original remote, I'm unable to power the TV on with that IR command. Powering off works.

Using Logitech Harmony.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Seemse, something wrong with V069, start from OTA size......

Btw,

I found newer (test) firmware by date...V8-T615T01-LF1V999.....Jul 15 2021:

http://eu-update.cedock.com/apps/resource2/V8T615T01/V8-T615T01-LF1V999/FOTA-OTA/V8-T615T01-LF1V999.zip

build date= Jul 15 2021

build= 1626324670

security_patch= 2021-01-05

gmsversion= R_GTVS

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/C05_4K_GB/C05:11/AR2101/AR20:user/release-keys

OTA size= 1.39GB