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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nbock97:
Hello,

I'm new here in the TV section.

My question is: I ordered a EU/German Version 65'' RC630X1 with Roku TV on it. Does this one support DLG just like the Google TV Version or is this feature limited to US/Australian whatever models as I can't find information on DLG on either (Roku oder Google TV) Versions on the german TCL webpage.

And is it possible to flash the Roku TV version with the Google TV update packages theoretically?

Thank you alot!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Znamir81:
Got 65" C935 couple weeks ago. It came with v747. Overall good TV. Got one reboot so far and a couple of freezes so I'm hoping that software will get better.

One thing that is killing me is that preloaded buttons on 'smart' remote are not registered by system as button presses so as far as I know they cannot be remapped. There is a workaround with system logs and automate so I'll probably play around with it when I have time.

Edit:

Another thing that bothers me is audio output in Auto mode. I have soundbar via eARC connected but in the evenings I use bluetooth headphones. I have to manually switch audio output to bluetooth and then back to Auto when I'm done or soundbar doesn't work. I assumed it would auto connect to bluetooth when in Auto mode and then put audio through soundbar when headphones are not connected but that isn't the case.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Phinxx:
Try opening up gamebar. And changing boost to fast. Windows automatically jumped to 144hz after that for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] romansavov:
Choice of input - PC mode ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alepisci:
I do not think so. I use PC mode and it says not available. The game bar only appears for me in game mode. Anyway, I'm back with my old monitor. I will only use the TV for movies, series and games on consoles.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] romansavov:
What is the difference between PC and Game mode when using the TV as computer monitor - only latency ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alepisci:
I think it's the screen refresh rate: PC can reach up to 144hz and game, up to 120hz
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vintila:
Hello,

How do I stop Google TV from updating apps?. I have found the option to disable the automatic update for the TV software, but not for the installed applications.

Searches on Google go not help as they are related to different Android versions and not for the current Google TV Android 11.

I need to revert to Kodi 19.5 instead of the new Kodi 20.

Thanks a lot
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bernado82:
Maybe you should install KODI v19.5 from an apk file (there should be no updates as it's not installed from the PlayStore)?

https://androidpctv.com/delete-kodi-20-install-kodi-19/

For security, test all downloaded apk files on https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload before installation.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asikis:
Hello all. I have C635 55'. It has been updated to v508 a few weeks ago. No major issues till now.

But today i decided to connect the TV to my WiFi network (I had it over LAN all this time). My WiFi has two channels one 2.4 GHz and one 5GHz. The TV only scans the 2.4 GHz and it cannot connect on it by any means.

Why is this happening? Why 5GHz is not seen by the TV? And most important why it cannot connect to the 2.4 GHZ network? Is there any bug with v508 or are there any specific specifications needed for the WiFi router (like bandwidth, channel etc)??

Thank you.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vintila:
This is now solved.

To disable the automatic updates for the apps, the TV settings menu is not used, you need to use the Google Play Store app.

But, WTF is it?, this is not shown in the applications tab. Surprise, surprise…., you need to invoke it using the Google assistant button in the remote and saying “Play Store”. Once done you can disable the updates suing the options in the app.

Just for the files
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Vintila:
Thanks a lot, good point as the available version in the Store was the 19.3

Regards
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asikis:
I have tried your suggestion but the result suggests Youtube videos based on "Play Store" or "Google Play Store". The search result does not bring up the actual playstore application. I have the same problem since day 1. Why the Google Play store app is not visible? And another thing, why when ai search for a game title i never get any results back???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asikis:
I have found the way to get access to Play Store via the following video:

Just press to see all system apps.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Install this apk....Play store will appear in home page...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lapist:
Try using channel 1-11 for 2.4 GHz and 36-64 for 5 GHz. Higher channels may be problematic. Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz work fine for me on 55C635 and v508 FW in those channel ranges.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asikis:
Hello @lapist . Although i used channels from the ranges you indicate, I changed the default ones to other values, for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz and the TV connected. Thank you for your support.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] King Mustard:
Hi all,

I have a TCL C635 (specifically the 43C635K).

TV v5.2.0, OS V8-R51MT02-LF1V325.020654.

The OTA update says I have the latest software.

Do I actually have the latest software for the TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yes, you have latest known ATV firmware.

Btw,

you can flash GTV also (R51MT05).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] King Mustard:
What's the difference, if I may ask?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Android TV vs Google TV - What Are The Key Differences?

Key Takeaways Android TV runs on an android operating system, while Google TV runs on ChromeOS Google TV is a new, updated version of Android TV Google TV is cheaper than Android TV Android and

thewiredshopper.com

Which TV is better for you- Google TV or Android TV? A Definitive Guide

The TCL 4K QLED Smart TV offers a lot more options with picture quality being years ahead of what it was earlier. With the integration of other techs the TCL Smart TV can deliver a lot more than just basic programs and games

www.tcl.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Al3xxxinho:
Hello

Does the 50" TCL C635 have an adaptive brightness function? ( or a light sensor of some kind ) ?

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Al3xxxinho:
you can install sideload launcher and then open it. you will have the Play Store icon and you can access it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] LuccoJ:
I bought the 43C635 (Europe), and since I do plan to play with ADB and friends and have in fact already done so, I am a bit perplexed: do these TVs not have a recovery mode where I can factory reset?

I already almost bricked it (soft-bricked hopefully, but without knowing if there's a recovery mode, I don't know) by simply disabling the default launcher via ADB while thinking I had another suitable launcher that would start in it places, but I didn't. I only managed to get out of the black screen thanks to TCL's Quick which let me reach the settings, re-enable WiFi and ADB (WiFi had died for some reason).

I know that you can keep the Power button pressed with a firmware image in a USB storage device to flash a firmware, but a post in this thread says that does NOT factory reset the device, in this case meaning my ADB settings would still stick.

So am I stuck forever if I do something really bad in ADB? Is factory reset really only accessible if you can access the Android settings, System, Info...?

Another thing: what is the switch to the left of my Power button? I assumed it was the microphone switch, but Google Assistant works with Hey Google (not from the remote) regardless of the position of that switch. Also, the switch has no "On" or "Off" markings, or any markings at all.

The manual mentions a Mic switch, but this doesn't seem to be it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jlname:
Hi, is there any option to launch a specific app when the tv starts or turns on? For example, as Samsung has - turn on the last used application.

Who invented such an OS for Televitze, where it is not possible to set the behavior after turning on the TV. At the same time, it should be a basic thing about the behavior of the launcher.

I'm frustrated with how cumbersome the behavior is and everything has to be done manually.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] LuccoJ:
Settings → System → Power & Energy → Power On Behavior → Last used input

That will make the TV go back to the last thing it was doing when you turn it on. You'll probably also want to make sure "Quick Start" is enabled, and don't restart the TV right after you power it off, or it will still start from scratch. It needs a few "off" minutes in my experience for the quick start to work.

There is also the Launch on Boot app, but it doesn't seem to behave correctly for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] LuccoJ:
I'm confused. This post which is linked from the FAQ & Guides post says in passing that the best way to speed up Google TV is to "flash ATV firmware", which I assume means use the older Android TV rather than the new "skin".

Is this really possible? Can I flash Android TV on my TCL 43C635 (EU)? That would be amazing because I'm hating the restrictions Google TV imposes, and I'm learning of more and more things that could be done before with Android TV, but now, with Google TV, they can't (such as using voice search in basic no-account mode).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alepisci:
Good morning. I want to make it clear that I understand how each one relates to the TV OS, but I don't understand how someone prefers androidoTv to Google Tv. I say this because I have Nvidia shield for a long time. Since the 2015 version. And I noticed how OS have evolved. Today, with the C835, I continue with the same thought. My tv works perfectly, without any bugs. I'm on the latest update v474. Perhaps there are operational differences in TCL models as well as in other brands 🤷‍♂️
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] LuccoJ:
I'm sorry if I have bad opinions.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] J.Gruen:
Hi, latest FW for 75C935 (EU) T615T03 is V474 OTA ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lapist:
When you flash IMG firmware from USB stick, it does kind of factory reset.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] LuccoJ:
It seems a bit of a dangerous way to factory reset, having to flash your system partition just to wipe your data... :( Quite bad design, and different from most Android devices I've known.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Hf_tt:
Hello,

What firmware do you recommend to have the local dimming which completely turns off the LEDs?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Alepisci:
v474 (last version) is almost perfect
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Bigjarvic:
Hi everyone,

This may be a stupid question but how the hell do I get the 75c835 to flash from the wall power off scenario

I have downloaded v508.zip to fat32 USB but no matter what combination of power off and holding button while turning back on can get tv to go into blue screen for updating.

Tried 3 different USB , zip file, unpacked zip file etc, nothing works or is recognised.

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Learn first about your firmware.

V508 is not for C835 model !

Latest for C835 is V8-T615T03-LF1V474 OTA.

As is OTA file no need to power Off TV.

Just copy zip file to USB FAT32 and go to setting...about...software update ....local update.

Edit:

Look at first post....

"Usefull thread....."
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lapist:
I would also expect that C835 with MiniLED and 240-360 local dimming zones would have dark blacks, almost like AMOLED, but from those photos it doesn't look like.. Did you try all the settings (like Dynamic Contrast, Black Stretch, different picture mode etc) ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T615T03 Google TV Update available in V503.

MT9615 Platform ....C735 & C835/C935.......(C728 & C825)

V8-T615T03-LF1V503.000493

V503 OTA

https://shorturl.at/dyDIO

build date= Dec 19 2022

build= 1671463434

security_patch= 2022-12-05

gmsversion= Android_11_GTV

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/G05_4K_GB/G05:11/AR2101/AR21:user/release-keys

revision= 000493

OTA size= 1.723 GB
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] dfinikis:
My C835 just updated via OTA automatically to this release, I am in Greece.

//dfinikis
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Taomyn:
Mine too just now - not noticed anything majorly different so far
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Jerry7650:
I am new owner od TCL 65C835 TV. I am not happy with color consistency. I have used program TV calibration and made some photos and compaed it with my 8 years old cheap Thomson TV and Thomson won it.

Can you please try this program and post here your screen?

TCL 65C835: https://photos.app.goo.gl/r9pucy9oWJerqkG9A

Thomson: ttps://photos.app.goo.gl/DYddRLr3k5j4xoip9

Comparison: https://photos.app.goo.gl/E5F23Rx34PDejWou8

Another 3 colors: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dqcz5rHXumbbPiX3A
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] laiq:
After updated to 503, when i turn on Xbox, tv stop auto turning on...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Roongx:
V503 cause my c835 not able to control my soundbar via the remote
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] laiq:
This update is a big fail, be aware
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Taomyn:
Strange, it's controlling my Denon AVR just fine still, played on my 3080Ti PC, watched streamed TV and some YouTube 4k stuff and all looked fine.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Powerfreakoz:
I would like to know when I will get the newer updates. Currently:

Model: C835

Software version: V8-T615T03-LF1V427.000237

Region: Australia

Project ID: 7781

🤷‍♂️
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blinkycan:
updated to 503 on 65C735 EU, new shortcut menu for brightness, picture/sound mode, sleep timer and a new option for PC mode under Picture settings - Advanced settings - Motion - Refresh rate, there is two options Normal and Performance which is said to reduce tearing for 50hz-60hz games, not sure which feature is behind that option, they added a toggle to disable bluetooh also and sadly they did not fixed the bug with pc picture mode which need to be reapplied after going to home or while using quickstart

Edit, Fast Boost mode don't fix the tearing line at 60% of the screen while on pc mode with that version like it was on the v440 that i was using so i m going to downgrade sadly
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Is depend of TCL Australia region.

Wait for 1 week and if no update ,update manually.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] eegii9999:
Hello guys, im new here,

I bought a japanese version of TCL C735 55inch, it has 120hz, and Japanese Android (Google TV version)

Can i make it global version of android?

Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] eegii9999:
Now it has R51MT07-LF1V010 android version

Are there any updates, it says up to date via internet update
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Under666:
I was waiting one month to receive OTA updates via network after I bought C835 and nothing happenend. I was aware that there is newer FW available from the telegram notifications. I decided then to manually update it to the latest known FW from the telegram group and yesterday I received an OTA network update. It may be a coincidence .. but the fact is that I received the next network update only when I was on the latest FW.

Hope it helps

Kr.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] romansavov:
Don't downgrade. Just use Game mode instead of PC, tearing disappears and input latency is the same. It is very good calibrated by default. No need to change the boost mode, leave it to Balance. Other solution to use PC mode in 4k without screen tearing is to set at graphic card's control panel 4:2:2 ,10 or 12 bit color.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ImpalerV:
I have soundbar aswell i can control without any problem with remote (from TV remote or from soundbar) My soundbar is Loewe bar5+sub5 + klang mr1 (rears)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL R51MT05 Google TV Update available in V516.

R51MT05 Platform P635/8 & P735 & C635.........(P725 & C725).

V8-R51MT05-LF1V516.020924

V516 IMG

Spoiler content hidden.

build date= Jan 05 2023

build.date.utc= 1672910605

security_patch=2022-10-05

gmsversion= Android_11_GTVs

build.fingerprint= TCL/G03_4K_GB/BeyondTV4:11/RP1A.200622.001/AR06:user/release-keys

revision= 020924

IMG size= 3.42 GB
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] blinkycan:
everything is wrong lol. i do have downgraded already, no the Game picture mode do not support chroma444 at all, yes on older firmware the boost mode to fast is required to get rid of the tearing on pc mode with chroma 444, no i'm not going to use chroma 422 on pc mode to have fuzzy texts and washed out colors when i can simply use it normally with an older firmware
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] havocau:
@blinkycan 444 doesn't work with anything over 60hz right? or did they fix that?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] romansavov:
1.How do you know and can proof that Game mode does not support Chroma 444 ?!

2. I also have downgraded to 440 last month for test and there was no need to change the boost modes in PC mode, it was ok on Balance, without tearing.

The graphics card is an old Nvidia GTX 1060 and is connected to my 55C735 with hdmi 2.0 cable on HDMI 2 120Hz port.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikdrlecter:
hi everyone, yesterday my TCL tv decided to upgrade to the new android version, now everything is bad: freezing, slowness on each action.. it's really sucks now..

can someone help me to downgrade to the previous version please?

I dont have any knowledge on android tv subject..

is there a tutorial to follow step by step to avoid the brick?

thank you bye
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
read in post #1...Usefull thread.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikdrlecter:
I readed about changing from android to google tv but i just need downgrade to previous android version.. how can i do this please? I cant find a tutorial..
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
So many posts how to flash IMG file here in this thread.....

sample..... #167
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikdrlecter:
Ok thank u so much.. so where can i download the right version to flash? Sorry im newbie on this
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You never provide any info , your Tv model, present firmware and what you want to do ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nikdrlecter:
yes u're right, now that i'm home i can say:

model: 50P615

Software version: V8-R851T02-LF1V722.000038

currently (from yesterday) Android 11..

I want to come back at the android factory version.. maybe the 9..

thanx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
First of all, you posting in wrong thread....

Bellow is your TV model....

https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-android...covery-tcl-beyondtv-beyondtv.4025755/page-207
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Powerfreakoz:
Just received the notification yesterday for v503.

Need to go through it and see the differences but my arc device volume control (sonos beam v2) is working fine which was a concern I had (some were saying earc wasn’t quite working). 😀
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
When you posting about auto update, helpfull info will be also about TV model, Project ID or region.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Powerfreakoz:
Without wanting to sound rude but read the thread. I did mention my model and project ID earlier in these replies. Not going to repeat it every time I reply to a message.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
OK,thanks for mention, found on previous page.

Is hard to follow many users posts......
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MadeOke:
I have problem with Plex after update to V503 on C835. All video start paused, should I downgrade?

Also have some random broken audio problem, I though the speaker just blowed out, restart fixed it though.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Under666:
Mines are 65c835, project ID 5456, Europe
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
A week ago has been V503 ( a day or two), now nothing.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Under666:
I've received the update. Just wanted to post the details. However when I bought it was on very old FW, but didn't received OTA updates for a month. After I manually installed the latest ( it was 474) I recived 503 OTA.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] justatekkie:
Hey! How do I get this? Apparently I'm still in V496 and software update from the menu is not picking up on any updates.

Where do I download this and how do I install it? Don't want to muck anything up? I'm from Pakistan btw, as this is where I bought it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Everything is here, just need to read.....

start from post #1......"Usefull thread....." at the bottom.

Also, just a few post above .....how to flash IMG file..... #562

Btw,

after V496, available versions is....

V501 IMG

V508 OTA

V516 IMG

Every firmware is global, so doesn't matter in which part of globe is posted.

R51MT05....

V496.020729... Aug 25 2022

V501.020739... Sep 08 2022

V508.020773... Oct 19 2022

V516.020924... Jan 05 2023

Always latest firmware, you can found on telegram channel.....(but is also posted here.)

Spoiler content hidden.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] justatekkie:
Can someone please confirm what the latest V514 improves on the c635. I can't find any release notes.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Use ...EDIT... for your post.....

and is not V514 !

TCL don't provide changelog......
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] justatekkie:
Okay, thank you.

I reviewed the post where it says how to download the IMG file and perform the update.

Seems complicated.

Why is this update not popping up when I do an online software update search from the TV's menu?

And what am I losing out on by not doing the USB update?

E.g. do you know if the latest FW improves the c635 in any way?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rangwala:
Hi I have also 43C635 in Pakistan,

Do not update 516 with IMG file, because I did but I find some issue in it for me do I have revert back to 508.

TV can detect OTA which you can it's normal

For IMG is like flashing will remove all setting and app

if you still issue can call me 03002185051
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rangwala:
Download link : https://files.fm/f/jrperazd7

V508 OTA

TCL R51MT05 Google TV Update available in V508.

R51MT05 Platform P638 & P735 & C635.........(P725 & C725).

V8-R51MT05-LF1V508.020773
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Haha...I run on V516...C635.....no problem.

You are like never seen that forum.....post what is your issue in V516.

:LOL:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] andy29999:
I have the same problem with Plex :( Everything else seems to work, Tv remote controls my sonos sound bar fine
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] rangwala:
I was having this kind of line after every time I standby this Pic is not my I copy for net .

I have to cut power off every time so I flash with V488 img then 508 OTA

View attachment vertical-lines-on-TV.webp
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] justatekkie:
Awesome, thanks man! I'll just keep checking the software update through the regular method, in fact, I'll turn on auto update and it'll do the rest. I'm sure it will pop up eventually. The one I have right now is V496 (current firmware).

What's OTA by the way?

Off topic: great TV for gaming, isn't it? 😃
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lapist:
OTA = over-the-air - first result from Google will explain 😃

You can update to v508 easily using USB stick with the same result like when it updates itself, or to v516 in a bit complicated way that performs also factory reset..

Automatic update doesn't work very well in many countries.

And honestly there are not many changes in those firmware updates from TCL, plus they sometimes break more than they fix...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
And your TCL 43C735 has which software installed ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] tekkno100:
V8-R51MT05-LF1V443
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You can update with V464 OTA (post #10) first or V468 IMG (post #33).

Additionaly, have one custom firmware R183 IMG....

https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-2021-android-tvs-c05-g05-beyondtv6-beyondtv4.4255729/post-87066501

In pic you posted has two models....43C735 and 43C635...?