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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esquivel88:
Good morning. I bought a TCL T8A (C745). However, I'm having some software issues. The picture modes are constantly changing. I can't turn off the image processing. In fact, I turn everything off, but they remain on. I'm having framerate issues. Often, I want to change settings like simply adjusting the brightness, and even though the numbers change, nothing happens, requiring me to restart the system for it to work. It also doesn't save picture modes. For example, I have Dolby Vision IQ preset to watch Dolby Vision movies, but every time I turn it on, it defaults to dark Dolby Vision, which has weird colors. I have Cinema mode set in Google Home, yet often when I turn on the TV, it's in standard mode. When I set the color to warm -5, it looks the same as cold +5. The only solution is to restart. It doesn't save TV modes for each HDMI. I set HDR and Dolby Vision to 100 brightness and the other normal modes to 85. However, when I watch something in HDR or Dolby Vision, it stays at 85 brightness, and the only solution is to restart. Does anyone have these kinds of problems? It seems to me like all software issues, but the truth is, I don't see anyone with so many problems, which leaves me not understanding what's going on. Thank you.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] drow20:
I've had a TCL C815 (2020) model & was upgraded from 9.0 to 11 sometime in 2022-23
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
M999 OTA (Test version # 8)

V8-T653T01-LF1VM999.000997

- For first install rename to V999 and remove "_Test_Version_8" in file name!

- For users with M999...just remove "_Test_Version_8 in file name!

https://shorturl.at/dxDV2

build date= Apr 29, 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
Wow nice to hear that. glimmer of hope.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] esquivel88:
Hello..I bought my c745x2 yesterday and I have the exact same problem. How do you fix ir?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
Hard reset should be helpfull :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madara Gears:
hello I bought tcl 65c645. and have samsung theater system with hdmi arc . so I connect hdmi earc/arc input of the tv to hdmi of my ht as I used to do with my 2 old samsung tvs. so, I configured settings on this tcl to make earc work and it did get detected without any issue. but to my surprise only the 2 front speakers worked. but no center and no rear speakers. so, I double checked and tried all the different settings *passthrough + auto + pcm* and also *dolby atmos + dts * but nothing worked. I even updated the firmware to the latest version v604 thinking maybe it was a software issue but didn't help. so anyone who has an idea on how to fix this please help me. I haven't slept for 3 days trying to fix it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Restore the smooth ARC output on TV! The amplifier can't handle eARC input! The old 1.4 HDMI that works properly!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
Just wanted to update you @stasiof

Almost 1 month of flashing R51-MT05 v604 on my NA/USA R51-MT08 model (50S450G)

Everything still works well, if not a bit better than original img. Screencasting via Samsung Smartview seems more stable.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
Could some one help to set tv for the best image smoothness while watching for example football matches
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Might wanna let those people know which model you have
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
Alright, If you wanna know.... ;) my tv model is c745x2
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madara Gears:
how should I restore smooth arc?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Settings-connectors-HDMI advanced standard-> off
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madara Gears:
it didn't work
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Try to disable Gaming Mode. It is making a lot of problems there with HDMI...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
any new test ota's beyond MT05 V999 version 2?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You need updates every week ....?....:D

Anyway, any new version will be posted....or you will still ask ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
Yes, preferably via DM, the minute you get it. LOL, JOKES JOKES 😆😆😆

Also, one thing I've noticed since using MT05 vs MT08, Dolby Vision content displays as HDR10+, atleast on YouTube and Amazon Prime Video apps. Not sure if I'd even notice anyways, except for the pop-up in the top left corner. Picture quality looks fine otherwise.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
Also @stasiof I am trying to obtain MT08 img file thru customer support. Told them my TV is stuck in a boot cycle after a power outage. I don't think they'll send me the file anyways, but they want a video of it to "help further rectify the issue". If I can figure out how to do that, I will send you a copy of mt08 img privately.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
YouTube has only HDR10 and HLG , despite video title.

Amazon prime, I think depend on location.

Anyway, to test Dolby Vision, download video clip and play from USB....

4K sample video test UHD trailers -Full 4K and UHDV-

l➤ ⭐ Full 4K sample video test and UHDV demo trailers ➨➨ in 4k60fps, H264, H265 with 3840x2160 and 4096×2160. 【 List of all downloads 】

www.demolandia.net

Samples - Official Kodi Wiki

kodi.wiki
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
OK,

also ask them what is latest firmware version ?

I can get only V058.

Edit:

V072 found....

New TCL R51MT08 Google TV Update available in V072.

TV models... S450G ,S470G ,Q650G.........N.America

V8-R51MT08-LF1V072.021144

V072 OTA

https://shorturl.at/frKLO

build date= Oct 16, 2023

security_patch= 2023-10-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
You're the man! Dolby Vision icon came up when playing one of the demos.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brinza:
Does anyone know if there is a difference in these models and if so, what is it?

TCL

98P743

98P744

98P745

98P749
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hristoslav2:
Exclusive variations of the model for various retail chains and online stores.

https://www.lcd-compare.com/index.php?action=compare&TCL98P743=on&TCL98P744=on&TCL98P745=on&TCL98P749=on
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] njarse:
Does anyone know anything about enabling pvr or at least Live TV pause? I have 55c645.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] brinza:
thx, however the answer is :

P749 German model P743 for the Netherlands P744 for France P745 for UK

no other differences ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madara Gears:
I tried all modes. tried different hdmi cables. but nothing works.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Hmm...so or optical, or wait for TCL fix this problem :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Madara Gears:
i

i was wondering if there is an old firmware which doesn't have this problem
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL R51MT05 Platform Google TV Update available in V611.

TV models....P755 (AP 43/50",AU,LA) & C655 (AU,LA)

C64x & P74x & Q73x & QLED770

(P635/8(EU) & P735 & C635 & 43/50C735)

......(P725 & C725)

V8-R51MT05-LF1V611.021306

V611 OTA

https://shorturl.at/cqtAW

build date= Mar 21, 2024

security_patch= 2023-06-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 001248/776:
wtf is wrong with them providing a year old security patches in new firmwares
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
Maby it's written wrong. Should be 5/6/24
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 001248/776:
Yeah I don't think so - they tend to keep very old security updates in their firmwares across all the tv models. It's just another area where their software sucks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Use V999 beta with latest security patch.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
We are still in May, not June yet....:)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in V121.

V8-T653T01-LF1V121.000926

V121 PKG (IMG)

https://shorturl.at/abVY5

build date= Mar 31, 2024

security_patch= 2024-02-05

gmsversion= Android_12_GTV_S

revision= 000926

PKG size= 2.68 GB
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Hmm...You posting it here before Telegramm :)

Nice to be updated, but I will wait to OTA.

Thank You for Your work !
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 001248/776:
So how's the Android 12 working after all this wait?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gaara34:
Doesn't the T653T01 platform already have Android 12?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Telegram...10.13 PM, here...10.20 PM.....:)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Hmm...may be I am using some outdated Telegram chanel ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Yes it is. It is started with GTV based on A12
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 001248/776:
Oh I wasn't aware - so anyway, can you feel the difference? With 4K GUIs etc ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Not really :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Hey guys !

Need some advise:

Is there some soundbar around 150-200$ that working with C755 tv's on eARC/ARC without problems ?

Sold my JBL SB160 for this reason, some strange bags there....

Is anybody using some soundbar there without problems/bags ?

Some Samsung A550/B550 or others ?

Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in test M999.

V8-T653T01-LF1VM999.001019

M999 OTA (Test version # 9)

- For first install rename to V999 and remove "_Test_Version_9" in file name!

- For users with M999...just remove "_Test_Version_9 in file name!

https://shorturl.at/ikBSW

build date= May 09, 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in V127.

TV models ....98P745/ P755

C745X2/ C755

C805/ C845X2/ C855

C955/ X955

Full models list (https://t.me/tclupdates_discussion/145006)

V8-T653T01-LF1V127.000970

V127 OTA

https://shorturl.at/vHSU1

build date= Apr 21, 2024

build= 1713667255

security_patch= 2024-02-05

gmsversion= Android_12_GTV_S

product.build.fingerprint= TCL/G08_4K_GB/G08:12/STT2.221228.001/AS17:user/release-keys

revision= 000970

OTA size= 1.87 GB

Thanks to Stasiof
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] SFAZ38:
Hello everyone. I just wanted to share my calibrated picture settings for TCL 55P745:

*For SDR

Mode: "Movie"

Brightness: 20-100 (lower than 20 it starts to flicker)

Black Level: 50

Contrast: 88 (Set this 100 for HDMI devices)

Saturation: 50

Tint: 50

Gamma: 1

Sharpness: 12

Color Tone: -4

All Enhancers: off
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
For which model? Settings will only really applicable to your model...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] SFAZ38:
Corrected. Thanks for saying.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
My man do you have your tv outdoors? I have my brightness at 11 when day and 1 at night. Can't even watch screen above 40.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bariz143:
Just bought mine 75T8A but it seems to be a 75C745. Yet my store sells them both for different prices and different names. How come?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Firmware version or any pic from Product Info details ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] SFAZ38:
Personal preference mate.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bariz143:
There you go sir
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] FlorinelTT:
Is this the latest update for tcl c645? ( or the beta one is the latest ) ?

Thanks.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Beta V999v2 is latest.

V611.021306... Mar 21 2024

V999.021312... Apr 07 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bariz143:
Any idea what i need to update, im really new to this with TV:s.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You have V098 and latest is V127.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
@stasiof I have a gift for you, my friend. Check dm's on here in roughly 30 min.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bariz143:
Where can i find download files? Really sorry for noob questions :) How come there is V127 but my tv says im updated to latest already???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Seemse you are not reading at least a week old posts....

Look at previous page....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bariz143:
Sorry i think you missunderstanding me. Im new to everything here. I see this quote "

New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in V127.

TV models ....98P745/ P755

C745X2/ C755

C805/ C845X2/ C855

C955/ X955

Full models list (https://t.me/tclupdates_discussion/145006)

V8-T653T01-LF1V127.000970"

But like i said before i have a 75T8A and what i understand its a C745 and this post says C745X2. Many other comment says C745 and not C745X2. Any difference sir?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
TV model not so important. Firmware installed is important.

According to your picture from post #866

you have V8-T653T01-LF1V098 firmware installed in TV.

So, V127 is next update.

Difference C745X1 and C745X2 you can read from page #6.

In short ,is different hardware, which reflect in different firmware platform.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] 0.25:
(55C755) Hello. Is there a way to disable local dimming (local contrast) in pc picture mode? There is no option in pc mode like in other modes to turn off or change local dimming, but it's on by default in pc mode. Firmware - V098.

Is downgrading to V062 the only way (on V062 people say dimming is not turned on)? Is it safe to downgrade with .pkg? Or better to wait for a new firmware update? But it`s a little pain to work on pc with dimming sometimes.

Update: Downgraded to V062 with help from official support, now everything is fine.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Greetings! I found an annoying system error. I use an external Bluetooth key. The idle condition cannot be adjusted. So turn off after ~ 5 minutes! There's no problem with that. The application and system response is bad !! Either the application is stopping or simply exits the main menu! I don't understand what has to do with this connected device? This is a background process! Nowhere should you not indicate with a flash! This is very annoying when watching a movie! Either push is constantly the Key, or I restart the media content on several occasions! The factory remote control does not have all the functions and it is cumbersome!

TV TCL C645 V999 test 2.

Original rom is the same! I changed because it might be resolved but not!

None of the TVs I had such a problem! But there was no Android phone on a tablet!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fbweb:
Thanks stasiof

But it's impossible to download

download button is inactive

Thanks by advance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
For me its not. Must be problem on your side
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fbweb:
it's ok now

many thansk
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
High download demand.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
Hello, I have a TCL 85MQLED80, which is identical to the TCL C755 The TV always starts on Google TV when switched on. But it should start on cable TV or on HDMI 1, how can I set that? I've gone through all the settings and can't find anything. No home page or anything. Can someone maybe help with how this can be done?

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Hallo, ich habe ein TCL 85MQLED80.

Der TV startet beim Einschalten immer auf Google TV.

Er soll aber auf Kabel TV starten oder auf HDMI 1, wie kann ich das einstellen?

Ich habe alle Einstellungen durch finnde da einfach nichts.

Keine Startseite oder so.

Kann da vielleicht jemand helfen ob das machbar ist?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] JimboTHX1138:
Settings -> System -> Power and Energy -> Power-on behaviour. Then you can choose Google TV home screen or Last input used.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] r4mses:
Hi guys, coming from V8-T653T01-LF1M999, I tried the 127 update but it's not detected.

I renamed to V8-T653T01-LF1M999 the 127 zip file it's detected but the update fails.

Formatted, downloaded again, same behaviour.

Any idea ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Which M999 ?

Test 7, 8 and 9 is newer then V127 and is not possible.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] JimboTHX1138:
It's because 999 is higher than 127 no matter what test version. You have use an IMG to go back, latest one on Telegram is 121 and then upgrade to 127. This is the unfortunate steps that need to be taken if you use a test version and later change your mind to get back onto release channel. Done it many times lol.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] r4mses:
Thanks guys I'll revert back to 121 and move again to 127
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
Hello, that's exactly how I set it up here but it doesn't work, it keeps starting on Google TV. Photo:

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Hallo, das habe ich hier genau so eingestellt aber es funktioniert nicht er startet immer wieder auf google tv.

Foto:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] szkorhetz:
Will test version receive OTA's?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
You should not turn off completely when settings! It only works with Standby mode. If you set the full shutdown then the Home Screen will always appear.

Settings-System-Energy Settings On Powerful Latest. There is a quick start-up!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
Hello thanks for the information. So that means because I always turn off the TV in the evening it starts up again on the Google TV apps? If it stays in standby does the whole thing work? That would be really stupid, how could you do something like that? It's still a TV and not a Fire TV? I wouldn't buy again.

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Hallo, danke für die Info.

Das heißt also weil ich den TV abends immer ausschalte startet er wieder auf den google TV Apps?

Wenn er im Standby bleibt funktioniert das ganze?

Das wäre aber wirklich blöd, wie kann man sowas nur machen.

Es ist immer noch ein TV und kein Fire TV?

Würde ich nicht wieder kaufen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Separate but similar issue to you. I just plain don't like the Google home screen. So I've set my TV to launch a different launcher app when the TV is powered on from complete shut down/power off state. I can't recall off hand which app I used to make the new launcher start when the TV is turned on, but I'll check for you in the morning. I can't see any reason why you can't set the same app to launch your main terrestrial TV app at start up.

It's a bit slow to kick in after TV is turned on sometimes... ie sometimes the new launcher on my TV pops up quite quickly after seeing the Google home screen for just a couple of seconds, but other times it can take 10-20 seconds hesitating on the Google home screen until the new launcher is auto started. So if you apply the same principle to your regular TV app launching, there may a slight delay at times.

Hope that makes sense, and might be what you're looking for... It's a workaround anyways. I'll post again in the morning
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL R51MT05 Platform Google TV Update available in V619.

TV models....P755 (AP 43/50",AU,LA) & C655 (AU,LA)

C64x & P74x & Q73x & QLED770

(P635/8(EU) & P735 & C635 & 43/50C735)

......(P725 & C725)

V8-R51MT05-LF1V619.021314

V619 OTA

https://shorturl.at/ers3j

build date= Apr 24, 2024

security_patch= 2024-03-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Do you have no idea what this is? You can't adjust this for another TV because it's a fixed setting in the software! It works for them to start where you stopped! It's not just a TV! It's almost a big screen tablet whit extra! If you do not understand this, you should buy a next TV that has buttons at the purchase! :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pantano14:
Hi, I have a tcl c645, V999 OTA (trial version #2)

V8-R51MT05-LF1V999.021312

construction date = 07 April 2024

build.date.utc=1712456071

security_patch=2024-03-05

I wanted to know if the newly released version V619 OTA

V8-R51MT05-LF1V619.021314 is an

update to Test version 2.

Or is it the same but the version is not beta?

It's worth upgrading?

because I'm quite happy with the beta version
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V619 is latest version.

I also updated from V999v2.

Must do in IMG method.......

with TV power button, instead of local update in setting.

Some default apps are even newer then in Beta version.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
Hello reg66, thanks for the information and time. Yes, you are right, if the quick start is activated it starts on the TV, I forgot to activate the quick start. But I have to find a solution so that it also does this when it is switched off and has no power. I can handle it, but my wife can't. Maybe consider simply removing the Google TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
svgyula​

Yes, thanks for the instruction, I really could have done that. Buy another TV. I wanted a TV and not a Fire TV Stick, sorry. Nevertheless, it is offered as a TV.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Ah yeah, forgot to check which app I use... Will have a look shortly and report back 👍
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] JimboTHX1138:
If you don't use the Google TV you get the option to setup as a basic at first initialization. Just do a factory reset.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
@ JimboTHX1138

Hello, thanks for the info. But then all my picture and sound settings will be gone. Since there is no backup function on a TV, that's not so good. I'll leave it like that for now
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Hello matey, sorry for the delay in reply... I've not used this personally (the auto launch app that I use is purely for 3rd party launcher starting at tv on) but had a Google and this app looks like it might do what you need. Lots of options there, including launch any app at tv power on. Hopefully you can set it to launch your terrestrial TV app and/or preferred input type straight away when you turn on the TV... Good luck.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.projengmenu

In fact, I might change to it myself! Looks to be better polished and feature rich than what I use.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] fan88:
reg66

Hello, thank you for the link. I'll test it and get back to you.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in test M999.

V8-T653T01-LF1VM999.001054

M999 OTA (Test version # 10)

- For first install rename to V999 and remove "_Test_Version_10" in file name!

- For users with M999...just remove "_Test_Version_10 in file name!

https://shorturl.at/EGCTb

build date= May 28, 2024

security_patch= 2024-05-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] shinr4:
is there any tutorial how to install this version: https://xdaforums.com/t/tcl-2023-go...805-c845-c855-c955-x955.4576005/post-89531891
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Go to post #1 .....

F.A.Q. and useful guides for TCL TVs [Flashing, Firmwares, etc]

Hello people, since discussions about TCL TVs are very populated, and sometimes it's difficult to find what one searches, here's a bunch of posts that can be useful to everyone. Some questions are asked constantly so I decided to collect them in...

xdaforums.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
In my case after update to test version 10 remote controler doesn`t work propely few buttons make nothing for example turn on turn off doesnt work
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] GZoli:
Hello.

I have a 75c645 tv. The hdmi face and the spdif connector only have 2 channels of sound going out to the amplifier. Previously it worked with another tv. I have checked the settings several times. I tried 5 different hadmi cables. I upgraded to v619. The problem remains.

Any ideas or should I take it back?

Thank you.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Hello! I have a Denon S660h. BUT! Only a couple of test movies give a regular DD sound. However, all 5 channels+subwofer work for the amplifier. What is important for settings to turn on the new HDMI standard. The amplifier must know the EARC standard! Sound settings I have all automatically. If the amplifier does not know then you need an HDMI extractor to send the sound to the face standard. The cable is recommended for HDMI 2.1.

Yeah! I have no difference in the version! Each one knows/knew this feature