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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ath156:
The best option would be for V098 to be sent by TCL as an OTA, therefore you will have the ability/option to return to an "official" TCL firmware any time we want (having both OTA and PKG ;)). So we can safely test any future test version.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Yeah...it is some strange to be a beta-tester for new TV's :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
V - Release Version

R - Test Version

M - Pre-production Version

So this v098 pkg should be official version
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
It is oficial, but it is PKG/IMG, not OTA
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Ohmaid:
Anyone have the latest firmware for TCL 55P715K TV
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
You asking in wrong place....this topic is for....TCL 2023 Google TV models

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Look here...

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...

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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ioon83:
hello, i have M999 test 5 if i want v098 i have to rename zip to M999?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
No. You should open a zip and take out an *.pkg file.

How to PKG upgrade

1. Format a USB Flash drive using FAT32.

2. Download the zip file containing the software for your TV to your computer.

3. Unzip/extract the software.

4. Copy the software file to the root catalogue of the USB flash drive.

5. Unplug the power cord to your TV.

6. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the TV.

7. Press and hold the power button on the TV, not the remote.

8. While holding the button on the TV, plugin the power cord of the TV again.

9. When the software install message appears on the TV, release the power button.

10. Do not unplug the power cord during the software install. When the initial setup screen appears on the TV the software install is completed.

This method will reset Android settings and installed apps.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ioon83:
appreciate man
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
how did you extract from pkg file? I'm trying with 7zip, no luck
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
You don't need to extract it. Just flash it. You need to extract it FROM ZIP, if any.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
use winrar to extract pkg file from arhive
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
guys, guys, I know how to flash it and how to extract it from zip file. But post I quoted was apk files extracted from package, I'm trying understand how he did that
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
I think, He doesn't got it from package.

You can get those APK's from APK-mirror etc.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
What is problem ?

First, you quote M999 zip test version......and asking for PKG file ?

Second post, you asking for APK file.....:rolleyes:

Two totally different things....

Very confusing....

OTA file is for update and should NOT be unzipped.

IMG (PKG) file is recovery and link is always posted in zip version, so must unzip and get xxxxx. pkg file to be copied on USB.

T615T03 and T653T01.....(T221T0x)....MediaTek SoC...

From PKG (IMG) file you can't do anything.

Default TCL APK's can be extracted only from OTA zip file.

R51MT05......(R51MT0x, R851T0x).....Realtek SoC...

Default TCL APK's can be extracted from IMG and OTA zip file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
V098 OTA

New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in V098.

TV models ....98P745/ P755

C745X2/ C755

C805/ C845X2/ C855

C955/ X955

V8-T653T01-LF1V098.000861

https://faserf-my.shar…1%2FT653T01%2DOTA&ga=1

After flashing:

Fixed a lot of bugs with sound output. Upgraded video-quality. Fixed and added some options in Picture menu.

WOW...

I feel, like 062 was a Beta, and this one - is pre-release LOL
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ioon83:
after update its recommended to do factory reset?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
No issue, no need.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
If everything is OK - so no.

After installation, when the TV is turned on, left it for few minutes to rebuild a cash and it should be OK without any resets.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
First, no problems, just want to experiment...

Second, I quoted post which included apk files which where attached to the post, didn't I? If not I'm sorry for confusion.

I just wanted to know how you obtained those apk files and if there was a way to extract those from pkg files.

I just have done the same for my android ebook reader, which is not getting updates, but other models get. so I extract updated apk files from other models update package and install on my devices older firmware so I get new features. same principle can work on android tvs.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
Link not working.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kurtschmeichel:
Here's the correct link for V098 OTA : https://shorturl.at/sDIY3
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] syneoa:
Does this V098 comes in auto update option also? What history tells us when OTA is released in Telegram and potential auto update availability latter?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
History don't remember any discrepancy, like Auto-update for TCL TV LOL
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] syneoa:
It is that bad isn't it? Someone have to wonder why paying infrastructure and develop fw auto update at all. they should simply remove it from settings.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
ok so how to install this ota v098 I have tried with zip file and unzpied files but my tv doesn`t see update files from usb, I mention that I use test version m999
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ath156:
Rename V098 to V999 (or M999) and try again...it should install now;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gepardman:
Hi everyone, is the V098 firmware OTA EU version? Thank you. Now I have firmware V028 and automatic updates find nothing...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
They don't have any EU or IMEA or ANY ELSE versions. Update is universal and what You will see as pre-installed apps, is depended on Your location/country/region.

Just in some places is really OTA (OverTheAir), and in other places We are installing it by our selves.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pingon3699:
Hello, guyss I just acquired the TCL 65c645 and according yo what it says it has HDMI 2.1 specifications, and yes I have already tried everything but on the PS5 it gives me YCC 4.2.2 output and does not allow RGB color on any port. Likewise, I have an Xbox series My question is ycc 4.2.2 for this TV is better and does it not generate input lag? Is there a way to get RGB?... and when you switch to automatic Dolby Vision mode, it changes to YCC 4.2.2. Is it correct because it is the only compatible output, so disable this option? thank you please help me
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gruchi:
Hi everyone, i have V8-T653T01-LF1R090.000728 (installed from *.img) firmware and trying install latest OTA V098.

I tried change name V098 to V999 or M999 and didn't works any ideas ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kurtschmeichel:
Did you try to rename it to R098?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gruchi:
it works, V8-T653T01-LF1R098 thank you very much
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
T653T01...

V062 PKG is available.....

https://shorturl.at/ahHI0
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kurtschmeichel:
Better late than never :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
Is there any different between v062 pgk to ota v098 ? Only installaton method or something else ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kurtschmeichel:
They are two different versions for T653T01 platform: V062 (10-2023) is older than V098 (02-2024).

V062, no one likes it, as there are some bugs present (I had the wlan disconnect constantly).

PKG vs OTA = two different installation procedures.

Both V062 and V098 now exist in OTA or PKG version. You can choose.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ThePS4Gamer:
V062 is not worth it because it's the firmware that was very buggy in the first place.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] widmo1980:
When can we expect this software to be officially available on TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
Probably never or who knows?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
Are us NA guys with the S models basically SOL when it comes to updates?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] arielekagatka:
Ok so now Ladies and gentleman give me please the best setting to get smooth without smearing and any other strange kinds view, while watching for example football match or fast action scenes :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Computeraar:
I asked this in the Telegram group but no-one was willing to answer, so I'll ask again here:

What exactly is the source of these firmware files? I tried searching in the Telegram group but could not find the answer. I read that these files are somehow obtained from TCL's servers? How is that done? Can anyone access these servers? I saw some URLs (something with cedock in it) in the batch script that is in the GitHub that is linked on Telegram, but I could not find any info on what these URLs are.

I just want to know what I would be installing before I try these firmwares out.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New V999 test 1....R51MT05....... #1,455
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pantano14:
Hi everyone, what changes between the v601 R51MT05 published a few days ago and the V999 R51MT05 published by stasiof this morning?

I have a tcl c645 and I downloaded the 601 R51MT05 version a few days ago, is it worth switching to the V999 R51MT05?

What differences are there?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Hello! There is probably the TCL representing here. Or another member on another forum. I haven't had any problems with any updates so far! Obviously nothing is obligatory! You use everything for your own responsibility! You can also wait for the OTA update. Of course, in your own experience, you are doubtful! My phone is just like that! Where I live, such updates are stuck in the dark Balkans!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] syneoa:
there should be crc/sha checks built in OS while flashing fw, like verifying that download is genuine tcl fw file but I can't confirm it obviously
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sammyjonny:
Hi!

I have iFFALCON 43q73, and since there were no ota updates i did find out that i can flash it with tcl's firmwares for R51MT05 platform, and so i did and for a few updates if was working perfectly, but, now in a rush for testing new V999 test 1 firmware, i don't know how could that even happen, i flashed it with firmware for platform R51MT02 and now tv is dead, not even signal light is on after being discconnectet from power supply for an hour.

Please help me, what can i do.

Thanks everybody in advance!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Read through the thread, there's instructions to boot into recovery mode. I can't recall what they are though
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Just flash any R51MT05 IMG file.....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sammyjonny:
Thank you guys for so fast answers. It worked from 3rd attempt
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] myabc:
Good morning. Please help for tcl 43c645 android smart tv. I have problems with output optical audio signal from native media player, even with amazon prime video. Can t open film with another media player becaise prime video does not offer this. Any suggest for change default media player, or update it, or unistall or other help for solution? Assistance is incompetent. Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
C655....GoogleTV (ATV 12.0)

TCL C655 QLED TV | TCL Europe

TCL C65 Series combines QLED PRO, 4K HDR Pro, Motion Clarity for colourful sharp HDR picture quality. It offers a stunning 50 to 98-inch display. Unveil the future of TV!

www.tcl.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Hello! Is there a Play Store up youre TV? If you don't have to download it and put on the VLC media player applikation. If not have player store, download vlc.apk and install it. The application guard is where you can do it. But the installation of external applications must be enabled.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] myabc:
i thank you but even if i installed vlc, the video/films start with native media player. there is non choice to select alternative media player for media in amazon prime video. instead for local (hard disk) files the system allow me to choice. can you suggest? thanks again
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Good question! Did you try to start playing from VLC? Maybe another Steaming Player installation? And to disable the original!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Fixxtr:
Can I use this update for my new TV: 75C745

Currently at V8-T653T01-LF1V028.000417

I cannot get DTS passthrough via ARC currently.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kurtschmeichel:
I don't know if it will fix your problem, but yes, you can update your TV with this firmware.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Fixxtr:
Thanks for your reply. I updated TV successfully, but still can't passthrough DTS or DD. Do factory reset helps? But first I need to find a wireless keyboard, i think.

Where can i submit a ticket for this ARC passthrough issue? It’s really important for me. I saw a post on TG that a fw has eARC option to ON/OFF, if we disable eARC then maybe it will fallback to ARC normally.

Also Serial number and Netflix ESN gone from product info page, but still coded inside Netflix app. Also screen blacks for a second at every picture and sound option when source is Google TV, not doing this at HDMI sources.

EDIT: my cpu is TCL-EU-MT9653-S1. So It is a C745X2.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Fixxtr:
What "USB Clone" option does at service menu?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hristoslav2:
It depends on the brand of TV and which position you clone in the service room

- the hours worked, the number of start-ups and shutdowns,

- the accumulated errors at work

- the list of programs and user settings. This is done when replacing the main board, the downloaded data from the old board is then uploaded to the new one.

In OLED TV

- Starting Count of Panel Maintenance

- Completed Count of Panel Maintenance
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maurizio.n:
I have the TCL 805 with version v098 and I notice that when I watch streaming content and for example use the volume controls the video snaps for the entire time it overlaps the volume indicator on the TV and then resynchronizes. This also happened to me with v028, did anyone notice or am I being too fussy?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Request.....

Any information about new P755 and C655 firmware version

are welcome.

- additional P79B and C69B in Vietnam

- additional P71B in Indonesia

Smart TV - Mini LED QLED TV - 4K/8K Resolution - TCL Europe

Discover all the range of TCL Smart TV with Mini LED QLED. Allowing you to watch movies and TV shows on Netflix and Youtube channels with 4K or 8K resolution.

www.tcl.com

Mua Tivi TCL | TV4K - Mini LED TV - Android TV - Smart TV | TCL Việt Nam

Bạn đang tìm kiếm TV? Hãy khám phá các dòng TV mới nhất tại TCL! TV của TCL mang đến độ chân thực, độ sâu và chi tiết tuyệt đẹp. Nhấn vào đây để chọn chiếc Tivi hoàn hảo cho gia đình bạn!

www.tcl.com
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
Haven't noticed in my 50 inch v098
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] maurizio.n:
It happens only during live sport streaming ( ATP Miami Tennis for example on NOW TV )
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ath156:
It doesn't happen also to my 65C805 when watching live football, basketball, F1 etc Version stock 028
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ruzaini88:
I notice my 65C755 when using Disney+ my AV receiver only gets DD+ without Atmos.

When I turned off AV receiver, while TV speaker is active, Disney+ able to output DD+ Atmos as I can see the TV gives Dolby Atmos banner on top left.

Dolby Atmos output seems problem for Disney+ app only, others VOD app so far normal. Tested some local files, it too can output DD+ Atmos via ARC to my AV receiver.

Any reason why it happen only in Disney+? Perhaps the C755 firmware not so optimized ? 🤞
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Fixxtr:
ARC or eARC? what is your AVR and TV FW?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ruzaini88:
eARC

AVR is Yamaha RX-A4A
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
You have selected passthrugh in audio settings on tv?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
@ruzaini88/Rafy1991

This has something to do with missing codec/driver on TCL TV.

When you are trying to play files via internal TV Apps with Atmos/Dolby True HD over eARC it comes only as Dolby Surround in AVR.

Testet with Plex/Kodi.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ruzaini88:
yes, as I said before all other apps can output DD+ Atmos via ARC except Disney+.

I did google around this problem seems quite famous for TCL TVs
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
interesting - are you able to test amazon prime and mediafiles like mkv. as well?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ruzaini88:
yes, as I said before all other VOD and local file able to output DD+ Atmos
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
Can you tell me with which app are you playing local files via TCL TV?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] justatekkie:
My settings in the service menu are not getting saved for some reason. They always reset to the default values when I restart the TV or do a cold boot. Do I need to be online or something to save these settings? I use the TV offline as I don't need to be signed in or use any of the apps. I just use it with the Xbox.

C635
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ruzaini88:
built in media player
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
And your audio system is Dolby Atmos ready?

Did you also check files with DTS-HD and DTS:X ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
I've played plenty of movies through Stremio and Kodi and had TrueHD Atmos passing through to my AVR just fine.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
And your system is connected as Dolby Atmos with real or virtual speeker?

I am asking because I have "only" 5.1 system what normally the sound should be given as Dolby True HD, not Atmos. But the AVR show only Dolby Surround, not True HD.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
You had not. There is no TV on the market which will output True HD from internal apps.

Liar! 😜
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
Wow you really need to do your research and find out what passthrough audio actually means... Especially before making claims like that on a public forum lol
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
I stream 80gb BD REMUX movies with TRUEHD, DTS-MA 7.1, you name it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
My TV is connected to my Onkyo TX-NR6100 via HDMI and I get uncompressed lossless audio. It depends on what sound system you're using mostly, provided your HDMI cables are 40gb HDMI 2.1 cables
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
Your stremio, kodi does Not stream True HD to your receiver! You're liar! 😊
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
Thanks for confirmation. Do you know the real reason why the True HD Core isn't supported?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
Same here.

Connection TV-AVR with HDMI 2.1 cable
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
Some ppl say it's Google restriction that they don't allow third party (Sony, TCL, Philips Google TV to use True HD with build in apps.

You can buy Nvidia Shield connect it i to hdmi in TV then earc to avr and you'll get True HD with Atmos.

There is no problem with DTS-HD and even dtsX from TCL TV's...

No need to use 2.1 hdmi cables... That's also bull**** I can assure you 😉

True HD (atmos or not) with internal apps is converted to dd+ without atmos.

If you're looking for nice player with full DV, hdr10plus and lossless audio ugoos am6b+ with coreelec is the only solution.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
Thanks.

I am using as external player Shield Pro and Dune HD Pro Vision 4K Solo.

Both are able to play all HD-Sound format over Passtrough/AVR.

Big plus for Dune is to play files HDR10+ and VP9 Profile 2 over YouTube.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] borygo77:
And that's the way to play lossless atmos 😉
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
I'm using a Dune HD Pro 8K Plus and have no problems with any audio formats, however when I used Vimu media player there was also no issues with lossless Atmos etc
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
Yes no problem here too.

But I am not going the way over eARC because both players are directly connected to AVR.

eARC was just a personal test for me what is possible to play by internal TV Apps.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
I've experimented both ways but I've gone back to connecting the dune to the TV and then earc to the AVR. The frame rate switching is way too slow from the AVR and it made sense to utilize the high end video capabilities of the dune by plugging it straight into the TV. I can still pass through all audio formats without issue through earc.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
How do you recognize that frame rate switching is too slow?

I have in settings frame rate switching/auto resolution on.

The delay of picture 1-2 sec. of beginning is accepatable for me.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
If I let the AVR handle it it takes a lot longer than that, sometimes it's more like 7-10 seconds but that's not the dunes fault it's more like onkyos poor method of switching
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] leichenlager1980:
ok, my one is a Denon S970H which seems to be ok.

@All: sorry for offtopic and now btt.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cnksf:
Hey guys why i cant get my Dolby Atmos on TCL q8m with samsung q700c soundbar ? i set Tvs settings to:

1. Audio Uotput: auto

2. Audio Processing: Dolby Atmos

3. Digital Audio: Passthrough

TV is TCL qm8b (805 propably)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
What exactly is the difference between R51-MT05 and the R51-MT08 versions???
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
It's another cpu platform
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hristoslav2:
Before uploading a new firmware, make sure it fits your TV model !!

Pay attention to the processor and chassis - do not upload firmware, different processor and chassis than your TV!

How is the firmware read?

An example - V8-T653T01-LF1V028.000417

V8 - ?

T653T01 - platform. Often in the individual groups of diagonals (43,50 and 55,65,75,85) in one series different hardware is used!

T653 - processor

T653 - Mediatek 9653

T632 - Mediatek 9632

T615 - Mediatek 9615

R851 - Realtek 2851

R51M - Realtek 2851M

R51A - Realtek 2851A

T01 - chassis (main board) version

T01 -

T02 -

T03 -

T04 -

T05 -

LF1 - ?

V - firmware type

V - Release version

R - Test version. Note that official TCL repair shops in the EU also install the Rxxx version after the TV is returned from service.

M - Pre-production version

028 - firmware version

000417 - firmware revision
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
No, is same platform , T08... dedicated for N.America.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
Ah, ok. I'm sorry
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
You would think these updates would work for T08 if they're both on the same platform. Sucks cus the last time an update came out was almost a year ago...right after the TV was released 😆
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aL1En84_:
Hi everyones!

I've got question.

I just recieved my TCL 55"C645 it has revision X1, it's a major difference with X2, TV it's gonna be worst, or what ?

If is about firmware, i should update to the latest ? And how about "Google" it's better to configure, or leave it at Basic ?

I'm gonna use this TV with Xbox/PS4.

Thanks for replays!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Problem is there is no R51MT08 IMG file , for return back.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
There is no (so far) C645 X2.

You read too much about C745 and C845......X1/ X2. :D

No issue with firmware , no need to update. You decide.....