yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aL1En84_:
o lol, haha xddd i thought it's same with C645 :P

So i can stay with firmware out of the factory ? ok.

And how about this whole "Google TV" its better when i'm gonna do this, or it's better with "Basic" ?

This TV i'm gonna use with Xbox One S/PS4 only, just asking.

Thanks stasiof!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
So, if is only for this 2 device, basic is OK.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aL1En84_:
Ok, thanks.

And if i'm gonna change my mind, is possible to do this whole stuff with "Google TV" later ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
yes, with Reset all and reset shop from service menu.

Use search if something else want to know......
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
Would that be something that I could obtain from my TV somehow? Via USB? Or would a TCL dev need to provide the .img?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Ask local TCL support for R51MT08 IMG file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cnksf:
Is it possible to instal codecs to have atmos aec3 with my Netflix app ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
EU region has finally T653T01.... V098 as auto update.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aL1En84_:
Thanks stasiof! sorry for bother, i'll use search button. I checked previous pages and i found your post:

"maybe first you can try Reset All...Reset shop......service menu ...6425"

So, i need to type those numbers on remote controler to enter service menu ? but from where.

Today i'll test my model and i still don't know, if is better to choose "Basic TV" or "Google TV" What you suggest for me stasiof ?

You guys normally use TV as a Google TV, or Basic ? When TV is set to Google TV than is like more loaded/burdened ?

I might try Google TV, to check how those apps are working etc. but i don't know. I've got everything on Xbox, beside "sky showtime" app.

And enetring service menu, violates the warranty ?

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
In post #1 is posted .....Usefull thread....

so take a time and read. Everything is there.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] aL1En84_:
Thanks man, i found it, much appreciated.

Last question, i'am seeing that this TV have 2.1 HDMI output ? I thought they all three are 2.0. 3rd output is 2.1 ? there is no info about, only (2.1 & 2x2.0b).

Greetings.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Not real HDMI 1x2.1.

Support up to 24Gbps.

Other 2 is HDMI 2.0b

DLG is 2K@120Hz
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mohan_adala:
I have a 65 inch c755 tcl tv, recently due to some problem, technician changed motherboard, but the new motherboard was calibrated to 55inch model, as a result my FALD is not working properly, does any know 65inch ie., 65c755 indian version product id.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cnksf:
I;m still on v28 on my qm8b

NVM i found my update, auto didnt work.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Best is to contact same technician.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL R51MT05 Platform Google TV Update available in V604.

TV models....C64x & P74x & Q73x & QLED770

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

......(P725 & C725)

V8-R51MT05-LF1V604.021295

V604 IMG

https://shorturl.at/cdfk6

build date= Feb 21, 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] banie01:
I'm trying to troubleshoot an issue and have read over the thread but haven't seen it mentioned (apologies if I missed it).

I have a 43C645k and it's running v5.2.0

I can side load Xbox Game pass and it will load fine, play games perfectly but the app itself doesn't appear in TV apps list and I need to install and launch via FX file explorer everytime I want to play.

Has anyone encountered same?

Is there a fix?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nihonjin:
Thanks for sharing. Is there likely to be an OTA version released soon as well or is this it for now? I assume if i was to install this it would wipe all settings and installed apps etc?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
No doubt an ota will be posted when there is one. And yeah, I believe I've asked before, img files will factory reset everything iirc
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL R51MT05 Platform Google TV Update available in V999.

TV models....C64x & P74x & Q73x & QLED770

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

......(P725 & C725)

V8-R51MT05-LF1V999.021312

V999 OTA (Test Version #2)

For install remove "_Test_Version_2" in file name!

https://shorturl.at/gDFLV

build date= Apr 07 2024

build.date.utc= 1712456071

security_patch= 2024-03-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pantano14:
Hi everyone, I wanted to know if I can switch from 604 to the n2 999 trial version for the tcl c645? How can I change the firmware with Trial versions? Yesterday I installed version 604 via img, is it worth switching to the trial version n2 999?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
So. I foolishly decided to try and flash the v 604 img file to my mt08 platform tv. (50 S450G USA model)

It installed without any issues. Samsung wireless display finally works. Also TCL Home android app was able to detect the TV. Video and audio quality more or less is the same. Definitely have not noticed any bad things (yet). Very surprised and happy so far.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nihonjin:
I'd also like to know what's the main difference between the trial version and main 604 version. If you don't like the trial can you easily revert back to a main OTA or worse case IMG file thst resets everything? Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pantano14:
Hi everyone, I wanted to know if I can switch from the trial version 604 to the n2 999 for the tcl c645? How can I change the firmware with trial versions? Yesterday I installed version 604 via img, is it worth switching to the trial version n2 999?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Which "trial" you talking about ?

Is latest test beta version and running without any problem, on R51MT05 platform.

Btw,

Is easy to downgrade, without loosing data and apps (with OTA zip file flashing in IMG method).
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kirb92:
Tell please what’s new in this firmware?? Was 028

C805
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] jwf1234:
So far, so good. Day 3 and everything works great. MT05 img flash on MT08 platform.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
In Russia and Belarus and some areas in Ukraine C755/C805 started to get OTA to 098.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Because that TV came with EU region.

Btw,

AU , LA and CA region

start to receive T653T01....V098
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nexy83:
hi, I installed this beta version for the c635.

It actually works very well. Now I wanted to install v601 and it says that this is not the latest version.

does it have anything to do with the beta? Should I just stick with the beta and will future updates be possible?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Any downgrade must be done with TV power button, instead of local update.

V999v2 works OK for me, I have no any reason go back with V601 OTA or V604 IMG.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nexy83:
I also think the v999 is the best so far. Hgig still sometimes switches itself off, but it's always been that way.

but do I understand that correctly? For every future update I have to downgrade first with img file and tv power Button?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] nexy83:
OK, I've read a bit in the thread and think I understand it better now. no further questions.thank you
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pantano14:
Hi, I wanted to know if it will be possible to update the c645 to the Android 12 version in the future.

Or will it always remain Android 11?

Is such an update planned?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Both OTA and IMG can be used to downgrade with TV power button.

With OTA , data and apps will stay.

With IMG, data and apps will be erased.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yea, hope soon.

For new P755 and C655 models, in TCL Europe web page is stated.... GTV (Android 12)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rybacbr:
Hi. I have TCL 50C645K UK model on ATV and I would like go to GTV. My current version is R51MT02-LF1V342. Can I flash and install new IMG version R51MT05-LF1V604? If not is there any newer version than my V342? Thanks
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
M999 OTA (Test version # 6)

V8-T653T01-LF1VM999.000953

- For first install rename to V999 and remove "_Test_Version_6" in file name!

- For users with M999...just remove "_Test_Version_6 in file name!

https://shorturl.at/hjJS8

build date= Apr 16, 2024

security_patch= 2024-02-05

================

Attached...

Some of new main default apps from firmware above...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T615T02 Platform Google TV Update available in V295.

TV models: - Q750G , QM850G

(R646, R654) - N.America

V8-T615T02-LF1V295.000844

V295 OTA

https://shorturl.at/oxAC5

build date= Mar 08 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
Has anyone updated to this version? At the moment I have 098 ota and I would like to know if this version improves anything. Thx
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Yes, many already do. Seemse is very good version.

Fix many bugs from V098.....

sample... #2,457

and many other forums....
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] harison_1:
Good afternoon How to enable allm? I tried everything, but it won't turn on. The TV is connected to the PC, the resolution is 4k 120 hertz, the game mode is on, vrr works and in the game mode vrr is on, but for some reason allm is off and I can’t turn it on. Hdmi wire 2.1. What needs to be enabled for allm to work? At 1080 it turns on, but at 4k it doesn’t. Does it turn on for you?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rybacbr:
Any chance for help?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Hi.

After short recheck - it should be OK.

You need to flash with img file (not OTA).

You can find it here:

https://faserf-my.sharepoint.com/personal/igor_smartlife_tk/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Figor%5Fsmartlife%5Ftk%2FDocuments%2FTCL%2FR51MT05%2FR51MT05%2DIMG&ga=1
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rybacbr:
Thank you very much.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
I feel only tcl have the answer to that, maybe check their support pages for minimum duration for supporting your TV
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] isameking12:
What is latest fw for c845?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Which C845 ?

Has 2 platforms.....

Post your TV firmware......
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] isameking12:
For X1, not the newer x2
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V605 or V999v29 beta.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] isameking12:
Any direct link by any chance to v605? On my phone gaving trouble searching the thread.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
#609
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] isameking12:
Thank you :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
TCL R51MT02 Android TV Update available in V392.

TV models... UK models....

C645K, P755K, C655K

V8-R51MT02-LF1V392.021305

V392 OTA

https://shorturl.at/zEFNS

build date= Mar 21, 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NikuSama:
i imagine this is what your after looking at the other posts

This was first boot no network connected no auto update.

I would like to say that its still like this but i set it up the rest of the way and even double checking the dont auto update option it still pulled an OS update. i'll grab the new one and attach it here.

Stuff like that really makes me mad, i say dont auto update, that means dont auto update!

edit:

post update
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Thx for pic.

You supose to get V053 auto update (just checked).

Btw, have latest V053 posted on telegram...

V8-R51MT08-LF1V053 OTA......... https://shorturl.at/qrzE7

V8-R51MT08-LF1V053 IMG......... https://shorturl.at/Dpo30
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NikuSama:
oh woops i edited and added to my previous post the after update. looks like a kernel and not an OS update?

any major improvements with v053?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
I don't know....not using that model.

V053...OS version Apr 12 2023

V020...OS version Nov 14 2022
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] santi_evil:
Can internal folders be accessed from a PC? I was planning to copy the Kodi configuration that I have on a Shield
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
No idea what tv you have but... By installing kodi on my TCL P638 I can
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] santi_evil:
I want to buy the 43C645 model, but I'm not sure if it allows accessing the internal folders of the TV from the PC (Nvidia Shield does allow it)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Oh, sorry dude, i thought you meant reading folder on PC... I take you're buying an android TCL?

You can download many various file explorer apps from the playstore and or use ther app 'Send files to TV'. You would save the config files or whatever you want to another android device - phone/tablet - and open the Send files to TV app on phone/tablet. Choose send to TV, navigate to file(s) and, after selecting the TV from list of WiFi connected devices on phone/tablet [Install Send files to TV app on TV also and open it], then choose 'send'.

Then use one of the file browser apps to move the sent file(s) from download folder to its desired location....

Unless, you mean root folders, that's a different story and i'm not looking up how to root you potential TV!

Is it an android based TV? If so, i can reinstall kodi (don't use it now) and see if the config file's folder are located in regular folders or buried in root...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] santi_evil:
Dont know if its Android or Google tv, but if you can test it, I would appreciate it (doesn't need to be now).

I'm just trying to find out if I can sell the Shield or not ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Just having a tinker with the TV. Googled yours, it's Google TV os. Will report back shortly... not much to do today anyways, it's a nice mission lol
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Are you even sure that you can just copy over the config files and it'll work...? Would it not be easier to just set up kodi directly from the start on the TV...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Think I've found what looks to be hopeful. Note the location at top of screen. Yours may well be different/unique numbering in the folder contained in 'APP'. (see image)

My TV is running Google TV also, so should be same or similar. Good luck

Also, if it's your first Android/Google TV, you do have more options... For example, I don't like the Google TV launcher, all cluttered and with promotions etc etc. So I use 'ATV launcher pro' as my launcher, nice and simple, see other image. This pops up when I turn the TV on in place of Google launcher (sometimes there's a small delay in it launching and Google one is seen briefly) by using an app called 'launcher manager' which changes the default one.

I use 'TV quick actions pro' to configure the remote buttons to launch whatever app I want for certain buttons.

You may be able to use launcher manager to have kodi start on TV power on straight away. But I'm not sure...

The folder bowser I use is 'fx folder explorer' and the ad free youtube app is 'smart tube' (download apk on phone and send to tv using method mentioned, after being sent, highlight the apk file on TV's side using Send to TV app, click on it and install. You need to enable installing of 3rd party apps etc etc)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] santi_evil:
Thank you! Nice info.

Kodi config files are the same always, only path changes.

Smart tube next and S0undTV always installed 😍
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Today found new firmware version on TCL server...V058 OTA.....

V8-R51MT08-LF1V058.......

LINK
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] NikuSama:
oh i didnt think you did, seems to be an odd one out i didnt know if you had a change log for the updates
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
"Optimize product experience and performance improvements"
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
C805 series began to appear.

This is a model that is between C745 and C845. Unlike the C745, the C805 is Mini LEDs,

without the audio part of the C845 with a brightness that is between the C745 and C83.

(need translate)...

TCL 65C805 164 cm sur LCD Compare !

Voir la fiche technique LCD-Compare, les marchands, prix et avis utilisateurs sur le TCL 65C805 - 164 cm

www.lcd-compare.com

Tcl mini led - Trouvez le meilleur prix sur leDénicheur

Offres et avis sur Tcl mini led. Nous vous aidons à trouver le magasin pour TV Ecrans

ledenicheur.fr
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kradNZ:
Scratch that, it's compared to c83.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] kradNZ:
I see a few people with Nvidia shields in this thread. I've had my eye on a 55c845 but I'm concerned that HDMI CEC may be flakey.

I want to use shield remote to turn on/off tv and control volume on a sound bar.

Anyone had any CEC issues?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V999 OTA (Test Version #20).....T615T03

Spoiler content hidden.

V996 OTA (Test Version #3).....R51MT05

Spoiler content hidden.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] uszkoo:
What is the latest software for my TV?

Thank you for your help.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
You need the R51MT05 firmwares... If you look 2 or 3 pages back you'll find v604 and then v999 (version 2) which i believe is a beta, but to be honest it seems better than the stable!

NOTE: v604 is a .img file, flashing this will wipe your tv of all current settings/apps etc. v999 is an OTA which will keep your settings etc
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
He can use R51MT02 firmware too (the last one).

Difference - 05 is Google TV, 02 - Android TV. Swaping - VIA *.IMG file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] uszkoo:
I can also use the software for R51MT02 and nothing bad will happen?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] reg66:
Nothing bad, but you need to flash the img files each time you change OS ie from MT05>MT02 or MT02>MT05. Flashing img files will mean you lose all data/apps and settings - basically factory reset. But no, nothing bad. My TV (P638) shipped with MT02 but I prefer the newer (i think) Google TV of MT05, so flashed that.

Good luck
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Except calibration settings.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Picture and sound setting supose to remain.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Kemanorell:
Is there bug with Local Dimming fixed ? Do You know ?

Thank You :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Not using that platform.

For more info go to avforums....and ask there.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] petrmegac:
With V8-T615T03-LF1V605 firmware, after the movie is finished in DV the brightness stays at 100 and does not return to the value given by the ambient light sensor, I have to manually reduce it from 100 to 10. I use the dark DV setting, not the IQ.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] uszkoo:
Is it normal for the 43C645 to be slow in operation? Is it the fault of too little RAM, a weak processor, or what is the issue here?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
New TCL T653T01 platform Google TV Update available in V101.

V8-T653T01-LF1V101.000966

V101 OTA

https://shorturl.at/svGP2

build date= Apr 18, 2024
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
V8-T615T03-LF1V999.000872

V999 OTA (Test Version #30)

For install remove "_Test_Version_30" in file name!

https://shorturl.at/dfikN

build date= Apr 19 2024

security_patch= 2024-03-05
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] svgyula:
Please write it down and include the affected TV types. The V999 has been a trial version for several types! Anyone who doesn't pay easy bricks can be brick!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
T615T03 is platform, as is posted.

Users should know they firmware version.

Btw,

has other posts in this topic with that platform.

On telegram you can see full post.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MBA_temp:
Hello,

Thanks so much for all your good work, @stasiof . I have a C645 with R51MT05 and I followed your instructions to install v999 test 2. All's well so far. I'm wondering if it's possible to side load the airplay apk that you shared a while back and get AirPlay on this TV please since there are TCL models that do support AirPlay. Since AirPlay is a WiFi-based solution, it shouldn't require any special hardware, right? I sideloaded the app and it installed just fine (I also confirmed it's running in the background) but the TV does not show up on any of my Apple Devices as an output no matter what I do. The settings also don't show the "Connected Devices" menu option on the TV where you can go to forcibly turn on Screen Mirroring. I'm wondering if it's a geo-locked feature and if so, do you have a build to share from a region where it is available.

Also, are there any plans in the near future to upgrade to Android version >11 for this model so we can finally have exFAT support? Since the underlying processor is arm64 but the OS is 32-bit, it is restrictive in terms of what apps you can install since the OS does not advertise the arm64 ABI to the installers. Android 12 and above are 64-bit only so an upgrade would help in this regard. Finally, this might be entirely out of your scope but do you know if there's a way to extract the NTFS driver from the TV's OS? Stock Android does not support mounting NTFS (not even as read-only) and you have to use a separate app from Paragon Software to do it. However, this TV handles it just fine, so if we can extract it from here it would help Android users around the world.

What are some other tweaks/tips and tricks that you know of for these models that you're comfortable sharing please?

Thanks so much for all your help and great work!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
I update my tv to V8-T653T01-LF1V101.000966 and now when i select any update option (from network,usb,e.t.c)

nothing happens. When I make the next update I will have to use an img recovery file.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Marcin Borek:
Hi. Can you tell how changes you look without v098 ?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
I think the black is much more deep and the brightness is much higher compared to 098, otherwise everything is fine except for the fact that the update options no longer work... at least for me
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Try....TCSCore ...system apps...clear data
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Rafy1991:
Thanks it works.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
M999 OTA (Test version # 7)

V8-T653T01-LF1VM999.000976

- For first install rename to V999 and remove "_Test_Version_7" in file name!

- For users with M999...just remove "_Test_Version_7 in file name!

https://shorturl.at/oHSW7

build date= Apr 24, 2024

security_patch= 2024-02-05

New default apps from this release attached....

- MediaCenter 6.30.16

- Quick_Panel 3.2.37

- BBC_iplayer 0.6.0.57

- BBC_sounds 0.6.0.57

- Channel_4 0.6.0.57

- AirPlayLaunchService 1.1.59
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zenix123456:
Thank you 😁
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Gaara34:
Hi,

Will Android TV 12 come with this V999 update?

I have a C745x1 and I wonder will get the Android TV 12 update?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
There is no sign of Android 12 yet.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] szkorhetz:
Sorry for the noob question, first time here. Should the update pendrive be FAT32 or NTFS?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] garethk1979:
Fat32
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] stasiof:
Either should work.

New models like USB 3.0 TV input.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] chxei:
Is there any precedence(case? sorry for my English) where tcl upgraded their android version to next major version? I don't think we will get from a11 to a12 upgrade.