Sony Android TV Users

[Orginator]

Hmmm.... I removed a bunch of packages just like one of the posts earlier and the motion on my X900E eventually becomes completely messed. I say eventually because all is seemingly well once the packages have been disabled/uninstalled however after a few hours... Something happens and anything ran by the TV, video based, stutters.

Only after messing with ADB uninstall does this happen, however no one else seems to mention it occuring with their set.

I'm trying right now, to just uninstall user 0 apps and not sign in to Google. This version of Android is so restricted I can't even figure out what is happening.

I should start the sideload launcher and load up.

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I've tried many times and same result..... I'd really like to know what is doing this...

Lots of time though to test individually, however... It's going to have to be done as the X900E UI/UX is so much better with a little service tweaking.

For some damned reason, one of the services I disabled affects motion and makes the TV unwatchable. However, no one else here seems to have had this issue..... Which I also find weird that it's isolated to me only it seems.

I'm hoping someone has had this happen to them and they've been able to identify the disabled service that is causing stutter in motion.

Ahh, one can hope. Hehe.

Well I've noticed an issue, where after a tv reboot, the motion is broken. (eg. looks like stuttering on netflix). However this is solved by simply turning the tv off (standby) and then again on. Then it doesn't come again unless you reboot the tv.

 

[nexxusty]

Well I've noticed an issue, where after a tv reboot, the motion is broken. (eg. looks like stuttering on netflix). However this is solved by simply turning the tv off (standby) and then again on. Then it doesn't come again unless you reboot the tv.

Yup, that's exactly what I am experiencing. If you disable any packages this happens.

Really annoying.

We need more control over this TV man.... This is ridiculous that we can't change a thing without it going bonkers. What I'd like to know is what happens to the OS to make the motion stutter. Only Netflix and Amazon are affected from what I can tell. Google Play Movies / Kodi is not affected. For me at least.

And how does putting the TV in standby fix it?

I'd really like to know these things.

I should add as well, that in order to fix this issue completely... You have to Factory Reset TWO times.

One doesn't cut it. If you only reset it once, it's back to stock seemingly, however the motion is still broken. Only a double reset fixes the motion completely.

So frustrating.

 

[Orginator]

Yup, that's exactly what I am experiencing. If you disable any packages this happens.

Really annoying.

We need more control over this TV man.... This is ridiculous that we can't change a thing without it going bonkers. What I'd like to know is what happens to the OS to make the motion stutter. Only Netflix and Amazon are affected from what I can tell. Google Play Movies / Kodi is not affected. For me at least.

And how does putting the TV in standby fix it?

I'd really like to know these things.

I should add as well, that in order to fix this issue completely... You have to Factory Reset TWO times.

One doesn't cut it. If you only reset it once, it's back to stock seemingly, however the motion is still broken. Only a double reset fixes the motion completely.

So frustrating.

Well you can check the logcat to see what causes issues. I remember doing so but didn't bother to follow it as turning TV off and then on does fix it for me.

 

[BRICK0044]

Does anyone know if the volume bar can be removed? If so could you share how. Thank you

 

[nexxusty]

Well you can check the logcat to see what causes issues. I remember doing so but didn't bother to follow it as turning TV off and then on does fix it for me.

I just tested turning it off and on.

Works for me too.

I'd still like to know what is happening but if this works until reboot, I couldn't care less actually. Thanks for the tips man!

 

[jFalner]

January 16 update—here we go again…

I have many problems now that were caused with Sony's Software (1/16/18) version PKG5.313.0160NAB for my Sony XBR-65X850C. I Never should have been duped into updating this, and of course, Sony blocks you from going back to the previous "working" software!

Same situation here on my X700D, but some observations:

You no longer can Write to and access your external USB flash drive using any file manager app (e.g. ES Explorer Pro) and move, copy, delete, rename, transfer, etc. files. This also disables being able to Install any non play store apps now with any file manager.

I actually was still able to access my USB flash drive with my Lonely Cat Games X-plore file manager. I use it quite frequently to update STRM files for Kodi with new video sources, and the last time addition of a local weather radar loop was just last week.

But your observations explain my new issues with sideloading. Although not specifically approved for Android TV, Mozilla Firefox for Android works beautifully on my Sony. At least for a couple of months, and then it begins crashing at startup and requires a reinstall to fix. My last round of this was earlier this month, and I found myself unable to install the APK with X-plore, getting that "application not installed" error I dread. I did finally install Firefox for Fire TV, but that thing is a lame, stripped-down joke.

Today, both Kodi and X-plore itself began crashing, throwing up the "keeps closing" error. What's notable here is that these are both from Google Play, not sideloaded. Firefox for Fire TV still works, and I'm praying my FTP server still is working. If not, I've been effectively shut out of sideloading, since Firefox for Fire TV can't do downloads and X-plore is how I move APK files to the television and install them. Damn, damn, damn…

~The TV speakers volume level "System sounds" output (in decibels) sporadically changes and unstable when switching to any screen. e.g. A volume level of 80 in home screen is audible, but when you open say the Video app, or Youtube app, the audio sound level, in Decibels, is way too loud.

Haven't experienced this myself. Please don't let me insult your intelligence, but you are aware that perceived volume of different media varies wildly? YouTube videos are notorious for this, as novices don't know how to properly set sound levels. (Off-topic to discuss here, but do some reading about RMS and perceived volume and you'll see what I mean.)

~FTP file transfer no longer works. Previous OS software allowed to view and transfer remote computer files using FTP. Now only SFTP works minimally and unstable, and is 7 times slower than the FTP connect that worked before. FTP server access needs to be working again.

As of last night, when I transferred a video from computer to television to watch, this still worked for me. (My favorite, a package called lutey.ftpserver, is sadly no longer available on Google Play. Very bare-bones, but it is small and fast, and has always served me nicely.)

~The most needed and obvious ones: Ability to revert to previous Software Update. "Incremental" updates that only fix specific issues and can be uninstalled, (NO major full OS updates that are "non-reversable" and full of problems.) Backups- settings, data, apps… to external USB drive or cloud, does not matter. These actions would eliminate countless incredible time, frustration, and problems across all levels.

I agree wholeheartedly.

And "Chromecast built-in learn more" dialog does NOT have to be permanently stamped on every screensaver page.

Agree again. Photographers deserve their credit, so cool with that. But I find it ironic to see that Chromecast message on every image when you can't even install Google Chrome on the television without extraordinary measures.

~Change Order of inputs on Home Screen needed. (this has not been an option with any software versions)

Mine seem pretty straightforward—can you clarify your issue here? Would like to see some reordering, as I keep a video router attached on component and would like to see that towards the top.

~Be able to choose the apps that show on the Home Screen. All apps, not just some of the Play Store ones, and control to Not show forced Featured apps that will Never ever be used.

Sony will never go for that. They make money off those referrals, as well as the recommendations (which have been "The Handmaiden's Tale" and "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" for ages).

Being a Sony fan for 30 years plus now and buying all their components over others for so long I have completely lost faith.

I've been a Sony fan myself, over many years and many products. I've had a Sony portable stereo take a five-foot drop onto a concrete floor and survive with only cosmetic injury. Can't even begin to count the Sony cassette tapes/floppy disks/CD's/DVR's I've gone through over the ages, and probably have only encountered three or four bad ones in my life. Still use the Sony version of Sound Forge for audio editing almost daily. I love my Bravia—it was the fourth television I went through over a couple of months, and has been with me for nearly three years now. But Sony has got to get it together with the software, or the small base of Sony TV enthusiasts is going to REMAIN tiny.

Here's a challenge for all—take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to e-mail Cheryl Goodman, the head of Corporate Communications for Sony. Her e-mail address is selpr@sony.com. Politely express your frustration with Sony's ongoing failures with their consumer televisions, and detail your issues at length. We might be a small base of dedicated Sony customers, but you'd be amazed at how even a few voices can wake up a corporation. And if you like, barrage them on social media as well—that's what it's there for. It has worked for the Playstation crowd, and I bet a bit of respectful shouting would work wonders for us as well.

 

[lartomar2002]

If you have not rooted or in no way alter your TV and you install a update and you are out of warranty. If that update does something to the TV so that it is not playable isn't Sony responsible for repairing it or replacing it?

 

[jFalner]

If you have not rooted or in no way alter your TV and you install a update and you are out of warranty. If that update does something to the TV so that it is not playable isn't Sony responsible for repairing it or replacing it?

They would have to. If not, that's a class action waiting to happen.

 

[jerry_june3]

Hi all, i just recently bought a sony bravia x8000e and I'd like to ask this really basic question (not so basic because I haven't figured it out yet)

How do I completely turn off the tv? Because if I just press the power button, it goes into what seems like a standby mode (when i press the power button again, android tv's already loaded)

I leave for work everyday, i turn the house power off,and I'd like to know if pulling the plug out is gonna damage the TV.

Please let me know. Thanks!

P. S. is a voltage regulator necessary?

 

[mc.canos]

Hi all, as this model has sat tuner, does anyone know if it's possible to add clines via android app or any other direct way (without external pcmcia or external decoder). Thanks all in advance.

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[imdarkray]

Is there any way to fake or hide device id and other details on my Sony kd-49x8305c?

 

[yuzztme]

Here is a re edit debloat for Nougat with settings fixed

Can you tell me which app was the cause of the Android settings menu no longer working? I've removed some stuff and my Android settings menu also no longer works

By comparing the things I removed with your batch file, I have a feeling it is com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotelmode which is responsible for this. Can you or anyone confirm?

Thank you!

 

[Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago)]

Can you tell me which app was the cause of the Android settings menu no longer working? I've removed some stuff and my Android settings menu also no longer works

By comparing the things I removed with your batch file, I have a feeling it is com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotelmode which is responsible for this. Can you or anyone confirm?

Thank you!

Yes this is the one,,,

 

[mafiaboy01]

I've been having this really strange problem with my Sony x800d. For the last while now Netflix has been giving me issues. This is what happens.

On a fresh reset everything works great. Netflix loads and plays videos without any issues. After a while Netflix will refuse to play videos. I can restart/uninstall/reinstall the app and the TV but nothing fixes the problem until I factory reset again.

On a fresh start of the app Netflix will start to load the video but freeze on a random percentage. If I hit back and start another video it just slowly loads until it gets to 25% then stays there indefinitely.

Netflix works perfectly on 4 PCs, 2 android phones, a Nvidia Shield and PS4 so I don't think its a networking issue. And all other apps Youtube/Amazon Video etc work perfectly.

I'm really out of ideas to fix this.

 

[dagrim1]

I've been having this really strange problem with my Sony x800d. For the last while now Netflix has been giving me issues. This is what happens.

On a fresh reset everything works great. Netflix loads and plays videos without any issues. After a while Netflix will refuse to play videos. I can restart/uninstall/reinstall the app and the TV but nothing fixes the problem until I factory reset again.

On a fresh start of the app Netflix will start to load the video but freeze on a random percentage. If I hit back and start another video it just slowly loads until it gets to 25% then stays there indefinitely.

Netflix works perfectly on 4 PCs, 2 android phones, a Nvidia Shield and PS4 so I don't think its a networking issue. And all other apps Youtube/Amazon Video etc work perfectly.

I'm really out of ideas to fix this.

Hmmm, how do you restart the TV? I do recognize the issue but for me at least restarting the tv (not just power off/on but actually restarting, long press powerbutton until it restarts showing the android logo and everything) does work. The other things (clearing cache from netflix app, force shutdown of the app) don't work here either.

I have heard wiping data from the netflix app should work as well but I prefer restarting the tv (can't hurt anyway to do that every now and then) over having to enter my login info again...

 

[fragel]

I've been having this really strange problem with my Sony x800d. For the last while now Netflix has been giving me issues. This is what happens.

On a fresh reset everything works great. Netflix loads and plays videos without any issues. After a while Netflix will refuse to play videos. I can restart/uninstall/reinstall the app and the TV but nothing fixes the problem until I factory reset again.

On a fresh start of the app Netflix will start to load the video but freeze on a random percentage. If I hit back and start another video it just slowly loads until it gets to 25% then stays there indefinitely.

Netflix works perfectly on 4 PCs, 2 android phones, a Nvidia Shield and PS4 so I don't think its a networking issue. And all other apps Youtube/Amazon Video etc work perfectly.

I'm really out of ideas to fix this.

Hmmm, how do you restart the TV? I do recognize the issue but for me at least restarting the tv (not just power off/on but actually restarting, long press powerbutton until it restarts showing the android logo and everything) does work. The other things (clearing cache from netflix app, force shutdown of the app) don't work here either.

I have heard wiping data from the netflix app should work as well but I prefer restarting the tv (can't hurt anyway to do that every now and then) over having to enter my login info again...

I have a Sony X85C and I also get these errors on Netflix from now and then. What I do most of times to solve this is reloading the Netflix App via the Netflix menu: Settings -> Help -> Reload Netflix.
These errors are usually when Netflix updates its interface. Last week they did a big update (the one when they introduced their huge tiles for "Netflix Originals" content). In this case I needed to reboot the whole TV via Android menu: Settings -> About -> Restart.

 

[dagrim1]

I have a Sony X85C and I also get these errors on Netflix from now and then. What I do most of times to solve this is reloading the Netflix App via the Netflix menu: Settings -> Help -> Reload Netflix.
These errors are usually when Netflix updates its interface. Last week they did a big update (the one when they introduced their huge tiles for "Netflix Originals" content). On this case I needed to reboot the whole TV via Android menu: Settings -> About -> Restart.

Ah, nice! Would be great if reloading netflix helps as well... Gonna give that a try next time this issue occurs. Thanks!

 

[hoverdh]

downgrade

How to downgrade android 7 to android 6 on Sony Android TV ???????????

 

[mafiaboy01]

When I say reset I mean actually factory reset the TV. I've tried reloading Netflix through its help menu. Once clear cache/app data. I've restarted the tv via long press of the home button.

I can get it to play sometimes but I'll get distorted sound. Basically it's not watchable.

 

[novahob]

Since the nougat update my navigation speed and responsiveness has took a dive and is worse than on marshmallow. Any suggestions without a factory reset?

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