Lol, this is awesome and hardcore
What made you decide to do this? Was the tv already broken or something? Wonder what will come out of this
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Lol, this is awesome and hardcore
What made you decide to do this? Was the tv already broken or something? Wonder what will come out of this
I have a question that is driving me crazy, and I can't find an answer in the manual. I have the kd49x8000c in Australia.
In the TV guide, when scrolling through the channels, some of the listing's are in different colours in blue, green etc.
Does anyone know what the colours mean?
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In the TV guide, when scrolling through the channels, some of the listing's are in different colours in blue, green etc.
Does anyone know what the colours mean?
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Have the KD75X8500C for almost 2 months now and I'm having constant issues with it. Mainly, I am having constant random reboots or the video continues to play, but the tv becomes completely unresponsive. Only way to get it going again is to power off from the wall and power it back on.
Had a tech came out and was confident it was a software issue. Plug a usb in and let it do its thing for 5 min then said it was fixed and left. I wasn't able to test as it then took 30 min to complete a software update. After it updated, I used it for 10min and rebooted again. Now they've ordered a new board and I am waiting for it to arrive. Anyone else having similar issue? I've been running logcat to try to see what the issue might be, but can't make sense of the logs. Will try to upload it later, but I think maybe the main issue is that they used a MediaTek 32bit dual core cpu MT5890 with only 1GB of ram, which is pretty low spec in my opinion. Should have used more ram at least. Either that, or I think the issue actually is software.
Had a tech came out and was confident it was a software issue. Plug a usb in and let it do its thing for 5 min then said it was fixed and left. I wasn't able to test as it then took 30 min to complete a software update. After it updated, I used it for 10min and rebooted again. Now they've ordered a new board and I am waiting for it to arrive. Anyone else having similar issue? I've been running logcat to try to see what the issue might be, but can't make sense of the logs. Will try to upload it later, but I think maybe the main issue is that they used a MediaTek 32bit dual core cpu MT5890 with only 1GB of ram, which is pretty low spec in my opinion. Should have used more ram at least. Either that, or I think the issue actually is software.
As you can see, this tv has no panel (screen) at all.
Its just the boards that's needed to be able to work.
The psu is not original. Its just a generic laptop 19v 90w charger.
The tv boots up, I can connect to it whit adb and hacking.
Full nand dump and steps to achieve root to be released.
great job!
can't wait for the dump... already tried myself to get one and failed
It would be great to get rid of all that bloat with root access finally. So thank you in advance already!
hello guys.
i have this issue with restricted mode (for my kids) that the home button cannot be pressed to get back to the main menu anywhere. while watching normal tv program or using app, nothing works. so instead i have to force power off and restart to get back to main home screen. the tv still register my button press because the led flashed with it.
in normal mode it is a non issue but we cant leave the tv on with full app access to the children.
i have this issue with restricted mode (for my kids) that the home button cannot be pressed to get back to the main menu anywhere. while watching normal tv program or using app, nothing works. so instead i have to force power off and restart to get back to main home screen. the tv still register my button press because the led flashed with it.
in normal mode it is a non issue but we cant leave the tv on with full app access to the children.
Do you know if you can boot the TV into bootloader / fastboot without ADB reboot commands? Is there a combination of buttons that can be used?
Thanks
I'm not sure if I understand your question, but you should be able to get 5.1 output via HDMI and Optical output.
See the X850C FAQ (from AVS forums) below for info on Audio settings and getting 5.1 audio output to your receiver.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7usku0ykglp4cc7/2015-Sony-X850C-Picture Settings-v6.xlsx?dl=0
yes via toshlink, but whit mx player is downsampled it so 2.0 and i have not 5.1.
Update?
Hi banmeifyouwant,
Did you run into complications? Or, did Sony get you...? Or did you actually get banned ... (I am just kidding!!!) But, I have been wondering since it's been a while! Hope you did not post instructions somewhere, boy would I feel stupid : )
I, and I am sure others, we all eagerly await : )
Thanks!
Hi banmeifyouwant,
Did you run into complications? Or, did Sony get you...
? Or did you actually get banned ... (I am just kidding!!!) But, I have been wondering since it's been a while! Hope you did not post instructions somewhere, boy would I feel stupid : )I, and I am sure others, we all eagerly await : )
Thanks!
i am having problems with playing the recorded clips on an external hdd. i've registered the hdd with the tv and all is ok. after the recording is done, i can see the clip in the list, with the specific name and everything but when i play it, it says playback error. if i put the hdd on a windows, it doesn't even recognize it. i have to delete it from disk management but the same happens. any ideas?
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i also have the x83 series but how can i check if it has hdr? thanks
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so no one can help me with these 2 topics? any help is appreciate. thanks
---------- Post added at 09:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ----------
i also have the x83 series but how can i check if it has hdr? thanks
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so no one can help me with these 2 topics? any help is appreciate. thanks
Has anyone tried running the 'adb shell pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher' method to hide Google's stock leanback launcher on a Sony Android TV? It runs MM 6.0.1 , so presumably it could work.
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/how-to-set-default-launcher-marshmallow-t3227812
The problem with Google's Leanbacklauncher for Android TV's is the priority setting of "2" in the intent filter:
<intent-filter androidriority="2">
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
Apparently only system apps can have priorities higher than "0". If / when they do, Android will take the higher priority apps over lower ones.
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/how-to-set-default-launcher-marshmallow-t3227812
The problem with Google's Leanbacklauncher for Android TV's is the priority setting of "2" in the intent filter:
<intent-filter androidriority="2">
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
Apparently only system apps can have priorities higher than "0". If / when they do, Android will take the higher priority apps over lower ones.
Is the Sony X8300C worth getting?
Hi all, i've been looking to get this baby but as this is my first smart tv. I'm drawn to this as it runs on Android TV (other than philips tv)
The things that i need for the smart tv
- to be able to playback videos on my NAS via the LAN
- a decent screen of course
- a wide range of apps to run on (that's why the android tv)
How often does Sony release updates for their smart tv?
Need advise if I should get this or a samsung?
Hi all, i've been looking to get this baby but as this is my first smart tv. I'm drawn to this as it runs on Android TV (other than philips tv)
The things that i need for the smart tv
- to be able to playback videos on my NAS via the LAN
- a decent screen of course
- a wide range of apps to run on (that's why the android tv)
How often does Sony release updates for their smart tv?
Need advise if I should get this or a samsung?
1. Sony because have android and if an app is not working you cans download another.
2. Best image quality (depends from person to person)
3. Only sony with android
Aprox.. Every 2-3 months
If you want a long term to use a smart tv, sony is the winner because on android you will have everytime a be app to try, and you are not limited to dedicated apps (like video player?, browser)
If not, get a samsung
Sony remote app supports home network (like upnp controller). I can play movies including 3d through router twonky media server. You can also use Es File Explorer to access home network servers.
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I noticed mx player brightness missing on sony android TV. Does anyone know how to get it back? In the mean time I'm using vlc player which has nice brightness. But I want to use MX player because it has good features. TIA
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First you need to enable ADB on your TV and allow your PC to connect (YOUTUBE HOW TO).
Second you need to connect to your TV via your PC by using adb. (Minimal ADB package)
Then use adb connect IP_OF_YOUR_TV and verify with adb devices (should list 1 device) (Search google "adb how to connect to device")
So if you want to remove a package from your tv, you put both commands into the text file, like this.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 HERE_COMES_THE_PACKAGE_NAME
adb uninstall HERE_COMES_THE_PACKAGE_NAME
You can put all the commands of packages you want to remove into a text editor and save it as a windows batch script (google it). Then put it into the directiy with adb.exe and run it after you connected adb to your device. That way it will remove all the packages you listed in the file one by one.
If a package doesn't exisit on your TV, it won't hurt anything. Also all packages will be restored on factory reset of your tv.
List of packages that you might want to remove for better performance of your TV.
PACKAGE LIST
------------------
:: Japanese Keyboard
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese
adb uninstall com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese
:: Google Play Games
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.play.games
adb uninstall com.google.android.play.games
:: Sony recommendations row in launcher + row with list of available inputs (HDMI1, HDMI2 etc.)
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.sonyshelf
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.sonyshelf
:: Sony select video
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.sonyselect
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.sonyselect
:: Something todo with the recommendations row
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.bravialifehack
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.bravialifehack
:: Netflix manager, this shows Netflix in the "Discover" menu, Netflix button on remote
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.netflixmanager
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.netflixmanager
:: Sony network recommendation that can be shows in the first launcher row
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.networkrecommendation
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.networkrecommendation
:: Sony Samba
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 tv.samba.ssm
adb uninstall tv.samba.ssm
:: Hotel crap
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotellanguage
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotellanguage
:: More hotel crap
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotelmenu
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.b2b.hotelmenu
:: Sony Photo Sharing Plus
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.photosharingplus
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.photosharingplus
:: Preinstalled Racing game
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.gameloft.android.HEP.GloftANHP
adb uninstall com.gameloft.android.HEP.GloftANHP
:: Internet browser
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.opera.sdk.example
adb uninstall com.opera.sdk.example
:: Internet browser stuff
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.browser.ceb
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.browser.ceb
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.browser.webappruntime
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.browser.webappruntime
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.browser.webappservice
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.browser.webappservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.browser.webappinstaller
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.browser.webappinstaller
:: Stuff for google calendar
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar
adb uninstall com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.calendar
adb uninstall com.android.providers.calendar
:: Stuff for google contacts
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.contacts
adb uninstall com.android.providers.contacts
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
adb uninstall com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
:: Playstation video
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.snei.video.hhvu
adb uninstall com.sony.snei.video.hhvu
:: Sony account manager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.snei.np.android.account
adb uninstall com.sony.snei.np.android.account
:: Sony demo mode
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.demomode
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.demomode
:: Sony PSV (Playstation something..)
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s501.psv
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s501.psv
:: Printer spooler from google
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
adb uninstall com.android.printspooler
:: Resposible for syncing contacts calendar etc.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup
adb uninstall com.google.android.partnersetup
:: google movies app
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
adb uninstall com.google.android.videos
:: Sony keyboard
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.ime.chww
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.ime.chww
:: More recommendations bloatware that can show in the first launcher row
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.woprecommendation
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.woprecommendation
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.irbrecommendation
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.irbrecommendation
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.watchtvrecommendation
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.watchtvrecommendation
:: Google Talk Back thingy (Can be enabled in settings)
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback
adb uninstall com.google.android.marvin.talkback
:: Google user dictionary
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.userdictionary
adb uninstall com.android.providers.userdictionary
:: Forgot what this was, will update later
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.search.s101.tvprograms.vt
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.search.s101.tvprograms.vt
:: Stuff for satelite TV, if you use satelite tv then don't remove this
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.prefsat
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.prefsat
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.gensat
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.gensat
:: CAM but I don't know for what CAM stands, it is available allover the inputs menu etc.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.cam
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.tvx.search.s101.tvprograms.cam
:: alexa control
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sony.dtv.smarthomesettings
adb uninstall com.sony.dtv.smarthomesettings14I've had my XBR55X850C for about a week now and thought I'd share some tips/info.
Updating the TV
First thing you should do is update your TV. There were 2 types of updates available for me and I believe I did these in the wrong order and this caused my Netflix app to disappear (instructions to fix this down below). There was a Sony update and there was an Android update. I installed the Android update first, then the Sony update (which took forever). I think I should have done this in the opposite order and would have probably only needed the Sony update. To install the Sony update, you will see an app with a green icon called "Sony Select". Choose this and you should be prompted with a message saying that an update is required. Follow these steps to update your TV (takes about an hour). Once this is done, check in Settings to see if there is also an Android update available and install that as well. Once that is done, below are some tips I'm providing based on my user experience to get the most out of your TV.
Playing Video Files Over Your Local Network
I'm a cord-cutter and as such I watch files off my network frequently. I don't prefer using DNLA servers like Plex because there's really no need to have everything transcoded from your media server to your Android TV device since my Android TV has enough processing power to handle playing my video files over my network. The simple solution here was to go to the Play Store using my browser from my computer and install ES File Explorer and MX Player Pro to my Sony Bravia. Now I can browse my local network with ES File Explorer, find the video I want to watch and open the video with MX Player Pro.
MX Player [Pro]
Regarding MX Player, one big tip I can give you is to make sure you have the codecs installed for proper audio output. Got mine here: http://xdaforums.com/apps/mx-player/mx-player-custom-codec-dts-support-t2156254
Another helpful MX Player Pro tip is to use HW+ for video and SW for audio. Using HW+ for audio causes laggy, out-of-sync audio and anything other than HW+ for video causes stuttering, at least with this TV it does. Fortunately in MX Player settings, you can set HW+ default for video and SW default for audio. So far this combination works flawlessly for MKV, MP4, AVI, etc.
Installing APKs
Once you have ES File Explorer installed, you can also browse a network share and install APKs directly from the network share. Works great!
Fixing Missing Netflix App After Update
If after updating everything, you lose your Netflix app like I did, the solution was simple, but requires ES File Explorer to be installed. Using ES File Explorer, I navigated to /system/app/ and launched the netflix-ninja-release.apk file to reinstall Netflix.
Restarting Android / ADB
Occasionally I felt the need to restart Android to resolve some issues I encountered from messing around with things. However, the only "official" way to do this is to unplug my TV which seems a bit archaic. Currently, without root, the only other way I've found was to enable developer options and use ADB wirelessly to reboot Android. To do this, just like on your Android phone, tap on the build number repeatedly until it says developer options unlocked. Then I had to restart my TV by unplugging for 10 seconds and plugging back in to get the Developer Options to show up in Settings. In there I enabled the ADB features.
Next you connect to your TV using ADB wirelessly by issuing the following command: adb connect {ip of your tv}
Then you can restart the TV by issuing: adb reboot
You can ADB into your TV using a terminal app from your Android phone as well, so a computer is not necessary.
EDIT: Just discovered that I can restart Android on my TV by pressing and holding the power button on the remote control for about 10 seconds. Don't need ADB any more.
Control PS4 (or PS3 Slim) with Your TV Remote
Lastly, you can set up Bravia Sync with your PS4 (and/or PS3 Slim, PS3 Phat doesn't have HDMI-CEC) to control the UI of your console using your TV remote. This is very nice for Blu-Ray playback. Just hook up your console to an HDMI port and turn it on. Next, on your TV go to Settings -> External Inputs -> Bravia Sync Settings. Turn on Bravia Sync Control. Next, go to "Bravia Sync device list". You should see your devices listed. Press the "Enable" button. That's it. Now when you select the input for your PS4 (and/or PS3 Slim), it will automatically turn your console on and the console can be controlled using your TV remote. It also works the other way around. You can press the Playstation button on your controller and this will turn the TV on and automatically switch it to the correct input for the console.
Just thought I'd share some helpful tips and save someone else some time in getting the most out of this awesome TV. Hope this helps others out there.12I pulled the build.prop from my XBR55X850C. See attatched.
Some tips besides what I've already posted before.
Get Rid of the "Featured Apps" Section
- Go to Settings -> Apps
- Look for an app called "Sony Shelf"
- Force Close it
- Set Notifications to "Off"
Get Rid of the "Sony Select" App and its Recommendations
- Go to Settings -> Apps
- Look for an app called "Sony Select"
- Force Close it
- Set Notifications to "Off"
This will take effect immediately upon returning to the home screen/launcher. This gets rid of (or hides) that unnecessary row of Featured Apps or at least prevents it from showing up on the home screen/launcher. Many of these apps listed in this row weren't even installed on my TV and when I launched some of them, I would just see a blank screen. This also prevents anything from showing up from the Sony Select app. Like the Featured Apps row, this app is useless as it showed many services that I never used or that didn't even work or it just showed apps that I can simply launch from the launcher. Now your home screen/launcher looks just like stock Android TV as Google meant it to be (bloat removed/hidden).9OK, you need to explain this. Did you swap boards in your device, or swap SOCs, or ?
What root process, and do you have pics that illustrate root working on the TV?
Very cool.
As you can see, this tv has no panel (screen) at all.
Its just the boards that's needed to be able to work.
The psu is not original. Its just a generic laptop 19v 90w charger.
The tv boots up, I can connect to it whit adb and hacking.
Full nand dump and steps to achieve root to be released.8Solution non-starting KDL-W756C
OK, my box had simply failed to initialise past a white screen with a blue wave asking for langaage select. Sony Support just wasn't!
Software updates only load on the machine if they are later dated than the one installed. I'm in the UK and found a later one on the Dutch Sony site and loaded that from USB. but it FAILED to coorrect my problem. The machine got stuck initializing. I suspected a bad cache or corrupt userdata. Previously I'd noticed some apps refused to start.
So here's what you need.
Even before you thought your box might fail you should have gone to Settings - About and clicked on Build seven times to become a developer. Now find the new Developer menu in Settings and choose Debugging. Set ADB debugging on. This is important. It will give access to your box if it needs a proper clearout.
with that done, follow the rest if and when you need to...
in my case on my network 'adb connect 192.168.1.19'Code:adb connect "IP of your box"
then
the machine restarts. Adb doesn't release, so in the console window type 'ctrl C'.Code:adb reboot bootloader
Now connect a USBDATAcable - male each end (full four wires; its important) from your laptop to the TV.
EDIT: The cable I used was from old equipment and appears, after testing to be Data+ to Data+ , and Data- to Data- i.e NOT a normal USB Data cable.
Now enter...
and you should see a set of numbers and fastboot ... somthing like this...Code:fastboot devices
"8000ac9b8a0bbc9f fastboot" confirming that you are connected OK.
Now from the console enter
the machine response is something like this:-Code:fastboot -w
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.043s]
formatting 'userdata' partition...
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type not supported.
OKAY [ 0.732s]
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.041s]
formatting 'cache' partition...
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type not supported.
OKAY [ 0.732s]
finished. total time: 1.548s
Now here you might be quite worried (I was!!) as the cache and userdata hasn't been formated but continue..
Code:fastboot reboot
Don't worry the machine seems to take forever. The Sony logo comes up. The machine reboots the sony logo appears again. Eventually you'll see the boot process with the coloured balls and all. Proceed as for a new install.
Why couldn't Sony tell me that?
