Flash/update files for TCL ES560/S6500/S5300

[Krush206]

This is a list of update packages and installation images for TCL ES560/S6500/S5300, chassis RT41.
If you're unsure whether your TCL TV is chassis RT41 or not, you may check it in Settings > About > Contact us menu. If your Software version starts with V8-R41KT01-LF1, you may proceed with the installation. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RT41 CHASSIS, THE INSTALLATION WILL FAIL.
There are two kinds of packages for this TV, download mode packages and Android OTA packages. Download mode packages will erase your data, while Android OTA packages will keep your data.

Android OTA packages:
Version 190.
Version 234.
Version 241.
Version 272.
Version 305.
Version 353.
Version 360.
Version 364.
Version 367.
After downloading the package, please, do read the manual included (especially if you want to update to Android 9).

Download mode packages:
Version 064.
Version 076.
Version 080.
Version 114.
Version 117.
Version 133.
Version 138.
Version 139.
Version 144.
Version 155.
Version 180.
Version 216.
Version 226.
Version 229.
Version 234.
Version 241.
Version 242.
Version 243.
Version 245.
Version 250. (Downgraded kernel.)
Version 255.
Version 257.
Version 272.
Version 284.
Version 292.
Version 305.
Version 343.
Version 364.
Rooted download mode packages. (R609 is the latest version.)
These packages have an Update.img file. Copy the image file to the root of your USB drive, plug the USB drive into the TV, then boot the TV into download mode.

How do I boot into download mode?
1) Hold the power button on the remote control until the power off menu is shown.
2) Select Yes to turn off the TV.
3) When the power LED turns off, press and hold the TV's power button.
4) When the power LED begins to blink, release the power button.
Another way to boot into download mode is to unplug the TV's power cord, then hold the TV's power button while plugging the power cord back. When the power LED begins to blink, release the power button.
The TV should boot into download mode and begin the installation process. DO NOT POWER OFF THE TV DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS!

 

[maheshkumark]

Other chasis?

Does these images work for V8-T658T01-LF1V534

 

[fuqi]

obviously not.

 

[Krush206]

Does these images work for V8-T658T01-LF1V534

This TV's chassis is MT58, not RT41.
You may find installation packages for it, in this website.

This is the latest OTA package for it, version 551.

 

[maheshkumark]

Where can I find the Android 9 update packages?
Thanks.

 

[Krush206]

Where can I find the Android 9 update packages?
Thanks.

There is none Android 9 release for this model.

 

[an24mas]

ел

 

[dskmusic]

android 9 is available, I update with 241 OTA and upgrade my android 8 to 9 (and solve the ac3, dts, 5.1 audio problem!!!!)

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Where can I find the Android 9 update packages?
Thanks.

ota 241 is android 9, confirmed. you can update and preserve your apps/data

 

[mahipat]

v250 is out now
btw do you have any idea how to launch stock player from kodi ?i have tried multiple package name but failed
i am not able to play x265/HEVC media from any player except defualt media player

 

[maheshkumark]

Was the audio problem solved with Android 9 update?

android 9 is available, I update with 241 OTA and upgrade my android 8 to 9 (and solve the ac3, dts, 5.1 audio problem!!!!)

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ota 241 is android 9, confirmed. you can update and preserve your apps/data

Was the audio problem solved with Android 9 update? I was unable to play Dolby Atmos with android 8.

 

[dskmusic]

Was the audio problem solved with Android 9 update? I was unable to play Dolby Atmos with android 8.

before update, I cant hear voices in videos on dts, 5.1, ac3 audio formats. Now, with android 9, sounds all

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where do you find it??

v250 is out now
btw do you have any idea how to launch stock player from kodi ?i have tried multiple package name but failed
i am not able to play x265/HEVC media from any player except defualt media player

 

[mahipat]

Was the audio problem solved with Android 9 update? I was unable to play Dolby Atmos with android 8.

haven't tried but some reported about Dolby . HDR and media center changes

here is a link

V250

 

[maheshkumark]

What are HDR and media center changes?

haven't tried but some reported about Dolby . HDR and media center changes

here is a link

V250

What are HDR and media center changes? What has changed?
Now to which version should I update? V241 or V250?

 

[dskmusic]

What are HDR and media center changes? What has changed?
Now to which version should I update? V241 or V250?

I update to las ota, 241, preserve apps and data. works very fine

Not sure what type of update is 250... I dont play with it.

 

[mahipat]

What are HDR and media center changes? What has changed?
Now to which version should I update? V241 or V250?

Try to explore Lil bit yourself , TCL has not provided any change-log !

If you're currently on version 155 or less, you must first install 216

I update to las ota, 241, preserve apps and data. works very fine

Not sure what type of update is 250... I dont play with it.

250 is full FW not OTA so it will wipe all data

 

[maheshkumark]

Can I update?

Try to explore Lil bit yourself , TCL has not provided any change-log !

If you're currently on version 155 or less, you must first install 216



250 is full FW not OTA so it will wipe all data

This is my version V8-T658T01-LF1V534

 

[Krush206]

v250 is out now
btw do you have any idea how to launch stock player from kodi ?i have tried multiple package name but failed
i am not able to play x265/HEVC media from any player except defualt media player

I wouldn't recommend to use version 250, as it has a downgraded kernel and is a non standard release. It's a Brazilian release, and most, if not all, Brazilian releases are non standard. In Brazil, this version fixes the HDR feature, which is already working on 242 and 241.
I'll only include standard releases.

About Kodi, I've never used it for that purpose, so I don't know much about it.

 

[maheshkumark]

This is a list of update packages and installation images for TCL ES560/S6500/S5300, chassis RT41.
If you're unsure whether your TCL TV is chassis RT41 or not, you may check it in Settings > About > Contact us menu. If your Software version starts with V8-R41KT01-LF1, you may proceed with the installation. IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT A RT41 CHASSIS, THE INSTALLATION WILL FAIL.
There are two kinds of packages for this TV, download mode packages and Android OTA packages. Download mode packages will erase your data, while Android OTA packages will keep your data.

Android OTA packages:
Version 190.
Version 234.
Version 241.
After downloading the package, please, do read the manual included (especially if you want to update to Android 9).

Download mode packages:
Version 064.
Version 080.
Version 114.
Version 133.
Version 139.
Version 144.
Version 155.
Version 180.
Version 216.
Version 229.
Version 234.
Version 241.
Version 242.
These packages have got an Update.img file. Copy this image file to the root of your USB drive, plug the USB drive into the TV, then boot the TV into download mode.

How do I boot into download mode?
1) Hold the power button on the remote control, until the power off menu shows up.
2) Select Yes to turn off the TV.
3) When the power LED turns off, press and hold the TV's power button.
4) When the power LED begins to blink, release the power button.
Another way to boot into download mode is to unplug the TV's power cord, then hold the TV's power button, while plugging the power cord back. When the power LED begins to blink, release the power button.
The TV should boot into download mode and begin the installation process. DON'T POWER OFF THE TV DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS!

I need Update.pkg file to update my TV. Can I update using .img file?

 

[mahipat]

I wouldn't recommend to use version 250, as it has a downgraded kernel and is a non standard release. It's a Brazilian release, and most, if not all, Brazilian releases are non standard. In Brazil, this version fixes the HDR feature, which is already working on 242 and 241.
I'll only include standard releases.

About Kodi, I've never used it for that purpose, so I don't know much about it.

okay so how you stream/watch x265/HEVC media ?

 

[an24mas]

Where can I find the Android 9 update packages?
Thanks.

Try to explore Lil bit yourself , TCL has not provided any change-log !

If you're currently on version 155 or less, you must first install 216



250 is full FW not OTA so it will wipe all data

Updated from 242 to 250 all data and apps remain in thear places. nothing delete.