Flash/update files for TCL ES560/S6500/S5300

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skelliwag

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Hello, can you tell me what the best software or firmware update is for my TCL TV Model U65E6800FDS 4k 3d tv, bought in 2016, and do you have a copy of it, I can boot up via usb, as this tv will only come on with white screen and logo, and thats all, so maybe an update will fix it, can you help, I'd really appreciate it, thank you.
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skelliwag

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Is there any site that has the software update for my TCL model U65E6800FDS tv, if its not here. thanks.
 
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abel2b

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Hey guys, I´ve downloaded every single update version available from this site and others and tried to load, yet failed every time .....

One morning out of the blue I turn tv on, and it got stuck on funny android animation after TCL and didn´t move from there ever, I´ve been doing this for 2 days....! I try loading as per instruction, holding power button for around 10 seconds while plugging power cord, with fat32 formatted usb drive with update.img alone in root and fails !

any idea why it fails....? or alternative method....

Thank you
 

GNDK

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i could successfully update my television TCL S6500 to the latest version, which improved many things and activacted things that were not working like tone mapping on HDR or microdimming which was the setting on there but on practice did not watched any difference or dynamic color which i had not idea had that set up but the ads swore that had an "system of image enhancement IPQ". i had the factory firmware which came with the tv lf325.008616.

an suggestion when do the update by OTA file is better prior of do that do an factory reset to the tv and then do the update, with an flash drive formatted in FAT32 which be in good conditions internally and the rest is be patient.

those firmwares do not touch the turner eprom or demoduler so can apply in any tv as long the chassis be the specified in the firmware with independence of the turner that the television use standard of broadcast that your TV have inside the turner.

best regards GNDK
 

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T221T01 Platform .....,A3+, A5+, A7, S6200, S65+
V8-T221T01-LF1V121.000358
V121 OTA

 
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raphaellm

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Hi all, I have a TCL 32S6500S and it had a minor bug so I decided to use the reset from the menu and restore it as new. I accessed the menus and selected the option, the TV turned off... and then started blinking the led without doing anything else.
I tried to update the version following the tutorial in TCL website, but did not work, contacted them and they gave me the same file to try and update (I gave it a try just in case but did not work either). I found this topic and tried with image file from V8-R41KT01-LF1V368, did not work. Tried to release the button when the first blink appeared (the very short one and the first regular one), tried holding for longer (with different image files) and nothing worked.
Could anyone help me?
 

kaew158

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Do you have IMG V118 or new update for TCL 32S6500 T221T01?
IMG_20230310_084140.jpg
 

stasiof

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Hi all, I have a TCL 32S6500S and it had a minor bug so I decided to use the reset from the menu and restore it as new. I accessed the menus and selected the option, the TV turned off... and then started blinking the led without doing anything else.
I tried to update the version following the tutorial in TCL website, but did not work, contacted them and they gave me the same file to try and update (I gave it a try just in case but did not work either). I found this topic and tried with image file from V8-R41KT01-LF1V368, did not work. Tried to release the button when the first blink appeared (the very short one and the first regular one), tried holding for longer (with different image files) and nothing worked.
Could anyone help me?
V374 IMG......

PROCEDURE :

1. Download update. img from ( the SWU link to be use ) and save it to a preferably empty USB stick (in FAT 32 format). It is recommended to load the file onto another USB stick, which will serve as a backup if the TV does not detect this one.
2. Power the TV off by the remote (long press)
3. Insert the USB stick onto USB 2.0 or USB Service.
4. Locate the TV's power button in (depending on the TV model).
5. Press and hold the button in. The TV eventually powers on.
6. Release the button upon seeing "Please do not turn off power while updating". Wait at least 5-7 minutes for the TV to complete the update.
7. Complete the initial setup afterwards.
8. Locate the TV's product information. Press Settings on the remote and select More Settings - Device Preferences - About - Product Information.
9. Confirm that the software version (that starts with V8) has LF1R815 in the middle. If yes, then that means it is up-to-date.
10. Open (Google) Play Store on the home screen and update the apps. Select the profile icon in the upper right corner - Manage apps and games - Update all.
 

masteroic

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Hello, i´ve a S6500 RT32 and its stays on the android loading screen. Must be install an IMG by usb, right? what would be it?
 

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    T221T01 Platform .....,A3+, A5+, A7, S6200, S65+
    V8-T221T01-LF1V121.000358
    V121 OTA

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    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!
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    As you posted on Argentina forum...need country, from where he receive.

    Edit:
    I FOUND......he is from SPAIN...hehe !


    V8-R41KT01-LF1V383.009231

    V383 OTA



    build date = Mar 02 2022
    gmsversion= Android_9_Pie
    product.build.fingerprint= TCL/UnionTV/UnionTV:9/PPR2.180905.006.A1/builder.20210125.083312:user/release-keys
    OTA size= 0.985 GB
    bootloader date= Jun 23 2021
    Revision: 009231
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    Replying to myself. I installed the version V8-R41KT01-LFIV369 build 009199 mentioned here. Much better than than the one which came originally with the TV. Also nice is that you now have the option to format an USB drive as internal storage which I could do only with some adb commands before.

    Speed is indeed much better than I had with 336. Also now some apps which didn't work properly now are working fine (especially VPN's). It's a pitty that these models won't receive the Google TV upgrade. I have it on another model, much better and with a nice speed increase.
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    V8-R41KT01-LF1V374.009210 IMG

    V374 IMG



    build date= Jan 25 2020
    build= 1611534792
    security_patch= 2020-12-01
    gmsversion= Android_9_Pie
    product.build.fingerprint= TCL/UnionTV/UnionTV:9/PPR2.180905.006.A1/builder.20210125.083312:user/release-keys
    IMG size= 2.09GB
    bootloader date= Jun 23 2021
    Revision: 009210

    Changelog:
    2021-11-29-210346.png
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    Were you able to do it? I have a rca that is the same too. Tell me about your experience, please, thank you!

    I tried both the OTA and the full firmware install and both installed without a single issue, even the TV started with the "Hitachi" logo and everything so it went just like an official update, the latest firmware (v255) that some user posted here didn't gave me any issues at all, I could even say that it runs better than the original, and they improved some image settings related options, so go for it, if the chasis model number match shouldn't be a problem then, the system checks anyway if the firmware it's valid for installation.