OTF Exclusive New Android Firmware Update for Sony Android TV

[Digital Mastermind]

Firmware update to Android 7.0 Nougat, Sony software version 5.381

Applicable Models
This information is for the following models:

• KDL-50W950D
• KDL-43W950D
• KDL-55W800D
• KDL-50W800D
• KDL-43W800D
• KDL-50W950C
• KDL-43W950C
• KDL-75W850C
• KDL-65W850C
• KDL-55W800C
• KDL-50W800C
• KDL-43W800C

Benefits and improvements from the latest update

• This firmware update introduces Android Nougat to Sony's Android TV and supports:
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Half-screen settings mode
  • Task-switching (quickly access recently used apps)
  • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) HDR content for USB, DLNA
  • Voice search for Serial AbTak (only in India)
  • Voice search web browser functionality
  • Multiple Google accounts
  • Ability to switch to TV viewing mode from Home menu with PROG +/- or number buttons
  • Changes Amazon Prime Video logo
  • EPG extended display with metadata
  • Pre-installs Asphalt Nitro as alternative to Gameloft
  • Improved category list design
  • Improved "Discover" menu interface and navigation
  • Improved Wi-Fi password input screen
  • Improved usability when registering a USB HDD recording device
  • Improved user interface when using a USB stick or HDD as an expandable storage device

• This firmware also resolves the following issues:
  • Resolves Amazon Prime Video playback issue where the video freezes and a lip sync error occurs
  • Resolves an issue where no sound can be heard when using an Onkyo amplifier
  • Resolves an issue where no sound can be heard for 2 to 3 seconds at a specific point during DISC playback
  • Resolves an issue where no content is displayed when the PS4 Pro is connected via HDMI
  • Resolves an issue where no signal is displayed when an MHL cable is connected via HDMI2
  • Resolves an issue where the sound is not synchronised properly between the TV speaker and PS4 controller
  • Resolves an issue where a short beeping sound can be heard when changing channels from SD to HD via a set-top box

Firmware update to v5.381 for Asia Pacific | Sony IN

Note: MY TV is also included in this update, as of now i am updating the TV, size of the update is 1.8GB

 

[Bapun]

I have different model Sony android TV of 49" but still received this same update last night.

 

[Digital Mastermind]

I have different model Sony android TV of 49" but still received this same update last night.

Yours also same version PKG5.381 (Android 7)

I thought 4K models received it much earlier. Anyways they have added Asphalt Nitos Game, Graphics is awesome, no lags, but difficult to play on remote.

I feel PQ has been enhanced a bit which look better. UI changed a bit and i have to check my Sony HT also if the Audio lag issue has been solved or no.

 

[Bapun]

Yours also same version PKG5.381 (Android 7)

Mine is also upgraded to Android 7, but unsure about build number. I can check once power resumes.

I thought 4K models received it much earlier. Anyways they have added Asphalt Nitos Game, Graphics is awesome, no lags, but difficult to play on remote.

Mine is 4K model too, but i found it today after your post. Asphalt Nitro also added to mine.

 

[Digital Mastermind]

I had this issue in my Sony HT, now fixed. I have to still check if the audio vanishes when i change from a DD audio channel to a non DD Audio channel.

• Resolves an issue where a short beeping sound can be heard when changing channels from SD to HD via a set-top box

 

[Bapun]

Firmware update to v6.2858 for Asia Pacific | Sony IN

Just searched over Sony India site, my TV received the update on 28-03-2018.

 

[Digital Mastermind]

Firmware update to v6.2858 for Asia Pacific | Sony IN

Just searched over Sony India site, my TV received the update on 28-03-2018.

U had got Nougat long back, i guess last year itself. This is next update for ur TV. Mine is a FHD TV hence they get after 4K TVs, i will get this update v.6.285 may be after 3-4 months as they have to modify it as per the model.

Even ur latest update has this issue solved, which i got today.

• Resolves an issue where short beeping sound can be heard after changing channel (PCM→Dolby digital (AC3) on STB)
• Resolves an issue where Video freeze and lipsync off on "Amazon Prime" playback

 

[Bapun]

Which year model your TV is, @Anish Pai bro?

 

[Digital Mastermind]

Which year model your TV is, @Anish Pai bro?

2016

And yours ?

 

[Bapun]

2017. Hence getting updates faster than yours.