New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

[SesioNLive]

Version: V6.2858

URL: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lcd-tvs-android-xe90xx_x90xxe-series/kd-49xe9005/download...

Benefits and improvements from the latest update

• Dolby Vision content is supported for video streaming apps/services installed on the TV such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. (ZD9, XE94, XE93 and A1 only)*
  
• Voice search UI has changed
  You can search content while viewing the screen. Press the [↑] button on the remote control to show all of the search results. Then scroll through the categories using the directional buttons.
  
  • Before updating
    
  • After updating
    
• Introduces support for BBC iPlayer HLG HDR format (UK only)
• Resolves an issue where the following message appears: "Samba Services Manager has stopped"
• Resolves an issue where audio on TV speaker echoes when connected to Bluetooth headphones
• Resolves Amazon Prime Video playback issue where the video freezes and lip sync error occurs
• Resolves an issue where home audio amplifier does not switch input automatically to TV input when using "BRAVIA Sync Control" function
• Resolves an issue where the TV input selector does not switch to HDMI connected player automatically when using the "One-Touch Play" feature
• Resolves an issue where videos from NPO’s HbbTV app cannot be played (The Netherlands only)
• Resolves an issue where sound continues to be heard from the Sound Bar after turning off the TV via the remote control

* Selected Sony TVs (ZD9, XE94, XE93 and A1 Series) will support Dolby Vision with the software update to be rolled out in Europe within April, 2018. To enjoy Dolby Vision content, the video streaming app/service must support Dolby Vision. For more information, please contact the app/service provider. In addition, after the Sony TV receives the software update, devices with Dolby Vision playback (such streaming media players and UHD Blu-ray players) that are connected to the Sony TV by HDMI will also require a software update to support Dolby Vision playback through the device. For more information on the timing of an update to a particular player, please contact the player’s manufacturer.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

• Introduces How-to videos in the BRAVIA Recommendations shelf
• Introduces compatibility with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices (UK only)
• Improves TV response time when using the remote control
• Improves user experience when setting up Samba TV service
• Resolves YouTube 4K playback issue (2,560 x 1,440 resolution or higher)
• Resolves an issue where the TV turns on by itself from standby mode
• 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)
  • Multiple Google accounts
  • Google Cast 4K content via built-in Chromecast
  • Ability to switch to TV viewing mode from Home menu with PROG +/- or number buttons
  • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) HDR content
  • Voice search web browser functionality
  • Improved category list design
  • Improved Wi-Fi password input screen
  • A2DP (Bluetooth headphone) functionality (Applicable for A1, XE94, XE93, XE90, and XE85 Series)
  • New sound setting (Dialogue mode) (Applicable for A1, XE94, XE93, XE90, XE85, XE83, and XE80 Series)
  NOTE: For more information on the features and improvements, please go to:http://services.sony.co.uk/support/en/welcome-to-android-nougat.
• Improved channel sorting

Restrictions

• Only for use with TV sold in Europe. Not all models are sold in all countries.

Applicable Models

This information is for the following models:

• KD-77A1
• KD-65A1
• KD-55A1
• KD-75XE9405
• KD-65XE9305
• KD-55XE9305
• KD-75XE9005
• KD-65XE9005
• KD-55XE9005
• KD-49XE9005
• KD-75XE8596
• KD-65XE8599
• KD-65XE8596
• KD-65XE8588
• KD-65XE8577
• KD-65XE8505
• KD-55XE8599
• KD-55XE8596
• KD-55XE8588
• KD-55XE8577
• KD-55XE8505
• KD-55XE8396
• KD-55XE8096
• KD-49XE8396
• KD-49XE8099
• KD-49XE8096
• KD-49XE8088
• KD-49XE8077
• KD-49XE8005
• KD-49XE8004
• KD-43XE8396
• KD-43XE8099
• KD-43XE8096
• KD-43XE8077
• KD-43XE8005
• KD-43XE8004
• KD-100ZD9
• KD-75ZD9
• KD-65ZD9
• KD-49XD8305
• KD-43XD8305
• KD-55XD8005
• KD-49XD8005
• KD-43XD8005
• KD-49XD8077
• KD-43XD8077
• KD-49XD8088
• KD-43XD8088
• KD-49XD8099
• KD-43XD8099
• KD-65XD7504
• KD-65XD7505
• KD-55XD7004
• KD-49XD7004
• KD-55XD7005
• KD-49XD7005
• KD-50SD8005

[marcobremb]

For Amazon and Netflix no problems... It switch perfectly

[gerald.ong77]

Can we have different colors setting for different app with this update? 

[Kuschelmonschter]

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@gerald.ong77schrieb:

Can we have different colors setting for different app with this update? 

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No. There are only 2 presets for apps:

Apps (Video): apply to all stock video apps (Netflix, Amazon, Video,..)

Apps: apply to all the other apps downloaded from the Play Store

[stormyuk]

One bonus of this new firmware is that the Satellite tuner works on my XE9005 even when Youview is enabled.

[JannEejit]

My set is running as 'up to date' on this firmware release, but the Sony Support app is telling me the latest available firmware for my set (KD-55XE8396) is v6.5603. Updating the set through manual or auto update and also USB stick fails to get beyond v6.2858 (v6.5603 is fully downloaded from support site to USB stick) Should I be asking Sony about this or is the latest firmware not fully rolled out yet ? Thanks... 

[Kuschelmonschter]

USB update should work in any case. Did you follow the instructions? The pkg file inside the zip archive needs to be extracted to your USB storage. Is the USB storage detected when connecting it? Try to reboot the TV by long-pressing the putton on the remote with the USB storage plugged in. Update should start automatically after boot.

[JannEejit]

Yes the update appears to perform as expected, the USB stick is detected and system firmware update begins. The problem is that once the process has completed and TV rebooted, the firmware does not roll on to the new version.