topic Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858 in Android TV

New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

SesioNLive — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:21:43 GMT

Version: V6.2858

URL: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lcd-tvs-android-xe90xx_x90xxe-series/kd-49xe9005/downloads/00015010

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

Rif.: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

marcobremb — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:25:53 GMT

Finally a fix for Amazon Video freezes

Rif.: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

bittihuduga — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:34:20 GMT

anyone seeing the update on their tv in ireland?

waiting for tv to auto update

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

LightFoot — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:37:09 GMT

Strange problem, after the update the picture on BBC 1 HD would go blank after about one minute. A soft reboot didn’t cure it but a full factory reset did.

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

stormyuk — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:53:05 GMT

Is Amazon video smooth now?

No HDR YouTube support unfortunately.

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

pdr417 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 23:33:10 GMT

updated both my KD65a1 and KD49xd8305.

Did not think the Dolby vision update was worth the wait. Cannot see that much of an improvement in picture quality with Netflix HDR contents which is now showing as DV.

Would like to hear from other's experience.

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

marcobremb — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:35:14 GMT

Found a new bug, sadly

https://community.sony.it/t5/android-tv/hdr-content-darker-and-washed-out/m-p/2448281#M26512

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

stormyuk — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:43:32 GMT

Marco, is this bug only on that SmartYoutubeTV player as I have played other HDR content via the default video player and Prime Video and it seems fine?

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

marcobremb — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:29:16 GMT

I have found this bug for LIVE tv channel

For example Hotbird 4K1 (a free 4K HDR channel via satellite). Before the update,picture settings changed automatically when TV detected an HDR channel (for example X-tended dynamic range was setted automatically to High when an HDR channel was detected).

Now it doesn't commute picture settings between SDR and HDR Live channels

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

stormyuk — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:49:06 GMT

Yeh I can't check this, I have no access to broadcast HDR content. I only have Amazon, with which HDR is working fine with the new firmware and videos on a USB drive via the "video" player on the TV which also works fine.

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

marcobremb — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:54:19 GMT

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

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

gerald.ong77 — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:54:36 GMT

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

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

Kuschelmonschter — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:44:44 GMT

@gerald.ong77schrieb:
Can we have different colors setting for different app with this update?

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

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

stormyuk — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:16:42 GMT

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

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

JannEejit — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:16:30 GMT

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...

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

Kuschelmonschter — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:20:14 GMT

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.

Re: New firmware for ATV2 - V6.2858

JannEejit — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:07:37 GMT

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.