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]

Finally a fix for Amazon Video freezes

[bittihuduga]

anyone seeing the update on their tv in ireland?

waiting for tv to auto update

[LightFoot]

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. 

[stormyuk]

Is Amazon video smooth now?

No HDR YouTube support unfortunately.

[pdr417]

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. 

[marcobremb]

Found a new bug, sadly

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

[stormyuk]

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?

[marcobremb]

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 

[stormyuk]

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.