topic Re: Oreo Update November 2019 in Android TV

Oreo Update November 2019

Hadian — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:23:47 GMT

Following the problems caused on many TVs by the 1st Oreo update, has anybody chanced the 2nd update launched November 2019 in the UK.

Very keen to know in advance coz the 1st one caused me no end of problems with Auto Channels and IVP6 on my Sky router.

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lcd-tvs-android-xf75xx_x75xxf-series/kd-49xf7596/downloads/00016450

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

therealvinceunlimited — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:53:31 GMT

Hi, I updated my Sony Bravia 55" OLED to Android v 8.0 [Oreo] via a USB a few months ago and have had no issues. I awaited an over the air update but this never came so I resorted to loading v 8.0 from a USB. Another concern I had was the maintaining of the sub-woofer output, which 8.0 does keep. My v 8.0 is set for future automatic updates but none have so far emerged. I cannot assist in your issues with your Sky Router as I do not have this or any experience of Sky equipment. I use a Huawei router on 3G. Vince

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Hadian — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:15:17 GMT

Hi, sorry my post seems to have been misinterpreted. I'll try to clarify.

With the original and first upgrade to Oreo I DID have a problem and resolved this with the advice of a forum member by turning off IVP6 on my router and setting the Auto Channel to a fixed number.

This problem is now resolved by my settings to my Router.

What I am asking NOW is this:

Has any forum member accepted the new, now 2nd Oreo, update which was released November 2019?

After previous problems I am cautious of accepting any updates from Sony without finding out beforehand if they are going to cause problems with my TV functionalities again.

Once bitten twice shy.

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

rooobb — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:22:30 GMT

This is at least the fourth iteration of oreo..you should have missed some.

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Hadian — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:31:07 GMT

The Dark 4th then!

My TV is on auto update and it received the first when it rolled out in the UK.

It affected my TV from the get go and was onto Sony right away.

Since then there have been no other updates from them until an email last week telling me to head over to the update site and download from there. I don't know about a 2nd or 3rd. Other people have had different experiences as you say you have had 4. I have complained to them several times and eventually gave up as a robot auto replied every few weeks "We are still investigating". I sorted it out myself eventually with a guy on here giving me advice about IVP6.

However....all that aside. I just want to know if anybody has downloaded the NEW and LATEST Nov 2019 update, as per my link up there from Sony. Again, I am cautious and keen to know if anyone in the UK has downloaded it. I don't think it is captured by the Auto Update on Bravia TV Sets. This is the place to come and ask, that's all I want to know. Thanks.

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Jon1186 — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:20:13 GMT

Hi @Hadian, if you're talking about v6.6545 (link below) then yes I've downloaded and installed it on my KD-49XE8396. No problems so far but update doesn’t seem to have made any noticeable improvements either.

I've not experienced the issues you were having so I can't comment beyond that I'm afraid. I've taken the view that I imagine there's more big fixes and improvements added than are documented so it's always worth having the latest version, but if you've had problems which have taken time to resolve then there's probably little reason to upgrade right now, especially if there's Android Pie starting to make its way out by all accounts. Might be better to skip this update and wait for Pie.

Link to firmware

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

therealvinceunlimited — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:19:27 GMT

Four iterations of Oreo? Where can these be found? Not on the official Sony Support page. In my previous post I referred to v8.0 which is Oreo, released by Sony on their support page in late Nov 2019 and referenced as Firmware Update v6.6545. It seems all posts are referring to the same thing so where are the other versions you elude to? I can only reference my own TV, a KD55AF8. In case it is relevant my Settings|About menu shows it as Version 8.0.0 Vince

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

rooobb — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:38:00 GMT

The support site refers always to the latest. If I remember well there were at least 6.6510 6.6520 and maybe 6.5835

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

therealvinceunlimited — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:48:11 GMT

OK thanks for that information. Kudos given. Now I have no idea what version I am running. I thought v6.6545 as that was on the current web page but I did download this update a couple of months ago. Unfortunately my TV system settings only refer to version 8.0.0. Unless you know of a part of the settings menu which shows this that I am not exploring. Vince

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

rooobb — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:10:59 GMT

Just press the help button and it will give you the actual firmware release on the right upper corner

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

therealvinceunlimited — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:59:18 GMT

Thanks Rooobb. Interesting. It seems I am running PKG6.6510.0250EUA so am not running the latest. However, I shall await this latest update to be delivered over the air just to see that working. I may report back when this happens. Providing I don't die of old age first. Vince

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

miscofi — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:56:34 GMT

I presume, since the Sony support website doesn't include my XG9505 in the models which are due to receive the 6.6545 update, it means that the mainboard in mine already has the enhancements to be found in this latest update and I am ok to remain on 6.2466 ?

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Craggles123 — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:31:09 GMT

I also have the XG9505 so I would also like the clarification on the update too.

Also, our TV's are supposed to be compatible with Imax Enhanced via Rakuten, is this to be included in a future update?

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

rooobb — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:56:47 GMT

You do not have any alternative that to wait for specific upgrade of your tv (that should be the pie one btw). Regarding IMAX it is not a new standard only a cerification ...they are standard hdr10 dts movie remastered by IMAX and you should already enjoy them

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Craggles123 — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 16:13:01 GMT

This is not the case. The Sony website clearly states that the films will be shown in Imax on select models. The XG9505 is one of those models and the films including Imax scenes will be shown in full Imax ratio.

But the ratio does not change including the filmed in IMAX footage that is listed at a different ratio.

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Tonycv51 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:49:07 GMT

You'd need to have an IMAX enhanced blu ray 4k source to experience full IMAX enhanced, as well as other IMAX enhanced AV components

You should hopefully get an updated Rakuten app at some point I assume that will start to have IMAX enhanced UHD content, the apps not available on my XF90 (and sideloading the Rakuten TV App only works in 1080P)

As far as aspect ratio is concerned, IMAX have confirmed in press releases that if your 4K TV is not IMAX Enhanced compatible, if it's got HDR10 when you watch an IMAX Enhanced 4K Blu-ray disc you will still see the expanded aspect ratio and remastered picture that is 'baked in' to the content

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

erkkipj — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:00:11 GMT

Just updated with USB-stick my 55-XF9005 from Android 7 v.6.56 to android 8.0 v.6.6545 without any problems.
So the latest update may be quite good. I am very satisfied!

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Craggles123 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:25:51 GMT

Yes but that is the point. This TV is supposed to be Imax Enhanced and in partnership with Rakuten to give Imax presentations. The XG9505 is listed.

However, this appears to not be in swing yet which is why I am asking if that will change with the next software update as the images are not enhanced as they should be for my compatible model.

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

rooobb — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:55:04 GMT

I do not see in any site a different explanation of what an IMAX content should different with standard HDR10/DTS Audio except for post production done by IMAX itself and declared to be rendered right on certified product (such as your tv). Maybe I miss something ... https://www.whathifi.com/advice/imax-enhanced-everything-you-need-to-know

Re: Oreo Update November 2019

Pete0001 — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:43:05 GMT

I have on my kd65xf9005. I still get wifi not connected message now and again. Is it better to put sky router on a certain channel and disable IPV6?