faulty Sony KDL-42W653A ???

[smashah]

i recently purchased Sony television model number KDL-42W653A from sony online uk.

I was using the youtube app for 2 weeks without any problems until yesterday evening.

In the past, when i would view a clip, i was able to find related videos using the down arrow navigation key via sony remote.  

Just a few days ago, i was able to navigate to the following options using the remote:

View uploads for the same channel
View Related videos
Navigate to your Current Watch History
Navigate back to the What to watch feed

But since yesterday, When playing a video, i am now unable to access the additional options using the down arrow key from the sony remote.  

When i now press the down arrow key, i am taken to the  player control bar, forward, rewing, play etc..  which usually works with the up arrow key on the remote.

I have flashed the tv with the latest firmware on the television and i have done factory reset but no luck.  

hope someone can help me?

[Anonymous]

Hi there

I was going to advise you in posting a message on the YouTube forums, but I see that you have already done so.  Unfortunately internal functions within the YouTube App is outside Sony's control, unless others report that it does work and yours doesnt I guess.

Cheers

[smashah]

oh right, so it can be error from youtube app.  

I would be grateful if anyone who owns the 42w653a  is able to do a quick test on their youtube app and let me know if theu are also experiencing similar problems?

thanks

[Introx]

I have the same problem. It started happening after tv updated its software. Hopefully it will be fixed after another update

[smashah]

Since you are experiencing similar problems, we can assume it is software error linked with new firmware or from youtube app / server.

Does anyone know how we can inform sony technical team or do they read this forum?