My model is a "49PUS7150" Some time ago someone asked if it was possible to get the chromecast backdrop(the random picture gallery) to show since some Philips TVs has a built in chromecast and Android tv software.
I found a solution to this problem.
First you need to go into settings->general settings->Android settings. Then open "about" and go down to "build" and press ok repeatedly until you become a developer. Press back and go down to "Developer options" under the "preferences" section. Under "general" turn "stay awake" to "OFF". This will otherwise prevent daydream from starting.
When this is done you essentially need three apps. Links are posted in the end. You sideload all these with ES File explorer or any other way that suits you.
The first app is of course "backdrop daydream" from Google.
Then you need "Aerial dream" since this enables you to go into the system menu where you can activate daydream mode on your Philips TV. Open the Aerial dream after installation and scroll all the way down to "open system screensaver options" select daydream and press ok. You're in! Switch the slider on the right to turn daydream mode on. Choose backdrop as your preferred daydream screensaver. Up in the right hand corner press the three dots and under "when to daydream" select the option "either". Now press back then the three dots again and press "start now" to see if it all works.
Last you need "screen timeout" to set the time delay for daydream to start. I suggest you first set it to 5 seconds and go back to main Android tv menu and wait for it to start. If you only get a black screen (happened for me) then uninstall "screen timeout" the timeout is still going to be 5 seconds without the app installed. Then it worked for me. Reinstall "screen timeout" and you can now set it at any time you want.
That's it. Good luck!
https://m.apkpure.com/aerial-dream/com.codingbuffalo.aerialdream
https://m.apkpure.com/screen-timeout/de.lhoer0.screentimeout
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, my TV doesn't have anything Android-related stuff, all I know it's that is a Philips Smart TV, but I don't know where to ask exactly. The thing is Youtube won't start at all, I've tried doing a factory reset on the TV and the problem is still there, also tried deleting and reinstalling the youtube app, no luck. Tried looking for an update on the software but it says my Philips it's up to date.
https://i.redd.it/r94e4hsx81h21.jpg
This is what happens, it just stucks there when you open the app
When releasing firmware updates, Sony always keeps a close eye on the roll-out to ensure our customers enjoy a smooth and satisfying experience.
We identified that our latest Android 8.0 Oreo update can occasionally cause a no sound symptom from certain Sound Bars, A/V Receivers or Home Theater Systems if the TV has been on standby for a long period of time. Unfortunately, due to this potential connectivity issue which we perceive as an inconvenience for some of our customers, we’ve decided to postpone the Android 8.0 Oreo automatic firmware update (v6.5830).
For customers that have downloaded the update and are currently unable to hear sound—via your home audio device—please visit the following article for our recommended workarounds.
However, for customers that do not own a Sound Bar, A/V Receiver or Home Theater System and would like to experience the new features and functionalities on offer, the update is still available to download manually on the support site.
Note: If you are using one of the home audio devices mentioned above, we strongly recommend that you wait for the next update, which will rectify this potential issue.
Our engineers are diligently investigating the root cause at this moment, and a new firmware will be released in the near future to resolve this anomaly. To stay informed, please regularly visit or bookmark this page.
We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Source: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00206881
What the heck? It has many issues and there's no way to rollback from the previous version?
So, i own one of the TCL AndroidTV based model - U55C7006 to be specific.
https://www.tcl.eu/en/products/uhd-c70-u55c7006
It is updated to Android 8.0 - latest available for this specific model.
Also it has integrated DVB-T2/C/S2 tuner, so i wonder if is possible to remove/desolder that tuner from TVs motherboard?
I mean i know it is physically possible to do that, but i wonder if the rest of AndroidTV OS will function properly without it?
Like rendering it to be large monitor.
I was googling around and some TVs can function when tuner is removed.
I'm asking because i am from Austria (EU), and over here we have to pay government tax-license ( around 22 euros - 24 USD) per month, for any device which has tuner integrated (radio or TV). With that money government is financing its own national channel ORF - whether you are watching it or not.
I'm using my TV mainly for streaming and gaming, and law over here also states - if you remove the tuner from TV and render it incapable of receiving OTA signal, you can be exempted from paying such a tax.
