Sony has released a firmware update to version 6.7205 of its software for Android TV devices. The update applies to a major swing of the KD series. Sony offers two update options, automatic and manual. The easiest way to receive software updates is to use the Automatic Software Download feature. This setting is enabled by default.
If owners have Automatic Software Download enabled, they will automatically receive a notification to update their TV. In addition to the January Android TV security patch, the update also fixes an issue where the TV randomly restarts. Therefore: Just have a look at whether your update is already on it or is waiting for installation.
Complete changelog:
- Resolves an issue where the TV does not turn off when HDMI devices connected via BRAVIA Sync are turned off (HDMI CEC)
- Resolves an issue where an information banner appears randomly when viewing content through connected HDMI devices
- Resolves an issue where the TV cannot connect to certain wireless subwoofers
- Redesigned and streamlined settings menus (Android 9 Pie) – For more information on the changed settings menu, see this article.
- Combines the Video, Album and Music apps into one media player app
- Removes the WPS feature to improve security
- Improves the TV’s responsiveness when switching on from standby mode
- Resolves an issue where no sound is output from a specific soundbar when connected via HDMI ARC
- Improves video playback in HbbTV applications
- Improves the Wi-Fi function
- Resolves an issue where a black screen occurs, which is caused by the TV tuner decoding the High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) format
- Adds HEVC 100/120Hz support for USB video playback
- Fixes a network error caused by an incorrect system time setting
- Fixes a blinking LED issue on AG8 models and improves system performance
- Improves the TV’s responsiveness when switching on from standby mode
