Sony XF90

[MoRT489]

I just updated the TV to the latest available version through the auto updater but it seems this is not quite the latest version, so I assume not released to Jersey yet.

Could that actually be why I can’t download Disney+ from the Google Play Store? I also cannot even see Now TV..

 

[Mr Oblong]

I just updated the TV to the latest available version through the auto updater but it seems this is not quite the latest version, so I assume not released to Jersey yet.

Could that actually be why I can’t download Disney+ from the Google Play Store? I also cannot even see Now TV..

What's your version number? Could help to confirm.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I just updated the TV to the latest available version through the auto updater but it seems this is not quite the latest version, so I assume not released to Jersey yet.

Could that actually be why I can’t download Disney+ from the Google Play Store? I also cannot even see Now TV..

I very much doubt jersey has its own SKU

 

[MoRT489]

No, but if rolling out by area would usually come after the UK. Update notification just popped up, will see if any change.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I'd recommend just buying a Chromecast the new one is expensive at £60 but it's silky smooth.

I just got one for my lg as webos doesn't have some apps I use.

I've got a Nvidia shield pro for the xf90.

Built in is okay for majority of folk but not for advanced users or those that want the best.

 

[MoRT489]

The built in one is fine for casting Now TV and Disney+ without the app being on the TV, but it would be easier for my kids if they didn’t have to ask me to cast and could navigate Disney+ themselves, as they do with Netflix.

 

[Purgatory]

The built in one is fine for casting Now TV and Disney+ without the app being on the TV, but it would be easier for my kids if they didn’t have to ask me to cast and could navigate Disney+ themselves, as they do with Netflix.

Just get the latest update from the site and stick it on a usb stick, make sure formatted to FAT32 and update it that way, saves a lot of headaches and then you know for sure its latest one and not over the air one that maybe out of date already by time they start sending it to your region.

If you can't download disney+ still on the over the air one it must be still out of date, i'm using firmware that came out around July last year (Firmware update to v6.6520) and it's worked ever since.

 

[MoRT489]

I think the update said v6.6567 before I installed it but I can’t see where to find the firmware details in the settings menu following the update

 

[Raggs]

just done the update on wifi press the help button its listed there, i'm on g6.6575 now was on g6.6545 before now tv is available and Disney plus

 

[MoRT489]

Anyone found a way to hack the controller to reconfigure the buttons at all? It would be far more useful if the dedicated Google Play Store button could be tied to Amazon Prime...

 

[MoRT489]

Sorry it is 6575 (PKG6.6575.0259EUA) model KD-65XF9005. And it still says not compatible wtf

version 8.0.0

Kernel version: 3.10.79

Play Store version 22.1.22-21 [8] [PR] 335052693.

 

[Raggs]

Sorry it is 6575 (PKG6.6575.0259EUA) model KD-65XF9005. And it still says not compatible wtf

version 8.0.0

Kernel version: 3.10.79

all the above is the same on my KD-65XF9005.

but the play store reads, Version 22.3.29-21 [8] [PR] 337418208

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Anyone found a way to hack the controller to reconfigure the buttons at all? It would be far more useful if the dedicated Google Play Store button could be tied to Amazon Prime...

I just have prime as the first thing in my favourites.

Hacking a controller sounds like a great way to break something accidentally.

Alternatively use a third party device. I just got a Nvidia shield pro as the built in smart system is very very weak and slow.

Even the Nvidia shield pro feels sluggish now I've loaded up a lot of stuff on it. A restart gets it nippy again before it eventually clogs up.

 

[pcfarrar]

Android 9 update is now out for the XF90.

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...id-xf90xx_x90xxf-series/kd-49xf9005/downloads

 

[budge1972]

Cheers,I will try it later as it won't auto update on mine right now.
I'm not sure what this update does, I wonder if it does anything for PS5 which is out tomorrow?

 

[Vimes]

That's interesting, let's see what Pie brings.
Not noticed an OTA type update as yet, although with the link above it could be done manually if wanted.

Thanks for posting about that, and the link.

 

[pcfarrar]

I've installed the update on mine, not noticed any major changes apart from the settings menu but the kernel is a lot newer now: v4.9.125

 

[stoofa]

Can someone tell me how you're supposed to do the update for this?
Put the PKG file into the root of a USB drive. TV on, insert USB drive - pops up and says I can open with Album, Open Video, Set it as Internal Storage, etc.
Doesn't do as the website indicates and automatically detect a software update.

Tried completely powering the TV off/on - detects a USB drive is connected, but doesn't treat it as something that can update the software.

*Edit*
OK - found another USB stick and that is working. Odd, TV was seeing a USB device, can only assume not being able to read it correctly

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Can someone tell me how you're supposed to do the update for this?
Put the PKG file into the root of a USB drive. TV on, insert USB drive - pops up and says I can open with Album, Open Video, Set it as Internal Storage, etc.
Doesn't do as the website indicates and automatically detect a software update.

Tried completely powering the TV off/on - detects a USB drive is connected, but doesn't treat it as something that can update the software.

*Edit*
OK - found another USB stick and that is working. Odd, TV was seeing a USB device, can only assume not being able to read it correctly

Possibly the format or the size. Best to use a small usb stick for this kind of thing like 2gb in size.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Question for Sony XF/XG/XH owners ( I assume it's the same for all): How long is the power adapter/cord? I can't find this info anywhere.

Edit: Found the answer, it's irrelevant on the 55" XH as it's detachable.