Possible Television Firmware Upgrades - Blu-ray Forum

NexusFX · 01-28-2008, 05:14 PM

This is probably a dumb question but is it possible to get firmware upgrades from manufacturers on TV's

I have a KDS-R50XBR1 which native res is 1080p however the hdmi can only support 1080i and upconvert to 1080p through cinemotion. Thought maybe Sony had some sort of Firmware upgrade possibility.

OokieSpookie · 01-28-2008, 05:34 PM

The Phillips that I have right now has had two firmware updates i believe, downloaded them on a usb drive and installed them.
Hard to say.

Living Near Shamu · 01-28-2008, 05:38 PM

Tough cookie you got there OP, i would research google.

blu-backer · 01-28-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

The Phillips that I have right now has had two firmware updates i believe, downloaded them on a usb drive and installed them.
Hard to say.

One of the reasons I bought the Philips.

tron3 · 01-28-2008, 05:48 PM

I asked Vizio tech support the same question. Turns out their TV could have used a little update. The tech guy told me in these words. "These TV's are designed to last 10 years and get thrown out. They don't do firmware updates on them."

Which is utterly stupid! A really nice TV could be improved by further tweaking the firmware. I have seen and heard of stuff that needed firmware updates before the days of "flash" memory. It's a nightmare for both the tech and consumer.

Flashing your own firmware is not a chore, it is progress! In the old days you either lived with it, or paid for the update. In most cases you lived with it because there was no firmware update available.

WickyWoo · 01-28-2008, 06:13 PM

Vizio are cheap and disposible, that's the entire goal of the company

The "last 10 years" part is probably an exhaggeration though. Try 3-5

bkbluray · 01-28-2008, 06:20 PM

I myself got a firmware update on my Samsung. It didn't fix the problem, because I think the TV is a lemon. It's still under warranty though, so I might be getting a replacement soon.

Dynamo of Eternia · 01-28-2008, 07:03 PM

This will likely seem like a stupid question, but how does one update the firmware on the television set, itself?

It's not like the TVs in general have discs slots or whatever (that I've seen) to make this possible.

slaizer2000 · 01-28-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

This will likely seem like a stupid question, but how does one update the firmware on the television set, itself?

It's not like the TVs in general have discs slots or whatever (that I've seen) to make this possible.

The samsungs have USB ports on them, plug in a flash drive and you can patch the firmware.

Branden · 01-28-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

This will likely seem like a stupid question, but how does one update the firmware on the television set, itself?

It's not like the TVs in general have discs slots or whatever (that I've seen) to make this possible.

depends on the TV. my SXRD has a USB port on the back labelled "Service Only" which i assume could be used for firmware updates. although whether firmwares are even available to the consumer is another story.

blu-backer · 01-28-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

The samsungs have USB ports on them, plug in a flash drive and you can patch the firmware.

Ditto on my Philips.

Clark Kent · 01-28-2008, 10:46 PM

I would say at this point that most recent tv models have some sort of firmware upgrade. But rarely are these advertised publicly and are usually only meant for service personnel at authorized repair centers. I know my tv had a firmware update you could get off the manufacturer's website to improve the digital tuner for instance.

Sonar5 · 01-28-2008, 11:10 PM

It's pretty standard on my sets.

Of course I own an Olevia 542i 42" Set, and an Olevia 247TFHD 1080p 47" Set.

I've updated my 542i, but I have not updated my 247TFHD yet.

dtrush · 01-28-2008, 11:20 PM

My 46" Sharp has a USB service to upgrade the firmware. I tried to update it with a firmware file I downloaded but it came from the factory with that one installed already. Oh well, I probably wouldn't even be able to tell if there was a difference. I just love the T.V. how it is!

NovaKane · 01-28-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NexusFX

This is probably a dumb question but is it possible to get firmware upgrades from manufacturers on TV's

I have a KDS-R50XBR1 which native res is 1080p however the hdmi can only support 1080i and upconvert to 1080p through cinemotion. Thought maybe Sony had some sort of Firmware upgrade possibility.

I just did a search on the Sonyusa website and didn't see any upgrades available for your particular model.

Sony has had upgrades for other models, so it's not out of the question, but I doubt they would have the one you're specifically asking for, which seems to be an extensive upgrade. I'm sure they'd rather you just buy another set (which, as a proud owner of an XBR4, I highly recommend. Great TVs).

CMSBlu1 · 01-28-2008, 11:27 PM

I have the 60" version of that TV. Don't think its upgradable, its a limit of the chip in the TV. I output 1080i from my PS3. Picture looks fantastic.

01-28-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
NexusFX Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Merriam, KS Blu-ray collection:35	Possible Television Firmware Upgrades This is probably a dumb question but is it possible to get firmware upgrades from manufacturers on TV's I have a KDS-R50XBR1 which native res is 1080p however the hdmi can only support 1080i and upconvert to 1080p through cinemotion. Thought maybe Sony had some sort of Firmware upgrade possibility.

01-28-2008, 11:10 PM	#13
Sonar5 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Califonia	Pretty standard on my sets It's pretty standard on my sets. Of course I own an Olevia 542i 42" Set, and an Olevia 247TFHD 1080p 47" Set. I've updated my 542i, but I have not updated my 247TFHD yet.

01-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#16
CMSBlu1 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Columbia, SC	Upgrade I have the 60" version of that TV. Don't think its upgradable, its a limit of the chip in the TV. I output 1080i from my PS3. Picture looks fantastic.

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01-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	The Phillips that I have right now has had two firmware updates i believe, downloaded them on a usb drive and installed them. Hard to say.

01-28-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Tough cookie you got there OP, i would research google.

01-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I asked Vizio tech support the same question. Turns out their TV could have used a little update. The tech guy told me in these words. "These TV's are designed to last 10 years and get thrown out. They don't do firmware updates on them." Which is utterly stupid! A really nice TV could be improved by further tweaking the firmware. I have seen and heard of stuff that needed firmware updates before the days of "flash" memory. It's a nightmare for both the tech and consumer. Flashing your own firmware is not a chore, it is progress! In the old days you either lived with it, or paid for the update. In most cases you lived with it because there was no firmware update available.

01-28-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Vizio are cheap and disposible, that's the entire goal of the company The "last 10 years" part is probably an exhaggeration though. Try 3-5

01-28-2008, 06:20 PM	#7
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	I myself got a firmware update on my Samsung. It didn't fix the problem, because I think the TV is a lemon. It's still under warranty though, so I might be getting a replacement soon.

01-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#8
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	This will likely seem like a stupid question, but how does one update the firmware on the television set, itself? It's not like the TVs in general have discs slots or whatever (that I've seen) to make this possible.

01-28-2008, 10:46 PM	#12
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I would say at this point that most recent tv models have some sort of firmware upgrade. But rarely are these advertised publicly and are usually only meant for service personnel at authorized repair centers. I know my tv had a firmware update you could get off the manufacturer's website to improve the digital tuner for instance.

01-28-2008, 11:20 PM	#14
dtrush Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Sandy, UT U.S.A. Blu-ray reviews:1	My 46" Sharp has a USB service to upgrade the firmware. I tried to update it with a firmware file I downloaded but it came from the factory with that one installed already. Oh well, I probably wouldn't even be able to tell if there was a difference. I just love the T.V. how it is!

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