Stuck with Android 8 and no more update...

This post has been edited by stasio: Apr 29 2021, 08:36 AM

thanks for the info !!!

I've read some previous comments
That avfan encouraged everyone to sideload 3rd party apps but now he changed his tune

Not really... Basically, AVFAN recommends (and I agree) to stick with apps available in the TV's Play Store if possible. This is because these apps have been heavily customized or optimized specifically for large TV viewing and as such should have less issues. Those regular Android OS apps can work (test first), but it's better to run those off an external box...which just like the TV...has been optimized to run regular Android OS apps better.

If i hv changed my tune, that is becos things have changed.

I have used 2 atv tvs in the last 5 yrs. And 4 other boxes.

Back then, with android5, u cud install most 3rd party apks and run them smoohtly, like in any generic box.

Over time, until android9, the security protocols got stricter while 3rd party apps become nastier.

You wud have known this if u have used enough of generic androids, ATV, official apps, modded apps, bad apps.

I was referring to very early comments when 6800X was released
He taught everyone to sideload apps outside Google Play Store

hmmm everyone knows softwares & apps change constantly

Ok dude, anything constructive to share for the benefit of sharp tv user?

Thx

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Glad you agree with this, as it explains why his comments have to change with the times...

Once bitten twice shy for them
Don't sideload apps

6800X is rubbish
Testing CK1X lcd panel now

As usual, Apple TV app didn't work for this Sharp model (even app is in Play Store).

Watching on TCL C716 without problem.

This post has been edited by stasio: Jun 3 2021, 04:53 AM

Expected, it requires firmware update with Apple' DRM support..

I have been using unifitv on this tv for a while. However, lately the error code 01999 keeps poping up. I have tried clear cache, reinstall the apps (latest version is 1.2.14) but to no avail. BBC iplayer etc works normally.

I have even called TM to reset my connection but still didnt work.

Anything else I should try?

mine is working fine, as usual.

version is correct.

try: settings, about, restart - that will clean up whatever may be blocking it.

Thanks. Done that but no go.

A bit funny since Netflix, Youtube, BBC player(even play via the Unifitv apps itself) work as normal.

I will check my router setting whether any thinkering might help.

Thanks again.

got my first android tv couple of weeks ago. man, the unifi TV app is a biatch to deal with.
has no problem getting it to run, the problem starts when u start switching apps around or back from standby
then the audio n vid starts to unsync.
even forcefully ending the app, the audio still runs behind

my current workaround is clearing the app cache and it seems to work
talking bout 'conglomerate's app quality..zzzzz

till today i dont understand why they couldnt merge unifi TV with playTV

this is strange.

i started using it when it was first available from playstore, installed from there... and it self updates if there is new version.

sometimes, the channel selection does not come on when u press arrow down... do a restart, it comes back.

I too installed it directly from playstore and it had been updating itself as and when new version was available. It is only recently that I having this problem.

Nothing worked. I have changed cables from Cat 5e to Cat 7 even though I know that TV LAN port is only fast ethernet. I even tried to connect the TV directly to the router and not through the switch which I normally did, switched off DCHP sever and Adguard on the Raspberry Pie, but still didnt work. I could select the channel selection by pressing the arrow down and it would give the current programmes but once I press OK, it would not play. The 01999 kept coming back.

I guess I should reuse the setup box for the time being until the new update is available and hopefully they will fix this problem.

Thank you and any suggestion is always welcomed.

Anyone know how to set the default channel to Sharp Home instead of HDMI1 every time i turn on TV ?

This post has been edited by pvateme: Jun 11 2021, 09:01 AM