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AVFAN
post Mar 31 2018, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(hoteel @ Mar 30 2018, 08:56 PM)
I have the following issues with my TV purchased in February 2018:

- the voice search button on the remote control and also the voice search function could not receive any voice command despite prompting me for instruction.

- my Logitech mouse and keyboard will require the usb driver to be reinserted to a different USB port to reactivate it.

Anyone has the same issues or could help. Thanks
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The remote for voice search.... has it been paired with tv?

Mouse, keyboard... such peripherals surely need the receiver piece to go into a tv usb port to work.
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post Apr 1 2018, 01:15 AM

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QUOTE(hoteel @ Mar 31 2018, 11:55 PM)
Receiver driver is in the tv USB port but the mouse and keyboard will stop working after the tv is turned off and on again. The driver will have to be moved to another tv port to get the mouse/keyboard activated again. The driver works on a laptop USB port and battery level of mouse and keyboard is strong. Any idea?
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sorry, cant help... need some other user to comment.

that is strange... perhaps there is some initialization needed?

i m using a another airmouse on ue630x, no such issue.
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post Apr 5 2018, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(hoteel @ Apr 5 2018, 10:05 AM)
Brought in the mouse and keyboard to shop to test on their similar tv model- Negative. Waiting for them to try and help claim replacement from sharp, if possible.
Bought an air mouse, it is actually better and more convenient than existing remote controller and mouse/keyboard. Not sure why they have removed the cursor pointer from the remote control for this model.
Btw, my old external speaker hooked on to the tv also went kaput. Not sure if the tv’s output is causing all these external hardware to kaput or merely time up for my old reliable Sony speaker. Let’s see if my air mouse driver last.
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keyboard hardware then.

yes, airmouse or wireless mouse work fine.

ext speaker... how do u connect? L/R or optical?
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post Apr 26 2018, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(VentureLKW @ Apr 26 2018, 01:20 PM)
Guys,

Anyone using the digital output connects to the AV? I tried that but it can't work (no sound). Any setting need to check?

Thanks.
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digital output toslink?
it should work.
try playing around with the audio settings of tv.

can't assist directly but older model ue630x, this feature did not work with original android5.1
when upgraded to android 6.0, it worked.
yr tv is android7.0, i think... should work.
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post May 5 2018, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Selangor guy @ May 5 2018, 04:27 AM)
I think I got a good 6800x deal with 5yrs warranty, free CCTV & Logitech keyboard + mouse at rm4199
Can anyone recommend what apps I should download & to avoid?
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nice, that is probably the best deal u can get at this time!


the apps in playstore are limited. but u should get:

.. es file explorer
.. x-plore
.. indic keyboard
.. sideload launcher
.. mx player
.. kodi (if u know how to work this app)

so that u can sideload other apk's:

.. adaptive rotation lock
.. astrogo (try 8.0.4.2 if latest 8.1.93 does not work)
.. unifi playtv
.. cloudtv
.. redbox 1.2
.. livenettv 4.6
.. terrarium 1.9.9

google to find those apk's, easy... can check this thread for other apps, links:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3115619/+740

above works well for ue630x, should work the same for ua6800x.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 5 2018, 03:09 PM
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post May 26 2018, 04:30 PM

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fyi... below astrogo experience for ue630x, should be same for ua6800x.

QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 26 2018, 04:27 PM)
for those who's astogo 8.0.4.2 stopped working recently, and those who haven't got it but want to:


astrogo 8.0.4.2 was the only version that worked on my ue630x for a long time; other/later versions do not work.

today (or yesterday), 8.0.4.2 also stopped working, likely got phased out by astro support.

thanks to a tip from a fellow forumer/tv owner, i was able to install the latest 8.1.98 and got it to work.

app is not in playstore; also can't get it to work using normal sideload.


what i did:

install a browser (i use brave), but think chrome or other browser will work too.

search for astrogo apk, find in apkpure or other.

download, open, log in, all good.

i hope that works for u! thumbup.gif
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post Jun 3 2018, 05:30 PM

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QUOTE(muss90 @ Jun 3 2018, 03:53 PM)
Thanks for your info
Just bought LC50UA6800X
- Free 2+3 extended warranty
- Free Smart home system
- Free instant boiler
- Free Sharp jersey
RM2425

Cannot resist i just pull the trigger
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Did u see what price for 60ua6800x?

You bought at hlk puchong or k kemuning?
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post Jun 5 2018, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(Captain'z @ Jun 5 2018, 09:07 AM)
3.4k... probably 2 yr warranty only.

that deal rm3679, 5 yr warranty + free gifts wud be better.
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post Jun 5 2018, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(lung @ Jun 5 2018, 11:33 AM)
This TV has any built-in browser? Can't find it anywhere. And there's no Chrome in Play store...
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this tv is running on google's androidtv platform.

it is not the same as generic android (which is also from google).

no browser. and yes, androidtv playstore is diff, limited in apps compared to generic android.

but u can always sideload the apk's u get from elsewhere, e.g. download on pc, copy to usb drive.

then, install it with an app like es file explorer or x-plore which are in the playstore.

sideload apps, unlike those from tv playstore will not appear on the homescreen; u either install a sideload launcher app or go to settings/apps to access them.

if u know generic android, it is easier... just some small diff u can overcome; best to use an airmouse or wireless mouse.

take some time to search and read a bit, many things were discussed in ua6800x predecessor thread, the ue630x.

they are similar in almost everything for androidtv, only diff is former is android7, latter is android6.

i am quite sure ua6800x can do everything the ue630x can, maybe more.

sideloading apps, ue630x can do almost everything generic android can - incl astrogo, unifi playtv, browsers, kodi, other common android apps...

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3811168/+1560

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post Jun 7 2018, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(Selangor guy @ Jun 7 2018, 02:32 AM)
lung, better u check with Sharp customer service. They will guide u with downloading apps or, in my case, sent a tech guy to my house FOC
AVFAN, too complicated may screw up your software
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nice if they send u tech but doubt they will send everytime u need to update/change.

yes, agree - if not confident, dun try to do too much! biggrin.gif

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post Jun 8 2018, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(Selangor guy @ Jun 8 2018, 12:19 AM)
AVFAN, he mostly informed me about compatible apps & updates for Sharp 6800x so that it won't crash
Nope we don't use Chrome
BEM69, one time I couldn't find my DVD player input I think TV was too busy handling all the apps
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Yes, I think it is wise not to sideload doubtful apps.


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post Jun 11 2018, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(tantw @ Jun 11 2018, 05:30 PM)
I understood Sharp X4 Master Engine Pro II upscaler can't do the magic, if I watching Astro HD movie the end result still look fine, but for non HD e.g. 720p contents, ithe picture quality really look blur, the end results look worse than my old 43" Samsung plasma TV, I know 60" upscale stretch the picture much more than 43", I just want to ask sifu here for your experience of other brand 60" TV (like Sony, Samsung etc) has similar upscale PQ (or worse or batter) compare to Sharp?
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very normal.

current 4k tv's give poor results for low resolutions... incl dvd, vob, avi formats.

for those, best to use old tvs... incl ancient CRT's.


HD = 720p and above - these will come out pretty good, upscaled on 4ktv.

unless the "720p" is a very low quality rip.
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post Jun 12 2018, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(paranoidandroid @ Jun 12 2018, 01:44 PM)
how do we know if the up-scaling is working? Is there some setting to toggle on or off?
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No toggle, it is always on.

Unless this is your first ever tv, u will notice the diff compared to old tv, 1080p tv.

Even astro or unifitv in 1080i comes out better with the upscaling.

The overall display quality also depends on the player, not just the source or tv.

For a given source, there is a diff playing via tv usb player compared to a good player box.

The tv player is not so good. Better players can deliver superior video with tv upscaling.

The same is seen with android apps.

E.g. astrogo app... the video quality from the app used on my box is better than that from the same app installed in the tv.

In short, best results come from good source+good player+good display wuth upscaling.


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post Jun 12 2018, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(paranoidandroid @ Jun 12 2018, 04:44 PM)
Thanks bro. Which box are u using? Mi box? Looks like perhaps getting the non android model makes more sense as they share the exact same panel and 4k engine.  bangwall.gif
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I am not sure if everything is the same except the android.
For that, u gotta play same file with same player in the 2 models, watch side by side.

Its good to hv androidtv... very convenient for fast casual watching... news, short tv shows...

Media or android box, there are many... cheap, expensive... some more features, some less... some use basic generic player, others use powerful native proprietory built player... some can do dtsx, ddatmos, others cant even do dd or dts.
I use himedia q10pro.
This is another topic... ther are already many threads for it.

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post Jun 13 2018, 01:24 PM

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QUOTE(paranoidandroid @ Jun 12 2018, 04:44 PM)
Thanks bro. Which box are u using? Mi box? Looks like perhaps getting the non android model makes more sense as they share the exact same panel and 4k engine.  bangwall.gif
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QUOTE(overmars @ Jun 13 2018, 11:43 AM)
Hi bro, I just bought a new LC60UA6500X. Just wondering does your tv come preloaded with Netflix? the specs mentioned from google says that there should be 3 apps preloaded in this model i.e. Netflix, Youtube and Web browser, but i cant seem to find the Netflix app in mine. Wondering if there's any luck at your side? Thanks
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QUOTE(bem69 @ Jun 13 2018, 12:08 PM)
Unfortunately, there’s no Netflix app. And even going to Netflix on the browser, can’t play it over there. Sad case. Will have to look for a media player.
Also, can anyone tell me how to access game mode? The input lag on my Xbox One X is crazy. The 4K content looks delicioua though.
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i had thought the ua6500x has netflix alto it's not androidtv like ua6800x.

but no... think it only has youtube and browser.


about netflix, take note that netflix certification is required for any device to be able to do HD, 4k, HDR or dolby vision.

old ue630x can do netflix 4k but not 4k HDR - this, ua6800x can, i believe.

standalone boxes - most CANNOT do netflix in HD/4k, only in SD.

certified TV's/devices that can do netflix HD/4K:
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444
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post Jun 13 2018, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(overmars @ Jun 13 2018, 03:50 PM)
Thanks for the replies, guys! Yea, a big disappointment. A supposedly smart tv with only youtube and web browser pfffffftttttt. Even my 5 years old sony smart TV has netflix that comes with it, although it's only Full HD. How do you guys watch 4k content? Can we use external HDD to store 4k movies and plug in directly via the USB slot? But i read that the USB slot is 2.0, im not sure if it can play a 50gb 4k movie.
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hence the price diff between 6800 n 6500...

u missed checking that before buying?
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post Jun 13 2018, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(overmars @ Jun 13 2018, 04:15 PM)
I know the 6800X is androidtv while the 6500x is not, but i didnt expect the easy smart to be that basic. Even when i searched online some websites listed Netflix as yes under the specs column. Well, I guess different countries would have different specs of 6500X.
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i guess u bot online? At shop, woud hv noticed...
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post Jun 13 2018, 04:32 PM

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should apply to ua6800x as well:

QUOTE
world cup russia 2018 starts tmr night 11pm.

astrogo works good on ue630x, so u can watch:

.. all 64 matches free using sport pack subscriber's id/pw.
.. all 64 matches... rm100, rm120 for others.
.. 22 matches free on astro arena, no need id/pw.
https://www.astro.com.my/mediaroom/articled...annel-pass-for-

.. rm1 per match or rm64 for all 64 matches for maxis users:
https://www.maxis.com.my/en/personal/plans/...ml#match-passes

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post Jun 13 2018, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(overmars @ Jun 13 2018, 04:34 PM)
Ohh missed out a point. A certain company in Malaysia was having raya sales/employee's benefits and were offloading the LC60UA6500x and the 50" model for a very low price (approx RM1k discount from normal price in retails), but it was cash and carry. So yup, didnt get to test it beforehand. Well just have to live with it, maybe i will get the 4k chromecast or something (read that the 6800x model even has a built-in chomecast, damn....)
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yes, 6800x/630x has built in chrome/google cast, easy to use.

for u, still possible to make up for it.

depending on your priorities, it is not so difficult to get an android box for rm300-600 to make up for it.

just u spend time finding the right box for your needs.

check out the android box threads... pm me if u wish...
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post Jun 22 2018, 06:38 PM

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QUOTE(nazeeman @ Jun 18 2018, 07:15 AM)
Hi can i ask where to download new android firmware for the model? im try update on the tv.. it say cannot access network. and internet work fine btw. only on update firmware.
when i want to use netflix it say you need to update the software. when i check on gstore nothing to update for. so i suppose the android tv it self need update but get the netword error.
Thanks in advance cheers.gif
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QUOTE(skteck @ Jun 22 2018, 05:43 PM)
facing the same problem, can't update online. but if want to update from USB, no place to download the latest firmware too.
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this issue was faced by some users with the older ue630x.

some users contacted sharp service, they sent technician to upgrade.

DO NOT attempt to simply download from anywhere and do usb update yrself - a case reported where the TV bricked.

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