The bottleneck is still the TV. The Android box has to be connected directly to the Atmos receiver/soundbar first to decode TrueHD Atmos/DTS HDMA/X.

Android box/HTPC -> Atmos receiver <- ARC Dolby Digital Plus -> TV

It doesn't have to be Nvidia Shield but it is an easy and expensive solution. You can use is a second-hand PC with a HDMI (audio passthrough and video) output. Or you can buy a brand new Intel/Ryzen NUC. With these options, you run the standard Kodi and you can use the Netflix app for 4K content.

The cheapest lossless-capable box is the Odroid n2+ with CoreElec library installed with Kodi. Only use this to play the lossless movies from your NAS. Not Netflix certified.


This has been a deep-dive for me for what Android boxes can and cannot do. My brain is tired.

To know more, here's the thread on Kodi Forum on which 4K Android box to buy.

This post has been edited by writesimply: Jul 5 2021, 03:46 PM

This movie seems like a good one alot of ppl in FB commented is good. I'm very happy to know about the performance of 715.

RT51....V8-R851T02-LF1V645

V645 IMG file.....

http://celesw.tcl.com/CSEU%20TV/Software/R...P_V645_ASPV.zip

Official firmware (OTA)......

V8-R851T02-LF1V645

http://www.mediacenter.tcl.eu/uploads/comm...roid_P_V645.zip

Note:
Same as posted earlier (previous page).

This post has been edited by stasio: Jul 8 2021, 10:25 PM

guys which electrical shop have this tv on display?

How much would an equivalent samsung/sony with "roughly" similar spec cost?

This kind of brand , problem is most electrical shop don't carry them and hence can't view them side by side with other tv

This post has been edited by Drian: Jul 9 2021, 04:34 PM

search ODROID-N2+ and I think very hard to find it here.
I already plug in 1 of my media PC for watching Astro on D Go via web so i decided use this setup 1st.
I just want center control for all apps, so my wife easier to watch her favorite drama/movie. She not IT savvy
may be i will get Nvdia Shield TV later so i can satisfy my need later... waiting for end of year bonus(if got )



btw, i notice the interface somewhat lagging or not response sometimes.
any firmware more stable than stock right now?

Latest firmware v645 has reduced lagging issue as I first bought this TV.

I am eagerly awaiting for Android TV 11 update in hope to much more improvement.

I test latest V999 (not recommended) and some details are from Android 11 firmwares,
so I beleive will be soon.

Sample of Product Info.....V644 => V999



Added...original Android 11 firmware for C825 model...



This post has been edited by stasio: Jul 11 2021, 05:58 PM

Thanks.. I will download tomorrow..and also thanks for Stasio. Good job on providing link and testing.

Thanks....

Just for records...very latest firmware and other news can be found on telegram....

https://t.me/tclupdates
https://t.me/tclupdates_discussion

Got a white spot on my new C716. Is this normal?

I remember someone claiming same issue in the forum as his TV was returned to Shopee seller.

Could be panel issue. Call or WhatsApp TCL service for repair.

This post has been edited by Packer: Jul 14 2021, 01:21 PM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Thanks. Definitely will call them later.

TCL finally get rid of HLG artifacts, releasing custom firmware R709 IMG file.

-HDR (FHD) is brighter,
-HLG artifacts fix,
-Better sound in global,
-Faster UI response, etc....

Link and discussion:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tcl-andr...5/post-85316417
or
https://t.me/tclupdates_discussion


Hope soon will be released in V (public) version....
R is usually custom IMG version, address some fixes (need to reinstall all apps).

Edit:
I am now on R709 version and running very smooth.



HLG no more artifacts....



This post has been edited by stasio: Jul 23 2021, 04:55 PM

Today SmartTubeNext release version 11.62 ,with added AV1 codec.

Unfortunately, didn't support our C716.

Incoming models P725 & C725 support.

This post has been edited by stasio: Jul 16 2021, 09:59 PM

So V709 will be the Android TV 11?

I didn't say this.
Is custom version R709 ,as TCL choose usually random numbers for R version.
So far is the best firmware....for me.

Updated to R709...good stuff.

can share download link?

can share download link?
thanks