Android TV - Bugs and Issues

[Anonymous]

Hello all

The aim of this thread is to collate all the issues that are currently outstanding and to provide feedback to everyone in this thread. This thread will be a work in progress and updates on various reported issues will be posted back here on the pages below.

Only issues that can be confirmed by multiple people will be posted here.

NOTE: For anyone experiencing other issues not mentioned here - can you please ensure that you factory reset the TV.   Instructions are located: HERE

Update: Due to some TVs that will be on Marshmallow and others that will be on Nougat, this list will be separated into two (ATV1 and ATV2 - see below for model numbers for the difference).  If the fault occurs on both versions of Android, it will be listed under both lists.

Current Faults (ATV 1 - Marshmallow):

1. Lip Sync issues - see HERE
2. [Re-Opened] IR Blaster issues - see HERE
3. Restricted Profile - No iPlayer - see HERE
4. Satellite Channels Re-Sorting Itself Automatically - see HERE
5. TV Turning Itself ON - see HERE
6. Bluetooth Randomly Disabling Itself - see HERE
7. Info Button not showing all information via HDMI sources - see HERE
8. No 3D Options in Action Menu - see HERE
9. Crackling audio on high bass when using Clear Audio+ - see HERE
10. Intermittent Network Connectivity using WiFi or Ethernet - see HERE
11. HDD Recording - HDD not powering down - see HERE
12. Satellite EPG: Lack of information - see HERE
13. Custom Label for Inputs not quite working properly - see HERE
14. Football mode with AV Receivers Issue - see HERE
15. HDMI Handshake Issues interferring with other equipment - see HERE
16. Not Retaining Picture Mode/Colour Temp - see HERE
17. Un-responsive TV after being in standby for a while - see HERE
18. Wide Mode unavailable - see HERE
19. Juddery Playback on USB HDD Recordings - see HERE
    
20. Double Overlay of top Info Banners - see HERE
    
21. Delay in changing volume using TV remote to external audio system via HDMI-ARC - see HERE
22. Video App - Aspect Ratio 2:35:1 displaying incorrectly (stretched) - see HERE
23. Amazon Video - Lip Sync Issues - see HERE
24. Favorites List in EPG - Closing when changing to external input or app - see HERE
25. Amazon Video - Juddering Issues - see HERE
    
26. Cannot grant 'write' permissions on USB Drives - see HERE
    
27. USB Drive used for internal storage keeps disappearing - see HERE
28. EPG fails to update is 'Auto Service Update' is disabled - see HERE
29. 3D within 3rd party apps "Function not supported" Error - see HERE
    
30. Info Banner - Not changing description from Now to Next - see HERE
31. TV Randomly Rebooting - see HERE
    
32. Netflix Buffering to 25% then freezing - see HERE
    
33. WiFi will not connect on hidden SSID using 5Ghz band - see HERE
    
34. All4 App - TV show restarts from beginning at end of first advert break - see HERE
    
35. WiFi - Unable to connect when ethernet cable is connected - see HERE
    
36. Amazon App - Un-pausing when daydream is activated Issue - see HERE
37. Amazon App - Failing to correctly play first time - see HERE
38. Volume Bar - Display Issues - see HERE
39. MotionFlow issues on aspect ratios other than 16:9 - see HERE
40. YouTube app (v2.0) - 4K Issues - see HERE

Current Faults (ATV 2 - Nougat):

1. Info Banner - Displays randomly when using HDMI inputs - see HERE
2. Volume Bar - Display Issues - see HERE
3. MotionFlow issues on aspect ratios other than 16:9 - see HERE
4. YouTube app (v2.0) - 4K Issues - see HERE
5. Colour Settings not being retained correctly - see HERE

Issues Resolved/Closed:

Spoiler

1. [RESOLVED] Casting not working - see HERE
2. [RESOLVED] Pop up message 'Screen Format' - see HERE
3. [RESOLVED - Individually] Problems updating the Firmware - see HERE
4. [RESOLVED] No 5.1 Audio from various apps - see HERE
5. [RESOLVED] Error message: “Unfortunately, HbbTvLauncher has stopped.” - see HERE
6. [RESOLVED] TV SideView - Netherlands - see HERE
7. [RESOLVED] Auto brightness issues - see HERE
8. [WORK AROUND FIX] Disabling Daydream - see HERE
9. [RESOLVED] WIFI Issues - see HERE
10. [RESOLVED] YouView: Discover showing year not title - see HERE
11. [RESOLVED] Amazon Prime UHD License Error - see HERE
12. [RESOLVED] YouView Disabled after 10 December FW update - see HERE
13. [RESOLVED] Google Play Store crashes when trying to install apps - see HERE
14. [RESOLVED] Google Play Store is Empty - see HERE
15. [RESOLVED] Incorrect System Time - see HERE
16. [RESOLVED] VEVO App - Adjusting volume stops playback of music - see HERE
17. [RESOLVED] Image Stutter on BT Ultra HD & Sky Q Silver Boxes - see HERE
18. [RESOLVED] YouView Sluggish and Unresponsive - see HERE
19. [RESOLVED] Duplication of HDMI Input Sources - see HERE
20. [RESOLVED] TV Guide flickers - see HERE
21. [RESOLVED] Video App aspect set to FullScreen - see HERE
22. [RESOLVED] Auto Picture Mode is not working correctly - see HERE
23. [RESOLVED] Unresponsive Remote Control - see HERE
24. [RESOLVED] YouTube LipSync issues - see HERE
25. [RESOLVED] Netflix Issue (UI-800-3) with BT HomeHub - see HERE
26. [RESOLVED] Disabled Wifi switches itself back on - see HERE
27. [RESOLVED] Picture but NO Sound - see HERE
28. [RESOLVED] Blank screen with sound - see HERE
29. [RESOLVED] Bluetooth randomly switching itself on after being disabled - see HERE
30. [RESOLVED] Amber/Green Lights Blinking after Marshmallow Update - See HERE
    [RESOLVED] Customise TV Key greyed out when YouView is enabled - see HERE

[Anonymous]

Volume Bar - Display Issues:

Problem:

Many people have been reporting some display issues with the volume bar upon pressing the volume up or volume down buttons on their remote control.  It seems like there are two issues:

• A delay in displaying the changes (approx 5 seconds or more)
• A delay in displaying the changes (more than a minute or so) - appears to 'crash'.  Further detailed analysis of a logcat of the crash can be found HERE.

Threads:

https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/bug-volume-on-screen-display/m-p/2338944

https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/sony-xd55-8955-smart-tv-no-sound-level-being-displayed/m-...

Updates:

26-07-2017 - Issue has been reported to Sony.  Any information received will be reported back.

[Anonymous]

MotionFlow issues on aspect ratios other than 16:9

Problem:

Some forum members have noticed that MotionFlow either doesnt work or not very effective upon playback of video content with aspect ratios other than 16:9.  Basically in summary, the videos that have the black bars at the top and bottom are effected.  Issue seems to happen on both ATV1 and ATV2 platforms.

Thread:

https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/motionflow-issue/m-p/2352056

Updates:

27-07-2017 - Issue has been reported to Sony.  Any feedback received will be reported back.

[Anonymous]

YouTube app (v2.0) - 4K Issues

Problem:

YouTube has updated its application on the Android TVs to version 2.00.18. 

• 2160p content plays at 1440p instead
• General perfomance issues (i.e. jerky, stuttery playback) - which seems to be the result of high-cpu load
• 1080p@60 also have stuttery playback and via Chromecast.

Reported by:

Kuschelmonschter - HERE and further info in his bugs list HERE

Michelasso - On Italian forums HERE

Quinnicus - Confirmed

Updates:

01-08-2017 - Issue has been reported to Sony.  Any updates received will be reported back.

[Anonymous]

Colour Settings not being retained correctly

Problem:

When setting the colours to an acceptable level and then returning back to watch TV, upon changing the channel, the colour saturation appears to default to a level 10-15% above the level that has just been set.

Threads:

https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/kd-43xd8305-software-bug-in-colour-settings/td-p/2247024

https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/kd-49xd8305-colour-settings-software-bug/m-p/2360823#M211...

Updates:

07-08-2017 - Reported to Sony, any updates received will be posted back.