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Quick story. I purchased a Sony tv with android OS. In the store, the OS did everything I wanted. When set the system up at home, it worked just like in the st
by HonestOp001 4y ago
Quick story. I purchased a Sony tv with android OS. In the store, the OS did everything I wanted.
When set the system up at home, it worked just like in the store.
Then five days later, an OS update forced ads onto the front page. The entire home page was changed from what I had purchased.
Fortunately, I could reset the device back to the previous OS version and not let it anywhere near a wi fi.
What I purchased and what I was having in my possession became antithetical to what I wanted with a software update.
- jauco 4y agoFriendly tip: new hdmi cables include ethernet. Make sure to use old ones to connect your media player
- chrisjc 4y agoOf course both the TV and media player need to be ethernet-over-HDMI enabled as well. And if you want to be able to take advantage of all the latest visual and audio advancements, you'll probably need to use one of the latest cables that comes with ethernet-over-HDMI. Is it possible to get one of the latest HDMI cables without ethernet? Are there ways to cut ethernet-over-HDMI off at the media device? I know that there might be things that can be done through the network or at the router (PiHole,etc), but I'm wondering specifically about this gaping hole through HDMI. (as I type this, I now remember that my router/Orbi can physically block individual devices) Of course the next big issue will be when the TVs come with their own internet connection. I recall this is already happening with some HiSense TVs that come with 5g. I guess at this point we'll be forced to open these things up and disconnect the antenna.
- znpy 4y agoThat should really be considered a security threat, imho.
- sliken 4y agoGenerally I recommend factory reset, then hook up to a roku or similar and just use it as a dumb display. If it fails in that configuration return the TV immediately.