Firmware update to v6.6130 | Sony UK (2024)

The update is compatible with all firmware versions of all applicable model(s).

About this download

Benefits and Improvements

Applicable for all TVs

• Improves the compatibility with specific Wi-Fi access points
• Improves the support to change TV channels via Amazon Alexa
• Resolves an issue where the TV would freeze when launching apps under specific circ*mstances
• Resolves an issue where stored recordings could not be watched any longer after a software update
• Improves the broadcast channel change performance on specific installations
• Enhances TV security

Applicable for AF9/ZF9

• Updates the TV operating system (OS version) from Android™ 9 (P) to Android™ 10 (Q). For more information, visit https://www.sony.net/androidtv-uq
• Changes the Settings menu design
• Removes the Sync menu
• Adds Living Decor
• Redesign timer and clock functions
• Updates the Soundbar User Interface integration and Easy Initial setting
• Improves voice control for Google Assistant
• Adds a notification on how to enable Parental Control

Previous Benefits and Improvements

View previous benefits and improvements

Restrictions

• Only for use with TV sold in Europe. Not all models are sold in all countries/regions.
• Make sure your model is in the list of Applicable models mentioned at the top of this page.
• Do not attempt to install this software on a TV model which is not listed on this page. Doing so could potentially create issues with functionalities of your TV.

Preparation

Video Tutorial: How to update your TV

Check the Software version

Your software may already be up to date. If you're not sure, it's easy to check which version of software you have by following these instructions:

1. Press the HELP button on the remote.
2. On the TV screen, the software version number is shown below the model name.
   
   • Model: KD- / KE- / XBR- / XR-xxxxxxxx
   • Software version: PKG-xxxxxxxx

If the version number is PKG6.6130.xxxxor higher, you already have the most recent software version and updating is not required.

There are 2 ways to update the firmware on your BRAVIA TV:

• Using the Automatically check for updatefunction (easy)
  

  Note: Your TV may indicate the Software is up to dateeven if the newer version is not installed. The updates for Automatic software downloads are staggered releases and may not be immediately available. Please try again later. If you prefer to update now, follow the instructions to download and install the software update using the USB flash drive method.

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• Using a USB flash drive

Using the Automatically check for updatefunction (easy):

Sony provides software updates in order to enhance functionalities and provide users with the latest TV experience. The easiest way to receive software updates is to use the Automatically check for update. This setting is enabled by default.
If you have enabled Automatically check for updatebelow, you will automatically receive a notification to update your TV.

1. Press the HELP button on the remote.
2. Select Status & Diagnostics.

   Note: If Status & Diagnostics is not shown, skip this step.

3. Select System software update.
4. Select Automatically check for update.

The new firmware update will be rolling out gradually to all Internet-connected TVs over the weeks following its release.

IMPORTANT: The following "System Requirements,""File Info," and the "Download & Install" sections relate to the USB flash drive update procedure. You can ignore them if you completed the update using the "Automatically check for update" function.

For other FAQs about Troubleshooting, please see the Questions and Answerson theSony Support Site.

Using a USB flash drive:

You can also update the software by using a USB flash drive. If an Internet connection is not set up on your TV, or you don’t want to wait for the update via Automatically check for updatefunction, try to download and update using a USB flash drive as instructed below.

System Requirements

What You Need

• a computer with access to the Internet
• a USB flash drive
  * You can update your TV even if there are other files in the USB flash drive.

File Info

File Name

• Firmware update to v6.6130 for TV

Zip File Name

• sony_atvotafull_2018_1606130100_eua_auth.zip

File Version

• 6.6130

File Size

• 1 537 364 651 bytes

Release Date

• 26-06-2024

Download & Install

Important Notice

• Read the instructions carefully or you could end up causing the TV to become unresponsive or require a repair.
• Do not turn off the TV or disconnect it from power while it's updating.
• Do not press any buttons, except the ones mentioned in the instructions.
• Stop any recording before you start the firmware update (USB HDD recording models only).

How to download the Updater:

Before you install the update, you'll need to download it from the Internet and save it to a USB flash drive.

1. Click the Download button on the top of this page, then read and accept the terms and conditions.
2. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions, click the Download button on the bottom of the page to download the update file to your computer.
3. Verify the downloaded file name and size (see the File Infosection).
4. Extract the downloaded file to a location on your computer you can easily find.
   

   Note: After you extract the downloaded file, you will find another zip file (sony_dtvxxxxx_xxxx_xxxxxx.zip).

5. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
6. Go to the location where you saved the extracted file and copy, or drag and drop that fileto the root directory of your USB device.
   

   Note: The root directoryis the first or top-most directory of the device, which contains all the other folders.

7. Remove the USB flash drive from your computer and continue to the next section.

Step 1: Install the update

Once you've downloaded the update file and prepared your USB device, you can install it on your TV. The process can take up to 10 minutes and during the installation your TV will turn off before turning itself back on. Follow these steps:

1. On the TV remote control, press and hold the POWER button for at least 3 seconds, and then select Restart.

   Note: Depending on the TV model and OS, you may need to press and hold the POWER button for at least 5 seconds, or until the Power off message appears.

2. Make sure that no other USB devices are inserted into your TV.
3. Insert the USB flash drive containingthe extracted file (sony_dtvxxxxx_xxxx_xxxxxx.zip)into a USB port of the TV set.
   

   Note: If the TV has multiple USB ports, any of the USB slots can be used.

4. Once the USB flash drive has been detected, a series of different messages will appear on the TV set. Follow the on-screen instructions.
   

   Note: If the messages do not appear automatically, use the remote control toturnthe TV off and back on again.

5. The update process will begin, the POWER indicator on the TV will begin flashing white, and the update progress screen is displayed on the TV.
6. After several minutes,theTV will turn off and then turn back on to complete the update.
   WARNING! During the software installation process, please:
   • Do not remove the USB device
   • Do not turn off the TV
   • Do not disconnect the TV from the power supply
7. The TV will restart automatically once the update is completed.
8. Carefully remove the USB device from the USB slot.

Step 2: Check that the update was successful

Check the current software versionto confirm that the update has successfully been installed.

• If the version number is PKG6.6130.xxxx, the software update was successful.
• If the version number isn't PKG6.6130.xxxx, download and install the update again.

Questions & Answers

FAQs

• Will my personal settings be deleted after the update?
  No, all your personal settings will be kept.
• Can I install an older version of the software?
  No. To ensure that your TV remains at optimum performance, the installation of an older software version is not possible. The latest software version contains all the benefits and improvements of previous versions.
• Is it normal for the TV to turn off during the update process?
  Yes, it's normal for the TV to restart during the update process. It will take longer for the TV to restart while installing the new software.

What to do if you have problems updating your TV firmware

If either message An error occurred during the software updateor Software cannot be updated using this USB deviceis displayed on the TV screen, please proceed to the following procedures for a possible solution:

1. Turn off the TV by pressing the POWER button on the TV set.
2. Press the POWER button again and proceed with the installation process again.

If the message No newer version of the TV software was foundis displayed on the TV screen, your TV already has the newest software version installed, so you don't need to update it.

Note: If you are trying to update the software using a USB flash drive, check the following.

• Make sure your USB flash drive is in good working order.
• The drive must be formatted in FAT16, FAT32, exFAT or NTFS.
• The update can fail even when using a USB flash drive that meets the above conditions, depending on the size and directory structure of other files on the drive. If the update does fail, delete other files and try again with only the update file saved in the USB flash drive. If the update still fails, format the USB flash drive to FAT32 and try again.

For other FAQs about Troubleshooting, please see the Questions and Answerssection on theSony Support Site.