Applicable Model

This information is for the following models:

  • KD-55A1
  • KD-65A1
  • KD-77A1
  • KD-55A8F
  • KD-65A8F
  • KD-55A8G
  • KD-65A8G
  • KD-50S8000D
  • KD-49X7000D
  • KD-55X7000D
  • KD-65X7500D
  • KD-43X8000D

About this download

Benefits and Improvements

  • Improves general performance of the TV

Previous Benefits and Improvements

Restrictions

  • Only for use with TV sold in Hong Kong. Not all models are sold in all countries/regions.

Preparation

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-xxxxxxxx
    • Software version: PKG-xxxxxxxx

If the version number is PKG6.7220.xxxx or 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 Automatic software download function (easy)
    Note: Your TV may indicate the Software is up to date even 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.
  • Using a USB flash drive

Using the Automatic software download function (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 Automatic software download. This setting is enabled by default.
If you have enabled Automatic software download below, you will automatically receive a notification to update your TV.

  1. Press the HELP button on the remote.
  2. Select System software update.
  3. Select Automatic software download.

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 "Automatic software download" function.

For other FAQs about Troubleshooting, please see the Questions and Answers on the Sony 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 Automatic software download function, 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 v6.7220 for TV

Zip File Name

  • sony_dtvota_2016_1607220100_hka_auth.zip

File Version

  • PKG6.7220.****HKA

File Size

  • 1 651 107 853 bytes

Release Date

  • 20-09-2023

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. Download the update file to your PC.
    1. Click the Download button on the top of this page, then read and accept the terms and conditions.
    2. Click the Download button on the bottom of the page to download the update file on your PC.
  2. Verify the downloaded file name and size (see the File Info section).
  3. Extract the downloaded file.
    Note: After you extract the downloaded file, you will find a file (sony_dtvxxxxx_xxxx_xxxxxx.pkg).
  4. Insert the USB flash drive into your PC.
  5. Copy or drag and drop the extracted file to the root directory of your USB device.
    Note: The root directory is the first or top-most directory of the device, which contains all the other folders.
  6. 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 30 minutes and during the installation your TV will turn off before turning itself back on. Please follow the simple steps below:

  1. Turn on the TV.
  2. Make sure that no USB devices are inserted into your TV.
  3. Insert your USB flash drive containing the extracted file (sony_dtvxxxxx_xxxx_xxxxxx.pkg) into a USB port of the TV set.
    Note: Any USB slot can be used if the TV has multiple USB ports.
  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, try turning the TV off and on with the remote control.
  5. When the file is finished copying from the USB flash drive, 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, the TV will turn off and then turn back on to complete the update.
    WARNING! During the software installation process:
    • Do not remove the USB device
    • Do not turn off the TV
    • Do not disconnect the TV from the power supply
  7. When the software update is complete, a message appears on the TV indicating the software update is complete.
  8. Carefully remove the USB device from the USB slot.

Step 2: Check that the update was successful

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

  • If the version number is PKG6.7220.xxxx, the software update was successful.
  • If the version number isn't PKG6.7220.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 update or Software cannot be updated using this USB device is 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 found is 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 Answers section on the Sony Support Site.