- Android TV 14 finally hits some Sony -TVs, according to reports
- Models that receive the update appear to use realk -chipset
- Android TV 14 launched in mid -2024
Some Sony TVs have started receiving Android TV 14 in a recent software update, almost a year after launching in mid-2024.
Originally launched on Google’s own streamer devices and ONN -streamers, it looks like we’re watching a major rollout of Android TV 14 on a number of Sony TVs.
According to Android Authority, the included models are not what you would expect, as a large majority is entry-level to mid-range LED TVs. The rolling was first spotted by Reddit User Proshis_saha_swoopna, whose own TV updated from Android TV 11 to 14.
Some of the included models are the Sony X77L, Sony Bravia 2, Sony X75L, X74L, X75K, X74K, X70L, X64L and more, some of which go as far back as 2022.
Interestingly, the sets that are all listed in the update are the ones with Realk -Chipsets and not Medatek, the latter of which are included on several Premium Sony -TVs such as Sony A95L and Sony X90L, two of the best TVs in recent years.
It is not yet clear what is updating these Sony TVs that will receive from Android TV 14, but some of its features include a low energy and optimized energy mode, an image-in-image feature and a low-RAM service upgrade.
One thing worth noting is that although major OS updates may not arrive at some TVs, there are still regular error and security updates that happen to Google TV devices. My own Philips Oled and Sony Led TV received both updates this year.
Below is the full list of Sony TVs set to receive Android TV 14 update:
- K-43S20
- K-43S20B
- K-43S25
- K-50S20
- K-50S20B
- K-50S25
- K-55S25
- K-55S25B
- K-65S25
- K-65S25B
- KD-32W825
- KD-32W835
- KD-32W830L
- KD-43X64L
- KD-43X70L
- KD-43X75L
- KD-50X64L
- KD-50X70L
- KD-50X75L
- KD-55X74L
- KD-55X75L
- KD-65X74L
- KD-65X75L
- KD-43X77L
- KD-50X77L
- KD-55X77L
- KD-65X77L
- KD-75X77L
- KD-32W820K
- KD-32W830K
- KD-43W880K
- KD-43X74K
- KD-43x75k
- KD-50x74k
- KD-50x75k
- KD-55X74K
- KD-55X75K
- KD-65X74K
- KD-65X75K
When does the full rollout take place?
It has come for a long time, but it is finally good to watch some progress with Android TV 14. In almost a year since the launch, it has only reached specific Google and ONN streamers, while some TVs with the Google TV platform are still stuck at Android 10, 11 and 12.
Earlier this year, Android Android announced TV 16, but there are no clear plans for a roll -out or even a release date, although there is a belief that it may not be 2026 only, as Android has apparently moved to a half -yearly update cycle. It seems that it will be a while, however, as the rollout for 14 has only just begun.
Although it is great that the rollout has started for Sony, it seems strange that it is only on specific models with Realk chips. That’s good news for these LED -TV owners, but not so good news for those who own more Premium Sony -TVs.
We just have to hope that Android TV 14 will soon be able to get over a wider range of devices. We will be sure to keep an eye on more information.
