If you are still holding onto your trusty , you know the drill. This 2015 workhorse has fantastic motion handling (that 960Hz Motionflow XR is still impressive) and deep blacks for an edge-lit LED. But recently, you might have noticed something different.
You are keeping the TV stock and only using HDMI devices (PS5, Cable box, Apple TV). No, skip if: You rely on the built-in browser for some weird legacy reason (you can't use it anyway) or if you have the TV rooted/jailbroken (this patch will break your root). The Verdict: Buy a Dongle Sony has effectively signaled that the "Smart" part of this Smart TV is end-of-life. The firmware change is a maintenance patch to make the TV a dumb monitor again. Firmware Change Update on SONY KDL-50W800C
Here is what you need to know about the latest firmware update for the KDL-50W800C. In late 2023 and continuing through 2024, Sony released a "stability patch" for the W800C series (Build number PKG6.0610.xxxx). While the patch notes are famously vague, the community has noticed two major changes: If you are still holding onto your trusty
Plug it into HDMI 4 (the one that supports 4K at 60Hz). Set the TV to "Game Mode" on that input. You will get a modern interface, fast apps, and your KDL-50W800C will feel like a 2024 TV again. You are keeping the TV stock and only
The Final Curtain? Understanding the Firmware Change on the Sony KDL-50W800C