Video Tutorial: How to update your TV

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:

Press the [HELP] button on the remote. 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 "PKG6.6555.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.

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):

Press the [HELP] button on the remote. Select [System software update]. Select [Automatic software download].

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.

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," "Download" and "Install," sections relate to the USB flash drive update procedure. You can ignore them if you completed the update using the "Automatic software download" feature.

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.