Sony Bravia KDL-43WE754 HDTV Firmware 8.201

Benefits and improvements from the latest update

- Introduces Freeview Play EPG (UK only)
- Resolves an issue where the TV cannot connect to the Wi-Fi access point from standby mode
- Resolves an issue where the YouTube interface language does not match the language selected on the TV
- Resolves an issue where the TV continuously reboots when on PMC satellite channel
- Resolves Netflix playback issues after watching the All4 app

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update:
- Improves the stability of the Amazon Video app (UK and Germany only)
- Fixes an issue where the TV was unable to display photos when transferring photos from Sony ILCE-6300 camera via Wi-Fi Direct
- Fixes an issue where the Privacy Policy message appears when launching Internet services
- Fixes an issue where YouTube videos are unable to load
- Fixes an issue where the remote control stops working after turning the Wi-Fi function Off/On
- Fixes an issue where the TV freezes after connecting a USB device that uses the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
- Fixes an issue where the YouTube interface language does not match the language selected on the TV
- Improves performance and stability of overall UI operation
- Improves general performance of the TV
- Solves an issue where the TV cannot find some DVB-T2 PLP1 services
- Solves an issue where the TV reboots continuously when watching certain DVB-T2 channels
- Solves language issues in the YouTube app
- Solves cases where volume control would not work when using IPTV apps
- Improves the general performance and stability of the TV
- Improves Wi-Fi connectivity of the TV
- Improves Web browser functionality

Restrictions

- Only for use with TV sold in Europe. Not all models are sold in all countries.

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 15-30 minutes and during the installation your TV will turn off before turning itself back on.

Please follow the simple steps below:

- Turn on the TV.
- Make sure that no USB devices are inserted into your TV.
- Insert your USB storage device containing the file "sony_tvupdate_2017_8201_enf_auth.zip" into a USB port of the TV set.
NOTE: Any USB port can be used if the TV has multiple USB ports.
- Press [HOME] on the remote to open the HOME menu.
- Navigate to the [Settings] category and press [Enter] to select it.
- Navigate to and select [Customer Support].
- Navigate to and select [Software Update], then select [USB].
- A series of different messages will appear on the TV screen - follow the on-screen instructions.
- The update will start and an orange Led light will start blinking on the front panel of the TV.
WARNING: During the software installation process, please do not:
Remove the USB device
Turn off the TV
Disconnect the TV from the power supply
- When the "Firmware update complete" message is displayed on the TV set, the TV will turn off and then turn back on to complete the update. - Do not remove the USB device or turn off the TV set.
- After the TV turn back on, remove your USB storage device from the USB port. 

About TV Firmware:

By upgrading your TV firmware version, you will benefit from improved image quality, fixed various noise issues, enhanced Internet connectivity (if available), boosted stability and usability level, as well as from several other changes.

However, you should first check that this release is compatible with your TV model and that it specifically resolves a problem that you have been encountering or makes changes that you deem useful.

In addition to that, since there are numerous TV models and manufacturers, as well as several methods for updating the software version, we recommend that you refer to the product guide, familiarize yourself with the procedure, and initiate the upgrade only when you have completely understood the steps.

Bear in mind that, in the event of an update failure encountered by trying to apply an improper firmware or if you don't successfully succeed to install the new software, the TV can suffer serious malfunctions.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this release, click the download button, get the package, and refer to the update guide to upgrade the TV firmware. Also, if you want to stay up to date with latest releases, check with our website as often as possible.