Android 9 for 2017 TV's

[zlays84]

Just seen this article,is it safe to assume that my 2017 model 55XE8505 will get Android 9 Pie then?

https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1602502853

[Kuschelmonschter]

Sony did bite the bullet and updated kernel of ATV2/ATV3 based models to some 4.9 which also enables updates to Android TV 10 and 11. Keep in mind that with AG8 having been released with Android TV 8.0 Oreo, that's exactly what Sony needs to fulfill the three major updates policy.

[zlays84]

So in short thats a YES for my specific model stated above?

[Kuschelmonschter]

Yes. It is ATV2 and listed in FlatpanelHD's announcement.

[zlays84]

Cool,glad it's on the list although I'm not exactly sure what US model code is the same as mine lol

[Kuschelmonschter]

XE8505 = X855E

[Therealsh]

disappointed to see that the KD-55XE9305 is not on the list, although from what I know it is an ATV2 platform... any idea?

[Kuschelmonschter]

Think this is an oversight. It is pretty much the same as X945E. Probably there is no X935E overseas.

[Therealsh]

Hope so! as was surprised to see the list and this one is not there...

many thanks for clarifying!!

[rooobb]

Now it is out, you can play with it 

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/oled-tvs-android-a1-series/kd-55a1/downloads/00017085