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The vulnerability in my Smart Television set Then something else caught my attention I could actually give my TV set a name. I opened it and only saw some more version numbers. Within the settings, there was a category called “info”. I could only activate “Hotel Mode” and view the version number of the set. Almost all of the categories it showed weren’t accessible. This piece was originally published on Netsparker, developer of a website vulnerability scanner used by companies including Samsung, Verisign and NASA.Īfter opening the settings and typing in the code on my remote control, another menu popped up on the left side of the screen. After a quick Google search on my mobile phone I found out that this brand of televisions has a code that opens a hidden menu. But while setting the timer I wondered about other possible menu functions, and if there any hidden features that are only meant for the support team or the developers.
Since I was very tired, I just wanted to set the sleep timer on the television and lie down. Finding a flaw in such a device is always quite fun because you often see things that aren’t meant to be seen by the users, except the developers and maybe the company’s tech support team. I was tired but kept on thinking about a vulnerability I found earlier on in a router someone gave me.
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You can also check the update menu manually to see if it is available.It was one of those lazy evenings, just watching TV after a long day. The update will be pushed to your TV automatically over the coming weeks or months once the server is ready. Android 8.0 was released for the Nexus Player earlier this month.
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Philips has yet to comment on its plans for Android 8.0, which will introduce a new user interface on TVs. Both Sony and Philips started selling Android TVs in the spring of 2015. This is in contrast to Sony who is planning to update all of its models dating back to 2015. The company has decided not to update 2015 models that are based on a different technical platform. In addition, you will be able to use multiple Google accounts on the same TV.Īndroid 7.0 will be available for 20 Philips Android TVs. It is up to the app developer to take advantage of these APIs. Philips has told us that the update will also bring HDR and Dolby Digital Plus support to the Amazon Video blog.īesides some of the Philips-specific features, the software update will add general Android features such as app recording.
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Another new feature is support for Chromecast 4K, meaning that when casting from 4K sources such as YouTube and Netflix you will now get video in full resolution. With Android version 7.0 – or Android Nougat – the TVs gain support for HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), which is a HDR format for live broadcast and streaming. Philips has pushed the button and says that 2016 models are first in line, with 2017 models to follow later. Android 7.0 (Nougat) adds features such as Chromecast 4K and HLG HDR support as well as HDR and Dolby Digital Plus support for the Amazon app.Īndroid 7.0 for Philips TVsThe update will roll out gradually and it will take many weeks – or months – for it to reach Philips Android TVs in all regions. Philips has started rolling out a major software update for some of its Android TVs.