TV OS

[StarMoonCZ]

Hey,

found an old Samsung TV which has decent size and everything. Except the 3 dead rows of pixels. Id love to find some use for it but it doesnt really have anything. All apps outdated etc. Is there any way to install googletv/android tv on it? Or any other OS that has up to date apps? Also any easy and safe way to try and repair the dead rows? thx

[GOTSpectrum]

So to fix the dead pixels you would likely need to replace the panel 

As for apps and such, grab a firestick or android box and just use the screen as a dumb display 

[StarMoonCZ]

3 minutes ago, GOTSpectrum said:

So to fix the dead pixels you would likely need to replace the panel 

As for apps and such, grab a firestick or android box and just use the screen as a dumb display 

Wdym by firestick? Like install the OS on a flash drive and run it there orr?

[GOTSpectrum]

9 minutes ago, StarMoonCZ said:

Wdym by firestick? Like install the OS on a flash drive and run it there orr?

Google is your friend! It's basically a computer in a stick

[jaslion]

56 minutes ago, StarMoonCZ said:

Wdym by firestick? Like install the OS on a flash drive and run it there orr?

No instead of using the slow built in soc and usually crappy os you use a device that plugs into hdmi that does all that but far better and also tends to stay updates MANY years after.

[StarMoonCZ]

40 minutes ago, jaslion said:

No instead of using the slow built in soc and usually crappy os you use a device that plugs into hdmi that does all that but far better and also tends to stay updates MANY years after.

Yeah I know there are already made Android TV boxes. Is that what was meant here?

I found some google chromecast 4 and some other by small brands but i was hoping i could just do smth simple as i dont want to buy external android tv box for old tv. Nor do i want to build one myself.

[jaslion]

28 minutes ago, StarMoonCZ said:

Yeah I know there are already made Android TV boxes. Is that what was meant here?

I found some google chromecast 4 and some other by small brands but i was hoping i could just do smth simple as i dont want to buy external android tv box for old tv. Nor do i want to build one myself.

The simple way is to just get a google tv or something. Third party watch out a ton have built in malware. 30$ can get you a BETTER than current smart tv experience.

 

There is no way to install a custom os on a smart tv. A couple could do it but it's not going to be functional for use really more a fun project.

 

As for the defects they are permanent. Panel replacement is only option.