At last, Google’s much-loved Android TV 14 (with the Google TV interface incorporated) is coming to a swath of new models. While the recent influx of updates is completely centered around Sony Bravia TVs, it’s not just a token update for a handful of flagship sets.
The rollout, spotted by Reddit users Proshis_Saha_Swopna and FlickFreak, appears to target mostly TVs running Realtek chipsets, which include a number of reasonably priced sets. Unfortunately, it’s also leaving many MediaTek-based Bravias still stranded on older versions (Source: Android Authority).
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Android TV 14 first landed in mid-2024, but as with most major TV OS updates, it’s been a slow trickle outside Google’s own Chromecast hardware and a few budget Onn 4K streamers. For Sony TVs, the wait has been longer — some models are now jumping straight from Android TV 10 or 11 to 14 in one leap.
The confirmed list of updated models is substantial, covering sets from entry-level HD units like the KD-32W825 all the way to larger 4K panels like the KD-75X77L. The rollout includes popular series such as Bravia 2, X77L, X75L/K, X74L/K, X70L, X64L, W880K, W835, W830L/K, W825, and W820K. If your TV’s model number starts with something like KD-43X75K or KD-55X74L, there’s a good chance you’re in luck.
Notably absent are MediaTek-powered Bravias. As FlickFreak points out, his own KD-43X8000H — likely a MediaTek set — remains stuck on Android TV 10, despite receiving a firmware patch just last month. For now, it seems Realtek owners get to enjoy the benefits of the latest OS first.
While Sony hasn’t posted a detailed changelog, Android TV 14 brings several platform-wide upgrades. Google added new power management options — Low Energy Mode, Optimized Energy Mode, and Increased Energy Mode — giving users more control over energy consumption. There’s also a reworked Picture-in-Picture mode and under-the-hood performance optimizations aimed at low-RAM hardware, which could help older sets feel snappier.
For anyone who’s been watching the Android TV update cycle, this is a rare win. Major updates on TVs are infrequent, often landing many months (or years) after release, if they arrive at all. Seeing Sony push a direct jump to Android TV 14 across such a wide lineup (not just the newest premium models) is encouraging.
Still, the split rollout highlights the fragmented reality of Android TV updates. If you’re on a MediaTek-based Bravia, there’s no telling when or if you’ll see the same upgrade. In the meantime, Realtek owners can start exploring the latest features and hopefully enjoy a smoother, more responsive Google TV experience.
