No, your TV isn’t breaking. Sony has pushed a significant change to the firmware, and unlike the old days of adding "new features," this update is more about letting go.
Install the firmware update for the HDMI stability fixes, then go buy a Chromecast with Google TV (4K) or an Amazon Fire Stick 4K . Firmware Change Update on SONY KDL-50W800C
If you are still holding onto your trusty , you know the drill. This 2015 workhorse has fantastic motion handling (that 960Hz Motionflow XR is still impressive) and deep blacks for an edge-lit LED. But recently, you might have noticed something different. No, your TV isn’t breaking
The Final Curtain? Understanding the Firmware Change on the Sony KDL-50W800C Firmware Change Update on SONY KDL-50W800C