The red or white standby LED light is illuminated, but pressing the power button yields absolutely no response.
If your TV can still boot into the system menu, you can check for OTA updates via Network Update . However, if your TV is bricked, you must perform a forced USB recovery using the following method:
While keeping the power button pressed down, . 40-ms801a-mac2hg firmware
Continue holding the power button until you see the , or until an "UpgradingSoftware / Updating System" blue or black progress bar appears on screen.
: While still holding the power button, plug the TV back into the power outlet. The red or white standby LED light is
The TV gets stuck permanently showing the TCL or Starway startup screen.
If your TV still boots to the home screen, this is the most reliable method to ensure you get the correct version for your specific hardware. Press Home on your remote. Continue holding the power button until you see
: The TV repeatedly restarts or fails to move past the initial TCL logo.
: It is highly recommended to obtain official files from authorized TCL Support or regional service centers rather than unverified third-party repositories. How to update the software on an Android TV - TCL Support