topic Re: Removal of Vewd in Other TVs

Removal of VEWD TV Store

Alec_Moffatt — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:44:26 GMT

I notice Vewd is going to be removed from my Sony Tv. Is it going to be replaced with something else? If not how am I to download apps I want/ need??

opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019

iliev72 — Thu, 23 May 2019 13:38:36 GMT

Today i start Opera TV store and see message opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019.

Why ?! My TV is KD-49ex7096 !

this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

MikeConnelly — Fri, 24 May 2019 18:00:39 GMT

Hi there

I have a KD-55XF7003 Bravia Smart TV, today i have started getting the message 'this service will no longer be available on this device from 25th June 2019'. so does this mean i now no longer have a smart TV as i will be unable to use the apps on my smart-TV.

Is Sony going to be releasing an update for the affected TV's to make them function like Smart TV's again, or am i going to have tv that was only bought at the end of last year without any apps like Plex

Regards

Mike

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

LightFoot — Fri, 24 May 2019 18:12:20 GMT

Hi @MikeConnelly

I recommend you contact Sony UK Support with your question.

Please let us know how you get on.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

MikeConnelly — Fri, 24 May 2019 18:20:21 GMT

Thanks for getting back to on this, I go and send them an email, i will let you know how i get on

Cheers

Mike

Re: opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019

EdwinaU — Fri, 24 May 2019 18:55:20 GMT

Hi there,

Welcome to the community.

There's some information here about the termination of some services that may be useful.

Best wishes,

Re: opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019

Zoki84 — Fri, 24 May 2019 19:43:44 GMT

Smart tv? Hahaha

Re: opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019

iliev72 — Sat, 25 May 2019 09:39:10 GMT

Thanks I read this , but how i use ssiptv after this date ?!

Re: opera tv store will be unavailable after 29.06.2019

Zoki84 — Sat, 25 May 2019 09:43:14 GMT

Whill see, if there arent any apss i am going to return the tv its under warrenty and it says its smart tv.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

dancerdave — Sun, 26 May 2019 09:22:01 GMT

I have the same problem. I use PLEX to watch programmes, but this was discontinued on my 2 year old tv, a month or so ago. However I found that by using the Opera app, I could use VEWD and access plex from there. However on 25 june, Opera (renamed VEWD) will also be discontinued.

This is absolutely unacceptable and possibly even illegal, as Sony is removing something that was included in my original tv purchase.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

MikeConnelly — Tue, 28 May 2019 08:36:42 GMT

Hey

I have just got off the phone with Sony, they are either going to renew the contract with Vewd or we will recive an update with ref to a replacement, but they have no information as of yet.

I will be calling them back after the cut off date if i have not heard from them, I will keep you all updated

Thanks

Mike

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

dancerdave — Tue, 28 May 2019 09:13:12 GMT

Thanks for the info. In an attempt to get around the problem quickly however, I bought an Amazon Fire Stick (£30) connected it up, loaded the PLEX app in a few seonds and WOW.....it works beautifully, very simple to install and use.

This is a perfect and fairly cheap way to solve the problem of missing or deleted apps on these non android sony tv's, as it allows access to all of the android apps and much more.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

Bazdabuilder — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:41:52 GMT

@dancerdave wrote:
I have the same problem. I use PLEX to watch programmes, but this was discontinued on my 2 year old tv, a month or so ago. However I found that by using the Opera app, I could use VEWD and access plex from there. However on 25 june, Opera (renamed VEWD) will also be discontinued.

This is absolutely unacceptable and possibly even illegal, as Sony is removing something that was included in my original tv purchase.

Ironically Sony have a track record for removing things that were included at the time of purchase, i.e the PS3 and the old let's allow Linux but actually remove it scenario. I have called today and asked about it and they have also stated that they are looking at replacement options, however, they won't know what's coming until after the 25th of June! This is unacceptable as many people use the likes of Plex and IPTV yet removal of the opera/vewd will block all use of that. I did ask the support person I spoke to about getting the sources etc for drivers as open source, but apparently Linux, which the TV runs is not open source for the TV. I did then suggest how about using the android go framework which is designed for lower power devices to be told if you want android, then you need to buy a different model. So at the minute Sony's attitude is we are removing the app store, tough, if you want a better os or the ability to continue with a smart TV, then go out and buy a better model. Otherwise translated you want smart TV you pay us more money! Time to go and support a smaller company like cello who are cheaper and alot of great reviews, oh and they run android!

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

Deelyn98 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:03:28 GMT

Couldn't this be sueable under false advertising? My tv is a little over 2 years old. I will never again buy a Sony product and will discourage everyone I know from buying one - this renders my tv useless as the plex app is all use the tv for, I do not watch regular tv.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

huconce — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:34:18 GMT

@dancerdave escreveu:

I have the same problem. I use PLEX to watch programmes, but this was discontinued on my 2 year old tv, a month or so ago. However I found that by using the Opera app, I could use VEWD and access plex from there. However on 25 june, Opera (renamed VEWD) will also be discontinued.

This is absolutely unacceptable and possibly even illegal, as Sony is removing something that was included in my original tv purchase.

Hi guys... In regard of this problem with Vewd I've been searching for some solutions, and I found this link here.

I don't you guys be mine ''ginapig'', but I don't have a non Android TV so I cannot try this, at least I trying to find some solution..

IF someone can try this and leave the feedback here would be super!

Hugo C.

Betreff: Removal of Vewd

IamNic — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:45:01 GMT

Hello @Alec_Moffatt,

the best option would be to purchase a Google Chromecast, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV Stick and connect that via HDMI to get access to either the Google PlayStore or the AppStore.

- Nic

Re: Removal of Vewd

Marwan5685 — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:47:41 GMT

Hi

I have the same issue Vewd will be removed from my smart TV and thus it will not be smart anymore.

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

Marwan5685 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:30:02 GMT

HI
have the same issue now , i cant beleave how careless Sony is with this.
removing the App that make Sony smart TV , smart and let all those users buy another devices to support there weak softwares.
how this could be acceptable! its essential application. if i knew that it will be removed i would return the TV the next day and took my mony back.

i really hope that someone start a lawsuit against them and win.
No more sony for me and hopefully for everyone i know, there is way better TVs with way better softwares and customer support .

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

Zoki84 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:07:48 GMT

They are still selling smart tv s from 2018 so they must have some responsibilitis

Re: this service will no longer be available on this device 25 th June 2019

huconce — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:23:49 GMT

No doubt! @Zoki84

But ignite rage in the topics ''just because'' is not helping...

I get the people who will be afected by this, but I still believe that the brand will give the user/customers some options...

AND for what I know, until June 25 you can install the apps that you guys want, and they still going to work on June 26 and on...! but you cannot install more ''new'' apps in June 26.. thats my understanding.