Paweł Koper
TCL is taking a significant step towards unifying its software ecosystem. The Chinese giant has prepared a firmware update labeled v590, which for many users marks the end of their journey with Android 12 and introduces the latest Android 14 system. Importantly, the update is not limited to refreshing the interface but also implements new features.
What is HDMI QMS
A key element of the new software is support for HDMI 2.1 QMS. This solution addresses one of the most annoying issues with televisions – the temporary blackout of the screen while adjusting the refresh rate to the content being played. Thanks to QMS, in collaboration with devices such as Apple TV 4K, the transition from the system's 60Hz to cinematic 24Hz occurs in a way that is imperceptible to the viewer.
New Super Resolution Feature
Update v590 also introduces TCL's proprietary solutions in image processing. The Super Resolution feature has been added to the picture settings menu. It's intelligent upscaling designed to extract more detail from lower-quality films. Additionally, TCL has included new HDR conversion options, so the image should be "more vibrant and better suited to the capabilities of the panel." Of course, according to leaks and user experiences from AVForums, the new Android is expected to run smoother and faster, and the television itself will have better-optimized energy-saving modes.
The update is intended for models with the MediaTek Pentonic 700 processor. This is the heart of most popular TCL models from the last two years. If you don’t see the update notification in the menu yet, don’t worry – the process is starting now and soon the "check for update" feature should show a new version available for download.
Source: FlatpanelsHD, AVForums
