Philips skips Android 10 and jumps straight to Android 11 on its 2019 and 2020 TV models. The new firmware is rolling out now but it will take time before it reaches all devices.
Philips 2019 (ending on 04) and 2020 (ending on 05) TV models launched on Android 9. The company has committed to updating them and although it has a taken a lot longer than anticipated the TVs are now finally getting Android 11.
Just like Nvidia, Philips has decided to skip Android 10 that did not contain any new, relevant user-facing features. Android 11 is also a small update but at least it adds something; Gboard TV keyboard with speech-to-text and predictive typing, HDMI ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) support in apps, instant apps, and wider support for game controllers such as Nintendo's Switch Pro controller (Bluetooth and USB) and Valve's Steam controller (USB).
Philips 2020 TVs launched on Android 9 with the old user interface which has been refreshed without the need for an Android update
Beyond that it is unclear what the update changes because Philips has not yet published a changelog. The TVs get the Android security patch from november 2022.
Also read: Android 13 for TV is yet another small update
Firmware version TPM191E_R.201.000.215.200 is rolling out gradually and we expect it to take months before it has reached all compatible devices. An owner of the 2019 Philips 58PUS7403 has confirmed to Toengel.net that he has received the update over the air. There is no download link available so for now you just have to wait.
Philips 2019 and 2020 TV models that will get updated to Android 11 are listed below.
Philips 2019/2020 TV models that will get Android 11
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