Sounds like the custom format isn’t working. A screenshot might help.

From the article: “people with bricked devices will need to contact the company’s customer support for recourse”

It’s still early but I’m going to keep on eye on how they treat the people that call them for support.

I haven’t read the entire XDA thread but there are a few posts saying it’s limited to ColorOS (Chinese version of android that everyone else gets as OxygenOS). Unable to verify.

If they don’t reverse course, I’m sure it’ll roll out globally eventually. This has to run afoul of EU’s strong warranty laws right?

I have no doubts about your experience. I can only rely on personal experience, which has been the exact opposite, and that of expert reviewers.

I own a sony TV. The hdtvtest guy is my goto for staying updated on TV tech and sony regularly comes out as his best of the year. Yes, they’re pricey but you’re getting something for that premium.

This is a sad day in my books now that TCL will be able to enshittify the Sony brand.

https://github.com/nicholas-fedor/watchtower

Switched awhile back, no issues.