HDMI problems with Phillips 4K Android TV: My screen goes black but sound still comes through. TV is not off, but screen is dark grey. Anyone have any experience with this or how to fix it?? Desperate!

by SuccessfulPlankton69
mec7493

I don't know if it helps but same thing was happening on my pc monitor. I thought my monitor was faulty then I found out it was the hdmi cable that causes the problem.

I changed the cable, problem solved

urbansheep

I've got a similar issue with a Philips 4K 50 inch Smart TV with Android TV, on a second day of purchase — panel has blacked out with ambilight still glowing (sound wasn't on, so I can't say if it was still working).

I have powered it down and turned back on, it blacked out again, so I turned it off and on with a longer pause, and it worked fine afterwards. I am not yet sure what the issue was, I haven't tried to change HDMI cables yet, but this seems more like software issue so far.

metalliforce1001

Take it back and get an LG or Samsung , they seem to last the longest and I have seen Phillips go out straight out of the box or a few months down the road. they might look good but won't last like the others do

[deleted]

Refresh rate problem may be ?

Ltoolio1

Screensaver?

NutcaseToo

Are you using a high-speed HDMI cable for the connection to the TV?

nun0

It may be the backlight in the TV dying. If so Google your TV model + backlight repair to see if you can fix it.

kylescameras

What brand? Is it a Roku TV?

Plugged into a surge protector, UPS, Line Conditioner, or directly to wall outlet?

[deleted]

Check if your HDMI cable is the problem. That's the first thing I would do.

lee_macro

Yeah this model of TV is totally sketchy, It has:

  • Stopped outputting audio for apps randomly
  • Just stops using soundbar randomly and won't reconnect
  • Shows black screen for ages on changing hdmi input randomly
  • Refuses to load some apps until restarted (assume it's out of ram)
  • Chromecast just stops working and needs hard reset

I'm sure there are other issues but can't remember but they are all down to software issues with it being android in most cases :(

allanfarrell

Happens in all apps or just one?! Please share specifics.

Expertanalystix

Happened to my Philips 4k too. Had to take to the service center to get the display panel changed.