@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!
