Fire TV Flickering During Streaming – Issue Resolved (as of July 31, 2025)
Some Fire TV OS users had reported flickering or distorted visuals while previewing or playing streaming content. We’ve received confirmation that Amazon has released a software update - Fire OS version 8.1.4.2 / 3030, which addresses and resolves this issue.
To ensure your TCL Fire TV is running the latest software version, click here for update instructions.
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Discover how to stream high dynamic range (HDR) content on various platforms and devices, enhancing your viewing experience with richer colors and improved contrast.
Experience brighter, more colorful and realistic TV images with HDR!
What is HDR
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. This image technology provides better contrast, greater brightness and wider range of colors. It's all about making TV images more realistic and giving them rich color details. HDR displays brighter whites and deeper blacks which allows for more natural, true-to-life picture quality.
For a true HDR experience, you need a compatible HDR TV and HDR content.
Where Can I Find HDR TV Shows & Movies
Finding the right content is key to truly experience HDR streaming.
Check out the 4K Spotlight channel pre-installed on all 4K and HDR TCL Roku TVs. This will list channels and specific TV shows and movies that are available in HDR.
*Most HDR content available on the different channels requires paid subscription, purchase or rental.
Below are the step-by-step instructions on how to find 4K HDR contents on your TCL Roku 4K TV:
Press the Home button on their TCL Roku TV Remote
Scroll down and select Streaming Channels
Press the button
Scroll down and select 4K UHD Content Available. This option will not be available for non-4K TVs.
Press the button. This will list all the streaming channels that will have HDR contents.
Note: Many of the channels listed offer 4K content, but only some offer HDR content. Contact the channel provider to learn if have 4K HDR content available.
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