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Q: Flicker after updating (post your details)

There are a large number of instances of users experiencing flicker after installing the latest (4.2) update.

Rob (one of our hosts) asked if those with the issue would post the make and model of TV used with the Apple TV in instances where this occurs.

Possibly because his post was half way down the thread, not everyone has posted these details. Hopefully I'm not treading on toes, but can I suggest you post those details here.

You may also want to include information as to whether your tv supports 1080i or 720p or both, as well as whether your Apple tv is connected directly to the tv or through a converter, switch, receiver or HDMI to DVI connector for example. Additionally if your tv displays details of the resolution and frequency of the signal it is receiving you might want to post those details too.

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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 6:35 PM

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  • by William Beecham,

    William Beecham William Beecham May 9, 2011 6:05 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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    May 9, 2011 6:05 AM in response to Winston Churchill

    I too have an ATV2 flicker with my Pioneer 42" plasma. the flicker ruins movies. I have the latest software. I have changed hdmi cables. I toggled the hdmi settings. ATV2 plays OK for a while then the flicker starts. It gets progressively worse.

     

    Is there any fix for this?

  • by lotzabutta,

    lotzabutta lotzabutta Sep 16, 2011 4:28 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Sep 16, 2011 4:28 AM in response to Winston Churchill

    ATV 2 Flicker issue with a Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080HD; dissapointing as my first update fixed a netflix streaming issue and the following update released a new flicker feature.

  • by Action2098,

    Action2098 Action2098 May 17, 2013 10:50 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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    May 17, 2013 10:50 AM in response to Winston Churchill

     

    Bad flickering on HDTV since last update 5.2 (6010.96)

     
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    Since my last update about maybe a week or 2 ago I have been experiencing frequent flickering and interruptions on my Apple TV.  It seems to occur no matter what I am  watching...(ie..movie,menu,screen saver...)  I have this connected to a new LG L.E.D.1080p HDTV via HDMI. (MODEL NAME: 47LS4500)

     

    I purchased the AppleTV and LG TV around the end of October 2012 and after the first update I noticed the same problem.  The steps taken to resolve that issue included updating the firmware on the LG to its most recent version and verifying that my HDMI cables were working properly.  I tested them on different inputs with different devices and found no issues.  I configured numerous arrangement with the resolution settings hoping that maybe the 2 devices were not agreeing on a usable output resolution and that made no difference. I have also factory reset the AppleTV and still experience the same issue. Ultimately I found that when I disabled LG's coined "SIMP-LINK" feature the problem went away.  With that being said I was able to go almost 2 months not having any issues.  Keep in mind the AppleTV is used daily.  So it goes without saying that detecting the issue came immediately after the update was installed about 2 weeks ago.  Why is this such an issue to maintain the handshake ability via HDMI?  How do I get this fixed?  I have exhausted all of my avenues for troubleshooting and still have a flickering picture every 1-2 minutes on the TV.  Is there a way to uninstall and upgrade on the AppleTV?  It seems that every time a new update comes out, more problems arise from it then anything else.  This is making me want to switch to the Roku2 HD.  Apple really needs to start supporting this product because they are dropping the ball big with this one.  I am open to suggestions so if anyone has any ideas, please throw them out there.  Thanks.

  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout May 17, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Action2098
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    May 17, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Action2098

    Since this is a two year old thread you might be better off starting your own.

  • by Action2098,

    Action2098 Action2098 May 17, 2013 11:43 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    May 17, 2013 11:43 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    Ya I did that back in February and got NO feedback so I figured I would see if anyone else with this same issue in this thread had ideas.  Have got no where w/ apple.

  • by AsthmaticHamster,

    AsthmaticHamster AsthmaticHamster May 20, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    May 20, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    I have a Sharp Aquos Quattron 47" and it keeps flickering even after I restored my Apple Tv.

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