Platforms & Chipsets
Identifying your TV's hardware Platform (SoC) is the most critical step before downloading any firmware. Installing a file for the wrong platform will fail at best and brick your TV at worst.
Platform Mapping (2026 Sync)
TCL platforms are grouped by System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware families and year of release. Always verify your specific Platform from the TV menu before downloading.
Platform & Project ID Verification
Installing firmware that is older than your TV's factory version, or installing firmware that does not include your model's Project ID in its whitelist, can result in a black screen or bootloop. Always use verified firmware compatible with your platform and region.
Modern & Legacy Platforms
| Platform Family | Specific IDs / TV Menu ID | Featured Models | Hardware / SoC Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentonic 800 | T655T01 (0015T01) |
X11L, C8L, RM9L, QM8L (2026) | MediaTek MT9655 (MT55), Flagship 4K Mini-LED |
| Pentonic 700 | T653T01 (0012T01) |
X955, X955 Max (115"), C955, C855, C805, C765, C755, C745X2, C845X2, C7L, C6L, RM7L, X11K, C9K, C8K, C7K, C6K, P8K, T8C, 98C655, 85C655Pro, 98P745, 98P755 | MediaTek MT9653 / MT9618 (MT53), 4K 144Hz VRR |
| Pentonic 700 (NA/LA) | T653T02 (0012T02) |
QM891G, QM851G, QM751G, Q651G, Q750G, S551G, RM7L, QM7L, Q77L, X11K, QM8K, QM7K, Q77K, QM6K, QM67K | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (G08 / N. America & LATAM) |
| Pentonic 700 (Flagship) | T653T03 (0012T03) |
QM9K Series | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (G16) |
| G15 Platform | 0016T01 | P8L, P8LS, U75/A/85A, A400/M/U/PRO (AP & LA), P8K, C6K (AP) | 4K Google TV (G15 Platform) |
| T800 | T800T02 (0013T02) |
C655, C655 Pro, P755, T7B, P7K, C6KS, 55P755 | Amlogic AMLT963D4 (G09, 5-Core A55 @ 1.5GHz / 1.9GHz DVFS, Mali-G57 MC1, 2GB DDR4-3200) |
| T615 / MT9615 | T615T01..T03 | C845, C835, C735, C825, C728, C645 (Late), P745, Q7 (2023), R646 (2021) | MediaTek MT9615 (4K 120/144Hz) |
| R75P / RT75 | R75PT01 (0008T01) |
P8LS, P7L, V6D, T6D, U65A, P6K, P7K, V6C, T6C, C6KS, C6CS, U65/75, MQLED70K, P755, C655, C655 Pro, T7B, V6B, QLED780/810, QM51L, QM5K, Q51K, Q63K, S551G, Q651G | Realtek RT75 (G10 Platform, Entry-Mid 4K GTV) |
| T221 / MT21 | T221T01..T09 (0003T05..T09) |
S350G, S55H, S5200 (Late), 32S5400, S5400A | MediaTek MT21 (2K / FHD Google TV & Android TV) |
| R51M / R851 | R51MT01..T10 (R851T02) |
C645, C635, P745, C715, C815 | Realtek RTD2851 / R51M (Legacy 4K GTV & ATV) |
| RT51 / AT51 | R51AT01 | P725, C725, P615, P635 | Realtek RT51 (Legacy Android TV) |
| R41K | R41KT01 | S6500 Series, 32S60AI | Realtek Entry Legacy |
Regional Platform Mapping (NA vs. Global / EU)
TCL uses different marketing names across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. The internal platforms and firmware families, however, are shared:
| North America (NA) | Global / EU / AP Equivalent | Platform ID | Chassis / SoC |
|---|---|---|---|
| QM8L (2026) | C8L / X11L | T655T01 (0015T01) |
Pentonic 800 (MT55) |
| QM7L / QM6L (2026) | C7L / C6L / RM7L | T653T01 / T02 (0012T01 / T02) |
Pentonic 700 (MT53 / G08) |
| QM8 (2024) / QM851G / QM891G | X955 / X955 Max / C955 | T653T01 / T02 (0012T01 / T02) |
Pentonic 700 (MT9653 / MT9618) |
| QM7 (2024) / QM751G | C855 / C805 / C755 | T653T01 / T02 (0012T01 / T02) |
Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| Q7 (2023) / Q750G | C745 / C755 | MT9615 / T653 | MT9615 / Pentonic 700 |
| Q651G / S551G | C655 / P755 | R75PT01 (0008T01) / T800T02 (0013T02) |
RT75 (G10) / Amlogic (G09) |
| R646 (2021) | C825 | T615T03 | MT9615 |
| S546 (2021) | C725 | R51AT01 | RT51 |
Verify Platform & Region Restrictions
Firmware is compiled for specific platform architectures and regional Project ID tables. Chinese market (CN) firmware and Global/EU firmware cannot be cross-installed (doing so results in a black screen or recovery loop due to missing Project IDs).
Decoding Firmware Names
Firmware files follow a standardized naming syntax:
Example: V8-0012T01-LF1V655.003254 (or V8-T653T01-LF1V655)
V8: Standard prefix identifier for TCL Smart TV software.0012T01/T653T01: The Platform. Must match your TV's SoC platform.LF1: Region / Language configuration package (e.g.,LF1,LF2,LA,AU).- Release Type & Version (
V655):V: Release / Production version (Stable public OTA/IMG).R: Test / Release candidate build.M: Early manufacturing / pre-production test build.
.003254: Internal revision build number (higher indicates newer compilation).
Platform vs. Project ID vs. Panel ID
Understanding the hierarchy of identifiers prevents flashing mistakes:
- Platform (SoC): The processor and system motherboard family (e.g.
T653T01,0012T01,T800T02). Firmware must match this exactly. - Project ID (Panel ID / Configuration ID): A 1-to-6 digit number stored in non-volatile memory (NVM). It configures the panel timing, backlight zones, color matrix, tuner frequencies (DVB-T2/S2/ATSC), and regional update channels.
- Firmware Version: The software build version (e.g.
V560,V643,V655).
Searching via Firmware Bot
You can query the @FirmwareTCLbot using your Platform String (e.g. T653T01, 0012T01, T800T02, R75PT01) to view the latest verified OTA and IMG/PKG downloads.