Saving a "Dead" IRIS 65G5010: The Ultimate Cross-Flashing Guide Using Skyworth SUE Firmware

By Jesson Balaoing

If you own an IRIS 65G5010 smart TV and it's currently stuck in a bootloop, bricked, or showing a black screen, you’ve likely realized something incredibly frustrating: official IRIS software for this specific model is nearly impossible to find online.

Because IRIS (a prominent brand in regions like Algeria/North Africa) partnered with OEM giant Skyworth to manufacture these units, their internal hardware is identical to certain Skyworth chassis.

If your IRIS 65G5010 is dead, you do not need to throw it away. By using the 2022 Skyworth SUE (or SUG) series firmware, you can completely revive your television.

🛠️ The Hardware Connection: IRIS 65G5010 vs. Skyworth SUE

The IRIS 65G5010 is built on the MediaTek MTK9602 (MT9602) system-on-chip running Google TV.

This exact SoC, paired with the Skyworth-designed SW6H mainboard, was the backbone of Skyworth’s 2022 SUE/SUG series (such as the SUE6200, SUE7800, and SUG6800). Because the hardware, panel timing, T-CON, and port mappings are virtually identical, their system firmware is cross-compatible.

Original IRIS 65G5010 Firmware Specifications

If you managed to inspect your stock IRIS software before it died, or have access to internal server logs, these were its exact DNA markers:

  • SoC Platform: MediaTek MTK9602

  • Android Version: Android 11 (Google TV / R)

  • Build Fingerprint: IRIS/SW6H_IRIS_NF/SW6H:11/RTT2.220103.001/20220724:user/release-keys

  • Software Version: A.11.0.0_9602_AP_0.0.1_Thu_Aug_25_19:56:40_CST_2022

  • Specific Factory Requirements: Removed PVR/REC (Personal Video Recording/Recording) functionality, no far-field voice support (standard remote-only voice search).

⚠️ Important Trade-offs of Cross-Flashing

Before you begin, understand what happens when you flash Skyworth SUE series firmware onto your IRIS TV:

  1. The Boot Logo Will Change: Your TV will boot up with a "Skyworth" logo instead of "IRIS."

  2. Remote Control Pairing: Because the IRIS remote and Skyworth SUE remotes share identical Bluetooth/IR coding matrices, your original IRIS remote will still work perfectly.

  3. UI & Features: You will get a clean, official Google TV (Android 11) interface. Any unique regional preloaded apps from IRIS will be gone, but you can easily re-download them from the Google Play Store.

📥 Step-by-Step Revival Guide (USB Forced Flash)

If your TV will not boot to the home screen, you must perform a force-upgrade using a USB recovery drive.

What You Need:

  • A USB 2.0 flash drive (8GB or 16GB is ideal), formatted to FAT32. (Do not use USB 3.0, as old TV bootloaders struggle to detect them).

  • The Skyworth MTK9602 Google TV (Android 11) Firmware bin file (specifically from the 2022 SUE/SUG series matching the SW6H platform). You can find this on trusted TV firmware forums or local Skyworth support repositories.

1.Extract and Rename the Firmware File:Computer Prep.

Locate the downloaded Skyworth SUE firmware. Extract the zip file and find the main binary image (typically named MstarUpgrade.bin or upgrade.bin). Copy this file directly to the root directory of your FAT32 USB drive. Do not put it in any folders.

2.Power Down the TV Completely:Hardware Prep.

Unplug the IRIS 65G5010 power cord from the wall outlet. Wait 30 seconds to let the capacitors discharge completely. Insert the USB drive into the USB 2.0 port on the side of the TV.

3.Trigger Bootloader Forced Flash:The Critical Hold.

Locate the physical Power button on the TV chassis (usually underneath the middle bottom bezel or on the back-right side). Press and hold down the physical power button. While holding it, plug the AC power cord back into the wall.

4.Let the TV Upgrade:5 - 10 Minutes.

Keep holding the physical power button until you see the blue "Upgrading Software" or "System Recovery" screen appear on the TV panel. Release the button immediately. Do not turn off the power during this progress bar.

Once the bar hits 100%, the TV will reboot itself. The first boot can take up to 5 minutes as it configures the new Google TV partitions.

🩺 Troubleshooting & Post-Flash Steps

If you complete the flash and run into issues, use these steps to fine-tune your revived TV:

  • Upside Down Screen or Distorted Colors?

    If the Skyworth software is driving a slightly different panel configuration than your physical IRIS screen, the picture might be inverted or have weird colors.

    • The Fix: Grab your remote, press Menu / Settings, and quickly type Menu 8202 or Source 2580 to enter the Factory/Service Menu. Go to Panel Settings, and look for Mirroring (to flip the screen) or TI Mode / LVDS Map (to fix color distortion).

  • Lost the PVR/REC Feature?

    As noted in the IRIS factory orders, PVR was intentionally stripped from the original firmware. If your newly flashed Skyworth firmware has it enabled, it's a bonus! If it crashes, simply ignore the function as the TV's physical motherboard layout may lack the necessary recording circuitry pathways.

Warning: Never attempt to flash firmware meant for MediaTek MTK9612 or Realtek SoCs. If you flash firmware with the wrong chipset designation, you risk permanently "hard-bricking" your television's mainboard. Always double-check that the file name or folder structure references 9602_GoogleTV.

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