Just like your smartphone, it is recommended that you keep your Smart TV updated at all times. If your TV feels glitchy or starts lagging while carrying out the smallest of tasks, updating the software will help in fixing this issue. Most manufacturers make it easy to update their TVs. However, if you’re doing it for the first time it can be hard to locate the option in settings. Today, we bring you the top 2 ways to update your Android TV’s firmware.
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Why you should update your Android TV’s firmware
Keeping your Android TV updated to the latest OS version has a lot of advantages. To begin with, it gets rid of any annoying bugs and glitches that may be plaguing the older versions. Newer software versions look better and are generally more optimised to function faster. New features are also rolled out with software updates. Lastly, the latest software versions also have the best security attributes while older versions may have certain flaws that make them more vulnerable to malicious attacks.
Updating your Android TV is an easy task. You just need to navigate through the system settings to carry out an over-the-air update. If your TV isn’t connected to the internet, you can download the firmware package on your PC, transfer it to a USB drive, and use it to update your TV.
Update Android TV firmware (OTA)
Step 1: Turn on your TV and go to the homepage.
Step 2: Hit the Settings icon on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on Status & Diagnostics.
Step 4: Select System software update.
Step 5: Hit Software update.
Your Android TV will update over the air.
Update Android TV firmware (USB)
Step 1: Go to the support page of your TV manufacturer and select your TV model.
Step 2: Go to the Downloads section and find the latest firmware.
Step 3: Download the upgrade file (USB type).
Step 4: Unzip the file and transfer it to a USB drive.
Step 5: Plug the USB drive into your TV.
Step 6: Go to Settings>Software Update>Update Now.
Step 7: Allow your TV to search the USB drive for firmware updates.
Turn on auto-updates
Step 1: Press the menu button on your TV’s remote and go to Settings.
Step 2: Go to Support.
Step 3: Select Software update.
Step 4: Turn on the toggle switch next to Automatically check for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I update my Android TV?
Go to Settings>Status & Diagnostics>System software update and select ‘Software update’.
Why am I not able to update my Android TV firmware using a USB drive?
If you’re using a USB drive to update your Android TV’s firmware, make sure that it contains the unzipped firmware package. Also, ensure that you download the firmware file corresponding to your TV model.
How do I enable automatic software updates for my Smart TV?
Go to Settings>Support>Software Update and turn on the toggle switch next to ‘Automatically check for updates’.
How do I clear my Smart TV’s cache?
Go to Settings>Apps, select the app, click on details, and select ‘Clear Cache’.
How do I sideload apps on my Smart TV?
Download the APK file for the app using a third-party marketplace, transfer it to a USB drive, connect it to your TV, go to Settings>Security and Restrictions and enable ‘Unknown sources for app installation’. Now, install the APK file on your TV.
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Conclusion
These are the top 3 ways of updating your Android TV’s firmware. After downloading the firmware package from the OEM’s website, make sure you unzip it before transferring it to the USB drive. If you know any other way of going about this task, let us know in the comments!
