These updates bring new and improved functions and keep your device up-to-date, which is crucial for the best experience. In this guide, we’ll cover everything about updating your Fire TV, including common update problems, why updates are necessary, how to update the Fire TV and its remote, and how to update your apps on Fire TV. Fire TV devices automatically receive updates to the software that runs on the device. These updates enhance the user experience by adding new features, improving existing functionalities, and fixing known bugs. The update process itself is straightforward and user-friendly. Fire TV devices are designed to check for software updates when connected to the Internet automatically. The device will automatically download and install an update during off-usage hours to avoid disruption if an update is available. Users can also manually check for updates through the device settings if they wish to initiate an update immediately.
↪ Issues with Fire TV updates?
Here are some common issues users faced after updating the Fire TV:
1. App dysfunction
Post-update, several third-party apps that facilitated bypassing the default Fire OS home screen or provided other customizations no longer function properly. Notable affected apps include TDUK APP Killer and TDUK APP Cache Cleaner, among others used by the Fire TV modding community.
2. Developer challenges
3. Restricted customization
4. Advertising motives
Why Does Fire TV Need to be Updated?
How to Update your Fire TV?
Keeping your Fire TV up-to-date is easy because it usually updates on its own when connected to the internet. But if you want to update it immediately, here’s how. If there’s an update available, you can choose to install it. The update will download, which might take some time, and your Fire Stick will need to restart to finish the installation.
↪ Update Fire TV automatically
You can enable automatic updates to ensure your Fire TV device and its apps have the latest features and security updates. With this setting turned on, your Fire TV will automatically check for and install available updates whenever it’s connected to the internet. This hassle-free option keeps your device up-to-date without manual intervention, allowing you to enjoy a seamless streaming experience with the newest functionalities and enhancements. Simply connect your Fire TV to your network, which will handle the rest, ensuring you’re always running the latest software version.
How to Update your Fire TV Remote?
Just like your Fire TV, the remote control has its own software that gets updates from time to time. Updating the remote’s software differs from updating the Fire TV itself.
How to Update Apps on Fire TV?
