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- You can update a TCL TV using the Settings menu.
- To update TCL TV with Google OS, go to Settings → System → About → Software Update → Auto Update (or) Network Update → System Update → Check Update & click Download.
- Update TCL Android TV by opening Settings → Device Preferences → About → System → Check for Update → Download & selecting Restart.
- You can update TCL Roku TV by going to Settings → System → Software Update → Check Now → Update.
- Update TCL Fire TV OS: Navigate to Settings → Device & Software/My Fire TV → About → Check for Updates → Install Update.
If you own a TCL TV, make sure to update it regularly to the latest firmware. The latest software fixes a lot of bugs and makes it function better with new features. If you don’t know how to do it, this article walks you through the process.
How to Update TCL TV Firmware
The process of updating a TCL TV’s firmware is very simple, but the navigation will be different for different Operating Systems. So follow one of these guides based on which OS your TV runs on.
TCL Google TV
1. Use the Power button to turn on your TCL TV and navigate to the Settings menu. Then, select System → About.
2. Then, select Software Update and turn on the Auto Update toggle if you want your Google TV to update automatically in the future.
3. If not, select Network Update → System Update and click the Check Update button.
4. If there is a new update available, select the Download button to start updating your TV.
TCL Android TV
1. Navigate to the Settings menu from the home screen and select Device Preferences.
2. Select About → System update and click the Check for Update button.
3. Click on Download to start updating, and click the Restart button once the update is complete.
TCL Roku TV
1. On the Roku home screen, scroll down and select Settings → System → Software Update.
2. Select the Check Now button & click the Update button to start updating your Roku TV firmware.
TCL Fire TV
1. From the Fire TV home screen, go to the Settings menu and select the Device & Software/My Fire TV option.
2. Then select About → Check for Updates. If a new software update is available, select the Install Update button.
No matter which TCL TV model you are using, now you know how to upgrade it to the latest software version. Do it regularly & keep your TV upgrade and issues free. If updation fails in between, restart your TCL TV and try again.
FAQ
1. Can I update TCL TV firmware without using a remote control?
You can update your TCL TV’s firmware without a remote using remote apps that are compatible with your respective OS. There are 3 different remote apps available for TCL TVs. This app offers a virtual remote that’ll help navigate options and upgrade your TCL TV software.
2. Do you need the internet to update TCL TVs?
Yes, you should connect your TCL TV to WiFi to update the TV’s software.
