How to Update Toshiba TV Software to the Latest Version

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On a Toshiba Fire TV, update firmware by selecting Settings → Device & Software/My Fire TV → About → Check for Updates → Install Update.
To update Toshiba Android TV, go to Settings → Device Preferences → About → System Update → Check for Update → Download & click Restart now.
Update Toshiba Google TV: Click Settings → System → About → System Update → Check for Update → Download → Restart.
For updating Toshiba VIDAA TV, go to Settings & select Support. Click on System Upgrade & hit Auto Firmware Upgrade (OR) Check Firmware Upgrade. At last, select Upgrade.
You can also update older Toshiba TVs using a USB drive.

Just like updating apps, your Toshiba TVs also require regular software updates. Otherwise, your TV will become too old for the constantly updating apps, and they might not function properly. Hence, this article will explain how to update Toshiba TVs that use different Operating Systems.

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How to Update Toshiba TV Firmware Version

As mentioned before, Toshiba TVs come in different models that use different Operating Systems. However, the firmware updating process is pretty easy. So, go with the appropriate guide for your Toshiba TV from the headings below. Make sure to connect your Toshiba TV to the WiFi before proceeding.

Update Toshiba Fire TV

Press the TV Power button & switch on your Toshiba TV with Fire OS. From the home screen, navigate to Settings and choose the Device & Software/My Fire TV tile.
Select About and hit the Check for Updates button. Then, select the Install Update option if a new firmware version is available.

Update Toshiba Android TV

On the home screen, open the Settings menu and select Device Preferences → About → System Update.
Now, select the Check for Update button. If an update is available, select the Download button to get it. Once the download is over, click the Restart now button to reboot your Toshiba TV with Android OS & install the up-to-date firmware.

Select Restart now on Toshiba Android TV

Update Toshiba Google TV

Reach your Toshiba Google TV’s Settings and select System → About.
Select System update → Check for update. If an update is found, click the Download button and select Restart to finish the update process.

Update Toshiba VIDAA TV

Select the Support option in your Toshiba VIDAA TV settings.
Select System Upgrade and turn On Auto Firmware Upgrade to automatically update new firmware versions.
To manually update, select Check Firmware Upgrade and click the Upgrade button if a new firmware is available.

Update Old Toshiba TV Models

If you are using an older model of Toshiba TV, you can install the new firmware using a USB drive. To do so, follow the given instructions.

Visit Toshiba’s Support page [tvna.compal-toshiba.com/us/en/support/] on a browser and search for Firmware update resources.

Once you find the firmware update file for your TV model, download and extract it. Then, transfer it to your formatted USB drive.

Then, connect the USB drive to your TV’s HDMI port. The TV will automatically detect the firmware file in the USB.

Select the Yes button on the pop-up that appears & the TV will start updating.

Select Yes to update Toshiba TV using USB

Once the update is completed, remove the USB drive and restart your TV by turning it Off and On.

Updating our TV is important to improve the performance of your TV, fix bugs, and get new features. Now that you have learned how to update any Toshiba TV model make sure to update yours whenever new firmware is available.

FAQ

1. Can I update my Toshiba TV without a remote?

Yes, you can. If your TV remote is not working, download the remote app compatible with your TV’s OS on your mobile, hover over the respective options (with the virtual remote), and update the TV.