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- You can update apps on Samsung TV individually or all at once.
- To update a particular app:
- On the new model Samsung TV: Go to Home → Select Apps section → Choose an app → Click Update.
- On old model Samsung: Press the Smart Hub button on the remote → Click Featured tile & select app → Press Enter button → Click Update Apps → Select All → Update option.
- To enable automatic app updates: From the Home screen, go to Settings, click on the Apps icon & turn On the Auto Update option.
To enjoy all the exclusive content and latest features, update the apps on your Samsung TV regularly. This will help avoid any issues that arise due to outdated apps. Read this article and learn how to manually update Samsung TV apps & enable their auto-update feature.
Needless to say, internet connection is inevitable for app updation & it is mandatory to connect your Samsung TV to WiFi before beginning this process.
How to Update Apps on Samsung TVs [Newer Models]
1. Power On your Samsung TV. Head to the Apps menu at the bottom of the Home screen.
![Click the Apps icon](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Update-apps-on-Samsung-TV-1.jpg?resize=755%2C433&ssl=1)
2. Hover to the app you want to update on the grid and select it.
3. You’ll see the Update button on the App Info page. Select it and get the app’s latest version installed on your Samsung Smart TV.
Note: If the app is up-to-date or no update is available, you will see Open instead of the Update button.
How to Update Apps on Old Model Samsung TVs [2016 or Before]
1. Get started by pressing the Smart Hub or Home button on your remote.
2. Click the Featured tile and pick the app you want to update.
![Click the Featured tile to update app on Samsung TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Update-apps-on-Samsung-TV-2.webp?resize=755%2C425&ssl=1)
3. Press the Enter button for a few seconds. A drop-down menu will appear now.
4. Choose the Update Apps → Select All options and hit the Update option to upgrade the selected app to its current version.
How to Update Apps on Samsung TV Automatically
Instead of updating the apps manually, you can enable the Auto Update option for apps on your Samsung TV. If you do so, when a new update is available, and the TV is connected to the internet, those apps will update automatically.
1. Reach the Settings on the home page of Samsung TV and select the Apps icon.
2. Now, you will see the Auto Update menu in the top-right. Turn ON the option and let your Samsung TV apps update themselves without requiring your attention. To disable the automatic app updates on Samsung TV, turn off this option.
![Enable Auto update](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/how-to-update-apps-on-samsung-tv.png?resize=570%2C309&ssl=1)
With this guide by your side, you can update apps on Samsung TVs regardless of their model and year of release. Once completed, you can be up-to-date with your favorite app’s content and continue streaming it seamlessly on Samsung TV.
FAQ
1. Why can’t I update an app on my Samsung TV?
You will face issues when updating Samsung TV apps because of insufficient storage space, poor internet connection, technical glitches, or app incompatibility with the current operating system. To rectify these issues, try restarting apps, checking compatibility, restarting the WiFi router, updating the Samsung TV, and re-installing the problematic app.