Article Insight:
- There are 3 ways to manually update apps on Roku TV.
- First one is updating a particular app from the channel grid of Roku TV’s Home screen.
- Next, use The Roku App (Official) on the smartphone & update any app on Roku TV.
By default, whenever your Roku TV connects to the internet, it will automatically update the channels/apps every 24 hours. However, if the automatic update fails, use the steps given in this article to update Roku TV apps manually.
How to Update Apps on Roku TV With Remote
If you have your Roku TV’s remote control with you, pick it up and follow the steps below to finish the app update within a few seconds.
1. Switch on your Roku TV and press the Home button on the remote.
2. After that, click the right navigation key and reach the channel grid.
3. Now, choose the app you want to update & press the Asterisk (*) button.
4. Click on the Check for updates option. If a new version of the app is available, click on the Update option and get it on your Roku TV.
How to Update Apps on Roku TV Without Remote
Instead of hovering to each apps with the remote and selecting them, using the Roku Mobile app will help updating Roku TV apps more quickly and comfortably. The procedure is as follows.
1. Install The Roku App (Official) from the App Store or Play Store. Then, finish the following pairing process as a prerequisite.
- Log in to the app with your Roku account.
- Connect Roku TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
- Click on the Devices tab and choose your Roku TV.
2. Now, click on Apps on Roku that appears below your TV name.
3. From the apps list, choose the required app and click on Update to initiate the process.
FYI! Sometimes, your Roku TV app update will fail. This occurs due to a weak internet connection or temporary glitches. In such cases, you can reboot your Roku TV and WiFi router. If it doesn’t help, uninstall the app on your Roku TV once and reinstall it again.
As the latest updates eliminate all the technical issues and bring new features, it is crucial to update Roku TV apps at regular intervals. The above are the most popular and easy methods to do so. Apart from them, updating your Roku TV firmware will help all the apps on your Roku TV upgrade in chorus.
