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- You can update Fire TV software by navigating to the Settings menu.
- Use your Remote control to effortlessly handle the Fire TV firmware update.
Usually, Fire TV will update automatically when it gets connected to a WiFi. If the Fire TV does not update itself or if you wish to do it on your own, you can follow the steps given in this article.
Things To Do Before Updating Your Fire TV
- Connect your Fire TV to a WIFI that is stable before starting the updating process.
- Close all the apps and restart your Fire TV once if you wish.
- Ensure you don’t turn off or unplug your Fire TV while undergoing the updation process.
Tip: Before proceeding with the Fire TV updation process, you can check the firmware version once by navigating through Settings → My Fire TV → About. There, you can see the current software version of Fire TV on the right side.
How to Update Your Fire TV
1. Start the process from the Home screen and navigate through the Settings menu. Then click on the My Fire TV option.
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2. On the next page, hit the About section. If you cannot find the About option, then hit the System menu instead.
3. Now, tap on the Check for System Update and click Install Update to download the latest version of Fire TV software. Wait till the updation process gets completed.
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FYI! If your Fire TV becomes unresponsive during the process, press and hold the Select and Play/Pause button on the Fire TV remote for 5-7 seconds. Then, the TV will automatically resume its process.
4. After the updation process is completed, the device will reboot itself with the latest firmware running on it.
By updating your Fire TV, you can enjoy all the latest optimizations and features on your Fire TV. You can also stream without any bugs or technical glitches interrupting. When the software is automatically updated, it will also update the apps on Fire TV.
FAQ
What to do when the Firestick update fails or struck in between?
If your Fire TV/Firestick upgrade fails or crashes in between, try a different HDMI port and check your internet connection. Also, restart and clear the cache on your Fire TV to prevent this issue.