In the realm of streaming devices, ensuring optimal performance often hinges on keeping both the operating system and applications up to date. Many users may find themselves diligently updating their device’s operating system, yet overlook the critical app updates nestled in a separate menu. This oversight can lead to frustrating issues, particularly when setting up a new device or after performing a factory reset, which erases all previous app updates. A prime example of this is the outdated WebView, the underlying browser engine that can cause downloading errors in applications like Downloader.
Quick Guide
For those already familiar with the update process, here’s a succinct reference:
- Operating System Updates: Navigate to Settings > System (or Device Preferences on Android TV) > About > System update to check for and install OS updates.
- App Updates: Open the Google Play Store, click the round Profile Icon in the upper-right corner, select Manage apps & games, then Updates, and finally choose Update all.
Detailed Guide
Operating System Updates
- Begin by opening “All settings” from the swing-out menu located in the upper-right corner of the Home screen. This can be accessed by selecting the gear icon in the main navigation menu, holding down the Home button on your remote, or pressing the gear icon if your remote is equipped with one.
- From the settings menu on Google TV, select “System.” For Android TV devices, opt for “Device Preferences” instead.
- Within the system settings menu, choose “About.”
- In the about menu, select “System update.”
- Click on “Check for update.” It’s advisable to attempt this multiple times, as the first attempts may not yield results even when updates are available.
App Updates
- To access the Google Play Store, either voice command “Open Google Play Store” into your remote microphone or navigate through Settings > Apps > See all apps > Google Play Store > Open.
- Once in the Play Store, select the round profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- From the menu, choose “Manage apps & games.”
- Select “Updates.”
- If updates are available, click “Update all,” or select “Check for updates” if none are currently listed.
- After completing the updates, it’s prudent to check for updates once more, as additional updates may become available following the initial installation. Continue this process until you see “No updates available.”
