You can update to the latest Android version for Android TV either manually or automatically. The process entails going to your device settings and checking for new updates.
If you have set automatic updates, your Android TV will update the firmware automatically once it is available.
How to update Android TV software version
If you have an Android TV model, you can upgrade your Android TV version by doing the following:
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Help (If you have Android TV version 8.0 or 9.0, select Apps, then Help).
- Select Status & Diagnostics.
- Go to System Software Update.
- Toggle Automatically check for updates or turn on Automatic software download.
Your device will update automatically or download the latest software version once available.
How to update the Android software version for Google TV models
If you have a Google TV model running the Android TV firmware, you can automatically update the software by following the steps below:
- Go to Settings on your TV.
- Select System.
- Select About.
- Select System software update.
- Turn ON the feature labeled Automatically check for updates.
If the Automatically check for update setting is ON, your TV will download the latest Android version the next time it is available.
How to manually update firmware version for Google TV models
You can manually update the Android version on a Smart TV by doing the following:
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select About.
- Select System software update.
- Select Software update.
Your device will search for available updates and eventually update the firmware. The installation process should take at least 15 minutes.
How to manually update software version for Android TV models
The steps to follow are:
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Help.
- Select Status & Diagnostics.
- Select System Software Update. If the Automatic software download or Automatically check for update setting is OFF:
- Select Software update. Depending on your device, select Check for a system software update.
Your TV will manually check for an update and eventually update the firmware if available.
How to download and install new updates on Android TV
Sometimes, your Android TV will display a notification message on your screen when a software update is available.
All you have to do is select Update. The software will download and install the updates.
Alternatively, do the following:
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Tap About.
- Go to System Update.
As your TV installs new updates, do not power it off or unplug the power cord because the download and installation process will stop.
However, after the installation, you can switch off your TV to apply the new updates. Then, once you power it back on, your TV will run on the latest software.