Android TV · System

Update your Android TV's system software

Android TV updates deliver security patches, app compatibility fixes, and interface improvements — usually found under Settings → System → About → System update.

How to open System Software Update

  1. Open Settings on your Android TV.
  2. Go to System (or Device Preferences) → About.
  3. Select System update and check for a new version.
  4. Confirm and let the TV download, install, and restart.

What you should know

  • Exact menu wording varies slightly by TV brand, but is always under System or Device Preferences.
  • Requires a stable internet connection and enough free storage to download.

Why it matters

Streaming apps regularly require a current Android TV OS version to keep working — an outdated TV can start losing access to apps like a phone would with an old OS version.

Best practices

  • Leave the TV connected to power and Wi-Fi overnight occasionally so scheduled updates can complete.
  • Restart the TV periodically even without a pending update — it clears background app memory.

Common problems and fixes

Update won't download
Check Wi-Fi signal strength in Settings → Network — a weak connection is the most common cause on TVs mounted far from the router.
TV restarts but the update doesn't apply
Free up storage under Settings → Storage by uninstalling unused apps, then retry.

Tips and tricks

  • A wired Ethernet adapter (where supported) is far more reliable than Wi-Fi for large system updates on a TV.

Frequently asked questions

Will updating erase my installed apps?

No — system updates keep your installed apps and sign-ins intact.