The first thing we check for when an app stops working is an app update. Updates are often released for this very reason. If you are searching for a way to update your Apple TV apps and are unsure how to do it, our guide will help you.
App updates are vital not just to clear out bugs and glitches but also to get the latest enhanced features along with solutions for software bugs and glitches. With Apple TV, you can use the automatic update option, and the job will be done as long as your Apple TV is connected to Wi-Fi. Apart from that, individual app updates can be done manually through the App Store.
Moreover, Apple TV itself comes up with app-specific updates using its tvOS software updates. Ensure you do not miss out on them, and you can complete the whole process within minutes with our clear and quick instructions guiding you all the way there.
How to Automatically Update Apps on Apple TV 4K & HD
You may often forget to update apps because we hardly ever get notified about an update on Apple TV. With Apple TV’s automatic update option, you needn’t worry about that at all. As mentioned above, Apple TV must be connected to the internet at all times for the automatic updates to happen on time.
1. Go to Settings after turning on your Apple TV.
2. Select the App settings from the list of options.
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3. Click on the Automatically Update Apps option to turn on the feature.
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Note: If you do not wish to have your apps updated automatically, then feel free to turn off the feature anytime you want.
How to Manually Update Apps on Apple TV 4K & HD
You can also update individual apps manually. Updating apps manually is rather time-consuming but never a bad option, especially if you use a limited internet package. Updating manually is similar to adding apps on Apple TV HD & 4K.
1. Open your Apple TV App Store from your Apple TV home screen.
2. Search for the app that you want to update and select it from the search results.
3. Hit the Update button to start the process, if there is any update available.
4. Once the update is done, the Update button will turn into the Open button.
Note: If the app runs on the latest version, you will find the Open button instead of Update.
How to Update Apps on Older Generation Apple TV
If you are using a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation Apple TV, you can update the pre-installed applications by updating the Apple TV to the latest system software available. That’s the only way to update apps on older generation Apple TVs since they do not come with an App Store.
FAQ
You can check the app version on your Apple TV through the Apps option on your Apple TV Settings.
If you are unable to update apps on Apple TV despite an update being available, make sure your Apple TV has a strong internet connection. If the problem continues, update your Apple TV to update all the apps installed on your Apple TV.