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Nowadays, most TVs are smart ones. They require installing firmware and app updates. These updates can enhance current features, fix bugs, and in some cases add additional applications to the device. This post from MiniTool Partition Wizard shows you how to update LG, Sony, VIZIO, and Apple TVs. On This Page :Most smart TV market shares are taken by Samsung, Sony, LG, etc. In the following content, I will show you how to LG TV, Sony TV, VIZIO TV, and Apple TV one by one. Tip: If you want to know how to update Samsung Smart TV, you can refer to this post. How to Update LG TVHow to Update LG TV via the InternetTV firmware update is also called TV software update. LG TV updates are released regularly to improve TV performances or add new features. For example, the new LG CX update will make TVs support Dolby Vision 120Hz games. How to update LG Smart TV? You can let LG update TV via the Internet or a USB drive. In most cases, making LG update TV via the Internet is the more convenient way. To do that, you should know what system your LG TV uses — NetCast or webOS.
If your TV uses NetCast, the LG TV update process should be as follows:
If your TV uses webOS, the LG TV update process should be as follows:
How to Update LG TV via a USB DriveIf the above method doesn’t work, you can download the update file to a USB drive and then use the USB drive to update the TV. Here is the guide:
How to Update Apps on LG Smart TVIn general, LG TVs will update apps automatically. But if your apps don’t update automatically, you can update them manually. Here is the guide:
How to Update Sony TVHow to Update Sony TV via the InternetIn general, you can get Sony TV updates via the Internet, but the specific steps vary depending on different models. For Android TVs, the TV update process is as follows:
For Google TVs, the TV update process is as follows:
For other TV models, the TV update process is as follows:
Tip: For some specific models, if there are available updates, a notification will pop up telling you to update the firmware. In this case, you just need to click the Update Now button to get the update. How to Update Sony TV via a USB DriveIf the TV is not connected to the Internet, you need to perform the Sony TV update via a USB drive. Many people ask how to update Sony Bravia TV. Here, I will take the Sony Bravia TV as an example to show you how to update Sony TV via a USB drive. Step 1: Check whether you should update the firmware.
Step 2: If you need to update the firmware, please download the update file to your PC and extract the downloaded file. The file type should be PKG. Then, insert a USB drive to the PC and drag the PKG file into the USB drive. Tip: Sony TVs support USB drives with FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and exFAT file systems. Step 3: Turn off the TV and then turn on it again. Now, insert the USB drive into the TV. Once the USB storage device has been detected, a series of different messages will appear on the display. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. How to Update Apps on Sony TV
How to Update VIZIO TVHow to Update VIZIO TV via the InternetIn most cases, you don’t need to perform the VIZIO TV firmware update manually. VIZIO Smart TVs will receive firmware updates automatically when they connect to the Internet and they will update the firmware when they are in a powered-off state. But if your TV hasn't received the update or your device didn't fully download the update, try the steps below:
How to Update VIZIO TV via a USB DriveSome specific VIZIO TV models (like E48u-DO) allow you to perform the VIZIO TV update using a USB drive. Here is the guide:
How to Update VIZIO TV AppsFor VIZIO Internet App (VIA) TVs, the app update process is as follows:
Tip: If there is no update option available for the application, you can update the apps by deleting all apps and then updating the firmware. For VIZIO SmartCast TVs, you just need to update the firmware. Then, the apps will be updated automatically. How to Update Apple TVTo get the Apple TV update, you just need to go to Settings > System > Software Updates. Then, if there's an update, select Download and Install. Or you can turn on Automatically Update to get the updates. What if there is no Internet connecting to the Apple TV? In this case, you can update Apple TV using a computer. Here is the guide:
How to update apps on Apple TV? The process is also simple. You just need to:
If the automatic updates are turned off, you can make Apple TV update apps by selecting an app in the App Store to check if an update is available and manually update it there. Format the USB Drive for TV UpdateIf you want to update a TV via a USB drive. You need to format the drive to a proper file system. In most cases, the file system is FAT32. You can do that using Windows File Explorer. But if you encounter problems during this process, you can use MiniTool Partition Wizard to complete this job. Here is the guide: Free Download Step 1: Connect the USB drive to your PC. Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard and go to its main interface. Right-click the partition on the USB drive and choose Format from the context menu. Step 2: Set the File System to FAT32 or other proper file systems and then click OK on the pop-up window. Step 3: Click the Apply button to carry out the pending operation. Here is a post talking about how to update LG TV, Sony TV, VIZIO TV, and Apple TV.Click to Tweet Bottom LineIs this post useful to you? Do you have other ideas about how to update a TV? Please leave a comment in the following zone. In addition, if you encounter problems when using MiniTool Partition Wizard, please feel free to contact us via [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as possible. How do I update my Smart TV Apps?1 Press the Smart Hub button.. 2 Select Featured. ... . 3 Navigate to an App that needs updating, then press and hold the Enter button until a sub menu appears.. 4 Select Update apps.. 5 Click Select All.. 6 Select Update.. Any apps with an available update will begin updating.. How do I check for updates on my Sony Smart TV?If the TV is connected to the Internet. Select Settings.. Select Customer Support, Setup, or Product Support.. Select Software Update.. Select Network. Note: If Network is not shown, skip this step.. Select Yes or OK to start installing the update.. How do I update my Sony TV Apps without Google Play?Updating Your Bravia Smart TV System Software. Press the Home button on your remote control. ... . Now, select Help, if you don't see it, then select Settings and.. Then, go to Customer Support, it might also say Setup or Product Support.. From here, select Software Update.. How do you reset Apps on Sony smart TV?If you have a problem with an app on your Sony Android TV, the idea is the same. You can also access the application settings, find the app you're struggling with, and use the force stop function to reset the app and solve the glitch: Press and hold the Home button on the remote control until the Apps window appears.
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