What to Know
- On Fire Stick, go to Settings > Device (or System) > About > Check for System Update.If there is an update, download and install it. After the download, select Install System Update.Manual updates shouldn’t be necessary on a Fire Stick, as it should update automatically.
Performing a manual update shouldn’t be necessary. The software should automatically update when a new version is available and the device is connected to the internet.
From the Fire TV home screen, select Settings > Device > About.
Select Check for System Update.
The device searches for the latest patch, which automatically downloads if it’s available. Once it’s downloaded, select Install System Update.
Alternatively, the update installs automatically the next time you restart the Fire TV, or after the device is idle for more than 30 minutes.
This method is particularly recommended if your device freezes while an update is in progress. You can also reset a Fire Stick if it continues to have problems.
You can also restart the device by holding the Select and Play/Pause buttons for five seconds.
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