Keeping your apps updated on Google TV is essential for improving performance, fixing errors, and unlocking new features. Whether you prefer updating apps manually through the built-in Play Store or enabling automatic updates, Google TV offers easy ways to stay current. You can choose to manually update apps or turn on the auto-update option in the Google TV settings. This guide applies to Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, and Smart TVs powered by Google OS.
How to Manually Update Apps on Google TV
Before you start, ensure your Google TV is connected to the internet.
1. Navigate to the Home Screen: Press the Home button on your Google TV remote to go to the home page.
2. Find Installed Apps: Scroll to the Your Apps section to see all the apps installed on your Google TV.
3. Select the App to Update: Highlight the app you want to update, then press and hold the OK button on your remote.
4. Check for Updates: In the options menu, select View Details and look for the Update button. If it’s available, click it to proceed.
Note – If the Update button isn’t visible, no updates are currently available for that app.
5. Complete the Update: Once the update finishes, the Update button will change to Open.
6. Repeat as Needed: Repeat the process for any other apps you wish to update individually.
How to Automatically Update Apps on Google TV
Manually updating apps can be time-consuming, and it’s easy to overlook them. To simplify the process, you can enable the automatic update feature, allowing all apps to update automatically in the background whenever your TV is connected to the internet.
1. Open Settings: On the Google TV home page, navigate to Settings and select Apps from the menu.
2. Enable Auto-Update: Click on Manage Updates and toggle the switch next to Auto-update apps to enable automatic updates.
3. Check for Pending Updates: You can also click See Available Updates to view apps with pending updates.
4. Update All Apps at Once: Select Update All to update every app with pending updates.
With automatic updates enabled, all apps will be updated in the background as long as your TV is powered on and connected to the internet.
Can I Update Sideloaded Apps on Google TV?
Yes. You can update sideloaded apps with the APKUpdater tool. Prior to this, sideload the APKUpdater app using the Downloader for TV app on your Google TV. Run the Downloader for TV app and paste https://urlsrt.io/YnukR in the address bar. Then, click Download to get the APKUpdater APK file.
1. Open APKUpdater: Install and open the APKUpdater app on your Google TV and go to the home screen.
2. Check for Sideloaded App Updates: You’ll see a list of your sideloaded apps. If an update is available, an update prompt will appear next to the app.
3. Update the App: Click Update to install the latest version of the sideloaded app.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the Google TV app as a virtual remote. This app is available on the App Store and Play Store.
If apps aren’t updating, it might be due to system bugs or glitches. Try updating your Google TV itself to fix any issues preventing apps from updating.