Why Do You Need To Update Android TV Firmware?
You could say it is the firmware that allows the hardware to speak to the operating system.įirmware is stored on the Read-Only Memory (ROM) of the device, which holds data permanently, even when the device is switched off. All Android TV boxes use the Android operating system, of which there are a variety of different versions that sometimes need updating, but the firmware is specific to the hardware you use. It is what tells your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, video card, and the other hardware elements that make your software “tick” what to do.įirmware is different from the operating system. Note: All files are hosted on the manufacturer’s sites or as file shares.įirmware is the software that makes hardware do what the manufacturer intended it to do. This will help you find the files and information you need in order to update your TV box. Spoiler Alert! Firmware makes your hardware work, so to download a new version of firmware and find instructions on how to install it, you will need to go to your TV box manufacturer’s website.Īt the bottom of this page, you will find a list of some Android TV box manufacturers, complete with a list of all their models and a link to their latest firmware version (and when it was released). How exactly do you update the firmware version on your Android TV box? Read on as I answer this question, and some of the other frequently asked questions about firmware that I receive here on the site. If you have an Android TV box from one of the small manufacturers, though, this is a process that you may have to manage yourself. If you have one of the mainstream Android TV boxes, like the Fire Stick or the NVIDIA Shield, these updates will probably happen automatically if you registered your device. Just like other software, firmware sometimes needs to be updated. This is the software that manages your hardware, such as your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and H.265 decoder.
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