How to Update Your TCL Smart TV

To improve your TCL Smart TV’s performance and functionality, you must update its firmware whenever it is available. The update also introduces new features and fixes existing bugs. With a stable Internet, you can easily update the firmware of your TCL Smart TV by navigating to the System Settings. As TCL TV comes in four different OS, the steps for updating them slightly differ from one another. If you’re a new TCL TV user, go through this guide and learn the steps to update your TV.

How to Update TCL TV Firmware

First, connect your TCL Smart TV to WiFi with higher Internet bandwidth.

TCL Android TV

• From your TV’s home screen, press the Settings button and select More Settings.
• Tap Device Preferences on the next screen.
• Choose About, and click the option System Update.
• Hit the Network Update option. Now, the TV will search for updates.
• Once an update is found, click OK to update the TCL Android TV firmware to the latest version.

TCL Google TV

• Select Settings on the TCL Google TV’s home screen.
• Head over to System settings and choose About.
• Now, click the option Software Update and select Network Update.
• Finally, choose System Update and tap Check Update. If an update is available, install it on your TV.

TCL Fire TV

• Navigate to the Settings icon on the TV’s home screen and choose Device & Software or My Fire TV.
• Select About and click the option Check for Updates.

• When you find a new software update available, select Install Update to begin the installation.

TCL Roku TV

• Open Settings on your Roku and select System.
• Scroll down and select System Update.
• Click Check Now, and if an update is available, tap Update to install the latest firmware version on your Roku TV.

Is It Possible to Update TCL TV Software With USB Drive?

Yes. If you have internet issues, you can update your TCL TV software using a USB Drive with the update file. Just download the firmware file from the TCL TV website and copy it to your USB drive. Then, connect it to your TV and start the updating process. If you’re a TCL Roku or Android TV user, try this method.

If you are a TCL Android TV user, start by unplugging your TV from the power source. Next, insert a USB drive that contains the software update provided by TCL. Press and hold the power button on your TV, then plug the power cable back in while still holding the button. Once the LED light on the sensor starts blinking, release the power button. Now, the TV will start the update process. When the TCL logo appears and the setup screen shows up, you can safely eject the USB drive. Finally, set up and use the TCL Android TV hassle-free.

You can also update the TCL Roku TV with the USB drive. The instructions for updating TCL Roku TV are given on its website. Then, follow the steps to update the TV to the latest firmware version.

How to Fix the Update Problem on TCL TV

If your TCL TV is not updating, it may be due to a poor network connection, insufficient storage space, or device malfunction. To get rid of the issues faced during the update, follow these troubleshooting measures.

• Restart your TCL TV
• Reboot your Router to troubleshoot the Internet
• Clear Cache on your TCL TV
• Close background apps on your TV
• Factory reset TCL TV

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