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    2 min read 5 stepsMarch 18, 2026Verified March 2026

    How to Update Apps on Your Smart TV

    Keep your streaming apps up to date so they run smoothly and have the latest features.

    At a Glance

    Category
    How-To Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    smart tv
    app updates
    streaming
    maintenance

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Check if automatic updates are on
    2. 2.Manually update on Roku
    3. 3.Manually update on Fire TV
    4. 4.Manually update on Samsung or LG TV
    5. 5.Restart your TV after updates
    1

    Check if automatic updates are on

    ~16s
    Most smart TVs update apps automatically. Go to Settings, then Apps or App Store, and look for an "Auto Update" option. Make sure it is turned on.

    Quick Tip

    Keeping auto-update turned on means your apps will always have the latest fixes and features without you doing anything.

    2

    Manually update on Roku

    ~15s
    On Roku, go to the Home screen. Highlight the app you want to update, press the Star button on the remote, and select "Check for updates."
    3

    Manually update on Fire TV

    ~15s
    On Fire TV, go to Settings, then Applications, then Appstore. Turn on "Automatic Updates." Or go to your app list, select an app, and choose "Update" if available.
    4

    Manually update on Samsung or LG TV

    ~15s
    Open the app store on your TV (Samsung: Apps, LG: LG Content Store). Find the app you want to update and select "Update" if an update is available.
    5

    Restart your TV after updates

    ~15s
    After updating apps, it is a good idea to restart your TV. Turn it off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on. This helps the updates take effect properly.

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