Using the Android TV interface is a great way to improve the way you watch content. You can get a lot of apps from the Play Store that let you watch your favourite shows and movies on a big screen. Updates to these apps are often made to fix bugs and add new features.
But sometimes, Android TV users can’t update their apps. If you’re having the same problem, here are some ways to fix apps on Android TV that won’t update.
Apps Not Updating on Android TV
1. CHECK INTERNAL STORAGE OF YOUR ANDROID TV
A lot of companies keep coming out with new Android TVs with different amounts of storage. And just like Android phones, Android TVs have a hard time finding space for apps and system apps. So, if none of the apps on your Android TV update, you should check how much space is left on the device.
Follow these steps.
Step 1: On your Android TV home screen, navigate to the Settings icon at the top-right corner.
Step 2: Select Device Preferences from the Settings menu.
Step 3: Select Storage from the list of options.
Step 4; Select Internal Shared Storage for more details.
The screen will show which components occupy space on your Android TV’s internal storage.
If your Android doesn’t have enough storage, follow the next step.
2. UNINSTALL LESS FREQUENT APPS FROM ANDROID TV
To make room on your Android TV for app updates, the next step is to uninstall apps you don’t use often. Users of the Amazon Fire TV Stick have the same problem with apps that won’t update. Find these apps, and then use these steps to get rid of them from your Android TV.
Step 1: Select the Apps tab from the top menu bar.
Step 2: Under the Apps tab, navigate to the app that you wish to uninstall.
Step 3: Long-press the app icon to reveal additional options.
Step 4: Select Uninstall.
Step 5: Select Ok to confirm your action.
Step 6: Go to the Play Store and try to update the apps to check if the issue has been resolved.
3. LOGOUT AND LOGIN AGAIN IN THE PLAY STORE
If removing apps you don’t use and clearing the internal storage didn’t help, you can log out of the Play Store and back in again. This will give your Google Account on your Android TV a fresh start. Do these things.
Step 1: On your Android TV home screen, navigate to the Settings icon at the top-right corner.
Step 2: Select ‘Accounts & Sign in’ from the Settings menu.
Step 3: Select your Google Account signed in on your Android TV.
Step 4: Select Remove Account.
Step 5: Confirm your action by selecting Ok.
Step 6: Once your Google account is removed, select Add Account.
Step 7: Select Sign-in on the Android TV setup page.
Step 8: Enter your Google ID and password.
Step 9: After signing in, go back to the Play Store and try updating your apps.
4. CHECK FOR ANDROID TV OS UPDATE
It is always a good idea to keep your device’s operating system (OS) up to date. The same is true for people who use Android TV. If you haven’t updated the operating system on your Android TV, it’s time to check. A new OS version brings new features and fixes bugs that keep your device from working as well as it could.
Follow these steps to update your Android TV OS.
Step 1: Open the Settings menu.
Step 2: Go to Device Preferences.
Step 2: Go to Device Preferences.
Step 3: Select About This Device.
Step 4: Select System Update.
Step 5: If there’s an update available for your Android TV, download and install it.
Step 6: Once the update is installed, open the Play Store and try to update your apps.
5. UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL THE APP
If nothing else has worked, try uninstalling the app(s) you can’t update and reinstalling them. Instead of updating the app, you can just download it again from the Play Store and put it on your Android TV. Do these things.
Step 1: Select the app you want to uninstall and long-press it to reveal options.
Step 2: Select Uninstall.
Step 3: Select Ok to confirm your action.
Step 4: Go to the Play Store, search for the app and install it again.
UPDATE APPS ON ANDROID TV
We recommend updating apps on any platform to enjoy the best experience. The steps mentioned above will help you to resolve app update issues on your Android TV. Share this post with someone who is facing the same issue.