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- Open Settings on the Fire Stick and then choose My Fire TV > About > Check for System Update.
- If there is an update, download and install it. After the download, select Install System Update.
- Firestick updates happen automatically, so a manual check isn’t necessary.
This article explains how to update a Firestick (aka Amazon Fire Stick). Updates happen automatically to introduce new functions and improve performance, but you can also trigger a Firestick update yourself at any time.
Steps to Update Your Amazon Fire Stick
Updating a Firestick is extremely easy, but the option to do is hidden away in an area of the device you probably don’t look through often. Follow these steps to check for a system update:
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Select Settings from the Fire TV home screen.
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Select My Fire TV.
Depending on your device, this option might be called Device & Software, Device, or System.
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Choose About from the list of options.
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Select Check for System Update.
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The device searches for the latest patch, which automatically downloads if it’s available. Once it’s downloaded, select Install System Update.
Alternatively, the update installs automatically the next time you restart the Fire TV, or after the device is idle for more than 30 minutes.
When to Update a Firestick
Performing a manual update shouldn’t be necessary. The software should automatically update when a new version is available and the device is connected to the internet.
If you prefer taking matters into your own hands, it’s worth checking for updates regularly, since Amazon introduces updates at a healthy pace. A new update is released about once every few months.
It’s a good idea to check in with your device based on this time frame, in case it hasn’t been updated automatically.
Amazon Fire TV Software Update: Things to Remember
For a system update to work, the Amazon Fire Stick or Fire TV requires an internet connection. If you have trouble downloading an update, check your internet connection. If you have problems with your Wi-Fi and own a 1st or 2nd Generation Amazon Fire TV box, connect an Ethernet cable directly to the device. This is also something you can do on an Amazon Fire TV Cube.
If you continue experiencing problems (for example, error messages), Amazon recommends that you restart the Amazon Fire TV device by disconnecting the power for about three seconds and then reconnecting.
You can also restart the device by holding the Select and Play/Pause buttons for five seconds.
This method is particularly recommended if your device freezes while an update is in progress. You can also reset a Fire Stick if it continues to have problems.
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