How to Update Apple TV Software Manually

🗓️ April 7, 2025, By ✍️ Karly Wood

Update Apple TV software manually to avoid disruptions during entertainment. Software updates can’t happen in the background. To update, stop the TV screen running. Here’s how to update your Apple TV software.

Here are steps on how to check and apply all new update Apple TV software manually

Step 1: Inside the main menu, tap on the settings option.

Update Apple TV software - Setting
Update Apple TV software – Setting

Step 2: Tap on the general option inside the settings.

General - Update Apple TV software
General – Update Apple TV software

Step 3: Now, you can see a black screen with a list of choices. Scroll down and choose the Software update tab.

Software Update - Apple TV software
Software Update – Apple TV software

Step 4: If any updates are available, then you can update it. But you are up to date, which gives a message, “Your Apple TV is up to date.”

Update Apple TV software
Update Apple TV software

Take a back seat; it takes time to update data.

Fixed: You are getting an error when you update Apple TV software – An error occurred

You’re encountering the error mentioned below during the update process. Please follow the software restoration steps below.

  • Interruption during Apple TV software update
  • Dose note start or progress to the main Apple TV menu
  • Stop responding to remote commands (Cant display signal on Apple TV screen)

Go to settings > General > Reset. Then tap on the restore option.

Note: The whole software update procedure can take time, so wait and don’t interrupt between disconnecting the internet connection.

Another alternate way of restoring or updating Apple TV software is using a USB cable.

If you are getting an error when updating Apple TV software, you must update or restore it using iTunes on your computer.

We’re anticipating. Are you successfully enjoying the desired updates on your Apple TV?

If you are having trouble updating Apple TV software manually, please post your speech in the discussion below. We are glad to assist you.

Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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