What Is Firmware?įirmware is the software that makes hardware do what the manufacturer intended it to do. Note: All files are hosted on the manufacturer’s sites or as file shares. This will help you find the files and information you need in order to update your TV box. Spoiler Alert! Firmware makes your hardware work, so to download a new version of firmware and find instructions on how to install it, you will need to go to your TV box manufacturer’s website.Īt the bottom of this page, you will find a list of some Android TV box manufacturers, complete with a list of all their models and a link to their latest firmware version (and when it was released). How exactly do you update the firmware version on your Android TV box? Read on as I answer this question, and some of the other frequently asked questions about firmware that I receive here on the site.
If you have an Android TV box from one of the small manufacturers, though, this is a process that you may have to manage yourself. If you have one of the mainstream Android TV boxes, like the Fire Stick or the NVIDIA Shield, these updates will probably happen automatically if you registered your device. Just like other software, firmware sometimes needs to be updated. This is the software that manages your hardware, such as your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and H.265 decoder.
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