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How to upgrade your ROKU TV or streaming device

How to upgrade your ROKU TV or streaming device

Do you want to force an update on your Roku TV or STREAMING STICK? Your device regularly checks for updates in the background, but sometimes a manual update may be necessary, such as when streaming issues increase. Here is how to do it.

Force an update on the Roku Smart TV or Streaming Stick

Make sure your device is connected to the Internet, either by Wi-Fi or Ethernet . Then open the home screen on your device by pressing the house-shaped button on your ROKU REMOTE . In the navigation menu on the left, navigate to Settings and GT; System > Upgrade system.

How to upgrade your ROKU TV or streaming device

Here you will see your current installed version and other technical information. Select "Check Now" to start a manual check for any available updates.

If an update is available, you'll see a message asking if you want to install the update now or later. If you're ready, go ahead and select "Update Now."

How to upgrade your ROKU TV or streaming device

Your update will start. It depends on your Internet connection This may take some time. Once it completes, your device will reboot, and the reboot may also take some time as the update needs time to fully install.

How to upgrade your ROKU TV or streaming device

If you're still having issues with your ROKU device, even after an update, it might be time to upgrade. Check out our ROKU TV Recommendations .