In principle, updating a Chromecast happens automatically, but this does notalways go well. In this article, we’ll show you how to manually update themedia player.
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This is how you update a Chromecast
The Chromecast is all about convenience. Once you have installed the device,you no longer have to worry about updates. New software versions runautomatically in the background.
That’s how it should be, anyway. Technology does not always cooperate, so itis sometimes necessary to update the Chromecast manually. This is quite easywith the latest version, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD). You cannot simplyupdate older Chromecast models manually, although there is a side path.
In this article we explain how to manually update a Chromecast, starting withthe Google TV versions (recognizable by the supplied remote control).
To update Chromecast with Google TV (HD):
- Turn on the TV and go to the Chromecast home screen; 2. Select the profile icon at the top right and choose ‘Settings’;
The settings screen can be recognized by the gear icon.
- Press ‘System’, go to ‘About’ and then ‘System update’; 4. Check whether an update is available for your Chromecast and install it if necessary.
Depending on the size of the update, it may take anywhere from a few secondsto a few minutes to download. Internet speed also affects how quickly thesoftware is installed.
Can’t update the Chromecast? Then try to restore the device to factorysettings and then install it again. You can also do this via the settingsmenu. Choose ‘System’, ‘About’ and then ‘Factory data reset’.
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Update older Chromecast
Don’t have a Chromecast with Google TV (HD), but an older model? Then theupdate will happen automatically in the background. These media players do nothave an operating system that you can update manually, unlike its youngerbrothers.
You can download updates via a detour. First, it’s important to find out whichsoftware version your Chromecast is currently running:
- Open Google’s Home app and select your media player; 2. Tap the gear icon in the top right and go to ‘Device information’; 3. Under the heading ‘Technical information’ you will find which firmware version the Chromecast is using; 4. You can then check the latest software version on Google’s website.
Is your Chromecast running on an outdated version, and is it not installedautomatically? Then you can force the update by completely resetting the mediaplayer.
This is done via the Google Home app. Select your Chromecast and tap the gearicon at the top right. Choose ‘More’ and then ‘Factory data reset’. Then it’sa matter of following directions.
Once the Chromecast resets itself to factory settings, it will begin toreinstall itself. The latest software update is automatically downloaded.
Does not it work? In the article below we explain in detail how you can reseta Chromecast.
Also read: Reset Chromecast in 4 steps: this is how you start with a cleanslate
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