This tutorial will provide you with instructions on How To Update Firestick/Fire TV in 3 simple steps. If you use any version of the Firestick/Fire TV, your device has a software update available. Normally, this will automatically install. However, sometimes we must manually update using the steps below.
Depending on the Fire TV device you have, some type of software update is available. If you are using the original Fire TV, Fire TV 1, Fire TV 2, Fire Stick 1, or Fire Stick 2, your device will update to software version 5.2.6.8.
For those using the Fire TV 3, Fire TV Cube, or new Fire TV Stick 4k, software update 6.2.5.8 is available.
Prior to the update, the software on each Fire TV device varied. But by installing the latest version, these devices are all synced to the same software.
In the guide below, I am using a Fire TV 3rd Generation with dongle. However, these steps will work on any Fire TV device you have.
Use the step-by-step guide below to Update Firestick/Fire TV.
How To Update Firestick/Fire TV
1. From the main menu, Hover over Settings and scroll to the right to Click My Fire TV
2. Click About
3. Scroll down and click Install System Update (If your device has already installed the update, it will read “Check for System Update”)
4. Wait for the software installation to finish
Once finished, your device will then restart and the new software is installed!
If you find the device will not restart, this can easily be done pressing the Select or middle button and the play/pause button at the same time for 5 seconds.
Users can also Reset Firestick/Fire TV which will restore your device to factory settings.
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Hi Troy, I’ve been meaning to let you know how much I appreciate your great help for everything! I am a pensioner so limited funds…and now I buy firesticks (prime day & black Fri) and set them up for my friends….all with your help.
Heroine of the over 60’s
Marie
Thanks for the comment and following along, Marie! Glad you enjoy it!
I just bought a insignia fire tv and it will not let me download the latest software when my internet is working perfectly.
Is there a way to upload VUDU onto an Amazon Fire Stick?
I RECENTLY UPDATED TO LEIA 18.2 AND ITS HORRIBLE
Go to 19 Works fine for me
Firestick just updated and now there is a SCREENSAVER built into apps installed and it uses over 230 mb of memory can i delete this update or is there a way to disable it….thanks
Hi Stephen, unfortunately, you can’t go back to a previous Fire OS version.
thanks for very quick reply
Hi. I have 2 1st gen fire TV sticks. Neither will update beyond 5.2.1.0. I’ve tried to update manually AND by restoring factory defaults. I also have 2 2nd gen TV sticks that updated automatically today. Any thoughts? I’m I missing something?
Thanks
I have the Gen 2 and I’m updated to Fire OS 5.2.7.0
Any noticeable changes in 5.2.7.0 update?
Hi Troy: I just wanted to say thank you and I think it’s super cool that you take the time to answer questions!
Hi Mary Anne, you are welcome and thanks for following TROYPOINT!
Why I can not download MX player on. My fire stick it send me to amazon store when I’m there it say unavailable
Hi Francisco, it is no longer available in the Amazon app store. Here is how to side-load it – https://troypoint.com/mx-player/
Hi, my firestick just stopped working while I was watching it…went to the register my device page..wouldnt let me log back in to use my firestick so I did a hard reset to make it brand new again..Now My firestick is stuck on the Unable to update your fire TV stick 4k screen….and it will not go any further.. HELP
Hi Gregory, try unplugging your router, cable modem, and Firestick for 10 minutes and then plug back in. If that doesn’t work, there may be something wrong with your Fire TV Stick.
Thete is no update option on my firestick