How to Update Amazon Firestick [2021]

Amazon Firestick is an internet-enabled television device that allows its users to watch a variety of content over the internet. Every internet-connected gadget will need an update regularly because in every update they will improvise the quality of the software used in the device and remove some bugs if any. The Amazon Firestick also gets regular updates like other Android-based devices. Updates will make your device faster and more stable. Let’s see how to Update Firestick in this post.

Updates of Firestick

The list of the latest version of Firestick is given below.

Firestick Device	Latest Version
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K	Fire OS 6.2.5.8 (1711686788)
Amazon Fire TV Cube	Fire OS 6.2.5.8 (1711686788)
Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation)	Fire OS 6.2.5.8 (1711686788)
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation)	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Amazon Fire TV (1st Generation)	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Fire TV Stick (1st Generation)	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Fire TV Stick Basic Edition	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)
Toshiba and Insignia – Amazon Fire TV Edition Televisions	Fire OS 6.2.5.8 (1711686788)
Element and Westinghouse – Amazon Fire TV Edition Televisions	Fire OS 5.2.6.8 (630508320)

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How to Update Amazon Firestick

While using this device, if any updates get launched it will download the latest update and install the software on your device. If you want to check or update manually follow the instruction given below.

Step 1: Open the Firestick on your device and from the main menu, navigate to the Settings page.

Step 2: Tap the My Fire TV or Device option in the Settings page.

Step 3: Click the About option from the My Fire TV section.

Step 4: On the About page, you will get details about your device. This page contains device name, storage capacity, software & Firestick version, and more.

Step 5: Tap the Check for System Update or Install System Update option in the About page.

Note: If your device has the latest version it will show as Check for System Update and if it is not installed it will show as Install System Update.

This is the procedure to update Firestick and it will take nearly 30 minutes to complete a full system update. Once the update gets completed, restart your Firestick.

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Final Thoughts

Updating the software in a device is used to enhance the quality and security of the device. Basically, updates in the software will fix all the issues and problems in its previous version and add some extra features according to the user’s request. So use the latest version of Amazon Firestick to enhance your streaming experience.

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