Key Takeaways
- Update Sharp Android/Google TV apps manually or automatically by visiting the Google Play Store.
- For Sharp Roku and Aquos TV, you can update the TV firmware to update apps.
Whenever you update the Sharp TV, you should also update the apps on it. Doing so will help the apps work better without buffering or freezing and let you experience new features on the app. This article illustrates simple steps to update apps on Sharp TV to their newer versions.
Update Sharp Android/Google TV Apps
You can update the applications directly on your Sharp Android and Google TV without updating the firmware. Here’s the procedure for updating the apps manually and automatically.
Automatically Update Apps
Updating apps on your Sharp Android TV and Google TV is similar. You can turn on the automatic update on the Play Store to get the job done.
1. Power on your Sharp TV and connect it to a stable WiFi network.
2. Tap the Home key on the TV remote control.
3. In some Sharp TVs, you can directly open the Google Play Store app. In a few other Sharp TVs, go to the Apps tab and select Get More Apps to open the Play Store app. For Sharp Google TVs, you need to go to Settings and click Apps.
4. Either way, tap the Google Play Store’s Settings option and select Auto-Update Apps.
5. Turn on the Auto-Update Apps at any time feature.
Once you have enabled this feature, the applications on your Sharp TV will automatically update to their latest software whenever an update becomes available. For this to happen without any interruption, your Sharp TV must be connected to the WiFi at all times.
Manually Update Apps
If you wish to update individual apps as and when needed, you can update them manually.
1. Open the Google Play Store app directly from the home screen. You can also open it from the Get More Apps option under the Apps tab.
2. Tap the Search icon and input the app you wish to update on the search bar.
3. Pick the app from the search result to open its info page.
4. Click the Update option, and the app will updated in a few minutes. If you do not see an Update button, then there is no update available at that moment.
Note: Alternatively, you can update multiple apps at once using the Update All option found on the Apps page.
Update Apps on Sharp Roku TV
Sharp Roku TV automatically updates all applications when you update the TV firmware. However, you can also initiate the updation process manually.
Automatically Update Apps
1. Ensure your Sharp Roku TV is connected to WiFi once you turn it on.
2. Click the Settings menu from the home page and tap the System option.
3. On the next screen, select System Update and tap the Check Now option.
Your Sharp Roku TV will start checking for the latest updates and install it automatically.
Manually Update Apps
1. After turning on the Sharp Roku TV, navigate to the right side and visit the Apps section.
2. Go to the app you want to update and press the Asterisk button (*) on the remote.
3. On the pop-up menu, scroll down and select the Check for Updates option.
4. Finally, hit the Update button to update the app on your TV.
Update Apps on Sharp Roku TV Without a Remote
Alternatively, you can update individual apps on your Sharp Roku TV using The Roku App on your smartphone.
1. Install The Roku App on the smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Launch The Roku App on your phone and log in to your Roku account.
3. On the app’s home page, tap the Devices option and select the Channels option.
4. Select the Channel you wish to update from the channels displayed on the screen.
5. Press the Update button to update the app to its latest software.
Update Apps on Sharp Aquos TV
If you have a Sharp Aquos TV, you will have the AppsNOW or the VEWD app as your app store. Unlike those app stores in the other operating systems, neither of them will let you install the apps on your Sharp TV. Instead, they let you access the apps that are only available through the VEWD and AppsNOW apps.
In that sense, you need to update the VEWD app and AppsNOW app, which will update all the apps you use. So, every time you update your Sharp TV firmware, the VEWD app and AppsNOW app will be updated to their latest software automatically.
FAQ
If you have a problem updating apps, don’t fret. Alternatively, you can delete apps on Sharp TV and reinstall them by visiting the app store. But remember that you can’t delete the app that comes pre-installed on your Sharp TV.
Yes. You can upgrade the Sharp TV firmware to the latest version to update all the applications at once.
