How To Vizio Tv App Update

Vizio TV is now gaining its popularity in the world of Smart TVs. It features a built-in chromecast device, that allows users to play and stream music and videos using the device directly to your Smart TV. Smart TVs also has its own operating system, and similar to that of a smartphone apps also needs to be updated as well. In today’s guide, we wll talk about how to do a Vizio TV app update.

Vizio Tv App Update

Updating apps on Vizio Smart tv will make the apps up to date. It is essential to always update an app when there is an available update because each update will bring new features and most of the time updating fixes bugs and glitches that can cause app related issues.

Vizio Smart TV now have different models, and the steps to update an app may vary. Vizio Smart tv is categorized into two types: Older VIA (Vizio Internet apps) Tv and VIA plus while the newer version of Vizio smart tvs includes the P-series and the M-series with builtin Vizio Smartcast TV. The steps below will show you ways on how to update Vizio smart tv apps for both TV categories.

Update Apps on Vizio VIA or VIA Plus TV (Older Vizio tvs)

Originally, the VIA or Vizio Internet apps is a system used in this Smart tv model to add apps. To be able to update apps on vizio VIA or VIA plus tv, you will have to manually update apps on vizio. The update process basically involves removing or delete apps the Vizio Internet Apps TV but not to worry as it will be reinstalled after.

To do this:

1. On Vizio smart tv remote control, press the V button or the VIA button
2. Choose and Select the application that you want to update.
3. Select the Yellow button on your remote control.
4. Select Update when an update is available. However, if there is no available update, select Delete app option then select OK button.
5. To confirm action, highlight YES option and select OK button.
6. Using the same remote control, go to Vizio App Store on Vizio smart tv screen.
7. Locate the application that you want to update and then select OK button.
8. Select Install option. Waif for install process to complete.

To manually update apps firmware, follow the steps below. Take note that a USB drive is needed for this procedure.

1. First you need to know the firmware version number by navigating to settings>System>Version
2. Download the latest version the your specific TV model from Vizio support website. Choose support. Input TV model number of your Vizio TV to get the correct firmware and then continue to get the new version of the software.
3. Rename downloaded file to fwsu.img. Copy the file to the USB drive.
4. Turn OFF Vizio smart tv and then insert the USB drive
5. Turn ON Vizio Tv. A Blue light should appear on Vizio TV. This means that USB drive is up and running the firmware file. If you do not see a blue light, there may be an issue with the USB drive.
6. After blue lights goes out, turn OFF Vizio smart tv and then remove the inserted USB drive.
7. Power back ON tv and then follow step 1 able to check if your Vizio smart tv is already running on the latest operating system.

Update Apps on Newer versions of Vizio smart Tvs

As mentioned, newer versions of Vizio smart tvs now uses SmartCast TVwhich allows users to turn mobile device into a remote control and is able to install and download apps to be able to stream and view its contents.

Unlike the older vizio tv, updating apps on new models does not need to be done manually but rather the apps will automatically update on its own when the Vizio tv is not use. Aside from automatically updating its apps, the newer models of Vizio Smartcast tv also automatically updates its own firmware too. Although Vizio smart tvs with built in SmartCast usually takes a while to update its firmware however you can also update apps manually. Just make sure Vizio smartcast tv is connected to the internet.

To do this:

1. Turn ON Vizio Smartcast tvs
2. Select Menu tab on Vizio remote control.
3. Select Settings manu
4. Select System menu
5. Select Check for Updates
6. If an update is available, follow the instructions on the screen on how to proceed with the update process.
7. After update proess is complete, it will automatically restart your Vizio tv.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Updating applications on your Vizio smart tvs is essential to bring new features as well as fixes bugs and glitches on the app if there are any. Other than that, it is also important to update your Smart tvs to keep TVs up to date with the newest content to enhance your overall experience.

Updating requires an internet access, therefore make sure that before you install apps, download updates that your TV is connected to a stable internet connection.