User level: Level 1 (4 points)Cant upgrade my TvOS on my appletv.....I hace try several times to run the upgarade but it dont inslaa the last TvOS and remain on that that was from beginnig
Posted on Oct 16, 2026 5:41 AM
User level: Level 10 (152,038 points)Oct 16, 2026 7:55 AM in response to nettizz
Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16
If your Apple TV is on tvOS 16 (from 2022/2023), then the jump-in-one-go to tvOS 26/27 may be too much for the regular on‑device updater.
Instead try the Reset and Update option.
Reset or restore your Apple TV to its factory settings - Apple Support
Else contact Apple (or an Apple Authorized Service Provider) for assistance.
Update your Apple TV - Apple Support
They may ask for your exact model. There are now 4 (almost 5*) 4K models: A1842, A2169, A2737, A2843.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 17, 2026 2:51 AM in response to nettizz
Thanks for answer =)
Yea that was what I was afraid for ...I have apps that I have payed for and thinking I gonna do it without reset appletv , but it seems that thats the only thing to do to be able to upgrade it.....do you know any way to keep the apps without have to pay for them again?? Or is it a way to choose what upgrade of tvos you wanna install??
User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Oct 17, 2026 3:13 AM in response to nettizz
As long as you’re using the same Apple Account, any “paid” apps should still be available after any TVos software upgrade.
You might have to re-download them, but that’s a normal “minor speed bump” sort of step.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Nov 8, 2026 5:35 AM in response to nettizz
Now I have reset and update but it seems that it freeze when it comes to 2 of 2 the stock is full and appletvs lamp is blinking but it has been an hour now and nothing more happens ....shall I wait longer???
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 18, 2026 4:28 AM in response to Chattanoogan
Oki so if I do a full reset of appletv I just download apps again and dont have to pay for them again ?
User level: Level 10 (152,038 points)Oct 18, 2026 5:04 AM in response to nettizz
Correct. 😀
Do report back if you run into any unforeseen issues.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Nov 8, 2026 6:16 AM in response to nettizz
and now it has been reset but it is still TvOS 16 =(
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377223