Highlight the app you want to update (don’t select it).

On your Fire TV remote, press the button withthree horizontal lineson it.

If an update is available, selectUpdatebeside the Open button.

Settings gear in Fire TV menu

First, double-check your prefs are configured properly on your Fire TV.

From the Home screen, selectSettings(gear icon) to the far right of the horizontal menu.

Turn OnADB DebuggingandApps from Unknown Sources.

Applications on Fire TV settings menu

Press theback button(arrow) on your Fire TV remote.

Write down your IP address on a piece of paper.

Visitthe adbLink web pageon a computer, which you’ll use to link your Fire Stick to your box.

Appstore in Fire TV Applications menu

Scroll down the page to download and install adbLink forWindows,Mac, orLinux.

Once installed, open adbLink and clickNew.

Enter aDescriptionlike “Fire Stick” and your IP address in theAddressfield, then clickSave.

Automatic Updates On in Fire TV Applications menu

Click theSelect devicedropdown and select theFire Stickyou just added, then clickConnect.

Download the APK file for the app you want to update.

ClickInstall APKto grab the APK file from your rig and then clickYesto install it.

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Your app will be updated the next time you access it from your Fire TV.

FAQ

Yes.

Apps may not work properly if they are not up-to-date.

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Most apps will update automatically by default.

Toupdate your Fire Stick, go toSettings>equipment>About>Check for System Update.

After the update is downloaded, selectInstall System Update.

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ADB Debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources highlighted in My Fire TV settings

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Network highlighted in My Fire TV menu

New highlighted on ADBLink web page

Address and Save highlighted on ADBLink web page

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