A prompt will automatically appear on the screen stating: . Copy the 6-digit code displayed on your TV screen.
Failing to follow proper protocols during a firmware installation can permanently damage the television hardware.
Choose the option to update via USB. Your TV may prompt you to confirm that you want to update; select "Yes" or "OK."
Firmware files are highly specific. Installing the incorrect software can permanently damage ("brick") your television. Step 1: Find Your TCL TV Model Number and OS Tcl Tv Software Update Usb
Open your computer browser and navigate to the official (roku.com). Select TCL from the drop-down menu of TV brands. Enter your Model Number exactly as noted in Step 1.
The TV will begin installing the software and reboot when finished. Execution for TCL Google TV / Android TV
Removing the flash drive mid-installation corrupts the system files, requiring a physical motherboard replacement. A prompt will automatically appear on the screen stating:
: The USB drive must be formatted to FAT32 . Larger drives (typically over 32GB) may require third-party tools to format as FAT32, as Windows might default to exFAT or NTFS, which the TV may not recognize.
Allows you to install a specific firmware version recommended by customer support to fix known bugs. Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting
To update your Tcl TV software via USB, you'll need: Choose the option to update via USB
While holding the button, and continue holding for about 10 seconds until the update screen appears or the LED begins to blink.
The installation method depends on the file format ( .zip for OTA vs. .img for full firmware) and your TV's operating system.
Depending on your operating system, the steps differ slightly. For TCL Android TV / Google TV Turn off your TCL TV.
Enter your exact model number (e.g., 55S425 or 65Q750G ) into the search bar. Download the firmware zip archive to your computer. Preparing the File:
Open your web browser and navigate to the official TCL Support website for your specific region. Locate the or Software Update section. Enter your exact TCL TV model number into the search bar.