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Android TV App Update Problem

  • 04-06-2018 02:16PM
    #1
    Damo W
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    Have Sony Android TV, when I attempt to update some apps the 'Install' button is grayed out...cant click on it, what am I doing wrong...

    Example:-

    APK file downloaded in ES File Explorer, click install in properties, select package installer....

    then, window opens with 'do you want to install update, no new permissions requires' and cancel or install appears at bottom of window.....just here the install is grayed out.

    I have un-ticked unknown sources etc in security...

    Any advice helpful, I have sufficient storage!

    Thanks in advance! :)


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  • #2
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Damo W wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    Have Sony Android TV, when I attempt to update some apps the 'Install' button is grayed out...cant click on it, what am I doing wrong...

    Example:-

    APK file downloaded in ES File Explorer, click install in properties, select package installer....

    then, window opens with 'do you want to install update, no new permissions requires' and cancel or install appears at bottom of window.....just here the install is grayed out.

    I have un-ticked unknown sources etc in security...

    Any advice helpful, I have sufficient storage!

    Thanks in advance! :)

    Android TV system apps are self updating controlled by Sony


  • #3
    Damo W
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭Damo W


    Not sure I follow you, apps I am having difficulty with are the ones I side-loaded, specifically Eir Sports (I am legitimate subscriber) and Mobdro, both apk d/l through ES and then side-loaded.

    Hope I am making sense here...


  • #4
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Damo W wrote: »
    Not sure I follow you, apps I am having difficulty with are the ones I side-loaded, specifically Eir Sports (I am legitimate subscriber) and Mobdro, both apk d/l through ES and then side-loaded.

    Hope I am making sense here...

    These are not system apps, I thought you were referring to apps that ship with the TV. Have you tried uninstalling the apps completely and then side load the new version


  • #5
    Damo W
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭Damo W


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    These are not system apps, I thought you were referring to apps that ship with the TV. Have you tried uninstalling the apps completely and then side load the new version

    Yes I have.....:(


  • #6
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Damo W wrote: »
    Yes I have.....:(

    Not all apps are compatible and work with Android TV.


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  • #7
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭donspeekinglesh


    Mobdro has a TV version, and i was able to update it just now without a problem (on a Shield).
    Eir Sport doesn't have a TV version that I know of.


  • #8
    Damo W
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭Damo W


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Not all apps are compatible and work with Android TV.

    OK...thanks

    Both apps are working on my Android TV, its just as soon as you open them you are asked to update...but can't


  • #9
    Damo W
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭Damo W


    donspeekinglesh wrote: »
    Mobdro has a TV version, and i was able to update it just now without a problem (on a Shield).
    Eir Sport doesn't have a TV version that I know of.

    Thanks will find the Mobdro TV version...


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