How To Update Chromecast To Latest Version [Working Methods]

If you guys are looking for how to update Chromecast, then you are at the right place. If you want to know more about how to update Chromecast devices then go through this entire article.

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What Is Chromecast?

Chromecast is nothing but a device that is mostly dependent on the internet.in addition to this, to make it run fast, you need to regularly update performance and updates. The most difficult thing in this it takes a lot of time to update and it completely depends on the method you are using to update the Chromecast.

Preview-Of-Chromecast — Preview Of Chromecast

The most important thing that needs to be remembered is that sometimes the Chromecast will get automatically get updated which means manually and that depends upon the internet connection and speed of the internet. So check once whether there are updates available or not and you can check this by visiting Google’s Chromecast web page.

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Why do We need To Update Chromecast?

By updating the Chromecast every minor error in the device can be completely reduced and not only this but also improves the system performance and life span of the device which makes it more compatible to work.

How To Update Chromecast?

Here, in the updating of Chromecast, we can use the two best methods for updating. Those are mentioned below.

Automatic update of Chromecast.
Forced update of Chromecast.

Let’s discuss the first one about how to update the chrome cast automatically.

Method -1: Updating The Chrome Cast Automatically Using Google Home App:

To update the Chromecast manually by using the google home app, then follow the below steps mentioned below.

The first step is to go to Google’s Chromecast support page and check if there any latest version update is available or not for your Chromecast device.
If you have not found anything then download the google home app on your iOS or Android device.

Installing-The-Google-Home-App — Installing The Google Home App

Make sure that your Chromecast is perfectly ready to receive the cast signal.

Ready-To-Receive-The-Cast-Signal — Ready To Receive The Cast Signal

Also, ensure that your smartphone and your Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi connection or network.
Now open your smartphone device and check for your Chromecast device, after finding it click on the icon.

Opening-The-Chromecast-Device — Opening The Chromecast Device

After that click on the gear icon for opening the device settings.
Now scroll down to the bottom of the page to reveal the current firmware version in which it is running.
Compare your current firmware version with the latest version of Google’s home page. If it is more advanced than your current version then make sure to update it to the latest firmware version.

Note: if your current firmware version is the same as Google’s home page version, then you don’t need to update anything.

Make sure that if you want to do an automatic update then you should maintain contact with the Chromecast device on the device settings page
On the device settings page, you can see three dots at the right top corner>click on it.
After clicking that pop will appear showing some options. In that click on reboot to restart the Chromecast device.
It takes some time to restart the whole device meanwhile it tries to install/download to the latest version available.

Fetching-For-The-New-Version — Fetching For The New Version

If any latest firmware is available then you can see this on the TV you are connected to.
After completion of installing the latest version, you can use your Chromecast device normally like every time.
However, if you want to check if your Chromecast device is running in the latest version then you can repeat the above steps.
After all this process you know Chromecast will be automatically updated.

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Method -2: Forcefully Updating The Chrome Cast:

This method can be used if any latest version is available on your Chromecast device, but your device is not updated to it. Then you can forcefully update your Chromecast to the latest firmware version.

Do follow the below steps carefully to understand how to update your Chromecast to the latest version forcefully.

Forcing Chromecast Update On Mac And Linux:

Make sure to follow the below-mentioned steps carefully to update your Chromecast to the latest version on Mac and Linux.

The first step is to check if any latest version is available on your Google Chromecast support page. If any latest version is available then we need to update to that version.
Make sure that your Chromecast device is powered on and is ready to receive the cast signal.
Ensure that you have installed your Google’s home page on your iOS device or any android device and check whether both devices are connected to the same network.

Check-The Wi-Fi-Connection — Check The Wi-Fi Connection

Now go to the home page and check for your Chromecast version update.
After that go to the settings option and make sure that you save the latest version firmware update IP address.Curl -X POST -H “Content-Type: application/json” -d ‘{“params”: “otaforeground”}’ http://[IP ADDRESS]8008/setup/reboot -v.

Save-The-IP-Address — Save The IP Address

Now as the latest version is available and the same network is connected, make sure to power on the device and try to force an update on your Mac or Linux PC.
After this launch, the terminal app of your Mac or Linux PC and type your saved latest version update of your Chromecast.
Now press enter and then the terminal will check for the latest version and the terminal will instruct the Chromecast device to update to the latest version.
After completion of this process, you will be prompted with “process completed”. Now your Chromecast is running in the latest version

Forcing Chromecast Update On Windows:

Make sure to follow the below steps carefully to update your Chromecast to the latest version available on Windows.

Make sure to follow the steps from 1 to 6 (in Method -1) in updating the Chromecast to the latest version available.
Now check if your Chromecast device and your windows are connected to the same network, if not ensure to connect to the same network.
After that search for the windows power shell and click on it to launch it.
As previously copied IP address of your latest version, make sure to copy that in the windows power shell and click on enter.Invoke-WebRequest -Method Post -ContentType “application / json” -Body‘{“params”: “OTA foreground”}’ -Uri “http: // [IP ADDRESS]: 8008 / setup /reboot” -Verbose -UserAgent ” curl “.

Preview-Of-Windows-Powershell — Preview Of Windows Powershell

Now the windows power shell forces the Chromecast to update to the latest version available.
If you want to check if your Chromecast is working for the latest version go to Google’s home page and check your version currently running.
That’s it. Updating your Chromecast to the latest version is completely done.

Why My Chromecast Is Not Updating?

Generally, the Chromecast updates automatically without any issues. But if you are facing any problems while updating make sure to check these while installing the new version.

Restart your Chromecast device.
Check your Wi-Fi connection.
Try to reboot your PC or smartphone.
Update your Chrome browser.
Factory reset on your Chromecast.
Chromecast blacking out.

Sometimes the Chromecast update error appears while updating at that time make sure to check the LED light of the Chromecast device whether it is ON or OFF. If this is not working then reboot your Chromecast device and wait for 10 minutes to complete the process.

Latest Improvements In updating Chromecast:

Some of the latest improvements that have been done in updating your Chromecast device are as mentioned below.

Advanced video control settings, refresh rate, and control formats.
HDMI hotplug helps you to detect the Chromecast’s best TV settings available.
Wi-Fi improvements around 5 GHz and Mesh networks.
Bluetooth audio improvements in some apps.
The latest security updates are available.
HDMI-CEC can be now configured to turn ON/OFF the TV settings.

You can also update your Chromecast device by using Google TV. What you have to do is to go to Google’s home page> settings> about >system update. Now you can see your status on Google TV whether it is updated to the latest version.

Frequently Asked Questions?

What is the latest version of Chromecast?

Chromecast 3^rd Gen is the latest version of Chromecast. The latest firmware version is 1.44.185164 (for Chromecast Ultra).

Does my Chromecast need to be updated every time?

Yes, like every other device, Chromecast needs to be updated whenever the latest version is available.

How do I check my Chromecast firmware version?

You can easily check your Chromecast firmware version by using Google’s home page on your iOS or Android device.

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Final Conclusion:

Even the minor errors in the device can be greatly reduced and the system performance and life span also increase by updating the Chromecast. This article has different methods to update your Chromecast either on PC or Mac/Linux PC. Choose any of the methods which are quite easy and simple for you to update and steps are mentioned clearly make sure to follow them carefully.

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