TCL has recently announced some good news to its 2019 and 2020 Android TV models. Users will enjoy the Android 11 update on their smart TVs with added features for a better streaming experience. Soon, US and Europe TV models will have the update sometime in 2021.
The Android 11 update will upgrade Android TV models close to the Google TV system. A new device software version on your TV always brings in new features that will make your streaming experience better.
What’s New in Android 11 Update on TCL Smart TVs
Installing the Android update on your TCL TV will give you several benefits that will make your viewing more enjoyable.
- Cinematic ads
- New Subscribe and Install Option in Google Play Store
- Support for Instant Apps
- ALLM for apps
- Performance Improvements
- Gboard TV keyboard – with speech-to-text function and predictive typing
The Android 11 update is the closest to Google TV in terms of features and UI. Users will have the latest entertainment software with easier and more enhanced personalization and curation. Google will eventually replace the Android TV operating system with Google TV on your favorite smart TVs.
The Android 11 update will be released in the third quarter of 2021. It will be available to TCL TV models 2019 and 2020. Earlier models from 2018 and earlier will not be able to enjoy the update.
TCL 2021 TV models in Europe will run with Google TV while the TCL partnership with Roku will bring Google TV-powered smart TVs in the US this year.
Updating your TCL Android TV Firmware or Device Software to Latest Version
Once the Android 11 update is available, you can perform an upgrade to the latest firmware on compatible TCL smart TV device. Just do the following:
- Turn on your Android TV-powered TCL TV and go to the Home Screen.
- On the top right corner, click the gear icon or the Settings menu.
- Select Device Preferences.
- Go to About.
- Click System Update.
- Select Local Update.
- It will then update your TV firmware.
Are you excited to install the new Android 11 software update on your TCL TV? We would love to know your thoughts, so drop us a comment below.
Sorry, but recent (Feb 2021) firmware update on my TCL 55C715 has broken several features and resulted in worse performance. I’m locked in a back and forth battle with TCL support at present trying to resolve the issues. Certainly wouldn’t trust them to roll out a bug free Android 11 update! And will never buy another TCL product.
Totally agree! Their warranty sucks and so do their products. Waste of money for a tv that didn’t even last a year. Would not recommend TCL tv’s to anyone unless they were $5 and used for target practice