The new tvOS 26.1 update for Apple Watch is now available to download for everyone around the world.
New tvOS 26.1 Update Arrives for Apple TV with New Apple TV App Icon and Bunch of Bug Fixes
tvOS 26.1 mainly focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. But there is one change everyone might notice as soon as the update is installed. That change is the new Apple TV logo app, which now reflects the recent rebranding of the service, as seen in the tvOS 26.1 RC update.
Apart from that, you might not see anything new at all, which doesn’t mean you shouldn’t install the update. Because the update includes a handful of bug fixes that ensure that your binge-watching sessions do not stop.
In order to download and install the new tvOS 26.1 update right now, launch the Settings app on your Apple TV, and then go to System > Software Update > Update Software.
Apple says the new tvOS 26.1 update has the following build number: 23J582
Although the update is available to download over the air, you can still download the tvOS 26.1 firmware file if you have an Apple TV HD model. You can use the firmware file to perform a clean installation of the firmware and start from scratch. It’s recommended if your Apple TV feels slow or shows signs of crashing every now and then.
This firmware file will not work with any other Apple TV model, obviously. And there’s no point in trying either since newer Apple TV 4K models do not include a USB-C port for restoring firmware.
