I have 2 different brands of flat panel TVs

Post #430,562 by lincoln 8/28/19 5:30:43 PM 8/28/19 5:30:43 PM Reply	I have 2 different brands of flat panel TVs and they have numerous apps on them like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Several times a year when starting one I'll see the message: "There is a newer version of this app. Do you want to launch it?" I always tab over to Cancel. After 3 or 4 times of this message appearing it AUTOMATICALLY runs the update, and you can't stop it or do anything on the TV until it finishes. Satan (impatiently) to Newcomer: The trouble with you Chicago people is, that you think you are the best people down here; whereas you are merely the most numerous. - - - Mark Twain, "Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar" 1897
Post #430,565 by static 8/28/19 9:19:34 PM 8/28/19 9:19:34 PM Reply	That's an app update. I meant the OS in the firmware. Several major manufacturers of smart TVs don't keep their products OS anywhere near up-to-date. Or the update is like doing a system reset - my brother-in-law's TV has an OS update due, but it would wipe all recorded programs to do so. Not really an option with 3-year old twins and most recorded shows are kids programs. Wade.
Post #430,574 by lincoln 8/29/19 2:19:53 PM 8/29/19 2:19:53 PM Reply	I'll agree I can't remember ever having the TVs display a message saying that the OS wants to update itself. Then again. there should be very little cause for it to need to. Satan (impatiently) to Newcomer: The trouble with you Chicago people is, that you think you are the best people down here; whereas you are merely the most numerous. - - - Mark Twain, "Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar" 1897

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