Chromecast with Google TV rolls out new update
Chromecast with Google TV is getting a new update that comes with the July 2024 security patch. This is the sixth Chromecast update released in the past nine months. It’s not a major update, so the operating system (OS) remains at Android 12. However, the update fixes several bugs in the previous version of the OS. The update has been rolling out, but it may take a few days for all users to get it. Notably, the tech giant launched the Google TV Streamer last month, ditching the older form factor.
Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out
In a support documentGoogle announced the firmware update for Chromecast. It updates the existing STTL.240508.005 version to STTE.240615.007. This updates the Android security patch from June 2024 to July 2024. Notably, the July update has a size of 143 MB, which is significantly larger than the previous update of 71.94 MB.
However, since it’s not a major update, Chromecast with Google TV will remain on Android 12. A major update later this year is expected to bring it to Android 14. Interestingly, this is the sixth Chromecast update to be released this year, matching last year’s tally.
To update Chromecast with Google TV, users need to go to Institutionsscroll to System and tap *AboutThere users can find the option for System update.
Last month, Google decided to discontinue the new Chromecast with Google TV dongles, having upgraded the device’s form factor and rebranded it under the Google TV Streamer branding, which comes in a set-top box-like form factor. The tech giant’s latest smart home entertainment device supports 4K resolution media streaming with Dolby Vision and HDR 10+.
It runs on Android TV OS and is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. The device can run apps like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+ and more. Further, Google has also added various Gemini-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) features for content recommendation and more.
