Amazon Fire TV Stick users are just realizing an ‘outdated mistake’ is increasing loading times and risking black screen
AMAZON Fire TV Stick users risk facing a black screen if they make a common firmware mistake.
It's important to update your Fire TV device as often as new software is available.
That's because Amazon releases important fixes in the updates which can make your gadget run smoother.
It's easy to update your Fire TV Stick in a few clicks.
Go to Settings and click My Fire TV or System.
You may also see an option to click Device if you have an older Fire Stick.
Click about and then Check for Updates.
If there is one available you'll be able to click Install Update.
It's worth checking for updates fairly often so you don't miss anything.
Outdated firmware can cause loading issues but it can also risk the security of your device.
If you've updated your Fire TV device software and you're still facing a black screen or loading error, you might need to take some other steps.
Selecting the wrong setup options on your TV is another common mistake.
Often when you see a black screen during your Amazon Fire TV Stick use, you're using the wrong HDMI input channel.
This is something you need to change on your TV and not the Fire Stick.
Use your TV's original remote to change the input channel.
If you're not sure which is the correct one, scroll through until the Amazon Fire TV Stick homepage pops up onscreen.