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Apple Addresses Flickering and Other Issues With Apple TV 4.2.1 Update

Tuesday March 22, 2011 1:51 pm PDT by Eric Slivka

Less than two weeks after the release of the Apple TV 4.2 software update, based on iOS 4.3, Apple has issued a minor 4.2.1 update addressing issues with flickering, waking from sleep, and audio output. The highlighted changes are detailed in Apple's support document covering Apple TV software updates.

- TV compatibility: Addresses issues that may cause the screen to flicker or display incorrect color on some older TVs.
- Wake from sleep: Addresses an issue where Apple TV may not wake up from sleep.
- Audio: Addresses an issue where audio may not be heard on some TV models after switching from another input.
- Stability and performance: Apple TV Software Update 4.2.1 includes stability and performance fixes for Apple TV.

While the Apple TV 4.2 software update brought MLB.tv and NBA League Pass video streaming along with other improvements, some users were experiencing flickering issues on televisions that were attempting to convert the Apple TV's 720p output to 1080i format. Apple last week promised that a software update to address the issue would be forthcoming.
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iCrizzo
15 months ago
I don't have any of these issues above, but I have noticed that my AppleTV will not turn off sometimes, They need to build an app with an actual on/off button all this holding down until it turns off is not working too well.
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coder12
15 months ago
:) Apple's little "pet project" with the Apple TV has been getting a lot of loving lately, maybe it's a sign that the :apple: TV is going mainstream?
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Icaras
15 months ago
Concerning the audio issue, I knew this update would come soon.
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DotComName
15 months ago
If the Apple TV can be so easily updated from its Settings menu and is running iOS, than why can't mobile iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch) be just easily updated on the fly...WITHOUT iTunes?
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blevins321
15 months ago
Ok I'll say it. I know this is picky, but why can't they synchronize software build numbers to the rest of the iOS world?
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Mad Mac Maniac
15 months ago
can't we have any other screenshot besides Glee for once?
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Icaras
15 months ago

can't we have any other screenshot besides Glee for once?


Agreed. It should be your icon actually. :p
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LaMerVipere
15 months ago
Fingers crossed that this update solves or at least improves all the Netflix problems me and others have been having! Time to go download...
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drakino
15 months ago

If the Apple TV can be so easily updated from its Settings menu and is running iOS, than why can't mobile iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch) be just easily updated on the fly...WITHOUT iTunes?

I'm betting Apple is using the AppleTV to get this process solid before rolling it out to the other iOS devices. The AppleTV doesn't allow anything to be saved/synced to the device, nor does it have to worry about 3rd party apps, two situations that complicate upgrades of another iOS device.
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Consultant
15 months ago

:) Apple's little "pet project" with the Apple TV has been getting a lot of loving lately, maybe it's a sign that the :apple: TV is going mainstream?


With Apple TV now running a version of iOS it's much easier to get it updated.
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