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climberbob
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Q: apple tv wont finish updating

small light keeps blinking for hours after updating and the device wont function

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Posted on Dec 27, 2013 5:32 AM

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Q: apple tv wont finish updating

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  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Dec 27, 2013 5:33 AM in response to climberbob
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    Dec 27, 2013 5:33 AM in response to climberbob

    Welcome to the Apple Community Bob.

     

    If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:

     

    1. Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. (if you don't you will not see Apple TV in the iTunes Source list)
    2. Connect the micro USB cable to the Apple TV and to your computer.
    3. Reconnect the power cable (only for Apple TV 3)
    4. Open iTunes.
    5. Select your Apple TV in the Devices list, and then click Restore.

     

    (You may already have a micro USB cable if you have a camera or other digital device)