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what is the USB c port for on the back of my AppleTV 4K for?

what is the USB c port for on the back of my AppleTV 4K for?

Posted on Apr 18, 2019 6:09 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2019 11:04 PM

If your Apple TV model has a USB-C port on the back, then you may have an Apple TV (4th generation), not Apple TV 4K (5th generation).

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It can be used to connect to a computer with iTunes, to re-install the system software, if you can’t do so on the device itself through the menus.

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Apple TV HD; previously known as Apple TV (4th generation).

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Apr 18, 2019 11:04 PM in response to bnist

If your Apple TV model has a USB-C port on the back, then you may have an Apple TV (4th generation), not Apple TV 4K (5th generation).

Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

It can be used to connect to a computer with iTunes, to re-install the system software, if you can’t do so on the device itself through the menus.

Restore your Apple TV through iTunes - Apple Support

Apple TV HD; previously known as Apple TV (4th generation).

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Apr 18, 2019 6:29 PM in response to bnist

The USB-C port on the back of the Apple TV is for development or diagnostic purposes. It isn't present on the Apple TV 4K.

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what is the USB c port for on the back of my AppleTV 4K for?

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