How do I backup the apps etc. from my AppleTV3 to put on my new AppleTV 4K?

I just sent for an AppleTV 4K and it is arriving in 2 days. I currently have an AppleTV3. How do I transfer all my Apps and passwords to my movie sites, etc.? Will they automatically just be there from my iCloud or something, or do I do some sort of memory transfer like we do with iPhones?

Posted on Jun 14, 2021 8:59 AM

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vazandrew

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Jun 14, 2021 9:02 AM in response to cheeky-monkey

The 3rd gen doesn't run native apps, those are preset channels using basic templates and sent via server. When you setup the 4K you will have the preinstalled apps from Apple and an app store to download any available from 3rd party.

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