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I Apple TV 3rd generation. I can’t use it anymore without updating it using Apple Music. I don’t have micro usb cable to connect it to a PC. Where do I get micro USB cable for Apple TV?

how to update Apple TV 3rd generation. Where do I get the micro USB cable to connect it to PC?

Posted on Aug 13, 2021 6:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2021 7:27 PM

Apple TV has a built-in update option. A proper functional Apple TV can check for updates without the need for connecting it to a computer. Only when severe software problems make software-resetting impossible, is it needed to restore through a connected computer.


There are many online stores that sell USB cables with all kinds of connectors, including Micro USB on one end. It is not a hard to find item. Just make sure the specification includes data transfer (not a charging-only cable).


The Apple TV (3rd generation) model has its own software version path, and it cannot be updated to the same version as later models. The current version system software for Apple TV (3rd generation) is v7.7.

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Aug 13, 2021 7:27 PM in response to belete176

Apple TV has a built-in update option. A proper functional Apple TV can check for updates without the need for connecting it to a computer. Only when severe software problems make software-resetting impossible, is it needed to restore through a connected computer.


There are many online stores that sell USB cables with all kinds of connectors, including Micro USB on one end. It is not a hard to find item. Just make sure the specification includes data transfer (not a charging-only cable).


The Apple TV (3rd generation) model has its own software version path, and it cannot be updated to the same version as later models. The current version system software for Apple TV (3rd generation) is v7.7.

I Apple TV 3rd generation. I can’t use it anymore without updating it using Apple Music. I don’t have micro usb cable to connect it to a PC. Where do I get micro USB cable for Apple TV?

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