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Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of the Amazon Fire TV Stick being stuck on the “Downloading the latest software” screen. When it comes to media streaming devices, then there’s no denying the fact that the offering from Amazon is right there at the top. The ability to easily stream 4K contents combined with its Voice Assistant powered remote completely streamline the viewing experience.

Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software

Moreover, it has also a Lite version, which is slightly trimmed down of its counterpart but still manages to checkmark most of the prerequisites. However, as of now, both its variants are going through a rough patch. Various users have voiced their concern that their Amazon Fire TV Stick is stuck on the “Downloading the latest software” screen.

Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software

This issue is mostly bugging the new users who have just purchased the device and are carrying out the first-time setup. After selecting the language, they are straightaway taken to the update screen wherein they are stuck for ages. If your Amazon Fire TV Stick is also stuck on the “Downloading the latest software” screen, then this guide will make you aware of numerous methods to rectify it once and for all. Follow along.

Fix Amazon Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software

Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software

Do note that there’s no universal fix as such. You will have to try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and see which one works best in your favor. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Using Fire TV Remote

Press and hold the Back and Menu buttons (the button with three horizontal lines) on the Fire TV Remote for about then seconds and it should rectify the underlying issue.

Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software

FIX 2: Reconnect Fire Stick

  1. Remove the Fire Stick from the HDMI port of your TV.
    Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software
  2. Next up, unplug it from the power outlet as well and wait for 3 minutes.
  3. Then replug it into the power outlet.
  4. Likewise, plug it back into the HDMI port on your TV as well.
  5. Now check if it fixes the Amazon Fire TV Stick being stuck on the “Downloading the latest software” screen.

FIX 3: Reset Fire Stick Via Remote

If none of the aforementioned methods worked out for you, then your last course of action should be to reset the Fire TV stick to its factory default state. The general approach to do so is via the Settings menu, but since you wouldn’t be able to access that screen, we will instead be using the remote to perform this reset.

  1. Press and hold the Back button and the right side of the navigation button for 10 seconds.
    Fire TV Stick Stuck on Downloading the latest software
  2. You will now get a reset option on your screen, select it. OR
  3. If you aren’t able to make the selection, then just stay on that screen.
  4. Fire Stick will automatically make that selection and perform the reset.
  5. Once done, restart the setup process, and this time you wouldn’t get stuck on that screen.

So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the Amazon Fire TV Stick being stuck on the “Downloading the latest software” screen. We have listed three different methods for the same, do let us know in the comment which one spelled out success for you.

As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, Amazon is aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.


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