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does older generation apple tvs support new content

does 3rd generation apple tv hardware support new content on Apple TV Plus


Posted on Sep 18, 2022 4:35 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2022 6:07 AM

The Apple TV box (3rd generation) with up-to-date system software has its own modern Apple TV app, so you shouldn’t need screen mirroring for Apple TV+ content.

Verify that your model is indeed 3rd generation: model number A1427 or A1469. The 2nd generation looks very similar on the outside, so look on the bottom or in settings to verify.


an error message saying the version of this video is not supported.

Please use the exact phrasing of error messages. This quote has the unlikely number of zero hits in Google.


I used screen mirror.

Streaming from what device? iPhone or iPad?


Having trouble updating apps on the screen.

The 3rd generation model has the apps as server-pushed at startup or wake, as supported for your country or region, and as supported for the version system software. The latest version system software for the 3rd generation model is v7.9, per March 2022. No other updates are available for this model.

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Sep 18, 2022 6:07 AM in response to lindabbell

The Apple TV box (3rd generation) with up-to-date system software has its own modern Apple TV app, so you shouldn’t need screen mirroring for Apple TV+ content.

Verify that your model is indeed 3rd generation: model number A1427 or A1469. The 2nd generation looks very similar on the outside, so look on the bottom or in settings to verify.


an error message saying the version of this video is not supported.

Please use the exact phrasing of error messages. This quote has the unlikely number of zero hits in Google.


I used screen mirror.

Streaming from what device? iPhone or iPad?


Having trouble updating apps on the screen.

The 3rd generation model has the apps as server-pushed at startup or wake, as supported for your country or region, and as supported for the version system software. The latest version system software for the 3rd generation model is v7.9, per March 2022. No other updates are available for this model.

does older generation apple tvs support new content

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