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Definition: firmware update


Changing the software in flash memory, which is a storage chip that holds settings and preferences. With regard to computers, firmware updates are infrequent but sometimes necessary to recondition older machines. The user can sometimes perform such updates, but it can be a tedious job.

On the other hand, printers, smart TVs and countless consumer products controlled by chips may be designed for periodic firmware updates. The installation of the new firmware should be no more difficult than "click here to update."

Vehicles Too
Today's cars and trucks are loaded with CPUs and microcontrollers that execute instructions stored in firmware. In the 21st century, along with oil changes and routine maintenance, auto mechanics often have to download and update firmware. See firmware, flash BIOS and FOTA.




Update Your Blu-ray Player
Firmware is being updated all over the place. As soon as this Blu-ray player was installed, it prompted the user for a firmware update, which took place over a Wi-Fi connection and TV set.






A Big Apple
The progress bar shows the Apple TV's firmware being updated. An Apple TV is a media hub that streams content to a TV (see Apple TV).






The TV Itself
Today's computerized TVs are display screens and Internet streamers such as this LG TV, which is receiving a routine firmware update.