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Quick guide
Walmart excels in software updates for Android TV and Google TV devices, and has continued to provide updates to its Onn streaming devices since launching its first Android TV wireless receiver in 2021. Despite the low price of these devices, Walmart regularly releases updates, including bug fixes and security patches, to ensure a user experience. In 2023, Walmart transformed its device into Google TV and launched the more powerful Onn "Pro" set-top box. While some users have reported post-update issues, such as the failure of external storage, Walmart's update strategy is impressive, especially since the device is still supported several years after its release. Despite some challenges, Walmart's history suggests that fixes for these issues are likely to be in place in a timely manner. Overall, Walmart has demonstrated significant commitment and ability to provide ongoing software support.
The importance of regular updates
TVs, set-top boxes, and wireless receivers are often overlooked when it comes to receiving updates, especially when they're running on Android. Walmart excels in this area, surprisingly effectively delivering updates for its Android TV and Google TV devices. Since launching the first Android TV wireless receiver in 2021, Walmart has launched a pair of Onn streaming devices for an impressive Android TV experience at a fraction of the price of the leading device at the time, Google Chromecast. In 2023, Walmart upgraded the specifications of these two models and transformed them into Google TVs instead of continuing to use Android TVs. In addition, earlier this year, they launched the Onn "Pro" set-top box, which is the most expensive yet powerful device in their lineup.
Ongoing software support
Despite starting at just $15, Walmart has shown a commendable commitment to software updates. For the record, Walmart regularly releases updates for all of its devices. These updates may include important bug fixes or security patches, although they usually don't introduce new features or versions of Android. Recently, Walmart provided a patch for its 2023 Onn 4K device, which is powered by Google TV, and is rolling out a new update for the 2021 version. This ongoing support is especially impressive, considering that few people expected such an affordable device to still receive updates after three years. The newly launched "Pro" model has also undergone several updates since its release a few months ago.
Challenge and continuous improvement
Although Walmart's software updates are consistent, they are not without flaws. The 2023 model year update is still based on the May 2024 security patch, while the 2021 model year stays at the April patch level. Some users have reported issues such as updates causing the external storage feature to fail. Still, the continued release of these updates is remarkable. Despite the challenges of older devices, Walmart's history shows that repairs are likely to be implemented in a timely manner.