tvOS 4
( Predecessor: None | tvOS 4 (iOS 4) | Successor tvOS 5 (iOS 5)
For versions 4 to 8 of tvOS, it was just called iOS. This article has the name tvOS 4 to prevent duplication of names.
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Version history
Legend: Obsolete Discontinued Current Beta
Information about new updates to Apple TV (2nd generation) onwards is published on Apple's knowledge base.
iOS 4.1 was the first version of iOS available on the Apple TV (2nd generation). It included Apple TV Software 4.0.
Table of versions: iOS 4.x – Apple TV (2nd generation)
iOS Version Apple TV Software Build Release date Features
4.1 4.0 8M89 September 1, 2010; 11 years ago
Initial release on Apple TV (2nd generation)
4.2 4.1 8C150 (1539) 2010-11-22
AirPlay support.
VoiceOver in menus.
Bug fixes.
4.2.1 4.1.1 8C154 (1553) 2010-12-14
Bug fixes
Addresses an issue that causes some high-definition TVs to incorrectly display at 480p.
Addresses an issue that may cause a movie or TV show to be re-downloaded.
4.3 4.2 8F191m (2060) 2011-03-09
AirPlay video support for third party apps on iDevices.
New slideshow themes: View photos with the new Scrapbook, Photo Mobile, and Holiday Mobile slideshow themes.
Improved on-screen keyboard: Search and enter names and passwords more easily with the redesigned on-screen keyboard.
Enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound when watching Netflix.
4.2.1 8F202 (2100) 2011-03-22
Bug fixes
Addresses issues that may cause the screen to flicker or display incorrect colour on some older TVs.
Addresses an issue where Apple TV may not wake up from sleep.
Addresses an issue where audio may not be heard on some TV models after switching from another input.
Apple TV Software 4.2.1 includes stability and performance fixes for Apple TV.
4.2.2 8F305 (2203) 2011-05-11
Bug fixes
Addresses an issue in which audio is not output when playing some video content.
Addresses an issue in which video is not displayed when playing some content.
Adds an audio output setting for switching to 16-bit audio for compatibility with some TVs and AV receivers.
Improves the performance of fast-forwarding and rewinding live events.
Addresses an issue in which the description information is not displayed for some movies.
Addresses an issue in which YouTube subscription videos are not ordered by date.
4.3 8F455 (2557) 2011-08-01
Ability to watch videos from Vimeo.
US-only feature: streams purchased TV shows from iTunes on Apple TV (and past purchases); formerly, only rentals were available.
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