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lsd61377
Channel Surfer
4 years ago

Missing search feature on TCL Roku Tv

I lost the search feature on my roku tv about 2 weeks ago.  I'm in the US, don't know the model number of my tv. It's a TCL around 3 yrs old.  How do I get this feature back?

  • I’m having exactly the same issue with the same tv. I just disappeared. I tried doing an update but keep getting an error “can’t update software. Please try again later.” I also tried changing the background theme as somebody had suggested that fixed it for them. I did fix it for about 2 seconds but it didn’t stay. I pretty much hate this stupid tv and interface but the only thing I liked about it was the search feature. Now that it’s gone I’m thinking it might be time for a new tv. Really disappointing because this tv is only 3 years old. 

    • RokuDanny-R's avatar
      RokuDanny-R
      Retired Moderator

      Alicat8

      Thanks for the post.
      Can you please provide us with more information:

      -Roku device model, serial number, device ID, and software OS/version (these can all be found in Settings > System > About)
      -steps to reproduce the issue you are seeing when you try to check for an update

      With more detailed information, we will be able to assist you further.


      Thanks,
      Danny

      • lsd61377's avatar
        lsd61377
        Channel Surfer

        I fixed it.  I ran a manual update and it restored the search feature.

    • lsd61377's avatar
      lsd61377
      Channel Surfer

      I fixed the issue by doing a manual update.

  • I was able to search fine before on my roku express (I’ve lived in Las Vegas Nv this whole time never moved) and now it’s just gone. What Else could the issue be?

  • I just unplugged my tv for a couple of minutes, and when I plugged it back in everything (background, menu selections highlighted, etc) came back.  Try the simple solutions first!