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tadream0
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2 years ago
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Roku Express tries to update then restarts

I just bought a Roku Express to use on my Sansui television.  It connects to my wifi and accepts my password.  Says that it needs to download any updates and then restarts.  As soon as it restarts, i...
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    2 years ago

    Found the issue.  You cannot plug the Roku USB into the TV for power while doing the set-up, because when the Roku does a restart, it also cuts off the power to the Tv, thus negating the update process, which is why it starts over.  Always have the Roku powered independently while doing all of the set up and after you have completed that entire process, THEN you can plug the Roku into the TV USB port for power and it will work fine.