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The latest Tablo news along with tips to maximize your free TV experience. 

Tablo Q&A – What Will Happen When My Legacy Tablo Gets New Firmware?

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Today’s question is from Darryl who asks, “What happens when my Tablo DUAL LITE gets the new firmware update to use the new apps? Can I still use the old apps if I want to use Tablo Connect?”

In case you missed it, this week we announced a brand new Tablo device and app experience.

While nothing is changing for existing Tablo customers now, legacy network-connected Tablo devices like Darryl’s DUAL LITE will be able to use these fully redesigned Tablo apps after a firmware update coming later this year.

The firmware update won’t disable access to current features like Tablo Connect through legacy Tablo apps, so Darryl will still be able to use his Tablo as he does now. 

The firmware update will simply give current Tablo customers with legacy network-connected devices the opportunity to try out the new app experience and switch to it if they like it.

You can read more about this on the Tablo Support Portal.

Have a question about watching TV that you’d like answered? Send us a note and you may see your question on the Tablo blog and in an upcoming issue of our newsletter, Stay Tuned!

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How to restart your phone/tablet

Sometimes, just restarting your smartphone or tablet can clear up issues with apps. The links below will provide detailed instructions on how to force close your Tablo app. 

Apple iPhone

Android smartphones 

Most Android smartphones and tablets can be restarted by holding the POWER button and then selecting RESTART or POWER OFF and RESTART from the POWER OPTIONS menu.

NOTE: Newer Samsung devices require you to hold the POWER/SIDE button and VOLUME DOWN to make the POWER OPTIONS menu appear. On the Google Pixel 6, hold the POWER and VOLUME UP buttons.

How to force close your Tablo app?

Sometimes, just restarting the app can fix things. The links below will provide detailed instructions on how to force close your Tablo app. 

Apple iPhone/iPad

Android smartphones/tablets 

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