Following the last release 11 months ago, Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K).
According to Google’s release notes, UTTA.260813.002 is rolling out just for the 4K model. There is no new release for the HD variant today. Both streaming devices are usually updated at the same time.
This update bumps the Android Security Patch Level to August 2026 (from October 2025). Google also notes the presence of “Other bug fixes and performance improvements.”
On your Chromecast with Google TV, go to Settings > System > About > System update to download and install.
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