Close on the heels of iOS 5.1.1’s arrival on Monday, the second and third generation black Apple TV models finally got their own taste of the modest software update on Thursday night with Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1.
Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1, which despite the version numbering scheme, incorporates the miscellaneous fixes rolled into iOS 5.1.1 earlier this week into the Apple TV as well.
The update also addresses a handful of Apple TV-specific issues which include:
iTunes previews
Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.
AirPlay
Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.
Home Sharing
Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.
Netflix
Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.
Stability and performance
Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.
Those all sound like good reasons to download the update, but fair warning: If you’re currently enjoying a jailbreak on your second-generation black Apple TV, you’ll lose it should you install this update. (There’s currently no such jailbreak for the latest 1080p model.) But we’re pretty sure the hackers will come to our rescue soon enough…
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