A new software update addresses a variety of minor issues for users of the second generation “black box” A4-powered Apple TV. You can install the update on your Apple TV by navigating to Settings -> General -> Update Software and following the directions there.
Per AppleInsider, the update, which is the second minor update to version 4.2, is named 4.2.2, but internally is described as iOS 4.3 build 8F305, addresses a half dozen minor issues:
– Audio: Addresses an issue in which audio is not output when playing some video content.
– Video playback: Addresses an issue in which video is not displayed when playing some content.
– Audio output setting: Adds an audio output setting for switching to 16-bit audio for compatibility with some TVs and AV receivers.
– Live FF/RW improvements: Improves the performance of fast-forwarding and rewinding live events.
– Movie description: Addresses an issue in which the description information is not displayed for some movies.
– YouTube video order: Addresses an issue in which YouTube subscription videos were not ordered by date.
Users of the original, Intel-based Apple TV are still stuck with software update 3.0.1, as that model is now discontinued.
If you’ve tried the update and noticed any major changes, please let us know.