Apple today released a tvOS 16.1.1 update for the third-generation Apple TV 4K, which fixes an issue that could prevent the Apple TV from being able to install apps in a certain memory-related situation.
Please note, this update is only for the third-generation Apple TV 4k, which was released earlier this month. The update appears to fix a bug in tvOS 16.1, the Apple TV’s operating system. tvOS 16.1 wrongly identifies the 128GB Apple TV to be identified as a 64GB model, causing the device to “run out of memory” once it has used up 64GB of storage.
The bug causes new models of the Apple TV with 128GB of storage to think they only have 64GB of memory when in reality they have twice as much storage. Once 64GB of storage is used users see the following message when attempting to download a new app: “The app can’t be installed because there isn’t enough space. Delete one or more apps or manage your storage in Settings.”
The tvOS 16.1.1 update can be downloaded over the air through the Settings app on the Apple TV by going to System -> Software Update. If you have automatic software updates turned on your Apple TV 4K will be upgraded to tvOS 16.1.1 automatically.