Sony Smart TVs run on the Android TV platform, allowing you to choose from thousands of apps in the Google Play Store. 

However, sometimes you may face issues installing or updating apps on your Sony TV. 

This can be frustrating when you are trying to use a new app or get the latest updates for an existing app.

The good news is there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to fix problems with installing or updating apps on your Sony Smart TV. 

Here at Fixwebnode, We will walk you through the most common solutions to resolve Sony Smart TV app install or update issues. 

How to resolve Sony Smart TV App Install or Update Issues ? 

1. Power Cycle your TV

A power cycle can be an effective way of clearing errors and optimizing the performance of the device. This is a type of restart that will clear the memory of the TV, restoring its default settings and refreshing its connections. It can help to quickly solve many technical issues.

It's possible to power cycle most Sony Smart TVs in a few simple steps. 

Here's how to do it:

• Unplug the power cable from the wall.
• Wait for 60 seconds.
• Plug the power cable back in.

Once the TV boots up fully, you can attempt to use its functions normally. If the issue has been resolved, you can get back to using the device as normal.

2. Examine the Storage Capacity

With all of the streaming services, movie libraries, and more, storage on your Sony Smart TV can quickly become full. 

No worries though — there's an easy way to check your storage space and freeing up some extra room shouldn't take too long. 

Here's a step by step guide on how to check the amount of storage space on your Sony Smart TV:

• Press the Home button on your remote.
• Navigate to Settings.
• Then select Storage & reset. 
• At the top under Device storage, Ensure that there is a sufficient amount of device storage. 

Note: Ideally, you should have at least 100 MB open for most apps, while apps that involve music and videos require 200 MB or more of space to store content and play it appropriately.

If storage space is insufficient to install a new app or update an existing one, you must eliminate any Apps that are not needed.

3. Remove Apps that are not needed

Some of the pre-installed apps may be taking up valuable space on your TV and you want to free it up for other apps or activities. Fortunately, there is a simple way to delete any unwanted apps on your Sony Smart TV.

To do this:

• Press the Home button on your remote.
• Navigate to the Settings.
• Select Apps.
• Browse the list for an unwanted app, select it, and Uninstall it. 
• To remove any further unnecessary apps, repeat this process.

Once ready, try Installing or Updating the App on your Sony TV.

To Install / Update an App on Sony TV:

• Press the Home button on the remote.
• Then go to Apps and select the Google Play Store. 
• Once there, search for the app you would like to install or update, and give it another try.

4. Delete Data and Cache for Google Play Services

Note: Have your Gmail email address and password handy, as you will need to sign back in with your Google account once this is over.

Often, it's likely that your Smart TV is suffering from corrupted data or cache. Clearing data and cache for Google Play Services on your Sony Smart TV can often resolve many issues and is a relatively simple process. 

Here's how to clear data and cache for Google Play Services on your Sony Smart TV:

• Press the Home button on your remote.
• Go to Settings.
• Select Apps.
• Then, choose Google Play Services.
• Select Clear data.
• Click OK when prompted.
• Then select Clear cache.
• Click OK again When prompted.
• Finally, Restart your Sony Smart TV.

This will clear the data and cache for Google Play Services and should resolve any issues you might be experiencing.

5. Set Parental Controls to Allow All

If you're a parent, you know how important it is to keep your kids safe while they're using the TV. To make sure they're safe, it's crucial that you have the right parental controls in place on all of their devices. This includes your Sony Smart TV, which has parental control settings that can allow access to certain TV programs and channels. 

Here's how to set parental controls to allow everything on your Sony Smart TV:

• Press the Home button on your remote.
• Then go to Settings, Apps, Google Play Store. 
• Next, Select Settings.
• Then for Parental controls,  ensure Allow all, including unrated is selected.