apple tv software update server could not be contacted

Trying to update to the public version fails with this message.

In iTunes, the appletv shows up as expected, but serial number is n/a.

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Keep trying - perhaps the backend is just very busy right now.


Good luck in any case.

Same here. I'm trying to update to public version after seeing Apple's email that suggest us to do that.

Same thing happening to me. Hope they get it resolved soon.


UPDATE: Manually downloading the latest tvOS and installing via iTunes (holding option when clicking Restore) worked for me. I have the app store now.

I was just about to post this since I am trying it out now. Hopefully it works! Looks like it did for you so it shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks @Nulligun I did as you suggested and downloaded the latest tvOS from:


https://developer.apple.com/tvos/download/


I installed via iTunes (holding option AKA alt when clicking Restore)


All sorted now.

Thanks buddy.. holding option key while pressing restore button worked for me.