Quick Answer: When a streaming app on your Peloton (like Disney+, Max, or Hulu) shows "New Version Available — Update to continue" and then closes the moment you tap Update, it's because the app is checking for an update through the Google Play Store, which Peloton's tablet doesn't have. The fix is simple: uninstall the app and reinstall a fresh, compatible version from the FitSwitch app list. FitSwitch keeps compatible versions ready so the loop disappears.
Table of Contents
- Why the Update Loop Happens
- The Quick Fix: Uninstall and Reinstall
- Which Apps This Affects Most
- If the App Still Won't Open
- How FitSwitch Prevents the Loop
- FAQ
Why the Update Loop Happens
Streaming apps are built to keep themselves current. When you open one, it quietly checks whether a newer version exists and, if so, shows a "New Version Available" or "Update Required" prompt. On a normal Android phone, tapping Update sends you to the Google Play Store, the new version downloads, and you're back in business.
Peloton's tablet runs a custom version of Android without Google Play Services or the Play Store. So when an app tries to send you to Google Play to update, there's nothing there to catch the request. The app either closes, bounces you back to the home screen, or sits on the update screen forever. That's the "update loop."
It's not a problem with your Peloton, your FitSwitch, or your internet — it's just the app looking for a store that isn't installed.
The Quick Fix: Uninstall and Reinstall
Because the loop is caused by an out-of-date app trying to update itself, the cleanest fix is to replace it with a current, compatible copy:
Step 1: Return to the FitSwitch app on your Peloton screen (tap the FitSwitch icon, or press the P Peloton logo and reopen FitSwitch).
Step 2: In the FitSwitch app drawer, press and hold the icon of the app that's stuck (hold for about 1–2 seconds).
Step 3: A popup appears asking "Would you like to uninstall this app?" Tap UNINSTALL.
Step 4: Once it's removed, tap the same app's icon in the FitSwitch list to reinstall a fresh copy. FitSwitch downloads the current compatible version.
Step 5: Open the app and sign back in. Your account, watch history, and preferences are stored in the cloud, so nothing is lost — you only need to log in again.
That's it. Reinstalling gives you a clean, up-to-date version that isn't sitting one update behind, so the "New Version Available" prompt goes away.
Which Apps This Affects Most
The update loop tends to show up on video streaming apps that update frequently, such as:
- Disney+
- Max (HBO Max)
- Hulu
- Paramount+
- Prime Video
These services push new app versions often, so an older installed copy is more likely to hit the prompt. Music and training apps update less aggressively and rarely show the loop.
If you've had FitSwitch installed for a while and only recently started seeing the message on one app, that app simply released a new version — a quick reinstall brings you current.
If the App Still Won't Open
Reinstalling resolves the vast majority of update loops. If an app is still misbehaving afterward, try these in order:
- Restart the tablet. Hold the power button, choose restart (or unplug for 30 seconds and plug back in). This clears any half-finished install.
- Check your storage. If the tablet is nearly full, a fresh install may not complete. The Bike+ tablet can have as little as 8GB. Uninstall a large app you're not using and try again. (See our guide on installing Zwift for more on storage.)
- Confirm WiFi. A weak connection can interrupt the download so the app installs incomplete.
- Still stuck? A specific app version can occasionally break on the service's end. Contact FitSwitch support with the app name — we push compatible versions from our side, so we can usually have it working again quickly.
How FitSwitch Prevents the Loop
The reason FitSwitch users see this far less than people who sideload apps manually is that FitSwitch maintains a curated, tested catalog of app versions known to work on the Peloton tablet. When a service releases a new build, we test it and update the version FitSwitch installs.
With manual ADB sideloading, you're on your own — you have to find a compatible APK, transfer it with a computer, and repeat the whole process every time an app nags for an update. FitSwitch turns that into a two-tap uninstall-and-reinstall, no computer required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Peloton say "New Version Available" but won't update?
Because the app is trying to update through the Google Play Store, which isn't installed on the Peloton tablet. Tapping Update has nowhere to go, so the app closes or loops. Uninstalling and reinstalling a fresh copy from FitSwitch fixes it.
Will I lose my login or watch history if I reinstall the app?
No. Streaming accounts (Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, etc.) store your profile and history in the cloud. After reinstalling you just sign back in and everything is there.
How do I uninstall an app on FitSwitch?
Open the FitSwitch app drawer, press and hold the app's icon for 1–2 seconds, then tap UNINSTALL on the confirmation popup. See our full uninstall guide for details.
Does this happen with every app?
No — it's mainly video streaming apps that update frequently, like Disney+, Max, Hulu, and Paramount+. Music and cycling apps rarely show the loop.
Is the update loop a sign my FitSwitch is broken?
Not at all. It's caused by the app's own update check, not by FitSwitch or your Peloton. A reinstall resolves it. If it persists on a specific app, contact us and we'll push a compatible version.
Can I just ignore the update prompt?
Some apps let you dismiss the prompt and continue; others block you until you "update." When an app blocks you, reinstalling the current version from FitSwitch is the fastest way back in.
Keep Every App Running Smoothly
A streaming app asking to update is normal — on a Peloton it just needs a different fix than tapping "Update." With FitSwitch, that fix is a quick uninstall and reinstall, and our tested app catalog means you hit the loop far less often in the first place.
With FitSwitch, you get: - One-tap installs and reinstalls — no computer or ADB - A curated catalog of streaming and fitness apps tested for the Peloton tablet - A metrics overlay so you see cadence, power, and heart rate over any app - Smartwatch connectivity for Apple Watch and Garmin
Get FitSwitch — Stream everything on your Peloton, update headaches included.
Last updated: June 2026