As with most modern TVs, there are two ways to update the firmware on LG TVs:
1 Update software LG TV from the Internet;
2 Firmware update from USB flash drive.
I propose to consider each option step by step.
Updating LG TV software from the Internet.
This method, in my opinion, is the simplest and most convenient. All you need is an LG TV with Internet access, and it doesn’t matter how the Internet is connected using LAN network cable or WiFi. Next, you need to go to the TV settings; to do this, click the “Settings” button if you have a regular remote control.
Or the "Input" button
and select the gear icon if you have a Remote magic remote.
Click on the "Check for updates" button.
If updates are available, the TV will prompt you to download and install them. If you want to automate the TV update process, you can check the "Allow automatic updates" checkbox.
If your TV has the latest software installed, you will see the message “No updates found.”
Thus, by pressing several times on the remote control, you can easily update the LG firmware.
Updating LG TV from a USB flash drive.
This method is suitable if your TV does not have Internet access. Its whole essence is that you download the firmware to a USB flash drive from the official LG website, then connect this flash drive to the TV and install updates.
Before you start updating your LG TV, you need to know exact model your TV and installed version BY. To find out the TV model, look at its back panel, there will be a sticker indicating the model. If you can’t get close to the TV from behind (hanging on a bracket), then you can go to the TV settings in the “General” - “TV Information” menu and look at the model of your TV, and there you can also see the version of the installed software.
Once you have found out your TV model, go to LG official website and enter it in the search bar.
Open the "Software Update" tab and if there is a newer firmware version, download and unzip the downloaded archive.
To update, you will need a USB flash drive with a capacity of at least 1 GB. Transfer all information from USB media And format it . After this, create a folder on the media named LG_DTV and transfer the firmware (file with EPK extension) to the created folder.
Turn off the TV and connect the USB flash drive to any USB port (if there is a “USB in service only” port, then you need to connect the flash drive to it). After turning on the TV, you will be asked to update it, select "Install".
Hello! If you have come to this page, then most likely you are interested in the question of how to update the firmware on your TV. You've come to the right place. In this article I will tell you and show you with screenshots how to update the firmware on an LG TV (Smart TV). I think this manual will work for all LG TVs.
I will show the example of the LG 32LN575U model. I have already updated the firmware on this TV twice. Moreover, two different ways: first time directly, via the Internet. And the second time from a USB flash drive.
To make our instructions clear, we will divide it into three parts:
- Preparing for a firmware update.
- Update software on LG TV directly via the Internet.
- Firmware update on LG (Smart TV) from a USB flash drive.
It seems to me that it will be convenient and understandable. Yes, and I won’t get confused :)
Preparing to update the firmware on your TV
At this stage, we need to learn and understand two things.
We need to find out the model of our TV. But, if you update the firmware directly, via the Internet, this is not necessary. If you update from a flash drive, then you need to find out the exact model. And the best thing is to watch it in the TV settings. And at the same time, we will look at the current version of our firmware.
Press the button on the remote control SETTINGS.
In the menu, go to the tab Support, and select Inf. about the product/service.
A window will open in which we will see the TV model (mine is 32LN575U-ZE), and current firmware version (Software Version item).
You can leave these settings open for now, copy the model and current software version onto a piece of paper, or take a photo with your phone, as I would do :)
You must understand that the firmware (not only TV, but any device), this is serious. And you need to follow the instructions strictly so as not to turn your TV into a brick. Although no, some kind of brick from the TV, more like a concrete slab :)
Well, you understand, you can “kill” the TV if you don’t follow the instructions. During the firmware installation process, the TV will also have different safety instructions. Here are the main ones:
- Do not turn off the TV while updating the firmware.
- If you update from a flash drive, then make sure that the firmware that you download from the manufacturer’s website is for your model.
- When the firmware process is in progress, do not remove the flash drive from the TV.
- In general, it’s better not to press or touch anything.
Updating software on LG TV directly via the Internet
It's very simple and convenient way. The main requirement is that your TV is connected to the Internet. To good, fast and desirable unlimited internet. The TV itself will download the necessary software (software) and install it. I noticed that the firmware takes up an average of 500 MB. At least for model 32LN575U.
You can connect your TV to the Internet via Wi-Fi, more details in the article, or via a network cable.
If you have already connected the Internet to your TV, you can check for updates.
Press the button on the remote control again SETTINGS (screenshot at the beginning of the article) and go to the tab Support. Select an item Software Update.
We see the current software version there. For check (is there a new version), press the button Check for update.
If there is new software, a window will appear indicating the version. To start updates, just click on the button Update.
The download process will begin. You can hide it and continue, for example, watching TV. When the software is fully downloaded, the update process will begin. Then it’s better not to touch anything, the TV will turn itself off and on. That's it, the update process is complete. You can go to the settings again and make sure that you have a new version of the software.
If the TV is always connected to the Internet and the update is turned on, then, if available, new version software, a window will appear asking you to update the software.
Updating firmware on LG (Smart TV) from a USB flash drive
If it is not possible to update directly, then you can do everything from a flash drive. The essence of this method is to download the required firmware from the LG website, put it on a flash drive, connect the flash drive to the TV and start the update.
We need to know the exact model of the TV and the current version of the installed software. I wrote how to find out this information at the beginning of the article.
Download the firmware
Our TV should appear in the results. Go to the tab at the top “Support”(support) and press the red button BY.
A list of firmware will appear. We download the newest one, it is usually at the very top. We look at the date of addition and the version. Make sure that the firmware on the website is newer than the one already installed on your TV. If it is newer, then click on the link and save the archive to your computer.
After the archive is completely downloaded, we proceed to preparing the flash drive.
Preparing the USB drive
I read somewhere that you need a clean flash drive. But I have a 16 GB flash drive and it was about half full the necessary files. I was too lazy to put them on the computer and clean out the drive, so I flashed the TV from a flash drive that had other files. Everything worked out. But, if you don’t have anything important on your flash drive, or have another blank drive, then it’s better to take it.
Connect the flash drive to your computer, open it and create a folder called LG_DTV.
That's all, after the file is completely copied, our flash drive is completely ready.
Launching the update
We disconnect the drive from the computer and connect it to the TV. If everything was done correctly, a window should immediately appear with information that a drive with software is connected. The current software version and the one on the flash drive will be indicated. Also, read the recommendations.
Why do you need to update the firmware on your TV? First of all, this manipulation will noticeably improve its performance, which is already a significant reason to find the time and do such a necessary procedure. On devices such as LG Smart TV, uninterrupted operation is very important, because the equipment is not cheap, and it would be a shame if it stopped working solely because the user was unable to properly care for the system, and therefore it failed .
In addition, flashing sometimes adds many interesting functions that allow you to surf the Internet better, watch movies online, and do a lot of other manipulations.
Like most modern TVs, LG TVs have two methods that help with flashing:
Updating LG TV software via the Internet;
Firmware update from via USB flash drives.
Each option, as expected, has its own disadvantages and advantages.
How to update software on LG TV via the Internet
Updating the firmware of an LG TV via the Internet is one of the easiest and most available ways solve most problems with system problems on TV. To start the procedure you need the minimum:
Good internet connection;
Confidence that the electricity will not be turned off at the most inopportune moment;
And also, a little free time to control the procedure.
By the way, it doesn’t even matter how the Internet is connected. The main thing is that the connection is not interrupted when the procedure for searching and installing updates occurs, otherwise an attempt to update the firmware can bring disastrous results for your TV.
It is best, of course, if you use a Wi-Fi network. The further procedure is the same when trying to flash a Philips TV, as well as for flashing any other device, including those from LG. So, here is a list of the next steps:
Be sure to find the main menu. To go to it you need to find the “Settings” button on the remote control. But it will only happen if the user has a regular control panel;
If there is no button mentioned above, you can use the “Input” key. It will also open a menu from where you need to go to the device’s firmware without the use of external means;
If the TV came with a “Remote magic” remote control, then you can use the hexagonal icon to go to the Smart menu;
Having figured out how to enter the menu, you need to start updating the software by selecting the sub-item called “General” and going to the “ General information about TV";
There is a line in the list “Check for updates”, and this is what you need to click;
If there is new software for your device, then it will definitely appear on the monitor, and if the firmware is not outdated, then the system will not need updates, which it will report;
If there are still updates, then to download them, just click on “OK”. To ensure that programs are updated automatically, check the box next to “Allow automatic updates.”
Firmware for Philips TVs
Let's look at how to install updates on Philips TV, given that they are the second most popular device after LG, so users will be interested in hearing about this procedure. The instructions here are much shorter.
The first thing you need to do is open the Smart TV menu;
In “Settings” there is a sub-item “Update software”;
If there is a new firmware version, you can click confirm, which will start searching for new programs. Only you need to select “Internet” as the source;
When they are found, all that remains is to download the desired package to the Phillips TV and wait about an hour for it to download. Only after this can you begin installation.
Updating LG TV from a USB flash drive
If your TV has problems connecting to the Internet, the flash drive method is the most profitable, since you won’t have to worry if the connection is interrupted or some other unforeseen situation occurs. The whole point of this method is to go to the official LG website and download the software package.
Amazingly, one firmware can create a miracle and turn a previously not very good Smart TV into a full-fledged device. Perhaps the problems with the Internet will even disappear, of course, if the TV “did not see” the presence of a connection, although there was one.
So, how to update the software on your TV if the Internet doesn't work? Download it on your computer.
Log in to the official LG website. As a rule, there is latest firmware for each TV model;
Download the version that suits you;
Format the flash drive on the LG TV, otherwise the device will not see it;
Open the file with the firmware and copy it to the flash drive;
Connect this flash drive to your TV and install updates.
But before all this, you should clarify the LG model, and be sure to see what firmware version is currently installed on it. All this information can be obtained by going to the “General” menu section and selecting “TV Information”. There information about the TV model and software version is indicated. If the software is outdated, be sure to update it.
Moscow, September 23, 2015 years- Owners of LG Electronics Smart TVs based on webOS 1.0 received free update, containing the main functions of the new webOS 2.0 operating system. After installing the update, the Smart TV interface will significantly improve due to a more intuitive structure and convenient shortcuts. The new version also reduces the loading time of the operating system, and switching between applications has become faster.
By using new feature“My Channels” allows the user to place shortcuts to their favorite TV channels directly in the launcher for quick and easy access to them. “ Quick Settings” will allow you to change platform settings without interrupting the current program, and the quick source selection function makes it possible to instantly recognize connected devices and use them immediately. This update also includes general improvements to the TV viewing user interface, making it easier to navigate through TV channels and recommended shows.
The update for the operating system is already available to all owners of models based on webOS 1.0. TVs whose users have enabled the option automatic update, will receive it automatically. If this option is disabled, users will see a pop-up message on the screen with instructions on how to install it.
Such an update, released by LG Electronics for its previous generation TVs, is an unprecedented phenomenon in the Smart TV market, where previously only new device models received new functionality.
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The update for LG Smart TVs allows you to:
- Eliminate OS vulnerabilities.
- Correct identified errors and problems, for example, with the interface or connecting peripheral devices.
- Add new features that the software developer implemented during the development process.
- Ensure compatibility with applications (third party developers often only support latest version operating system, since backward compatibility with older versions requires an increase in the staff of programmers).
Tizen OS is a free platform with open source code, however, it is supported by full-time programmers. Therefore this operating system can be called a full-fledged commercial product. Manufacturers of TVs on which Tizen is installed guarantee the necessary functions and safety of users.
The update mechanism works automatically. The firmware is downloaded via a secure channel, and before installation it is checked for file integrity. This approach minimizes possible errors.
Firmware is not provided for all devices, but only for those models for which modifications have been made.
In some cases, installation can be done using a USB drive (it must be formatted in FAT32), onto which the firmware file is first downloaded. The files are downloaded from the official website of the TV manufacturer. Before installation, you must ensure that the software version and device version match. If the file extension is .exe (as is the case with Samsung), then you need to run it - after this the automatic unpacker interface will open.
Before updating your software, remember:
- Do not turn off the TV while updating.
- The software version must match your LG TV model.
- Do not remove removable media during the update.
- To avoid possible problems It is not recommended to press any buttons.
You can check your TV model by pressing the SETTINGS button on the remote control. In the menu that opens, select the “Support” tab, “Product/Service Information”. It's important to look here serial number Device software.
After downloading the archive, you need to prepare the media. Format the flash drive if necessary. Create a folder on the media with the name LG_DTV. Copy the downloaded file to this folder after unpacking the archive. If copying is completed, you can remove the media from the PC and insert it into the TV. The display will show information about the connected drive with the software file, as well as the current firmware version. Before installation, it is advisable to study the installation instructions. Click on the “Run” button to start the software update.
It is not recommended to perform additional actions during installation. Once the update is complete, the TV will reboot and there will be a window on the screen that will say “ Current version matches the update option. There is no need for an update." This means the process was completed correctly.
Possible problems and their solutions
Even after changing the firmware, the TV may still malfunction or simply become glitchy. To solve this problem it is necessary to carry out initialization Yu. To do this, you need to go to the menu and find “Support”, then “Initializing the application” and select OK. The TV will reboot and will continue to work without errors or freezes.
Using the Internet to update LG Smart TV
There is an easier way than the previous option. It is important that the connected network is reliable. Calculate traffic, because... The software weighs about 500 megabytes. TO global network TV is connected in one of three ways: using a 4G modem, wireless network Wi-fi or network cable.
On the remote control, press the “SETTINGS” button, then open “Support” and select “Software Update”. Click the button to check for updates. If a new firmware model exists, the new software number will be displayed. If it exists, click “Update”.
After pressing this button, the TV will download new software from the Internet. Use the TV only before installation. The process is automated; during installation, switching on and off occurs automatically. Once the installation is complete, you can go into the settings and make sure that you are running the latest software.
