Manually & Automatically Update Your LG TV Firmware: Easy Guide

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Update your LG Smart TV software quickly & easily
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This wikiHow will teach you how to update firmware on an LG Smart TV automatically and manually. If you have internet connected to your TV, you can update automatically in Settings; however, if you don't have internet connected to your TV, you'll need to download the firmware update on your computer, then use a USB drive to move the file.

Quick Steps

  1. Press the "Settings" button on your remote.
  2. Select "All Settings" on your TV screen if necessary.
  3. Select Support.
  4. Select Software Update.
  5. Select Download and Install or Check for Updates .
Method 1
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  1. If the TV is not powered on, this will not work. You'll see the Settings button on your remote near the navigation wheel towards the bottom of the remote. [1]
    • If prompted, click All Settings .
  2. 2
    Select Support . It's the last option on the menu that appears on-screen.
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  3. 3
    Select Software Update . This is the first option, and selecting it will lead you to the "Software Update" window with more options and information.
  4. 4
    Select Download and Install . You'll see this at the bottom of the menu below the message saying that there's an update available.
    • If your TV doesn't have this option, select Check for updates .
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Updating WebOS 4 and Older

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  1. If the TV is not powered on, this will not work. You'll see the Settings button on your remote near the navigation wheel towards the bottom of the remote. [2]
  2. It's the gear or three-dot menu icon at the very bottom of the TV's menu.
    • Use the arrow buttons to navigate (the buttons that form a circle on your LG remote), or point your remote if that feature is available, and press the Select/Ok button in the center of the navigation buttons. [3]
  3. You'll see this in the vertical menu on the left side of the screen next to an icon of a wrench. [4]
  4. This is in the menu that appears to the right of the vertical menu.
  5. This might say "Check for updates" in the panel on the right under the toggle for "Allow Automatic Updates" if there isn't an update immediately available or one queued.
    • If you don't see an update available and click "Check for updates," your TV will check for any outstanding updates, then display any that you can apply. If there aren't any updates, a text that says "No updates found" will appear above the Check for updates button.
    • You can also tap the toggle for "Allow Automatic Updates" if you want your TV to update automatically without your interference.
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Using Your Computer to Update

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  1. Go to [5] in a web browser. You'll be downloading a file from this site onto a USB drive.
    • To accurately locate your product support page, go to that support site and enter the model number for your TV, then select the correct result from the drop-down.
  2. This will prompt a file manager window to open where you can change the location and name of the downloaded ZIP file if you want to.
    • By default, it will download to the Downloads folder in Finder and File Explorer.
  3. Unzip the file . You can double-click the file in your file manager (like Finder or File Explorer) or right-click it and select "Extract All > Extract."
  4. " To do this, right-click inside the folder and select "New > Folder."
  5. You can do this by dragging the .bin file to your folder and dropping it.
  6. On computers with towers, you'll find the USB ports on the front; on all-in-one computers, the USB ports are either on the sides or back of the monitor; on a laptop, the USB ports are on either side of the case.
    • The USB drive should open automatically on your computer once it's connected. If not, you'll need to open it manually from Finder or File Explorer.
    • Format the drive if you haven't already to FAT32. Formatting the drive will also erase it.
  7. Move the "LG_DTV" folder to your USB drive . You can do this in your file manager by dragging the folder from your computer to the USB drive's folder. [6]
  8. You'll find the USB port for your TV on the back, which might be labeled "USB IN."
    • You need to have your TV powered on for this process. If it is off, it will not be able to access the USB drive. Otherwise, your TV will automatically access the USB drive once it's plugged in.
  9. On the screen, you'll see that an update is available when it reads your USB drive.
    • Use the Select/OK button on your remote to make selections. It's usually the center button in the navigation arrows.
    • Your TV will automatically restart to update to the newer version. [7]
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LG Update Schedule

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  1. 1
    Not every LG TV is immediately going to get the newest OS version. But lots of LG TVs are getting OS updates, thanks to the Re:New Program, which offers 5 years of WebOS updates to certain older TVs. Use this chart to figure out when your TV will get a new update: [8]

    TV Year Eligible Products Expected Update Time WebOS version
    2021
    		 StanbyME Q1 2025 WebOS 24
    		Q1 2026 WebOS 25
    2022
    		 OLED, 8K QNED, StanbyME GO Q4 2024 - Q1 2025 WebOS 24
    		Q4 2025 - Q1 2026 WebOS 25
    2023
    		 OLED, QNED, LCD Q4 2024 - Q1 2025 WebOS 24
    		Q4 2025 - Q1 2026 WebOS 25
    2024
    		 OLED, QNED, LCD Q4 2025 - Q1 2025 WebOS 25

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      • Some updates may require a large amount of data and take a long time to completely download. If, however, you think the update is stuck or frozen, check your internet connection as well as the TV's range and any interruptions to the router. The TV's wireless receiver may not be as strong as other devices. If the TV says "Downloading," try turning off your TV and router, unplugging them for about 30 seconds, then plugging them back in and turning them on. However, if your TV says "Updating," do not unplug it. [9]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-update-an-lg-smart-tv--1430510575535
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/ychxYaimR_M?t=14
      3. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/remotes
      4. ↑ https://youtu.be/ychxYaimR_M?t=22
      5. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers
      6. ↑ https://youtu.be/NQLvqbtAriU?t=114
      7. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/updating-firmware-tv-CT10000018-1430510575535
      8. ↑ https://www.lg.com/global/newsroom/news/home-entertainment/more-lg-smart-tv-owners-set-to-enjoy-the-latest-webos-upgrade-making-their-tvs-feel-brand-new/
      9. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/updating-firmware-tv-CT10000018-1430510575535

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      1. Press the Settings button on your remote.
      2. Navigate to and select All Settings .
      3. Navigate to and select General .
      4. Navigate to and select About This TV .
      5. Navigate to and select Download and Install .

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