How to Display the Secret Menu in LG TVs

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Most LG TV models have at least one secret service menu with special features. This menu is hidden from your TV's other menus because it has more advanced functions—the kind that can break your TV if you do the wrong thing! If you're setting up a commercial LG TV, such as for a hotel or hospital, you'll also have an Installer menu you can open using the Installer remote. This wikiHow will teach you how to find the hidden service and installation menus on your LG TV.

Accessing the LG TV Service Menu

Enter 0413 on your LG remote. This code instantly brings up the service menu on most LG TVs so you can change your region or adjust HDMI or other settings.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Service Menu (Original LG Remote)

PDF download Download Article
  1. While some non-LG, third-party, or universal remotes can be used to open your TV's service menu, you'll have the greatest chance of success if you use the remote that came with your TV.
    • This method will not work with the LG Magic Remote (the one that's voice-activated and comes with modern OLED TVs). You will need a service remote instead.
    • If you don't have the original LG remote, you can try a universal remote . But if that doesn't work, you'll need a replacement remote from LG or a service remote.
  2. This opens the list of inputs on your TV. [1]
    Advertisement
  3. On some models, this will bring up the service menu right away—you'll see "Factory Setting" at the top of the menu. [2]
    • If that didn't work and you wind up somewhere other than the input menu, press INPUT again and continue to the next step.
  4. This should work on several LG TVs, but they're all different. If you don't see the channel info and a place to enter a passcode after holding down this button for 10 seconds, try one of these options:
    • If there's no MENU button on your remote, press and hold the one called SETTINGS , or the one with a gear. If that doesn't work, try pressing-and-holding the HOME button.
    • Try pressing and holding your remote's MENU button and the TV's MENU button at the same time.
    • Also try to press and hold the OK button on both the remote control and the TV.
  5. If you see channel information rather than a place to enter a passcode, you can still try to enter the passcode on the next step.
  6. The passcode is going to be different depending on your model. [3] Try these passcodes until one works to bring up a "service," "factory," or "EZ ADJUST" menu: [4]
    • 0413
    • 0000
    • 7777
    • 8878
    • 8741
    • 8743
    • 3195
  7. You can typically use the service menu to change settings such as your TV's network settings ( IP Control Set Up ), USB options, HDMI options , region, volume levels, and firmware .
    • Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
    • Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
    8. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Service Menu (Service Remote)

PDF download Download Article
  1. The LG service remote (or installation remote) is a special remote meant for technicians who are setting up TVs in commercial environments. Service remotes don't come with consumer TVs, but they do come with commercial models (such as those designed for hotels or hospitals). But even if you don't have a commercial TV, you can buy an LG service remote on sites like eBay or Amazon .
    • Look for "Factory SVC Remocon," or the model number MKJ39170828.
    • These remotes are pretty cheap, running anywhere from $7-$20 USD.
    • If you have an Android with an IR blaster (this is sort of rare these days), you can use an app called AnyMote Universal Remote in place of the service remote. This app has the button you'll need to enter the setup menu. If you don't have an IR blaster, you may be able to attach one through your charging port.
  2. Turn on your LG TV . You don't have to be on any particular menu or screen to access the service menu—just make sure the TV is on and something is on the screen.
  3. It's in the upper-left area of the service remote. You'll see a password entry field on the screen. [5]
    • If you're using AnyMote on an Android, swipe left and then tap INSTART .
  4. This should instantly bring up the service menu on nearly all LG TVs. Now you can adjust HDMI settings, change your region, and numerous other features. [6]
    • Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
    • Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
    5. Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Installer Menu (Commercial Models)

PDF download Download Article
  1. If you're setting up a commercial LG TV from the Hospitality, Healthcare, and Signage lines, you can use your installer remote to access the installation menu. Don't use one of the standard remotes that come with each individual TV—only the installer remote will work. [7]
    • If you have a non-commercial TV, you may be able to find an installation menu using your original LG remote or a service remote , but it's not common.
  2. You'll usually need to hold down the button for between 5 and 7 seconds. [8]
  3. You should see some information about the TV and possibly a password entry field.
    • Some models require you to press the MENU button repeatedly instead of holding down one of these buttons. If the previous step didn't work, try pressing the MENU button over and over again until you see a menu called "Function" and/or a menu that displays some TV settings.
  4. This is the code that most LG TVs use to access the installation menu. [9]
    • If that code doesn't work, try 9876 or 2663 instead.
  5. In the installation menu, you may find the option to enable USB mode for your TV. You might also find other options, such as a "Hotel Mode", that affect the way your TV works. [10]
    • Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
    • Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
    6. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    What is hotel mode?
    Community Answer
    Hotel mode is a feature that can be enabled on LG televisions that removes the setup and channel search options from the regular television settings.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 40 Helpful 102
  • Question
    How can I display the time on the screen?
    Community Answer
    If you have an LG TV with the "Magic Remote," the easiest way is to activate the pointer and click the top of the screen. This will display either the input the TV is set to, or the channel it's tuned to. Click on that display and you will then see the time. Keep in mind that ALL digital TV stations send out time information, and the smaller ones may not be accurate or updated for daylight/standard time changes.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 32 Helpful 27
  • Question
    What buttons are used to access the secret menu?
    Community Answer
    Some LG TV models require you to press and hold the OK menu on the remote and TV at the same time, while on others you press and hold the MENU buttons.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 76 Helpful 73
See more answers
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Video

      Tips

      • Many LG TVs use different names for similar buttons. For example, one TV's MENU button might be another TV's HOME or SETTINGS button. The same goes for remotes.
        Thanks
        Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
      • Don’t change advanced settings if you don’t know how the different options or functions are used. Changing service or installation menu items can prevent your LG TV from working correctly.
        Thanks
        Helpful 2 Not Helpful 3
      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Get Local Channels on Amazon Fire Stick
      2 Simple Ways to Connect a Smart TV to a Wi-Fi Network
      Best Ways to Watch Local Channels on a Smart TV (Free & Paid Options)
      How to
      Reset Your Hisense Smart TV
      How to
      Hook Up a Smart TV to Cable (Setting Up Your Smart TV)
      3 Quick Ways to Log Out of Amazon Prime Video on Any TV
      Troubleshooting a Samsung TV That Says "Smart Hub is Being Updated"
      7 Simple Methods to Add Apps to a Smart TV (2022)
      How to
      Turn Your TV Into a Smart TV
      How to
      Clear the Cache on your Samsung TV
      How to
      Connect Your PC to an LG Smart TV: 3 Easy Methods
      The Easiest Way to Install Apps on a Vizio Smart TV
      How to
      Reset a TV to Factory Settings
      How to
      Get Apps on a Samsung Smart TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://www.techfollows.com/secret-menu-on-lg-smart-tv/
      2. ↑ https://www.techfollows.com/secret-menu-on-lg-smart-tv/
      3. ↑ https://factory-reset.com/wiki/LG_Service_Menu
      4. ↑ https://blog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio/smart-tv/get-more-out-of-your-smart-tv-with-secret-menus
      5. ↑ https://www.techfollows.com/secret-menu-on-lg-smart-tv/
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch84j9If7Ag
      7. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/business/download/resources/BT00001837/LV640S-U_Install_Manual_170915a.pdf
      8. ↑ https://www.lg.com/global/business/download/resources/id/01_Digital_Signage/ [Install]_XF2B_ENG.pdf
      9. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/business/download/resources/BT00001837/LV640S-U_Install_Manual_170915a.pdf
      1. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/business/download/resources/BT00001837/206-4323_UV770H_Comm_Mode_Setup_Rev_D.pdf

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      To access your LG TV’s secret menu, try to use the original remote for the best results. Then, hold down both your remote’s menu button and the TV’s menu button. Once you see a password request appear, let go of both buttons and enter your TV’s password, which could be 0000, 0413, or 7777. Next, press the enter button in the middle of your remote, and browse the service menu when it appears. For tips on how to access the installation menu, keep reading!

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,263,565 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement