If thou dost possess an LG TV, perchance one of their renowned OLED models, thou may hast observed that LG hath its very own smart platform harnessed by the proprietary webOS. Unlike some smart platforms of yore, the present iteration on LG TVs is crafted to be minimalistic, oft a running banner of options at the bottom of thy screen that doth permit thee to hastily select apps, settings, broadcast signal menus, and more — without obstructing the spectacle afore thee (past renditions of webOS may sport a different visage).
But akin to all smart TV platforms gracing the finest TVs in the land, LG’s webOS doth require an occasional software update to ensure it doth continue to operate smoothly and that new features are incorporated. Hark! Herein lie all the tidings thou needest to ensure that thy LG TV doth remain up to date and what to do should it be not.
Lo! How to manually update thy LG smart TV (and enable automatic updates)
Step 1: Make certain thy LG TV is connected to the internet. Thou shalt require a Wi-Fi connection to usher forth any updates available. Should it hath been a while since thou hast roamed the webOS platform due to other connected devices, it may no longer be entwined to the internet at all.
Inspect this by journeying to Settings on thy LG TV. Behold thy LG remote: Depending on the remote, thou may possess a Settings button thou can select. Shouldst thou not find it, thou can choose the central Smart button on thy directional controls and summon the main menu, then navigate to Settings.
Herein, elect Network. Traverse to thy Wi-Fi connection. Thy LG TV should automatically examine its connection, apprise thee if it doth function, and endeavor a connection if it be not. Should it be requisite, select the appropriate Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi network to proceed.
Step 2: When thou art assured the TV is connected, select the Settings button anew or locate it in the main menu.
Step 3: If necessary, navigate to All Settings. This may not be essential on all iterations of webOS — distinct versions of the software will boast a slightly disparate aspect.
Step 4: In webOS 5 and beyond, journey unto the Support section.
Step 5: Select Software Update if need be.
Step 6: Pick either Check for updates or Check Update Version.
Step 7: An if webOS doth declare that an update hath arrived, thou can select Download and install or Update to proceed. But tarry! Thou may wish to assay the ensuing step first.
Step 8: Shouldst thou prefer that thy LG smart TV doth update itself automatically whenever a new update is forthcoming, there doth exist an additional step hither. Seek the Auto update section within — newer versions of webOS should proffer this option. Verify that it is enabled ere thou continue, then thou can elect Download and install.
Step 9: Await the completion of the download. This shall commonly require several minutes, perchance more. Upon the conclusion of the download, locate the power button on thy TV. Should it hath been some time, LG doth favor placing it in the heart of the base, facing the front of the TV. Press the power button to extinguish the TV. Tarry for approximately 10 seconds, then press the power button once more to reawaken the TV. LG should commence a protracted startup process than accustom as it installs the update.
Thou should now be prepared. However, should accessories like a soundbar be linked to thy TV, they may encounter issues following an update. Deactivate them, disconnect them, then link them anew to redress this quandary.
Doth it matter what version of webOS I bear on my TV?
Verily not. There be diverse versions of webOS extant, and any TV that doth include webOS 4.0 or later, unto webOS 22, shall be able to download updates employing the instructions we hath outlined above (or very similar). The remote control may vary slightly, but most other navigation terms should function. The sole thing to note is that, for the elder webOS, once thou reach All Settings, thou shalt wish to proceed to General and the About This TV instead of Support to locate thy update options.
What if I cannot push an update with my online connection?
Firstly, we counsel visiting our Wi-Fi troubleshoot guide should thy Wi-Fi be entirely nonfunctional. If not, thy LG TV should be able to connect. But should naught appear to be operating, there is a somewhat messier recourse thou can endeavor.
Visit LG’s software and drivers page. Hither, seeketh the exact model number of thy LG TV, and select thy model upon discovery. Utilize an empty USB drive to fetch the latest firmware available for thy LG TV model by right-clicking and selecting Extract All.
Now, insert the USB drive into one of the available USB ports on thy LG TV. The TV should detect the folder automatically and apprise thee that a USB update is prepared. Elect Install and adhere to the update guidelines to finalize the installation.
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