You should update your LG Smart TV software if you want to use the latest features. It is a prime TV setting option to eliminate the bugs and make your TV run smoothly. You can update the LG Smart TV firmware either manually or automatically. Optionally, you can use a USB drive to get the latest firmware.
How to Update LG Smart TV Automatically
The procedure for auto-updating LG Smart TV will vary depending on the operating system. Based on your webOS, follow these steps to turn on auto-update.
- webOS 22, 6.0 & 5.0: Settings → All Settings → Support → Software Update → Check for Updates → Download and Install.
- webOS 4.0 & 4.5, 3.5 & Older: Settings → All Settings → General → About this TV → Check for Updates → Download and Install.
Once it gets downloaded, turn off the TV for 10 seconds. After that, turn on the LG TV to finish installing the latest update.
How to Update LG Smart TV Manually Via USB Device
You can update the firmware manually with the USB device. For this to work, ensure you have the following.
- A USB drive with 1GB or higher storage space
- A desktop or laptop with internet connection
1. Turn on your desktop/laptop and open a web browser.
2. Go to the LG Software & Drivers website.
3. Enter your LG TV model number and search for the latest firmware.
4. Download the LG TV software update file on your PC. The respective files will be saved in a zip folder.
5. Insert a USB drive into your PC. Ensure the USB drive has sufficient storage space.
6. Right-click on the zip file and extract it.
7. Now, copy-paste the extracted file to the USB drive.
8. Once the process is over, safely eject the USB drive from your PC.
9. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on your LG Smart TV. Make sure that the TV is turned off.
10. Turn on the LG TV. It will detect the firmware. Click Install to download the firmware on your LG TV.
11. Once completed, turn off the LG TV for 10 seconds.
After that, turn on the LG Smart TV to install the latest update.
How to Update LG Smart TV with NetCast OS
The NetCast is an older LG TV model. LG has stopped manufacturing the NetCast models, but you will occasionally receive security updates.
1. Go to the Smart or Settings menu.
2. Click Support and tap Software Update.
3. Select Check Update Version.
4. If the update is available, click Update to install it.
FAQ
To check the webOS version on LG TV: Launch the Settings on LG TV → General → TV information → See webOS TV version.
LG TV users may face issues while updating the firmware due to low storage space, internet issues, etc.
Open LG Content Store → Click Apps → Tap My Apps → Select an app and click Update. Optionally, click All and tap Update All to update apps on LG Smart TV.