Causes & Fixes of LG TV Error Code 202

LG TV error code 202 is a network interference error, indicating that your LG TV’s internet connection is lost. It usually appears while surfing the internet or while downloading apps. Fortunately, you can fix the error code 202 with some general troubleshooting methods.

How to Fix LG TV Error Code 202

As said earlier, the 202 LG TV error code appears due to an unstable internet connection. You can fix the error code 202 on your LG TV with the below-mentioned methods.

• Common fixes for LG TV Error Code 202

Common Fixes for Error Code 202

With the following fixes, you can easily tackle the LG TV error code 202 all by yourself.

Reason:

• Poor or unstable internet connection
• Access denied on your LG TV
• Temporary bugs on your WiFi router

Solution:

It is possible to fix the error code 202 by connecting your LG TV to a stable WIFI, resetting the router, power cycling the router and TV, etc.

1. Check the Internet Connection

Since the error occurs mainly due to the internet connection, you need to first check whether your WiFi internet is stable and working properly or not. You can check the speed of your WiFi network by performing the speed test on your LG TV. To stream the content, you need a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps. You can also try using another network and can contact the ISP for internet-related issues.

2. Check the Server

Another reason for the 202 error is the server issue. In rare cases, the service might be down or under maintenance. It will result in various errors, including error code 202. If the service is down, you need to wait until for the LG technical team to resolve the issue.

3. Check Your Ethernet Cable

Instead of a wireless connection, if you’re using the Ethernet cable, then you need to check the cable. If you see any physical damage on the wire, then replace the cable with the new one. If the wire is in good condition, but the error still appears, make sure to insert the cable correctly into the port.

4. Power Cycle your WiFi Router

Power cycling your router will remove and clear the internet-related issue caused due to the temporary bugs and glitches on your router.

[1] Remove the power cable of the WiFi router and TV from the power socket.

[2] Wait for 2-3 minutes and plug in the power cable of your TV and WiFi router back into the power socket.

[3] Now, turn on the TV and router. It will clear the temporary glitches on your WiFi router.

5. Power Cycle LG Smart TV

As with power cycling the router, you need to restart or power cycle your LG smart TV to eliminate all the bugs and glitches.

[1] Turn off your LG smart TV and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

[2] Wait for 2-3 minutes and plug the cables and power cord back into it.

[3] Now, turn on your LG smart TV and check whether the issue still persists.

6. Change the DNS on LG Smart TV

Advanced users can configure the WiFi settings and check the DNS settings. Thus, changing the DNS of your LG smart will help fix the internet connectivity issue on your TV.

[1] Turn on your LG TV without the remote or using the remote and navigate to the Settings icon.

[2] Select the All Settings option and tap the Network option.

[3] Then, choose the Wifi connection, followed to that, select the Advanced Wifi Settings option.

[4] Next, click DNS Server Settings.

[5] Click the Edit button and disable the Set Automatically option.

[6] Now, enter the server code and click the Connect button to connect to the selected server.

7. Re-Connect the WiFi Connection

[1] On your LG TV, go to the Settings menu.

[2] From the settings menu, choose the All Settings option.

[3] Then, click on the Network tab and select the WiFi connection option.

[4] Click on your connected network, followed by selecting the Forget the Network option.

[5] Wait for a couple of minutes and enter your WiFi password to connect it back to the WiFi connection.

[6] Now, see if the error code is fixed or not. If not, move to the next solution.

Contact LG TV Support

If you have tried all the steps and none of the troubleshooting tricks works for you, you can contact the LG Technical team to get an expert analysis. They will help you to fix the issue immediately. 

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