Whether you have an old or new LG Smart TV, keeping it updated is essential to get security features. You can easily update your LG TV to the latest version by accessing the settings menu. Alternatively, you can update the LG TV by plugging a USB drive loaded with the newest software. This guide provides a complete tutorial of all the methods to upgrade your LG TV to the latest firmware.
How to Update LG TV Firmware Automatically
The procedure for updating the LG TV’s firmware varies with respect to the OS, which is explained as follows.
For Newer LG TVs
If your LG TV runs webOS 22, webOS 6.0 or higher, you can update its firmware using the steps below.
1. Press the Settings key on the LG TV remote.
2. Click All Settings from the shortcut menu.
3. Tap Support on the next menu and choose Software Update.
4. Select the Check for Updates option. If it displays an update is available, tap Download and Install.
Note: If you want your LG TV to update automatically whenever an update is released, set Auto Update to On.
5. If the download is complete, turn off the LG TV and leave it off for 10 seconds. Then, turn the TV on to finish the updation process.
For Older LG TVs
If your LG TV runs webOS 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, or an older version, follow the instructions below to update its firmware.
1. Grab the LG TV remote and hit the Settings button on it.
2. Select All Settings from the sidebar options.
3. Click General or Support from the options and click Check for Updates.
4. Tap Software Update or About this TV.
For LG Netcast TVs
If your LG TV runs with the Netcast operating system, follow these guidelines to update its firmware.
1. Press the Smart or Settings button on the remote control.
2. Choose Support from the menu and select Software Update.
3. Click Check for Updates. Your TV will begin to search for updates.
4. If the update is available, your TV will be updated to the latest version.
How to Update LG TV Manually Using a USB Drive
Before you begin, ensure you have a USB drive with a minimum free space of 1 GB or higher. Also, make sure you have internet access on a desktop or laptop.
1. Visit lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers using a browser on your PC.
2. Input your LG TV model number in the search bar and select it from the suggestions.
3. Download the latest LG TV software file from the webpage. The file will be downloaded in a zip format.
4. Insert a USB drive into your desktop or laptop’s USB port.
5. Create a folder on a USB drive with the name “LG_DTV.”
6. Right-click the zip file name and select Extract All into the LG_DTV folder on a USB drive.
7. If it gets extracted, eject the USB drive from a PC and connect it to the LG TV.
8. Your LG TV will detect the firmware and show USB UPDATE READY.
9. Click INSTALL and follow the remaining on-screen prompts to finish the updation.
10. If the process is complete, switch off the LG TV for 10 seconds. Then, turn it back on to finish the firmware upgrade.
FAQ
Yes. If you update the webOS firmware, it will also update the pre-installed apps.