As in most modern TVs, on LG TVs there are two ways to update the firmware:
1 Update software LG TV from the Internet;
2 Firmware update from USB flash drive.
I propose to consider each option step by step.
Updating LG TV software from the Internet.
This method, in my opinion, is the simplest and most convenient. All you need is an LG TV with Internet access, and it doesn’t matter how the Internet is connected using LAN network cable or WiFi. Next, you need to go to the TV settings; to do this, click the “Settings” button if you have a regular remote control.
Or the "Input" button
and select the gear icon if you have remote control magic.
Click on the "Check for updates" button.
If updates are available, the TV will prompt you to download and install them. If you want to automate the TV update process, you can check the "Allow automatic updates" checkbox.
If your TV has latest version Software, you will see the message “No updates found”.
Thus, by pressing several times on the remote control, you can easily update the LG firmware.
Updating LG TV from a USB flash drive.
This method is suitable if your TV does not have Internet access. Its whole essence is that you download the firmware from the official LG website USB flash drive, then connect this flash drive to the TV and install updates.
Before you start updating your LG TV, you need to know the exact model of your TV and installed version BY. To find out the TV model, look at it back panel, there will be a sticker on it indicating the model. If you can’t get close to the TV from behind (hanging on a bracket), then you can go to the TV settings in the “General” - “TV Information” menu and look at the model of your TV, and there you can also see the version of the installed software.
Once you have found out your TV model, go to LG official website and enter it in the search bar.
Open the "Software Update" tab and if there is a newer firmware version, download and unzip the downloaded archive.
To update, you will need a USB flash drive with a capacity of at least 1 GB. Transfer all information from the USB drive and format it . After this, create a folder on the media named LG_DTV and transfer the firmware (file with EPK extension) to the created folder.
Turn off the TV and connect the USB flash drive to any USB port (if there is a “USB in service only” port, then you need to connect the flash drive to it). After turning on the TV, you will be asked to update it, select "Install".
How to flash an LG phone?
Software replacement is necessary in many cases. Let's look at how to flash an LG phone to improve its functionality or fix system errors.
For the firmware you will need:
- USB cable for connecting your phone to a PC;
- Special software;
- Source uninterruptible power supply, which will supply the PC with energy in the event of a power outage.
It is necessary to use only the official version of the firmware recommended by the device manufacturer. To avoid losing important data, you should do this before starting the operation. backup copy. The user must save contacts, SMS messages and media files.
Firmware method
To successfully install new software, you need to perform several steps:
- Install LG PC Suite. This program will help the PC correctly identify the connected device.
- Install LG Mobile Support by downloading it from lg.com.
- Open the program and connect the smartphone to the PC using a working cable.
- After recognizing the connected device, click on the “Start update” button.
This is how official software is installed on a smartphone. If you were unable to install the firmware the first time, you should repeat the above steps again. If the software update does not occur, the device must be taken to service center. Under no circumstances should you try to download and install firmware offered on third-party resources.
Now you know how to flash an LG phone and you can handle this task.
KDZ - flasher for LG. If your smartphone does not want to boot normally, works poorly or does not work at all, you should try flashing it. Fortunately, almost all LG Android devices are flashed the same way. You can do this either using the KDZ utility or through the official LG Mobile Support Tool. We will now describe the sequence of actions.
This instruction Applicable only to GSM devices. The CDMA firmware has not been tested against it. The method has some dangers. If a failure occurs during KDZ operation at the time of bootloader recording, only a service center can restore the device. We recommend choosing a good cable in advance, charging the battery in the laptop, disabling antiviruses and turning off other programs. It is better to use the cable that came with the device and place it in the rear socket of the computer. There may be a lack of power through the hub.
Warning - The administration is not responsible for the actions you perform with the device. This material is provided for recommendation purposes and not as a guide to action.Preparation
To get ready for work, you need to download several files:
- The official firmware itself in .KDZ format
Install all the drivers one by one and just in case, LG Mobile Support Tool. You will need it if the drivers are not installed (read in the last part of the article), for regular update official firmware and brick restoration. Unzip the KDZ folder to the root system disk. Place the firmware next to it.
In KDZ you need to find and install the msxml.msi package using the standard method.
Now we put the phone into firmware mode. To do this, completely turn off the device or disconnect the battery. If it is not removable, press and hold the power button until the screen goes dark and the device vibrates twice.
Hold down BOTH volume buttons and power button. After a few seconds, a yellow image with a caption will appear. Emergency Mode.
Now we connect the device to the PC and check if the drivers are installed.
If everything is fine, let's move on to the firmware. No - we restart the computer, try another port, cable. Without drivers, the firmware will not start! You can also try downloading them using the LG Mobile Support Tool. Read about it below.
Firmware
Drivers are installed. The phone is visible. It's time to launch KDZ. Go to the folder with the installed flasher and, as an administrator, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. If it doesn't work, click on the file right click and set compatibility to Windows XP SP3. Flashing on Windows 8, 10 is not recommended. For your own safety, find a computer with Windows 7.
The KDZ start screen looks like this. Set the values circled correctly.
Now you need to select the firmware itself using this button.
Click Launch Software Update and wait. The utility may hang; the process sometimes lasts more than half an hour. It's better not to touch anything. Then progress bars will run across the screen, and you will see the treasured message about the completion of the firmware FINISHED. KDZ sometimes behaves erratically. In our case, she flew out immediately after the procedure was completed. Because of this, the image is different.
The phone will reboot itself and begin charging. Disconnect it from the cable, reconnect the battery and turn it on by holding the " nutrition" If the device does not work, try entering it again Emergency Mode and stitch 2-3 more times. Sometimes the utility also helps restore work LG Mobile Support Tool.
Updating the official software and restoring the “brick”
Nobody forbids you to try the official software update utility. It happens that it helps to cope with particularly obstinate devices. Open LG Mobile Support Tool
Click " install USB driver", mark your model and wait until everything is downloaded and installed.
Connect the device. If it is in working order, but there are no official firmware updates, the program will write about it.
When the column " start updating» is active, try selecting it and following the program instructions. Everything is simple and clear there. There is only one minus - LG Mobile Support Tool It takes a very long time to download the firmware. Don't expect a quick solution to the problem.
We hope everything worked out for you. Good luck with the firmware!
Download KDZ (flashing tool for LG) you can follow the link below
Often when choosing a new mobile device the consumer pays attention not only to technical parameters, but also to the software component. From time to time, the developers of the manufacturing company release new firmware versions that can bring new functionality, improve hardware performance, or new version operating system. Today we will describe how to flash LG smartphones and tablets using official methods.
Updating your smartphone over the air
The easiest and fastest way to update LG is the so-called “over-the-air” update method, referred to as FOTA in the case of LG smartphones. Typically, notifications about the availability of a new update come when the Internet connection is turned on after the device automatically carries out the appropriate analysis. When you receive such an alert, all you need to do is expand the notification shade and click on the corresponding message. You can also check it yourself by following the path Settings - About phone - Software update (in some Update Centers - Software Update) - Check for update. If there is an update, a corresponding window will appear on the screen where you need to click on “Install Now”. It is worth drawing your attention to the fact that the smartphone’s battery charge should be at least 50%, and better yet, fully charged.
Update via LG Mobile Support Tool
It happens that the developer, for some unknown reason, has not released the next update over the air, but it is available on the company’s website. The program mentioned above is just for such cases. It appeared quite a long time ago and does not offer as many opportunities as its more recent counterparts. However, the “old lady” is still operational and often comes to the aid of owners of LG smartphones. We connect the device to a computer with the Mobile Support Tool installed, after which the program will recognize your device and start checking for an available software update. If the update is available, then click on the “Start update” button. Requests for confirmation may appear, to which we answer “Next”, “Proceed”, “Start” and so on, while carefully reading the text displayed on the monitor screen. Upon completion of the installation, a corresponding message indicating the end of the process and a “Exit” or “Finish” button will appear. After this, we can disconnect the mobile device from the PC and use it.
Update via LG PC Suite
The PC Suite program, or as it is also called PC Sync, has a richer set of interactions with smartphones from the South Korean company than the Support Tool and also allows you to update the software of your LG mobile device. We connect the device to the PC and click the “Connect” button in the upper left corner of the program window. After the device is detected, information about the phone will be displayed, including information about the installed software. You can check for the latest version of the software by clicking on the “Check for updates” button or click on the “Mobile device” tab, and then on “Mobile device software update”. The process of installing the update does not require any professional skills, so we carefully read what is written and make the necessary choice of action.
Update via LG Bridge program
Like the previous proprietary software for synchronizing smartphone data with a computer, Bridge offers almost the same set functionality, but the distinctive feature is the presence of the LG AirDrive application (for remote access to phone files) and more understandable and simple interface. This program was released last year and is mostly intended for the previous flagship device G4, however, according to information from the manufacturer, the utility can be used in conjunction with all mobile devices 2015 and older. To install the update, you need to connect your smartphone to personal computer, in the program go to the “Software Update” tab and click on the “Software Update” button. Next, follow the tips from the developers.
KDZ firmware– it is in this phrase that several concepts merge. Word firmware has several definitions and its meaning follows from the context in each specific case. Firmware– file or software replacement procedure.
1. General Provisions.1.1. Terms of use.
By performing these actions on your phone, you automatically agree that all risks resulting from these actions fall solely on you. The site administration is not responsible for the results of your actions. You agree that this is your conscious decision and you made it yourself.
1.2. Basic provisions.
KDZ file– file container with official firmware phone from LG. It contains several blocks, which generally make up the complete firmware.
KDZ flasher– a program for Windows that allows you to change the firmware of LG phones, part of the official software from LG, used for unofficial methods of flashing phones. It works with the KDZ firmware file, unpacks it, checks the device being flashed, flashes the phone, writes a log of the progress of the firmware procedure.
Data cable– usb\microusb cable that provides data transfer via the USB protocol, as well as +5V power supply and phone charging.
Hard buttons– physical buttons of the phone (device), allowing you to control basic functions (volume, menu, return, call/hang up, power on/off).
Hard reset (XP or factory reset) – see the instructions in the box included with the phone. Resetting your phone and other settings user actions (installed programs) to the factory firmware state of the phone. If the user has given himself full access to the system and deleted system files, then with XP they will not be restored, because The purpose of XP is to clear the system only of user data.
Backup– backup storage of user data, such as directory, SMS messages, ringtones, photos, etc. You can back up data with the program LG_PCSuite_IV . To backup your installed software (games, applications), you can use third party applications- and others.
2. Preparation for firmware.This instruction is based on the example of phone firmware LG P500 O1, but the procedure is quite typical for the entire range of brand phones LG.
You must first acquire the necessary software:
Software and content:, after installation it is advisable to disable it (but do not delete!) LGE Virtual Modem. It will appear after connecting the phone to the computer. To do this in the operating room Windows system need to go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Modems > Right click on LGE Virtual Modem and choose Disable.
If your picture matches the above, solve problems with the system and drivers. This might come in handy here. We launch the KDZ flasher program and continue the firmware process again.
If the flasher stumbles in the middle of the process and freezes, restart it and repeat the firmware. Sometimes you have to restart your computer. During all this time of troubleshooting DO NOT WITHDRAW! phone from mode Emergency Mode(exit from it - complete blackout - disconnecting the data cable and removing the battery).
The first launch of the phone takes much longer than usual, be patient. Startup time up to 5 minutes.
If the phone does not start and hangs on the LG logo or green Android with exclamation mark in a triangle, then you need to do hard reset. Disconnect the phone, insert the battery and reset hard buttons- page 9 instructions for the phone.
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