LG TV 2018 Settings Guide: What to Enable, Disable and Tweak (2024)

FAQs

What are the best methods on how do you reset LG TV? ›

Go to the LG Content Store. Search for "Developer Mode." Select the Developer Mode app and click the Install button.

At a glance. Problems may arise with your LG TV apps, internet connection, or settings that make you want to reset the TV and start over. A factory reset reverts all settings on the TV to the way they were out of the box.

The default is usually "0000" or "1234" unless you changed it. Without the remote, press and hold the "Power" button for 10 seconds, then use your TV's buttons to navigate to Menu > Settings > General > Reset > Confirm > Enter PIN.

Also stay away from the “vivid” and “dynamic” modes, which tend to overemphasize contrast and sharpness and lower brightness too much. Instead, we've found that modes with names such as “cinema,” “movie,” and “expert” generally provide the best results.

Brightness, contrast, and color

For daytime viewing, have the backlight at 100, contrast at 100, brightness at 50, sharpness at 30, color at 70, tint at 0, and color temperature at C50.

Also new for 2022 is something LG calls "always ready." Instead of turning the screen off when you press power, the TV displays your choice of art wallpapers, a clock, "sound palette" art or your own custom photos.

What does filmmaker mode do on LG TVS? ›

It turns off all of the TV's post-processing options such as picture smoothing, noise reduction and AI enhancement, while slightly adjusting colour, contrast, brightness and so on to best present the film in the way it was meant to be seen. Essentially, it's telling the TV to interfere as little as possible.

Go to settings. Select "picture menu." Click on picture mode settings and picture mode. Select on filmmaker mode.

Performing a factory reset will delete all of the TV's data and settings (such as Wi-Fi and wired network setting information, Google account and other login information, Google Play and other installed apps).

It's called the System UI Tuner and it can be used for customizing an Android gadget's status bar, clock and app notification settings. Introduced in Android Marshmallow, this experimental menu is hidden but it's not difficult to find. Once you get to it, you'll wish you knew about it sooner.

Instead of deep diving into your Android phone's convoluted settings, you can use a simple dialer code to access your device information quickly. All you have to do is open up your phone's dialer app and type *#*#4636#*#* into it. Once you've entered the code, your phone's testing menu will pop open.

The Secret Menu app uses the knowledge of the community to provide you with details and recipes of the most interesting and tasty secret menu items available at all of your favorite restaurants. There are hundreds of items available from many restaurants.

To enable Developer Options and USB Debugging, go to Settings. Then tap on System, tap on About phone, tap on Software information, and tap on Build Number repeatedly, five to 10 times. If you have a secure phone lock screen, enter your code, pin, password or biometric authentication. Developer Options is now enabled.

Enable USB debugging on your device

Enable USB debugging in the device system settings under Developer options. You can find this option in one of the following locations, depending on your Android version: Android 9 (API level 28) and higher: Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > USB debugging.

What gets removed in a factory reset? ›

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled.

The LG TV default password is 0000 or 1234.

That means when your sharpness is set too high, you could lose some of the crisp detail of that fancy 4K TV. In some cases, the best setting is actually zero, while on most TVs the setting is best in the bottom 20% or so.

Standard. This picture mode is often the mode manufacturer's set their televisions to. If you haven't messed with the settings on your TV since you bought it, you're most likely watching television in standard mode. What it looks like: Moderate contrast, sharpness and brightness with a “blue-ish” hue.

HDR introduces a wider range of colours and brightness levels compared to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) by telling the TV exactly which colours to display at the correct level of brightness. SDR by contrast only has a limited range of brightness and colours so images tend to be duller and less sharp.

Turning the sharpness all the way down doesn't always yield the best picture quality as I've found that 1-2 notches above or below 20 percent of the sharpness value gives the best balance between clarity and accuracy.

However, that said, some people prefer the Vivid (also called Dynamic) setting because it tends to make the picture “pop.” With Vivid, you'll find that the screen is brighter and more, well, dynamic. (Most in-store TVs are set on Vivid because TV shoppers are attracted to the bright picture.

We recommend the 'Off' setting for Dynamic Backlight Control so that the luminocity doesn't change according to the light conditions of your room. You should adjust the Backlight level to your viewing conditions. Note that this setting does not affect picture quality.

Should brightness and contrast be the same? ›

Contrast and brightness are two sides of the same coin. The contrast setting adjusts the bright parts of the image, while the brightness setting adjusts the dark parts. If you set the contrast too high, you will lose the fine detail in bright images. If you set it too low, the whole image will appear flat and lifeless.

Generally speaking, you want the center of the TV to be about eye level, or even slightly lower. This is true whether you're mounting the TV or putting it on a stand.

What is the best setting for monitor sharpness? Keeping the brightness level at medium or at the center is the appropriate option. However, it will also depend on your needs. High sharpness and brightness levels can strain your retina when gaming.

Investing in an HDMI cable is another inexpensive option for making your TV a smart TV. Many of today's smartphones, tablets and laptops use HDMI cables (or an MHL or HDMI adapter), so you can directly hook them up to your HDTV. Whatever appears on the device will then show up on the TV.

Cinema Mode

Cinema is mode is LG's fine-tuned picture preset for movies and TV shows. It's a balance of most of the colour settings without the harsh contrast levels that often come with the vivid mode. However, the brightness is lowered, with a focus on warm temperature, so it's best for watching movies in dark rooms.

PictureEye Comfort Mode. If you turn this option on, color temperature will be automatically adjusted to reduce eye strain. On. Automatically adjusts the screen color temperature.

“There's no real reason not to just switch into Filmmaker Mode, simply because what it really does is it just plays the signal unaltered,” Zink says. Filmmaker Mode eliminates motion smoothing, levels out brightness and contrast, and omits any color enhancements.

HDR content has higher peak brightness levels. For relevant HDR content, Filmmaker mode is more about dealing with processing, frame rate, aspect ratio and colour issues caused by TVs.

Is filmmaker mode the best setting? ›

Is Filmmaker Mode any good? Absolutely. Filmmaker Mode is great for movie fans. Seeking out a set that sports Filmmaker Mode is a good plan if you want a cinematic experience without even having to budge off the sofa.

FILMMAKER MODE Technical Specifications

Disables all post-processing (e.g. motion smoothing) for both SDR & HDR content preserving the correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates for a more cinematic experience on Ultra HD TVs.

Not sure about other manufacture's sets, but for LG TV'S, follow this: Settings>All Settings (the three dots towards the bottom)>Picture>Additional Settings>FILMMAKER MODE Auto Change> Select off. DONE! Hopes this helps.

You can view a list of all apps installed on your TV, change their positions, or delete them. Select the app you want to edit, then press and hold the Wheel (OK) button on the Remote Control. This will activate the app edit mode.

A factory reset will erase all the added data from your phone, and it can be a hassle to have to set your phone up again the way you like it. Over time, data and cache can build up in your phone, making a reset necessary.

Factory resets help to fix large application errors or issues with the operating system. They can even help re-establish a strong connection between the hardware and BIOS, making the computer perform as fast and stably as it did when it left the factory.

Many LG TV users may want to use a default passcode to do this. The LG TV default password is 0000 or 1234.

Wheel (OK)

Press the center of the Wheel button to select a menu. You can change programmes or channels by using the Wheel button.

You should long-press the center button to turn on the TV, single press the button to move the focus, and long press to make a selection. Other TV models have the controller located on the bottom of the bezel, on the right-hand side as you're facing the TV. Single press the button to bring up the menu.

Navigate to the Admin tab. Enable the Admin settings. The default admin password for WebOS 4.0 displays is 000000 (six zeroes).

What is the three digit code for LG? ›

LG 3 digit codes: 520 766 678 420...

From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings . From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings. Select a setting category and configure the desired settings.

1: Turn on phone without Sim card. 2: Dial 2945#*769#. 4. Your phone is unlocked!

Turn the phone off. Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.