LG32LD450 TV USB Video Hack

[andyb 10]

I have just bought the an LG32LD450 TV, it has a USB port that allows you to view photos and play music. I have done some Googling and apparently there is a hack that opens up the port to play video in many formats!

 

Has anyone out there done this? I just wonder how scary it is

 

andyb

Edited December 7, 2010 by andyb
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[Greengeek 10]

I've done it on my father in law's LG TV, it involved downgrading the firmware, enabling the video playback then upgrade the firmware again to get more compatibility.

[Paul Blade 10]

I've done it on my father in law's LG TV, it involved downgrading the firmware, enabling the video playback then upgrade the firmware again to get more compatibility.

 

But that hasn't fully answered the question is it easy?

can the local village idiot do it(not suggesting anything) or

Do you need a degree in advances physics

Myself even though I know my way around a PC I would not have any idea where to start on a TV/Video/Sky Box/ CD player

[andyb 10]

 

That's what I want to know really. I have a bookmarked site that gives the instructions (at work so can't re-search for it)

 

It involves using an 'All in One' remote and then altering a line in the firmware from 0 to 1 to enable. Some people have even done it with Nokia mobiles with infra red capability!

 

I am just scared of ending up with a broken TV

 

You want the link?

 

andyb

[Greengeek 10]

I don't remember it being particularly taxing to do it. I didn't need any special remotes, the old firmware allowed it if you went into the service menu.

[garlicbread 10]

Anyone know how to get in service mode on 37lf7700 lg tv??