It’s likely that you’ve encountered a similar situation: you want to install a streaming app, but you can’t find it anywhere in the app store. Or perhaps you’re already using the app on your TV, but it suddenly stops working. You turn to a Google search and find that the service requires WebOS 3.0 or higher, or maybe even WebOS 6.0. This leaves you stumped, and you wonder what version of the operating system is installed on your LG TV.

OS in LG TVs: What you need to know

Until 2014, LG TVs ran on the NetCast system in two versions. One was designed for Smart TVs with internet connectivity, and the second was a simplified version for TVs without internet access, supporting only HDMI and USB ports. However, in 2014, LG transitioned to a new operating system: webOS.

Initially, WebOS adhered to a simple version system – WebOS 1.0, WebOS 2.0, etc. However, as new versions were released, navigating this numbering system became difficult for users. In 2022, LG simplified this task by naming WebOS versions by the year of release. For example, WebOS 22 clearly indicates the 2022 version. Despite this, developers still refer to internal version numbers. While “WebOS24” is a commercial name, developers may use more technical designations, such as “9.1.24,” where 9 is the major version, 1 is the minor version, and 24 denotes specific patches.

Several major versions of WebOS have been released over the years:

  • 2014-2015: The first version of WebOS is now considered obsolete and no longer supported by manufacturers. Applications continue to work until their developers discontinue support.
  • 2016-2017: The third version introduced a redesigned OS kernel to support new technologies such as HTML, making it incompatible with previous versions.
  • 2018-2020: A new OS modification appeared, driven by the growing integration of voice assistants and smart home systems. This version also lacked backward compatibility.
  • 2021-present: In 2021, WebOS underwent a major redesign focused on improving compatibility with streaming services and enhancing the overall user experience; the remote was redesigned, Alexa and Google Assistant were built directly into the OS, and modern mobile device interaction systems were implemented.

LG WebOS list by year of release

Release yearPlatform versionversionComment
2025webOS TV 2510.x.x
2024webOS TV 249.x.x
2023webOS TV 238.x.x
2022webOS TV 227.x.x
2021webOS TV 6.06.x.xOperating system update, incompatibility with previous versions.
2020webOS TV 5.05.x.x
2018-2019webOS TV 4.x4.x.x
2016-2017webOS TV 3.x3.x.xOperating system update, incompatibility with previous versions.
2015webOS TV 2.02.x.x
2014webOS TV 1.01.x.x

List of TVs LG and OS platforms

Here is a list of LG TV models and the OS they run on. You can search for your TV model and find out what platform it runs on. You can also look in the TV menu to see what OS version is installed on your TV. I will tell you how to do this below.

year (2025-2011)Operating system versionLG TV models
2025WebOS 25
2024WebOS 24OLED B4, C4, G4, M4: QNED (QNED***T**); NANO (NANO***T**); UT****
2023WebOS 23OLED A3, B3, C3, Z3, R3, M3: QNED (QNED***R*) 8*, 9*; UR9***, UR8***, UR7***
2022WebOS 22OLED A2, B2, G2, C2, Z2, R2; QNED (QNED***Q*)80, 85,90, 91, 95, 97, 99; Series Nano (Nano***Q*) 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99; UQ70**, UQ71** (only in some countries) UQ75**, UQ8***, UQ9***
2021WebOS 6.0OLED A1, B1, G1, C1, Z1, R1; QNED 90, 91,95, 97, 99; Series Nano (Nano***P*) 75, 80, 81, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99; UP70**, UP71** (only in some countries) UP75**, UP76**, UP8***, UP9***
2020WebOS 5.0CX, BX, GX, WX, ZX, Series Nano all models Nano 80, 81, 86, 90, 91, 95, 99, UN70**, UN71** (only in some countries), UN8***, UN9***
2019WebOS 4.5OLED W9, E9, C9, B9
NanoCell Models: SM99, SM95, SM90, SM86, SM81
4K UHD Models : UM80, UM75, UM74, UM73, UM71, UM6970
2018WebOS 4.0OLED: W8, E8, C8, B8, SK9500 NanoCell Models: SK9000, SK8070, SK8000 4K UHD Models: UK7700, UK6570, UK6500, UK6300
2017WebOS 3.5UJ7700, SJ8000, SJ8500, SJ850A, SJ9500, SJ8570, SJ857A OLED: B7, C7
2016WebOS 3.0UH655x, UH650x, UH635x, UH633x, UH630x, UH950x, UH850x, UH770x, G6, E6, C6, B6
2015WebOS 2.0UF77*, UF85*, UF95*, UG87x, EF98**, EG96**, EF95**, EG92**, UF94**, UF86**, UF83**, UF69**, UF68**, LF65**, LF64**, LF63**
2014WebOS 1.0LB63**, LB65**, LB67**, LB68**, LB69**, LB72**, LB73**, LB86**, LB87**
2013NetCastEurope – LM860V, LM960V,  EA9800, LA9700, LA9650, LM9600, LA8600
2013NetCastEurope – LA667V, LA667V, LA710V, LN655V, 27MT93V, PH670V, PH672V.
US – LA6950, LA6900, LA6205, LA6200, LN6150, LN5750, LN5700, LN5790, LN5710, LN5600, PH6700, PN5700
2013NetCastLA9700, LA9700, LA9650, LA9650
2012NetCastTM2792S, LM660S, LM660T, LM660T, LM670S, LM670T, LM760T, LM761S, LM761T, PM690S, PM970S, PM970T, LS5700
2011NetCastLV3700, LV5400, LW5700, LK530, LK550

How to find the OS version number of your LG TV

You can easily check which operating system version is installed on your LG TV by going to the TV menu. Here’s how you can find this information:

For TVs released after 2020, simply press the mute button 3 to 5 times in a row. The TV info page will open, providing quick access to basic TV information.

In addition, more detailed information about the software version can be accessed through the TV’s main menu. The specific steps may vary depending on your TV model. Below is a table describing all available methods for accessing TV information, depending on the version of OS version installed.

Model / PlatformSteps to Access OS Version Information
TVs with WebOS 6.0, WebOS 22-241. Press the [Settings] button on the remote.
2. Select General.
3. Open TV Management.
4. Open TV Information to see the WebOS version.
TVs with WebOS 3.0-5.01. Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on the remote.
2. Select [All Settings].
3. Select [TV Information] under [Support].
TVs with WebOS 1.0-2.01. Go to Settings > General > TV Information.
2. Find the webOS TV version.
TVs with NetCast1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Support > Product/Service Info.
3. Check [Software Version] and [SDK Version].

As an example, the figure shows how to get OS version information for TVs after 2021 from the menu.

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