Ahead of schedule, webOS 24 with Chromecast support is rolling out to 2023 LG OLED models such as C3 and G3. It will be coming to more LG models later.
Update: The new firmware also adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode.
LG had told us to expect the webOS 24 update sometime in 2025, but apparently the Korean company has decided to push it to its premium OLED models early.

Owners of the LG C3 and LG G3 in the Americas and Europe are reporting that firmware version 23.20.50 has begun appearing with new features such as webOS 24, Chromecast built-in, LG's sports portal (in some regions) and bug fixes.


 webOS 24

LG has confirmed that the rollout is in progress:

- "For the first time ever, LG Smart TVs will offer webOS upgrades for up to 5 years to better serve you. Now you can upgrade your TV just like your smartphone. Experience a wealth of features and services with the new evolution of webOS," said LG.


Gradual rollout
As always, it is a gradual rollout across regions and models so patience is required if you are not seeing it on your 2023 LG model yet. Alternatively, you can install it manually on C3 and G3 via USB, but this option is currently only available in the Americas from LG's support page here.

2023 LG OLED and LCD models, including "QNED", will receive webOS 24, 25, 26 and 27. 2022 OLED and 8K LCD models will receive webOS 23, 24, 25 and 26. It is part of LG's 'webOS ReNew program', which will also bring more ads and sponsored content to the TVs. You can read more about LG's plans here.

Also read: LG Smart TVs, including OLEDs, now show screensaver ads

It is not possible to revert to webOS 23 after installing webOS 24.

After LG's commitment to upgrade webOS, Samsung has announced 7 years of Tizen OS upgrades for newer Smart TVs, although the exact details still remain unknown.

LG webOS 24 firmware – changelog
1. Improvement
For the first time ever, LG Smart TVs will offer webOS upgrades for up to 5 years.


New features include:
1. Chromecast built-in
     - Now you can enjoy your mobile content on the big screen without additional devices.

2. Voice ID
     - Recognize your voice to automatically sign in and deliver personalized services.

3. Sports Portal
     - View your favorite sports team's game schedule, scores, and odds all at once.

4. Chatbot
     - Easily resolve issues through dialogue.


After webOS upgrade:
- You cannot revert to the previous software version.
- The below terms and conditions may change in connection with updated services and features, and you can find the full terms and conditions in the Settings menu on your TV.

1. Terms of Use: Changes to the rights and obligations of service provider and consumer respectively, in accordance with the relevant laws recently amended.

2. Changes to comply with ePrivacy and youth protection regulations, and to provide LG Channels service as a basic smart service.

3. Interest-based Advertisement: Changes to use data for providing Interest-Based Advertisement.

4. (UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada, India) Data Partners Agreement: Introduces the new agreement to use data for Ad measurement and analytics purposes with third-party partners. 

5. (Brazil) Updating our agreements to accommodate changes in how we transfer personal data outside of Brazil. 

6. (UK) Who.Where.What User Agreements: Deletion of user agreement due to service termination.


*If you don't upgrade, you may be limited in terms and security-related updates.
*Update details may differ by model and country.
*The update usually takes less than 20 minutes, but it may take longer depending on the network condition.
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