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[LG Smart TV monitor] Let's find out how to change the webOS password

Troubleshooting

The [Lock function] is a function of locking particular channels and external inputs.
After locking a channel, if the password is entered in the locked channel, it will be unlocked temporarily.
Using the app lock feature allows restriction of app usage.
By setting a password, it is possible to temporarily unlock the locked app by entering the password.

Causes and Symptoms

  • I forgot the password.
  • A password input window pops up.
  • I want to lock the channel.
  • I want to lock the product from any external input.

Try this

Locating [Application Lock] in the Settings menu

➔ How to set up [Application Lock] in webOS

Press the settings button on the remote control [All Settings] → [Lock] → [Application Lock].

1. After turning on the TV, press the [Settings] button on the remote control.
In the [Settings] section, select [All Settings].

After turning on the TV, press the [Settings] button on the remote control

2. Select [Application Lock] from the [Safely] menu.

Select [Application Lock] from the [Safely] menu.

3. Enter the [password].

Enter the [password].

4. Under the [Application Lock], select an app to restrict.
A will be displayed when an app to unlock is selected.

Under the [Application Lock], select an app to restrict.

When the password input window appears
  • System Lock: Select [Menu] → [Lock Settings] (Enter Password: [0000]) → Select System Lock as [On].
  • Change password: [Menu] → [Lock settings] → Enter the default password (0000) → Enter the current password (0000) and then enter the new password.
  • Channel Lock: [Menu] → [Lock Settings] → [Channel Lock] → Switch to the desired channel → Press the green button on the remote control.
    When the mark appears on the corresponding channel, the setup is complete.
  • External Input Lock: [Menu] → [Lock Settings] → [External Input Lock Settings] → Move the arrow to the external input to lock and switch it to [On].

※ Resetting the password is possible if you forget the original password.
Contact customer service for information on how to reset the settings.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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