Recent content by Turnbacktime

The poor quality of the software/firmware provided in consumer electronics like TVs. Buggy doesn’t even begin to describe it. Yet we have become conditioned to accept that is part of progress.

No you don’t have to accept problems with the update process. It is perfectly possible to write scripts for updates that will pickup on part downloaded files and complete the process, carry out the update maintaining all previous settings, and then clean up afterwards. It really isn’t rocket...

My slip. It was never going to be my main listening system so focus was on the Sonos. The LG soundbar is going to my daughter. Unless the set misbehaves again in the next 2 weeks. In which case it will be going back along with the set.

The more I research this issue, and the likely fixes, the less I think it is likely to be a basic compatibility issue. The most likely seems to be LG’s firmware update process isn’t clean and leaves something in an incorrect state. The other possibility, is that they are trying to do too much...

LG’s software update process certainly seems to be one of the more common theories behind these problems. With the recommendation to turn off auto update. I do believe in being the best kit for any particular job. That is why I went for a Sonos surround system over one from the TV manufacturer...

Except as my reply stated the issue persisted when I swapped my Sonos with the LG soundbar that came free with the set. And a number of those that post in user groups about having the same problem said they had LG soundbars. And if a basic compatibility problem then a factory reset and hard...

Which comes back to my question, why do we accept it. Everybody, inc this magazine, are fawning over the new G5 with no mention of issues on current models.

Sorry I don’t think this is a compatibility issue. ARC/eARC is a standard. Dolby Audio is a standard. HDMI is a standard, albeit a bit flaky. And if a basic compatibility issue then why does a factory reset and hard restart cure the issue? And to underline the fact one of the first things I did...

Why are we now “programmed” to accept poor quality software and firmware in expensive equipment. I recently bought an LG OLEDG455. A reasonably premium set. I read the reviews, went and viewed sets. Did comparisons with similar priced models from Sony etc. Decided on the LG. Got it delivered...

This might not be the right section for this but appreciate any feedback. Does anyone know which streaming sticks/devices or 4K Blu Ray players will support BBC’s 4K iPlayer. My issue is that my 2016 Samsung KS7000 doesn’t support it and Samsung have said they won’t support it because the...

The two John Lewis stores closest to us both do. They won’t usually have the sets switched to it, but staff have always handed over a remote when asked and left me to play. apparently it is a Curry’s policy not to provide off air pictures to sets on display because of the “difficulty is...

I think the point about it being Android so updating itself is rubbish. My Samsung updates itself. however I have just been informed that Samsung will not be introducing support for BBC iPlayer 4K for my KS7000 which is only 18 months old, so Samsung’s support for non current TV might be...

Think I have probably tried that but will do it again to make sure.

Has anyone out there managed to set up a KS7000 to be able to handle motion without terrible jerking etc? This is not just fast moving sport etc but ordinary turning heads in dramas etc. Same wit SD and HD from Sky and 4K streamed. have tried auto and various combinations of manual settings but...

I have seen the 60KS7000 but have just got the 49" version so assume signal processing and panel handling very similar. Had it two weeks and seriously considering returning it. Picture is sharp, colour is great, dynamic range is great BUT motion handling is flaky and Netflix app is buggy...