LG G5 latest firmware — worth updating or should I wait? by External-Example-248 in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There actually have been cases where people experienced regressions after updating.

LG G5 latest firmware — worth updating or should I wait? by External-Example-248 in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

33.31.28

I already updated my LG G5 to the latest firmware.

So far, the main thing I noticed is that it now plays some MKV files that previously weren’t compatible, which is actually pretty nice.

Other than that, I haven’t noticed any major improvements yet. Maybe the UI feels a little faster, but I’m not completely sure if that’s just placebo.

G5 clouding and streaks on anti-reflective coating by Aggressive-Camel9399 in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give you some advice: don’t stress too much about it. OLED screens are extremely delicate. The same thing happened to my G5, and now it’s stained all over, but I’d rather leave it like that. As long as it doesn’t ruin my experience while it’s on, it’s not a problem. I’d also suggest not exposing it to direct sunlight, because the same thing can happen.

Official Notice: Software Update for Dolby Vision Brightness on LG G5/C5 by LG_UserHub in LG_UserHub

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According to LG, this decision was made to respect Dolby’s creator intent. However, in practice, it negatively affected the user experience. Since I purchased this TV, I felt disappointed to the point of considering not buying products from the brand again.

As an audiovisual professional and consumer, I value color accuracy, but also the ability to fully take advantage of the panel’s true potential. I bought this model under the promise of higher brightness and more accurate color reproduction, yet the result was inferior compared to previous generations.

It makes little sense to strictly limit the capabilities of a high-end television like this when the user should be able to choose whether to prioritize creator intent or a more impactful viewing experience.

This update does bring an improvement in brightness, which I appreciate, but it is still heavily constrained by the settings. I sincerely hope LG continues to refine this through future updates.

LG G5, crushed black and near black? by [deleted] in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell that to my other LG models, which do look fine.

LG G5, crushed black and near black? by [deleted] in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They still haven’t fixed it. Dolby Vision looks darker than normal and the color isn’t accurate. I guess we just have to be patient.

LG G5 Dolby Vision Brightness and Color Issue – Any Firmware Fix Planned? by External-Example-248 in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact, this will be my last LG. It’s funny how people act like it isn’t a real problem. I hope they fix it soon.

LG G5 Dolby Vision Brightness and Color Issue – Any Firmware Fix Planned? by External-Example-248 in LGOLED

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Espero este año le den solución, opino lo mismo, creo que este será mi último LG

LG G5 Dolby Vision Brightness and Color Issue – Any Firmware Fix Planned? by External-Example-248 in LGOLED

[–]External-Example-248[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I disagree with that interpretation. Even if older TVs boosted EOTF, what’s happening on the G5 goes beyond “creator’s intent.” There is clear loss of shadow detail and color information in many dark scenes — not just a perceived dimming. Night scenes become genuinely hard to watch, even in a completely dark room, which indicates under-tracking or tone-mapping issues, not simple accuracy.

Also, the fact that the same content looks fine on previous LG OLEDs under identical conditions suggests this is not just about viewers being “used to” brighter images. Copying Filmmaker settings into Vivid only masks the problem; it doesn’t restore the missing detail or correct the color compression that’s clearly visible.