How to Remove ‘LG Channels’ App from Your LG TV

If you’re fed up with the low-quality Live TV on the ‘LG Channels’ app or simply want to get rid of it, you can easily delete the app from your TV.

But how do you do that?

Below is a detailed guide on how to do each!

Method 1: Change Your TV’s Region

One of the simplest ways to disable the ‘LG Channels’ app on your TV is to change the region setting.

By switching the region to “Others,” you can effectively disable the app.

Steps to Change Region:

1. Access the Home Menu: Press the Home button on your LG remote.
2. Navigate to Settings: Scroll and select Settings.
3. Change Region:
   • Go to All Settings > General > Location.
   • Select Broadcast Country and change it to Others.

Once you are done that, restart your TV to apply the change!

Note: Changing the region may affect other location-specific apps and services on your TV.

Method 2: Delete the App Directly

If you prefer to completely remove the ‘LG Channels’ app from your TV, you can do so directly through the home menu.

Steps to Delete the App:

1. Home Menu: Press the Home button to access the home screen.
2. Locate LG Channels App: Find the LG Channels app on the home screen.
3. Enter Edit Mode: Press and hold the app icon for 3 seconds until a delete (X) mark appears.
4. Delete the App:
   • Select the delete (X) mark.
   • Confirm deletion by choosing Yes in the pop-up message.

Important: If your TV doesn’t allow you to delete the app, follow the steps in Method 3.

Method 3: Revoke User Agreement Consent

This is the most effective way!

If changing the TV’s location or disabling the app doesn’t work, then simply Disagree with the User Agreement of your LG TV.

This simple things will eliminate the LG Channels app completely from the TV.

Here is how you can do this:

1. Access Settings: Press the Home button and go to Settings.
2. Go to Privacy & Terms:
   • Navigate to All Settings > Support > Privacy & Terms.
   • Select User Agreements.
3. Remove Consent: Uncheck the box next to “I Agree” for LG Channels.
4. Restart Your TV: Restart your TV to apply the changes.

Remember that, revoking your consent will disable the app but may also disable other features associated with it.

So do it carefully..

Can you remove the LG Channel App from your TV entirely?

For LG TVs from 2020 and newer, this is not allowed.

Newer LG models do not permit users to fully remove pre-installed apps, including the LG Channel App.

However, you can manage the app by either disabling it in the TV’s settings menu or by using the “force stop” option to halt its activity.

Although these actions won’t completely delete the app from your device, they will help reduce its activity and prevent it from running in the background.

But wait! Should You Remove This?

Removing the LG Channels app from your TV might seem like a good idea if you’re not using it, but there are some reasons why you might want to reconsider.

First, LG Channels offers free access to a wide range of live TV channels, including news, sports, and entertainment, all without the need for a cable subscription.

By removing the app, you could miss out on this free content, which might otherwise require paid services.

Additionally, the app is integrated into the LG TV interface, so removing it could affect how smoothly your TV operates.

Some features or apps that rely on LG Channels might not work as expected after its removal.

But, if you change your mind later and want to reinstall the app, you may have to go through a complex process of resetting your TV settings or changing your region back to its original setting.

This can be inconvenient and time-consuming.

So, unless the app is causing significant issues, it might be better to keep it and simply hide it from your home screen if you’re not using it.

FAQs

1) Will removing the LG Channels app affect other apps on my TV?

Yes, changing the region may disable other location-specific apps.

Revoking consent for LG Channels might also impact features linked to it.

2) Can I reinstall the LG Channels app if needed?

Yes, you can reinstall it by switching back to your original region or re-accepting the user agreements.

3. What if the app doesn’t delete after following these methods?

If you encounter issues, consider performing a factory reset on your TV.

Refer to the LG support page for detailed instructions on how to reset your TV settings.