There could be several reasons why your USB flash drive is not working on your LG TV. One common issue is that the file system on the USB drive is incompatible with the TV.
LG TVs typically support USB drives formatted with the FAT32 or NTFS file system. If your USB drive is formatted with a different file system, such as exFAT or HFS+, it may not be recognized by the TV. In this case, formatting the USB drive with either FAT32 or NTFS should resolve the issue.
To format a USB drive with FAT32 or NTFS, you can use the built-in formatting tool in Windows. Here’s how:
1. Connect the USB drive to your computer. Make sure you have backed up any important data on the drive, as formatting will erase all existing data.
2. Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer) by pressing the Windows key + E.
3. Locate the USB drive in the list of drives and right-click on it.
4. From the context menu, select “Format”.
5. In the Format window, you can choose the file system. Select either FAT32 or NTFS, depending on your preference.
6. You can also give the drive a new name in the “Volume label” field, if desired.
7. Ensure that the “Quick Format” option is checked to speed up the formatting process.
8. Click on the “Start” button to begin the formatting process. A warning message will appear, informing you that all data on the drive will be erased. Double-check that you have backed up any important data before proceeding.
9. Once the formatting is complete, you can safely remove the USB drive from your computer.
After formatting the USB drive with FAT32 or NTFS, try connecting it to your LG TV again. It should now be recognized by the TV and you should be able to access the files stored on the drive.
If formatting the USB drive does not solve the issue, there might be other factors at play. It’s possible that the USB port on your TV is not functioning properly, or there could be compatibility issues with the specific USB drive you are using. In such cases, you may want to try using a different USB drive or consult the TV’s user manual or LG support for further assistance.
If your USB drive is not working on your LG TV, it is likely due to an incompatible file system. Formatting the drive with FAT32 or NTFS should resolve the issue, allowing you to use the USB drive with your TV.