#2 How to update the software of your Philips TV via USB port?
Situation
A software update is useful:
when problems occur on the television.
to get the latest features.
Video
Here can you see a short YouTube video on how to update the software (in English):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1uK2PiVn1U
Reply
Follow these steps to update the software of your television via USB port:
1. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer.
Format the USB flash drive to FAT32 ( Right click with your mouse > " Format ")
2. Open your web browser and go to:
www.philips.com/tvsupport
3. Click on “Software & Drivers"
4. Enter the model number (also known as set type and product number).
Click on your TV model.
5. A new page will appear.
Click on “Software Updates ”
6. The dedicated software page for this TV model will show the version number.
7. Check the current software version on the TV.
Only update the software if the version mentioned on the website is higher than the software version installed on the TV.
8. Download the software file (.zip file) on your computer or laptop.
Please read the End User License Agreement carefully.
Click "I Accept" to proceed with downloading, click "I do not accept" to return to the previous page.
If the terms of use are accepted, the download will automatically start. Wait for the download to finish.
9. "Unzip" the downloaded software files into the root of the USB flash drive.
The extraction of downloaded files (Unzipping) may vary between different laptops and PC’s.
Note: The only file on the USB will be the "autorun_xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.upg" file.
10. Turn off the TV and insert the USB flash drive into The TV's USB port.
11. Turn on the TV.
The software update screen will automatically appear.
12. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
After the instructions have been completed, the TV will download and install the software.
Note: DO NOT turn off the TV during the software update.
13. Once the software is installed, the TV will automatically restart.
14. Please remove the USB flash drive from the TV's USB port.
15. The software update is now complete!