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:This seems to be a new requirement and is not present on older TVs. It also does not seem to be related to the "Software Version", but rather the "webOS TV Version". | :This seems to be a new requirement and is not present on older TVs. It also does not seem to be related to the "Software Version", but rather the "webOS TV Version". | ||
:*For unknown reasons, the LG sign in process can present an "Invalid terms type" error message. This seems to have been an issue since at least 2015.<ref>https://www.avforums.com/threads/cant-sign-in-to-lg-account-on-tv.1973633/</ref> In combination with the sign in requirement, this renders the smart functions of the TV inoperable. | :*For unknown reasons, the LG sign in process can present an "Invalid terms type" error message. This seems to have been an issue since at least 2015.<ref>https://www.avforums.com/threads/cant-sign-in-to-lg-account-on-tv.1973633/</ref> In combination with the sign in requirement, this renders the smart functions of the TV inoperable. The workaround is to sign up at lg.com first (rather than lgemembers.com), then login to the TV. | ||
==Broader implications== | ==Broader implications== | ||