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Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free


Updating your TV's firmware can improve performance, unlock new features, and fix bugs - and you don't even need an internet connection to do it.

But if your TV has an unstable Wi-Fi connection -- or you simply prefer a manual approach -- the following is a walkthrough of how to use a USB drive to do the job. Downloading and installing the wrong firmware can cause serious problems with your TV, potentially "bricking" it, which is the worst thing that can happen to any smart device because it renders it unusable. They may also introduce new functionalities, such as support for new video and audio formats, improved picture and sound quality, or enhanced energy efficiency.

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