(SOLVED) Why Does my LG TV Screen keep Freezing?

Why does my LG TV keep freezing?

Your LG TV screen can suddenly start freezing because of a loose connections,  downloading large apps, or because the screen resolution settings are set too high.

 

Causes

• Weak cable connections
• Downloading heavy apps
• High resolution settings
• Overheating

 

Faulty cable connections

Faulty or loosely connected cables are the first thing you should check for when you run into this issue. Cables bridge communication between your LG TV and the peripheral devices you have connected to it. If this connection is weak, interrupted, or unstable, your TV will get overloaded with mixed signals that will cause its screen to glitch up and freeze.

 

Downloading heavy apps

If you’re updating your TV or downloading heavy files/ apps while using it, your screen might freeze. Why? Well, that’s because this makes your TV multitask heavy work. This will burden your TV’s processor, and if things get out of hand, it will cause your TV to freeze. Try not to perform other tasks on your TV while downloading heavy apps or files. This should prevent this problem.

 

High screen resolution

High screen resolutions can burden your TV’s backlight and cause it to freeze eventually. Your screen’s frame rate settings could also be the culprit here. Trying to render a lot of media fast can cause your TV screen to get stuck.

 

Overheating

Finally, Overheating is another possible reason that may be causing your TV’s freezing problem. When you use your TV for long hours consecutively without breaks, and when you keep it in a space that has little to no air circulation, your TV heats up. Consequently, all of the internal hardware will heat up as well- causing your TV to run slower until it eventually freezes.

 

 

How to fix an LG TV that keeps freezing?

To fix a freezing LG TV screen, do a cable reset, give your TV ample time to cool down and reduce your TV’s screen resolution.

 

Cable reset

Here’s how you can quickly cable-reset your TV to get it to stop freezing:

1. Power off your TV from the main switch
2. Start removing all cables connected to your TV one-by-one
3. After this, check each cable (and cable port) for signs of damage
4. Replace damaged equipment
5. Clean your TV’s cable ports and free them of any dust or debris
6. Re-attach all cables to your TV
7. Turn on your TV to see whether the issue got fixed.

 

Stop Multi-tasking

If you notice that your TV is freezing (or running slower than usual) while you’re multitasking, stop multitasking immediately. Burden your TV with one heavy task at a time; otherwise, you will risk getting its screen frozen. This will also help keep your TV cooler.

 

Give your TV time to cool down

Cool down time is super-important if you want to stop your TV from overheating. When using your TV for long hours, just remember to give your TV rest for a bit by switching off power from the main supply. This will also help you reduce the strain on your eyes and connect back to the real world. Another good way to ensure that your TV doesn’t overheat is by keeping it somewhere there is good air ventilation.

 

Lower down screen resolution

Here’s a quick guide on how to lower your TV’s screen resolution:

1. Press the home button on your LG TV’s remote
2. Go to setup
3. Find and click on Display settings
4. Find the screen resolution settings and lower them down.

 

How do I stop my LG TV from freezing?

To stop your TV from freezing, either cable reset your device, power reset it, or factory reset it.

 

Cable reset

1. Power off your TV from the main switch
2. Start removing all cables connected to your TV one-by-one
3. After this, check each cable (and cable port) for signs of damage
4. Replace damaged equipment
5. Clean your TV’s cable ports and free them of any dust or debris
6. Re-attach all cables to your TV
7. Turn on your TV to see whether the issue got fixed.

 

Power rest

1. Turn your TV’s power switch off
2. Replace the battery of its remotes if you need to
3. Press and hold down the power button below your LG TV’s screen for 20 – 30 seconds.
4. Release the power button and let your TV stay unplugged for about 25 minutes.
5. Now, plug your TV into the power again and turn it on.

 

Factory reset

1. Press the home button on the remote to open the menu
2. Head towards the settings
3. Find and click on support
4. Go to reset and select and confirm factory reset.

 

Why does my LG TV keep freezing and restarting?

Your LG TV keeps freezing and restarting either due to a glitch or because its mainboard is damaged.

 

Random glitches

Sometimes, unexplained glitches can cause your TV to get stuck in a booting loop. Restart your TV to resolve this issue.

 

The main board is damaged.

Alternatively, your TV’s refusal to start up properly may also be because its main board is damaged. Your TV’s main board is like its brain. If this part deteriorates, your TV won’t operate properly.

 

What do I do when my LG TV is frozen and won’t turn off?

Hold down the volume and power keys on your TV for at least 15 seconds to reboot a LG TV that freezes and won’t turn off.

 

Re-boot your TV

Rebooting is simple. All you need to do is walk over to your TV and press down on the power and volume buttons for at least 15 seconds (or until you see the LG boot-up logo). Let your TV reboot, and then check if the issue has been resolved.

 

Restart your TV

Turn off your TV’s power for a couple of minutes, and then open it up again to see whether the glitch goes away.

 

How do I reset my LG smart TV?

There are three options when it comes to resetting your TV: a simple restart, a soft reset, and a factory reset.

 

Simple restart

To conduct a simple restart, all you need to do is switch your LG TV off using the remote, unplug it from the power supply, wait about a minute or two, re-plug the power cord, and then turn your TV on.

 

Soft reset

6. Turn your TV’s power switch off
7. Replace the battery of its remotes if you need to
8. Press and hold down the power button below your LG TV’s screen for 20 – 30 seconds.
9. Release the power button and let your TV stay unplugged for about 25 minutes.
10. Now, plug your TV into the power again and turn it on.

 

 

Factory reset

5. Press the home button on the remote to open the menu
6. Head towards the settings
7. Find and click on support
8. Go to reset and select and confirm factory reset.

 

Why does my LG TV keep lagging?

Your TV is lagging either because it is overheating or because you’re multitasking heavy work on it.

 

Overheating

Overheating happens either because you’ve kept your TV in a boxed space or because you’ve been using it for hours without any breaks. Overheating can eventually cause your TV to lag and, if left unchecked, can even damage your TV’s sensitive internals permanently.

 

Multitasking

Multitasking (especially when you’re doing heavy work) can burden your TV’s main board a lot. This will result in your TV heating up and running significantly slower.

 

How do I fix my LG TV, which keeps Lagging?

Close extra background apps and give your TV cooling breaks between long use to prevent it from lagging.

 

Close extra apps

TVs are not the best devices for multitasking. If you try to download heavy files while running high-resolution display settings, you’ll need to strap in for a bumpy user experience.

 

Cooling breaks and air-circulation

Keeping your TV cool at all times is super important if you want to prevent overheating damage. This will also prevent your TV from lagging due to overheating internals.

 

How do I fix an LG TV stuck on the Logo screen?

To stop your TV from being stuck on the Logo screen, either conduct a soft reset or a factory reset.

 

Soft rest

11. Turn your TV’s power switch off
12. Replace the battery of its remotes if you need to
13. Press and hold down the power button below your LG TV’s screen for 20 – 30 seconds.
14. Release the power button and let your TV stay unplugged for about 25 minutes.
15. Now, plug your TV into the power again and turn it on.

 

Factory reset

Here is what you need to do to reset your TV to its default settings (note that you should only do this if you’re ready to lose all of your saved apps and data).

9. Press the home button on the remote to open the menu
10. Head towards the settings
11. Find and click on support
12. Go to reset and select and confirm factory reset.

 

Why does my LG TV get stuck on YouTube?

The YouTube app gets stuck on your LG TV either due to glitches or because the Wi-Fi isn’t working.

 

Here’s how you can resolve these issues:

 

Simple restart

Conducting a simple restart should help you get rid of any TV-caused glitches with YouTube. All you have to do is remove the power cord from the socket, wait for a minute and then plug your TV back in.

 

Wi-Fi restart

If restarting your TV doesn’t fix the problem, then maybe your internet connection is at fault. Try restarting your Wi-Fi router and check whether you’re getting good internet signals.

 

Re-install the app

If nothing works, then it might just be a glitch with the app. In this case, you should try uninstalling and then reinstalling your YouTube app. This usually fixes all bugs that were causing your app to glitch.

 

Why does my LG TV freeze on Netflix?

The Netflix app freezes on your TV either due to a glitch with the app or because of a glitch with your device.

 

Restart your LG TV

Conducting a simple restart should help you get rid of any TV-caused glitches with YouTube. All you have to do is remove the power cord from the socket, wait for a minute and then plug your TV back in.

 

Sign out and sign in again

If restarting your TV doesn’t work, try signing out of Netflix and then signing in again. This sometimes helps you get rid of any account-related glitches.

 

Uninstall the app

Another reason why Netflix might be freezing could be due to some bug in the app. In this case, you should try uninstalling and then reinstalling your Netflix app. This usually fixes all bugs that were causing your app to glitch.