WebOS 25 update question

[NakedPirate 15]

I'm planning to update my TV from webos24 to webos25 with version 33.22.75 which is the 1,5Gbyte big update for the QNED87xxx series in Yurop.

Question: Anyone with problems in the same situation? Or without them?

Background: I read about a lot of webOS25 update problems with different media players, media server platforms from Plex and Emby to Kodi and JF, memory issues, audio dropouts, crashes, high bitrate problems, transcoding and subtitle problems, even problems with all streaming apps. Reddit is full of it.

Everyone who reads my posts here knows that I hate LG's guts already, but maybe help me to avoid my trip to Seoul to burn down the LG twin towers to the ground.

Thanks!

[Luke 42077]

Hi, I haven't heard of any webos25 specific problems.

[NakedPirate 15]

Thanks very much, Luke.
As far as I understand it, the problems exist mostly for the 2023/2024 model updaters in some cases. And to be clear for the skimmers and headline readers, this is NOT a problem with EMBY, so a little bit OT here. I won't have a grudge if you want to delete the thread.
I just thought if there are problems I should find them here too...but nobody so far. 
Since the poorhouse inmates with the cheap QNED-series like me get fixes and updates significantly later than the wealthy OLED owners, I think i'll wait a few weeks longer, because I haven't seen the x.80 and x.85 fixes for me, only for the OLEDs. 

AI and reddit is the reason for my question and told me as follows:

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"Users and experts confirm significant issues with the webOS 25 (V33.22.75) update, including app crashes due to memory leaks, removal of multichannel FLAC support, and system instability. Specific bugs affect the user interface, along with reported problems in Dolby Vision playback and HDMI-CEC control.

A significant number of users have flagged problems post-update, especially with media playback and related features:

• Media Players and Servers (Plex, Emby, Kodi, Jellyfin): Multiple complaints about playback glitches, such as subtitles disappearing mid-content, crashes during prolonged playback, or failure to handle high-bitrate files properly. For instance, on the QNED87 series, some Kodi users note no video output (only audio) for 4K HDR files, while Full HD HDR works fine. Emby app UI issues like crashing stylesheets or navigation bugs have also been reported on webOS 25. Transcoding and subtitle rendering seem hit-or-miss, with some attributing it to memory management flaws introduced in the update.
• Audio Problems: Frequent dropouts or cutoffs, especially when connected to soundbars via HDMI-ARC or eARC. This appears common across series like G4 and others, often starting right after the webOS 25 upgrade. Some users fixed it by downgrading or waiting for patches like 33.22.85.
• Crashes and Stability: Random TV shutdowns, black screens, or full crashes during use. Memory issues are a recurring theme, with the update allegedly worsening resource handling.
• Streaming Apps and Other Features: Problems with Dolby Vision playback breaking, WiFi requiring repeated password entry, or general app instability. High-bitrate streaming from services or local servers often stutters or fails. Additionally, the update forces an unremovable Microsoft Copilot tile (which can only be hidden), irritating some users who see it as unwanted bloat.
• HDMI-ARC/eARC Specifics: Persistent bugs where the TV forgets connected devices, requiring re-detection. Version 33.22.75 likely includes this, as it was noted in builds up to 33.22.80, but 33.22.85 reportedly resolves it for many.

These issues seem more prevalent in the initial webOS 25 rollout (around mid-2025), with Europe users echoing global complaints. The 1.5GB size aligns with major OS upgrades that overhaul the interface and add AI features, which some call "bloatware" rather than useful. YouTube creators have posted warnings about regretting the update due to broken features or new bugs."

Thanks, sorry, or whatever...  

Edited January 31 by NakedPirate