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| 1 | +# Install Updatable Third-Party Apps on LG TVs |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Install third-party apps on LG TVs using **webOS Dev Manager** and **LG Developer Mode auto-renewal**. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +**Requirement**: LG TV running webOS 2015+ |
| 6 | +- Install extra apps not available on the LG Content Store, such as: |
| 7 | + - [Ad-free YouTube](https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/) (with SponsorBlock) |
| 8 | + - [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) |
| 9 | +- Does *not* void your warranty |
| 10 | +- Safe if done correctly |
| 11 | +- Beginner-friendly guide |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +## Guide |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +### Pair TV to Computer & Install Homebrew |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +1. Follow the steps **[here](https://www.webosbrew.org/devmode)** to enable Developer Mode on your TV. |
| 18 | + - Leave the Developer Mode app running. |
| 19 | +2. Install the latest **[webOS Dev Manager](https://github.com/webosbrew/dev-manager-desktop/releases)** |
| 20 | + - Download the version under **Assets** for your OS. |
| 21 | +3. Open **webOS Dev Manager**: |
| 22 | + - Select **Use Developer Mode** → Next → Skip |
| 23 | + - Copy the **Paraphrase** and **IP Address** from the Developer Mode app on your TV |
| 24 | + - Paste both into the Dev Manager and click **Finish** |
| 25 | +4. In the Dev Manager app: |
| 26 | + - Click **Apps** → **Available** |
| 27 | + - Install the **Homebrew Channel** app |
| 28 | +5. You may now **close the Developer Mode app** on your TV |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +### Using Homebrew Channel |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +1. Press the **Home** button on your remote |
| 33 | +2. Open the **Homebrew Channel** app |
| 34 | +3. Browse the available third-party apps and install as needed |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +The **YouTube Ad-free** app requires you to uninstall the stock YouTube app first. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +You’ll also update apps from this same interface in the future. |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### Auto-Renew Developer Mode (Recommended) |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +> [!IMPORTANT] |
| 43 | +> LG Developer Mode expires after **42 days**, which deletes Homebrew apps. |
| 44 | +> Use this method to keep it refreshed automatically |
| 45 | +
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| 46 | +1. Open the **Homebrew Channel** |
| 47 | +2. Install the **Auto Dev Token Refresh** app |
| 48 | +3. Open the app and click **Renew Automatically** |
| 49 | +4. *(Optional)* You can delete the app - the auto-renewal will stay active |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +## Other Recommended Apps |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +- [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com) - Free streaming app |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +Install via LG Content Store. [How to Use Stremio](https://bye.undi.rest) |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +- [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org) - Free and open-source media server |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +Install via LG Content Store or Homebrew Channel (for faster updates). [Jellyfin Clients / Tools](https://fmhy.net/video-tools#jellyfin-tools) |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +--- |
| 62 | +Proudly backed by [FMHY](https://fmhy.net/) and the WebOS Homebrew Dev. |
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