Opera Software has been known for its work on the interesting Opera browser for the past decade. With the advent of smart TVs, the company created a version for the Smart TV platform, an application store called Opera TV Store, and a good community of people who make interesting applications for the store.
Opera web browser
Quite fast and nimble, pre-installed on many models of the most popular TVs. different manufacturers. According to information from the company’s official website, the browser allows you to “browse” the Internet as easily as if you were doing it from a tablet or smartphone, but in life everything is different. No browser for TV will give you such a “user experience” due to the fact that lion's share smart TVs are equipped with a regular remote control remote control, which imposes huge restrictions on surfing the Internet. LG is trying to solve this problem with the help of the Magic Remote, Sony puts a second remote control with a touch screen in its ultra-expensive 4K TVs, but again, this is not the same. TVs are now not ready to give freedom of action on the Internet if the user operates with a regular remote control.
Otherwise, Opera is a truly fast and responsive browser that is a pleasure to use. The first versions of it appeared almost ten years ago, when the company was carefully testing the market, and the full-fledged product began to be distributed in 2012 along with the launch of the Opera TV Store.
Opera TV Store is an app store that works with HTML 5
It was launched in the spring of 2012. The idea is simple: anyone can create applications for smart TVs of different brands. Application moderation is carried out by the manufacturer, as it was and is today. For regular users, the advantage is that the apps become cross-platform, and the store itself is loaded from the cloud, adapting to the resolution of your TV.
The main feature is that the applications will work on all TV models if they have the Opera TV Store app pre-installed.
Now, for the most part, developers are required to adapt their applications to specific lines, or even models, of TVs; if the TV Store becomes a standard, the process will go much faster, and best apps will become cross-platform, and owners of LG and Samsung will use the same apps, and not look for an alternative.
Developers write Opera TV web applications in HTML 5, also using CSS and Java Script, which means you don’t need to learn any new languages. To add it to the Opera TV Store catalog, you need to submit an application, after which the Opera team will moderate it. Whether it will appear on TVs of a particular model still depends on the manufacturers, but the path from the “laboratory” to the TV is faster, because manufacturers are more willing to pay attention to new products in the Opera store. The output is a web application, which, using a browser on the TV, launches and works without failures
Error: “Insufficient memory” on LG Smart TVs when watching videos through the built-in browser
Not long ago, I began to notice questions in the comments that were written about a problem, more precisely about the “Insufficient memory” error. What appears on LG Smart TVs when you try to start watching a movie online, playing music or playing on the Internet.
Here are two notes on this issue:
The last comment talks about the "Not enough memory..." problem that appears on LG TV, model 47LA667V. But this error can appear on any TV that has a Smart TV feature. And I think not only on LG TVs, but also Samsung, etc. But we will look at the problem on LG TVs.
When does the error occur?
This error may appear if you have connected your TV to the Internet (whether via cable or wireless connection). and through standard browser Try to start watching a video (film, clip, film - it doesn’t matter) online. Moreover, the problem may appear when listening to music or trying to play an online game, e.g. in social networks online, classmates, etc.
When it comes to watching movies, the out of memory error appears no matter what site you open the video on. It can be the same on YouTube or on YouTube.
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An error window indicating that there is not enough memory usually does not appear immediately, but in 10-15 minutes. The movie ends and the page must be reloaded.
On the Internet they write about various errors: “Insufficient memory. Reload the page or go to another site", "Browser memory is full.
Restart? “But they have one meaning.
Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of this error. In the near future I will try to cause this error on the LG 32LN575U TV. And add a photo. Or you can send me a photo if possible, I will be grateful.
For what error about lack of memory on LG TVs?
In response, I wrote that in order to watch a movie or listen to music online, the movie must be loaded into the TV’s memory. This memory is then cleared.
The TV simply doesn't have enough memory to allocate to the browser, so a message appears saying that the memory is full and playback cannot continue. Additionally, the error does not appear immediately. And this means that even though there is enough memory, everything works.
I decided to write to LG support and clarify this problem.
Here's what I asked:
As you can see, my guesses were confirmed. TV has certain limitations.
How to solve this problem?
Even in response from the LG specialist there is no information about what can be done in this situation.
Expand the TV's memory somehow, there is no way. Connecting flash drives will not help.
The only way out is to watch movies and listen to music through special applications that are already installed on your TV. You can install other programs, see Instructions for installing applications on your LG TV.
If you know something about this problem, write in the comments. I will be grateful!
We continue to torment the TV - today our question is how to install Smart TV app or TV widget on Samsung or LG. By default, the TV has several proprietary applications from the manufacturer and the most standard ones installed, such as YouTube or IVI. However, many TV channels or Internet resources have their own Smart TV applications. Let's get a look, how to put them yourself. Let's look at installing Smart TV Apps using the example of the two most popular TV manufacturers - Samsung and LG.
These are developed programs that are made specifically for ease of use on a widescreen TV. There may be:
- games,
- transmissions of central TV channels,
- film archives,
- television versions of information sites
In general, everything your heart desires.
Nowadays, programmers are actively and widely implementing cloud technologies, so Smart TV applications do not take up much space on the TV’s storage device - all the main content is loaded as needed from a remote server, so you can install quite a lot of programs and games without affecting the speed of the TV. At the same time, they are optimized for not very powerful hardware, on which it is often impossible to view the same films normally High Quality through a regular browser.
Smart TV applications for Samsung
Well, let's try to install some TV application as an example. To begin, your TV must be connected to the Internet - how to do this is written in detail.
Click on the central colored button on the remote control
and get to the Smart TV menu. Here we will see icons of already pre-installed applications for Samsung TV. But we are interested in the “Samsung Apps” item - click on it.
Here you will be prompted to log in account in Samsung or register a new one. We fill out all the fields and confirm registration by email - be sure to enter a valid address.
So, let's log in and find ourselves in the systematized catalog of Samsung Apps - Smart TV applications, or they are also called widgets, specially designed for use on Samsung. All of them are conveniently divided into thematic headings - Video, Sports, Games, etc. You can use the search form to search by name. quickly find the desired TV application. There is also a section with a list of all applications already installed on your TV.
Navigation through the catalog occurs using the arrows on the remote control, or a mouse or keyboard connected to the USB port of the TV. Select the desired widget and click “Enter”. We get to the page with its description. Here you can estimate the size of the application in relation to the free memory on the TV. Click the “Download” button to download Smart TV applications from the Internet
After that, the “Install” button will appear in the same place - click it.
We are waiting for the window to appear notifying about the successful installation. Then we launch it and use it.
Applications for LG Smart TV
Installing the LG Smart TV application is roughly the same way - the only difference is in the location and names of the menu items. To enter LG Apps, use the “Home” or “Smart” button on the remote control - on different models it can be called differently.
We find ourselves in a directory similar to Samsung. We are interested in the “Applications” item - go to it
And select the program we need.
Everything is the same here - information about the application. To install, click the corresponding button on the screen.
If you are doing this for the first time, the service will ask you to create your LG account or log in using FaceBook.
This is done simply, as in any service - you register a real email, give a password to log in, indicate other data - everything according to the list.
After this, confirm registration from the specified mailbox, log in with your username and password and return to the TV widget installation menu. We run the installation again and upon completion we are happy with the launch of the program.
Now you don't need to go to your computer to get online. It is enough just to use the TV, of course, if it is updated in time software and browser. Modern LG smart TV is almost a full-fledged computer only in a television case. Naturally, it requires updating programs, keeping them up to date, and then the extensive capabilities of the device will be preserved.
If you ignore this issue, then very soon the picture will begin to freeze, various errors and inaccuracies will appear. Of course, this is a big hindrance. And if nothing is done, the device will soon stop working as it should.
Updating using removable media
First, let's look at simple rules works that should be followed during the browser update procedure:
When the flashing process occurs, it is better not to turn off the TV, because in this case the procedure cannot be completed correctly;
Before starting the procedure, you should make sure that the browser version is suitable for the TV model;
When the update is in progress, you cannot remove the media;
It is advisable not to press any buttons to avoid program crashes.
To check the TV software series and not have to look for instructions, you can use the remote control by pressing the “SETTINGS” button. It will open a menu where you need to go to the “Support” tab, selecting “Product/Service Information” there. The software serial number of the LG TV in question should be listed here. The user needs to download updates and install them for the device to work like new.
Preparing the media and installing it is a fairly simple procedure that even a beginner can handle. As a rule, owners of such devices have a formatted flash drive. If there is none, you need to format it. Next, for convenience, you need to create an LG folder with system files used to update the browser.
After the data has been copied, you can install the flash drive into the TV. As soon as the media is installed, data with its contents appears on the screen. If the user is sure that he can handle it, he should click on the “Run” button and follow the recommendations that appear on the screen. They are intuitive, so they won’t cause any difficulties.
How to update the browser on an LG TV using the Internet
This method is much simpler because it does not require the use of foreign objects - you only need a TV and reliable access to the Internet. As a rule, new software will take up 500 megabytes. By the way, you can provide Internet access for downloading it in three ways:
Wi-fi is the simplest and most convenient, as it is wireless and provides high speed;
A 4G modem is a less practical option, but is also often used if there is no alternative;
Network cable - connecting it may take a little time, but, in fact, the method is also not the worst for LV TVs.
So, when the Internet connection is established, you can begin the most important part of the work - the update process:
On the remote control you need to find the “SETTINGS” button;
Open the “Support” menu;
Select the “Update” sub-item;
Check for updates;
The number should appear new firmware on LG Smart TV;
If everything suits you, you can click on “Update”.
Once the download is complete, the TV will automatically begin updating by turning off all systems. At this moment, it is important not to turn off the device from the network and not to do unnecessary manipulations. If the procedure was successful, a window will appear on the screen with a message like “There is no need for an update.”
What should I do if there are problems after the update?
LG TVs are a rather capricious technology, especially modern devices in which only one name remains from the old configuration. It is not surprising that even after all the perfect manipulations, the system can sometimes crash the Web browser. But what to do in this case? As a rule, initialization helps.
Thanks to smart TV, you can forget about going to the computer to access the Internet, because now you can do it using your TV. The device is gradually turning into a full-fledged computer, also with the function of displaying television programs. All you need to do is connect to the Internet, install a browser, and you can access social media. networks, watch movies, check email and do everything that you are used to entrusting exclusively to a laptop.
But in order for all functions to work properly on the TV, as well as on the computer and phone, you need to regularly update the programs. In particular, pay special attention to the browser, because it is with its help that you can access the Internet and see the information that interests the user on this moment. If updates are not made, then problems with the picture freezing will soon begin and other difficulties will appear that interfere with normal operation.
Downloading and installing the updated Yandex browser
Often, owners of modern devices with the Smart system do not understand how to install a browser, not to mention how to update it. But in fact, the procedure is simple and easy to implement, because the smart TV itself helps users in everything. The main thing is to be brave and take help special programs, which will do everything for the user.
Let's look at how this procedure occurs on Samsung TVs:
The devices of this company have a program called Smart Hub installed;
Each remote control, which is included in the standard set of components for a television system, has a hexagonal button. It opens the entrance to Samsung App TV, where you can update the Yandex browser on the TV;
In order not to rewind all the options, which, it should be said, are quite a lot, you can immediately enter the name of the application you are looking for, again, using the keys on the remote control;
Having selected, you need to click on “Ok”;
A description will open, and if everything is satisfactory, you can start updating.
As soon as the download is complete, it will start working a new version browser, which will allow you to freely enjoy the Internet. But over time, another update will be released. To avoid going through the entire process again, you can force the system to automatically download and install new products.
Features and advantages of working with Yandex browser on a Samsung TV
A browser program is an outlet to the World Wide Web, which can now be used not only from a phone or computer, but also from a TV. Browsers for TV have the same features as for other devices, but the functional range is a little simpler, which is understandable, because the TV is not designed for full-fledged work on the network.
However, updating the TV browser is required condition for its adequate operation. If this procedure is not carried out, then all systems will suffer:
The picture freezes, making it very inconvenient to work;
Various glitches appear;
The TV does not respond well to commands sent by the remote control.
Browser programs work using Flash technology, therefore, in order for the browser to function normally, you also need to additionally install a Flash player. It is not included in the standard package of the Yandex TV browser, so after updating this program, you must update the player in order to be able to fully view the content.
In addition, the Yandex browser installed on a Samsung TV has:
The most modern Tizen platform;
Ability to support HTML5 protocol;
Ability to work on WebKit-based.
How to update Yandex with Smart TV
Another way to update the Yandex browser and Yandex disk is to completely update the entire firmware. As a rule, it is built into the TV, so it will be updated as soon as all the firmware is updated. You can completely reflash the software using the Internet. It will go through automatically, and within an hour you will have beautiful updated software.
Here are some instructions for flashing Smart TV:
