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Unlock ALL your LG TV settings with ColorControl app + New Tweaks (Windows) (Patreon)

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2023-01-10 13:44:54
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If you spent years finding the best solutions to fully squeeze your real LG TV capabilities (e.g., using "PC" Mode for 4:4:4 Chroma Subsampling or not due to many options being limited/locked out? Having a "forced" Wide Color Gamut in SDR with low input lag or a proper Auto Color Gamut exclusive to a different, higher input lag SDR preset?) and you ended up choosing the best "compromise" instead, well, you don't need to choose between any compromise at all now, thanks to the free and open source ColorControl app, exclusively available on Windows and developed by Maassoft.


With this neat and lightweight application, you can fully access to ALL your TV settings remotely (within the same home network) and change them (permanently!) even if you have them forcefully locked out on your TV in particular presets/modes.

This really opens an infinite possibility of customization and tweaking for your TV which was never possibile before.


I'll show you some of the best tweaks you can do below.

For example: All LG OLEDs from 2017 to 2023 series are supported by the tool, which is also regularly updated to add support for newer TVs as well.


So, how does it work?

First of all, turn on your LG TV and be sure it is connected to your home network, then:


1. Download and install the latest version of ColorControl app from the official website (download the .zip file)




2. Extract the ColorControl folder from the zip file wherever you like on your PC


3. When you first open the ColorControl exe file in it, it will ask you to install an official Microsoft .NET redistributable package which is required for the app to work. Just download it and install it




4. A dialog box may appear asking you to also install a service in Windows to elevate the privileges of the app to properly work. Click Yes if this happens and (to be sure) always remember to open the app as an Administrator


5. You LG TV should be recognized automatically and a prompt asking to connect it to the app should appear. Click Yes.


If you have an error and the app can't detect your TV, you can also add it manually by providing a Custom name, the TV IP Address and its MAC address as well (you can usually retrieve them from your router)




6. Once the TV is connected, you will have unlimited control of ALL TV options for any preset/mode currently loaded on your TV. Click on Expert button and start playing with this super powerful tool!


BEST COLORCONTROL TWEAKS FOR 2017-2023+ LG OLEDs (to apply on top of my Optimized Settings)


LG 2023+ OLEDs:

  • Auto-Dimming was fixed by LG and disabling TPC/GSR is no more necessary from here on!

  • Fully unlock PC Mode and customize any locked setting to your preference (except TruMotion settings, which unfortunately will remain locked)

  • Unlock and switch Peak Brightness to "HIGH" in SDR Game preset in order to restore a comparable luminance to previous LG OLEDs in SDR with same SDR OLED Light value. Just don't go over SDR OLED Light 80 after doing so to avoid increasing image retention / burn-in risk

  • Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised or crushed black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets

  • You can now enable HGIG also in HDR Filmmaker Mode: if you prefer it for games (this will slightly lower/improve input lag as well). Just remember to restore TV Black Level to 50 and set games' Peak HDR Luminance to 800 nits on C3/B3, 1.000 nits on C4 and 1.500 nits on G3/G4 after the change ;)
    Also change Fine Tune Dark Areas setting from -2 to 0 to restore correct black levels with it!


LG 2021-2022 OLEDs:

  • Auto-Dimming was fixed by LG  for 2022 Series and disabling TPC/GSR is no more necessary there from here on!

  • Unfortunately, 2021 Series still has auto-dimming issues so you can access to the hidden Service Menu via the InStart button (after enabling advanced options within the app) and Disable TPC/GSR (auto-dimming) from there

  • Fully unlock PC Mode and customize any locked setting to your preference (except TruMotion settings, which unfortunately will remain locked)

  • Unlock and switch Peak Brightness to "HIGH" in SDR Game preset in order to restore a comparable luminance to previous LG OLEDs in SDR with same SDR OLED Light value. Just don't go over SDR OLED Light 80 after doing so to avoid increasing image retention / burn-in risk

  • Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets


LG 2019-2020 OLEDs:

  • Access to the hidden Service Menu via the InStart button (after enabling advanced options within the app) and Disable TPC/GSR (auto-dimming) from there

  • Fully unlock PC Mode and customize any locked setting to your preference (except TruMotion settings, which unfortunately will remain locked)

  • Unlock and switch Peak Brightness to "HIGH" in SDR Game preset in order to restore a comparable luminance to previous LG OLEDs in SDR with same SDR OLED Light value. Just don't go over SDR OLED Light 80 after doing so to avoid increasing image retention / burn-in risk

  • Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets


LG 2017-2018 OLEDs:

NOTE: When you apply a setting change via ColorControl app, you'll see a white box with no text on these TVs. Just click "BACK" on the physical remote to actually apply the change.

  • Access to the hidden Service Menu via the InStart button (after enabling advanced options within the app) and Disable TPC/GSR (auto-dimming) from there

  • Unlock and switch from "WIDE" to "AUTO" Color Gamut in SDR Game preset, then set its Color value back to 50 for restoring accurate colors

  • Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets

  • Use DV Game preset (with same optimized settings) instead of DV Cinema Home as DV Game demonstrated to be the best DV preset of these TVs (with the best DV Tone Mapping) with the exception of the "Real Cinema" option forcefully set to "OFF"...until now! Unlock and switch "Real Cinema" to "ON" using ColorControl and enjoy DV at its best!


ColorControl is a really powerful tool which single-handedly solved the most radicated issues and limitation of the otherwise excellent LG OLED line-up for years and could also extend to NVIDIA Control Panel customization/improvements as well if you have one of those GPUs.


Let me know what you think after the new tweaks and feel free to support my work here on Patreon as well if you like.


Enjoy! :)

-P

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techoptimized
>>99599486

Just an update: ColorControl was just updated to v8.4.0.0 also including this improvement: "extended the range of the "Color Temperature" setting from 0<->50 to -50<->50" Go try it ;) https://github.com/Maassoft/ColorControl/releases/tag/v8.4.0.0

Felix Newton
>>99599486

I was just about to message you about this actually! I Co tacyed the creator of Colorcontrol and he kindly added this change in for this update. I can confirm it works well!

Arithmetician

Can we disable the automatic brightness limiter with this app? LG OLEDs reach up to 800 nits for small areas, but anytime a large area of the screen is illuminated the TV software dims the entire screen, making even the brightest areas much less than 800 nits. It's very distracting when it happens.

techoptimized
>>100286632

No, you cannot (and shouldn't) completely turn off ABL in order to avoid permanent burn-in of the panel, but you can disable TPC & GSR from the hidden Service Menu in order to fix the auto-dimming on dark scene and its broken luminance recovery after. Read here how: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68768852

techoptimized
>>99910327

Just an update: ColorControl dev just confirmed me that with the next release both AI options and TruMotion: Cinematic Movement can be changed via the app as well ;)

Jason Polychronopoulos

Is there anything special needed to detect or connect to a C2 with current webOS version? The app automatically found a B7A on the same network, but did not find the C2. If I add IP and Mac address manually for the C2 it comes up with a connecting dialog, but gets stuck there and never completes.

techoptimized
>>101192409

Mmmh, that's strange, try go to ColorControll github page and see if it's a common issue. If not maybe try opening a ticket. It should work

Andrea Archbold

Question: you have listed Use DV Game preset (with same optimized settings) instead of DV Cinema Home as DV Game demonstrated to be the best DV preset of these TVs (with the best DV Tone Mapping) with the exception of the "Real Cinema" option forcefully set to "OFF"...until now! Unlock and switch "Real Cinema" to "ON" using ColorControl and enjoy DV at its best! for the 2017-2018 tvs I have a 2022 tv. Do I want to do that for dolby content on my 2022 C2 tv?

techoptimized
>>102587177

No, for newer series Cinema Home preset + AI Brightness (DV IQ) + Dolby Vision Precision Detail is even better ;)

Godrichman

Hi there thanks for the great guide! I was wondering if it is possible to set colorcontrol up to change inputs so I can activate tru motions settings on my desktop? I prefer to watch movies from my desktop and i just cant seem to figure it out.

techoptimized
>>110745538

Yes, you can change inputs from CC. PC Mode will block most Clarity settings (including TruMotion) and you can't force them even with CC, you need to use any other HDMI Icon to restore them.

Whizzer

Hey btw I don't think you ever mentioned this 4:4:4 chroma thing on your recommendations for LG Oled gaming. I think Vincent recommended to activate it on games and put the icon on "pc" instead of "console". What's your opinion about it?

techoptimized
>>119785401

My opinion is that for most people and scenario both PC Mode and 4:4:4 are not worth it: you will lose important Clarity options for Movies (as Smooth Gradation, TruMotion) for an almost unnnoticeable benefit in texts clarity. The only case where PC Mode is usefuly is with actual PC usage where you don't watch movies and you don't use VRR, so to preserve lower input lag with other presets than Game Mode (as FMM)

Jason Tsorlinis

Does this allow us to enable HGiG in FMM mode? Meaning we could have FMM+ALLM+HGiG all together?

techoptimized
>>120373425

No you can't but you don't need it from 2023 series as ALLM + FMM + the new DTM: On is even better.

Kevin Landry

Where's the DV setting in

Kevin Landry

Please do a Hunt Showdown optimization post for PS5....🙏It's so frustrating, there's no LG C1 HS settings anywhere. HDR on or On when supported, black level in game etc

Cornell Dixon

What are the steps to unlock the full pc mode?

techoptimized
>>124274079

Use the Expert button in Color Control after connecting to the TV and then you can change almost everything how you want (even the greyed out values) for the selected preset on the TV

Cornell Dixon
>>124274079

I’m experienced with this method. I’ve used ColorControl for years but I still haven’t found a way to force my game mode into PC LG G3

techoptimized
>>124274079

Are you referring to ALLM / Low Latency trigger? You don't need ColorControl for that but Windows 11 + enabling Game Mode + VRR (G-Sync or Freesync) in it and NVIDIA/AMD Control Panel. Follow my full PC Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88124101 With ColorControl you may then force HGIG even when using HDR Filmmaker Mode preset for gaming to further lower input lag and have a bit better accuracy (when also setup Windows 11 HDR Calibration app and games to 1.500 nits Peak HDR Luminance).

W90 82

Hey two questions: 1. I’m currently using your HDR FMM + ALLM + DTM setting on the G3. Is using Color Control to enable HGIG within FMM better? 2. Does doing this void the warranty of the tv?

techoptimized
>>125997406

1. It's better for the games where you can exactly set 1.500 nits Peak HDR Luminance in your case, but may look a bit off for the others where you can't (luckily there are fewer and fewer of the latter). Just remember to also set back Black Level from 49 to 50 if you will do so 2. No ;)

W90 82
>>125997406

Holy you’re quick! Thank you! So essentially games with the ability to set peak brightness like Cyberpunk should look better in theory is what I’m understanding?

W90 82
>>125997406

It didn’t work for me unfortunately. The app wasn’t able to locate the TV even after manually adding it. I’ll just stick to HDR FMM + ALLM + DTM. Do you find there is a major visual difference between this setting and adding the HGIG option?

techoptimized
>>125997406

Difference is small: slightly punchier highlights, a bit more contrast and slighltly lower input lag. You have to be in the same Wi-Fi network for the app to work, but if you can't make it don't worry and stick with DTM along the other suggested settings ;)

W90 82

Hey Paolo! I managed to get it to work and enabled HGIG with FMM + ALLM. I also changed the black level from 49 to 50. Are there any other settings that need to be changed from your definitive guide, such as "Fine tune dark areas" or anything else?

techoptimized
>>126089403

Nope :) Just remember to change games' Peak HDR Luminance to 1.500 nits in your case and also re-do the system level HDR Calibration for it.

AraMitama7

For people who only have Linux or MacOS, you can use "bscpylgtv" which is an open-source project on GitHub. If you have Python installed, in the terminal do "pip install bscpylgt", for C3 I ran these : - When your TV is in SDR mode : bscpylgtvcommand YOUR_TV_IP_ADRESS set_current_picture_settings "{\"peakBrightness\": \"high\"}" - When it's in HDR mode : bscpylgtvcommand YOUR_TV_IP_ADRESS set_current_picture_settings "{\"hdrDynamicToneMapping\": \"HGIG\"}"

Josh Vaughan

You suggest "Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised or crushed black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets". Are you referring to changing the "Expert" HDMI Black Level setting to "Auto"?

techoptimized
>>131471383

I meant always using Low Black Level (or Video Range, the setting name will change between models) instead of Auto

Josh Vaughan
>>131471383

Ok. Thank you. For the LG C3 in ColorControl Expert Settings there is the "Brightness/Black Level" and "HDMI Black Level" setting. I think you are probably referring to the HDMI Black Level option, although there is no corresponding setting that I can find in the C3 OSD settings. Otherwise perhaps you are referring to the OLED Motion Black Frame Insertion? Which can be changed from ColorControl to low. I appreciate you helping to clarify.

techoptimized
>>131471383

No, it's HDMI Black Level which you should be able to set to Low/High or Auto. Set it to Low.

Josh Vaughan
>>131471383

Cheers. Thanks for clarifying, it definitely fixes the raised black levels in dark scenes, gonna need to use my torch more:) In your LG OLED optimization guide you suggest not using PC Input Mode and instead using Game Console Input mode. What is the reason for that and would you suggest using PC Mode using LG OLED as PC display and if so what ColorControl settings do you suggest in tandem?

techoptimized
>>131471383

PC Icon / Mode is only recommended if you're not watching movies or videos from that input as it will lock out most Clarity settings useful for them. If you don't watch them from that input, yes, you can use PC Mode to slightly improve texts clarity and color banding. In all cases, always stick with HDMI Black Level (Video Range): Low for these TVs for the reasons you can find here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/lg-2017-2023-oleds-optimized-settings-for-xbox-one-series-x-s-ps4-ps5-switch-pc-and-webos-movies-sdr-hdr-dv.73304/post-99290590

Josh Vaughan

You stated: Fully unlock PC Mode and customize any locked setting to your preference (except TruMotion settings, which unfortunately will remain locked). In my testing thus far, the Clarity Settings available to change via ColorControl are: Smooth Gradation and TruMotion (which can be changed to user selection: judder/blur set to 2). Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction and Noise Reduction are not available in the ColorControl expert settings.

Antonio R
>>120373425

So, the new DTM from FMM is better than HGIG on highlights ?

techoptimized
>>120373425

No, HGIG will still be better for those games which let you set the exact nits of the TV, while new DTM will be much closer to that for those and better for the ones which won't let you. HGIG will always have a slightly lower input lag tho and you can choose to force it even in FMM via ColorControl if you prefer so.

LeonSKennedy

I sent you a DM about all my issues. I'm able to load and connect the app but it's more complicated...Let me know if you got it.

Emil Mathisen

Is the hdmi black level the same as video range in the tv settings or can you only see the hdmi black level in the colorcontrol app? Also does it void warranty?

techoptimized
>>138797903

Yes, it's the same setting just with different naming (between the app and different LG OLEDs series). No, ColorControl doesn't void your warranty as long as you don't enter into the hidden Service Menu of the TV (but you don't need to do that anymore since 2022 series and newer)

Emil Mathisen
>>138797903

So settings it to limited would be same as low right? What im asking is are there a need to use the app for the hdmi black level on a g2?

techoptimized
>>138797903

Yes, Limited = Low. You don't "need" it but honestly these TVs are pre-calibrated for Limited/Low range and the "Auto" setting is often bugged creating mismatches if the consoles are set to High. I would just force everything to Limited/Low and have a peace of mind. You can also do other stuff with ColorControl as well if you want, as listed.

Emil Mathisen
>>138797903

I only play hdr on my ps5 so not sure if there is anything needed to change i got limited on in the tv and on the ps5 is that enough or does doing it via the app have any advantage?

Ownsin

Will using this program void my warranty for my LG tv?

techoptimized
>>99315829

Absolutely not. You can't do harm with this, it's just like having a "super remote" for calibrators with unlocked access to presets and nothing else. The worse that could happen is that a specific setting won't apply to your TV and nothing happens or if you enable heavy processing stuff in Game Mode (like TruMotion) you can increase input lag, but you should know this ;)

Felix Newton

I have had my LG TV professionally calibrated, but would love to unlock it's fully potential using Colorcontrol. Will using this app mess with the calibration?

techoptimized
>>99599486

Absolutely not. You will just have access (and control) of all greyed/locked out settings ;)

Felix Newton
>>99599486

I don't know if I'm missing something, but through the app I can only change the colour temperature to a cool value. When I look on my TV the value says cool, even when changing the white balance colour temperature to warm2 through the app. Any suggestions?

techoptimized
>>99599486

Maybe double check if the preset you're changing has "Warm2/Warm1/etc" values or a "W50 to C50" numerical slider, than change the relative setting in ColorControl app (which will have both). After changing it in the app the TV will generate a prompt for you to accept, then it will apply it for the preset...but if you have a 2017 LG OLED only a white/empty box will appear and you need to click BACK on the physical remote to apply it!

techoptimized
>>99599486

Ok. If the app won't open anymore try sign-out/sign-in again in Windows or reboot the PC. It happened one or two times also to me

Felix Newton

Okay so on my TV the value is W50-C50, but in the app there is only a slider from 0-50 for colour temperature which refer to 0-C50 and a slider called white balance cour temperature from cool to warm 3 which doesn't change the colour temperature on my LG G2

techoptimized
>>99615081

Mmmh, strange. The slider should also go "negative" to the Warmer numbers. My question is: why do you have that locked on the TV? It shouldn't be. Maybe try disable AI "stuff" (probably it's AI Auto Genre Selection fault) from general settings and see if you can adjust color temp after. I would avoid reactivating AI Auto Genre Setion too.

Felix Newton
>>99615081

Thanks for trying to help problem solve this for me, it's really appreciated! The colour temperature was locked out by my calibration I was told, hence why it's greyed out. No AI stuff is enabled. I'm assuming within the ColorControl app there is something missing or that I'm missing, for me to change the 0-50 scale to negative, warm numbers but I can't find it

techoptimized
>>99615081

Mmmh, probably the color temp was already calibrated by the calibrator and doesn't need to be changed again. Otherwise you can also try to use the "Reset" button from the preset to restore its default settings and it should probably unlock.

Felix Newton

Unfortunately I was told if I reset the settings for a picture mode (in this case game optimiser) then this will reset the calibration. So ideally I'm looking for a fix in which I can change the colour temperature to warm on the colorcontrol app

Andrea Archbold

I forced my tv to Dolby Vision gaming but on the color app I don't see an option to turn on "AI Brightness (DV IQ)" and "DV Precision Detail" to "ON"

techoptimized
>>99910327

You're right, I thought it was possible at a glance but currently is not. I updated the guide to reflect that (DV Game preset + Real Cinema: On or TruMotion set to Cinematic Movement is still recommended over DV Cinema Home)

Andrea Archbold
>>99910327

Awesome. I don't see the cinematic movement option either so I just put clear for now