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A recent update improves picture quality on LG C5 and G5 TVs.
The update makes Dolby Vision content brighter and more vivid.
All picture modes except Filmmaker Mode are affected.
Just days after giving some users a free audio upgrade, LG is providing a free visual upgrade -- and some people are noticing a big difference.
A recent update makes changes to how Dolby Vision content appears on the C5 and G5 TVs. Specifically, it makes images significantly brighter and lessens shadows. Dolby Vision being too dark has been a common complaint from LG users, especially those watching in bright rooms where sunlight or other bright lights are shining on the screen.
In before-and-after images, the difference is striking. Given that the C5 has a fairly impressive brightness compared to its counterparts, it makes sense that the upgrade would be most noticeable on that set.
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