GoKawiilLG C5 / webOS 25 Region Change for 5 GHz WiFi
Important This is a region configuration change, not a firmware update or firmware fix. It will not repair a Wi-Fi hardware or router problem.
Use this guide when 5 GHz Wi-Fi is unavailable because of the TV's factory region configuration.
Seriously, LG? The hardware supports 5 GHz, but the Middle East region config disables it anyway. Change the region and it magically works. This is a stupid, artificial limitation that should not exist on a premium TV.
Warning Changing the region can affect tuner behavior, the LG Content Store, installed or available apps, country settings, and warranty or service handling. A wrong area option may leave the TV with unsuitable regional settings. Read and save the original area option before writing anything. Continue at your own risk.
This procedure is for Windows 11 and PowerShell. It uses LG Developer Mode and the upstream lg-geolock-bypass script. Root access is not required.
Confirmed result
Item Confirmed value TV LG OLED55C56LA.AMQQLJD Software webOS 25 / 10.3.0-1902 Firmware 33.31.68 Original configuration Middle East, area option 4956 Target configuration EU, area option 3122 , country set to Germany Result 5 GHz Wi-Fi restored; channel 36 tested; all available 5 GHz channels worked Other functions No problems observed with the tuner, apps, or country settings Rollback Not tested
The TV remained stable with Germany selected as its country. This result applies only to the configuration above. Other models, firmware versions, and hardware groups may behave differently.
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