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I'm developing a simple app on a LG webOS smart TV. Since I had no luck running my app from the usb drive, I'm trying to use the developer mode from Eclipse IDE. The thing is: I've added a new target configuration, pointing to the physical TV ip. When I try to connect, a passphrase is required. I've tried something like 123456 A pop up appears: "Please verify the properties on the target and also make sure the key server in Developer mode app is ON in TV"

How do I enable Developer Mode on these TV?

graham o'donnel
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    Hi what do you mean developer mode on LG WebOS? Do you want only run your developed app? If yes you have to "build" you ipk file in lg webpage https://developer.lge.com/secure/Login.dev – alfredo86 Nov 18 '15 at 12:41
  • Thanks for your reply. I've already built this "package" and it works from the usb, but this way is not practical for repetitive tasks. I heard there's some kind of "LG partner" account, and if you log onto the TV, a magic "developer mode" is activated, and it will provide you with a passphrase for connecting Eclipse to TV. – graham o'donnel Nov 19 '15 at 11:14
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    I dont know "magic developer mode". But you are right load eveerytime from USB is not so practical. I made workaround => I have one index.html file and inside this file i redirect to application location. – alfredo86 Nov 25 '15 at 08:49
  • Thank you very much for your response. Actually, it is what I am doing, since I found no way to connect IDE to physical TV. So far is working fine, but still would like to know which is the proper way. – graham o'donnel Nov 25 '15 at 10:35

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With webOS 2 only some specific TVs where enable to debug and run apps on 22 January 2016 WebOS 3.0 released.

Now you can create an account and then install from LG Content Store the developer mode then when you connect your IDE or Cli the tv will give you the passphrase.

Detailed guide: http://webostv.developer.lge.com/develop/app-test/

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  • In my experience webOS-TV and webOS Signage are different in this respect. Any idea how to turn on debug mode on a webOS Signage screen? – Marc van Nieuwenhuijzen Feb 22 '17 at 08:09
  • @dbexec: this URL goes to 404 page, can you provide working URL. – regeint Jun 06 '17 at 15:45
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    @regeint a bit late but the URL is up and also use can you the link here https://web.archive.org/web/20190903062332/http://webostv.developer.lge.com/develop/app-test/ – dbexec Mar 07 '20 at 17:57
  • The detailed guide instructions helped me get it connected. Thank you very much. – PRMan Oct 29 '20 at 20:47
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If you are connected with same network you can do remote deployment from webOS TV IDE. First you need to create a developer account from https://webostv.developer.lge.com/login

Then install Developer mode app from LG Content Store

  1. On remote press Home button
  2. Go to LG Content Store
  3. Search 'Developer mode' on LG Content Store
  4. Install 'Developer mode' app

After installation you can use LG account for login purpose from Developer mod application you can enable Developer mode and find passphrase

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  • 1) Go to http://developer.lge.com 2) Click Sign In at the top right corner of the screen. 3) Select the CREATE ACCOUNT tab. The Select Country pop-up will be shown THERE IS NO SIGN-IN BUTTON ON THAT PAGE!!! – Zibri Jan 20 '18 at 11:58