LG TV Update Adds Unremovable Copilot App

LG smart TV owners have reported the sudden appearance of a Microsoft Copilot app on their devices following a recent webOS software update, with no option to uninstall it despite widespread user complaints.

The update, which began rolling out in the past week, automatically adds the Copilot tile to the home screen of compatible LG TVs. User accounts first surfaced on Reddit over the weekend, where one post showing the app garnered more than 35,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments from affected owners. Reports indicate the feature affects various models, including 2022 OLEDs and 2023 UA8000 series, though some users on identical models have not seen it, possibly due to differences in privacy settings or update timing. The app functions primarily as a shortcut to Microsoft's web-based Copilot interface, enabling AI-driven search and recommendations, rather than a fully native TV application.

LG has treated Copilot similarly to its own preinstalled system software, which cannot be deleted. Owners can reposition the tile on the home screen or hide it entirely through the settings menu, but the app remains installed on the device. This limitation has fueled frustration among users,...