How do you get .ts files from LG TV recording from a USB HDD to a PC
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I recently recorded something from digial TV using the LG 55LW6500 Smart TV. The recorded file is on a USB HDD (I believe the file type is .ts). I believe that the HDD is formatted specifically for LG and it is not able to be accessed on a PC.
I would like to get the recorded video file from the HDD to my PC. I tried to connect the HDD to my PC but the disk format what not recognised.
LG Customer care have told me that it cannot be done. Does anyone have a solution for this?
I am fairly new to this
Thanks Val
05-18-2012 04:58 AM
Val
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This can be due to many different reasons:
1- The method of extracting the file from your TV after recording can cause errors if the program used is not compatible to handle the file being transferred(ex: .ts).
2- The speed of your USB can affect file transfer(s).
3- The size of the file can affect the reading of the file by lengthening the time it takes to decode for your computer.
4- The computer and/or Media Player does not have the correct codec needed to play the file.
5- There is an encryption on the file by DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology. DRM is a class of access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals with the intent to limit the use of digital content and devices after sale.
The file extention “.ts” is encrypted with a password and cannot be shared on any device other than the original source.
You can read more on DRM here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
/wiki/Digital_rights_management
05-21-2012 08:11 AM
GosuGadget
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It’s not a codec issue. The disk initialisation creates a JFS (large) and an EXT2 (tiny) partitions. So, first thing you need a live cd or some kind of driver to access the disk. Then, inside the JFS partition, you’ll see a directory (folder) for each and any recording you’ve made. Each folder contains multiple files, as video is split into chunks around 50 Mb in size. In my case (2014 model) the problem is that video is encrypted 🙁
08-25-2014 05:32 AM
tio pepe
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Is there a crack out yet? If I knew that the LG Smart TVs did this, I would of never bought it. We know now that LG smart tvs are cunts.
02-05-2017 11:59 PM
FUckLG
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Probably epk2extract tool can decrypt these DVR recordings. Visit openlgtv.org.ru forum for details. Recordings can be easily copied using linux but are encrypted using AES128-CBC algorithm. 128bit key is stored in TV’s internal memory and can be accessed for some TV models. We’re looking for a method to decrypt them because first tests with epk2extract weren’t successful. reply
04-28-2017 12:00 PM
NotRobot
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Hi!
Just found out that LG does use constant IV when encrypting.
And by the way, the last 8 Bytes are 1:1. I.e. not encrypted.
Encryption is done in 16 Bytes Blocks (AES_128_CBC most likely, so no DVB CSA)
Next: known-plaintext-attack… to find IV (maybe 00…00?) and key… well…
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07-07-2017 05:11 PM
Dormant
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Smart Tv LG 43 model 2017 reply
08-22-2017 06:12 PM
WeCaAlAa
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well, seems we’re not have to throw our TVs into bin!
would you more explain how can I decode recorded videos? reply
10-08-2017 07:58 PM
baabi
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I had a fault with my original TV, it was replaced but now I cannot playback any of the prior recordings. That is just not right, DRM has gone way too far with this restriction. I think I will avoid LG TV’s in future and research more carefully next time. reply
01-15-2018 08:48 AM
SteveR
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All equipment vendors are obliged to encode the recordings, so, even if you will choose other brand next time the problem will still be the same, unfortunately. You can buy a tv tuner for PC and find an appropriate software to record the shows unencrypted. reply
03-27-2018 12:23 PM
m25
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https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/lg-tv-recording-to-hdd-restrictions/ reply
05-24-2019 01:01 AM
snsh
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One method is to convert .ts files to a more popular video format like mp4 with the help of iDelashare VideoGo. reply
09-10-2019 12:09 AM
cherishten
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I have LG 55um7300 model Thinq AI series tv. I recorded some videos but not able to see it on my pc. It does not support any media player. Can we convert the video recording to see on any player on pc or laptop. I have recorded the following files under the folder.
Folder LG_dvr files look like…0000000100000001str
can anyone please tell me how to look these recording on my pc.
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08-09-2020 11:35 PM
Rajiv
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let’s say I know my 128 bit secret key.
Then what? reply
08-20-2021 05:37 PM
puzzled
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this is absolute nonsense. you can’t reply
08-26-2021 03:19 AM
root
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