Where Does webOS Store Apps and Recordings?
webOS keeps sideloaded apps and recordings in device storage plus USB, with TV settings in the system partition.
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webOS splits apps from media like most TV systems. Installed apps live in system storage with per app data beside them. Recordings and sideloaded files sit on internal storage or attached USB.
Developer mode changes the picture for sideloaders. Enrolled TVs accept homebrew packages into user storage, which vanish on factory resets. Confirm paths in the storage settings on your model, since layouts shift between TV generations. Keep installers on USB for quick rebuilds.
Where webOS stores this, by platform
/media/internal
TV side platform with per app containers. Manage usage in system storage settings. Sideloaded content needs developer mode enrollment per television.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move webOS apps to a new TV?
Copy media and installer files to USB first, then reinstall apps on the new TV. App logins transfer by sign in, not by copy. Developer mode apps need fresh enrollment per television.
Where are webOS recordings stored?
In the app storage area shown under system storage settings. Recordings additionally land on attached USB where configured. Offload finished recordings regularly, since TV storage is small.
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