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Settings

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General

Lock screen & security

You can customise lock screen and security settings.

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Google Play Protect

: Scans your device daily for potentially harmful

apps.

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Find My Device

: Remotely track the device location. You can also

protect your data securely if you lost your device.

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Security update

: Check for software update and configure automatic

installation settings.

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Select screen lock

: Select the desired screen lock method. See

Setting

a screen lock

for details.

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Customise Lock screen

: Change the information displayed on the

locked screen.

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Secure lock settings

: Change the secure lock settings.

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Fingerprints

: Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content. See

Fingerprint recognition overview

for details.

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Face Unlock

: Allow you to unlock the screen with your face. See

Face

unlock overview

for details.

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Hand ID

: Allow you to unlock the screen with your hand. See

Hand ID

overview

for details.

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Content lock

: Allow you to set a lock type (password or pattern) for

your Qu and Gallery files.

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Location

: You can customise how your location information is used by

particular apps.

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Encryption & credentials

: Configure the settings for SD card

encryption and credentials.

Summary of Contents for ThinQ G8S

Page 2: ...stalling software from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss Such actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the area service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior notice Software audio wallpaper images and other me...

Page 3: ...user guide Instructional notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties CAUTION Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device NOTE Notices or additional information ...

Page 4: ...ys on display 47 Notes on Water Resistant Properties 02 Basic Functions 51 Product components and accessories 52 Parts overview 56 Turning the power on or off 57 Installing the SIM card 60 Inserting the memory card 61 Removing the memory card 61 Battery 64 Touch screen 67 Home screen 77 Screen lock 82 Memory card encryption 83 Taking screenshots 84 Entering text 88 Content sharing 90 Do not distur...

Page 5: ... 132 E mail 133 File Manager 133 Smart Doctor 134 LG Mobile Switch 134 SmartWorld 135 Cell Broadcast 135 Google apps 04 Settings 139 Settings 139 Network 151 Sound 153 Display 155 General 05 Appendix 170 LG Language Settings 170 LG Bridge 171 Phone software update 173 Anti Theft Guide 174 Open Source Software Notice Information 174 Regulatory information RegulationID number E labeling etc 175 Trad...

Page 6: ...applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the device trans...

Page 7: ...r notice Do not disassemble this unit Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required Repairs under warranty at LG s discretion may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs radios and personal computers The unit shou...

Page 8: ...rolonged direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns Therefore use care when handling your device during or immediately after operation If your device gets wet immediately unplug it to dry off completely Do not attempt to accelerate the drying process with an external heating source such as an oven microwave or hair dryer The liquid in your we...

Page 9: ...between 0 ºC and 35 ºC if possible Exposing your device to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage malfunction or even explosion Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of devices in the area when you drive Do not use a hand held device while driving Give full attention to driving Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so re...

Page 10: ... the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Glass Parts Some parts of your device are made of glass This glass could break if your device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If the glass breaks do not to...

Page 11: ...Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Turn your device off before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Children Keep the device in a safe place out of the reach of small children It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile networks Therefore you sh...

Page 12: ...aximise usability Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity such as in the bathroom Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places as this may deteriorate battery performance Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorised ...

Page 13: ...functions or to your personal information Check your personal accounts regularly If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information ask your service provider to delete or change your account information If your device is lost or stolen change the password of your account to secure your personal information Do not use applications from unknown sources Notice for Battery replacement For you...

Page 14: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 15: ...locked by a sticker or any other foreign substances Make sure not to move your hand too fast or bring it too far from or close to the device while using the Air Motion feature If your are wearing gloves or the ToF sensor and IR illuminator are exposed to direct sunlight the recognition accuracy may decrease If your place an object which can reflect light well the recognition accuracy may decrease ...

Page 16: ... enable Air Motion place your palm at a distance of 6 12 cm 2 5 inches from the device 2 When the Air Motion bar appears at the top of the screen cup your hand in the air while lifting it to the distance of 15 20 cm 6 8 inches from the device to launch the Swipe shortcuts controller 3 Swipe your hand left or right to open the desired app Or pinch with all fingers to take a screenshot To open an ap...

Page 17: ...n the Air Motion bar appears at the top of the screen cup your hand in the air to launch the Player control controller 4 Swipe your hand left or right to control the desired function To use the Shortcut and capture feature swipe left To pause or play swipe right Player controller To adjust the volume cup your hand and wait until the volume controller appears Then turn left or right to decrease or ...

Page 18: ...utomatically enabled when a call is received or an alarm or timer rings 4 Swipe your hand left or right to control as desired Alarms controller You can end a call by using the Air Motion feature while turning on the speakerphone or connecting earphones and headsets to the device You cannot end a video call by using the Air Motion feature Show hand guide Turn this on to preview your hand gesture Ma...

Page 19: ...rear camera Rear Camera Standard Angle Telephoto Super Wide Angle Triple shot The triple cameras located on the back of the device take a series of photos with different angles of view and save as a video with slide effect 1 Tap then tap More Triple shot 2 Tap to take a photo The triple cameras take photos automatically in sequence A triple shot video is automatically saved in Gallery While taking...

Page 20: ...record a video Before taking a photo touch and hold a camera view icon to display preview icons of three angles on the right The screen displays the preview image of the selected angle of view After selecting a desired angle tap or to take a photo or record a video Select preview icon Telephoto view Standard Angle view Wide Angle view This feature is available only in the Auto mode and AI Cam ...

Page 21: ...p Studio 2 Tap to select a lighting effect Spotlight icon Spotlight options 3 Tap the desired lighting effect icon 4 When Studio effect is available appears on the screen tap to take a photo The Studio feature may not work if the camera cannot recognise the subject While taking a selfie tap 3D Lighting to adjust the colour temperature and brightness level You can also change the light location by ...

Page 22: ...es 21 Backdrop You can apply various effects for background while taking portrait photos 1 Tap then tap Studio 2 Tap to select a backdrop effect 3 Select a background colour you want to apply Backdrop icon Background colours ...

Page 23: ...o the background While taking a photo keep the distance to your subject to 1 3 5 feet This feature is not available if the surroundings are too dark 1 Tap and tap Portrait 2 Drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the blur strength Adjust blur strength 3 When Portrait is available appears on the screen tap to take a photo The Portrait feature may not work if the camera cannot recognise t...

Page 24: ...niques When using the front camera adjust the skin tone and apply eye and lip makeups 1 Tap switch to the front camera then tap 2 Select a desired makeup option then drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the effect When you select None the slide bar disappears 3 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 25: ...out it Painting in a museum You can get details about it A plant or animal You can learn more about it A flyer or event billboard You can add that event to your calendar Google Lens is available only when your device is connected to the internet If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan This function may be not supported or the supported languages may ...

Page 26: ...rself and customise it AR Emoji help you create 3D animated animal emojis that mimic facial expression AR Sticker allows you to choose from several different stickers to use on a photo or video while facing your camera Creating My Avatar 1 Tap switch to the front camera then tap 2 Tap to take a photo Follow the on screen instructions to align your face on the screen To make My Avatar by using one ...

Page 27: ...esigned Features 26 3 Select My Avatar s gender and select details including avatar type skin tone hairstyle and clothes then tap OK 4 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Taken photos are saved in Gallery ...

Page 28: ...27 Using My Avatar AR Emoji AR Sticker 1 Tap switch to the front camera then tap 2 Select an option you want to record My Avatar AR Emoji AR Sticker 3 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Taken photos are saved in Gallery ...

Page 29: ...ticker icon Select My Avatar Using Ani Sticker 1 Tap on the LG Keyboard 2 Select the desired My Avatar 3 Tap to record voice and video and then tap to save Ani Stickers with various facial expressions motions and voices are created 4 Tap to upload Ani Sticker Tap to preview the created Ani Sticker Select an Ani Sticker ...

Page 30: ...nised the best effect for the scene is applied To apply other effects tap the scene icon A wide range of categories such as portrait animals food sunrise sunset landscape sky beach babies flowers and text can be recognised automatically The result of the scene recognition may differ depending on the illumination or the location of the subject while taking photos Keywords do not appear on the actua...

Page 31: ... 1 Tap then tap More 2 Tap to record a 3 second video Hold the device steady while recording the video 3 Tap and rub the area you want in motion with the cine shot effect Play forward and backward repeatedly Play forward repeatedly Undo Redo Select the area to move Erase the selected area Tap to erase the selected area Tap to play the selected area in motion forward repeatedly Tap to play the sele...

Page 32: ...oint zoom feature to zoom in out around a specific area Select an effect to apply to the recording You can also adjust the vignette and strength for each Cine effect This feature cannot be changed after you have started recording The Point Zoom feature supports a zoom speed of up to 3x This feature only supports video recordings in standard angle ...

Page 33: ... a video Sound quality and effects features DTS X 3D Surround You can play a song or video in three dimensional immersive and vivid sound To use this feature connect earphones speaker or other external audio devices to your device Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects then tap DTS X 3D Surround to activate this feature Adjusting the sound direction You can adjust the sound direction as desi...

Page 34: ... on the screen To enable the Floating Bar feature tap Settings General Floating Bar Opening and closing the Floating Bar To open the Floating Bar Tap or To close the Floating Bar Tap or Floating Bar To access the rest of the bar options swipe left or right on the floating bar Moving the Floating Bar position Touch and hold Floating Bar then drag it to the desired location Either way it can be move...

Page 35: ...connect to the network and sign in to your Google Account Sign in 1 Touch and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant or press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device 2 Tap GET STARTED 3 Follow the on screen instructions and say Ok Google The device saves your voice data for recognition 4 Select whether to use the voice recognition unlock feature When this feature is a...

Page 36: ... excluded You need to unlock the device by using the specified method if you fail to unlock the device with voice recognition See Setting a screen lock for details 5 Tap Save Launching Google Assistant 1 You can launch the Google Assistant by using one of the following methods Touch and hold on the Home screen Press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device Say Ok Google when the scr...

Page 37: ...ng the device Make sure that the ToF sensor and IR illuminator are not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substances while using the Hand ID feature When water dust or other foreign substance is on the ToF sensor IR illuminator or your hand the Hand ID recognition may not work Clean and dry the sensor and your hand before having the hand recognised If you bend your hand Hand ID may not be r...

Page 38: ...cm 6 8 inches from the device When the device recognises your palm slowly lower the palm towards the ToF sensor Tap CONTINUE to register again with the device placed in a different position 5 When the palm registration is done tap OK Unlocking the screen with Hand ID You can unlock the screen with your hand 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Hand ID 2 On the Hand ID settings screen config...

Page 39: ...r fingerprints from different users may be recognised by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint If the device cannot detect your fingerprint or you forgot the value specified for registration visit the nearest LG Customer Service Centre with your device and ID card Precautions for fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons To maximise t...

Page 40: ...gerprints or touch a metallic object such as a coin or a key before scanning fingerprints to remove static electricity Registering fingerprints You can register and save your fingerprint on the device to use fingerprint identification 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Fingerprints A lock screen must be set in order to be able to use this feature If the screen lock is not active configure...

Page 41: ...ou register only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition the fingerprint recognition may not work well As the preventive measure against this kind of situation register multiple fingerprints Managing fingerprints You can edit or delete registered fingerprints 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Fingerprints 2 Unlock according to the specified lock method 3 F...

Page 42: ...nt with a fingerprint To do this make sure that the content lock is set Face Unlock Face unlock overview You can unlock the screen lock by using the saved facial data This feature may be more vulnerable to security than the other screen locks such as Knock Code Pattern PIN and Password When a similar face such as a twin is used the device may recognise it as the registered user and may be unlocked...

Page 43: ... Face Unlock To use this feature the screen lock must be set with a Knock Code Pattern PIN or Password When the screen lock is not set register the data by following the on screen instructions See Setting a screen lock for details 2 Tap NEXT and unlock the device according to the specified method 3 Tap START and raise your device in the front of your eyes Register your face in a room that is not t...

Page 44: ...options 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Face Unlock 2 Customise the following settings Improve Face Unlock You can add facial data in various conditions to improve face unlock Delete face You can delete the registered facial data and register it again if the face unlock does not work properly Raise to wake up for Face Unlock You can wake your phone and then use Face Unlock by raising t...

Page 45: ... buttons Recently used apps appear 2 Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi window feature The selected app appears at the top half of the screen Alternatively 1 Touch and hold while using an app Recently used apps appear on the split screen 2 Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi window feature The selected app appears at the bottom half of the screen ...

Page 46: ...w feature is not supported by some LG apps and the apps downloaded from the Play Store Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently used apps To view the list of recently used apps tap on the Home then tap the displayed app Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi window feature You can also tap at the top of each app ...

Page 47: ...igital clock Analog clock Dual clock Signature Calendar or Image Drag Quick tools music player to swipe over the status icons for Quick tools and the music player Tap AI Pick to see useful information provided based on Context Awareness To set the time period not to activate Always on display feature tap Daily timeout To enhance brightness for the Always on display feature tap Brighter display The...

Page 48: ...s Results may vary in actual use WARNING Despite a rating of IP68 your device is not impervious to conditions not tested in LG s controlled environment Please note that any damages that occur due to such causes changes the colour of the LDI Liquid Damage Indicator If the colour of LDI located inside the product changes the product is to be considered ineligible for any free of charge repair servic...

Page 49: ...th high pressure water e g near a faucet or shower head or submerge it in water for extended periods of time as the product is not designed to withstand high water pressure This product is not resistant to shock Do not drop the product or subject it to shock Doing so might damage or deform the main unit causing water leakage The product s water and dust resistant features may be damaged by droppin...

Page 50: ...roduct Do not damage the rubber packing as this may allow dust water or moisture to enter your product and cause damage Failure to follow the provided instructions may invalidate your device s limited warranty If the device is wet the LDI located inside the device changes in colour In this case the device is ineligible for any free of charge repair services provided under the device s limited warr...

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Page 52: ...vice Some of the device parts are made of tempered glass If you drop your device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact the tempered glass may be damaged If this happens stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional items contact an LG Cust...

Page 53: ...k key Earpiece Proximity Ambient light sensor Volume keys Google Assistant key Stereo headset jack Charger USB cable port ToF sensor IR illuminator Fingerprint sensor Nano SIM card tray Rear camera lenses Speaker Microphone Flash NFC Wireless charging antenna area Microphone ...

Page 54: ... between the device and an object Z Camera ToF Time of Flight sensor Measure the accurate distance by detecting the infrared emitted from the IR illuminator IR illuminator Emit the infrared light Proximity Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor During a call the proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body It turns th...

Page 55: ...istant key on the side of the phone Press and hold the key to quickly talk to your Assistant Press twice to open Visual Snapshot Activate Google Assistant See the Google Assistant for details Fingerprint sensor Turn on the fingerprint recognition feature to simplify the process of unlocking the screen See Fingerprint recognition overview for details Some functions may be restricted for access depe...

Page 56: ...e device correctly as shown below If you cover the microphone hole with a hand finger or protective case while using the device you may sound unclear during a call Do not cover the microphone Microphone Good example Bad example ...

Page 57: ...evice When the device is not working properly or does not respond restart it by following the instructions below 1 Press and hold the Power Lock key and the Volume Down key at the same time until the power is turned off 2 When the device is restarted release the key Power control options Press and hold the Power Lock key then select an option Power off Turn the device off Power off and restart Res...

Page 58: ... service provider to start using your device Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge In order for the water resistant and dust resistant features to work effectively the card tray must be inserted correctly 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray ...

Page 59: ...Basic Functions 58 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot ...

Page 60: ... the direction of arrow as shown in the figure Make sure that the card placed on the card tray does not move out of its position Insert the SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Be sure to insert the SIM card into the device by following the instructions in the user manual If you insert to or remove the card tray from the device be careful not to let water or other liquids ente...

Page 61: ... the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards SIM card Memory card optional sold separately 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device If you use an incompatible card it may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it F...

Page 62: ... Insert the card tray back into the slot Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information This may cause data to be lost or corrupted or may damage the memory card or the device LG is not responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of memory cards including the loss of data Battery Charging the battery Before using the device fully charg...

Page 63: ...e power socket after the device is fully charged This prevents unnecessary power consumption A charging adapter that supports fast charging is included with the product The fast charging feature may not work if a fast charging adapter other than the genuine adapter provided with the product is used Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable between the device and a desktop or l...

Page 64: ...r SIM Memory cards may be damaged If the battery temperature exceeds a certain level while charging the device charging may be stopped If magnetic metallic or conductive materials are attached on the back of the device or a protective case is inserted the device may not charge properly If you charge the battery with a wireless charger in areas where the network signal strength is weak the network ...

Page 65: ...w these tips Turn off the Bluetooth or Wi Fi network function when not using them Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible Minimise the screen brightness Set a screen lock when the device is not used Check the battery level while using any downloaded apps Touch screen You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with y...

Page 66: ... to display a menu with available options Double tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map Dragging Touch and hold an item such as an app or widget then move your finger to another location in a controlled motion You can use this gesture to move an item ...

Page 67: ...ng You can use this gesture to scroll through a list a web page photos screens and more Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map To zoom in spread your fingers apart Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock You might damage the touch sensor ...

Page 68: ...sing the tip of your fingernail Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet The touch screen may not function properly if a screen protective film or accessory purchased from a third party store is attached to the device Displaying a static image for extended periods of time may result in after images or screen burn in Turn off the screen or avoid displaying the same image fo...

Page 69: ...ice provider Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Weather widget View the information of weather and time for a specific area Google Search widget Type or speak to pull open Google Search Page icon Display the total number of Home screen canvases You can tap the desired page icon to go to the page you selected The icon reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted Quick ...

Page 70: ...ge the style of the Home touch buttons 1 Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons 2 Under STYLE select Buttons only or Gesture and buttons to suit your preferences Buttons only are available Tap to see recent apps Gesture and buttons Back button and Home button are available To see recent apps swipe the Home button up Editing the Home touch buttons You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add fr...

Page 71: ... The Home touch buttons disappear 3 seconds after the last touch To view the Home touch buttons again drag the bottom of the screen upwards Lock hide icon The icon to lock or hide the Home touch buttons appears at the bottom left of the screen If you want to lock the Home touch buttons while hiding the buttons tap on the left of the Home touch buttons To hide the Home touch buttons again double ta...

Page 72: ...larm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Airplane mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is connected Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card The NFC mode is on Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment and area in which you are us...

Page 73: ... access icons list drag the notifications panel downwards To rearrange add or remove icons tap EDIT If you touch and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears EDIT You can use the notifications panel even on the lock screen Drag the notifications panel while the screen is locked to quickly access the desired features ...

Page 74: ... Home screen touch and hold on an empty space then select the desired action from below To rearrange the Home screen canvases touch and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add a widget to the Home screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Widgets To change wallpapers themes icons and AOD touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Wallp...

Page 75: ...ttings See Home screen settings for details To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select App trash See App trash for details To change the default screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen move to desired screen tap then tap the screen once more Default screen ...

Page 76: ...al screen which displays apps and widgets pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen touch and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen touch and hold an app then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom To remove an icon from the quick access area drag the icon to the Home s...

Page 77: ...h and hold the app and drag it to outside the folder If the removed app is the only one app that existed in the folder the folder is removed automatically You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder You cannot change the folder colour while using downloaded theme Home screen settings You can customise the Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen 2 Customise the follo...

Page 78: ...arch by swiping down on the Home screen Home screen lock Enable to prevent apps and widgets from being rearranged or removed Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device s screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power Lock key This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time If you press the Power Lock key when a screen lock is not set the Home screen appea...

Page 79: ... password to unlock the screen Fingerprints Unlock the screen by using your fingerprint Allow Face Unlock Unlock the screen by allowing the device to recognise your face Allow Hand ID Unlock the screen by allowing the device to recognise your hand ID If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times the screen is blocked for 30 seconds Secure start up settings When you select Knock Code Patt...

Page 80: ...e device resets encryption also starts If you stop the encryption arbitrarily the data may be damaged Be sure to wait until the reset is completed Customise Lock screen You can customise lock screen 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Customize Lock screen 2 Select a function you want to set Wallpaper Allow you to set the background for your Lock screen Clock Allow you to set where to posi...

Page 81: ...kdown option Allow you to show power menu option to turn off Lock screen notifications Smart Lock and biometric locks Smart Lock Allow you to set trusted devices places voice and or on body detection that will allow your phone to remain unlocked Menus you can set may be different depending on lock screen methods you choose KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double tapping the screen This...

Page 82: ...in a specified sequence You can use your Knock Code together with the KnockON feature Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification then tap CONFIRM Unlocking...

Page 83: ... media files Encrypt all files except for media files such as music photos and videos Once memory card encryption starts some functions are not available If the device is turned off while encryption is underway the encryption process will fail and some data may be damaged Therefore be sure to check if the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption Encrypted files are accessible only fr...

Page 84: ...t two seconds Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the Gallery Via Capture On the screen where you want to take a screenshot drag the status bar downwards then tap When the screen is turned off or locked you can access Capture by pressing the Volume Up key twice To use this feature tap Settings General Shortcuts and turn on Open Capture See Writing notes on a screenshot for det...

Page 85: ...se them Smart toolbar LG keyboard is not default on your phone You can change it from the keyboard settings Some supporting input methods may differ depending on the device you have You can turn on or off the Smart tool feature from the keyboard settings You can also use the keyboard input methods by tapping Add emojis Add avatar stickers Add ani stickers Tap to enter text with your voice To maxim...

Page 86: ...u can also move the keyboard to the desired location Using the Smart keyboard You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text With the Smart keyboard you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing Moving the cursor With the Smart keyboard you can move the cursor to the e...

Page 87: ...en tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side of the keyboard upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually type every letter of the word Adding languages to the keyboard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard On screen keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select the languages you w...

Page 88: ...ed or cut the Paste option will not appear Clip Tray If you copy or cut an image or text it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time 1 On the Smart tool select You can also touch and hold the text input window then select Clip Tray 2 Select and paste an item from the clip tray A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray Tap to lock saved items in o...

Page 89: ...e Viewing content from nearby devices You can view content from various devices such as a computer NAS or mobile device by using the Gallery or Music apps Tap Settings Network Media server and then tap Content sharing to activate it Connecting the devices Connect both your device and another device that support DLNA function to the same wireless network Make sure that File sharing DLNA is activate...

Page 90: ... file sharing feature tap Settings Network File sharing SmartShare Beam Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network as the file transfer target device Make sure that File sharing is activated on both the device and the target device Viewing content from your cloud You can directly view the content saved on your cloud account without downloading it to your device 1 From the...

Page 91: ...th the sound and vibration Select priorities Receive alarms and the notifications for the selected apps App notifications Select apps to receive the notifications Calls from Set up a range of notifications when receiving a call Repeated calls Second call from same caller within 15 min is not silenced Messages from Set up a range of notifications when receiving a message Use Do not disturb Turn on ...

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Page 93: ...cing plan SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the area or service provider Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture On the Home screen touch and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Delete at the top of the screen If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See App trash for de...

Page 94: ...d within 24 hours from now 1 Tap Management App trash You can also touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen then tap App trash 2 Activate the desired function Restore Reinstall the selected app Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24 hours after they were uninstalled If you want to reinstall the uninstalled apps y...

Page 95: ...hortcuts On the Home screen touch and hold an app icon such as Call Message Camera Gallery and Settings to display a quick access menu Use apps more easily through App Shortcuts This feature is available only on some apps ...

Page 96: ...king a call from the keypad 1 Tap Dial 2 Make a call by using a method of your choice Enter a phone number and tap Touch and hold a speed dial number Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name in the contact list and then tap To enter when making an international call touch and hold number 0 See Adding contacts for details on how to add phone numbers to the speed dial lis...

Page 97: ...and end calls and then activate End call with the Power key Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call drag across the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag the rejection message option across the screen To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Network Call Call blocking Decline with message Decline with message When a call is coming in press the Volume Up Volume Down or Po...

Page 98: ... the status bar at the top of the screen displays To view missed call details drag the status bar downwards You can also tap Call logs Functions accessible during a call During a call you can access a variety of functions by tapping the on screen buttons Contacts View the contact list during a call Hold Hold a call Dialpad Display or hide the dial pad Speaker Turn on the speakerphone function Mute...

Page 99: ...recent call records tap Call logs Then you can use the following functions To view detailed call records select a contact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Delete The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Consult with your service provider for more information The deleted call history can not be restored Pinch two fingers or spread your fingers...

Page 100: ...ore information 1 Tap 2 Tap 3 Specify a recipient and create a message To use multimedia options tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the message Reading a message You can view exchanged messages organised by contact 1 Tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Settings from the m...

Page 101: ...ngers or other foreign substance Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from the Gallery See Gallery overview for details Changing the camera mode You can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently Tap then select the desired mode Press and hold the Mode ico...

Page 102: ... or off Change the camera angle Switch between front and rear cameras Record videos Take photos Start the Gallery Taking a photo 1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo You can also press the Volume Down or Volume Up key to take a photo When the screen is turned off or locked start the camera by pressing the Volume Down key twice Tap Settings General...

Page 103: ...htness 3 Tap to end the video recording To check the aspect ratio before recording a video press and hold Customising the camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences Tap on the screen Available options vary depending on the selected camera front or rear camera and the selected camera mode Take a photo in FullVision Select values for aspect ratio and size f...

Page 104: ...ailable when the Standard camera is in use Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data Grid Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Add signature Display a personalised signature on the photos Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card Available when a memory ca...

Page 105: ...bar up or down 1 Tap then tap More 2 To take a photo tap YouTube Live You can record a video and directly upload to YouTube 1 Tap then tap More 2 Tap and record a video To use this feature you need to verify your phone number YouTube Live is available only when your device is connected to the Internet If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan ...

Page 106: ...e and select the best colour If the slide bar is not displayed tap to adjust the white balance Slo mo You can create an entertaining video by changing the moving speeds of subjects in your video This feature allows you to record a video at a faster rate of speed and then play it at the standard speed so that the video appears to be slowed down 1 Tap then tap More 2 Tap and record a video 3 Tap to ...

Page 107: ...Jump Cut Photos taken at a regular interval are saved as GIF files 1 Tap then tap More 2 Tap to take a photo Photos are taken every 3 seconds and saved as a GIF file Tap on the screen to select the number of photos you want to take While taking photos tap to create GIF files with previously taken photos The flash automatically turns on to act as a timer The shots taken this time and the total numb...

Page 108: ...ur pricing plan Tap then tap from the Graphy menu to deactivate this feature Portrait You can take sharp portrait by applying camera lens blur effect See Portrait for details Google Lens You can get more information or take action on items around you using Google Lens like landmarks posters restaurant menus animals flowers or barcodes directly in the device AI CAM You can effectively take photos o...

Page 109: ...ing the camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences Tap on the screen Take a photo in FullVision Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time Graphy photos Adjust the white balance ISO and shutter speed for the recommended photo See Graphy for details Save as RAW The i...

Page 110: ...nalised signature on the photos Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card Available when a memory card is inserted Help Provide Help for each camera menu Manual Video mode You can record a video by using various features such as controls for white balance focus brightness ISO shutter speed and more 1 Tap then tap More Manual Video 2 Customise th...

Page 111: ...e a video in the HDR10 format for high definition and vivid colour Steady recording Minimise motion blur while recording a video Tracking focus Enable the camera to remain focused on the subject you touch on the screen even if the subject is moving Available when the Standard camera is in use Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data Grid Display guide grids so that you can record videos...

Page 112: ... Focus peaking You can adjust the focus on the subject with the focus peaking feature Access Focus peaking by tapping the Manual focus MF button When Focus peaking is enabled the subject you focus on appears yellow Move the the toggle wheel up and down to focus on the desired area then take the photo This feature is only available in Manual camera mode and Manual video mode Disable this feature by...

Page 113: ...t camera to take selfies See Graphy for details Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video On the camera screen pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out then use the displayed slide bar You can also drag the button up or down This feature is available only in Auto mode and Manual camera mode The zoom feature is not available when u...

Page 114: ...a and then clench your fist You can also clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera In three seconds a photo is taken To use this feature switch to the front camera mode then tap Selfie shot Gesture shot Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them This feature may not be available while using some of the camera features ...

Page 115: ...rame appears when the front camera detects your face If the subject within the guide frame stops moving the guide frame colour turns yellow then the camera takes a photo Tap Selfie shot Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature Interval shot You can take selfies at an interval While using the front camera you can show your palm to the camera then clench your fist twice quickly Four photos are take...

Page 116: ... rotate the device while in preview screen the screen switches to camera mode Save as flipped Before taking a photo with the front camera tap Save as flipped The image is flipped horizontally When using the front camera you can change how selfies are taken in the camera options See Customising the camera options for details Signature You can create a personalised photo by using your signature 1 Ta...

Page 117: ... appears on the screen to share it using that app You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos quick share icon The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access to the apps installed on the device This feature is available only in specific modes ...

Page 118: ...AM feature a Tag folder is created under the Album tab of the Gallery app The photos are automatically classified by tags under the Tag folder You can view the photos or videos organised by year month or day in the Photos tab To view photos by location at which the photo was taken tap Tag locations then tap The photos are automatically grouped by location under the Memory tab of the Gallery app So...

Page 119: ... tap the screen again Some photos may not support the photo memo feature Playing a video Open with QSlide Access additional options Tap to play next video Touch and hold to fast forward Lock or unlock the screen Edit the video Choose screen ratio Tap to play previous video Touch and hold to rewind Pause or play the video Making a GIF file DTS X on off To adjust the sound volume drag the right side...

Page 120: ...o change the play speed Adjust the video duration Launch the KineMaster video editor 3 Tap SAVE to save changes Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options Touch and hold a file from the file list then tap Delete Tap from the file list and delete the desired files Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be restored to the Gallery within 7 days Tap ...

Page 121: ...share them using the method you want Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Essentials Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE Importing contacts You can import contacts from another storage device 1 On the contact list screen tap Manage contacts Import 2 Select the source and target locations of th...

Page 122: ...ntacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options Tap from the top of the contacts list and then enter the contact information or phone number Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Tap from the top of the contacts list and then enter the contact information or phone number to display all search detail...

Page 123: ...ct list screen touch and hold a contact you want to delete then tap Delete contact Tap Delete on the contact list screen Deleted contacts may not be restored Adding favourites You can register frequently used contacts as favourites 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 On the contact detail screen tap Creating groups 1 On the contacts group list tap 2 Enter a new group name 3 Tap Add mem...

Page 124: ...enshots which are not supported by the conventional notepad Creating a note 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to create a note Save a note Undo the previous edit Redo the recently deleted edits Enter a note by using the keypad Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Zoom in or out rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten note Access additional options 3 Tap to save the note ...

Page 125: ...e if necessary and take notes as desired Write notes by hand on the photo 3 Tap and save the notes to the location you want Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app You can capture the entire screen by using the scroll capture feature While using an app such as Message and Chrom...

Page 126: ...record audio in a concert or other music event Custom You can manually configure the desired settings to record audio Studio Mode With Studio mode you can play an audio file or music and record your voice at the same time create a chord by recording your voice multiple times and record your comments over the presenter s or speaker s original audio file 1 Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder Custom 2 T...

Page 127: ...arm To delete an alarm tap at the top of the screen You can also touch and hold the alarm World clock You can view the current time in cities around the world 1 Tap Clock World clock 2 Tap and add a city Timer You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time 1 Tap Clock Timer 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Pause To resume the timer tap Resume 3 Tap ...

Page 128: ...w You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Essentials Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE Syncing events Tap Calendars to sync and select a calendar to sync When your events are saved from the device to your Google account they are automatically synced with the Google Calendar too Then you can sync other devices with the Google Ca...

Page 129: ...tegory 3 Select a music file Switch to the playlist Play in random order Select a repeat mode Tap to play the next file Touch and hold to fast forward Tap to play from the beginning of the current file Double tap to play the previous file Touch and hold to rewind Add to or delete from your favourites Adjust the sound volume Set sound effects Turn on off Flash Light Back to the previous screen Paus...

Page 130: ...le first check the copyright law for the relevant country This model supports Hi Fi audio playback Hi Fi audio files display the Hi Fi icon Game Launcher You can use Game Launcher to view the entire list of installed games or set the device to mute or prevent any notifications while playing games 1 Tap Essentials Game Launcher 2 Select the desired option Calculator You can use two types of calcula...

Page 131: ...alth You can configure LG Health when launching the app for the first time or after resetting it 1 Tap Essentials LG Health 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete configuration Using LG Health You can view main information on LG Health and manage the amount of physical exercise and health information 1 Tap Essentials LG Health 2 The following options are available ...

Page 132: ...ous LG Health settings Health related information provided by LG Health is designed for user convenience and cannot be used for purposes of disease prevention treatment diagnosis or other medical issues LG Health may vary or may not be available depending on the country and service provider LG Health functions that are available and apps that can be added to LG Health may vary depending on the cou...

Page 133: ...t time register your email account 1 Tap Essentials E mail 2 Select an email service provider 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register your account To manually register an email account tap MANUAL SETUP if necessary Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account tap Remove account ...

Page 134: ...files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Pinch two fingers or spread your fingers apart to adjust the font size of your email list File Manager You can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud 1 Tap Management File Manager 2 Tap and select the desired storage location Smart Doctor You can use Smart Doctor to diagnose the device s condition and optimise it Tap ...

Page 135: ...nd apps downloaded from the Play Store are stored on the Drive app automatically Fully charge the battery before transferring data to avoid unintentional powering off during the process SmartWorld You can download a variety of games audio content apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics Customise your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes and fonts If you use mobile data you may be...

Page 136: ...cast Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google Account The Google Account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time If you do not have a Google Account create one from your device For details on how to use an app see the Help in the app Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider Chrome A fast simple and secure web bro...

Page 137: ...sed Google The Google app keeps you in the know about the things you care about Find quick answers explore your interests and get a feed of stories and updates on topics that matter to you Maps Going somewhere Go with Maps the app you can rely on for real time GPS navigation traffic transit and details about millions of places such as reviews and popular times News Comprehensive up to date news co...

Page 138: ...on tool that powers productivity Use Slides to organise information present results and make decisions together in real time YouTube Watch your favourite channels listen to music you love and upload videos to share with people around the world Keep notes Create edit and share you text and photo notes with Google Account Assistant Your device has the Google Assistant built in Find answers and get t...

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Page 140: ...iew Network Wi Fi You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the settings screen tap Network Wi Fi 2 Tap to activate it Available Wi Fi networks appear automatically 3 Select a network You may need to enter the network s Wi Fi password The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi Fi networks If you do not want to automatically connect to a...

Page 141: ...rvice provider Customise Wi Fi network settings Wi Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi Fi Direct to share data directly with them You do not need an access point You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi Fi Direct 1 On the settings screen tap Network Wi Fi Advanced Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Nearby devices that support Wi Fi Direct automatically appear 2 Sel...

Page 142: ...asier to control the device Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen tap Network Bluetooth 2 Tap to activate it Available devices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices ...

Page 143: ... You can turn mobile data on and off You can also manage mobile data usage Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen tap Network Mobile data 2 Tap to activate it Customising mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen tap Network Mobile data 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Set to use data connections on mobile networks Limit mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usag...

Page 144: ...vices via USB cable 2 On the settings screen tap Network Tethering USB tethering and then tap to activate it This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information When connecting to a computer download the USB driver from www lg com and install it on the computer You cannot send or receive files between you...

Page 145: ... activate it 2 Tap Set up Wi Fi hotspot and enter the Wi Fi name SSID and password 3 Turn on Wi Fi on the other device and select the name of the device network on the Wi Fi list 4 Enter the network password This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web site...

Page 146: ...ile data 1 On the settings screen tap Network Tethering Bluetooth tethering and then tap to activate it 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web site http www android com tether Bluetooth_tethering Help ...

Page 147: ...r connecting to the device the device displays the screen of your device Screen sharing turns off automatically if there is no sharing compatible device in the vicinity NFC You can use the device as a transportation card or credit card You can also share data with the other device 1 On the settings screen tap Network NFC 2 Tap to activate it Touch your device with other device that supports NFC to...

Page 148: ...Gallery Music and File Manager with nearby devices Also you can share the content with specific people in apps that work with Google Direct Share 1 On the settings screen tap Network Sharing panel 2 Tap to deactivate each option File sharing You can send and receive files between your device and other LG devices or tablets 1 On the settings screen tap Network File sharing 2 Customise the following...

Page 149: ...other devices Allowed devices View a list of devices permitted to access content on your device Not allowed devices View a list of devices not permitted to access content on your device LG AirDrive You can use your LG account to manage files saved on the device from a computer You do not need a USB connection 1 On the settings screen tap Network LG AirDrive 2 Use a single LG account to sign in to ...

Page 150: ... list screen To add a printer tap Add printer To search for a printer name tap Search Tap Settings from the printer list screen 4 Select a file and tap Print The document prints If you do not have a Google Account tap Add account to create an account Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data such as games and music pla...

Page 151: ...k operators and connect automatically to a network VPN You can connect to a safe virtual network such as an intranet You can also manage connected virtual private networks Adding VPN 1 On the settings screen tap Network VPN 2 Tap This feature is available only when the screen lock is activated If the screen lock is deactivated a notification screen appears Tap CHANGE from the notification screen t...

Page 152: ...p Sound and customise the following settings Sound profile Change the sound mode to Sound Vibrate only or Silent Volume Adjust the sound volume for various items Ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming calls Add or delete ringtones Ringtone ID Create a ringtone for an incoming call from a particular contact Ring with vibration Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone simultaneously Flash aler...

Page 153: ...es Equalizer Use the function to adjust the equaliser settings DTS X 3D Surround Use the function to play music or video in three dimensional immersive and vivid sound when earphones speaker or other external audio devices are connected See DTS X 3D Surround for details Vibration strength Adjust the vibration intensity Vibration type You can select the type of vibration when receiving calls Vibrat...

Page 154: ... colours Always on display Always display information such as the date time and notifications even when the screen is turned off For details see Always on display App scaling Adjust the screen size of apps Aspect ratio This device uses 18 7 9 aspect ratio Some downloaded apps may not support 18 7 9 aspect ratio In this case select the most optimal screen ratio for the app or consult the app provid...

Page 155: ...tomatically adjust screen brightness according to ambient light intensity tap the Auto switch Auto Set the device so that the screen brightness is automatically adjusted in accordance with the ambient light intensity Auto rotate screen Automatically rotate the screen according to the device s orientation Screen timeout Automatically turn off the screen when the device is left idle for a specified ...

Page 156: ... screen Change the information displayed on the locked screen Secure lock settings Change the secure lock settings Fingerprints Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content See Fingerprint recognition overview for details Face Unlock Allow you to unlock the screen with your face See Face unlock overview for details Hand ID Allow you to unlock the screen with your hand See Hand ID overview ...

Page 157: ... Delete user installed secure certificates and related credentials Set up SIM card lock Lock or unlock the USIM card or change the password PIN Make passwords visible Enable this option to briefly show each character of the password as you type it so you can see what you ve entered Phone administrators Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps Trust agents Vi...

Page 158: ... to reduce heat and extend lifespan of battery Adaptive battery Allow you to save the battery by stopping apps running in the background Background restrictions Enable this option to restrict background apps to save the battery while using the device Restricted apps for power saving may not work properly or may not send you notifications Battery saver Reduce battery consumption by cutting down som...

Page 159: ...rd tap Accounts You can add users to share your device and register a cloud account 1 On the settings screen tap General Accounts 2 Customise the settings Accessibility You can manage accessibility plug ins installed on your device 1 On the settings screen tap General Accessibility 2 Customise the following settings Vision TalkBack Set the device to notify screen status or actions via voice Vision...

Page 160: ...lash alerts Set the device to notify you with a blinking light for incoming calls messages and alarms Hearing Mute all sounds Mute all sounds and lower volume on the receiver Hearing Audio channel Select the audio type Hearing Sound balance Adjust the audio output balance Use the slide bar to change the balance Motor cognition Touch assistant Turn on the touch board to make buttons and gestures ea...

Page 161: ...ording to the physical position of the device Select to Speak Allow you to tap items to hear spoken feedback Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Google You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and account settings On the settings screen tap General Google Smart Doctor You can use Smart Doctor to diagnose the device s condition and optimise it On the settings ...

Page 162: ...ou leave the game running for more than 5 minutes Screen recording You can configure the settings for screen recording 1 On the settings screen tap General Screen recording 2 Customise the following settings Include yourself in video by Select one from the following options and tap SAVE Image Includes your profile image in video when recording After selecting this tap and select a profile image Th...

Page 163: ...stant This option will store your parking locations If you don t want to receive parking notifications around your home or work place turn My places notifications off The parking records are stored in QuickMemo Make sure that your car and device are connected via Bluetooth Android Auto or MirrorLink to store your parking locations automatically AUTOMATED You can set the device to change the sound ...

Page 164: ...iew notification panel Swipe down up on the fingerprint sensor for the notification panel Open Camera Press Power key twice to open Camera Open Capture Press Volume Up key twice to open Capture when the screen is locked or off Open Camera Press Volume Down key twice to open Camera when the screen is locked or off Open Google Assistant Press the Google Assistant key on the side of the phone Talk to...

Page 165: ...se touch sensitivity You can set the touch screen more sensitive to your touch Recommended to turn this feature on when using a screen protector On the settings screen tap General Increase touch sensitivity Update centre You can check and install the latest version of the app or software provided by LG 1 On the settings screen tap General Update centre 2 Customise the following settings App Update...

Page 166: ... the physical keyboard or check keyboard shortcut keys Autofill service Enable this option to enter your information saved in your account such as password address or credit card number with a single tap You can also disable this option use Google Autocomplete or add a new service account Text to speech output Configure the settings for text to speech output Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed ...

Page 167: ...n tap General Backup 2 Customise the following settings LG Mobile Switch Allow you to transfer data from an old LG device to your new LG device See LG Mobile Switch for details Backup restore Back up your device data or restore data to your device from a backup Resetting your device may delete backup files saved in storage Make sure to copy and store the important backup files to your PC Google ba...

Page 168: ...estarts notifications and badges are erased Save important data before the preset time The Auto restart feature is not activated in the following situations When the screen is turned on when the device is in use when the battery level is 30 or less when the USIM card is locked or when the device lock is activated while turning on the device Network settings reset Reset Wi Fi Bluetooth and other ne...

Page 169: ...one and view information Regulatory safety You can view regulatory marks and related information on your device On the settings screen tap General Regulatory safety Support You can access Quick Help to quickly and conveniently view information about your phone On the settings screen tap General Support Available menu items may vary depending on the area or service provider ...

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Page 171: ...veniently You can back up contacts photos and more to the computer or update the device software See LG Bridge help for details The supported features may vary depending on the device LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge LG Bridge functions Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi Fi connection...

Page 172: ...ou to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions a...

Page 173: ...gs General Update centre Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google Account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data before ...

Page 174: ... screen is unlocked Add your Google Account on your device If your device is wiped but you have your Google Account on it the device can t finish the setup process until your Google Account information is entered again After your device is protected you ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google Account password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone you ...

Page 175: ...ilable for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information Regulatory i...

Page 176: ...and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities G8S ThinQ is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Google Duo Google Play Android Chrome Google Photos Google Play Protect Google Calendar Google Docs Google Drive Google Sheets and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SI...

Page 177: ...ly and retain for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorised service centre Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure or make direct contact with the laser ...

Page 178: ...drop your device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact the tempered glass may be damaged If this happens stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre You can purchase protective cases to protect your device from damage on the market Note that these protective cases are not covered under the warranty service provided by LG Electronics and safety is not gua...

Page 179: ... calendar voice recordings Memos X Alarms X X Media data Photos videos songs documents Screen settings Home screen settings folders and widgets X X Lock screen settings screen lock settings excluded X X Apps Downloaded apps Personal data of the downloaded app X Others Public certificate X Settings Wi Fi Bluetooth Calls sound notification accessibility battery X X Some data may not be transmitted d...

Page 180: ...rier network area Move and check the network Calls are not available New network not authorised Make sure you have not set call barring for the incoming number Make sure you have not set call barring for the number you are dialling Device cannot be turned on When the battery is completely discharged your device will not turn on Fully charge the battery before turning on the device Charging error M...

Page 181: ...a Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a LG Electronics Service Center The photo quality is poor The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos and vi...

Page 182: ...ction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs If the touch screen is scratched or damaged visit a LG Electronics Service Center Hangs or freezes Restart the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn the device off and then on again Perform a boot up A soft reset may be used to reset the device if the scre...

Page 183: ...vice is not located Make sure the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Make sure the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Make sure your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve your problem contact a LG Electronics Service Center A connection is not established when yo...

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