Home screen settings
You can customise Home screen settings.
1
Tap
Settings Display Home screen.
2
Customise settings:
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Select Home: Select a Home screen mode.
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Wallpaper: Change the Home screen background theme.
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Screen swipe effect: Select an effect to apply when the Home
screen canvas switches.
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Theme: Select the screen theme to apply.
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Sort apps by: Set how apps are sorted on the Home screen.
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Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen.
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Hide apps: Select or deselect apps to hide from the Home screen.
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Smart Bulletin: Use the Home screen to view information
customised to your needs.
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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 appears immediately.
To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a
screen lock.
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Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and
reduces battery consumption. We recommend that you activate the
screen lock while not using the device.
Configuring screen lock settings
There are several options available for configuring the screen lock
settings.
1
Tap
Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock and
then select the method you prefer.
2
Customise lock settings:
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None: Deactivate the screen lock function.
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Swipe: Slide on the screen to unlock the screen.
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Knock Code: Tap the spaces of the screen in accordance with a
pattern to unlock the screen.
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Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.
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PIN: Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen.
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Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen.
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To set screen lock using a pattern, first create a Google account or
backup PIN. If you enter an incorrect pattern more than a specified
number of times consecutively, you can unlock the screen by using your
backup PIN or Google account.
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If a screen lock is set using a PIN or password and you enter an
incorrect PIN or password more than a specified number of times,
password entry is blocked for 30 seconds.
Lock screen settings
You can customise the following lock screen settings.
1
Tap
Settings Display Lock screen.
2
Customise settings:
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Select screen lock: Select a screen lock method.
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Smart Lock: Select trusted items so that if one of them occurs, the
device is automatically unlocked.
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Screen swipe effect: Set screen transition effects to apply when
the screen is unlocked. This option appears when the screen lock
method is set to Swipe.
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Wallpaper: Change the lock screen background image.
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Shortcuts: Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from
the lock screen by dragging the app outside the large circle. This
option appears if the screen lock method is set to Swipe.
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Weather animation: Display weather animations for the current
location on the lock screen.
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Contact info for lost phone: Display emergency contact
information on the lock screen.
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Lock timer: Set the amount of idle time after which the device
automatically locks.
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Power key instantly locks: Instantly lock the screen when the
Power/Lock key is pressed.
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Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock
method.
KnockON
You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.
Turning on the screen
Double-tap the middle of the screen.
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Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the recognition
rate.
Turning off the screen
Double-tap on an empty space on the Home screen.
Alternatively, double-tap an empty space on the status bar.
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This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may
not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen
installed by the user.
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When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a fingernail.
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To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light sensor
is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance.
Knock Code
You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the
screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the
screen in a specified sequence.
Creating a Knock Code
1
Tap
Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock
Knock Code.
2
Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code
and tap
NEXT.
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3
Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap
CONFIRM.
4
Set a backup PIN to use when the Knock Code is forgotten.
Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code
Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.
Input your knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned
off.
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You can use your Knock Code, together with the KnockOn feature.
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If you enter an incorrect Knock Code more than a specified number
of times consecutively, unlock by using your backup PIN or Google
account.
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Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.
Secure start-up
Secure start-up overview
When you turn on the device, the screen is locked for security. Unlock
the screen by entering the current unlock method, such as a Knock code,
pattern, password or PIN. Until the screen is unlocked, you cannnot
receive most phone calls, text messages, alarms, notifications, and more.
Precautions of Secure start-up
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If the password is entered incorrectly more than a specific number of
times, the device will automatically initialise. Be sure to remember the
password.
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If you forget your decryption password, you must initialise the
device to use it again. Initialisation will delete all data saved before
initialisation.
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Encryption takes place when the device boots for the first time
after an initialisation. Stopping encryption before it is complete
may damage data. For example, do not remove or insert the
battery while encryption is in progress. Wait until the encryption is
complete.
Memory card encryption
You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The
encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another
device.
1
Tap
Settings General Fingerprints & security Encrypt SD
card storage.
2
Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then
tap
CONTINUE to continue.
3
Select an option and tap
ENCRYPT NOW:
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New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the
memory card after encryption.
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Full encryption: Encrypt all the data currently saved on the
memory card.
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Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files such as
music, photos and videos.
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To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using
a PIN or password.
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Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available.
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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 whether the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption.
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Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files were
encrypted.
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The encrypted memory card cannot be used on another LG device. To
use the encrypted memory card on another mobile device, initialise the
card.
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You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory card
is installed into the device. Any memory card that is installed after
encryption will automatically be encrypted.
Taking screenshots
You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing.
Via a shortcut
Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key at the
same time for at least two seconds.
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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
Capture+.
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When the screen is turned off or locked, you can access
Capture+
by pressing the Volume Up (+) key twice. First, tap
Settings
General and then turn on Shortcut key.
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See
Writing notes on a screenshot
for details.
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Entering text
Using Smart keyboard
You can use Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.
With 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 Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position you want.
When typing text, tap and hold on the space bar and then drag left or
right until the cursor moves to the position you want in the text.
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This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard.
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Suggesting words
Smart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest
frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the
more precise the suggestions are.
Enter text, then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side
of the space bar upwards.
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The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to
manually type every letter of the word.
Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout
You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the keyboard.
1
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout.
Alternatively, tap on the keyboard and tap
Keyboard height and
layout QWERTY keyboard layout.
2
Tap a key on the bottom row, then drag it to another position.
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This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY
keyboards.
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This function may not be supported for some languages.
Customising the keyboard height
You can customise the keyboard height to maximise hand comfort when
typing.
1
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height.
Alternatively, tap on the keyboard and tap
Keyboard height and
layout Keyboard height.
2
Adjust the keyboard height.
Selecting a landscape keyboard mode
You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices.
1
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape.
Alternatively, tap on the keyboard and tap
Keyboard height and
layout Keyboard type in landscape.
2
Select a keyboard mode.
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Splitting the keyboard
You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of
the screen when the screen is in landscape mode.
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard.
Alternatively, tap on the keyboard and tap
Keyboard height and
layout Split keyboard.
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Rotate the device to landscape mode to split the keyboard to both
sides. To merge or split the keyboard, pinch together or spread apart
your fingers on the keyboard.
One-handed operation mode
You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use
the keyboard with one hand.
1
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Keyboard height and layout One-handed operation.
Alternatively, tap on the keyboard and tap
Keyboard height and
layout One-handed operation.
2
Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the keyboard
in the direction you want.
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Entering text by using voice
On the keyboard, tap and hold and then select .
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To maximise the voice command recognition, speak clearly with the
correct pronunciation and accent.
•
To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected
to a network.
•
To select the language for voice recognition, tap
Languages on
the voice recognition screen.
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This function may be not supported, or the supported languages may
differ depending on the service area.
Changing the keyboard
You can change the input language and the keyboard type for each
language.
1
Tap
Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard
Select languages.
2
Select a language and customise the keyboard type.
Copy and Paste
You can cut or copy text from an app, and then paste the text into the
same app. Or, you can run other apps and paste the text into them.
1
Tap and hold around the text you want to copy or cut.
2
Drag / to specify the area to copy or cut.
3
Select either
CUT or COPY.
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Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard.
4
Tap and hold the text input window, then select
PASTE.
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If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the
PASTE option will
not appear.
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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 keyboard, tap and hold and select .
Alternatively, tap and hold the text input window, then select
CLIP
TRAY.
2
Select and paste an item from the clip tray.
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A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray.
•
Tap to lock saved items in order not to delete them, even when
the maximum quantity is exceeded. A maximum of ten items can
be locked. To delete locked items, unlock them first.
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Tap to delete the items saved to the clip tray.
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The clipboard may not be supported by some apps downloaded by the
user.
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Installing and uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Access an app store to search and download apps.
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You can use
SmartWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by
your service provider.
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Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in.
•
Some apps may charge fees.
•
If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage, depending
on your pricing 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.
•
Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users.
Uninstalling with the tap and hold gesture
On the Home screen, tap and hold the app to uninstall, then drag it over
Uninstall at the top of the screen.
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If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now, you can reinstall
them. See
Recently uninstalled apps
for details.
Uninstalling by using the settings menu
Tap
Settings General Apps, select an app, then tap Uninstall.
Uninstalling apps from the app store
To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the
app and uninstall it.
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Recently uninstalled apps
You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also
reinstall apps which were uninstalled within 24 hours from now.
1
Tap
Recently uninstalled apps.
2
Activate the desired function:
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Reinstall: 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,
you must download them again from the app store.
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This feature is activated on the default Home screen only. If you
uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher, they
are immediately and permanently removed from the device.
Phone
Voice call
Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as
manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list
or the list of recent calls.
Making a call from the keypad
1
Tap
Dial.
2
Make a call by using a method of your choice:
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Enter a phone number and tap .
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Tap and hold a speed-dial number.
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Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name
in the contact list, and then tap .
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To enter "+" when making an international call, tap and hold number 0.
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See
Adding contacts to the speed dial list
for details on how to add
phone numbers to the speed dial list.
Making a call from the contact list
1
Tap
Contacts.
2
From the contact list, select a contact and tap .
Answering a call
To answer a call, drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call
screen.
•
When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using
the call/end button on the headset.
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To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap
Settings
Networks Call Common Answer and end calls, then turn on
End calls with the Power key.
Rejecting a call
To reject an incoming call, drag to the outside of the circle on the
incoming call screen.
•
To send a rejection message, drag the rejection message to the
outside of the circle.
•
To add or edit a rejection message, tap
Settings Networks
Call Common Decline and reject calls Decline with message.
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When a call is coming in, press the Volume Down (-) or Power/Lock
key to mute ringtone or vibration, or to hold the call.
Viewing missed calls
If there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen displays
.
To view missed call details, drag the status bar downwards. Alternatively,
tap
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