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Phone Settings
Settings
You can customise the device settings in accordance with your preferences.
Tap Settings.
• Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item.
• Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view.
Networks
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 Networks Wi-Fi.
2
Drag 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 certain
Wi-Fi network, tap and hold the network and then tap
Forget
network.
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Wi-Fi network settings
On the settings screen, tap Networks Wi-Fi.
• Switch to mobile data: If the mobile data connection function is activated but the device cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi connection, the device automatically connects to the Internet via the mobile data connection.
• : 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 Networks Wi-Fi Advanced Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Direct.
• Nearby devices that support Wi-Fi Direct automatically appear.
2
Select a device.
• Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection request.
• The battery may drain faster when using Wi-Fi Direct.
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Bluetooth
You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device.
Pairing with another device
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Bluetooth.
2
Drag to activate it.
• Available devices appear automatically.
• To refresh the device list, tap SEARCH.
• Only devices with the searching option enabled 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.
Sending data via Bluetooth
1
Select a file.
• You can send multimedia files or contacts.
2
Tap Bluetooth.
3
Select a target device for the file.
• The file is sent as soon as the target device accepts it.
• File sharing processes may differ, depending on the file.
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Mobile data
You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage.
Turning on mobile data
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Mobile data.
2
Drag to activate it.
Customising mobile data settings
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks 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 usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached.
• : Customise mobile data settings.
Call
You can customise call settings, such as voice call and international call options.
• Some features may not be supported depending on the area or service provider.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Call.
2
Customise the settings.
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NFC
You can use the device as a transportation card or credit card. You can also share data with other device.
1
On the setting screen, tap Networks Share & connect NFC.
2
Drag to activate it.
• Touch your device with other device that supports NFC to allow sharing data.
• NFC antenna may be located differently depending on the device type.
NFC antenna
(built in)
Android Beam
You can share files by touching the back of the device to other device.
You can also share files including musics, videos or contacts and open a web page or launch an app from the other device.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect Android
Beam.
2
Touch the back of the device with other device.
• NFC antenna may be located differently depending on the device type.
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File sharing
You can send and receive files between your device and other LG devices or tablets.
•
See Sending or receiving files for details.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect File
sharing.
2
Customise the following settings:
• G5: Change the device name.
• Save to: Set the destination folder to save files sent from other devices in.
• File sharing: Permit receipt of files sent from other devices.
• SmartShare Beam: Share files with other devices via SmartShare
Beam.
Media server
You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect Media
server.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Content sharing: Share content on your device with nearby devices.
• G5: Set your device's name.
• Content to share: Select the type of media content to share with 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.
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Screen sharing
You can play the screen and sound of the device on a different device, such as a TV, that supports the Miracast function.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect Screen
sharing.
2
Drag to activate it.
3
Select a device from the list of nearby devices.
• If the desired device does not appear, tap SEARCH to refresh the list.
• After connecting to the device, the device displays the screen of your device.
• Miracast turns off automatically if there is no sharing-compatible device in the vicinity.
MirrorLink
You can connect the device to a car via USB to use the MirrorLink app installed on the device from the infotainment system or the head unit of the car.
• This app is available only in cars that support MirrorLink.
• Download the MirrorLink app from an app store or market.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect
MirrorLink.
2
Connect the device to an automobile via USB and turn on
Use
MirrorLink.
• Make sure that the USB connection method is set to File transfer.
• If your device is connected to a device that supports automatic
MirrorLink connection, Use MirrorLink is automatically activated on your device.
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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 Networks Share & connect LG
AirDrive.
2
Use a single LG account to sign in to LG Bridge on the computer and
LG AirDrive on the device.
• LG Bridge software can be downloaded from www.lg.com.
3
Manage files on the device from the computer.
Printing
You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Share & connect Printing.
• If the desired printer is not in the list, install the printer driver from the app store.
2
Drag to activate it.
3
Select a printer from the printer 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.
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USB tethering
You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data.
1
Connect your device and other devices via USB cable.
2
On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering USB tethering and then drag 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 of receive files between your device and a computer while USB tethering is turned on. Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files.
• Operating systems that support tethering are Window XP or higher, or Linux.
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Wi-Fi hotspot
You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the internet by using your device's mobile data.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering Wi-Fi hotspot and then drag to activate it.
2
Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot, and enter the Wi-Fi ID (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: http://www.android.com/tether#wifi
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Bluetooth tethering
A Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the internet by using your device's mobile data.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering Bluetooth
tethering and then drag 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
You can view help on using tethering and hotspots.
On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering Help.
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 playback, remain available.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks More Airplane mode.
2
Tap TURN ON in the confirmation screen.
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Mobile networks
You can customise mobile data settings.
1
On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Mobile data: Turn mobile data on or off.
• Data roaming: Browse the web, use emails, multimedia messages and other data services overseas.
• Network mode: Select a network type.
• Access point names: View or change the access point for using mobile data services. To change the access point, select a choice from the access point list.
• Network operators: Search for network 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 Networks More VPN.
• Be cautious that if the screen lock is unlocked, all VPN information saved on the device are erased.
2
Tap Add VPN network.
• This feature is available only when the screen lock is activated. If the screen lock is deactivated, a notification screen appears. Tap
SETTINGS from the notification screen to activate the screen lock. See
Configuring screen lock settings
for details.
3
Enter VPN details and tap SAVE.
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Configuring VPN settings
1
Tap a VPN from the VPNS list.
2
Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT.
• To save the account details, select the Save account information checkbox.
Sound & notification
You can customise sound, vibrate and notification settings.
On the settings screen, tap Sound & notification and customise the following settings:
• Sound profile: Change the sound mode to sound, silent, or vibrate only.
• 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. See Ringtone ID for details.
• Vibration strength: Adjust the vibration intensity.
• Sound with vibration: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone simultaneously.
• Vibration type: You can select a vibration type or make your own vibration pattern.
• Do not disturb: Set the time, range and app type to receive notification messages. Receive notification messages only on
particular days of the week. See Do not disturb for details.
• Lock screen: Display or hide a notification message on the lock screen. You can also hide private information.
• Apps: Select the apps that can show their notification messages on the screen, and set the priorities of those apps in regard to notification messages.
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• Notification LED: Indicate device status via LED.
• More Notification sound: Select a notification ringtone. Set music saved on the device as a notification ringtone.
• More Vibrate on tap: Set the device to vibrate when you tap certain items on screen.
• More Sound effects: Select a sound effect to play when you tap the dial pad, select an option, or lock or unlock the screen.
• More Message/call voice notifications: Set the device to read the caller information or message content via voice.
Display
You can customise detailed settings for each screen type.
On the settings screen, tap Display and customise the following settings:
•
Home screen: Customise settings for the Home screen. See Home screen
for details.
• Lock screen: Customise lock screen settings. See
for details.
• Home touch buttons: Rearrange Home touch buttons or change their background colours. Hide Home touch buttons on the screen.
• Font type: Change the font face.
• Font size: Change the font size.
• Bold text: Bold the text on the screen.
• Brightness: Use the slide bar to change the device's screen brightness.
• Auto: Set the deivce so that the screen brightness is automatically adjusted in accordance with the surrounding light intensity.
• Always-on display: Always display information, such as the date, time and notifications, even when the screen is turned off. For details, see
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• 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 period of time.
• More Daydream: Display a screen saver when the device is connected to the holder or charging. Select a screen saver type to display.
• More Motion sensor calibration: Correct the angle and speed of the motion sensor to improve the tilt accuracy and speed of the sensor.
• When correcting the motion sensor, make sure to place the device on a flat surface. Failure to do so may cause errors with the motion sensor functions, such as automatic screen rotation.
General
Language & keyboard
You can customise language and keyboard settings for your device.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Language & keyboard.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Language: Select a language to apply for the device.
• Current keyboard: View the keyboard type currently in use. Select a keyboard to use when entering text.
• LG Keyboard: Customise LG keyboard settings.
• Google voice typing: Configure the options for text dictation by
Google.
• Text-to-speech output: Configure the settings for text-to-speech output.
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• Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or trackpad.
• Reverse buttons: Reverse the right mouse button to perform primary direct-manipulation actions.
Location
You can customise how your location information is used by particular apps.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Location.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Mode: Select a method to provide your location information.
• My place: Set the device to analyse frequently visited places so that it can automatically recognise a residential address.
• RECENT LOCATION REQUEST: View apps that recently requested location information.
• Low power location estimation: Estimate the device location by using low power consumption.
• Camera: Save location information when taking photos or recording videos.
• Google Location History: Configure the Google location history settings.
Accounts & sync
You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Accounts & sync.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Auto-sync data: Sync all the registered accounts automatically.
• ACCOUNTS: View a list of registered accounts. To view or change details of an account, tap the account.
• ADD ACCOUNT: Add accounts.
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Cloud
You can register a cloud account and view content saved on your computer or cloud from the device.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Cloud.
2
Customise the settings.
Users
You can add users to share your device with them.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Users.
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 Message/call voice notifications: Set the device to read the caller information or message content via voice.
• Vision Font size: Change the font size.
• Vision Bold text: Bold the text on the screen.
• Vision Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three times.
• Vision Screen colour inversion: Increase the display colour contrast for people with low vision.
• Vision Screen colour adjustment: Adjust the display colour.
• Vision Grayscale: Switch the screen to greyscale mode.
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• Vision End calls with the Power key: End a call by pressing the
Power/Lock key.
• Hearing Captions: Turn on the subtitle service when playing videos for the hearing impaired.
• Hearing Notification LED: Indicate device status via LED.
• Hearing Flash alerts: Set the device to notify you with a blinking light for incoming calls and notifications.
• Hearing Turn off all sounds: Mute all sounds and lower volume on receiver.
• Hearing Audio type: 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 easier to use.
• Motor & cognition Touch and hold delay: Adjust the touch input time.
• Motor & cognition Touch and hold for calls: Answer or decline calls by tapping and holding the call button instead of dragging it.
• Motor & cognition Screen timeout: Turn off the screen automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of time.
• Motor & cognition Touch control areas: Limit the touch area so that only a particular portion of the screen can be controlled by touch input.
• Accessibility features shortcut: Quickly access a frequently used function by tapping three times.
• Auto-rotate screen: Automatically change the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device.
• Switch Access: Create key combinations to control your device.
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Shortcut key
You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Shortcut key.
2
Drag to activate it.
• Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up (+) key twice to launch Capture+.
• Turn on Quick shot if you want to take photos immediately after pressing the Volume Down (-) key to start the camera.
Google services
You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and account settings.
On the settings screen, tap General Google services.
Fingerprints & security
1
On the settings screen, tap General Fingerprints & security.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Fingerprints: Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content.
See
Fingerprint recognition overview
for details.
• Content lock: Set the method to lock files in Gallery or
QuickMemo+.
• Encrypt phone: Set the device password for privacy. Create a
PIN or password to enter each time the device is turned on. See
for details.
•
Encrypt SD card storage: Encrypt the memory card to prevent use on another device. See
for details.
• Set up SIM card lock: Lock or unlock the USIM card, or change the password (PIN).
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• Password typing visible: Display a password as you enter it.
• Phone administrators: Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps.
• Unknown sources: Allow the installation of apps from non-Play
Store apps.
• Verify apps: Block the installation of harmful apps. Display a warning message when a harmful app is installed.
• Storage type: View the storage type where the security certificate will be saved.
• Certificate management: Manage the security certificate saved on the device.
• Trust agents: View and use trust agents installed on the device.
• Screen pin: Fix the app screen so that only the currently active app can be used.
• Usage access for apps: View details on usage of apps on the device.
Smart settings
You can automatically change your device settings according to the usage pattern and location.
• To use Smart settings, make sure to set the residential address. See
for details.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Smart settings.
2
Activate items you want to automatically change settings for.
Date & time
You can customise date and time settings for your device.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Date & time.
2
Customise the settings.
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Storage & USB
You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space of the memory card.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Storage & USB.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Internal storage: View the total storage space and free space in the device’s internal storage. View a list of apps in use and the storage capacity for each app.
• PORTABLE STORAGE: View the total storage space and free space in the memory card. This option appears only when a memory card is inserted. To unmount the memory card, tap .
Battery & power saving
You can view the current battery information or turn on power-saving mode.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Battery & power saving.
2
Customise the following settings:
• Battery usage: View the battery usage details. To view more details, select a specific item.
• Battery percentage on status bar: Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the status bar.
• Battery saver: Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device settings, such as the display brightness, speed and vibration intensity. The status bar displays when power-saving mode is on.
• Game optimizer: Adjust the video quality to reduce battery consumption when playing games.
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Memory
You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Memory.
2
Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data.
Smart Doctor
You can use Smart Doctor to diagnose the device’s condition and optimise it.
On the settings screen, tap General Smart Doctor.
•
for details.
Apps
You can view a list of installed apps. Shut down or delete apps, if necessary.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Apps.
2
Select an app and perform actions.
Tap & pay
You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card.
On the settings screen, tap General Tap & pay.
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Backup & reset
You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account.
Reset the device, if necessary.
1
On the settings screen, tap General Backup & reset.
2
Customise the following settings:
• LG Backup: Back up and restore all data saved on the device. See
for details.
• Back up my data: Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and other settings to the Google server.
• Backup account: View the current backup account in use.
• Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app.
• Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other network settings.
• Factory data reset: Reset all settings for the device and delete data.
• Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name,
Google account and other initial information again.
About phone
You can view information about your device, such as the name, status, software details and legal information.
On the settings screen, tap General About phone and view information.
Regulatory and safety
You can view regulatory marks and related information on your device.
On the settings screen, tap General Regulatory and safety.
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