FAQ

Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth Devices

What are the functions available via Bluetooth?

You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit. When it’s connected to another phone via Bluetooth, you can share photos, contacts and other content.

Also, when the FTP server is connected to a compatible device, you can share content stored in the storage media(internal memory or SD card).

Bluetooth device

If my Bluetooth device is connected, can I listen to my music through my 3.5mm wired headphones?

Yes, you can listen to your music through the last connected device.
Data

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Contacts Backup

How can I back up Contacts?

The Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™.

Synchronization

Is it possible to set up one-way-sync with Gmail?

Only two-way synchronization is available.

Synchronization

Is it possible to synchronize all the Email folders?

The Inbox is automatically synchronized. You can view other folders by tapping the Menu Key and selecting Folders.

Synchronization

Is it possible to transfer Contacts data from a feature phone to an Android™ phone?

Yes, if your contacts can be extracted into a .CSV file.

How to transfer:

  1. Create “.CSV” file with the contacts on your current phone (you may be able to use the PC suite software provided by LGE).

  2. Log into Gmail with your PC.

  3. Click Contacts.

  4. Click Import.

  5. Attach the “.CSV” file.

  6. Your contacts will then be synchronized between your Android phone and Gmail.
Google Service

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Gmail Log-In

Should I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail?

Once you log into Gmail, you don’t need to log in Gmail again.

Google Account

Is it possible to filter emails?

No, email filtering is not supported via the phone.
Phone Function

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YouTube™

Is it possible to play YouTube videos?

Yes, YouTube videos are supported but may have to be viewed through the YouTube application (and not the Browser).

Email

What happens when I execute another application while writing an email?

Your email will automatically be saved as a draft.

Ringtone

Is there a file size limitation for when I want to use an .MP3 file as a ringtone?

There is no file size limitation.

Message Time

My phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hours. How can I change this?

You will only be able to see the times for messages received the same day.

microSD Card

Is it possible to save applications to the microSD card?

No, memory which applications are installed on the phone is enough, so it doesn't need to move applications from phone to the miscroSD card.

In addition, if memory is lower than 500 MB, it is not possible to install any applications. In this case, please secure enough memory.

microSD Card

What is the maximum supported size for a memory card?

32GB memory cards are compatible.

Navigation

Is it possible to install another navigation application on my phone?

Any application that is available on Play Store™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used.

Synchronization

Is it possible to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts?

Only Gmail and MS Exchange server (Company Email Server) contacts can be synchronized.

Wait and Pause

Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers?

If you transferred a contact with the Wait & Pause functions saved into the number, those functions will not be recognized. You will need to re-save each number.

How to re-save numbers with Wait and Pause:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Phone (in the Quick Keys bar).

  2. Dial the number, then tap the Menu Key .

  3. Tap Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.

  4. Enter the remaining number(s) and continue saving the number as necessary.

Security

What are the phone’s security functions?

You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an unlock sequence (pattern, PIN, or password) before the phone can be accessed or used.

Unlock Pattern

What should I do if I forget my Unlock Pattern?

After attempting the Unlock Pattern 5 times, you can tap the Forget Pattern? option and use your Google Account information to unlock your phone.

Unlock Pattern

What should I do if I forgot the Unlock Pattern and I didn’t create a Google Account on the phone?

Without entering the Unlock Pattern, you will not be able to access your phone.

Caution

If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.

How to perform a factory reset:

  1. Turn the power off.

  2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key .

  3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen is displayed.

  4. Press the Power/Lock Key to continue or the Volume Keys to cancel.

  5. Press the Power/Lock Key once more to confirm or the Volume Keys to cancel.

Unlock Pattern

How do I create the Unlock Pattern?

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .

  2. Tap Lock screen settings.

  3. Tap Select screen lock.

  4. Tap Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears.

  5. Set up by drawing your pattern once > Continue, draw again > Confirm.

Speed Dial

Is Speed Dialing supported?

Yes. You can set Speed Dials as well as save a contact directly on your Home screen.

To set a Speed Dial:

  1. Open the Contacts application.

  2. Tap the Menu Key > Speed dial.

  3. Tap the speed dial location and select the desired contact.

To set a Direct Dial shortcut to your Home screen:

  1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

  2. Tap Widgets > Direct Dial.

  3. Select a contact from your Contacts List.

Memory

Will I know when my memory is full?

First, if memory is lower than 500 MB, you will see low menory notification.

Second, if memory is lower than 10 MB, some applications will not work normally.

Language Support

Is it possible to change the language?

The phone has multi-lingual capabilities.

To change the language:

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings.

  2. Tap Language & input > Language.

  3. Tap the desired language.

Language Support

Which languages are supported when using Play Store?

The Play Store application supports English and Spanish. Third party applications may not support all languages.

VPN

How do I set up a VPN?

VPN access configuration is different according to each company. To configure VPN access from your phone, you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator.

Screen time out

My screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amount of time for the backlight to turn off?

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .

  2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

  3. Tap the preferred screen backlight timeout time.

Wi-Fi & 4G

When Wi-Fi and 4G are both available, which service will my phone use?

When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will be no notification when your phone switches from one to the other.

To know which data connection is being used, use the 4G or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.

Home screen

Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen?

Yes. Just tap and hold the icon until the Remove bar appears at the top-center of the screen. Then, without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the Remove bar.

Application

I downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors. How do I remove it?

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .

  2. Tap Settings > Application manager.

  3. Tap the application > Uninstall.

Ringtones

Can I use music files for my ringtones?

Yes. After saving a music file, you can set it as a ringtone.

Tap and hold a song in a library list. In the Context menu that opens, tap Set as ringtone.

Alarm

Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off?

No, this is not supported.

Alarm

If my Ringer Volume is set to Off or Vibrate, will I hear my alarm?

Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios.
Phone Spec

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Battery Time

What is the maximum amount of time my phone’s battery will last before I need to recharge it?

Talk time : Approx. 600 mins

Standby : Approx. 17 days

Band

Which wireless bands are supported by the phone?

Your phone is able to operate on the 800Mhz and 1900MHz bands.
Recovery Solution

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Factory Reset

How do I perform a factory reset?

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .

  2. Tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.

    NOTE

    Tap the checkbox to also erase all contents from your microSD card when the phone is reset.

  3. Read the warning and tap Reset phone.

  4. Tap Erase everything.

Attention

If a factory reset is performed, all installed application and user data will be erased. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.