Thursday, August 28, 2014

LG G Flex Tips and Tricks

How to Hard Reset LG G Flex Using Buttons

We have our own reasons why we hard reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset. Use this method only if the factory reset wont work.

Restoring the default settings or factory reset your LG G Pro 2 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.

1.  Switch off your device. If it is frozen, remove your battery and insert it again.

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

3.  Release the keys as soon as Recovery mode is displayed.

4.  Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to wipe data/factory reset. Then press the Power/Lock Key to select it.

5.  Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes -- delete all user data. Then press the Power/Lock Key   to select it.

6.  The phone will perform a factory reset.

7.  Make sure that reboot system now is highlighted and press the Power/Lock Key to make the selection and reboot your phone.


How to Backup and Factory Reset LG G Flex

Resetting your LG G Pro 2 will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to backup all your important files on your computer.

Luckily in LG G Pro 2, you can backup your data through your phone on privacy settings before wiping all the data on your phone. But if you want to erase all the content on your phone, then there’s no need for you to backup your data.

To backup your data:

You can only backup app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

Step 1. Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon.

Step 2. Select System settings > Backup & reset.

Step 3. Double check if the Backup account is correct.

Step 4. Then tap Back up my data. (A blue checkmark will appear.)

Step 5. If you want to set to the automatic restore backups, tap Automatic restore. (A blue checkmark will appear.)


To Factory Reset Your LG G Flex:

Step 1. Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon.

Step 2. Select System settings > Backup & reset.

Step 3. If you want to proceed in restoring the factory settings, tap Factory data reset.

Step 4. Then tap Reset phone.

Step 5. Enter the unlock sequence if you have, then tap Erase everything to confirm.


How To Make Your LG G Flex a WiFi Hotspot

Do you want to share your Internet connection for your friends? With LG G Pro 2, you can now share your connection with up to 5-8 devices by turning on the portable Wi-Fi hotspot. You will notice an icon in the Status bar when your phone is sharing a data connection.

To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot:

1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon.

2.  Go to System settings > More... > Wi-Fi hotspot.

3.  Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to activate it. After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect it with up to eight (8) computers or other phones.

4.  To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

5.  In the dialog box, configure the options:
  • Tap the Network SSID field and enter a new network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
  • To secure the Wi-Fi network, tap the Security menu and select WPAP2 PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 with a Preshared Key). When a password field is added to the dialog box, enter a password. You will need to enter this password when you connect the phone‘s hotspot with a computer or other phone.
  • Tap the SSID Visibility field to decide if you want your hotspot to be displayed to other devices.
  • To limit the number of phones to share your phone’s data connection, tap Max users and select the number of the phones to limit.

6.  Tap Save.


Setting Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, Password to Unlock Your LG G Pro 2

You can slide the screen without entering any information, utilize facial recognition, draw your own unlock Pattern or enter a PIN or Password to add more security to your device.

To set Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password:

1.  Tap Home icon > Menu icon  > System settings.

2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Select screen lock.

3.  Select the desired screen lock option from the following options.

  •  None: No lock screen.
  •  Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen.
  •  Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen through facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
  •  Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. Its recommended that you enter backup PIN as well in case that you might lost the pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on touch or whether to make the pattern visible.
  •  PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
  •  Password: Enter a password to unlock screen.

From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen.
  • If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock Password. After entering it, tap OK. The last screen you were working on opens.
Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If youve entered 
the wrong information five times, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again.
  • If you have set up a Google Account on the phone, tap the Forgot pattern? button. You will be able to unlock the phone with your Google Account username and password or entering you Backup PIN.
  • If you haven’t created a Google Account on the phone, you must perform a factory reset.


How to Turn On Direct/Android Beam on LG G Flex

When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, Polaris Office 4 files, and more. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed.
    To activate Direct/Android Beam:
    • From the Home screen, tap the Menu icon.
    • Select All settings, then go to Share & Connect 
    • Finally, tap the Direct/Android Beam switch to turn on. (NFC turns on automatically)


    SmartShare Beam

    Turn on to receive multimedia contents via SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets.

    Turn On SmartShare Beam:

     1.  Tap Home icon > Menu icon  > System settings > Share & connect.
     2.  Tap the SmartShare Beam and tap the SmartShare Beam switch to activate the feature.
     3.  Turn on the SmartShare Beam feature on other LG phones or tablets supporting SmartShare Beam to send/receive photos, musics, videos and documents.


    Miracast

    You can mirror phone screen and sound onto LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly.

     1.  Tap Home icon > Menu icon  > System settings > Share & connect > Miracast.
     2.  Tap the Miracast switch to turn on this feature.
     3.  Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV or connect to a LG Miracast dongle


    Wireless Storage

    To manage files on your phone in the computer or copy files to the phone from the computer without a USB connection.

    Turn On Wireless Storage:

     1.  Tap Home icon > Menu icon  > System settings > Share & connect.
     2.  Tap the Wireless storage and tap the Wireless storage switch to activate the feature.
     3.  Connect to a network, then select the devices to allow connection.
     4.  Enter the URL shown on your phone in the address bar of the browser on your computer to access your phones photos and other files wirelessly from your computer.


    USB Tethering

    You can share your phone’s data connection with a computer by turning on the USB tethering.

    To share your phones data connection via USB cable:

    1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon.
    2.  Go to System settings > More... >
    3.  Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
    4.  Tap the USB tethering switch to activate. Then tap OK to confirm.

    Note: You cannot access your phones memory on your computer when using USB tethering.


    Bluetooth Tethering

    This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection.

    Turn on Bluetooth Tethering:

    1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon.
    2.  Go to System settings > More... >
    3.  Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate.


    Font Size

    Choose the desired font size for device menus.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font size.
     3.  Tap a desired font size.

    Smart Screen

    Keep the screen on when device detects your eyes looking at the screen.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Smart screen (A blue checkmark will appear).

    Smart Video

    Video pauses when the phone detects you are not looking at the screen.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Smart video (A blue checkmark will appear).


    Home Screen

    Configure your phones home screen settings.

    Select Home

    Allows you to select the default Home screen launcher.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Select Home.
     3.  Tap the desired option.

    Theme

    Choose the desired theme.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Theme.
     3.  Select the desired theme and tap Apply.

    Wallpaper

    Choose the desired wallpaper.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Wallpaper.
     3.  Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper.
     4.  Tap Set wallpaper or Apply to set it as the wallpaper.

    Screen Swipe Effect

    Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next.

     1.  Tap on the Home Icon > Menu icon > System settings.
     2.  From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect.
     3.  Tap the desired effect and OK.
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