LG G Flex Tips and Tricks

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LG G Flex Tips and Tricks

LG G Flex was officially announced on October 2013. Then it was released on November 2013. It is very important for you to know some cool tips and tricks on LG G Flex. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. At the same time, improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on device.

Here are some tricks for your LG G Flex. Visit this site more often for updates and some tips. You can also submit your concern at our contact us form on the sidebar. If your device is not listed on this site and you are having problems with it. Dont hesitate to contact us, we will try to respond on your emails within 24-hours.

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 Flex 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 Flex 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 Flex, 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 Flex, 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 Flex

You can slide the Lcd 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 Lcd > Select Lcd lock.

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

None: No lock Lcd.
Swipe: Swipe any part of the Lcd to unlock the Lcd.
Face Unlock: Unlocks the Lcd through facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
Pattern: Opens a set of Lcds that guide you through drawing a Lcd 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 Lcd.
Password: Enter a password to unlock Lcd.

From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the Lcd, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the Lcd.

If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock Password. After entering it, tap OK. The last Lcd 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.