How to Factory Reset LG G Pro 2Resetting 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 Pro 2: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 Hard Reset LG G Pro 2
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.
Step 1. Turn the phone off.
Step 2. Press and hold
Volume Down Key and
Power/Lock Key at the same time.
Step 3. Release the keys when the
FACTORY HARD RESET screen appears.
Step 4. Read the warning and press the
Power/Lock Key to confirm. Press the
Volume Keys to cancel.
Step 5. Press the
Power/Lock Key to confirm once more or press the
Volume Keys to cancel.
Step 6. Your device will perform a hard reset.
How To Make Your LG G Pro 2 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.
Follow these steps on how to make your LG G Pro 2 a WiFi hotspot:
Step 1. Tap on the
Home Icon >
Menu icon.
Step 2. Select
All settings > Tap
Networks tab.
Step 3. Then choose Tethering & Networks.
Step 4. Go to Mobile Hotspot checkbox to activate the feature.
A blue checkmark indicates that the feature is active. Tap Set up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID, password, security type, and other hotspot options.
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:
- From the Home screen tap the Menu icon.
- Select Lock screen settings.
- Go to Select screen lock.
- Then choose from Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password and enter the desired information.
WARNING: You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5
opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.
How to Add Applications to the Homescreen on LG G Pro 2
By adding applications on your homescreen, youre creating a hassle-free phone experience. Important apps or apps that you usually open are accessible if you put it right on your homescreen instead of going thru lot of tapping and clicking. Now heres how you can add applications that you use most often on your LG G Pro 2 smartphone.
To add shortcuts to apps or Widgets on the Home screen:
1 Select a location (Home screen canvas) to add an item by swiping the Home screen from left to right or vice versa.
2 Touch and hold an empty part of the Home screen.
3 Tap the type of item you want to add on the screen: Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or Wallpapers.
4 Tap the desired App or Widget.
5 You will see a new icon on the Home screen.
To place it on a different canvas, touch and hold it to drag it to the desired location and release your finger from the screen.
TIP: To add a preloaded application or an application you have downloaded from Play Store to the Home screen, simply touch and hold the icon you want in the Apps screen and drag it to the desired Home screen canvas.
How to Turn On Direct/Android Beam on LG G Pro 2
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, Direct/Android Beam.
NOTE: You must enable NFC to activate Direct/Android Beam.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point, or "hotspot." Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone in order to connect to them.
Turn on Wi-Fi:
From the Home Screen , open the Notifications panel and tap on the
Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. A blue colored
Wi-Fi icon indicates that Wi-Fi is on.
You can also use this method:
- From the Home screen, tap the Menu icon.
- Then tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Turn off Wi-Fi when youre not using it to extend the life of your battery.
Step 1. From the
Home screen, tap the
Menu icon and tap
All settings >
Networks tab.
Step 2. Tap the
Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and begin scanning for available
Wi-Fi networks.
How to Extend Battery Life of LG G Pro 2Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For LG G Pro 2 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
- Turn off radio communications that you arent using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS. Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use your newly purchased phone.
- Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
- Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
- Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced.
- While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.
To view the battery charge levelStep 1. From the
Home screen, tap the
Menu icon and tap
All settings >
General tab >
Battery.
Step 2. The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the batteryStep 1. From the
Home screen, tap the
Menu icon and tap
All settings >
General tab >
Battery .
Step 2. Tap the battery icon.
Step 3. A list all of the applications or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount. You can also use it to turn off applications or services, if they are consuming too much power. Tap any of the listed items for more options.
Creating Application Folders on the Home screen of Your LG G Pro 2
You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish.
On the Home screen:
Step 1. Touch and hold an icon to unlock it from its positions. Then drag it over another icon and release it.
Step 2. A folder will be created.
On the Apps screen:
Step 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu icon to open the Apps screen.
Step 2. Tap , then touch and hold the desired icon to release it from its position.
Step 3. Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder.
Customizing the Apps screen on Your LG G Pro 2
Step 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu icon
Step 2. Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen to go to the Apps screen, if it is not already selected.
Step 3 Touch the Menu Key to customize the Apps screen using Search, Sort by, Show large icons, App menu wallpaper, Hide/Show apps.
Adding and Editing Email Accounts
To add an email account:
1. From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key >
Email icon.
2. Select the desired email provider.
If an email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically.
In this case, tap the
Menu Key >
Settings >
+ sign.
To change account settings1. Open the Email application.
2. Tap the Menu Key > Settings.
3. Tap General settings to adjust the settings that affect all accounts. Or tap an individual account to adjust settings only for that account.
To delete an email account
1. Open the Email application.
2. Tap the
Menu Key >
Settings >
Trash bin icon.
3. Select the account(s) you want to delete and tap Remove.
4. Tap
Yes to confirm.
Adding an account to your phone
1. From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap
ADD ACCOUNT.
3. Tap any social networking service you want to use.
4. Enter your email address and password that you set up for your social networking account, then tap
Log in.
Syncing accounts on your phone
You can sync information from your social networking accounts with your Contacts and other functions on your phone, if applicable.
1. From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2. Checkmark
Auto-sync data to activate automatic synchronization.
3. Tap the account you want to sync.
4. Check the desired options, such as
Contacts.
A checkmark indicates that synchronization has been enabled.
Removing accounts on your phone
1. From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key > All settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.2. Tap the account(s) you want to delete, then
Menu Key > Remove account > OK.
Setting a photo as the wallpaper
1. Tap the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.
2. Tap the
Menu Key > Set image as > Home screen wallpaper.
3. Crop the image as desired and tap
OK.
Recording a video and taking a picture while recording
1. From the Home screen, tap
Camera icon and slide the
Mode Switch button down to change to Video mode. The
Capture icon will change to
Record icon.
2. The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the screen.
3. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.
4. Tap
Record icon once to start recording.
5. A timer showing the length of the video is displayed at the top left corner of the screen.
6. Tap Stop to stop recording.
TIP: Tap the
Picture icon on the screen to take a picture while youre recording.
How to save music/video files to the phone
Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable.Youll receive a notification that the USB is connected and the USB connection type prompt is displayed. Tap Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) and open the folder you wish to view from your computer.
Save music or video files from the PC to the phone.- You may copy or move files from the PC to the phones removable storage using a card reader.
- If there is a video file with a subtitle file (.smi file with the same name as the video file), place them in the same folder to display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file.
- When downloading music or video files, copyright must be secured. Please note that a corrupted file or file with a wrong extension may cause damage to the phone.
Using SmartShare
The SmartShare application uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both Phones must be DLNA certified to support this feature.
To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .
2. Tap the Menu Key > Settings.
3. Tap Contents share to allows sharing contents with nearby devices.
- Tap Sharing requests to select an action to perform when receiving sharing requests.
- Tap Receive files if you would like to allow the other devices to upload media files to my phone.
4. Tap Shared contents and select what type of file you want to share.
NOTE: Make sure that the Receive files option in the Settings menu is checked.
5. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents.
To control your renderer devices
Let your renderer device (e.g. TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library (e.g. PC)
NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g. TV and PC)
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare icon.
2. Tap the
Player button and select the device from the renderer device list.
3. Tap the Library button and select the device from the remote content library.
4. You can browse the content library.
5. Tap the Menu Key > Play.
To share contents from your phone to your renderer device (e.g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.
1. While viewing pictures and videos in the Gallery application, tap at the top of the screen.
2. Select the device from the renderer device list to play the files.
NOTE: Follow the similar steps to use the Music, Videos or Polaris Office to share contents.
NOTICE: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will
not appear in the renderer device list. Your device might not be able to play some contents.
To download contents from the remote content library
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .
2. Tap the Library button and select the device from the remote content library.
3. You can browse the content library.
4. Tap and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Download.
NOTICE: A few types of contents are not supported.
To upload contents from the remote content library
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > SmartShare .
2. Tap the Library button and select My phone.
3. You can browse the content library.
4. Tap and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload.
5 Select a device from the remote content library to be uploaded.
NOTICE: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files. A few types of contents are not supported.
