LG Tribute 5TM Boost Mobile User Guide

							Connectivity   122  2.   Tap  Certificate management   >   Install from storage   for desired certificates.  
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network 
administrator can tell you how to do this.  
Add a VPN Connection  
Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone.  
1.   Tap     >     >  Settings     >  Networks   tab >   More   >  VPN .  
2.   Tap  Basic VPN  or   LG VPN .  
N ote :   A screen lock is required to configure  a VPN.    
3.   Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network 
administrator.   
4.   When finished, tap  SAVE .  
   The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen .  
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN  
Once you have set up a VPN connection, use the Wireless networks settings menu to connect to or 
disconnect from the VPN.  
Connect to a VPN  
1.   Tap     >     >  Settings     >  Networks   tab >  More   >  VPN .  
2.   In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that  you want to connect to.  
3.   When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap  Connect . When you are connected, 
the VPN connected icon     appears in the notification area of the  Status bar .  
4.   Open the  w eb browser to access resources such as intranet sites  on your corporate network.  
Disconnect From a VPN  
1.   Drag the  Status bar   down   to open the  Notification panel .  
2.   Tap the  VPN   connection, and then tap  Disconnect VPN   to disconnect.  
  
						

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Settings 
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone‘s System settings 
menus. 
Basic Settings 
Tap  >  > Settings  to access your phone‘s settings menu. 
The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. 
Category Description 
Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. 
Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections. 
Mobile data Check your phone‘s Mobile dataK 
Call Set various call settings. 
Share & connect Set wireless and network functions. 
Tethering Connect other devices to your phones internet connection. 
More Set mobile networks and VPN. 
Sound Set ringtone, operation tones, etc. 
Display Set font, brightness, etc. 
Home screen Set wallpaper, etc. 
Lock screen Set your phone‘s lock screen optionsK 
Language & keyboard Set language and language options. 
Location Set location options. 
Account & sync Check account, add account, etc. 
Accessibility Set accessibility options such as screen magnification, hearing aid 
compatibility, etc. 
Shortcut key Set keys for quick action.  
						

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Category Description 
Security Set security options. 
Date & time Set date and time options. 
Storage Get memory information, etc. 
Battery & power saving Set battery saver and check battery usage status, etc. 
Activate this device Activate the your phone. 
System updates Get system updates on your phone. 
Apps Get apps information on the phone. 
Default message app Set default message app. 
Backup & reset Set backup options, factory set, etc. 
About phone Get your phone information. 
Networks Settings 
This group of settings lets you control your phones Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile 
networks, and more. 
Wi-Fi Settings 
Your phone lets you take advantage of W i-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available 
computer networks. For details on your phone‗s W i-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi Settings. 
Bluetooth Settings 
Your phone‘s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, 
and more. For details on your phone‗s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth. 
Mobile Data Settings 
You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data limit. 
Turn Mobile Data On or Off 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > Mobile data.  
 
2. Tap the Mobile data switch  to turn it on.   
						

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– or –  
Tap the Mobile data switch  to turn it off. 
Call Settings 
Your phones Call settings menu lets you configure options. For details on your phones Call settings, see 
Call Settings. 
Share & Connect 
Your phone lets you use the wireless technology that enables data transmission between devices. 
Printing 
The Printing menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. 
■ Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > Share & connect > Printing. 
Tethering 
Use Tethering to share your device‘s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via 
Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. 
Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. Visit boostmobile.com to 
learn more. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > Tethering. 
2. Tap the switch  to enable/disable the feature. 
 Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via W i-Fi. 
 Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth. 
Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu. 
More Settings 
This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings. 
Mobile Networks 
This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings. 
Mobile Data 
Allows you to enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks.  
						

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2. Tap the Mobile data checkbox to enable/disable the feature. 
4G Settings 
Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks.  
2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. 
Network Mode 
Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network mode. 
2. Choose from the following options: 
 Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band. 
 Tap CDMA to turn on the CDMA radio band. 
Access Point Names 
Allows you to manage APN information. 
1.  Tap  >  > Settings  > Networks tab > More. 
2.  Tap Mobile networks > Access point names. 
VPN 
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to 
connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. For 
details on your phones VPN settings, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN). 
Sound Settings 
In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as 
some related settings. 
Sound Profile 
Set your phones sound profile. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Sound profile. 
3. Tap one of the two options.  
						

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Volume 
Adjust your phones volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Volume. 
3. Adjust each volume level. 
 Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). 
 Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone 
when you receive a notification. 
 Touch feedback & system: Changes the volume for feedback taps and system notifications. 
 Music, video, games & other media: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other 
media. 
4. Tap OK. 
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost any screen 
by using the Volume Buttons on the back of your phone. In other applications such as Music, YouTube, 
spoken directions, and other audio, the Volume Buttons control the volume of the application. 
Ringtone 
The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. 
To select a ringtone for voice calls: 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Ringtone. 
3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select 
another ringtone or tap CANCEL. 
To use a song as a ringtone: 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Ringtone. 
3. Tap  and tap a song. 
For details about using the Music Player application, see Music. 
Sound with Vibration 
Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone.  
						

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1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap the Sound with vibration checkbox to turn on the feature. (A checkmark will appear.) 
Vibrate Type 
Allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls, incoming messages and email, alarms, and calendar 
events. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Vibrate type. 
Note: Vibrate type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or Sound 
with vibration option is checked in the Sound screen. 
3. Set each vibrate type to the desired option. 
4. Tap OK. 
Interruptions 
Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain 
features to interrupt when Priority only is set. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Interruptions. 
3. Set the desired options as needed. 
Lock Screen 
Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Lock screen. 
3. Tap the desired option. 
Apps 
Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority 
when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap Apps. 
3. Tap the desired apps.  
						

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4. Choose None to show no notifications from the app or choose Priority to show notifications with 
priority on top of others and when Do not disturb set to Priority only. 
More Settings 
This menu allows you to adjust additional sound settings. 
Notification Sound 
When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the 
phone sounds a ringtone. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap More > Notification sound. 
3. Tap a sound to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the sound, tap OK. If not, select another 
sound or tap CANCEL. 
Vibrate on Tap 
Vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap More > Vibrate on tap. 
3. Tap the checkbox to turn on the feature. (A checkmark will appear.)  
Sound Effects 
This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting on-
screen options, and more.  
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap More > Sound effects. 
3. Tap the checkbox next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature. (A checkmark will 
appear.)  
Message/Call Voice Notifications 
To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Sound tab. 
2. Tap More > Message/call voice notifications. 
3. Tap  to turn the feature on and set the desired options.  
						

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Display Settings 
Adjusting your phones display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase 
battery life. 
Home Screen 
Configure your phones home screen settings. 
Select Home 
Choose the desired Home theme. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Home screen > Select Home. 
3. Choose Home (standard Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar 
with Android navigation). 
Theme 
Choose the desired theme. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Home screen > Theme. 
Wallpaper 
Choose the desired wallpaper for the Home screen. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Home screen > Wallpaper. 
3. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper. 
4. Tap OK, 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  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect. 
3. Tap the desired effect and OK.  
						

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Allow Home Screen Looping 
Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling the Home screen. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Home screen. 
3. Tap the Allow Home screen looping checkbox. (A checkmark will appear.) 
Help 
Allows you to view help tips for the Home screen. 
Lock Screen 
Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options. 
Select Screen Lock 
You can increase your phones security by setting up a knock-code, pattern, PIN, or Password. W hen 
these features are enabled, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the 
screen to unlock and regain access to the phone. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab. 
2. Tap Lock screen > Select screen lock. 
3. Select the desired screen lock option from the following options.  
 None: No screen lock set. 
 Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen.  
 Knock Code: The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a 
combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the 
screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen. 
 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.  
Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If youve entered wrong 
information five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again.