LG Tribute 5TM Boost Mobile User Guide

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Remove the Battery 
Follow these instructions to remove your phone‘s battery. Always power the phone off before removing 
the battery. 
1. Remove the back cover. 
 
 
 Lift gently in the direction shown. 
2. Remove the battery. 
 
 
 Lift upward gently as shown.  
						

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3. Attach the battery cover. 
 
 
 Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 
Charge the Battery 
Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully 
drained. The battery provides up to 14.5 hours of continuous digital talk time. 
You can charge your phone‘s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with 
your computer.  
Charge Using the AC Adapter 
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 
 
 
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.  
						

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 The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully 
charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger. 
 Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phone and 
the AC adapter. 
Note: Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save 
unnecessary power consumption of the charger.  
Charge Using a PC Connection 
Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending 
on the type of connection, your phone‘s battery may not charge. 
1. Insert the small end of the micro USB cord into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your 
phone. 
 
 
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 
3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. 
Turn Your Phone On and Off 
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. 
Turn Your Phone On 
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button. 
 Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. 
 See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Select Screen Lock for information about using the 
screen lock. 
 The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the setup screens. See Complete the Setup 
Screens for details. 
 If your phone is not yet activated, see Activation and Service for more information.  
						

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Turn Your Phone Off 
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to open the phone options menu.  
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off. 
3. Tap OK to confirm. 
 Your phone will power off. 
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). 
Tip: The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. 
Use the Touchscreen 
Your phone‘s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. 
Tap 
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and 
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger. 
 
 
   
						

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Touch and Hold 
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a W eb page), touch and hold 
the item. 
 
 
Swipe or Slide 
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. 
 
 
   
						

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Drag 
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While 
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. 
 
 
Flick 
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. 
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. 
 
 
   
						

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Rotate 
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by 
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger 
keyboard.  
 
 
Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. 
Tap  >  > Settings  > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. 
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Window. Drag the Status Bar 
down and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option. 
Pinch and Spread 
―Pinch‖ the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or ―spread‖ the screen to zoom in when 
viewing a picture or a W eb page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) 
 
  
						

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Activation and Service 
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone‗s 
serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. 
For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help. 
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan 
Set up your Boost Mobile account. 
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com and click Activate. 
2. Choose an activation option and click Next. 
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) printed on the sticker located on the back of 
your phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of 
the phone‘s package. 
4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method. 
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you‗ll be able to start using your phone. 
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other 
phone. 
Activate Your Phone 
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to 
activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to 
turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn 
on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically. 
You can also start the activation process manually. 
■ Tap  >  > Settings  > General tab > Activate this device. 
Complete the Setup Screens 
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has 
been turned on, you will see a Accessibility message. You can then complete the setup process. 
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your 
account. 
1. On the configuration screen, touch Next to get started. 
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the 
option to skip it and continue to the next screen. 
 Select language - Select a desired language.  
						

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 Set internet connection - If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available W i-Fi 
network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more 
details. 
 Google Account - Sign in to (or set up) a Google Account. 
 Name - Add your name to personalize some apps. 
 Set Up Email - Set up your personal or Exchange email account. 
 Protect your phone - Prevent others from using this phone without your permission by 
activating device protection features. 
 Google Services - Read all of the information for the available Google Services and, if you 
agree, tap Next. Otherwise, uncheck the options and tap NEXT. 
• Use Googles location service - Helps apps determine location. This means sending 
anonymous location to Google, even when no apps are running. Tap Learn more for 
additional information. 
• Help improve location services - Allows apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks 
even when Wi-Fi is off. 
• Help improve your Android experience - Allows your device to send diagnostic and 
usage data to Google automatically. Tap Learn more for additional information. 
 EULA (End-User License Agreement) - Read the End-User License Agreement and tap the 
I agree check box if you agree to the terms. 
3. Tap Done. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic 
touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started. 
  
						

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Basic Operations 
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. 
Basics 
The following topics offer an overview of your phone‘s basic operations. 
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List 
Most of your phone‘s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. 
1. From any screen, tap the Home key  to display the home screen.  
2. Tap  to display the apps list. 
 
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics. 
Select Options and Navigate Screens 
Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function. 
■ Tap Back  to return to the previous screen. 
Menu Operations 
You can display options menus using the menu key, any app-specific menu icon, or by tapping and 
holding a screen area, depending on your current app. 
■ Tap  to view available settings and options.