LG V20 User Guide

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Viewing the background theme
You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets 
on the Home screen.
Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen.
•	 To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch 
your fingers on the Home screen or tap 
.
Moving apps on the Home screen
On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to another 
location.
•	 To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen, touch 
and hold an app, then...

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Using folders from the Home screen
Creating folders
On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another 
app.
•	 A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder.
Editing folders
On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions.
•	 To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name.
•	 To add apps, touch and hold an app, then drag it over the folder and 
release it.
•	 To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag...

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Screen lock
Screen lock overview
Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock 
key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of 
time.
If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the Home 
screen appears immediately.
To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a 
screen lock.
•	Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and 
reduces battery consumption. We...

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Secure start-up settings
When you select Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password as a screen lock 
method, you can configure your device to be locked whenever turning on 
the device in order to secure your data.
•	 You cannot use all functions,  except for emergency calls, until you 
unlock the device.
•	 If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encrypted 
data and personal information.
Lock screen settings
You can customize the following lock screen settings.
1 Tap...

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•	Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock 
method.
KnockON
You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.
•	This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may 
not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen 
installed by the user.
•	 When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a fingernail.
•	 To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light sensor 
is not blocked by a...

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Creating a Knock Code
1 Tap   Settings  Display  Lock screen  Select screen lock  
Knock Code.
2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code 
and tap NEXT.
3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap 
CONFIRM.
Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code
Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.
Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned off.
•	 It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock...

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•	To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a 
PIN or password.
•	 Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available.
•	 If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the encryption 
process will fail, and some data may be damaged. Therefore, be sure to 
check that the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption.
•	 Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files were 
encrypted.
•	 The encrypted...

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Entering text
Using the Smart keyboard
You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.
With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without 
bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. 
This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing.
Moving the cursor
With the Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position 
you want. When typing text, touch and hold on the space bar and then 
drag left or right.
•	This option is...

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Suggesting words
Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to suggest 
frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the 
more precise the suggestions are.
Enter text, then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side 
of the space bar upwards.
•	 The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to 
manually type every letter of the word.
Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout
You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom...

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•	This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY 
keyboards.
•	 This function may not be supported for some languages.
Customizing the keyboard height
You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when 
typing.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Language & keyboard  LG Keyboard  
 Keyboard height and layout  Keyboard height.
You can also tap 
 on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and 
layout 
  Keyboard height.
2 Adjust the keyboard height.
Selecting a landscape...