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  1. Joe

    LG V30: How to change the theme

    The LG V30 has the ability to use different themes. It comes with a few out of the box and you can download more from the Play Store. Go to Settings > Theme Select one of the preloaded themes Tap APPLY OR Tap the download icon in the top right This will open the themes section in LG...
  2. Joe

    LG V30: How to show battery percentage

    You can put the battery percentage number in the status bar. You'll get a better idea of how much battery is left. Go to Settings > Battery & power saving Toggle the switch for Battery percentage on status bar
  3. Joe

    LG V30: How to hide apps

    Sometimes there are apps you have to have installed, but you don't want them cluttering up your app drawer. You can hide them without uninstalling. Note: this is with the Home & app drawer home screen. Open the app drawer Tap the menu icon Select Hide apps Check the box for the apps you want...
  4. Joe

    LG V30: How to delete apps

    Removing unwanted apps is a basic thing everyone should know. Whatever the reason may be, here's how to delete apps on the LG V30. Go to Settings > Apps Locate the appropriate app Note: For system apps, tap the Menu icon > Show system Tap UNINSTALL Tap OK to confirm OR Open the app drawer...
  5. Joe

    LG V30: How to change keyboard

    The default keyboard on the LG V30 is actually pretty good, but you can change it to a different one if you'd like. Go to Settings > Language & keyboard Select Current keyboard Tap SELECT MORE Toggle on your desired keyboard Go back, select Current Keyboard again Select your keyboard To find...
  6. Joe

    LG V30: How to change home screen

    Changing the home screen is exactly the same as switching to the App Drawer app screen. The only difference is you're selecting an app from the Play Store. Download a home screen launcher from the Play Store. Go to Settings > Home screen Tap Select Home Choose your desired home screen launcher
  7. Joe

    LG V30: How to add home screens

    If you want more space for widgets and app icons, you can add extra home screens. You can only add a new screen by putting something on it. Note: this is with the Home & app drawer home screen. Drag an app from the drawer to an empty screen or Long press the home screen Select Widgets Drag a...
  8. Joe

    Does the LG V30 have a notification LED?

    Nope. The V30 does not have a notification LED light. The good news is you can use the Always-on display to see notifications without unlocking the phone.
  9. Joe

    LG V30: How to remove the "rounded square" icons

    The default home screen on the LG V30 puts all app icons inside of a "rounded square" shape. If you don't like this look, it can be easily turned off. Go to Settings > Home screen Select Icon shape Choose Original Tap OK Note: Some themes disable the option to change the icon shape.
  10. Joe

    Is the LG V30 waterproof?

    The LG V30 is IP68 water and dust resistant. That means it's completely dust tight and can be submerged beyond 1m in water. The V30 has also passed military durability tests to be rated MIL-STD 810G. It's not technically "waterproof," but for all intents and purposes, water won't harm it.
  11. Joe

    LG V30: How to get the app drawer back

    You will probably notice the default launcher on the V30 doesn't have an app drawer. All of your apps are spread out on the home screen. If you use a 3rd-party launcher, this isn't a problem, but if you use the stock launcher you might want the app drawer. Thankfully, LG has a way to get the...
  12. Joe

    LG V30: How to adjust App Scaling

    You can adjust how apps are displayed with a feature called "App Scaling." By default, apps are displayed in a 16.7:9 aspect ratio (18:9 minus the nav bar). This works completely fine for the majority of apps. Some apps won't take up the full screen. To adjust how they look, swipe from the...
  13. Joe

    LG V30: How to use the Floating Bar

    LG replaced the Second Screen with a new feature called "Floating Bar." It has essentially the same features of the Second Screen, but it's a widget that floats on your screen. Go to Settings > Floating Bar Toggle it on Toggle on the items you want in the bar Tap Shortcuts and Quick contacts to...
  14. Joe

    LG V30: How to take a screenshot

    The LG V30 has a couple of different methods for taking a screenshot. Method 1: Press and hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously Method 2: Open the Floating Bar Tap one of the Capture shortcuts You can draw on the screen, record a long screen, crop, or create a GIF
  15. Joe

    Does the LG V30 have an IR blaster?

    No. :(
  16. Android News

    The LG V30 camera app has been ported to the LG G6

    Ported to the LG G6 by XDA Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor xpirt, the LG V30 camera mod includes all existing LG G6 features, plus all V30 new modes (except Cine mode), all Graphy features completely functional and manual options working as well.
  17. Android News

    The LG V30 camera actually does feature an f/1.6 aperture

    A rumor has cropped up that the LG V30's main camera, touted for its f/1.6 aperture, doesn't actually have that lens opening — this just isn't the case.
  18. Android News

    The LG V30's OLED display has quality issues

    LG took the wraps off its newest flagship this week, the LG V30. We've got the usual high-end smartphone specs: a Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 3300mAh battery, and an old version of Android—7.1 Nougat. What's interesting are the display and the camera. The display is the...
  19. Android News

    LG publishes a new video to show off the UX of the LG V30

    After announcing the LG V30 at IFA 2017, the company has now published a new video which shows off the various UX features of the device.
  20. Android News

    Why LG finally made the switch to OLED on the V30

    There are several reasons why a company like LG might finally decide to make the switch to an OLED display on their latest flagship. The move to a plastic OLED screen on the V30 is, for many, one of the biggest deals about it, but what prompted LG to make the change?
  21. Android News

    LG V30 rumored to cost $749.99

    Despite unveiling the LG V30 yesterday at IFA 2017 in Berlin, LG and its carrier partners have refused to talk about price. The terms and conditions of a new giveaway have given us a clue; each LG V30 is said to be valued at $749.99.
  22. Android News

    The Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, and more are coming to challenge the smartphone throne

    September doesn't yet have any major changes in store for our list of the best Android smartphones, but with the conclusion of IFA 2017 we can now get a better sense of who will join the late year battle for inclusion among the elite.
  23. Android News

    Here's a look at the LG V30's really fast face and voice unlocking

    http://phandroid.com/2017/09/01/lg-v30-face-unlock-voice-print/ LG phones already had a bunch of different methods for unlocking, but the V30 has a couple of new ones that you'll want to use. Phandroid takes a look at the LG V30's face and voice-based biometric security options.
  24. Android News

    LG V30+ with 128GB storage is coming to Sprint

    Sprint has revealed that it will be offering the LG V30+. The revelation was made by the carrier's CEO in a tweet. There's no other difference compared to the regular LG V30.
  25. Android News

    A look at the history of the LG V series; the LG V10, V20 & V30

    Curious about the history of the LG V series? Here's a peek at the timeline of the LG V10, V20, and V30.