LG G7 Thinq User Manual

USER GUIDE

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MFL70621801 (1.1) www.lg.com

About this user guide

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Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Video recording features 13 Gallery features 20 Sound quality and effects

features

21 Floating Bar 24 Google Assistant 26 Audio recording features 28 Fingerprint recognition 31 Face recognition 35 Voice recognition 37 Multi-tasking feature 39 Always-on display 40 Quick Help 40 Notes on Water Resistant

Properties

Basic Functions

44 Product components and

accessories

45 Parts overview 49 Turning the power on or off 50 Installing the SIM card and

memory card

52 Removing the memory card 52 Battery 55 Touch screen 58 Home screen 68 Screen lock 73 Memory card encryption 74 Taking screenshots 74 Entering text 80 Content sharing 82 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

84 Installing and uninstalling apps 85 App trash 86 App Shortcuts 87 Phone 90 Messages 97 Camera 113 Gallery 117 Chrome

118 Google apps 120 Contacts 122 QuickMemo+ 124 Clock 125 Calendar 126 Tasks 126 Music 127 Calculator 127 LG Health 129 NextRadio 129 File Manager 130 Smart cleaning 130 LG Mobile Switch 131 Downloads 131 LG SmartWorld

Settings

133 Settings 133 Network 145 Sound 147 Display 149 General

Appendix

161 LG Language Settings 161 LG Bridge 162 Phone software update 164 Anti-Theft Guide 165 Open Source Software Notice

Information

165 Regulatory information

(FCC ID number, etc.)

166 Trademarks 167 Laser safety statement 168 More information 170 FAQ

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Video recording features

Rear camera

Wide-angle

Standard angle

Wide-angle camera

You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual field of vision by using the wide-angle on the rear camera.

, then tap / to switch between the standard and wide-

Tap angle.

• See

Starting the camera

• You can switch between the standard and wide-angle camera lenses on

the rear camera only.

for details.

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Google Lens

You can get more information or take desired actions on items around you using Google Lens, like landmarks, posters, restaurant menus, animals, flowers, or barcodes, directly in the Camera app.

For example, when you use Google Lens on a:

• Business card: You can save the phone number or address to a

contact.

• Book: You can get reviews and other details about it.

• Landmark or building: You can get more details about it.

• Painting in a museum: You can get details about it.

• Plant or animal: You can learn more about it.

• Flyer or event billboard: You can add that event to your calendar.

• Google Lens is available only when your device is connected to the

internet. If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage, depending on your pricing plan.

Use Google Lens

Tap Google Lens.

Point your camera at an item.

To get details or take action:

• Tap the item on your screen.

• To select text: Tap a word, and select a desired option. If the result is

not shown, tap it again and drag the blue dots, if needed, and take desired actions.

Tap Speak. Ask a question or say a command, like:

• What is this?

• Call this

• Add this to Google Keep

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Portrait

You can take a sharp portrait by applying the camera lens blur effect.

Tap , then tap Portrait.

Tap to take a photo.

• To adjust blur strength, drag the slide bar up, down, left or right

(depending on the orientation of the phone).

• Keep the distance to your subject within 1.3 ~ 5.0 feet when using the

rear camera.

• This feature is not available if the surroundings are too dark.

• After applying this feature, touch and hold the desired position on the

preview screen to automatically apply the exposure value and focus. In this case, the Portrait feature and blur strength stay the same.

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AI CAM

Portrait Sunset Flower

You can use the AI Cam feature to automatically recognize the object when taking a photo or recording a video for an optimal quality.

Tap , then tap AI CAM.

When the object is recognized, the best effect for the scene is applied.

• To apply other effects, tap the scene icon.

• A total of 19 categories, such as portrait, pets, food, sunrise, sunset,

scenery, city view, flowers, babies, sky, beach, etc, can be recognized automatically.

• The result of the scene recognition may differ depending on the

illumination or the location of the subject while taking photos. Keywords do not appear on the actual photos or videos.

• This feature is available only when the front and rear cameras are in the

Auto mode.

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Cine Video

You can record a movie-like video.

Tap , then tap MODE Cine Video .

Tap to record a video.

: Record a video by selecting the point zoom feature to zoom in/

•

out around a specific desired area.

: Select an effect to apply to the recording. You can also adjust

•

the vignette and strength for each Cine effect. This feature cannot be changed after you have started recording.

• The Point zoom feature supports a zoom speed of up to 3x.

• This feature only supports video recordings in standard angle.

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Flash Jump-Cut

Photos taken at a regular interval are saved as GIF files.

Tap , then tap MODE Flash Jump-Cut .

Tap to take a photo.

• Photos are taken every 3 seconds and saved as a GIF file.

on the screen to select the number of photos you want to

• Tap

take.

• While taking photos, tap

photos.

• The flash automatically turns on to act as a timer.

• The current shot and the total number of shots are displayed at the

bottom of the screen.

• All taken photos are saved as GIF files only.

• The GIF speed and image order cannot be changed.

to create GIF files with previously taken

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Graphy

You can apply the recommended values for the white balance, ISO and shutter speed as if taken by an expert.

Tap , then tap MODE Manual ( ).

Tap and then tap Graphy photos to activate the feature.

Tap and select the desired scene from the recommended images.

Tap to take a photo.

• This feature is available only in Manual camera mode.

• You can add more scenes by tapping

app from the Play Store. You may be charged for data usage, depending on your pricing plan.

• Tap

, then tap Graphy photos to deactivate this feature.

and downloading the Graphy

Steady recording

You can use the Steady recording feature to minimize motion blur while recording a video.

, then tap Steady recording.

Tap

• See

Starting the camera

• This feature is available only in specific modes.

for details.

Hi-Fi video recording

You can record a high quality video with Hi-Fi sound.

, then tap MODE Manual ( ) Hi-Fi.

Tap

• See

Starting the camera

• Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

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for details.

Gallery features

Related content

You can edit and customize related content in Gallery.

While viewing a picture preview, tap .

When the icon related with the date or location where you took the

photo appears, touch the screen.

• You can view the photos related with the date or location where

you chose.

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• Tap to access additional options.

Making a GIF

You can create a GIF file from the Gallery.

While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

Select the desired photos and videos to create a GIF file and then tap

NEXT.

• You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed, screen ratio,

and file order.

Tap SAVE.

• A maximum of 100 images can be used to create a GIF file.

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Making a collage

You can make a collage from the associated content.

While viewing an album, tap Make collage.

Select the desired images to add to the a collage and then tap NEXT.

• Select the desired layout from the bottom of the screen.

Tap MAKE.

• A maximum of 9 images can be used to create a collage.

Making a video from the related content

You can gather related content to make a video clip by tapping on the video displaying the date or location.

Select the theme and background music, adjust caption effects and order or add date and your signature and then tap SAVE.

: Select the video theme.

•

- To download the theme, tap

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• : Add background music or adjust the playback time.

- To select a file for the background music, tap

- To download a file for the background music, tap

- To adjust the volume of background music and original video, tap : Select a font face.

•

- To download a font, tap : Change the order of files to play as a video.

•

- To add files, tap

• Download the VASSET app from the Play Store to add video themes,

background music or font faces. If you use mobile data without Wi-Fi connection, you may be charged

for data usage.

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Creating a movie

You can create a new movie by putting images and videos together.

Tap Photos tab, then tap Create movie.

You can also tap

Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.

Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.

Play tab, then tap Create movie.

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Deleting files

You can select images or videos to delete from your video by tapping at the top right corner of its thumbnail.

Adding files

You can select images or videos to add after tapping at the bottom of the screen. You can also select the images or videos you have already previously added.

• Touch and hold a file, and then tap another file for multiple selection.

Rearranging files

To rearrange the images and videos, touch and hold the file you want to move, then dragging it to the desired location.

Adding file effects

Tap to add a theme or background music, change the font.

Resetting the movie edits

You can reset the edits made to the movie (e.g. play time) by tapping .

Previewing a file

Check your new video before saving it by tapping . After the playback time elapses, the next file is played automatically.

• A maximum of 50 images and videos can be used to create a video.

• The playback time for an image is 3 seconds by default and it cannot be

changed. Videos can be trimmed down to a minimum of 1 second.

• This feature may not support some image or video formats.

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Making a GIF

You can easily make a GIF file using recorded videos or photos.

Making a GIF by using recorded videos

At the desired starting point while watching a video, tap .

Select the length of the GIF you want to create.

• GIF is generated for the time selected from the current time.

• For videos less than 5 seconds, GIF images are automatically

generated for the remaining time.

Making a GIF by using photos

While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

You can also tap

Select the desired photos to create a GIF file and then tap NEXT.

• You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed, screen ratio,

and file order.

• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this

feature involving infringement of any other person’s rights, such as copyright or defamatory or offensive statements, may be subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liabilities and/or penalties under applicable laws. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise make illegal use of any copyrighted materials without permission of the rightful owner or copyright holder. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LG Electronics disclaims all expressed and implied warranties as well as liabilities associated thereto.

• A maximum of 100 images can be used to create a GIF file.

in the Play tab of the Gallery app.

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Sound quality and effects features

DTS:X 3D Surround

You can play a song or video in three-dimensional, immersive and vivid sound. To use this feature, connect earphones, speaker or other external audio devices to your device.

Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D

Tap

Surround, then tap

Adjusting the sound direction

You can adjust the sound direction as desired.

Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D

Surround, then tap

Select the desired sound direction.

to activate this feature.

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Floating Bar

Floating Bar overview

You can access frequently used features, including shortcuts, screenshots, music player, and quick contacts, by touching and swiping Floating Bar on the screen.

To enable the Floating Bar feature, tap Floating Bar

Opening and closing the Floating Bar

• To open Floating Bar: Tap or .

• To close Floating Bar: Tap

or .

Floating Bar

Settings General

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Moving the Floating Bar position

• Floating bar open: Touch and hold Floating Bar, then drag it to the

desired location.

• Floating bar closed: Touch and hold Floating Bar, then drag it to the

desired location along the edge of the screen.

Changing the position of Floating Bar

You can set the area in which Floating Bar can move or be pinned.

Tap Settings General Floating Bar Position.

Tap the desired option and tap OK.

• Floating Bar can only be moved within the area between the Status bar

and Quick access bar. See

Home screen layout

for details.

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Disabling the Floating Bar

You can disable Floating Bar by using one of the following methods:

• With Floating Bar closed, touch and hold

or and then drag it to

Remove at the top of the screen.

or on Floating Bar, then tap at the top of the screen.

• Tap

Settings General Floating Bar .

• Tap

Setting the Floating Bar

You can select contents to display on Floating Bar and change their display order. Tap Floating Bar.

• Shortcuts: Quickly access frequently used apps or features.

• Screen capture: Capture the screen to crop the desired part or to

create a GIF file.

• Music player: Control the music you are listening to.

• Quick contacts: Call or message people set as quick contacts.

from Floating Bar or tap Settings General

Launch Capture+ on the desired screen.

Launch Extended capture to capture a scrolling screen.

Capture a desired part of a screen.

Save a current screen as a GIF file. You can adjust the size of the image you want to capture.

•To move to the desired location, drag

•To start recording a GIF, tap

•To stop recording a GIF, tap

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• A maximum of 5 apps or features can be added to the shortcuts.

• A maximum of 5 contacts can be added as quick contacts.

• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this

• A GIF can be created up to 15 seconds long.

Google Assistant

Google Assistant overview

Your device has the built-in Google Assistant feature. Find answers and get things done while on-the-go. To get started, just press the Google Assistant key on the side of the device or touch and hold

• To use this feature, first connect to the network and sign in to your

Google Account.

Launching Google Assistant

Touch and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant

or Press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device.

Tap GET STARTED.

Follow the on-screen instructions and say “Ok Google”.

• The device saves your voice data for recognition.

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Select whether to use the voice recognition unlock feature.

• When this feature is activated, you can unlock the screen by saying

“Ok Google” while the screen is turned off or unlocked.

• This feature may be more vulnerable to security than the other screen

locks, such as Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, and Password. When a similar voice or your recorded voice is used, the screen may be

unlocked.

• To use this feature, tap

security

Secure lock settings Smart Lock, and then use the

screen lock method you set to unlock the device. Tap Voice Match, then tap Voice Match

currently used unlock method again. Note that Swipe is excluded.

• You need to unlock the device by using the specified method if you fail

to unlock the device with voice recognition. See for details.

Tap Save.

Settings General Lock screen &

Unlock with Voice Match , then enter the

Setting a screen lock

Launching Google Assistant with your voice

Say “Ok Google” when the screen is turned off or locked.

Say a command or question when “Hi, how can I help?” appears on

the screen.

Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen

Touch and hold on the Home screen.

Say a command or question when “Hi, how can I help?” appears on

the screen.

• Voice recognition accuracy may decrease if you speak with an unclear

voice or in a noisy place. When you use the voice recognition feature, increase its accuracy by speaking with a clear voice in a quiet place.

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Audio recording features

The HD Audio Recorder feature allows you to configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on your environment.

Recording modes

You can record a high definition audio file by selecting and configuring the desired audio mode to suit the recording environment.

Essentials HD Audio Recorder .

Tap

Normal

You can record audio without extra settings.

Concert

You can record audio in a concert or other music event.

Custom

You can manually configure the desired settings to record audio.

Studio Mode

With Studio mode, you can play an audio file or music and record your voice at the same time, create a chord by recording your voice multiple times, and record your comments over the presenter’s or speaker’s original audio file.

Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder Custom.

Tap .

Select an audio file to use as background music.

Tap to record voice.

Tap to save the recorded file.

• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to

plug in earphones before using this feature.

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Other useful features for use of the HD Audio Recorder app

GAIN

You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone. The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is

recorded.

LCF

You can filter any low-pitched noises such as the low hum of the air conditioner.

The higher the LCF (Low Cut Filter) value is set, the better high-frequency noises are filtered.

LMT

It can prevent clipping of the recorded sound. The higher the LMT (Limiter) value is set, the more low frequency sounds that will not get clipped.

• To change additional settings, tap Settings, then customize the file

type, bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.

• When you select the Concert or Custom mode with earphones

connected,

• You can monitor sound quality with the connected earpiece while

recording audio. While recording audio in Studio mode, sound monitoring is not supported. You can hear only the background music.

appears. Tap and then select the microphone to use.

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Fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition overview

You must register your fingerprint on your device first before using the fingerprint recognition function.

You can use the fingerprint recognition function in the following cases:

• To unlock the screen.

• To view locked contents in Gallery or QuickMemo+.

• Confirm a purchase by signing in to an app or identifying yourself with

your fingerprint.

• Your fingerprint can be used by the device for user identification. Very

similar fingerprints from different users may be recognized by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint. To ensure security, set the screen lock using a Knock Code, pattern, PIN or Password.

• If the device cannot detect your fingerprint, or you forgot the value

specified for registration, visit the nearest LG Customer Service center with your device and ID card.

Precautions for fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons. To maximize the recognition accuracy, check the following before using the device.

• The device’s Power/Lock key has a fingerprint sensor. Ensure that the

Power/Lock key is not damaged by a metallic object, such as coin or key.

• When water, dust or other foreign substance is on the Power/Lock key

or your finger, the fingerprint registration or recognition may not work. Clean and dry your finger before using the fingerprint sensor.

• A fingerprint may not be recognized properly if the surface of your

finger has a scar or is not smooth due to being soaked in water.

• If you bend your finger or use the fingertip only, your fingerprint may

not be recognized. Make sure that your finger covers the entire surface of the Power/Lock key.

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• Scan only one finger for each registration. Scanning more than one

finger may affect fingerprint registration and recognition.

• The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is dry.

If the surrounding air is dry, avoid scanning fingerprints, or touch a metallic object, such as coin or key, to remove static electricity before scanning fingerprints.

Registering fingerprints

You can register and save your fingerprint on the device to use fingerprint identification.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

• This feature is available when the screen lock is set.

- Lock the device with a Knock Code, pattern, PIN or password.

• If the screen lock is not active, configure the lock screen by following the

on-screen instructions. See

Locate the Power/Lock key on the back of the device and gently put

your finger on it to register the fingerprint.

• Gently press the Power/Lock key so that the sensor can recognize your

fingerprint.

• Ensure that your fingertip covers the entire surface on the Power/Lock

key.

Setting a screen lock

for details.

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