About the User Guide............................................................................................................................ 1
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Format microSD Card ................................................................................................................. 10
Battery Use ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Insert the Battery ......................................................................................................................... 11
Remove the Battery .................................................................................................................... 12
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 32
Search Your Phone and the Web ....................................................................................................... 33
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry .................................................................................. 33
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command ........................................................................ 35
Using Clip Tray .................................................................................................................................... 35
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 35
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 35
Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................................... 36
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 36
Find and Install an Application .................................................................................................... 37
Launch an Installed Application .................................................................................................. 37
Reinstall an Application ............................................................................................................... 37
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................ 38
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature .......................................................................... 39
Update Your Phone............................................................................................................................. 39
Your Phone Interface .................................................................................................................................. 41
Home Screen Basics........................................................................................................................... 41
Home Screen Layout .................................................................................................................. 41
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 42
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Back Up Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 56
Messaging and Internet ............................................................................................................................... 58
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 58
Compose Text Messages ........................................................................................................... 58
Read and Reply to Text Messages ............................................................................................. 59
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 59
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 60
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 74
Take Pictures and Record Videos ...................................................................................................... 74
Take Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 74
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 75
Camera and Video Settings ................................................................................................................ 75
Video Options ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Useful Apps and Features........................................................................................................................... 80
Music ................................................................................................................................................... 84
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 84
Music Player................................................................................................................................ 84
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ...................................................................................... 85
Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................................................................. 96
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 97
Bluetooth Information .................................................................................................................. 97
Enable the Bluetooth Feature ..................................................................................................... 97
Pair Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................ 98
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ........................................................................................ 98
Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 99
Receive Data via Bluetooth ......................................................................................................... 99
Activate This Device ................................................................................................................. 122
System Updates ........................................................................................................................ 122
About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 122
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 123
Boost Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 123
Manage Your Account .............................................................................................................. 123
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 125
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new LG Tribute 2. The following topics explain how best to use this guide
to get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone‘s setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone‘s Home screen, which is displayed by tapping .
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone‘s display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as ―phone,‖ ―device,‖ or ―handset.‖ A microSD™ or
microSDHC™ card is referred to as an ―SD Card‖ or a ―memory card.‖
Introduction 1
Get Started
Part
Description
Earpiece
Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Proximity Sensor
Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so
that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective
film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG.
Touchscreen
Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such
as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time,
and the signal and battery strength.
Back Key
Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items
such as menus and dialog boxes.
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost service for the first
time.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone‘s primary external features and buttons.
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Part
Description
Home Key
Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of
extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and
hold to access Google Now.
Recent Apps Key
Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to
access the available options.
Front-Facing Camera Lens
Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you
participate in video chats.
Back-Facing Camera Lens
Lets you take pictures and record videos.
Power/Lock Button
Locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and
Turn on/off Airplane mode.
Speaker
Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also
lets you hear the caller‘s voice in speakerphone mode.
Charger/Accessory Port
Allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable.
Microphone
Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or
ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos.
Volume Buttons
Allows you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the
in-call volume during a call.
Flash
Helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
3.5mm Headset Jack
Allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
microSIM Card
The microSIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing phone number and other customer
information. (SIM Card pre-installed.)
Handling the microSIM Card
Keep the following in mind when handling a microSIM card.
● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting microSIM card in another-brand IC
card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case.
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● Always keep the IC chip clean.
● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
● Avoid applying labels. May damage the microSIM card.
● See instructions included with the microSIM card for handling.
● The microSIM card is the property of the company.
● The microSIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
● Return the microSIM card to the company when cancelling your subscription.
● Returned microSIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
● Note that microSIM card specifications and performance may change without notice.
● It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on the microSIM
card. The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your microSIM card or phone
(microSIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
● Always power off the phone before inserting/removing a microSIM card.
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Insert microSIM Card
Follow these instructions to insert a microSIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a
microSIM card.
1. Remove the back cover.
Lift gently in the direction shown.
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2. Insert the microSIM card.
Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward.
3. Insert the battery.
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4. Attach the back cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
microSD Card
Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity.
Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
microSD card Cautions
Data: Information stored on the microSD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of
damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. The company is not
responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data.
Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause
choking if swallowed.
Insert microSD Card
Follow these steps to insert an optional microSD card (not included). Make sure to power your phone off
before inserting or removing a microSD card.
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1. Remove the back cover.
Lift gently in the direction shown.
2. Insert the microSD card.
Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down.
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Insert only microSD cards.
3. Insert the battery.
4. Attach the back cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
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Unmount the microSD Card
Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone.
1. Tap > > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.
The menu option name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD card. The card is
now unmounted.
Remove microSD Card
Follow these instructions to remove a microSD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or
removing a microSD card.
1. Tap > > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.
4. Remove the back cover.
5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it.
6. Attach the back cover.
Format microSD Card
When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your
phone.
1. Tap > > Settings .
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Erase SD card.
4. Tap Erase SD card again.
5. Tap Erase SD card one last time to confirm.
All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone.
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Battery Use
The following topics provide important information about your phone's battery.
Battery Cautions
Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings
may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months
before storing or leaving unused for a long period.
Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect safety.
Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item. It needs to be replaced if operating time
shortens noticeably. Purchase a new battery.
Cleaning: Clean soiled terminals between battery and phone with a clean, dry cotton swab. Soiled
terminals can result in a poor connection and prevent charging, etc.
Insert the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert your phone‘s battery safely and properly.
1. Insert the battery.
Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone.
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2. Attach the battery cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Remove the Battery
Follow these instructions to remove your phone‘s battery. Always power the phone off before removing
the battery.
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1. Remove the battery 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.
Battery Capacity
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 23 hours of continuous digital talk time.
Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone‘s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a
USB connection to your computer.
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Charge Using the AC Adapter
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
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.
3. 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.
Important: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.
Tip: 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.
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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 Activate Your Phone for more information.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/LockButton 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 or Touch
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 Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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 > Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel. Pull down the Status bar
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 Web 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/activate.
2. Enter your phone‘s MEID and click start activation process.
Your phone‘s MEID (serial number) is printed on the sticker located on the back of your
phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom window of
the phone‘s package.
3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
4. 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.
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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 > 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 an 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
Boost account.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I
Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi.
To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, tap > > Settings > More > Mobile networks >
Connections optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer for details.
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.
Set internet connection - If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi
network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more
details. If Wi-Fi is off, protect your First name and last name is displayed.
Add your account - Sign in to your Google Account to get the most out of your device.
Get your apps & data - If you add a Google Account, you will be prompted to restore data
from a backup of another device.
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 Google's 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.
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•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. 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 List
Most of your phone‘s operations originate from the Home screen or 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 Menu to view available settings and options.
Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone‘s settings and options through the Settings menu.
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