The Galaxy Note 8 has dual 12MP cameras on the back. Samsung is using the second camera for a telephoto lens instead of the wide angle like LG does. What do you think about zoom vs wide angle? Which is more useful?
I've only really used the wide angle lenses on LG phone and they come in handy...
Hey guys, I posted a video earlier this week with some thoughts on the G6 after using it as my daily driver for more than a month. Wanted to make sure you guys saw it.
How has your G6 held up? Do you still like it as much as when you first got it?
The Simpli Mod is a hard plastic case with a leather accent on the back. It snaps onto the phone and doesn't cover any of the buttons or ports. The leather has a decorative stitching up the middle.
If you liked the look of the leather back covers for the LG G4, this is the case for you. It has...
The High Pro Shield is a combination of parts and textures. The bumper, which is separate from the case, is a glossy metallic plastic. The rest of the case is a more flexible TPU with a two-tone design on the back.
If you want to add a metallic element to the G6 without actual metal (which...
Dandy Layered is a wallet case made from soft PU leather and stitching. It has 3 slots for cards and a pocket for cash. The magnetic clasp keeps the flap closed.
Wallet cases are great if you want to reduce the number of things in your pockets. This case isn't made with real leather, but it...
Otterbox cases are well-known for superb protection. The Symmetry is one of their slimmer models. It combines a hard outer shell with softer plastic around the edges.
I'm generally not a fan of Otterbox cases because they are so bulky, but the Symmetry isn't too bad. It's actually pretty...
The DualPro is one of Incipio's classic cases. It features a 2-peice design for drop protection and shock absorption. The inner layer is soft rubber, while the outside is a rigid polycarbonate.
The DualPro is one of the very first cases I ever bought for a device. It was great for my iPod...
The NGP Advanced is another polymer case, but this one has a grippy grid texture on the back and edges. The interior is covered in a honeycomb pattern that also provides impact resistance.
This is one of my favorite LG G6 cases. The grid pattern feels really nice and the case is lightweight and...
The NGP Pure is made from a polymer material that provides excellent shock absorption. It won't stretch or fade over time like some TPU cases. The buttons are also covered by the case.
This case looks like a typical TPU case, but when you feel it you can tell it's different. For one, it's...
The Incipio Esquire is one of the most stylish cases around. It features a rigid design with soft TPU covering the buttons. The back is covered ins a super soft cotton fabric with a heathered texture.
I love this case. The fabric on the back feels awesome. It really gives the phone a fancy...
The Caseology Parallax is a 2-peice case with a flexible TPU core and a hard polycarbonate bumper. The hard plastic protects the sides and corners, while the TPU provides grip and comfort.
The diamond pattern on the back of this case is really nice. It looks cool and it feels nice. All the...
Booting into recovery on the LG G6 isn't as straight forward as other devices. The stock recovery mode also doesn't have much to offer. All you can do from recovery is perform a factory reset (which can be done without recovery).
How to boot into recovery:
Power off the phone
Hold the Volume...
One of the best features on the LG G6 is the camera(s). It has dual cameras on the back and one on the front. LG has been doing a great job with cameras in their last few flagships. The G6 is no different. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Take advantage of all the megapixels:
Open the...
The LG G6 can be used as a mobile hotspot. This allows you to connect other devices to the G6 and use its data connection. It's super easy to set up.
Note: Mobile hotspot requires an eligible data plan.
Go to Settings > Tethering
Toggle the Mobile Hotspot switch
If Wi-Fi is turned on, you will...
Want to keep a close eye on battery life? You can put the actual battery percentage in the status bar. You'll know exactly how much battery is left.
Go to Settings > Battery & power saving
Toggle the switch for Battery percentage on status bar
Sometimes there are apps you have to have installed, but you don't want them cluttering up your app drawer. Thankfully, it's easy to hide apps.
Open the app drawer
Tap the menu icon
Select Hide/Show apps
Check the box for the apps you want to hide
Tap the check mark in the right corner when...
If you ever want to start fresh or sell your phone, you need to do a factory reset. This will wipe the device clean, so make sure none of your personal information is left. It will be like you turned the phone on for the first time again.
Open the Settings app
Scroll down and select Backup &...
You can draw on pretty much anything with a tap of a button on the LG G6 by using the "Capture+" feature. It's a button that you'll find in the Quick Settings. Not only is it great for drawing on pics, but it's great for taking notes.
Pull down the Quick Settings
Tap the Capture+ icon
A toolbar...
Removing unwanted apps is something we all do. It can be an app that came preinstalled on the phone or an app you don't use anymore. Whatever the reason may be, here's how to delete apps on the LG G6.
Go to Settings > Apps
Locate the appropriate app
Note: For system apps, tap the Menu icon >...
Changing the keyboard is an essential part of what makes Android unique. The default keyboard on the LG G6 isn't too bad, but you can change it to a different one if you'd like.
Go to Settings > Language & keyboard
Under 'KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS,' tap Current keyboard
Tap SELECT MORE
Tap to...
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Emoji. Everyone uses emoji these days. Of course the LG G6 has plenty of emojis at your disposal. Here's how to use the emoji with the built-in LG Keyboard.
Bring up the keyboard
Tap the ":)1#" button in the bottom left
Now tap the :) button
You'll see all the...
Changing the home screen launcher on the LG G6 is very easy. We already showed you how to switch to the LG launcher with the app drawer. The process is exactly the same for any launcher you can download from the Play Store.
Go to Settings > Home screen
Tap Select Home
Choose you desired home...
Backing up your phone is very important if you want to keep your data and media safe. There are a couple of ways to do it on the LG G6.
Back up apps
Go to Settings > Backup & reset
Under 'GOOGLE BACKUP,' tap Back up my data
Tap the Back up my data switch to the ON setting
Back up contacts...
If you want more space for widgets and app icons, you can add extra home screens. LG doesn't allow you to simply drag an app or widget to a blank screen to create a new home screen. You have to follow these steps.
Note: this is with the Home & app drawer home screen.
Pinch to zoom out on the...
If you're getting spam calls or you want to block that annoying ex, the LG G6 can do it from the dialer app.
Open the phone app
Tap the number from your recent calls
Tap the three-dot menu icon
Select Block number
Tap BLOCK
That's it! Unblock the number by follow the same steps.
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