LG G4 User Guide

20Your Home screen
  Back 
ButtonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such 
as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. 
  Home 
Button Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to 
access the Google Now shortcut.
  Recent 
Apps 
ButtonDisplays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this 
key, it opens a menu of available options.
Extended Home screen
The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space 
for adding icons,...

21Your Home screen
Removing an item from the Home screen
• While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag 
it to 
 and release it.
Adding an app as a Quick Button
• From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon 
and drag it to the Quick Button area. Then release it in the desired location. Up to 6 
apps can be added.
Removing an app from the Quick Button area
• Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to , and release it.
NOTE: The...

22Your Home screen
Notifications panel
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as 
well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending 
notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength 
are shown on the right.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service 
provider.
System...

23Your Home screen
Opening the Notifications panel
Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the 
Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap 
.
Quick Settings Area
Notifications
Clear
Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired key to 
directly access the function's settings menu. To see more Quick Setting keys, swipe 
left or right. Tap 
 to remove, add, or rearrange Quick Setting keys.
The current notifications are listed, each...

24Your Home screen
Indicator icons on the Status Bar
Indicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, 
new messages, calendar events, device status and more. 
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the 
device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
Icon Description Icon Description
No SIM card insertedA media file is currently 
playing
No network signal availableSilent mode is enabled...

25Your Home screen
New text or multimedia 
messageMedia server content sharing 
is on
NFC is onMobile HotSpot is active
NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the 
function or service.
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on 
the screen when you tap an available text entry field.
Using the keypad and entering text
 Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps.
  Tap to enter text with...

26Special Features
Gesture shot
The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the 
front camera. 
To take photo 
There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. 
• Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box 
appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing 
you time to get ready. 
• Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box 
appears on the screen....

27Special Features
Gesture View
After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the 
captured photo with this gesture.
1  Ta p   >  > . 
2  Take a picture with the front camera.
3  After taking the picture, bring the phone close to your face. The captured photo will 
be displayed.
Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera mode
NOTE:• Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work 
properly.
• When the angle is changed after the Quick...

28Special Features
Glance View
When the phone screen is off, you can see the Status Bar, the time and the date by 
dragging your finger down from the top of the screen.
KnockON
You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen.
While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the 
screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the 
camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen.
NOTE: When using KnockOn...

29Special Features
Knock Code
The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own 
Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and 
uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this 
feature in the Lock screen settings.
NOTE:• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary 
to use your Google account log in or backup PIN.
• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen...