LG LMG850QM7X Android 11 Smart Phone User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: LG

Table of Contents

LG LMG850QM7X Android 11 Smart Phone
OS Upgrade Guide
Before Installation
New Features
Hiding Navigation Bar
Notification history
Device Controls
References
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LG LMG850QM7X Android 11 Smart Phone

The Operating System (OS) is the system software that manages your Smartphone.

The OS upgrade policy may differ depending on the country, region, model and mobile network operator.
The OS upgrade may not support in your region or country.
The OS upgrade schedule may vary depending on the region or country.
Check if your smartphone is eligible for OS upgrades. Refer to this manual when a new OS version is available for your smartphone.

OS Upgrade Guide

Update your smartphone to the latest SW version to upgrade the OS.
To update to the latest OS
Tap Software Update on the notification panel when FOTA (Firmware Over the Air) service is available, or
Go to Settings and select Software Update.
Once the software update is complete, the smartphone OS will be upgraded.

Before Installation

Make sure to back up important data saved on your smartphone before performing a SW update. Data may get damaged in case an error occurs while the update is in progress.
Be careful that the smartphone is not turned off while the software is being updated. Make sure to charge the phone so it has enough power to perform the update.
Once the OS upgrade is complete, it is not possible to downgrade the
OS based on the reinforced security policy.

Before Use

After the new OS is installed, some features, services, or apps used in previous OS version may be changed or discontinued without prior notification based on the policies pertaining to apps, services, mobile network operator.
This manual provides some of the main changes in Android 11. The changes may vary by region, model, mobile network operator, etc.
For detailed instructions, refer to the User Guide provided on the LG Website. Some instructions in the User Guide may differ as they are based on the previous OS version.
For inquiries on network services, apps, or operator policies, please contact the relevant mobile network operator.
The contents in this manual may differ depending on the mobile network operator, software version, app version, user environment, pricing plan, country, region, model, manufacturer’s service policy, OS upgrade status, etc.

New Features

Adjust keyboard size and position
Keyboard size and position can be adjusted as desired.
Select icon on the top-right corner of the keyboard.
Smart tools will be shown.
Select among Smart tools.
Keyboard adjustment guide will be shown.
Adjust keyboard size and position using the Keyboard adjustment guide.
Drag or to adjust keyboard size and position as desired.

Resize the pop-up keyboard

Pop-up Keyboard can be resized as desired.
Select icon on the top-right corner of the keyboard.
Smart tools will be shown.
Select among Smart tools.
Popup Keyboard will be shown.
Select icon on the top right of the Pop-up keyboard.
Smart tools will be shown.
Select among Smart tools.
Keyboard adjustment guide will be shown.
Adjust keyboard size and position using the Keyboard adjustment guide.
Drag or to adjust keyboard size and position as desired.

Screenshot

The screenshot preview thumbnail is not shown in the captured image even when you take a screenshot immediately after another while the thumbnail is displayed.
To capture a screenshot, press the Power button & Volume down button together, or swipe down the notification panel and select in the quick setting window.

Conversation Notification

A separate Conversations panel is available for message notifications received from messaging apps.
Reply, Mark as read, and Mute the sound can be done in the Conversations panel.
When a message is received, a separate Conversations panel appears in the notification panel.
Swipe down the notification panel and read the message in the Conversations panel.
Messages can be replied directly in the Conversations panel.

Select Reply.

Write a message and tap to send the message.
Select to move to Chat bubbles.
A Chat bubble will be popped up.
Tap the bubble to open up the chat window to send/receive messages.
Select Mark as read to change the message status as read.

Gallery App

The multiple photo selection feature has improved in the Gallery app.
Touch and hold the first image in the Gallery app.
will be shown on all the images.
will be shown on the selected images.
Drag the finger until the last image is selected.
Unselected photos in the Gallery can be selected in the same way.

The Navigation bar can be hidden when the Navigation bar style is set as Gestures Mode.
Go to Settings Display Navigation bar Hide navigation bar.
In case Navigation bar style is set as Buttons only, this feature is not supported.

Notification history

Dismissed notifications can be found in the Notification history menu.
Go to Settings Notifications Notification history.
Notifications that have been dismissed for the last 24 hours can be found.

Hide Silent Notifications
Silent notifications can be hidden in the status bar. Go to Settings Notifications Status bar Notification icons Show all except silent notifications.

Device Controls

Device control helps to control all connected devices easily like Google Home devices without opening the Google Home app.
Go to Settings Extensions Power screen IoT device controls.
Long press the Power button, then the Device controls screen will be shown.
Connected IoT devices can be controlled

One time permission

When an app requests a permission related to the location, microphone or camera, the “Ask every time” option is now available.
Go to Settings Apps App Info.
Select an app and tap Permissions.
If Ask every time is selected, a temporary one time permission will be granted to the app.
This feature is available only for some apps which request specific permissions.

Scan QR Code
A QR Code can be scanned using the camera. Reflect the QR code in the preview screen of Camera app and scan the QR Code.