Important: if you have stock recovery installed and you say 'yes' you will reset your phone. When you see the LG logo, briefly release the buttons and then press them again. Turn off your G3, then press and hold Power and Volume Down. You can also boot to recovery and clear the LG G3 cache (but only if you have previously installed a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP). If your LG G3 screen response is slow, try changing the touch feedback time. This can be adjusted in Settings > Accessibility > Touch Feedback Time to change between slow, medium or long. Some G3 owners have reported bugs with touch responsiveness.
© ANDROIDPITĭespite razor-sharp specs, the LG G3 still seems to suffer from occasional lag.Įver since the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop update, I haven't noticed anywhere near the amount of lag as before, so your first step should be to make sure you have the latest Android version on your G3.
In the LG G3 settings, Battery Usage and Running Apps are good places to spot runaway apps. Sadly for some users, the overheating issue appeared with Lollipop and didn't go away. Don't perform demanding tasks when charging the G3, and don't let it sit in direct sunlight.įinally, keep an eye on running apps and processes in Settings > Battery > Battery Usage and Settings > Apps > Running to make sure you don't have excessive activity going on in the background that is causing your G3 to overheat. Reduce your display brightness, as this is the biggest power sucker on both the battery and processor when watching movies or playing games. The LG G3 occasionally overheats either when accidentally turned on in your pocket or under heavy processor loads. You can turn KnockOn off in the LG G3 hidden menu.
If you have a carrier branded G3, substitute the previous code for the following: #228378 for Verizon, 3845#*850# for AT&T, 3845#*851# for T-Mobile and 5689#*990# for Sprint. For the international G3, go to the dialer and enter 3845#*855#, scroll down to the KnockOn setting and turn it off.
Here's how to disable KnockOn, which is now located in a hidden menu. If you simply love KnockOn (as I do), then the best solution I've found is to face the screen of the G3 away from my body. KnockOn is a great addition to LG's repertoire, but for some odd reason the sensors don't always seem to notice that the device is in your pocket, and you'll find that your G3 has turned itself on.ĭisable KnockOn or use a flip cover to avoid unnecessary pocket activity. In the meantime, some of the following tips may help. In some respects that's good - Android M, yay! - but it means waiting even longer for hoped-for fixes. A Lollipop update ought to fix that, but it seems that LG may skip Android 5.1 and go directly to Android M. Upgrading to Lollipop hasn't been a sweet experience for some LG G3 users, and issues such as poor battery life, very hot running, desperately slow performance, crashing and spontaneous reboots are well documented. LG G3 Android update: when am I getting Lollipop?.
KnockOn is great on the LG G3, but not from inside your pocket. Choose 'yes' and then reboot and restore your data. Or you can turn off your G3 and press and hold Power and Volume Down until you see the LG logo, release them quickly and press them both again until you see the Factory Reset screen.
Make sure you do a full backup first, then go to Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory Data Reset.
Note: a lot of common problems, such Wi-Fi dropping in and out, automatic restarts (or shutdowns) and Bluetooth connectivity issues are very common and are easily fixed with a factory reset of the LG G3. We do not want anybody to get hurt trying this so please either don't do it or be smart when doing it.Every LG G3 has its problems. These dangers include the release of harmful fumes and gases, and a high risk of failure.
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