LG Electronics Thrill4GUnlocked user manual Using Safe Mode and Hard Reset, Using Safe mode

nWarning

Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.

When you can’t recall your Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:

If you logged into a Google account on the phone and failed to use the correct pattern 5 times, tap Forgot Pattern? You will be required to sign in with your Google account and prompted to create a new unlock pattern.

If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot your PIN or Password, you need to perform a hard reset.

nCaution

If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.

Important notice

1Turn the power off.

2Press and hold the following keys at the same time for 10 seconds: Power/Lock Key + Down Volume Key.

3When the phone starts vibrating, release the keys.

4Use the Volume Keys to scroll to Yes -- delete all user data and press the Menu Key .

5Use the Volume Keys to highlight reboot system now and press the Menu Key .

5.Using Safe Mode and Hard Reset

Using Safe mode

To recover your phone when malfunctioning.

1Turn off your phone and reboot. When the LED lights of the touch keys a turns on, press and hold the Up Volume Key. Your main screen will then be displayed with the words "Safe mode" in lower left corner.

2From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key

and tap Settings > Applications > Manage applications.

3Choose the application you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall and OK to confirm.

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