LG G5 is one of the best smartphone on the market. If you just bought the flagship smartphone and want to configure it properly – we wrote to you this article.

Return application drawer

LG has decided to remove user interface application drawer for LG G5, like iOS. If you like this Android feature, we have a solution to return application drawer.

Enter application called LG SmartWorld. Search LG Home 4.0, download and install it.

Now click on the start button, check the box ‘Use default’, choose Start (UX 4.0) and press OK to change the default launcher. You can also change from Settings> Display> Home screen> Select Start.

Hides applications and resize the grid

Default launcher LG G5 (which has no application drawer) can hide the applications that come default on the device. Also you can change the size of icons to get more applications in the same space.

These two options are available in Settings> Display> Home screen. Options called ‘Grid’ and ‘Hide apps’.

QSlide

If you’re a fan of LG then you need to know this function, but new users of the South Korean company’s smartphone may discover new favorite feature.

QSlide is a feature that allows you to have applications in a floating window. The function can be found at Settings> Display> Home Touch Buttons> Button Combination of QSlide and add to the navigation bar.

Click on the button QSlide you just added and you will get direct access to applications that support this feature. Choose the one you want and skip a popup.

Additional opportunities for volume keys

The physical buttons LG G5 have extended functions. The start button is both a fingerprint reader and volume buttons can set functions when you press twice quickly. Physical buttons are configured via the menu Settings> General> Shortcut key.

You can set volume buttons to take a screenshot or open camera application.

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The flagships are the latest smartphones of manufacturers. New smartphones cost twice as its predecessors, and the improvements are not so many. Every year, we discuss the most advanced technologies, but sometimes forget about our pocket. Meanwhile, last year’s models (or even earlier) are significantly reduced price. We explain which of flagship smartphones worth to buy now.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 has a similar design Galaxy S7. Last year Galaxy S6 is a spectacular smartphone with a camera, screen and premium materials. Also Galaxy S6 has been updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $769.

Current price: $469 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

LG G4

LG G4 is close to perfection. LG reduced the price of last year’s smartphone that make you want to buy it. Currently you can buy LG G5 from $359.00, while its starting price was $715. Smartphone has quality camera and screen.

Starting price: $715

Current price: $359.00 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Huawei P8

Huawei is one of the leading manufacturers in the world. Huawei P8 has a stylish and premium design with aluminum body and glass. We are faced with one of the highest quality Chinese smartphone, which also works on Android 6.0.

Starting price: $549

Current price: $356.10 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3+ were the best Sony smartphones, but after the presentation of Xperia Z5 they have become ex-flagships. Eegant glass design, Full HD screen, 20.7 MP camera with very good results, and a battery life out of the ordinary are the main attractions of this smartphone.

Starting price: $769

Current price: $346.00 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

HTC One M8

HTC One M8 has some excellent features: an innovative design, very polished interface and a high quality camera. It is difficult to find smartphone with such beautiful design, excellent front speakers and battery with good working time. In addition HTC One M8 has received Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $802

Current price: $289.98 (Amazon 07/03/2015)

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LG gives an additional 3000mAh battery, charger and 64GB microSD card if you buy excellent smartphone LG V10.

The South Korean company is one of the few large companies in the mobile industry that continues to release smartphones with removable battery and slot for microSD card. The company decided to use the features of its smartphones to interest buyers.

The company has already carried out a similar promotion with the smartphone LG G4 few months ago. Now the company has a limited offer for buyers of LG V10 in the United States.

To get the free gifts, you must purchase LG V10 with AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon between November 30 and December 20 and go to the website promoting.

Then, you have to fill out a form before December 31 on the website, photo IMEI number of smartphone and you will receive the battery, charger and microSD card without additional payment.

The LG V10 is a powerful phone with a 5.7 inch screen and a small screen on the top that offers a shortcut to your apps and contacts, among other information. In addition, LG’s smartphone integrates two front cameras, a fingerprint reader, Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage and a durable design.

Also, the smartphone LG V10 has more manual modes than the camera LG G4, so you have a more advanced control when shooting video.

The price of LG V10 is between US $600 and US $700. As you can see, it’s not a cheap smartphone but its specifications, performance, features and design make it one of the best phones today.

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The two major US carriers have started selling new smartphone LG V10. The operators have prepared gifts this Christmas for consumers with different tastes and budgets.

AT&T announced that from October 27 customers can make pre-order LG V10 on its website and buy it in stores on November 6. Recall that the main features of LG V10 is two front high-resolution cameras and damage-proof design.

Meanwhile, T-Mobile announced that from Wednesday, October 28, will have LG V10 available online, and on October 30 in stores.

AT&T will offer LG V10 in blue and black colors through its plan AT&T Next. Consumers would pay zero initial and between US $ 23.34 and US $ 35 a month depending on how many months you want to pay to buy the phone. Options include payment between 20 and 30 months. With a two-year contract, the phone would cost the consumer $250.

For a limited time, customers who purchase the LG V10 will receive a free card with 200GB of free memory, an extra battery and a charger.

T-Mobile will offer the LG V10 through its rental plan Jump! On Demand with zero initial and of US $ 25 a month. This plan allows consumers to change their phone up to three times during the same year. Consumers who want to keep the phone can also pay for 24 months to US $ 25 a month with zero initial.

In addition, AT&T said it will sell new budget phone, the LG G Vista 2, exclusively from November 6. The second version of LG G Vista has a 5.7 inches high-definition screen and a stylus that recognizes the user scribbles.

LG Vista 2 will cost between US $ 14.97 and US $ 22.49 a month depending on whether you want to pay between 20 and 30 months.

However, the low price of the phone comes with a sacrifice. The LG Vista 2 has only 9.28GB of internal storage, so the user will need to buy microSD card.

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