LG X charge - Smartphone Quick Start Guide

Getting to know your Device

Phone setup

Inserting the nano-SIM and microSD cards

1. Insert the tray eject tool into the hole on the nano-SIM card tray and pull the tray out.
   
2. Place the nano-SIM and microSD cards (sold separately) in the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
   
3. Carefully slide the tray back into place.
4. Charge your phone with the included charging adapter and cable. Please note the battery is non-removable.

Note: Both the battery and back cover are not removable. Attempts to remove them could cause a safety hazard and will void warranty.

Touch screen

Using the touch screen

• Use your fingertip to lightly touch the screen.
• Tap, drag, or slide your finger up, down, left, and right on the touch screen to perform different functions.
• To return to the previous screen, tap the Back key .
• Press the Home key at any time to return to the main home screen.
• Tap the Recent apps key to view and access a list of apps you've recently used.
• From the main home screen, slide left to access applications on your phone.

Notifications panel

View a quick summary of alerts on your phone, such as new messages, emails, calls, and software updates with the Notifications panel.

• Swipe down from the top of any screen to access the Notifications panel. Swipe down a second time to reveal additional options.
• Clear individual notifications by swiping left or right on the alert, or tap Clear to remove all notifications.
• Swipe to pull down the notifications panel twice. Tap Edit to customize the Notifications panel.

Personalize

Customizing home screens

Personalize your home screen with widgets and wallpapers.

• Tap and hold a blank part of the home screen to access customization options.
• Browse widget options by swiping to scroll through, and then tap or drag an item to add it to a home screen.
• Go to the home screen settings and select type of home, wallpaper, screen swipe effect, and layout options.

Organizing home screens

• To move a widget or folder, tap and hold it, and then drag it to a new location.
• To delete a widget, tap and hold and then drag an item to Remove .
• To uninstall downloaded apps, tap and hold and then drag an item to Uninstall .
• To create a folder, tap and hold an icon and drag it on top of another icon.
• To rename a folder, tap it, tap the folder name, and tap the Folder name field to bring up the keyboard.

Calls and voicemail

HD Voice Capable - Enjoy crystal clear conversations*

Make a call

1. From the home screen, tap Phone .
2. Select an option to place a call.
   

Use call waiting

With call waiting, you can take two calls at once.

1. While on a call, you will hear a tone if another call comes in.
2. Tap Answer and swipe in any direction to receive the call. Your current call will automatically be placed on hold, and both calls will be listed on screen.
3. Simply tap a call in the list to make it active.

Check voicemail

1. From the home screen, tap Phone .
2. From the Dial tab, tap Voicemail .
   

^* To experience Cricket HD Voice, both callers must have a compatible HD Voice capable smartphone and make the call over Cricket's LTE Network or a compatible network. Cricket's LTE coverage is not equivalent to its overall network coverage. HD Voice calls made on a compatible device and on the LTE network may not experience an HD Voice connection at times of network congestion. Other carriers' networks may interoperate with Cricket's LTE network to support an HD Voice call.

Text and picture messaging

Send a text message

1. From the home screen, tap Messaging .
2. Tap Compose to begin a new message.
3. In the To field, enter a number or a contact name, or tap Contacts to select a contact from the address book.
4. Tap the Enter message field and enter your text.
5. Tap Send.
   

Send a picture message

1. Follow steps 1- 4 above.
2. Tap Attach .
3. Tap Image and select a picture, or choose another file to attach.
4. Tap Send.
   

Please don't text and drive.

Email

Email setup

1. Swipe left from the main home screen, and then tap Email .
2. Select an email provider.
3. Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT.
4. Once your email has synced with your phone, tap DONE. You can now read and send emails.
   

Create and send an email message

1. Swipe left from the main home screen, and then tap Email .
2. To compose a new message, tap Compose .
3. Tap the To field and enter an email address or name, or tap Contacts to select a contact from the address book.
4. Enter a subject and message.
5. To attach files, tap ATTACH and follow on-screen instructions.
6. Tap SEND.
   

Note: To set up corporate email, contact your IT administrator.

Cricket services

These services make using Cricket even better and easier!

My Cricket: Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage, and access support from the palm of your hand.

Visual Voicemail: Quickly view, access, and play back your voicemail messages. Easily save important numbers to your Favorites list and respond to messages by calling back or texting.

Cricket Wi-Fi Manager: Helps you save your high-speed data by seeking out free and open Wi-Fi^® hotspots whenever you're near them. Also remembers your favorite Wi-Fi hotspots and connects you automatically. Cricket does the searching so you can do the saving.

Deezer: Listen on-the-go with ad-free streaming music, download your favorites to your phone, and get customized playlists based on your preferences.

Apps on Google Play

Access Google Play

1. From the home screen, tap Play Store .
2. Use your existing Google^™ account to log in, or create one following the on-screen instructions.

Navigate Google Play

Find apps, games, and more in the Play Store.

1. Tap a category to browse popular apps, games, movies, and music organized by popularity or category.
   
2. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen to search the Play Store for a specific game or app.
3. To install, tap the app and follow the on-screen instructions. Once installed, you will see an alert in the Notifications panel. Open the app from this notification or by swiping left from the main home screen and locating it on a secondary home screen.
   

Note: You will need to set up a payment method in the Account folder in the Play Store options menu to purchase apps.

Camera and video

Take a picture

1. From the home screen, tap Camera .
2. Tap Settings to adjust your camera settings, such as timer, grid, or resolution. Zoom in and out by pinching/spreading two fingers on the screen.
3. Tap Shutter or press the Volume up/down key to take a photo.

Take a video

1. In camera mode, tap Camcorder to automatically start recording.
2. Tap Stop recording to end recording. You may also pause a recording and continue later by tapping Pause > Resume and capture photos while recording by tapping .

Send a picture or video

After taking a picture or video, tap Share now to instantly share your image via Messaging. The Share now icon will change per your most recent Quick Share choice. You can also swipe Share via for more options such as Bluetooth^®, Email, and other social platforms.

View pictures and videos

1. From the home screen, tap Gallery .
2. Tap an album, and then tap an image or video.

Unique LG features

Create memos with QuickMemo^®+

1. Swipe left from the main home screen, and select the Tools folder. Then tap QuickMemo+ .
2. Tap to add a new memo, or to take a photo to add text or draw on the image.
   

Set up Knock Code

1. Swipe down twice from the top of the screen and access the Settings icon .
2. Go to General>Security> Lock screen> Select screen lock and then tap Knock Code.
3. Tap NEXT.
4. Tap the quadrants on the screen to set your unlock pattern and follow steps to set up a backup PIN and confirm.
   

Wake up your screen with Knock On

While the phone is in sleep mode, tap the screen twice with your finger.

Battery and charging

The LG X charge comes with a 4,500 mAh nonremovable extended capacity battery that provides up to 2 full days of battery.

Battery saver

Battery saver reduces the use of features like brightness and vibration when your battery is low. Turn it on to get more life out of your battery.

1. From the home screen, tap Settings > General > Battery and power saving > Battery saver.
2. Tap the on/off switch to turn on Battery saver, then tap Turn Battery saver on and choose a level for Battery saver to start.
   

Quick Charge

The LG X charge supports Qualcomm^® Quick Charge^™ 2.0, a comprehensive suite of battery management technologies that lets your phone charge faster than phones that use conventional charging methods.

To achieve full charging speeds, make sure your device is charged with the included adapter.

More information

On the web

Detailed support information, including device specifications and the full user manual, is available at: www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices.

On the phone

• Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
• Dial 611 from your phone

Accessories

Cricket offers a full line of accessories. For more information, go to www.cricketwireless.com/shop/ accessories or visit your local Cricket retailer.

Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines—FCC ID ZNFL63BL. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LG, LG Life's Good, and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. LG X charge is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without notice. Screen shots are simulated and subject to change.

© 2017 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

Documents / Resources

References

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