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How to fix an LG G7 ThinQ that is not charging or charging but very slowly [Troubleshooting and Charging Tips]

Charging problems in mobile devices are not always due to a bad battery or defective charger. Often times, the underlying cause is attributed to the software like application errors, rogue apps, update bugs, and malware. Hence, it’s not always a good idea to rush to an electronics store and purchase new battery or charger replacements. The fact that software-related factors are the usual culprits, it is but also inevitable for new and high-end devices to succumb into charging issues at some point.

And should you happen to deal with the problem on your new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, this post may be able to help you. Read on to find out how to fix an LG G7 ThinQ that is not charging or charging but very slowly. I’ve mapped out the following walkthroughs for you to refer to.

Before we move on to our troubleshooting, if you are looking for a solution to a different issue, make sure you drop by our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed some of the most common problems reported by our readers. Find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If you still need our help after that, then feel free to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.

What to do if your LG G7 ThinQ is charging but very slowly?

Assuming that your device is able to charge but very slowly, you can try some workarounds to clear any software errors that might have affected the phone’s charging system, halting the battery from charging up as it should. In that case, you can try these subsequent workarounds:

First solution: Clear recent apps then restart your LG G7 ThinQ.

If your phone is able to charge but very slowly, it’s possible that some apps are draining huge amount of power. It could be any of your background apps or recently opened apps that are remained open and running in the background. As resolution, try to force close or clear background apps then restart your phone. Here’s how clear recent apps on your LG G7 ThinQ:

Tap the Recent apps key from any screen.
Touch an application from the list and then drag it to the right. Doing so close an individual recent app.
To close all recent apps at once, tap the Clear All icon at the bottom right of the screen.

After clearing recent applications, restart your phone to clear the internal memory from cached data and refresh the phone system. Here’s how to restart your LG G7 ThinQ:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds or until the device power cycles.

It works the same thing when you turn off your device for a few seconds and then turn it on again. Here’s how:

Press the Power button for a few seconds or until the power menu appears.
Select Power Off from the menu.
Tap OK to confirm device shutdown.
After about 30 seconds, press the Power button again until the device turns on.

After restarting, connect your phone to the charger and then see if it’s already charging faster this time.

Second solution: Manage or uninstall errant applications.

If your phone is able to charge properly until you downloaded or installed a new app, the problem is more likely due to an errant application. Try to think which app you’ve downloaded prior to the onset of the problem. That app must be deleted.

A quicker way to determine if the problem is triggered by third-party apps or not, is by booting your device in safe mode. Only the preinstalled or stock apps are allowed to run while in safe mode, so you can put the blame on a third-party app if your phone is able to charge properly while running in safe mode. Here’s how to enable safe mode on your LG G7 ThinQ:

While your phone is on, press and hold the Power button until the menu options are displaced.
Press and hold Power off option.
When prompted to Restart in Safe Mode, tap OK to continue.

Wait until your phone restarts and boots into safe mode then see if it’s able to charge faster this time.

Third solution: Update apps or phone software to the latest Android version.

Charging problems can also be resolved by installing new updates for apps and/or phone system. Software updates usually provide bug fixes that caused different issues including charging problems in mobile devices.

To manually install pending app updates, tap the Apps icon from the Home screen then navigate to Play Store-> Menu-> My Apps. Select the option to Update individual apps or Update apps simultaneously.

To check for new Android updates for your phone, follow these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Update center.
Tap System update.
Then tap the option to Check for update.

Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the update file download and installation process.

Fourth solution: Calibrate the battery on your LG G7 ThinQ.

The LG G7 ThinQ is a unibody smartphone with a non-removable internal battery. Hence, removing and reseating the battery is definitely not an option. To rule out any battery-related errors from the underlying cause, you can try calibrating the battery instead. Battery calibration shouldn’t be done frequently as the process involves total discharge of the battery and full discharge is harmful for lithium-ion batteries. As LG recommends, you should only calibrate the battery once every three months (with frequent usage). If you wish to give it a try, then follow these steps to calibrate the battery on your LG G7 ThinQ:

Use your phone until the battery is completely discharged.
Then wait for about six hours and fully recharge the battery.
Wait until the battery reaches 100 percent and then leave the device plugged into the power source for 2 hours.

At this point the battery has been properly calibrated and the device should be ready for normal use again.

If your LG G7 ThinQ is still charging very slowly after exhausting all prior workarounds, try to charge while the phone is off. If that doesn’t work either, then your device likely needs service.

What to do if your LG G7 ThinQ is not charging at all?

It’s always recommended to use the original charger, battery and cable for your device. This LG phone has spacious battery needs more power. Using other chargers (non-LG chargers) don’t provide enough power and thereby results to slow charging.

Use only OEM or original charging equipment. Wired or wireless charger in use must be the one that came with your phone or provided by LG. Other chargers won’t work simply because they are not compatible with the device.
Charge from the a wall socket. Other power sources or charging ports don’t offer the right amount of power required for your device to finish charging on the specified period of time.
Clean the charging port from dust or lint. Many cases of charging issues have been linked to a clogged charging port on the phone. To make sure this isn’t what’s preventing your phone from charging, try to clean the charging port of your device. You can use use a can of compressed air to blow out any dust or lint from the phone’s charging port and get your USB connection back to normal.
Remove third-party casing or phone accessories. Some casing may tend to bar the charging port and therefore results to unsecured contact between the phone’s charging port and the charger. This can cause intermittent or on/off charging, making it longer for the battery to complete charge.
Check and ensure no damage to the charging equipment. You can use other compatible chargers to determine if the problem is with the original charging you are using or not. If your phone charges faster using other chargers, then apparently it’s a charger issue. In that case, your charger needs to be replaced

It is also recommended to charge the battery to 40 percent (at least) especially if you’re planning to not use your phone for a while. There’s a chance that the battery will not charge if it has been uncharged for a long time.

Other options

For further recommendations, you can reach to your carrier or contact LG Support to report the issue. Or you can just take your phone to an LG service center in your place so that a technician can thoroughly examine the hardware. There is a chance that the phone, battery, or even the charger has some sort of physical or liquid damage and therefore needs service. Don’t forget to avail for warranties either service or unit replacement, if necessary.

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How to fix LG G7 ThinQ that won’t turn on (easy steps)

The LG G7 ThinQ is the company’s flagship and it comes packed with really impressive hardware specs and great features. But just like any other smartphones in the market today, it’s not free of problems and issues. Among the most common problems you may encounter if you’re an owner of this device are related to its hardware and firmware like the phone doesn’t turn on or boot up successfully.

In this post, I will share with you the solution we’ve been using in troubleshooting phone that no longer turn on. We’ve encountered similar issues in the past and among the phones we’ve fixed were LG G6 units. If you’re one of the owners of this great phone and are having problems turning it on, then continue reading as this article may be able to help you one way or another.

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How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ that won’t turn on

A phone that won’t turn on or respond often leaves an impression that there’s a problem with the hardware because if it’s just an issue with the app or firmware, it would, at least, power up. But the thing is, the firmware plays an important role in powering up your device. So, it could also be just a minor firmware issue specifically a system crash. That’s what we have to assume first and with that being said, here’s what you should do:

First solution: Do the Forced Restart procedure

Most of the time, when a premium phone like the LG G7 ThinQ has a black screen and won’t turn on or respond, it’s just a system crash and it’s a minor problem. It can be fixed by doing the forced restart procedure, which is a simulated battery removal. This is what you should do for phones with non-removable batteries to refresh their memory. In the case of the LG G7 ThinQ, this is how you do it:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down at the same time until the device powers off, approximately 8 seconds, then release.

Your phone is hard-wired to respond to this procedure as long as you do it correctly. If it doesn’t turn on after pressing and holding both buttons together, then you should try this.

Press and hold the Volume Down button first and don’t let go.
Press and hold the Power key while holding down the Volume Down button.
Now, keep both keys held down together for 8 seconds or more.

It’s basically the same as the first procedure only that we’re making sure that you press and hold the power key after the volume down button because doing it otherwise won’t give you the same result. But assuming your device still doesn’t respond to it, then you should try the next procedure.

Second solution: Charge your LG G7 ThinQ and do the Forced Restart

If the battery has been drained completely, there’s a chance that the firmware also crashed by the time the juice ran out because hardware components as well as the system could not shut down properly. If a firmware crash would result to an unresponsive device and even if the forced reboot can make your phone respond again, if there’s not enough battery left to power on the device, you will still have an unresponsive device. So, in this section, I want you to do the following:

Plug the charger into a working wall outlet. It’s important that you use the wired charger for this procedure.
Using the original power / data cable, connect the device to its charger.
Now, regardless whether the device shows up the charging signs or not, allow the phone to be connected to its charger for 10 minutes, at least.
After which, press and hold the volume down button first and don’t let it go.
Now, press and hold the power key while holding down the volume down button.
Keep both keys held down together for 10 seconds or more while the phone is still connected to its charger.

If the problem is due to a firmware crash and drained battery, then your phone should already be starting up by now. However, if the device is still not responding, then it’s possible that the problem is with the hardware or it could be a pretty serious firmware issue. You should bring it back to the store or to the shop so that a technician can take a look at it.

I hope that you don’t have to go to a shop to get your phone respond again but if the device is still not responding after all these, then you have no other choice.

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What to do with your LG G7 ThinQ that can’t send and receive SMS or text messages [Troubleshooting Guide]

Text messaging is a basic service and a smartphone like the LG G7 ThinQ that’s packed with great hardware specs and features should be able to send and receive text messages without any issues. However, there will always come a time when text messaging issues may occur and the most common of them is when your phone can’t send and/or receive text messages.

Texting related concerns happen more often than you think and they often occur when you least expect them. It could be because of a minor issue with your phone or due to a network problem. As an owner, you should spend a little time tinkering your device if this issue occurs instead of just going immediately to the shop or back to the store to see a technician.

In this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your G7 ThinQ that has issues sending and/or receiving text messages. We will try to rule out every possibility to determine what the problem really is and find a solution to fix it for good. If you’re one of the owners of this device and are currently having similar issues, continue reading as this post may help you one way or another.

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How to troubleshoot your LG G7 ThinQ that can’t send/receive text messages

When troubleshooting this kind of problem, there very important thing to consider is when you were able to send and receive texts prior to this issue. You will know shortly why…

Reboot your LG G7 ThinQ

If you were able to send and receive text messages before this problem started, it might be just a minor glitch. Reboot your phone if it’s the first time that it happened. After the restart try sending a text message to your own number so that you would know if the text goes through and if you can actually receive it.

If the problem continues after the reboot, then you should try doing the forced restart procedure which refreshes your phone’s memory. Press and hold the volume down button and the power key at the same time for 8 seconds or more. This will reboot your phone and once it becomes active, try to send a text message to your own number to test if the sending and receiving are successful. If still not, then move on to the next procedure.

Make sure your account is in good standing

This is applicable for owners who got their devices through a service provider or carrier. If your account is not in good standing or you have unpaid balance, you may not be able to send and receive text messages. If, however, you got the unlocked device, make sure the SIM card is working properly. You don’t have to physically check the SIM card, just look at the top of the screen where the signal indicator is located. If your phone shows it’s getting signal from the tower, then the SIM card is working. The next thing you should find is if it has enough credits to use the SMS service.

If you’re unsure if this is really the case with your phone, then the best thing to do is to verify it with your service provider by calling the company’s tech support hotline.

Find out if there’s a temporary network issue in your area

Network issues nowadays are a very rare occurrence but they still happen, nonetheless. If you were able to send and receive text messages and then all of the sudden the service no longer works, then there’s a possibility that it’s a network-related problem. It might be fixed in an hour or two so if you feel like not doing anything about it, then wait for two hours before taking actions. The best course of you action to take is to call your provider to inquire about it as well as to report the problem and seek assistance. If it’s a network problem, you will be given an estimated time when the problem gets fixed and you really don’t have to do anything but wait. However, if it’s not a network issue, then you should try the next procedure.

Reset your LG G7 ThinQ

I know your phone is still new but since there’s already a problem, it’s better to know if it’s due to a firmware issue or a serious hardware problem. It’s better to know early than deal with the problem every single day. Remember, the store may immediately opt to replace the phone with a new one if the problem can’t be fixed by their technician. Needless to say, if a reset doesn’t fix the problem, then you should bring the device back to the store. Before the reset, however, make sure you backup your important files and data as they will be deleted…

Back up all data on the internal memory before performing a master reset.
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume down button.
When the ‘Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings’ message appears, use the Volume down button to highlight Yes.
Press the Power button to reset the device.

Again, if the problem continues after the reset, then bring it back to the store or to the local shop to be checked by a technician.

I hope that this troubleshooting guide have helped you one way or another. If you have other issues you want to share with us, feel free to contact us anytime or leave a comment below.

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What to do if your LG G7 ThinQ keeps rebooting randomly (easy steps)

Random reboots are supposed to be issues with the firmware provided there are no signs of physical and/or liquid damage on your device. We have been contacted with some of our readers that own the new LG G7 ThinQ saying that their devices reportedly started to reboot by themselves without apparent reason. If you have a new premium phone like the G7 ThinQ, you would always want it to work smoothly and perfectly without any issues. But just because you encounter this problem doesn’t mean your device is already defective or damaged. It might be just a minor problem that needs to be rectified on your end.

In this articles, I will tackle this problem and help you troubleshoot your new device to know why it keeps on rebooting by itself. That way we can try to formulate a solution that may get rid of the problem for good and prevent it from happening again in the future. On the other hand, if we can find out that this is more of a hardware problem than a firmware issue, then you always have an option to employ the services of a technician to check it for you. Or, you can just have it replaced by going back to your retailer. So, continue reading as this post may be able to help you one way or another.

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How to fix LG G7 ThinQ that keeps rebooting by itself

Unless there’s a clear indication that your phone has physical and/or liquid damage, random reboot problems are often firmware-related issues and you can actually fix them on your own without any help from a tech. The following are the things you can do to make your G7 ThinQ work perfectly again without all those random reboots…

First solution: Run your phone in safe mode

It is important that you determine if third party applications play a hand in this problem. There are apps that can actually make your phone act like crazy and if that’s the case, then you can fix this problem easily.

In safe mode, all third parties are temporarily disabled so if the phone doesn’t reboot on its own while your phone is in this mode, then it confirms that there’s a third party app that’s causing the issue. The next thing you should do if find out which app it is and uninstall it. This is how you run your device in safe mode:

While your phone is on, press and hold the Power button until the menu options are displaced.
Press and hold Power off option.
When prompted to Restart in Safe Mode, tap OK to continue.
Wait until your phone restarts and boots into safe mode.

An indication that it has entered safe mode is the Safe Mode label shown at the bottom of the screen. At this point, use your device as you normally do. Finding the app that’s causing the problem could be a bit of a challenge but that should be done in order to fix the issue.

However, if the phone still reboots randomly while in safe mode, then you must try the next procedure.

Second solution: Manage internal storage

To get started with memory management, view the current memory status of your LG G7 ThinQ with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Memory.
Tap the drop-down arrow and select the preferred interval.
Check the amount of Free storage.

If the available storage space is lower than 1GB, then you’ll need to free up memory space.

Third solution: Update firmware

Make sure your phone’s firmware is up-to-date. If you haven’t updated it recently, then you may have already missed a couple of updates. Take time updating the system and see if this fixes the problem.

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Update center.
Tap System update.
Then tap the option to Check for update.
Follow the rest of the onscreen instructions to download and install the latest software update. Your device must be connected to Wi-Fi Internet, has ample battery life, and memory space to proceed.

Alternatively, you can download and install new software update on your LG G7 ThinQ from a computer. To get this done, you will need to download, install and open the compatible software for the LG G7 ThinQ to your PC beforehand.

Fourth solution: Wipe cache partition

If there are corrupt system cache, your phone may also act up like this so it’s a possibility you need to rule out. You can do that by wiping the cache partition of your LG G7 ThinQ. Don’t worry, none of your files and data will be deleted if you did this…

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Select the General tab.
Tap Storage then select Internal storage.
Wait for the menu options to populate.
Tap the option to Free up space.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select any from the given options including Cached data, Clip tray temporary files, and Raw files from camera.
Tap Delete twice to confirm.

If it continues to reboot by itself after this, then you have no other choice but to reset it.

Fifth solution: Backup your files and reset your LG G7 ThinQ

This is your last resort if everything else failed to fix the problem. If the issue is with the firmware, then a reset may be able to fix it but make sure you backup your important files and data especially ones that are saved in your phone’s internal storage as they will be deleted.

Back up all data on the internal memory before performing a master reset.
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume down button.
When the ‘Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings’ message appears, use the Volume down button to highlight Yes.
Press the Power button to reset the device.

If the problem continues after the reset and you’re pretty sure it’s not with your network devices, then you should just bring the phone back to the store or to the shop so that a technician will take care of the problem. If it’s a widespread problem, the store may immediately replace your unit.

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How to fix an LG G7 ThinQ smartphone that cannot make or receive phone calls [Troubleshooting Guide]

Old and new smartphones may succumb into various types of network problems at any time. Such problems are deemed inevitable because they can instigate and be triggered by some factors on your carrier’s end. When network connectivity issues occur, different symptoms may transpire depending on which network functions are directly affected.

But often times, the problem would be on sending and receiving of MMS or SMS messages, if not, outgoing and incoming calls. Tackled in this post is on the latter symptom, which is failure to make or receive phone calls on the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone. Read on to find out what options to try on should you bump into the same issue on your new LG smartphone.

Before anything else, if you have other issues with your device, try to browse through our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed several issues with this device. Odds are that we’ve already published a post that tackles similar problems. Try finding issues that have similar symptoms with what you currently have and feel free to use the solutions we’ve suggested. If they don’t work for you or if you still need our help, then fill up our questionnaire and hit submit to contact us.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ that can’t make / receive phone calls

Before you begin to troubleshoot, check the signal indicator on your phone and make sure it’s getting a good signal. If you’re seeing No signal, No service, or other relevant error prompts, then that should be the main reason why you cannot make or receive phone calls on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone. In that case, you will need to deal with network problems on your device instead. Network functions, including phone calls should be restored once you’ve fixed and dealt with network problem on your device. Otherwise, try to troubleshoot software problems on your phone that might have caused conflict. Here are some generic solutions for you to try on.

First solution: Reboot your phone (soft reset).

Minor network errors can occur at any time on any device. Thus what you’re going through may be just a random network-related issue on your phone that’s rectifiable by a reboot or soft reset. If you haven’t yet restarted your phone for quite some time now, then try doing so with these steps:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds and then release both buttons when the phone reboots.

Performing a soft reset likewise refresh the operating system and clears the internal memory from cache and temporary data including those that were corrupted. You don’t need to create backups because this won’t affect saved data on your device.

Second solution: Toggle Airplane mode on and off.

Turning Airplane mode on will disable data and network services on your phone automatically. Thus check and ensure that Airplane mode is turned off on your LG G7 ThinQ. If it’s already turned off but still you cannot make or receive phone calls, then try toggling the Airplane mode switch on for a few seconds and then off again. Many people have already found wonders from doing this old trick when dealing with network-related issues on their Android devices. Here’s how to turn Airplane mode on or off your LG G7 ThinQ:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap Network & Internet.
Navigate to the Airplane mode menu then tap the switch to turn the feature on. After about 30 seconds, tap the switch again to turn off Airplane Mode.

Reboot your phone one more time and then retry making a test call to see if it’s already working. If it still failed, then continue to troubleshoot software problems on your phone that may have inflicted network or calling problems.

Third solution: Test calling functions while in safe mode.

Safe mode puts your device in diagnostic state. It allows your device to turn on without third-party apps running, making it easier for you to determine whether or not the problem is due to a third-party app. Here’s how to enable safe mode on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone:

With your phone screen on, press and hold the Power button until the menu options appear.
Press and hold the Power off option.
When you see the message prompt to Restart in Safe Mode, tap OK to confirm.
Wait until your device restarts in safe mode. You will then see the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

Try to make a test call on your own number and see if you can make and receive it while in safe mode. If your phone is able to make and receive phone calls while in safe mode, then you will need to remove the errant application. Try to think of which apps you’ve downloaded recently is causing conflict or preventing your device from carrying out calling functions. It’s likely the one you’ve installed prior to the onset of the problem. You may have to delete or uninstall individual apps, if necessary.

If you still cannot make or receive phone calls while in safe mode, then you’re likely dealing with a more complex software issue that requires more advanced solutions, including system resets. It’s also possible that your phone is obtaining some sort of physical or liquid damage on the network components thus no longer able to carry out calling functions. In that case, service would be necessary.

Fourth solution: Reset network settings on your phone.

Resetting the network settings on your LG G7 ThinQ may help if the problem is due to network errors on the phone. This reset will clear your current network settings and restore the default values. Any erratic settings will be deleted. Cellular and Wi-Fi network settings including saved networks and passwords as well as Bluetooth connections are also deleted in the process, which means you will need to set them up again after the reset. Whenever you’re all set, follow these steps to reset network settings on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap System.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Network settings reset from the given options.
Tap RESET SETTINGS to continue.
Then tap Reset Settings again to confirm reset.

Allow your device to instigate the network settings reset and then restarts when done. As soon as it’s done restarting, set up Bluetooth connections and re-connect to your Wi-Fi networks.

Network-related issues should be all gone by then.

Fifth solution: Remove and reinstall your SIM card.

Calling problems may also be due to a bad SIM card. Your SIM card may be dislodged and needs to be reseated. To check and ensure that the problem isn’t on the SIM card, follow these steps to remove and reseat the SIM card on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone:

Turn off your device completely.
Get the insertion/removal tool then insert it into the provided slot on the tray.
When the tray ejects, gently pull it out.
Remove the SIM card from the tray. Carefully lift from the bottom of the card to remove it.
Examine the card for any visible signs of damage. If it looks okay, place it back into the card tray, with the gold contacts facing down.
Insert the card tray.
Press in on the tray until it’s locked into place.

When the tray is locked and secured in place, turn on your phone and then try to make a test call to see if it’s already working as intended.

Other options

If you still cannot make or receive phone calls on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone after performing all applicable workarounds, then you can report the problem to your network service provider or carrier for further assistance and recommendations. You can ask them to check their outage boards to ensure that the problem isn’t due to an ongoing outage or network maintenance. Also check your account status and make sure it’s in good standing. If necessary, settle any account issues with your carrier to ensure all your outgoing services are active.

If you suspect that a faulty hardware is causing this trouble, then you can take your device to an LG authorized service center nearby and have it diagnosed by an authorized technician. Don’t forget to avail for warranty if your phone is still covered.

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How to fix LG G7 ThinQ with screen flickering issue (easy steps)

Screen flickering issues are common and they may occur to both old and brand new phones. So, you may be able to encounter this problem with your new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone and while it may seem like a hardware problem, there were cases I personally encountered wherein screen flickering issues were caused by apps and some minor firmware glitches. Needless to say, we need to do some basic to determine if it’s a minor problem or not to save you from a lot of trouble going to the shop or back to the store just to be told by a technician that the problem is not that serious.

In this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your LG G7 ThinQ that has a screen flickering issue. We will try to determine what the issue really is and rule out every possibility to try and fix the problem without you going to the shop. So, if you’re an owner of this phone or any smartphone for that matter with a flickering screen, continue reading as this article may be able to help you one way or another.

Before anything else though, if you have other issues with your device, then visit our troubleshooting page for we have already addressed several common problems with this phone. Odds are that there are already existing solutions to your problems so just take time finding issues that are similar with yours. If you can’t find one or if you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by completing our Android issues questionnaire. Please provide us with as much information as possible so that it would also be easier for us to troubleshoot the problem. Don’t worry as we offer this service for free, so all you have to do is give us sufficient information about the problem.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ with screen flickering issue

I would assume that the screen flickering hasn’t been happening out of the box because if your device is already like that since day 1, this isn’t the place where you should be. You should already go back to the store and have it replaced since it’s a hardware or a manufacturing defect. However, if the problem started out of nowhere with no apparent reason or cause, then here’s what you should do…

First solution: Reboot your phone

This method is for those who encountered the problem for the first time and haven’t rebooted their phones yet. It’s possible that the flickering is due to an app you’re using and a restart may be able to fix it. Better yet, try doing the forced restart by pressing and holding both the volume down and power keys at the same time for 8 seconds or until the device boots up. If the flicking continues after doing this, then you have to do the next procedure.

Second solution: Run your LG G7 ThinQ in safe mode

This method will make your device run with all downloaded apps temporarily disabled. It will tell us if the problem is caused by a third-party app or not. So, follow these steps to run your phone in safe mode:

With the screen on, press and hold the Power key.
In the options menu that displays, press and hold Power off.
When prompted to restart in Safe Mode, tap OK.
After your device restarts, it displays Safe mode at the bottom of the screen.

Continue using your phone while in this mode to know if the flickering still happens. Assuming the issue is fixed, find out which app causes the problem and uninstall it. Here’s how you do that:

From the Home screen, tap Settings.
Tap the ‘General’ tab > Apps & notifications.
Tap the filter to select the following:
- All
- Enabled
- Disabled
Tap the desired app.
Tap Uninstall, then tap OK.

On the other hand, if the flickering continues even in safe mode, then we need to rule out the possibility that it’s just a firmware issue. Try the next methods.

Third solution: Wipe cache partition

This will rule out the possibility that this problem is caused by some corrupt system caches. Don’t worry, you won’t lose your files and data if you did this. All the system caches, however, will be deleted and replaced with ones that it all happens automatically. What you need to do on your end is initiate the process. Here’s how you do that:

From the Home screen, tap Settings.
Tap the ‘General’ tab.
Tap Storage > Internal storage.
Wait for menu options to finish calculating.
Tap Free up space.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select the following options:
- Cached data
- Clip tray temporary files
- Raw files from camera
Tap Delete > DELETE.

If the problem continues after this, then you have to do the last procedure.

Fourth solution: Master Reset

This is your last resort and if the problem continues after this, then it’s time you brought it back to the store and have it replaced. Before that, make sure you backup all your important files and data especially those that are stored in your phone’s internal storage as they will be deleted. After which, follow these steps to reset your phone:

Back up all data on the internal memory before performing a master reset.
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume down button.
When the ‘Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings’ message appears, use the Volume down button to highlight Yes.
Press the Power button to reset the device.

After doing all the procedures above and the screen flickering continues, then have a technician take care of it.

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How to fix an LG G7 ThinQ smartphone that keeps freezing and lagging [Troubleshooting Guide]

Seldom you will hear about a new powerful smartphone to give in to performance issues at an early stage. Nonetheless it happens to some devices due to some factors, particularly application errors and software-related issues. The LG G7 ThinQ is an octa-core smartphone released in May 2018. It comes in two storage variants — a 128GB and 64GB model, with expandable memory of up to 512GB. Basing on its technical specs, the device can be tagged among the high-end devices to-date. And like other high-tiered smartphones, the new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone is also not free from software issues.

Tackled in this post is a performance issue on the new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, particularly on freezes and lags. Read on to find out the possible solutions.

But before anything else, if you have another issue with your phone, drop by our troubleshooting page as we have already addressed hundreds of issues reported by the owners. Odds are that there are already existing solutions on our website or at least, there are similar problems we already fixed. So, try to find ones that are similar or related to your problem. If you need further assistance, however, feel free to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.

First solution: End background apps then restart your phone.

Background apps are applications you’ve recently used but not closed. These apps remain in standby mode, allowing you to switch between them to multitask with your device. But keeping more apps running in the background for long can eventually slow down your device as the processor can become exhausted. To prevent this from occurring, you have to consider closing background apps once you’re done using them. You can view running apps and close them through the task manager with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Apps.
Tap to select filter from All, Enabled, and Disabled.
Tap the desired app.
Then tap Force Stop to end it.
Tap OK to confirm action.

Follow the same procedure to close the rest of your background applications. When you’re done force closing background apps, restart your phone (soft reset) with these steps:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds or until the device power cycles.

Alternatively, you can turn off your device for a few seconds and then turn it on again. Here’s how:

Press the Power button for a few seconds or until the power menu appears.
Select Power Off from the menu.
Tap OK to confirm device shutdown.
After about 30 seconds, press the Power button again until the device turns on.

Once it’s booted up completely, use it as you normally do to determine if the problem is fixed. If your phone still freezes or lags, try the next applicable solutions.

Second solution: Boot into safe mode and diagnose apps.

Third-party apps are disabled in safe mode, and therefore it would be easier for you to determine whether or not the problem is triggered by third-party apps. Here’s how to enable and use Safe Mode on your LG G7 ThinQ:

While your phone is on, press and hold the Power button until the menu options are displaced.
Press and hold Power off option.
When prompted to Restart in Safe Mode, tap OK to continue.
Wait until your phone restarts and boots into safe mode.

An indication that it has entered safe mode is the Safe Mode label shown at the bottom of the screen. At this point, use your device as you normally do. If it doesn’t lag or freeze while in safe mode, it means that the problem is inflicted by third-party apps. In that case, the problem can be resolved by uninstalled the errant application. You may have to consider installing individual apps starting from the most recent download you’ve got. Don’t forget to test your device after deleting each app to find out if the problem is fixed or not.

If your phone still lags and freezes while in safe mode, then service would be necessary.

Third solution: Check and manage internal memory.

To get started with memory management, view the current memory status of your LG G7 ThinQ with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Memory.
Tap the drop-down arrow and select the preferred interval.
Check the amount of Free storage.

If the available storage space is lower than 1GB, then you’ll need to free up memory space.

Restarting your device regularly or at least once a day can help clearing temporary data or cache from the internal memory including corrupted data segments that might have caused the system to slow down. Aside from restarting or soft reset, reducing memory use like using still or non-moving wallpaper and removing unnecessary widgets can also reduce memory use for faster and smoother performance. The same benefits can be obtained from keeping apps updated, clearing app cache and data, and uninstalling unwanted apps. You can exit safe mode by restarting your phone.

Fourth solution: Update device software then wipe cache partition.

Installing the latest software version for your phone can potentially fix the problem if bugs and malicious software are to blame. On the 11th of July, a minor update version (Android 8.0 Software version: G710TM10g) was rolled out to provide bug fixes and system enhancements. You can check your device to see if that update is available for you to download. Here’s how:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Update center.
Tap System update.
Then tap the option to Check for update.
Follow the rest of the onscreen instructions to download and install the latest software update. Your device must be connected to Wi-Fi Internet, has ample battery life, and memory space to proceed.

Alternatively, you can download and install new software update on your LG G7 ThinQ from a computer. To get this done, you will need to download, install and open the compatible software for the LG G7 ThinQ to your PC beforehand.

If your device is still acting up after updating the operating system, try to wipe cache partition with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Select the General tab.
Tap Storage then select Internal storage.
Wait for the menu options to populate.
Tap the option to Free up space.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select any from the given options including Cached data, Clip tray temporary files, and Raw files from camera.
Tap Delete twice to confirm.

Wiping the cache partition does not delete your personal data. All it does is to clear cached data from the phone’s internal memory for better and smoother performance.

Fifth solution: Reset and restore your LG G7 ThinQ to its factory defaults.

Performing a master reset wipes everything from your phone’s internal memory and restores the original factory settings. Your personal data, downloads, ringtones, images, apps, contacts, and other saved files on the internal storage will also be deleted in the process. Software bugs and malicious software that might have caused your device to freeze and lag are likewise obliterated. So you’ll have a totally clean, same as new device afterwards. Should you wish to try it, be sure to back up all your important data beforehand. Once you’re all set, follow these steps to reset your LG G7 ThinQ via settings menu:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Factory data reset option.
If applicable, tap the Erase SD card checkbox to clear contents from your SD card.
Tap Reset Phone then Delete All.
Tap Reset to confirm action.

Allow your device to instigate and complete the system reset. When the reset is finished, your device should restart automatically. After the restart, you can proceed with the initial setup process. Be sure to enable the features you want to use such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

If the problem persists after the reset, then you may have to consider opting for service. It’s very likely that your phone is having some sort of physical or liquid damage that requires hardware repair.

Other options

If the problem continues after exhausting all possible means to resolve the issue on your end, then contact your carrier or LG Support for other options and official recommendations. You can also visit the nearest LG service center in your place to have your device examined by an authorized technician instead. There might be some sort of physical or liquid damage on the phone that’s causing it to slow down suddenly. If your phone is still eligible for warranty, then you should consider availing for it either for service or unit replacement.

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How to fix an LG G7 ThinQ smartphone that won’t send MMS messages, MMS message sending failed error [Troubleshooting Guide]

Modern smartphones are already capable of sending and receiving messages with multimedia attachments or MMS. To use this feature, Wi-Fi or mobile data network is required. To send MMS messages through Wi-Fi, your device must have a strong and stable wireless Internet connection. To send MMS messages through mobile data, cellular data or mobile data network connection is needed. Given the fact that this feature is relying on network connections, MMS downtimes are inevitable. This is when MMS sending and receiving errors instigate.

Highlighted in this post are some helpful methods and workarounds used to troubleshoot an issue about MMS that won’t send on an LG G7 ThinQ smartphone. Read further to learn what to do if ever you’ll encounter an error on MMS sending failed on the same device.

Before we move on to our troubleshooting, if you are looking for a solution to a different issue, make sure you drop by our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed some of the most common problems reported by our readers. Find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If you still need our help after that, then feel free to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ that won’t send MMS

Before troubleshooting your phone, check and ensure that it’s connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data network. If your LG G7 ThinQ is experiencing on and off connection to the network either through Wi-Fi or cellular network, then you’ll have to deal with network connectivity issues first. Once the network connection is fixed, network services including MMS should be working properly again. Otherwise, try these subsequent methods to clear any software errors that might have affected the phone’s MMS functions.

First solution: Force stop messaging app then reboot your phone.

Your messaging app might have been corrupted and unable to work properly unless it’s restarted. Things like this usually occur when the app was left opened or running in the background for quite some time. To rectify the error and refresh the messaging app, force it to stop with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Locate and select your messaging app.
Tap the option to Force stop.
Read the notification prompt then tap OK to confirm.

After ending the messaging app, clear cache and data from your apps and phone system by restarting or performing a soft reset on your LG G7 ThinQ. Here’s how it’s done:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds and then release both buttons when the phone power cycles.

A soft reset won’t affect saved data on the internal memory, so you don’t have to back up files beforehand.

Second solution: Update your messaging app or phone software to the latest version.

Installing the latest update for your messaging app and/or phone can also be the key to resolving MMS issues inflicted by software bugs and malware. Aside from bringing in new features, updates also offer fix patches for security enhancements. This will get rid of any software problems including those that are attributed to malwares and system errors. If you’re using a third-party messaging app, you can manually check for app updates with these steps:

Tap the Apps icon from the Home screen.
Tap Play Store.
Tap Menu then go to My Apps.
Select Update All to manually update all apps with pending updates at once. Or you can tap an individual application and then tap Update next to your messaging app.
To keep your apps updated automatically, go back to Menu-> Settings-> then tap to mark the Auto-update apps checkbox.

To check for and download software update for your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, follow these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap General tab.
Tap Update center, then tap System update.
Tap the option to Check for update.
If an update is available, read and review the requirements then follow the onscreen instructions to download and install update on your device.

Your phone must be connected to the Internet wirelessly to download and install over-the-air (OTA) updates. Or you can manually update your device software on a computer instead. Don’t forget to reboot your phone after updating. Doing so will refresh the internal memory and ensure that the new software changes are properly implemented.

Third solution: Reset network settings on your phone.

A network settings reset may be necessary to clear any network errors that might have caused MMS function to fail. Doing so will clear current network settings including errors on the phone and then restore the default network configurations. To reset network settings on your LG G7 ThinQ, follow these steps:

Navigate to Settings-> System menu, from the Home screen.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Network settings reset from the options.
Tap RESET SETTINGS twice to confirm action.

A network settings reset will also reset the APN settings, which can help eliminate network connectivity errors from the phone. Your phone should restart automatically when the reset is finished. But if it doesn’t, then you’ll need to reboot manually. After restarting, re-connect to your Wi-Fi network or cellular data network to use network services including MMS on your phone again.

Fourth solution: Wipe cache partition on your phone.

Errant system cache or corrupted temporary data in the system’s cache partition can likewise affect MMS functions on the phone. System cache usually gets corrupted after installing updates either for apps or Android system. To make sure this is not what’s halting your device from sending MMS messages, try to wipe cache partition on your LG G7 ThinQ with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Storage.
Select Internal storage.
Tap Free up space from the menu options.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select the given options including cached data, clip tray temporary files, and raw files from camera.
Tap Delete twice to confirm.

Allow your device to finish wiping the system cache and then restarts when done. Then create a sample MMS message to send and see if it’s already working as intended. If MMS still failed to send, then you will need to consider opting for a system reset.

Fifth solution: Reset and restore your phone to its factory defaults.

The problem may be due to a complex system error or malware that’s tough enough to withstand that previous workarounds. In this case, a full system reset or master reset would be necessary. Before you do so, be sure to back up all your important files as they will also be wiped out during the reset along with your downloaded apps and other contents. Should you wish to continue, follow these steps to factory data reset or master reset your LG G7 ThinQ through settings menu:

Navigate to Settings-> System menu, from the Home screen.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select the option to Reset settings.
When asked, tap Reset Settings to confirm.
Enter your device PIN or password, if prompted,
Then tap OK to proceed.

Allow your device to complete the master reset and restore factory defaults. When the reset is finished, you can proceed with the initial setup process and then set up your phone as new. Software-related issues should already be gone at this point. But if the problem persists and that your LG G7 ThinQ still won’t send MMS, then you’re most likely dealing with a more complicated issue, which requires more advanced solutions.

Other options

Contact your service provider/carrier to escalate the issue for more advanced solutions and official recommendations. Also check and ensure that your account services, particularly MMS is active and that your account still has enough data allowance, if you’re relying on mobile data for MMS.

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What to do if your LG G7 ThinQ can’t connect to a WiFi network (easy steps)

The Internet is one of the reasons why there are smartphones today and premium devices like the LG G7 ThinQ with all its impressive hardware specs and features should have no issues connecting to the internet via cellular and WiFi networks. But regardless whether you like or not, problems may still occur and among the most common we’ve encountered is when a device can no longer connect to the WiFi network it used to connect or get Internet connection from.

So, in this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your LG G7 ThinQ that cannot connect to a WiFi network. We’ve encountered similar issues in the past and this kind of problem may range from a minor problem with the firmware or a very serious hardware issue. In here, we will try to determine the reason why it’s happening and try to formulate a solution that may fix it for good. If you’re one of the owners of this device or any smartphone for that matter, continue reading as this article may be able to help you one way or another.

Now, before anything else, if you have other issues with your phone, make sure you drop by our troubleshooting page for we have already provided solutions to hundreds of problems reported by our readers. Odds are that we may have already provided a solution to the problem you currently have so try to find issues that are similar with yours on that page and feel free to use the solutions we suggested. If they don’t work or if you need further assistance, fill up our Android issues questionnaire and hit submit to contact us.

How to troubleshoot your LG G7 ThinQ that can’t connect to WiFi network

When it comes to connectivity issues concerning WiFi, majority of the problems we’ve encountered were minor ones. In fact, just the fact that your phone can still find the network is evident that it’s radio functions are all working. Maybe there’s just a minor issue with the or the router itself. Try to do the following to see if you can fix your LG G7 ThinQ that can’t connect to a WiFi network.

First solution: Reboot your LG G7 ThinQ

This is applicable to users who encountered this problem for the first time and haven’t rebooted their phones yet especially those who were connected to the network they were having issues with prior to this problem. You may just need to refresh your phone’s memory to fix this problem and a reboot has a chance to fix it. Better yet, try doing the forced reboot which will reload all services, apps and core functions in your phone. Press and hold the volume down button and the power key at the same time for 8 seconds or until your phone restarts. If the problem still occurs after this, then you have to move on to the next solution.

Second solution: Reset Network Settings

As long as you haven’t dropped your phone on a hard surface or left it submerged in water for a long time, then it’s probably just a minor issue. This next procedure is the solution to almost all network-related issues. If the reboot didn’t fix the issue, then this might.

Resetting network settings resets all data connections back to the out of the box factory defaults. The following changes occur when you reset network settings.

Stored Wi-Fi networks will be deleted.
Stored tethered connections will be deleted.
Paired Bluetooth devices will be deleted.
Background data sync settings will be turned on.
Data restrictive settings in applications that were manually turned on/off by the customer will be reset to the default setting.
Network selection mode will be set to automatic.
Preferred mobile network type will be set to best.

After doing this procedure, only the mobile data and WiFi will be left on so you have to enable other network functions if you want to use them. Here’s how you reset all network settings in your LG G7 ThinQ:

From the Home screen, Settings.
Tap the ‘General’ tab.
Tap Restart & reset > Network settings reset > RESET SETTINGS > Reset Settings.
A ‘Network settings have been reset’ message briefly flashes to indicate the reset is complete.

After this, try to reconnect to your network and enter the correct passphrase. This is the most effective solution when a phone cannot connect to a WiFi network but if, for some reason, your phone still can’t connect to your WiFi network, try the next procedure.

Third solution: Reboot your router and/or modem

If you’re having issues with your own WiFi network, then you can try restarting your network equipment such as your modems, router or another signal booster you may be using. There’s always a chance that the problem is with these devices especially if you noticed that the connection speed seemed to have dropped prior to this problem.

If, however, you’re just trying to connect to a public or other WiFi networks, it’s always possible that the admin changed the password. You may try forgetting that network on your phone and try to reconnect to it to see if the authentication goes through. Or, you may try using your other devices to connect to the same network and if they, too, won’t be able to connect, then your phone doesn’t have a problem.

Fourth Solution: Backup your files and reset your LG G7 ThinQ

This is your last resort if everything else failed to fix the problem. If the issue is with the firmware, then a reset may be able to fix it but make sure you backup your important files and data especially ones that are saved in your phone’s internal storage as they will be deleted.

Back up all data on the internal memory before performing a master reset.
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume down button.
When the ‘Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings’ message appears, use the Volume down button to highlight Yes.
Press the Power button to reset the device.

If the problem continues after the reset and you’re pretty sure it’s not with your network devices, then you should just bring the phone back to the store or to the shop so that a technician will take care of the problem. If it’s a widespread problem, the store may immediately replace your unit.

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How to fix an LG G7 ThinQ smartphone that is suddenly running very slow [Troubleshooting Guide]

The LG G7 ThinQ smartphone is an octa-core device that comes with powerful specs, huge storage capacity, and cutting-edge features. This device surely entrenched pretty high-specs that make more people think it will not and cannot give into performance issues, especially at an early stage. But nonetheless, there are just some factors that can trigger bizarre symptoms to emerge regardless of how powerful a device can be. And thus, it’s very possible for the new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone to experience performance issues earlier than expected.

The solutions I’ve mapped out below are used to deal with software-related performance issues afflicting the new LG G7 ThinQ handset. You can utilize this context whenever you need more inputs in dealing with a similar issue on the same LG device. Hope you’ll find this context useful.

For those who are looking for a solution to a different problem, drop by our troubleshooting page for we have already addressed some of the most common issues with this phone. Browse through the page to find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If they don’t work for you or if you still need our help, contact us anytime through our Android issues questionnaire.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ that became so slow

Before you troubleshoot your phone, try to determine if the problem is isolated to an app or not. It’s possible that your device is just slowing down when running a certain app. To figure this out, try to run different apps. If your phone runs slow only when using a certain app, then that denotes that the problem is isolated to an app. In that case, you will need to deal with apps problem. But if your phone is showing the same symptom regardless of which app is running, then you will need to fix software problems that might have caused conflict and eventually slowed down your phone.

First solution: Force stop background apps then reboot/soft reset your phone.

Errant apps are usually the main reasons as to why a device slows down suddenly. Background apps that have crashed or were corrupted might have caused conflict and adversely affected the entire system operation. To clear this out, force close all background apps on your LG G7 ThinQ with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Tap on an app to force stop.
Then tap the Force stop button.
Read the message prompt then tap OK to confirm.
Follow the same steps to force stop all other background apps.

After clearing all background apps, reboot your LG G7 ThinQ to dump cache from the internal memory. Doing so will help free up memory space and allows the device to perform better in the next run. Here’s how to reboot/soft reset your LG G7 ThinQ:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds and then release both buttons when the phone reboots.

A soft reset does not affect saved data on the internal memory and therefore won’t result to data loss. Minor software errors are usually rectified in the process.

Second solution: Enable safe mode and diagnose apps.

Third-party apps that contained some bugs and malware can also trigger similar issue on your phone. This is likely the underlying cause if your phone suddenly slowed down after installing a new app. To determine if it’s really a third-party app that’s inflicting such trouble, try to diagnose your phone in safe mode. Enabling safe mode only allows pre-installed apps to run. If your phone does not slow down while in safe mode, then a third-party app is the trigger. So follow these steps to enable safe mode on your LG G7 ThinQ and then start diagnosing apps:

With your phone screen on, press and hold the Power button until the menu options appear.
Press and hold the Power off option.
When you see the message prompt to Restart in Safe Mode, tap OK to confirm.
Wait until your device restarts in safe mode. You will then see the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

You may have to delete or uninstall individual apps starting from your most recent download, if the problem does not occur in safe mode. Otherwise, your phone needs service.

Third solution: Update phone software and apps to the latest version.

The latest Android version available for LG G7 ThinQ is Android 8.0 G710TM10g. This update was officially made available for selected Android devices including the new LG smartphone on the 11th of July, 2018. It offers various bug fixes and system enhancements. If you haven’t installed this software version on your phone, then you may have to consider doing so. This will likely remedy your phone’s sudden sluggishness especially if software bugs are the main culprit. You can download and install the latest Android version over the air (OTA) with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Update center.
Select System update.
Tap the option to Check for update.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the latest software update on your LG G7 ThinQ.

Your phone must have Internet connection preferably through Wi-Fi, at least 50 percent battery life and ample of storage space for the update file.

You can also update your LG G7 ThinQ software from a computer. Just be sure to download and install the compatible software for the LG Bridge on your computer to get this done.

Fourth solution: Wipe cache partition on your phone.

If your phone suddenly slowed down after installing a new update for apps or Android system, then wiping cache partition can potentially solve it. Errant system caches are likely causing conflict and thereby results to a sluggish system performance. To clear this out, follow these steps to wipe cache partition on your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Storage.
Select Internal storage.
Tap Free up space from the menu options.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select the given options including cached data, clip tray temporary files, and raw files from camera.
Tap Delete twice to confirm.

Reboot your phone after wiping cache partition to clear its memory and refresh the Android system.

Fifth solution: Reset and restore your phone to factory defaults (master reset).

If wiping cache partition does not work, then you may need to resort to a full system reset. This however should only be considered as the last option to rectify fatal system errors that may have slowed down your LG G7 ThinQ. If you wish to continue with a master reset, be sure to back up all your critical data because they will all be wiped out in the process. Once you’re all set, follow these steps to reset and restore your LG G7 ThinQ smartphone to its factory defaults:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap System.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select the option to Reset settings.
When asked, tap Reset Settings to confirm.
Enter your device PIN or password, if prompted,
Then tap OK to proceed.

Allow your device to finish the master reset and then reboots automatically when done. As soon as it’s finished rebooting, you can continue with the initial setup process and set up your phone as new. Software errors should also be gone by then and so your phone should be back up and performing as fast as it’s supposed to be.

Other options

If you’re using an SD card, try to unmount and remove the SD card. Some people who have dealt with the same issue on their new Android smartphones have later found out that a bad SD card is causing conflict. There may be some files or data segments in the SD card that were corrupted and eventually affected the phone’s overall performance.

If none of that helps, then you can escalate the problem to your carrier and ask help to troubleshoot your device further. Otherwise, take your LG G7 ThinQ to an LG authorized service center and have it assessed thoroughly by a technician. Your device may have obtained some sort of physical or liquid damage that might have caused it to slow down unexpectedly. If service is needed, don’t forget to avail for service warranty.

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How to fix your LG G7 ThinQ when Instagram keeps on crashing (easy steps)

Being updated regularly, Instagram should work properly on any device including the LG G7 ThinQ. However, we have readers who’ve been complaining about the app because it reportedly keeps on crashing. An app crash can either be characterized by an error that, in this case, says “Unfortunately, Instagram has stopped” or the app may keep on crashing or closing by itself.

In this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your G7 ThinQ with an issue with Instagram app. We will try to determine what the problem really is so that we will have a shot fixing it for good. If you’re one of the owners of this device or any Android smartphone for that matter, then continue reading as this article may be able to help you one way or another.

Before going further, if you found this post because you were trying to find a solution to your problem, then try to visit our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed most of the commonly reported issues with the phone. We’ve already provided solutions to some of the problems reported by our readers so try to find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If they don’t work for you and if you need further assistance, fill up our Android issues questionnaire and hit submit.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ with Instagram app that keeps crashing

Problems with third-party apps are basically minor in nature. You can fix them on your own without having to ask for help from some techie guys. Uninstalling Instagram will immediately fix the problem but it also means you can no longer use the app. The purpose of this post is to fix the problem so that you can continue using Instagram. With all that being said, here’s what you should do about it:

First solution: Try to reboot your phone

While we’re tackling an app crash here, there’s still a chance that it’s a result of firmware glitch. Glitches happen all the time and you may not know there’s one happening in your phone, you just see the result like this. So, the first thing you should do is restart your phone as it’s the best procedure to address a glitch. After that, open Instagram to know if Instagram still crashes and if it does, you should try doing the forced reboot.

The forced reboot is far more effective than a normal restart because it will refresh your phone’s memory and reload all apps and services. To do this, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down at the same time until the device powers off, approximately 8 seconds, then release.

Open Instagram once the phone becomes active and if the problem is still happening, then try the next solution.

Second solution: Clear Instagram’s cache and data

After ruling out the possibility that this problem is just a result of a glitch and it continues to bug you, then it might be just a problem with the app. Issues like this can be fixed by resetting the app and that means clearing or deleting the app’s cache and data. It will bring the app back to its default settings and configuration and here’s how you do it:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap the General tab then select Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Tap to select a desired filter. Options include All, Enabled, and Disabled apps.
Locate and select Instagram from the apps list.
Tap Storage.
Tap Clear Cache to wipe temporary files for the app.
If you want to clear Instagram app data, tap Clear Data then tap Yes to confirm.

If the problem is still happening after doing this, then it’s time to move on to another solution.

Third solution: Uninstall Instagram and reinstall it

Sometimes updating the app you’re having problems with is enough to fix problems like this but in this case, it’s better to completely remove Instagram from your phone so as to remove all its associations with the firmware and other applications. Then, reinstall it to make sure you have the latest version of the app.

Go to the Home screen then tap Settings.
Tap Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Find and select Facebook app.
Tap Uninstall then tap OK on the warning prompt, to uninstall or delete the app from your device.

Reboot your phone after uninstalling the app and then open Play Store and download it again. Find out if it still crashes or not but I’m confident enough that these procedures will fix the problem. However, there’s no guarantee it won’t happen again in the future.

Fourth solution: Backup your files and reset your phone

This is your last resort if all else fails or if the problem happens again in the future. This will give your device a fresh start and bring it back to its factory settings and configurations. Just make sure you make a backup of your important files and data as you may never recover them once they’re deleted.

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Factory data reset option.
If applicable, tap the Erase SD card checkbox to clear contents from your SD card.
Tap Reset Phone then Delete All.
Tap Reset to confirm action.

I hope that this troubleshooting guide have helped you one way or another. If you have other issues with your device and want to share them with us, feel free to contact us or leave a comment below.

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How to fix LG G7 ThinQ with Twitter app that keeps on crashing (easy steps)

There are two common signs that Twitter is crashing on your LG G7 ThinQ. You may either get the error message “Unfortunately, Twitter has stopped” or the app closes immediately after you open it. No matter the symptom, it’s an app-related problem and you can actually fix it on your own without having to bring the device to a shop.

I will walk you through in troubleshooting your G7 ThinQ which has a problem with Twitter. We will try to determine the reason why the app crashes and from there, we may be able to formulate a solution that will get rid of the error message and make the app work perfectly again. So, if you’re one of our readers that are having this problem, continue reading as this article may be able to help you one way or another.

Before going further, if you found this post because you were trying to find a solution to your problem, then try to visit our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed most of the commonly reported issues with the phone. We’ve already provided solutions to some of the problems reported by our readers so try to find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If they don’t work for you and if you need further assistance, fill up our Android issues questionnaire and hit submit.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ with Twitter that keeps crashing

Issues with third-party apps aren’t really that complicated to fix. In fact, you can immediately fix the problem by removing the app but then again you could no longer use the app. In this post, I will help you fix the problem so that you may continue using Twitter. With that being said, here’s what I suggest you do about this problem:

First solution: Reboot your phone

Apps may crash when there are some glitches in the system and they can easily be fixed by a simple reboot. This is the reason why you need to do this very simple procedure before doing any complicated methods. It may save you from a lot of trouble.

After the phone has rebooted, open Twitter and use it to find out if you still have the same problem and if so, I suggest you try doing the Forced Restart which is far more effective than a normal reboot. To do this, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down at the same time until the device powers off, approximately 8 seconds, then release.

If the problem still occurs after this, then you have to move on to a different method.

Second solution: Clear cache and data of Twitter

We are now going after the app that you’re having problems with. If this problem is limited to the app only, then clearing the cache and data will do the trick as the app will be brought back to its default settings and configuration. Here’s how you do it:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap the General tab then select Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Tap to select a desired filter. Options include All, Enabled, and Disabled apps.
Locate and select Twitter from the apps list.
Tap Storage.
Tap Clear Cache to wipe temporary files for the app.
If you want to clear Twitter app data, tap Clear Data then tap Yes to confirm.

Try using the app after this method to know if the problem is fixed and it still continues to bug you, move on to the next solution.

Third solution: Try updating Twitter

There could be a new version of Twitter and you may need to update it. Updates are rolled out to fix common issues, so follow these procedures to try and update Messenger:

Tap the Apps icon from the Home screen.
Tap Play Store.
Tap Menu then go to My Apps.
Select Update All to manually update all apps with pending updates at once. Or you can tap an individual application and then tap Update to update a single app.
If you want to keep apps updated automatically, head back to Menu-> Settings-> then tap to mark the Auto-update apps checkbox.

If the problem is still not fixed after this, then get rid of Twitter and then reinstall it.

Fourth solution: Uninstall Twitter and then reinstall

There are times when updating the app that has an issue is enough but there are also times that you need to completely remove the app from your phone to remove all its associations with the firmware and other apps and then reinstall it to have the latest version running.

Go to the Home screen then tap Settings.
Tap Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Find and select Twitter app.
Tap Uninstall then tap OK on the warning prompt, to uninstall or delete the app from your device.

After this, reboot your G7 ThinQ and then download Twitter and install it on your phone. After the installation, find out if it still crashes or not.

I am confident that the solutions I cited in this post are enough to get rid of the problem and make the app work perfectly again. However, if the problem persists after doing all these or if the same situation occur again in the future, I suggest you reset your phone.

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Factory data reset option.
If applicable, tap the Erase SD card checkbox to clear contents from your SD card.
Tap Reset Phone then Delete All.
Tap Reset to confirm action.

If the problem persists after the reset, then you may have to consider opting for service. It’s very likely that your phone is having some sort of physical or liquid damage that requires hardware repair.

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What to do with your LG G7 ThinQ with Messenger app that keeps on crashing (easy steps)

Messenger is a third-party app and if it starts to crash without apparent reason, the problem can be just a minor issue with it. But the thing, it’s always possible that your phone has a firmware issue and app crashes are just a result of it. That’s the reason why you need to troubleshoot your phone. A premium device like your LG G7 ThinQ should be able to run every app you install on it without any problem but if issues start to manifest, something shouldn’t be right.

In this post, I will help you determine the reason why Facebook Messenger crashes on your phone. Knowing the problem is key to fixing it and that’s what we need to do here. So, if you’re one of the owners of this device and are currently bugged by a similar problem, continue reading as this post may be able to help you one way or another.

Before we move on to our troubleshooting, if you are looking for a solution to a different issue, make sure you drop by our troubleshooting page as we’ve already addressed some of the most common problems reported by our readers. Find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If you still need our help after that, then feel free to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.

How to troubleshoot LG G7 ThinQ with Messenger app that keeps crashing

The course of our troubleshooting will be to rule out the possibilities that the problem is just with the app or caused by any other minor problems and then we will move on to other procedures if one troubleshooting fails. Here’s what you need to do…

First solution: Reboot your device

Let’s try to see if this problem is due to a minor glitch caused by an app or the firmware. A reboot can always fix glitches so take time restarting your device. After the reboot, open Messenger and try to chat with others to know if it still crashes or not. If it still does, try the forced reboot procedure.

The forced reboot is far more effective than a normal restart because it will refresh your phone’s memory and reload all apps and services. To do this, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down at the same time until the device powers off, approximately 8 seconds, then release.

Your phone is hard-wired to respond to this procedure as long as you do it correctly. If the app still crashes after doing this procedure, then move on to the next one.

Second solution: Clear cache and data of Messenger

Now, it’s time to go after the app itself because more often than not if an app crashes, it’s the one that has a problem. Clearing the cache and data of an app will reset it back to its default settings and configuration as well as replace those deleted files. That said, here’s what you should do:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Tap the General tab then select Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Tap to select a desired filter. Options include All, Enabled, and Disabled apps.
Locate and select Messenger from the apps list.
Tap Storage.
Tap Clear Cache to wipe temporary files for the app.
If you want to clear Messenger app data, tap Clear Data then tap Yes to confirm.

After this, open Messenger to know if it still crashes. If it still does, then try the next solution.

Third solution: Update Messenger

There could be a new version of Messenger and you may need to update it. Updates are rolled out to fix common issues, so follow these procedures to try and update Messenger:

Tap the Apps icon from the Home screen.
Tap Play Store.
Tap Menu then go to My Apps.
Select Update All to manually update all apps with pending updates at once. Or you can tap an individual application and then tap Update to update a single app.
If you want to keep apps updated automatically, head back to Menu-> Settings-> then tap to mark the Auto-update apps checkbox.

If the problem is still not fixed after this, then get rid of Messenger and then reinstall it.

Fourth solution: Uninstall Messenger and reinstall it

Try remove all the apps associations with the firmware and other apps by uninstalling. Then, download it again and reinstall it on your phone. This will also make sure you have the latest version of the app on your device.

Go to the Home screen then tap Settings.
Tap Apps & notifications.
Tap App info.
Find and select Facebook app.
Tap Uninstall then tap OK on the warning prompt, to uninstall or delete the app from your device.

I am confident that one of the procedures I mentioned here will fix the problem but if for some reason the issue continues, then you may have to reset your phone. Make sure you backup your files and data before the reset though as you may lose some important ones.

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Restart & reset.
Select Factory data reset option.
If applicable, tap the Erase SD card checkbox to clear contents from your SD card.
Tap Reset Phone then Delete All.
Tap Reset to confirm action.

If the problem persists after the reset, then you may have to consider opting for service. It’s very likely that your phone is having some sort of physical or liquid damage that requires hardware repair.

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How to fix your LG G7 ThinQ that cannot detect or read SD card [Troubleshooting Guide]

Many people have encountered different issues regarding the use of microSD cards on their Android tablets and smartphones. In fact, it’s among other inevitable problems by Android phone users to-date. SD card not detected, Failed to read SD card, SD card not recognized are some of the most common error prompts, indicating that something is wrong on either your phone or the SD card itself.

Tackled in this post is a similar issue transpiring on the new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, in which the device cannot detect or read SD card. This can be very annoying issue especially if you badly needed to use an SD card for backups or file transfers. Before opting to get a new SD card replacement, there are some workarounds that can help you deal with software errors that might have prevented your phone from reading the SD card even when it’s already mounted. Read on for a more detailed walkthrough on how to deal with this issue.

For owners who are looking for a solution to a different problem, drop by our troubleshooting page for we have already addressed some of the most common problems with this device. Browse through the page to find issues that are similar with yours and use the solutions we suggested. If they don’t work or if you need further assistance don’t hesitate to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.

First solution:Soft reset or restart your LG G7 ThinQ.

The simplest yet most effective solution you should try first is a soft reset. It helps resolve various types of device issues that are attributed to minor software errors and glitches. If this the first time that your phone failed to read the SD card, then it’s likely a random glitch or application error, which can be dealt with by restarting your phone. Here’s what you should do then:

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds or until the device power cycles.

Alternatively, you can turn off your device for a few seconds and then turn it on again. Here’s how:

Press the Power button for a few seconds or until the power menu appears.
Select Power Off from the menu.
Tap OK to confirm device shutdown.
After about 30 seconds, press the Power button again until the device turns on.

Both methods don’t affect any data and personal information saved on the internal memory of your phone.

Second solution: Wipe cache partition on your LG G7 ThinQ.

Wiping the cache partition clears cached data from the cache partition or system folders on your device. Broken or corrupted cached data might be the trigger the device to act up and eventually resulted to a failure in reading of external devices. To make sure this isn’t the underlying cause of the problem, wipe cache partition on your phone with these steps:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Select the General tab.
Tap Storage then select Internal storage.
Wait for the menu options to populate.
Tap the option to Free up space.
Tap Temporary files & raw files.
Select any from the given options including Cached data, Clip tray temporary files, and Raw files from camera.
Tap Delete twice to confirm.

Third solution: Unmount and mount the SD card on your LG G7 ThinQ.

Application errors might have affected the phone’s SD card system reader, thus causing it to fail. In this case, unmounting and mounting the SD card would be necessary. It’s like allowing your device to read the SD card as if it’s the first time it does. Before you remove the SD card, unmounting is recommended to prevent ruining the files saved in the card. Here’s how:

Swipe down from the Notification bar.
Tap the Settings icon.
Select the General tab.
Tap Storage.
Then tap the Eject icon.

After unmounting the SD card, continue with these steps to remove and reseat the card on your LG G7 ThinQ:

Turn off your phone.
Hold the phone face up with the top panel facing you.
Insert the tip of the eject tool into the small hole next to the microSD & SIM tray slot.
Gently push the eject tool tip into the hole until the tray ejects.
Pull out the tray carefully.
Then remove the SD card from the card slot.
Examine the card for any visible signs of damage like scratches or dents. If there’s none, place the microSD card back into the tray with the gold contacts facing downwards.
Insert the tray back into the phone once you secure the card.
Then turn on your phone and see if it’s now able to read or detect the SD card.

If the SD card is still not detected, move on to the next possible solution.

Fourth solution: Update software to the latest Android version.

Installing the latest software version on your phone can also be a potential solution especially if tough bugs are to blame. Software updates do offer bug fixes to eliminate existing bugs that caused various types of issues on a device. You can check for available software updates via over-the-air or wirelessly for as long as your device has Internet access. Here’s how:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Update center.
Tap System update.
Then tap the option to Check for update.
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the update file download and installation process.

Don’t forget to restart your phone when the update is finished installing. Doing so will clear and refresh the internal memory and operating system, preventing any app or device itself from going rogue.

Fifth solution: Format or reformat SD card on your LG G7 ThinQ.

As your last resort, you may have to consider formatting the SD card. This will delete everything saved on the card including any broken data segments, corrupted files, and virus-infected contents that made the card unreadable. Follow these steps to format the SD card on your LG G7 ThinQ:

Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Go to the General tab.
Tap Storage.
Select SD card.
Navigate to Menu-> Storage settings-> Format menu.
Tap FORMAT.
To confirm SD card formatting, tap DONE.

You can also format the SD card through a computer. You will need to use an SD card reader and SD card formatting software to get this done. Both way work and yield to a similar output of clearing the SD card system.

Other options

You can also consider performing a master reset if you think the problem is inflicted by complex system errors. This will wipe everything from your phone including personal data, downloaded apps, customized settings, and other added contents. Any tough bugs and malware that might have halted your LG G7 ThinQ from reading the microSD card will also be cleared in the process. Just don’t forget to back up your data beforehand for safekeeping. You can perform a master reset through settings menu or using a computer.

If a master reset is not an option, then you can either procure a new microSD card for your phone or take it to an LG service center nearby for hardware assessment. This is a must-do if there were previous instances of dropping or liquid exposure on your device. Also don’t forget to avail for service warranty, if necessary.

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