While Google continues to tease around the idea of a modular Android smartphone, LG took a brave step and released the G5. The all-metal chassis of the LG G5 seems even more impressive, considering its unique modular construction. The South Korean tech giant has always been a risk taker which don’t always pay off, as it is in the case of LG Flex. The latest flagship smartphone comes with several unique features, which have been highlighted in this post as the best LG G5 tips & tricks so far.
To customize the Always On display on your LG G5, head on to the Settings app and top on the Display tab. You will see a toggle button on the top to activate Always-on mode, along with a configuration option. Apart from display time (default option), you can configure the Always-on mode to display a line of text of your choice.
You can find the Smart Settings tab within the top section of the Settings App. Smart Settings activates the sound profile, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings for you, by automatically acquiring your location. You can also use Smart Settings to launch a particular app whenever headphones are inserted or the phone is connected to another Bluetooth device.
Although the shortcuts are not completely configurable, there are some predefined options for you to choose from. You can double-press the volume up button to activate LG Capture+ (quick note app). Whereas pressing the volume down button twice activates the camera app for you to take a shot instantly.
The 16MP camera comes with 75-degree field of view, while the second 8MP camera has an amazing 135-degree field of view. You can easily switch between the two lenses by tapping on the on-screen icons at the top of the viewfinder.
Other than the removable battery slot, G5’s modular design comes with support for DAC for high-resolution audio and a camera module to provide physical camera control buttons. Moreover, LG comes with QuickCharge 3.0 support, so charging your battery will be faster than ever.There are plenty of LG G5 tips & tricks involving its innovative camera itself. While the modular design seems like a rough sketch for now, we could hope that Google and other OEM manufacturers find inspiration in the LG G5.What is your favorite attribute about the LG G5? Among all the LG G5 tips & tricks, which one do you find the coolest? Let us know your thoughts below in the comments.
Customizable Always On display
Using the Smart Settings
Volume key shortcuts
Wide angle camera shots
Go Modular with the G5