Removing Camera Shortcut From Lg G4 Lock Screen

The LG G4 is an Android smartphone with advanced lock screen features, including the ability to pin favourite applications to the lock screen for easy access. While the default lock screen shortcuts are set to LG's own apps, users can customise or remove them completely. This can be done by going into the Settings, selecting Display, then Lock Screen, and finally Shortcuts. From there, users can change the five lock screen shortcuts by tapping on the icon and selecting a new app or None. However, it is important to note that if lock screen security is enabled, the shortcuts feature will not be available.

How to unlock LG G4 without a password

If you want to unlock your LG G4 without a password, there are several methods you can try. Here are the detailed steps for each method:

Method 1: Using Dr.Fone – Phone Unlock&Clean

Dr.Fone – Phone Unlock&Clean is a software that allows you to unlock your LG G4 without losing any data. Here are the steps to follow:

• Download and install the Dr.Fone toolkit on your computer.
• Launch the toolkit and click on Screen Unlock.
• Connect your LG G4 to the computer using a USB cable.
• Select the LG G4 model from the list of devices.
• Confirm the correct phone model information by typing "000000".
• Follow the instructions on the program to enter Download Mode.
• Disconnect your phone and power it off.
• Press and hold the Power button, then plug in the USB cable.
• Keep holding the Power button until the Download Mode appears.
• Once your phone boots into Download Mode, the program will automatically match the phone model.
• Click on "Remove Now", and the screen lock will be removed.
• Your phone will reboot without any lock screen in a few seconds.

Method 2: Using a Backup PIN

If you have forgotten your screen lock password, you can use the Backup PIN that you set while setting up the screen lock. Here's how:

• On the lock screen, enter the wrong pattern or password five times.
• After the fifth wrong attempt, you will see an option saying "Forgot Pattern" or "Forgot Password". Tap on it.
• On the next page, enter your Backup PIN to unlock your device.

Method 3: Using Google Account

If you have forgotten your screen lock password or pattern, you can use your Google account to unlock your LG G4. Here's how:

• On the lock screen, enter the wrong pattern or password five times.
• Tap on "Forgot pattern" or "Forgot password".
• On the next screen, enter your Google account credentials. Make sure to use the same Google account that your LG G4 is configured with.
• Tap on "Sign in", and your phone will be unlocked.

Method 4: Using Android Device Manager

If you have Android Device Manager enabled on your LG G4, you can use it to unlock your device. Here's how:

• Go to google.com/android/devicemanager on a computer or any mobile device connected to the internet.
• Sign in using the same Google account that was used to configure the locked device.
• Select your LG G4 from the list of devices.
• Click on "Lock" from the three options that appear.
• Enter a new temporary password and confirm it. You can also enter a recovery message and phone number, but these are optional.
• Click on "Lock" again, and the phone password will be reset.
• Your LG G4 will now be unlocked. Go to the lock screen settings and change the password after disabling the temporary one.

Method 5: Using Custom Recovery

This method is for advanced users who are familiar with rooting and recovery. You will need a microSD card for this process. Here's what you need to do:

• Download the "Pattern Password Disable" zip file on your computer.
• Transfer the zip file to the microSD card and insert it into your LG G4.
• Reboot your phone into recovery mode and flash the phone with the zip file.
• Reboot your LG G4, and it will boot up without the locked screen. If you still see a password or gesture lock screen, simply enter a random password or gesture.

Removing Camera from Lock Screen

To remove the camera shortcut from your LG G4's lock screen, you need to disable the "Quick Shot" feature. Here's how:

• Go to Settings > General > Personal > Shortcut key (under the tabbed view) or Settings > System > Shortcut key (under the list view).
• Look for the Quick Shot option and disable it.

By disabling "Quick Shot", you will no longer be able to launch the camera app by double-tapping the volume down key when the screen is off or locked.

How to unlock LG G4 with a backup PIN

If you have forgotten your LG G4's password, there are several ways to unlock your device. One way is to use a backup PIN.

To set up a backup PIN, you must first select a device lock. From your LG G4's home screen, tap "Settings", then "Lock screen settings", and finally, "Select screen lock". You will be given five types of screen lock methods to choose from: Face Unlock, Pattern Lock, PIN, Password, and Knock Code.

If you select "Face Unlock", you will be prompted to review the instructions, tap "Set it up", and then "Continue". You will then be asked to capture your face on the screen using the camera before tapping "Continue" again. The next step is to choose a backup unlock method: a pattern or a PIN. If you choose a PIN, you will be asked to enter and confirm it.

If you select "Pattern Lock", you will be asked to draw an unlock pattern, confirm it, and then tap "Next". You will then be asked to enter and confirm a backup PIN.

Once you have set up your backup PIN, you can unlock your LG G4 by entering the correct backup PIN when prompted.

If you have forgotten your backup PIN, you can unlock your LG G4 by logging into the Google account that your device is configured with. Alternatively, you can use a professional phone unlock software such as Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android) to remove the lock screen.

How to unlock LG G4 with a Google account

If you have forgotten the unlock pattern for your LG G4, there are several ways to unlock your device. One way is to use your Google Account credentials to unlock the screen. This method only works if you have Android version 4.4 or lower.

To unlock your LG G4 with your Google Account:

• Enter an incorrect code or draw an incorrect template five times.
• The "Forgotten PIN Code" or "Forgotten Scheme" option should now be displayed.
• You will now have two options: answer a security question or enter your Google Account information.
• Once you have access to your device again, you can change your PIN or schema. Click on "Settings", then "Lock Screen", and then "Unlock Screen". You can now choose from several options, including "PIN Code" and "Model".

You can also unlock your LG G4 using the application manager:

• Sign in to your Google Account on your computer.
• Once logged in, access the application manager.
• Your smartphone should now be recognised. Click on "Lock".
• You can now enter a new password that will replace the PIN entry.
• Then you can enter the new password on your LG G4 to access as usual.

If you want to set up a new lock screen on your LG G4, follow these steps:

• Visit the "Settings" option on your smartphone.
• Choose the "Display" option and select "Lock Screen" to begin.
• Here, you can decide the type of lock you want: none, PIN, pattern, password, etc.
• Suppose you wish to set up a password as a lock. Tap on the password option, enter your desired password, and click "Next".
• You will be asked to confirm your password. Tap "Ok" to confirm it.
• Additionally, you can control the type of notifications you will receive on your lock screen.

If you want to change the lock screen app shortcuts on your LG G4, follow these steps:

• Under the default tabbed Settings view, go to Display > Home & Lock > Lock Screen.
• Or, in the list view, go to Device > Lock Screen.
• In the next menu, head to Settings > Shortcuts, and tap an icon to change it to a different app or disable it entirely. You can also drag and drop icons to reorder them.
• When you're done, tap "Save".

Please note that if you have any kind of lock screen security enabled, you won't be able to use lock screen shortcuts. The "Shortcuts" menu item will not appear if your lock screen security is set to anything other than "Swipe".

How to unlock LG G4 with Android Device Manager

To unlock your LG G4 using the Android Device Manager, you will need to ensure that the Android Device Manager is enabled on your device. This method will also only work if you have previously configured your device with a Google account.

• Using a computer or another mobile device, visit google.com/android/devicemanager.
• Sign in using the same Google account credentials that you used to configure your locked device.
• Once you have successfully signed in, you will be directed to the Android Device Manager interface. Here, you will find a list of all the devices configured with the same Google account.
• Select the device that needs to be unlocked. If you only have one device configured with this Google account, it should already be selected.
• Click on the "Lock" option from the three choices displayed on the screen.
• On the following screen, you will see fields to enter a new password, a recovery message, and a phone number. Enter a new temporary password twice for confirmation. The recovery message and phone number fields are optional and can be left blank.
• After entering the temporary password, click on the "Lock" option again. This will reset the phone password to the temporary password you just set.
• You will receive a confirmation that the password has been reset. Now, on your locked phone, you should see a password field where you can enter the new temporary password to unlock your device.
• Once your phone is unlocked, go to the lock screen settings on your LG G4 and change the password after disabling the temporary one.

Please note that this method will erase all data on your device, and you will not be able to recover it. Additionally, you will no longer be able to find your device's location after performing this reset.

How to unlock LG G4 with custom recovery

To unlock your LG G4 with custom recovery, you will first need to install a custom recovery on your device. This can be done by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging

Go to your device Settings > System > About Phone and tap on the Build Number 7 times to enable Developer options. Now, go to Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.

Step 2: Download Required Files

Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your PC. You will also need to download the LG USB Drivers. Make sure you have the correct TWRP Recovery image file (.img) for your specific LG G4 model.

Step 3: Connect Your Device to Your PC

Use a USB cable to connect your LG G4 to your PC.

Step 4: Boot Your Device into Fastboot Mode

Turn off your device, then press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds to enter Fastboot mode.

Step 5: Install TWRP Recovery

Open the ADB & Fastboot folder on your computer, then press and hold the Shift key and right-click to open the command window. Type the following commands, hitting enter after each:

Adb reboot bootloader

Fastboot flash recovery twrpname.img

Step 6: Boot into TWRP Recovery

Once TWRP Recovery is installed, you can boot into it by using the following command:

Fastboot boot twrpname.img

Step 7: Unlock Your Device

From here, you can follow the standard TWRP instructions to unlock your device.

Please note that installing a custom recovery and unlocking your bootloader will void your device's warranty. It is also important to back up your device data before proceeding, as there is a risk of data loss during the process.

Additionally, if you wish to remove the camera shortcut from your lock screen, you can do so by disabling the "Quick Shot" feature. To do this, go to Settings > General > Personal > Shortcut key and disable the "Quick Shot" option. This will prevent the camera app from launching and taking a photo when you double-tap the volume down key.

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