10 Common LG V30 Problems and How to Fix them

The LG V30 is one of the best Android phones available, but it’s not perfect. As the release continues worldwide, we’re starting to see reports of LG V30 problems. With that in mind, here are some common LG V30 problems and how to fix them quickly.

With our help, you can fix any LG V30 problem without calling your carrier or going to a store for support. This phone is brand new and we expect this list to grow as more users buy it. When it does, we’ll continually update this post with more information.

Whether you need to fix bad LG V30 battery life or the phone is frozen, these are the steps you need to take. In addition to improving the overall phone experience, we’ll walk you through multiple issues and provide resources to resolve them.

How To Fix V30 Apps That Are Not Fullscreen

The main issue we’ve heard from owners is that apps aren’t fullscreen. Why are there black bars at the top and bottom of apps that have a large 6-inch screen from edge to edge? The V30 uses a new 18:9 aspect ratio that’s tall and thin. Makes it easy to hold and use, even on the big screen. However, this causes some apps to have black bars at the top and bottom, similar to the black bars on a widescreen TV.

Fortunately there is an easy fix for this. There’s a new “App Scaling” option in settings where you can control and resize apps to use the full screen you pay for.

It will now automatically scale to the new 18:9 aspect ratio and fill your entire screen with content. Most of them work fine, but if not, you can fix it this way.

How To Fix LG V30 Fingerprint Scanner Issues

If you’re getting errors when trying to unlock your phone or the fingerprint scanner isn’t working properly, we have a few tips. LG has one of the fastest fingerprint scanners around, but it’s very frustrating if it doesn’t work. Then more problems may arise if you install a vault after installing the scanner.

If you’re having issues with the V30 fingerprint scanner, there are a few things we can try. First, delete the saved fingerprints and redo them. Especially if you installed a case AFTER enrolling your finger. The angle is different now and sometimes it doesn’t work.

Follow the instructions during setup and change angles, directions and use your fingertip for best results. Enroll multiple fingers or even the same finger twice for a better success rate when unlocking the phone.

How to Fix Face and Voice Unlock Issues

LG’s new phone has a host of security options. From the usual pin, password and pattern to more advanced options. You can use Voice Print and Face Print along with fingerprint. One uses face recognition and the other uses your voice. Personally, audio is hit or miss, but Face unlock is extremely fast.

First, a picture can fool the face unlock system. During installation, select “Advanced Mode” so that the images do not deceive the system. Additionally, there is an option to record your face multiple times for greater accuracy. If you skipped this, we highly recommend it.

How To Fix LG V30 Application Tray Missing

In case you haven’t noticed, the LG V30 has no app tray. All your apps are scattered on the home screen or in folders. This is basically iPhone style, but here’s how to get the app tray back.

Come in. That way, your home screen won’t be full of app icons and like most Android devices everything is neatly arranged in the app tray.

How to Fix LG V30 WiFi and GPS Issues

We see reports of WiFi issues with every new phone release. As usual, V30 owners complain about WiFi drops and on occasion GPS issue. This is almost never an issue with the phone itself and is usually something else.

If you’ve used Google or LG’s smart transfer tools to transfer an old phone to the V30, passwords and connections are sometimes messed up. So WiFi is not connecting or keeps dropping randomly.

Those experiencing V30 WiFi problems have a few options. We recommend that you forget your WiFi network first and re-enter the password on the phone. Do this by going to Press and hold your home internet connection and tap the popup. Then search for a WiFi connection, find yours, enter the password and it should work. We also recommend unplugging your home router for 10+ seconds to give your phone a fresh start and a clean connection.

As for GPS issues, make sure the location settings on the V30 are using the highest values. Go to settings, tap (search) the magnifying glass at the top and type Location. Go to Location menu in settings and tap then select . This provides the best experience and enhanced GPS performance.

How To Fix LG V30 Bluetooth Issues

The LG V30 uses Bluetooth 5.0, which offers tons of neat new features. However, some users have reported problems with Bluetooth and connectivity. This is probably a bigger issue with Android itself or compatibility with your accessories or car stereo.

If your phone is not seeing or connecting to devices, we have a few ideas. First, completely forget about any accessories or connection to the car stereo, then turn off the Bluetooth on the phone. Then restart LG V30 and turn Bluetooth back on and reconnect to your device. Redo the entire pairing process.

Users can also enter and clear the cache. This will delete all matches, which seems to fix the problem for some. The V30 has Bluetooth 5.0, so the range is over 120 feet instead of 30 feet like older phones and should connect faster than ever before. Let us know if you’re still experiencing Bluetooth issues.

How To Fix LG V30 Performance and Lagging

LG’s new phone is fast and powerful, at least for most. The first few days have a lot going on in the background, so let him calm down before trying some of our tips. If you’re still experiencing slow performance or lag, here are our suggestions.

First off, a quick reboot fixes tons of issues. Most don’t think to try it, but this is our first recommendation. none problem. Next, go to the 2880 x 1440 Quad-HD location. We don’t need the full Quad-HD for everyday tasks and all it does is make the screen a little nicer at the expense of performance and battery life. In fact, Samsung downgrades the Galaxy S8, Note 8 and others to 1080p out of the box. Do the same on the V30 and see if it helps.

Those from the LG V10 or V20 are probably using the “floating bar” on the LG V30. This is a software tweak that provides a small floating bar on the screen 24/7 with helpful shortcuts, apps, and controls. And while that’s nice, the floating bar is an extra action that can cause lag. If you’re having trouble, try turning off the floating bar.

And finally, get in. This is a new feature that cleans the phone and frees up resources to provide the best performance. Try hitting “optimize” every few days and let it clean your phone. This removes junk files to keep your phone running fast and smooth.

How To Fix LG V30 Wet Speaker Issues

The LG V30 has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. That is, it is certified to handle depths of 5 feet for about 30 minutes and works just fine.

However, the speaker still gets wet and it may sound funny for a few minutes until it dries. This shouldn’t cause any permanent damage, so don’t worry.

LG uses a coating on the inside of the device and then “surface tension” to keep water away from the speaker. There is a small grille behind the metal cutout at the bottom of the phone. It might sound funny when water covers the small speaker grill hidden inside the frame. Let it dry, tap your hand to push the water out, and even blow gently into the speaker. This should remove any remaining water and fix the sound.

How to Reset Frozen LG V30

If your LG V30 is completely frozen or unresponsive, here is how to fix it. The battery is no longer removable and instead you just have to hold down a few buttons for 8 seconds.

(fingerprint scanner) and 8 seconds at the same time. Your phone will vibrate, turn off and restart. This works even if the phone is completely frozen, the screen is black, anything. This usually fixes minor issues users experience and no, it doesn’t delete or delete anything. It’s just a simple reset, you just forced the phone to restart.

Factory Reset LG V30

We do not expect any major issues with the LG V30 and no other reports have been reported so far. So most likely your experience will be pretty good. If not, factory data reset is your last resort if everything above fails. This will delete all user data, apps, messages and content on the phone. Only do this if there is a serious problem with the LG V30 and as a last resort.

Note that you may want to back up any data before continuing. Go and press the button to get started.

Again, this deletes everything on your phone. Once the process is complete, start reinstalling your phone. Google’s built-in backup and restore feature will get you up and running in minutes.

What’s next?

Note that the LG V30 is still relatively new and only hit the carrier and hides the shelves. We expect this list to grow as more users acquire one. As it stands, we will continually update this post with everything you need to know and how to fix your issues.

In closing, here’s what you need to know about what’s next. Expect an update from LG in the next 3-6 weeks. Typically, smartphone manufacturers release one or two “first updates” when a phone is released. This fixes bugs and issues as it has millions of owners and can gather enough information.

This will fix any bugs and fix some of these early release issues. Then after a while, an update for Android 8.0 Oreo will come. This is a big update with tons of improvements, new features, improved battery life and more. LG will use this opportunity to improve the V30 as well as fix any remaining bugs. The only problem is we’re not sure when Oreo will arrive. Hopefully before the end of the year.

Leave a comment below with any other issues you’re experiencing and we’ll do our best to help. Then, before you go, check out these 8 best LG V30 screen protectors.