In this guide, we will explain how to restart a frozen LG G8 ThinQ. If your phone is working, freezing, completely unresponsive or won’t turn on, we’re here to help. Instead of calling your carrier or customer support for troubleshooting, follow our easy steps below.
Phones these days feature premium designs with luxury features like wireless charging and water resistance, but that means the back isn’t removable. You cannot remove the battery if your phone is frozen. Instead, you can use the button press method we have detailed below.
Restart/Soft Reset LG G8
Did you know that a quick reboot will fix most LG G8 problems? In fact, performing a soft reset (restart) is something we recommend everyone be aware of. As a reminder, it’s on your phone.
- Press and hold the + button approximately until the device turns off and then on again.
- Buttons when your phone vibrates and LG logo appears.
- Wait up to 30 seconds for the reboot to complete.
This procedure is completely safe and you will not lose any data, photos, videos or information on your phone. Note that any open applications or browser windows will be closed, but that’s it.
It’s worth mentioning if your phone is very frozen or has had a hard crash. can restore into what is known as maintenance mode or safe mode. Follow the onscreen instructions to “reboot” with the volume keys, then press the power button to select reboot. Be careful in this mode and choose to reboot only.
If you’re running into other issues, here’s our list of common LG G8 problems and quick fixes. Then, don’t forget to buy a case to keep your phone safe, and we also recommend a screen protector.
