Have you bought the new LG G4? If you have, then you are now probably trying to learn how to properly use your new Android based device — no, I am not talking about general tasks, but about more dedicated Android related procedures. Thus, in that respect, I am going to help you out by detailing compatible tutorials. In that matter, during the following guidelines we will be checking on how to enter and use recovery mode on your LG G4. If you are coming from another LG branded smartphone such as the LG G3 , then reaching recovery mode will be an intuitive process to achieve — the reboot sequence is in fact the same as it was for the. On the other hand, if you are using a LG device for the first time, then you will notice that is a little bit different from other handsets, such as Samsung, Motorola or HTC. Anyway, either way, check all the guidelines from below and learn everything about this dedicated operation; I have explained everything so that even a newbie can understand why and how to use recovery mode on the LG G4. First of all, you need to know that recovery represents an in built feature that can be accessed by default on your LG G4, like on any other Android based smartphones or tablets. So, bottom line, through recovery mode you can optimize, customize, maintain, backup and tweak the Android system that powers your LG G4. Of course, this access will be limited depending on the recovery mode that runs on your Android device. As you might know, by default, your phone comes pre installed with the stock recovery image, a feature that also has numerous factory and default restrictions — thus, your access will be limited by default you can perform only official operations. But, if you choose to remove this stock recovery with a dedicated software a custom recovery image, such as CWM or TWRP recovery , then you can really consider in taking your LG G4 to a higher level of performance. You see, with a custom recovery image installed, you will be able to perform processes such as: , installing custom kernels, such as CyanogenMod, AOKP, or ParanoidAndroid , remove bloatware, , and so on. Also, rebooting your LG G4 into recovery mode will be required if you will want to hard reset your device, if you want to , or if you will have to like boot loops, lags, bugs, force close errors, battery drain, heating problems, screen freeze, or total blackouts. Good; so now you know when and why you have to use the recovery environment on your LG G4. Another thing to know is that entering recovery is official. Thus, completing this tutorial will not imply in using a complex or risky tool. Moreover, the process will remain official even if on your G4 a custom recovery is ensured, or if your phone is or installed with a custom ROM firmware. Therefore, you have nothing to worry about — everything will be safe and secured, whether you are looking into tweaking your Android device, or if you are just thinking in applying an official Android operation. Now, if you do want to use the recovery environment for applying a further unofficial process, before doing so, backup your LG G4 — when dealing with complex operations, your data might get corrupted or even wiped out. You are now ready to check how you can easily enter and use recovery mode on your LG G4. Method 3 — Use Android SDK and ADB commands For being able to complete this step you will have to use a computer on which Android SDK must be installed, so learn or , your phone and its USB cable. Conclusions Those were the most common and also the easiest ways in which recovery mode can be reached on the LG G4. So, use any method you prefer and then share your experience with us and with other Android users who might need a second opinion on this step by step guide.
