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LG Android Phone: Why can't I download any more apps?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:25:22 -0700

I have an LG Optimus Hub android phone. My problem is that every time I try to download apps from play store I get a message saying 'insufficient internal memory'. I have tried to clear as much internal memory as possible by deleting other apps and moving some to my 32Gb Sd card but I still get the same message. I hardly have any apps in my phone!!!

Is there a way that I could download my apps directly into the Sd?

Please help, otherwise the phone works fine, I am trying to avoid the purchase of a new phone.

Thanks in advance. Lovely web site !

⟐ Answered M12 24, 2025 at 1:25 GMT-7

LG Optimus G: Phone Does Not Go Into Factory Reset Mode (Hard Reset)

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:28:42 -0700

i have a Lg Optimius G LS970. The Phone Locked me out and is asking for Email and Pass-code. Unfortunately i do not have my info, I am attempting to do a factory Hard Reset, however while holding down the Volume Down Button + Power Button, the Phone goes to the LG Boot Up screen and then shuts off. if i let go of the buttons the phone just boots up completely and takes me to the screen that asks for email and pass-code. Any Form of help would be nice, Thank You -

Alex

⟐ Commented M12 11, 2022 at 8:28 GMT-7

LG G2: Small row of screen unresponsive?

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:34:41 -0700

I have an LG G2. It works great.

Yesterday I noticed some weird behavior. The screen was finicky and hard to use. (I noticed it while playing Candy Crush—I couldn't switch certain candies in an area... LOL). The screen is not cracked or anything. The picture looks perfect...

I decided to open up an app where I could draw, and it turns out that I can't get any input on a perfect row about an inch or so from the top of the screen. The row is about half an inch thick and runs all the way from one side to another. I can color the whole screen, but it's perfectly blank on that one row.

I did some research and figured it might be some loose connector with the digitizer. Is this possibly an easy fix?

Thanks!!!

⟐ Commented M09 28, 2025 at 7:34 GMT-7

LG Optimus Dynamic II L39C: unfortunately google search has stopped working-cant text

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:32:43 -0700

suddenly got message-sorry! unfortunately google search has stopped. can no longer text

⟐ Commented M10 27, 2017 at 15:32 GMT-7

Nexus 5: How do I fix a Nexus 5 Power Button Issue?

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:10:46 -0700

When I press the power button once, the phone displays "Turn off Mode." After 10 seconds, the phone restarts and continues until I hold the power button or press it for some time.

⟐ Commented M08 16, 2020 at 9:10 GMT-7

Nexus 5: Screen black but phone works

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:08:25 -0700

I tried to replace my screen, and everything went well except for the fact that my screen is black, though the phone still turns on and works.

⟐ Answered M12 24, 2024 at 2:08 GMT-7

LG Optimus G: My touch screen doesn't work after dropping it?

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:09:51 -0700

My floors are concrete covered by wood paneling. My phone (LG Optimus G) slipped off of my bed and landed face first, completely shattering the screen. It turns on and off and the screen is normal looking, but the touch doesn't work anymore. I can't unlock it or anything. Can I get it fixed or is it just cheaper and easier to replace it? Will my warranty and/or insurance on it cover it?

⟐ Commented M02 14, 2019 at 13:09 GMT-7

LG G2: No sound from speaker

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:41:55 -0700

Hi,

will you help me with a problem on my G2.

Actually i plug my phone on an amplifier and my phone just turn off.

when its back On, i got this problem of no output for sound.

I seen that the tiny icon of earphone (which appear on the top of the screen when plugin an earphone ) is always appearing despite no earphone is plugin, So the phone keeps thinking that there is an earphone actually plugin and it never output the sound through the Speaker.

Everything is OK on the phone by the way, Only this sound output which having problem. And i've already do the Factory Reset.

Do you know where the problem is !?

⟐ Commented M07 15, 2019 at 22:41 GMT-7

LG G2: WiFi and Bluetooth not turning on. What gives?

Tue, 26 May 2020 09:59:20 -0700

Well here is the gist, I haven't been able to turn on either the WiFi or the Bluetooth function on my G2. When I do try to turn them on, the icon shows its in the process of being turned on, but that's it. It returns to the off position in a minute.

This has been going on for about a week now, during which I've tried repeatedly to fix the problem (assuming it was a software issue) through LG PC Suite (by using the restore upgrade error option) and recently just doing a factory reset, but neither of the two worked.

My last option would be to send it to the repair shop (still under warranty, but it'll be time consuming, up to a month)

So I really hope someone can help me out here on a possible fix.

FYI: I've dropped the phone numerous times, no scratches whatsoever, and the screen is perfect. But could the drops have damaged just the WiFi and Bluetooth function?

Thanks a bunch

Update: I've just received my phone back from the shop (after a grueling 7 week wait...sigh) anyhow according to the guys at the store the problem is apparently due to a hardware issue instead of a software error after upgrading to kit kat (4.22).

Though he didn't actually specify what exactly was wrong, so not much of a help, sorry.

⟐ Commented M05 26, 2020 at 9:59 GMT-7

LG G3: demigod crash handler kernel crash..

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:26:16 -0700

My lg g3 phone goes to a blue screen.. Then turns off. It will then come up with a green screen and a kernal crash.. It gives instructions to reboot.. But that doesn't work! Did a hard reboot which worked for a few hours then it happens again!! My Sprint carrier said "too bad" cause I don't have insurance.. Help!! I don't want to spend the $350 they said it will cost me... I think the software update my phone last had was corrupt! Or did not finish properly!! I am at a loss.. Now it says this error..

⟐ Answer accepted M10 25, 2022 at 4:26 GMT-7

LG G2: Why does my screen go black during calls?

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:37:59 -0700

I own and operate my own cell phone repair biz and need to figure this issue out asap for my customer. I've now had this happen to a couple customers phones.

The screen (LCD/Dig/frame) was replaced due to a broken screen. Went great till you turn it on and make a call and the screen goes completely black and doesnt turn back on till the other person hangs up. Not even hitting the lockor power or volume will get it to come back up. I've swapped out the proximity sensor with 2 or 3 new ones with no luck but I dont really think its that. Cuz when I cover the top front of the screen with my hand/finger the screen does dim! So the sensor is working. Front facing camera was replaced as well.

The customer immediately stopped using it after the screen broke so I dont know if this is caused by drop damage or if its something else.

PLEASE...I really need (the correct) solution for this issue ASAP!!

I don't see any physical damage anywhere on any components or motherboard and I know there is no historyof water damage.

Please if you reply to this, first, I thank you, but secondly, can you please NOT leave comments like "take it to a Verizon Store" or "its junk" or bring it to a repair person"...... (well dont even comment then lol!)

I KNOW there is a FIX for this, even if ts something im just completely forgetting or overlooking, mention it, I'm human:-)

Thanks!!!

Amanda

⟐ Commented M04 25, 2022 at 23:37 GMT-7

LG G2: Only speakerphone works during calls, can't use normal phone mic

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:58:37 -0700

When I make/take a call, I can only use speakerphone to communicate. If I use the normal mic (as in holding it like a normal phone) then nobody can hear me. I believe I damaged the noise-cancelling mic when I dropped it, the one at the bottom of the phone which is used for phone calls.

LG G2 VS980

What piece would be needed to fix this issue?

⟐ Answered M10 16, 2023 at 18:58 GMT-7

Nexus 5: Screen moving up and down randomly...shaking?

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:34:11 -0700

Hi I've had a nexus 5 device for almost an year...no issues..then a few days ago my screen started shifting up and down at will...I might have dropped it but if at all it was no more than 2..3 feet..this happens on any app..even home screen...like the screen gets wrapped around and the top part shifts up and comes back up from below...js keeps shaking...i can type perfectly if only i can click at the right place...neither the glass nor the image appears broken...stock software...help!

⟐ Commented M06 21, 2020 at 14:34 GMT-7

LG G2: bad screens display vertical lines with a white background

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:52:40 -0700

I had a G2 that it took 4 screens before finally getting one that worked. I am now replacing a screen on a different G2 and I am on the second screen.

I tested the phone by re-installing the broken screen and the broken screen works just as it did before removing it to be replaced.

The bad screens display vertical lines with a white background. Has anyone else had this problem with replacement G2 screens?

Thanks,

Bob

⟐ Commented M03 17, 2021 at 10:52 GMT-7

LG G2: Display works but touchscreen broken LG G2

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:00:27 -0700

Phone information: LG G2 4G LTE VS980

I accidentally dropped my phone today and when I picked it up, it seemed as if I hammered it. I can be sure that I dropped it on the back but there was a huge crack in the upper mid section right below the speaker. I have been dropping my phone quite a lot but I had a case on it (it was a weak thin silicone case covering just the back part). Anyways, the buttons on the back worked just fine and the device was completely functional except for the touchscreen. Even the home button, back button, and the menu button on the front was part of the touchscreen as well, so the device is pretty much useless.

Overall, I dropped my phone, there was a huge crack, touch screen does not work, but the display shows up just fine.

Question: What is broken? the digitizer or the LCD?

If I replace it, would i need to buy the digitizer, the LCD, or both?

Can I replace just the parts by getting the parts from amazon? or can you suggest me where else?

Is it better to get it fixed, buy a new one, or just replace it myself?

Please reply ASAP

⟐ Commented M04 10, 2017 at 11:00 GMT-7

LG G4: Does changing motherboard repairs lg g4 bootloop issue?

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:51:13 -0700

Guys i want to know whether lg g4 bootloop issue is a motherboard problem ?

Also does your g4 works fine now after changing the motherboard or has it faced the bootloop issue again?

⟐ Commented M10 30, 2020 at 10:51 GMT-7

LG G6: Moisture Detected, Charging is blocked.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:55:34 -0700

Hi, my father has an LG G6, and it has been saying moisture detected and prevented the device from charging. We have tried MANY things, putting it in a bag of rice even though he knew he didn't drop it in water or anything, using compressed air, rubbing alcohol in the port, WD40, EVERYTHING we could find online. But we have heard you can shut off the moisture detection, BUT all the videos we find are of different carriers "secret menu codes" so we can't figure it out. We have sprint, any help we can get? This seems to be a very common issue with the G6. I personally NEVER buy LG phones, because I know all the issues they have had in the past and present.

⟐ Answered M07 06, 2025 at 20:55 GMT-7

LG G4: Why is my LG G4 not charging properly?

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:00:29 -0700

I have connected my device to a power cord and it is charging very slowly or not at all.

What can I do to fix it?

⟐ Commented M02 22, 2023 at 14:00 GMT-7

LG Stylo 2: How can I remove unfortunately system ui has stopped working

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:11:29 -0700

How can I remove unfortunately system ui has stopped working but won't let me do anything else. Like log onto the phone

⟐ Commented M12 25, 2023 at 5:11 GMT-7

LG Android Phone: Why phone suddenly shut down and I cannot open it again

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:42:25 -0700

My phone (LG-P768) suddenly shut down and i can't turn it on it didn't fell down nothing bad happen it just turn off automatically i check the battery with the same mobile and it's working.

⟐ Commented M02 22, 2021 at 13:42 GMT-7