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When you use your LG K8 for the first time, it will take you through a setup wizard and help you set up some key features. For example, you can enable the Device Protection feature by adding a Google account and setting a screen lock.
Device Protection helps to protect your phone from being used if itʼs lost or stolen. Even if your LG K8 is erased, your Google account password will be required before anyone can use it.
Please note: The steps may differ depending on the options selected. Simply follow the prompts on the LG K8 to complete the setup wizard.
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Back Select the required language and touch Next.
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Back Touch the required Wi-Fi network.
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Back Enter the required password.
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Back Once entered, touch CONNECT.
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Back Once connected, touch Next.
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Back Enter your email address and then touch NEXT.
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Back Enter your password and then touch NEXT.
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Back Checking info…. will be displayed briefly.
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Back Set up your Google service settings. Touch the Arrow to view more settings.
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Back Touch Not now and touch NEXT.
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Back Touch SET SCREEN LOCK NOW to set a screen lock and enable Device Protection. Otherwise, touch SKIP to continue without a screen lock or Device Protection.
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Back Select the type of screen lock you want to use. In the following example a PIN will be used.
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Back Enter your desired PIN and click NEXT.
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Back Re-enter your PIN to confirm it and then touch OK.
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Back Touch the desired option (e.g., Hide sensitive only) then touch OK.
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Back If you want to restore from a backup of another device, select the device source and apps and then touch NEXT.
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Back Read the End-User License Agreement, select the checkbox, then touch Next.
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Back Read the Terms of Use, select the checkbox, then touch Next.
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Back The home screen will be displayed.