LG K42

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LG K42 Price

At the time of it's release in 2020, September 21, the manufacturer's retail price for a new LG K42 was about 140 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of LG K42?

The battery capacity of LG K42 is 4000 mAh

How to reset or factory restore LG K42 device?

Certainly! Before beginning, it's important to back up any important data on the device, as resetting or factory restoring will erase all files and settings. One common way to reset an LG K42 device is by using the device's built-in recovery menu. To do this: 1. Turn off the device and press and hold the Volume Down button. 2. Release the Volume Down button and press and hold the Power button. 3. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume Down button again until the LG logo appears on the screen. 4. Use the Volume keys to navigate through the recovery menu options until you find "Wipe data/factory reset." 5. Press the Power button to select "Yes." 6. Wait for the device to reset and reboot itself automatically. It's important to note that this method will only erase all user data and settings, not any system files or software. Another common way to reset an LG K42 device is by using a computer. To do this: 1. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the LG Smart Switch software on the computer. 3. Select the "Home" tab and log into your LG Smart Switch account. 4. Select the device from the list of devices and click "Backup." 5. Wait for the backup process to complete. 6. Disconnect the device from the computer and turn off the device. 7. Press and hold the Volume Down button. 8. Release the Volume Down button and press and hold the Power button. 9. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume Down button again until the LG logo appears on the screen. 10. Use the Volume keys to navigate through the recovery menu options until you find "Use PC to back up/restore." 11. Use the Volume keys to select "PC Backup" and press the Power button to confirm. 12. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. 13. Open the LG Smart Switch software on the computer. 14. Select the "Home" tab and log into your LG Smart Switch

What is the display size of LG K42?

The display size of LG K42 is 6.6 inches

What is the RAM size of LG K42?

The RAM size of LG K42 is 4GB

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 - Europe
: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Australia
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2020, September 21
Status: Available. Released 2020, September 21

Body

Dimensions: 165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
: MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Chipset: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC
Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM
: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Quad: 13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 8 MP, (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG