Frequently asked questions about the VKworld G1 Giant

Reasons to reset or hard reset a VKworld G1 Giant:

These are some common reasons why you might want to reset, format, or perform a hard/factory reset on your VKworld G1 Giant:

— My VKworld G1 Giant is running very slowly, and I want to format it.

— I’ve forgotten my unlock pattern or PIN code for the screen.

— The VKworld G1 Giant is frozen or unresponsive.

— There isn’t enough storage space on my VKworld G1 Giant to install new applications.

— I want to erase all information before selling or giving away my VKworld G1 Giant.

— I need to restore my VKworld G1 Giant to factory settings.

— My VKworld G1 Giant is having trouble receiving calls.

Click the following link to see instructions on resetting VKworld G1 Giant


Is it safe to perform a Hard Reset or Format?

Before performing a hard reset or formatting your VKworld G1 Giant, you should know that all data and configurations will be erased, returning the device to its factory settings.

Formatting should generally not pose any risk to your VKworld G1 Giant; however, it’s essential to follow all the steps carefully. Ensure that the battery is fully charged, and if possible, keep the device connected to the charger during the process.

If something goes wrong during the reset, restarting from the beginning and following the steps again usually resolves the issue, allowing the process to be completed successfully. Nevertheless, there is always some risk involved in performing a hard reset, which can depend on the condition of the device. You should weigh whether you're comfortable taking that risk or if you'd prefer to seek assistance from a professional.


What data is deleted when performing a hard reset?

Performing a hard reset or formatting your VKworld G1 Giant will erase all data stored since the device was first launched.

This means that all applications you have installed will be deleted (pre-installed applications will remain). Any settings or customizations made to the device will also be removed.

Your G1 Giant will be unlinked from all social media accounts and services, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, email, and iTunes.

Additionally, all chat conversations, messages, photos, videos, audio files, and documents downloaded while using your VKworld G1 Giant will be deleted.

While this data will be removed from the G1 Giant, if you have linked it to a cloud backup service (such as iCloud or Google Drive), you can restore your data by connecting your account to a new device and connecting to Wi-Fi. This will allow you to download all backed-up data, including messages, chats, photos, videos, multimedia files, and browsing history.


What should I do before performing a hard reset on a VKworld G1 Giant?

First and foremost, we recommend making a backup of all your data on the VKworld G1 Giant. You can do this by connecting the G1 Giant to a computer via a cable and transferring your data using a file browser or a dedicated backup program. Alternatively, you can use an SD card or the simplest method: back up to the cloud through services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox, or Amazon Drive.

Secondly, ensure that your VKworld has at least 80% battery power. If possible, keep it connected to the charger while performing the reset process.


Can I install Fortnite on my VKworld G1 Giant?

The Fortnite video game has the following requirements to work on a mobile device: minimum 3Gb of RAM, Android 8.0 or higher, GPU: Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher and free internal storage space of at least 3GB.

The VKworld G1 Giant it has a RAM memory 3 GB, it comes from the factory with the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and an internal memory of 16 GB (gigabytes).

Fortnite for Android cannot be obtained from Google Play like the rest of applications and games, since Epic Games decided to remove it from the Google application store to avoid paying 30 per cent commission for each subscription or purchase that is made in the video game. To get Fortnite in your VKworld G1 Giant you must download the installer accessing from the mobile device to epicgames.com/fortnite/android and allow installation of apk files on your G1 Giant.


Can I play Genshin Impact on my VKworld G1 Giant?

The Genshin Impact video game has the following requirements to be able to work on an Android mobile device: minimum 3 GB of RAM memory, Android 7 or higher operating system and free internal storage space of at least 8 GB.

The VKworld G1 Giant it has a RAM memory 3 GB, the processor ARM Cortex-A53, it comes from the factory with the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and an internal memory of 16 GB (gigabytes).


I forgot my VKworld G1 Giant PIN code What I can do?

If you have forgotten the PIN code of your VKworld G1 Giant SIM card, do not enter the wrong code more than twice or you will block the SIM card. A hard reset will not take effect in this case, the only solution is to look for the PUK code that you must have on the plastic card where your SIM card came from, in case you cannot find it, contact your telephone company to provide you with the PUK code, With this code you can create a new PIN code. Do not enter a wrong PUK code or the SIM card will be unusable and you will have to request a new one from your telephone company.


I have forgotten unlock pattern of my VKworld G1 Giant. What I can do?

If you have a Google account associated with your VKworld G1 Giant and you remember the password you can unlock your VKworld.

After several attempts to try to unlock the G1 Giant, the phrase “Forgot your password?” Will appear in the lower left. or “Forgotten the password” click on it, now enter the password of your Google account and your VKworld G1 Giant will be unlocked.

Once unlocked you can change the unlock pattern or lock PIN code from the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system settings.

If you do not remember the password of your Google account you must use a computer or other device to try to recover the password through a secret question or a second email account, if it is also not possible to recover the Google password the last option to unlock your VKworld G1 Giant is to do a hard reset or factory reset so you will erase all the information stored in your 16 GB (gigabytes) and all its settings.

I have forgotten my password, unlock pattern or pin

It is very common to lose or forget the unlock pattern, password or PIN of our mobile device. Over the years, the security measures and requirements to protect our phones or tablets are more demanding, forcing us to use more complex passwords, with special characters or not to use the same password in several services, so it is very normal to forget it and block the terminal after several unsuccessful attempts.

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How to make my VKworld G1 Giant faster?

There are several methods to improve the speed of a G1 Giant from VKworld before resorting to acquiring a new model or resorting to more drastic methods.

Unlike a computer or laptop, we cannot expand the RAM of a VKworld G1 Giant from 3 GB which comes by default so we have to look for methods to improve its performance.

1- Perform an unnecessary application cleanup. Check all downloaded applications you do not use and delete them.

2- Remove pre-installed applications. Your VKworld G1 Giant comes with pre-installed applications that you may not use and are taking up space in your 16 GB (gigabytes) memory.

3- Pass media files to memory card.

4- Keep your VKworld G1 Giant updated to the latest software version, Android 5.1 Lollipop it is the version of the operating system with which it was released but possibly new versions have come out with performance improvements.

5- Try restarting your VKworld G1 Giant

6- Install an antivirus or cleaning application.

7- As a last option you can perform a format, factory reset or hard reset of your VKworld.


Does VKworld G1 Giant work in the United States?

The frequencies or bands of mobile telephony used in the United States are the following:
2G/GSM: GSM 850 MHz, GSM 1900 MHz.
3G/WCDMA: UMTS 850 MHz, UMTS 1900 MHz, UMTS 1700 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz.
4G/LTE: LTE 700 MHz, LTE 800 MHz, LTE 1700 MHz, LTE 1900 MHz, LTE 2100 MHz, LTE WCS 2300 MHz (30), LTE 2500 MHz.
5G: 3100 – 3550 MHz (and 3700 – 4200 MHz).

The VKworld G1 Giant has a 2G connectivity: GSM 850 MHz, GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz, GSM 1900 MHz

A 3G connectivity: W-CDMA 900 MHz, W-CDMA 2100 MHz

4G / LTE connectivity: LTE 800 MHz, LTE 1800 MHz, LTE 2100 MHz, LTE 2600 MHz


Does VKworld G1 Giant work in the United Kingdom?

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in the United Kingdom are the following:

2G/GSM: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz.

3G/WCDMA: UMTS 900 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz.

4G/LTE: LTE 800 MHz, LTE 1800 MHz, LTE 2600 MHz.

5G: 3400 MHz (42), 5G 3500 MHz (78).

You can check if the VKworld G1 Giant works in the United Kingdom since it has a connectivity 2G: GSM 850 MHz, GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz, GSM 1900 MHz

A 3G connectivity: W-CDMA 900 MHz, W-CDMA 2100 MHz

4G / LTE connectivity: LTE 800 MHz, LTE 1800 MHz, LTE 2100 MHz, LTE 2600 MHz


Does VKworld G1 Giant work in Ireland?

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in Ireland are the following:

2G/GSM: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz.

3G/WCDMA: UMTS 2100 MHz.

4G/LTE: LTE 800 MHz, LTE 900 MHz, LTE 1800 MHz.

5G: 3500 (78).


Does VKworld G1 Giant work in Australia?

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in Australia are the following:

2G/GSM: Obsolete 900 MHz, 1800 MHz.

3G/WCDMA: 850 MHz 900 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz.

4G/LTE: 700 MHz (28), 850 MHz (5), 1800 MHz (3), 2100 MHz (1), 2300 MHz (40), 2600 MHz (7).

5G: 2300 MHz (40), 3500 MHz (78).


Does VKworld G1 Giant work in Canada?

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in Canada are the following:

2G/GSM: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz.

3G/WCDMA: 850 MHz 1700 MHz, UMTS 1900 MHz.

4G/LTE: 700 MHz (12, 13, 17, 4, 29), 1700 MHz (4, 66), 1900 MHz (2), 2100 MHz (4), 2300 MHz (40), 2500 MHz (7), 2600 MHz (7, 38), 3500 MHz (42).

5G: 2600 MHz (38, 66).


How to configure SOS emergency calls on VKworld G1 Giant?

On Android devices like the VKworld G1 Giant it is possible to quickly access emergency contacts without having to unlock the terminal.

First of all you must configure emergency calls on your G1 Giant, for this you must go to the device settings and search under “Advanced functions” or “Security and privacy” section “Send emergency message”, “Contacts of Emergency” or “SOS Emergency” varies depending on the version of the operating system and the customization layer of VKworld.

Within this section you must configure the emergency contacts that you want to appear when activating the emergency call.

Once you have configured several possible ways to make the call depending on the software version, one possibility is by pressing the power key five times in a row (in some models it is activated with three consecutive keystrokes), in case this option does not work in The lock screen should show the emergency text at the bottom, click on the word “Emergency” and you will be able to access the emergency contacts.


How to update VKworld G1 Giant?

Keep your VKworld G1 Giant updated it is very important especially to receive the latest corrections in security and to receive the latest news of the operating system as well as improvements in speed and battery performance.

Before updating the VKworld G1 Giant make sure you have a fully charged battery and be connected to a Wi-Fi network, since a large amount of data must be downloaded.

To update your VKworld G1 Giant you must go to Settings, this is the gear icon on the home screen of your VKworld, scroll down and click on “Software Updates” and then on “Check for updates”.

Step-by-step instructions to update Android.

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How to backup my VKworld G1 Giant?

To make a backup of your VKworld G1 Giant there are several methods.

The most economical method to make a backup is to connect the VKworld G1 Giant to a computer using the USB cable and make a copy of the files using the file browser.

To perform a cloud backup you need a cloud backup service, on Android devices the default built-in service is Google Drive.

With Google Drive you have 15Gb free, there are other similar services of other companies all with limited free storage space option such as Microsoft OneDrive, Amazon Photos or Dropbox.

If what you want is to make a backup only of the photos and videos made with your VKworld you can use Google Photos, You will have all your photos and videos organized and you can configure it to be uploaded automatically at the time of capturing or uploaded all when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Backup on Android for free

Your Android phone or tablet stores a lot of valuable information, from photos and contacts to apps and messages. Have you ever wondered how you can protect all this important data in case your device is lost or damaged? The answer is to back up your Android phone.

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VKworld G1 Giant does not turn on, the screen stays black, what do I do?

If your VKworld G1 Giant it does not turn on you must follow a series of recommendations to check what the problem is:

First connect the VKworld to the charger and to the electric current to rule out that it is a problem of lack of battery. If after one hour of charging the VKworld still does not turn on, proceed to the following recommendation.

Press the power button for a few seconds, if you hear a sound but the screen remains black, it is either the screen or the cable connecting the screen to the motherboard that is broken.

Try to make a factory reset, you will lose all the data in the VKworld G1 Giant but you can recover them later through the iCloud backup.

If the VKworld G1 Giant does not react to factory reset is likely to be a battery problem, you can call a technician to replace the battery 5000 mAh (milliampere-hours) from G1 Giant, it is a relatively cheap solution.

If none of these methods have worked, it is likely that VKworld G1 Giant s has a broken motherboard or screen problem.


Is VKworld G1 Giant waterproof?

Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may decrease over time, avoid using the VKworld G1 Giant in saunas, steam baths, drop it or receive blows, expose it to soap or shampoo, expose it to perfumes, solvents, detergents, acids, creams and in general any type of liquid other than fresh water and extreme temperatures. The G1 Giant has a certification IP68.



The G1 Giant battery does not charge while connected to the power

If your VKworld G1 Giant is not charging the battery while connected to the power adapter, it may be due to a dirty charging connector. Check the G1 Giant's Micro USB charging connector, for example, with a flashlight, to see if it has lint or dirt and clean it very carefully. You can blow to try to remove the lint and dust. You can also carefully insert a toothpick or a cotton swab. Avoid inserting metallic, conductive, or sharp materials, as they can damage the interior.

Try another power outlet: Sometimes the problem is the power outlet and not the phone or these accessories. Check the charger and cable: Make sure they are not damaged. Try another charger and cable to rule out that they are the problem.

Remember that handling the phone on your own can void the warranty, so be careful with the steps you decide to follow.

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