WhatsApp for LG Aristo 2

The Aristo 2 only ships with 16GB of internal storage, so it fills up fast once you add apps, photos, and updates. Insert a microSD card, then go to Settings > Storage and move photos and music to the card, and clear cached data by tapping Settings > Storage > Internal storage > Cached data. Also uninstall apps you don't use from Settings > Apps, and turn on Google Photos backup so you can safely delete local copies to free space. See how others solved this on Reddit

It works fine as a simple first Android, but the default LG home screen can feel cluttered for a beginner. Long-press an empty spot on the home screen, open Home screen settings, and switch to EasyHome mode for big icons and larger text, then increase the font size under Settings > Display > Font size. Add their most-used contacts as home screen shortcuts so calling is one tap away. See how others solved this on Reddit

It can run Pokemon Go, but the MediaTek chip and 2GB of RAM mean you should lighten the load to avoid freezes. In the game, open Settings and turn off AR mode and enable Battery Saver, and on the phone close background apps from the recents button before playing. Keep the Aristo 2 updated under Settings > General > About phone > Update center, since outdated builds can fail Google Play's integrity check and block the game. See how others solved this on Reddit

By default the Play Store auto-updates apps over any connection, which burns through both data and your limited storage. Open the Play Store, tap your profile icon > Settings > Network preferences > Auto-update apps and set it to "Over Wi-Fi only" or "Don't auto-update apps." You can also limit background data per app under Settings > Apps > (Facebook or Instagram) > Data usage > Background data. See how others solved this on Reddit

The Aristo 2 is a GSM phone, so it can work abroad, but US carrier models are usually network-locked and must be unlocked first. Contact your carrier to unlock it, then buy a local prepaid SIM at your destination and insert it, and if data doesn't connect set the APN under Settings > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Download offline Google Maps before you go and turn off data roaming under Settings > Mobile networks to avoid surprise charges. See how others solved this on Reddit

You can strip the Aristo 2 down to near-dumbphone simplicity without buying a new device. Disable or uninstall social and game apps from Settings > Apps, switch the launcher to EasyHome mode for a minimal layout, and turn on Do Not Disturb from the quick settings panel to silence distractions. Keep only calls, texts, maps, and one messaging app so it stays responsive on the limited 2GB of RAM. See how others solved this on Reddit