[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
Screen protector recommendations?

I don't use screen protectors.

Is there a way to add the ".com" button to the Google Keyboard?

Not that I'm aware of. Other keyboards may have that, like Swype.

Is there a way to link notification and call ring volume sliders?

Uhmm.. I always look for ways to UNlink them. :) I want my notifications separate from ring volume.

Is there a way to have more increments for volume sliders? This doesn't work.

Gravity Box or other xposed modules? I remember using a standalone volume module a couple of years ago.

Is there a way to add in a modified power button menu to have reboot to recovery and bootloader appear in addition to a regular restart or power off? I don't care if the skin is different on the options.

Something like this?

https://www.howtogeek.com/266890/how-to-customize-androids-power-off-menu-with-more-options/

or this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm&hl=en_US

There are other similar apps like that, if either of those do not fit what you want.

Is there a way to remove the carrier label at the bottom of the screen while the pull-down menu is active? Flat Style Bar Indicators removes the lockscreen and status bar carrier text but not the pull-down one.

Is there a way to not have to enter the pattern unlock code on first unlock after a phone boot (while leaving pattern unlock enabled in general)?

Not sure. It's considered a safety measure.

Is there a way to get notifications to wake the screen? Glimpse Notifications does this but causes the phone to often be unresponsive to unlock attempts.

There's AOD. Notifications DO appear. I understand what you mean, but that would increase battery usage, of course..

How can I disable the camera shutter sound on the stock camera app? There's a Magisk module that doesn't work and another one that also disables the screenshot sound (which I want enabled).

There's a thread about that.

I'd like something that mimics the behavior of the notification LED on the Nexus 5. I want something that will, at the very least have a little dot on the screen that lights up and the ability to customize the color based on which app the notification came from as well as behavior such as blink, breathe, etc...

There are apps that claim to do that, but most people find them dissatisfying.

On my Nexus 5 using 7.1.2 on crDroid I was able to set DND mode from the dragdown bar just like on this one. However, I was able to determine FOR HOW LONG I can set DND (without setting a regular schedule). I think this is a change from Nougat to Oreo, but I'm unsure. Is there a way I can do that? The Nexus 5 had options to set it until I turn it off, until my next alarm or until a specified amount of time (see attached image). I found an app called DND Timer, but it's in 24-hour time and must be run separately as an app (plus some other inconveniences).

Don't quite understand the jargon in the question.

EDIT: I was tired. See my answer below.

As I mentioned, I was able to remove the carrier text in the status bar and lockscreen and modify the battery and clock on the status bar. However, when this Flat Style Bar Indicators app is active, I'm missing the LTE icon near signal ><. How can I either use that app and restore the signal type indicator or do all those things without that app?

One method I'm using to change some things requires a paid version of an app. I haven't purchased it but I probably will because it's really well made and has a lot of customization options (I usually don't buy apps). That is, unless I can figure out how to edit the clock and battery indicator as well as blank out the carrier name. Even if I could do those things though the app has some real nice customization options.. I just generally don't like depending on stuff like that, especially if I have to pay for it.

Gravity Box?

I guess it's not a huge deal if I have to adjust to having the clock on the right, missing seconds, missing day of the week and just go find a battery indicator tweak (like the one in GravityBox which does work) to display the percentage inside of a circle.