If somebody is just stumbling across this post now, if you want to go to the home screen while you're in middle of a call, here's what to do:
On any phone you can use the trick on bottom of [Login to see the link]. (It's not just specific to LG phones)
On the LG classic or Exalt: Kosher24 (Link to the app to install) 12345 (How to use the app)
On the TCL Flip 2 or the Alcatel Go Flip V: Biden2020prez
On a Schok or Kyocera Phone: Just press options > Go to idle screen
On a Sonim Phone: Just press back
Please correct me if I'm missing anything here.