The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up
with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started
with basic phone operations.
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your phone.
About the user guide
Thank you for purchasing your new AT&T Maestro® Max Smartphone. The
following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your
phone.
Before using your phone
Read the Safety Information Guide that came with your device thoroughly for
proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.
Descriptions in the user guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone’s setup
at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the
phone’s Home screen, which is displayed by pressing the Home button.
Some operation descriptions may be simplifie .
Screenshots and key labels
Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on
your phone. Key labels are simplified for description purposes and may differ
from your phone’s display.
Other notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone”, “device”, or
“handset”. A microSD™ or microSDHC™ card is referred to as an “SD card” or
a “memory card”.
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Set up your phone
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your
phone and wireless service for the first time.
Parts and functions
These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
Second Microphone
Receiver
Proximity sensor
Front
camera
SIM tray
Touch
screen
Headset Jack
Microphone
Volume
keys
Power
key
USB charging port
Speaker
Rear
camera
Flash
Fingerprint
sensor
Note: Your phone’s screens and app layouts are subject to change.
This user guide uses sample images only.
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Power key
Part Description
• Press to turn the screen on or off.
• Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.
• Press and hold the Volume down key at the
same time for 2 seconds to take a screen.
Proximity and light
sensor
A sensor will automatically dim or brighten the
screen according to the environment.
• Take pictures and record videos with a
Rear camera
13+5+2 MP lens.
• Use features such as the wide-angle lens and
Portrait mode.
Front camera
Take pictures and record videos while facing the
screen.
ReceiverHear the caller and automated prompts.
SIM tray
Insert your Nano SIM card and microSD for service and additional storage.
SpeakerListen to calls, automated prompts, and music.
MicrophoneHigh-fidelity sensors that can pick up sounds
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Part Description
Fingerprint sensor Unlock your phone with a touch of your finger.
Flash
• Brighten photos taken indoors or at night.
• Use as a flashlight to see in dark areas
Plug in a headset (sold separately) to listen to
Headset Jack
music or for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
• View information needed to operate your
Touch screen
phone.
• Access your phone’s features
and applications.
USB charging port
Volume keys
Connect the USB cable (included) for charging,
or connect other accessories.
Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,
notification and system sounds.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage phone.
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Battery use
Following topics explain how to care for your phone’s non-removable battery.
Battery cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the phone with
no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost
or changed, or the battery may become unusable. Charge once every six
months before storing or leaving unused for a long period of time.
Charge the battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the
included AC adapter or via USB connection on your computer.
Charge using the AC adapter
1. Connect one end of the data cable to the USB port located on the bottom
of your phone.
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2. Connect the other end to the power adapter.
3. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet to fully charge your
phone.
• Use the power adapter that comes with your phone; using other
adapters may damage your phone.
• Charging your phone with a USB cable connected to a laptop will
take longer than with the power adapter.
• The phone will power off automatically when the battery is too low.
Charge the battery if this happens. When the battery is critically low,
the phone may need a few minutes to build a charge before turning
back on. Playing games or performing other activities while charging
may drain the battery and cause it to power off.
• The battery will gradually discharge if it is left unused for a long period
of time. Before using the battery again, you must recharge it in order
to power on and use your phone normally.
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Install a SIM/SD Card
Insert a Nano SIM/microSD card
1. Insert the SIM Card Tray Pin into the card tray slot and remove the SIM card
tray.
2. Place the Nano SIM card and microSD card into the tray.
3. Gently slide the card tray back into the slot.
Mount an SD card
1. With an SD card inserted, swipe up from the Home screen to access Apps
and tap Settings .
2. Tap Storage > SD card.
3. Tap MOUNT on the prompted.
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Unmount an SD card
Always unmount an SD card before removing it from your phone to avoid
corrupting or damaging the files on the SD card
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Storage > .
Your SD card is now safely unmounted. To use this SD card again, you will
need to remove and mount it again.
Remove an SD card Insert the SIM Card Tray Pin into the card tray slot and
remove the SIM card tray. Pull out the card tray slot and remove the SD card.
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Format an SD card
When you insert an optional SD card for the first time, it is recommended that
you format it on your phone.
Note: Formatting your SD card will erase all files on the card. Make sure to
back up your files in another location before formatting.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Storage > SD card.
3. Tap Menu to access the Options menu, then tap Storage settings.
4. Select Format or Format as internal, then tap FORMAT SD CARD to confirm
All data on the SD card is erased, and the card is now formatted for use on
your phone.
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Turn your phone on and off
The instructions below explain how to turn your
phone on and off.
Turn your phone on
Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
Turn your phone off
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off.
Power
key
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Use the touch screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch
gestures.
Tap or touch
Tap or touch with your finger or type characters into the
on-screen keyboard, select and open applications and
settings, or press on-screen buttons.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item to view available options (for
example, a contact or link in a Web page), or to move
icons or widgets.
Swipe or slide
Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen to swipe or slide.
Drag
Touch and hold your finger with slight pressure, then
move your finger slowly across the screen to drag. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have
reached the target position.
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Rotate
Rotate the phone sideways to automatically change the
screen orientation from portrait to landscape. When entering
text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard. See
more details.
Note: To activate Auto-rotate mode, swipe up from Home
screen to access Apps and tap Settings > Display >
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen,and slide the switch to the
On position. You can also activate it by dragging the
Status bar down and tapping Auto-rotate .
“Touch screen keyboards” on page 39
for
Pinch and spread
Use your thumb and forefinger in a pinching motion on your
screen to zoom out, or spread them to zoom in when viewing
a picture or a web page. Move fingers outward to zoom out
and inward to zoom in.
Complete the setup screens
Once your service has been activated, you will need to run Setup. The Setup
Wizard will appear to guide you through the basic settings on your device.
You will be prompted to select the language you want to use, set up your
Wi-Fi connection, enter your name, set a screen lock method, sign into your
Google™ account, select location services, and more. Follow the remaining
instructions to finish our phone setup.
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Basic operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.
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Home screen and Apps list
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the Home screen or the Apps
(applications) list.
1. From any screen, press the Home button to display the Home screen.
2. From the Home screen, swipe up to access the Apps list.
Home
For information about using the Home screen, see
page 48
.
“Home screen basics” on
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Select options and navigate screens
Tap icons, on-screen buttons, and other items to open or activate the
assigned function.
• Tap the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Recent applications
View your recently used applications by tapping the Recent Apps button .
Back
Recent
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Switch between recently opened apps
You can easily switch between the apps you’ve recently opened.
Tap the Recent Apps button to see your recently- opened apps.
Tap to clear
all apps
Swipe right or left through the cards to find an app and tap it
1.
2. To close an app, swipe up on it.
3. To close all of the apps and clear the list, slide to the far left of the list and
tap CLEAR ALL.
4. You can tap the Recent Apps button twice to quickly switch between
two most recently used apps.
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Phone settings menu
You can customize your phone’s settings and options in the Settings menu.
There are two ways to access the Settings menu:
•From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings
•From any screen, swipe the Status bar down twice and tap Settings
For more information, see
“Basic settings” on page 137
.
Swipe down
twice
.
.
Settings
“or”
Settings
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Portrait and landscape screen orientation
The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many
apps will change to landscape orientation (horizontal or widescreen) when
the phone is rotated sideways.
Note: Not all screens can be used in landscape orientation.
Turn screen rotation on or off
• Drag the Status bar down and tap Auto-rotate to turn it on or off.
• You can also set the rotation option from the Settings menu. From the
Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
Tap Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen and slide the switch to
the On or Off position to activate or deactivate screen rotation.
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Capture screenshots
There are two ways to capture a screenshot:
• Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key at the same time to
capture a screenshot of the current screen.
• Tap the Recent Apps button and scroll to the screen you want to take
an image of and tap Screenshots.
Your screenshots will be stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s
Photos app. From the Home screen, tap Photos > Albums > Screenshots.
Applications
The following topics describe how to access the Apps list and launch
applications on your phone.
Launch apps
All installed apps can be accessed and
launched from the Apps list.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to
access the Apps list.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the app.
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Work with apps
App folders
1. From the Home screen, touch an app folder to open it. Tap an app
shortcut to launch the app.
2. To add more apps to the folder, drag each app over to the folder. See
“Add folders to the Home screen” on page 60
Open folder
.
Tap to rename
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App shortcuts
Tap and hold an app icon on the Home screen or Apps list to display a
shortcut menu that lets you quickly access common app functions.
Note: Not all apps support the App shortcuts feature.
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Control app permissions
The first time you open an app, you’ll be asked to grant permissions to access
certain data or features. This ensures that you have full control of which apps
have authorized access.
If you don’t want to grant access for an app, choose DENY. If you choose
DENY in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or access all the
functions. To modify permission settings, follow the steps below:
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Apps & notications > Advanced > Permission manager.
3. Select a category. Tap the app you want to modify permissions for and
select Allow or Deny to adjust the permission settings.
Note: These options may vary.
4. You can also access permission settings by touching and holding the
app on the Home screen or Apps list, tapping to access the App info
screen, and then tapping Permissions.
Set default apps
You can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.
From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
1.
2. Tap Apps & notications
3. Choose your default web browser, phone app, messaging app, and more.
> Advanced > Default apps.
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Choose default apps
Some actions can be performed with more than one app. When performing
an action for the first time, you may be prompted to choose an app. You can
choose to use an app only this time by tapping JUST ONCE, or tap ALWAYS to
set that app as the default.
You can change the default app at any time in the Settings menu.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Apps & notications > Advanced > Default apps.
To change the default app for opening links, continue with the steps below:
2. Tap the app you want to set and tap Open supported links.
3. Choose Open in this app to set this app as the default to open when you
tap a link. You can also choose Ask every time or Don’t open in this app
according to your preference.
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Disable an app
You can disable some default apps which can’t be uninstalled to avoid them
running in the background and downloading data.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and tap Settings .
2. Tap Apps & notications > SEE ALL APPS.
3. Tap the app you want to disable to access App info screen.
4. Tap DISABLE /UNINSTALL.
Tip: You can also disable apps by touching and holding the app on the Home
screen or in the Apps list, tapping to access the App info screen, and
tapping DISABLE.
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Apps list
The Apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your
phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been
preinstalled on your phone.
App
Calculator
Calendar
Camera
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Assistant
Function/Service
Perform basic and advanced mathematical
calculations.
Create and manage events, meetings,
and appointments, organize your time, and
schedule reminders for important events.
Take and share pictures and videos.
Surf the Internet with Google’s easy-to-use web
browser.
Set alarms, view time zones around the world,
use a stopwatch, set a timer, and use your
phone as a desk clock.
Manage all of your contacts in one place.
Easily make calls, send a text or search online,
all with your voice.
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App
Drive
Function/Service
Store files on Google servers, synchronize
files across devices, and share files with other
Google accounts.
Duo
Files
Gmail
Google
Google Pay
Maps
Messaging
Make free high-definition video calls to you
friends and family.
Access all of your documents, pictures,
videos, and downloads.
Send, receive and manage your email
messages. This app supports email accounts
for Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and more.
Search for information saved on the phone
and within phone applications as well as on
the internet.
Pay with your Android phone at participating
stores and within mobile apps.
Determine your location, find directions,
browse local businesses and attractions,
rate and review places, and more.
Send and receive text messages.
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App
Function/Service
Phone
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Store
Settings
Sound Recorder
YouTube
YT Music
Place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up
and manage contacts, and more.
Manage your photos and back them up to
your Google account.
Buy or rent movies and TV shows, and watch
them on your TV, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Download new Android apps, books, movies,
and music to your phone.
Adjust options, personalize your phone, view
device information, and more.
Record sounds and play them back.
Watch videos or upload your own with the
world's largest video-sharing site.
Stream and browse playlists, albums, and
artists from YouTube Music.
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Phone number
Follow the instructions below to view your phone number.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap About phone .
3. You will see the phone number listed under Phone number.
Phone
About
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals while leaving
your phone on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data.
To turn on Airplane mode
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Network& internet .
3. Slide the switch to the On > Airplane mode position to activate
Airplane mode.
You will see the Airplane mode icon in the Status bar.
To turn off Airplane mode
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Network& internet > Airplane mode.
3. Slide the switch to the Off position to deactivate airplane mode.
Your phone’s wireless connection features will be restored.
Tip: You can also access Airplane mode through the Quick Settings menu.
Swipe the Status bar down twice to access the Quick Settings menu and tap
Airplane mode to enable or disable data transmissions.
Note: If you do not see Airplane mode in the Quick Settings menu, swipe to the
right to locate it.
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Enter text
You can type on your phone using one of the available touch screen
keyboards or Google Voice Typing.
Touch screen keyboards
Your phone offers Google touch screen keyboards for entering text. The
keyboard appears automatically on-screen when you tap a text entry field
and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. You can also use
Google Voice Typing to enter text using your voice (see
on page 40
Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on the app
currently in use. For example, if you’re entering text into a web search, a
Search icon may appear instead of an Enter key.
for details).
“Google Voice Typing”
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Google keyboard
The Google keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering
text by tapping keys (like on a computer), along with options that allow you to
enter text faster and more accurately, such as continuous key input,
personalized usage dictionaries, and more.
Access Google keyboard settings
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap System > Languages & input > On-Screen keyboard > Gboard.
Google Voice Typing
Google Voice Typing uses Google Voice recognition to convert speech to text.
Tap Gboard
Tap and speak
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Tips for editing text
Your phone has many options to make entering text easier, including copying,
cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user
dictionary, using predictive text, and more.
To edit text you have already entered
1. Touch and hold or double-tap the text you would like to edit.
2. Drag the tabs to adjust the highlighted selection.
3. The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, Paste (if you have text copied
on the clipboard), Share and Select all (if there is more than one word
available to select).
Tap and hold or
double-tap to
select text
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To insert new text
1. Touch where you want to type, or touch and hold a blank space. The
cursor will blink and the tabs will show. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
2. Tap the tab to view the pop-up menu, then tap Paste to insert any text you
have previously copied.
Tap to insert
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Google account
You will need a Google account to access several phone features, such as
Gmail, Google Maps, Duo, and Google Play. Enter your Google account
information to access Google apps. These apps sync between your phone
and your online Google account.
Create a Google account
If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or
using your phone.
Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account from the
Settings menu.
Create a Google account online
1. Using a computer, visit
2. On the main page, click Sign in > Create account > For myself.
3. Follow the prompts to set up your account:
a. Enter your first and last nam , a desired username/Gmail address, and
create and confirm a pas word.
b. Add a phone number or secondary email for security (optional).
c. Enter basic personal information.
Tap I agree to accept Google’s Privacy and Terms and finish our Google
4.
account setup.
google.com
.
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Create a Google account using your phone
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Accounts > Add account.
3. Tap Google and then tap Create account > For myself.
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4. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap Next to proceed between
steps, which may include:
a. Enter your basic information such as first and last name.
b. Enter a desired username/Gmail address.
c. Create and confirm a password.
d. Add a phone number for security, or tap Skip.
e. Review your account info. Tap Next to confirm
5. Tap I agree to accept Google’s Privacy and Terms and finish your Google
account setup.
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Sign in to your Google account
If you have a Google account but have not yet signed in with your phone,
follow these instructions to sign in to your Google account.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google.
3. Enter your email address or phone number and tap Next.
4. Enter your password and tap Next.
5. To sync your account information, tap your account. Select the apps you
would like to sync with your phone and then tap Menu > Sync now.
Tap Sync now
Select items to sync
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Important: AT&T policies often do not apply to third-party applications
Third-party applications may access your personal information or require us to
disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To
find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your
personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can
usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party
application’s policies, do not use the application.
Lock and unlock your screen
You can quickly turn your phone screen off when not in use, and unlock it
when you need it.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see
“Display” on page 161.
Turn the screen off when not in use
To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and
display the lock screen.
To save battery power, your phone screen will automatically turn off after
being idle for a period of time. You will still be able to receive messages and
calls while the phone’s screen is off.
Turn the screen on and unlock it
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to unlock your phone.
“Screen lock” on page 176
See
for details.
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The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home
screen, understand the Status bar, and use the Notification panel.
Home screen basics
The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions,
and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application
icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Home screen layout
Your Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe left or right to
display additional screens.
Status bar
Notification area
Widgets
Back button
Status area
App icons
Recent Apps button
Home button
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Item Description
App Icons
Back button
Home button
Notication Area
Recent Apps Button
Status Area
Status Bar
Add shortcuts to your favorite apps to
the home screen.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Tap to display the main Home screen.
View notifications or incoming message ,
missed calls, application updates, and
more. Drag the Status bar down to display
the Notification panel
• Tap to display a list of recently used
apps.
• Double tap to swap between your last
two used apps.
View phone and service status information
such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi
and data connectivity, ringer status, and
time.
Icons indicate your phone’s status (on
the right side) and notifications (on the
left side).
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Extended home screens
To add a new Home screen, drag an app icon or a widget to the right edge of
the main screen and release the icon. A new extended screen will be added.
Tip: While on an extended screen, press the Home button to return to the main
Home screen.
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Status bar and Notication panel
Quickly view your phone’s status and notifications at the top of the screen.
Status bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service
status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view
the Notification panel or access the Quick Settings menu, drag the Status bar
down from the top of the screen.
Main status icons (Right side)
Icon
3G data service
4G LTE data service
Airplane mode enabled
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Bluetooth® connected
GPS in use
Status
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Icon
Headphones
Hotspot
Mute on
Network (full signal)
Network (roaming)
No Network
Speakerphone enabled
Vibrate on
® enabled
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
® Calling enabled
Status
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Main notication icons (Left side)
Icon
Notication
Alarm
Download
Event
Keyboard active
Missed call
New Gmail
New text or MMS message
New voicemail
Software update available
Update successful
USB connection
® Calling
Wi-Fi
Warning
Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may
accessed through the Notification panel.
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Notication panel
Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the Status bar. Access the
full Notification panel by dragging down the Status bar to check notifications
download updates, open messaging apps, access the Quick Settings menu,
and more.
Open the Notication panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar.
To check notifications, tap an item in the list.
2.
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Close the Notication panel
Swipe up to close the Notification panel or tap the Back button .
Notication panel layout
The Notification panel gives you access to both notifications and the Qui
Settings menu.
To access the Quick Settings menu:
1. Swipe the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe the Status bar down again to access the full Quick Settings menu.
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Customize the Home screen
Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets,
and folders from the Home screen.
Operations for rearranging the Home screen
To move widgets and app shortcuts icons
From the Home screen, touch and hold an app or widget and drag it to the
desired location.
To delete widgets and app shortcutsicons
From the Home screen, touch and hold an app or widget and drag it to
Remove at the top of the screen to delete from Home screen.
To display the Home screen menu
From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty space to display the Home
screen menu. Change wallpapers, add widgets, and adjust other Home
screen settings from the Home screen menu.
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Change the wallpaper
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty space, then tap
Wallpapers on the Home screen menu.
Tip: You can also access the Wallpapers menu from the Settings menu. From
the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings > Display
> Wallpaper.
Touch and
hold an
empty space
Tap
Wallpapers
Choose a
wallpaper
source
Choose which
wallpaper to set
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Add shortcuts to the Home screen
Add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag to move it.
3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens.
The shortcut is then added to the Home screen.
Add widgets to the Home screen
Widgets are self-contained apps on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, which
will open an app, widgets can perform certain functions without navigating
away from the Home screen. You can create widgets for a specific contact,
for bookmarks to web pages, your calendar, email, and more.
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1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap
Widgets in the Home screen menu.
Touch and hold
Tap Widgets
2. Touch and hold a widget, then drag it to an empty location on one of the
Home screens. The widget will be added to the Home screen.
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Add folders to the Home screen
You can group Home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access.
1. Drag an app icon and release it over another app icon on the Home
screen to create a folder.
Type folder name
Drag an icon over
another icon
Type a name for the folder, and then tap .
2.
3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold an app icon and
drag it on top of the new folder.
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Change folder names
Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the
folder display.
1. Tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap the folder name, type a new name, and then tap .
Tap to rename folder
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Making connections
The topics in this section will explain how to help you make connections, from
phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and
international services.
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Phone
Make a call
From the Home screen, tap Phone .
• If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open it.
• Enter a phone number in the keypad to make a call. Tap to make a
Voice Call.
• To view recent calls, tap the Recents tab.
• During a call, you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up.
• Calls can also be made from other apps that contain your contact
information. Simply tap the phone number to make a call.
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Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone .
2. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open it. Enter a
phone number in the keypad to make a call.
3. Tap to make the call.
4. During a call, you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up.
• Calls can also be made from other apps that contain your contact
information by simply tapping the phone number.
Note: You must have an active Wi-Fi connection to send or receive calls and
messages with Wi-Fi Calling. Wi-Fi Calling service must be activated on the
device before it can be used.
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Receive a call
The Incoming Call screen is displayed when a call is received, along with the
caller’s numbers and other information you’ve entered for that contact. When
you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the
default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming Call screen.
• To answer a call, swipe up.
• To reject a call, swipe down.
• Press any side key to mute the ringer.
• Any missed calls are logged in Call History .
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Reject a call and send a text message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a quick response
text message to the caller.
1. When a call arrives, tap on the bottom left corner of the screen. The
ringtone or vibration will stop, and you will see a list of quick preset
responses.
Tap one of the messages or write your own to send to the caller.
2.
You can edit the preset quick responses from the Call Settings menu. From
the Phone app, tap Menu > Settings > Quick responses and edit or
create the quick responses.
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In-call screen layout and operations
While you’re on a call, you will see a number of on-screen options.
In-call screen layout
Tap the on-screen options to activate them during a call.
On-screen options
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On-screen options
Item Description
Overow
Menu
Speaker
Tap and select Switch to RTT to send the caller a
Real-time text during a call.
Tap to turn the speakerphone on or off.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not
place the phone near your ear during speakerphone
use.
Mute
Keypad
HoldTap to hold the current call.
Add CallTap to initiate a 3-way conference call.
End CallEnd the current call.
MergeJoin two currently active calls (conference).
Mute the microphone during an active call. Tap
again to unmute the microphone.
Tap to show the on-screen keypad. Use the keypad to
enter additional numbers, for example, an extension
or access code.
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SwapSwap the calls.
Route the phone’s audio through a connected
Bluetooth headset.
• When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset,
the current call area shows the Bluetooth call
icon (
Note: The Headset button is activated to show
Bluetooth
the current call is routed to the connected
Bluetooth headset.
• To route the current call back to the phone, tap
Phone to temporarily use the phone. Tap it again
to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth
headset.
• When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is
turned off, the call will be routed through either
the earpiece or speaker and shows ( ).
Hang up allHang up all active calls.
).
Hang up
holding
Hang up calls that are on hold.
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Place a call from Contacts
You can place phone calls directly from your Contacts list.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone .
2. Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list.
Tap Phone
3. Tap a contact.
4. Tap a contact’s number to call to place a call.
5. To end the call, tap .
Tap Contacts
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Call from Recents
The Recents list allows you to view recently received, placed, or missed calls.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone .
2. Tap Recents to display the Call Log.
Tap to call
Tap Phone
Tap Recents
3. Tap to place a call.
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• You can tap a contact in the Call Log to display more options.
• Create new contact: Create a new contact from an unknown
number.
• Add to a contact: Add an unknown number to an existing contact.
• Send a message: Send a text message to the contact/number.
• Block number: Block the contact/number.
• Call details: View detailed call information.
Tap a contact
to display options
Call settings
Configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for your calls.
Call settings options
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone .
2. Tap Menu > Settings.
3. Configure your phone settings.
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Setting Description
Display optionsChoose how to sort and display your contacts.
Sounds and vibration
Adjust call and ringtone volume, change your
alert tones, activate Do Not Disturb, and more.
Edit or create quick response text messages.
Quick responses
Calls
Blocked numbers
Voicemail
See
“Reject a call and send a text message”on
page 66
for more information.
Set Fixed Dialing Numbers, call forwarding, call
barring, and more.
Manage numbers and contacts you have
blocked.
Set up voicemail, manage notifications, and
more.
Configure RTT settings, enable or disable hearing
Accessibility
aid compatibility, and enable or disable noise
reduction.
AboutView more information about your phone.
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Contacts
Add a contact
You can add contacts from the Phone app. Enter details such as name,
phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts .
2. Tap to add a contact.
Choose where to
save contact
Add
Contact
3. If you have multiple accounts on your phone, select where you want to save
the contact.
• Select Phone contact to save your contact on your phone only; they will
not be synced with your Google account.
• Select an account such as Google to save the contact to that account.
These will be synced automatically with your account.
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• Select your SIM card or SD card name to save the contact to your SIM
card or SD card. Your contact will be available on any phone your SIM
card or SD card is mounted in.
Tap to add
photo
Add contact
4. Use the keyboard to enter information.
Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address or postal
address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the arrow and select the
appropriate type.
5. When you are finished tap SAVE.
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Save a phone number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Keypad .
2. Enter a phone number and tap Create new contact to add a new
contact or tap Add to a contact to add the number to an existing contact.
Select an option
To add the number to an existing contact, tap the contact you want to
3.
update and add the number to the desired field. To add a new contact,
enter the name and any additional information.
4. Tap SAVE.
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View contacts
View a contact’s details.
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to view their details.
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Contacts screen layout
Menu
Favorites
Contact image
Index
Search
Contact name
Add new
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Item Description
Add newAdd a new contact.
Contact
Favorites
Tap to show contact’s details, place a call, send
a message, and more.
Add a contact as a favorite. You can view your
favorite contacts in the Phone app.
IndexBrowse contacts alphabetically.
Menu
View your contacts by labels or accounts, and
adjust settings.
SearchSearch contacts.
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Edit a contact
Add or edit a contact’s information, assign a photo, customize with a unique
ringtone, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to view their details.
3. Tap Edit .
Edit
Tap the fiel you want to change or add.
4.
5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE.
Note: To select a category for a phone number, email address, or postal
address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the arrow near the field.
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Delete a contact
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to view its details.
3. Tap Menu > Delete.
4. Tap DELETE.
Menu
Delete
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Share a contact
1. You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, Gmail, or text messaging.
From the Home screen, tap Contacts .
2. Tap a contact and tap Menu > Share.
3. Select how you’d like to share the contact information card (vCard).
Share
Method to share
Messaging: Send the vCard in a text message. You can send the
•
information in an existing conversation thread, or create a message for
a new conversation thread.
page 85
for more information about sending messages.
See
“Send a multimedia message on
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•Gmail:
•Bluetooth: Send the vCard via Bluetooth. See
•Drive: Save the vCard to your Google Drive.
Send the vCard as a Gmail attachment. See
email message” on page 87
for more information on sending emails.
“Bluetooth” on page 97
information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth.
“Create and send an
for j
Messaging
Send instant messages, media, and more with text and multimedia
messaging.
Text and multimedia messages
•With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text
messages.
•Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text, photos, audio and video
file, contact information cards (vCard), and more.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Send a text message (SMS)
1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
2. Tap Compose .
3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.
Enter phone numbers, contact names, or email addresses directly in the
•
To field. If you’re sending the message to several contacts, separate the
phone numbers with a comma.
•As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your
Contacts list are displayed. Tap the matching contact to add them as a
recipient.
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• Scroll to find and select the contacts to whom you want to send th
message. You can also select Contact Groups as recipients.
4. Tap the text box and compose your message.
Enter a phone number
or contact name
Select a contact
Text message box
Note: Messages exceeding a limited amount of characters will be delivered as
one message but may occur additional charges. A counter appears below
Send to tell you how many characters you have entered and how many
characters are left.
When done, tap Send to send the text message.
5.
Note: Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if
you enter an email address as the recipient, attach an item, or compose a
very long message.
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Send a multimedia message (MMS)
1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
2. Tap Compose .
3. Fill in one or more recipients. See
more information on entering recipients.
4. Tap the text box to compose your message.
5. Tap Add to the left side of the text box.
6. Select a multimedia item to attach to your message:
• Camera : Take a photo or record a video.
• Photo : Select a saved photo or video.
• Recording : Record and send a voice recording.
Note: Attachment options may vary.
7. After adding an attachment, you can tap to view it, and tap to delete
the attachment.
8. Tap Send to send the MMS message.
“Send a text message (SMS)” page 83
for
Text Messaging Options
1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
Tap Menu> Settings. You can set the following:
2.
• Default SMS app: Set the default SMS app.
• Delete old messages by enabling or disabling automatic message
deletion. This feature automatically deletes messages older than 90
days.
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• Outgoing message sounds: Enable or disable sounds when sending
messages.
• Notications: Enable or disable notification icons when messages are
received.
•
Sound: Choose your messaging audio alert. This can only be accessed
when Notications are enabled.
Advanced Messaging
Share larger files, get read receipts and see when someone is replying.
• Share read status: Allows others to know when you have read their
message.
• Typing indicator: Shows your typing status when sending a message.
• Auto-retrieve limitation: Enable or disable the ability to automatically
retrieve and download incoming MMS messages.
• Attachment Size: You may choose which sizes you want for the
attachment from Original, 75%, 50% to 20%.
Note: You and the recipient must have a service plan that supports
Advanced Messaging and have Advanced Messaging capable devices.
Advanced
• Group messaging: Enable or disable the ability to send MMS messages
Use Gmail to send, receive, and manage your email messages. Before using
Gmail, you must sign into your Google account on your phone.
account” on page 43
for details on signing in or creating an account.
Note: You can use the Gmail app to manage email for other accounts, such
as Yahoo! Hotmail, Outlook, and more.
Create and send an email message
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Gmail .
Tip: You can also access Gmail from the Google folder on the Home
screen.
1. From the inbox, tapto compose a new email message.
2. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap
Send .
See
“Google
Inbox
Recipient
Subject
Message
Compose
Send email
Attach File
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Email composition options
• Add Cc/Bccrecipients: In the mail composition window, tap in the To
bar to add Cc/Bcc recipients.
• Attach photos or videos: In the mail composition window, tap > Attach le. Tap the file you want to attach
• Save as a draft (Send later): While composing your message, tapMenu > Save draft, or press the Back button to save as a draft.
• Delete mail being composed: While composing your message, tap
Menu > Discard.
Note: View your drafts and sent mail from the inbox by tapping > Drafts
or > Sent.
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Open an email message from a notication
When a new email is received, you will see on the lock screen.
1. Swipe the Status bar down to display the Notification panel
2. Tap the new message from the Notification panel.
Mail
Notification
If you have two or more new email messages, tapping the notification will
open the Gmail App.
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Email settings
You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual email
accounts from the Gmail Settings menu.
From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Gmail .
Tap Menu > Settings.
3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an
account name to configure settings for a specific email accoun
Note: Available settings are subject to change.
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Internet and social networking
The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your
phone and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook,
Duo, and more.
Chrome browser
From the Home screen, tap Chrome to browse the Internet, search for
information, and bookmark your favorite web pages for convenient access.
Browsing web pages
1. Tap the address field.
2 . Enter a web address or a keyword to browse for web pages.
Adding a bookmark
1. Open the web page you want to bookmark.
2. Tap Menu > .
Opening a bookmark
1. From the Chrome browser screen, tap Menu > Bookmarks.
2 . Select the bookmark of the website you want to view.
Customizing browser settings
1. From the Chrome browser screen, tap Menu > Settings.
2 . In the Settings list, you can select options to customize the browser.
Tip: For more information, visit:
google.com/intl/en/chrome/.
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Facebook
Post updates, see what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins,
and more with on-the-go Facebook access.
Sign in to your Facebook account or create a new account
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Facebook .
2. Enter your mobile number or email and password and tap Log In, or tap
Create New Facebook Account to join Facebook.
3. Once completed, your Facebook account will be added to your phone.
Use Facebook
Once you’ve either created an account or signed in, you can post and view
updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Facebook .
2. Tap What’s on your mind? To type an update. You can also share photos
and videos, start a live video, scroll through your Facebook feed, and
more.
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Connectivity
The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB
file transfer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity and more.
Transfer
You can use the USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer
and transfer music, photos and other content file.
For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you
want to transfer to your phone, you can attach your phone to the computer
and copy the files to the music folder.
File transfer tips
If you want to save data to a SD card on your phone, make sure the SD card
is installed and active. For more information, see “
Important: Do not remove the SD card while transferring data.
Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table:
File Transfer
les between your phone and a computer
SD card” on page 168
Method Description
Transfer files between your phone and PC such
as photos, videos, and music.
.
PTP
Transfer photo and video files between your
phone and PC.
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Transfer les between the phone and a computer
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the USB charging cable.
• Insert the end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the
bottom of the phone.
• Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your
computer. You may need to remove the USB cable from the AC
adapter to access it.
2. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. You will see
Charging this device via USB.
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3. To transfer files from your phone to your computer
• From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
• Tap Connected devices > USB
• Tap File Transfer. You can also select other options available.
On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the
4.
My Computer menu) and open it.
5. If available, select a drive (Internal shared storage or SD card).
6. Select a folder and copy files from your computer to your phone or from
your phone to your computer.
7. When done, disconnect your phone from your computer.
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use
your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or hotspot.
Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Network & internet> Wi-Fi.
3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
4. Wi-Fi is enabled. Tap Wi-Fi to see the names and security settings of in
range Wi-Fi networks.
5. To disable Wi-Fi, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the Off position.
6. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if applicable), and
then tap CONNECT.
in the Your phone will be connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see
status bar. For more information on Wi-Fi see
“Wi-Fi”on page 139.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to
connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and
hands-free car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and
wireless phones. Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
The following table describes different options and functions available with
certain Bluetooth accessories.
Function Description
Audio outputWirelessly listen to music, podcasts, etc.
Hands-free calls
Data exchangeExchange data with Bluetooth devices.
Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable
hands-free devices and headsets.
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Enable Bluetooth
To enable Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth.
Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position.
To disable Bluetooth, slide the Bluetooth switch to the Off position.
Note: Turning on Airplane Mode disables all network features including calling,
messaging, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. To still use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth,
turn them on in Settings or in the notification panel.
Tip: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power.
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Pair Bluetooth devices
To pair Bluetooth devices
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Connected devices > Pair new device.
Pair new device
• Nearby devices will appear under Available devices.
• If a target device is not detected, ensure that the device is powered
on and is discoverable, then tap Refresh to search again.
3. Tap a device under Available devices and follow the on-screen instructions
to pair with the device.
• Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the
devices being used.
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To forget a paired device
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .
2. Tap Connected devices .
3. Tap Settings next to the device you wish to forget.
4. Tap FORGET > FORGET DEVICE.
Tap Settings icon
Tap to forget
5. The device will be unpaired from your phone. To reconnect with the device,
you will need to pair again.
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