Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G User Manual
User Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 5
Charge the Battery ....................................................................................................... 5
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 6
Install microSD Card and Reinstall SIM Card ............................................................... 6
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................. 9
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off ...................................................................................... 9
Voicemail ....................................................................................................................10
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................11
Function Buttons ................................................................................................................13
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................14
Home Screen Overview ..............................................................................................14
Manage the Home Screens ........................................................................................15
Apps Launcher ...........................................................................................................17
Weather ......................................................................................................................17
Quick Shortcuts .................................................................................................................18
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel ......................................................................................................19
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................20
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................20
Gboard .......................................................................................................................20
Glide Typing ...............................................................................................................23
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................23
Copy and Paste Text ..................................................................................................24
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................25
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................25
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Call Using the Phone Dialpad .....................................................................................25
Call from Recents .......................................................................................................26
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................26
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................26
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................26
Call Numbers with Pauses ..........................................................................................27
Call Using the Plus (+) Code .......................................................................................27
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................28
Voicemail ...........................................................................................................................28
Review Voicemail .......................................................................................................29
Configure Voicemail Settings ......................................................................................29
Voicemail (Traditional) .......................................................................................................29
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................29
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................29
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................29
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................30
In-call Options .............................................................................................................30
Caller Name ID ...........................................................................................................30
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................30
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................31
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................31
Set Up Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................32
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................33
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................34
Call Rejection .............................................................................................................34
Quick Responses........................................................................................................35
Auto Answer ...............................................................................................................35
Additional Settings ......................................................................................................36
Video Calling ..............................................................................................................36
Activate Wi-Fi Calling ..................................................................................................36
Phone Ringtone ..........................................................................................................36
Voicemail ....................................................................................................................37
Assisted Dialing ..........................................................................................................37
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Real Time Text ...........................................................................................................37
Call Timer ...................................................................................................................38
Power Key Ends Call ..................................................................................................38
Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................38
Step-up ring volume ....................................................................................................38
Vibrate When Ringing .................................................................................................38
Dial Pad Touch Tones ................................................................................................38
Flashing light when ringing .........................................................................................38
Hearing Aids – Telecoil Mode .....................................................................................38
Verizon Push To Talk Plus (PTT+) .....................................................................................39
Contacts....................................................................................................................................41
Contacts List ......................................................................................................................41
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................42
Assign a Caller ID Picture to a Contac t .......................................................................42
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................43
Delete a Contact ................................................................................................................43
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................43
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ..........................................................................43
Refresh .......................................................................................................................44
Share ..........................................................................................................................44
Join .............................................................................................................................44
Add shortcut to Home screen .....................................................................................44
Set ringtone ................................................................................................................44
All calls to voicemail ....................................................................................................45
Change account .........................................................................................................45
Add a Contact to Favorites .........................................................................................45
Add a Group Contact .........................................................................................................46
Delete a Group Contact .....................................................................................................46
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................46
Add or Remove a Group Contact Entry, or Rename a Group .....................................47
ICE (In Case of E mergenc y) ..............................................................................................47
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................48
Applications ..............................................................................................................................49
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Google Apps ......................................................................................................................49
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................49
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................49
Chrome .......................................................................................................................49
Gmail ..........................................................................................................................50
Calendar .....................................................................................................................51
Google Play Store App ...............................................................................................52
Google Maps ..............................................................................................................53
YouTube .....................................................................................................................53
YouTube Music ...........................................................................................................54
Files ............................................................................................................................54
Supported Formats .....................................................................................................54
Message+ ..........................................................................................................................54
Connections ..............................................................................................................................56
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................56
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................56
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu ............................................................................................57
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................57
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.............................................................................................57
Change the Device Name ...........................................................................................57
Pairing ........................................................................................................................58
Send and Receive Information ....................................................................................59
Supported Bluetooth Profiles ......................................................................................59
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology ...................................................................59
Turn NFC On or Off ....................................................................................................60
Secure NFC ................................................................................................................60
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..........................................................................................60
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ...................................................................60
Add a VPN Connection ...............................................................................................61
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ........................................................................61
Mobile Hotspot & Tethering ................................................................................................61
Turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off ......................................................................................61
USB tethering .............................................................................................................62
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Bluetooth tethering......................................................................................................62
Camera .....................................................................................................................................63
Use the Camera App .........................................................................................................63
Open or Close the Camera App ..................................................................................63
Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................................63
Take a Picture or Record a Video ...............................................................................65
Action Overlay Mode ..................................................................................................66
Underwater Mode .......................................................................................................67
Review Screen ...........................................................................................................67
Camera Settings .........................................................................................................69
View Pictures and Videos Using Photos ............................................................................70
View Pictures and Videos ...........................................................................................70
Work wi th Pictures .............................................................................................................71
Edit a Picture ..............................................................................................................71
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................72
Useful Tools ..............................................................................................................................74
Clock .................................................................................................................................74
World Clock ................................................................................................................74
Alarm ..........................................................................................................................74
Timer ..........................................................................................................................75
Stopwatch ...................................................................................................................75
Calculator ..........................................................................................................................76
Flashlight ...........................................................................................................................76
Sound Recorder .................................................................................................................77
Voice Services ...................................................................................................................78
Text-to-Speech ...........................................................................................................78
Voice Search ..............................................................................................................78
Outdoor ..............................................................................................................................78
Carkit Power On or Off .......................................................................................................79
Settings .....................................................................................................................................80
Network & internet .............................................................................................................80
Wi-Fi settings ..............................................................................................................80
Mobile network settings ..............................................................................................80
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Data usage settings ....................................................................................................81
Mobile Hotspot & tethering ..........................................................................................81
Airplane mode ............................................................................................................81
VPN settings ...............................................................................................................81
Private DNS ................................................................................................................82
Wireless emergency alerts ..........................................................................................82
Advanced Calling ...............................................................................................................82
Video Calling ..............................................................................................................82
Activate Wi-Fi Calling ..................................................................................................82
Connected devices ............................................................................................................82
USB ............................................................................................................................83
Pair New Device .........................................................................................................83
Previously Connected devices ....................................................................................83
Connection Preferences .............................................................................................83
Display ...............................................................................................................................84
Brightness level ..........................................................................................................84
Adaptive brightness ....................................................................................................84
Night Light ..................................................................................................................84
Wallpaper ...................................................................................................................84
Dark theme .................................................................................................................84
Sleep time ..................................................................................................................84
Glove touch mode.......................................................................................................84
Pocket mode ...............................................................................................................84
Auto-rotate screen ......................................................................................................85
Font size .....................................................................................................................85
Display size ................................................................................................................85
Screen saver ..............................................................................................................85
Display quick settings .................................................................................................85
Sound ................................................................................................................................85
Media volume, Call volume, Ring & notification volume, Alarm volume .......................85
Also vibrate for calls ....................................................................................................85
Do Not Disturb ............................................................................................................85
Shortcut to prevent ringing ..........................................................................................85
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Phone ringtone ...........................................................................................................86
Vibration pattern .........................................................................................................86
Vibration intensity .......................................................................................................86
Default notification sound ............................................................................................86
Default alarm sound ....................................................................................................86
Other sounds and vibrations .......................................................................................86
Programmable keys ...........................................................................................................87
Wake up device ..........................................................................................................87
Apps & notifications ...........................................................................................................87
App launch optimization ..............................................................................................87
Notifications ................................................................................................................87
Screen time ................................................................................................................87
Default apps ...............................................................................................................87
Permission manager ...................................................................................................88
Special apps access ...................................................................................................88
Battery ...............................................................................................................................88
Battery Saver ..............................................................................................................88
Adaptive Battery .........................................................................................................88
Battery Care Mode ......................................................................................................88
Show battery percentage ............................................................................................88
Last full charge ...........................................................................................................89
Screen usage since full charge ...................................................................................89
Storage ..............................................................................................................................89
Device storage ............................................................................................................89
Portable storage .........................................................................................................89
Privacy ...............................................................................................................................89
Permission manager ...................................................................................................89
Show passwords ........................................................................................................89
Lock screen ................................................................................................................90
Autofill service from Google ........................................................................................90
Advanced ...................................................................................................................90
Location .............................................................................................................................90
Use location ................................................................................................................91
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Recent location requests ............................................................................................91
App permission ...........................................................................................................91
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning .....................................................................................91
Emergency Location Service ......................................................................................91
Security ..............................................................................................................................91
Security status ............................................................................................................91
Screen lock .................................................................................................................91
Screen lock settings ....................................................................................................92
Lock screen preferences.............................................................................................92
Fingerprint ..................................................................................................................92
Face unlock ................................................................................................................93
Smart Lock .................................................................................................................93
Device admin apps .....................................................................................................93
SIM card lock ..............................................................................................................94
Encryption & credentials .............................................................................................94
Trust agents................................................................................................................94
Screen pinning ............................................................................................................94
Covert mode ...............................................................................................................94
Accounts ............................................................................................................................94
Set Up a New Account ................................................................................................94
Manage Existing Accounts ..........................................................................................94
Automatically sync data ..............................................................................................95
Accessibility .......................................................................................................................95
Volume key shortcut ...................................................................................................95
Downloaded services ..................................................................................................95
Select to Speak ..........................................................................................................95
TalkBack .....................................................................................................................95
Text-to-speech output .................................................................................................95
Font size .....................................................................................................................96
Display size ................................................................................................................96
Dark theme .................................................................................................................96
Magnification ..............................................................................................................96
Color correction ..........................................................................................................96
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Color inversion ............................................................................................................96
Large mouse pointer ...................................................................................................96
Remove animations ....................................................................................................96
Accessibility Menu ......................................................................................................97
Switch Access ............................................................................................................97
Dwell timing ................................................................................................................97
Power button ends call ...............................................................................................97
Auto-rotate screen ......................................................................................................97
Touch & hold delay .....................................................................................................97
Time to take action (Accessibility timeout) ..................................................................98
Vibration intensity .......................................................................................................98
Mono audio .................................................................................................................98
Audio balance .............................................................................................................98
Captions .....................................................................................................................98
Real Time Text ...........................................................................................................98
Hearing aids ...............................................................................................................98
High contrast text ........................................................................................................98
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ..................................................................................98
Your Digital Wellbeing tools ........................................................................................98
Parental controls .........................................................................................................99
Google ............................................................................................................................. 100
System updates ............................................................................................................... 100
System............................................................................................................................. 100
Languages & Input.................................................................................................... 100
Gestures ................................................................................................................... 101
Date & time ............................................................................................................... 101
Backup ..................................................................................................................... 102
Reset options ............................................................................................................ 102
About phone .................................................................................................................... 102
Compliance information ............................................................................................ 103
Safety & Warranty and User guide ............................................................................ 103
Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 104
Drying Procedures .................................................................................................................. 105
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Drying Your Phone .......................................................................................................... 105
Copyright & Trademarks ......................................................................................................... 106
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. Please read this user guide carefully
before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Most descriptions in this user guide are based on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase.
Instructions for perform ing tasks in this guide may change depending on the version of software
or application on your phone. The status of individual settings may affect whether certain menus
for option settings are displayed or visible.
All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. Certain features, services, and
applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms,
conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider about feature availability
and functionality.
All features, functionality, and other specifications, as well as the information contained in this
guide are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the
time of issuing. Kyocera International, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications without notice or obligation.
For warranty service information, please refer to the Safety and Warranty Information linked
from your phone (see Safety & Warranty and User guide) or call the following telephone number
from anywhere in the continental United States: 1-800-349-4478.
This phone can determine its/your geographical location (location information) and can
associate location information with other data. For some services and applications, location
information must be turned on and you have to agree to its collection. Additionally, certain
services, applications, and programs are capable of accessing, collecting, storing, and using
location information and disclosing it to others. You should decide carefully when determining
whether location information should be made available to others.
©2020 Kyocera Corporation. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Introduction 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Verizon
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
2 Get Started
Key Functions
CAUTION!
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Front camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen and allows you
● Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
● Microphone 1 transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-activated
●
● Microphone 4 suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the other party
This phone is equipped with a laser system and CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. In
order to prevent damage to your own vision, or to that of others, as a result of
exposure to laser light, do not disassemble this phone under any circumstances.
Do not look into the proximity sensor or ToF sensor. Doing so can result in
temporary visual impairment and be the cause of accidents.
to video conference.
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen. In Underwater mode, the
touch operation will be disabled.
functions.
Loudspeaker
caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
during voice calls.
lets you hear different ringtones and sounds. It also lets you hear the
● Microphone 3 suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the other party
during voice calls.
● Proximity/Light sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This
is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as
during a phone call. The amount of light in the surrounding environment is also detected
by this sensor and it is used, for example, to adjust the screen brightness.
● LED indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
● Headset jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations or for listening to music.
● SOS key is one of the programmable keys that can be assigned to frequently used
applications or functions for quick access. See Programmable keys. SOS related
features may be available through different applications, contact your service provider
about feature availability and functionality.
● USB/Charger port allows you to connect the phone and the USB Type-C cable for use
with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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● Tool Anchors allow you to attach some useful accessories to your phone.
● Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a
call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
● PTT key acts as a dedicated PTT key by installing the PTT+ application. See Verizon
Push To Talk Plus (PTT+). Other PTT applications also may be available. Contact your
service provider for details. This is one of the programmable keys that can be assigned
to frequently used applications or functions for quick access. See Programmable keys.
● Power key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, or capture screenshots. A fingerprint sensor is incorporated in this key and used
for biometric personal recognition to unlock the phone. See Fingerprint.
● SIM/microSD card slot allows you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card placed on
the SIM/microSD card tray.
NOTE:
microSD cards are sold separately. Your phone supports a microSD card up to
1 TB.
● Camera key lets you activate the front camera, the back camera or the wide view
camera. You can also assign frequently used applications or functions for quick access,
if you do not need to use it as camera key. See Programmable keys.
● Back camera lets you take pictures and videos.
● Wide vi ew camera lets you take pictures and videos in wide angle.
● Charging contacts allows you to connect to an optional multi-bay device charger that
can charge multiple phones simultaneously. These contacts are also used when
connecting to a specially designed optional carkit.
● Wireless charging area allows you to charge the battery using a Qi wireless charger
(sold separately). See Charge the Battery Wirelessly.
● Microphone 2 suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the other party
during voice calls.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or
recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See Flashlight.
● ToF sensor or Time of Flight sensor allows your phone’s camera to map the image with
3D depth and accurately measure distances, making it possible to offer new features
such as Portrait mode.
4 Get Started
Set Up Your Phone
USB Type-C cable
You need to charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on the phone.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
The battery cannot be removed from the phone. For replacing or disposing of the
battery, contact a KYOCERA authorized service center.
Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when not in use to reduce the
environmental impact of charging.
Use only a USB Type-C charger/cable for this phone.
1. Open the cover to the USB/Charger port on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone’s USB/Charger port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter, and then plug the adapter into
an electrical outlet. Be sure to use the AC adapter that came with your phone.
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USB Type-C port
WARNING: Use only approved chargers and cables with your phone. Improper
handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger
or cable, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover.
NOTE:
WARNING: Do not use the phone under water if the SIM/microSD card tray cover,
Make sure the USB/Charger port co ver is securely closed to maintain your
phone’s waterproof seal.
USB/Charger port cover, or headset jack cover is broken or open.
Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge
the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger
documentation.
2. Place your phone ensuring that the charging area of your phone touches the charging
area of your wireless charger.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
● If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
● Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger, especially
anything metal.
● Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
● If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the AC
adapter that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.
Install microSD Card and Reinstall SIM Card
Inserting a compatible microSD card into your phone will increase its storage c apacit y . Your
phone comes with a preinstalled SIM card. If you need to reinstall your SIM c ar d, f ollow the
instructions below.
6 Get Started
NOTE:
m icr oSD cards are sold separately.
1. With the phone facing up, insert your fingernail into the slit on the SIM/microSD card
tray cover and pull out the tray.
Slit
SIM/microSD card tray cover
SIM/microSD card tray
SIM/microSD card tray cover
2. Put the tray onto a flat surface and place a microSD card into the tray. Ensure the gold
contacts are facing down as shown.
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NOTE:
3. Insert the tray into the phone, being careful not to let the cards slide out. Then gently
push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
If you need to reinstall your SIM card, remove the original SIM card from the tray
and place your new SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down as
shown.
4. In order to maintain your phone’s waterproof seal, confirm that the card tray cover is
securely closed.
WARNING: Do not use the phone under water if the SIM/microSD card tray cover,
USB/Charger port cover, or headset jack cover is broken or open.
NOTE:
NOTE:
You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.
Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your
data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the
microSD card.
8 Get Started
Turn Your Phone On and O f f
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold the Power key until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off.
Restart Your Phone
1. Press and hold the Power key until the phone options are displayed.
2. Tap Restart to restart the phone.
Setup Wizard
When you turn on your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically. Follow the
onscreen instructions to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, choose the
device protection, set up accounts, and more.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on when
you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
► To turn the screen off, quickly press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time
when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
NOTE:
Turn the Screen On and Start with Swipe
For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep time.
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on. The below screen appears by default.
NOTE:
To set up a screen lock for security, see Screen lock.
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2. On the screen, swipe toward:
to access the Home screen or the screen displayed before it was turned off.
to launch the Camer a app.
to launch Google Assistant™.
Voicemail
Your phone comes with a Voicemail application. Voicemail allows you to manage your voicemail
directly from your phone rather than calling in to your Voicemail. Voicemail displays a list of your
messages and allows you to choose which message(s) to listen to or delete. You can also
choose the traditional Voicemail service. See Voicemail (Traditional).
NOTE:
Voicemail is a subscription-based service.
Set Up Voicemail
1. Swipe up on the Home screen and tap Voicemail.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions for setting language, password, greetings, etc.
Set Up Traditional Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap > DIALPAD.
2. Touch and hold 1 or dial *86 and then tap .
3. When you hear the greeting, tap # to interrupt, and follow the prompts.
10 Get Started
Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of tap gestures.
Tap the screen with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light
Tap:
tap works best.
Touch and Hold: To open the available options for an item (for example, a keyboard), touch
and hold the item.
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Drag: Touch and hold your finger before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until
you have reached the target position.
Swipe or Slide: To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
Flick: Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light,
quick st rokes.
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Pinch and Spread: Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out, or spread
the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out
and outward to zoom in.)
Function Buttons
You will find a row of three buttons that let you perform specific functions as below.
●
●
●
( ) - Tap t o return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
Back
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Home
Recent
recently. To open one, tap it. To remove a screen from the list, swipe it up. To close all
screens, tap
( ) - Tap to open the Home screen.
- Touch and hold to launch Google Assistant.
( ) - Tap to open a list of thumbnail images of screens you have worked with
CLEAR AL L
.
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Your Home Screen
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,
wallpapers and more.
Home Screen Overview
The following illustration describes the basics of the Home screen.
●
Status Bar:
display the Notifications panel. See Status Bar.
●
Widget:
●
Google Search Widget:
on the phone or on the Internet. Tap to enter text or tap to speak your keyword.
●
Folder:
a group. See Use Folders.
● Favorites Tray: Contains up to five icons and appears on every Home screen.
●
Shortcut:
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Displays the time, notification icons, and phone status icons. Slide down to
Allows users to access various useful programs.
Allows you to enter text or spoken keywords for a quick search
Allows you to organize screen items. You can store multiple application icons as
Allows you to quickly launch applications.
Manage the Home Screens
Learn how to customize the Home screens.
Add Widgets to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Slide the screen to find the item you want to add to the Home screen.
4. Touch and hold the item and move your finger.
If you want to add it to a different Home screen from the one where you are, keep
TIP:
moving your finger to either left or right edge of it. By holding the item on the right
edge, you can make a new Home screen if there is no further Home screen
available.
5. When you find the position to place it, release your finger.
Add Shortcut icon to Home Screen
1. Swipe up on the Home screen and touch and hold the shortcut icon you want to add to
the Home screen.
2. Move your finger.
3. When you find the position to place it, release your finger.
Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the Home screen.
To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
To remove the item, drag it to "Remove" at the top of the screen and release it.
If you remove all widgets and shortcut icons apart from those in Favorites Tray
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placed on the Home screen, that Home screen itself will be deleted.
Favorites Tray
The favorites tray displays up to five icons and appears on every Home screen. You can replace
them with another icon you want to place there.
To add a new icon to the favorites tray:
1. Remove the current icon on the tray.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the favorites tray.
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3. Release your finger.
Use Folders
To cre ate a folder:
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another app icon.
2. Release your finger. Both icons are in a newly created folder.
To add app icons to a folder, touch and hold the app icon, drag it over a folder.
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3. Tap the folder > Unnamed Folder. The keyboard opens, and you can name the folder.
To rename it, tap the name.
Change the Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen and then tap Wallpapers.
2. Tap an app you want to use for changing wallpaper.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set wallpaper.
– or –
1. From the Apps launcher, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
2. Tap Pick image to use your own image or browse through the preset choices.
3. Select an image.
4. Tap Set wallpaper.
5. Select Home screen, Lock screen or Home screen and Lock screen.
Open the home settings menu
1. Touch and hold any empty area on the Home screen.
2. Tap Home settings.
3. The following options are available:
Notification dots
to show the notification dots.
Add icon to Home screen
Home screen.
to change the Notification access setting, such as whether or not
to add a short cut icon of a recently installed app to the
Display Google app
Home screen.
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to display Google News Feed by swiping right from the main
Order of the apps list
to change the order of the apps on the Apps Launcher.
Apps Launcher
You can find and access numerous apps installed in your phone on the Apps launcher screen.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to open the Apps launcher screen.
2. Tap an app icon you want to open.
You can change the order of the apps displayed in the Apps Launcher from the
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Home settings menu. See Open the home settings menu.
Weather
Your Weather widget can display a large quantity of weather information.
Retrieve the Current Location Information
1. Tap Tap to start on the widget.
2. Read the message and tap OK to enable data connection.
3. Your phone will display the weather forecast for your current location.
Add a Location
1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap > .
2. Enter a location in the Search location field and tap . The matching location(s) will
be listed.
3. Tap the location you want to add to the location list.
4. Tap the added location to access the details screen.
Delete a Location
1. Tap the weather image on the widget and then tap > .
2. Select the check box next to the location you want to delete.
Tap
3. Tap OK > OK.
For additional settings, tap >
instructions.
SELECT ALL
to select all the locations.
Settings
to choose an option and follow the onscreen
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Quick Shortcuts
Icon
Status
By touching and holding an application icon, Quick Shortcuts will be displayed on the Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold an application icon to display Quick Shortcuts options.
2. Tap a shortcut to the menu that you want to go directly to.
To create its shortcut icon and place it on the Home screen, touch and hold
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instead, and put it where you want.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the screen provides phone and service status information on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Bluetooth® active
Wi-Fi® active
Vibrate
No Ring and Notification volume
Do not disturb
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
5G
5G UWB
Airplane mode
GPS acti ve
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