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Motorola moto g10 User manual

User Guide
© 2021 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved.
MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo. Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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 for details.
Some images in help content are examples only.
You can also read this help on your phone at Settings > Help.
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Contents

Set up phone 1
About your hardware 1 Insert and remove SIM and SD cards 3 Copy data from old phone 5 Set up voicemail 7 Set up email 7 Prepare for emergencies 9 Make it yours 10
Learn the basics 11
About your home screen 11 About your lock screen 11
New to Android? 13
If this is your first smartphone 13 If you had an iPhone 14 About your Google account 15 Status bar icons 16 Phone terms you should know 20
Get around on your phone 22
Learn gestures 22 Move between apps and screens 23 Use quick settings 24 Turn screen off and on 27 Adjust volumes 27
Frequently used tools 30
Turn flashlight on and off 30 Take screenshots 30 Record your screen 31 Control phone with your voice 32 Get directions to a location 33 Use clock and weather widget 34 Manage time spent on your phone 36
Work with text 39
Use onscreen keyboard 39 Cut, copy, paste text 40 Use voice typing 41 Fill in forms automatically 41
Personalize your phone 42
Home screen 42
Change wallpaper 42
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Customize your Favorites tray 42 Add widgets, shortcuts, or folders 42 Remove widgets, shortcuts, or folders 45 Remake your home screen with launchers 45
Lock screen 46
Use a screen saver 46
Sounds 47
Set ringtones 47 Enhance sound 48 Avoid interruptions with Do Not Disturb 49 Stop phone from speaking 52
Other sound settings 53
Silence “Hello Moto” during power up 53 Turn off charging sounds 53
Apps 54
About your apps 54 View two apps on screen 58 View notifications 60 About Moto experiences 61 Enhance your gaming 62
Manage your apps 64
Install or update apps 64 Manage or delete apps 66 Protect against harmful apps 68
Search and browse 70
Search the web 70 Search your phone 72 Browse websites 73
Text messaging 75
About text and multimedia messages 75 Read, send, manage text messages 75 Add attachments 78 Save attachments from text message 78 Turn group messaging on or off 79 Change default messaging app 79 Control notifications for text messages 79 Change text message reply to incoming calls 80 Get text messages on your computer 80
Email 82
Read, send, manage emails 82 View email attachments 83
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Preview inboxes from home screen 84 Add email signature 84 Control email notifications 84
Calendar app 86
About the calendar 86 Find calendar events 86 Create and manage events 87 Control notifications for calendar events 87
Clock app 89
Set alarms 89 Use timer or stopwatch 89 Set date and time 90
Photos app 92
Share photos and videos 92 Upload photos and videos 92
Calls, contacts, voicemail 94
Phone calls 94
Answer calls 94 Make calls 95 During a call 97 Make video calls 98 Make conference calls 98 Block calls and texts 99 Turn call waiting on and off 100 View and delete call history 100 Make emergency call from locked phone 102
Contacts 103
Add contacts 103 Edit or delete contacts 104 Star your favorite contacts 105 Sort contacts 105 Share contacts 106
Voicemail 108
Use voicemail 108 Send all calls from contact to voicemail 109
Music 110
Listen to radio 110 Listen to music 111 Transfer music files 112 Connect a MIDI device 113
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Battery 114
Charge phone 114 Extend battery life 114 Prevent overcharging 116 Use Battery Saver mode 116 Show battery percentage in status bar 117
Storage 118
About storage options 118 Manage phone storage 118 Manage SD card 119 Find downloaded files 120 Recover recently deleted files 121 Upload music to cloud 121 Upload photos and videos 122 Scan documents and make copies 122
Network and internet 124
Connect to Wi‑Fi networks 124 Use Airplane mode 125 Control data usage 125 Share your internet connection 127 Connect to VPNs 130
Connected devices 131
Connect with Bluetooth™ 131 Connect with Wi-Fi Direct 133 Make contactless payments 133 Share or receive with NFC 134 Cast screen or media to TV 135 Share files and links with nearby Android phones 136 Transfer files between phone and computer (USB) 138 Print from your phone 139 About wireless sharing 140
Other settings 143
Apps & notifications 143
Change app settings 143 Choose how apps notify you 144
Display 148
Adjust screen brightness 148 Change display style 148 Use Dark theme 148 Show apps full screen 149 See Peek Display notifications 149
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Change screen timeout 151 Stop automatic rotation 151 Choose color mode 151 Adjust refresh rate 152 Change font and display size 152 Set recording options 153 Set lock screen preferences 153
Location 155
Use location services 155
Security 157
About security 157 Protect against harmful apps 157 Be ready to find a lost phone 158
Lock and unlock phone 159
Set screen lock 159 Adjust lock options 160 Unlock with trusted devices 161 Unlock with your face 162 Unlock at trusted places 163 Keep phone unlocked while it's on you 164
Use fingerprint security 164 Pin an app screen 165 Lock SIM card 166
Accounts 167
Add or remove accounts 167 Change name & info in your Google account 168 Sync apps with your Google account 168 Control what info Google collects 169
Accessibility 171
Visual assistance 171 Hearing assistance 173 Use accessibility shortcuts 175
System 177
Languages & input 177
Customize the keyboard 177
Use multiple languages 178
Gestures 180
Customize Power button gesture 180
Change System navigation 180
Turn flashlight on and off 180
Twist phone to open camera 180
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Adjust screenshot settings 181 Back up phone 181
Users and guests 183
Share your phone 183
Add, modify, remove users 184
Add or delete guest 185
About phone 186
Record your IMEI number 186 Find legal and product information 186
Fix a problem 187
Hardware issues 187
Phone is slow or unstable 187 Phone feels warm or hot 187 Phone won't turn on 188 Phone restarts or crashes 188 Screen is frozen or won't respond 189 Screen displays wrong colors 190 SD card problems 190
Call and SIM issues 193
Problems making/receiving calls 193 Problems during calls 194
Battery issues 197
Charging problems 197 Battery drains too fast 198
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues 199
Bluetooth problems 199 Wi-Fi problems 201 Can't transfer files or connect to computer 202
Account and sign-in issues 204
Forgot unlock code 204 Can't sign in to Google 204 Account sync issues 204
App issues 206
App or widget problems 206 Camera problems 207 Messaging problems 208 Gmail problems 210 Play Store problems 210
Maintenance procedures 211
Update Android software 211
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Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth 211 Reset phone 212 Get more help 213

Set up phone 1

About your hardware

Hardware diagram

1. Tray for SIM and SD card
2. Headset jack
3. Front camera (To learn more, read help in the Camera app.)
4. Earpiece
5. Proximity sensor
6. Google Assistant button
7. Volume up/down button
8. Power button
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1. Depth camera (To learn more, read help in the Camera app.)
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2. Main camera
3. Ultra-wide camera
4. Flash
5. Macro camera
6. Fingerprint sensor
7. Microphone
8. USB-C port for charging, transferring files, sharing connection with tethered devices.
9. Speaker

Care for your phone

To clean the screen:
While this does not disinfect your phone, the best way to keep your phone clean is to wipe it thoroughly
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with a dry soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, including paper towels and other materials with rough surfaces.
If the screen gets drops of liquid on it, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
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To disinfect your phone:
It is okay to use wipes or cloths moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe your screen.
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When disinfecting or cleaning your phone, turn it off and avoid getting any moisture in its openings,
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including the charging port, headphone jack, microphones and speakers.
Don't submerge your phone in any cleaning agents, avoid using any cleaners with bleach or abrasives,
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and avoid spraying cleaners directly on the screen.

Prevent water damage

Mobile phones marketed as water repellent are not waterproof. Avoid prolonged exposure to water, and do not submerge in water. If your phone is exposed to water, dry your phone and ports with a soft, clean cloth.
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Water damage is not covered by your warranty.
To prevent water damage to your phone:
Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.
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Don’t try to charge your phone when it’s wet.
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Don't expose your phone to salt water or other liquids other than fresh water.
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Don't expose your phone to water at high pressure.
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Don't drop or puncture your phone, as this could damage the water repellent features.
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Insert and remove SIM and SD cards

About the SD card

Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 512 GB.
A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient.
Your phone uses the card as portable storage for media files: photos, videos, and music. Because it's portable, you can easily swap the card and its content between devices. After you insert the card, be sure to update settings within media apps (like camera, music, and podcast apps), so they use the card to store content you create or download.
You can't store apps on the SD card because it is portable storage.

Insert or replace cards

1. If you are removing an SD card, unmount it first.
2. Insert the tool into the hole in the tray and gently push to pop it out.
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3. Insert or remove the cards as needed.
To use an SD card and a SIM card:
Or, to use two SIM cards (dual-SIM models only):
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To see if your phone supports dual SIMs, go to Settings > About phone > SIM Status. If you see SIM Slot 1 and SIM Slot 2, then your phone supports dual SIMs.
4. Push the tray back into the phone.
5. If you inserted an SD card, format it now.
Note: If you need to activate a SIM, contact your carrier.

Fix a problem

Select a problem to see troubleshooting steps.
SIM card
SIM not recognized
Can’t make calls
Can't answer calls
SD card
Phone doesn't recognize card
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Copy data from old phone

Copy data from iPhone

You’ll use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google
account:
Photos will back up to Photos.
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Contacts will back up to Contacts.
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Calendar will back up to Calendar.
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1. Charge both phones and connect them to a Wi-Fi network.
2. To ensure you don’t miss any messages or calls:
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Turn off iMessage. (Settings > Messages > off. Or, if your SIM has been removed, deregister
your phone.)
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b.
Turn off FaceTime. (Settings > FaceTime > off.)
3. Download the Google Drive app on your iPhone.
4. On your iPhone, open Drive and then:
a. Sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create it now.
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Touch > Settings > Backup and start the backup.
5. Wait for the backup to complete.
6. When complete, on your new phone, sign in with the same Google account (Settings > Accounts > Add
account).

Copy data from Android phone

During setup, you can copy your apps, music, contacts, messages, and more. Learn what does and doesn't
get copied.
If you no longer have your old phone or can’t turn it on, you can copy files using a backup from the cloud with your Google account.
To copy files:
1. Charge both phones and turn them on.
2. On your new phone:
a. If this is the first time you’ve turned it on, select your language on the setup screen.
b. If you skipped copying files during setup, open the Settings app and touch Finish setting up your
device.
3. Touch Start.
4. Insert your SIM to connect to the mobile network, or touch Skip.
5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and touch Next.
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6. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the old phone or backup associated with your Google account, and to choose which apps and data to copy.
Tip: Be sure to leave Back up to Google Drive turned on.

What gets copied from Android phone

If you copy data from another Android phone during setup, here's what gets copied:
Apps and app data
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Music, photos, and videos
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Google accounts
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Contacts stored on your phone or SIM card
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Text messages
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Multimedia attachments in messages
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Most phone settings
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Wallpaper
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Call history
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You’ll see these when you sign in to your Google account on your new phone.
What won't copy:
Downloads, like PDF files
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Apps that aren’t from Play Store
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Accounts other than Google accounts
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Contacts and calendars for services other than Google (such as WhatsApp)
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Ringtones
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Import contacts from SIM

If you have a SIM card with contacts saved on it, you can import them into your Google account.
1. Insert the SIM in your phone.
Or, if your old phone is an Android phone and can connect to Wi-Fi, turn it on.
2.
Open the Contacts app.
3.
Touch > Settings > Import > SIM card > OK.
4. If you have multiple Google accounts, choose the account where you want to save them.
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Set up voicemail

Set voicemail password

Contact your carrier for help setting or recovering your password/PIN for voicemail.

Set mailbox greeting

Your carrier provides and manages your voicemail.
To set your greeting:
1.
Touch > .
2.
Touch & hold to dial into your mailbox.
3. Follow your carrier’s system prompts. If your voicemail is not set up, contact your carrier for instructions.
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Change voicemail options

1.
Touch > > Settings.
(If you don't see , swipe down on the screen.)
2. Touch Voicemail.
3. Touch Advanced Settings.
4. Change any of the options:
To change voicemail service from your provider to another voicemail service or app, touch Service.
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To change the number dialed to access voicemail, touch Setup.
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Set up email

Set up personal email

You can add multiple email accounts of the following types:
Gmail
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Personal email from other providers (IMAP/POP)
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If you added a Google account on your phone:
When you open the Gmail app for the first time, you'll see your email for that account. You're already
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set up.
To set up additional accounts, open Gmail, touch your profile icon , then touch Add another
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account.
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If you didn’t add a Google account to your phone and want to set up email for an IMAP/POP provider (an address that's not Gmail):
1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and account options.
If you have problems setting up the account, read Google's help for Gmail.

Set up corporate email

If you use Microsoft Office Outlook on your work computer, your phone can synchronize emails, calendar events, and contacts with the Microsoft Exchange server. Before you start, you'll need the following information from your company's IT department:
Email address
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Email password
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Domain name
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Username
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Server name
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Security type/SSL settings
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Client certificate requirement
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To set up corporate email:
1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Do one of the following:
If this is your first time opening the Gmail app, touch Add another email address.
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If you have been using Gmail with another account, touch your profile icon , then touch Add
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another account.
3. Touch Exchange and Office 365.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and other information from your company's IT department.

Switch account views

In the Gmail app, touch your profile icon , then select an account.
To open each inbox with one touch from your home screen, add task shortcuts:
1.
Touch & hold .
2.
Drag for each account to a blank space on your home screen.
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Prepare for emergencies

Set up emergency information

You can set up emergency information for first responders or others to view from your lock screen, such as your emergency contact and medical information (blood type, allergies).
To set up your emergency information:
1. Go to Settings > About phone.
2. Touch Emergency information.
3. Set up your information.
Note: Anyone who picks up your phone can see your emergency info without unlocking your phone.
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View emergency information

1. From the lock screen:
Swipe up and touch Emergency below the keypad.
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Or, press and hold the Power button, then touch Emergency.
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2. Touch Emergency information twice.

Add message to lock screen

To add your name or a short message to your lock screen for anyone who finds your phone:
1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
2. Touch Add text on lock screen.
3. Type the text to display and touch Save.
Tip: Don't put your mobile number as your contact info unless you can access your voicemail from another device.

Send your location to emergency services

Not all carriers and countries support this feature.
If Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) works in your country and on your carrier's network and if you haven't turned off ELS, when you call or text an emergency number, ELS sends your location to authorized emergency responders to help them locate you.
If ELS is off, your carrier might still send the phone’s location during an emergency call. For more information, check with your carrier.
To turn ELS on or off:
1. Go to Settings > Location > Advanced.
2. Touch Emergency Location Service.
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3.
Turn it on or off .
To learn more about ELS, read Google's help.

Make it yours

This topic lists things that most people want to do with their new phone, with links to instructions on how to do them.

Personalize your phone

Set the wallpaper.
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Add apps to your home screen.
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Adjust screen settings, like style (font size, color scheme), rotation settings, and dark background.
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You can use either the buttons or gestures to move between apps and screens. Choose which
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System navigation to use.
Assign ringtones or photos to friends you call.
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Set your schedule for Do Not Disturb , to automatically silence your phone when you don't want to be
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interrupted.

Protect your phone

Set up a screen lock.
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In case you lose your phone, set up Find My Device and record your IMEI number.
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Other common set up tasks

Connect with your Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks.
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If you use multiple languages, set them up so they appear on your keyboard.
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About your home screen

You see the home screen when you turn on and unlock your phone or swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
You can add more pages to the right as needed. To add a page, drag an app shortcut or widget to the edge of an existing page and place it on the new page.
Swipe right or left to move between pages.
Here are the parts of your home screen:
1. Status bar: Displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's battery and network
connections. Swipe down to see your notifications and quick settings.
2. Widget: You can add widgets to your home screen for quick access to information or frequent tasks.
3. Shortcut: You can add shortcuts to open apps or web pages you use frequently.
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App list: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see the list of all your apps.
5. Favorites tray: Provides one touch access to your most-used apps from any home screen page. You can customize which apps appear here.
6. Navigation bar: Use gestures to move between apps and screens. You can replace the bar with the
navigation icons instead.
7. Folder: Add folders to organize app shortcuts.
If you want an entirely new look and feel for your home screen, you can use a different launcher. For a less drastic renovation, just change the wallpaper.

About your lock screen

The lock screen appears when you're using a screen lock and you power on your phone or turn on the screen.
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Tip: If you're using Peek Display, you'll see those notifications before you get to your lock screen.
From the lock screen, you can:
Make an emergency call.
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View and respond to notifications. Double touch one to open it.
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Open your quick settings. Swipe down from top of screen.
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Start a voice command. Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner.
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Go into Lockdown. Temporarily turn off notifications and fingerprint unlocking.
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You can customize your lock screen to add a message and control which notifications appear.
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If this is your first smartphone

Learn the basics
To get around your phone, here are the key concepts.
You can choose how you move between apps and screens: gestures or icons.
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In addition to touching the screen to select items, you can use other gestures, such as pinch to zoom.
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The icons at the top of your home screen tell you important stuff at a glance, like your phone’s battery
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level and network connection, and whether you’ve missed a call.
Your phone and apps send you notifications for things like new messages, calendar events, and
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upcoming alarms. You’ll find notifications in several places, and can do a lot with them.
To learn about these common tasks, touch one below:
Answer a call.
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Make a call.
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Set an alarm.
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Turn the flashlight on/off.
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Listen to music.
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Get apps
Your phone comes with many fun and useful apps, but you can really unlock its power by installing apps that suit your lifestyle. Go to Play Store to explore free and paid apps that help you be more productive, organized, informed, in touch, and entertained.
Protect your phone
You carry your phone around with you, and accidents happen; phones get lost sometimes. So set up some
security and prevent heartache if you and your phone become separated.
Set up a screen lock. This is your first line of defense in keeping your sensitive information safe. Prefer numbers, shapes, words? Set up a PIN, pattern, or password required to unlock your phone. Learn how.
A screen lock doesn't prevent you from immediately answering a call or accessing your camera.
Display your owner info. On your lock screen, you can discreetly display a “please return” message with some of your contact info so that, if your phone is lost, someone can to return it to you. Learn how.
Enable lost phone features. For peace of mind, check out Find My Device, in case you ever need to remotely locate and lock or erase your phone.
Personalize your phone
While changing your wallpaper is probably your first customization, don't stop there. Be sure to explore your Settings to set ringtones, font sizes, data usage preferences, keyboard preferences, and much more. It's a great way to learn many of your phone's capabilities while customizing it to suit your needs.
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In most apps you can touch or for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options are available to you there, too.
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Manage cellular data
Understand your data usage. Keep an eye on your data usage and learn how to make the most of it. See
which apps use large amounts of data and adjust their settings. If your phone is using too much data, you can also stop accounts from auto-syncing.
Use Wi-Fi to conserve cellular data. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your data will use that network connection instead of your carrier's network, saving your cellular data for when you need it. Learn how to
connect to Wi-Fi networks.
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Find phone info. To find your phone number, device name, and other information, go to Settings > About phone.
Tell your phone what to do. Use your phone hands-free with voice commands. Tell it to navigate you, and
listen to it speak the directions to you as you drive--it'll even reroute you if you've gone off course. Tell it to set alarms, find information on the web, make calls.
Never miss a photo opportunity. Automatically open the camera right from your lock screen. Just twist your phone twice. You can automatically back up your photos and videos with your Google account or with other photo sharing apps available from Play Store.
Store your stuff. You have several storage options. Store apps and content on your phone. For more storage space, use an SD card for photos, videos, and music. You can open stored items in associated apps, like Photos to see your photos and videos. For even more storage space, plus the ability to access your media and files from any internet-connected device (phone, computer, tablet), use cloud storage. Your
Google account includes free cloud storage on Drive, which has its own app and is also available from the
menu throughout other apps.
Wi-Fi hotspot. You can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to share your internet connection with your other devices that need internet access (for example, a laptop or tablet).
Reboot phone. In the unlikely event that your phone becomes unresponsive, frozen, shows a blank or black screen, or doesn't respond to the Power button, you can reboot it. Press and hold the Power button for 7 ­10 seconds. The phone will restart normally.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas.

If you had an iPhone

Welcome to Android! Here are some differences between your old iPhone and your new phone.
Your assistant: You've retired Siri. Now, find info and get things done with Google Assistant. Just set up “OK, Google”. Then ask for info or help with everyday tasks.
Apps:
Goodbye Apple App Store, hello Google Play Store. Play Store is now your default app store. Apps aren't
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compatible between iPhone and Android. However, many developers make iPhone and Android versions of their apps; if the app stores your data online, then you can switch with little effort. Just download the Android version from Play Store and log in.
Continue listening to podcasts. You can listen with the YT Music app. Or, there are lots of podcast apps
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on Play Store - search for “podcast” in Play Store and download one of your choice.
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Install apps remotely. On a computer, visit play.google.com. Browse apps on the bigger screen and then
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install them on your phone from your computer.
Your home screen:
On your old iPhone, your home screen was far left. Now, you start with one home screen and can add
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more pages to the right as needed.
Your old phone showed all apps on your home screen. With your new phone, you can put shortcuts to
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your most important apps on your home screen for easy access. Or, find your full list by swiping up from your favorites tray. This frees up room on your home screen for widgets, making your new home much more lively.
Like your old iPhone, you'll see notifications at the top of the screen, which you can swipe down to
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review. But on your new phone, you can swipe them left or right to dismiss them.
Quick access to settings: On your old iPhone, to adjust settings you opened a Settings app. You can still do that. But now you've also got quick settings. Swipe down from the top of the screen for easy access to toggles for airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and other frequently-used settings.
In the cloud: Your Google account is your key to cloud storage with Google. If you migrated your contacts to your phone, then you can see them from any device or computer by logging into Gmail. Your Google account includes apps like Calendar and Drive that let you work well with others. And it has apps that let you play too - access your photos, videos, music from any device when you log in with your Google account. Use YT Music to upload your iTunes library.
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File sharing: If you used AirDrop on your iPhone, now you'll use Nearby Share to easily share files or links
with friends.

About your Google account

Benefits of your account
When you set up your phone, you added a Google account. If you haven't had a Google account before, this is more than just a password you set up for your phone.
A Google account lets you organize and access your personal information and files from any computer or mobile device:
Synchronize everything. Never lose your contacts. Associate them with your Google account if you
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create them on your phone, and view them from Gmail on any computer or by signing into your Google
account on any phone. Create emails or calendar events on your phone and view them on any computer. Access your browser bookmarks from any device.
Store in the cloud. Upload your photos, videos, and music to the cloud; get to all of it without taking up
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space on your phone.
Keep your stuff secure. Your account password secures it all and lets you access it from anywhere.
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Maintaining your account
Other than remembering your password, you don’t need to do much maintenance on your Google account ­just enjoy the benefits of your secure, synchronized information. However, you can:
Control how frequently your phone syncs your information.
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Review and manage the information Google collects from you, such as search and browsing history.
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Learn about Google apps
Many Google apps, like Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and Maps are preloaded on your phone. To learn about and download additional Google apps, read Google’s information.
Can't sign in to Google account
If you’re having problems signing in to your account, read Google's support information.

Status bar icons

About status icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen contains icons that help you monitor your phone.
On the left, icons tell you about apps, such as new messages or downloads. If you don't know what one
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of these icons means, swipe the status bar down for details.
On the right, icons tell you about your phone's battery level and network connections.
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A dot means there are more icons to view. Drag down from the top of the screen to see all icons.
What status icons mean
These are the icons from apps that came on your phone and the phone status icons.
Icon Meaning
CALLS
Active call.
Missed call.
Speakerphone on.
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Microphone muted.
NETWORK
Connected to cellular/mobile network (full signal). Speed of your network connection is also shown. For example, or . Possible speeds, from slowest to fastest, are 3G, H, H+, 4G, 5G. Available
speeds depend on your carrier and your location.
Poor connection to cellular/mobile network.
Connected to different cellular/mobile network (roaming).
Data Saver is on, preventing apps from using background data.
Wi‑Fi network within range.
Connected to Wi‑Fi network.
Poor connection to Wi‑Fi network.
No SIM card.
Location services are in use.
Airplane mode on.
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth connected.
Trusted device connected.
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Your phone is a Wi‑Fi hotspot. Devices can connect to share your data connection.
Wireless display or adaptor connected.
Connected by USB cable.
USB tethering enabled.
SYNC AND UPDATES
App updates are available for download from Play Store.
App successfully installed from Play Store.
Email and calendar sync in progress.
Upload complete.
Download complete.
Google backup in progress.
Google backup complete.
SOUND
Vibrate.
DO NOT DISTURB
Do Not Disturb is on.
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BATTERY
Battery fully charged.
Battery charging.
Battery low.
Overcharge protection is limiting battery to 80%.
Phone is in Battery Saver mode.
ALARM AND CALENDAR
Alarm set.
Upcoming calendar event.
EMAIL AND MESSAGING
New Gmail message.
New text message.
New voicemail.
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Phone terms you should know

Airplane mode
A mode allowing access to a device’s non-wireless functions (e.g., music, games, etc.), while disabling its wireless radio functions that are banned on airplanes during flight.
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app
Software that you can download for added functionality, such as games, email apps, bar code scanners and more. Some apps are already on your phone, and more can be downloaded from your phone's app store.
Bluetooth™
A short-range wireless technology you can use to connect a device to other nearby Bluetooth-capable devices and accessories, such as headsets, speakers, printers, etc. Use Bluetooth to make handsfree calls on a headset or in your car, listen to music on wireless speakers, use a wireless mouse or keyboard, or print a document in another room. Set up Bluetooth.
cellular network or mobile network
A network of radio-transmitting towers. You make calls on your phone using radio waves sent between the phone and the network towers. You also send data and access the Internet on this network. Carriers use different technologies to handle these radio transmissions (GSM, CDMA, Edge, 3G, 4G, LTE, HSPA, iDEN).
data
Information sent or received from your phone other than calls and text messages. You may use data when you access the internet, check your email, play games, use apps and more. Background tasks, such as syncing or location services, may also use data.
data usage
The amount of data your phone uploads or downloads over a network in a given period. Your phone uses your carrier's cellular network or over a Wi-Fi network. Depending on your plan with your carrier, you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan's monthly limits.
GPS
Global Positioning System. A global satellite-based system for determining precise locations on Earth.With GPS, your phone becomes your navigator when you're driving and your concierge when you're looking for a nearby meal, movie, or cup of coffee.
mobile hotspot
A device or app that lets you share your mobile data connection with multiple devices via Wi‑Fi. You can connect different devices to your hotspot, including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, cameras, Smartphones, and portable gaming systems. The number of devices that can connect at one time depends on your carrier and connection speed.
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notification
An alert from your phone or an app on your phone. Your phone displays icons in the status bar to notify you of new messages, calendar events and alarms. Icons can also indicate ongoing status, such as connection to a Wi‑Fi network.
Play Store
Google's store where you can download apps, books, movies, and music. Choose from an assortment of free books or apps; purchase from an even larger selection.
SD card
Secure Digital (SD) card. A small, high-capacity removable memory card used in small, portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras.
short cut
An icon you can add to your home screen that lets you quickly open an app. Create short cuts for apps you use frequently.
SIM card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to authenticate your phone on the cellular network.
software update
An update to your phone's operating system that typically includes new features and fixes reported problems. The update is wirelessly downloaded to your phone at no additional cost to you.
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status bar
Thin bar at the top of your home screen that displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's battery and network connections. Apps display icons in the status bar to alert you of events, such as new messages.
sync
The process of sharing the same information across multiple devices and websites. Contacts, calendars and email are often synced through cloud services, so you can enter information on one device and access it through another.
widget
An element you can add to your home screen that gives you quick access to information or frequent tasks. For example, widgets can provide weather updates, upcoming calendar events. Many are preinstalled on your phone. Apps you download may also include widgets.
Wi‑Fi
A short-range wireless technology that provides a high-speed internet connection to wireless data devices. Many locations offer Wi-Fi connections, including airports, hotels, restaurants and more. Using a Wi-Fi connection instead of your cellular network can help reduce your cellular data usage. Some public Wi-Fi connections may not be secure. You should only connect to those you trust and use some form of internet security on your devices. Set up Wi-Fi.
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