Motorola moto g play User Manual
User Guide
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Contents
Set up phone 1
About your hardware 1
Insert or remove SIM and SD cards 4
Copy data from old phone 6
Set up voicemail 8
Set up email 9
Make it yours 11
Learn the basics 12
About your home screen 12
About your lock screen 14
New to Android? 15
If this is your first smartphone 15
If you had an iPhone 17
About your Google account 18
Status bar icons 19
Phone terms you should know 23
Get around on your phone 25
Learn gestures 25
Move between apps and screens 27
Use quick settings 29
Turn screen off and on 32
Capture your screen 33
Take screenshots 33
Record your screen 35
Create GIFs from video 37
Discover useful tools 38
Turn flashlight on and off 38
Record audio notes 39
Control phone with your voice 42
Get directions to a location 43
Use clock and weather widget 44
Manage how you spend time on your phone 47
Work with text 50
Use onscreen keyboard 50
Cut, copy, paste text 52
Use voice typing 53
Fill in forms automatically 54
Personalize your phone 55
Home screen 55
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Change wallpaper 55
Customize your Favorites tray 56
Use widgets, shortcuts, or folders 57
Arrange apps and control icon's look 61
Allow or prevent home screen rotation 63
Remove Google feed 64
Remake your home screen with launchers 65
Lock screen 66
Use a screen saver 66
Use apps 67
Open, close, switch apps 67
View two apps on screen 68
View notifications 70
About preloaded apps 72
About the Moto app
Focus on gaming 78
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Get, delete, manage apps 82
Install or update apps 82
Manage app permissions 85
Delete or disable apps 87
Find problem apps with safe mode 88
Protect against harmful apps 89
Search and browse 90
Search the web 90
Search your phone 92
Browse websites 93
Text messaging 95
About text and multimedia messages 95
Read, send messages 96
Manage, delete messages 99
Change default messaging app 101
Change text message reply to incoming calls 102
Get text messages on your computer 103
Email 104
Read, send, manage emails 104
View email attachments 106
Preview inboxes from home screen 107
Add email signature 108
Control email notifications 109
Calendar app 110
About the calendar 110
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Find calendar events 111
Create and manage events 112
Control notifications for calendar events 113
Clock app 114
Set alarms 114
Use timer or stopwatch 115
Set date and time 117
Photos app 119
Share photos and videos 119
Upload photos and videos 120
Contacts, calls, voicemail 122
Contacts 122
Add contacts 122
Edit or delete contacts 123
Star your favorite contacts 125
Sort contacts 126
Share contacts 127
Phone calls 128
Answer calls 128
Make calls 130
During a call 132
Make video calls 134
Make conference calls 135
Make calls over Wi-Fi 136
Use caller ID 138
Turn call waiting on and off 140
Block calls and texts 141
View and delete call history 143
Make emergency call from locked phone 145
Voicemail 146
Use voicemail 146
Music 148
Listen to radio 148
Listen to music 150
Transfer music files 151
Connect a MIDI device 152
Settings 153
Network and internet 153
Connect to Wi‑Fi networks 153
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct 155
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Use Airplane mode 156
Control data usage 157
Share your internet connection 159
Connect to VPNs 163
Add a Private DNS service 164
Connected devices 165
Connect with Bluetooth 165
Share files and links with nearby devices 168
Transfer files between phone and computer (USB) 170
Cast screen or media to TV 172
Print from your phone 174
About wireless sharing 175
Apps 178
Set or change default apps 178
Adjust special app access 179
Notifications 180
Turn notifications on/off 180
Choose how notifications look and open 182
Control notification sound 183
See previously viewed notifications 185
Battery 186
Charge phone 186
Extend battery life 187
Prevent overcharging 189
Use Battery Saver mode 190
Show battery percentage in status bar 191
Storage 192
About storage options 192
Manage phone storage 193
Manage SD card 194
Find downloaded files 195
Recover recently deleted files 196
Upload music to cloud 197
Upload photos and videos 198
Scan documents and make copies 200
Sound & vibration 201
Adjust volumes 201
Set ringtones 203
Enhance sound 205
Silence calls & notifications 206
Stop phone from speaking 209
Silence “Hello Moto” during power up 210
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Turn off charging sounds 211
Turn touch sounds on/off 212
Hear other notification sounds 213
Display 214
Adjust screen brightness 214
Use Dark theme 215
Change font and display size 216
Adjust refresh rate 217
Show apps full screen 218
Stop automatic rotation 219
Adjust colors at night 220
Choose color mode 221
See Peek Display notifications 222
Change screen timeout 224
Set recording options 225
Change lock screen features 226
Accessibility 227
Visual assistance 227
Hearing assistance 232
Dexterity assistance 235
Use accessibility shortcuts 237
Security 240
About security 240
Protect against harmful apps 241
Make sure your phone can be found 242
Lock and unlock phone 243
Set a screen lock 243
Quickly tighten lock screen security 245
Set advanced lock options 246
Stay unlocked when connected with a trusted device 247
Unlock with your face 248
Unlock at trusted places 250
Keep phone unlocked while it's on you 251
Use fingerprint security 252
Pin an app screen 254
Lock SIM card 255
Privacy 256
See/change permissions by feature 256
Control access to your mic and camera 257
Hide your pattern 258
Location 259
Use location services 259
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Safety & emergency 262
Prepare for emergencies 262
Passwords & accounts 264
Add or remove accounts 264
Change name & info in your Google account 266
Sync apps with your Google account 267
Control what info Google collects 269
System 270
Languages & input 270
Customize the keyboard 270
Use multiple languages 272
Open apps faster 273
Gestures 274
Customize Power button gesture 274
Change System navigation 275
Use one-handed mode 276
Swipe fingerprint for notifications 277
Turn flashlight on and off 278
Adjust screenshot settings 279
Back up phone 280
Users and guests 281
Share your phone 281
Add, modify, remove users 283
Add or delete guest 284
About phone 285
Record your IMEI number 285
Find legal and product information 286
Fix issues 287
Hardware issues 287
Phone is slow or unstable 287
Phone feels warm or hot 288
Phone won't turn on 289
Phone restarts or crashes 290
Screen is frozen or won't respond 291
Screen displays wrong colors 292
SD card issues 293
Call and SIM issues 295
Troubleshoot issues with calls 295
Can't make calls 296
Can't answer or phone doesn't ring 298
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Issues during calls 300
Battery issues 303
Charging issues 303
Battery drains too fast 304
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues 305
Bluetooth issues 305
Wi-Fi issues 308
Can't transfer files or connect to computer 310
Account and sign-in issues 311
Forgot unlock code 311
Can't sign in to Google 312
Account sync issues 313
App issues 315
App or widget issues 315
Camera issues 317
Messaging issues 319
Gmail issues 321
Play Store issues 322
Maintenance procedures 323
Update Android software 323
Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth 324
Reset phone 325
Get more help 327
Send feedback to Motorola 328
Set up phone 1
About your hardware
Hardware diagram
1. Tray for SIM and SD cards
2. Microphone
3. Proximity sensor
4. Speaker
5. Front camera (Learn more in Camera help.)
6. Headset jack
7. Volume up/down button
8. Power button
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1. Macro camera
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2. Main camera
3. Depth camera
4. Flash
5. Fingerprint sensor
6. Microphone
7. USB-C port to charge phone, transfer files, and share data connection with tethered devices.
8. 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 or Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to
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gently wipe your screen.
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
Your phone is water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid exposing your phone to
water or any other liquids, and do not intentionally submerge it in any liquid. Water and splash resistance
are not permanent, and the protection performance may continue to decline due to daily use.
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Liquid damage is not covered by your warranty.
To prevent water damage to your phone:
Do not expose your phone to pressurized water, salt water or liquids other than fresh water.
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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 drop, puncture, or scratch your phone, as this could damage the water repellent features.
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Insert or 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 want to remove the SD card, eject it first.
2. Insert the tool into the hole in the tray and gently push to pop it out.
3. Insert or remove the cards as needed.
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4. Push the tray back into the phone.
Note: If you need to activate or resize a SIM, contact your carrier.
Fix an issue
What type of issue do you have?
SIM card or calls
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SD 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, on your iPhone:
a. 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.
b.
Tap > Settings > Backup & reset 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 > Passwords &
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 tap Finish setting up your
device.
3. Tap Start.
4. Insert your SIM to connect to the mobile network, or tap Skip.
5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and tap 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 > .
4. Select where to save the contacts:
If you have multiple Google accounts, touch and choose the account where you want to save
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them.
To save them to your phone, touch Device.
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5. Select the contacts to import and touch Import.
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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.
Change voicemail options
1.
Touch > > Settings.
(If you don't see , swipe down on the screen.)
2. Touch Voicemail.
3. Change any of the options:
To change voicemail service from your carrier to a different service or app, touch Advanced
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Settings > Service.
To change the number dialed to access voicemail, touch Advanced Settings > Setup.
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Your carrier might include additional options here, like notification and visual voicemail settings.
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Contact your carrier for help.
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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.
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):
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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.
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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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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.
Change its look and sound
Set the wallpaper.
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Add apps to your home screen.
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Adjust screen settings, like font size, 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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Set up fingerprint security to unlock your screen safely and quickly with a touch.
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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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Learn the basics
About your home screen
You see the home screen when you turn on and unlock your phone or touch .
Swipe right or left to move between home screens.
What’s on the screen
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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.
4. Favorites tray: A customizable set of your most used apps, accessible from any home screen. Swipe up
to search for an app or view the app tray.
5. Navigation:
takes you back one screen.
returns you to the home screen from any app.
lets you switch between recent apps.
You can replace these icons with gesture navigation instead.
6. Folder: Add folders to organize app shortcuts.
Add/remove screens
You can add more home screens to the right. To add a page, drag an app shortcut or widget to the edge of
an existing page and place it on the new screen.
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To remove a home screen, drag all apps, shortcuts, widgets, and folders off the screen. After you remove the
last item, the home screen will be removed.
Customize your home screen
Organize it:
Touch & hold an item you want to move, then drag it to the new location.
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Group icons into folders.
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Choose where to find your list of all apps: in the app tray or directly on the home screen.
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Change how you get around: You can replace the the navigation icons with the navigation bar.
Change how it looks:
To see options for customizing wallpaper, widgets, and other home settings, touch & hold a blank space
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on the home screen.
For an entirely new look and feel for your home screen, you can install a different launcher.
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Learn the basics
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 that screen before you get to your lock screen.
From the lock screen, you can:
Make an emergency call. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
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View and respond to notifications. Double touch one to open it.
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Open quick settings. Swipe down from top of the screen for your top four settings and notifications,
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then swipe again to see the rest.
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 tapping 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, tap 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 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 tap , , or your profile icon for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options
are available to you there, too.
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.
Useful to know
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.
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 & 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.
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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. There are lots of podcast apps on Play Store - search for “podcast” in
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Play Store and download one of your choice.
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: Your old phone defaulted to show all apps on your home screen. With your new phone,
you can put shortcuts to your most important apps on your customizable home screen for easy access. This
frees up room on your home screen for widgets, making your new home much more lively.
Privacy indicator: On Android, a green indicator means either your camera or mic are being used by an
app. On iPhone, an orange indicator means the mic is being used and a green indicator means the camera
is being used.
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. For help signing in to your account, read Google's support
information.
File sharing: If you used AirDrop on your iPhone, now you'll use Quick Share to easily share files or links
with friends.
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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 contacts 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 help.
Can't sign in to Google account
If you’re having problems signing in to your account, read Google's support information.
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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.
Microphone muted.
NETWORK
Connected to cellular/mobile network (full signal). Speed of your network connection is also
shown. Possible speeds, from slowest to fastest, are 3G, H, H+, 4G, 5G. Available speeds depend
on your carrier and your location.
Connected to different cellular/mobile network (roaming).
Data Saver is on, preventing apps from using background data.
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Wi‑Fi network within range.
Connected to Wi‑Fi network.
No SIM card.
Location services are in use.
Airplane mode on.
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth connected.
Trusted device connected.
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.
Email and calendar sync in progress.
Upload complete.
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Download complete.
Google backup in progress.
Google backup complete.
SOUND
Vibrate.
DO NOT DISTURB
Do Not Disturb is on.
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.
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