Motorola Moto G Pure User guide

User Guide

Contents

Get Started

First look
Insert the SIM and microSD cards
Power on
Sign in
Connect to Wi-Fi
Check your battery charge level
Navigate your phone
Improve battery life
Care for your phone

Learn the basics

Home screen
Help & more
Search
Notifications
Status icons
Volume
Do not disturb
Lock screen
Quick settings
Speak
Gestures
Direct Share
Picture-in-Picture

Personalize your phone

Redecorate your home screen
Discover Moto
Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Apps

Phone
Messages
Chrome™
Camera
Photos
Gmail
Duo
Moto
Calendar
More apps

Connect, share & sync

Connect with Wi-Fi
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Connect to your car
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Share files with Nearby Share
Print
Sync to the cloud
Cast to a TV
Use a memory card
Airplane mode
Mobile network

Protect your phone

Screen lock
Your privacy
App pinning
Backup & restore
App safety
Data usage

Troubleshoot your phone

Restart or remove an app
Restart your phone
Check for software update
Reset
Stolen phone
Find the IMEI number

Accessibility

Create a shortcut
Make your phone speak
Speak to your phone
Change your phone’s display
Change your phone’s sounds
Hearing aids (U.S. only)

Get more help

Where is my legal, safety &
regulatory information?
Service & repairs
Copyright & trademarks

Hot topics

» Quick settings

» Personalize your phone

» Camera

» Moto

» Protect your phone

» Speak

» Connect to Wi-Fi

» Navigate your phone

Tip: To view all of these topics on your phone, swipe up
home screen and tap
support, visit www.motorola.com/support.

To view the SAR and/or PD values for your phone, visit

www.motorola.com/sar.

This product meets the applicable national or international RF
exposure guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your
head or, when worn or carried, at a distance of 5 mm from the body. To
meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device
should be positioned at least this distance away from the body. The SAR
guideline includes a considerable safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

To view additional information, visit www.motorola.com/rfhealth.

Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information.
Swipe up

> Settings > About phone > Legal information.

Settings > Help. For FAQs and other phone

from the

Get Started

» First look

» Insert the SIM and microSD cards

» Power on

» Sign in

» Connect to Wi-Fi

» Check your battery charge level

» Navigate your phone

» Improve battery life

» Care for your phone

Get Started

First look

Headset Jack

USB-C®/Charger

Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about
your phone’s features.

Depth

Camera

Main

Camera

Flash

Fingerprint
Sensor

Proximity

Sensor

SIM &

microSD

Card Tray

Microphone

Phone hardware buttons: top right are Volume up and down keys, middle right is Power button. Bottom middle is charging port. Top right is headset jack. On screen, top left is front
camera, top right is flash. Navigation icons are along the bottom.

Front
Camera

Volume
Buttons

Power
Button

Speaker

Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries.

Power button

Choose from these options:

» Power on/o: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power o.

When your phone is o, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.

» Sleep/Wake up: To conserve battery power and prevent accidental

touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button.
Press it again to wake it up.

» Restart: To restart your phone, press and hold the Power button, then

tap Restart.

Tip: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.

Get Started

Volume buttons

To turn volume up or down:

» Media volume: Press the volume buttons when your phone is not

ringing, or during a song or video, to adjust media volume.

» Call volume: Press the volume buttons during a call.

» Ring & notification volume: Press a volume button, then tap and

slide the Ring & notification volume bar. Press a volume button when
your phone is ringing to silence a call.

» Alarm volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Alarm

volume bar.

Tip: Tap

> See more to see all Sound & vibration controls. Or tap

Done. For more on volume control, see Volume.

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this
may have been done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is
optional and sold separately.

Note: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM
card.

1 Insert the SIM tool into the SIM tray hole to pop out the tray.

Tip: Refer to the diagram below for tray and hole location.

2 Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts down, then gently push the

tray into the slot. Add a microSD card for additional storage.

Note:

Nano SIM

microSD card is optional, sold separately.

SIM

SIM card insert graphic. After the battery is removed, the SIM card is inserted in the slot on the left with the clipped corner to the upper left. The SDcard is inserted in the right slot.

Get Started

Power on

Press and hold the Power button, then follow the prompts to get started.

Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.

Sign in

If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if not, you can
create an account during setup. Signing into your Google account lets
you access, sync, and backup your stu. You can see your Google apps,
contacts, calendar, photos, and more.

Tips

» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up > Settings >

Accounts.

» To set up email accounts, see Gmail.

» For help with your Google account, visit www.google.com/accounts.

Connect to Wi-Fi

For faster Internet access and to conserve mobile data use, swipe the
status bar down. Touch and hold
instructions, see Connect with Wi-Fi.

Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data,
so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Contact your service
provider for details.

to choose a Wi-Fi network. For full

Check your battery charge level

Now is a good time to check if your phone needs to be charged. Swipe
down on the home screen to show battery charge level.

USB-C

Charge phone graphic. Plug in a charger to charge your phone fully.

Get Started

Charge your phone using a compatible Motorola charger (may be sold
separately). Use of other chargers is not recommended. Insert the
charging cable into the charging port (see First look for port location).
Plug the other end into a power receptacle.

Caution: Chargers that do not comply with applicable national standards
may be unsafe, with risk of death or injury, and may cause slow charging,
product damage, or reduced device performance. To view applicable
standards and to learn more, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.

Navigate your phone

Explore by touch

Use your fingers to find your way around:

» Tap: Choose an icon or option.

» Touch and hold: See more options.

» Drag: Move items on the home screen.

» Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.

» Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps.

» Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and slide two fingers

up to tilt it.

» Split screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold, then

tap the icon at the top of the screen and tap
apps will work in split screen. To close the split screen, drag the
dividing line to the bottom of the screen.

» Menus: When you see , , or , you can tap it to open options for

the current screen.

» Close Keyboard: To close a keyboard, tap .

Tip: To quickly open Settings, swipe down twice on the status bar and
tap

.

System navigation

Navigate using either gestures or buttons on the screen.

Navigation bar

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System
navigation > Gesture navigation

Split screen. Not all

For Home screen,

swipe up.

Navigation bar. To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To see your recent apps, swipe up from the bottom and hold. To go back a screen, swipe toward the
middle from the left or right edge.

For recent apps,

swipe up and hold.

To go back, swipe

toward the middle.

Get Started

To switch apps,

swipe left or right at

the bottom.

For Google

Assistant, swipe

up diagonally.

» Go to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

» See recent apps: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.

Tap an app to reopen it. Tap the app icon to see app info or split the
screen.

» Go back a screen: Swipe toward the middle of the screen from the left

or right edge.

» Switch between apps: Swipe left or right on the navigation bar.

» Launch the Google Assistant: Swipe up diagonally from the bottom

corner of the screen to launch the Google Assistant. Learn more about

The Google Assistant™.

Navigation buttons

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System
navigation > 3-button navigation

» Back: Tap Back to go to the previous screen.

» Home: Tap Home to return to the home screen.

» Recents: Tap Recents to see your recent apps, and tap an app to

reopen it. Double-tap to quickly switch between your recent apps. To
remove an app from the recent list, swipe it up. To scroll the list, swipe
right or left.

» Google Assistant: Touch and hold Home to launch the Google

Assistant. Learn more about The Google Assistant™.

Improve battery life

Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what apps are
in use, your phone may use a lot of power.

When your phone is not in use for a period of time, unnecessary
background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.

» To see what’s using up battery power, swipe up > Settings >

Battery > USAGE DETAILS.

» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery >

Battery Saver, and tap Turn on now. When on, your phone’s display
changes to Dark theme.

» To limit battery use for apps that you don’t use often, swipe up >

Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery, and turn it on.

Battery Tips

To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce:

» Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or

weather.

» Unused accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts.

» Recording or streaming videos or music.

Get Started

Care for your phone

Tips

» Restart your phone each morning to keep it running optimally.

» When you’re near water, consider using a Bluetooth speaker to listen to

music from your phone while keeping it safe. For more, see Connect

with Bluetooth wireless.

» Hold your phone firmly when using gestures to open the camera or to

turn the flashlight on/o. For more, see Gestures.

» Don’t leave your phone in a hot car on a sunny day. If you do

accidentally do this, let your phone cool o before powering up.

In case of water

Mobile devices marketed as water repellent are not waterproof. Avoid
prolonged exposure to water, and do not submerge in water. In the event
your device is exposed to water, dry your device and ports thoroughly
with a soft, clean cloth. Water damage is not covered by your warranty.

Tips to prevent damage to your phone:

» Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

» Don’t try to charge your phone when it’s wet.

» Do not expose your phone to salt water or other liquids.

» Do not expose your phone to water at high pressure.

» Do not drop or puncture your device, as this could damage the water

repellent features.

Clean your phone

To disinfect your phone:

» Use wipes or cloths moistened with isopropyl alcohol with a

concentration of 70% (specific for electro-electronic products).

» It is recommended that you turn your phone o to clean it.

» Avoid moisture in the phone’s openings, including the charging port,

headset jack, microphones, and speakers.

» Do not immerse the phone in cleaning agents, and do not use cleaning

materials that contain bleach or abrasive agents.

» Do not use sprays directly on the screen.

Get Started

Learn the basics

» Home screen

» Help & more

» Search

» Notifications

» Status icons

» Volume

» Do not disturb

» Lock screen

» Quick settings

» Speak

» Gestures

» Direct Share

» Picture-in-Picture

Home screen

The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From
here you can explore apps and more.

Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen.

Swipe down for
notifications and
settings.

Search by typing, or
tap the microphone
and say a command.

Swipe up to see
all your apps.

Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons.
Swipe up from center bottom to get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Chrome, Gallery, and camera.

Tips

» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.

Learn the basics

» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, swipe

up from the navigation bar.

» Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until

you see a new page. You can add multiple pages. To see other pages of
shortcuts and widgets (if available), swipe the home screen left.

» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down.

To open more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap

» Customization: To personalize your home screen and other features,

see Personalize your phone.

.

Help & more

Learn even more about your phone and get support.

Find it: Swipe up

Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just

tap the menu inside the app for details.

> Settings > Help

Search

On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap

to search by voice.

When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:

» To search for a suggestion, tap it.

» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.

Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .

Note: For voice search, see Speak.

Notifications

At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages
or events. If you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar
down for details.

Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a notification to see
which app is sending them to you. Then you can turn them o.

Note: Your screen may look dierent.

Swipe down to see
your notifications.

Tap a notification to open it, or
choose an option, such as Reply.

Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a
notification. Some notifications show
more options when you slide them
halfway.

Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.

Learn the basics

Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For

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Bubbles

Easily see and participate in conversations using notification bubbles that
float on top of the display.

Find it: Swipe up
> Bubbles, then tap the switch to turn it on

To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble
around the screen to move it.

Note: Not all apps support this feature.

> Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications

Smart reply

See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with
an address may show Google Maps as an option.

To turn o Smart reply, tap
Suggestions in chat > Smart Reply.

Messages > Menu > Settings >

App notifications

You may see a notification dot on an app. This app
notification, or badge, tells you the app has an update or an
announcement, such as a new email or a missed call. Touch
and hold the app for more information, options, or app
shortcuts.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S.)

Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or
PLAN, is a U.S. national emergency alert system.
Emergency alerts can pop up to tell you about a
national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you can reopen it by
swiping up

Wireless emergency alerts.

Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two

seconds long, followed by one second, then another one second.

To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts. The U.S.
and local governments send these alerts through your service provider. So
you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and you won’t
receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S.

For more, visit www.ctia.org and search “wireless emergency alerts.”

> Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced >

> Settings >

Learn the basics

Status icons

e the ringer or set phone

Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status:

Status Icons

Network strength Alarm set

/ Wi-Fi in range/connected

Airplane mode

Do not disturb

/ Battery charging/full

Data Saver on

Battery Saver on

Wi-Fi hotspot on

Volume

Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and
see other controls.

Mut
to vibrate.

Slide to increase/decrease
volume.

Mute the media player.

Show all volume controls.

Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars.

Do not disturb

To turn o some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and tap Do
Not Disturb. To change Do Not Disturb settings, touch and hold
Not Disturb, then select an option:

» People: Allow some people to interrupt when they call, send a

message, or start a conversation.

Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound
from the same person within a 15 minute period, tap People > Calls >
Allow repeat callers.

» Apps: Choose the apps that can interrupt you when Do Not Disturb is

on.

» Alarms & other interruptions: Choose whether to hear sounds from

alarms, media, keypad, reminders, and calendar events.

» Schedules: Set a schedule to turn on Do Not Disturb at specific times

during the day or night.

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Learn the basics

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Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. Swipe this screen up to unlock it.

Add a lock screen message for
anyone who finds your phone.

Swipe up to unlock
your screen.

» Screen o and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen o and

on.

» Screen lock: To unlock the main lock screen, swipe up from the bottom

of the screen. To apply security to the lock screen (recommended), see

Screen lock.

» Notifications: Double-tap a notification to open it.

Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe

up

> Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications >

Notifications on lock screen > Don’t show any notifications.

» Lock screen message: To add a message to your lock screen, such as

your name in case your phone gets lost, swipe up

> Settings >

Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen.

» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically),

swipe up

> Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout.

Quick settings

For quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, brightness, and
other settings, swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down
again for more settings. Tap an icon to turn features on or o. Touch and
hold an icon to see more options. For even more settings, tap

.

Learn the basics

Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.

Set screen brightness.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Mobile data

Airplane mode

Hotspot Do Not Disturb

Flashlight Auto-rotate

Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.

Battery Saver

Turn Wi-Fi on/off.

Tap an icon to turn it on/off.
Touch and hold to see more
options.

See all phone settings.

Speak

Google Voice™

Use Google voice commands to tell your phone what you want.

» Use voice to make a call: Tap on the home screen. Then say “Call”

and then a contact name or number. Or, say “Send text.”

Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number
to call (for example, “Call Joe Black Mobile”).

» Search by voice: Tap on the home screen to search by voice.

Note: To wake up your phone by saying “Hey Google,” see The Google

Assistant™.

Voice to text

On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can
also speak punctuation.

The Google Assistant™

Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.

To start the Google Assistant:

» Tap Assistant from the home screen or from your list of apps.

» Swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen, then speak or type a

command.

Note: You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google
Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up

Account services > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match.

Tip: Start your day with an Alarm Routine. Hear a morning report,

including weather and calendar events. Turn this on in the Clock app. For
more tips, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.

> Settings > Google >

Learn the basics

Gestures

Explore special gestures designed to save you time and make your day
easier.

Find it: Swipe up

> Settings > System > Gestures

Note: Your phone may not have all features.

» Swipe fingerprint for notifications: Swipe down on the fingerprint

sensor to check your notifications.

» Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch

Google Assistant or the main camera.

» System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the

bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation.

» Prevent ringing: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same

time to switch incoming calls to vibrate or mute.

» Power menu: Press and hold the Power button to turn o or restart

your phone, make an emergency call, and see connected devices
quickly.

» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers

to take a screenshot.

» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions.

» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.

Note: See more gestures in Moto.

Direct Share

In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or
conversation.

Gmail

Chat Nearby Share Add to Maps

Messages

Search image Save to Drive Bluetooth

Send with Files Rate & Tag in Print Duo

Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.

Tap an app to
share information.

Swipe up for more
share options.

Select the share option (usually by tapping ) within an app, then
choose an app or contact to share information.

To share files using Bluetooth or Nearby Share, see Connect, share &

sync.

Learn the basics

Picture-in-Picture

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If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you
change screens, your video continues to play in a small window on your
screen.

» Tap twice to return to it.

» Tap the to close it.

» Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to put the video in a small

window.

» Drag the video around your screen.

Note: Not all apps support this feature.

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Learn the basics

Personalize your phone

» Redecorate your home screen

» Discover Moto

» Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Redecorate your home screen

Customize your home screen the way you want.

Touch and hold an empty
spot to change wallpaper.

Tap a shortcut to open.
Touch and hold to move or delete.

Drag shortcuts on top of
each other to make a folder.

Home screen showing customize options. Touch and hold the home screen to add a widget. Tap an app to open it. Touch and hold it to move or remove it.

» Change your wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home

screen, then tap Wallpapers.

» Add a home screen page: Drag an app to the right side of the home

screen until a new page appears. You can add multiple pages.

» Adjust display settings: Adjust brightness, font size, and screen saver.

Swipe up

» Switch to dark theme: Change your display to use dark theme, which

saves battery and can be easier on your eyes. Swipe up

Settings > Display > Dark theme.

Tip: Tap Schedule to set when you want Dark theme to display.

» Change your style: Change your font and icon style. Touch and hold an

empty spot and tap Styles.

» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to

landscape when you rotate your phone. To turn this on or o, swipe up

> Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.

Note: To see more home screen settings, touch and hold an empty spot
and tap Home settings.

> Settings > Display.

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Personalize your phone

Choose apps & widgets

» Add apps to the home screen: Swipe up , touch and hold an app,

then drag it to one of your home screen pages.

» Download new apps: Tap Play Store. For more on apps, see App

safety.

» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add

more apps to the folder. To name the folder, tap it and enter a name
below the apps.

» See app options: Touch and hold an app. If the app has quick options

(shortcuts), you’ll see a list.

» Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap

Widgets, touch and hold a widget, then drag it to your home screen.

» Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a

widget until you feel a vibration, then release. Drag the white circles at
the edges to resize.

» Move or delete widgets and apps: Touch and hold a widget or app

and drag it to another spot, another page, or to

Note: Removing an app from your home screen doesn’t uninstall the
app from your phone.

Remove.

Customize sounds & appearance

Customize your phone’s sounds and display settings:

» Listen with Audio eects: Enhance your phone’s sound. For more, see

Play.

» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up > Settings > Sound &

vibration.

Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app’s

settings.

» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night.

Swipe up

» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up >

Settings > Sound & vibration and tap Vibrate for calls.

» Set a ringtone for a contact: Swipe up > Contacts, tap the

contact, then tap Menu

» Change language: Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages

& input > Languages.

» Adjust font size: Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced >

Font size.

> Settings > Display > Night Light.

> Set ringtone.

Personalize your phone

Discover Moto

See Moto to set more custom features, like touching and holding the
screen with three fingers to take a screenshot, making a chopping motion
two times to turn on the flashlight, and placing the phone face down to
silence notifications and calls.

Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Set limits on how much time you spend on your phone, get a bedtime
reminder, and manage notifications.

Find it: Swipe up
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Apps

Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more
apps, tap

» Phone

» Messages

» Chrome™

» Camera

» Photos

» Gmail

» Duo

» Moto

» Calendar

» More apps

Phone

Keep in touch by choosing a contact, returning a missed call, or using a
voice command to start a call.

Make a call

Find it: Phone

» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name.

» Dial a phone number: To open the dialpad, tap . Enter a number,

then tap to call it.

» Voice dial: To voice dial, tap on the home screen or say “Hey

Google”, then say “Call <name>”.

» Voicemail: appears in the status bar when you have new voicemail.

To hear it, swipe down and tap the notification.

» Make a contact widget: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home

screen, tap Widgets, then touch and hold the Direct dial widget. Drag
it to your home screen, then select the contact. Tap the widget to call
the person.

Tip: To enter the international dialing code (+), touch and hold 0. To
add a pause or wait after numbers, tap Menu

Play Store. To learn more, see App safety.

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of the screen. Tap the dialpad at the middle bottom of the screen to enter a number. During a call, options from left to right are: Speaker, Mute, Dialpad, Hold, Add Caller.

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Tap a favorite to

Dial a number.

See all your contacts.

See recent calls.

Receive a call

» Answer a call: When your phone is locked, swipe up to answer.

When the phone is unlocked, tap Answer.

» Ignore a call: When your phone is locked, swipe down to reject the

call and send it to voicemail. When the phone is unlocked, tap Decline.

Tip: You can also press the Power button to ignore the call, or press a
volume button to silence the ringer.

» Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap Reply, and

select a message to respond.

Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes
dark to avoid accidental touches. When you move the phone away
from your ear, the screen lights up again. Don’t use covers or screen
protectors (even clear ones) that cover the proximity sensor above the
touchscreen.

During a call

» Mute a call: Tap Mute on the call screen to mute the call. You can

hear your caller, but they can’t hear you.

» Multi-task: While you’re on a call, swipe up from the bottom of the

screen to look up a phone number, address, or open other apps. To
reopen the call screen, swipe the status bar down and tap Ongoing
call.

» Answer a second call: To answer a second call, tap Hold and

Answer Voice. The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls,

Swap.

tap

» 3-way call: To join two calls together, answer the second incoming call

while your first call is active, or tap

Add call to dial a second call.

Apps

The first call is placed on hold. Tap Merge to join the calls together.

» End a call: Tap .

Favorites

See all your favorite contacts together.

Find it:

To add favorites, tap
then tap

Phone > Favorites

Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact,

.

Recent calls

View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them:

Find it:

Phone > Recents

» To return a call, tap next to the caller’s name or number.

» To send a text message, store the number, or other options, tap the

caller’s picture.

» To remove an entry from the call log, touch and hold the name or

number, then tap

» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history.

Delete.

Caller ID and spam

Find it: Phone > Menu > Settings > Caller ID & spam

Tap Filter spam calls to prevent suspected spam callers from disturbing
you.

To block a caller from calling again, tap
and hold the name or number, then tap

Phone > Recents, touch

Block/report spam.

Your phone number

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Phone number

Emergency calls

Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers
you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency
number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency
call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference
issues.

1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the

screen to unlock it, then tap Emergency or Emergency Call).

2 Enter the emergency number.

3 Tap to call the emergency number.

Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to

help emergency services find you. For more information, swipe up

Settings > Location > Advanced > Emergency Location Service.

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Apps

Messages

SMS

MMS

SMS

SMS

Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard,
see Use the keyboard.

Find it:

Messages

» Create: Tap

Start chat

.

» Attach: When you’re typing a message:

• Tap to attach a GIF or a contact, share your location, and more.

• Touch and hold to create a voice recording.

• Tap to attach a photo from the gallery or take and attach a new
photo.

» Send: Tap

to send the message (or

if sending a message with an

attachment).

Tip: To send a message later, touch and hold

, then select a send

time or set your own.

» Reply: Tap a conversation, then enter your response in the text box and

.

tap

Search images & videos

Change settings.

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Swipe left or right to
archive a message.

Start chat

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You: Lunch tomorrow?

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Tips

» Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap .

» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold

the thread, then tap
can find archived messages by tapping Menu > Archived.

» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap to save it. To

see the picture, swipe up > Photos.

. To archive a thread, swipe it left or right. You

Apps

» Voice entry:

Share location, contacts,

• Voice-to-text: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard, and
speak your message. You’ll see the text in the text box.

• Record a message: Touch and hold , then speak your message to
create an audio recording of your message.

» Turn o notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn o

notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu

> Details or Group

Details > Nofitications > Silent.

» Add a contact: In a conversation, tap Menu > Add contact.

» Block a sender: To block a sender from sending additional messages,

touch and hold the thread, then tap

.

» Spam protection: To turn on spam protection, tap Menu > Settings >

Spam protection.

Set default messaging app

To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
notifications > Advanced > Default apps > SMS app, and select the

messaging app to use as the default.

Use the keyboard

When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard
options.

» Type or glide: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a

word by tracing a path through the letters. Word suggestions appear
above the keyboard. Tap one to choose it.

» Voice-to-text: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, speak your

message.

Note: See a dierent keyboard? It varies by app. This one is for texting.

files, and more.

Attach a
photo/video.

Touch and hold to record a
message. When you type,
tap to send. Or add a

SMS

photo and tap to send.

Tap to use voice-to-text.

MMS

Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.

Change keyboard
options.

» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at

the top of it. To enter symbols, tap

.

» Capital letters: Tap for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap

twice quickly.

Apps

» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, tap . For more

settings, tap .

» Cut, copy, select all and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it,

tap Cut, Copy, or Select all. Touch and hold the location you want to
paste the text, and tap Paste.

» Close the keyboard: Tap .

Chrome™

Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.

Find it:

Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak
text to search.

Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone
network) to access the Internet. If you can’t connect, contact your service
provider. Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download
data.

Chrome

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Enter text or tap
the microphone
to search.

» Go to a web page: Tap the address bar at the top of a page and enter

an address.

» Add a bookmark: Tap Menu > .

» Open a bookmark: Tap Menu > Bookmarks.

» Web page shortcut: To add a web page shortcut to your home screen,

go to the web page and tap Menu

> Add to Home screen.

» Mobile sites: Some websites automatically show you a mobile version

of their page—if you want to see the computer version of a website,
tap Menu

> Desktop site.

» Reload: If a page doesn’t load correctly, tap Menu > .

Apps

» Tabs: To open a new tab, tap Menu > New tab. To move from one tab

to another, tap

» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy and

security > Clear browsing data. Then choose history, cache, cookies,
and other options.

» Help: For more about Google Chrome, tap Menu > Help & feedback

or visit https://support.google.com/chrome.

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Downloads

Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources.
To protect your phone and personal data from theft, download apps only
on Google Play™ Store.

» Files: Tap the download link. To see the file, tap Menu > Downloads.

» Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image. To see the

picture, tap

Photos > Library > Download.

Browser settings

To change your browser security settings, text size, and other options, tap

> Settings.

Menu

Safe surfing & searching

Keep track of what your browser and searches show:

» Incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your browser or search

history, Menu

» Auto complete: Your browser automatically fills in names and

addresses, if you have entered the same information before. To turn o
this feature, tap Menu

fill addresses.

Tip: Auto complete also fills in payment information, such as a credit

card. To turn o this feature, tap Menu
methods > Save and fill payment methods.

» Pop-ups: To stop pop-up windows from opening, tap Menu >

Settings > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects, then tap the switch
to turn it o.

» Safe browsing: To protect your phone from websites that might be

unsafe, tap Menu

> New Incognito tab.

> Settings > Addresses and more > Save and

> Settings > Payment

> Settings > Safety check > Safe Browsing.

Apps

Camera

change the

Take crisp, clear photos.

Find it:

Camera viewfinder screen. Take a photo by pressing the shutter button at the bottom middle, switch to front camera on the lower left. Video camera button is at the bottom right while
the options menu is at the extreme right.

Record videos

Find it: Camera, then tap Video

Tap
screen while recording to save a photo. Or tap to pause the video.

Camera options

Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. Tap to
see some of these options:

Camera

Adjust settings.

Tap anywhere to
focus (rear camera only) or
exposure. Touch and hold to
lock the focus in an area.

Use Google Lens.

See more options.

Ta ke a photo.

Switch to front camera.

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Slide to choose photo,
video, or select a mode.

» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.

» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the front

camera.

» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.

» Tips: To see tips to help you take great photos, tap .

to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. Tap on the

Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

Google Lens

Find out more about the things you see in the
viewfinder. See Identify & scan items using

Google Lens™.

1x

Zoom

Touch and slide left or right to set custom
magnification.

Flash

Set to On, O, or Auto.

Apps

Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

Timer

Active photos

Aspect ratio

Format

Face Beauty

Additional viewfinder options for video camera

Torch

Aspect ratio Choose the width/height screen ratio as 9:16

Mic

Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.

Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of
your subject. Set to Auto to capture brief
motion automatically.

Note: HDR and Flash are turned o when
Active photos is on.

Choose the width/height screen ratio as 3:4,
9:16, or Full

Choose the file format as JPG, RAW , or

RAW+JPG.

Note: This feature displays only in Pro mode.

With the front camera, smooth skin and
beautify faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or O.

Turn on a flashlight when taking a video. Set to
On or O (back camera) or Auto/On/O
(front camera).

or Full

Turn on/o the microphone. Switch to an
external microphone device, if connected.

.

.

Photo and video modes

To see photo and video modes, tap :

Tip: Rearrange the order of photo and video modes or drag a mode to
the viewfinder screen for quick use. Touch and hold a mode, then drag it
to a dierent location or to the bottom of the screen.

Photo modes

Portrait

Cutout

Spot Color

Panorama Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen

Take portraits using special enhancements and
eects. For more, see Take a portrait photo.

Cut out the subject in the foreground and
replace the background. For more, see Change

the background.

Pick one color from the viewfinder while
everything else becomes black & white.

guide to slowly pan while you are taking the
photo.

Apps

Photo modes

Live Filter

Pro

Video modes

Timelapse

Choose a filter to apply to your photo.

Control professional camera settings.

Take a video using timelapse to make a longer
video play faster. You can set the playback
speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x (times) faster
than a regular video.

Note: To get answers or provide feedback, tap Help

Camera settings

To find these options, tap at the top of the viewfinder:

Camera settings

AI
SETTINGS

PHOTOS Rear photo

Auto Smile
Capture

Gesture Selfie Hold up your palm to start a

Smart
Composition

Shot
Optimization

Google Lens Turn on to see Google Lens on the

resolution

Front photo
resolution

Rear photo HDR Turn on/o the rear camera HDR

Front photo
HDR

Automatically detect smile and take a
photo when all of the subjects (limited
to five faces) in the viewfinder are
smiling.

two-second timer to take a selfie.

Generate an alternate shot that
automatically straightens the photo
and realigns the subject based on the
photography rule of thirds.

Turn on automatic tuning and scene
detection.

main camera display.

Set the photo resolution for the rear
(main) camera.

Set the photo resolution for the front
camera.

(high dynamic range) eect or set it
to auto for better pictures in
challenging lighting situations, such as
outdoors.

Turn on/o or set to auto the front
camera HDR (high dynamic range)
eect for better pictures in
challenging lighting situations, such as
outdoors.

Apps

or Feedback .

Camera settings

PHOTOS Selfie photo

VIDEOS

CAPTURE
SETTINGS

SAVE
SETTINGS

ABOUT Play tutorial, get help, and more.

mirror

Watermark Add a watermark, signature, date or

Stabilization Remove shakiness when taking a

Tap anywhere
to capture

Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or o.

Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the

Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a

Keep last mode Open the camera with the last mode

Storage Choose a storage location for your

Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.

Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note
that the viewfinder won’t show a
mirrored selfie, but the photo will be
mirrored after you take it.

time to your photos.

video.

Capture photos or videos by tapping
anywhere on the screen.

subjects in your photos or videos.

guide line in the viewfinder.

active.

photos and videos (Phone or Memory
card).

Take a portrait photo

You can use the portrait mode to add a blur eect to the background,
while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.

Find it:

1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically.

2 Tap , then slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.

Tip: For best results, subjects should be two to six feet away.

Camera > > Portrait

Tap the screen to change the focal point.

Note: Tap to take the photo.

Change the background

Use cutout mode to replace the background of a photo with another
image.

Note: Available when using the back camera only.

Find it:

1 Line up your subject at close range.

2 Tap to take the photo.

Camera > > Cutout

Apps

Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo,

use the photo editor to change the background. See Photos.

Identify & scan items using Google Lens™

Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals,
copy text, scan barcodes, QR codes, business cards, and more.

Find it:

1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code.

2 Tap to search. Depending on the object, you can see the details,

Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages. You need to be logged

into your Google account to use this feature.

Camera >

take an action, or find products.

Capture your screen

There’s more than one way to capture your phone’s screen.

» Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the

same time. If a screen is longer than the display, tap
it. Then, tap an option to edit , share or delete the screenshot.
Tap to find out more about the object(s) in the screenshot.

» Set up Gestures to capture screenshots by touching the screen with

three fingertips.

Tip: To see the screen capture, tap

Photos > Library > Screenshots.

to capture all of

Record your screen

Start a screen recording to capture information visible on your device.
Swipe down twice to display Quick settings, then tap

Tip: To see the screen recording, tap

Photos > Library > Screenrecord.

Screen Record.

Photos

View, edit, and share photos.

Find it:

Photos

» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to

share, to delete, or Menu for more options.

Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then
tap others. Or group photos in an album and share the whole album.

» Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or drag two

fingers apart or together on the screen.

Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. To turn Auto­rotate screen on or o, swipe up
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.

» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a photo, then tap Menu > Use as.

» Edit: Open a photo, then tap .

» Change or add a background: Open a photo that was taken in Cutout

mode. Tap
SAV E .

> Add Background. Select a background image, then tap

> Settings > Display >

Apps

» Slideshow: Tap a photo, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the

slideshow, tap the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or
other device, see Connect, share & sync.

Note: For more about Google Photos™, visit

https://support.google.com/photos.

Gmail

Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re
not Gmail accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily
switch between them.

Find it: Swipe up

Search mail

Inbox

INBOX

A

B

H

> Gmail

Apr 22

Apr 22

Apr 22

Apr 22

Apr 22

Switch accounts.

Touch and hold to choose
multiple messages, then
select an option at the top.

Swipe left or right to
archive a message.

Compose

Mail

Email screen listing emails for this account. Tap the magnifying icon in the top right to search email. Tap the Pencil icon in the bottom right to start a new email.

RoomsChat

Compose a new email.

Meet

» Add Gmail accounts: The first time you turned on your phone, you

probably set up or logged in to your Google account—that sets up the

Gmail app for one account. To add more Google accounts, swipe up
> Settings > Accounts, then tap Add account > Google.

Tip: In the

Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account.

» Chat:

• With a friend: Tap Chat, then choose a contact and send them a
message.

• With a group: Start a group chat to talk to several people at once.

Chat, then tap New Chat and choose a contact. Then tap

Tap
and choose more contacts.

Note: You can also tap

Rooms to start a group chat.

• With a bot: Send a message to a bot to do tasks, such as sending
out mass emailings, or taking a survey. Tap

Chat, then choose a

bot.

Note: Some features only display when Work profile is being used.

Apps

» Start or join a meeting: Tap Meet, then tap New meeting or Join a

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meeting.

» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email

accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app,
swipe up
Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap

> Settings > Accounts > Add account. For

Add account

> Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator.

» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email

account, swipe up

> Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account

name.

» Delete accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts, then tap the

account name and Remove account.

Duo

Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.

Find it: Swipe up

> Duo

Search contacts or dial

Try a new video effect

Swipe down to record a message

Create group

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Google Duo screen that can be used to make video and voice calls. Tap the contacts icon to find a contact, or tap LET’S GO to invite friends.

Invite friends

View settings.

Send a contact a
recorded message.

Invite

Choose a contact. Swipe up
to see more contacts.

» Start a new video call: Tap the search box, then type or tap a name in

your contacts to start the video call.

» Preview incoming calls: See live video of the caller before you answer.

To turn this o for both the caller and receiver, tap Menu

> Settings >

Call settings > Knock Knock for this device.

» Change settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change the vibration

setting, block numbers, and more.

» Call anyone: Duo works across platforms, allowing you to call friends

with the Duo app on any device.

Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from
cellular network to Wi-Fi, if available.

Apps

Moto

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Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day
easier.

Find it:

Note: Your phone may not have all features.

Moto >

» Personalize: Customize you phone with styles and wallpapers.

» Gestures: Control your phone with gestures.

» Tips: Find details of your phone’s latest features.

» Display: See your notifications at a glance.

» Play: Find features and tools for gaming.

Tap to open Moto app
features, or swipe up
from the bott
screen.

Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.

Personalize

Customize you phone with new styles and wallpapers.

Find it:

Moto > > Personalize

» Styles: Choose custom colors, fonts, and icon shapes.

» Wallpapers: Find unique wallpapers for the home screen and lock

screen.

Gestures

Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.

Find it:

Moto > > Gestures

» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions.

» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three

fingertips to Capture your screen.

» Lift to unlock: Lift your phone and look at the screen to unlock it.

Apps

» Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and

calls.

» Pick up to silence: Silence the ringer during an incoming call by lifting

up the phone.

» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.

Tips

View tips about your phone’s features.

Find it:

Moto > > Tips

» Take a tour: Learn about your phone on a guided tour.

» What’s new in Android 11: See the latest Android features, like

Bubbles, Nearby Share, Dark theme schedule, and more.

» Getting started: Check out the basics and customize the audio eects

of your phone.

» Moto essentials: Find out special features designed to save you time

and make your day easier.

» Camera: Learn how to take the best photos and videos.

Display

See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce
blue light in the evenings.

Find it:

Moto > > Display

» Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the

screen is o to show you what’s going on. Tap the switch to turn it on,
then tap Peek Display > Settings to customize gestures and
notifications.

Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up

Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications.

» Attentive Display: Your screen won’t dim or sleep while you’re looking

at it.

>

Play

Enjoy immersive and engaging entertainment.

Find it:

Moto > > Play

» Games: Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Settings to customize

your gaming options. When you open a compatible game,
appears automatically.

» Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume

buttons to change music tracks when the screen is o.

» Audio eects: Enhance audio and customize your sound. Tap the

switch to turn it on, then tap Settings to choose preferences.

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Apps

Calendar

See all your events, all in one place.

Find it: Swipe up

April

> Calendar

Tap to refresh the screen.

Go to today’s date.

MON

1

Nothing planned. Tap to create.

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3

Dentist appointment

4-5 PM

APR 7 - 13

WED

Jennifer’s birthday

10

APR 14 - 20

MON

Tax Day

15

APR 21 - 27

SUN

Google Calendar screen with today’s events shown by the hour. Tap the New item icon to add an event.

See whole month. Swipe
to go to a different month.

Change the calendar view, adjust
settings, get help, and more.

Add a new event.

» Change the view: Tap the month at the top to choose a date to view.

Or tap

to choose Schedule, Day, 3 days, Week, or Month.

» Go to today’s date: Tap at the top.

» Add events, reminders, or goals: Tap > Event, Task, Reminder or

Goal, enter details, then tap Save.

Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.

» Find an event: Tap to search for an event.

» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap to

edit it, or tap Menu > Delete to remove the event.

» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such

as events, reminders or other calendars, to show or hide. You can use a
computer to add or remove calendars on your Google account at

www.google.com/calendar.

Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen. Touch and hold an
empty spot on the home screen, tap Widgets, then touch and hold a
calendar widget and drag it to your home screen.

Apps

More apps

Google Play

Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can
find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines,
and Android apps and games.

» Download apps: Tap Play Store.

» Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts.

» Google help: See www.google.com/support.

Contacts

Combine information from your Google contacts and social networks for
quick access to everyone you know.

Tip: You can find most of these features on the
Phone app. See Phone.

Find it: Swipe up

Search contacts

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Allie

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Astrid Fanning

Gracie Jo

Lauren

> Contacts

Sort contacts, change
settings, accounts, and more.

Tap to view contact
information, call, send a
text message, and more.

Add a contact.

Contacts tab in the

Contacts screen that shows a list of contacts. Scroll bar on the far right to scroll through contacts. Tap the New Contact icon to add a contact.

» Add a contact: Tap .

» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap

Edit contact

or tap Menu > Delete.

» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. (If the contact

doesn’t have an email address, you can add one, and use Duo to video
chat.)

» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Search contacts.

Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a
contact’s name.

» Share a contact: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Share to send it in a

message or email, via a Bluetooth connection, or save to Google
Drive™.

Apps

Tip: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Add to Home screen to add a

shortcut for the contact on your home screen.

» Synchronize: On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Accounts,

and choose your Google account. Then tap Account sync > Menu
Sync now.

» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your

info.

Favorites

Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster.

» To set a favorite, swipe up > Contacts, select a contact and tap

.

» To see your favorites, tap Phone > Favorites.

Get contacts

Get all your contacts in one place.

» To add your social networking contacts, swipe up > Settings >

Accounts, then tap Add account.

» To add your email contacts, see Gmail.

Tip: If you add an Exchange account, you can send messages to your
coworkers, even if you don’t have them stored in your contacts.

» To import contacts from your SIM card (if it didn’t happen

automatically), swipe up
Import > SIM card. Tap OK to confirm.

» To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your

Google account at http://contacts.google.com. On your phone, swipe

> Contacts > Menu > Settings > Accounts, then tap the

up
option to automatically sync data. You can also see these contacts at

http://mail.google.com.

> Contacts > Menu > Settings >

>

Apps

Maps

Chicago

Evanston

Oak Lawn

Arlington
Heights

Downers
Grove

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Evanston

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Arlington
Heights

Downers
Grove

Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation
using Google Maps™.

Find it: Swipe up

Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap
voice.

Note: Your screen may look dierent.

Search here

Restaurants Coffee Hotels Bars

Arlington

Arlington

Arlington

Arlington

Heights

Heights

Heights

Heights

Evanston

Evanston

Downers

Downers
Grove

Grove

Downers

Downers
Grove

Grove

Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn

Oak LawnOak Lawn

Explore nearby

Dog

Cozy

friendly

restaurants

restaurants

Explore Go Updates

Google Maps screen. Enter an address or search by voice in the search field at the top of the screen.

» Find an address: In the search field, type an address or something

you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” Tap an item to see more, or tap an
option, such as Directions or Share, to do more with this item.

» Get directions: Tap , then enter a place or address.

» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the

screen.

» Turn: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it.

» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the

nearest address.

» Get map help: Tap your profile picture, then tap Help & feedback.

Note: For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps.

Drive

Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place—
private unless you choose to share. Available on Google Drive
your devices.

Find it: Swipe up

» To create a new file or folder, tap .

» To open a file, tap it.

» To edit a document, tap anywhere in the text to begin typing.

Evanston

Evanston

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

Calumet CityCalumet City

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Calumet Cit

Calumet Cit

Food and
cocktails

> Drive

to search by

Search by voice for
an address or location.

See your saved places and
places you have visited.

See your current location.

Get directions and
navigation instructions.

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Apps

from all

Music, movies, TV & YouTube

Enjoy quality entertainment experiences right at your fingertips.

Music

Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create
playlists anytime.

Find it: Swipe up

To upload your music library to YT Music, from a computer, visit

music.youtube.com.

Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu
and tap Share. See Direct Share.

For more on the YT Music app, see support.google.com/youtubemusic.

Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See
“Content copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

> YT Music

next to a song

FM Radio

Find it: Swipe up > FM Radio

Plug in a headset, then use the arrows to tune to a higher/lower frequency
station.

Note: Your phone has the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcast receiver
functionality for reception without data usage. The phone will perform an
auto tuning for the radio channels with the best signal.

Google TV

Find and watch content from your favorite apps:

Find it: Swipe up

Select the apps and services for your existing subscriptions, then browse
shows and movies to start watching.

> Google TV

YouTube™

Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere—or log in to
your account to share your own.

Find it: Swipe up

> YouTube

Apps

Clock

Find it: Swipe up > Clock

Options

Alarm

Clock To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or

Timer For a timer, tap

Stopwatch

Bedtime Set a consistent bedtime for better sleep. Add

Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up >

Settings > System > Date & time.

. Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a

Tap
new alarm.

Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down sets
the volume level for that alarm.

Wake up to your favorite song by linking to a music
app. Or, tap an alarm, then tap Google Assistant
Routine to have the Google Assistant provide
information to start your day, such as the weather,
trac, or what’s on your calendar.

When an alarm sounds, tap and drag to
o, or drag to to snooze for ten minutes.

other settings, tap Menu
zones, tap Home time zone.

For a stopwatch, tap

Sunrise Alarm to slowly brighten the screen before
the alarm sounds. Tap

> Settings. For other time

.

.

.

to turn it

Apps

Connect, share & sync

» Connect with Wi-Fi

» Connect with Bluetooth wireless

» Connect to your car

» Share files with your computer

» Share your data connection

» Share files with Nearby Share

» Print

» Sync to the cloud

» Cast to a TV

» Use a memory card

» Airplane mode

» Mobile network

Connect with Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi on/o

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet, then tap the
switch to turn it on

When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available
networks it has used before.

Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and o in Quick settings.

Connect to networks

To find networks in your range:

1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.

2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When

connected, you’ll see

Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator , swipe
the status bar down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable,
convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone
turns o Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This
feature may require an additional subscription service from your service
provider.

Find it: Swipe up
tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot

Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.

To set up security:

» Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.

» Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices.

in the status bar.

> Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot &

Connect, share & sync

» Security: Select the type of security you want: WPA3-Personal,

WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal or None. If prompted, enter a

unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access
your Wi-Fi hotspot.

» Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password.

Note: To turn o the hotspot automatically and manage allowed devices,
tap Advanced.

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Turn Bluetooth on

To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Touch and
hold it to open Bluetooth settings.

Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth when you connect to
a paired device.

Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth o when
you’re not using it.

Connect devices

The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps:

1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode (for

details, refer to the guide that came with the device).

2 Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device.

3 With Bluetooth turned on, tap a found device to connect it (if

necessary, tap Pair or enter a passkey like 0000). You can tap
rename the device and choose what the device will be used for.

To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device
o or on.

Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause
distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.

Share files

» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.

» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts. Touch and hold a contact, then

> Bluetooth.

tap

Bluetooth tethering

To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up >

Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and tap the

switch to turn on Bluetooth tethering.

to

Connect, share & sync

Connect to your car

You can use Android Auto to connect to your car and control maps,
media, and messaging. Use voice commands using the Google Assistant.
Just say “Hey Google.”

Once connected via a USB to USB-C cable, Android Auto starts
automatically.

Note: You’ll need a phone running Android 6.0 or higher, and your car
must be compatible. To find out if it is and to learn about more features,
go to http://android.com/auto.

Share files with your computer

Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See
“Content copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

USB

To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your
computer, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To
change the type of USB connection, swipe the status bar down and tap

Android System. Tap again to see USB Preferences, then tap File transfer.

Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.

Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may

indicate that drivers are being installed. Follow any prompts you see to
complete the installation. This may take a few minutes.

» For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows

Explorer. Your phone will appear as a connected drive where you can
drag and drop files. For more instructions or driver files, visit

www.motorola.com/support.

» For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at

www.android.com/filetransfer.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an oce network
with a firewall). Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and
any additional apps or requirements.

To enter VPN settings, swipe up
Advanced > VPN. Tap
enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name to
connect.

to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and

> Settings > Network & internet >

Share your data connection

Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile
network—you just need a USB cable.

Note: Your phone turns o Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for
Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription
service from your service provider.

1 Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Note: If your computer is running something older than Microsoft

Connect, share & sync

Windows 7 or Apple Macintosh OSX, it might require special
configuration.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings, and make sure Wi-Fi is o.

3 In Settings, tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap

the USB tethering.

To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your
phone from your computer.

Share files with Nearby Share

Share files with nearby contacts using Nearby Share.

Find it: Swipe up
preferences > Nearby Share

1 Tap Device visibility to choose an option:

• All contacts: All contacts near you can share with your phone when
the screen is unlocked.

• Some contacts: Tap the switch beside the contacts who can share
with your phone when the screen is unlocked.

• Hidden: No contacts can share with your phone.

2 Tap , then tap the switch to turn the feature on.

Note: Bluetooth and Location features must be turned on.

3 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website.

4 Tap > Nearby Share.

Note: If you don’t see

then tap

5 Tap the contact’s phone to send the file.

6 Tap Accept on the receiving phone.

Note: Not all phones can receive files using Nearby Share.

> Settings > Connected devices > Connection

Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link,

Nearby Share.

Print

To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if
your printer’s manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up

Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing

>
to get started.

You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in
your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from
Play Store.

Sync to the cloud

One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, tablet,
computer.

Sync your Google account

When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the
same apps, movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share
the same Gmail, Google Calendar™, and Google Mobile™.

Connect, share & sync

To add a Google account to your phone, swipe up > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.

Phone & tablet

Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you get the
most out of both:

» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them

to other devices—see Share files with your computer.

» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi

hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see Wi-Fi

hotspot.

» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other

accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them with
your phone too. To connect them, see Connect with Bluetooth

wireless.

Cast to a TV

To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you
use on your phone, you’ll need to use a TV with Chromecast built-in, or
plug a Chromecast™ device into your TV’s HDMI port.

1 Make sure your phone and TV/Chromecast device are connected to the

same Wi-Fi network.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Connected devices >

Connection preferences > Cast.

3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.

Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap

> Disconnect.

Use a memory card

You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal
phone storage to a microSD card (sold separately).

Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 512GB. Use a Class 10 (or
higher) microSD card for best results.

Format a memory card

Insert the microSD card into your phone (see Insert the SIM and microSD

cards).

Caution: Do not use your computer to format the microSD card.

1 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Storage. Then tap the

microSD card name.

2 Tap Menu > Storage settings, then select Format or Format as

internal.

3 Tap Format SD card.

Caution: Formatting a microSD card will erase any files on the card.

Connect, share & sync

Move files to a memory card

To move files to a microSD card:

1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage, then tap the microSD card

name.

2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move

to....

Remove a memory card

To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone),
swipe up
card name.

Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or
writing files to it.

> Settings > Storage. Then tap next to the microSD

Airplane mode

Use airplane mode to turn o all your wireless connections—useful when
flying. Swipe the status bar down and tap

Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled.
You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth back on, if permitted by your
airline. Other wireless voice and data services (such as calls and text
messages) remain o in airplane mode. Emergency calls to your region’s
emergency number can still be made.

Airplane mode.

Mobile network

You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your
service provider for help.

To see network settings options, swipe up
internet > Mobile network.

> Settings > Network &

Connect, share & sync

Protect your phone

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» Screen lock

» Your privacy

» App pinning

» Backup & restore

» App safety

» Data usage

Screen lock

The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when
you are not using it. You can choose the best method for you to unlock
your phone.

Find it: Swipe up

> Settings > Security

Set your screen lock, then
tap to adjust settings.

Add a fingerprint for mor
unlock options.

Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.

1 Tap Screen lock and select the lock type:

» None: Turn o the screen lock.

» Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.

» Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.

» PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.

» Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.

2 After setting the lock type, tap for screen lock settings.

To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up >

Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout.

Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency

calls). A locked phone still rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or

password to answer a call.

Protect your phone

Smart lock

Keep your phone unlocked when it’s safe with you.

Find it: Swipe up

> Settings > Security > Smart Lock

» Tap On-body detection to keep your phone unlocked when it’s in

motion.

» Tap Trusted places and Trusted devices to add locations and nearby

devices that will keep your phone unlocked.

Unlock with your fingerprint

You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.

Find it: Swipe up

> Settings > Security > Fingerprint

Unlock with your face

Unlock your phone just by looking at it.

Caution: Face unlock is less secure than a PIN or password.

Find it: Swipe up

> Settings > Security > Face unlock

Can’t unlock?

If you forget your pattern, PIN, or password, you can enter your Google
account email and password on another device to unlock the phone.

If you don’t have a Google account on your phone, contact your service
provider to have your phone factory reset.

Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.

Your privacy

Keeping your information safe is important.

Find it: Swipe up

Privacy

Your work policy info

Settings managed by your IT admin

Connected work & personal apps

2 apps connected

Permission manager

Control app access to your data

Show passwords

Display characters briefly as you type

Advanced

Notifications on lock screen, Motorola Privacy, Aut..

> Settings > Privacy

Decide which apps can
access your information.

See more privacy options.

Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.

Protect your phone

Tap Permission manager to see which apps have permissions to access
private information, such as calendar events, contacts, email, and your
location.

Tap an app, then tap one of the apps that have permissions and tap Allow
or Deny.

Note: Turning o permissions may cause an app not to function correctly.

Passwords

Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this
o, swipe up

> Settings > Privacy > Show passwords.

Notifications

Your phone shows notifications even when it’s locked.

To choose which notifications show, swipe up
> Advanced > Notifications on lock screen. Tap to show all, none, or only
those that are not sensitive.

> Settings > Privacy

Location

Location services, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors help
estimate your phone’s location.

To see recent location requests and which apps can determine your
phone’s location, swipe up

to location, then tap an app. Choose Allow all the time, Allow only while
using the app, Ask every time, or Deny.

> Settings > Location. Tap App access

App pinning

To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.

Find it: Swipe up
pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on

To pin an app, swipe up and hold to see recent apps. Tap the icon at the
top of the app and tap

To unpin the app, swipe up and hold.

> Settings > Security > Advanced > App

Pin.

Backup & restore

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Advanced > Backup >
Back up to Google Drive

Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your
phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events,
and other details you synced with the account.

To restore your Google Play apps, see Take care of your apps.

Tip: You can also use
charges may apply.

Google One for more storage. Additional

Protect your phone

App safety

Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your
phone’s performance—see Choose carefully.

Apps from Google Play

Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.

Find it:

Apps from the Internet

You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.

Tip: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you
what information the app will access. If you don’t want the app to access
this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions:
swipe up

To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up

then tap Install unknown apps and choose which apps are allowed to
install them.

Choose carefully

Here are a few tips:

Set app permissions

You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.

To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Permission manager, then tap a
feature (such as microphone) to see which apps have permissions to use
it. Tap Allow or Deny to turn the permission on or o.

Take care of your apps

Play Store

> Settings > Privacy.

Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access,

» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted

sites, like

» Check the app’s ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt

the safety of an app, don’t install it.

» Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more

than others. If you’re not happy with how much memory, data, battery
or processing power an app is using, uninstall it.

» Monitor children’s access to apps to help prevent exposure to

inappropriate content, and set limits on phone use: swipe up
Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.

» Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take

care, especially when it comes to personal health.

» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the

app, then drag it to Uninstall.

To remove an app from the home screen, touch and hold the app, then
drag it to Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the
home screen.

Play Store.

> Settings >

Protect your phone

>

>

Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled.

» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe

> Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap an app, then tap

up
Disable or Force stop. To enable it, tap Enable.

» Get the latest apps: To check that you have the latest version of your

apps, swipe up

> Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap

Manage apps & device > Overview.

» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up >

Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap Library. The apps you’ve
used before are listed and available for download.

» See app details: Touch and hold an app, then tap .

» See app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data,

swipe up

> Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network >

App data usage. For more, see Data usage.

Data usage

You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.

Find it: Swipe up
network > App data usage

60.93

MB used

0 B

2.00 GB data warning
30 days left

Mobile data

Access data using mobile network

Roaming

Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage

60.93 MB used Sep 24 - Oct 23

Data warning & limit

Preferred network type

4G (recommended)

Setting version

Advanced

Calling, Network, Access Point Names

> Settings > Network & internet > Mobile

See the total amount

2.00 GB

of data used for this
period.

Set a warning and limit
for how much data you
use.

Data Usage screen. View current billing cycle, data usage and a breakdown of which apps use the most data.

Some apps transfer data in the background when you’re not viewing
them—to help reduce this type of data usage, swipe up

> Settings

> Network & internet > Data Saver.

Tip: To see Wi-FI data usage, swipe up

> Settings > Network &

internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi data usage.

Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your phone. This

may not match the amounts charged by your service provider, as they’re
not measured in the same way.

Protect your phone

Troubleshoot your phone

» Restart or remove an app

» Restart your phone

» Check for software update

» Reset

» Stolen phone

» Find the IMEI number

Restart or remove an app

If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe
Mode: Press and hold the Power button. When you see the Power o
option, press and hold it. Your phone restarts with Safe mode in the lower
left. Then, try removing the app.

To exit safe mode, restart your phone.

Restart your phone

In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to touches and
button presses, try a reboot—press and hold the Power button until the
screen goes dark and your phone restarts.

Check for software update

To manually check for updates, swipe up > Settings > About
phone > Android version > Google Play system update.

Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available)
or mobile network. We recommend that you download updates over a
Wi-Fi connection. These updates can be quite large and may not be
available in all countries.

For safety reasons, your phone may receive security updates
automatically over mobile network, if Wi-Fi is not available.

Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have enough battery
power to complete the update.

If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update
using a computer. On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update.

Reset

To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your
phone, swipe up
> Erase all data (factory reset).

Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be
deleted. Data on the cloud will not be deleted.

Stolen phone

Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remotely lock or reset
your device to protect your device from thieves. For details, see

www.google.com/android/devicemanager.

> Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options

Troubleshoot your phone

Find the IMEI number

You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad.
Or swipe up

Note: For service and support, see Get more help.

> Settings > About phone > IMEI.

Accessibility

See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for
everyone, helping to make things easier.

Find it: Swipe up

Tip: For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit

www.motorola.com/accessibility.

» Create a shortcut

» Make your phone speak

» Speak to your phone

» Change your phone’s display

» Change your phone’s sounds

» Hearing aids (U.S. only)

Create a shortcut

For some accessibility features, you can use a gesture to quickly activate
accessibility features on your phone.

Find it: Swipe up

To set up a shortcut, tap a feature, then touch and hold the shortcut
prompt, and choose a shortcut. To activate the shortcut:

» Swipe up with 2 fingers: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen with

two fingers.

» Hold volume keys: Press and hold both volume keys for three seconds.

» Triple-tap screen (Magnification only): Tap the screen three times

quickly.

Make your phone speak

Select to speak

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak

Turn on, then slide two fingers up from the bottom of the screen and
press

. Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom.

TalkBack

Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections,
even books.

To turn TalkBack on or o, swipe up
TalkBack.

» Ta p something on the screen to hear a description or text readout.

» Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open or activate the last

touched item.

> Settings > Accessibility

> Settings > Accessibility

> Settings > Accessibility >

Accessibility

» Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens.

Text-to-speech output

To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up

> Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.

Braille

Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech
feedback.

1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play

Store), and install it on your phone.

2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack.

3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.

4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Connected devices >

Connected preferences > Bluetooth, then tap the switch at the top to

turn it on and scan.

5 Tap the name of your Braille display to pair it with the phone.

Speak to your phone

Speak a command to turn on an accessibility feature. For example: “Hey
Google, turn on TalkBack”. For more on voice commands, see Speak.

Change your phone’s display

Display settings & magnification

Get a closer look.

» Change font size: Increase the font size on your screen. Swipe up >

Settings > Accessibility > Font size. See also Customize sounds &

appearance.

» Change display size: Make the items on the screen larger. Swipe up

Settings > Accessibility > Display size.

>

» Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and photos. To

zoom in, tap the screen with two fingers and then drag them apart. To
zoom out, drag your fingers together, or double-tap the screen.

» Screen magnification: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility >

Magnification. Touch Magnification shortcut, and choose a shortcut.
Then tap the screen, drag two fingers to move around the screen, and
pinch to adjust zoom.

» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down, and drag the slider to

set brightness level. Setting brightness to a high level decreases your
phone’s battery life.

» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up >

Chrome > Menu > Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable
zoom to allow zooming on all web pages.

Messages

To make text entry even easier, use features like auto-capitalization,
auto-correction, and more. Swipe up

> Settings > System >

Accessibility

Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard > Text correction.

Or speak your message. Tap

on the keyboard.

Change your phone’s sounds

Calls

When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a
contact. Swipe up
Set ringtone.

To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up
Accessibility and tap Power button ends call.

> Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu >

> Settings >

Volume & vibrate

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound & vibration

» Drag the volume sliders to set volume levels for your music or videos,

alarms, and ringtones/notifications.

» To make your phone vibrate for incoming calls (even when the ringer is

silent), tap Vibrate for calls.

Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Touch
vibration to turn it on/o.

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant,
your phone may have been rated for use with hearing aids. If your phone’s
box has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read the
following guidance.

Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit

www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to consult your

hearing health professional, who should be able to help you get the best
results.

» Settings: Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing

aids.

» Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call

volume that works for you.

» Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then

rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening.

Diagram showing how to use your phone with a hearing aid.

TTY (U.S. only)

You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines.

Note: Wi-Fi must be turned o.

Accessibility

Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select
the mode you need:

» TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.

» TTY HCO: Type on your TTY device and listen to voice replies on your

phone’s speaker.

» TTY VCO: Speak into your phone and read text replies on your TTY

device.

Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device to the
headset jack on your phone. Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and
usage information.

Get more help

Get answers, updates, and info:

» Help is here: Swipe up > Settings > Help to get walk-through

tutorials, how-tos, or FAQs, right on your phone.

» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at

www.motorola.com/mymotog.

» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, Facebook™, and Twitter.

Where is my legal, safety & regulatory
information?

In order to provide you with better access to this important information,
we’ve made the materials accessible from the phone’s settings menu and
on the web. Review these materials prior to using your device. To access
the materials from a connected phone, go to Settings > About phone >
Legal information, and select a topic.

To access the materials on the web, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.

Service & repairs

If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to

www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of

customer care options.

Copyright & trademarks

Motorola Mobility LLC
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Chicago, IL 60654

www.motorola.com

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.

All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this
guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of release.
Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or
obligation.

Note: The images in this guide are examples only.
MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks
and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. USB Type-C® and
USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. All other product or service names are
the property of their respective owners.

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