Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G User guide

User Guide

Contents

Hot topics
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
Stylus shortcuts
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
Moto Note
Coloring book
Calendar
More apps

Connect, share & sync

Connect with Wi-Fi
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Share files with Nearby Share
Print
Sync to the cloud
Cast your screen 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

» Stylus shortcuts

» 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

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Get Started

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Depth Camera

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Main Camera

» 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

First look

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

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Camera

Flash

Front

Flash

Front

Camera

SIM &

microSD

Card Tray

Headset

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

USB-C®/Charger

Macro
Camera

Fingerprint
Sensor

Proximity
Sensor

Volume
Buttons

Power
Button

Stylus

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.

Get Started

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.

» To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.

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
Done. For more on volume control, see Volume.

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

Stylus

Your phone comes with a stylus that you can use to navigate apps, take
notes, edit screenshots, color images, and more.

To remove the stylus, push the stylus inward to release it, then pull it out.

To store the stylus, insert it into the slot. Then, push it until it locks in
place.

Stylus: bottom right is the stylus.

Set up the stylus

See and change stylus default settings.

Find it: Swipe up

» Open Moto Note from locked screen: To launch Moto Note with

your screen locked, remove the stylus from the slot. To switch this
feature

> Settings > Stylus

Get Started

o, swipe up > Settings > Stylus > When device is locked >
Don’t open anything.

» Customize stylus shortcuts: The stylus shortcuts show by default when

the stylus is removed from unlocked screen. To add, delete, or change
the order of the shortcuts, swipe up

> Settings > Stylus > When

device is unlocked.

Tip: For more, see Stylus shortcuts.

» Set a removal reminder: Set a reminder when the stylus is out for a

period of time without use. Swipe up

> Settings > Stylus, then
tap the switch next to Removal reminder to turn it on. To change when
your phone sends the notification, tap Removal reminder.

» Record time and location of the last removal: To record when and

where you last removed the stylus, swipe up

> Settings > Stylus,

then tap the switch next to Record last removal to turn it on.

Tip: Tap the recorded coordinates to view the location in Maps.

» Vibrate when inserted: To feel a quick vibration when the stylus is

in place, swipe up

> Settings > Stylus, then tap Vibrate when

inserted to turn it on.

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.

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:

microSD card is optional, sold separately.

Nano SIM

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

To charge your phone, insert the charging cable that came with your
phone into the charging port (see First look for port location). Plug the
other end into a power receptacle.

Note: Use of other chargers is not recommended.

Navigate your phone

Explore by touch

Use the stylus or 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 pull two fingers

down 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
all 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

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.

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

Get Started

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 across the bottom of the

screen.

» 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 (or browser tabs),

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.

Care for your phone

Tips

» 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.

Get Started

» 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

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» Home screen

» Help & more

» Search

» Notifications

» Status icons

» Volume

» Do not disturb

» Lock screen

» Quick settings

» Speak

» Gestures

» Stylus shortcuts

» 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.

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Google

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 Assistant, Google Chrome, and camera.

Photos

PlayStore

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

Swipe up to see
all your apps.

Tips

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

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

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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

> Settings > Help

Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just
tap the menu inside the app for details.

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.

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Notifications

Android Setup

Finish setting up your phone
Copy your data, set wallpaper,and more

Finish setup

Silent

Battery Tracer

Service is running fine

Manage Clear all

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

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.

Learn the basics

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

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more, see Quick settings.

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

Data Saver on

Battery Saver on

Wi-Fi hotspot on

/ Battery charging/full / Bluetooth on/connected

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.

Turn on Live Caption.

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.

Live Caption detects speech on your phone and shows you captions.
When a caption shows, touch and hold the caption to move it. Double-tap
the caption to expand it.

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.

Do

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

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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.

Lock screen

Your touchscreen is on when you need it and o when you don’t.

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Lock screen: Swipe this screen up to unlock it.

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

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

swipe up

> Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications >

> 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

Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.

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

Swipe up to unlock
your screen.

> Settings >

.

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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 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 >

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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, select a payment method, 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.

» Quick capture: Twist your wrist twice to open the camera.

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

Note: See more gestures in Moto.

Stylus shortcuts

When you remove the stylus, the following stylus shortcuts appear. When
the stylus shortcuts minimize, tap

Write a note and save it to Moto Note.

to expand again.

Ta ke a screenshot and edit it.

Open Coloring book.

Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode.

GIF

Float bubble shortcuts. Tap the shortcuts to open Moto Note, screenshots editor, Coloring book, Cinemagraph mode, and GIF recorder. Tap the settings icon on the bottom middle to
set up your stylus.

Record an animated GIF.

Set up your stylus.

» Take a note: Tap to start writing or drawing in Moto Note. Or, swipe

> Moto Note to create, edit, and share notes.

up

» Edit a screenshot: Tap to take a screenshot. Then you can edit,

share, or delete it. To capture a screenshot, see Capture your screen.

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» Use Coloring book: Tap to color in Coloring book.

» Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode: Tap to create a splash of

motion in a still photo. To learn more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.

» Record your screen and save as GIF: Tap to make an animated GIF

from screen recording. Drag the corners of the recording frame to
customize the recording window. Tap

to start recording. Then tap

to stop recording. To view the GIF, swipe up > Photos >

Screenshots.

Note: While capturing GIFs, the system can capture any sensitive

information that’s visible on your screen or played on your device. This
includes passwords, payment info, photos, messages, and audio.

Tip: See also Stylus and Explore by touch.

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.

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Picture-in-Picture

eturn

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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Personalize your phone

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» Redecorate your home screen

» Discover Moto

» Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Redecorate your home screen

Customize your home screen the way you want.

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spot to change wallpaper.

Say “Hey Google”

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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.

Photos

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

PlayStore

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

» 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

> Settings > Display.

» 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.

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.

Discover Moto

See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to
quickly open the camera, making two chopping motion to turn on the
flashlight, and placing the phone face down to silence notifications and
calls.

Personalize your phone

Digital wellbeing & parental controls

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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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Digital wellbeing screen that shows options, such as Do Not Disturb and options for bedtime, app limits, and managing notifications.

To supervise this phone remotely, view and set screen time limits, and add
restrictions to services and apps, tap Set up parental controls.

> Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental

Today

Settings

Notifications

See a breakdown of how you
spend your time on your
phone.

Limit your app time, set a
bedtime, and more.

Turn on Do Not Disturb.

Personalize your phone

Apps

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

» Phone

» Messages

» Chrome™

» Camera

» Photos

» Gmail

» Duo

» Moto

» Moto Note

» Coloring book

» 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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Apps

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Calls screen and options that show during a call. To find and call a contact, enter a name in the Search field, tap the Contacts tab at the top right, or tap a contact’s image in the middle
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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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

Apps

while your first call is active, or tap Add call to dial a second call.
The first call is placed on hold. Tap

» End a call: Tap .

Merge to join the calls together.

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.

>

Apps

Messages

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, create a
voice recording, and more.

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

» Send: Tap

to send the message.

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

at the bottom and tap

Search images & videos

.

Change settings.

Gracie Jo

You: Do we need more treats?

Just now

12:37 PM

12:25 PM

Swipe left or right to
archive a message.

Start chat

12:01 PM

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Write a new message.

Daniel Lester

You: Lunch tomorrow?

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You: Hey, where are you?

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Message screen showing change and search options in the upper right, a list of previous messages with contacts, and the new message icon in the lower right corner.

Tips

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

> Details > Add people.

Menu

» 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.

» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard.

Tip: If you don’t see on the keyboard, swipe up > Settings >
System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Google voice
typing to activate voice entry.

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

Apps

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

o notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu

> Details or Group

Details > Notifications.

» Add or block a phone number: In a conversation, touch and hold a

message to see options to save as a contact, delete the message, or
block the phone number.

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

Spam protection.

Set your default messaging app

To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
notifications > 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 gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or,

enter a word by tracing a path through the letters. While you’re typing,
word suggestions appear above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.

» Voice entry: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you

want to type.

» Close the keyboard: Tap .

See a different
keyboard? It varies by
app. This one is for
texting.

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

» 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.

» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up >

Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard >
Gboard.

» Cut, copy and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut or

Copy. Touch and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap
Paste.

Apps

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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Search or type web address

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Google Chrome browser showing the options menu in the upper right corner.

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 > .

» 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.

Apps

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

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 change the
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 selfie camera.

Video Photo

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 selfie

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™.

Apps

Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

1x

Zoom

Choose 1x to take a regular photo with the
main camera. Choose .5 to take an ultra-wide
angle photo with the 118-degree ultra-wide
camera. Or tap Macro

to take a detailed
close-up photo with the dedicated macro
camera. Touch and slide left or right to set
custom magnification.

Flash

Timer

Active photos

Set to On, O, or Auto.

Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.

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

Aspect ratio

Face Beauty

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

.

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

Note: Face Beauty feature is also available
when taking selfie videos.

Additional viewfinder options for video camera

Torch

Turn on a flashlight when taking a video.

Stabilization Remove shakiness when taking a video.

Mic

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

Night Vision

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.

Take photos in low light situations.

Apps

Photo modes

Cinemagraph

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

Group Selfie Take a wide-angle selfie for groups.

Live Filter

Pro

Video modes

Slow Motion

Timelapse

Spot Color

Dual Capture

To get answers or provide feedback, tap or .

Freeze parts of a video for an artistic eect.
For more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.

guide to slowly pan while you are taking the
photo.

Choose a filter to apply to your photo.

Control professional camera settings.

Take a video that will play in slow motion.

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.

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

Record videos with front and back cameras

(Main camera or Ultra-wide camera) at the
same time. Drag the small viewfinder to move
it where you want it in the shot. Tap
swap the front and back cameras between the
main viewfinder and the small viewfinder. Tap

or to change viewfinder layout.

Camera settings

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

to

Camera settings

Photo size Set the photo ratio and resolution for the

HDR Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect

Selfie photo mirror Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that

main and selfie cameras.

for better pictures in challenging lighting
situations, such as outdoors.

the viewfinder won’t show a mirrored selfie,
but the photo will be mirrored after you take
it. (If your phone has Active Photos, turn it o
to use this feature.)

Apps

Camera settings

Quick capture Twist twice to open the camera app, or switch

Tap anywhere to
capture

Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or o.

Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in

Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line

Keep last mode Open the camera with the last mode active.

Watermark Add a watermark, signature, date or time to

Auto Smile Capture Automatically detect smile and take a photo

Gesture Selfie Hold up your palm to start a two-second

Smart Composition Generate an alternate shot that automatically

Shot Optimization Turn on automatic tuning and scene

Smudge Detection Get notified when there’s a smudge on your

Low Light AI Automatically enhance low light selfie photos.

Google Lens Turn on to see Google Lens on the main

Storage Choose a storage location for your photos

Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.

between front and back cameras.

Capture photos or videos by tapping
anywhere on the screen.

your photos or videos.

in the viewfinder.

your photos.

when all of the subjects (limited to five faces)
in the viewfinder are smiling.

timer to take a selfie.

straightens the photo and realigns the subject
based on the photography rule of thirds.

detection.

lens.

camera display.

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.

3 Tap to take the photo.

Camera > > Portrait

Tap the screen to change the focal point.

Apps

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

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.

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

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

Camera > > Cutout

Take moving cinemagraphs

Create a splash of motion in a still photo.

Find it:

1 Touch and hold to capture the scene.

2 Tap and swipe over a portion of the scene to keep it in motion.

3 Drag the slider bars to edit the length of the clip.

4 Pick the loop style:

5 Tap PREVIEW to view the cinemagraph, then choose to save as a GIF

Camera > > Cinemagraph

• Tap to erase some or all of your selection.

• Tap CLEAR to remove all of the selection.

• Regular loop repeats the clip from start to end.

• Bounce loop repeats the clip from start to end, then reverses the
action.

or MP4, and tap SAV E .

Tip: After the clip is saved, tap Menu

to see more options for the clip.

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. You can also tap , or to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
Tap to find out more about the object(s) in the screenshot.

Apps

to capture all of

» Set up Gestures so you can capture screenshots by touching the

screen with three fingertips.

Tip: To see the screen capture, tap

Photos > Screenshots.

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 > Screenrecord.

Screen Record.

Photos

View, edit, and share photos.

Find it:

Note: For more about Google Photos™, visit

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

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 .

» 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.

> Add Background. Select a background image, then tap

> Settings > Display >

Apps

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

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B

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> Gmail

Apr 22

Apr 22

Apr 22

Apr 22

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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.

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

meeting.

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

accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app,

Apps

swipe up > Settings > Accounts > Add account. For
Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap

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

Search contacts or dial

> Duo

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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

Invite

Send a friend a recorded
message.

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

» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera.

» 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.

Apps

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

» 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 latest features.

Find it:

Tap

Moto > > Tips

to view more features.

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

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

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

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

eects, then tap

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

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

to choose preferences.

Moto Gametime is on

Apps

Moto Note

View notes, change settings, and

Use the stylus or your fingers to create, edit, and share notes.

Find it: Swipe up

Motorola

Moto Note screen. Tap the thumbnail to view, edit, share, or delete a note.

» Create a note: Tap to create a new note. Tap or to undo or

redo. To save or share the note you have created, tap or .

» Add a title or categorize a note: To enter a title or categorize a note,

swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

» Expand the canvas: Swipe up with two fingers on the canvas, then

drag up or down the slider on the right side to scroll the canvas.

» Edit a note: Tap a thumbnail to view or edit a note.

» Share or delete: Touch and hold one or multiple thumbnails, then tap

or .

» Sort by categories: To view the categories, tap . To add a category,

tap Manage categories.

» Add a timestamp watermark: To show a timestamp watermark on your

note, tap

> Moto Note

manage categories.

Switch to List View.

Type a title to search for a note.

Tap to view or edit a note.

Create a note.

> Settings > Watermark.

Apps

Moto Note toolbar

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With a note open, tap or double-tap the following Moto Note tools for
more options.

Moto Note tools

Highlighter

Eraser

Customize stroke, color palette, and thickness.

To erase with your finger when you’re using the
stylus, tap Finger eraser to turn it on. To clear
your notes, tap Clear all.

Text Insertion

Image insertion

Ruler

Background

Insert a text object.

Insert an image.

Insert a ruler.

Change the background of the note.

Coloring book

Use the stylus or your fingers to color images.

Find it: Swipe up

> Coloring book

See, edit or share your
coloring projects.

Tap to view and color.

Make your own coloring
page.

Coloring book screen. Tap a coloring template or project to view and color.

» Start coloring: Tap a coloring page from Library or Projects to view

and color.

» Import a coloring page from gallery: Tap > Create from gallery,

select an image, then tap Convert to template > Add to library.

» Create a coloring template with AI: To auto-draw a coloring page

based on AI suggestions, tap
select a recommendation, then tap

> Create with AI, draw something,

to add it to the library.

Apps

Calendar

See all your events, all in one place.

Find it: Swipe up

March

April 2019

> Calendar

Tap to refresh the Calendar
screen.

Go to today’s date.

MON

1

Nothing planned. Tap to create.

WED

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.

Jump to a dierent 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.

» 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.

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.

Apps

» 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

A

A

A

Alison

Abe

Alison

Allie

Anna Medina

Astrid Fanning

> Contacts

Sort contacts, change
settings, accounts, and more.

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

Contacts tab in the

G

L

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.

Gracie Jo

Lauren

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™.

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.

Apps

>

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 up
Automatically sync app data. You can also see these contacts at

http://mail.google.com.

Tip: For help with transferring contacts, go to

www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.

> Contacts > Menu > Settings > Accounts >

> Contacts > Menu > Settings >

Apps

Maps

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Evanston

Oak Lawn

Arlington
Heights

Downers
Grove

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Heights

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Grove

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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.

> Maps

to search by

Search here

Restaurants Coffee Hotels Bars

Arlington

Arlington

Arlington

Arlington

Heights

Heights

Heights

Heights

Evanston

Evanston

Evanston

Evanston

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn

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friendly
restaurants

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cocktails

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restaurants

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

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.

» 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 GO, 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.

TM

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.

> Drive

Apps

from all

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

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.

> Google folder > 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.

Play Movies & TV

Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or
computer:

Find it: Swipe up

To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to play.google.com/store/

movies.

> Google folder > Play Movies & 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 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

» Share files with your computer

» Share your data connection

» Share files with Nearby Share

» Print

» Sync with the cloud

» Cast your screen to a TV

» Use a memory card

» Airplane mode

» Mobile network

Connect with Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi power 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.

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

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

in the status bar.

> Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot &

Connect, share & sync

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

» Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password.

» AP Band: Choose 2.4 GHz band or 5.0 GHz Band preferred.

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

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Turn Bluetooth power 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 power 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.

to

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.

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.

Connect, share & sync

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
and enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name
to connect.

> Settings > Network & internet

to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN

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

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 Change to choose a device visibility option:

> Settings > Connected devices > Connection

Connect, share & sync

• 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 S ave, then tap Turn 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.

Nearby Share.

Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link,

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™.

To add a Google account to your phone, swipe up
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.

Connect, share & sync

> Settings >

Cast your screen 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 1TB. Use a Class 10 (or
higher) microSD card for best results.

Move files from your phone to a memory card

To move files to a microSD card (sold separately):

1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage, then tap the SD card name.

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

to....

Mount or unmount memory card

To mount a microSD card, just put it in your phone (see Insert the SIM

and microSD cards).

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 power 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

Security

SECURITY STATUS

Google Play Protect

Security update

January 1, 2021

Find My Device

On

Google Play system update

October 1, 2020

DEVICE SECURITY

Screen lock

PIN

Fingerprint

Face unlock

Set up face unlock

Smart Lock

To use, first set a screen lock

Device admin apps

No active apps

Advanced

Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, App pinnin..

> 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

Permission manager

Control app access to your data

Show passwords

Display characters briefly as you type

Notifications on Lock screen

Show all notification contents

Device Personalization Services

Get suggestions based on the phone, apps, and
content you interact with

Advanced

Privacy, Autofill service from Google, Google locati..

> 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
> 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 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

App safety

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

Protect your phone

Apps from Google Play

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

Find it:

Play Store

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.

> Settings > Privacy.

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

Choose carefully

Here are a few tips:

» 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.

Play Store.

>

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.

> Settings >

Take care of your apps

» 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.

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.

Protect your phone

» 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

My apps & games > Updates.

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

Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap My apps & games

> 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

Use SIM

SIM Preferences

Set the preferred SIM for calls, SMS and data

Roaming

Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage

1.09 MB used Jan 7 — Feb 6

Data warning & limit

Preferred network

4G (recommended)

Settings Version

Advanced

Calling, Network, Access Point Names

> Settings > Network & internet > Mobile

See the total amount
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 > System >
Advanced > System updates.

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.

Troubleshoot your phone

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

Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone.

Find it: Swipe up
Shortcut from lock screen then tap the switch to turn it on.

To use the shortcut, press both volume buttons for three seconds.

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.

» 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.

> Settings > Accessibility

> Settings > Accessibility > Advanced >

> Settings > Accessibility >

Accessibility

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 > 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. You can also double-tap to zoom
in.

» Screen magnification: Triple-tap the screen for full screen

magnification, or triple-tap and hold to temporarily magnify. Swipe up

> Settings > Accessibility > Magnification.

» 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, auto­correction, and more. Swipe up
& input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard > Text correction. Or speak your
message. Tap

on the keyboard.

> Settings > System > Languages

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 >

Accessibility

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.

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.

Accessibility

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

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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.

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