First look
Insert the SIM and microSD cards
Charge up & power on
Sign in
Connect to Wi-Fi
Explore by touch
Improve battery life
Learn the basics
Home screen
Help & more
Search
Notifications
App notifications
Status icons
Volume
Do not disturb
Lock screen
Quick settings
Speak
Direct Share
Picture-in-Picture
Customize your phone
Redecorate your home screen
Choose apps & widgets
Customize sounds & appearance
Discover Moto
Apps
Phone
Messages
Chrome™
Camera
Photos
Duo
Moto
Calendar
More apps
Google Play™
Contacts
Maps
Drive
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Clock
Connect, share & sync
Connect with Wi-Fi
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Print
Sync to the cloud
Use a memory card
Airplane mode
Mobile network
Protect your phone
Screen lock
Screen pinning
Backup & restore
Encrypt your phone
Your privacy
App safety
Data usage
Troubleshoot your phone
Restart or remove an app
Restart your phone
Check for software update
Reset
Stolen phone
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
Check it out
When you’re up and running, explore what your phone can do.
TopicLocation
Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane mode,
flashlight, and more.
Choose new wallpaper, set ringtones, and
add widgets.
Experience crisp, clear photos, movies,
and videos.
Customize your phone to match the way
you use it.
Browse, shop, and download apps.
Keep your info safe. Set up your password
and more.
Ask questions, get answers.
Share your Internet connection.
Tip: View all of these topics on your phone, swipe up
Moto Help. For FAQs, and other phone support, visit www.motorola.com/support.
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. The SAR guideline includes a
considerable safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of
age and health.
Caution: Before using your phone, please read the Legal information. Swipe up
Settings > System > Legal information.
Quick settings
Customize your phone
Camera
Moto
Apps
Protect your phone
Speak
Wi-Fi hotspot
from the home screen and tap
>
Contents
Get Started
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Speaker
First look
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s
features.
Headset JackFront Camera
Flash
Back
Camera
SIM & microSD
Card Slots
Fingerprint
Sensor
(on back)
Volume Butt
Power Button
Press:
Display on/o.
Press & hold:
Phone on/o.
to sleep by pressing the Power button.
» Wake up: Press the Power button again.
» Reboot: To reboot your phone, press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart.
Tip: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.
Volume buttons
Your volume buttons can help:
» Ringer volume: Press the buttons when your phone is ringing to silence it.
» Earpiece volume: Press the buttons during a call.
» Music/video volume: Press the buttons during a song or video.
Tip: For more on volume control, see Volume.
Insert the SIM and microSD cards
To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this may have been
done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is optional and sold separately.
Microphone
Phone hardware buttons: top right are Volume up and down keys, middle right is Power button. Bottom middle is charging port. Top right is headset jack. On screen, top left is front camera, top right is flash. Navigation
icons are along the bottom.
Micro
USB/Charger
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries.
Power button
Your Power button helps in a few ways.
» Power on/o: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power o. When your
phone is o, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.
» Sleep: To conserve battery power or prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen
Get Started
Put in the cards
SIM
Push the tray back into your phone.
Insert the nano SIM and memory cards.
Insert the SIM card with
the gold contacts down.
Insert an optional microSD
card (sold separately).
Insert the SIM tool into
the tray hole to pop
out the tray.
Power on.
Press & hold Power
until the screen lights
up.
Charge up.
Before using your
phone, fully charge it
with the charger
provided.
Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card.
Charge up & power on
Charge your phone fully and turn the power on. Follow the screen prompts to get
started.
Nano SIM
Battery in and power on graphic. Put the battery back in top down first and snap the cover on. After you charge the phone, press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.
Sign in
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
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 > Users & 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 data use, swipe the status bar down, then
> Network & Internet > Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. For full instructions, see Connect
tap
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.
Explore by touch
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.
» 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 left, right or tap
down.
Tip: You don’t need to remove apps from Recents for your phone to run eciently.
» Split screen: From the recent apps list, touch and hold an app and then drag it to the
top of the screen to view two apps at once. Not all apps will work in split screen. To
close the split screen, drag the dividing line to the bottom of the screen. Or, touch
and hold
» Menus: When you see or , you can tap it to open options for the current screen.
» Close Keyboard: To close a keyboard, tap .
.
. To scroll the list, swipe up or
Improve battery life
Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what you use, that can take a
lot of power.
When your phone is stationary, not charging, or 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.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery > Battery saver,
and turn it on.
Tip: To quickly open Settings
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.
The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can
explore apps and more.
Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your screen may look a little dierent.
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, tap
.
» Customization: To personalize your home screen, see Customize your phone.
Help & more
Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Find it: Swipe up
> Moto Help
Search
On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap to search by
voice.
When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .
Note: For more on voice search, see Speak.
Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons. Swipe up from center bottom to
get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Chrome, Gallery, and camera.
Tips
» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, tap Home .
» Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until you see a new
Learn the basics
Notifications
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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.
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Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
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.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see
Quick 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. Press and hold the app for more information, options, or app
shortcuts.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries)
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
Settings > Sound > Advanced > Emergency alerts.
Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two seconds long,
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followed by one second, then another one second.
To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up
> Settings > Sound >
Advanced > 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/consumer-tips/how-wireless-emergency-alerts-help-save-
lives.
Status icons
Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status:
Status Icons
Network strength Do not disturb
/ Wi-Fi in range/connected Alarm set
/ Bluetooth on/connected
Airplane mode
/ Battery charging/full
Data Saver on
/ Portrait/Auto-rotate
/ Location on/o
Volume
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Thanks for finding my phone!
Swipe up to unlock
your screen.
Add a lock screen message
for anyone who finds your
phone.
Swipe up to open the camera.
Swipe up for voice assist.
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume from high to vibrate
.
Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and o when you don’t.
Media
Ring
Alarm
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.
Tap to show all volume
controls. Tap again to
show only the ringt
volume.
Set the ringtone,
media or alarm
volume.
Tap an icon to mute
or set to vibrate.
Do not disturb
To turn o some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, tap Do not disturb and turn
it on. Select one of these options:
» Total silence: Turn o all sounds and alarms. Override sound settings from other
apps. Set how long to stay in this mode, or choose indefinitely.
» Alarms only: Set how long you want to only hear alarms, or choose indefinitely. Tap
MORE SETTINGS to customize which other interruptions to receive.
» Priority only: Set how long you want to only hear priority interruptions, or choose
indefinitely. Tap MORE SETTINGS to customize which interruptions to receive.
Tip: To create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call from the same person
within a 15 minute period, tap MORE SETTINGS > Priority only allows > Repeat callers.
Learn the basics
Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. 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 screen, touch and drag up. To apply security to the lock
screen (recommended), see Screen lock.
» Notifications: Double tap a notification in the lock screen to open it.
Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > On the lock screen > Don’t show
notifications at all.
» Owner info: To add a message to your lock screen, swipe up > Settings >
Security & Location, tap
» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically), swipe up >
>
> Lock screen message.
Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep.
Quick settings
For quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, brightness, and other settings,
swipe the status bar or lock screen down. For even more settings, tap
Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.
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Wi-FiBluetoothDo not disturb
Flashlight
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Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.
Battery SaverAuto-rotate
Turn Wi-Fi on/o.
Tap an icon to turn it
on/o.
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 or say “Ok Google” to control
your phone by voice.
Then say “Call” and then a contact name or number. Or, say “Send text,” “Go to” an
app, or “Help”.
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 or say “Ok Google” to search by voice.
Note: See also Google Assistant.
Voice to text
On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak
punctuation.
Google Assistant
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
Ask your phone questions, find answers and set tasks using the Google Assistant.
To turn on the Google Assistant, swipe up
> Settings > Google > Search >
Settings > Phone > Google Assistant.
Touch and hold Home
from any screen, then speak or type a command. You can also
say, “Ok Google” to open the Google Assistant.
Screen search
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
Screen search provides information based on the app you’re in. Touch and hold Home
while in an app.
To turn Screen search on/o, swipe up > Settings > Google > Search > Settings
> Phone > Use Screen context.
For more on the Google Assistant, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Learn the basics
Direct Share
In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or conversation.
Select the share option within an app, then select a contact, choose an app, or type a
name or number to find a contact.
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Tap a contact to
share information.
Swipe up for more
share options.
Picture-in-Picture
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 it to return to it. Tap
to close it.
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Customize your phone
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Tap a shortcut to open.
Touch and hold to move or
delete.
Touch and hold an empty
spot to change wallpaper.
Drag shortcuts on top of
each other to make a folder.
Redecorate your home screen
Customize your home screen the way you want.
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 an 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.
Home screen showing customize options. Touch and hold the home screen to add a widget. Tap an app to open it. Touch and hold it to move or remove it.
» Change your wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, then
tap WALLPAPERS.
» Add a home screen page: Drag an app to the right side of the home screen until a
new page appears. You can add multiple pages.
» Adjust display settings: Adjust brightness, font size, and screen saver. Swipe up >
Settings > Display.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when
you rotate your phone. To turn this on or o, swipe up
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
Customize your phone
> Settings > Display >
Customize sounds & appearance
Customize your phone’s sounds and display settings:
» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up > Settings > Sound.
Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app’s settings.
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, turn on Also vibrate for calls. To
silence incoming calls, see Do not disturb.
» Set 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.
Remove.
> Set ringtone.
Discover Moto
See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to quickly open the
camera and placing the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.
Apps
Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap
Play Store. To learn more, see App safety.
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 “Ok 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
.
Apps
Search contacts & places
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Lauren
Gracie Jo
Allie
Abe
Marc
Norm
Astrid
Kira
See recent calls.
See all your contacts.
Dial a number.
Tap a favorite to call
it. Tap the Menu to
see options for the
contact.
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.
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, swipe up and select a message
to immediately send it.
Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes dark to avoid
Apps
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, tap Home to hide the call screen and 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, tap
» 3-way call: To join two calls together, answer the second incoming call while your
first call is active, or tap
hold. Tap
» End a call: Tap .
Merge to join the calls together.
Add call to dial a second call. The first call is placed on
Swap.
Favorites
See all your favorite contacts together.
Find it:
To add favorites, tap , scroll or search to find the contact, then tap the picture (or
letter, if no picture) and tap .
Phone >
Recent calls
View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them:
Find it:
Phone >
» 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, tap the name or number, then tap Call details
.
>
» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history.
Your phone number
Messages
You: Hey, where are you?
Astrid Fanning
You: Lunch tomorrow?
Daniel Lester
You: Do we need more treats?
Gracie Jo
Just now
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Search messages.
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Write a new message.
Change settings.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > About phone > Status > SIM status > My
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 to unlock it, then tap Emergency).
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
information > Legal and safety > Location services.
> Settings > System > Legal
Messages
Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Use the
keyboard.
Find it:
Messages
» Create: Tap .
» Attach: When you’re typing a message, tap to attach a picture, audio, video, or
more.
» Send: Tap to send the message.
» Reply: Open a conversation, then enter your response in the text box at the bottom
and tap
.
Apps
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 a contact: In a conversation, touch and hold a message for more options, such
as adding another contact.
» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread,
then tap to delete.
» 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 > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing to activate voice entry.
» Turn o notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn o notifications.
Tap the thread, then tap Menu
> People & options > Notifications.
Set your default messaging app
To set Messages as your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps
& notifications > Advanced > Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app
to use as the default.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.
» Type or 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 .
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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 .
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System
> Languages & input > Virtual 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 PAST E.
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.
See a different
keyboard? It varies
by app. This one is
for texting.
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 if no Wi-Fi
network is connected) 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.
Google Chrome browser showing the options menu in the upper right corner.
Chrome
https://www.google.com
ALL IMAGES
See options.
Enter text 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: Open the address bar, then 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 show the standard computer versions of all websites, 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,
1
.
tap
» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy > 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.
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™.
» Files: Tap the download link. To show the file or app, swipe up > Files.
» Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image. To see the picture, tap
Photos > Download.
Browser settings
To change your browser security settings, text size, and other options, tap Menu >
Settings.
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
> New incognito tab.
» Auto complete: Your browser can automatically fill information like names or
addresses in web forms, if you have entered the same information before. If you don’t
want that, tap Menu
the switch to turn it o.
» Pop-ups: To stop pop-up windows from opening, tap Menu > Settings > Site
settings > Pop-ups, then tap the switch to turn it o.
> Settings > Autofill and payments > Autofill forms, then tap
Apps
Camera
Take crisp, clear photos with the back or front camera.
Take photos
Find it: Camera
» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.
» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the front camera.
» Zoom: Drag two fingers apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers together.
» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.
Tap anywhere to
change the focus.
See more options.
Record videos
Find it: Camera, then tap
Tap to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. Tap on the screen while
recording to save a photo.
Camera settings
Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. You can find these
options along the top of the camera or video screen:
Options
HDR
Flash
Face Beauty
Timer
Manual mode
Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Set to On, O, or Auto. With the front facing camera, you
can also turn the torch on or o.
With the front-facing camera, smooth skin and beautify
faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or O.
Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.
Control camera settings manually.
Switch to video camera.
Ta ke a photo.
See your last picture.
Switch to front camera.
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.
Apps
To find these options, tap Menu
or swipe right on the camera screen:
Options
PanoramaTake a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly
pan while you are taking the photo.
Slow motion
Video
Photo
Take a slow motion video.
Take a video.
Take a photo.
To find these options, tap Settings :
Options
Shutter soundTurn the shutter sound on or o.
StorageChoose a storage location for your photos and videos
(Phone or Memory card).
Quick captureTwist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Save locationTurn on to tag photos with a location.
Photo size (rear)Set the photo resolution for the back camera.
Tap anywhere to
capture
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Assistive gridOverlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos.
Video size (rear)Set the video resolution.
Capture your screen
To capture your phone’s screen, press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down
buttons at the same time.
To see the screen capture, tap
Photos > Screenshots.
Tip: Also see Screen pinning.
Photos
View, edit & share
Find it: Photos
» Play, 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.
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap Menu > Use as > Wallpaper
or Contact photo.
» Edit: Open a picture, then tap .
» Slideshow: Tap a picture, 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.
Tip: For more about Google Photos, visit https://support.google.com/photos.
Gmail™
Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re not Gmail
accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily switch between them.
Find it: Swipe up
Inbox
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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.
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Search mail.
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Touch and hold to choose
multiple messages, then
select an option at the top.
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Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
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Compose a
new email.
Apps
» 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
account. To add more Google accounts, swipe up
accounts, then tap
Tip: In the
Add account > Google.
Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account.
Gmail app for one
> Settings > Users &
» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add
other personal email accounts to the Gmail app, swipe up
& accounts >
Add account > Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator.
tap
Add account. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts,
> Settings > Users
» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email account, swipe
> Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account name.
up
» Delete accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Users & accounts, then tap the
account name. Tap Remove account.
Duo
Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.
Find it: Swipe up
Contacts
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.
» Start a new video call: Tap Contacts, then 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
» 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 non-Android devices.
Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from cellular network
to Wi-Fi, if available.
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View settings.
Switch to video or call.
Choose a contact.
> Settings > Knock Knock.
Apps
Moto
Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier.
Find it:
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
Moto > FEATURES
» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts.
» Moto Display: See your notifications at a glance and night settings.
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See suggestions customized
for your phone. Tap Menu to
remove a card.
smaller for one-handed use.
» Pick up to stop ringing: Lift the phone to switch incoming calls to vibrate.
» Flip for Do Not Disturb: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.
Moto Display
See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in
the evenings.
Find it:
Moto > FEATURES > Moto Display
» Night Display: Your screen automatically reduces blue light which may impact sleep.
» Attentive Display: Keep the screen on while you’re looking at it.
» Moto Display: Friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is o. To
customize what notifications show, tap Moto Display > Level of details to show.
Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up
> Settings >
Apps & notifications > Notifications
Calendar
See all your events, all in one place.
Find it:
Calendar
Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.
Moto Actions
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it:
Moto > FEATURES > Moto Actions
» Quick Screenshot: Touch and hold on the screen with three of your fingertips to
capture a screenshot.
» Chop Twice for Flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions.
» Twist for Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera anytime.
» Swipe to shrink screen: Swipe down to the left or right corner to make the screen
Apps
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Sort contacts, change
settings, accounts, & more.
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Calendar screen.
Go to today’s date.
Jump to a dierent day.
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 Day, Week, or Month.
» Go to today’s date: Tap at the top.
» Add events: Tap > Event, enter event details, then tap SAV E .
Tip: Alternatively, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.
» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap edit . Tap an event
and tap menu >DELETE to remove the event.
» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap to show or hide calendars from your Google™
account. 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 the Calendar widget and drag it to
your home screen.
More apps
More apps
Google Play™
Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy
your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games.
» Download apps: Tap Play Store.
» Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts.
» Google help: See www.google.com/support.
Contacts
Combine information from your Google™ contacts and social networks for quick access
to everyone you know.
Tip: You can find most of these features on the Contacts tab
Phone.
Find it: Swipe up
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.
> Contacts
in the Phone app. See
» Add a contact: Tap .
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» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap or Menu > Delete.
» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option.
» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap .
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 > Users & accounts, choose
your Google account, then tap Account sync > Menu
> Sync now to sync it (if it has
not been updated recently). You can also see these contacts at www.gmail.com.
» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your info
Favorites
Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster.
» To set a favorite, swipe up > Contacts, select a contact and tap .
» To see your favorites, swipe up > Contacts.
Starred contacts also appear on your SPEED DIAL list in the
Phone app.
Get contacts
Get all your contacts in one place.
» To add your social networking contacts, swipe up > Settings > Users &
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
> Contacts > Menu > Settings > 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 > Contacts > Menu
> Manage accounts > Automatically sync data. You can also see these contacts
>
at http://mail.google.com.
For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.
Maps
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
Note: Your map screen may look dierent.
Search Google Maps
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Google Maps screen. Enter an address or search by voice in the search field at the top of the screen.
» Find an address: In the search field, enter an address or something you’re looking for,
like “restaurant.” Tap a item to see more, or tap CALL or DIRECTIONS.
» Get directions: Tap
> Maps
Search by voice for
an address or location.
See your places, map
views, settings, help, and
more.
Find nearby food,
drinks, and attractions.
See your current location.
Get directions and
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navigation instructions.
GO
GO, then enter a place or address.
to search by voice.
More apps
» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen.
» Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or drag up/down to tilt.
» Share a location: Tap a location, then tap the address and tap Menu > Share.
» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address.
» Get map help: Tap > Help.
For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps.
Drive
Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place—private unless
you choose to share. Available on Google Drive
Find it: Swipe up
» To create a new file or folder, tap .
» To open a file, tap it.
» To edit a document, tap .
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from all your devices.
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
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 Google Play Music, from a computer, visit www.google.
com/music.
Tap Listen Now to see recommendations and more.
Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu
Direct Share.
For more on the Play Music app, see support.google.com/music.
Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content
Copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.
FM Radio
Find it: Swipe up > FM Radio
More apps
> Play Music
next to a song > Share. See
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.
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.
> 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
Clock
Find it: Swipe up > Clock
Options
Alarm
ClockTo change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap
Timer
Stopwatch
Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up > Settings >
System > Date & time.
Tap
. Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a new alarm.
Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down while you’re setting
an alarm sets the volume level for that alarm.
When an alarm sounds, tap and drag to
to to snooze for ten minutes.
> Settings. For other time zones, tap Home time zone.
Menu
For a timer, tap
For a stopwatch, tap
.
.
to turn it o, or drag
Connect, share & sync
Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.
Connect with Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi power on/o
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, 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
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
tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.
1 Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to set up security:
Connect, share & sync
in the status bar.
see
> Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering, then
• Network name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Security: Select the type of security you want: None or WPA2 PSK. For WPA2 PSK, enter a unique password (8 characters) that others will need to access your
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: To protect your phone and hotspot from unauthorized access, set up hotspot
security (WPA2 is the most secure), including a password.
2 Tap S AV E .
Wi-Fi modes
Your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11 a and 5GHz.
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Turn Bluetooth power on/o
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth, then tap the
switch to turn it on
When Bluetooth is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available devices it has
used before. Turning Bluetooth on also lets other devices find your phone.
Note: You can also turn Bluetooth on and o in Quick settings.
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 > Bluetooth.
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
the device will be used for.
When the device connects, the Bluetooth connected indicator
of the screen.
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 rename the device and choose what
appears at the top
Transfer files
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.
» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu > Share >
Bluetooth.
Share files with your computer
Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content
Copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.
USB
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your computer, connect
your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To change the type of USB connection,
swipe the status bar down and tap USB.
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, then select Windows
Explorer from your list of programs. In Windows Explorer, your phone will appear as
a connected drive (mass storage device) where you can drag and drop files, or it will
appear as an MTP or PTP device that lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer
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 oce network with a firewall).
Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or
requirements.
To enter VPN settings, swipe up
to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the network
administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.
> Settings > Network & Internet > VPN. Tap
Share your data connection
Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just
need a USB cable.
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.
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
devices > 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.
> Settings > Connected
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 Google accounts to your phone, swipe up
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 Transfer files.
>
Connect, share & sync
» 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.
Use a memory card
You can use your microSD card (sold separately) as portable or internal storage:
» Portable storage (default): Store your pictures, videos, audio and other media files.
You can remove the microSD card at any time and insert it in another device. The
media files that are on the microSD card can be viewed on and copied to that device.
» Internal storage: In addition to your media files, you can store some downloaded
apps. The microSD card acts as an extension of the internal storage of your phone.
Note: Not all apps work from a microSD card.
To set your microSD card to internal storage, swipe up
select the microSD card and tap Menu
Caution: If your microSD card is set to internal storage, it is formatted and encrypted to
protect your information. If you want to use it as portable storage, or in another device,
you’ll need to reformat it. Before doing so, please remember that formatting erases all
the data stored on your microSD card.
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 128 GB. Use a Class 10 (or higher)
microSD card for best results.
> Storage settings > Format as internal.
> Settings > Storage, then
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.
Mobile network
You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your service provider for
help.
To see network settings options, swipe up
Mobile network.
Mount or unmount memory card
To mount an 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
Settings > Storage. Then tap next to the microSD card name.
Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or writing files to it.
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Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn o all your wireless connections—useful when flying. Swipe
the status bar down and tap Airplane mode
Connect, share & sync
.
> Settings > Network & Internet >
Protect your phone
Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen.
Screen lock
The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when you are not
using it. You can choose to swipe to unlock, or enter a pattern, PIN, or password to
unlock your phone.
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1 Select the lock type:
» None: Turn o the screen lock.
» Swipe: Touch and drag up to unlock.
> Settings > Security & Location
Manage encryption
settings for your phone.
For a screen lock, you
can use a pattern,
password, or other
option.
» 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 > Sleep.
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.
Unlock with your fingerprint
You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up
> Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint
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 device factory reset.
Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.
Screen pinning
Need to keep an important screen handy, like a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin
the screen for easy access.
To set up screen pinning, swipe up
pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on.
To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, touch and hold Recents
To unpin the screen, touch and hold Back and Recents until you see Screen
unpinned.
Tip: To secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, tap Ask for PIN before
unpinning.
> Settings > Security & Location > Screen
. Tap .
Protect your phone
Backup & restore
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Backup, then tap the Back up to Google
Drive switch to turn it on
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.
Encrypt your phone
Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on
your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files can take an hour or more. Leave your
phone plugged in, and be careful not to interrupt the process.
Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and files on your phone, so that
people cannot access them if your phone is stolen.
You shouldn’t need to use this feature, but to encrypt your phone and require a PIN or
password whenever you turn on your phone, swipe up
Location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone.
> Settings > Security &
Your privacy
Location
Some apps, such as Map, request your location in order to provide information, like
directions or helping you find a nearby gas station.
» To turn location on or o: Swipe up > Settings > Security & Location >
Location.
» To see which apps have access to your location, tap App-level permissions.
Passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this o, swipe up
Settings > Security & Location and tap Show passwords.
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App safety
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: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s
performance—see Choose carefully.
Note: 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.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, then tap Installunknown apps
and choose which sources are allowed.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like the
Google Play.
» 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.
» Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially
when it comes to personal health.
Set app permissions
You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.
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> Settings >
Protect your phone
To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
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notifications > Apppermissions, then tap a feature (such as microphone) to see which
apps have permissions to use it. Tap the switch to turn the permission on or o.
Take care of your apps
» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from a home screen page, touch and hold the
app, then drag it to Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home
screen.
To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall.
To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up
& notifications. Tap an app, then tap DISABLE or FORCE STOP. To enable it, tap
ENABLE (tapthe down arrow to sort the apps listed).
Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up
> My Apps & games > Library. The apps you downloaded are listed and
tap
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 > Data usage. For more, see Data usage.
> Settings > Apps
> Play Store, then
Data usage
You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.
Find it: Swipe up
Data usage
Usage
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Mobile data usage
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Wi-Fi
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, tap Data saver to turn it on.
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.
> Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage
See the total amount of
data used for this period.
Tap to set a data usage
alert.
.15 GB
Tap to turn on Data
saver to reduce data
usage.
Your current billing cycle.
Tap to set alerts and data
limits.
Protect your phone
Troubleshoot your phone
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 until the
screen goes dark. Your phone restarts with Safe mode in the lower left. Your phone
restarts with Safe mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app.
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 > 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.
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
> Settings > System > Reset > Factory data 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.
Find the IMEI number
You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad. Or you can
swipe up
Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
> Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
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
For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola.
com/accessibility.
Create a shortcut
Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone. For more
information, swipe up
Tap Shortcut service and choose an app. When the shortcut is on, press both volume
buttons for three seconds to start the app.
Make your phone speak
Select to speak
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak
Turn on, then tap
TalkBack
Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections, even books.
To turn TalkBack on or o, swipe up
» 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.
and press . Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom.
> Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play Store), and
install it on your phone.
2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack.
3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > 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: “Ok, 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
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.
> Settings > Accessibility >
Accessibility
» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up > Chrome >
> Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all
Menu
web pages.
Messages
To make text entry even easier, use features like auto-capitalization, auto-correction, and
more. Swipe up
Gboard > Text correction. Or speak your message. Tap
> Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard >
on the keyboard.
Change your phone’s sounds
Calls
When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Swipe up
> Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up
and tap Power button ends call.
> Settings > Accessibility
Volume & vibrate
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound
» 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
Also vibrate for calls.
Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Vibrate on tap to turn
it on.
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
you need:
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.
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.
Accessibility
» 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.
Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select the mode
» 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.
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up > Moto 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/mymotoe.
» 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 > System > 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.
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