First look
eSIM
Keep the box
Accessories case
Power on
Sign in
Connect to Wi-Fi
Explore by touch
Improve battery life
Care for your phone
Learn the basics
Quick View external display basics
Main home screen basics
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
Digital wellbeing
Apps
Phone
Messages
Chrome™
Camera
Photos
Gmail
Duo
Moto
Calendar
More apps
Google Play
Contacts
Maps
Drive
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Clock
Connect, share & sync
Connect with Wi-Fi
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Connect with NFC
Print
Sync to the cloud
Airplane mode
Mobile network
Protect your phone
Screen lock
Screen pinning
Backup & restore
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
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
Learn all about the unique features of
your new folding phone.
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
Settings > Help. For FAQs, and other phone support, visit www.motorola.com/
tap
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 View external display
Quick settings
Customize your phone
Camera
Moto
Apps
Protect your phone
Speak
Wi-Fi hotspot
from the home screen and
>
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Get Started
Speaker
First look
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s
features.
Selfie
Camera
Power
Microphone
Fingerprint
Sensor
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.
Button
Volume
Buttons
Quick
View
External
Display
Microphone
Camera
Flash
USB-C
Charger/
Audio Port
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries. To use the headset
that comes with your phone, plug it into the USB-C charging/audio port. For a headset
with a 3.5mm connector, use the included USB-C/3.5mm adapter.
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.
Get Started
Tip: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.
Volume buttons
Your volume buttons can help:
Tip: For more on volume control, see Volume.
Quick View external display
You can do important tasks without even opening your phone using the Quick View
external display as a touchscreen or with the Google Assistant™ voice controls.
To learn how to navigate the Quick View external display, see Quick View external
display basics.
Tasks you start on the Quick View external display appear on the main screen when you
open your phone, such as:
TopicLocation
NotificationsRead and interact with your
Messages and
calls
Music and
media
CameraTake selfies and more.
To turn on the Google Assistant so you can use voice commands, see The Google
» Sleep: To conserve battery power or prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen
to sleep by pressing the Power button.
» Wake up: Press the Power button.
» Restart: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart.
» 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.
Notifications
notifications.
Take calls, including video
calls, or send quick messages.
Control your music and
media.
Manage calls with the Quick View
external display
Control your music and media with
the Quick View external display
Take selfies with the Quick View
external display
Assistant™.
eSIM
Your phone has an eSIM or embedded SIM card. With an eSIM, you don’t have to worry
about inserting a SIM card. It’s already in the phone.
For details, contact your service provider.
Caution: Your phone doesn’t have any removable cards—no removable SIM or memory
card, so there’s nothing to insert or remove. The back cover is non-removable.
Keep the box
Your box is not only a stand for your phone, it can also amplify the sound.
Accessories case
You can also use the convenient folding case to carry your charger, cord, and ear buds.
Graphic shows the accessories carrying case in which you can carry your earbuds and charging cords.
Power on
Press and hold the Power button, then follow the prompts to get started.
Note: For the best charging experience, use the Motorola charger included with your
phone. Use of other chargers is not recommended.
Power on.
Graphic shows placing the phone open and upright in the box, using it as a stand, while sound waves come out from the rows of small holes at the bottom of the box.
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.
Get Started
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 convenient Internet access and to conserve mobile data use, swipe the status bar
down. Press and hold
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 instructions, see Connect
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 stationary, not charging, or not in use for a period of time,
unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.
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 up. To scroll the list, swipe right or left.
Note: If One Button Nav is active, swipe the on-screen navigation bar right to switch
Get Started
Tip: To quickly open Settings
Battery Tips
To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce:
Care for your phone
Your phone requires a little care for best performance.
To protect the hinge:
between apps. For more on this feature, see Control with one touch.
Tip: You don’t need to remove apps from Recents for your phone to run eciently.
» Split screen: In Recents, tap the icon at the top of the screen, then tap Split
screen. Not 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 .
» 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 turn it on.
, swipe down on the status bar and tap .
» Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or weather.
» Unused accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts.
» Recording or streaming videos or music.
» Don’t open the phone farther than the hinge allows.
» Don’t store credit cards, cash, or other items in between the display of your closed
phone.
To protect the internal display (flexible screen):
» Never insert anything into or try to lift the edges of the display.
» Never use a screen protector. To protect the internal display, close your phone when
not in use.
» Don’t use a stylus or any sharp object on the display. Don’t tap or press the display
with sharp objects such as fingernails or a pen.
» Close the phone before putting it in your pocket or purse. Make sure there are no
objects or debris on the screen before you flip it closed.
Other tips:
» Don’t submerge your phone in water or other liquids. 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.
» Your phone has a water-repellant nanocoating that can resist water spills and rain. If
it gets wet, just wipe it with a dry cloth.
» Hold your phone firmly when using gestures to open the camera or to turn the
flashlight on/o. For more, see Moto Actions.
» 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.
» Unlike glass displays, your phone’s display is not rigid and is designed to fold. It’s
normal to see slight waviness where the display folds. You also may feel unevenness
under the fold area. This is normal and will not eect the use of the touch screen.
» When opening and closing your phone, you may notice sounds due to the motion of
the hinge and display. This is normal.
Learn the basics
Quick View external display basics
Use the Quick View external display to see notifications, take selfies, control your music,
and more, all without ever opening your phone.
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Notification Icons
Press and hold to select a
notification. Then swipe up to view it.
External home screen. Swipe down for notifications and settings. Swipe up on an icon along the bottom of the screen to open that app, including messages and music, depending on if you are playing music when you
close your phone. Swipe left and right to switch between open apps or to scroll through messages if you are in the message app.
Tips
» Unlock: Swipe up from the bottom of the external display.
» Access Quick Settings: Swipe down from the top of the screen for quick access to
a few of the most commonly used apps such as to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, and
other settings.
» See notifications: Touch and hold an icon. Then swipe up to view it. For details, see
Notifications.
» Check time and date: Wave your hand over your phone when it’s asleep to check the
time and date. (You can also tap the fingerprint sensor.)
Note: There’s more about using the Quick View external display. See:
• Manage calls with the Quick View external display
• Control your music and media with the Quick View external display
• Take selfies with the Quick View external display
Swipe down for
settings.
Swipe up to unlock.
Learn the basics
Main home screen basics
The main home screen is what you see when you turn on and open 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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Swipe down for
notifications and
settings.
more settings, swipe the status bar down again and 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
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 more on voice search, see Speak.
Notifications
Notifications appear on the Quick View external display and on the main screen when
you open your phone.
» Quick View external display: Touch and hold an icon. Then swipe up to view the
notification. (You can swipe down to close the notification or tap
» Main screen: If you open your phone, on the top left of the main screen, icons 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.
Play Store
Search by typing or
say "Hey, Google.”
Swipe up to see
all your apps.
Say “Hey, Google”
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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
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
Learn the basics
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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.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see
Quick settings.
App notifications
For more, visit www.ctia.org and search “wireless emergency alerts.”
Status icons
Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status:
Status Icons
Volume
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and see other
controls.
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
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tell you about a national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you can reopen it by
swiping up
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
> Settings > 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.
Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars.
Do not disturb
To turn o some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, and touch
and hold
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/ Wi-Fi in range/connected Alarm set
/ Bluetooth on/connected
Data Saver on
Airplane mode / Battery charging/full
Mute the ringer
or set phone to
vibrate.
Slide the bar to
increase/decrease volume.
Mute the media player.
Show all volume
controls.
Do not disturb. Select one of these options:
» Sound & vibration: Select whether to hear alarms, media, or touch sounds.
Main Lock Screen
Quick View External Display
» Notifications: Set if you’d like to see notifications.
Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound from the same person within a 15 minute period, tap Calls > Allow repeat callers.
Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and o when you don’t.
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my phone!
Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. Swipe this screen up to unlock it.
Add a lock screen
message for anyone
who finds your phone.
Swipe up for voice assist.
Swipe up to unlock
your screen.
Swipe up to open
the camera.
» Screen o and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen o and on.
» Screen lock: To unlock the main lock screen, touch and drag up. To unlock
the Quick View external display, swipe up. To apply security to the lock screen
(recommended), see Screen lock.
» Notifications: Double tap a notification in the main lock screen to open it. To open a
Learn the basics
Swipe up to unlock.
notification on the Quick View external display, just open your phone.
Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up >
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > On lock screen > Don’t show
notifications at all.
» Lock screen message: To add a message to your main lock screen (the screen you
see when you open your phone), such as your name in case your phone gets lost,
swipe up
» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically), swipe up >
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. Swipe down again for more settings. Tap an
icon to toggle it on or o. Press and hold an icon to see more options. For even more
settings, tap
Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.
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Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.
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FlashlightAuto-rotate
Set screen brightness.
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
To turn Screen search on/o, swipe up > Settings > Google > Search, Assistant & Voice > Google Assistant > Assistant > Phone > Use screen context.
For more on the Google Assistant, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Direct Share
In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or conversation.
Select the share option (usually by tapping
choose an app, or type a name or number to find a contact.
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Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal
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» With your phone open: To turn on the Google Assistant, touch and hold Home
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Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.
from any screen, then speak or type a command.
» If One button nav is on, touch and hold the on-screen navigation bar. You can also
say, “Hey Google” to open the Google Assistant.
» With your phone closed, just say “Hey, Google” to make calls, get the weather, and
more.
Tip: Or swipe up
> Settings > Google > Search, Assistant & Voice > Google
Assistant > Assistant > Phone > Google Assistant 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. Then tap What’s on my screen?
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Tap the video twice to
return to it.
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.
» Tap Home to put the video in a small window.
» Drag video around your screen.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
Customize your phone
Redecorate your home screen
Customize your home screen the way you want.
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Touch and hold an empty
spot to change wallpaper.
Google
Picture-in-Picture mode. Tap the video to open it on your screen.
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 or External Wallpapers (to change the wallpaper on the Quick View
external display).
» 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
>
for settings and adjust the brightness.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when
Customize your phone
Say “Hey, Google”
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Tap a shortcut to open.
Touch and hold to move or
delete.
Play Store
Drag shortcuts on top of
each other to make a
folder.
Settings > Display. To adjust brightness on the Quick View display, swipe down
you rotate your phone. To turn this on or o, swipe up > Settings > Display >
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Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: When Auto-rotate and One Button Nav are o, in some apps you may see an
icon in the corner. Tap
to manually rotate the screen.
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
Remove.
Note: Removing an app from your home screen doesn’t uninstall the app from your
phone. To uninstall an app, see Choose carefully.
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.
» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night, which may help
you fall asleep. Swipe up
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up > Settings >
Sound and tap Also vibrate for calls. To silence incoming calls, see Do not disturb.
» Set a ringtone for a contact: Swipe up > Contacts, tap the contact, then tap
> Settings > Display > Night Light.
Menu > Set ringtone.
» Change language: Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages & input >
Languages.
» Adjust font size: Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size.
Discover Moto
See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to quickly open
the camera, using the on-screen navigation bar to navigate, and placing the phone face
down to silence notifications and calls.
Digital wellbeing
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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Limit your app time, set
a bedtime, and more.
Turn on Do Not Disturb.
Customize your phone
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.
Manage calls with the Quick View external display
» Make a call: To turn on the Google Assistant so you can use voice commands to
make calls when your phone is closed, see The Google Assistant™.
» Continue a call: When you receive a call, open your phone to answer it. Closing the
phone ends the call unless you’re using the speaker, a Bluetooth device, or a headset.
Tip: To change these settings, tap
open and close.
» Respond with a text: When you receive a call, you can also send a quick text reply
from choices that appear on the external display.
Tip: To edit your quick text replies, open your phone and tap
Settings > Quick responses.
» Ignore a call: Press the Power button to reject the call and send it to voicemail, or
press a volume button to silence the ringer.
Make a call
Find it: Open your phone and tap 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.
Apps
Phone > Menu > Settings > Actions on flip
Phone > Menu >
» 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
Search contacts & places
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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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Dial a number.
See all your contacts.
See recent calls.
Receive a call (when your phone is open)
» Answer a call: When your phone is open but locked, swipe up to answer. When
the phone is unlocked, tap ANSWER.
» Ignore a call: When your phone is open but 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 open but locked, swipe up , 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.
During a call (when your phone is open)
» 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: Open your phone and tap
To add favorites, tap
picture (or letter, if no picture) and tap
Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact, then tap the
Phone > Favorites
Favorites.
Recent calls
View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them:
Find it: Open your phone and tap
» 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
Delete.
>
» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history.
Phone > Recents
Your phone number
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > 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 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
location > Location > Advanced > Location services.
> Settings > Security &
Apps
Messages
Start chat
Messages
You: Hey, where are you?
Astrid Fanning
You: Lunch tomorrow?
Daniel Lester
You: Do we need more treats?
Gracie Jo
Just now
20 min
Wed
Search messages.
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Write a new message.
Change settings.
Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Use the
keyboard.
Find it: Swipe up
» 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
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,
Start chat
.
> Messages
.
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
> Details or Group Details > Notifications.
Set your default messaging app
To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications
> Advanced > Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app to use as the
default.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.
» Type or 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 .
Apps
Text message
Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.
See a different
keyboard? It varies
by app. This one is
for texting.
» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at the top of it.
To enter symbols, tap
.
» Capital letters: Tap twice quickly.
Tip: Tap
for initial capital letters.
» 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 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 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,
.
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 more, 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 automatically fills in names and addresses, if you have
entered the same information before. To turn o this feature, tap Menu
Addresses and more > Save and fill addresses.
Tip: Auto complete also fills in payment information, such as a credit card. To turn
o this feature, tap Menu
> Settings > Payment 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
> Settings > Privacy > Safe Browsing.
> Settings >
Camera
Take crisp, clear photos with the external or selfie camera.
Access your camera without opening your phone with a twist of your wrist or by using
Google Assistant. See Take selfies with the Quick View external display.
Take photos with the main camera
Find it: Camera
» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.
» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the selfie camera.
» Zoom: Swipe up or down. (Or pinch two fingers together.)
» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.
Tap anywhere to
change the focus (rear
camera only) or
exposure. Slide the bar
to adjust brightness.
See more options.
Switch to video camera.
Ta ke a photo.
Use Google Lens.
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.
Record videos
Find it: Camera, then tap
Apps
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
Beautify
Timer
Active photos
Auto/Manual
Torch
Stabilization
Video
Photo
To find these options, tap Menu
Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Set to On, O, or Auto. For front facing cameras with flash,
you can also turn the Torch or Flashlight on or o.
Note: For front facing cameras, you may see a flash or a
white screen before the photo is taken.
With the front-facing camera, smooth skin and beautify
faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or O.
Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.
Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of your subject.
Control professional camera settings. Set to Auto or Manual.
In video mode, turn on a flashlight (with the back camera
only).
In video mode, remove some of the shakiness of the video.
Take a video.
Take a photo.
or swipe right on the camera screen:
Options
Portrait
Spot color
Night vision
Cinemagraph
Panorama
Group selfie
Live filter
Slow motion
Timelapse
Feedback
Help
To find these options, tap
Options
Instant reviewShow a preview of a photo on the external display after you
Camera cartoonWith the phone open, show an animation on the external
Take portraits using special enhancements and eects. For
more, see Take portraits.
Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else
becomes black & white.
Take photos in low light situations.
Freeze parts of a video for an artistic eect.
Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly
pan while you are taking the photo.
In front camera mode, take a wide-angle selfie for groups.
Choose a filter to apply to your photo.
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.
Send feedback to the developers of this camera app.
See help for using the camera.
at the top of the viewfinder:
take it.
display to catch your subject’s attention.
Apps
Options
Photo size (rear or
Set the photo resolution for the camera.
selfie camera)
Video size (rear or
Set the video resolution.
selfie camera)
HDRTurn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Slow motion sizeSet the video resolution for a slow motion video.
Selfie photo mirrorTurn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that the viewfinder
won’t show a mirrored selfie, but the photo will be mirrored
after you take it. (If your phone has Active Photos, turn it o
to use this feature.)
Quick captureTwist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Tap anywhere to
capture
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Shutter soundTurn the shutter sound on or o.
Assistive gridOverlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or
videos.
LevelerTake perfectly level photos using a guide line in the
viewfinder.
WatermarkAdd a watermark or signature to your photos.
Auto smile captureAutomatically detect smile and take a photo when all of the
subjects (limited to five faces) in the viewfinder are smiling.
Gesture selfieHold up your palm to start a two-second timer to take a
selfie.
Options
Smart compositionGenerate an alternate shot that automatically straightens
the photo and realigns the subject based on the
photography rule of thirds.
Shot optimizationTurn on automatic tuning and scene detection.
Google Lens
Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
See Identify & scan items using Google Lens™.
Save locationTurn on to tag photos with a location.
Take selfies with the Quick View external display
1 Set up Quick Capture so you can access your camera without opening your phone by
using a twist of your wrist. See Moto Actions.
Tip: To access the camera using your voice, see The Google Assistant™.
2 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a selfie or tap to record a selfie video.
Ta ke a Portrait Mode photo.
External camera viewfinder screen. Tap on the screen to take a selfie. Video camera button is at the bottom right while the Portrait Mode option is at the bottom left.
Tip: The Quick View external display is also handy when you’re using the main camera
with your phone open with options like Instant review and Camera cartoon. To find
these options, tap
Turn on the front flashlight.
Beautify your selfie.
Ta ke a timed photo.
Close the camera.
See the previous photo.
Make a video.
Ta ke a selfie.
at the top of the viewfinder
.
Apps
Take portraits
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur eect and make portions of your photo
black and white, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Find it:
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically. Tap the screen
2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
3 Tap to set the lighting.
4 Tap to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
Tip: For best results, subjects should be 2-6 feet away and not side-by-side. When
photographing people, aim for the waist up.
Camera > Menu > Portrait
to change the focal point.
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 until a circle appears on the
2 Tap the circle.
Tip: Focus your camera on a book cover, tap the screen to see the book title and author.
Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages. You need to be logged into your
Google account to use this feature.
Camera >
object in your viewfinder.
Depending on the object, you can see the details, take an action, or find products.
Capture your screen
There’s more than one way to capture your phone’s screen.
» Press and hold the Power button and tap Screenshot.
» Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the same time.
» Set up Moto Actions so you can capture screenshots by touching the screen with
Apps
three fingertips.
Tip: To see the screen capture, tap
Photos > Albums > Screenshots.
Photos
View, edit & share
Find it: Photos
» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to share, to delete,
or Menu for more options.
Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then tap others. Or
group photos in an album and share the whole album.
» Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or drag two fingers apart or
together on the screen.
Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. To turn Auto-rotate screen on or
o, swipe up
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap Menu > Use as > Contact
photo, Wallpaper, or External Wallpapers.
» 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™, like how to use the depth editor to blur the
background or Color Pop to make the background black and white, visit https://support.
Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re not Gmail
accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily switch between them.
Find it: Swipe up
Search mail
Inbox
INBOX
A
B
H
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.
» 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
To add more Google accounts, swipe up
Add account > Google.
Tip: In the
» 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 Oce 365, and enter details from your IT
tap
administrator.
» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email account, swipe
> Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account name.
up
Apps
> Gmail
Switch accounts.
Apr 22
Apr 22
Touch and hold to choose
multiple messages, then
select an option at the top.
Apr 22
Apr 22
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Apr 22
Compose a
new email.
Gmail app for one account.
> Settings > Accounts, then tap
Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account.
> Settings >
Add account. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts,
» 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
Anna Medina
(555)555-5555
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 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
» 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.
> Duo
View settings.
Switch to video or call.
Choose a contact.
Swipe up to see more
contacts.
> Settings > Knock Knock.
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 app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.
Moto Actions
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it:
Apps
Moto >
» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts.
» Moto Display: See your notifications at a glance.
» Razr Tips: Learn all about using the Quick View external display and more.
Hello, Anna
Stay within reach
Swipe down to the left or right to make
the screen smaller for one-handed use
See how it works
Make it easy on yourself
Find better ways to get things done
Tap to open Moto
app features,
or swipe up from
the bottom of the
screen.
Moto > > Moto Actions
» Media controls: Use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is
o.
» Screenshot editor: Edit and share your screenshots.
» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to capture
a screenshot.
» One Button Nav: Use the on-screen bar to navigate. See Control with one touch.
» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions, even if your
phone is closed.
» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera, even if your phone
is closed.
» Swipe to shrink: Swipe down to the left or right corner to make the screen smaller
for one-handed use.
» Pick up to silence: Lift the phone to switch incoming calls to vibrate.
» Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.
» Lift to unlock: Unlock just by lifting the phone and looking at the screen. For more,
see Unlock with your face.
Control with one touch
Lock and unlock your phone, navigate your phone and more with just one touch.
Find it:
Activating One Button Nav will remove the Back
from your screen. You will navigate your phone using the navigation bar on the bottom
of your screen instead.
To navigate with One Button Nav, use these gestures:
Moto > > Moto Actions > One Button Nav
, Home , and Recents buttons
» Home: Tap quickly on the navigation bar to go to your home screen.
» Back: Swipe left on the navigation bar to go back to the previous screen.
» Switch: Swipe right on the navigation bar to switch between apps
» Recents: Swipe up on the navigation bar to view recent apps.
» Google Assistant: Touch and hold the navigation bar until you feel a longer vibration
to activate the Google Assistant (see The Google Assistant™ for more information).
Navigation bar
Back
Swipe left.
Recent Apps
Swipe up.
Home Screen
Ta p.
Google Assistant
Touch & hold.
One Button Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. Swipe left, right, or press and hold it.
Switch Apps
Swipe right.
Moto Display
See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in
the evenings.
Find it:
Moto > > Moto Display
» Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is o to
show you what’s going on. To customize what notifications show, tap the switch to
turn it on, then tap Peek Display > Level of details to show.
» Attentive Display: Your screen won’t dim or sleep while you’re looking at it.
Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up
> Settings >
Apps & notifications > Notifications.
Razr Tips
Get the most out of your phone’s Quick View external display.
Find it:
Moto > > Razr Tips
» Getting started: Check out the basics and customize the external display.
» Shortcuts: Learn quick ways to see notifications, play media, take photos, and more.
» Calls: Manage voice and video calls.
» Camera: Find out how to use your camera when your phone is open or closed.
» Transitions: Find out how to move from using one screen to the other.
» Google Assistant: Interact with the Google Assistant with the phone closed.
Tip: For all the basics here in this guide, see Quick View external display.
Calendar
See all your events, all in one place.
Find it: Swipe up
March
April 2019
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.
» 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. (If you have an appointment that day, you’ll
see a dot in the icon.)
» Add events: Tap > Event, enter event details, then tap SAV E .
Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.
> Calendar
Tap to refresh the
Calendar screen.
Go to today’s date.
Jump to a different month.
Change the calendar view, adjust
settings, get help, and more.
Add a new event.
Apps
» 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.
» 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.
Find it: Swipe up
Contacts
A
A
A Alison
G
L
Alison
Abe
Allie
Anna Medina
Astrid Fanning
Gracie Jo
Lauren
> Contacts
Sort contacts, change
settings, accounts, and
more.
Tap to view contact
information, call, send a
text message, and more.
Add a contact.
Contacts tab in the Phone app. See
More apps
Contacts screen that shows a list of contacts. Scroll bar on the far right to scroll through contacts. Tap the New Contact icon to add a contact.
» Add a contact: Tap .
» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap 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 set up and use Google Duo.)
» 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. 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, 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
> Contacts > Menu > Settings > Import > Import from SIM card. Tap OK
to confirm.
» To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your Google account
More apps
at http://contacts.google.com. On your phone, swipe up > Contacts > Menu
> Settings > 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 here
Google Maps screen. Enter an address or search by voice in the search field at the top of the screen.
» Find an address: In the search field, type an address or something you’re looking for,
like “restaurant.” Tap a item to see more, or tap Directions, Call, or Share.
» Get directions: Tap GO GO, then enter a place or address.
» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen.
> Maps
Search by voice for
an address or location.
See your places, map
views, settings, help, and
more.
See your current location.
Get directions and
GO
navigation instructions.
to search by voice.
» Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or drag up/down to tilt.
» 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 anywhere in the text to begin typing.
> Drive
TM
from all your devices.
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Control your music and media with the Quick View external display
To control media playback on the external display, begin playing music with your phone
open. Close your phone and then swipe up on the media player icon.
To set the volume keys to control your music. To press and hold up or down to change
music tracks or control the volume, tap
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Tap the controls on the
screen to control your
music or use your
phone’s side buttons.
External screen showing music controls. Or use your phone’s side buttons.
Tip: To access the media player using your voice, see The Google Assistant™.
Moto > > Moto Actions > Media controls.
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.
Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu
See 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.
> Play Music
next to a song and tap Share.
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
Docs, Sheets & Slides
Documents, spreadsheets and presentations that go with you.
Find it: Swipe up
You can work on a shared file with others. Open the app and, next to the file name, tap
Menu
> Add people.
Or work on a file oine. Next to the file name, tap Menu
For more information on these apps, visit https://support.google.com/docs.
> Docs, Sheets, or Slides
> Available oine.
More apps
Clock
Find it: Swipe up > Clock
Options
Alarm
ClockTo change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap
TimerFor a timer, tap
Stopwatch
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 new alarm.
Tap
Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down 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 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, 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
in the status bar.
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
> Mobile 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.
> Settings > Network & internet > MobileHotspot & tethering
Connect, share & sync
• 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, tap Advanced
to set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including a password.
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Turn Bluetooth power on
To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Press 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
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.
Transfer files
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.
Connect, share & sync
to rename the device and choose what
appears at the top
» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu > Share >
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth tethering
To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up > Settings
> Network & internet > Mobile 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.
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
VPN. Tap
to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the
> Settings > Network & internet > Advanced >
network administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.
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.
Connect with NFC
Near Field Communication technology lets you instantly share an item on your phone
(like a web link, contact, or a photo) by touching the back of your phone to the back of
another NFC-enabled device.
NFC
Touchpoint
Graphic showing the back of the closed phone with the NCF touchpoint in the center at the Motorola logo.
1 Open the screen that contains the item you want to share.
2 Touch the back of your closed phone to the back of the other device.
When the devices connect, you’ll see Touch to Beam on your phone.
3 Touch your screen to share the item.
Mobile payment
You can use a secure payment app to pay for your purchase (where available and
supported).
Look for the NFC logo to confirm that you can make a mobile payment. Touch the
back your phone to the payment device to pay for your purchase. You may need to
authenticate your purchase using your fingerprint or passcode.
Tip: Download Google Pay™ from Play Store for a faster, more secure way to pay on
sites, in apps, and in stores using the payment methods saved to your Google Account.
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 > 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.
> 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
Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
>
Connect, share & sync
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 Transfer files.
» 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.
Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn o all your wireless connections—useful when flying. Swipe
the status bar down and tap Airplane mode
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
> 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 the best method for you to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up
Security & location
Security status
Google Play Protect
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On
Security update
January 1, 2019
Device security
Screen lock
Pattern
Lock screen preferences
Show all notification content
Fingerprint
Face unlock
Disabled by admistrator
Mobile network.
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: Touch and drag up 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.
Protect your phone
> Settings > Security & location
Set your screen lock,
then tap to adjust
settings.
Add a fingerprint for
more unlock options.
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
Unlock with your face
Unlock your phone just by looking at it.
Note: Face unlock is less secure than a PIN or password.
Find it: Swipe up
> Settings > Security & location > 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.
Screen pinning
Need to keep an important screen handy, like a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin
the screen for easy access.
Find it: Swipe up
then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin a screen, tap Recents
and tap Pin.
To unpin the screen, touch and hold Back
unpinned.
If using the on-screen navigation bar, swipe up for Recents, then tap the icon at the top
and scroll to an app. Tap the icon at the top of the app
and Recents until you see Screen
of the app to pin. To unpin the screen, tap the navigation bar three times.
Tip: To secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, tap Ask for PIN before
unpinning.
Backup & restore
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > 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.
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 > Advanced > Show passwords.
>
App safety
Apps from Google Play
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.
Find it:
Apps from the Internet
You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s
performance—see Choose carefully.
Play Store
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.
> Settings >
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like Google
Play Store.
» 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.
» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up >
Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap an app, then tap DISABLE or FORCE STOP. To
enable it, tap ENABLE (tap the down arrow to sort the apps listed).
» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up > Play Store, then
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.
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
notifications > Advanced > 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.
> Settings > Apps &
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.
Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled.
Protect your phone
> My apps & games > Library. The apps you downloaded are listed and
Data usage
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2.15 G
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You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.
Find it: Swipe up
Data usage
Usage
GB used
1.14
- Mar 1
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2.15 GB Data warning
20 days left
Data saver
Mobile
Mobile data
Alert me
Limit
App data usage
7.37 kB
App data usage cycle
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.
B
Tap to turn on Data
saver to reduce data
usage.
Set a warning and limit
for how much data you
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use.
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. 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.
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
> Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory
up
reset).
Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data on
the cloud will not be deleted.
Troubleshoot your phone
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 swipe up
Settings > System > About phone > IMEI information.
>
Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
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
have your phone continue to read even if you move to another screen, tap Settings >
Read in background to turn it o.
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.
> Settings > Accessibility
> Settings > Accessibility > Volume key shortcut.
and press . Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom. To
> Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
Accessibility
Braille
Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback.
1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play Store), and
install it on your phone.
2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack.
3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > 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
Magnification.
» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down, and drag the slider to set brightness
level. To adjust brightness on the Quick View display, swipe down for settings and
adjust the brightness. Setting brightness to a high level decreases your phone’s
battery life.
> Settings > 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.
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 > Touch vibration to turn
it on/o.
> Settings > Accessibility
Accessibility
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up > Device 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/myrazr.
» 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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