Keep your phone up to date and accept available
software updates to get new and enhanced
features for your phone. Updating the software
may also improve your phone’s performance.
Buttons and parts
7. Power/Lock button
8. Volume buttons
9. Loudspeaker
10. Flash
11. Main camera
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user
guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable,
may be sold separately.
Do not connect to products that create an output
signal, as this may damage the device. Do not
connect any voltage source to the audio
connector. If you connect an external device or
headset, other than those approved for use with
this device, to the audio connector, pay special
attention to volume levels.
Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic
materials may be attracted to the device.
Do not place credit cards or other magnetic stripe
cards near the device for extended periods of
time, since the cards may be damaged.
1. Front camera
2. Earpiece
3. Headset connector
4. The Google Assistant button
5. Microphone
6. USB/Charger port
Swap the SIM card and insert the
memory card
Optional:
Your phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled,
but if you want to swap the SIM, follow these
steps:
1. Place your fingernail in the seam between
the back cover and the display, and pop
the cover off the phone.
2. Lift and remove the battery.
3. Hold the SIM card with metal contacts
facing downward and the cut corner at the
upper left. Slide the card into the SIM card
slot.
4. Hold the microSD card with metal
contacts facing downward and the cut
corner at the upper right. Slide the card
into the microSD card slot.
5. Insert the battery, making sure the gold
contacts line up.
6. Replace the cover on the back of the
phone; making sure it is lined up before
pressing it into place around all of the
edges.
Note: The microSD card is sold separately.
Important: Do not remove the memory card when
an app is using it. Doing so may damage the
memory card and the device and corrupt data
stored on the card.
Use only compatible memory cards approved for
use with this device. Incompatible cards may
damage the card and the device and corrupt data
stored on the card.
2. Insert the larger end into the charger and
plug it into an outlet.
Your phone supports the USB-C cable. You can
also charge your phone from a computer with a
USB cable, but it may take a longer time.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take
several minutes before the charging indicator is
displayed.
NOTE: Switch the device off and disconnect the
charger and any other device before removing any
covers. Avoid touching electronic components
while changing any covers. Always store and use
the device with any covers attached.
Charge your phone
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into
the phone.
WARNING: Only use approved chargers with your
device. Incompatible chargers or tampering with
the charger port could damage your device and
void the warranty.
Turning your phone on/off
NOTE: The first time you turn on your phone, you
will need to activate it.
included with your phone.
To switch your phone on, press and hold the
Power/Lock button.
See the Get started guide
TRANSFER DATA FROM YOUR PREVIOUS
PHONE
You can transfer data from an old phone to your
new phone using your Google account.
To back up data on your old phone to your Google
account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.
Lock your phone
If you want to avoid accidentally making a call
when your phone is in your pocket or bag, you can
lock your buttons and screen.
To lock your buttons and screen, press the
Power/Lock button.
UNLOCK THE BUTTONS AND SCREEN
Press the Power/Lock button, and swipe up
across the screen. If asked, provide additional
credentials.
Protect your phone with a screen
1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account
>
Google.
2. Select which data you want to restore on
your new phone. The sync starts
automatically once your phone is
connected to the internet.
RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR
PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE
If your previous phone was an AndroidTM, and
back up to Google account is enabled on it, you
can restore your app settings and Wi-Fi
passwords.
1. Tap Settings > System > Backup.
2. Switch Backup to Google Drive to On.
lock
You can set your phone to require authentication
when unlocking the screen.
SET A SCREEN LOCK
1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
2. Choose the type of lock and follow the
instructions on your phone.
Use the touch screen
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.
Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the touch screen.
TAP AND HOLD TO DRAG AN ITEM
SCROLL THROUGH A LONG LIST OR MENU
Place your finger on the item for a couple of
seconds, and slide your finger across the screen.
SWIPE
Place your finger on the screen, and slide your
finger in the direction you want.
Slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or
down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the
scrolling, tap the screen.
ZOOM IN OR OUT
Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo,
or web page, and slide your fingers apart or
together.
LOCK THE SCREEN ORIENTATION
The screen rotates automatically when you turn
the phone 90 degrees.
To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and tap
USE THE NAVIGATION KEYS
•To see all your apps, swipe up from the
home key .
•To go to the home screen, tap the home
key. The app you were in stays open in the
background.
• To see which apps you have open, tap .
• To switch to another open app, swipe
right.
• To close an app, swipe it up.
• To close all the open apps, swipe right
through all the apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.
•To go back to the previous screen you
were in, tap the back key . Your phone
remembers all the apps and websites
you've visited since the last time your
screen was locked.
Auto-rotate.
Basics
Personalize your phone
CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER
Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE
Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
CHANGE YOUR MESSAGE NOTIFICATION
SOUND
Tap Settings > Sound > Default notification
sound.
Notifications
USE THE NOTIFICATION PANEL
When you receive new notifications, such as
messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear
on the status bar at the top of the screen. To see
more information about the notifications, drag the
status bar down. To close the view, swipe up on
the screen.
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