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First look Insert the SIM card Power on and off Sign in Connect to Wi-Fi Choose one or more profiles Check your battery charge level Smart Stylus and Folio Copy data from your old phone Navigate your phone Improve battery life Care for your phone and Smart Stylus Learn the basics What's new in Android 13 Home screen Help & more Search Notifications Volume Do not disturb Lock screen Quick settings Speak Gestures Smart Stylus usage Picture-in-Picture Personalize your phone Redecorate your home screen Add accounts to your personal or work profile Add another user Discover Moto Digital wellbeing & parental controls Apps Add and update apps Phone Messages ChromeTM Camera Photos Gmail Meet Moto Family Space Moto Note Coloring book Calendar More apps Connect, share, pay & sync Connect with Wi-Fi Mobile network Connect with Bluetooth wireless Connect with Ready For Connect to your car Pay with your phone Share files with your computer Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Share your data connection by USB cable Share files with Nearby Share Power sharing Print Sync to the cloud Cast to a TV Airplane mode Protect your phone Security Privacy Google privacy & security App pinning Backup & restore App safety Data usage Troubleshoot your phone Restart or remove an app Restart your phone Check for software update Reset Free up storage Stolen phone Find the IMEI number Accessibility Create a shortcut Make your phone speak Speak to your phone Change your phone's display Change your phone's sounds Hearing aids (U.S. only) Get more help Where is my legal, safety & regulatory information? Service & repairs Copyright & trademarks
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Tip: Take a tour of your phone's great features. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto > > Tips > Take a tour. Or, tap the floating icon if it appears on your screen. » What's new in Android 13 » Personalize your phone » Smart Stylus usage » Quick settings » Navigate your phone » Add and update apps » Camera » Moto » Protect your phone » Speak » Connect with Wi-Fi » Connect with Bluetooth wireless » Connect with Ready For » Sync to the cloud Tip: To view all of these topics on your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Help. For FAQs and other phone support, visit www.motorola.com/support.
To view the SAR and/or PD values for your phone, visit www.motorola.com/sar. This product meets the applicable national or international RF exposure guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your head or, when worn or carried, at a distance of 5 mm from the body. To meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device should be positioned at least this distance away from the body. The SAR guideline includes a considerable safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. To view additional information, visit www.motorola.com/rfhealth. Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > About phone > Legal information.
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Get Started
» First look » Insert the SIM card » Power on and off » Sign in » Connect to Wi-Fi » Choose one or more profiles » Check your battery charge level » Smart Stylus and Folio » Copy data from your old phone » Navigate your phone » Improve battery life » Care for your phone and Smart Stylus
First look
Let's get started. We'll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone's features.
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece/Speaker
Microphone
Front Camera
Volume Buttons
Power Button / Fingerprint Sensor
Flash
Ultra-wide/ Macro
Camera
Main Camera
Depth Camera
Microphone
NFC Touchpoint Area
SIM Card Tray
USB-C®/Charger/ Digital Headset Jack
Speaker
Wireless Charging Area
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.
Get Started
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries. Your phone may look different depending on the model.
Use a digital headset: To use a digital headset, you'll need one with a USB-C connector. If using a 3.5mm headset, you'll need a 3.5mm to USB-C digital headset adapter to connect it. Headset and adapter may be sold separately.
Wireless charging: Charge your phone using a Qi-certified wireless charger (may be sold separately). Your phone can wirelessly charge another Qi-compatible device, see Power sharing.
Caution: Screen protectors may reduce your phone's touchscreen sensitivity.
Power button & fingerprint sensor
Choose from these options:
» Power on/off: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off. When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.
» Sleep/Wake up: To conserve battery power and prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button. Press it again to wake it up.
» Unlock: Unlock your phone by tapping the fingerprint sensor. See Protect your phone to set up the fingerprint sensor.
» Restart: To restart your phone, press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart. See Restart your phone.
Tip: If your phone becomes unresponsive, press and hold the Power button until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts.
» Open apps: Double press the Power button to launch the Google Assistant or your camera. You'll need Double press power key turned on, see Gestures.
Note: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.
Volume buttons
To turn volume up or down:
» Media volume: Press the volume buttons when your phone is not ringing, or during a song or video, to adjust media volume.
» Call volume: Press the volume buttons during a call.
» Ring volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Ring volume bar. Press a volume button when your phone is ringing to silence a call.
» Notification volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Notification volume bar.
» Alarm volume: Press a volume button, then tap volume bar.
and slide the Alarm
Tip: Tap > Settings to see all Sound & vibration controls. Or tap Done. For more on volume control, see Volume.
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Insert the SIM card
To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this may have been done for you.
Note: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don't cut the SIM card.
1 Insert the SIM tool into the SIM tray hole to pop out the tray. Tip: Refer to the diagram below for tray and hole location.
2 Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts up, then gently push the tray into the slot.
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
SIM card insert graphic. Make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly.
Power on and off
Press and hold the Power button to turn it on, then follow the prompts to get started. Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off.
Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.
Sign in
If you use GmailTM, you already have a GoogleTM account--if not, you can create an account during set up. Signing into your Google account lets you access, sync, and backup your stuff. You can see your Google apps, contacts, calendar, photos, and more. To make sure your apps are up-to-date, see Add and update apps.
Tips
» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts.
» To set up email accounts, see Gmail.
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» For help with your Google account, visit www.google.com/accounts.
Connect to Wi-Fi
For faster Internet access and to conserve mobile data use, swipe the status bar down, press and hold Wi-Fi, then choose a Wi-Fi network. For full instructions, see Connect with Wi-Fi. Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.
Choose one or more profiles
You can set up more than one profile on your phone, such as a Work and Personal profiles, and add apps and features to each profile. For example, you can add business related apps to your Work profile, and keep social media and gaming apps in your Personal profile. Note: Some apps may have slightly different features depending on which profile it's connected to. For details on how to add accounts to different profiles, see Add accounts to your personal or work profile.
Check your battery charge level
Now is a good time to check if your phone needs to be charged. Swipe down on the home screen to show battery charge level.
USB-C
Charge phone graphic. Plug in a charger to charge your phone fully.
Charge your phone using a compatible Motorola charger (may be sold separately). Use of other chargers is not recommended. Insert the charging cable into the charging port (see First look for port location). Plug the other end into a power receptacle. Charge your phone (see First look for wireless charging area) using a Qi-certified wireless charger (may be sold separately). Your phone can wirelessly charge another Qi-compatible device, see Power sharing. Caution: Chargers that do not comply with applicable national standards may be unsafe, with risk of death or injury, and may cause slow charging, product damage, or reduced device performance. To view applicable standards and to learn more, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.
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Smart Stylus and Folio
The Smart Stylus and Folio are designed and certified for use with motorola edge 30 pro (XT2201-1) / motorola edge+ (XT2201-3) / motorola edge+ 5G UW (XT2201-4). Do not use with other products.
Note: Motorola Smart Stylus and Folio may be sold separately and may not be available in all regions.
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Folio Window
Check notifications and charging
status, answer or decline calls,
stop or snooze alarms, and
more.
Wireless Charging Area
Status LED Stylus Button
Stylus Slot
Stylus hardware: upper part is Wireless Charging area, lower part is Stylus Button, status LED light is in between.
Pair your Smart Stylus and phone
Connect your Smart Stylus and phone with Bluetooth before usage.
1 Attach the folio to your phone. 2 Slide the stylus point first into the stylus slot on the back of the folio. 3 On your phone, from the home screen, swipe down from the top with
two fingers and make sure Bluetooth is on. If it's not, tap to turn it on. Note: Your Smart Stylus will pair with your phone automatically. If it doesn't, remove the stylus from the stylus slot and try the steps again.
Charge up your Smart Stylus
Charge your Smart Stylus one of these ways:
» Your stylus supports wireless charging. To charge it up, place it on a Qi-compatible charging pad (sold separately).
» To charge your stylus through your phone, attach the folio to the phone, slide the stylus point first into the stylus slot, then place the phone on a flat and stable surface. Tip: To help improve battery life, your phone will not charge your Smart Stylus when:
· Your phone is charging other devices through a USB cable.
· Your phone's Battery Saver mode is on. For more, see Improve battery life.
· Your phone is in low battery mode.
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Place your phone on a flat and stable surface for about 10 minutes to charge your Smart Stylus up.
Note: During charging, the stylus LED flashes. When fully charged, the light turns off.
Set up your Smart Stylus
See and change stylus default settings.
Find it: On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus
» Use stylus actions and gestures: Control your phone by Smart Stylus actions and gestures. Swipe up from the home screen, tap Settings > Stylus > Stylus actions, then tap the switch next to one of the following options to turn on the feature, or tap the option name to view the tutorial about the feature.
· Air mouse: Use your Smart Stylus as an air mouse when your phone is connected to an external display through Ready For. For more, see Connect with Ready For.
· In-app control: Switch between current and last used brush with a single click of your Stylus button in Moto Note, Coloring book, and Screen editor. Or press and hold the Stylus button to erase in Moto Note and Coloring book.
· Media control: Use your stylus to play, pause music or play the next song.
· Single click button: Choose whether to create a note via Moto Note, capture a screenshot, or capture a screenshot and then edit it with a single click of the Stylus button.
» Handwrite with your Smart Stylus: You can handwrite text on the screen with your Smart Stylus. To turn this feature off, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Stylus Writing. For more, see Handwrite with your Smart Stylus.
» Turn Bluetooth on automatically: To automatically turn Bluetooth on when removing the stylus from the stylus slot, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > Turn bluetooth on automatically.
» Open Moto Note from locked screen: To launch Moto Note with your screen locked, remove the stylus from the stylus slot. To turn this feature off, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > When device is locked > Don't open anything.
» Customize stylus shortcuts: The stylus shortcuts show by default when the stylus is removed from the stylus slot and the phone screen is
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unlocked. To add, delete, or change the order of the shortcuts, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > When device is unlocked. For more, see Smart Stylus shortcuts. » Set a removal reminder: Set a reminder when the stylus is out for a period of time without use or loses Bluetooth connection with your phone. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Stylus out of case to turn it on. To change when your phone sends the notification, tap Stylus out of case. » Record time and location of the last removal: To record when and where you last removed the stylus, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Last known location to turn it on. Tip: Permission required. Tap the recorded coordinates to view the location in Maps. » Play a sound: To play a sound when using the stylus to write in Moto Note, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Sound to turn it on. » Show pointer when hovering: To show a pointer when hovering the stylus over the screen, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Show pointer when hovering to turn it on. » Vibrate when inserted: To feel a quick vibration when you slide the stylus into the stylus slot, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > Stylus, then tap Vibrate when the stylus is inserted to turn it on. Tip: To find out what your stylus can do, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > Stylus tips, or see Smart Stylus usage.
Use the folio as a stand
You can use the folio as a phone stand by folding the front cover.
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Use your folio as a stand for your phone.
Copy data from your old phone
During phone set up, you were asked if you wanted to copy data from your old phone to your new phone. If you skipped this you can do it now:
1 Make sure both phones are fully charged and turned on. 2 On your new phone, swipe down from the home screen. In the
notification panel, tap Android Setup > Continue Setup Wizard, then follow the steps to finish data transfer.
Note: Both phones should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Navigate your phone
Explore by touch
Use Smart Stylus (may be sold separately) or your fingers to find your way around:
» Tap: Choose an icon or option. » Touch and hold: See more options. » Drag: Move items on the home screen. » Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens. » Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps. » Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and slide two fingers
up to tilt it.
» Split screen: Tap , then tap the icon at the top of the screen and tap Split top. Not all apps will work in split screen. To close the split
screen, drag the dividing line to the top or bottom of the screen.
» Menus: When you see , or , you can tap it to open options for the current screen.
» Close Keyboard: To close a keyboard, tap . Tip: To quickly open Settings, swipe down twice on the status bar and tap .
System navigation
Navigate using either gestures or buttons on the screen.
Navigation buttons
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap System navigation > 3-button navigation
Settings > Gestures >
» Back: Tap Back to go to the previous screen.
» Home: Tap Home to return to the home screen.
» Recents: Tap Recents to see your recent apps, and tap an app to reopen it. Double-tap to quickly switch between the recently used two apps. To remove an app from the recent list, swipe it up. To scroll the list, swipe right or left.
» Google Assistant: Touch and hold Home to launch the Google Assistant. Learn more about The Google AssistantTM.
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Navigation bar
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap System navigation > Gesture navigation
Settings > Gestures >
» Go to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
» See recent apps: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. Tap an app to reopen it. Tap the app icon to see app info or split the screen.
» Go back a screen: Swipe toward the middle of the screen from the left or right edge.
» Switch between apps: Swipe left or right on the navigation bar.
» Launch the Google Assistant: Swipe up diagonally from the bottom corner of the screen to launch the Google Assistant. Learn more about The Google AssistantTM.
Improve battery life
Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what apps are in use, your phone may use a lot of power.
When your phone is not in use for a period of time, unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.
» To see what's using up battery power, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Battery usage.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Saver, then tap the switch next to Use
Battery Saver to turn it on. When on, your phone's display changes to Dark theme.
» To limit battery use for apps that you don't use often, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery, and turn it on.
» To charge more efficiently and keep your battery healthy, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Optimized charging, and turn it on.
» To protect your battery from being overcharged, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Overcharge protection, and turn it on.
» To charge another device with your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Power sharing, and turn it on. For more, see Power sharing.
» To show battery percentage in status bar, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery, then tap the switch next to Battery Percentage to turn it on.
Battery Tips
To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce: » Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or
weather. » Unused accounts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings
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> Passwords & accounts. » Recording or streaming videos or music.
Care for your phone and Smart Stylus
Note: Motorola Smart Stylus may be sold separately and may not be available in all regions.
Tips
» Restart your phone each morning to keep it running optimally.
» When you're near water, consider using a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music from your phone while keeping it safe. For more, see Connect with Bluetooth wireless.
» Hold your phone firmly when using gestures to open the camera or to turn the flashlight on/off. Hold your Smart Stylus firmly when using it as an air mouse. For more, see Gestures and Smart Stylus actions and gestures.
» Don't leave your phone or Smart Stylus in a hot car on a sunny day. If you do accidentally do this, let your phone cool off before powering up.
Prevent water damage
Your phone and Smart Stylus are water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid exposing your phone or Smart Stylus to pressurized water, salt water or liquids other than fresh water, and do not intentionally submerge it in any liquid. Water and splash resistance are not permanent, and the protection performance may continue to decline due to daily use.
Liquid damage is not covered by your warranty.
Tips to prevent damage to your phone and Smart Stylus:
» Do not expose your phone or Smart stylus to pressurized water, salt water or liquids other than fresh water.
» Dry your phone and Smart Stylus ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.
» Don't try to charge your phone or Smart Stylus when it's wet.
» Do not drop or puncture your phone or Smart Stylus, as this could damage the water repellent features.
Clean your phone and Smart Stylus
To disinfect your phone and Smart Stylus:
» Use wipes or cloths moistened with isopropyl alcohol with a concentration of 70% (specific for electro-electronic products).
» It is recommended that you turn your phone off to clean it.
» Avoid moisture in the phone's openings, including the charging port, headset jack, microphones, and speakers.
» Do not immerse the phone or Smart Stylus in cleaning agents, and do not use cleaning materials that contain bleach or abrasive agents.
» Do not use sprays directly on the screen. Get Started
Learn the basics
» What's new in Android 13 » Home screen » Help & more » Search » Notifications » Volume » Do not disturb » Lock screen » Quick settings » Speak » Gestures » Smart Stylus usage » Picture-in-Picture
What's new in Android 13
Your phone has some new features and a few enhancements. Apps need your permission to send notifications (see Notifications) and the app language can be changed (see Change app language). Your media player shows album artwork and a dancing playback bar, on full display. More colors and themed icons let you personalize even more (see Personalize). Motorola has increased security, privacy and added Moto Secure to keep your phone and information safer (see Moto Secure). Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play with the new Family Space app. Moto app adds a sidebar and double press the power button to launch the Google Assistant or camera (see Gestures).
Learn the basics
Home screen
The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can explore apps and more.
Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen.
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Swipe down to see notifications and settings.
Swipe up to see all your apps.
Search by typing or tap the microphone and say a command. Tap the camera to search with an image.
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Meet
Moto
Play Store
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: From the home screen, swipe up to see all your apps. » Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, tap . » Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until
you see a new page. You can add multiple pages. To see other pages of shortcuts and widgets (if available), swipe the home screen left. » Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down. To open more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap . » Customization: To personalize your home screen and other features, see Personalize your phone.
Help & more
Learn even more about your phone and get support. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Help Tip: Some apps have their own help that's specific to their features. Just tap the menu inside the app for details.
Search
On the home screen, tap or to search by voice or image. Or, tap the Google Search box for a text search. When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
Learn the basics
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap . Note: For voice search, see Speak.
Notifications
At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. If you don't know what an icon means, swipe the status bar down for details.
When you install and open an app (see Add and update apps) you'll be asked if you want to allow the app to send notifications.
Tip: Getting too many notifications? Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > App Settings. Tap a switch to turn notifications on/off.
Note: Your screen may look different.
Internet
Bluetooth
Notifications Android System
Mobile data Do Not Disturb
5 m
Swipe down to see your notifications.
Tap a notification to open it, or choose an option, such as Reply.
Good morning!
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Weather forecast
20 m
Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a notification. Tap the arrow next to a notification to see more.
Manage
Clear all
Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see Quick settings.
Bubbles
Easily see and participate in conversations using notification bubbles that float on top of the display.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Bubbles, then tap the switch to turn it on.
Then set up bubbles in an app, like Messages. From the home screen tap Messages > your profile picture > Messages settings > Bubbles > All conversations can bubble, Selected conversations can bubble, or Nothing can bubble,
To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble around the screen to move it.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
Learn the basics
Smart reply
See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with an address may show Google Maps as an option.
To turn off Smart reply, swipe up from the home screen and tap Messages > your profile picture > Messages settings > Suggestions >
Smart Reply.
App notifications
You may see a notification dot on an app. This app notification, or badge, tells you the app has an update or an announcement, such as a new email or a missed call. Touch and hold the app for more information, options, or app shortcuts.
When you install and open an app (see Add and update apps) you'll be asked if you want to allow the app to send notifications, tap Allow or Don't allow.
Privacy notifications
You may see a privacy notification green dot in the top right of the screen. This privacy notification, tells you the camera or microphone has been accessed.
Control access to your camera or microphone
1 When you see the privacy notification green dot, swipe down the
status bar and tap
or
to see which app is using the camera or
microphone.
2 To block the app from using the camera or microphone, tap next to Camera access > Manage permissions > Camera > Don't allow, or tap next to Mic access > Manage permissions > Microphone > Don't allow.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S.)
Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or WIRELESS
PLAN, is a U.S. national emergency alert system. EMERGENCY
Emergency alerts can pop up to tell you about a ALERTS
national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you CAPABLE
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can reopen it. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >
Notifications > Wireless Emergency alerts.
Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two seconds long, followed by one second, then another one second.
To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Wireless Emergency alerts. The U.S. and local governments send these alerts through your service provider. So you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and you won't receive alerts if you're outside of the U.S.
For more, visit www.ctia.org and search "wireless emergency alerts."
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Status icons
Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone and stylus status: Status Icons
Network strength / Wi-Fi in range/connected
Alarm set Data Saver on
Airplane mode
Battery Saver on
Do not disturb
Wi-Fi hotspot on
Phone battery charging Smart Stylus charging
Phone battery fully charged Smart Stylus fully charged
Smart Stylus low battery
Bluetooth connected
Volume
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and see other controls.
Tap to mute the ringer or set phone to vibrate.
Slide to increase/decrease volume.
Show all volume controls.
Turn on Live Caption.
Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars.
Live Caption detects speech on your phone and shows you captions. Tap to turn it on. When a caption shows, touch and hold the caption to move it. Double-tap the caption to expand it. For more, see Live caption.
Do not disturb
To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and tap Do Not Disturb. To change Do Not Disturb settings, touch and hold Do Not Disturb, then select an option: » People: Allow some people to interrupt when they call, send a
message, or start a conversation. Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound from the same person within a 15 minute period, tap People > Calls > Allow repeat callers. » Apps: Choose the apps that can interrupt you when Do Not Disturb is on.
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» Alarms & other interruptions: Choose whether to hear sounds from alarms, media, keypad, reminders, and calendar events.
» Schedules: Set a schedule to turn on Do Not Disturb at specific times during the day or night.
Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don't.
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Swipe up to unlock your screen.
Thank you for finding my phone!
Add a lock screen message for anyone who finds your 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.
» Screen off and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen off and on.
» Screen lock: To unlock the main lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To apply security to the lock screen (recommended), see Screen lock.
» Notifications: Double-tap a notification to open it.
Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen > Don't show any notifications.
» Lock screen message: To add a message to your lock screen, such as your name in case your phone gets lost, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen.
» Screen timeout: To change your screen lock timeout, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
Quick settings
For quick access to handy settings, swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down again for more settings.
Tap an icon to turn features on or off. Touch and hold an icon to see more
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options. For even more settings, tap . Tip: Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.
Internet Connected
Bluetooth O
Auto-rotate O
Flashlight O
Mobile data On
Do Not Disturb O
Device controls
Airplane mode O
Set screen brightness.
Tap an option to turn it on/off. Touch and hold to see more options.
Swipe left for more quick settings.
Your personal...
See all phone settings.
Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.
Speak
Google VoiceTM
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 AssistantTM.
Voice to text
On a keyboard, tap then speak your message or search text. You can also speak punctuation.
The Google AssistantTM
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages. To start the Google Assistant: » Double press the Power button when your phone is powered on. » Tap Assistant from the home screen or from your list of apps. » Touch and hold , then speak or type a command. Note: You can also say "Hey Google" or "Ok Google" to start the Google Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up from the home screen and tap
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Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match. Tip: Start your day with a Google Assistant Routine. Hear a morning report, including weather and calendar events. Turn this on in the Clock app. For more tips, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Gestures
Explore special gestures designed to save you time and make your day easier. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Gestures Note: Your phone may not have all features. » Sidebar: Launch apps in freeform or full-screen windows to enhance
multitasking, see Gestures. » System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the
bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation. » One-handed mode: Swipe down from the bottom edge of the screen
to use one-handed shortcuts. Available with gesture navigation only. See System navigation to change navigation options. » Put display to sleep: Double tap the home screen or the lock screen to put the touchscreen to sleep. » Wake display: Tap the screen or move your phone to wake it up. » Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot. » Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth. » Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch Google Assistant or the main camera. » Prevent ringing: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time to switch incoming calls to vibrate or mute. » Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off. » Quick capture: Twist your wrist twice to open the camera. » Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions. » Lift to unlock: Lift your phone and look at the screen to unlock it. You'll need to set up face unlock, see Unlock with your face. » Pick up to silence: Silence the ringer during an incoming call by lifting up the phone. » Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and calls. Note: See more details and gestures in Moto and Smart Stylus actions and gestures
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Smart Stylus usage
Before using your Smart Stylus, see Smart Stylus and Folio to pair it with your phone, charge it, and set it up.
Note: Motorola Smart Stylus may be sold separately and may not be available in all regions.
Smart Stylus actions and gestures
Use your stylus to take a photo or video, play or pause music, or as an air mouse when your phone is connected to an external display through Ready For. See Set up your Smart Stylus to enable or disable stylus actions and gestures.
Stylus button quick actions and gestures when used with:
Camera Single Click
Media
Double Click
Single Click Double Click
Take a photo. Start and stop video recording. For more, see Camera. Switch between front and back cameras. For more, see Camera. Play and pause music.
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Moto Note, Coloring Book, Screen Editor
Single Click Press and hold
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Switch between current and last used brush. Use as an eraser. Note: This feature is not available in Screen Editor.
Mouse left click.
Double click
Mouse right click.
Press and hold, then wave the stylus
Wave the stylus
Scroll screen. Move cursor.
Double click and hold, then wave the stylus
Drag your screen.
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Smart Stylus shortcuts
When you remove the stylus from the stylus slot, the following stylus shortcuts appear. If you don't select a shortcut, the stylus shortcuts minimize. Tap to expand again. Tip: This icon changes depending on battery level and Bluetooth connection. If you see this icon your phone and smart stylus are not paired, see Pair your Smart Stylus and phone.
Write a note and save it to Moto Note.
Take a screenshot and edit it. Open Coloring book.
GIF
Tap to make a GIF from screen recording
Tap to create a Live messsage.
Set up your stylus.
Float bubble shortcuts. Tap the shortcuts to open screenshots editor, Moto Note and Keep Notes. Tap the settings icon on the bottom middle to set up your stylus.
» Take a note: Tap to start writing or drawing in Moto Note. Or, swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto Note to create, edit, and share notes.
» Edit a screenshot: Tap to take a screenshot. Then you can edit, share, or delete it. To capture a screenshot, see Capture your screen.
» Use Coloring book: Tap to color in Coloring book.
» Record your screen and save as GIF: Tap GIF to make an animated GIF from screen recording. Drag the corners of the recording frame to customize the recording window. Tap to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. To view the GIF, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Screenshots.
Note: While capturing GIFs, the system can capture any sensitive information that's visible on your screen or played on your device. This includes passwords, payment info, photos, messages, and audio.
» Use Live message: Tap Live message.
to create a Live message. To learn more, see
Tip: See also Set up your Smart Stylus and Explore by touch.
Handwrite with your Smart Stylus
Use the stylus to write directly into text boxes. Your handwriting will be converted into text. See Set up your Smart Stylus to turn off this feature or change the stylus settings.
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
» Handwrite text: Remove the stylus from the stylus slot and open any text box or app that you can type in. You can then write anywhere on
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the screen. Your phone converts your handwriting into text and enters it into the text box.
Tip: If you cannot handwrite on the screen, tap next to the entered text in the text box.
» Edit the text using gestures:
· Strike through or squiggle over text to remove it.
· Draw a box, circle, or line to select the text. Then choose Translate, Cut, Copy, Paste, Share, or Select all.
· Draw a vertical line between two characters to separate them. Draw another vertical line to join them together.
» Edit using the handwriting control bar:
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Tip: Touch and hold at the top of the handwriting control bar till the handwriting control bar turns into . Drag it around to adjust its position or change the handwriting control bar into horizontal or vertical view. The control bar reappears after you release .
· : Add a space.
· : Delete a space or character.
· : Add a new line.
· : Open the virtual keyboard.
· : Change the language. Or swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > Stylus Writing > Handwriting language.
· : Go to next step.
Note: The Live message icon only appears on the handwriting control bar when you use the stylus to write in a messaging app. For more, see Live message.
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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 to put the video in a small window. » Drag the video around your screen. » Drag to the bottom of the screen to close it. » Tap twice to make it full size again. Note: Not all apps support this feature.
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Tap the video twice to return to it.
Picture-in-Picture mode. Tap the video to open it on your screen.
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Personalize your phone
» Redecorate your home screen » Add accounts to your personal or work profile » Add another user » Discover Moto » Digital wellbeing & parental controls
Redecorate your home screen
Customize your home screen the way you want.
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Tap a shortcut to open. Touch and hold to move or delete.
Drag shortcuts on top of each other to make a folder.
Home screen showing customize options. Touch and hold the home screen to add a widget. Tap an app to open it. Touch and hold it to move or remove it.
» Change your wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, then tap Wallpapers.
» Add a home screen page: Drag an app to the right side of the home screen until a new page appears. You can add multiple pages.
» Adjust display settings: Adjust brightness, font size, and screen saver. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display.
» Switch to dark theme: Change your display to use dark theme, which saves battery and can be easier on your eyes. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Dark theme.
Tip: Tap Schedule to set when you want Dark theme to display.
» Change your style: Change your theme, color, font and icon shape. Touch and hold an empty spot and tap Personalize.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when you rotate your phone. To turn this on or off, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
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Note: To see more home screen settings, touch and hold an empty spot and tap Home settings.
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 safety.
Play Store. For more on apps, see App
» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add more apps to the folder. To name the folder, tap it, then tap Edit Name and enter a name below the apps.
Tip: To group apps in the app tray, swipe up from the home screen and tap Menu > Create folder. Type a name for the folder, then tap the apps to add to the folder. When finished, tap Done.
» 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 rectangle 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.
Customize sounds & appearance
Customize your phone's sounds and display settings:
» Listen with Dolby Atmos: Enhance your phone's sound. For more, see Play.
» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Sound & vibration.
Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app's settings.
» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Night Light.
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Sound & vibration > Vibration & haptics and tap Ring vibration.
» Set a ringtone for a contact: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
» Turn on CrystalTalk AI: To reduce background noise for VoIP calls, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Sound & vibration > CrystalTalk AI.
» Change language: Swipe up from the home screen and tap
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Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
» Adjust display and font size: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Display size and text.
Add accounts to your personal or work profile
During startup, you set up a profile, either Personal or Work. You can also add an account to the other profile.
1 To add an account to a profile, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap the Personal or Work
tab.
2 Tap Add account, and choose the type of account.
3 Follow the prompts to create the account.
Tip: To see which apps are connected to your work or personal profile, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > More privacy settings > Connected work & personal apps, then tap an app to see the permissions.
Add another user
You can share your phone with others by adding additional users.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Multiple users
Settings > System >
Tap the switch to turn on, then add someone as a guest (if using your phone for only a short time), or as a user. Guests and Users can customize the home screen, accounts, apps and other settings without affecting the options you have set. However, a Guest account is easier to remove from your phone.
To switch between users, swipe down from the home screen with two fingers to open Quick Settings. Tap , then tap a user name.
Note: Guests and Users will have access to Bluetooth and most apps. They are not able to access your files, texts, email, photos, music, or your personal data from an app.
Discover Moto
See Moto to set more custom features, like making a chopping motion two times to turn on the flashlight, touching and holding the screen with three fingertips to capture the screen, twisting your wrist twice to open the camera quickly, and keeping everything safe with Moto Secure.
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Digital wellbeing & parental controls
Set limits on how much time you spend on your phone, get a bedtime reminder, and manage notifications.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Wellbeing & parental controls
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Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
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Notifications
See a breakdown of how you spend your time on your phone.
Limit your app time, set a bedtime, and more.
Digital wellbeing screen that shows options, such as Do Not Disturb and options for bedtime, app limits, and managing notifications.
To supervise this phone remotely, view and set screen time limits, and add restrictions to services and apps, tap Set up parental controls.
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Apps
» Add and update apps » Phone » Messages » ChromeTM » Camera » Photos » Gmail » Meet » Moto » Family Space » Moto Note » Coloring book » Calendar » More apps
Add and update apps
Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap Play Store. To learn more, see App safety. To check that you have the latest version of your apps, swipe up from the home screen and tap Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap Manage apps & device.
Change app language
You can change the language for some apps. Tap Settings > System > Languages & input > App Languages, then tap the app and select a language.
Note: The app language can be different from your phone's language.
Set app volume
You can change the volume for some apps. Tap Settings > Sound & vibration > Multi-volume, and turn it on. Then, press a Volume button to set the volume for the app on your screen.
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, if Google
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Assistant voice feature is on, you can say "Hey Google, 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 > Contacts, 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.
To enter the international dialing code (+), touch and hold 0. To add a pause or wait after numbers, tap Menu . To call voicemail automatically, touch and hold 1. To set up a voicemail, tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Voicemail > Advanced Settings > Setup.
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Contacts
See all your contacts. See recent calls.
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 When the phone is unlocked, tap Answer.
up to 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.
Note: If Google Assistant voice feature is on, you can answer or decline a call with your voice. Just say, "Hey Google, answer the call," or "Hey Google, reject the call."
» Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap select a message to respond.
Reply, and
Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. When you move the phone away from your ear, the screen lights up again. Don't use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that cover the proximity sensor above the touchscreen.
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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, you can return to the home screen (see System navigation) to look up a phone number, address, or open other apps. To reopen the call screen, swipe the status bar down and tap Ongoing call.
» Answer a second call: To answer a second call, tap Swipe up to answer. To answer a second call with your phone locked, swipe up . The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls, tap Swap.
» 3-way call: To join two calls together, answer the second incoming call while your first call is active, or tap Add call to dial a second call. The first call is placed on hold. Tap Merge to join the calls together.
» End a call: Tap .
Favorites
See all your favorite contacts together.
Find it: Phone > Favorites
To add favorites, tap then tap .
Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact,
Recent calls
View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them: Find it: Phone > Recents » To return a call, tap next to the caller's name or number. » To send a text message, store the number, or other options, tap the
caller's picture. » To remove an entry from the call log, touch and hold the name or
number, then tap Delete. » To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history.
Caller ID and spam
Find it: Phone > Menu > Settings > Caller ID & spam
Tap Filter spam calls to prevent suspected spam callers from disturbing you.
To block a caller from calling again, tap and hold the name or number, then tap
Phone > Recents, touch Block/report spam.
Your phone number
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap phone > Phone number.
Settings > About
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
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number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.
1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it, then tap Emergency or Emergency Call).
2 Enter the emergency number.
3 Tap
to call the emergency number.
Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. For more information, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Location > Location services > Emergency Location Service.
Messages
Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Use the keyboard.
Find it: Messages
» Create: Tap
. Start chat
» Attach: Before typing a message:
· Touch and hold to create a voice recording.
» Attach: When you're typing a message:
· Tap to attach a GIF or a contact, share your location, and more.
· Tap to attach a photo from the gallery or take and attach a new photo.
» Send: Tap SMS to send the message (or MMS if sending a message with an attachment).
Tip: To send a message later, touch and hold SMS, then select a send time or set your own.
» Reply: Tap a conversation, then enter your response in the text box and tap .
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Tips
» Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap Menu > Add people, then tap a contact.
» Delete a thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread, then tap . To customize the action, tap your profile picture > Message settings > Swipe actions.
» Archive a thread: To archive a thread, swipe it left or right. To customize the action, tap your profile picture > Message settings > Swipe actions. You can find archived messages by tapping Menu > Archived.
» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap Menu > Save. To see the picture, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Messages.
» Voice entry:
· Voice-to-text: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard, and speak your message. You'll see the text in the text box.
· Record a message: Touch and hold , then speak your message to create an audio recording of your message.
» Turn off notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn off notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details > Notifications > Silent.
» Block a sender: To block a sender from sending additional messages, touch and hold the thread, then tap .
» Spam protection: To turn on spam protection, tap your profile picture > Messages settings > Spam protection.
Apps
Set default messaging app
To set your default messaging app, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Apps > Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app to use as the default.
Live message
Instead of a text message, create and send an animation of your handwritten text or drawing. Find it: Open a messaging app, like Messages, use the stylus to tap the message input field, then tap on the handwriting control bar
Or, you can also quickly open the Live message pop-up window from the stylus shortcuts. To add Live message to the stylus shortcuts list, swipe up from home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > When device is unlocked, then tap Live message.
Tap to see the preview.
Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.
» Create: Tap or , then choose your preferred pen stroke or color and start writing or drawing. Tap or to undo or erase all. Tap to save the animation as a GIF (up to 15 seconds) to the gallery. To see the saved live messages, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Live messages.
» Share: Tap to send the live message to family and friends. » Send: To send a live message in Messages, create a live message
and tap to add it to the message input field, then tap . MMS Or, tap to attach a saved live message from the gallery. Note: You can also send a live message using WhatsApp and other messaging apps. Tip: See also Smart Stylus and Folio and Smart Stylus shortcuts.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. » Type or glide: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a
word by tracing a path through the letters. Word suggestions appear above the keyboard. Tap one to choose it.
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» Voice-to-text: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, speak your message.
Note: See a different keyboard? It varies by app. This one is for texting.
Share location, contacts, files, and more.
Attach a photo/video.
Touch and hold to record a message. When you type, tap SMS to send. Or add a photo and tap MMS to send.
Tap to use voice-to-text.
Change keyboard options.
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 ?123 .
» Capital letters: Tap twice quickly.
for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, tap . For more settings, tap .
» Cut, copy, share, select all and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut, Copy, Share or Select all. Touch and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap Paste.
» Close the keyboard: Tap .
ChromeTM
Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.
Find it: Chrome
Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search.
Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network) to access the Internet. If you can't connect, contact your service provider. Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download data.
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See options.
Search or type web address
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YouTube
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Instagram
Enter text or tap the microphone to search. Tap the camera to search with an image.
Google Chrome browser showing the options menu in the upper right corner.
» Go to a web page: Tap the address bar at the top of a page and enter an address.
» Add a bookmark: Tap Menu > . » Open a bookmark: Tap Menu > Bookmarks. » Web page shortcut: To add a web page shortcut to your home screen,
go to the web page and tap Menu > Add to Home screen. » Mobile sites: Some websites automatically show you a mobile version
of their page--if you want to see the computer version of a website, tap Menu > Desktop site. » Reload: If a page doesn't load correctly, tap Menu > . » Tabs: To open a new tab, tap Menu > New tab. To move from one tab to another, tap 2 . » Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data. Then choose history, cache, cookies, and other options. » Help: For more about Google Chrome, tap Menu > Help & feedback or visit https://support.google.com/chrome.
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 PlayTM Store. » Files: Tap the download link. To see the file, tap Menu > Downloads. » Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image. To see the
picture, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Download.
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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, tap Menu > New Incognito tab.
» Auto complete: Your browser automatically fills in names and addresses, if you have entered the same information before. To turn off this feature, tap Menu > Settings > Addresses and more > Save and fill addresses.
Tip: Auto complete also fills in payment information, such as a credit card. To turn off 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 off.
» Safe browsing: To protect your phone from websites that might be unsafe, tap Menu > Settings > Safety check > Safe Browsing.
» Password Manager: Manage your passwords to easily sign in to sites and apps, tap Menu > Settings > Password Manager.
Camera
Take crisp, clear photos with the main, ultra-wide, macro, depth or the front camera.
Take photos
Find it: Camera
Camera on. Adjust settings.
See more options.
Tap anywhere to change the focus (rear camera only) or exposure. Touch and hold to lock the focus in an area.
Use Google Lens.
Slow Motion Video Photo Portrait
Pro
Slide to choose photo, video, or select a mode. Take a photo.
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. Above shutter button, slide to choose Photo, Video or mode.
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» Take a photo: Tap or single click the Stylus button to take a photo. » Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen or double click the Stylus
button to switch to the front camera. » Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos. » Tips: To see tips to help you take great photos, tap .
Record videos
Find it: Camera, then tap Video Tap or single click the Stylus button to start recording. Then tap or single click the Stylus button again to stop recording. Tap on the screen while recording to save a photo. Or tap to pause the video.
Camera options
Point, tap, and you're done, or play with these camera options. Swipe down on the viewfinder or tap above the viewfinder to see some of these options:
Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras
Google Lens
Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder. See Identify & scan items using Google LensTM.
Macro camera
Take a detailed close-up photo with the macro camera.
.5/.5x Ultra-Wide camera
Take an ultra-wide angle photo with the ultra-wide camera. Touch .5x and drag the slider to set magnification.
1/1x Main camera
Take a regular photo with the main camera. Touch 1x and drag the slider to set magnification.
Flash
Set to AUTO, ON, or OFF.
Auto Night Vision
Switch to Night Vision mode automatically in low light conditions.
HDR
Turn off HDR (high dynamic range) effect or set it to AUTO for better pictures in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Timer
Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.
Active photos
Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of your subject. Set to Auto to capture brief motion automatically.
Note: HDR and Flash are turned off when Active photos is set to On.
Aspect ratio
Choose the width/height screen ratio as 3:4, 9:16, or FULL .
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Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras
Format
Set the file format as JPG, RAW, or RAW+JPG. Note: This feature displays only in Pro mode.
Face Beauty
With the front camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Touch and slide the bar to the right to make your face smoother.
Note: Face Beauty feature is also available when taking videos.
Live Filter
Choose a filter for your photo, like FILM, FOODIE or YOUTH.
Torch
Turn on a flashlight when taking a scan. Set to ON or OFF.
Additional viewfinder options for video camera
2 Frame rate
Take a video that will play in slow motion (120fps, 240fps, or 960fps). Tap to choose the frame rate per second.
Torch
Turn on a flashlight when taking a video. Set to ON or OFF (back camera) or AUTO/ON/OFF (front camera).
Aspect ratio
Choose the width/height screen ratio as 9:16 or Full .
Face Beauty
With the front camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Touch and slide the bar to the right to make your face smoother.
Note: Face Beauty for video does not work when Stabilization is on, Resolution is 4K, or Frame rate is set to 60fps.
Resolution
Set the video resolution as 4K, 8K or FHD (full HD).
Stabilization
Set Stabilization to ON to remove shakiness when taking a video.
Mic
Turn on/off the microphone. Switch to an
external microphone device, if connected.
Frame rate
Select a frame rate as 30 or 60 frames per second.
HDR10+
Set HDR10+ (10-bit high dynamic range) to ON for better videos in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Note: This feature only works when Resolution is 4K or FHD, and Frame rate is set to 30fps.
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Photo and video modes
Photo and video modes are shown below the viewfinder, slide left or right to change mode.
Tip: Tap More below the viewfinder, touch and hold a mode, then drag it to a different location to rearrange the order, or drag it to the carousel of modes below the viewfinder for quick use. Tap below the viewfinder, touch and hold a mode below the viewfinder, then drag it to a different location to rearrange the order.
Photo modes Portrait Cutout
Spot Color Night Vision Cinemagraph Panorama Group Selfie
Take portraits using special enhancements and effects. For more, see Take a portrait photo.
Cut out the subject in the foreground and replace the background. For more, see Change the background.
Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else becomes black & white.
Take photos in low light situations.
Freeze parts of a video for an artistic effect. For more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.
Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly pan while you are taking the photo.
Take a wide-angle selfie for groups.
Ultra-Res
Pro Scan Dual Capture (photo)
Video modes Slow Motion
Use the main camera to take an ultra-highresolution photo. Note: This option is best used in bright light conditions.
Control professional camera settings, see Take a Pro mode photo.
Scan a document to your phone.
Take photos with front and back cameras, or two back cameras with different zoom settings, at the same time. Touch 1x or .5x and drag the slider to adjust magnification. Drag the viewfinder to move it. Tap or to swap between the front and back cameras or two back cameras. Tap or to change viewfinder layout. Tap or to swap screens.
Take a video that will play in slow motion (120fps, 240fps, or 960fps). Tap to choose the frame rate per second.
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Photo modes Timelapse
Spot Color Dual Capture (video)
Take a video using timelapse to make a longer video play faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x (times) faster than a regular video.
Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else becomes black & white.
Record videos with front and back cameras, or two back cameras with different zoom settings, at the same time. Touch 1x or .5x and drag the slider to adjust magnification. Drag the viewfinder to move it. Tap or to swap between the front and back cameras or two back cameras. Tap or to swap screens. Tap or to change viewfinder layout.
Note: To get answers or provide feedback, tap Help or Feedback .
Camera settings
To find these options, tap Camera settings
at the top of the viewfinder:
AI
Auto Smile
SETTINGS Capture
Automatically detect smiles and take a photo when all of the subjects in the viewfinder are smiling.
Gesture Selfie Hold up your palm to start a threesecond timer to take a selfie.
Smart Composition
Generate an alternate shot that automatically straightens the photo and realigns the subject based on the photography rule of thirds.
Shot Optimization
Turn on automatic tuning and scene detection.
Google Lens
Turn on to see Google Lens on the main camera display.
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Camera settings
PHOTOS
Rear photo resolution
Set the photo resolution for the rear (main) camera.
Front photo resolution
Set the photo resolution for the front camera.
Selfie photo mirror
Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that the viewfinder won't show a mirrored selfie, but the photo will be mirrored after you take it.
Watermark
Add a watermark, signature, date or time to your photos.
VIDEOS
Efficient videos
Turn on to reduce the file size of UHD videos.
Audio Zoom
Amplify audio in the zoomed area of the viewfinder.
CAPTURE Quick capture Twist twice to open the camera app, or
SETTINGS
switch between front and back cameras.
Tap anywhere Capture photos or videos by tapping
to capture
anywhere on the screen.
Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off.
Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or videos.
Leveler
Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the viewfinder.
Keep last mode
Open the camera with the last mode active.
SAVE
Save location
SETTINGS
Turn on to tag photos with a location.
ABOUT
Play tutorial, get help, reset camera settings, and more.
Take a portrait photo
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur effect to the background, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus. Find it: Camera > Portrait 1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically.
Tap the screen to change the focal point. 2 Tap , then slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur. 3 Tap to take the photo. Tip: For best results, subjects should be two to six feet away.
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Take a Pro mode photo
Use the Pro mode to adjust settings and take personalized photos.
Find it: Camera > Pro
» Adjust Pro settings:
· Focus range: Change the focus mode. Drag from A (auto focus on foreground) to for Macro focus, to blur the background and focus on details. Drag to for infinite focus, to focus on the background and blur the foreground. This feature is not available for front camera.
· White balance: Adjust the color temperature by manually changing the Kelvin value from 2,300 to 7,500. Drag from left to right to change the temperature spectrum, from auto to blue/cold or orange/warm.
· Shutter speed: Adjust how slow or fast the camera shutter closes. A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), and a slow shutter speed allows a longer exposure.
· ISO: Set the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO, the brighter the photos.
Note: Higher ISO settings can result in noise/graininess in photos.
· Exposure: Change the exposure value. The higher the exposure the lighter the photo.
Tip: Touch an icon and drag the slider to customize the settings.
» Restore default settings: Touch to close options, then touch .
» Set file format: Swipe down on the viewfinder and select , , or . Saving in JPG format will compress a photo to make it smaller. A
RAW photo is completely unprocessed for extra editing control in postproduction and the photo size will be larger. RAW+JPG mode lets you shoot and save in both file formats at the same time.
Note: For files saved as RAW, you'll see thumbnail.
on the photo or its
» Read the histogram: The histogram displays in the top-right corner of your screen. It helps you gauge whether the photo is overexposed (when it is right-skewed) or underexposed (when it is left-skewed). A generally centered histogram tends to indicate a well-exposed image.
Change the background
Use cutout mode to replace the background of a photo with another image. Note: Available when using the back camera only. Find it: Camera > More below the viewfinder > Cutout 1 Line up your subject at close range. 2 Tap to take the photo. Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo, use the photo editor to change the background. See Photos.
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Take moving cinemagraphs
Create a splash of motion in a still photo. Find it: Camera > More below the viewfinder > Cinemagraph 1 Touch and hold to capture the scene. 2 Tap and swipe over a portion of the scene to keep it in motion.
· Tap to erase some or all of your selection. · Tap CLEAR to remove all of the selection. 3 Drag the slider bars to edit the length of the clip. 4 Pick the loop style: · Regular loop repeats the clip from start to end. · Bounce loop repeats the clip from start to end, then reverses the
action. 5 Tap PREVIEW to view the cinemagraph, then choose to save as a GIF
or MP4, and tap SAVE. Tip: After the clip is saved, tap Menu to see more options for the clip.
Identify & scan items using Google LensTM
Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals, copy text, scan barcodes, QR codes, business cards, and more. Find it: Camera > 1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code. 2 Tap to search. Depending on the object, you can see the details,
take an action, or find products. Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages.
Capture your screen
There's more than one way to capture your phone's screen. » Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the
same time. If a screen is longer than the display, tap to capture all of it. Then, tap an option to edit , share or delete the screenshot. Tap to find out more about the object(s) in the screenshot. » Set up Gestures to capture screenshots by touching the screen with three fingertips. » Remove the stylus from the stylus slot, then tap when the stylus shortcuts appear. For more, see Smart Stylus shortcuts. » Set up your Smart Stylus to capture screenshots with a single click of the Stylus button. Tip: To see the screen capture, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Screenshots.
Record your screen
Start a screen recording to capture information visible on your device. Swipe down twice to display Quick settings, then tap Screen record. Tip: To see the screen recording, on the home screen, tap the Google
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folder > Photos > Library > Screenrecord.
Photos
View, edit, and share photos.
Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos
» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to delete, or Menu for more options.
to share,
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.
» Lens: You can use Google Lens on captured photos and screenshots. Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap Lens.
» Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or drag two fingers apart or together on the screen.
Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. To turn Autorotate screen on or off, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a photo, then tap Menu > Use as.
» Edit: Open a photo, then tap .
» Change or add a background: Open a photo that was taken in Cutout mode. Tap > Add Background. Select a background image, then tap SAVE.
» Slideshow: Tap a photo, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or other device, see Connect, share, pay & sync.
» Create album: Touch to select one or multiple photos or videos, then tap > Album. Add a title to your new album and tap to create the album. Or, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Create album.
» Search by people, things & places in your photos: Sign in to your Google Account, tap at the bottom, then search by text or exploring categories, such as people & pets, places, screenshots, and more.
» Back up photos and videos to your Google Account: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos > your profile picture in the top-right corner > Photos settings > Backup. Tap the switch to turn it on. Tap Backup quality, Mobile data usage, or Back up device folders to customize the settings.
Tip: You can also use photos and videos.
Google One to Backup & restore all your
Note: For more about Google PhotosTM, 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.
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Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Gmail
Search in mail
Inbox
A
Switch accounts.
Apr 22
B
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
H
Compose
Compose a new email.
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 Gmail app for one account. To add more Google accounts, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap Add account > Google.
Tip: In the Gmail app, tap Menu > Settings > Add account.
» Chat:
· With a friend: Tap , then choose a contact and send them a message.
· With a group: Start a group chat to talk to several people at once. Tap , then tap New Chat and choose a contact. Then tap and choose more contacts.
Note: You can also tap to start a group chat.
· With a bot: Send a message to a bot to do tasks, such as sending out mass emails, or taking a survey. Tap , then choose a bot.
Note: Some features only display when Work profile is being used.
» Start or join a meeting: Tap , then tap New meeting or Join with a code.
» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts > Add account. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap Add account > Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator.
» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email account, on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account name.
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» Delete accounts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap the account name and Remove account.
Meet
Sign in with your Google account for video calls and meetings.
Find it: On the home screen tap Meet
Search or enter code
Gracie Jo Video call
Daniel Lester Voice call
Astrid Fanning Video call
12:37 PM
Add or manage your Google account. Change settings.
2 days ago
3 days ago
Tap a contact to call or send a message.
New
Start a new call.
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 call: Tap New , or tap the search box, then type or tap a name in your contacts to start a voice call, video call or send a message.
» Create a new meeting: Tap New > Create a new meeting, then tap Share to send the meeting info to people you want to join the meeting.
Tip: To schedule a meeting tap New > Schedule in Google Calendar.
» Preview incoming calls: See live video of the caller before you answer. To turn this off for both the caller and receiver, tap Menu > Settings > Calling settings > In-call settings > Knock Knock for this device.
» Change settings: Tap Menu > Settings > Calling settings to change the vibration setting, block numbers, and more.
» Call anyone: Meet works across platforms, allowing you to call friends with Google Meet app on any device.
Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from cellular network to Wi-Fi, if available.
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Moto
Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier.
Find it: Moto > Menu
» Personalize: Customize your phone with styles, themes and more.
» Gestures: Control your phone with gestures.
» Moto Secure: Protect your digital life with Motorola security features ( Moto Secure).
» Tips: Find details of your phone's latest features.
» Display: See how to interact with your display.
» Play: Find features and tools for gaming, media controls and audio enhancements and customizations.
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
Search moto
Tap to open Moto app features, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Welcome to Moto
Make everyday easier with your Moto phone
Personalize
Choose custom colors, fonts and more
Layout
Fonts
Security and privacy
Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.
Personalize
Make your phone unique with custom themes, styles, and more. Find it: Moto > > Personalize » Themes: Choose custom themes or design your own to change the
look of your device. » Tap Fonts, Colors, Icon Shape, Display size and text, Layout, Peek
display, Sounds, or Dark mode to make your own mark on your phone.
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Gestures
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it: Moto > > Gestures
» Sidebar: Launch apps in freeform or full-screen windows to enhance multitasking. Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Settings > More Settings > Choose how your selected apps will open > Open apps in freeform or Open apps in full screen. Swipe the sidebar in from the edge to open a list of apps and shortcuts, then tap an app or a shortcut to open it in a freeform window or full screen. Tap to change the apps and shortcuts to be shown. To move a freeform window around, tap and drag . Drag the bottom corner to resize it. Tap to expand it to full screen, or tap to shrink it to an icon. To close a freeform window, drag it to or tap .
» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera. » Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions. » Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three
fingertips to Capture your screen. » Lift to unlock: Lift your phone and look at the screen to unlock it. You'll
need to set up face unlock, see Unlock with your face. » Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and
calls.
» Pick up to silence: Silence the ringer during an incoming call by lifting up the phone.
» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.
Moto Secure
Protect your digital life with Moto Secure features.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Secure
Tip: From the home screen swipe up and tap Moto Secure.
» Secure folder: Tap or > Add apps to add apps to your secure folder for extra protection. You'll need to enter a secure folder pattern, PIN or password. To change folder security, tap > Change lock. When set up you can swipe up from the home screen and tap Secure folder. To remove an app, tap and hold it, then tap Remove app. Tap > Disguised icons to disguise up to four icons and add fake names. Tap > Stealth mode to hide an app icon. To delete the folder, tap > Delete secure folder.
» Network protection: Turn on Wi-Fi security, and Hotspot to get warnings when connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi or weak protocol hotspot networks. Turn on Mobile data security to stop spoofing from 2G network connections. Tap Wi-Fi blocklist to block apps when your phone is on an open network.
» Lock screen security: See the level of security for each lock screen. Tap Make pattern visible, to turn it on so you can see your pattern. Tap Lock after screen timeout to select time. Tap the switch to turn on
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Power button instantly locks or Lock Network and security to keep network and security features locked when your screen is locked.
» PIN pad scramble: Shuffle the numerical layout of the PIN entry screen each time you unlock your device.
» Privacy dashboard: Open the Privacy dashboard. See Privacy dashboard.
» Security & privacy: Open the Security & privacy screen. See Security and Privacy.
» Permission manager: Open the Permission manager screen. See Permission manager.
» Privacy controls: Open the Privacy controls screen. See Privacy controls.
Tips
View tips about your phone's features.
Find it: Moto > > Tips
Display
See notifications, keep the screen on when you're looking at it, and reduce blue light in the evenings.
Find it: Moto > > Display » Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the
screen is off to show you what's going on. Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Settings to customize appearance, gestures and notifications. Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up and tapping Settings > Notifications. » Folio Display: When the folio case is attached, you can quickly check the date and time, notifications, charging status, and answer or decline phone calls, stop or snooze alarms, through the folio window. See Smart Stylus and Folio to learn more about the folio. » Attentive Display: Your screen won't dim or sleep while you're looking at it.
Play
Enjoy immersive and engaging entertainment.
Find it: Moto > > Play » Games: To turn it on, tap Games > , then tap the switch next to Moto
Gametime. Then you can customize your gaming options. To block calls or notifications while gaming tap > Block calls or Block notifications. Tap > Sidebar access > Swipe right from the edge or Tap the icon to use the sidebar while gaming. During a game, swipe the sidebar right from the edge or tap the icon, then tap Block calls, Block notifications, Screenshot, Share, Settings and more. When you open a compatible game, Gametime is on appears automatically.
» Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off.
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» Dolby Atmos: Enhance audio and customize your sound. Tap Dolby Atmos > Settings, then tap Smart audio, Music, Movie, Game, or Podcast.
» Video call effects: During video calls, you can tap on the effects toolkit bubble to zoom camera view, freeze the frame, blur or replace your background, and more. Turn on Use Video call effects, then tap Manage apps to choose which video calling apps can use the effects.
Family Space
Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play. Set limits on screen time, control access to apps, and more.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Family Space
Tap to get Help, Feedback, and more.
Your spaces
Dany's space
+9
Start
Gabriel's space
+15
Start
Carol's Study Time
+4
Start
Tap to rename, edit, or delete a space. Tap to launch a space.
Create Space
Create a space.
Family Space screen showing example space. Tap the Create Space icon to add a space.
» Create a space: Tap
, then enter the name of your space and
select the allowed apps. Tap Next. Then tap next to Homescreen
grid or Background to set the look of your screen when the space is
active. Tap Next.
Then tap next to Password to require a password to close the space and tap next to Timer to show a floating screen on the space, then tap Done.
» Rename, edit, or delete spaces: Tap Menu > Rename, Edit or Delete.
» Launch a space: Tap Family Space to show your spaces, then tap Start next to the space you want to launch.
Tip: Spaces can also be launched from Quick settings.
» Set space permissions: When a space is launched permissions are set. Tap Device Administrator to activate the screen lock when the timer runs out, tap Do Not Disturb to hide notifications from other apps in active spaces and tap Notifications to allow Family Space notifications
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such as timer alerts in active spaces, then tap Done.
» Set screen time: When a space is launched you can set the screen time, tap 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr, Custom or No time limit, then tap Start. When the time runs out, tap Add time to continue, or tap Leave Space to exit.
Tip: Tap to pause the timer.
» Close a space: Tap password.
to close a space. You may need to enter your
Moto Note
Use the Smart Stylus (may be sold separately) or your finger to create, edit, and share notes.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto Note
All notes
View notes, change settings, and manage categories.
Switch to Grid View Search for a note.
Text note Today
Tap a note to open it.
Create a note.
Moto Note screen. Tap the thumbnail to view, edit, share, or delete a note.
» Create a note: Tap , then tap a mode text, drawing, audio, or checklist. To save the note you have created, tap . To delete a note, tap Menu > Delete.
» Text mode: Tap to start a text note. Tap on the keyboard or handwrite on the screen with the stylus (see Handwrite with your Smart Stylus) to input text. Tap the tools at the bottom of the screen to add a table, take a photo, or choose an image. To convert images of typed, handwritten, or printed text into machine-encoded text, tap . To delete a text note, tap Menu > Delete.
» Drawing mode: Tap to create a drawing. Tap the tools at the bottom of the screen to change to a different highlighter, erase the drawing, insert a ruler, and more. To add an image or text, tap Menu > Add image or Add text. Tap to expand the canvas. Tap or to
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scroll the canvas up or down. To delete a drawing, tap Menu > Delete.
Tip: Tap Menu > Finger drawing on to use your finger to draw.
» Audio mode: Tap > to start a recording. Then tap to stop recording or tap to pause. To play a recording, tap . To delete all recordings, tap Menu > Delete.
» Checklist mode: Tap to start a checklist. Tap to add an entry to the checklist. To delete a checklist, tap Menu > Delete.
» Add a title or categorize a note: To enter a title, type in the title field above the canvas. Tap next to Uncategorized to apply or create a category. To view or sort by categories, from the home screen, swipe up and tap Moto Note > Menu > To-do, Personal, or Work. To add a category, tap .
» Set background: Create or open a text or drawing note, then tap Menu > Set background > tap a color or pattern > Set.
» Edit a note: Tap a note to view or edit it.
» Share a note: Touch and hold a thumbnail, then tap . Or, open a note, then tap Menu > Share.
» Delete a note: Touch and hold a thumbnail, then tap .
» Add a watermark: Tap Menu watermark on your note.
> Settings
> Watermark to show a
» Turn on Auto-shape: Tap Menu > Settings > Auto-shape to add a template shape automatically. In drawing mode, draw a shape and pause on the canvas for 1 second. Your drawn shape gets replaced by a similar ready-made shape, like a straight line, a circle, or a triangle. To see how it works, tap Menu > .
Coloring book
Add a bit of color to your day. Use the Smart Stylus (may be sold separately) or your finger to color images.
Find it: Remove the stylus from the stylus slot, and tap from the shortcut list
Coloring book
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Tip: When the stylus shortcuts are minimized or dimmed, tap more, see Smart Stylus shortcuts.
> . For
Coloring book
Library
Projects
See, edit, or share your coloring projects.
Tap to view and color.
Create your own coloring page.
Coloring book screen. Tap a coloring template or project to view and color.
» Start coloring: To color an existing coloring page, tap a page from Library or Projects. Choose your preferred pen strokes or color and start coloring.
» Import a coloring page from gallery: Tap > Create from gallery, select an image, then tap Convert to template > Light lines or Dark lines > Add to library.
» Create a coloring template with Artificial Intelligence (AI): To auto-draw a coloring page based on AI suggestions, tap > Create with AI, draw something, select a recommendation, then tap to add it to the library.
» Share a color image: Tap a color image from Library or Projects, then tap .
» Delete a color image: Tap Library or Projects, touch and hold to select one or more images, then tap .
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Calendar
See all your events, all in one place. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder >
Calendar
October
Wed
6 Nothing planned. Tap to create.
Thu
7
Lunch Date 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mon
11
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Tue
12
Dr. appt. 1:00 PM
Wed
13
School meeting 6:00 PM
Wed
14
Pick up dinner 4:30 PM
Fri
15
Meeting 8:30 AM
Oct 17- 23
Sun
17
Picnic at the farm 12:00 PM
Mon
18
Meeting 8:30 AM
Thu
21
Dentist 10:00 AM
Go to today's date. Search for a reminder, task, or event. Tap to see the whole month. Swipe to go to a different month. Change the calendar view, adjust settings, get help, and more.
Add a new goal, reminder, task, or event.
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 days, Week, or Month.
» Go to today's date: Tap at the top.
» Add reminders, tasks, or events: Tap enter details, then tap Save.
> Reminder, Task, or Event,
Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.
» Find an event: Tap to search for a reminder, task or event.
» Show, edit, or delete reminders, tasks, or events: Tap an reminder, task, or event to open it, then tap to edit it, or tap Menu > Delete to remove it.
» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such as events, tasks, reminders, birthdays, holidays 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.
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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.
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» Download apps: Tap Play Store. » Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts. » Google help: See www.google.com/support.
Google Home
Control your home devices in one place. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Home Follow the prompts to get started. Tip: You may need to download this app from Play Store.
Google Fit
Get personalized fitness coaching right from your phone. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Fit To learn more and to find out which apps work with Google Fit, visit www.google.com/fit. Tip: You may need to download this app from Play Store.
Contacts
Combine information from your Google contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know.
Tip: You can find most of these features on the Phone app. See Phone.
Contacts tab in the
Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Contacts
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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 add one, and use Meet to video chat.)
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» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Search contacts. » 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 DriveTM. 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 from the home screen and tap
Settings > Passwords & accounts, and choose your Google account. Then tap Account sync > Menu > Sync now. » Add your details: To store your user profile, tap your profile picture, then tap Contacts settings > Your info.
Favorites
Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster. » To set a favorite, on the home screen, tap the Google folder >
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 from the home
screen and tap Settings > Passwords & 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), on the home screen, tap the Google folder > Contacts > Fix & manage > Import from SIM. Tap OK to confirm. » To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your Google account at http://contacts.google.com. On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Contacts > your profile picture > Manage accounts on this device > Auto-sync work data or Auto-sync personal data. You can also see these contacts at http://mail.google.com.
Maps
Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation using Google MapsTM. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Maps Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap to search by voice.
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See your saved places and places you have visited.
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Cozy restaurants
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Get directions and navigation instructions.
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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, type an address or something you're looking for, like "restaurant." Tap an item to see more, or tap an option, such as Directions or Share, to do more with this item.
» Get directions: Tap , then enter a place or address. » Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the
screen. » Turn: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it. » Tilt: Drag two fingers up or down on the map to tilt it. » Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the
nearest address. » Get map help: Tap your profile picture, then tap Help & feedback. Note: For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps.
Drive
Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place-- private unless you choose to share. Available on Google DriveTM from all your devices. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Drive » 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.
Note: You may need to download Google Sheets, Google Docs, or Google Slides to edit a document.
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Enjoy quality entertainment experiences right at your fingertips.
Apps
YT Music
Music everywhere--stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > YT Music To upload your music library to YT Music, from a computer, visit music.youtube.com. Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu next to a song and tap Share. For more on the YT Music app, see support.google.com/youtubemusic. Note: Copyright--do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See "Content copyright" in the legal and safety information on your phone. Connect your phone to the internet, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Legal and safety, then tap Content copyright.
Google TV
Find and watch content from your favorite apps: Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Google TV Select the apps and services for your existing subscriptions, then browse shows and movies to start watching. Tip: You may need to download this app from Play Store.
YouTubeTM
Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere--or log in to your account to share your own. Find it: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > YouTube
Recorder
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Recorder Note: Check local laws as you may need permission to record conversations.
Apps
Clock
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap
Clock
Options Alarm
Clock Timer Stopwatch Bedtime
Tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap alarm.
to add a new
Tip: Press the volume buttons and tap Alarm volume.
to adjust
Wake up to your favorite song by linking to a music app. Or tap Google Assistant Routine to have the Google Assistant provide information to start your day, such as the weather, traffic, or what's on your calendar.
When an alarm sounds, tap Stop, or Snooze for ten minutes. When an alarm sounds with your phone locked, swipe right to Stop, swipe left to Snooze for ten minutes.
To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap Menu > Settings. For other time zones, tap Home time zone.
For a timer, tap .
For a stopwatch, tap .
Set consistent bedtime/wake-up times for better sleep. Add a Sunrise Alarm to slowly brighten the screen before the alarm sounds. Tap .
Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
Apps
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» Connect with Wi-Fi » Mobile network » Connect with Bluetooth wireless » Connect with Ready For » Connect to your car » Pay with your phone » Share files with your computer » Virtual Private Network (VPN) » Share your data connection by USB cable » Share files with Nearby Share » Power sharing » Print » Sync to the cloud » Cast to a TV » Airplane mode
Connect with Wi-Fi
Turn on and connect to networks
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Internet, then tap the switch to turn it on
Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings.
Tap a found network to connect to it. If required, enter the password. When connected, you'll see in the status bar.
Note: When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available networks it has used before. 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
You can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone turns off 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 from the home screen and tap internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot
Settings > Network &
Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.
To set up security:
» Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
» Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices.
» Security: Select the type of security you want: WPA3-Personal, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal or None. If prompted, enter a
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unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
» Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password. Note: To turn off the hotspot automatically, tap Timeout setting. To set which devices can connect to the hotspot, tap Manage devices > Manage allowed devices.
Mobile network
Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network to access the Internet. When a Wi-Fi network is not available, you can use your mobile phone network.
Mobile data is on by default. To turn it off, swipe the status bar down and tap Mobile data.
To see network settings options, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network.
Note: You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your service provider for help.
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Turn on and connect devices
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap devices > Pair new device
Settings > Connected
Or, to quickly turn on or open Bluetooth settings, swipe the status bar down and tap Bluetooth. Touch and hold it to open Bluetooth settings.
Note: If Bluetooth is not on, it will turn on to pair a new or previously connected device.
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 from the home screen and tap devices > Pair new device.
Settings > Connected
3 Tap a found device to connect it. Tap and choose what the device will be used for. You can tap next to a saved device and tap to rename the device.
Tip: To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the connected device off or on.
Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.
Share files using Bluetooth
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.
» Contacts: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Touch and hold a contact, then tap > Bluetooth.
Contacts.
Bluetooth tethering
To share your phone's internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Bluetooth tethering.
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Connect with Ready For
Your phone works with Ready For, a new platform that extends your phone's experience to any compatible TV, monitor, PC, or Android tablet.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > Ready For. Or, to quickly turn on Ready For, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For.
What you'll need
» TV/monitor with HDMI port or USB-C video-in port or Miracast® compatibility.
» Windows 10 or 11 PC, Android 11 or later tablet, with the Ready For Assistant app installed.
» Video-enabled cable with USB-C to plug into the phone and either HDMI or USB-C to plug into the TV/monitor/PC/Android tablet.
Tip: You can also connect Bluetooth® compatible accessories, such as keyboard, mouse or gaming controller (sold separately), but these are not required.
Connect with monitor or TV
1 Use a USB-C to USB-C cable or USB-C-to-HDMI cable to connect your phone with a TV/monitor.
Tip: Set your TV/monitor HDMI source/input to the port that is connected to your phone.
Or to connect your devices wirelessly, on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > TV or display, then select a device. Make sure your TV/monitor is Miracast® compatible.
2 On your phone, use the trackpad to select an experience:
Tip: If you don't see the trackpad on your phone, tap in the bottom left corner of the screen. Tap in the top right corner to choose the standard trackpad or air mouse. Tap to change the orientation of the trackpad. For more on the trackpad usage, tap . To quickly access the experience hub on the TV/monitor, tap .
» Mobile desktop: Use your phone and mobile apps on a TV/monitor display with multiple windows for a more productive workspace. Use email and other apps in full screen desktop mode.
» TV: Watch TV and videos on the big screen while streaming from your phone. You can also use your phone without interrupting the streaming.
» Video chat: Enhance your video chats with built-in smart software that tracks face movements to keep you center stage in video calls and recordings.
» Game: See and play games with great detail on your TV/monitor. Note: To mirror what's on your phone's screen to the TV/monitor, select Mirror display on the TV/monitor. Whatever you do or view on your phone is shown on the TV/monitor.
3 Select the app you want to use.
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Note: Some apps may not be compatible with your TV/monitor.
Connect with PC
1 Download the Ready For Assistant app from www.motorola.com/ready-for to your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
2 Install and start the Ready For Assistant app on your PC.
3 Use a USB-C cable to connect your phone with the PC, then select Ready For from the pop-up window on your phone.
Or to connect your devices wirelessly, connect them to the same Wi-Fi network. Then on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For > to scan the QR code on the Via QR code tab in the Ready For Assistant app of the PC.
Note: You can also use your phone's camera to scan the QR code to connect to the PC.
4 On your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > PC or tablet to select an experience:
» Stream apps: Use some mobile apps on your PC screen to multitask without lifting your phone. On your phone, touch and hold an app, then tap Open on PC.
» Mobile desktop: View and use your phone on a larger screen. On your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > PC or tablet > Mobile desktop, tap the device name in the available devices list, then tap Extend phone to > Desktop to open the mobile desktop window on your PC.
Note: To mirror what's on your phone's screen to the PC to share your content with others, tap Extend phone to > Mirror. To share your phone's home screen on your PC, tap Extend phone to > Mobile.
» Files: To transfer files between your phone and PC, on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > PC or tablet > Files, tap the device name in the available devices list. Select the file you want to share and tap Ready For on the sharing panel of your phone, or right-click the file on your PC and select Ready For Assistant, select the device name from the list, then tap Accept on the receiving PC or phone. To receive files from an unpaired PC, on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For > > Settings > Allow file drop from unpaired devices, then tap the switch to turn it on.
» Webcam: Use your phone's superior camera as a webcam for crisper, brighter video calls on your PC. On your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > PC or tablet > Webcam, and then tap the device name in the available devices list. To stop it, on your PC, tap Stop.
» Instant hotspot: Provide internet to your PC by sharing your phone's mobile data connection. On your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, tap Ready For > PC or tablet > Instant hotspot, and then tap the device name in the available devices list.
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Connect with tablet
1 Download the Ready For Assistant app from Play Store to your Android 11 and later tablet.
2 Install the Ready For Assistant app on your tablet.
3 Connect your phone and tablet with a USB-C-to-USB-C cable.
Or to connect your devices wirelessly, connect them to the same Wi-Fi network.
4 On your tablet, open the Ready For Assistant app and tap Mobile view or Instant tethering to display the QR code.
5 Use your phone's camera to scan the QR code.
Or on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For > to scan the QR code to connect both devices.
» Mobile view: Mirror your phone screen to a floating window on your tablet, and use your phone apps separately on both devices.
· To minimize the mobile view window, tap window.
at the top of the
· To open the minimized window, tap .
· To move the position of the mobile view window, touch and hold or the top edge of the mobile view window and drag it to a new
position.
· To close the mobile view window, tap at the top of the window.
» Instant tethering: Provide internet to your tablet by sharing your phone's mobile data connection.
» File share:
· To transfer files between your phone and tablet, select the file you want to share, tap Ready For on the sharing panel of your phone or tap Ready For Assistant on that of your tablet, select the device name from the list, then tap Accept on the receiving tablet or phone.
· To receive files from unpaired phones, on your tablet, open the Ready For Assistant app and tap > Allow file share from unpaired devices, tap to turn it on.
Learn more about Ready For
To change the Ready For settings such as renaming your phone, disabling your phone's visibility to other devices and more, on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For > > Settings.
To learn more about Ready For usage, on your phone, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap Ready For > > Help.
Connect to your car
You can use Android Auto to connect your phone to your car's display and control maps, media, and messaging. Use voice commands using the Google Assistant. Just say "Hey Google."
Note: To turn this feature on, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant &
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Voice > Voice > Voice Match.
Once connected via a USB to USB-C cable, or connected wirelessly, Android Auto starts automatically.
Tip: To set the voice languages, sign in to your Google Account, and swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Languages.
Note: Confirm that your car and Android phone are compatible with Android Auto. Your phone might ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the newest version of the app. To learn about more features, go to http://android.com/auto.
Pay with your phone
You can use a secure payment app, like Google Wallet, to pay for your purchase (where available and supported).
To turn on NFC, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > NFC, then tap the switch to turn it on.
Look for the NFC logo on the payment device, to confirm that you can make a mobile payment. Touch the back of your phone to the payment device to pay for your purchase. You may need to authenticate your purchase using your fingerprint or passcode.
Share files with your computer
Copyright--do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See "Content copyright" in the legal and safety information on your phone. Connect your phone to the internet, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > About phone > Legal information > Legal and safety, then tap Content copyright under Legal & safety.
You can use a USB cable to move music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files between your computer and phone.
Note: If your phone gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB cable. If water is detected on the USB connector, a warning notification appears in the Notification panel.
Tip: You can also Connect with Ready For or your Google Account to sync files.
For Microsoft® Windows®:
1 Unlock your phone.
2 With a USB cable, connect your phone to your computer.
3 On your phone, when the Select USB mode popup shows, tap File Transfer or Photo & video transfer. Or swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > USB > File Transfer.
4 A file transfer window will open on your computer. Use it to drag files. If you don't see it, go to This PC and select your phone, then you can drag and drop files.
5 When you're done, eject your phone from Windows and unplug the USB cable.
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Tip: For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support.
For AppleTM MacintoshTM:
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 office network with a firewall). Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or requirements.
To enter VPN settings, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > VPN. Tap to add a new VPN.
Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.
Share your data connection by USB cable
Your computer can access the Internet through your phone's mobile network--you just need a USB cable.
Note: Your phone turns off 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: Mac computers can't tether with Android by USB.
2 On your phone, swipe down from the home screen and make sure Wi-Fi is off.
3 On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > USB tethering. To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your phone from your computer.
Share files with Nearby Share
Share files with nearby contacts using Nearby Share.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share. Note: Bluetooth and Location features must be turned on. Not all phones can receive files using Nearby Share.
1 Tap Device visibility and then turn on the switch next to Visible to nearby devices to choose an option: · Everyone: Anyone near you can share with your phone when the screen is unlocked.
· Contacts: Your phone is visible to your nearby contacts while your screen is on and unlocked. You can choose to make your phone visible to all contacts or select specific contacts.
· Your devices: Your phone is visible to your devices with the same Google Account signed in.
2 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website. 3 Tap > Nearby Share.
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Note: If you don't see Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link, then tap Nearby Share. 4 Tap the device to send the file. 5 Tap Accept on the receiving phone.
Power sharing
Use your phone to charge another Qi-certified wireless charging compatible device. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Power sharing, then tap the switch next to Allow power sharing to turn it on Note: You may not be able to charge another device if your battery is low. 1 Remove all covers and accessories and place your phone screen down
on a flat surface. 2 Place a compatible device on top of your phone. You may need to
move the device to make a connection. Note: You'll feel a vibration when the devices connect.
Print
Print your photos, documents, and more from your phone. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing, then tap a print service. Tap Add service to add a print service that can provide data by Wi-Fi or mobile network. To print from your phone, select the file and tap Menu or More > Print.
Sync to the cloud
One account with access to everything, everywhere--phone, tablet, computer.
Auto-sync your Google account
To auto-sync your Google account, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap the switch next to Auto-sync work data or Auto-sync personal data to turn it on.
Manually sync your Google account
To manually sync your Google account, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, choose your Google account, select Account sync, and tap the switch next to the services you want to sync. Then, tap Menu > Sync now. If an app doesn't show in the account sync list, it can't auto-sync with your Google Account. To manually sync other Google apps, look in each app's settings menu for an option to sign in or sync. You can also use Google One to Backup & restore all the apps, messages, and more.
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Phone, tablet & Bluetooth® accessories
Your Android phone, tablet and Bluetooth accessories can work together to help you get the most out of both:
» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them to other devices--see Share files with your computer.
» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet anywhere--see Wi-Fi hotspot.
» Bluetooth accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them with your phone too. To connect them, see Connect with Bluetooth wireless.
Cast to a TV
To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you'll need to use a TV with ChromecastTM built-in, or plug a Chromecast device into your TV's HDMI port.
1 Make sure your phone and TV/Chromecast device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2 On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast.
Settings >
3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.
Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap > Disconnect.
Tip: You can also mirror your phone on a TV using Ready For. For more, see Connect with Ready For.
Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn off 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 back on, if permitted by your airline. Other wireless voice and data services (such as calls and text messages) remain off in airplane mode. Emergency calls to your region's emergency number can still be made.
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Protect your phone
» Security
» Privacy
» Google privacy & security
» App pinning
» Backup & restore
» App safety
» Data usage
Security
Your phone and sensitive data are protected, even when you are not using the phone.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy
Settings > Security &
Security & privacy Device may be at risk
Checking device settings...
Set a screen lock For added security, set a PIN, pattern, or password for this device.
Set screen lock
See your device security status and get help on how to improve security.
Settings
App security
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Device lock
Screen lock
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Fingerprint
Face Unlock
Tap to set up face
Protect your phone and sensitive data from harmful apps.
Set your screen lock and adjust settings.
Unlock your phone with your fingerprint or your face.
Security screen that shows options for locking your phone's screen.
App security
Google Play Protect regularly checks your phone and apps for harmful behavior. You'll be notified of any detected security risks.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > App security
» Scan harmful apps: Google Play Protect is on by default on your phone. To turn it off, tap , then tap the switch next to Scan apps with Play Protect, and then tap Turn off.
Note: For security reasons, it's recommended that you always keep Google Play Protect on.
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» Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps installed from unknown sources to Google for better detection. To turn off this feature, tap , and then tap the switch next to Improve harmful app detection.
» Manage permissions for unused apps: Google Play Protect automatically resets permissions, deletes temporary files, and stops notifications for apps you haven't used for at least three months. To turn off this feature for individual apps, tap > Permissions for unused apps, then select an app and tap Pause app activity if unused.
Device 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.
Screen lock
1 Tap Device lock > Screen lock and select the lock type:
» None: Turn off the screen lock. » Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock. » Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock. » PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock. » Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock. 2 After setting the lock type, tap for screen lock settings. Tap Lock
after screen timeout to change when to lock after screen timeout (except when kept unlocked by Smart Lock).
Tip: To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency calls). A locked phone still rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or password to answer a call.
Unlock with your fingerprint
You can use the fingerprint sensor (see First look for the sensor location) to unlock your phone, authorize purchases, or sign in to apps.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Device lock > Fingerprint
Settings > Security &
Tip: You need to set a backup screen lock first such as a pattern, PIN, or password before adding a fingerprint.
» Enroll your fingerprint: Follow the on-screen prompts to record your fingerprint. When finished, tap Done, or tap Add another to add another fingerprint.
» Add more fingerprints: Tap Add fingerprint. You can add up to 5 fingerprints.
» Remove your fingerprint: Tap next to a fingerprint to delete it.
» Rename your fingerprint: Tap a fingerprint name, then type a new name and tap OK.
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Unlock with your face
Unlock your phone by looking at it.
Caution: Face unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password. Someone who looks like you could unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Device lock > Face Unlock
Settings > Security &
Tip: You need to set a backup screen lock first such as a pattern, PIN, or password before adding a face.
» Enroll your face: Tap Set up and follow the on-screen prompts to record your face. When finished, tap Next > Done.
» Change face unlock settings: Customize how to unlock your phone with your face.
· Skip lock screen: You can go to the home screen or the last used app directly after unlocking with your face. When this feature is off, to go to the home screen or the last used app, you need to swipe up from the lock screen after unlocking.
· Lift to unlock: Tap the switch to turn it on, and then you can unlock your phone by lifting and looking at it. When this feature is off, you need to look at your phone and press the Power button to unlock your phone.
» Redo your face model: To remove the existing face model and create a new one, tap Redo face scan > Redo.
» Remove face unlock: To delete the stored face model and turn off face unlock, tap Delete face model > Delete.
Note: If your phone has been locked for more than 4 hours, face unlock can't work until you unlock the phone with another screen lock method.
Smart lock
Keep your phone unlocked when it's safe with you.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > More security settings > Smart Lock
Settings > Security &
» Tap On-body detection to keep your phone unlocked when it's in motion.
» Tap Trusted places and Trusted devices to add locations and nearby devices that will keep your phone unlocked.
SIM card lock
Your SIM card came with a default PIN from your carrier. You can use it to set up an optional SIM card lock, which prevents others from using your cellular plan and accessing account information if your phone is stolen.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > SIM card lock
Note: If you add a SIM card lock, you will be prompted to enter the PIN each time you swap SIM cards or restart the phone.
1 Make sure you have the PIN your carrier provided with the SIM card. If
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you don't have it, contact your carrier.
2 Tap the switch next to Lock SIM card, then enter your carrier-provided PIN and follow the prompts to set up a SIM card lock.
3 Tap Change SIM PIN and then follow the prompts to change the default SIM PIN.
Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN multiple times, your SIM card will be disabled. To enable your SIM card again, contact your carrier for a PIN Unlock Key (PUK).
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.
Secure folder
Add apps and files to your secure folder to keep your sensitive data safe.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > Secure folder
Or, you can also open your secure folder from Moto Secure. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto Secure > Secure folder. For more, see Moto Secure.
Network protection
Protect your phone from unsecure networks.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Network protection
Settings > Security &
Or, you can also open network protection from Moto Secure. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto Secure > Network protection. For more, see Moto Secure.
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Privacy
Keeping your information safe is important.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Privacy
Settings > Security &
Security & privacy
Privacy
Privacy dashboard
Show which apps recently used permissions
Permission manager
Control app access to your data
Privacy controls
Control device access to microphone, camera, and more
See which apps used permissions in the past 24 hours.
Decide which apps can access your information.
More settings
More security settings
Encryption, credentials, and more
More privacy settings
Autofill, activity controls, and more
Network protection
2 active protections
ThinkShield
Enabled
Security screen that shows options for locking your phone's screen.
Privacy dashboard
See which apps used your phone's permissions in the past 24 hours.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Privacy > Privacy dashboard
Settings > Security &
Tap Location, Camera, or Microphone, to see a timeline of when apps were used. Tap Manage permission to view and change permissions. Tap See other permissions for more apps.
Permission manager
See which apps have permissions to access private information, such as calendar events, contacts, and your location.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Privacy > Permission manager
Settings > Security &
Tap a permission, then select an app and tap Allow, Don't allow, Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app, or Ask every time.
Note: Turning off permissions may cause an app not to function correctly.
Privacy controls
Control your phone's access to camera, microphone, location, and more.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls
Settings > Security &
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Control access to your camera and microphone
Your phone allows apps and services to access your camera and microphone.
To block access to your camera or microphone for all apps and services, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls, and then tap the switch next to Camera access or Microphone access to turn it off. Tip: To know which app is using your camera or microphone and block the app from using it, see Privacy notifications. To control the camera or microphone access for an individual app, see Permission manager. Note: If Microphone access is turned off, microphone data may still be shared when you call an emergency number.
Show clipboard access
Your phone shows a message when apps access text, images, or other content you've copied. To turn this off, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls > Show clipboard access.
Show passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls > Show passwords.
Location Settings
You can manage your location permissions and see which apps recently used your phone's location. Location may use sources, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls > Location Settings » To block access to your phone's location for all apps and services, tap
the switch next to Use location to turn it off. » To see all apps that recently used your phone's location, tap See all. » To choose which apps can access location, tap App location
permissions, then select an app and tap Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, or Don't allow. Tip: To share only your approximate location to an individual app, tap the switch next to Use precise location to turn it off. » To choose which services can access your location, tap Location services, then select a service and tap the switch to turn it on or off.
Notifications on lock screen
Your phone shows notifications even when it's locked.
To choose which notifications show, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > More privacy settings > Notifications on lock screen. Tap Show all notification content, Show sensitive content only when unlocked, or Don't show notifications at all.
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Or, you can also swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen. Tap Show conversations, default, and silent, Hide silent conversations and notifications or Don't show any notifications.
Google privacy & security
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Manage your Google Account
Settings > Google >
Tap an option:
» Personal info: Review your information. You can remove or add information, and choose who can see your information.
» Data & privacy: Review websites you've visited and more. Choose whether to save your browser and other history. If there are privacy suggestions, tap to explore them.
» Security: See recommendations to protect your account and recent sign-in activity. Set up additional verification methods to make your account more secure.
App pinning
To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > App pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin an app, open the app and tap Recents , then tap the app's icon at the top of the screen and tap Pin.
To unpin the app, touch and hold and .
Backup & restore
Find it: Log into your Google account, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System > Backup, then tap the switch next to Back up by Google One to turn it on and tap Back up now
Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account.
To restore your Google Play apps, see Take care of your apps.
Tip: Every Google Account comes with 15 GB of cloud storage for Google Drive, Gmail, and Google photos. You can also use Google One for more storage. Additional charges may apply.
App safety
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone's performance--see Choose carefully.
Apps from Google Play
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more. Find it: Play Store
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Apps from the Internet
You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.
When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don't want the app to access this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions: swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Apps > Special app access, then tap Install unknown apps and choose which apps are allowed to install them.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like 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 prevent exposure to inappropriate content, and set limits on phone use, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
» 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.
To modify permissions for an app, touch and hold an app, then tap App info > Permissions. Tap a feature (such as microphone), then tap Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, or Don't allow.
Take care of your apps
» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall. To remove an app from the home screen, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Remove. The app isn't removed from your phone, just the home screen.
Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled.
» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Apps. Tap an app, then tap Disable or Force stop. To enable it, tap Enable.
» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up from the home screen and tap Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap Manage apps & device > Manage > Installed > Not installed. The apps you've used before are listed and available for download.
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» Update apps: See Add and update apps.
» 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 from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data usage. For more, see Data usage.
Data usage
You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap internet > Mobile network
Settings > Network &
Use SIM
See the total amount of data used for this period.
SIM preferences Set the preferred SIM for calls, SMS and data
Preferred network type 5G & 4G & 3G & 2G
Set a warning and limit for how much data you use.
Data Usage screen. View current billing cycle, data usage and a breakdown of which apps use the most data.
To see a breakdown of which apps are using data, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data usage. Some apps transfer data in the background when you're not viewing them--to help reduce this type of data usage, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Data Saver, then tap the switch next to Use Data Saver to turn it on.
Tip: To see Wi-FI data usage, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Internet > Non-carrier data usage.
Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your phone. This may not match the amounts charged by your service provider, as they're not measured in the same way.
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Troubleshoot your phone
» Restart or remove an app » Restart your phone » Check for software update » Reset » Free up storage » Stolen phone » Find the IMEI number
Restart or remove an app
If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Press and hold the Power button. When you see the Power off option, press and hold it, then tap OK. 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 from the home screen and tap Settings > About phone > Android version > Google Play system
update. Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available) or mobile network. We recommend that you download updates over a Wi-Fi connection. These updates can be quite large and may not be available in all countries.
For safety reasons, your phone may receive security updates automatically over mobile network, if Wi-Fi is not available.
Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have enough battery power to complete the update.
If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a computer. On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update.
Reset
To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset). Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data on the cloud will not be deleted.
Free up storage
To help your phone perform better, you can remove old and unused items, like downloads and apps.
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Tip: To see how much storage you have left on your device, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Storage.
» Clear unused files: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Files > Clean. Follow on-screen instructions to remove items. To view the type of items, tap Files > Browse, then tap a category (downloads, images, videos, apps, etc.).
» Uninstall apps: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Apps, then select an app and tap Uninstall.
Settings >
» Clear apps data: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Apps, then select an app and tap Storage & cache > Clear storage. Clear cache, or Manage space. Or swipe up from the home screen, touch and hold an app, then tap App info > Storage & cache > Clear storage, Clear cache, or Manage space.
» Delete photos & videos: On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Photos, then touch and hold one or multiple items you want to
remove and tap Delete.
Note: If you back up photos and videos to your Google account, when you delete them from the Google Photos app, they're also deleted from your Google account.
» Remove backed up photos and videos over a period of time: To automatically remove copies from your phone's internal storage after 30, 60, or 90 days, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Storage > Storage manager. Tap the switch next to Use Storage manager to turn it on, then tap Remove photos & videos and select a duration.
Stolen phone
Find My Device allows you to remotely locate and lock your phone, and erase its data, to protect your phone in case it's lost or stolen.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Find My Device > Use Find My Device
To learn how to use Find My Device, tap Learn more. To confirm that you can find your phone, visit https://www.google.com/android/find/ from your computer or another device.
Find the IMEI number
You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone's dialpad. Or swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > About phone > IMEI.
Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
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 from the home screen and tap Accessibility
Settings >
Tip: For more information about your phone's accessibility features, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility.
» Create a shortcut
» Make your phone speak
» Speak to your phone
» Change your phone's display
» Change your phone's sounds
» Hearing aids (U.S. only)
Create a shortcut
For some accessibility features, you can use a gesture to quickly activate accessibility features on your phone.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Accessibility
Settings >
To set up a shortcut, tap a feature, such as magnification, then tap the switch next to the shortcut to turn it on. To use the shortcut, tap the shortcut icon that's added to the screen.
Tip: To customize accessibility shortcuts, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility shortcuts.
Note: You can also use a large on-screen menu to control your device. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Menu, then tap the switch next to Accessibility Menu shortcut to turn it on.
Make your phone speak
Select to speak
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Accessibility > Select to Speak
Settings >
Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap screen from top to bottom.
> . Your phone reads the
TalkBack
Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud--screen navigation, selections, even books.
To turn TalkBack on, swipe up from the home screen and tap > Accessibility > TalkBack > Use TalkBack.
Settings
» Tap something on the screen to hear a description or text readout.
» Double-tap an outline to open or activate an item.
» Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens.
Accessibility
» Tap Use TalkBack, then double-tap the outline. On the Confirmation message, tap Stop, then double-tap it.
Tip: To customize TalkBack settings, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings.
Text-to-speech output
To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Text-tospeech output.
Braille
Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback.
To use Braille display, first turn on TalkBack. To turn on your Braille display, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings > Braille display > Use braille display.
Tip: To set up Braille keyboard, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings > Braille keyboard.
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 from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Display size and text > Font size. See also Customize sounds & appearance.
» Change display size: Make the items on the screen larger. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Display size and text > Display size.
» Adjust colors: Adjust colors if you are color blind. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Color and motion > Color correction. Tap Use color correction and choose an option.
» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down twice and drag the slider to set brightness level. If the brightness slider doesn't go low enough, you can set the screen to extra dim. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Extra Dim, then tap the switch next to Make screen extra dim to turn it on and use the Intensity slider to dim the screen.
» Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and photos. To zoom in, tap the screen with two fingers and then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers together, or double-tap the screen.
» Screen magnification: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Tap Magnification
Accessibility
shortcut, and choose a shortcut. Then tap the screen, drag two fingers to move around the screen, and pinch to adjust zoom.
» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Chrome > Menu > Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all web pages.
Messages
To make text entry even easier, use features like auto-capitalization, auto-correction, and more. Swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard > Text correction. Or tap on the keyboard and speak your message.
Live caption
Automatically caption videos, audio messages, recordings, and more. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Live Caption. Or you can press the side volume buttons and tap to turn it on.
When a caption shows, touch and hold the caption to move it. Double-tap the caption to expand it.
To customize caption size and style, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > Caption preferences.
Note: Live Caption uses more battery.
Change your phone's sounds
Calls
When you want to hear who's calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility > System controls > Power button ends call.
Volume & vibrate
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap vibration
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 Vibration & haptics > Ring vibration.
Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Vibration & haptics > Touch feedback to turn it on/off.
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 Hearing Aid Compatibility or HAC rating such as M3/T3 printed
Accessibility
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 aids.
Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing
» Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call volume that works for you.
» Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening.
Diagram showing how to use your phone with a hearing aid.
TTY (U.S. only)
You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines.
Note: Wi-Fi must be turned off. Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select the mode you need:
» TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device. » TTY HCO: Type on your TTY device and listen to voice replies on your
phone's speaker.
» TTY VCO: Speak into your phone and read text replies on your TTY device.
Note: You'll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device to the headset jack on your phone. Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage information.
Accessibility
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Help to get walk-through tutorials, how-tos, or FAQs, right on your phone.
» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotoedge.
» Get more about the Smart Stylus and Folio: Get software, FAQs, and more at www.motorola.com/mysmartstylus.
» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, FacebookTM, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Where is my legal, safety & regulatory information?
In order to provide you with better access to this important information, we've made the materials accessible from the phone's settings menu and on the web. Review these materials prior to using your device. To access the materials from a connected phone, go to Settings > About phone > Legal information, and select a topic.
To access the materials on the web, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.
Service & repairs
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options.
Copyright & trademarks
Motorola Mobility LLC 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza Chicago, IL 60654 www.motorola.com Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of release. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Note: The images in this guide are examples only. MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2023 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. Product: motorola edge+ (2022), motorola edge 30 pro (2022), motorola edge+ 5G UW (2022), Motorola Smart Stylus and Folio (XT2201-S) Manual Number: SSC8D52823-C
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