motorola moto g play Smartphone User Guide

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moto g play - 2024 User Guide

24 gen 2024 — This product meets the applicable national or international RF exposure guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your.

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Contents
Hot topics Get Started
First look Insert the SIM and microSD cards Power on and off Sign in Connect to Wi-Fi
Choose one or more profiles Check your battery charge level Copy data from your old phone Navigate your phone Improve battery life Care for your phone 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 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 Calendar Moto Unplugged More apps Connect, share & sync Connect with Wi-Fi Mobile network Connect with Bluetooth wireless Connect to your car
Share files with your computer Virtual Private Network (VPN) Share your data connection by USB cable
Share files with Nearby Share Print Sync to the cloud

Cast to a TV Use a microSD card 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

Hot topics
Tip: Take a tour of your phone's great features. Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > 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 » Quick settings » Navigate your phone » Add and update apps » Camera » Moto » Protect your phone » Speak » Connect to Wi-Fi » Connect with Bluetooth wireless » 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 5mm 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 and microSD cards » Power on and off » Sign in

» Connect to Wi-Fi

» Choose one or more profiles » Check your battery charge level

» Copy data from your old phone

» Navigate your phone

» Improve battery life

» Care for your phone
First look

Let's get started. We'll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about

your phone's features.

Microphone

Headset Jack

Main Camera

Flash

Proximity Sensor

Earpiece/ Speaker

Front Camera

SIM & microSD Card Tray

Volume Buttons
/

Power Button/ Fingerprint Sensor
/

Microphone

USB-C®/Charger

Speaker

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.

Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries.

Power button & fingerprint sensor
Choose from these options:
» Power on/off: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, then tap Power off. When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on. Get Started

» 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 the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, 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.
» Google Assistant: Press and hold the Power button to launch the Google Assistant, then speak a command or ask a question. For more about this feature, see The Google AssistantTM.
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 Notification volume bar.

and slide the

» Alarm volume: Press a volume button, then tap Alarm volume bar.

and slide the

» App volume: To set the volume for an app, see Set app volume.

Tip: Tap > Settings to see all Sound & vibration controls. Or tap Done. For more on volume control, see Volume.

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this may have been done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is optional and sold separately.
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 down, then gently push the tray into the slot.
3 Add a microSD card for additional storage.
Note: microSD card is optional, sold separately.

Get Started

SIM

SIM card insert graphic. Make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly.
Nano SIM
2
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Power on and off
Press and hold the Power button to turn it on, then follow the prompts to get started.
Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.
Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, to turn it off.
Power off graphic. Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time to turn it off.
Volume up
Power off graphic. Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time to turn it off.
Tip: You can adjust settings, if you want to only press and hold the Power button (instead of the Power and Volume Up buttons) to turn off the phone. See Gestures.
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.
Get Started

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. » 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 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. Caution: Chargers that do not comply with applicable national standards may be unsafe, with risk of death or injury, and may cause slow charging,
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product damage, or reduced device performance. To view applicable standards and to learn more, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.
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 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.

Get Started

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. Tap Set a schedule and select Based on percentage to automatically turn on Battery Saver when the battery reaches a percentage you set. Turn on the switch next to Turn off when charged, Battery Saver will automatically turn off when your phone is more than 90% charged.
» 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 protect your battery from being overcharged, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Battery > Overcharge protection, and turn it on.

» 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 > Passwords & accounts.

» Recording or streaming videos or music.

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Care for your phone
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. For more, see Gestures. » Don't leave your phone in a hot car on a sunny day. If you do accidentally do this, let your phone cool off before powering up.
Prevent water damage
Your phone is water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid exposing your phone 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. To prevent water damage to your phone: » Do not expose your phone to pressurized water, salt water or liquids
other than fresh water. » Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth. » Don't try to charge your phone when it's wet. » Don't drop, puncture, or scratch your phone, as this could damage the
water repellent features.
Clean your phone
To disinfect your phone: » Use wipes or cloths moistened with isopropyl alcohol with a
concentration of 70% (specific for electro-electronic products). » It is recommended that you turn your phone 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 in cleaning agents, and do not use
cleaning materials that contain bleach or abrasive agents. » Do not use sprays directly on the screen.
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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 » 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). A consolidated Security & privacy settings page helps you better protect your device and data (See Security and Privacy). Motorola has increased security, privacy and added Moto Secure to keep your phone and information safer. Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play with the new Family Space app. The Moto app adds a sidebar and press and hold the power button to launch the Google Assistant (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.

Note:

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.

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
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .

on the keyboard.

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!

8 m

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 this feature, tap a bubble to open it 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.

To control access to your camera or microphone:

1 When you see the privacy notification green dot, swipe down the

status bar and tap

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

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."

Learn the basics

Status icons
Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status:

Status Icons

Mobile network strength

Alarm set

/ Wi-Fi in range/connected

Data Saver on

Airplane mode

Battery Saver on

Do not disturb

Wi-Fi hotspot on

Battery charging

Battery fully charged

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. » 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.
Learn the basics

» Duration for Quick Settings: Set how long you want Do Not Disturb to last.
» Display options for hidden notifications: Set what notifications you can see or hear. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a desired option from No sound from notifications and No visuals or sound from notifications, or tap next to Custom to personalize your notification settings.
Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don't.

Swipe up to unlock your screen.

Thanks 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 > Home & lock screen > Lock screen > Text on lock screen.

» Screen timeout: To change your screen lock timeout, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

Note: For more settings, see Lock screen.

Learn the basics

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 options. For even more settings, tap .
Tip: Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.

Internet Connected
Bluetooth Off
Auto-rotate Off
Flashlight Off

Mobile data On
Do Not Disturb Off
Device controls
Airplane mode Off

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: » Press and hold the Power button when your phone is powered on. » Tap the Google folder > Assistant from your list of apps.
Learn the basics

» On the home screen, tap the Google folder > Assistant. » Touch and hold Home , 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
Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Google Assistant > Hey Google & Voice Match > Hey Google. 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. » 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. » Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth. » Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot. » Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch the main camera. » Press & hold power button: If Digital assistant is selected, press and hold the Power button to launch the Google Assistant. If Power menu switch is selected, press and hold the Power button to display the power and emergency menu. » Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off. » 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.
Learn the basics

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.
Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper.
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.
Personalize your phone

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: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
» Change language: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
» Adjust display and font size: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Display size and text.

Personalize your phone

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, silencing your phone during an incoming call by picking it up, and keeping everything safe with Moto Secure.

Personalize your phone

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

Settings > Digital

Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

Your Digital Wellbeing tools

Other

Phone Messages

TODAY
11 minutes

Camera

Meet
9
Unlocks
Ways to disconnect
Dashboard
No timers set
Bedtime mode
Tap to set up
Focus mode
Tap to set up

Settings
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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.

Personalize your phone

Apps
» Add and update apps » Phone » Messages » ChromeTM » Camera » Photos » Gmail » Meet » Moto » Family Space » Calendar » Moto Unplugged » 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. To get your phone to automatically mute apps based on your usage, tap
Settings > Sound & vibration > Multi-volume > Auto mute, and turn it on to see the list of muted apps. To unmute an app remove it from the list.
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.
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» 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 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.

Tip: 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.

SSeeaarcrhchcocnotanctatsc&tsp&lacpelasces

Favorites

Add

A BC

Tap a favorite to call it.

Allie Mobile

Ben Mobile

Cade Mobile

Dial a number.

Favorites

Recents

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.

» Reject 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 reject 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 Message, and select a message to respond.

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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.

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 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 tap .

Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact, then

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 Phone > Recents, touch and hold the name or number, then tap Block/report spam.

Your phone number

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap phone > Phone number.

Settings > About

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Emergency calls

Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it, then tap Emergency or Emergency Call).

2 Enter the emergency number.

3 Tap

to call the emergency number.

Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. For more information, swipe up 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 .
SMS

Apps

Messages

Change settings.

Gracie Jo

Just now

You: Do we need more treats?

Abe Baudo You: I'm fine with that.

12:25 PM

Daniel Lester You: Lunch tomorrow?

12:01 PM

Swipe left or right to archive a message.

Astrid Fanning

Wed

You: Hey, where are you?

Start chat

Write a new message.

Message screen showing change and search options in the upper right, a list of previous messages with contacts, and the new message icon in the lower right corner.
Tips
» Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap > Contacts, 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 your profile picture > Archived.
» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap Menu > Save. To see the picture, swipe up from the home screen, and 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 the thread, then tap Menu > Details > Block & report spam. To find blocked messages, tap your profile picture > Spam & blocked.
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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.

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.

» 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 SMSto send. Or add a photo and tap MMSto 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, select all and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut, Copy, 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

Apps

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.
See options.

Search or type web address

Facebook

YouTube

Amazon.co...

Wikipedia

ESPN.com

Yahoo

eBay

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, swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Download. Apps

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 or front camera.

Take photos
Find it: Camera

Camera on. Adjust settings.

See more options.

Video

Photo

Portrait Pro

Tap anywhere to change the focus (rear camera only) or exposure. Touch and hold to lock the focus in an area.
Use Google Lens.
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.
» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.
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» Take a selfie: Tap camera.

in the camera screen to switch to the front

» 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 to start recording. Then tap 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.

1/1x Main camera

Take a regular photo with the main camera. Touch 1x and drag the slider to set magnification.

Live Filter

Choose a filter to adjust the contrast, brightness, color, saturation, and other aesthetic settings of your photo. Tap ORIGINAL to see how your photo would look without a filter, or select the desired filter, like NATURAL LIGHT, ROMANTIC, or FILM.

Flash

Set to AUTO, ON, or OFF.

Auto Night Vision

Switch to Night Vision mode automatically in low light conditions.

Aspect ratio

Choose the width/height screen ratio as 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, or FULL .

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.

Face Retouch

With the front camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Touch , and then slide the bar to the right to make your face smoother.

Format

Set the file format as JPG, RAW, or RAW+JPG. Note: This feature displays only in Pro mode.

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Additional viewfinder options for video camera

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 .

Stabilization Turn on Stabilization to remove shakiness when taking a video.

Mic

Turn on/off the microphone. Switch to an external

microphone device, if connected.

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

Take portrait photos using special enhancements and effects. For more, see Take a portrait photo.

Pro

Control professional camera settings, see

Take a Pro mode photo.

Spot Color (photo)

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

Night Vision Take photos in low light situations.

Panorama

Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly pan while you are taking the photo.

Dual Capture (photo)

Take photos with front and back cameras at the same time. Touch 1x and drag the slider to adjust
magnification. Drag the viewfinder to move it. Tap or to change viewfinder layout. Tap or
to swap screens.

Photo Booth

Take four photos in a row with a three-second interval between each shot. Tap the viewfinder, or make a gesture with an open palm (see Gesture Selfie) to start.
Note: This feature is only available for the front camera.

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Video modes Slow Motion Timelapse
Spot Color (video)
Dual Capture (video)

Take a video that will play in slow motion.
Take a video using timelapse to make a longer video play faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x (times) faster than a regular video.
Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else becomes black & white.
Record videos with front and back cameras at the same time. Touch 1x and drag the slider to adjust magnification. Drag the viewfinder to move it. Tap or to swap screens. Tap or to change viewfinder layout.

Note: To get answers or provide feedback, from the carousel of modes, swipe left to switch to more, tap Help or Feedback in the top-right corner.
Camera settings
To find these options, tap at the top of the viewfinder:

Camera settings

Photos

Rear photo resolution

Set the photo resolution for the rear (main) camera.

Shot

Turn on automatic tuning and scene

Optimization detection.

Auto HDR

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

Watermark

Add a watermark, signature, date or time to your photos.

Google Lens

Turn on to see the Google Lens icon in the rear camera viewfinder.

Videos

Efficient videos

Turn on to reduce the file size of UHD videos.

General

Selfie mirror

Save selfies and videos as they appear in the viewfinder.

Capture Methods

Gesture Selfie: Hold up your palm to start a three-second timer to take a selfie.

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Camera settings

General

Capture Methods

Auto Smile Capture: Automatically detect smiles and take a photo when all of the subjects in the viewfinder are smiling.
Tap anywhere to capture: Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the main screen.

Shutter sound

Turn the shutter sound on or off.

Capture Assistant

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.

Storage

Choose a storage location for your photos and videos (Phone or microSD card).
Note: You'll need a microSD card inserted to see this option.

Save location 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 photo or video 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.
Note: For best results, subjects should be two to six feet away.
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

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focus on details. Drag to for infinite focus, to focus on the background and blur the foreground. This feature is not available for the 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: Tap 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.

Identify & scan items using Google LensTM

Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals, copy text, translate, 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 scroll down the screen automatically. Then tap to stop scrolling and save the screenshot. Or you can also scroll up or down the screen manually to choose the area you want to capture. Then, tap an option to edit ,

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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.
Tip: To see the screen capture, swipe up from the home screen, and 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, swipe up from the home screen, and tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > Screenrecord.
Photos

View, edit, and share photos.

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Photos

» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to share, to delete, or Menu for more options.

Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then tap others. Or group photos in an album and share the whole album.

» 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 .

» Slideshow: Tap a photo, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or other device, see Connect, share & sync.

» 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, swipe up from the home screen, and tap the Google folder > Photos > Library > New 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: Swipe up from the home screen, and 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 Apps

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.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Gmail

Search in mail
Inbox

Switch accounts.

Apr 22

Apr 22 Touch and hold to choose

multiple messages, then

select an option at the top.

Apr 22

Swipe left or right to

archive a message.

Apr 22
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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.
Tip: If you don't see the Chat or Spaces tab, tap Menu > Settings, then tap your account and check the box next to Chat.
» 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: Use Google Chat in the Gmail app to communicate directly with people.
· Chat with a friend: Start a conversation with a contact. Tap , and then tap an existing contact in the list. Or, tap > New chat , type a name or email address in the search field, and then select a contact suggestion below the search field.
· Chat with a group: Start a group chat to talk to several people at once. Tap , and then tap an existing group in the list. Or, tap > New chat , type a name or email address in the search field, select a contact suggestion below the search field, and then tap to add more contacts.
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» Create spaces: Use a space to communicate with a friend, a group of people or an organization about a topic, project, or shared interest. Tap > New space > Create a space, or you can also tap > New chat > Create a space.
» 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, swipe up from the home screen and tap Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account name.
» Delete accounts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap the account name and
Remove account.
Tip: To learn more about Gmail, visit https://support.google.com/mail.
Meet
Sign in with your Google account for video calls and meetings.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Meet

Search or enter code
Gracie Jo Video call

12:37 PM

Add or manage your Google account. Change settings.

Daniel Lester Voice call

2 days ago

Astrid Fanning Video call

3 days ago

Tap a contact to call or send a message.

New

Start a new call.

Google Meet screen that can be used to make video and voice calls. Tap the contacts icon to find a contact, or tap the New button to start a call or meeting.
» 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.
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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, and turn it on.

» 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.

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.

Note:
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.

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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, Sounds, or Dark mode to make your own mark on your phone.

Gestures

Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.

Find it: Moto > > Gestures
» 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 the Moto folder > Secure.

Moto

» 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 > More settings > Delete secure folder.

» Phishing detection: Receive alerts when you visit a potentially risky website.

» Auto lock: Lock your phone automatically when outside of trusted places or when disconnected from trusted devices.

Note: To enable Auto lock, tap Trusted places or Trusted devices. For more, see Smart lock.

» Network protection: Turn on Wi-Fi security, and Hotspot to get warnings when connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi or weak protocol hotspot networks. Tap Wi-Fi blocklist to block apps when your phone is on an open network.

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» 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 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
Customize your lock screen experience, or prevent the screen from dimming or going to sleep while you're looking at it.

Attentive Display
Your screen won't dim or sleep while you're looking at it.
Find it: Tap the Moto folder > Moto > > Display > Attentive Display, then tap the switch to turn it on

Lock screen

Customize your lock experience. To learn how to set a screen lock, see Device lock.

Find it: Tap the Moto folder > Moto > > Display > Lock screen

Tip: You can also swipe up from the home screen and tap Home & lock screen > Lock screen.

Settings >

» Glance: Get your smart lock screen experience. Tap the switch to turn it on, and then you can view news, sports and more from the lock screen.

» Notifications: Control notifications on your lock screen.

· Notification Style: Choose how notifications are displayed on the lock screen. Tap Bubbles, Chip or List.

Note: Glance will be turned off automatically when List is selected.

· Wake screen for notification: Turn the screen on for a moment when you receive a notification.

Note: This feature is disabled automatically when Sleep mode notifications is off.

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· Privacy: To show or hide notifications on your lock screen, select Show all notifications on lock screen, Show sensitive content only when unlocked, or Don't show notifications at all.
· Safe reply: Prevent others from sending replies when your phone is locked.
» Sleep mode: Choose whether to view or interact with notifications on your lock screen in sleep mode.
· Sleep mode notifications: See notifications and more when the lock screen is in sleep mode.
· Sleep mode interactions: Interact with notifications and control music when lock screen is in sleep mode.
Note: This feature is disabled automatically when Sleep mode notifications is off.
» Display options: Adjust more lock screen settings.
· Media preview: Show the media player you've opened on the lock screen. Then you can control what's playing on the lock screen even when it's in sleep mode.
· Double-line clock: Show double-line clock on the lock screen when there are no notifications.
· Show and use device controls: When Show device controls is on, you can monitor your devices compatible with Google Home from the lock screen. Touch and hold at the bottom of the lock screen to access Google Home, or you can also swipe the status bar down twice and tap Device controls. When Use device controls is on, you can adjust settings.
Note: This feature is available only when Google Home app is installed.
· Text on lock screen: Add a text message to your lock screen.
· Skip lock screen: Go to the home screen or the last used app directly after unlocking with your face.
Note: This feature is available only after you set up Face Unlock. For more information, see Unlock with your face.
» Gestures & haptics: Use gestures to wake up your screen or turn it off.
· Wake display: When your screen is off, tap the screen or move your phone to wake it up. To disable it, uncheck the box next to Tapping the display and Moving the phone.
· Jump to lock screen: Double tap the screen to see the lock screen when it's off or in sleep mode.
Note: This feature is available only when Moving the phone is disabled.
· Put display to sleep: Double tap the home screen or the lock screen to turn the screen off.
Play
Enjoy immersive and engaging entertainment.
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Find it: Moto > > Play
» Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off.
» Dolby Atmos: Enhance audio and customize your sound. Tap Dolby Atmos > Settings, then tap Smart audio, Music, Movie, Game, Podcast, or Custom.
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 the Moto folder > 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

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 NeCwreate Space , 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 the checkbox next to Password to require a password to close the space and tap the checkbox 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 such as timer alerts in active spaces, then tap Done.
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» 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

Calendar

See all your events, all in one place.

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Calendar

October

Wed
6 Nothing planned. Tap to create.

Thu

Lunch Date 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Mon

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Tue
12

Dr. appt. 1:00 PM

Wed

School meeting 6:00 PM

Wed

Pick up dinner 4:30 PM

Fri

Meeting 8:30 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.

Oct 17- 23

Sun

Picnic at the farm 12:00 PM

Mon

Meeting 8:30 AM

Thu

Dentist 10:00 AM

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 details, then tap Save.

> Task or Event, enter

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 a 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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Moto Unplugged
Stay focused by creating a space on your phone to limit apps and interruptions. Start a session any time you want to disconnect from digital distractions.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Moto Unplugged
Or, swipe down twice on the status bar, swipe left on the panel, then press and hold Moto Unplugged.

Customize
Allowed apps
App Layout
4X3
Wallpaper
Interruptions
Manage alerts & notifications
Require password
Enter a password before end a session

Tap to choose what apps are available during your Moto Unplugged session.
Tap to choose a home screen layout.
Tap to choose a wallpaper.
Tap to set what can interrupt your Moto Unplugged session, such as calls and messages.
Enter a password before ending a session.

Moto Balance screen that shows customizable options, including allowed apps, app layout, wallpaper, interruptions, and require password
The first time you use Moto Unplugged, you will need to get permissions. To get permissions, open the app and tap Start, then do the following: 1 Tap Notifications, choose Allow from the pop-up window. 2 Tap Do Not Disturb, select Moto Unplugged, and turn on the switch
next to Allow Do Not Disturb.
Customizing your Moto Unplugged session
Tap Customize to customize your Moto Unplugged session. » Allowed apps: Choose what apps are available during your Moto
Unplugged session, such as Camera, Messages , and Phone, then tap Save. » App Layout: Set the app layout of your Moto Unplugged screen. Select a layout, then tap Save. » Wallpaper: Tap the thumbnail of a wallpaper to select it, then tap Save. » Interruptions: Set messages, calls, notifications, alarms, and calendar events that are allowed to show on your phone during a Moto Unplugged session.
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· Messages: tap to select a group from Anyone, Contacts, and Starred. When a message is sent from the allowed group, you will receive a notification. No notifications will appear if you choose None.
· Calls: tap to select a group from Anyone, Contacts, and Starred. You will see calls on your phone. Choose None if you do not want any calls to interrupt.
· Allow repeat callers: If the same person calls you twice within 15 minutes during a session, you will receive the second call. Tap the switch next to it to turn this feature on.
· Notification dot: Show a notification dot on allowed apps. Tap the switch next to it to turn on.
· Alarms: Turn the switch on to enable alarms.
· Calendar events: Turn the switch on to allow notifications from the Calendar.
Tap Save after finishing the settings above.
» Require password: To end a session, you will need to enter a password. To set up a password, see Screen lock.

Starting and ending a Moto Unplugged session

To start a Moto Unplugged session, tap Start, on the pop-up window, select the session time you want to last, then tap Start. Now you can enjoy a session being focused without many digital interruptions.

To end the Moto Unplugged session, tap home screen and tap Moto Unplugged.

. Or swipe down from the

More apps

Google Play
Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games.
» Download apps: Tap Play Store. » Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts. » Google help: See www.google.com/support.

Google Home
Control your home devices in one place. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen, and tap Follow the prompts to get started. Note: You may need to download Google Home.

Home

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

Apps

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts

Phone contacts

Email contacts

Company

Manage accounts.

Tap to view contact

information, call, send a

text message, and more.

Add a contact. G

Highlights

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.)
» 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 app settings > Your info.

Favorites

Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster.

» To set a favorite, swipe up from the home screen and tap select a contact and tap .

Contacts,

» 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

Apps

screen and tap account.

Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap Add

» To add your email contacts, see Gmail.

Tip: If you add an Exchange account, you can send messages to your coworkers, even if you don't have them stored in your contacts.

» To import contacts from your SIM card (if it didn't happen automatically), swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts > Fix & manage > Manage SIM. Tap Import to confirm.

» To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your Google account at http://contacts.google.com. On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts > your profile picture > Manage accounts on this device > Automatically sync app 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: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Maps
Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap to search by voice. Note: Your screen may look different.

Search here

Restaurants

Coffee

Hotels

Bars

Arlington AHHreleiignighgtthsotns

EvansEtovnanston

Search by voice for an address or location.
See your saved places and places you have visited.

Downers Grove
Downers Grove

Chicago
Chicago
Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn Calumet City

Explore nearby

Calumet City

Cozy restaurants

Dog friendly restaurants

Food and cocktails

See your current location.
Get directions and navigation instructions.

Explore

Saved

Contribute

Updates

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.
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» 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: Swipe up from the home screen, and 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.
YT Music
Music everywhere--stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and 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.
FM Radio
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > FM Radio Plug in a headset, then tap or to tune to a lower or higher frequency station. To listen on your phone's loudspeaker, tap Headset and select Loudspeaker from the drop-down list. To listen on another device such as Bluetooth wireless speakers, select Bluetooth from the drop-down list, tap SET UP > Pair new device, then tap a found device to connect it. For more, tap Menu > Help.
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Tip: Your phone has the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcast receiver functionality for reception without data usage. The phone will perform an auto tuning for the radio channels with the best signal.
Note: Not all carriers support FM Radio.

YouTubeTM
Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere--or log in to your account to share your own.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > YouTube

Recorder
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Recorder You can also use the recorder on the external display. Tip: Check local laws as you may need permission to record conversations.

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 new alarm.

to add a

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.

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Connect, share & sync
» Connect with Wi-Fi » Mobile network » Connect with Bluetooth wireless » Connect to your car » Share files with your computer » Virtual Private Network (VPN) » Share your data connection by USB cable » Share files with Nearby Share » Print » Sync to the cloud » Cast to a TV » Use a microSD card » 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 > Wi-Fi, 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 calling

Note: Not all carriers support Wi-Fi calling. Your carrier may charge to use this feature.

When Wi-Fi calling is on, your phone can route calls over Wi-Fi or your service provider network, depending on your preference and which signal is stronger.

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap & internet > Mobile network > Wi-Fi Calling

Settings > Network

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 Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot

Connect, share & sync

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 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 Connected devices > Pair new device

Settings >

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.

Connect, share & sync

Share files using Bluetooth
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > More > Bluetooth.
» Contacts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts. Touch and hold a contact, then tap > Bluetooth.
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.
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 &
Voice > Google Assistant > Hey Google & 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.
Share files with your computer
Note: Copyright--do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See "Content copyright" in the legal and safety information on your phone. Connect 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.
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.
Connect, share & sync

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.
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.
Connect, share & sync

· 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.
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.
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.
Note: 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.
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. Connect, share & sync

» 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.

Use a microSD card

You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal phone storage to a microSD card (sold separately).
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 1 TB. Use a Class 10 (or higher) microSD card for best results.

Format a microSD card

Insert the microSD card into your phone (see Insert the SIM and microSD cards).

Caution: Do not use your computer to format the microSD card.

1 On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Storage.

Settings >

2 Tap This device

and select the microSD card from the drop-down list.

3 Tap Menu , then select Format.

Caution: Formatting a microSD card will erase any files on the card.

Move files from your phone to a microSD card

You can move files from your phone to a microSD card. This frees up internal phone space.

1 Swipe up from the home screen and tap up space > Browse > Internal storage.

Settings > Storage > Free

2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move to > SD card.

3 Select a folder or location, then tap Move here.

Tip: To move a folder or an item to a new folder, tap Menu > next to the folder or item > Move to > Internal storage > Add new folder, then enter the folder name and tap Move to folder.

Connect, share & sync

Remove a microSD card

To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone):

1 On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Storage.

Settings >

2 Tap This device

and select the microSD card from the drop-down list.

3 Tap Menu , then select Eject.

Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or writing files to it.

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.

Connect, share & sync

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
Play Protect scanned 19 minutes ago
Device lock
Screen lock
None
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 & privacy > App security

Settings > Security

» Scan harmful apps: Google Play Protect is on by default on your phone. To turn it off, tap , 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.

» Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps

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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

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap & privacy > Device lock > Screen lock

Settings > Security

1 Select a 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.

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» Rename your fingerprint: Tap a fingerprint name, then type a new name and tap OK.

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 Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > Smart Lock
» Tap On-body detection to keep your phone unlocked when it's in motion.
» Tap Trusted places and Trusted devices to add locations and nearby devices that will keep your phone unlocked.

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

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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
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 the Moto folder > 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 Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > Network protection Or, you can also open network protection from Moto Secure. Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > 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

Privacy screen that shows options for keeping your information safe.
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 Home & lock screen > Lock screen > Privacy.
Google privacy & security

Settings >

Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Manage your Google Account
Tap an option:

Settings > Google >

» 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 Backup 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

Apps from the Internet

You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.

Protect your phone

Tip: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don't want the app to access this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions: swipe up 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, 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.
» Update apps: See Add and update apps.
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» 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

Data Usage screen. View current billing cycle, data usage and a breakdown of which apps use the most data.
Service Provider

27.88 MB used
0 B 2.00 GB data warning 9 days left

2.00 GB

See the total amount of data used for this period.

Calls preference
Service Provider

SMS preference
Service Provider

Mobile data
Access data using mobile network

Roaming
Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage
27.88 MB used Apr 6 - May 5
Data warning & limit
Preferred network type

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 > Wi-Fi > 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.

Protect your phone

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 the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time. 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 > an app > 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: Swipe up from the home screen, and 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. Doubletap 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. Swipe up from the home screen and tap 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.

Accessibility

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant, your phone may have been certified compatible with hearing aids. If your phone's box has Hearing Aid Compatibility printed on it, then please read the following guidance.

Note: This product has passed HAC testing and is HAC certified per FCC regulations (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.
RTT (U.S. only)
You can use your phone to send real-time texts during a call. Note: Not all carriers support RTT. Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Real Time Text (RTT) Call and tap the switch to turn it on. Make a call (see Make a call) and the person you are calling screen displays an RTT indicator. When the call is answered, you can enter your message in the text field. Tap to end your call.
TTY (U.S. only)
You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines. Note: Wi-Fi must be turned off and not all carriers support TTY. 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

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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.
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Copyright & trademarks
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