Motorola moto g power User Manual

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  • Page 2 © 2021 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo. Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Set up phone About your hardware Insert and remove SIM and SD cards Copy data from old phone Set up voicemail Set up email Prepare for emergencies Make it yours Learn the basics About your home screen...
  • Page 4 Change wallpaper Customize the app tray Customize your Favorites tray Add widgets, shortcuts, or folders Remove widgets, shortcuts, or folders Adjust other home settings Remake your home screen with launchers Lock screen Use a screen saver Sounds...
  • Page 5 Email Read, send, manage emails View email attachments Preview inboxes from home screen Add email signature Control email notifications Calendar app About the calendar Find calendar events Create and manage events Control notifications for calendar events Clock app...
  • Page 6 Listen to music Transfer music files Connect a MIDI device Battery Charge phone Extend battery life Use Battery Saver mode Show battery percentage in status bar Storage About storage options Manage phone storage Manage SD card Find downloaded files...
  • Page 7 Change screen timeout Stop automatic rotation Choose color mode Change font and display size Set lock screen preferences Adjust screenshot settings Location Use location services Security About security Protect against harmful apps Be ready to find a lost phone...
  • Page 8 Back up phone Users and guests Share your phone Add, modify, remove users Add or delete guest About phone Record your IMEI number Find legal and product information Fix a problem Hardware issues Phone is slow or unstable...
  • Page 9 Reset phone Get more help...
  • Page 10: Set Up Phone

    Set up phone About your hardware Hardware diagram Tray for SIM and SD card Front camera (Learn more in Camera help.) Proximity sensor Earpiece Microphone Headset jack Volume up/down button Power button fingerprint sensor...
  • Page 11: Insert And Remove Sim And Sd Cards

    Set up phone Flash Depth camera Main camera Macro camera Microphone USB-C port for charging, transferring files, sharing connection with tethered devices. Speaker Care for your phone To clean the screen: • While this does not disinfect your phone, the best way to keep your phone clean is to wipe it thoroughly with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 12 Set up phone A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient. Your phone uses the card as portable storage for media files: photos, videos, and music. Because it's portable, you can easily swap the card and its content between devices. After you insert the card, be sure to update settings within media apps (like camera, music, and podcast apps), so they use the card to store content you create or download.
  • Page 13: Copy Data From Old Phone

    Set up phone Fix a problem Select a problem to see troubleshooting steps. SIM card SIM not recognized Can’t make calls Can't answer calls SD card Phone doesn't recognize card Copy data from old phone Copy data from iPhone You’ll use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google account: •...
  • Page 14 Set up phone Charge both phones and turn them on. On your new phone: If this is the first time you’ve turned it on, select your language on the setup screen. If you skipped copying files during setup, open the Settings app and touch Finish setting up your device.
  • Page 15: Set Up Voicemail

    Set up phone Open the Contacts app. Touch > Settings > Import, then select the SIM and touch OK. If you have multiple Google accounts, choose the account where you want to save them. Select the contacts to import and touch Import. Set up voicemail Set voicemail password Contact your carrier for help setting or recovering your password/PIN for voicemail.
  • Page 16 Set up phone • When you open the Gmail app for the first time, you'll see your email for that account. You're already set up. • To set up additional accounts, open Gmail, touch your profile icon , then touch Add another account.
  • Page 17: Prepare For Emergencies

    Set up phone Prepare for emergencies Set up emergency information You can set up emergency information for first responders or others to view from your lock screen, such as your emergency contact and medical information (blood type, allergies). To set up your emergency information: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 18: Make It Yours

    Set up phone Turn it on or off To learn more about ELS, read Google's help. Turn emergency alerts off/on Your phone can receive free alerts to inform you of public safety messages, threats to life and property (like extreme weather), and other emergencies. When an emergency alert is sent out, appears in the status bar.
  • Page 19: Learn The Basics

    Learn the basics About your home screen You see the home screen when you turn on and unlock your phone or swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Swipe right or left to move between home screens. What’s on the screen Status bar: Displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's battery and network...
  • Page 20: About Your Lock Screen

    Learn the basics Customize your home screen Organize it Drag an item to move it to another place on the home screen. apps folders as needed. Change how you get around You can replace the navigation bar with the navigation icons.
  • Page 21: What's New In Android 11

    Learn the basics • Go into Lockdown. Temporarily turn off notifications and fingerprint unlocking. You can customize your lock screen to add a message and control which notifications appear. What's new in Android 11? After upgrading, you'll see the following improvements to the Android operating system and other apps. Notification improvements Conversations When you...
  • Page 22 Learn the basics • You can now swipe away the media controls if you don’t want to see them when you've stopped listening to music. New features in Power menu When you press & hold the Power button, you'll see the Power menu. This menu now includes: •...
  • Page 23 Learn the basics • You can now customize back gesture sensitivity on both sides of the screen, making it easier to tap menus and use gestures. • When you turn on airplane mode, Bluetooth now stays connected and bluetooth headphones won’t disconnect.
  • Page 24: New To Android

    Learn the basics : New to Android? If this is your first smartphone Learn the basics To get around your phone, here are the key concepts. • You can choose how you move between apps and screens: gestures or icons. •...
  • Page 25: If You Had An Iphone

    Learn the basics : New to Android? In most apps you can touch or for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options are available to you there, too. Manage cellular data Understand your data usage. Keep an eye on your data usage and learn how to make the most of it.
  • Page 26: About Your Google Account

    Learn the basics : New to Android? • Install apps remotely. On a computer, visit play.google.com. Browse apps on the bigger screen and then install them on your phone from your computer. Your home screen: • Your old phone showed all apps on your home screen. With your new phone, you can put shortcuts your most important apps on your home screen for easy access.
  • Page 27: Status Bar Icons

    Learn the basics : New to Android? Status bar icons About status icons status bar at the top of the home screen contains icons that help you monitor your phone. • On the left, icons tell you about apps, such as new messages or downloads. If you don't know what one of these icons means, swipe the status bar down for details.
  • Page 28 Learn the basics : New to Android? Connected to cellular/mobile network (full signal). Speed of your network connection is also shown. For example, . Possible speeds, from slowest to fastest, are 3G, H, H+, 4G, 5G. Available speeds depend on your carrier and your location. Poor connection to cellular/mobile network.
  • Page 29 Learn the basics : New to Android? Connected by cable. USB tethering enabled. SYNC AND UPDATES App updates are available for download from Play Store. Email and calendar sync in progress. Upload complete. Download complete. Google backup in progress. Google backup complete. SOUND Vibrate.
  • Page 30 Learn the basics : New to Android? Battery low. Phone is in Battery Saver mode. ALARM AND CALENDAR Alarm set. Upcoming calendar event. EMAIL AND MESSAGING New Gmail message. New text message. New voicemail. Important alert. OTHER ICONS Screenshot is available. Animated GIF is available.
  • Page 31: Phone Terms You Should Know

    Learn the basics : New to Android? Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas. Phone terms you should know Airplane mode mode allowing access to a device’s non-wireless functions (e.g., music, games, etc.), while disabling its wireless radio functions that are banned on airplanes during flight.
  • Page 32 Learn the basics : New to Android? SIM card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to authenticate your phone on the cellular network. software update An update to your phone's operating system that typically includes new features and fixes reported problems.
  • Page 33: Get Around On Your Phone

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Learn gestures You can use gestures on your touch screen to move between apps and choose or manipulate items. There are also gestures, which you can turn on/off, to perform everyday tasks like screenshots or turning on the flashlight.
  • Page 34: Move Between Apps And Screens

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Tip: If you have visual impairments, you can enable additional magnification gestures. Pinch in to zoom Put two fingers on the screen, far apart, and then drag them together. Result: Zoom out to see smaller version of photos or maps. Or, close expandable notifications.
  • Page 35: Use Quick Settings

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Switch between apps At the very bottom of the screen, swipe left or right. See all recent apps Drag up from the bottom, hold, then let go. See all apps Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Go back Swipe towards the middle from the left or right edge of any screen.
  • Page 36 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone • Touch an icon to toggle the setting on or off • Touch & hold an icon to adjust related settings. Icon Setting Wi-Fi Bluetooth Do Not Disturb Flashlight Audio effects. You can add this to quick settings.
  • Page 37 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Mobile data Airplane mode Screen Cast Screen Record Nearby Share Data Saver. Appears after you turn on Data Saver the first time. Night Light. System update Wi-Fi hotspot. Appears after you turn on hotspot the first time. You can also slide to adjust screen brightness.
  • Page 38: Turn Screen Off And On

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Open all settings To open the full list of all settings: • Open quick settings and touch • open Settings app. Tip: You can search the Settings app to find what you need quickly. Just touch at the top of the app and type your search term.
  • Page 39: Adjust Volumes

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone When your screen is off, battery-friendly Peek Display notifications fade in and out, showing only notifications delivered since the screen was last on. Adjust volumes Use Volume buttons In-call audio. When you’re on a call, the Volume buttons control the volume of the other person.
  • Page 40 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone View and remove automatically muted apps Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Multi-volume. Touch Auto mute to see the list of muted apps. To remove an app from the list, just unmute it in the app. If you don’t want your phone to learn your usage patterns and automatically mute apps, go to Settings >...
  • Page 41: Frequently Used Tools

    Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Turn flashlight on and off To turn your flashlight on or off: Open quick settings. Touch Or, make a chopping motion to turn the flashlight on or off. If the camera opens instead of turning on the flashlight, be sure to use a chop gesture, not a twist gesture.
  • Page 42 Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Do any of the following: • To edit the screenshot, touch • To share it, touch • analyze it with Google Lens, touch • For more time to review it before taking an action, touch the thumbnail to open the screenshot. •...
  • Page 43: Create Gifs

    Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Create GIFs You can make an animated GIF from a video on your screen. Record a GIF Open the video in the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and pause the video where you want to start the GIF.
  • Page 44: Get Directions To A Location

    Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Ask a question or say a command. For example, you can say “What's the weather today?” or “Set alarm for 7 AM tomorrow.” Tip: To see a list of commands, say “Help”. To silence Google Assistant when it's talking to you, touch Google Assistant will stop listening after a few seconds.
  • Page 45: Use Clock And Weather Widget

    Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Get directions to home or work Get directions from anywhere to your home or work addresses with one touch by setting up a task shortcut for the Maps app: Touch & hold Drag to a blank space on your home screen.
  • Page 46 Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Show temperature and conditions for current location Do one of the following: • Touch Add cities. • Or, touch the current temperature, then touch Turn Current location on. Tip: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, touch Temperature unit. Add location Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 47: Manage Time Spent On Your Phone

    Learn the basics : Frequently used tools View your calendar Touch the current date to open your calendar, where you can view or add upcoming events. View daily steps with Fit You can track your daily steps on the widget. And, to open the Fit app, touch your steps. To show or hide your daily steps: On the widget, touch until you see...
  • Page 48 Learn the basics : Frequently used tools To set an app timer: Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Dashboard. Or, Settings > Apps & notifications > Screen time. Next to the app you want to limit, touch Set the total time that you can use the app per day.
  • Page 49 Learn the basics : Frequently used tools Make it easier to put your phone away at bedtime You can schedule changes to get ready for sleep. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime mode. Select when to turn on Bedtime mode. Adjust start and end times if needed.
  • Page 50: Work With Text

    Learn the basics : Work with text Use onscreen keyboard Open, close, resize keyboard To open the keyboard, just touch an area where you can enter text or numbers. To close the keyboard so you can see other parts of the screen, touch To make the keyboard larger, turn your phone horizontally.
  • Page 51: Cut, Copy, Paste Text

    Learn the basics : Work with text Get suggestions Use suggestions to type faster. When you're typing, you'll see a list of suggested next words above the keys: • Touch a word in the list to insert it in your text. •...
  • Page 52: Use Voice Typing

    Learn the basics : Work with text To paste text, touch to insert at the cursor or select a block of text to replace. Then touch Paste. Tips: • In some apps, you need to double-tap a word to select it (instead of touching & holding it). •...
  • Page 53: Personalize Your Phone

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Change wallpaper You can change the background image on your home screen lock screen. Set the wallpaper Touch & hold a blank area on your home screen, then touch Wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper or photo to use. Touch or Set wallpaper.
  • Page 54: Customize Your Favorites Tray

    Personalize your phone : Home screen If you’re using the app tray You can make these customizations in Home settings: • Turn on/off suggested apps at the top of the list and bottom of the home screen. • If you don’t want the app’s icon added to your home screen when you install a new app, turn Add app icons to Home screen off .
  • Page 55 Personalize your phone : Home screen Touch Widgets. Widgets are listed under their related apps. Touch & hold a widget to add it. You can make some widgets larger to view more content: Touch & hold the widget until it's highlighted. Release it to see an outline.
  • Page 56 Personalize your phone : Home screen • New tab • New reminder Calendar • New event • Open most recent conversation Messages • New conversation • Start screen saver Clock • Start stopwatch • Create new timer • Create new alarm •...
  • Page 57: Remove Widgets, Shortcuts, Or Folders

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Drag it onto another to group them together, then release when a circle forms around them. To add a folder in your app list: Open the app list. Touch > Create folder. Then you can: •...
  • Page 58: Remake Your Home Screen With Launchers

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Adjust settings: • To make the icons smaller or larger, touch Icon size and move the slider to choose a size. • To remove the names below the icons, touch App label > Don't show. •...
  • Page 59 Personalize your phone : Home screen Switch between launchers Go to Settings > Apps & notifications. Touch Default apps > Home app. Or, touch Advanced > Default apps > Home app. Select the launcher you want to use. To switch back to the standard home screen, select Moto App Launcher.
  • Page 60: Lock Screen

    Personalize your phone : Lock screen Use a screen saver Set up screen saver While your phone is idle on a dock or charger, turn it into a desk clock, a photo frame to show off your pics, or more. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 61: Sounds

    Personalize your phone : Sounds Set ringtones Change default call ringtone Go to Settings > Sound & vibration. Touch Phone ringtone. Do one of the following: • Select a ringtone from the list. • To use a song as the ringtone, touch Add ringtone at the bottom of the list. Then touch >...
  • Page 62: Enhance Sound

    Personalize your phone : Sounds Get more ringtones Although your phone comes with lots of ringtones, you can get more: • Search for “ringtones” in Play Store and install an app that provide ringtones. • Search for “ringtone maker” in Play Store and install an app that lets you create custom ringtones.
  • Page 63: Avoid Interruptions With Do Not Disturb

    Personalize your phone : Sounds Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Audio effects. open the Moto app and touch > Play > Audio effects. Make sure it's on Select an effect: • 3D Stereo: Immersive and spatial sound experience, great for gaming •...
  • Page 64 Personalize your phone : Sounds Turn it off Open quick settings and touch If it's turning itself on again, but you don't want it to: • Make sure you're not silencing on a schedule during calendar events. • If you're using Bedtime mode, touch Settings >...
  • Page 65 Personalize your phone : Sounds Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Do Not Disturb. Or, in quick settings, touch & hold Touch Alarms & other interruptions. Turn interruptions on or off Choose settings for hidden notifications If you have chosen to hide status bar icons for silent notifications, you can also hide them in the pull-down shade.
  • Page 66: Stop Phone From Speaking

    Personalize your phone : Sounds Silence during calendar events Your phone can automatically switch into and out of Do Not Disturb mode for all scheduled events in calendars that you specify. Open quick settings, then touch & hold Touch Schedules. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 67 Personalize your phone : Sounds Press & hold both Volume Up and Down buttons for three seconds. If TalkBack was reading the screen, this pauses readout so you can update settings more easily. Go to Settings > Accessibility. Turn off all screen readers, such as TalkBack or Select to Speak.
  • Page 68: Other Sound Settings

    Personalize your phone : Sounds : Other sound settings Silence “Hello Moto” during power up If you don’t want your phone to say “Hello Moto” when it powers up: Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Advanced. Turn Power on sounds off You can't adjust the volume level for this sound.
  • Page 69: Apps

    Apps About your apps Open an app Swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the tray, then touch the app to open. Preloaded apps The following apps are preloaded on your phone. Don’t want some? Delete or disable them. Icon Description Assistant...
  • Page 70 Apps Docs Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents. Drive Store and synchronize your files on Google's cloud, then access them anywhere you have an internet connection. Create and share spreadsheets, documents, and presentations. Scan documents and share or print them. Make video call with your friends across Android and iOS.
  • Page 71 Set up and control your Google Home and Chromecast devices, and other home products like lights, cameras, and thermostats. Interactive Provides access to Motorola's interactive wallpapers, hosted on the cloud so wallpapers they don't take up space on your phone until you download them.
  • Page 72 Apps Play Store Get apps for your phone, as well as books, magazines, music, and movies and access them from your computer or any Android device. Podcasts Find the latest episodes of your favorite podcasts, browse popular and trending podcasts, or discover new podcasts based on your listening history and preferences.
  • Page 73 Apps Get help for an app Open the app. Touch or . Look for Help or Settings > Help. Switch between recent apps Drag up from the bottom of the home screen, hold, then let go. In your list of recent apps: •...
  • Page 74: View Two Apps On Screen

    Apps • If you’re having problems with an app, try these troubleshooting steps. View two apps on screen Use split screen view Open the first app. Drag up from the bottom of the home screen, hold, then release. In the list of recent apps, touch the app's icon at the top of the preview to see Be sure to touch the app's icon instead of the preview, which opens the app.
  • Page 75: View Notifications

    Apps To see all apps that support Picture-in-picture: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications. Touch Advanced > Special app access > Picture-in-picture. To turn off Picture-in-picture for an app, touch it and turn Allow picture-in-picture off View notifications Find your notifications Apps send notifications to alert you about things like new messages, calendar events, and alarms.
  • Page 76: About Moto Experiences

    Silent instead of Default. About Moto experiences The Moto app provides experiences to help you get the most from your Motorola phone. You can turn these features on or off with the app or in Settings. Turn gestures on/off Perform everyday tasks with quick motions.
  • Page 77: Focus On Gaming

    Apps Other settings • See what’s going on while your screen is off with Peek Display. Learn more. • Silence the “Hello Moto” greeting during startup. Learn how. To find information about different settings, touch above. Focus on gaming Find your games and gaming tools in one place Open the Moto app, touch >...
  • Page 78 Apps Open the Moto app and touch > Play > Games > Touch > Sidebar access Do one of the following: • To touch , select Tap the icon. • To swipe right, select Swipe right from the edge. • To swipe without showing , select Swipe right from the edge, then touch and turn Show...
  • Page 79 Apps Turn off gestures that conflict with game controls Some gestures may conflict with game controls. You can turn them off while you’re playing games. Turn off all gestures To disable all gestures (system navigation, swiping for quick settings, and gestures like flashlight) during your game, open the sidebar and touch...
  • Page 80 Apps Record or take screenshot during game During a game, open the sidebar. To record your screen, touch . Learn more. To take a screenshot, touch To share it, touch...
  • Page 81: Manage Your Apps

    Apps : Manage your apps Install or update apps Get apps from Google Play Store Need a voice recorder, notepad, or compass? You can download more apps, in addition to the apps preloaded on your phone. To download apps: Open the Play Store app.
  • Page 82 Apps : Manage your apps Touch your profile icon > Settings. Touch Network preferences > Auto-update apps. Select whether apps should: • Auto-update over any network • Auto-update only over Wi-Fi - save data charges on your cellular plan Update Play Store apps manually Open the Play Store app.
  • Page 83: Manage Or Delete Apps

    Apps : Manage your apps Manage or delete apps Organize apps To organize apps into groups on your home screen, use folders. Control app permissions The first time you use an app, and sometimes when you install, update, or haven't used it for a while, you are asked to grant the app permission to access certain data and phone features.
  • Page 84 Apps : Manage your apps Or, hold the Power button for about 30 seconds, or until your phone restarts. Clear app's cache or data Clearing the cache and data can free up phone memory, improve performance, and fix some problems with apps and web pages.
  • Page 85: Protect Against Harmful Apps

    Apps : Manage your apps • Call history • Contacts • Phone settings (including Wi-Fi passwords and permissions) • Photos and videos (synced to your Google Photos library, not to Google Drive) • SMS text messages (if using Messages) Tip: Back up over Wi-Fi to prevent cellular data charges.
  • Page 86 Apps : Manage your apps If your phone seems slow If you’ve scanned your phone to confirm there aren’t any potentially harmful apps but your phone seems slow, try these troubleshooting steps.
  • Page 87: Search And Browse

    Apps : Search and browse Search the web Search from anywhere You don't have to leave your current app to search for the info you need. Use Google Assistant from any screen to get search results and options for your next action. To search: Say “OK, Google”...
  • Page 88: Search Your Phone

    Apps : Search and browse In the list of results: • Review results, then touch a selection to view it or take the suggested action. • To crop the area of your search for more accurate results, adjust the frame corners. You can also use Google Lens on captured photos and screenshots.
  • Page 89: Browse Websites

    Apps : Search and browse Touch Search apps. Type the app's name. If the app is on your phone, touch its icon to open it. If the app isn't on your phone, touch SEARCH FOR MORE APPS to go to Play Store and install with one touch.
  • Page 90 Apps : Search and browse To return to the previous page touch To learn more about browsing or managing bookmarks, open Chrome and touch > Help & Feedback. Open and switch browser tabs In the Chrome app: • To switch tabs, touch the switcher icon •...
  • Page 91: Text Messaging

    Apps : Text messaging About text and multimedia messages Text messages - SMS SMS (Short Message Service) messages contain text only. One text message can contain 160 characters; when you near the limit, a counter appears. If you type more, your message is sent in a series of SMS messages.
  • Page 92 Apps : Text messaging Do any of the following: • To respond to the message, enter your response in the text box and touch • If the message is from an unassigned number, create a contact to associate a name with that number.
  • Page 93 Apps : Text messaging Manage draft texts When you begin composing a text message reply or a new message with recipients, it is saved in your message list as a draft until you send or delete it. Open the message list and touch the conversation marked Draft. Do one: •...
  • Page 94: Add Attachments

    Apps : Text messaging Add attachments Attach files to text message You can attach saved pictures and videos, or take one right from your message that has an optimized, reduced file size. Open Messages app. Compose a reply or a message.
  • Page 95: Turn Group Messaging On Or Off

    Apps : Text messaging • For photos or videos, open the Photos app and touch Library. • For other attachments, open the Files app. If you do not save a photo or video from a message, it is kept within the message only. So, if you delete the message, you also delete the attachment.
  • Page 96: Change Text Message Reply To Incoming Calls

    Apps : Text messaging Change text message reply to incoming calls When your phone rings, you can drag towards to see a list of quick responses you can send by text message instead of answering the call. To edit these quick responses: Touch Touch >...
  • Page 97 Apps : Text messaging If you're using a shared or public computer, sign out when you're done. To sign out from your phone: Open Messages app. Touch > Device Pairing. Do one of the following: • Touch next to an individual computer to sign out of it. •...
  • Page 98: Email

    Apps : Email Read, send, manage emails Read email If you've set up email, you’ll start receiving emails after your account syncs with your phone. When you receive an email notification, you'll see in the status bar. To open email from a notification, swipe the status bar down and touch the notification: •...
  • Page 99: View Email Attachments

    Apps : Email Find emails When you open the Gmail app, you see your Inbox. To view sent email, drafts, recently deleted email, and other categories, touch To search for emails, at the top of your email list enter terms, like the topic or the sender's name. Delete emails To delete an open email, touch To delete multiple emails, go to your email list, touch &...
  • Page 100: Preview Inboxes From Home Screen

    Apps : Email Do one of the following: • To select one item, touch & hold it. • To select multiple items, touch & hold the first one, then touch the others. Touch Prevent previews of attachments Attached photos or videos appear as thumbnails, showing a preview. To see a generic thumbnail instead of a preview thumbnail until you open the file: Open the Gmail app.
  • Page 101 Apps : Email Adjust notification settings. Tip: To automatically silence notifications during hours you specify, use Do Not Disturb.
  • Page 102: Calendar App

    Apps : Calendar app About the calendar Keep track of upcoming events and get automatic reminders on your phone with your calendar. Google calendars let you save all your events in one place, which is secure, synced, and accessible from any web- enabled device or computer when you've signed in to your account.
  • Page 103: Create And Manage Events

    Apps : Calendar app Create and manage events Create calendar events As you're creating an event, you'll see suggestions for the event titles, locations, people, and more. In some cases, these suggestions are personalized based on information associated with your Google account and your previously created events.
  • Page 104 Apps : Calendar app Touch > Notifications. Adjust notification settings. If you have assigned a ringtone for the notification but you silence your phone, your phone won't play the ringtone. Tip: To automatically silence notifications during hours you specify, use Do Not Disturb.
  • Page 105: Clock App

    Apps : Clock app Set alarms Set alarm by touch Open the Clock app. Touch Adjust alarms: • To create a new alarm, touch • To use an existing alarm, switch it on. • To change an alarm's sound, schedule or label, touch To control general alarm settings, like alarm volume and snooze duration, touch >...
  • Page 106 Apps : Clock app In the Clock app, touch for the Timer tab. Enter the time to count down. Touch Do any of the following: • To pause the countdown, touch • To add a label to the timer, touch Label (helpful when using multiple timers). •...
  • Page 107: Set Date And Time

    Apps : Clock app Set date and time Change time format Go to Settings > System > Date & time. To change how times are displayed: • To use military time such as 13:00, turn Use locale default off and turn Use 24-hour format •...
  • Page 108 Apps : Clock app Open the Clock app and touch Touch > Settings. Turn Automatic home clock on...
  • Page 109: Photos App

    Apps : Photos app Share photos and videos You can wirelessly share one, multiple, or all items from any Photos view, sending them as email or message attachments, uploading to the cloud, or using device-to-device connections like Bluetooth. In addition to sharing wirelessly, you can transfer photos to your computer with a USB connection.
  • Page 110 Apps : Photos app Back up manually Open Photos app. Open the photo or video. On the photo or video, touch . (Swipe up if you don't see View your backed up photos and videos From your phone, open the Photos app.
  • Page 111: Calls, Contacts, Voicemail

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Answer calls Answer incoming call When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen shows the caller ID. If you miss a call, you'll see in the status bar. To answer an incoming call: •...
  • Page 112 Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls When a call comes in, touch Screen call. Google Assistant answers and screens the call. You'll see the caller's replies on screen in real time. To hear the caller’s replies instead of reading the transcript, press the Volume up key and put the phone to your ear.
  • Page 113: Make Calls

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Make calls Make a call Touch Touch and enter a number. If you enter a wrong number, touch Touch to call the number. To hang up, touch Other ways to make calls You can place calls from: •...
  • Page 114: During A Call

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Call nearby place Touch and say or type the name, then touch the search result to place the call. Learn more. Return call Touch , then touch next to the number. Tips: • To call frequent numbers with one touch from your home screen, a Direct dial widget.
  • Page 115 Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Use other apps When you hold your phone to your ear, the screen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your ear or press the Power button. To hide the call and use other apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 116: Make Video Calls

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Make video calls Make video call with Duo app Duo lets you video call anyone in your contact list who also uses Duo. Android users can get it from Play Store, and iPhone users can download it from the iTunes App Store. The video calls are secure and can’t be seen by others.
  • Page 117: Turn Call Waiting On And Off

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Touch Touch & hold a call from the number to block. Touch Block/report spam. From the Messages app: Touch & hold the conversation thread from the number to block. Touch Touch OK. Block calls from unidentified callers Open Phone app.
  • Page 118: View And Delete Call History

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Touch Additional settings, then turn Call waiting on When call waiting is on, if you're on a call and a new call comes in, you can answer it. The first call is put on hold.
  • Page 119: Make Emergency Call From Locked Phone

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls Touch Add Contact. If you have multiple accounts, select one. Do one of the following: • To add to an existing contact, touch Add to existing. • To set up a new contact, add contact details. Touch or Save.
  • Page 120: Contacts

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Contacts Add contacts Add contacts automatically When you add an account to your phone, the contacts for that account are available on your phone automatically. Add contact with Contacts app Open Contacts app. Touch If you're using more than one account, the account that will be synced with your new contact appears at the top.
  • Page 121: Edit Or Delete Contacts

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Contacts • Scan business cards or QR codes. Edit or delete contacts Edit contacts After creating a contact, you can change the name, photo, and other contact information. Open Contacts app. Touch the person's name. Adjust settings as needed: •...
  • Page 122: Star Your Favorite Contacts

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Contacts Delete contacts You can delete contacts created and stored on your phone. If the contact is synced from a social network account, you need to delete the contact in that account. For example, a Facebook contact must be deleted from within your Facebook account.
  • Page 123: Share Contacts

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Contacts Touch > Settings > Display options. Set options: • To sort by first or last name, touch Sort by. • To list names with first name first or last name first, touch Name format. Narrow which contacts are shown In the Contacts app, you can narrow which contacts are shown.
  • Page 124 Calls, contacts, voicemail : Contacts Touch & hold the file. Touch Select the way to share. Receive a name card file When someone sends you a name card file, you'll see a file transfer notification. Touch the notification and accept the file transfer. Touch the name card file (.vcf) to open it and add the person to your contacts.
  • Page 125: Voicemail

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Voicemail Use voicemail Listen to voicemail If you've set up voicemail, you'll see in the status bar when a new voicemail message arrives. Do one of the following: • Swipe the status bar down and touch •...
  • Page 126: Send All Calls From Contact To Voicemail

    Calls, contacts, voicemail : Voicemail Touch Force stop. This restarts the app and should remove the notification. If that doesn't help: Call yourself from another phone and leave a short message. Go into to your voicemail and delete this message, but wait to hang up until the notification icon has disappeared from your status bar.
  • Page 127: Music

    Music Listen to radio Listen to FM stations Your phone automatically tunes to radio stations with the best signal. Listening to the radio doesn't use your mobile data. Plug headphones (any brand) into your phone. They serve as a radio antenna and allow you to scan for stations.
  • Page 128: Listen To Music

    Music Record current station On the tab, touch to start recording. To stop recording, touch If desired, edit the recording's name. Touch DONE. To listen to a recording, touch > Recordings > To delete or rename a recording, beside it, touch . To delete all recordings, at the top of the screen, touch >...
  • Page 129: Transfer Music Files

    Music Touch Media controls and turn it on To switch tracks when the screen is off: • For the next track, press & hold the Volume up button. • For the previous track, press & hold the Volume down button. If this restarts the current track, press Volume down again.
  • Page 130: Connect A Midi Device

    Music Connect a MIDI device To connect a MIDI device: Make sure you have: • A USB cable that's capable of data transfer and isn't for charging only. • A USB OTG adapter cable, if needed. Turn the phone and MIDI device on. Connect them with the USB cable (and adapter if needed).
  • Page 131: Battery

    Battery Charge phone How to charge phone Your phone is like a small computer, giving you tons of information and apps. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of power. Plan on charging the phone each night so it's ready for the next day. Connect your phone to the charger that came with your phone.
  • Page 132: Use Battery Saver Mode

    Battery • Listening to music • Taking pictures • Using Live (animated) wallpaper See what’s using your battery To see if a specific app or service is draining your battery: Go to Settings > Battery > USAGE DETAILS. Swipe up to view the list of apps and features using power since the last full charge. Touch the app or feature using a lot of power.
  • Page 133: Show Battery Percentage In Status Bar

    Battery • Turn off Live Caption • Wait until you look at an app to refresh its content, like email or news • Stop using Location services when your screen is off • Stop apps from doing things in the background (like listening for you to say “Hey Google”) When the phone is in Battery Saver mode, you'll see in the status bar.
  • Page 134: Storage

    Storage About storage options Phone internal storage You can store photos, videos, music, and applications on your phone. Files you downloaded from the internet and attachments you save from email text messages are stored there, too. You can free up space when needed.
  • Page 135: Manage Sd Card

    Storage If you don't see suggestions to free up space, check that suggestions are on: Open the Files app. Touch > Settings. Touch Notifications and turn on ones you want to receive. Free up space manually To free up space: Open the Files app.
  • Page 136: Find Downloaded Files

    Storage Tip: You can set the camera to store all new photos and videos on the SD card. Move apps to SD card You cannot store apps on the SD card because it is portable storage. If needed, you can free up space your phone.
  • Page 137: Recover Recently Deleted Files

    Storage Do any of the following: • To open or play a file, touch it. • To sort files by name, date modified, or size, > Sort by. • To share a file, touch & hold it, then touch • To delete a file, touch &...
  • Page 138: Upload Photos And Videos

    Storage Upload photos and videos Back up automatically Open Photos app. Touch your profile icon > Turn on backup. Select back up and sync settings and touch Confirm. You can change these settings any time. Adjust back up settings Open Photos app.
  • Page 139 Storage Open the Drive app. Touch > Align your phone over the document to scan and touch Touch Optionally: • Touch to crop. • Touch to select image enhancement options. • Touch to rotate the image. • Touch to reset the scanner (deletes current unsaved scan). •...
  • Page 140: Network And Internet

    Network and internet Connect to Wi‑Fi networks Turn on and connect Turn Wi‑Fi on Open quick settings and touch Your phone automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. When you're connected, you'll see in the status bar. If the connection is poor, you'll see instead.
  • Page 141: Use Airplane Mode

    Network and internet Open quick settings, then touch & hold If the network appears in your list of nearby networks, touch & hold its name, then touch Forget. To review all of your saved networks, touch Saved networks. For each network you want to remove, touch its name, then touch Forget.
  • Page 142 Network and internet When you turn off data usage over your cellular network, you can still use data by connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Cellular data must be ON if you want to: • Receive or send multi-media messages • Share your phone’s internet connection with other devices Set data warning and limit...
  • Page 143: Share Your Internet Connection

    Network and internet Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network. Or, in quick settings, touch & hold Touch App data usage. Touch an app, then turn Background data off Tip: You can also restrict background data for Wi-Fi networks. Share your internet connection About hotspots and tethering Want to use the internet on a laptop computer or tablet but don't have a connection? You can share your...
  • Page 144 Network and internet Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and turn it on , then plug in your phone to charge. Using the hotspot really drains the battery! When your hotspot is active, you'll see in the status bar. Set up the connection. To connect Do this A phone...
  • Page 145 Network and internet Touch Manage allowed devices > Add allowed device. For each device, enter the MAC address and device name. Once you add allowed devices, they are saved unless you delete them, and you can turn this feature on and off by checking or unchecking Allow all devices any time.
  • Page 146: Connect To Vpns

    Network and internet Connect to VPNs A virtual private network (VPN) lets you access files on a secure network like an office network with a firewall. Contact your network administrator for VPN settings and any additional apps or requirements. To set up a VPN connection: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 147: Connected Devices

    Connected devices Connect with Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on/off Bluetooth uses more of your battery, so turn it off when not in use. Open quick settings. Touch the icon to switch on/off: is on. is off. Pair with Bluetooth device To connect with a new Bluetooth accessory or other device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device.
  • Page 148 Connected devices Tip: Bluetooth connections can really drain your battery. Save power by turning Bluetooth off when you're not connected to a device. After pairing with a device, you’ll need to set sharing options and then you can use Bluetooth to: •...
  • Page 149: Connect With Wi-Fi Direct

    Connected devices Connect with Wi-Fi Direct If you have a device, like a printer or TV, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your phone without a wireless router or cable. When you turn on your phone’s Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled. To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device: On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 150: Transfer Files Between Phone And Computer (Usb)

    Connected devices Get content from someone When someone shares content with you, you’ll get a notification: • If needed, touch the notification to make your phone visible. • If you're prompted to turn on Nearby Share, Bluetooth, or Location, touch Turn on. To get the content, touch Accept.
  • Page 151 Connected devices • Any type of file • Only photos and videos Connect phone to transfer files With the phone and computer turned on, connect the phone and computer with a USB cable. Unlock the phone. Change the USB connection type to allow file transfers: Swipe down from the top of your home screen and touch the Charging this device via USB notification.
  • Page 152: Cast Screen Or Media To Tv

    Connected devices • Notifications: Sound files for notifications • Alarms: Sound files for alarms Fix a problem If you’re having problems, try these troubleshooting steps. Cast screen or media to TV Mirror with Chromecast To mirror your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you must: •...
  • Page 153 Connected devices To stop casting: • In the app that's casting, touch and touch the option to disconnect. • From the notification, touch Cast personal media with Wi-Fi Direct If your TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, set up a connection between your phone and TV so that you can view or play media from your phone.
  • Page 154: Print From Your Phone

    Connected devices Print from your phone Set up: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct To connect your printer and phone: Before you begin: • If your printer is connected to a Wi-Fi network, be sure the phone and your printer are connected to the same network.
  • Page 155 Connected devices When sharing photos and videos When deciding how to share your photos or videos, consider these factors: • Resolution (high versus low) of the photo or video; high resolution uses more data • Number of photos to share (one photo or a few or an entire vacation album) •...
  • Page 156 Connected devices • Sharing one or a few photos • Sharing with a friend or group Things to consider: • Some email providers limit attachment sizes. For large files, upload the file to a cloud storage and email the link instead of the file. •...
  • Page 157 Connected devices • Your phone must be paired and connected with another device.
  • Page 158: Other Settings

    Other settings : Apps & notifications Change app settings Set or change default apps If you have multiple apps that do the same thing, you can pick which app to use by default. Pick when asked Sometimes, your phone asks which app to use. For example, your phone might ask which app to use to open a PDF file.
  • Page 159: Choose How Apps Notify You

    Other settings : Apps & notifications Adjust special app access In Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, you can adjust these settings: • Usage access: Control which apps have access to data about your app usage (what other apps you're using and how often, your carrier, language settings, and other details).
  • Page 160 Other settings : Apps & notifications Touch the type of notification to change. Touch Silent. To hide status bar icons for all silent notifications: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications. Touch Advanced. Turn Hide silent notifications in status bar on Restart the phone to apply the new settings.
  • Page 161 Other settings : Apps & notifications Turn notifications on for an app If an app isn't sending notifications but you want it to: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications. Touch See all from last ### days. At the top, touch and select Turned off.
  • Page 162 Other settings : Apps & notifications Control lock screen notifications If you've set a pattern, PIN or password, you can control which type of notifications show on your lock screen and prevent them from revealing private information. To adjust notifications for all apps: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 163: Display

    Other settings : Display Adjust screen brightness To set your screen's brightness, open quick settings and slide Your phone automatically adjusts your screen to the light around you, with Adaptive brightness. When the feature is on, you can still fine tune the brightness in quick settings. To turn this feature off: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 164: Show Apps Full Screen

    Other settings : Display Touch , then follow onscreen instructions to select: • Fonts for screen elements • Background color • Icon shape • App tray layout Type a name for your theme. Touch Done. Change themes Go to Settings >...
  • Page 165: See Peek Display Notifications

    Other settings : Display See Peek Display notifications About Peek Display notifications When your screen is off, battery-friendly notifications fade in and out, lighting only the pixels needed and showing notifications delivered since you last woke your screen. You can select which apps show notifications and limit content to control your privacy.
  • Page 166: Change Screen Timeout

    Other settings : Display Touch Settings and do any of the following: • To change the style of the clock on the notifications screen, touch Clock, select the type, then touch Customize for more options. • To see a black background for these notifications instead of an animated one that fades in and out, turn Animated background off •...
  • Page 167: Choose Color Mode

    Other settings : Display Allow screen to rotate To allow rotation for all apps, open quick settings and turn Auto-rotate on You can also adjust this in Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen Tip: If your home screen isn't rotating but Auto-rotate is on, then check your home screen settings. Touch &...
  • Page 168: Set Lock Screen Preferences

    Other settings : Display Set lock screen preferences Limit lock screen notifications If you've set a pattern, PIN or password, you can control which notifications show on your lock screen. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen. Touch Lock screen >...
  • Page 169 Other settings : Display Turn Three finger screenshot on or off To prevent the three finger gesture from working in certain apps, touch Settings > Exceptions > select the apps.
  • Page 170: Location

    Other settings : Location Use location services About location information You can let your phone use GPS, Wi‑Fi networks, mobile networks, and sensors to estimate your location. Apps that have your permission can use this information to deliver location-based services, such as the ability to check in, view traffic, find nearby restaurants, or tag your photos with the location where you took them.
  • Page 171 Other settings : Location Fix a problem Problem: Location isn't working After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed. Turn location off and then on again. Turn airplane mode on, wait 15-20 seconds, then turn it off again. If you're using a case, remove it and check if GPS is working.
  • Page 172: Security

    Are created from features of your fingertip, converted to a mathematical representation, and then encrypted and stored only on the phone. No fingerprint images are ever stored. • Are never shared with Google or Motorola. • Are never shared with other apps. Your phone only shares the verification, not the fingerprint.
  • Page 173: Protect Against Harmful Apps

    Other settings : Security Protect against harmful apps Scan phone for harmful apps Play Protect helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps, including sideloaded apps, to check for potentially harmful apps (malware). If Play Protect finds a potentially harmful app, it stops the app from running and warns you so that you can uninstall it.
  • Page 174: Lock And Unlock Phone

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Set screen lock You can set up a screen lock to secure your phone. Each time you power on your phone or turn on the screen, you’ll be asked to unlock it. Set or change screen lock Go to Settings...
  • Page 175: Adjust Lock Options

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Tips: • You can swipe up from anywhere on the screen when unlocking. You don't need to touch the icon. • Some of these options aren't available if you added a or a work (corporate) email account to your phone.
  • Page 176: Unlock With Trusted Devices

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Touch Turn Make pattern visible off Unlock with trusted devices Set up trusted devices You can keep your phone unlocked when it is connected to a trusted device, like your Bluetooth watch or car.
  • Page 177: Unlock With Your Face

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Unlock with your face Before using face matching Keep in mind that: • Looking at your phone can unlock it, even when you don't intend to. • Your phone can be unlocked by someone who looks a lot like you. •...
  • Page 178: Unlock At Trusted Places

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Fix a problem If you're having trouble getting the phone to recognize your face: Go to Settings > Security > Face Unlock. Unlock your phone, then touch Redo face scan. Follow the onscreen instructions. Unlock at trusted places Set up trusted places To avoid repeatedly unlocking your phone when you are at familiar and trusted locations (like home or...
  • Page 179: Keep Phone Unlocked While It's On You

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Remove the location from your trusted places: • For your Home or Work locations in Maps, touch the location name to toggle it off. To remove the address entirely, you must remove it in Maps. •...
  • Page 180 Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Touch Add fingerprint. Use the fingerprint sensor to scan another fingerprint. Rename each fingerprint. Touch the current name, type a name, and touch OK. Remove a fingerprint Go to Settings > Security. Touch Fingerprint and enter your pattern, PIN, or password to verify your identity.
  • Page 181: Pin An App Screen

    Other settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone • Injured If a registered fingerprint isn't working as expected, remove and re-add the fingerprint. If your finger is injured, add fingerprints for your other fingers and use them until healed. Problem: Fingerprint option disappeared from Security menu.
  • Page 182: Lock Sim Card

    Other settings : Security Lock SIM card Set up SIM lock This feature is not available in all countries. 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.
  • Page 183: Accounts

    Other settings : Accounts Add or remove accounts Add Google account When you set up your phone, you were prompted to add a Google account. If you skipped this, be sure to set one up now so you can download apps from Play Store, get a customized information feed, and take full advantage of the Calendar, Gmail, and other apps included with your Google account.
  • Page 184: Change Name & Info In Your Google Account

    Other settings : Accounts Touch the account name. Touch Remove account. Tip: If you have trouble removing a corporate account, go to Settings > Security > Advanced > Device admin apps and turn off the app for the account, then try to remove it again. Change name &...
  • Page 185: Control What Info Google Collects

    Other settings : Accounts To see if your other apps can auto-sync: Go to Settings > Accounts. Review the list of accounts: • If the app isn’t listed, then it can’t auto-sync. • If it is listed, touch its name to see any sync options you can adjust. Turn off auto-sync Turn off for certain Google apps Go to...
  • Page 186 Other settings : Accounts You can review, delete, and control the information Google collects about you. Learn more from Google about: • Viewing and controlling what information is collected (search, YouTube, recordings of your voice commands, location). • Deleting your search history and other activity. •...
  • Page 187: Accessibility

    Other settings : Accessibility Visual assistance Adjust colors if you’re color blind Go to Settings > Accessibility. Touch Color correction and turn Use color correction on Touch Correction mode and choose an option. How you see colors Option to choose It’s difficult to tell violet from blue.
  • Page 188 Other settings : Accessibility Touch & hold anywhere on the screen, then: • Drag to move around the screen. • Lift your finger to zoom out. You can't zoom in on the keyboard or the buttons. Tip: You can also adjust font and display size.
  • Page 189: Hearing Assistance

    Other settings : Accessibility Change readout volume • Press a Volume button to open volume settings, then use the slider to adjust the level. • Or, during voice readout, repeatedly press a Volume button. Stop readout To pause or resume readout, press & hold both the Volume Up and Down buttons at the same time for three seconds, until you hear confirmation that TalkBack is on or off.
  • Page 190 Other settings : Accessibility • Sound labels (laughter, applause, music) • Caption icon in volume controls Go to Settings > Accessibility > Live Caption. Turn settings on or off Turn on video captions Go to Settings > Accessibility. Touch Caption preferences and turn Show captions on Specify options (language, text size, and style) for closed captioning.
  • Page 191: Use Accessibility Shortcuts

    Other settings : Accessibility Touch Call the number. While the phone rings, the other person's screen displays an RTT indicator. After the other person answers, enter a message in the text field. The text that you enter is visible to the other person as you type. During a call, you can touch to mute the call, turn on the speaker, return to the keypad, or add a call.
  • Page 192 Other settings : Accessibility Press and hold the Volume Up and Down buttons at the same time for three seconds. You'll hear confirmation that the feature has been turned on or off.
  • Page 193: System

    Other settings : System : Languages & input Customize the keyboard Quickly access keyboard settings On the keyboard, touch You can also access your keyboard settings at Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard. Change how keyboard looks To change the background color of your keyboard: On the keyboard, touch Touch Theme.
  • Page 194: Use Multiple Languages

    Other settings : System : Languages & input Disable glide typing With glide typing, you drag your finger over the letters in a word. If you want to turn this off and only use multi-touch typing: On the keyboard, touch Touch Glide typing.
  • Page 195: Open Apps Faster

    Other settings : System : Languages & input On the keyboard, touch Touch Languages. Touch ADD KEYBOARD. Select the language. Touch Done. Then, switch between languages on the keyboard by touching Open apps faster With artificial intelligence (AI), your phone learns which apps you use most, then manages memory more efficiently so they open faster.
  • Page 196: Gestures

    Other settings : System : Gestures Set Power button gesture When Power touch is on, you can tap the Power button twice to open shortcuts for selected apps and actions. Turn gesture on/off Go to Settings > System > Gestures. open the Moto app and touch >...
  • Page 197: Turn Flashlight On And Off

    Other settings : System : Gestures Choose an option: • Gesture navigation: Use drag and swipe gestures to return to your home screen, to switch apps, or to go back to the previous screen. To adjust sensitivity of the back gesture, touch and move the slider.
  • Page 198 Other settings : System : Gestures Go to Settings > System > Gestures. open the Moto app and touch > Gestures. Turn Quick capture on or off To select which camera to open with the twist gesture, touch Settings, then touch and choose a camera.
  • Page 199 Other settings : System To learn about managing phone backups from a computer, read Google's help. Restore backed up data When you add your Google account to a phone, photos, contacts, settings and app data that you previously backed up to that account are restored onto the phone.
  • Page 200 Other settings : System : Users and guests Share your phone Ways to share your phone • Add users. If you share your phone with family, friends, or within a business, you can set up separate user spaces for each of them. •...
  • Page 201 Other settings : System : Users and guests Guest Added user Add, modify, remove users Add a user You must be the device owner to add users. To prevent others from switching to your owner profile and accessing your information, set a screen lock before you share your phone.
  • Page 202 Other settings : System : Users and guests If you're the owner: Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users. Or from quick settings, touch > More settings. Touch the user's name. Touch Add or delete guest Lend to guest Create a temporary profile for sharing your phone with someone.
  • Page 203 Other settings : About phone Record your IMEI number The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is the unique code that identifies your phone. You’ll need it if you contact support regarding a warranty, and it’s important to have if your phone is stolen. Service providers can use the IMEI to block a stolen phone from cellular networks, and many police departments keep a record of stolen phones using this number.
  • Page 204 If your phone ever becomes too hot, it will ask you to turn it off so it can cool down. Some phones will stay on but limit the phone's capabilities until it cools down. If your phone is too hot to touch, use a different phone, tablet, or computer to contact Motorola support. Reasons your phone may get warm Doing one or more of the following activities may cause your phone to get warm: •...
  • Page 205 Fix a problem : Hardware issues • Using phone while it's charging • Downloading or uploading a lot of data Ways to keep your phone from heating up • Pause resource-intensive features or apps until your phone cools down. • Always use the charger that came with your phone.
  • Page 206 Fix a problem : Hardware issues Troubleshoot your phone: Check if a software update is available for your phone. Check available storage clear space if needed. You may see issues if your phone's internal storage is almost full. To free up space, remove unnecessary files and clear cached data.
  • Page 207 Fix a problem : Hardware issues Screen displays wrong colors Everything is grayscale, black and white Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime mode > Off. Everything is negative, reversed colors Go to Settings > Accessibility > Color inversion and turn it off Tones, hues are different or missing •...
  • Page 208 Fix a problem : Hardware issues Phone can't format SD card Try the following: • Check that the card’s type and capacity is compatible with your phone. If not, use a different SD card that meets the requirements. • Try formatting the card using an SD card reader and an SD card formatter app on a Windows computer. Phone stopped reading SD card After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed: Turn your phone off and then on again.
  • Page 209 Fix a problem : Hardware issues Open the app from which files are missing. In the app's settings, set the storage location to be the SD card, not internal or phone memory. Computer can't view files on SD card After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed: Use a USB cable that’s capable of data transfer and isn’t for charging only.
  • Page 210 Fix a problem : Call and SIM issues Problems making/receiving calls After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed. icon is missing disappeared from your home screen, you just need to add a shortcut for the Phone app. SIM card not recognized If you see in the...
  • Page 211 Fix a problem : Call and SIM issues Check if a software update is available for your phone. Reset the phone. Phone doesn’t ring or ring loud enough Check your volume setting. Look for in your status bar. If you see it: •...
  • Page 212 Fix a problem : Call and SIM issues Calls are dropping Check your signal strength: • Weak signal from your cellular provider is a common cause of dropped calls. In the status bar, see how many bars your network connection has. If you see only one or two bars, change locations to improve your signal strength, particularly if you are indoors.
  • Page 213 Fix a problem : Call and SIM issues Reset the phone. Poor sound quality on calls Start by checking your volume setting. You can only adjust the call volume with the Volume buttons while you’re on a call. Wired headset Make sure the headset is inserted completely into the headset jack.
  • Page 214 Fix a problem : Battery issues Charging problems Try these troubleshooting steps. After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed. Make sure the USB plug fits securely into the phone. If the battery is completely depleted, connect the charger and wait about 10 minutes until it has enough voltage to charge, then press the Power button.
  • Page 215 Fix a problem : Battery issues If your battery is draining faster than expected If your battery life seems shorter than usual, a quick and easy step is to reboot your phone, especially if you haven't turned it off in longer than a week. Press and hold the Power button.
  • Page 216 Fix a problem : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Bluetooth problems Bluetooth turning on automatically After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed: When Bluetooth is off, your phone can still scan and automatically connect to a previously paired device. To prevent this, turn off Bluetooth scanning.
  • Page 217 Fix a problem : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Check that Media audio is on: Go to Settings > Connected devices. Next to the paired device, touch Make sure Media audio is checked. If the problem is with a car, check the car's instructions. Can't make or hear on calls After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed: Check that other devices paired with your phone aren't getting your calls.
  • Page 218 Fix a problem : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Check battery level on your phone and Bluetooth device, and charge if either is low. Keep the phone and Bluetooth device within 30 feet of each other, closer for better performance. On your phone, turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Turn off the Bluetooth device to disconnect it.
  • Page 219 Fix a problem : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Hotspot problems If you can't connect a computer or tablet to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot: The cellular network for your phone may not be in range. Check the signal icon in your status bar to ensure you have strong connection.
  • Page 220 Fix a problem : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues To test the USB port on your computer, connect a different device to your computer.
  • Page 221 Fix a problem : Account and sign-in issues Forgot unlock code If you forgot your PIN, pattern, or password for unlocking your screen, you need to erase your phone, set it up again, and set a new screen lock. Make sure you know your Gmail address and password, which you'll need when setting up the phone. If you've forgotten them, use Google's website to retrieve them.
  • Page 222 Fix a problem : Account and sign-in issues Make sure your Internet connection works. For sync to work, you need an Internet connection. To test if your connection is working, open a browser and load a website. If the website doesn't load, get help connecting to Wi-Fi or to cellular...
  • Page 223 Fix a problem : App issues App or widget problems App or widget missing from home screen If a widget disappeared from your home screen, then add the widget by touching & holding an empty spot on your home screen. If an app disappeared from your home screen, the shortcut for opening the app was removed and you just need to add a...
  • Page 224 Fix a problem : App issues Problems with app you installed After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed: Check for updates to the app. If you can open the app, touch or > Help and look for troubleshooting information. Clear the app's cache.
  • Page 225 Fix a problem : App issues If the problem continues, open WhatsApp, touch > Settings > Help, and search for information about your issue. Error: Please restart camera After each troubleshooting step, check to see if the issue is fixed: Turn your phone off and then on again.
  • Page 226 Fix a problem : App issues If the problem persists, follow the steps below for specific problems. After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed. Red ! on text message If you see , your text message was not sent. Check your signal strength: •...
  • Page 227 Fix a problem : App issues Clear the cache for the keyboard app. Problems with Facebook, WhatsApp, other apps If you’re having problems with messaging apps that you installed: Check for updates to the app. If you can open the app, touch or >...
  • Page 228 Motorola provides these updates to most phones on a regular basis. • Android OS updates are new versions of the Android operating system. Motorola provides OS updates from Google to eligible phones as soon as possible. To see if an OS update will be available for your phone, or if your phone is still eligible for security updates,...
  • Page 229 Fix a problem : Maintenance procedures • Bluetooth • Cellular data • Hotspot (internet sharing) Then, if you’re still experiencing problems, try resetting all network settings: Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options. Touch Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth > Reset settings. Touch Reset settings.
  • Page 230 Fix a problem : Maintenance procedures If you’re going to give your phone to someone else, disable Factory Reset Protection (FRP): Remove the screen lock. Remove your Google accounts from the phone. FRP is security measure that keeps your data safe if your phone is lost or stolen, and that requires logging into the phone with the owner's account to reset the phone.
  • Page 231 Fix a problem : Maintenance procedures Learn to use an app Open the app and touch or > Help. Phone issue Visit mobilesupport.lenovo.com for solutions, user forums, live contact options.

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