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Navigation buttons
Find it: Swipe up
Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation >
>
3-button navigation
» Back: Tap Back
to go to the previous screen.
» Home: Tap Home
to return to the home screen.
» Recents: Tap Recents
to see your recent apps (or browser tabs), and tap an app
to reopen it. Double tap to quickly switch between your recent apps. To remove an
app from the recent list, swipe it up. To scroll the list, swipe right or left.
» Google Assistant: Touch and hold Home
more about
The Google
Assistant™.
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
> Battery usage.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up
and turn it on. When on, your phone's display changes to Dark theme.
» To limit battery use for apps that you don't use often, swipe up
Battery > Adaptive Battery, and turn it on.
Tip: To quickly open Settings, swipe down twice on the status bar and tap
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
>
» Recording or streaming videos or music.
to launch the Google Assistant. Learn
>
Settings > Battery > Menu
>
Settings > Battery > Battery Saver,
>
Settings > Accounts.
Care for your phone
Tips
» When you're near water, consider using a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music from
your phone while keeping it safe. For more, see
» 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.
In case of water
Mobile devices marketed as water repellent are not waterproof. Avoid prolonged
exposure to water, and do not submerge in water. In the event your device is exposed
to water, dry your device and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth. Water damage is
not covered by your warranty.
Tips to prevent damage to your phone:
» Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.
» Don't try to charge your phone when it's wet.
» Do not expose your phone to salt water or other liquids.
» Do not expose your phone to water at high pressure.
Settings >
» Do not drop or puncture your device, as this could damage the water repellent
features.
.
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Connect with Bluetooth
wireless.
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