User Guide

Contents Backup & restore

App safety
Hot topics Data usage
Get Started Troubleshoot your phone
First look Restart or remove an app
Insert the SIM and microSD cards Restart your phone
Power on Check for software update
Sign in Reset
Connect to Wi-Fi Stolen phone
Check your battery charge level Find the IMEI number
Navigate your phone Accessibility
Improve battery life Create a shortcut
Care for your phone Make your phone speak
Learn the basics Speak to your phone
Home screen Change your phone’s display
Help & more Change your phone’s sounds
Search Hearing aids (U.S. only)
Notifications Get more help
Status icons Where is my legal, safety &
Volume regulatory information?
Do not disturb Service & repairs
Lock screen Copyright & trademarks
Quick settings
Speak
Gestures
Stylus shortcuts
Direct Share
Picture-in-Picture
Personalize your phone
Redecorate your home screen
Discover Moto
Digital wellbeing & parental
controls
Apps
Phone
Messages
Chrome™
Camera
Photos
Gmail
Duo
Moto
Moto Note
Coloring book
Calendar
More apps
Connect, share & sync
Connect with Wi-Fi
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Share files with Nearby Share
Print
Sync to the cloud
Cast your screen to a TV
Use a memory card
Airplane mode
Mobile network
Protect your phone
Screen lock
Your privacy
App pinning


Hot topics
» Stylus shortcuts
» Quick settings
» Personalize your phone
» Camera
» Moto
» Protect your phone
» Speak
» Connect to Wi-Fi
» Navigate your phone
Tip: To view all of these topics on your phone, swipe up from the
home screen and tap Settings > Help. For FAQs and other phone
support, visit www.motorola.com/support.
To view the SAR and/or PD values for your phone, visit
www.motorola.com/sar.
This product meets the applicable national or international RF
exposure guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your
head or, when worn or carried, at a distance of 5 mm from the body. To
meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device
should be positioned at least this distance away from the body. The SAR
guideline includes a considerable safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
To view additional information, visit www.motorola.com/rfhealth.
Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information.
Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Legal information.

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Get Started
» First look
» Insert the SIM and microSD cards
» Power on
» Sign in
» Connect to Wi-Fi
» Check your battery charge level
» 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.

Main Camera Depth Camera

Ultra-wide Macro
Camera Camera
Fingerprint
Flash Sensor
Front Proximity
Flash Sensor

Front
Camera

Volume
Buttons
SIM &
microSD
Card Tray Power
Button

Headset Stylus
Jack USB-C®/Charger
Phone hardware buttons: top right are Volume up and down keys, middle right is Power button. Bottom middle is charging port. Bottom left is headset jack. On screen, top left are back
cameras. Navigation icons are along the bottom.

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

Power button
Choose from these options:
» Power on/off: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off.
Get Started
When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.
» Sleep/Wake up: To conserve battery power and prevent accidental
touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button.
Press it again to wake it up.
» Restart: To restart your phone, press and hold the Power button, then
tap Restart.
» 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 & notification volume: Press a volume button, then tap and
slide the Ring & notification volume bar. Press a volume button when
your phone is ringing to silence a call.
» Alarm volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Alarm
volume bar.
Tip: Tap > See more to see all Sound & vibration controls. Or tap >
Done. For more on volume control, see Volume.

Stylus
Your phone comes with a stylus that you can use to navigate apps, take
notes, edit screenshots, color images, and more.
To remove the stylus, push the stylus inward to release it, then pull it out.
To store the stylus, insert it into the slot. Then, push it until it locks in
place.

Stylus: bottom right is the stylus.

Set up the stylus

See and change stylus default settings.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Stylus
» Open Moto Note from locked screen: To launch Moto Note with
your screen locked, remove the stylus from the slot. To switch this
feature
Get Started
off, swipe up > Settings > Stylus > When device is locked >
Don’t open anything.
» Customize stylus shortcuts: The stylus shortcuts show by default when
the stylus is removed from unlocked screen. To add, delete, or change
the order of the shortcuts, swipe up > Settings > Stylus > When
device is unlocked.
Tip: For more, see Stylus shortcuts.
» Set a removal reminder: Set a reminder when the stylus is out for a
period of time without use. Swipe up > Settings > Stylus, then
tap the switch next to Removal reminder to turn it on. To change when
your phone sends the notification, tap Removal reminder.
» Record time and location of the last removal: To record when and
where you last removed the stylus, swipe up > Settings > Stylus,
then tap the switch next to Record last removal to turn it on.
Tip: Tap the recorded coordinates to view the location in Maps.
» Vibrate when inserted: To feel a quick vibration when the stylus is
in place, swipe up > Settings > Stylus, then tap Vibrate when
inserted to turn it on.

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.
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. Add a microSD card for additional storage.
Note: microSD card is optional, sold separately.

Nano SIM
SIM

SIM card insert graphic. After the battery is removed, the SIM card is inserted in the slot on the left with the clipped corner to the upper left. The SDcard is inserted in the right slot.

Get Started
Power on
Press and hold the Power button, then follow the prompts to get started.

Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.

Sign in
If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if not, you can
create an account during setup. Signing into your Google account lets
you access, sync, and backup your stuff. You can see your Google apps,
contacts, calendar, photos, and more.

Tips
» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up > Settings >
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. Touch and hold to 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.

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.

Get Started
To charge your phone, insert the charging cable that came with your
phone into the charging port (see First look for port location). Plug the
other end into a power receptacle.
Note: Use of other chargers is not recommended.

Navigate your phone

Explore by touch
Use the stylus or your fingers to find your way around:
» Tap: Choose an icon or option.
» Touch and hold: See more options.
» Drag: Move items on the home screen.
» Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.
» Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps.
» Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and pull two fingers
down to tilt it.
» Split screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold, then
tap the icon at the top of the screen and tap Split screen. Not
all apps will work in split screen. To close the split screen, drag the
dividing line to the 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 bar
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System
navigation > Gesture navigation

For Home screen, For recent apps, To go back, swipe To switch apps, For Google
swipe up. swipe up and hold. toward the middle. swipe left or right at Assistant, swipe
the bottom. up diagonally.

Navigation bar. To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To see your recent apps, swipe up from the bottom and hold. To go back a screen, swipe toward the
middle from the left or right edge.

» 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
Get Started
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 across the bottom of the
screen.
» Launch the Google Assistant: Swipe up diagonally from the bottom
corner of the screen to launch the Google Assistant. Learn more about
The Google Assistant™.

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 to launch the Google
Assistant. Learn 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 > Settings >
Battery > USAGE DETAILS.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery >
Battery Saver, and tap Turn on now. When on, your phone’s display
changes to Dark theme.
» To limit battery use for apps that you don’t use often, swipe up >
Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery, and 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 > Settings > Accounts.
» Recording or streaming videos or music.

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 Connect
with Bluetooth wireless.

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» 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.
» Do not drop or puncture your device, 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.

Get Started
Learn the basics
» Home screen
» Help & more
» Search
» Notifications
» Status icons
» Volume
» Do not disturb
» Lock screen
» Quick settings
» Speak
» Gestures
» Stylus shortcuts
» Direct Share
» Picture-in-Picture

Home screen
The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From
here you can explore apps and more.
Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen.

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Say “Hey Google” Search by typing, or

tap the microphone
and say a command.

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Swipe up to see
all your apps.

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 Assistant, Google Chrome, and camera.

Tips
» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, swipe

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up from the navigation bar.
» 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 > 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 the Google Search box for a text search or tap
to search by voice.
When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .
Note: For voice search, see Speak.

Notifications
At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages
or events. If you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar
down for details.
Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a notification to see
which app is sending them to you. Then you can turn them off.
Note: Your screen may look different.

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Notifications

Android Setup
Tap a notification to open it, or
Finish setting up your phone
Copy your data, set wallpaper,and more choose an option, such as Reply.
Finish setup

Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a

Silent
notification. Some notifications show
Battery Tracer Service is running fine more options when you slide them
halfway.
Manage Clear all

Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.

Learn the basics

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 > Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications
> Bubbles, then tap the switch to turn it on
To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble
around the screen to move it.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.

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, tap Messages > Menu > Settings >
Suggestions in chat > 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.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S.)

WIRELESS
Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS EMERGENCY
or PLAN, is a U.S. national emergency alert system. ALERTS
Emergency alerts can pop up to tell you about a CAPABLE TM

national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you can reopen it by
swiping up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced >
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 > Settings >
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts. The U.S.
and local governments send these alerts through your service provider.
So you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and you won’t
receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S.
For more, visit www.ctia.org and search “wireless emergency alerts.”

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

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/full / Bluetooth on/connected

Volume
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and
see other controls.

Mute the ringer or set phone

to vibrate.

Slide to increase/decrease
volume.

Mute the media player.

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.
When a caption shows, touch and hold the caption to move it. Double-tap
the caption to expand it.

Do not disturb
To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and tap Do
Not Disturb. To change Do Not Disturb settings, touch and hold Do
Not Disturb, then select an option:
» People: Allow some people to interrupt when they call, send a
message, or start a conversation.
Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound
from the same person within a 15 minute period, tap People > Calls >
Allow repeat callers.
» Apps: Choose the apps that can interrupt you when Do Not Disturb is
on.

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» Alarms & other interruptions: Choose whether to hear sounds from
alarms, media, keypad, reminders, and calendar events.
» Schedules: Set a schedule to turn on Do Not Disturb at specific times
during the day or night.

Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t.

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Swipe up to unlock
your screen.

Lock screen: 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 > Settings > Apps & notifications > 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 > Settings >
Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen.
» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically),
swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout.

Quick settings
For quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, brightness, and
other 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 .
Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.

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Set screen brightness.

Wi-Fi Mobile data Bluetooth

Turn Wi-Fi on/off.

Tap an icon to turn it on/off.

Hotspot Airplane mode Do Not Disturb Touch and hold to see more
options.

Flashlight Auto-rotate Battery Saver

See all phone settings.

Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.

Speak
Google Voice™
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
Assistant™.

Voice to text
On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can
also speak punctuation.

The Google Assistant™

Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
To start the Google Assistant:
» Tap from the home screen or from your list of apps.
» Swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen, 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 > Settings > Google >
Account services > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match.
Tip: Start your day with an Alarm 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.

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Gestures
Explore special gestures designed to save you time and make your day
easier.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
» Swipe fingerprint for notifications: Swipe down on the fingerprint
sensor to check your notifications.
» Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch
Google Assistant or the main camera.
» System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the
bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation.
» Prevent ringing: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same
time to switch incoming calls to vibrate or mute.
» Power menu: Press and hold the Power button to turn off or restart
your phone, make an emergency call, select a payment method, and
see connected devices quickly.
» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers
to take a screenshot.
» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.
» Quick capture: Twist your wrist twice to open the camera.
» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.
Note: See more gestures in Moto.

Stylus shortcuts
When you remove the stylus, the following stylus shortcuts appear. When
the stylus shortcuts minimize, tap to expand again.

Write a note and save it to Moto Note.

Take a screenshot and edit it.

Open Coloring book.

Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode.

GIF Record an animated GIF.

Set up your stylus.

Float bubble shortcuts. Tap the shortcuts to open Moto Note, screenshots editor, Coloring book, Cinemagraph mode, and GIF recorder. Tap the settings icon on the bottom middle to
set up your stylus.

» Take a note: Tap to start writing or drawing in Moto Note. Or, swipe
up > Moto Note to create, edit, and share notes.
» Edit a screenshot: Tap to take a screenshot. Then you can edit,
share, or delete it. To capture a screenshot, see Capture your screen.

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» Use Coloring book: Tap to color in Coloring book.
» Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode: Tap to create a splash of
motion in a still photo. To learn more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.
» Record your screen and save as GIF: Tap to make an animated GIF
from screen recording. Drag the corners of the recording frame to
customize the recording window. Tap to start recording. Then tap
to stop recording. To view the GIF, swipe up > Photos >
Screenshots.
Note: While capturing GIFs, the system can capture any sensitive
information that’s visible on your screen or played on your device. This
includes passwords, payment info, photos, messages, and audio.
Tip: See also Stylus and Explore by touch.

Direct Share
In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or
conversation.

Tap an app to
Gmail Chat Nearby Share Add to Maps
share information.

Messages Search image Save to Drive Bluetooth

Swipe up for more

Send with Files Rate & Tag in Print Duo
share options.

Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.

Select the share option (usually by tapping ) within an app, then

choose an app or contact to share information.
To share files using Bluetooth or Nearby Share, see Connect, share &
sync.

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Picture-in-Picture
If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you
change screens, your video continues to play in a small window on your
screen.
» Tap twice to return to it.
» Tap the to close it.
» Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to put the video in a small
window.
» Drag the video around your screen.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.

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Picture-in-Picture mode. Tap the video to open it on your screen.

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Personalize your phone
» Redecorate your home screen
» Discover Moto
» Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Redecorate your home screen

Customize your home screen the way you want.

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Touch and hold an empty

spot to change wallpaper.

Say “Hey Google”

Tap a shortcut to open.

Touch and hold to move or delete.

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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 > 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 >
Settings > Display > Dark theme.
Tip: Tap Schedule to set when you want Dark theme to display.
» Change your style: Change your font and icon style. Touch and hold an
empty spot and tap Styles.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to
landscape when you rotate your phone. To turn this on or off, swipe up
> Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
Note: To see more home screen settings, touch and hold an empty spot
and tap Home settings.

Personalize your phone

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 Play Store. For more on apps, see App
safety.
» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add
more apps to the folder. To name the folder, tap it and enter a name
below the apps.
» 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 circles 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 Audio effects: Enhance your phone’s sound. For more, see
Play.
» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up > 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 > Settings > Display > Night Light.
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up >
Settings > Sound & vibration and tap Vibrate for calls.
» Set a ringtone for a contact: Swipe up > Contacts, tap the
contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
» Change language: Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages
& input > Languages.
» Adjust font size: Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced >
Font size.

Discover Moto
See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to
quickly open the camera, making two chopping motion to turn on the
flashlight, and placing the phone face down to silence notifications and
calls.

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 > Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental
controls
4:43

Digital Wellbeing & parental co...

Other
Gmail

Today See a breakdown of how you

Settings
1 hr, 5 min
spend your time on your
Messages phone.

12 28
Unlocks Notifications

WAYS TO DISCONNECT Limit your app time, set a

Dashboard bedtime, and more.
No timers set

Bedtime mode

Focus mode
Tap to set up

REDUCE INTERRUPTIONS

Manage notifications

Do Not Distrurb Turn on Do Not Disturb.

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
Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more
apps, tap Play Store. To learn more, see App safety.
» Phone
» Messages
» Chrome™
» Camera
» Photos
» Gmail
» Duo
» Moto
» Moto Note
» Coloring book
» Calendar
» More apps

Phone
Keep in touch by choosing a contact, returning a missed call, or using a
voice command to start a call.

Make a call
Find it: Phone
» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name.
» Dial a phone number: To open the dialpad, tap . Enter a number,
then tap to call it.
» Voice dial: To voice dial, tap on the home screen or say “Hey
Google”, then say “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, 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 .

Apps
Search contacts & places

FAVORITES Add

A B C Tap a favorite to call it.

Allie Ben Cade

Mobile Mobile Mobile

Dial a number.

See all your contacts.

Favorites Recents 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 up to answer.
When the phone is unlocked, tap Answer.
» Ignore a call: When your phone is locked, swipe down to reject the
call and send it to voicemail. When the phone is unlocked, tap Decline.
Tip: You can also press the Power button to ignore the call, or press a
volume button to silence the ringer.
» Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap Reply, and
select a message to respond.
Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes
dark to avoid accidental touches. When you move the phone away
from your ear, the screen lights up again. Don’t use covers or screen
protectors (even clear ones) that cover the proximity sensor above the
touchscreen.

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, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen 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 Hold and
Answer Voice. 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

Apps
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 Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact,
then tap .

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 > Settings > About phone > Phone number

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 >
Settings > Location > Advanced > Emergency Location Service.

Apps
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: When you’re typing a message:
• Tap to attach a GIF or a contact, share your location, create a
voice recording, and more.
• Tap to attach a photo from the gallery or take and attach a new
photo.
» Send: Tap SMS to send the message.
» Reply: Open a conversation, then enter your response in the text box
at the bottom and tap .
SMS

Search images & videos Change settings.

Gracie Jo 12:37 PM

You: Do we need more treats?

Just now

12:25 PM
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.

12:01 PM
Daniel Lester
You: Lunch tomorrow?
20 min

Astrid Fanning 11:25 AM

You: Hey, where are you?

Wed

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
Menu > Details > Add people.
» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold
the thread, then tap . To archive a thread, swipe it left or right. You
can find archived messages by tapping Menu > Archived.
» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap to save it. To
see the picture, swipe up > Photos.
» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard.
Tip: If you don’t see on the keyboard, swipe up > Settings >
System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Google voice
typing to activate voice entry.

Apps
» Turn off notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn
off notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details or Group
Details > Notifications.
» Add or block a phone number: In a conversation, touch and hold a
message to see options to save as a contact, delete the message, or
block the phone number.
» Spam protection: To turn on spam protection, tap Menu > Settings >
Spam protection.

Set your default messaging app

To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
notifications > 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 gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or,
enter a word by tracing a path through the letters. While you’re typing,
word suggestions appear above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.
» Voice entry: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you
want to type.
» Close the keyboard: Tap .

See a different
keyboard? It varies by
app. This one is for
texting.

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 .
» Capital letters: Tap for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap
twice quickly.
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up >
Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard >
Gboard.
» Cut, copy and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut or
Copy. Touch and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap
Paste.

Apps
Chrome™
Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.
Find it: Chrome
Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak
text to search.
Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone
network) to access the Internet. If you can’t connect, contact your service
provider. Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download
data.

11:35

See options.

Free up space

Search or type web address Enter text or tap

the microphone
to search.
Facebook YouTube Amazon.co... Wikipedia

ESPN.com Yahoo eBay Instagram

Articles for you Show

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 .
» 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.
Apps
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 Play™ 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, tap Photos > Library > Download.

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, 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.

Apps
Camera
Take crisp, clear photos.
Find it: Camera

Adjust settings.

Tap anywhere to change the

focus (rear camera only) or
exposure. Touch and hold to
lock the focus in an area.

Use Google Lens.

See more options.

Take a photo.

Switch to selfie camera.

Video Photo Slide to choose photo,

video, or select a mode.

Camera viewfinder screen. Take a photo by pressing the shutter button at the bottom middle, switch to front camera on the lower left. Video camera button is at the bottom right while
the options menu is at the extreme right.

» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.

» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the selfie
camera.
» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.
» Tips: To see tips to help you take great photos, tap .

Record videos
Find it: Camera, then tap Video
Tap 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. Tap 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 Lens™.

Apps
Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

1x Zoom Choose 1x to take a regular photo with the

main camera. Choose .5 to take an ultra-wide
angle photo with the 118-degree ultra-wide
camera. Or tap Macro to take a detailed
close-up photo with the dedicated macro
camera. Touch and slide left or right to set
custom magnification.

Flash Set to On, Off, or Auto.

Timer Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.

Active photos Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of

your subject.

Aspect ratio Choose the width/height screen ratio as 3:4,

9:16, or Full .

Face Beauty With the selfie camera, smooth skin and

beautify faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or Off.
Note: Face Beauty feature is also available
when taking selfie videos.

Additional viewfinder options for video camera

Torch Turn on a flashlight when taking a video.

Stabilization Remove shakiness when taking a video.

Mic Turn on/off the microphone. Switch to an

external microphone device, if connected.

Photo and video modes

To see photo and video modes, tap :
Tip: Rearrange the order of photo and video modes or drag a mode to
the viewfinder screen for quick use. Touch and hold a mode, then drag it
to a different location or to the bottom of the screen.

Photo modes

Portrait Take portraits using special enhancements and

effects. For more, see Take a portrait photo.

Cutout Cut out the subject in the foreground and

replace the background. For more, see Change
the background.

Spot Color Pick one color from the viewfinder while

everything else becomes black & white.

Night Vision Take photos in low light situations.

Apps
Photo modes

Cinemagraph Freeze parts of a video for an artistic effect.

For more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.

Panorama Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen

guide to slowly pan while you are taking the
photo.

Group Selfie Take a wide-angle selfie for groups.

Live Filter Choose a filter to apply to your photo.

Pro Control professional camera settings.

Video modes

Slow Motion Take a video that will play in slow motion.

Timelapse 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.

Spot Color Pick one color from the viewfinder while

everything else becomes black & white.

Record videos with front and back cameras

Dual Capture
(Main camera or Ultra-wide camera) at the
same time. Drag the small viewfinder to move
it where you want it in the shot. Tap to
swap the front and back cameras between the
main viewfinder and the small viewfinder. Tap
or to change viewfinder layout.

To get answers or provide feedback, tap or .

Camera settings
To find these options, tap at the top of the viewfinder:

Camera settings

Photo size Set the photo ratio and resolution for the
main and selfie cameras.

HDR Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) effect

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

Selfie photo mirror Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that

the viewfinder won’t show a mirrored selfie,
but the photo will be mirrored after you take
it. (If your phone has Active Photos, turn it off
to use this feature.)

Apps
Camera settings

Quick capture Twist twice to open the camera app, or switch

between front and back cameras.

Tap anywhere to Capture photos or videos by tapping

capture anywhere on the screen.

Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off.

Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in

your photos or videos.

Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line

in the viewfinder.

Keep last mode Open the camera with the last mode active.

Watermark Add a watermark, signature, date or time to

your photos.

Auto Smile Capture Automatically detect smile and take a photo

when all of the subjects (limited to five faces)
in the viewfinder are smiling.

Gesture Selfie Hold up your palm to start a two-second

timer to take a selfie.

Smart Composition Generate an alternate shot that automatically

straightens the photo and realigns the subject
based on the photography rule of thirds.

Shot Optimization Turn on automatic tuning and scene

detection.

Smudge Detection Get notified when there’s a smudge on your

lens.

Low Light AI Automatically enhance low light selfie photos.

Google Lens Turn on to see Google Lens on the main

camera display.

Storage Choose a storage location for your photos

and videos (Phone or Memory card).

Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.

Take a portrait photo

You can use the portrait mode to add a blur effect to the background,
while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.
Find it: Camera > > Portrait
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically.
Tap the screen to change the focal point.
2 Tap , then slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
3 Tap to take the photo.

Apps
Tip: For best results, subjects should be two to six feet away.

Change the background

Use cutout mode to replace the background of a photo with another
image.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Find it: Camera > > Cutout
1 Line up your subject at close range.
2 Tap to take the photo.
Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo,
use the photo editor to change the background. See Photos.

Take moving cinemagraphs

Create a splash of motion in a still photo.
Find it: Camera > > Cinemagraph
1 Touch and hold to capture the scene.
2 Tap and swipe over a portion of the scene to keep it in motion.
• Tap to erase some or all of your selection.
• Tap CLEAR to remove all of the selection.
3 Drag the slider bars to edit the length of the clip.
4 Pick the loop style:
• Regular loop repeats the clip from start to end.
• Bounce loop repeats the clip from start to end, then reverses the
action.
5 Tap PREVIEW to view the cinemagraph, then choose to save as a GIF
or MP4, and tap SAVE.
Tip: After the clip is saved, tap Menu to see more options for the clip.

Identify & scan items using Google Lens™

Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals,
copy text, scan barcodes, QR codes, business cards, and more.
Find it: Camera >
1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code.
2 Tap to search. Depending on the object, you can see the details,
take an action, or find products.
Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages. You need to be logged
into your Google account to use this feature.

Capture your screen

There’s more than one way to capture your phone’s screen.
» Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the
same time. If a screen is longer than the display, tap to capture all of
it. You can also tap , or to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.
Tap to find out more about the object(s) in the screenshot.

Apps
» Set up Gestures so you can capture screenshots by touching the
screen with three fingertips.
Tip: To see the screen capture, tap Photos > 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, tap Photos > Screenrecord.

Photos
View, edit, and share photos.
Find it: 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.
» 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 Auto-
rotate screen on or off, swipe up > Settings > Display >
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a photo, then tap Menu > Use as.
» Edit: Open a photo, then tap .
» Change or add a background: Open a photo that was taken in Cutout
mode. Tap > Add Background. Select a background image, then tap
SAVE.
» Slideshow: Tap a photo, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the
slideshow, tap the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or
other device, see Connect, share & sync.
Note: For more about Google Photos™, visit
https://support.google.com/photos.

Apps
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 > Gmail

Search mail Switch accounts.

Inbox
INBOX

Apr 22
A

Apr 22
B Touch and hold to choose
multiple messages, then
select an option at the top.
Apr 22

Apr 22
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Apr 22
H

Compose Compose a new email.

Mail Chat Rooms Meet

Email screen listing emails for this account. Tap the magnifying icon in the top right to search email. Tap the Pencil icon in the bottom right to start a new email.

» Add Gmail accounts: The first time you turned on your phone, you
probably set up or logged in to your Google account—that sets up the
Gmail app for one account. To add more Google accounts, swipe up
> Settings > Accounts, then tap Add account > Google.
Tip: In the Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account.
» Chat:
• With a friend: Tap Chat, then choose a contact and send them
a message.
• With a group: Start a group chat to talk to several people at once.
Tap Chat, then tap New Chat and choose a contact. Then tap
and choose more contacts.
Note: You can also tap Rooms to start a group chat.
• With a bot: Send a message to a bot to do tasks, such as sending
out mass emailings, or taking a survey. Tap Chat, then choose a
bot.
Note: Some features only display when Work profile is being used.
» Start or join a meeting: Tap Meet, then tap New meeting or Join a
meeting.
» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email
accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app,

Apps
swipe up > Settings > 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 > Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account
name.
» Delete accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts, then tap the
account name and Remove account.

Duo
Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.
Find it: Swipe up > Duo

11:35 View settings.

Search contacts or dial

Try a new video effect

Swipe down to record a message
Send a friend a recorded
message.
Create group Invite friends

INVITE TO DUO

Anna Medina
A
(555)555-5555
Invite Choose a contact. Swipe up
to see more contacts.

Google Duo screen that can be used to make video and voice calls. Tap the contacts icon to find a contact, or tap LET’S GO to invite friends.

» Start a new video call: Tap the search box, then type or tap a name in
your contacts to start the video call.
» 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 >
Call settings > Knock Knock for this device.
» Change settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change the vibration
setting, block numbers, and more.
» Call anyone: Duo works across platforms, allowing you to call friends
with the Duo app on any device.
Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from
cellular network to Wi-Fi, if available.

Apps
Moto
Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day
easier.
Find it: Moto >
» Personalize: Customize you phone with styles and wallpapers.
» Gestures: Control your phone with gestures.
» Tips: Find details of your phone’s latest features.
» Display: See your notifications at a glance.
» Play: Find features and tools for gaming.
Note: Your phone may not have all features.

Tap to open Moto app

features, or swipe up
from the bottom of the
screen.

Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.

Personalize
Customize you phone with new styles and wallpapers.
Find it: Moto > > Personalize
» Styles: Choose custom colors, fonts, and icon shapes.
» Wallpapers: Find unique wallpapers for the home screen and lock
screen.

Gestures
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it: Moto > > Gestures
» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera.
» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.
» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three
fingertips to Capture your screen.

Apps
» Lift to unlock: Lift your phone and look at the screen to unlock it.
» 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.

Tips
View tips about your phone’s latest features.
Find it: Moto > > Tips
Tap to view more features.

Display
See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce
blue light in the evenings.
Find it: Moto > > Display
» Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while
the screen is off to show you what’s going on. Tap the switch to turn
it on, then tap Peek Display > Settings to customize gestures and
notifications.
Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up >
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications.
» Attentive Display: Your screen won’t dim or sleep while you’re looking
at it.

Play
Enjoy immersive and engaging entertainment.
Find it: Moto > > Play
» Gametime: Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Settings to customize
your gaming options. When you open a compatible game, Moto Gametime is on

appears automatically.
» Audio effects: Enhance audio and customize your sound. Tap Audio
effects, then tap to choose preferences.
» Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume
buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off.

Apps
Moto Note
Use the stylus or your fingers to create, edit, and share notes.
Find it: Swipe up > Moto Note
View notes, change settings, and
manage categories.

Switch to List View.

Type a title to search for a note.
Motorola

Tap to view or edit a note.

Create a note.

Moto Note screen. Tap the thumbnail to view, edit, share, or delete a note.

» Create a note: Tap to create a new note. Tap or to undo or

redo. To save or share the note you have created, tap or .
» Add a title or categorize a note: To enter a title or categorize a note,
swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
» Expand the canvas: Swipe up with two fingers on the canvas, then
drag up or down the slider on the right side to scroll the canvas.
» Edit a note: Tap a thumbnail to view or edit a note.
» Share or delete: Touch and hold one or multiple thumbnails, then tap
or .
» Sort by categories: To view the categories, tap . To add a category,
tap Manage categories.
» Add a timestamp watermark: To show a timestamp watermark on your
note, tap > Settings > Watermark.

Apps
Moto Note toolbar
With a note open, tap or double-tap the following Moto Note tools for
more options.

Moto Note tools

Highlighter Customize stroke, color palette, and thickness.

Eraser To erase with your finger when you’re using the

stylus, tap Finger eraser to turn it on. To clear
your notes, tap Clear all.

Text Insertion Insert a text object.

Image insertion Insert an image.

Ruler Insert a ruler.

Background Change the background of the note.

Coloring book
Use the stylus or your fingers to color images.
Find it: Swipe up > Coloring book
11:35

See, edit or share your

coloring projects.

Tap to view and color.

Make your own coloring

page.

Coloring book screen. Tap a coloring template or project to view and color.

» Start coloring: Tap a coloring page from Library or Projects to view

and color.
» Import a coloring page from gallery: Tap > Create from gallery,
select an image, then tap Convert to template > Add to library.
» Create a coloring template with AI: To auto-draw a coloring page
based on AI suggestions, tap > Create with AI, draw something,
select a recommendation, then tap to add it to the library.

Apps
Calendar
See all your events, all in one place.
Find it: Swipe up > Calendar

March Tap to refresh the Calendar

screen.
April 2019
Go to today’s date.

Jump to a different month.

MON
1 Nothing planned. Tap to create.

WED

Dentist appointment
4-5 PM
Change the calendar view, adjust
settings, get help, and more.
APR 7 - 13

WED
10 Jennifer’s birthday

APR 14 - 20

MON
Tax Day
15

APR 21 - 27
Add a new event.
SUN

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 events, reminders, or goals: Tap > Event, Task, Reminder or
Goal, enter details, then tap Save.
Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.
» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap to
edit it, or tap Menu > Delete to remove the event.
» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such
as events, reminders 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.

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.
Apps
» Google help: See www.google.com/support.

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 Contacts tab in the
Phone app. See Phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Contacts

Sort contacts, change

Search contacts settings, accounts, and more.

A Alison

A Abe

A Alison Tap to view contact

information, call, send a
Allie text message, and more.

Anna Medina

Astrid Fanning

G Gracie Jo

L Lauren Add a contact.

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 Edit contact
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 Duo to video
chat.)
» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Search contacts.
Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a
contact’s name.
» 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
Drive™.
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 > Settings > Accounts,
and choose your Google account. Then tap Account sync > Menu >
Sync now.
» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your
info.

Apps
Favorites
Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster.
» To set a favorite, swipe up > Contacts, select a contact and tap
.
» To see your favorites, tap Phone > Favorites.

Get contacts
Get all your contacts in one place.
» To add your social networking contacts, swipe up > Settings >
Accounts, then tap Add account.
» To add your email contacts, see Gmail.
Tip: If you add an Exchange account, you can send messages to your
coworkers, even if you don’t have them stored in your contacts.
» To import contacts from your SIM card (if it didn’t happen
automatically), swipe up > Contacts > Menu > Settings >
Import > SIM card. Tap OK 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 > Contacts > Menu > Settings > Accounts >
Automatically sync app data. You can also see these contacts at
http://mail.google.com.
Tip: For help with transferring contacts, go to
www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.

Apps
Maps
Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation
using Google Maps™.
Find it: Swipe up > 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 Search by voice for

Restaurants Coffee Hotels Bars
an address or location.
Arlington
Arlington
See your saved places and
Heights
Heights
Evanston
Evanston
places you have visited.

Chicago
Chicago
Downers
Grove
Downers
Grove
See your current location.
Oak Lawn

Get directions and

Oak Lawn
Calumet City
navigation instructions.
Explore nearby
Calumet
C alumet
l t Cit
C
City

Dog
Cozy friendly Food and
restaurants restaurants cocktails

Explore Go 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 GO, 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.
» 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 > Drive
» To create a new file or folder, tap .
» To open a file, tap it.

Apps
» To edit a document, tap anywhere in the text to begin typing.

Music, movies, TV & YouTube

Enjoy quality entertainment experiences right at your fingertips.

Music
Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create
playlists anytime.
Find it: Swipe up > 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. See Direct 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.

FM Radio
Find it: Swipe up > FM Radio
Plug in a headset, then use the arrows to tune to a higher/lower frequency
station.
Note: 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.

Play Movies & TV

Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or
computer:
Find it: Swipe up > Google folder > Play Movies & TV
To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to play.google.com/store/
movies.

YouTube™
Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere—or log in to
your account to share your own.
Find it: Swipe up > YouTube

Apps
Clock
Find it: Swipe up > Clock

Options

Alarm Tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a

new alarm.
Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down sets
the volume level for that alarm.
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 and drag to to turn it
off, or drag to to snooze for ten minutes.

Clock To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or

other settings, tap Menu > Settings. For other time
zones, tap Home time zone.

Timer For a timer, tap .

Stopwatch For a stopwatch, tap .

Bedtime Set a consistent bedtime for better sleep. Add

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 >
Settings > System > Date & time.

Apps
Connect, share & sync
» Connect with Wi-Fi
» Connect with Bluetooth wireless
» Share files with your computer
» Share your data connection
» Share files with Nearby Share
» Print
» Sync with the cloud
» Cast your screen to a TV
» Use a memory card
» Airplane mode
» Mobile network

Connect with Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi power on/off
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet, then tap the
switch to turn it on
When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available
networks it has used before.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings.

Connect to networks
To find networks in your range:
1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When
connected, you’ll see in the status bar.
Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator , swipe
the status bar down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.

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

Connect, share & sync

a unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access
your Wi-Fi hotspot.
» Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password.
» AP Band: Choose 2.4 GHz band or 5.0 GHz Band preferred.
Note: To turn off the hotspot automatically and manage allowed devices,
tap Advanced.

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Turn Bluetooth power on
To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Touch and
hold it to open Bluetooth settings.
Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth power when you
connect to a paired device.
Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth off when
you’re not using it.

Connect devices
The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps:
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 > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device.
3 With Bluetooth turned on, tap a found device to connect it (if
necessary, tap Pair or enter a passkey like 0000). You can tap to
rename the device and choose what the device will be used for.
To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device
off or on.
Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause
distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.

Share files
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.
» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts. Touch and hold a contact, then
tap > Bluetooth.

Bluetooth tethering
To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up
> Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and tap the
switch to turn on Bluetooth tethering.

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, share & sync

USB
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your
computer, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To
change the type of USB connection, swipe the status bar down and tap
Android System. Tap again to see USB Preferences, then tap File transfer.
Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.
Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may
indicate that drivers are being installed. Follow any prompts you see to
complete the installation. This may take a few minutes.
» For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows
Explorer. Your phone will appear as a connected drive where you
can drag and drop files. For more instructions or driver files, visit
www.motorola.com/support.
» For Apple™ Macintosh™: 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 > Settings > Network & internet
> Advanced > 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

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: If your computer is running something older than Microsoft
Windows 7 or Apple Macintosh OSX, it might require special
configuration.
2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings, and make sure Wi-Fi is off.
3 In Settings, tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap
the 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 > Settings > Connected devices > Connection
preferences > Nearby Share
1 Tap Change to choose a device visibility option:

Connect, share & sync

• All contacts: All contacts near you can share with your phone when
the screen is unlocked.
• Some contacts: Tap the switch beside the contacts who can share
with your phone when the screen is unlocked.
• Hidden: No contacts can share with your phone.
2 Tap Save, then tap Turn on.
Note: Bluetooth and Location features must be turned on.
3 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website.
4 Tap > Nearby Share.
Note: If you don’t see Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link,
then tap Nearby Share.
5 Tap the contact’s phone to send the file.
6 Tap Accept on the receiving phone.
Note: Not all phones can receive files using Nearby Share.

Print
To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if
your printer’s manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up
> Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing
to get started.
You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in
your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from
Play Store.

Sync to the cloud

One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, tablet,
computer.

Sync your Google account

When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the
same apps, movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share
the same Gmail, Google Calendar™, and Google Mobile™.
To add a Google account to your phone, swipe up > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.

Phone & tablet

Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you get the
most out of both:
» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them
to other devices—see Share files with your computer.
» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi
hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see Wi-Fi
hotspot.
» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other
accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them
with your phone too. To connect them, see Connect with Bluetooth
wireless.
Connect, share & sync
Cast your screen 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 Chromecast 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 > Settings > Connected devices >
Connection preferences > Cast.
3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.
Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap > Disconnect.

Use a memory 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 1TB. Use a Class 10 (or
higher) microSD card for best results.

Move files from your phone to a memory card

To move files to a microSD card (sold separately):
1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage, then tap the SD card name.
2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move
to....

Mount or unmount memory card

To mount a microSD card, just put it in your phone (see Insert the SIM
and microSD cards).
To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone),
swipe up > Settings > Storage. Then tap next to the microSD
card name.
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 power 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.

Mobile network
You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your
service provider for help.
To see network settings options, swipe up > Settings > Network &
internet > Mobile network.

Connect, share & sync

Protect your phone
» Screen lock
» Your privacy
» App pinning
» Backup & restore
» App safety
» Data usage

Screen 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.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security

Security

SECURITY STATUS

Google Play Protect

Security update
January 1, 2021

Find My Device
On

Google Play system update

October 1, 2020

DEVICE SECURITY

Set your screen lock, then

Screen lock
PIN tap to adjust settings.
Fingerprint
Add a fingerprint for more
Face unlock unlock options.
Set up face unlock

Smart Lock
To use, first set a screen lock

Device admin apps

No active apps

Advanced
Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, App pinnin..

Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.

1 Tap Screen lock and select the lock type:

» None: Turn off the screen lock.
» Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.
» Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.
» PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.
» Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.
2 After setting the lock type, tap  for screen lock settings.
To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up >
Settings > Display > Advanced > 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.
Protect your phone
Smart lock
Keep your phone unlocked when it’s safe with you.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > 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.

Unlock with your fingerprint

You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Fingerprint

Unlock with your face

Unlock your phone just by looking at it.
Caution: Face unlock is less secure than a PIN or password.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Face unlock

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.

Your privacy
Keeping your information safe is important.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Privacy

Privacy

Permission manager
Control app access to your data
Decide which apps can
access your information.
Show passwords
Display characters briefly as you type

Notifications on Lock screen

Show all notification contents

Device Personalization Services

Get suggestions based on the phone, apps, and
content you interact with

Advanced
Privacy, Autofill service from Google, Google locati..
See more privacy options.

Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.

Protect your phone

Tap Permission manager to see which apps have permissions to access
private information, such as calendar events, contacts, email, and your
location.
Tap an app, then tap one of the apps that have permissions and tap Allow
or Deny.
Note: Turning off permissions may cause an app not to function correctly.

Passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this
off, swipe up > Settings > Privacy > Show passwords.

Notifications
Your phone shows notifications even when it’s locked.
To choose which notifications show, swipe up > Settings > Privacy
> Lock screen. Tap to show all, none, or only those that are not sensitive.

Location
Location services, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors help
estimate your phone’s location.
To see recent location requests and which apps can determine your
phone’s location, swipe up > Settings > Location. Tap App access
to location, then tap an app. Choose Allow only while using the app, Ask
every time, or Deny.

App pinning
To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Advanced > App
pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin an app, swipe up and hold to see recent apps. Tap the icon at the
top of the app and tap Pin.
To unpin the app, swipe up and hold.

Backup & restore

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Advanced > Backup >
Back up to Google Drive
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: 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.

Protect your phone

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.
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 > Settings > Privacy.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up
> Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > 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 apps to help prevent exposure to
inappropriate content, and set limits on phone use: swipe up >
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 the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings >
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Permission manager, then tap a
feature (such as microphone) to see which apps have permissions to use
it. Tap Allow or Deny to turn the permission on or off.

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 > Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap an app, then tap
Disable or Force stop. To enable it, tap Enable.
Protect your phone
» Get the latest apps: To check that you have the latest version of your
apps, swipe up > Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap
My apps & games > Updates.
» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up >
Play Store. Tap your profile picture, then tap My apps & games
> Library. The apps you’ve used before are listed and available for
download.
» 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 > 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 > Settings > Network & internet > Mobile
network > App data usage

Use SIM

See the total amount

of data used for this
period.

SIM Preferences
Set the preferred SIM for calls, SMS and data

Roaming
Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage

1.09 MB used Jan 7 — Feb 6

Data warning & limit Set a warning and limit

Preferred network for how much data you
4G (recommended)
use.
Settings Version

Advanced
Calling, Network, Access Point Names

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

Some apps transfer data in the background when you’re not viewing
them—to help reduce this type of data usage, swipe up > Settings
> Network & internet > Data Saver.
Tip: To see Wi-FI data usage, swipe up > Settings > Network &
internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi 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
» Stolen phone
» Find the IMEI number

Restart or remove an app

If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe
Mode: Press and hold the Power button. When you see the Power off
option, press and hold it. 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 > Settings > System >
Advanced > System updates.
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 > Settings > System > Advanced > 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.

Stolen phone
Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remotely lock or
reset your device to protect your device from thieves. For details, see
www.google.com/android/devicemanager.

Troubleshoot your phone

Find the IMEI number
You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad.
Or swipe up > 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 > Settings > Accessibility
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
Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Advanced >
Shortcut from lock screen then tap the switch to turn it on.
To use the shortcut, press both volume buttons for three seconds.

Make your phone speak

Select to speak
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak
Turn on, then slide two fingers up from the bottom of the screen and
press . Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom.

TalkBack
Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections,
even books.
To turn TalkBack on or off, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility >
TalkBack.
» Tap something on the screen to hear a description or text readout.
» Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open or activate the last
touched item.
» Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens.

Text-to-speech output
To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up
> Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.

Braille
Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech
feedback.
1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play
Store), and install it on your phone.

Accessibility
2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack.
3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the
switch at the top to turn it on and scan.
5 Tap the name of your Braille display to pair it with the phone.

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 >
Settings > Accessibility > Font size. See also Customize sounds &
appearance.
» Change display size: Make the items on the screen larger. Swipe up
> Settings > Accessibility > Display size.
» 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. You can also double-tap to zoom
in.
» Screen magnification: Triple-tap the screen for full screen
magnification, or triple-tap and hold to temporarily magnify. Swipe up
> Settings > Accessibility > Magnification.
» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down, and drag the slider to
set brightness level. Setting brightness to a high level decreases your
phone’s battery life.
» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up >
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 > Settings > System > Languages
& input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard > Text correction. Or speak your
message. Tap on the keyboard.

Change your phone’s sounds

Calls
When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a
contact. Swipe up > Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu >
Set ringtone.
To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up > Settings >
Accessibility and tap Power button ends call.

Accessibility
Volume & vibrate
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound & vibration
» 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 Vibrate for calls.
Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Touch
vibration to turn it on/off.

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant,
your phone may have been rated for use with hearing aids. If your phone’s
box has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read the
following guidance.
Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit
www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to consult your
hearing health professional, who should be able to help you get the best
results.
» Settings: Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing
aids.
» Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call
volume that works for you.
» Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then
rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening.

Diagram showing how to use your phone with a hearing aid.

TTY (U.S. only)

You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines.
Note: Wi-Fi must be turned off.
Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select
the mode you need:
» TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.
» TTY HCO: Type on your TTY device and listen to voice replies on your
phone’s speaker.
» TTY VCO: Speak into your phone and read text replies on your TTY
device.
Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device to the
headset jack on your phone. Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and
usage information.

Accessibility
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up > Settings > Help to get walk-through
tutorials, how-tos, or FAQs, right on your phone.
» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at
www.motorola.com/mymotog.
» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, Facebook™, and Twitter.

Where is my legal, safety & regulatory

information?
In order to provide you with better access to this important information,
we’ve made the materials accessible from the phone’s settings menu and
on the web. Review these materials prior to using your device. To access
the materials from a connected phone, go to Settings > About phone >
Legal information, and select a topic.
To access the materials on the web, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.

Service & repairs

If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to
www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of
customer care options.

Copyright & trademarks

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