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  • Page 2 © 2024 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo. Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Set up phone About your hardware Insert or remove SIM and SD cards Copy data from old phone Manage dual SIMs Set up voicemail Set up email Make it yours Learn the basics About your home screen...
  • Page 4 Allow or prevent home screen rotation Remake your home screen with launchers Lock screen Use a screen saver Use apps Open, close, switch apps View notifications About preloaded apps Get, delete, manage apps Install or update apps Manage app permissions...
  • Page 5 Add contacts Edit or delete contacts Star your favorite contacts Sort contacts Share contacts Phone calls Answer calls Make calls During a call Make video calls Make conference calls Use caller ID Turn call waiting on and off...
  • Page 6 Connect with Wi-Fi Direct Use Airplane mode Control data usage Share your internet connection Connect to VPNs Add a Private DNS service Connected devices Connect with Bluetooth Share files and links with nearby devices Transfer files between phone and computer (USB)
  • Page 7 Display Adjust screen brightness Use Dark theme Change font and display size Stop automatic rotation Adjust colors at night Choose color mode Change accent color Change screen timeout Change lock screen features Accessibility Visual assistance Hearing assistance Dexterity assistance...
  • Page 8 Control what info Google collects System Languages & input Customize the keyboard Use multiple languages Gestures Customize Power button gesture Change System navigation Turn flashlight on and off Back up phone About phone Record your IMEI number...
  • Page 9 App issues Camera issues Messaging issues Gmail issues Play Store issues Maintenance procedures Update Android software Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth Reset phone Get more help Send feedback to Motorola...
  • Page 10: Set Up Phone

    Set up phone About your hardware Hardware diagram Tray for SIM and SD cards Headset jack Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensor Notification light, which you can customize Volume up/down button Power button and fingerprint sensor...
  • Page 11 Set up phone Depth camera Main camera LED flash Microphone USB-C port to charge phone, transfer files, and share data connection with tethered devices Speaker Care for your phone To clean the screen: • While this does not disinfect your phone, the best way to keep your phone clean is to wipe it thoroughly with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 12: Insert Or Remove Sim And Sd Cards

    Set up phone Insert or remove SIM and SD cards About the SD card Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 1 TB. The type to buy depends on how you'll format the card: • Portable storage (can use card in different devices): A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient. •...
  • Page 13 Set up phone Insert or remove the cards as needed. To use an SD card and a SIM card: Or, to use two physical SIM cards (not available on all models): To see if your phone supports two physical SIM cards, go to Settings > About phone > SIM Status. If you see SIM Slot 1 and SIM Slot 2, then you can use two physical SIMs in your phone.
  • Page 14: Copy Data From Old Phone

    Set up phone Copy data from old phone Copy data from iPhone You’ll use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google account: • Photos will back up to Gallery. • Contacts will back up to Contacts.
  • Page 15 Set up phone Follow the onscreen instructions to select the old phone or backup associated with your Google account, and to choose which apps and data to copy. Tip: Be sure to leave Back up to Google Drive turned on. What gets copied from Android phone If you copy data from another Android phone...
  • Page 16 Set up phone Select the contacts to import and touch Import.
  • Page 17: Manage Dual Sims

    Set up phone Manage dual SIMs About dual SIMs When two SIMs are inserted: • You see at the top of the home screen. If you see troubleshoot the issue. • Both SIMs can make and receive calls and text messages. •...
  • Page 18: Set Up Voicemail

    Set up phone Set up voicemail Set voicemail password Contact your carrier for help setting or recovering your password/PIN for voicemail. Set mailbox greeting Your carrier provides and manages your voicemail. To set your greeting: Touch > Touch & hold to dial into your mailbox.
  • Page 19: Set Up Email

    Set up phone Set up email Set up personal email You can add multiple email accounts of the following types: • Gmail • Personal email from other providers (IMAP/POP) If you added a Google account on your phone: • When you open the Gmail app for the first time, you'll see your email for that account. You're already set up.
  • Page 20 Set up phone Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and other information from your company's IT department. Switch account views In the Gmail app, touch your profile icon , then select an account.
  • Page 21: Make It Yours

    Set up phone Make it yours This topic lists things that most people want to do with their new phone, with links to instructions on how to do them. Change its look and sound • Set the wallpaper. • Add apps to your home screen. •...
  • Page 22: Learn The Basics

    Learn the basics About your home screen You see the home screen when you turn on and unlock your phone or swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Swipe right or left to move between home screens. What’s on the screen Status bar: Displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's battery and network...
  • Page 23 Learn the basics Add/remove screens You can add more home screens to the right. To add a page, drag an app shortcut to the edge of the current page and place it on the new screen. To remove a home screen, drag all apps and folders off the screen. After you remove the last item, the home screen will be removed.
  • Page 24: About Your Lock Screen

    Learn the basics About your lock screen The lock screen appears when you're using a screen lock and you power on your phone or turn on the screen. From the lock screen, you can: • Make an emergency call. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. •...
  • Page 25: New To Android

    Learn the basics : New to Android? If this is your first smartphone Learn the basics To get around your phone, here are the key concepts. • You can choose how you move between apps and screens: gestures or icons. •...
  • Page 26 Learn the basics : New to Android? In most apps you can tap , , or your profile icon for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options are available to you there, too. Manage cellular data Understand your data usage. Keep an eye on your data usage and learn how to make the most of it.
  • Page 27: If You Had An Iphone

    Learn the basics : New to Android? If you had an iPhone Welcome to Android! Here are some differences between your old iPhone and your new phone. Your assistant: You've retired Siri. Now, find info and get things done with Google Assistant. Just set up “OK, Google”.
  • Page 28: About Your Google Account

    Learn the basics : New to Android? About your Google account Benefits of your account When you set up your phone, you added a Google account. If you haven't had a Google account before, this is more than just a password you set up for your phone. A Google account lets you organize and access your personal information and files from any computer or mobile device: •...
  • Page 29: Status Bar Icons

    Learn the basics : New to Android? Status bar icons About status icons status bar at the top of the home screen contains icons that help you monitor your phone. • On the left, icons tell you about apps, such as new messages or downloads. If you don't know what one of these icons means, swipe the status bar down for details.
  • Page 30 Learn the basics : New to Android? Wi‑Fi network within range. Connected to Wi‑Fi network. No SIM card. Location services are in use. Airplane mode on. CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth connected. Trusted device connected. Your phone is a Wi‑Fi hotspot. Devices can connect to share your data connection. Wireless display or adaptor connected.
  • Page 31 Learn the basics : New to Android? Download complete. Google backup in progress. Google backup complete. SOUND Vibrate. DO NOT DISTURB Do Not Disturb is on. BATTERY Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Battery low. Phone is in Battery Saver mode. ALARM AND CALENDAR Alarm set.
  • Page 32 Learn the basics : New to Android? New Gmail message. New text message. New voicemail. Important alert. OTHER ICONS Privacy indicator. An app is using your microphone or camera. Screen recording in process. Focus mode is on. Apps that you download might show other icons to alert you about their status.
  • Page 33: Phone Terms You Should Know

    Learn the basics : New to Android? Phone terms you should know Airplane mode This mode allows you to use your phone's non-wireless functions (music, games, etc.), while disabling its wireless radio functions that are banned on airplanes during flight. Software that you can download for added functionality, such as games, email apps, bar code scanners and more.
  • Page 34 Learn the basics : New to Android? shortcut An icon you can add to your home screen that lets you quickly open an app. Create shortcuts for apps you use frequently. SIM card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to authenticate your phone on the cellular network.
  • Page 35: Get Around On Your Phone

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Learn gestures You can use gestures on your screen to move between apps and choose or manipulate items. There are also gestures, which you can turn on/off, to perform everyday tasks like screenshots or turning on the flashlight.
  • Page 36 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Tip: If you have visual impairments, you can enable additional magnification gestures. Pinch in to zoom Put two fingers on the screen, far apart, and then drag them together. Result: Zoom out to see smaller version of photos or maps. Or, close expandable notifications.
  • Page 37: Move Between Apps And Screens

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Move between apps and screens Choose how to get around If you see the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, or you see no icons at all, you are using Gesture navigation.
  • Page 38 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Tip: For visual assistance, you can add to open the Accessibility Menu magnify what's on the screen.
  • Page 39: Use Quick Settings

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Use quick settings Open quick settings Settings you adjust frequently, like Bluetooth, are “quick settings”, easy to get to from any screen. To see your first few quick settings, swipe down once from the top of your screen. To see all quick settings, swipe down again.
  • Page 40 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Dolby Atmos Flashlight Airplane mode Wi-Fi hotspot (Appears after you turn on hotspot the first time.) Quick Share Alarm Battery Saver Screen Cast Screen Record Camera access Mic access Data Saver (Appears after you turn on Data Saver the first time.) Color inversion (Appears after you turn on Color inversion the first time.)
  • Page 41 Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Open all settings To open the full list of all settings: • Open quick settings and tap • open Settings app. Tip: Search the Settings app to find what you need quickly. Just tap at the top of the app and type your search term.
  • Page 42: Turn Screen Off And On

    Learn the basics : Get around on your phone Turn screen off and on Why your screen turns off automatically • To save battery power, your screen turns off if you haven't used it for some time. You can lengthen or shorten the time before your screen automatically turns off.
  • Page 43: Discover Useful Tools

    Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Turn flashlight on and off To turn your flashlight on or off: • Open quick settings and tap • Or, make a chopping motion. If the camera opens instead of turning on the flashlight, be sure to use a chop gesture, not a twist gesture. To control the chop gesture: Go to Settings...
  • Page 44: Control Phone With Your Voice

    Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Control phone with your voice Speak a command Not all languages support voice commands. You can tell Google Assistant to call people, get directions, send messages, set alarms. Or, ask questions. Get your assistant's attention by doing any of these: •...
  • Page 45: Get Directions To A Location

    Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Get directions to a location Navigation and battery life Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so keep your phone plugged into a high-quality car charger, especially if you're streaming music and/or using Bluetooth (also power-intensive features).
  • Page 46: Use Clock And Weather Widget

    Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Use clock and weather widget Add widget to home screen Check the time and get quick access to alarms, your calendar, and the weather. If the widget is missing, you can restore it by clearing the launcher app's storage. Clearing storage also resets home screen icons to their original settings and removes shortcuts or folders you added to the home screen;...
  • Page 47 Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Turn Current location on. Tip: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, tap Temperature unit. Add location Do one of the following: • If you haven't added locations yet, tap Add cities. • Or, tap the current temperature, then tap Tap Add new location.
  • Page 48: Manage How You Spend Time On Your Phone

    Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Manage how you spend time on your phone Set up Digital Wellbeing You can get info about how you spend time on your phone, like how often you unlock it and how long you use each app.
  • Page 49 Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Pause distracting apps to focus Use Focus mode to pause selected apps for fewer distractions. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Focus mode. Choose which apps you want to pause. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 50 Learn the basics : Discover useful tools Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls. Touch Set up parental controls. Follow onscreen instructions to set up the phone for child or adult usage. To set up parental controls on the other device, refer to the help for that device. To learn more, read Google's help.
  • Page 51: Work With Text

    Learn the basics : Work with text Use onscreen keyboard Open, close, rotate keyboard To open the keyboard, just touch an area where you can enter text or numbers. To close the keyboard so you can see other parts of the screen, tap For a larger keyboard, turn your phone horizontally.
  • Page 52 Learn the basics : Work with text Get suggestions Use suggestions to type faster. When you're typing, you'll see a list of suggested next words above the keys: • Touch a word in the list to insert it in your text. •...
  • Page 53: Cut, Copy, Paste Text

    Learn the basics : Work with text Cut, copy, paste text You can select and copy text from web pages and messages. To select text, touch & hold a word. Touch Copy, Cut, Share, Select all or: • Select more text. Drag the sliders •...
  • Page 54: Use Voice Typing

    Learn the basics : Work with text Use voice typing Touch a text field to show the onscreen keyboard. Touch on the onscreen keyboard. Say what you want to type: • Speak naturally but clearly. There's no need to shout or hold the phone close to your mouth. •...
  • Page 55: Fill In Forms Automatically

    Learn the basics : Work with text Fill in forms automatically Don’t retype your personal information again and again. Save it securely, then with just one touch, fill in passwords, addresses, credit cards, and other information saved to your Google account.
  • Page 56: Personalize Your Phone

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Change wallpaper You can change the background image on your home screen lock screen. Set the wallpaper Touch & hold a blank area on your home screen, then tap Wallpaper & style. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 57: Customize Your Favorites Tray

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Customize your Favorites tray The Favorites tray at the bottom of your home screen gives you quick access to your most-used apps. You can customize the shortcuts in this tray. Change the app shortcuts Touch &...
  • Page 58: Use Shortcuts Or Folders

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Use shortcuts or folders Add app shortcuts Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open your app tray. Touch & hold the app you want. Drag the app to an empty spot on your home screen. Or, drag it to the edge of the screen and drop it onto a new home screen.
  • Page 59: Show Or Hide Notification Dots

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Show or hide notification dots You can control whether app icons show dots to alert you about unread notifications. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. Home settings. Tap Notification dots. Turn Notification dot on app icon on or off...
  • Page 60: Allow Or Prevent Home Screen Rotation

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Allow or prevent home screen rotation quick settings, when you turn on Auto-rotate, apps will rotate when you turn your phone. If you want, you can keep your home screen from rotating while other apps auto-rotate: Touch &...
  • Page 61: Remake Your Home Screen With Launchers

    Personalize your phone : Home screen Remake your home screen with launchers About launchers A launcher app is what makes your home screen look the way it does and controls how you organize and interact with your apps. The launcher that came with your phone puts the Google search widget and a clock widget on the home screen.
  • Page 62: Lock Screen

    Personalize your phone : Lock screen Use a screen saver Set up screen saver While your phone is idle on a dock or charger, turn it into a desk clock, a photo frame to show off your pics, or more. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 63: Use Apps

    Use apps Open, close, switch apps Open and close apps To open an app, tap its icon on the home screen, or swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the app tray, then tap the app. To leave an app, tap You don't need to close apps.
  • Page 64: View Notifications

    Use apps View notifications Find your notifications Apps send you notifications to let you know about new messages, calendar events, and alarms. You can check your notifications from a few places: • They appear on your lock screen. • You see them when you swipe the status bar down on any screen.
  • Page 65 Use apps Swipe to the end of your notifications and tap Clear all. Control how and when apps send notifications Do Not Disturb to silence all notifications when you don’t want interruptions. Touch & hold a notification to customize that app's notifications. Then you can: •...
  • Page 66: About Preloaded Apps

    Use apps About preloaded apps Apps that came with your phone The following apps may be preloaded on your phone. Don’t want some? Delete disable them. Need other apps? You can download free and paid apps. Icon Description Assistant Use your voice to control your phone. Calculator Make some quick calculations.
  • Page 67 Use apps Dolby Atmos Optimize and adjust audio for your phone’s speaker and any connected listening device. Drive Store and synchronize your files on Google's cloud, then access them anywhere you have an internet connection. Create and share spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
  • Page 68 Use apps Google TV Get movies and TV shows for instant viewing from Play Store. (Not available in all countries.) Maps Find your destination, explore locations. Meet Make video call with your friends across Android and iOS. Messages Send and receive text messages. News See headlines, weather, and information on your favorite topics and locations.
  • Page 69 Use apps YouTube Find, view, and upload videos to the web. YT Music Stream your favorite albums, singles, and live performances, and get recommendations for new music. Get help using an app Open the app. or . Look for Help or Settings > Help.
  • Page 70: Get, Delete, Manage Apps

    Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Install or update apps Get apps Get apps from Google Play Store You can download more apps, in addition to the apps preloaded on your phone. To download apps: Open Play Store app. Browse by category or search.
  • Page 71 Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Under Updates available: • Tap Update all. • Or, to update a specific app, tap See details, then tap Update by its name. Tip: To read the summary of what changed, tap the app name before you update it. Update Play Store apps automatically Updating your apps gives you the latest features and improves security and stability.
  • Page 72 Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Restore Play Store apps If you uninstall an app you got from Play Store, you can reinstall it anytime. Have apps you use infrequently, such as a flight tracker? Delete them and easily reinstall when needed. Open the Play Store app.
  • Page 73: Manage App Permissions

    Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Manage app permissions What are permissions? If an app wants to use specific features and personal information on your phone, it must ask for your permission. You can manage permissions at any time to allow, deny, or modify them. Apps might ask you for permission to access: •...
  • Page 74 Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Go to Settings > Privacy. Tap Permission manager. Tap a feature to see which apps have permission to use it. Turn that permission on or off for each app as needed. You can also adjust permissions by app.
  • Page 75: Delete Or Disable Apps

    Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Delete or disable apps Disable apps provided with phone You can't remove preloaded apps from your phone, but you can disable and hide apps that you don't need. Go to Settings > Apps. Tap See all # apps >...
  • Page 76: Find Problem Apps With Safe Mode

    Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Find problem apps with safe mode Issues such as apps crashing, unexpected reboots, or fast battery drain could be caused by an app you installed. Use safe mode to start your phone with only the original software and apps. If the issues go away in safe mode, the problem is probably from an app you downloaded.
  • Page 77: Protect Against Harmful Apps

    Use apps : Get, delete, manage apps Protect against harmful apps Scan phone for harmful apps Play Protect helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps, including sideloaded apps, to check for potentially harmful apps (malware). If Play Protect finds a potentially harmful app, it stops the app from running and warns you so that you can uninstall it.
  • Page 78: Search And Browse

    Use apps : Search and browse Search the web Search from anywhere You don't have to leave your current app to search for the info you need. Use Google Assistant from any screen to get search results and options for your next action. To search: Say “OK, Google”...
  • Page 79 Use apps : Search and browse Open that app to search.
  • Page 80: Search Your Phone

    Use apps : Search and browse Search your phone Find an app Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Touch Search apps. Type the app's name. If the app is on your phone, touch its icon to open it. If the app isn't on your phone, touch SEARCH FOR MORE APPS to go to Play Store and install with one touch.
  • Page 81: Browse Websites

    Use apps : Search and browse Browse websites Visit and bookmark websites Your phone connects to your carrier's cellular network or to a Wi‑Fi network to access the internet. To save data charges on your cellular plan, use a Wi‑Fi connection.
  • Page 82 Use apps : Search and browse Touch the app to use.
  • Page 83: Text Messaging

    Use apps : Text messaging About text and multimedia messages Text messages - SMS SMS (Short Message Service) messages are text only. You can send a message up to 160 characters long. If you type more than that, your message will be sent in a series of SMS messages. You can send one SMS to multiple people, and the replies will come in separate threads (unless you and your recipients have group messaging enabled).
  • Page 84: Read, Send Messages

    Use apps : Text messaging Read, send messages Read and reply to a message When you receive a text message with the Messages app, you'll see in the status bar. Swipe the status bar down and touch To respond, type in the text box and touch Optionally: •...
  • Page 85 Use apps : Text messaging Do one of the following: • Touch & hold to start recording a voice message. When done, lift your finger. • Touch to capture or attach a photo or video, or attach a contact card. Touch If you're having trouble attaching files, check that: •...
  • Page 86 Use apps : Text messaging You can now paste it elsewhere, like in an email you're composing.
  • Page 87: Manage, Delete Messages

    Use apps : Text messaging Manage, delete messages Keep track of important messages To access your important messages and conversations in the Messages app: Pin up to 3 conversations to keep these groups of messages at the top when you open the app. Star messages you want to find later.
  • Page 88 Use apps : Text messaging Control notifications for text messages If you use the Messages app: Open Messages app. Touch your profile icon > Messages settings. If you have dual SIMs, touch General. Touch Notifications and: • Turn notifications on or off •...
  • Page 89 Use apps : Text messaging Touch Group messaging and select an option.
  • Page 90: Change Default Messaging App

    Use apps : Text messaging Change default messaging app You can download additional messaging apps from Play Store. After you've installed one, you can make it your default messaging app. To select a different app to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 91: Change Text Message Reply To Incoming Calls

    Use apps : Text messaging Change text message reply to incoming calls When your phone rings, you can drag towards to see a list of quick responses you can send by text message instead of answering the call. To edit these quick responses: Touch Touch >...
  • Page 92: Email

    Use apps : Email Read, send, manage emails Read email If you've set up email, you’ll start receiving emails after your account syncs with your phone. When you receive an email notification, you'll see in the status bar. To open email from a notification, swipe the status bar down and touch the notification: •...
  • Page 93 Use apps : Email To view sent email, drafts, recently deleted email, and other categories, touch To search for emails, at the top of your email list enter terms, like the topic or the sender's name. Delete emails To delete an open email, touch To delete multiple emails, go to your email list, touch &...
  • Page 94: View Email Attachments

    Use apps : Email View email attachments View attachments Attachments appear at the end of an email. To view or play the attachment, tap it. If you see a message that you can't open the attachment type, most file types have a free viewer that you can use.
  • Page 95: Add Email Signature

    Use apps : Email Add email signature To add a signature automatically to the end of emails you send: Open the Gmail app. Touch > Settings. Select the account. Touch Mobile Signature and edit the text you want to appear at the end of every email.
  • Page 96: Control Email Notifications

    Use apps : Email Control email notifications You can control whether you see notifications when you receive an email. Go to Settings > Apps > See all # apps > Gmail. Touch Notifications. Adjust notification settings. Tip: To automatically silence notifications during hours you specify, use Do Not Disturb.
  • Page 97: Calendar App

    Use apps : Calendar app About the calendar Keep track of upcoming events and get automatic reminders on your phone with your calendar. Google calendars let you save all your events in one place, which is secure, synced, and accessible from any web- enabled device or computer when you've signed in to your account.
  • Page 98: Find Calendar Events

    Use apps : Calendar app Find calendar events Open calendar events You'll see in the status bar to alert you of upcoming events. Just swipe the status bar down and touch the notification to see the event details in your calendar. To see your list of upcoming events, open the Calendar app.
  • Page 99: Create And Manage Events

    Use apps : Calendar app Create and manage events Create calendar events As you're creating an event, you'll see suggestions for the event titles, locations, people, and more. In some cases, these suggestions are personalized based on information associated with your Google account and your previously created events.
  • Page 100: Control Notifications For Calendar Events

    Use apps : Calendar app Control notifications for calendar events Go to Settings > Apps > See all # apps > Calendar. Touch Notifications. Adjust notification settings. If you have assigned a ringtone for the notification but you silence your phone, your phone won't play the ringtone.
  • Page 101: Clock App

    Use apps : Clock app Set alarms Set alarm by touch Open quick settings by swiping down twice, then swipe right and touch Adjust alarms: • To create a new alarm, touch • To use an existing alarm, switch it on. •...
  • Page 102: Use Timer Or Stopwatch

    Use apps : Clock app Use timer or stopwatch Use timers You can set multiple countdown timers with labels to keep track: In the Clock app, touch for the Timer tab. Enter the time to count down. Touch Do any of the following: •...
  • Page 103: Set Date And Time

    Use apps : Clock app Set date and time Change time format Go to Settings > System > Date & time. To change how times are displayed: • To use military time such as 13:00, turn Use locale default off and turn Use 24-hour format on •...
  • Page 104 Use apps : Clock app Open the Clock app and tap Tap > Settings. Turn Automatic home clock on...
  • Page 105: Contacts, Calls, Voicemail

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Add contacts Add contacts automatically When you add an account to your phone, the contacts for that account are available on your phone automatically. Add contact with Contacts app Open Contacts app. Touch If you're using more than one account, the account that will be synced with your new contact appears at the top.
  • Page 106: Edit Or Delete Contacts

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Edit or delete contacts Edit contacts After creating a contact, you can change the name, photo, and other contact information. Open Contacts app. Touch the person's name. Adjust settings as needed: • assign a custom ringtone, touch >...
  • Page 107 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Delete one contact Open Contacts app. Touch the person's name. Touch > Delete and confirm the deletion. Delete multiple contacts Open Contacts app. In your contact list, touch & hold the first contact. Touch the other contacts to delete. Touch...
  • Page 108: Star Your Favorite Contacts

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Star your favorite contacts Contacts you mark as favorites appear at the top of the list in the Contacts app and on the tab in the Phone app. To add someone to your favorites: Touch the contact icon (photo or other icon). Touch...
  • Page 109: Sort Contacts

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Sort contacts Sort contacts in Contacts app Open Contacts app. Touch your profile icon > Set options: • To sort by first or last name, touch Sort by. • To list names with first name first or last name first, touch Name format. Sort contacts in Phone app Open Phone app.
  • Page 110: Share Contacts

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Contacts Share contacts Ways to share contacts You can share one all contacts by sending a name card file (.vcf). You can also share a contact’s information as a text message attachment. Share one or a few contacts Open Contacts app.
  • Page 111: Phone Calls

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Answer calls Answer incoming call When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen shows the caller ID. If you miss a call, you'll see in the status bar. To answer an incoming call: •...
  • Page 112 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls • Silence by setting face down. In the Phone app, touch > Settings > Advanced and turn Flip To Silence on • Silence ringtones during hours you specify. Use Do Not Disturb. • Choose a unique ringtone for specific people. You'll know instantly who's calling.
  • Page 113: Make Calls

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Make calls Make a call Touch Touch and enter a number. If you enter a wrong number, touch Touch to call the number. To hang up, touch Other ways to make calls You can place calls from: •...
  • Page 114 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls • Phone number • Contact's name • Name and town of local business Change default calling app You can download additional calling apps from Play Store. After you've installed one, you can make it your default calling app.
  • Page 115: During A Call

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls During a call Adjust sound during call While listening, you can: • Adjust the volume. Use the Volume button on the side of the phone. • Switch between earpiece, loudspeaker, or connected Bluetooth device. Touch •...
  • Page 116 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Then: • Touch to play the recording. • Touch to share it. • To delete it, swipe the recording left. Recording a conversation without the consent of the other party is illegal in most countries. Know your country's laws before recording a call.
  • Page 117: Make Video Calls

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Make video calls Make video call with Meet app Meet lets you video call anyone in your contact list who also uses Meet. Android users can get it from Play Store, and iPhone users can download it from the App Store. The video calls are secure and can’t be seen by others.
  • Page 118: Make Conference Calls

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Make conference calls To make a conference call: Call the first person. To call the next person: Touch This puts the first call on hold. Enter the number. Touch To join the calls after the second person answers, touch...
  • Page 119: Use Caller Id

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Use caller ID About caller ID When you receive a call, caller ID shows the number on the incoming call or lock screens, unless the caller has hidden their information. When you make a call, those you call will see your number if they use caller ID. Depending on your services, caller ID may also: •...
  • Page 120 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls To prevent ringing and notifications from suspected spam calls, turn Filter spam calls on You won't receive notifications for these calls, but you'll see them in your call history and can check any voicemail you receive. When Caller ID &...
  • Page 121: Turn Call Waiting On And Off

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Turn call waiting on and off When you’re on a call and a new call comes in, the new call is sent to voicemail. If you want to be notified of new calls instead, turn on call waiting. Note: Some carriers automatically control call waiting.
  • Page 122: Block Calls And Texts

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Block calls and texts About blocking If you don't want to receive calls or texts from a certain number, you can block it. When the number tries to contact you, your phone will automatically decline the call or text. Block a number Use either app to block both calls and texts from a number.
  • Page 123 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Your phone will block calls from private or unidentified numbers. You'll still receive calls from phone numbers that are stored in your contacts. Tip: You can also automatically identify potential spam callers and easily block them with Google Caller ID &...
  • Page 124: View And Delete Call History

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls View and delete call history See your call history To see all recent calls: Touch Touch You'll see one or more of these icons next to each call: Icon Meaning Missed call (incoming) Call you answered (incoming) Call you made (outgoing) To learn more about a call, touch it, then touch To see only your missed calls:...
  • Page 125 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Do one of the following: • To add to an existing contact, touch Add to existing. • To set up a new contact, add contact details. Touch or Save. Delete calls from history Caution: There’s no way to restore the history after you delete it. To delete one call: Touch Touch...
  • Page 126: Make Emergency Call From Locked Phone

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Phone calls Make emergency call from locked phone In an emergency, you don’t need to unlock your phone to dial an emergency number (for example, 911 in the US or 112 in Europe). To dial an emergency number from a locked screen: Swipe up on the lock screen.
  • Page 127: Voicemail

    Contacts, calls, voicemail : Voicemail Use voicemail Listen to voicemail If you've set up voicemail, you'll see in the status bar when a new voicemail message arrives. Do one of the following: • Swipe the status bar down and touch •...
  • Page 128 Contacts, calls, voicemail : Voicemail Touch Force stop. This restarts the app and should remove the notification. If that doesn't help: Call yourself from another phone and leave a short message. Go into your voicemail and delete this message, but wait to hang up until the notification icon has disappeared from your status bar.
  • Page 129: Photos And Videos

    Photos and videos Take photos Open the camera Do any of the following: • • Press the Power button twice quickly. • From the lock screen, swipe left. Take a photo If needed, adjust settings such as flash or photo size. Frame your subject: •...
  • Page 130 Photos and videos Frame one side of the scene. , then slowly pan horizontally or vertically across the scene. Keep your motion smooth and use a steady speed. When you reach the end of your scene, tap Take photo with adjustable focus (bokeh) Keep the subject of your photo in focus and blur the surrounding scene as little or much as you like.
  • Page 131: Use Pro Mode

    Photos and videos Use Pro mode When to use Pro mode In other modes, your camera digitally processes images: for example, HDR mode handles high-contrast lighting and Portrait lets you blur backgrounds. If you want to control and fine tune settings, bypassing this digital processing, switch to Pro mode on the viewfinder.
  • Page 132 Photos and videos Use macro or infinite focus Macro focus provides vivid detail on a close up object and blurs the background. Infinite focus blurs the foreground while the background is in focus. Not available for front (selfie) camera. adjust the focus: Select the type of focus: •...
  • Page 133 Photos and videos • To freeze motion, faster shutter speed. • To blur motion, use slower shutter speed. To control for lighting: • For a darker photo, use faster shutter speed. • For a brighter photo, use slower shutter speed. For capturing motion, a higher ISO to stop motion and reduce motion blur.
  • Page 134: Take Screenshots

    Photos and videos Take screenshots Take a screenshot Do one of the following: • Touch & hold three fingers on the screen. (If this doesn't work, turn Settings > System > Gestures > Three finger screenshot on.) • Press & hold Power Volume Down simultaneously until the screen is captured.
  • Page 135: Record Videos

    Photos and videos Record videos Record a video Open the camera: • Twist your phone twice from any screen to open the camera immediately. • Or, tap Touch to switch to video mode. If needed, adjust settings: • To record a selfie video, tap •...
  • Page 136 Photos and videos Select the way you want to share. You can also: • Copy videos to your computer using a USB cable. • Display your videos on an HDTV. Fix an issue If you’re having issues, try these troubleshooting steps.
  • Page 137: Record Your Screen

    Photos and videos Record your screen You can record a video of your screen while you’re using it. Record screen To start recording, open quick settings and tap If needed, adjust sound and screen touch options. • To mute all sound, turn •...
  • Page 138: Adjust Photography Settings

    Photos and videos Adjust photography settings Before you take a photo, you can adjust settings to get the best photo for your situation. Use a timer Tip: Use a tabletop tripod to stabilize the phone when taking timed shots. If you're taking a selfie, touch Touch and choose the number of seconds.
  • Page 139 Photos and videos • Remove blemishes and shine • Whiten teeth • Highlight T-zone • Slenderize face • Enlarge and brighten eyes To use the filter: On the viewfinder, touch and turn it on Use the slider to adjust the intensity of the filter. Smile and touch to take the picture.
  • Page 140: Adjust Other Camera Settings

    Photos and videos Adjust other camera settings Store photos and videos on SD card To set your camera to save new photos and videos on your SD card: Be sure you inserted an SD card. On the Camera screen, tap Settings.
  • Page 141: Delete Photos And Videos

    Photos and videos Delete photos and videos From the Camera app Tap the photo thumbnail (next to From the Gallery app From the list of thumbnail photos: • To select one item, touch & hold it. • To select multiple items, touch & hold the first one, then tap the others. Fix an issue If you’re having issues, try these troubleshooting...
  • Page 142: Edit Photos And Videos

    Photos and videos Edit photos and videos Edit photos Open the photo in the Camera or Gallery apps. Touch the photo, then touch Select an effects filter, rotate, or crop the image. To undo changes while editing, touch > Discard. When finished, touch Save copy.
  • Page 143: Find, Share, Upload

    Photos and videos : Find, share, upload Find photos and videos Photos/videos you took To browse for photos or videos: Open Gallery app. Touch Photos or Folders. Touch a thumbnail to open the photo or video. Photos/videos from text messages To find photos you've saved from text messages: Open Gallery app.
  • Page 144 Photos and videos : Find, share, upload Pictures/[app] Saved from messages or photo sharing apps...
  • Page 145: Share Photos And Videos

    Photos and videos : Find, share, upload Share photos and videos You can wirelessly share one, multiple, or all items from any Gallery view, sending them as email or message attachments, uploading to the cloud, or using device-to-device connections like Bluetooth. In addition to sharing wirelessly, you can transfer photos to your computer with a USB connection.
  • Page 146: About Wireless Sharing

    Photos and videos : Find, share, upload About wireless sharing What you can share You can share your photos and videos, contacts, screenshots, and downloaded files. When sharing photos and videos When deciding how to share your photos or videos, consider these factors: •...
  • Page 147 Photos and videos : Find, share, upload • Sending high resolution photos via text message uses more more data. • Photos and video remain available until the recipient deletes the message. • High quality videos are too large and cannot be shared in text messages. Learn how Email Good for:...
  • Page 148 Photos and videos : Find, share, upload • Requires a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. Bluetooth Good for: • Sharing from phone-to-phone or other connected device • Fast sharing Things to consider: • Your phone must be paired and connected with another device.
  • Page 149: Upload Photos And Videos

    Photos and videos : Find, share, upload Upload photos and videos You can back up your photos and videos to the cloud by installing the Google Photos app. Open the Gallery app. Touch > Settings > Google Photos. Install the app. Follow onscreen instructions to back up and sync your photos.
  • Page 150: Music

    Music Listen to radio Listen to FM stations Your phone automatically tunes to radio stations with the best signal. Listening to the radio doesn't use your mobile data. Plug headphones (any brand) into your phone. They serve as a radio antenna and allow you to scan for stations.
  • Page 151 Music Add station to favorites Remove station from favorites View/listen to favorite stations Record current station Icon Action Start recording Stop recording Listen to recording: Change filename: Touch & hold a recording > Delete recording: Touch & hold a recording >...
  • Page 152: Listen To Music

    Music Listen to music Get music Stream songs or download them to your phone so you can listen when you’re on an airplane or don’t have an internet connection. Your phone can play MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, and WAV files. To get music, do any of the following: •...
  • Page 153: Transfer Music Files

    Music Transfer music files About transferring music You can move music files you've bought and saved on your devices to other devices you own. Music apps that share music files from cloud storage usually just share links to the files instead of transferring them between devices.
  • Page 154: Connect A Midi Device

    Music Connect a MIDI device To connect a MIDI device: Make sure you have: • A USB cable that's capable of data transfer and isn't for charging only. • A USB OTG adapter cable, if needed. Turn the phone and MIDI device on. Connect them with the USB cable (and adapter if needed).
  • Page 155: Settings Network And Internet

    Settings : Network and internet Connect to Wi‑Fi networks Turn on and connect Turn Wi‑Fi on Open quick settings and tap Internet. Turn Wi-Fi on Your phone will automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks you've used before. When you're connected, you'll see in the status bar.
  • Page 156 Settings : Network and internet If you don't want to automatically connect to a saved Wi-Fi network, you can forget that network. Open quick settings and tap Internet. If the network appears in your list of nearby networks, tap its name, then tap Forget. To review all of your saved networks, tap Saved networks.
  • Page 157: Connect With Wi-Fi Direct

    Settings : Network and internet Connect with Wi-Fi Direct If you have a device, like a printer or TV, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your phone without a wireless router or cable. When you turn on your phone’s Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled. To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device: On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 158: Use Airplane Mode

    Settings : Network and internet Use Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections on your phone to prevent it from transmitting signals that could interfere with airplane communications. Turn it on Open quick settings and touch to turn airplane mode on. This disables all wireless connections (Wi‑Fi, voice and data for calls and text messages, Bluetooth).
  • Page 159: Control Data Usage

    Settings : Network and internet Control data usage Turn mobile data off/on Open quick settings, tap Internet. Then, by your mobile network's name, turn your connection on or off When you turn off cellular data, you can still use data over Wi-Fi.
  • Page 160 Settings : Network and internet To allow certain apps to continue using background data, tap Unrestricted data, then next to the app name, slide the switch on Restrict for specific apps indefinitely Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network. If you're using two SIMs, tap the SIM name.
  • Page 161: Share Your Internet Connection

    Settings : Network and internet Share your internet connection When you need an internet connection for another device, share your phone's: • For wireless sharing with another Wi-Fi capable device, turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot, which is great for range and speed. This uses more power, so it's best when you can plug in. •...
  • Page 162 Settings : Network and internet Set up the connection. To connect Do this A phone On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, tap and unlock if prompted. Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password. Other device Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 163 Settings : Network and internet Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. On your phone, go to Settings. Tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering. Turn on USB tethering to start the connection. You'll see in your notifications. To stop the connection, tap the notification and turn off USB tethering, then disconnect your phone and computer.
  • Page 164: Connect To Vpns

    Settings : Network and internet Connect to VPNs A virtual private network (VPN) lets you access files on a secure network like an office network with a firewall. Contact your network administrator for VPN settings and any additional apps or requirements. To set up a VPN connection: Go to Settings...
  • Page 165: Add A Private Dns Service

    Settings : Network and internet Add a Private DNS service Private DNS protects you when you browse the internet and use apps on your phone. It: • Encrypts your data over a secure channel • Prevents you from being redirected to fraudulent websites that appear legitimate •...
  • Page 166: Connected Devices

    Settings : Connected devices Connect with Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on/off Bluetooth uses more of your battery, so turn it off when not in use. Open quick settings. to switch it on/off. Pair with Bluetooth device To connect with a new Bluetooth accessory or other device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device.
  • Page 167 Settings : Connected devices • Make or receive calls and play music over your car's audio system • Transfer music • Share photos • Share contacts • Share your phone's internet connection with your computer To set sharing options: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 168: Share Files And Links With Nearby Devices

    Settings : Connected devices Share files and links with nearby devices Share content easily and securely. You can share things like photos or videos, contacts, documents, and links. Send them to another device near you without using an internet connection. You can share with Android 6+ devices and Chromebooks, and with selected Windows devices through an app.
  • Page 169 Settings : Connected devices Choose who can see you for sharing To adjust who can share with you: Open quick settings and tap Or, go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Quick Share. Tap Who can share with you and choose who can see your phone for sharing: •...
  • Page 170: Transfer Files Between Phone And Computer (Usb)

    Settings : Connected devices Transfer files between phone and computer (USB) About USB transfers You can transfer music, photos, and other files between your phone's storage and computer (in either direction). Use a USB cable that's capable of data transfer and isn't for charging only. When you connect the phone and computer with the USB cable, the phone’s USB connection type is set to charging mode, which charges your battery but prevents your computer from seeing files on your phone.
  • Page 171 Settings : Connected devices Location of files Files are stored in these folders on your phone: • DCIM: (Digital Camera Images) Photos and videos taken with the Camera app • Pictures: Photos you edited and photos from apps other than Camera •...
  • Page 172: Cast Screen Or Media To Tv

    Settings : Connected devices Cast screen or media to TV Mirror with Chromecast To mirror your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you must: • Use a TV with Chromecast built-in. • Or, plug a Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port.
  • Page 173 Settings : Connected devices Cast personal media with Wi-Fi Direct If your TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, set up a connection between your phone and TV so that you can view or play media from your phone. For information about using Wi-Fi Direct after you've connected, see the user guide that came with your TV. Fix an issue After each step, see if your issue is fixed.
  • Page 174: Print From Your Phone

    Settings : Connected devices Print from your phone Set up printing To connect your printer and phone: Before you begin: • If your printer is connected to a Wi-Fi network, be sure the phone and your printer are connected to the same network.
  • Page 175: Apps

    Settings : Apps Set or change default apps If you have multiple apps that do the same thing, you can pick which app to use by default. Pick when asked Sometimes, your phone asks which app to use. For example, your phone might ask which app to use to open a PDF file.
  • Page 176: Adjust Special App Access

    Settings : Apps Adjust special app access In Settings > Apps > Special app access, you can adjust these settings: • Usage access: Control which apps have access to data about your app usage (what other apps you're using and how often, your carrier, language settings, and other details). •...
  • Page 177: Notifications

    Settings : Notifications Turn notifications on/off Turn off app notifications When you receive unwanted notifications from an app, touch & hold the notification, then tap Turn off notifications. To review all apps and adjust whether they can send notifications: Swipe down to view your notifications. At the bottom of the list, tap Manage.
  • Page 178 Settings : Notifications To change which notifications show on your lock screen (show all, hide notifications from apps you silenced, or hide all), tap Notifications on lock screen. Tip: When you turn on Lockdown, notifications won't show on your lock screen.
  • Page 179: Choose How Notifications Look And Open

    Settings : Notifications Choose how notifications look and open Turn on snoozing If you want to be able to snooze your notifications, turn on snoozing: Go to Settings > Notifications. Turn Allow notification snoozing on...
  • Page 180: Control Notification Sound

    Settings : Notifications Control notification sound Change notification volume To adjust the volume level of all notifications: Press a Volume button and on the screen tap Adjust the Notification volume slider. Change notification sound Set default notification sound To change the sound used for notifications from all apps: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 181 Settings : Notifications • Default: You'll hear a sound and feel vibration (if on), get a message on your lock screen, and can see the app's icon in your status bar. • Silent: You won't hear a sound or feel a vibration. The notification icon will still show in the status bar, unless you hide them.
  • Page 182: Battery

    Settings : Battery Charge phone How to charge Connect to charger Your phone doesn't support wireless charging. Use a USB charger or connect it to a power source with a USB cable. Connect your phone to the charger that came with your phone, or to a charger that is compatible with your phone.
  • Page 183: Extend Battery Life

    Settings : Battery Extend battery life Choose settings that use less battery To get the most life from your battery: • Connections: Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using them. • Wi‑Fi: Turn on Wi‑Fi when the phone is in a location with Wi‑Fi coverage. •...
  • Page 184: Use Battery Saver Mode

    Settings : Battery Use Battery Saver mode When Battery Saver is on Battery Saver helps you keep going on a low battery until the next charge. To save power, your phone will: • Turn on Dark theme (You can turn it off, but that uses more battery.) •...
  • Page 185: Show Battery Percentage In Status Bar

    Settings : Battery Show battery percentage in status bar To show the percentage of battery power remaining in the status bar: Go to Settings > Battery. Turn Battery percentage on...
  • Page 186: Storage

    Settings : Storage About storage options Phone internal storage You can store photos, videos, music, and applications on your phone. Files you downloaded from the internet and attachments you save from email or text messages are stored there, too. You can free up space when needed.
  • Page 187: Manage Phone Storage

    Settings : Storage Manage phone storage Free up space by scanning To scan your phone for old and unused items to remove, like downloads and unused apps: Open the Files app. > Clean. You’ll see suggestions for categories of items to check and free up space. Tap the suggestions and follow onscreen instructions to uninstall, move, or delete items.
  • Page 188: Manage Sd Card

    Settings : Storage Manage SD card Move photos, videos, music to SD card To free up internal storage on your phone: Be sure you've inserted and set up your SD card. Open the Files app and tap > Clean. Or, go to Settings >...
  • Page 189 Settings : Storage Move apps from the card back to phone internal storage before you eject the card. If you remove the card without moving the apps: • You will lose access to the apps/games on card and will need to reinstall them. •...
  • Page 190 Settings : Storage Content encrypted Read card in other devices To format the inserted card: Go to Settings > Storage. Touch the SD card's name. Touch > Storage settings. Touch Format as internal or Format. If you don't see Format as internal, then your phone only supports SD cards formatted as portable storage.
  • Page 191: Find Downloaded Files

    Settings : Storage Find downloaded files You can download files and store them on your phone, including: • Photos, videos, and documents you save from emails or texts • Books, movies, or other content that you buy from Play Store and save for offline viewing •...
  • Page 192: Recover Recently Deleted Files

    Settings : Storage Recover recently deleted files You can try to recover recently deleted photos, videos, or texts. But do so as soon as possible. The more you use the phone, the more likely the file will be overwritten with new data. Search for “file recovery”...
  • Page 193: Upload Music To Cloud

    Settings : Storage Upload music to cloud You can store songs from your library in the cloud, for free, with Google YT Music (not available in all countries). Then you can instantly listen to your tunes wherever you are. You can upload music from your: •...
  • Page 194: Scan Documents And Make Copies

    Settings : Storage Scan documents and make copies Scan document to Drive You can scan important documents with your phone and save them as PDFs on Google Drive. Open the Drive app. Touch > Align your phone over the document to scan and touch Touch Optionally: •...
  • Page 195: Sound

    Settings : Sound Adjust volumes Use Volume buttons In-call audio. When you’re on a call, the Volume buttons control the volume of the other person. Media. When you’re not on a call, the Volume buttons control media volume during playback or before you listen.
  • Page 196: Set Ringtones

    Settings : Sound Set ringtones Change default call ringtone Go to Settings > Sound. Do one of the following: • If your phone has one SIM card, tap Phone ringtone. • If your phone has dual SIMs, tap the SIM. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 197 Settings : Sound Tip: To change your alarm sound, open the Clock app and tap . Then tap Get more ringtones Although your phone comes with lots of ringtones, you can get more: • Search for “ringtones” in Play Store and install an app that provide ringtones.
  • Page 198: Enhance Sound

    Settings : Sound Enhance sound About Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos delivers a premium listening experience through your phone's loudspeaker and connected devices. Smart audio automatically chooses the best settings for the media you're listening to, or you can set and customize sound profiles for the loudspeaker and connected devices.
  • Page 199: Silence Calls & Notifications

    Settings : Sound Silence calls & notifications When you're busy, use Do Not Disturb to mute ringtones for incoming calls, stop vibration, and block notifications. Quickly turn Do Not Disturb on or off Turn it on Open quick settings and tap You'll see in the status bar when Do Not Disturb is on.
  • Page 200 Settings : Sound Open quick settings, then touch & hold Tap Schedules. Adjust settings: • To use an existing schedule, tap its name, like Sleeping. To adjust times or settings, tap • To create a new one, tap Add more. Tap Time, then enter a name and tap Add. Specify its days, start and end times, and level of silence.
  • Page 201 Settings : Sound Alarms and media sounds are allowed by default, but you can turn them off. You can also allow touch sounds, reminders, and calendar events to send notifications. Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb. Or, in quick settings, touch & hold Tap Alarms &...
  • Page 202: Stop Phone From Speaking

    Settings : Sound Stop phone from speaking Silence replies to voice commands Some voice commands (like “What's up?” and “What is the current weather?”) cause Google Assistant to speak in response. To quickly silence a voice command response, touch Turn off screen reader If your phone describes everything you touch on screen, speaking your notifications, and reading messages aloud, you might have turned on a screen reader.
  • Page 203: Silence "Hello Moto" During Power Up

    Settings : Sound Silence “Hello Moto” during power up If you don’t want your phone to say “Hello Moto” when it powers up: Go to Settings > Sound. Turn Power on sounds off You can't adjust the volume level for this sound.
  • Page 204: Turn Off Charging Sounds

    Settings : Sound Turn off charging sounds If you don’t want your phone to make a sound when it comes in contact with a charger: Go to Settings > Sound. Turn off Charging sounds and vibration.
  • Page 205: Turn Touch Sounds On/Off

    Settings : Sound Turn touch sounds on/off Go to Settings > Sound. Do any of the following: • To hear a tone when you dial a number, turn on Dial pad tones. • To hear a click when you lock or unlock the screen, turn on Screen locking sound. •...
  • Page 206: Hear Other Notification Sounds

    Settings : Sound Hear other notification sounds You can assign a ringtone for notifications from specific apps. You can also control sounds that notify you of other events: Go to Settings > Sound. To hear a confirmation tone and feel a vibration when you successfully connect your phone to a charger, turn Charging sounds and vibration on To feel a vibration when you make a call and the other party answers, turn Outgoing call vibration on If you don't want any of these sounds, just turn them off...
  • Page 207: Display

    Settings : Display Adjust screen brightness To set your screen's brightness, open quick settings and slide Your phone automatically adjusts your screen to the light around you, with Adaptive brightness. When the feature is on, you can still fine tune the brightness in quick settings. To turn this feature off: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 208: Use Dark Theme

    Settings : Display Use Dark theme Give your eyes and battery a break by changing to a dark background. When Dark theme is on: • The dark background applies to your settings and apps. • Colors don't change in media, such as videos. •...
  • Page 209: Change Font And Display Size

    Settings : Display Change font and display size You can make the text or other items on your screen smaller or larger for your comfort and convenience. Go to Settings > Display. Do any of the following: • To adjust the size of text on the screen, touch Font size, then drag the slider to the size you want. •...
  • Page 210: Stop Automatic Rotation

    Settings : Display Stop automatic rotation Prevent screen from rotating Open quick settings and turn Auto-rotate off. In this mode, you can manually rotate the current app. Turn your phone the direction you want, then touch in the corner. Allow screen to rotate To allow rotation for all apps, open quick settings and turn...
  • Page 211: Adjust Colors At Night

    Settings : Display Adjust colors at night If you selected a color mode or palette, it will resume outside of night hours. Automatically change screen to amber Your phone can automatically filter out blue light and adjust screen colors to warmer tones at night, making it easier to view and read in dim light.
  • Page 212: Choose Color Mode

    Settings : Display Choose color mode You can change the intensity of color on your screen for a realistic or enhanced look. Go to Settings > Display. Tap Color palette. Choose one: • To see the most accurate colors, tap Natural. •...
  • Page 213: Change Accent Color

    Settings : Display Change accent color Select a color scheme for buttons, sliders, and messages. Go to Settings > Display > Color palette. Review colors: • Swipe color tiles to see more options. • To add a new color tile, touch , then touch a color on the bar >...
  • Page 214: Change Screen Timeout

    Settings : Display Change screen timeout Change when your screen turns off Go to Settings > Display. Touch Screen timeout and select the time of inactivity before your phone sleeps. Tip: Set a shorter time to extend battery life.
  • Page 215: Change Lock Screen Features

    Settings : Display Change lock screen features Use these options to control what content and features appear on your lock screen. You can also control when your screen locks. Limit lock screen notifications If you've set a pattern, PIN or password, you can control which notifications show on your lock screen.
  • Page 216: Accessibility

    Settings : Accessibility Visual assistance Adjust colors if you’re color blind Color correction is an experimental feature and might not work correctly everywhere on your phone. Turn it on Go to Settings > Accessibility > Text and display. Tap Color correction and turn Use color correction on To replace all screen colors with gray tones, choose Grayscale.
  • Page 217 Settings : Accessibility Turn it on Go to Settings > Accessibility > Text and display. Tap Color inversion. Turn Use color inversion on is added to your quick settings so you can easily turn it off/on. Add a shortcut To use an accessibility shortcut as an alternate to the quick setting:...
  • Page 218 Settings : Accessibility Or, if you set up accessibility shortcuts, tap or press & hold both Volume buttons. Bold all text To change all text on the screen to bold for easier reading: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Text and display. Turn Bold text on Magnify the screen You can magnify the screen by triple tapping it or by swiping up from the bottom of the screen with two...
  • Page 219 Settings : Accessibility Tap the area of the screen to magnify, then: • Drag two or more fingers to scroll. • Pinch two or more fingers to adjust zoom. • to magnify a framed area instead of the full screen. Then use two fingers or to drag the frame around the screen.
  • Page 220 Settings : Accessibility When TalkBack is on • Tap an item. Your phone speaks the name. • Start typing. Your phone speaks each number or letter. • Drag status bar down. Your phone speaks all of the notifications. • Open a message, file, or book. Your phone reads the text out loud. Change readout volume •...
  • Page 221: Hearing Assistance

    Settings : Accessibility Hearing assistance Turn on video captions Go to Settings > Accessibility. Tap Caption preferences and turn Show captions on Specify options (language, text size, and style) for closed captioning. Use hearing aids To improve compatibility with hearing aids and reduce sound feedback: Tap >...
  • Page 222 Settings : Accessibility Call the number. While the phone rings, the other person's screen displays an RTT indicator. After the other person answers, enter a message in the text field. The text that you enter is visible to the other person as you type. During a call, you can tap to mute the call, turn on the speaker, return to the keypad, or add a call.
  • Page 223: Dexterity Assistance

    Settings : Accessibility Dexterity assistance Change timing controls If you need more time to respond to a notification or messages that are visible only temporarily, you can adjust the time before they disappear: Go to Settings > Accessibility. Tap Timing controls. Adjust settings: •...
  • Page 224 Settings : Accessibility Press the assigned switch or key to scan and highlight items on the screen or to select highlighted items.
  • Page 225: Use Accessibility Shortcuts

    Settings : Accessibility Use accessibility shortcuts About accessibility shortcuts Essential controls for your phone accessibility menu provides shortcuts to essential features on your phone. Accessibility features Easily turn accessibility features on/off from any screen. For each feature you're using, you can: •...
  • Page 226 Settings : Accessibility Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. If you've set other accessibility tools to use this gesture, swipe up with two fingers and hold to switch between tools. Choose an option from the menu. If you're using 3-button navigation:...
  • Page 227 Settings : Accessibility If you've assigned two or more accessibility features to the Volume buttons, you can add more shortcuts with the gesture. Press & hold both Volume buttons, then tap Edit shortcuts to select from a list of all accessibility features. Use the shortcut Press &...
  • Page 228: Security

    Are created from features of your fingertip, converted to a mathematical representation, and then encrypted and stored only on the phone. No fingerprint images are ever stored. • Are never shared with Google or Motorola. • Are never shared with other apps. Your phone only shares the verification, not the fingerprint.
  • Page 229: Protect Against Harmful Apps

    Settings : Security Protect against harmful apps Scan phone for harmful apps Play Protect helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps, including sideloaded apps, to check for potentially harmful apps (malware). If Play Protect finds a potentially harmful app, it stops the app from running and warns you so that you can uninstall it.
  • Page 230: Make Sure Your Phone Can Be Found

    Settings : Security Make sure your phone can be found Make sure your phone can be found. Find My Device allows you to remotely locate, lock, and erase your phone. If you ever need to find your phone, your phone will need to: •...
  • Page 231: Lock And Unlock Phone

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Set a screen lock You can set up a screen lock to secure your phone. Each time you turn on your phone or turn on the screen, you’ll be asked to unlock it. Set or change screen lock Go to Settings...
  • Page 232 Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Remove screen lock Go to Settings > Security. Tap Screen lock. Enter your current PIN, password, or pattern to confirm your identity. Select None or Swipe.
  • Page 233: Quickly Tighten Lock Screen Security

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Quickly tighten lock screen security Unlocking with the fingerprint sensor and setting up automatic unlocking make it easier to keep your phone secure and minimize when you need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade convenience for more security.
  • Page 234: Set Advanced Lock Options

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Set advanced lock options Use these options to control when your phone locks and whether your code is visible when you unlock. You can also control what content is included on your lock screen.
  • Page 235: Stay Unlocked When Connected With A Trusted Device

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Stay unlocked when connected with a trusted device Set up trusted devices You can keep your phone unlocked when it is connected to a trusted device, like your Bluetooth watch or car. Make sure you have: •...
  • Page 236: Unlock At Trusted Places

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Unlock at trusted places Set up trusted places To avoid repeatedly unlocking your phone when you are at familiar and trusted locations (like home or work), use a Smart Lock. You can still manually lock the phone at trusted places when needed. Make sure you have: •...
  • Page 237: Keep Phone Unlocked While It's On You

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Keep phone unlocked while it's on you You can keep your phone unlocked while you’re holding it in your hand or carrying it in your pocket or handbag. Just unlock it once, and it stays unlocked until you set it down (or manually lock it). Make sure you have set a screen lock.
  • Page 238: Use Fingerprint Security

    Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone Use fingerprint security Set up fingerprint security Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone, make fast and secure online and in-store purchases, and sign into bank and finance apps. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 239 Settings : Security : Lock and unlock phone • Be sure the app supports fingerprint recognition. • Install the app and open its settings to adjust options, like enabling fingerprint unlock. • Consult the app's help info for more instructions. Why am I still asked for PIN/pattern? For maximum security, you still need to enter your pattern, PIN, or password: •...
  • Page 240: Pin An App Screen

    Settings : Security Pin an app screen Turn on pinning Use pinning to keep the current app in view until you unpin it. For example, you can pin a game and your child cannot navigate anywhere else on your phone. You can set up a pattern, PIN, or password required to unpin.
  • Page 241: Lock Sim Card

    Settings : Security Lock SIM card Set up SIM lock This feature is not available in all countries. Your SIM card came with a default PIN from your carrier. You can use it to set up an optional SIM card lock, which prevents others from using your cellular plan and accessing account information if your phone is stolen.
  • Page 242: Privacy

    Settings : Privacy See/change permissions by feature The first time you use an app, and sometimes when you install update it, you are asked to grant the app permission to access certain data and phone features. You can adjust these permissions any time. To adjust permissions by feature: Go to Settings...
  • Page 243: Control Access To Your Mic And Camera

    Settings : Privacy Control access to your mic and camera Block mic or camera from app in use Any time an app uses your mic or camera, you’ll see the privacy indicator in the status bar. When you see the privacy indicator: Swipe the status bar down and touch to see which app is using it.
  • Page 244: Hide Your Pattern

    Settings : Privacy Hide your pattern You can hide your PIN or pattern to prevent others from viewing it when you unlock your screen. To hide patterns (if you're using a pattern screen lock): Go to Settings > Security. Next to Screen lock, tap Turn Make pattern visible off...
  • Page 245: Location

    Settings : Location Use location services About location information You can let your phone use GPS, Wi‑Fi networks, mobile networks, and sensors to estimate your location. Apps that have your permission can use this information to deliver location-based services, such as the ability to check in, view traffic, find nearby restaurants, or tag your photos with the location where you took them.
  • Page 246 Settings : Location Touch a service to open its settings: • Earthquake alerts: Sends you an alert about nearby earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or more. (Not available in all countries.) • Emergency Location Service: Sends your location to emergency responders when you call or text an emergency number.
  • Page 247 Settings : Location Touch Location services. Turn Wi‑Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning on...
  • Page 248: Safety & Emergency

    Settings : Safety & emergency Prepare for emergencies Set up emergency SOS In an emergency, you can press the Power button quickly five times or more to start a blaring sound and automatically call emergency responders. Set it up Go to Settings >...
  • Page 249 Settings : Safety & emergency Add message to lock screen To add your name or a short message to your lock screen for anyone who finds your phone: Go to Settings > Display > Lock screen. Touch Add text on lock screen. Type the text to display and touch Save.
  • Page 250: Passwords & Accounts

    Settings : Passwords & accounts Add or remove accounts Add Google account When you set up your phone, you were prompted to add a Google account. If you skipped this, be sure to set one up now so you can download apps from Play Store, get a customized information feed, and take full advantage of the Calendar, Gmail, and other apps included with your Google account.
  • Page 251 Settings : Passwords & accounts Touch the account name. Touch Remove account. Tip: If you have trouble removing a corporate account, go to Settings > Security > Device admin apps and turn off the app for the account, then try to remove it again.
  • Page 252: Change Name & Info In Your Google Account

    Settings : Passwords & accounts Change name & info in your Google account You can update, add, and remove basic info for your Google account: Go to Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account. Touch Personal info. Update information as needed. Add or change your profile picture, edit your name and birthday. Learn more.
  • Page 253: Sync Apps With Your Google Account

    Settings : Passwords & accounts Sync apps with your Google account About syncing What sync does When your phone syncs, your Google apps refresh their data, and you get notifications about updates. Which apps sync By default, apps made by Google sync automatically.
  • Page 254 Settings : Passwords & accounts Turn off for your Google account Go to Settings > Passwords & accounts. Turn Automatically sync app data off To collect messages, email, calendar, or other app updates, you'll need to sync the accounts manually. Tip: Turning off auto-sync can help save battery life.
  • Page 255: Control What Info Google Collects

    Settings : Passwords & accounts Control what info Google collects Google collects information from you to provide personalized services and tailored content, as outlined in Google Privacy Policy. You can review, delete, and control the information Google collects about you. Learn more from Google about: •...
  • Page 256: System

    Settings : System : Languages & input Customize the keyboard To customize Gboard, just tap in top row of the keyboard. Or, go to Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard. Resize keyboard to type more accurately Give yourself more space to type and reduce typos by adjusting the height of the keyboard.
  • Page 257 Settings : System : Languages & input To adjust sounds: • To hear sounds when you type, turn Sound on keypress on • To adjust how loud the sounds are, tap Volume on keypress. Disable glide typing With glide typing, you drag your finger over the letters in a word. If you want to turn this off and only use multi-touch typing: On the top row of the keyboard, tap Tap Glide typing.
  • Page 258: Use Multiple Languages

    Settings : System : Languages & input Use multiple languages Change display language You selected the language for your phone during set up. To change it: Go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages. Touch & hold the language you want and drag it to the first position in the list. If you don’t see the language you want, tap to add it, then drag it to the first position.
  • Page 259: Gestures

    Settings : System : Gestures Customize Power button gesture You can customize the Power button so that pressing it twice either opens Google Assistant or opens your camera. Go to Settings > System > Gestures. Touch Double press power key and select what you want the gesture to do.
  • Page 260: Change System Navigation

    Settings : System : Gestures Change System navigation You can choose how to move between apps and screens: Go to Settings > System > Gestures. Tap System navigation. Choose an option: • Gesture navigation: Use drag and swipe gestures to return to your home screen, to switch apps, or to go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 261: Turn Flashlight On And Off

    Settings : System : Gestures Turn flashlight on and off To turn your flashlight on or off: • Open quick settings and tap • Or, make a chopping motion. If the camera opens instead of turning on the flashlight, be sure to use a chop gesture, not a twist gesture. To control the chop gesture: Go to Settings...
  • Page 262: Back Up Phone

    Settings : System Back up phone Back up to Google You can automatically back up the following items to your Google account: • Apps and app data • Call history • Contacts • Phone settings (including Wi-Fi passwords and permissions) •...
  • Page 263: About Phone

    Settings : About phone Record your IMEI number The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is the unique code that identifies your phone. You’ll need it if you contact support regarding a warranty, and it’s important to have if your phone is stolen. Service providers can use the IMEI to block a stolen phone from cellular networks, and many police departments keep a record of stolen phones using this number.
  • Page 264: Find Legal And Product Information

    Settings : About phone Find legal and product information To view the electronic regulatory label for your phone, go to Settings > About phone > Regulatory labels. For safety, environmental, warranty, and other legal information, go to Settings > About phone > Legal information.
  • Page 265: Fix Issues

    Fix issues : Hardware issues Phone is slow or unstable If a certain app is slow, try these app-specific troubleshooting steps. If your phone is slow when viewing online content, it could be an issue with your connection. If you're on Wi-Fi, use a different Wi-Fi network, switch to mobile data, or contact your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 266: Phone Feels Warm Or Hot

    If your phone ever becomes too hot, it will ask you to turn it off so it can cool down. Some phones will stay on but limit the phone's capabilities until it cools down. If your phone is too hot to touch, use a different phone, tablet, or computer to contact Motorola support. Reasons your phone may get warm Doing one or more of the following activities may cause your phone to get warm: •...
  • Page 267: Phone Won't Turn On

    Fix issues : Hardware issues Phone won't turn on If your phone isn't starting, has a black or blank screen, or turns on but immediately turns off, try these steps to fix the issue. Press & hold the Power button for 5-7 seconds, or up to 30 seconds. This restarts (reboots) your phone.
  • Page 268: Phone Restarts Or Crashes

    Fix issues : Hardware issues Phone restarts or crashes If your phone randomly reboots, restarts, or shuts down without restarting, try the following. Restart your phone: Hold down the Power button for about 30 seconds. If this doesn't work, connect your phone to charge for at least 5 minutes. Then, while connected to the charger, restart again by holding down the Power button for 30 seconds.
  • Page 269: Screen Is Frozen Or Won't Respond

    Fix issues : Hardware issues Screen is frozen or won't respond Tip: If your screen goes black when the phone rings so you can't answer the call, clear data for the Phone app. If your phone freezes, stops responding, or is stuck on a blank or white screen, try the following: Restart your phone.
  • Page 270: Screen Displays Wrong Colors

    Fix issues : Hardware issues Screen displays wrong colors Everything is grayscale, black and white Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime mode > Customize > Screen options at bedtime and turn Grayscale off Everything is negative, reversed colors Go to Settings >...
  • Page 271: Sd Card Issues

    Fix issues : Hardware issues SD card issues Phone doesn't recognize new SD card If your phone isn’t recognizing a new card that you inserted, try these steps. After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed. Turn your phone off and then on again. Inspect card for damage or alignment issue: Turn your phone off and remove...
  • Page 272 Fix issues : Hardware issues Check that the card is mounted: Go to Settings > Storage. Touch and select your SD card. Touch > Mount. Turn your phone off and then on again. Use another device to check if the card is readable: Insert card into another device.
  • Page 273: Call And Sim Issues

    Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Troubleshoot issues with calls Select the statement that best describes your issue: • Can't make calls • Can't answer calls • Phone doesn’t ring • People can’t hear me • Can't hear calls •...
  • Page 274: Can't Make Calls

    Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Can't make calls After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed. icon is missing disappeared from your home screen, you just need to add a shortcut for the Phone app. SIM card not recognized If you see in the...
  • Page 275 Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Have signal, but can’t make calls Turn your phone off and then on again. Press & hold the Power button, then touch Power off. Then turn it on to establish a new connection with the network.
  • Page 276: Can't Answer Or Phone Doesn't Ring

    Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Can't answer or phone doesn't ring After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed. Phone doesn’t ring or ring loud enough Check your volume setting. Look for in your status bar.
  • Page 277 Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Look for in your status bar. If you see it, then your phone is sending calls to voicemail so you’re not interrupted. To have your phone ring for incoming calls, open quick settings and touch turn off Do Not Disturb.
  • Page 278: Issues During Calls

    Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Issues during calls After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed. Screen goes black If you are using a case, cover or screen protector, remove it and see if it was causing the issue. Check your proximity sensor.
  • Page 279 Fix issues : Call and SIM issues Turn your phone off and then on again. Press & hold the Power button, then touch Power off. Then turn it on to establish a new connection with the network. Check if a software update is available for your phone.
  • Page 280: Battery Issues

    Fix issues : Battery issues Charging issues Try these troubleshooting steps. After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed. Make sure the USB plug fits securely into the phone. If the battery is completely depleted, connect the charger and wait about 10 minutes until it has enough voltage to charge, then press the Power button.
  • Page 281: Battery Drains Too Fast

    Fix issues : Battery issues Battery drains too fast Battery life varies The way you use your phone can really affect how long you can go before recharging your battery. Navigating, playing games, browsing the web, making calls and texting all require energy. So, your battery life may vary day to day, depending on what you're doing.
  • Page 282: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Usb Issues

    Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Bluetooth issues Bluetooth turning on automatically After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed: When Bluetooth is off, your phone can still scan and automatically connect to a previously paired device. To prevent this, turn off Bluetooth scanning.
  • Page 283 Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Check that Media audio is on: Go to Settings > Connected devices. Next to the paired device, touch Make sure Media audio is checked. If the problem is with a car, check the car's instructions. Can't make or hear on calls After each step, check to see if your issue is fixed: Check that other devices paired with your phone aren't getting your calls.
  • Page 284 Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Check battery level on your phone and Bluetooth device, and charge if either is low. Keep the phone and Bluetooth device within 30 feet of each other, closer for better performance. On your phone, turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Turn off the Bluetooth device to disconnect it.
  • Page 285: Wi-Fi Issues

    Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Wi-Fi issues After each troubleshooting step, check to see if the issue is fixed. Can't connect to a network When you enter the password to connect: • Get the password from the Wi-Fi router and make sure you enter it correctly on your phone. •...
  • Page 286 Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Disconnect and then reconnect: Turn off the connection from your device. Turn off the phone's hotspot. Restart your device. Wait for 1 minute, then turn on and enable the hotspot on your phone. Reconnect the device.
  • Page 287: Can't Transfer Files Or Connect To Computer

    Fix issues : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues Can't transfer files or connect to computer If you're having problems using a USB connection to connect your phone to your computer, try these troubleshooting steps. Check your computer Windows computer Check your computer’s settings to make sure that Windows automatically detects new hardware. Restart your computer.
  • Page 288: Account And Sign-In Issues

    Fix issues : Account and sign-in issues Forgot unlock code If you forgot your PIN, pattern, or password for unlocking your screen, you need to erase your phone, set it up again, and set a new screen lock. Make sure you know your Gmail address and password, which you'll need when setting up the phone. If you've forgotten them, use Google's website to retrieve them.
  • Page 289: Can't Sign In To Google

    Fix issues : Account and sign-in issues Can't sign in to Google If you’ve forgotten the Gmail address and password for your Google account: Visit Google’s website to reset the password. On a computer, log in to Gmail and confirm that the new password works. Wait 24 hours after changing your password before resetting your device.
  • Page 290: Account Sync Issues

    Fix issues : Account and sign-in issues Account sync issues If your account is having problems syncing, you may see a message or an icon. In most cases, these issues are temporary and your account will sync again after a few minutes. If you keep having sync issues, try the solutions below.
  • Page 291 Fix issues : Account and sign-in issues Clear cache and data for the Contacts app. If you've saved any contacts since you last synced, back them up. Open the Contacts app, then touch > . Then export to a VCF file and email the file to yourself. Clear the cache and data for the Contacts app.
  • Page 292: App Issues

    Fix issues : App issues App issues App missing from home screen If an app disappeared from your home screen, the shortcut for opening the app was removed and you just need to add a shortcut. If an app disappeared from your list of all apps, you need to reinstall App crashes, won’t open, or isn’t working After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed:...
  • Page 293 Fix issues : App issues After Chrome has updated, touch . Apps will now update normally. Problems with app you installed After each step, check to see if the issue is fixed: Check for updates to the app. If you can open the app, touch or >...
  • Page 294: Camera Issues

    Fix issues : App issues Camera issues Photo looks blurry Wipe the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth and retake the photo. If new photos still look blurry: • Increase resolution (photo size) in the Camera app. A smaller photo size results in lower image quality. •...
  • Page 295 Fix issues : App issues Error: Camera Busy This error can occur if you use the camera in one app and then switch to another app that requires permission to access the camera. After each troubleshooting step, check to see if the issue is fixed: Turn your phone off and then on again.
  • Page 296: Messaging Issues

    Fix issues : App issues Messaging issues If you’re having issues sending or receiving messages, try the following: Check for updates to your messaging app. Check if a software update is available for your phone. Turn your phone off and then on again. If the issue persists, follow the steps below for specific issues.
  • Page 297 Fix issues : App issues Messages app stopped Check that you have not disabled permissions for the Messages app. If any permissions are turned off, turn them on and try using the app again. Force stop the app. This completely shuts down the app, including any background services that may be causing your issue.
  • Page 298: Gmail Issues

    Fix issues : App issues Gmail issues For help with Gmail, read Google's troubleshooting information.
  • Page 299: Play Store Issues

    Fix issues : App issues Play Store issues For help with Play Store, read Google's troubleshooting information.
  • Page 300: Maintenance Procedures

    Motorola provides these updates to most phones on a regular basis. • Android OS updates are new versions of the Android operating system. Motorola provides OS updates from Google to eligible phones as soon as possible. To see if an OS update will be available for your phone, or if your phone is still eligible for security updates,...
  • Page 301: Reset Wi-Fi, Cellular Data, And Bluetooth

    Fix issues : Maintenance procedures Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth When to use this reset • Wi-Fi doesn't work. Wi-Fi network name doesn’t show on your phone. • Cellular/mobile data: No signal and in the status bar. You can't make/receive calls, or calls frequently drop.
  • Page 302: Reset Phone

    Fix issues : Maintenance procedures Reset phone What a reset does Resetting your phone erases all data and brings it back to out-of-the-box condition. This data will be erased from the phone: • Google account • Media (music, photos, videos) •...
  • Page 303: Get More Help

    Fix issues : Maintenance procedures Get more help Issue Where to get help Billing or cellular network issues Contact your carrier. Learn to use an app Open the app and touch or > Help. Phone issue Visit mobilesupport.lenovo.com for solutions, user forums, live contact options.
  • Page 304: Send Feedback To Motorola

    To send feedback frequently, including a screenshot of the previous screen, open quick settings and touch Share feedback. (You can add this to quick settings.) To send feedback about a Motorola app, in the app, touch or or > Feedback.

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