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First look Connect, share & sync Topic Location
Insert the SIM and microSD cards Connect with Wi-Fi
Charge up Connect with Bluetooth wireless Find and use quick settings. Quick settings
Power on Share files with your computer
Sign in
Choose new wallpaper, set ringtones, and Customize your phone
Share your data connection
Connect to Wi-Fi add widgets.
Print
Navigate your phone Sync to the cloud Experience crisp, clear photos, movies, Camera
Improve battery life Cast your screen to a TV
Learn the basics and videos.
Use a memory card
Home screen Set special features to match the way you Moto
Airplane mode
Help & more use your phone.
Mobile network
Search Protect your phone
Notifications Screen lock
Browse, shop, and download apps. Apps
Status icons Your privacy Keep your info safe. Set up your password Protect your phone
Volume Screen pinning
Do not disturb and more.
Backup & restore
Lock screen App safety Ask questions, get answers. Speak
Quick settings Data usage
Speak Share your Internet connection. Wi-Fi hotspot
Troubleshoot your phone
Direct Share Restart or remove an app
Picture-in-Picture Restart your phone Tip: View all of these topics on your phone, swipe up from the home screen and
Customize your phone Check for software update tap Settings > Help. For FAQs and other phone support, visit www.motorola.com/
Redecorate your home screen Reset
Choose apps & widgets support.
Stolen phone
Customize sounds & appearance Accessibility This product meets the applicable national or international RF exposure
Discover Moto Create a shortcut guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your head or, when worn
Digital wellbeing and parental controls Make your phone speak
Apps or carried, at a distance of 5 mm from the body. The SAR guideline includes a
Speak to your phone
Phone considerable safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of
Change your phone’s display
Messages Change your phone’s sounds age and health.
Chrome™ Hearing aids (U.S. only)
Camera Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information. Swipe up >
Get more help
Photos Where is my legal, safety, & regulatory Settings > About phone > Legal information.
Gmail information?
Duo Service & repairs
Moto Copyright & trademarks
Moto Audio
More apps
Google Play
Contacts
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Get Started Power button
Your Power button helps in a few ways.
First look
» Power on/off: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off. When your
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.
features.
Ultra-wide Camera
» Sleep/Wake up: To conserve battery power and prevent accidental touches, put the
touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button. Press it again to wake it up.

Main Proximity » Restart: To restart your phone, press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart.
Camera Sensor
Tip: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Macro
Camera
Volume buttons
Earpiece/ To turn volume up or down:
Speaker
Flash » Ringer volume: Press the buttons when your phone is not ringing. Press the buttons
Front when your phone is ringing to silence a call.
Camera
» Earpiece volume: Press the buttons during a call.
» Music/video volume: Press the buttons during a song or video.
Volume
Buttons
Tip: For more on volume control, see Volume.

SIM & Power

microSD Button
Card Tray

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

Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries.
Get Started
Insert the SIM and microSD cards Charge up
To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this may have been Use a Motorola charger to charge up your phone.
done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is optional and sold separately.

Put in the cards

USB-C
Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card.

Nano SIM

Charge up graphic.

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

Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up.
SIM card insert graphic. After the battery is removed, the SIM card is inserted in the slot on the left with the clipped corner to the upper left. The SDcard is inserted in the right slot.

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

Tips
» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up > Settings > Accounts.
» To set up email accounts, see Gmail.
» For help with your Google account, visit www.google.com/accounts.
Get Started
Connect to Wi-Fi System navigation
For faster Internet access and to conserve mobile data use, swipe the status bar down. Navigate using either gestures or buttons on the screen.
Touch and hold to choose a Wi-Fi network. For full instructions, see Connect with
Wi-Fi.
Navigation bar
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture
Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure
navigation
your data plan meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.

Navigate your phone

Explore by touch
Find your way around:
» Tap: Choose an icon or option.
» Touch and hold: See more options.
» Drag: Move items on the home screen.
» Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.
» Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps. For Home screen, For recent apps, To go back, swipe To switch apps, For Google
swipe up. swipe up and hold. toward the middle. swipe left or right at Assistant, swipe
» Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and pull two fingers down to tilt it. the bottom. up diagonally.

» Split screen: Swipe up from the bottom and hold. Tap the icon at the top of a screen, Navigation bar. To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To see your recent apps, swipe up from the bottom and hold. To go back a screen, swipe toward the middle from the left or right edge.

then tap Split screen. Not all apps will work in split screen. To close the split » Go to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
screen, drag the dividing line to the bottom of the screen. » See recent apps: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. Tap an app to
» Menus: When you see , , or , you can tap it to open options for the current reopen it. Tap the app icon to see app info or split the screen.
screen. » Go back a screen: Swipe toward the middle of the screen from the left or right edge.
» Close Keyboard: To close a keyboard, tap . » Switch between apps: Swipe left or right across the bottom of the screen.
» Launch the Google Assistant: Swipe up diagonally from the bottom corner of the
screen to launch the Google Assistant. Learn more about The Google Assistant™.

Navigation buttons
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation >
3-button navigation
» Back: Tap Back to go to the previous screen.
» Home: Tap Home to return to the home screen.
Get Started
» Recents: Tap Recents to see your recent apps (or browser tabs), and tap an app » Don’t try to charge your phone when it’s wet.
to reopen it. Double tap to quickly switch between your recent apps. To remove an » Do not expose your phone to salt water or other liquids.
app from the recent list, swipe it up. To scroll the list, swipe right or left.
» Do not expose your phone to water at high pressure.
» Google Assistant: Touch and hold Home to launch the Google Assistant. Learn
» Do not drop or puncture your device, as this could damage the water resistant
more about The Google Assistant™.
features.
Improve battery life
Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what apps are in use, your
phone may use a lot of power.
Note: For the best charging experience, use a Motorola charger. Use of other chargers is
not recommended.
When your phone is stationary, not charging, or not in use for a period of time,
unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.
» To see what’s using up battery power, swipe up > Settings > Battery > USAGE
DETAILS.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery > Battery Saver,
and turn it on.
Tip: To quickly open Settings, swipe down on the status bar and tap .

Battery Tips
To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce:
» Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or weather.
» Unused accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts.
» Recording or streaming videos or music.

Water resistance
Mobile devices marketed as water resistant are not waterproof. Avoid prolonged
exposure to water, and do not submerge in water. In the event your device is exposed
to water, dry your device and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth. Water damage is
not covered by your warranty.
Tips to prevent damage to your phone:
» Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

Get Started
Learn the basics more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap .
» Customization: To personalize your home screen, see Customize your phone.
Home screen
The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can Help & more
explore apps and more. Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen. Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Help
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When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
Search by typing or » To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
say "Hey Google.”
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .

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Note: For voice search, see Speak.

Swipe up to see Notifications

all your apps.
At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. If
you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar down for details.
Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a notification to see which app is
Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons. Swipe up from center bottom to
get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Chrome, Gallery, and camera.
sending them to you. Then you can turn them off.
Tips
» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, swipe up from the
navigation bar.
» Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until you see a new
page. You can add multiple pages. To see other pages of shortcuts and widgets (if
available), swipe the home screen left.
» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down. To open

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Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two seconds long,
Swipe down to see
your notifications. followed by one second, then another one second.
To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts. The U.S. and local governments
Android Setup
Tap a notification to open it, or
Finish setting up your phone.
choose an option, such as REPLY.
send these alerts through your service provider. So you will always receive alerts for the
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area where you are, and you won’t receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S.
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Status icons
Icons at the top of the screen tell you about phone status:
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Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
Status Icons
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see
Quick settings. Network strength Alarm set

/ Wi-Fi in range/connected Data Saver on

Smart reply
See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with an address may / Bluetooth on/connected Battery Saver on
show Google Maps as an option.
Airplane mode / Battery charging/full
To turn off Smart reply, tap Messages > Menu > Settings > Suggestions in chat >
Smart Reply. Do not disturb

App notifications
You may see a notification dot on an app. This app notification, or badge,
tells you the app has an update or an announcement, such as a new email or
a missed call. Touch and hold the app for more information, options, or app
shortcuts.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries)

Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or PLAN, WIRELESS
EMERGENCY
is a U.S. national emergency alert system. Emergency alerts
ALERTS
can pop up to tell you about a national or local crisis. After CAPABLE TM
you close an alert, you can reopen it by swiping up >
Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless
emergency alerts.

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Volume Lock screen
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and see other Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t.
controls.

Mute the ringer

or set phone to
vibrate.

Slide the bar to

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anyone who finds your phone.
Mute the media player.

Show all volume

controls.

Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars. Swipe up to unlock
your screen.
Do not disturb
To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and touch and hold Do
not disturb. Select an option:
Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. Swipe this screen up to unlock it.

» See all exceptions: Select whether to hear alarms, media, or touch sounds. » Screen off and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen off and on.
» Restrict notifications: Set if you’d like to see notifications when Do not disturb mode » Screen lock: To unlock the screen, drag up from the bottom. To apply security to the
is on. lock screen (recommended), see Screen lock.
» Default duration: Set how long to keep Do not disturb mode on. » Notifications: Double tap a notification in the lock screen to open it.
» Schedules: Turn on Do not disturb at specific times during the day or night, or sync Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up >
with your calendar. Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Notifications on lockscreen >
Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound from the same Don’t show notifications.
person within a 15 minute period, tap Calls > Allow repeat callers. » Lock screen message: To add a message to your lock screen, such as your name in
case your phone gets lost, swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock
screen display > Lock screen message.
» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically), swipe up >
Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout.

Learn the basics

Quick settings Voice to text
For quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, brightness, and other settings, On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak
swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down again for more settings. Tap an punctuation.
icon to toggle it on or off. Touch and hold an icon to see more options. For even more
settings, tap .
The Google Assistant™
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.
To open the Google Assistant, swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen, then
speak or type a command.

Set screen brightness. You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google Assistant. To turn this
feature on, swipe up > Settings > Google > Account services > Search, Assistant
Your network Bluetooth Do Not Disturb Turn Wi-Fi on/off. & Voice > Voice > Voice Match.

Tap an icon to turn it on/off. For more on the Google Assistant, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Flashlight
Touch and hold to see more

Direct Share
Dolby Auto-rotate
Smart audio
options.

Battery Saver Airplane mode

In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or conversation.
Mobile data
SIM card

Select the share option within an app, then select a contact, choose an app, or type a
See all phone settings.
name or number to find a contact.

TO Type a name, phone number, or email

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

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» Use voice to make a call: Tap on the home screen. Then say “Call” and then a Swipe up for more
contact name or number. Or, say “Send text.” share options.

Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number to call (for
Create link Shared Gmail Messages
example, “Call Joe Black Mobile”). album

» Search by voice: Tap on the home screen to search by voice. Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.

Note: To wake up your phone by saying “Hey Google,” see The Google Assistant™.

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Picture-in-Picture Customize your phone
If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you change screens,
your video continues to play in a small window on your screen.
Redecorate your home screen
Customize your home screen the way you want.
» Tap twice to return to it.
» Tap the to close it. 11:35

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» Change your wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, then
tap Wallpapers.
» Add a home screen page: Drag an app to the right side of the home screen until a
Picture-in-Picture mode. Tap the video to open it on your screen.
new page appears. You can add multiple pages.
» Adjust display settings: Adjust brightness, font size, and screen saver. Swipe up >
Settings > Display.
» Switch to dark theme: Change your display to use dark theme, which saves battery
and can be easier on your eyes. Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced >
Dark Theme.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when
Customize your phone
 you rotate your phone. To turn this on or off, swipe up > Settings > Display > Menu > Set ringtone.
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen. » Change language: Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages & input >
Languages.
Choose apps & widgets
» Adjust font size: Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size.
» Add apps to the home screen: Swipe up , touch and hold an app, then drag it to
one of your home screen pages. Discover Moto
» Download new apps: Tap Play Store. For more on apps, see App safety. See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to quickly open the
» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add more apps to camera, making a chopping motion to turn on the flashlight, and placing the phone face
the folder. To name the folder, tap it and enter a name below the apps. down to silence notifications and calls.
» See app options: Touch and hold an app. If the app has quick options (shortcuts),
Digital wellbeing and parental controls
you’ll see a list.
Set limits on how much time you spend on your phone, get a bedtime reminder, and
» Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap Widgets,
manage notifications.
touch and hold a widget, then drag it to your home screen.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
» Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a widget until you feel
a vibration, then release. Drag the white circles at the edges to resize.
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» Move or delete widgets and apps: Touch and hold a widget or app and drag it to Your Digital Wellbeing tools

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Customize your phone’s sounds and display settings:
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Limit your app time, set a
» Listen with Moto Audio by Dolby: Swipe up > Settings > Sound > Moto bedtime, and more.
Dashboard
Audio. For more, see Moto Audio. 3 app timers set

Wind Down

» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up > Settings > Sound. Off

REDUCE INTERRUPTIONS
Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app’s settings.
Manage notifications

» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night. Swipe up >
Do Not Disturb Turn on Do Not Disturb.
Settings > Display > Night Light.
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up > Settings >
Digital wellbeing screen that shows options, such as Do Not Disturb and options for bedtime, app limits, and managing notifications.
Sound and tap Vibrate for calls.
To supervise this phone remotely, view and set screen time limits, and add restrictions
» Set a ringtone for a contact: Swipe up > Contacts, tap the contact, then tap to services and apps, tap Set up parental controls.

Customize your phone

Apps
Search contacts & places
Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap Play
FAVORITES Add
Store. To learn more, see App safety.

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» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name.
» Dial a phone number: To open the dialpad, tap . Enter a number, then tap to
call it. Dial a number.

» Voice dial: To voice dial, tap on the home screen or say “Hey Google”, then say
See all your contacts.
“Call <name>”. Favorites Recents Contacts

» Voicemail: appears in the status bar when you have new voicemail. To hear it, See recent calls.

swipe down and tap the notification. Calls screen and options that show during a call. To find and call a contact, enter a name in the Search field, tap the Contacts tab at the top right, or tap a contact’s image in the middle of the screen. Tap the dialpad at the
middle bottom of the screen to enter a number.

» Make a contact widget: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap
Receive a call
Widgets, then touch and hold the Direct dial widget. Drag it to your home screen,
then select the contact. Tap the widget to call the person.
Tip: To enter the international dialing code (+), touch and hold 0. To add a pause or
wait after numbers, tap Menu .
» Answer a call: When your phone is locked, swipe up to answer. When the phone
is unlocked, tap Answer.
» Ignore a call: When your phone is locked, swipe down to reject the call and send
it to voicemail. When the phone is unlocked, tap Decline.
Tip: You can also press the Power button to ignore the call, or press a volume button
to silence the ringer.
» Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap Reply, and select a
message to respond.
Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes dark to avoid
accidental touches. When you move the phone away from your ear, the screen lights
up again. Don’t use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that cover the
proximity sensor above the touchscreen.

Apps
During a call To block a caller from calling again, tap Phone > Recents, touch and hold the
name or number, then tap Block/report spam.
» Mute a call: Tap Mute on the call screen to mute the call. You can hear your caller,
but they can’t hear you.
Your phone number
» Multi-task: While you’re on a call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to look up
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Phone number
a phone number, address, or open other apps. To reopen the call screen, swipe the
status bar down and tap Ongoing call. Emergency calls
» Answer a second call: To answer a second call, tap Hold and Answer Voice. The Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers you can call
first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls, tap Swap. under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary
» 3-way call: To join two calls together, answer the second incoming call while your by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations,
first call is active, or tap Add call to dial a second call. The first call is placed on and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or
hold. Tap Merge to join the calls together. interference issues.

» End a call: Tap . 1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the screen to
unlock it, then tap Emergency).
Favorites 2 Enter the emergency number.
See all your favorite contacts together.
3 Tap to call the emergency number.
Find it: Phone > Favorites
Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency
To add favorites, tap Contacts, scroll or search to find the contact, then tap the services find you. For more information, swipe up > Settings > Location >
picture (or letter, if no picture) and tap . Advanced > Emergency Location Service.

Recent calls
View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them:
Find it: Phone > Recents
» To return a call, tap next to the caller’s name or number.
» To send a text message, store the number, or other options, tap the caller’s picture.
» To remove an entry from the call log, touch and hold the name or number, then tap
Delete.
» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu  > Clear call history.

Caller ID and spam

Find it: Phone > Menu > Settings > Caller ID & spam
Tap Filter spam calls to prevent suspected spam callers from disturbing you.

Apps
Messages Tips
Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Use the » Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap Menu > Details >
keyboard. Add people.

Find it: Messages » Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread,
then tap to delete, or swipe the message left or right.
» Create: Tap Start chat .
» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap to save it. To see the
» Attach: When you’re typing a message:
picture, swipe up > Photos.
• Tap to attach a GIF or a contact, share your location, create a voice recording,
» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard.
and more .
Tip: If you don’t see on the keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System >
• Tap to attach a photo from the gallery or take and attach a new photo.
Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing to activate voice entry.
» Send: Tap SMS to send the message.
» Turn off notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn off notifications.
» Reply: Open a conversation, then enter your response in the text box at the bottom Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details or Group Details > Notifications.
and tap .
SMS
Set your default messaging app
Messages Change settings. To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications >
Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app to use as the default.
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Message screen showing change and search options in the upper right, a list of previous messages with contacts, and the new message icon in the lower right corner.

Apps
Use the keyboard Chrome™
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.
» Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by Find it: Chrome
tracing a path through the letters. While you’re typing, word suggestions appear
Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search.
above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.
Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network) to access
» Voice entry: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you want to type.
the Internet. If you can’t connect, contact your service provider. Your service provider
» Close the keyboard: Tap . may charge to surf the web or download data.
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See options.
See a different
keyboard? It varies by
app. This one is for
texting.
Free up space

Search or type web address Enter text or tap

the microphone
to search.

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Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.

» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at the top of it.
To enter symbols, tap .
» Capital letters: Tap for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap twice
quickly.
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System
> Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard.
Google Chrome browser showing the options menu in the upper right corner.

» Cut, copy and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut or Copy. Touch » Go to a web page: Tap the address bar at the top of a page and enter an address.
and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap Paste.
» Add a bookmark: Tap Menu > .
» Open a bookmark: Tap Menu > Bookmarks.
» Web page shortcut: To add a web page shortcut to your home screen, go to the web
page and tap Menu > Add to Home screen.
» Mobile sites: Some websites automatically show you a “mobile” version of their
page—if you want to see the computer version of a website, tap Menu > Desktop
site.
Apps
» Reload: If a page doesn’t load correctly, tap Menu > . > Settings > Sync and Google services > Safe Browsing.
» Tabs: To open a new tab, tap Menu > New tab. To move from one tab to another,
Camera
tap .
Take crisp, clear photos with the back or front camera.
» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
Then choose history, cache, cookies, and other options. Take photos
» Help: For more about Google Chrome, tap Menu > Help & feedback or visit Find it: Camera
https://support.google.com/chrome.
» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.
Downloads » Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the front camera.
Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect » Zoom: Swipe up or down. (Or pinch two fingers together.)
your phone and personal data from theft, download apps only on Google Play™.
» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.
» Files: Tap the download link. To see the file, tap Menu > Downloads.
» Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image. To see the picture, tap
Photos > Albums > Download.
Tap anywhere to
Browser settings change the focus (rear
camera only) or
To change your browser security settings, text size, and other options, tap Menu > exposure. Slide the bar
Settings. to adjust brightness.

Safe surfing & searching Switch to front camera.

Keep track of what your browser and searches show:
» Incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your browser or search history, Menu See more options.
> New Incognito tab.
Switch to video camera.
» Auto complete: Your browser automatically fills in names and addresses, if you have
entered the same information before. To turn off this feature, tap Menu > Settings >
Take a photo.
Addresses and more > Save and fill addresses.
See your last picture.
Tip: Auto complete also fills in payment information, such as a credit card. To turn
off this feature, tap Menu > Settings > Payment methods > Save and fill payment Use Google Lens.

methods.
» Pop-ups: To stop pop-up windows from opening, tap Menu > Settings > Site
settings > Pop-ups and redirects, then tap the switch to turn it off. Camera viewfinder screen. Take a photo by pressing the shutter button at the bottom middle, switch to front camera on the lower left. Video camera button is at the bottom right while the options menu is at the extreme
right.

» Safe browsing: To protect your phone from websites that might be unsafe, tap Menu

Apps
Record videos To find these options, tap Menu or swipe right on the camera screen:
Find it: Camera, then tap
Options
Tap to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. Tap on the screen while
recording to save a photo. Portrait Take portraits using special enhancements and effects. For
more, see Take portraits.
Camera settings Cut out the subject in the foreground and replace the
Cutout
Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. You can find these background. For more, see Change or add your portrait’s
options along the top of the camera or video screen: background.

Options Macro Take a macro photo or video

HDR Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) effect for better pictures Spot color Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors. becomes black & white.

Cinemagraph Freeze parts of a video for an artistic effect.

Flash Set to On, Off, or Auto. For front facing cameras with flash,
you can also turn the Torch or Flashlight on or off. Panorama Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly
Note: For front facing cameras, you may see a flash or a pan while you are taking the photo.
white screen before the photo is taken.
Group selfie In front camera mode, take a wide-angle selfie for groups.
Beautify With the front-facing camera, smooth skin and beautify
faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or Off. Live filter Choose a filter to apply to your photo.

Timer Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds. Slow motion Take a video that will play in slow motion.

Active photos Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of your subject. Timelapse Take a video using timelapse to make a longer video play
faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and
Auto/Manual Control professional camera settings. Set to Auto or Manual.
32x (times) faster than a regular video.
Torch In video mode, turn on a flashlight (with the back camera
Help See help for using the camera.
only).

Stabilization In video mode, remove some of the shakiness of the video. To find these options, tap :

Video Take a video. Options

Photo Take a photo. Photo size (rear or Set the photo resolution for the camera.
selfie camera)

Apps
Options Options

Video size (rear or Set the video resolution. Smart composition Generate an alternate shot that uses the professional
selfie camera) photography rule of thirds.

HDR Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) effect for better pictures Shot optimization Turn on automatic tuning and scene detection.
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Google Lens Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
Selfie photo mirror Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that the viewfinder See Identify items using Google Lens™.
will not show a mirrored selfie, but the photo will be
Storage Choose a storage location for your photos and videos
mirrored after you take it. (If your phone has Active Photos,
(Phone or Memory card).
it must be turned off to use this feature.)
Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.
Photo format Choose a file format for your photos.

Quick capture Twist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Take portraits
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur effect and make portions of your photo
Tap anywhere to Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the black and white, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.
capture screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Find it: Camera > Menu > Portrait
All in focus Capture images at two different focal lengths with
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically. Tap the screen
everything in focus.
to change the focal point.
Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off. 2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or 3 Tap to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
videos. Tip: For best results, subjects should be 2-6 feet away and not side-by-side. When
Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the photographing people, aim for the waist up.
viewfinder.
Take close ups and change the background
Slow motion size Set the video resolution for a slow motion video. Use cutout mode to get a close portrait, cut it out from the background, and replace the
Watermark Add a watermark or signature to your photos. background with something else.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Auto smile capture Automatically detect smile and take a photo when all of the
subjects (limited to five faces) in the viewfinder are smiling. Find it: Camera > Menu > Cutout
1 Line up your subject at close range.
Gesture selfie Hold up your palm to start a two-second timer to take a
selfie. 2 Tap to take the photo and hold your camera steady.

Apps
Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo, use » Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or drag two fingers apart or
the photo editor to change the background. See Change or add your portrait’s together on the screen.
background. Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. To turn Auto-rotate screen on or
off, swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
Identify items using Google Lens™
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap Menu > Use as > Wallpaper
Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals, copy text, scan
or Contact photo.
barcodes, QR codes, business cards, and more.
» Edit: Open a picture, then tap .
Find it: Camera >
» Slideshow: Tap a picture, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap
1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code until a circle appears on the
the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or other device, see Connect, share
object in your viewfinder.
& sync.
2 Tap the circle.
Tip: For more about Google Photos™, visit https://support.google.com/photos.
Depending on the object, you can see the details, take an action, or find more
products. Change or add your portrait’s background
Tip: Focus your camera on a book cover, tap the screen to see the book title and author. Note: To take a Cutout mode photo, tap Camera > Menu > Cutout.
Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages. Cutout photos show at the top of the thumbnail.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Capture your screen
1 Tap a cutout photo and tap Edit > Add Background.
There’s more than one way to capture your phone’s screen.
2 Select a background image.
» Press and hold the Power button and tap Screenshot.
» Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the same time. 3 Tap Save to save a copy of the photo with your changes.

» Set up Moto Actions so you can capture screenshots by touching the screen with
three fingertips.
Tip: To see the screen capture, tap Photos > Albums > Screenshots.

Photos
View, edit & share
Find it: Photos
» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to share, to delete,
or Menu for more options.
Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then tap others. Or
group photos in an album and share the whole album.
Apps
Gmail » Delete accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts, then tap the account name
and Remove account.
Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re not Gmail
accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily switch between them. Duo
Find it: Swipe up > Gmail Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.
Find it: Swipe up > Duo
Search mail Switch accounts.
Inbox
INBOX

Apr 22
View settings.
A

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

Apr 22
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Apr 22 Switch to video or call.
H
Search contacts
Compose a
new email.
Anna Medina Choose a contact.
(555)555-5555
Swipe up to see more
contacts.
Email screen listing emails for this account. Tap the magnifying icon in the top right to search email. Tap the Pencil icon in the bottom right to start a new email.

» Add Gmail accounts: The first time you turned on your phone, you probably set up
Google Duo screen that can be used to make video and voice calls. Tap the contacts icon to find a contact, or tap LET’S GO to invite friends.
or logged in to your Google account—that sets up the Gmail app for one account.
» Start a new video call: Tap the search box, then type or tap a name in your contacts
To add more Google accounts, swipe up > Settings > Accounts, then tap
to start the video call.
Add account > Google.
» Preview incoming calls: See live video of the caller before you answer. To turn this
Tip: In the Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account.
off for both the caller and receiver, tap Menu > Settings > Knock Knock.
» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add
» Change settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change the vibration setting, block
other personal email accounts to the Gmail app, swipe up > Settings >
numbers, and more.
Accounts > Add account. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts,
tap Add account > Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator. » Call anyone: Duo works across platforms, allowing you to call friends with the Duo
app on any device.
» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email account, swipe
up > Gmail > > Settings, then tap the account name. Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from cellular network
to Wi-Fi, if available.
Apps
Moto a screenshot.

Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier. » Screenshot editor: Edit and share your screenshots.

Find it: Moto > » Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.

» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts. » Pick up to silence: Lift the phone to switch incoming calls to vibrate.

» Moto Display: See your notifications at a glance.
» Moto Gametime: Find features and tools for gaming.
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
» Media controls: Use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is
off.
» Swipe to shrink: Swipe down to the left or right corner to make the screen smaller
for one-handed use.

Tap to open Moto Moto Display

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

Moto Gametime
Enhance your gaming experience.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Gametime
Tap Game mode, tap the switch to turn it on, then choose from options, such as audio
Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone. and visual enhancements, do not disturb mode, and shortcuts to your favorite games.
Moto Actions
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Actions
» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera.
» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.
» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to capture

Apps
Moto Audio Calendar
Customize your sound or let Moto Audio, tuned by Dolby, handle it for you. See all your events, all in one place.

Find it: Swipe up > Moto Audio Find it: Swipe up > Calendar

Moto Audio
March Tap to refresh the
tuned by Dolby
Calendar screen.
April 2019
Go to today’s date.

Loudspeakers MON
Jump to a different month.
1
Smart audio Keep Smart audio on Nothing planned. Tap to create.
Moto Audio identifies the content and
performs automatic adjustments to
for sound to adjust WED
deliver the best sound
automatically. 3

Music
Rich, detailed audio that delivers every Or set the audio levels Dentist appointment
4-5 PM Change the calendar view, adjust
note and beat with power you can feel
for an audio type. settings, get help, and more.
Movie APR 7 - 13
Authentic surround sound and clearer
dialogue for the full impact of movies WED
and TV shows 10 Jennifer’s birthday

Game
Surround sound and clearer dialog for an APR 14 - 20
immerseive game experience
MON
15 Tax Day

Add a new event.

APR 21 - 27

SUN

Moto Audio screen. Keep Smart audio on for sound to adjust automatically, or set the audio levels for an audio type.

Google Calendar screen with today’s events shown by the hour. Tap the New item icon to add an event.

» Change the view: Tap the month at the top to choose a date to view. Or tap to
choose Schedule, Day, 3 Day, Week, or Month.
» Go to today’s date: Tap at the top. (If you have an appointment that day, you’ll
see a dot in the icon.)
» Add events, reminders, or goals: Tap > Event, Reminder or Goal, enter details,
then tap Save.
Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.
» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap to edit it, or tap
Menu > Delete to remove the event.
» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such as events,
reminders or other calendars, to show or hide. You can use a computer to add or

Apps
 remove calendars on your Google account at www.google.com/calendar.
More apps
Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen. Touch and hold an empty spot on the
home screen, tap Widgets, then touch and hold a calendar widget and drag it to your Google Play
home screen. Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy
your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games.
» Download apps: Tap Play Store.
» Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts.
» Google help: See www.google.com/support.

Contacts
Combine information from your Google contacts and social networks for quick access
to everyone you know.
Tip: You can find most of these features on the Contacts tab in the Phone app. See
Phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Contacts

Sort contacts, change

Search contacts settings, accounts, and
more.
A Alison

A Abe

A Alison Tap to view contact

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

Anna Medina

Astrid Fanning

G Gracie Jo

L Lauren Add a contact.

Contacts screen that shows a list of contacts. Scroll bar on the far right to scroll through contacts. Tap the New Contact icon to add a contact.

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» Add a contact: Tap . > Settings > Accounts > Automatically sync data. You can also see these contacts at
http://mail.google.com.
» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap Edit contact
or tap Menu > Delete.
For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.
» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. (If the contact doesn’t have an
email address, you can set up and use Google Duo.)
Maps
» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Search contacts.
Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation using Google
Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a contact’s name. Maps™.
» Share a contact: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Share to send it in a message or Find it: Swipe up > Maps
email, via a Bluetooth connection, or save to Google Drive™.
Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap to search by voice.
Tip: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Add to Home screen to add a shortcut for the
Note: Your map screen may look different.
contact on your home screen.
» Synchronize: On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Accounts, and choose
your Google account. Then tap Account sync > Menu > Sync now. You can also see Try gas stations, ATMs K Search by voice for
these contacts at www.gmail.com. an address or location.
Restaurants Coffee Hotels Bars

» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your info. Arlington
See your places, map
Heights
views, settings, help, and
Evanston
Evanston
more.
Favorites
Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster. Chicago

» To set a favorite, swipe up > Contacts, select a contact and tap . Downers
Grove

» To see your favorites, tap Phone > Favorites. See your current location.
Oak Lawn

Get directions and

Get contacts Calumet City
GO
navigation instructions.
Get all your contacts in one place. Explore nearby

» To add your social networking contacts, swipe up > Settings > Accounts, then
Dog
tap Add account. Cozy
restaurants
friendly
restaurants
Food and
cocktails

» To add your email contacts, see Gmail.

Explore Commute

Tip: If you add an Exchange account, you can send messages to your coworkers,
even if you don’t have them stored in your contacts.
Google Maps screen. Enter an address or search by voice in the search field at the top of the screen.

» To import contacts from your SIM card (if it didn’t happen automatically), swipe up » Find an address: In the search field, type an address or something you’re looking for,
> Contacts > Menu > Settings > Import > SIM card. Tap OK to confirm. like “restaurant.” Tap an item to see more, or tap Directions, Call, or Share.
» To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your Google account » Get directions: Tap GO GO, then enter a place or address.
at http://contacts.google.com. On your phone, swipe up > Contacts > Menu
More apps
» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen. FM Radio
» Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or drag up/down to tilt. Find it: Swipe up > FM Radio
» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address. Plug in a headset, then use the arrows to tune to a higher/lower frequency station.
» Get map help: Tap > Help. Note: Your phone has the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcast receiver functionality
For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps. for reception without data usage. The phone will perform an auto tuning for the radio
channels with the best signal.
Drive
Movies & TV
Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place—private unless
you choose to share. Available on Google DriveTM from all your devices. Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer:

Find it: Swipe up > Drive Find it: Swipe up > Play Movies & TV

» To create a new file or folder, tap . To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to play.google.com/store/movies.

» To open a file, tap it. YouTube™

» To edit a document, tap anywhere in the text to begin typing. Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere—or log in to your account
to share your own.
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Find it: Swipe up > YouTube
Music
Listen and create playlists anytime.
Find it: Swipe up > YT Music
Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content
Copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

More apps
Clock Connect, share & sync
Find it: Swipe up > Clock Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.

Options Connect with Wi-Fi

Alarm Tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a new alarm. Turn Wi-Fi power on/off
Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down sets the volume level Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet, then tap the switch to turn it
for that alarm. on
When an alarm sounds, tap and drag to to turn it off, or drag When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available networks it has
to to snooze for ten minutes. used before.
Clock To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings.
Menu > Settings. For other time zones, tap Home time zone.
Connect to networks
Timer For a timer, tap .
To find networks in your range:
Stopwatch For a stopwatch, tap . 1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When connected, you’ll
Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up > Settings >
see in the status bar.
System > Date & time.
Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator , swipe the status bar
down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.

Wi-Fi hotspot
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet
access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile
network for Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription service
from your service provider.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi
hotspot
Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.
To set up security:
• Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices.

Connect, share & sync

 • Security: Select the type of security you want: None or WPA2-Personal. For » Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu > Share >
WPA2-Personal, enter a unique password (8 characters) that others will need to Bluetooth.
access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Bluetooth tethering
Note: To change your hotspot password or turn off hotspot automatically, tap
Advanced. To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up > Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and tap the switch to turn on Bluetooth
Connect with Bluetooth wireless tethering.

Turn Bluetooth power on Share files with your computer

To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Touch and hold it to Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content
open Bluetooth settings. Copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.
Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth power when you connect to a
USB
paired device.
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your computer, connect
Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth off when you’re not using
your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To change the type of USB connection,
it.
swipe the status bar down and tap Android System > USB Preferences > File transfer.
Connect devices Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.
The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps: Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may indicate that drivers
1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode (for details, refer to are being installed. Follow any prompts you see to complete the installation. This may
the guide that came with the device). take a few minutes.

2 Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device. » For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows Explorer. Your
phone will appear as a connected drive where you can drag and drop files. For more
3 With Bluetooth turned on, tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap Pair or
instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support.
enter a passkey like 0000). You can tap to rename the device and choose what
the device will be used for. » For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/
filetransfer.
When the device connects, the Bluetooth connected indicator appears at the top
of the screen. Virtual Private Network (VPN)
To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device off or on. A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network with a firewall).
Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or
be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely. requirements.
To enter VPN settings, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced >
Transfer files VPN. Tap to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth. network administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.

Connect, share & sync

Share your data connection
Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just
need a USB cable.
Note: Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This
feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.
1 Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Note: If your computer is running something older than Microsoft Windows 7 or
Apple Macintosh OSX, it might require special configuration.
2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings, and make sure Wi-Fi is off.
3 In Settings, tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap the USB
tethering.
To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your phone from
your computer.
Print
To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if your printer’s
manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up > Settings > Connected
devices > Connection preferences > Printing to get started.
You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or
to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from Play Store.
Sync to the cloud
One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, tablet, computer.
Sync your Google account
When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the same apps,
movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share the same Gmail, Google
Calendar™, and Google Mobile™. To add Google accounts to your phone, swipe up > Move files from your phone to a memory card
Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
Connect, share & sync
Phone & tablet
Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you get the most out of both:
» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them to other
devices—see Transfer files.
» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let
your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see Wi-Fi hotspot.
» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use
with your tablet, remember you can use them with your phone too. To connect them,
see Connect with Bluetooth wireless.
Cast your screen to a TV
To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your
phone, you’ll need to use a TV with Chromecast built-in, or plug a Chromecast™ device
into your TV’s HDMI port.
1 Make sure your phone and TV/Chromecast device are connected to the same Wi-Fi
network.
2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Connection
preferences > Cast.
3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.
Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap > Disconnect.
Use a memory card
You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal phone storage
to a microSD card (sold separately).
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. Use a Class 10 (or higher)
microSD card for best results.
To move files to a microSD card (sold separately):
1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage, then tap the SD card name.
2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move to...
Mount or unmount memory card Protect your phone
To mount an microSD card, just put it in your phone (see Insert the SIM and microSD Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen.
cards).
To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone), swipe up > Screen lock
Settings > Storage. Then tap next to the microSD card name. The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when you are not
Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or writing files to it. using it. You can choose the best method for you to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security
Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless connections—useful when flying. Swipe Security
the status bar down and tap Airplane mode . SECURITY STATUS

Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled. You can then Google Play Protect
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turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth power back on, if permitted by your airline. Other wireless Find My Device
voice and data services (such as calls and text messages) remain off in airplane mode. On

Security update
Emergency calls to your region’s emergency number can still be made. January 1, 2020

Mobile network
Google Play system update
April 1, 2020 Set your screen lock, then
DEVICE SECURITY
tap to adjust settings.
You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your service provider for
Screen lock
help. Pattern

To see network settings options, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Fingerprint Add a fingerprint for more
unlock options.
Mobile network. Smart Lock

Device admin apps

No active apps

Encryption & credentials

Encrypted

Advanced
Trust agents, Screen pinning

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

1 Tap Screen lock and select the lock type:

» None: Turn off the screen lock.
» Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.
» Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.
» PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.
» Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.

Protect your phone

2 After setting the lock type, tap  for screen lock settings. Your privacy
To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up > Settings > Display > Keeping your information safe is important.
Advanced > Screen timeout.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Privacy
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency calls). A
locked phone still rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or password to answer a Privacy

call. Permission manager

Decide which apps can
access your information.

Smart lock Show passwords

Display characters briefly as you type

Look screen
Keep your phone unlocked when it’s safe with you. Show all notification content

Motorola Privacy
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Smart Lock
Advanced See more privacy options.
Autofill service from Google
» Tap On-body detection to keep your phone unlocked when it’s in motion.
» Tap Trusted places and Trusted devices to add locations and nearby devices that
will keep your phone unlocked.
» Tap Voice Match to access the Google Assistant, email, calendar and more when your
phone is locked.

Unlock with your fingerprint

You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Fingerprint Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.

Tap Permission manager to see which apps have permissions to access private
Can’t unlock?
information, such as calendar events, contacts, email, and your location.
If you forget your pattern, PIN, or password, you can enter your Google account email
Tap an app, then tap one of the apps that have permissions and tap Allow or Deny.
and password on another device to unlock the phone.
Note: Some apps, such as Map, request your location in order to provide information,
If you don’t have a Google account on your phone, contact your service provider to
like directions or helping you find a nearby gas station. Turning off permissions may
have your phone factory reset.
cause an app not to function correctly.
Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.
Passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe up
> Settings > Privacy > Show passwords.

Notifications
Your phone shows notifications even when it’s locked.

Protect your phone

To choose which notifications show, swipe up > Settings > Privacy > Lock Apps from the Internet
screen. Tap to show all, none, or only those that are not sensitive.
You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.
Location Tip: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information
the app will access. If you don’t want the app to access this information, cancel the
Location services, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors help estimate your
installation, or set strong privacy permissions: swipe up > Settings > Privacy.
phone’s location.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up > Settings >
To see recent location requests and which apps can determine your phone’s location,
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, then tap Install unknown apps
swipe up > Settings > Location. Tap App permission, then tap an app. Choose
and choose which apps are allowed to install them.
Allow only while using the app or Deny.

Screen pinning Choose carefully

Here are a few tips:
Need to keep an important screen handy, like a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin
the screen for easy access. » To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like
Play Store.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Advanced > Screen pinning, then tap
the switch to turn it on » Check the app’s ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt the safety of an
app, don’t install it.
To pin a screen, swipe up and hold to see recent apps. Tap the icon at the top of the
app and tap Pin. » Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more than others.
If you’re not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power an
To unpin the screen, swipe up and hold.
app is using, uninstall it.
Backup & restore » Monitor children’s access to apps to help prevent exposure to inappropriate content,
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Backup > Back up to Google Drive and set limits on phone use: swipe up > Settings > Digital Wellbeing &
parental controls.
Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just
log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you » Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially
synced with the account. when it comes to personal health.

To restore your Google Play apps, see Take care of your apps. Set app permissions
App safety You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.

Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings > Apps &
performance—see Choose carefully. notifications > Advanced > Permission manager, then tap a feature (such as
microphone) to see which apps have permissions to use it. Tap Allow or Deny to turn
Apps from Google Play the permission on or off.
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.
Find it: Play Store

Protect your phone

Take care of your apps Data usage
» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.
drag it to Uninstall.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data
To remove an app from the home screen, touch and hold the app, then drag it to usage
Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home screen.
Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled. MOTO

» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up > 18.35 MB used
See the total amount of
Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap an app, then tap Disable or Force stop. To 0B 2.00 GB
data used for this period.
enable it, tap Enable.
2.00 GB data warning
25 days left

» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up > Play Store, then Mobile data
Access data using mobile network

tap > My apps & games > Library. The apps you’ve used before are listed and
Roaming

available for download. Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage

» See app details: Touch and hold an app, then tap .

18.35 MB used Dec 11, 2019 - Jan 10, 2020

Data warning & limit Set a warning and limit

» See app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, swipe up > for how much data you
use.
Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data usage. For more, see
CALLING

Data usage.
Wi-Fi calling
Off

Advanced
Carrier video calling, Access Point Names, Allow..

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

Some apps transfer data in the background when you’re not viewing them—to help
reduce this type of data usage, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet >
Advanced > Data Saver.
Tip: To see Wi-FI data usage, tap swipe up > Settings > Network & internet >
Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi data usage.
Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your phone. This may not
match the amounts charged by your service provider, as they’re not measured in the
same way.

Protect your phone

Troubleshoot your phone Stolen phone
Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remotely lock or reset your device
Restart or remove an app to protect your device from thieves. For details, see www.google.com/android/
If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Press and devicemanager.
hold the Power button. When you see the Power off option, press and hold it. Your
phone restarts with Safe mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app. Find the IMEI number
To exit safe mode, restart your phone. You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad. Or swipe up
> Settings > About phone > IMEI.
Restart your phone Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to touches and button presses,
try a reboot—press and hold the Power button until the screen goes dark and your
phone restarts.

Check for software update

To manually check for updates, swipe up > Settings > System > Advanced >
System updates.
Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available) or mobile
network. We recommend that you download updates over a Wi-Fi connection. These
updates can be quite large and may not be available in all countries.
Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have enough battery power to
complete the update.
If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a
computer. On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update.

Reset
To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your phone, swipe
up > Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory
reset).
Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data on
the cloud will not be deleted.

Troubleshoot your phone

Accessibility Braille
See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback.
make things easier. 1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play Store), and
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility install it on your phone.

For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola. 2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack.
com/accessibility. 3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.

Create a shortcut 4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the switch at the
top to turn it on and scan.
Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone. For more
5 Tap the name of your Braille display to pair it with the phone.
information, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Volume key shortcut.
Tap Shortcut service and choose an app. When the shortcut is on, press both volume Speak to your phone
buttons for three seconds to start the app.
Speak a command to turn on an accessibility feature. For example: “Hey, Google, turn
Make your phone speak on TalkBack”. For more on voice commands, see Speak.

Select to speak Change your phone’s display

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak Display settings & magnification
Turn on, then slide two fingers up from the bottom of the screen and press . Your Get a closer look.
phone reads the screen from top to bottom. To have your phone continue to read even
» Change font size: Increase the font size on your screen. Swipe up > Settings >
if you move to another screen, tap Settings > Read in background to turn it on.
Accessibility > Font size. See also Customize sounds & appearance.
TalkBack » Change display size: Make the items on the screen larger. Swipe up > Settings
> Accessibility > Display size.
Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections, even books.
» Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and photos—to zoom in, tap the
To turn TalkBack on or off, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
screen with two fingers and then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers
» Tap something on the screen to hear a description or text readout. together. You can also double-tap to zoom in.
» Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open or activate the last touched item. » Screen magnification: Triple-tap the screen for full screen magnification, or triple-
» Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens. tap and hold to temporarily magnify. Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility >
Magnification.
Text-to-speech output
» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down, and drag the slider to set brightness
To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up > level. Setting brightness to a high level decreases your phone’s battery life.
Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.

Accessibility
» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up > Chrome > » Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call volume that
Menu > Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all works for you.
web pages. » Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it
to get the best position for speaking and listening.
Messages
To make text entry even easier, use features like auto-capitalization, auto-correction, and
more. Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard >
Gboard > Text correction. Or speak your message. Tap on the keyboard.

Change your phone’s sounds

Calls
When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Swipe up Diagram showing how to use your phone with a hearing aid.

> Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
TTY (U.S. only)
To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility
You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines.
and tap Power button ends call.
Note: Wi-Fi must be turned off.
Volume & vibrate Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select the mode
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound you need:
» Drag the volume sliders to set volume levels for your music or videos, alarms, and » TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.
ringtones/notifications. » TTY HCO: Type on your TTY device and listen to voice replies on your phone’s
» To make your phone vibrate for incoming calls (even when the ringer is silent), tap speaker.
Vibrate for calls. » TTY VCO: Speak into your phone and read text replies on your TTY device.
Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Touch vibration to turn Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device to the headset jack on
it on/off. your phone. Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage information.

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant, your phone may
have been rated for use with hearing aids. If your phone’s box has “Rated for Hearing
Aids” printed on it, then please read the following guidance.
Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit www.motorola.com/
hacphones). You may also want to consult your hearing health professional, who should
be able to help you get the best results.
» Settings: Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids.
Accessibility
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up > Settings > Help to get walk-through tutorials, how-
tos, or FAQs, right on your phone.
» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotog.
» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, Facebook™, and Twitter.

Where is my legal, safety, & regulatory information?

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

Service & repairs

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

Copyright & trademarks

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Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms,
conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details.
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