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Motorola Motorolaone Action, User Manual

The Motorola Motorolaone Action is a cutting-edge smartphone designed to enhance your mobile experience. Discover its incredible features and functionalities through its User Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. This comprehensive manual allows you to explore the device's potential, ensuring seamless usage and customization.

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Make video calls

Make video call with Duo app

Duo lets you video call anyone in your contact list who also uses Duo. Android users can get it from Play 

Store, and iPhone users can download it from the iTunes App Store. The video calls are secure and can’t be 

seen by others.
To get started, 

open

 the Duo app and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up.

For more information, touch   > Help & Feedback.

Get an app to make video calls

There are many video calling apps to choose from on Play Store (like WhatsApp, Skype, and more).
1.

Open

 the Play Store app.

2. Search for “video calls”.
3.

Download

 the app you want to use.

Make conference calls

To make a conference call:
1.

Call

 the first person.

2. To call the next person:

a. Touch  .

This puts the first call on hold.

b. Enter the number.
c. Touch  .

3. To join the calls after the second person answers, touch  .

Make calls over Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi calling on or off

Some carriers support Wi-Fi calling to make and receive calls and text messages from locations where your 

cellular signal is poor or not available.
Calls and texts that are made over a Wi-Fi network use your existing cellular rate plan, even when roaming:

•

Calls and texts to numbers in your home country are charged the same as your regular cellular calls.

•

Calls and texts to international numbers are charged at international rates.

Calls, contacts, voicemail : Phone calls

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Summary of Contents for Motorolaone Action

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...uct or service names are the property of their respective owners 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 All features functionality and other product specifications as well as the information contained in this help content are based upon the ...

Page 3: ...tus bar icons 17 Phone terms you should know 21 Get around on your phone 23 Learn gestures 23 Use navigation bar 24 Use quick settings 25 Turn screen off and on 28 Adjust volumes 28 Frequently used tools 30 Turn flashlight on and off 30 Take screenshots 30 Control phone with your voice 31 Get directions to a location 32 Use Time and Weather widget 33 Manage time spent on your phone 34 Work with te...

Page 4: ...0 Manage your apps 63 Install or update apps 63 Manage or delete apps 65 Protect against harmful apps 67 Search and browse 69 Search the web 69 Search your phone 71 Browse websites 72 Text messaging 74 About text and multimedia messages 74 Read send manage text messages 74 Add attachments 77 Save attachments from text message 77 Turn group messaging on or off 78 Change default messaging app 78 Con...

Page 5: ...videos 93 Calls contacts voicemail 95 Phone calls 95 Answer calls 95 Make calls 96 During a call 98 Make video calls 99 Make conference calls 99 Make calls over Wi Fi 99 Block calls and texts 101 Turn call waiting on and off 102 View and delete call history 103 Make emergency call from locked phone 104 Contacts 105 Add contacts 105 Edit or delete contacts 106 Star your favorite contacts 107 Sort c...

Page 6: ...ork and internet 126 Connect to Wi Fi networks 126 Use Airplane mode 127 Control data usage 127 Share your internet connection 129 Connect to VPNs 131 Connected devices 132 Connect with Bluetooth 132 Connect with Wi Fi Direct 134 Tap pay with NFC 134 Share or receive with NFC 135 Cast screen or media to TV 136 Transfer files between phone and computer USB 138 Print from your phone 139 About wirele...

Page 7: ...een preferences 161 Use location services 162 Pin your screen 164 Lock SIM card 164 Accounts 166 Add or remove accounts 166 Change name info in your Google account 167 Sync apps with your Google account 167 Control what info Google collects 168 Accessibility 170 Visual assistance 170 Hearing assistance 172 Dexterity assistance 173 Use accessibility shortcuts 173 System 175 Record your IMEI number ...

Page 8: ... 193 Charging problems 193 Battery drains too fast 193 Bluetooth Wi Fi USB issues 195 Bluetooth problems 195 Wi Fi problems 197 Can t transfer files or connect to computer 198 Account and sign in issues 199 Forgot unlock code 199 Can t sign in to Google 199 Account sync issues 199 App issues 201 App or widget problems 201 Camera problems 202 Messaging problems 203 Gmail problems 205 Play Store pro...

Page 9: ...t your hardware Hardware diagram 1 Tray for SIM and SD card 2 Front camera To learn more read help in Camera app 3 Headset jack 4 Earpiece 5 Microphone 6 Volume up down button 7 Power button Set up phone 1 ...

Page 10: ...faces If the screen gets drops of liquid on it wipe it with a clean dry cloth To disinfect your phone It is okay to use wipes or cloths moistened with 70 isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe your screen When disinfecting or cleaning your phone turn it off and avoid getting any moisture in its openings including the charging port headphone jack microphones and speakers Don t submerge your phone in any ...

Page 11: ...an your phone s internal storage so using them for internal storage would slow your phone s performance Learn more about the differences between portable storage and internal storage Insert or replace cards 1 If you are removing an SD card unmount it first Settings Storage 2 Insert the tool into the hole in the tray and gently push to pop it out 3 Insert or remove the cards as needed To use an SD ...

Page 12: ... use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google account Photos will back up to Photos Contacts will back up to Contacts Calendar will back up to Calendar 1 Charge both phones and connect them to a Wi Fi network 2 To ensure you don t miss any messages or calls a Turn off iMessage Settings Messages off Or if your SIM has been removed deregister your p...

Page 13: ...on select your language on the setup screen b If you skipped copying files during setup open the Settings app and touch Finish setting up your device 3 Touch Start 4 Insert your SIM to connect to the mobile network or touch Skip 5 Connect to a Wi Fi network and touch Next 6 Select how to copy If you have your old phone touch A backup from an Android phone If you don t touch A backup from the cloud...

Page 14: ... in your phone Or if your old phone is an Android phone and can connect to Wi Fi turn it on 2 Open the Contacts app 3 Touch Settings Import SIM card OK 4 If you have multiple Google accounts choose the account where you want to save them 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...

Page 15: ...ed SIM and contact option to change This information applies only to phones that support dual SIM cards and have both cards inserted Change SIM name color ringtone When two SIMs are inserted you ll see them referenced in apps like Contacts Messages and Phone The SIM name shows your carrier and if you re using the Personal and Work profile shows which it s assigned to but you can rename it You can ...

Page 16: ... 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 To set up additional accounts open Gmail touch your profile icon then touch Add another account If you didn t add a Google account to your phone and want to set up email for an IMAP POP provider an address that s not Gmail 1 Open the Gmail app 2 Follow the onscreen ins...

Page 17: ... IT department Switch account views In the Gmail app touch your profile icon then select an account To open each inbox with one touch from your home screen add task shortcuts 1 Touch hold 2 Drag for each account to a blank space on your home screen Prepare for emergencies Set up emergency information You can set up emergency information for first responders or others to view from your lock screen ...

Page 18: ...y and on your carrier s network and if you haven t turned off ELS when you call or text an emergency number ELS sends your location to authorized emergency responders to help them locate you If ELS is off your carrier might still send the phone s location during an emergency call For more information check with your carrier To turn ELS on or off 1 Go to Settings Security location Location Advanced...

Page 19: ...screen lock Set up fingerprint security to unlock your screen safely and quickly with a touch In case you lose your phone set up Find My Device and record your IMEI number Other common set up tasks Connect with your Bluetooth devices and Wi Fi networks If you use multiple languages set them up so they appear on your keyboard Set up phone 11 ...

Page 20: ...quent tasks 3 Shortcut You can add shortcuts to open apps or web pages you use frequently 4 Favorites tray Provides one touch access to your most used apps from any home screen page You can customize which apps appear here To open the list of all your apps swipe up from the bottom of the home screen 5 Navigation bar Use gestures to move between apps and screens You can replace the bar with the nav...

Page 21: ...nd respond to notifications Double touch one to open it Open your quick settings Swipe down from top of screen Start a voice search Swipe right Open the camera Swipe left Go into Lockdown Temporarily turn off notifications and fingerprint unlocking You can customize your lock screen to add a message and control which notifications appear Learn the basics 13 ...

Page 22: ...t your phone You carry your phone around with you and accidents happen phones get lost sometimes So set up some security and prevent heartache if you and your phone become separated Set up a screen lock This is your first line of defense in keeping your sensitive information safe Prefer numbers shapes words Set up a PIN pattern or password required to unlock your phone Learn how A screen lock does...

Page 23: ... card for photos videos and music You can open stored items in associated apps like Photos to see your photos and videos For even more storage space plus the ability to access your media and files from any internet connected device phone computer tablet use cloud storage Your Google account includes free cloud storage on Drive which has its own app and is also available from the menu throughout ot...

Page 24: ... your contacts to your phone then you can see them from any device or computer by logging into Gmail Your Google account includes apps like Calendar and Drive that let you work well with others And it has apps that let you play too access your photos videos music from any device when you log in with your Google account Use Play Music to upload your iTunes library About your Google account Benefits...

Page 25: ...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 On the right icons tell you about your phone s battery level and network connections A dot means there are more icons to view Drag down from the top of the screen to see all icons What st...

Page 26: ...able speeds depend on your carrier and your location Poor connection to cellular mobile network Connected to different cellular mobile network roaming Data Saver is on preventing apps from using background data Wi Fi network within range Connected to Wi Fi network Poor connection to Wi Fi network No SIM card Location services are in use Airplane mode on CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth on Learn the basics N...

Page 27: ...enabled NFC enabled Only some versions of this phone sold in certain countries support this feature SYNC AND UPDATES App updates are available for download from Play Store App successfully installed from Play Store Email and calendar sync in progress Upload complete Download complete Google backup in progress Google backup complete SOUND Vibrate Learn the basics New to Android 19 ...

Page 28: ...lly charged Battery charging Battery low Phone is in Battery Saver mode ALARM AND CALENDAR Alarm set Upcoming calendar event EMAIL AND MESSAGING New Gmail message New text message New voicemail Important alert OTHER ICONS Learn the basics New to Android 20 ...

Page 29: ...technologies to handle these radio transmissions GSM CDMA Edge 3G 4G LTE HSPA iDEN data Information sent or received from your phone other than calls and text messages You may use data when you access the internet check your email play games use apps and more Background tasks such as syncing or location services may also use data data usage The amount of data your phone uploads or downloads over a...

Page 30: ... home screen that displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone s battery and network connections Apps display icons in the status bar to alert you of events such as new messages sync The process of sharing the same information across multiple devices and websites Contacts calendars and email are often synced through cloud services so you can enter information on one device and access...

Page 31: ... your finger until you reach the target position Result Move elements on the screen for example change a toggle from on to off Try it Drag an app shortcut from one spot on your home screen to another Swipe Quickly move one finger across the screen without pausing when you first touch so you don t drag instead Result Switch between home screens or between tabs in an app Or move quickly through a li...

Page 32: ... navigation bar to move between screens and apps Action Gesture to use Switch between 2 recent apps Swipe right See all recent apps Swipe up See all apps Swipe up twice Go back Swipe left if you re using Moto One Button Nav Touch if you re using Google Gestures Go home Touch the bar Open Google Assistant Touch hold the bar Choose between two bars You have two options for a navigation bar Google Ge...

Page 33: ...to the home screen from any app lets you switch between recent apps Tip For visual assistance you can add to open the Accessibility Menu or magnify what s on the screen Use quick settings Open quick settings Settings you adjust frequently like Wi Fi and 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 se...

Page 34: ...Icon Setting Wi Fi Bluetooth Do Not Disturb Flashlight Dolby Auto rotate Battery Saver Mobile data Airplane mode Cast Learn the basics Get around on your phone 26 ...

Page 35: ...ngs and touch Or open the Settings app Tip You can search the Settings app to find what you need quickly Just touch at the top of the app and type your search term Customize quick settings You can rearrange quick settings putting your most used at the top You can also add or remove them 1 Open quick settings 2 Touch 3 Drag to add remove or rearrange To return quick settings to its original state t...

Page 36: ... it If you ve added your fingerprint to the phone touch the sensor to wake and unlock your phone Your screen automatically turns on when you have an incoming call To turn the screen off Press the Power button When you set down your phone it s good habit to do this You prevent accidental touches save a bit of battery and keep it secure with the screen lock To keep your screen off and phone quiet wh...

Page 37: ... To switch to vibrate at any time press hold the Power Volume up buttons until you feel a vibration and see If you want to customize Power Volume up so that it silences the phone instead of vibrating 1 Go to Settings System Gestures 2 Touch Prevent ringing Press Power Volume Up together Mute Tip Use Do Not Disturb to silence all calls messages events and reminders Turn it on from quick settings or...

Page 38: ...s hold the Power button then touch Screenshot When the screenshot is captured you ll see in the status bar 2 Swipe the status bar down and on the screenshot notification To share the screenshot touch Share and select the way you want to share To crop or adjust image settings touch Edit To delete the screenshot touch Delete To open the screenshot touch the notification Capture screen with gesture T...

Page 39: ...ice Train launch phrase 1 Open the Google app then touch More Settings Voice Voice Match 2 Turn on Hey Google and follow the onscreen instructions to record your voice Speak a command Not all languages support voice commands Tell your phone to call people get directions send messages set alarms The possibilities are enormous 1 From the home screen or when you ve started a search say OK Google 2 Wh...

Page 40: ...ation Use Directions widget 1 Before you hit the road add a Maps Directions widget to your home screen and you ll have directions to any destination you choose 2 When you re ready to roll just touch the widget and your phone will talk you through the directions Tip Combine your Directions widgets into a folder on your home screen Get directions to home or work Get directions from anywhere to your ...

Page 41: ... alarm touch and set the time and ringtone To delete an alarm touch next to it then touch 3 To control general alarm settings like alarm volume and snooze duration touch Settings When an alarm is set shows in the status bar Manage weather forecasts Display current conditions for your location or for a city you select Show temperature and conditions for current location 1 Do one of the following To...

Page 42: ...d left To see more details on the weather provider s website touch an item on the forecast Control weather alert notifications The Time and Weather widget sends notifications about weather conditions that need special attention To turn notifications on or off 1 Touch the temperature 2 Touch Settings 3 Turn Weather alert notification on or off View your calendar Touch the current date to open your ...

Page 43: ...ations Screen time 2 Next to the app you want to limit touch 3 Set the total time that you can use the app per day When you reach your time limit in an app The app closes Its icon dims and no longer opens the app The app timer resets at midnight To use the app before midnight go back to the timer in Settings and extend its time or delete the timer Pause distracting apps to focus Use Focus mode to ...

Page 44: ...en to turn on Bedtime mode 3 Adjust start and end times if needed 4 Touch Customize to set what your phone should do during this scheduled time Remove screen colors turn on Grayscale Silence your phone turn on Do Not Disturb Use parental controls You can Control your child s access to devices and apps Control location settings and view the location of your child s supervised device Set daily usage...

Page 45: ...4 To set up parental controls on the other device refer to the help for that device To learn more read Google s help Learn the basics Frequently used tools 37 ...

Page 46: ...quickly so you see Touch it once more to turn ALL CAPS off To change capitalization of a word you ve already typed 1 Select the word 2 Touch until you see the capitalization you want first letter only ALL CAPS or lowercase Use glide typing You have two options for entering text type one letter at a time multi touch typing or slide your finger through all the letters in a word using one continuous ...

Page 47: ...t misspelled words and words not in your dictionary are underlined 2 Touch an underlined word If the word is spelled correctly touch it in the suggestion bar If the word is misspelled select the correct word in the suggestion bar or type the correction Type in multiple languages If you have added multiple languages as a system language in your phone settings keyboards and text suggestion are avail...

Page 48: ...tore to select and download an app Use voice typing Enable keyboard mic for dictation If you don t see on your keyboard 1 Go to Settings System Languages input 2 Touch Virtual keyboard Gboard 3 Touch Voice typing and turn Use voice typing on Dictate text 1 Touch a text field to show the onscreen keyboard 2 Touch on the onscreen keyboard 3 Speak what you want to type Speak naturally but clearly The...

Page 49: ... Languages input 2 Touch Advanced Autofill service 3 Select Google then touch 4 Touch CONTINUE 5 Touch categories to review and edit personal information addresses credit cards and passwords Learn the basics Work with text 41 ...

Page 50: ... it Then edit the screenshot as needed and set it as the wallpaper If you selected a live wallpaper If your battery is low temporarily change live wallpaper to a static image to save power If you selected Daily wallpaper To skip a daily wallpaper open the Wallpapers app and touch on your current daily wallpaper image Customize your Favorites tray The Favorites tray at the bottom of the home screen...

Page 51: ... Add app shortcuts 1 Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open your app list 2 Touch hold the app you want 3 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 panel Add task shortcuts Many apps icons include shortcuts to common tasks so you don t have to open and navigate the app 1 Touch hold an app icon to see avail...

Page 52: ... Messages Open most recent conversation New conversation Clock Start screen saver Start stopwatch Create new timer Create new alarm Settings Battery Data usage Wi Fi Add web page shortcuts 1 Open the Chrome app 2 Navigate to the web page 3 Touch Add to Home screen 4 Edit the name if desired 5 Touch Add Personalize your phone Home screen 44 ...

Page 53: ...r Touch hold the folder then drag it to Remove Remove widgets shortcuts or folders To remove items from your home screen 1 Touch hold it until it vibrates 2 Drag it to Remove To select a totally new user interface for your home screen download a different launcher Remake your home screen with launchers Get different launcher Totally changing the look and feel of your home screen is easy to do Just...

Page 54: ...ps Home app Or touch Advanced Default apps Home app 3 Select the launcher you want to use 4 To adjust its settings touch Delete launchers You can only delete launchers that you installed Touch hold the launcher s app icon then touch Uninstall Personalize your phone Home screen 46 ...

Page 55: ...rt screen saver The screen saver automatically starts when you connect your phone to a dock or charger and the screen turns off To exit the screen saver and return to your home or lock screen Press the Power button Or if you re using fingerprint security touch the sensor To manually start your screen saver any time go to Settings Display Advanced Screen saver and touch Start now Turn off screen sa...

Page 56: ...You can choose a unique ringtone for calls from specific people so you ll know instantly who s calling 1 Open the Contacts app 2 Touch the contact s name 3 Touch Set ringtone 4 Do one of the following Select a ringtone from the list To use a song as the ringtone touch Add ringtone at the bottom of the list Then touch to browse and select the song stored on your phone Touch to show internal storage...

Page 57: ...playing and how you re listening phone s speaker headphones or other connected audio device and adjusts sound for that experience You don t have to do anything Moto Audio is always on unless you turn it off Set sound profile for headphones or other device You can select a preset sound profile for your headphones or other connected device and your phone will remember the next time you connect it 1 ...

Page 58: ...to add the on off switch 4 Turn it off Avoid interruptions with Do Not Disturb Quickly turn Do Not Disturb on or off When you re busy use Do Not Disturb to mute sounds stop vibration and block notifications Turn it on 1 Open quick settings and touch You ll see in the status bar when Do Not Disturb is on 2 To change how long it stays on in quick settings touch hold touch Duration and then choose on...

Page 59: ... screen from turning on or waking Show or hide notification dots status bar icons pop up notifications Show or hide notifications from the notification list To change how Do Not Disturb handles notifications 1 Go to Settings Sound Do Not Disturb 2 Touch Notifications 3 Do one of the following To block sound from notifications but still see them on your screen select No sound To block all visual no...

Page 60: ...r when your phone should automatically switch into and out of Do Not Disturb mode 1 Open quick settings then touch hold 2 Touch Turn on automatically 3 Use rules to set the schedule To use an existing rule touch its name like Sleeping Turn Use rule on and adjust times or settings as needed To create a new rule touch Add rule Touch Time then enter a name and touch OK Specify its days start and end ...

Page 61: ...uickly silence a voice command response touch To have your phone show responses to voice commands on screen and only speak them when you re wearing headphones or a Bluetooth headset 1 Open the Google app 2 Touch More Settings 3 Touch Voice Spoken results 4 Touch Hands free searches only Turn off screen reader If your phone describes everything you touch on screen speaking your notifications and re...

Page 62: ... off You can t adjust the volume level for this sound Only some versions of this phone sold in certain countries support this feature Turn off charging sounds If you don t want your phone to make a sound when it comes in contact with a charger 1 Go to Settings Sound Advanced 2 Turn off Charging sounds Personalize your phone Sounds Other sound settings 54 ...

Page 63: ...of your upcoming events get automatic reminders on your phone and coordinate with others by sharing calendars Camera Capture photos or videos To learn more read help in Camera app Chrome Browse the web Access your browser bookmarks from any device and sync tabs with your computer or Android devices Clock Set alarms Use a timer or stopwatch Contacts Organize and connect with your contacts Assign ri...

Page 64: ... friends across Android and iOS Files Browse and manage files and folders stored on your device or SD card FM Radio Listen to FM radio stations To learn more open the app and touch Help Gmail Compose send view or search your email from your phone or computer Google Search the web see your updates and adjust Google settings including privacy Google Pay Pay with your phone in store or online and sen...

Page 65: ...ws See headlines weather and information on your favorite topics and locations Phone Make calls Photos Manage photos and upload them automatically to your private album Play Music Stream your favorite albums singles and live performances and get recommendations for new music Play Store Get apps for your phone as well as books magazines music and movies and access them from your computer or any And...

Page 66: ...r automatically show a new one every day YouTube Find view and upload videos to the web Get more apps Don t see what you need Download more apps Tip Swipe up and touch Search apps Type the missing app s name to go to Play Store where you can install with one touch Get help for an app 1 Open the app 2 Touch or 3 Look for Help or Settings Help Switch between recent apps 1 Touch to see your recently ...

Page 67: ... To remove one app swipe up to remove it from the list To remove all apps swipe right to the end of the list and touch Clear all Tips for using apps You can change the background color of your app list to be light or dark See how long you use each app and set app timers to improve your digital wellbeing You can print from many apps Copy and paste text between apps with the clipboard Tap pay with y...

Page 68: ...ting with Maps touch or swipe up from the bottom of the screen The video or navigation shrinks 2 You can drag the video or navigation anywhere on the screen To return it to full size touch it twice To close it drag it to the bottom of the screen Or touch it then touch To turn off Picture in picture for the app in use touch it then touch and turn Allow picture in picture off To see all apps that su...

Page 69: ...tification dot you can touch hold it to see the most recent notification Swipe fingerprint for notifications You can set the fingerprint sensor to open your notifications and quick settings when you swipe it Set it up 1 Go to Settings System Gestures 2 Touch Swipe fingerprint for notifications and turn it on Use it Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor Swipe once to view notifications Swipe again t...

Page 70: ...and select a duration to snooze notifications Dismiss a notification Swipe it sideways Some notifications like voicemails require an action and cannot be dismissed Dismiss all notifications Swipe to the end of your notifications and touch Clear all Customize your notifications Use Do Not Disturb to silence all notifications when you don t want interruptions You can also customize notifications con...

Page 71: ...pp and go to the appropriate site to download the app If you see a warning touch OK to continue You ll see in the status bar when the download completes 2 Touch the download notification to install the app Or open the Files app to install it later 3 When installing the app be sure to review what information the app will access If you don t want the app to access this information cancel the install...

Page 72: ...ore app 2 Touch My apps games 3 Touch the INSTALLED tab then touch the app s name 4 Touch and turn off Enable auto update To stop all apps from updating automatically 1 Open the Play Store app 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch Auto update apps Don t auto update 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 ...

Page 73: ...e with only the original software and apps If the issues go away in safe mode the problem is probably from a third party app you downloaded To restart in safe mode 1 Press hold the Power button 2 Touch hold Power off Then touch OK to restart in safe mode When it restarts you ll see Safe mode across the bottom of the home screen and widgets will be disabled 3 Use your phone and see if the problem h...

Page 74: ...s you installed You can delete uninstall apps that you downloaded For many preloaded apps you can disable but not delete them 1 Touch hold the app s icon 2 Do one of the following Drag the icon up and drop it on This removes the app and frees storage space If you don t see a delete option touch hold the app icon then touch Disable Delete apps installed by others If you are the owner of the phone a...

Page 75: ...en t automatically backed up like attachments or downloads 1 Open the Drive app 2 Touch 3 Touch Upload then choose the files or folder to upload Protect against harmful apps Scan phone for harmful apps Google Play Protect helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps including sideloaded apps to check for potentially harmful apps malware If Google Play Protect finds a potentiall...

Page 76: ...If your phone seems slow If you ve scanned your phone to confirm there aren t any potentially harmful apps but your phone seems slow try these troubleshooting steps Apps Manage your apps 68 ...

Page 77: ...h the Search widget 2 Start typing a search term As you type suggested terms appear 3 Touch a suggestion to search for it Use camera to search for info In the Camera app you can use Google Lens on the viewfinder to Search for information about objects and surroundings Learn about products landmarks and buildings plants and animals books and visual art Scan barcodes and QR codes Search for related ...

Page 78: ...hen touch To learn more read Google s help Search for nearby phone numbers To find and call a nearby business 1 Open the Phone app 2 Touch 3 Say or type the name of place to call or a search term about the place for example restaurant You ll see a list of nearby search results 4 Touch the place to dial its number If it doesn t work Make sure Location is enabled Touch Settings and turn Nearby place...

Page 79: ...you re not seeing results 1 Open the Google app 2 Touch More Settings 3 Touch General Personal results 4 Make sure that everything you want to include in your searches is checked Find an app 1 Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open your app list 2 Touch Search apps 3 Type the app s name 4 If the app is on your phone touch its icon to open it If the app isn t on your phone touch SEARCH...

Page 80: ...rtcut on your home screen To search for text on that page touch Find in page To open a link touch it To see options for opening a link in a new tab and copying or sharing a link touch hold the link To print the page touch Share Print If you don t see your printer listed set up your print service 4 To return to the previous page touch To learn more about browsing or managing bookmarks open Chrome a...

Page 81: ...tory 3 Touch CLEAR BROWSING DATA You can also review and delete your search history Change default browser You can download other browsers from Play Store After you ve installed one you can make it your default browser 1 Go to Settings Apps notifications 2 Touch Default apps Browser app Or touch Advanced Default apps Browser app 3 Touch the app to use Apps Search and browse 73 ...

Page 82: ...o each person in the group MMS messages use cellular data and require a cellular data plan or pay per use payment Group messaging Group messaging lets multiple people carry on a group conversation All replies from recipients are delivered to all recipients in a group conversation thread Though you send one message to multiple recipients you are charged for each message received Group messaging Con...

Page 83: ...ivacy you can hide sensitive content for lock screen notifications Send text message 1 Open the Messages app 2 Touch 3 Enter recipients then type the message 4 Optionally To add an attachment touch or To add a smiley or other icons touch on the onscreen keyboard 5 Touch Tips for sending messages To text your best friend with one touch from your home screen add a task shortcut Touch hold and drag t...

Page 84: ...e 1 Open the Messages app 2 Open the conversation 3 Touch hold the message 4 Touch You can now paste it elsewhere like in an email you re composing Delete or archive texts When you delete a message you also delete any attached photos or videos If you want the attachments be sure to save them before deleting the message To delete a single message open the conversation thread and touch hold the mess...

Page 85: ...tachments emoji GIF your location 4 Touch To learn more touch Help Feedback in the Messages app Send contact as text message 1 Open the Messages app 2 Open your conversation with that person 3 Touch their name at the top of the conversation 4 Touch Share 5 Touch the recipient s name or touch Messages to start a new message 6 Touch Fix a problem If you re having trouble attaching files check that C...

Page 86: ... Settings 2 Do one of the following If you have a single SIM touch Advanced If your phone allows dual SIMs touch the SIM you use for text messaging 3 Touch Group messaging and select an option 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 tex...

Page 87: ...ssages app on your phone by scanning a QR code The QR code is unique to that computer You can set up multiple computers getting individual QR codes but only one is active at a time To set up a computer 1 Be sure your phone and computer are connected to the internet 2 On your phone open the Messages app and touch Messages for web 3 On your computer go to https messages android com To remember this ...

Page 88: ...atically signed out from that computer for security reasons If you re using a shared or public computer sign out when you re done To sign out from your phone 1 Open the Messages app 2 Touch Messages for web 3 Do one of the following Touch next to an individual computer to sign out of it Touch Sign out of all computers To sign out from the computer at the top of the message list click Apps Text mes...

Page 89: ...ents appear at the end of the email You can view or save them You can print emails from your phone Reply to or forward an email 1 Touch to reply to the sender Or swipe to the end of the email and touch to reply to all recipients or to forward 2 Enter your message 3 To copy someone on the email in the To field touch 4 Touch Send new email 1 Open the Gmail app and touch Compose Or touch hold then to...

Page 90: ...nts from your phone Learn more For more help with Gmail read Google s support information For help managing email from other providers sign into your email account on your computer and look for the provider s instructions View email attachments View attachments Attachments appear at the end of an email To view or play the attachment touch it If you see a message that you can t open the attachment ...

Page 91: ...en To preview your inboxes open emails or quickly start a new email add the Gmail widget to your home screen With the widget you can Open a message Touch the message Compose a message Touch View more messages Scroll down the list Open the app Touch the folder name at the top of the widget Add email signature To add a signature automatically to the end of emails you send 1 Open the Gmail app 2 Touc...

Page 92: ...3 Adjust notification settings Tip To automatically silence notifications during hours you specify use Do Not Disturb Apps Email 84 ...

Page 93: ... multiple Google accounts on your phone you can control which events are synced with your phone 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 Tip For an overview of your upcoming events...

Page 94: ...uch Save Edit or delete calendar events 1 Touch an event to open it 2 Do any of the following To edit it touch To delete it touch Delete Control which events are shown To temporarily hide calendar events for a Google account you don t need to see all the time 1 Open the Calendar app and touch 2 Beneath the account name touch Events If you have multiple calendars for that account touch the name of ...

Page 95: ...ouch Notifications 3 Adjust notification settings If you have assigned a ringtone for the notification but you silence your phone your phone won t play the ringtone Tip To automatically silence notifications during hours you specify use Do Not Disturb Apps Calendar app 87 ...

Page 96: ... OK Google Or touch on the Google Search widget 2 When prompted to speak say your command For example Set alarm for 7 45 p m label switch the laundry or Wake me up at 7 a m tomorrow Your phone sets the alarm and provides a confirmation When an alarm is set You ll see in the status bar and on your lock screen To adjust it open quick settings and touch the alarm time Delete an alarm 1 Open the Clock...

Page 97: ... touch the notification Tip If you use timers frequently create a task shortcut Touch hold then drag Create new timer to your home screen Use a stopwatch Record your time and share your results 1 In the Clock app touch for the Stopwatch tab 2 Touch 3 Do any of the following To pause the stopwatch touch To record laps or multiple durations while the stopwatch is running touch Lap To reset the count...

Page 98: ...off Automatic date time 3 To make corrections touch Set date and Set time Switch time zones 1 Go to Settings Date time 2 Turn off Automatic time zone 3 Touch Select time zone Then choose a regional time zone which is applied to the current time Show multiple time zones You can view multiple time zones in the Clock app so you can coordinate plans with friends and co workers in other cities or stay ...

Page 99: ...tion icons quietly appear and disappear on the screen giving you a peek at notifications while using very little power Learn more Keep your screen on while you re looking at it with Attentive Display Learn how Enhance sound with Moto Audio Learn how Silence the Hello Moto greeting during startup Learn how To find information about different settings touch above Preview notifications when screen sl...

Page 100: ... Display settings 1 Open the Moto app 2 Touch Moto Display Peek Display Settings 3 Do any of the following To allow replies without unlocking the phone turn Safe reply off To require unlocking to reply keep it on To stop specific apps from showing these notifications touch Block apps and touch the app s name For more privacy when the screen is locked touch Level of details to show Stop Moto Displa...

Page 101: ... touch the others to select them Tip To clear all selections touch at the top of the screen next to the number selected 4 Touch and select the way you want to share Upload photos and videos Back up automatically 1 Open the Photos app 2 Touch your profile icon Turn on backup 3 Select back up and sync settings and touch Confirm You can change these settings any time Adjust back up settings 1 Open th...

Page 102: ... 2 Open the photo or video 3 On the photo or video touch View your backed up photos and videos From your phone open the Photos app From your computer sign in to photos google com More help To learn more read Google s help Apps Photos app 94 ...

Page 103: ...When a call comes in touch Screen call Google Assistant answers and screens the call You ll see the caller s replies on screen in real time To hear the caller s replies instead of reading the transcript press the Volume up key and put the phone to your ear 2 Choose how to handle the call Touch an automatic reply to get more information or let the caller know you re busy Touch to connect the call T...

Page 104: ...ming calls look for in your status bar Open quick settings and touch to turn Do Not Disturb off Your phone will ring for incoming calls Check your settings to make sure your phone is screening calls at the appropriate times If you re having other problems try these troubleshooting steps Make calls Make a call 1 Touch 2 Touch and enter a number 3 If you enter a wrong number touch 4 Touch to call th...

Page 105: ...me then touch the search result to place the call Learn more Return call Touch then touch next to the number Tips To call frequent numbers with one touch from your home screen add a Direct dial widget You can save a recent call as a contact 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 1 Go to...

Page 106: ...o avoid accidental touches To wake it up move it away from your ear or press the Power button To hide the call and use other apps touch To return to the call swipe the status bar down and touch Ongoing call Answer call waiting If call waiting is active and a new call comes in you can answer it Touch Hold and Answer Voice The first call is put on hold To switch between calls touch To merge the call...

Page 107: ...wnload the app you want to use Make conference calls To make a conference call 1 Call the first person 2 To call the next person a Touch This puts the first call on hold b Enter the number c Touch 3 To join the calls after the second person answers touch Make calls over Wi Fi Turn Wi Fi calling on or off Some carriers support Wi Fi calling to make and receive calls and text messages from locations...

Page 108: ... in the status bar start and end call buttons or the active call status indicator when your call is over a Wi Fi network If you re not connected to Wi Fi calls use your carrier s mobile network If Wi Fi calling isn t working If you re outside your carrier s network and want to use Wi Fi calling instead of roaming on another carrier s network 1 Go to Settings Network internet Mobile network 2 Touch...

Page 109: ...app 1 Touch 2 Touch hold a call from the number to block 3 Touch Block report spam 4 If you don t want to report the call as spam to Google remove the checkmark 5 Touch Block From the Messages app 1 Touch hold the conversation thread from the number to block 2 Touch 3 If you don t want to report the call as spam to Google remove the checkmark 4 Touch OK Block all numbers for a contact 1 Open the C...

Page 110: ...your call history and can check any voicemail you receive When Caller ID spam is on If you see Suspected spam caller or Spam for an incoming call you can answer the call or block and report the number Your phone may need to send information about your calls to Google It doesn t control whether your number shows when you make calls If you don t want Google to identify spam callers touch Settings Ca...

Page 111: ...off go to Additional settings then turn Call waiting off View and delete call history See your call history To see all recent calls 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 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 4 To learn more about a call touch it then touch Call details To see only your missed calls 1 Touch 2 Touch Ca...

Page 112: ... Touch To delete all calls 1 Touch 2 Touch Call history 3 Touch Clear call history 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 1 Swipe up on the lock screen 2 Touch Emergency to see the dialer 3 Enter the emergency number for your reg...

Page 113: ... that contact If you have multiple accounts on your phone and want to change the default account for new contacts go to Contacts Settings Default account for new contacts 5 Touch Save Add contact from text message You can easily create a new contact or add a new number for an existing contact when you receive a text message from an unassigned number 1 Open the Messages app 2 In the message list to...

Page 114: ...have two contacts for the same person you can merge the information including all emails and phone numbers into a single listing To automatically merge contacts 1 Open the Contacts app 2 Touch Merge fix If you don t see Merge fix no duplicate contacts were found 3 Touch Merge duplicates If you don t see this option contacts can t be automatically merged 4 Select options to merge one or all duplica...

Page 115: ... contacts 1 Open the Contacts app 2 In your contact list touch hold the first contact 3 Touch the other contacts to delete 4 Touch 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 1 Touch the contact icon photo or other icon 2 Touch Sort contacts Sort contacts in Contacts ap...

Page 116: ...cts you call frequently or have starred as favorites To remove contacts from this tab touch on the contact then touch Share contacts Ways to share contacts You can share one or all contacts with someone by sending a name card file vcf You can also share a contact s information as a text message attachment Or just touch your phones together and beam the contact information with NFC Share one or a f...

Page 117: ...ay to share Receive a name card file 1 When someone sends you a name card file you ll see a file transfer notification Touch the notification and accept the file transfer 2 Touch the name card file vcf to open it and add the person to your contacts Calls contacts voicemail Contacts 109 ...

Page 118: ...of the following Swipe the status bar down and touch Or touch then touch hold 2 When connected follow the prompts to manage your messages and mailbox Contact your carrier for help with Recovering or resetting your password PIN for voicemail Replaying messages Saving forwarding or deleting messages Replying with or sending voice messages Changing number of rings before connecting call to voicemail ...

Page 119: ...l and delete this message but wait to hang up until the notification icon has disappeared from your status bar Send all calls from contact to voicemail To send all calls from a certain person to voicemail 1 Open the Contacts app 2 Touch the contact s icon 3 Touch Route to voicemail Tip You can also block all calls and text messages from a number Calls contacts voicemail Voicemail 111 ...

Page 120: ...between headphones speakers or Bluetooth touch or or If you re listening to the radio while using another app use the mini player in notifications to seek stations or turn the radio off To turn the radio off touch Tip If you re having reception issues try moving your phone as far from the headphones as possible to increase the size of the antenna Or try moving a short distance towards a window if ...

Page 121: ...et sleep timer for radio 1 Touch Sleep Timer 2 Select a duration of time to listen 3 Touch After the specified time the radio automatically turns off To turn off the timer before the duration has passed touch in the app its notification or on the lock screen 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 ...

Page 122: ...Browse Audio 3 Touch hold the file 4 Touch and select Bluetooth 5 Touch the name of the paired device During file transfer you ll see in the status bar To check the status see the notification Receive files over Bluetooth 1 Pair your phone with the device sending the music 2 On the device sending the music start the file transfer following device s instructions 3 When you receive the Bluetooth not...

Page 123: ...g only A USB OTG adapter cable if needed 2 Turn the phone and MIDI device on 3 Connect them with the USB cable and adapter if needed 4 Unlock the phone 5 Change the USB connection type to allow MIDI connection a Swipe down from the top of your home screen and touch the Charging this device via USB notification b Touch MIDI Music 115 ...

Page 124: ...use your phone while charging If you can t turn the phone on while it s charging wait until it receives enough voltage before turning it on When the battery gets low the phone sends a notification Use Battery Saver mode when the battery is low You can turn off charging sounds Extend battery life Choose settings that use less battery To get the most life from your battery Connections Turn off Bluet...

Page 125: ...n less when you re not using them Your phone will learn how you use apps over time and adjust for best battery life 1 Go to Settings Battery Adaptive Battery 2 Turn Use Adaptive Battery on Check that battery optimization is on for each app If you turn off Battery optimization for an app that app can run when you re not using it even when Adaptive Battery is on This decreases battery life unnecessa...

Page 126: ... Have it turn on automatically To turn on when your battery is below a specified level 1 Open quick settings then touch hold 2 Touch Battery Saver Turn on automatically 3 Move the slider to adjust the percentage when Battery Saver switches on Show battery percentage in status bar To show the percentage of battery power remaining in the status bar 1 Go to Settings Battery Or open quick settings the...

Page 127: ...cess your files from any device with an internet connection File synchronization no need to keep track of multiple versions in multiple storage locations Backups of photos and videos available if phone is lost or damaged Cloud storage providers typically offer free storage that can be expanded with a paid subscription once you reach the free storage limit Or you can manage your free storage by rem...

Page 128: ...s then touch Schedule automatic removal of photos and videos If you automatically back up your photos and videos you can automatically remove copies from your phone s internal storage after 30 60 or 90 days 1 Go to Settings Storage 2 If you installed an SD card touch Internal shared storage 3 Touch Storage manager and turn it on 4 Touch Remove photos videos and select a duration If you store photo...

Page 129: ...our SD card 3 Touch Apps and select an app 4 Touch CHANGE Internal shared storage Move Eject SD card Drag the SD card notification down and touch Eject If you don t see the notification 1 Go to Settings Storage 2 Next to your SD card name touch It s now safe to remove the card from the phone To insert the card into another device computer projector etc that uses different card dimensions you may n...

Page 130: ...cards formatted as portable storage If you formatted as portable storage be sure to update settings in media apps like camera music and podcast apps so they use the card to store content you create or download 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 ...

Page 131: ...ly deleted items try connecting your phone to your computer with a USB cable and using a desktop program for file recovery Tip Back up your photos to the cloud so you won t lose them if you delete them from your phone Upload music to cloud You can store up to 20 000 songs from your library in the cloud for free with Google Play Music not available in all countries Then you can instantly listen to ...

Page 132: ...ms in your Download Screenshots and third party app folders touch Back up device folders To back up items over your cellular network touch Cell data usage then adjust options for photos videos and roaming Back up manually 1 Open the Photos app 2 Open the photo or video 3 On the photo or video touch View your backed up photos and videos From your phone open the Photos app From your computer sign in...

Page 133: ...ou ve finished scanning touch Save 7 Change the document title and folder on Drive if desired then touch Save In Drive open the file and touch to share or print the scan Tip You can also use the Camera app to scan information Scan and save to folders from your home screen Add Drive Scan widgets to your home screen to scan and save to new or selected folders Each widget saves to a single folder on ...

Page 134: ...he password from the business or organization Tip Make sure you enter the password correctly Touch Show password to see what you re typing Change or remove networks Change 1 Open quick settings then touch hold 2 In the list of nearby networks To connect to a different network touch its name To change settings for the currently connected network touch To change settings for a saved network touch ho...

Page 135: ...u re now connected 5 If you were connected to Wi Fi when you added the hidden network in the list of available networks touch the name of the saved network then touch Connect Use Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections preventing your phone from transmitting signals that could interfere with airplane communications Open quick settings and touch to turn airplane mode on This ...

Page 136: ...ta Saver to turn off background data for all apps Or to restrict background data used by an app indefinitely you can turn off background data specifically for that app Notifications only when you open the app When you turn off background data for an app it won t sync until you open it so you will receive NO notifications until you open the app and it syncs Restrict for all apps when you re low 1 G...

Page 137: ...nection You can share your phone s cellular data connection with multiple devices by turning your phone into a Wi Fi hotspot You can also share your internet connection with a single device using USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering Note Your cellular plan must support data sharing If you don t know contact your carrier Set up Wi Fi hotspot 1 Check that cellular data is on If cellular data is off ...

Page 138: ... settings look below Or go to Settings Network internet Hotspot tethering and look under Wi Fi hotspot By assigning a password for your hotspot you ensure that people can t connect to your hotspot without your knowledge or permission To disconnect all devices and prevent them from reconnecting 1 Turn the hotspot off 2 Change the password 3 Turn the hotspot back on to continue using it Tip When no ...

Page 139: ...Bluetooth on your phone and pair with the other device 3 Set up the other device to get its network connection via Bluetooth 4 On your phone go to Settings 5 Touch Network internet Hotspot tethering 6 Turn on Bluetooth tethering to start the connection You ll see in your notifications To stop the connection touch the notification and turn off Bluetooth tethering Connect to VPNs A virtual private n...

Page 140: ...they don t touch Cancel verify the name of the device you want to pair with and try again If your device shows a passkey like 0000 or 1234 enter it on your phone If you don t see a place to enter it swipe down from the top of your screen and touch the Bluetooth notification If your device doesn t show a passkey and you must enter one for the device to pair see the device manufacturers instructions...

Page 141: ...vice name touch 3 Turn sharing options on or off 4 On the paired device or in the device s app look for Bluetooth settings to review and adjust For more information see the paired device manufacturer s instructions Reconnect with Bluetooth device 1 Open quick settings and touch to turn it on 2 Turn on the Bluetooth device Turn off Bluetooth scanning When Bluetooth is off your phone can still scan ...

Page 142: ...name to connect Tap pay with NFC Only some versions of this phone sold in certain countries support this feature Use NFC near field communication to pay quickly and securely at checkout registers by touching your phone to an electronic reader Set up Tap pay 1 Make sure you have Set up a payment app on your phone Install one from Play Store if needed Turned on NFC 2 Go to Settings Apps notification...

Page 143: ...ure it is on Share content between devices Share content from your phone to another device by touching the devices together usually back to back 1 Make sure both devices are unlocked support NFC and have NFC and Android Beam turned on 2 Open the screen that contains something you want to share such as a photo web page video map or contact 3 Touch the back of your phone to the back of the other dev...

Page 144: ... devices Connection preferences Cast Or from quick settings touch 3 Touch the name of the Chromecast or TV to connect To stop On the casting notification touch Disconnect Or from quick settings touch Disconnect Cast an app You can cast an app if you Have a smart TV that supports mobile apps for viewing or playing media from your phone See your TV user guide for instructions to connect your phone H...

Page 145: ... Chromecast or smart TV 4 If you re using Chromecast or a TV with Chromecast built in check for updates to the Home app Phone can t find smart TV First check the basics Then 1 On the TV open the app and start a video Then on your phone open the app and try casting to the TV again 2 Link the app on your phone to the app on the TV a On your phone open the app open its settings and look for options t...

Page 146: ...his device via USB notification b To transfer any type of file touch File transfer Or to transfer only photos and videos touch PTP Transfer files On a Windows computer 1 Ensure the phone is properly connected to the computer using the steps above If you don t unlock the phone and change the USB connection to allow file transfers you won t see any files on your phone 2 On your computer open File Ex...

Page 147: ... your printer is connected to a Wi Fi network be sure the phone and your printer are connected to the same network If your printer supports Wi Fi Direct set up a direct connection between the phone and printer If your printer supports NFC be sure the printer is on and that you ve turned on NFC on your phone 2 Go to Settings Connected devices Connection preferences Printing 3 Touch Default Print Se...

Page 148: ... 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 Resolution high versus low of the photo or video high resolution uses more data Number of photos to share one photo or a few or an entire vacation album Whether you want to share on the internet or from ...

Page 149: ...il attachments remain available for download until the recipient deletes the email Learn how Cloud Good for Sharing high resolution photos multiple photos entire albums and videos Controlling sharing via links Controlling how long you share something You can easily delete it or turn off sharing privileges Things to consider Many cloud services offer free storage with a basic account Cloud storage ...

Page 150: ... Sharing from phone to phone or other connected device Fast sharing Things to consider Your phone must be paired and connected with another device NFC Good for Quickly sharing with a nearby phone tablet or computer No need for pairing devices Simply touch them back to back Things to consider Devices you share with must have NFC Both your phone and the other device must be on and unlocked Learn how...

Page 151: ...app you selected as default 4 Touch Open supported links and select Ask every time Pick any time You can change some default apps such as browser or messaging at any time 1 Go to Settings Apps notifications 2 Touch Default apps Or touch Advanced Default apps 3 Touch the default to change 4 Touch the app to use Adjust app permissions The first time you use an app and sometimes when you install or u...

Page 152: ...djust whether they can send notifications 1 Swipe down to view your notifications 2 At the bottom of the list touch Manage notifications 3 Do one of the following To stop all notifications from an app turn it off To stop certain notifications from an app touch the app name then turn notifications or off for each category Tip To prevent notifications from all apps during certain times or calendar e...

Page 153: ...tions 3 Touch the category for enabled notifications then touch Advanced Sound and select a unique ringtone or set it to none If you don t see Sound touch Behavior and select an option that includes sound To let an app s notifications be heard when Do Not Disturb is on 1 Touch hold the app icon 2 Touch Notifications 3 Touch the category for enabled notifications then touch Advanced and turn Overri...

Page 154: ... your notifications swipe down on the lock screen then enter your pattern PIN or password if required To hide sensitive content in notifications from all apps select Hide sensitive content For example you ll get a lock screen notification for an incoming email or chat but it won t include message details To see all notifications on your lock screen select Show all notification content To hide sens...

Page 155: ...ettings Display Night Light 2 Touch Schedule then To start and stop at specified times touch Turns on at custom time and enter times To filter from dusk to dawn touch Turns on from sunset to sunrise Turn on off any time To turn Night Light on or off at any time open quick settings and touch or If it s not in quick settings add it by turning Night Light on for the first time Go to Settings Display ...

Page 156: ... won t dim or sleep when you re looking at it Your screen will sleep sooner when it doesn t see you saving battery In certain lighting conditions your phone may have difficulty detecting when you ve looked away To turn on Attentive Display 1 Open the Moto app 2 Touch Moto Display 3 Touch Attentive Display and turn the feature on or off Stop automatic rotation Prevent screen from rotating Open quic...

Page 157: ...don t appear as you expect troubleshoot the issue here If you re color blind use color correction instead Change font and display size You can make the text or other items on your screen smaller or larger for your comfort and convenience 1 Go to Settings Display Advanced 2 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 To ...

Page 158: ... 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 Note A fingerprint screen lock may be less secure than a strong pattern or PIN lock It is possib...

Page 159: ...t helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps including sideloaded apps to check for potentially harmful apps malware If Google Play Protect finds a potentially harmful app it stops the app from running and warns you so that you can uninstall it To see the results or to rescan 1 Open the Play Store app 2 Touch My apps games 3 Do any of the following To see the results of lates...

Page 160: ...d My Device turned on To check that Find My Device is on for your phone 1 Go to Settings Security location 2 Touch Find My Device and turn it on 3 To learn more touch Help Feedback To confirm that you can find your phone go to android com find on your phone or from a computer Other settings Security location 152 ...

Page 161: ...Swipe Swipe up This prevents accidental dialing but doesn t secure the phone Lock Pattern Draw a pattern on a grid PIN Enter a four to sixteen digit numeric code Longer PINs are more secure Password Enter four to sixteen letters digits or symbols for the password A long strong password is the most secure option When you re using any of the 3 locks you can also unlock with your fingerprint sensor a...

Page 162: ... Go to Settings Security location 2 Next to Screen lock touch 3 Touch Automatically lock then select a duration Stop Power button from instantly locking You can manually lock your phone by pressing the Power button If you want the Power button to turn off the screen but not lock it 1 Go to Settings Security location 2 Next to Screen lock touch 3 Touch Power button instantly locks off After the scr...

Page 163: ...ocation Advanced Trust agents and enable Smart Lock 4 Unlock your phone then touch Trusted devices ADD TRUSTED DEVICE 5 Touch a device to select it from the list of connected devices Tip If your device isn t in the list make sure you are paired with it When the phone is connected to the device the phone automatically unlocks Remove trusted devices 1 Go to Settings 2 Touch Security location Smart L...

Page 164: ... location Advanced Device admin apps and disable the device administrator 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Be sure to frame your entire face with the outline Whenever you turn on or wake the phone it will search for your face and unlock when it recognizes you Face matching data is stored securely on the phone Unlock your phone 1 Show your face to the lock screen appears when the phone is looking...

Page 165: ...sired 2 Go to Settings 3 Touch Security location Smart Lock If you don t see Smart Lock try the following Update Google Play services In the Google Search widget on your home screen search for Google Play services then touch the app to open it Go to Settings Security location Advanced Trust agents and enable Smart Lock 4 Unlock your phone then touch Trusted places 5 Set up your places If you added...

Page 166: ...ock try the following Update Google Play services In the Google Search widget on your home screen search for Google Play services then touch the app to open it Go to Settings Security location Advanced Trust agents and enable Smart Lock 4 Unlock your phone then touch On body detection 5 Turn it on Unlock with voice commands Set up voice authentication If you use OK Google for voice commands you ca...

Page 167: ...d in store purchases and sign into bank and finance apps 1 Go to Settings Security location 2 Touch Fingerprint 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan your fingerprint using the sensor on the back of your phone Fingerprints are stored securely on the phone Add more fingerprints Keep in mind that If multiple users share the phone users should add their fingerprints from within their user profil...

Page 168: ... 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 Every time you power up your phone When more than 72 hours have passed since you last unlocked the phone When you go to Setti...

Page 169: ...show on your lock screen 1 Go to Settings Security Location 2 Touch Lock screen preferences Lock screen 3 Select whether or not to show notifications If you show notifications but hide sensitive content then you ll get notifications for an incoming email or chat but they won t include message details Add message to lock screen To add your name or a short message to your lock screen for anyone who ...

Page 170: ...on information your phone can use 1 Go to Settings Security location Location 2 Turn it on or off to give or remove permission to use your location information When it s off your phone can t find your precise location or share it with any apps However turning this off disables many useful features and apps Tip To add a Location tile to quick settings open quick settings Touch Then drag the Locatio...

Page 171: ...one off and then on again 6 Check for updates to the Maps app After updating the app restart your phone 7 Clear the cache and data for the Maps app 8 Use safe mode to see if apps you installed are causing the issue and uninstall as needed If location works correctly in safe mode a 3rd party app is probably causing the issue A lot of apps use your phone s location If these apps end up with corrupte...

Page 172: ... pin 3 Touch 4 Touch the icon of what you want to pin 5 Touch To unpin it 1 Touch hold and at the same time 2 If you required a pattern PIN or password when you turned on pinning enter it to unlock the phone 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 pr...

Page 173: ...enter the PIN used to set up the SIM lock Caution If you enter an incorrect PIN multiple times the SIM will be disabled If you accidentally disabled SIM If you enter an incorrect PIN multiple times the SIM will be disabled Contact your carrier for a PIN unlock key PUK to re enable the SIM Other settings Security location 165 ...

Page 174: ...re available open the Play Store app and touch My apps games Add email or app account Accounts are automatically added when you Set up corporate email Set up personal email for non Gmail addresses Install apps that require a username password to log in such as messaging shopping or streaming content To review these accounts or add another 1 Go to Settings 2 Touch Accounts Add account 3 Touch the t...

Page 175: ...help 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 You can turn auto sync off and back on for individual apps Whether other apps not made by Google can sync varies by app If you turn off auto sync Turning off auto sync...

Page 176: ...oogle account 1 Go to Settings Accounts 2 Turn Automatically sync 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 To start auto sync after your battery recharges turn it back on Sync manually 1 Go to Settings Accounts 2 Touch the account name 3 Touch Account sync Sync now Fix a problem S...

Page 177: ... more from Google about Viewing and controlling what information is collected search YouTube recordings of your voice commands location Deleting your search history and other activity Reviewing your location history Any other questions about your account Other settings Accounts 169 ...

Page 178: ...ectly everywhere on your phone If colors don t appear as you expect troubleshoot the issue here Magnify the screen You can magnify the screen by triple tapping it or by touching by the navigation buttons Set it up To set up the way to start zoom in and stop zoom out magnification 1 Go to Settings Accessibility Magnification 2 Select an option and turn it on To touch the screen three times choose M...

Page 179: ... notification sounds You can assign a ringtone for notifications from specific apps You can also control sounds that notify you of other events 1 Go to Settings Sound Advanced 2 To hear a confirmation tone and feel a vibration when you successfully connect your phone to a charger turn Charging sounds on If you don t want any of these sounds just turn them off Use TalkBack to read screens Hear desc...

Page 180: ...ice commands Dictate text instead of typing Hearing assistance Turn on video captions 1 Go to Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Captions and turn Use captions on 3 Specify options language text size and style for closed captioning Set up TTY device Not all carriers support this feature For text based communication you can use text messaging and email If you prefer to connect to a TTY device 1 Touch 2...

Page 181: ...ions Learn more about connecting with Bluetooth Set up Switch Access 1 Go to Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Switch Access 3 Turn Use service on 4 Follow onscreen instructions to select Number of switches Scanning options Switch assignments To adjust Switch Access later 1 Go to Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Switch Access Settings 3 Adjust options Use Switch Access To start scanning and highlightin...

Page 182: ... hold it to switch between tools 2 Choose an option from the menu Press Volume buttons for accessibility services You can press the Volume buttons to turn an accessibility feature of your choice TalkBack Switch Access on or off To enable the shortcut 1 Go to Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Volume key shortcut 3 Turn Use service on 4 To change the accessibility feature associated with the shortcut t...

Page 183: ...ne 2 See IMEI for your number 3 Record and save the number where you can easily access it You can also find your IMEI number by dialing 06 in the Phone app On some phones the MEID HEX number is your IMEI number If your phone doesn t turn on check the box it came in or the receipt for the IMEI number Find legal and product information To view the electronic regulatory label for your phone go to Set...

Page 184: ...ht you want Adjust keyboard sounds To control whether your keyboard makes sounds 1 Go to Settings System Languages input Virtual keyboard 2 Touch Gboard Preferences 3 To hear sounds when you type turn Sound on keypress on 4 To adjust how loud the sounds are touch Volume on keypress Adjust keyboard vibration The onscreen keyboard vibrates when you touch a key Turn off vibration feedback if you pref...

Page 185: ...moji stickers and information from Contacts Turn off auto correction 1 Go to Settings System Languages input Virtual keyboard 2 Touch Gboard Text correction 3 If you don t want words corrected while you type turn Auto correction off Use multiple languages Change display language You selected the language for your phone during set up To change it 1 Go to Settings System Languages input Languages 2 ...

Page 186: ...to your Google account Apps and app data Call history Contacts Phone settings including Wi Fi passwords and permissions Photos and videos synced to your Google Photos library not to Google Drive SMS text messages if using Messages Tip Back up over Wi Fi to prevent cellular data charges Not all apps back up data automatically Check with the app developer To automatically back up to Google Drive 1 G...

Page 187: ...pen the Drive app 2 Touch Backups To learn about managing phone backups from a computer read Google s help Restore backed up data When you add your Google account to a phone photos contacts settings and app data that you previously backed up to that account are restored onto the phone Other settings System 179 ...

Page 188: ... Set up Google accounts and other types of accounts Set up a screen lock Customize the home screen and settings for their spaces Add and delete apps for their spaces and update any apps they use regardless of who installed them Important To prevent others from switching to your owner profile and accessing your information set a screen lock before you share your phone with users or guests When shar...

Page 189: ...le Restrict calls and messages From your owner profile you control whether users can call and send texts with your phone 1 Go to Settings System Advanced Multiple users Or from quick settings touch More settings 2 Next to the user name touch 3 To allow the user to make calls and send messages switch on Turn on phone calls SMS Remove a user You can remove yourself as a user You must be the device o...

Page 190: ...urn on phone calls off 3 Touch Guest 4 If you ve lent your phone to a guest previously touch Start over to clear the last guest settings or touch Yes continue to keep last guest settings End guest session 1 Go to Settings System Advanced Multiple users Or from quick settings touch 2 Touch Remove guest Remove All data from and apps installed during this session are deleted Other settings System Use...

Page 191: ... is frozen reboot it by pressing and holding the Power button for 7 10 seconds 2 Check for system updates Go to Settings System Advanced System updates 3 Check for app updates Open the Play Store app and touch My apps games 4 Check available storage and clear space if needed Phone feels warm or hot Overview It s normal for your phone to feel warm or even hot depending on how you re using it If you...

Page 192: ...wer button for 5 7 seconds or up to 30 seconds This should restart or reboot your phone 2 Charge the phone If your phone has a sign of life indicator look for a white light near the top front of the phone This indicates that the phone is charging but battery is too low to power the screen If you re having trouble charging try these troubleshooting steps 3 If you don t see a battery icon after you ...

Page 193: ...one app If your phone freezes stops responding or is stuck on a blank or white screen try the following 1 Restart your phone Hold down the Power button for about 30 seconds 2 If this doesn t work charge your phone for at least 5 minutes Then while connected to the charger restart again by holding down the Power button for 30 seconds If your phone freezes again check for a larger issue 1 Restart yo...

Page 194: ... alignment issue a Turn your phone off and remove the card Inspect for damage If not damaged reinsert the card b Be sure the card sits completely in its slot and that the tray slides easily into the phone c Turn the phone on 3 Check that the card is mounted a Go to Settings Storage b If you see Ejected under the card name touch the name then touch MOUNT c Turn your phone off and then on again 4 Ch...

Page 195: ... click on the SD card and select Properties Service Check disk for errors Depending on the size of your card and usage this process could take up to an hour 6 Reformat card using an SD card reader and an SD card formatter app on a Windows computer Formatting the card erases all data on the card Before you reformat if you can access your SD card files from your PC copy them to your computer Then us...

Page 196: ...1 Use a USB cable that s capable of data transfer and isn t for charging only 2 Be sure you have set the USB connection type to allow file transfer Fix a problem Hardware issues 188 ...

Page 197: ... try it in the other SIM slot 4 Contact your carrier to make sure your account is set up properly 5 Ask your carrier to replace the SIM card 6 Perform an external phone reset No signal 1 If you usually have a signal but the status bar shows in your current location move to another area where you can receive a signal like outdoors If you re uncertain whether your carrier provides service in that lo...

Page 198: ... re using a ringtone that you installed try using a ringtone that came with the phone 6 Use safe mode to see if apps you installed are causing the issue and uninstall as needed Begin with application types like launchers task killers or anti virus apps Can t answer ringing phone 1 Check that notifications are enabled for the Phone app Touch hold then touch Notifications and make sure they are on 2...

Page 199: ...e proximity sensor works by covering it to confirm that it turns off your screen preventing accidental touches during calls You can also download an app to automatically lock your screen during calls search for call screen lock on Play Store 4 Use safe mode to see if apps you installed are causing the issue and uninstall as needed 5 Check if a software update is available for your phone 6 Reset th...

Page 200: ...fferent headset to determine if the issue is with the original headset Earpiece 1 Check that nothing is covering the microphone If you are using a case cover or screen protector remove it and see if it was causing the issue Check that the protective film that ships with the phone has been removed 2 While in a call try using the speakerphone or a wired headset to see if the sound quality improves I...

Page 201: ... On the USB notification touch then touch the notification c Touch No data transfer 5 Reboot the phone by holding the Power button for 7 10 seconds 6 Reset the phone Phone gets hot while charging The TurboPower charger which provides efficient rapid charging can cause the battery to heat up which is normal If the battery reaches 111 degrees F the charging rate slows down Once the battery cools dow...

Page 202: ...al a quick and easy step is to reboot your phone especially if you haven t turned it off in longer than a week 1 Press and hold the Power button 2 Touch Restart 3 Plug your phone in and charge it normally Tip You can adjust settings to extend your battery life Fix a problem Battery issues 194 ...

Page 203: ... 2 Make sure the phone and Bluetooth device are in discovery mode 3 Refresh the available devices list a Go to Settings Connected devices b Touch Pair new device 4 Check if a software update is available for your phone 5 If you re having trouble pairing with your car see the car manufacturer s instructions for your model 6 Reset the phone s connections then power cycle the phone Can t reconnect pr...

Page 204: ...el on your phone and on the Bluetooth device and charge if needed Bluetooth devices may disconnect or create noise when the phone or Bluetooth battery is low 2 Adjust positioning Make sure you are wearing or positioning the device appropriately Keep metal objects such as keys or coins away from the phone and device to avoid interference 3 Clear data for this system app a Go to Settings Apps notifi...

Page 205: ... 2 Check if a software update is available for your phone 3 Check that the Wi Fi router firmware is up to date 4 Reset the phone s network connections 5 Reset the phone Connection drops After each troubleshooting step check to see if the issue is fixed 1 Turn off Wi Fi scanning 2 Forget the network connection Then set up the Wi Fi connection again 3 Check if a software update is available for your...

Page 206: ...date 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 1 Check your computer s settings to make sure that Windows automatically detects new hardware 2 Restart your computer Mac computer Check that your computer is running Mac OS X 10 5 and up Check ...

Page 207: ...account to set up a phone after reset if that password changed within 24 hours 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 Sync account manually 1 Go to Settings Accounts 2 Touch the account to sync ...

Page 208: ...e issue is with your phone You can move on to the next solution If you can t sign in your account may have an issue 4 Check if a software update is available for your phone Advanced troubleshooting After each troubleshooting step try manually syncing to test if sync works 1 Remove and re add your account 2 Clear cache and data for the Contacts app a If you ve saved any contacts since you last sync...

Page 209: ...app 4 Force stop the app This completely shuts down the app including any background services that may be causing your issue 5 Clear the app s cache This frees up space by removing temporary files 6 Clear the app s data This erases all data saved in this app 7 Contact the app s developer a Open the Play Store app b Touch My apps games c Touch the app and swipe down to see contact information 8 If ...

Page 210: ...imized for indoor up close shots Accidentally deleted photos You can try to recover recently deleted photos If recovered be sure to back up your photos to the cloud Can t delete photo If a photo or video you deleted comes back check if it s on your SD card To delete it use the Files app If you don t have this app download a file manager app and use it to delete the photo from your card Or remove y...

Page 211: ...s have permission to access the camera Settings Apps notifications Advanced App permissions Camera Review the list of the apps on your phone that request camera access and remove access for apps that look suspicious or that you don t use 3 Clear the cache and data for the Camera app Error Trash is full If you re getting messages about the trash being full 1 Open the Photos app 2 Touch Library Tras...

Page 212: ...age You need to deregister your account 3 Contact your carrier Can t send or receive pictures or videos Your data plan must support MMS multimedia messaging and cellular data must be on Messages app stopped 1 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 2 Force stop the app This completely shuts down th...

Page 213: ... troubleshooting information 3 Turn your phone off and then on again 4 Clear the app s cache Gmail problems For help with Gmail read Google s troubleshooting information Play Store problems For help with Play Store read Google s troubleshooting information Fix a problem App issues 205 ...

Page 214: ...e available Types of updates Security updates contain fixes and improvements from Google for your current version of the Android operating system 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...

Page 215: ...es Downloaded apps Before you reset 1 Back up your data If your phone works and you can unlock it If you aren t automatically saving your photos and videos to your Google Photos library back them up now or copy them to a computer Make sure that any changes you made to contacts or calendar are synced to an account 2 Make sure you have your security information The username for a Google account on y...

Page 216: ...n to select it Allow several seconds for the reset to complete 8 Use Volume buttons to scroll to Reboot system now then press the Power button to select it Allow several minutes for the reboot to complete If the phone doesn t finish rebooting press hold the Power button until the screen turns dark then release it to power up normally 9 If you reset your phone because you suspect a third party app ...

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