Learn the basics
Gestures
Explore special gestures designed to save you time and make your day
easier.
Find it:
Swipe up
>
Settings
>
System
>
Gestures
Note:
Your phone may not have all features.
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Swipe fingerprint for notifications:
Swipe down on the fingerprint
sensor to check your notifications.
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Double press power key:
Press the Power button twice to launch
Google Assistant or the main camera.
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Power touch:
Tap the Power button twice to launch Google Assistant.
To set a different shortcut, tap the switch to turn Power touch on, then
tap
Settings
>
Double tap
and choose the apps, tools and/or contacts
to show in your shortcuts list.
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System navigation:
Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the
bottom of the screen. For more, see
.
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Prevent ringing:
Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same
time to switch incoming calls to vibrate or mute.
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Power menu:
Press the Power button to turn off or restart your phone,
make an emergency call, select a payment method, and see connected
devices quickly.
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Three finger screenshot:
Touch and hold the screen with three fingers
to take a screenshot.
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Fast flashlight:
Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.
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Quick capture:
Twist your wrist twice to open the camera.
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Swipe to split:
See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.
Note:
See more gestures in
Direct Share
In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or
conversation.
Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.
Select the share option (usually by tapping
) within an app, then
choose an app or contact to share information.
To share files using Bluetooth or Nearby Share, see
Gmail
Messages
Send with Files
Rate & Tag in
Duo
Search image
Save to Drive
Bluetooth
Chat
Nearby Share
Add to Maps
Swipe up for more
share options.
Tap an app to
share information.