Motorola MOTO G Stylus 5G User Manual


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User Guide

Contents

Hot topics

Get Started

First look

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

Power on

Sign in

Connect to Wi-Fi

Check your battery charge level

Navigate your phone

Improve battery life

Care for your phone

Learn the basics

Home screen

Help & more

Search

Notifications

Status icons

Volume

Do not disturb

Lock screen

Quick settings

Speak

Gestures

Stylus shortcuts

Direct Share

Picture-in-Picture

Personalize your phone

Redecorate your home screen

Discover Moto

Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Apps

Phone

Messages

Chrome™

Camera

Photos

Gmail

Duo

Moto

Moto Note

Coloring book

Calendar

More apps

Connect, share & sync

Connect with Wi-Fi

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Share files with your computer

Share your data connection

Share files with Nearby Share

Print

Sync to the cloud

Cast your screen to a TV

Use a memory card

Airplane mode

Mobile network

Protect your phone

Screen lock

Your privacy

App pinning

Backup & restore

App safety

Data usage

Troubleshoot your phone

Restart or remove an app

Restart your phone

Check for software update

Reset

Stolen phone

Find the IMEI number

Accessibility

Create a shortcut

Make your phone speak

Speak to your phone

Change your phone’s display

Change your phone’s sounds

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

Get more help

Where is my legal, safety & regulatory information?

Service & repairs

Copyright & trademarks

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Stylus shortcuts

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Quick settings

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Personalize your phone

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Camera

»

Moto

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Protect your phone

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Speak

»

Connect to Wi-Fi

»

Navigate your phone

Tip: To view all of these topics on your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Help . For FAQs and other phone support, visit www.motorola.com/support .

To view the SAR and/or PD values for your phone, visit www.motorola.com/sar .

This product meets the applicable national or international RF exposure guidance (SAR guideline) when used normally against your head or, when worn or carried, at a distance of 5 mm from the body. To meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device should be positioned at least this distance away from the body. The SAR guideline includes a considerable safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

To view additional information, visit www.motorola.com/rfhealth .

Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information.

Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Legal information .

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Camera

Flash

Front

Flash

Front

Camera

SIM &

microSD

Card Tray

Get Started

»

First look

»

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

»

Power on

»

Sign in

»

Connect to Wi-Fi

»

Check your battery charge level

»

Navigate your phone

»

Improve battery life

»

Care for your phone

First look

Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s features.

Main Camera Depth Camera

Macro

Camera

Fingerprint

Sensor

Proximity

Sensor

Volume

Buttons

Power

Button

Headset

Jack

USB-C®/Charger

Stylus

Phone hardware buttons: top right are Volume up and down keys, middle right is Power button. Bottom middle is charging port. Bottom left is headset jack. On screen, top left are back cameras. Navigation icons are along the bottom.

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

Power button

Choose from these options:

» Power on/off: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off .

Get Started

When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.

» Sleep/Wake up: To conserve battery power and prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button.

Press it again to wake it up.

» Restart: To restart your phone, press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart .

» To add security to your phone, see

Protect your phone .

Volume buttons

To turn volume up or down:

» Media volume: Press the volume buttons when your phone is not ringing, or during a song or video, to adjust media volume.

» Call volume: Press the volume buttons during a call.

» Ring & notification volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Ring & notification volume bar. Press a volume button when your phone is ringing to silence a call.

» Alarm volume: Press a volume button, then tap and slide the Alarm volume bar.

Tip: Tap > See more to see all Sound & vibration controls. Or tap >

Done . For more on volume control, see

Volume .

Stylus

Your phone comes with a stylus that you can use to navigate apps, take notes, edit screenshots, color images, and more.

To remove the stylus, push the stylus inward to release it, then pull it out.

To store the stylus, insert it into the slot. Then, push it until it locks in place.

Stylus: bottom right is the stylus.

Set up the stylus

See and change stylus default settings.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Stylus

» Open Moto Note from locked s c reen : To launch

Moto Note

with your screen locked, remove the stylus from the slot. To switch this feature

Get Started

off, swipe up > Settings > Stylus > When device is locked >

Don’t open anything .

» Customize stylus shortcuts: The stylus shortcuts show by default when the stylus is removed from unlocked screen. To add, delete, or change the order of the shortcuts, swipe up > Settings > Stylus > When device is unlocked .

Tip: For more, see

Stylus shortcuts

.

» Set a removal reminder: Set a reminder when the stylus is out for a period of time without use. Swipe up > Settings > Stylus , then tap the switch next to Removal reminder to turn it on. To change when your phone sends the notification, tap Removal reminder .

» Record time and location of the last removal: To record when and where you last removed the stylus, swipe up > Settings > Stylus , then tap the switch next to Record last removal to turn it on.

Tip: Tap the recorded coordinates to view the location in

Maps .

» Vibrate when inserted: To feel a quick vibration when the stylus is in place, swipe up > Settings > Stylus , then tap Vibrate when inserted to turn it on.

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, or this may have been done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is optional and sold separately.

Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card.

1 Insert the SIM tool into the SIM tray hole to pop out the tray.

Tip: Refer to the diagram below for tray and hole location.

2 Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts down, then gently push the tray into the slot. Add a microSD card for additional storage.

Note: microSD card is optional, sold separately.

Nano SIM

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

Get Started

Power on

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

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

Sign in

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

Tips

» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up > Settings >

Accounts .

» To set up email accounts, see

Gmail .

» For help with your Google account, visit www.google.com/accounts .

Connect to Wi-Fi

For faster Internet access and to conserve mobile data use, swipe the status bar down. Touch and hold to choose a Wi-Fi network. For full instructions, see

Connect with Wi-Fi .

Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.

Check your battery charge level

Now is a good time to check if your phone needs to be charged. Swipe down on the home screen to show battery charge level.

USB-C

Charge phone graphic. Plug in a charger to charge your phone fully.

Get Started

To charge your phone, insert the charging cable that came with your phone into the charging port (see

First look

for port location). Plug the other end into a power receptacle.

Note: Use of other chargers is not recommended.

Navigate your phone

Explore by touch

Use the stylus or your fingers to find your way around:

» Tap: Choose an icon or option.

» Touch and hold: See more options.

» Drag: Move items on the home screen.

» Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.

» Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps.

» Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and pull two fingers down to tilt it.

» Split screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold, then tap the icon at the top of the screen and tap Split screen . Not all apps will work in split screen. To close the split screen, drag the dividing line to the bottom of the screen.

» Menus: When you see , , or , you can tap it to open options for the current screen.

» Close Keyboard: To close a keyboard, tap .

Tip: To quickly open Settings , swipe down twice on the status bar and tap .

System navigation

Navigate using either gestures or buttons on the screen.

Navigation bar

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation

For Home screen, swipe up.

For recent apps, swipe up and hold.

To go back, swipe toward the middle.

To switch apps, swipe left or right at the bottom.

For Google

Assistant, swipe up diagonally.

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

» Go to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

» See recent apps: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.

Tap an app to reopen it. Tap the app icon to see app info or split the

Get Started

screen.

» Go back a screen: Swipe toward the middle of the screen from the left or right edge.

» Switch between apps: Swipe left or right across the bottom of the screen.

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

The Google Assistant™ .

Navigation buttons

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > 3-button navigation

» Back: Tap Back to go to the previous screen.

» Home: Tap Home to return to the home screen.

» Recents: Tap Recents to see your recent apps (or browser tabs), and tap an app to reopen it. Double-tap to quickly switch between your recent apps. To remove an app from the recent list, swipe it up. To scroll the list, swipe right or left.

» Google Assistant: Touch and hold Home to launch the Google

Assistant. Learn more about

The Google Assistant™ .

Improve battery life

Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what apps are in use, your phone may use a lot of power.

When your phone is not in use for a period of time, unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.

» To see what’s using up battery power, swipe up > Settings >

Battery > USAGE DETAILS .

» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery >

Battery Saver , and tap Turn on now . When on, your phone’s display changes to Dark theme.

» To limit battery use for apps that you don’t use often, swipe up >

Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery , and turn it on.

Battery Tips

To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce:

» Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or weather.

» Unused accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts .

» Recording or streaming videos or music.

Care for your phone

Tips

» When you’re near water, consider using a Bluetooth speaker to listen

to music from your phone while keeping it safe. For more, see Connect with Bluetooth wireless .

Get Started

» Hold your phone firmly when using gestures to open the camera or to

turn the flashlight on/off. For more, see Gestures .

» Don’t leave your phone in a hot car on a sunny day. If you do accidentally do this, let your phone cool off before powering up.

In case of water

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

Tips to prevent damage to your phone:

» Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

» Don’t try to charge your phone when it’s wet.

» Do not expose your phone to salt water or other liquids.

» Do not expose your phone to water at high pressure.

» Do not drop or puncture your device, as this could damage the water repellent features.

Clean your phone

To disinfect your phone:

» Use wipes or cloths moistened with isopropyl alcohol with a concentration of 70% (specific for electro-electronic products).

» It is recommended that you turn your phone off to clean it.

» Avoid moisture in the phone’s openings, including the charging port, headset jack, microphones, and speakers.

» Do not immerse the phone in cleaning agents, and do not use cleaning materials that contain bleach or abrasive agents.

» Do not use sprays directly on the screen.

Get Started

Learn the basics

»

Home screen

»

Help & more

»

Search

»

Notifications

»

Status icons

»

Volume

»

Do not disturb

»

Lock screen

»

Quick settings

»

Speak

»

Gestures

»

Stylus shortcuts

»

Direct Share

»

Picture-in-Picture

Home screen

The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can explore apps and more.

Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen.

11:35

Swipe down for notifications and settings.

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Say “Hey Google”

Google Duo Moto Photos Play Store

Search by typing, or tap the microphone and say a command.

Swipe up to see all your apps.

Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons.

Swipe up from center bottom to get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Assistant, Google Chrome, and camera.

Tips

» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.

» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, swipe

Learn the basics

up from the navigation bar.

» Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until you see a new page. You can add multiple pages. To see other pages of shortcuts and widgets (if available), swipe the home screen left.

» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down.

To open more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap .

» Customization: To personalize your home screen and other features, see

Personalize your phone

.

Help & more

Learn even more about your phone and get support.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Help

Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just tap the menu inside the app for details.

Search

On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap

to search by voice.

When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:

» To search for a suggestion, tap it.

» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.

Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .

Note:

For voice search, see Speak

.

Notifications

At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. If you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar down for details.

Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a notification to see which app is sending them to you. Then you can turn them off.

Note: Your screen may look different.

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Swipe down to see your notifications.

Notifications

Android Setup

Finish setting up your phone

Copy your data, set wallpaper,and more

Finish setup

Silent

Battery Tracer Service is running fine

Manage

Tap a notification to open it, or choose an option, such as

Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a notification. Some notifications show more options when you slide them halfway.

Clear all

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

Reply .

Learn the basics

Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For

more, see Quick settings .

Bubbles

Easily see and participate in conversations using notification bubbles that float on top of the display.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications

> Bubbles , then tap the switch to turn it on

To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble around the screen to move it.

Note: Not all apps support this feature.

Smart reply

See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with an address may show Google Maps as an option.

To turn off Smart reply, tap Messages > Menu > Settings >

Suggestions in chat > Smart Reply .

App notifications

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

Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S.)

Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or PLAN, is a U.S. national emergency alert system.

WIRELESS

EMERGENCY

A

LERTS

CAPABLE

Emergency alerts can pop up to tell you about a national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you can reopen it by swiping up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced >

Wireless emergency alerts .

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Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two seconds long, followed by one second, then another one second.

To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up > Settings >

Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts . The U.S. and local governments send these alerts through your service provider.

So you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and you won’t receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S.

For more, visit www.ctia.org

and search “wireless emergency alerts.”

Learn the basics

Status icons

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

Status Icons

Network strength

/ Wi-Fi in range/connected

Airplane mode

Alarm set

Data Saver on

Battery Saver on

Do not disturb Wi-Fi hotspot on

/ Battery charging/full / Bluetooth on/connected

Volume

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

Mute the ringer or set phone to vibrate.

Slide to increase/decrease volume.

Mute the media player.

Show all volume controls.

Turn on Live Caption.

Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars.

Live Caption detects speech on your phone and shows you captions.

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

Do not disturb

To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and tap Do

Not Disturb . To change Do Not Disturb settings, touch and hold Do

Not Disturb , then select an option:

» People: Allow some people to interrupt when they call, send a message, or start a conversation.

Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound from the same person within a 15 minute period, tap People > Calls >

Allow repeat callers .

» Apps: Choose the apps that can interrupt you when Do Not Disturb is on.

Learn the basics

» Alarms & other interruptions: Choose whether to hear sounds from alarms, media, keypad, reminders, and calendar events.

» Schedules: Set a schedule to turn on Do Not Disturb at specific times during the day or night.

Lock screen

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

Thanks for finding my phone!

Add a lock screen message for anyone who finds your phone.

Swipe up to unlock your screen.

Lock screen: Swipe this screen up to unlock it.

» Screen off and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen off and on.

» Screen lock: To unlock the main lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To apply security to the lock screen (recommended), see

Screen lock

.

» Notifications: Double-tap a notification to open it.

Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications >

Notifications on lock screen > Don’t show any notifications .

» Lock screen message: To add a message to your lock screen, such as your name in case your phone gets lost, swipe up > Settings >

Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen .

» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically), swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout .

Quick settings

For quick access to Wi-Fi , Bluetooth , Airplane mode , brightness, and other settings, swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down again for more settings. Tap an icon to turn features on or off. Touch and hold an icon to see more options. For even more settings, tap .

Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings.

Learn the basics

Wi-Fi Mobile data Bluetooth

Hotspot Airplane mode Do Not Disturb

Set screen brightness.

Turn Wi-Fi on/off.

Tap an icon to turn it on/off.

Touch and hold to see more options.

Flashlight Auto-rotate Battery Saver

See all phone settings.

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

Speak

Google Voice™

Use Google voice commands to tell your phone what you want.

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

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

» Search by voice: Tap on the home screen to search by voice.

Note: To wake up your phone by saying “Hey Google,” see

The Google

Assistant™ .

Voice to text

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

The Google Assistant™

Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.

To start the Google Assistant:

» Tap from the home screen or from your list of apps.

» Swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen, then speak or type a command.

Note: You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google

Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up > Settings > Google >

Account services > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match .

Tip: Start your day with an Alarm Routine. Hear a morning report, including weather and calendar events. Turn this on in the

Clock

app. For more tips, visit https://support.google.com/assistant .

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.

» Swipe fingerprint for notifications: Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to check your notifications.

» Double press power key: Press the Power button twice to launch

Google Assistant or the main camera.

» System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the

bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation

.

» Prevent ringing: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time to switch incoming calls to vibrate or mute.

» Power menu: Press and hold the Power button to turn off or restart your phone, make an emergency call, select a payment method, and see connected devices quickly.

» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot.

» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.

» Quick capture: Twist your wrist twice to open the camera.

» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.

Note: See more gestures in

Moto .

Stylus shortcuts

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

Write a note and save it to Moto Note.

Take a screenshot and edit it.

Open Coloring book.

Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode.

GIF

Record an animated GIF .

Set up your stylus.

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

» Take a note: Tap to start writing or drawing in

Moto Note

. Or, swipe up > Moto Note to create, edit, and share notes.

» Edit a screenshot: Tap to take a screenshot. Then you can edit, share, or delete it. To capture a screenshot, see

Capture your screen .

Learn the basics

» Use Coloring book: Tap

to color in Coloring book .

» Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode: Tap to create a splash of motion in a still photo. To learn more, see

Take moving cinemagraphs .

» Record your screen and save as GIF: Tap to make an animated GIF from screen recording. Drag the corners of the recording frame to customize the recording window. Tap to start recording. Then tap

to stop recording. To view the GIF, swipe up > Photos >

Screenshots .

Note: While capturing GIFs, the system can capture any sensitive information that’s visible on your screen or played on your device. This includes passwords, payment info, photos, messages, and audio.

Tip: See also

Stylus

and

Explore by touch

.

Direct Share

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

Gmail Chat Nearby Share Add to Maps

Tap an app to share information.

Messages Search image Save to Drive Bluetooth

Send with Files Rate & Tag in Print Duo

Swipe up for more share options.

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

Select the share option (usually by tapping ) within an app, then choose an app or contact to share information.

To share files using Bluetooth or Nearby Share, see

Connect, share & sync .

Learn the basics

Picture-in-Picture

If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you change screens, your video continues to play in a small window on your screen.

» Tap twice to return to it.

» Tap the to close it.

» Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to put the video in a small window.

» Drag the video around your screen.

Note: Not all apps support this feature.

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Tap the video twice to return to it.

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

Learn the basics

Personalize your phone

»

Redecorate your home screen

»

Discover Moto

»

Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Redecorate your home screen

Customize your home screen the way you want.

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Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper.

Say “Hey Google”

Google Duo Moto Photos Play Store

Tap a shortcut to open.

Touch and hold to move or delete.

Drag shortcuts on top of each other to make a folder.

Home screen showing customize options. Touch and hold the home screen to add a widget. Tap an app to open it. Touch and hold it to move or remove it.

» Change your wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, then tap Wallpapers .

» Add a home screen page: Drag an app to the right side of the home screen until a new page appears. You can add multiple pages.

» Adjust display settings: Adjust brightness, font size, and screen saver.

Swipe up > Settings > Display .

» Switch to dark theme: Change your display to use dark theme, which saves battery and can be easier on your eyes. Swipe up >

Settings > Display > Dark theme .

Tip: Tap Schedule to set when you want Dark theme to display.

» Change your style: Change your font and icon style. Touch and hold an empty spot and tap Styles .

» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when you rotate your phone. To turn this on or off, swipe up

> Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen .

Note: To see more home screen settings, touch and hold an empty spot and tap Home settings .

Personalize your phone

Choose apps & widgets

» Add apps to the home screen: Swipe up , touch and hold an app, then drag it to one of your home screen pages.

» Download new apps: Tap Play Store . For more on apps, see

App safety

.

» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add more apps to the folder. To name the folder, tap it and enter a name below the apps.

» See app options: Touch and hold an app. If the app has quick options

(shortcuts), you’ll see a list.

» Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap

Widgets , touch and hold a widget, then drag it to your home screen.

» Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a widget until you feel a vibration, then release. Drag the white circles at the edges to resize.

» Move or delete widgets and apps: Touch and hold a widget or app and drag it to another spot, another page, or to Remove .

Note: Removing an app from your home screen doesn’t uninstall the app from your phone.

Customize sounds & appearance

Customize your phone’s sounds and display settings:

» Listen with Audio effects: Enhance your phone’s sound. For more, see

Play.

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

Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app’s settings.

» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night.

Swipe up > Settings > Display > Night Light .

» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up >

Settings > Sound & vibration and tap Vibrate for calls .

» Set a ringtone for a contact: Swipe up > Contacts , tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone .

» Change language: Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages

& input > Languages .

» Adjust font size: Swipe up > Settings > Display > Advanced >

Font size .

Discover Moto

See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to

quickly open the camera, making two chopping motion to turn on the flashlight, and placing the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.

Personalize your phone

Digital wellbeing & parental controls

Set limits on how much time you spend on your phone, get a bedtime reminder, and manage notifications.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

4:43

Digital Wellbeing & parental co...

Gmail

Other

Messages

Today

1 hr, 5 min Settings

See a breakdown of how you spend your time on your phone.

12

Unlocks

WAYS TO DISCONNECT

Dashboard

No timers set

Bedtime mode

Focus mode

Tap to set up

REDUCE INTERRUPTIONS

Manage notifications

Do Not Distrurb

28

Notifications

Limit your app time, set a bedtime, and more.

Turn on Do Not Disturb.

Digital wellbeing screen that shows options, such as Do Not Disturb and options for bedtime, app limits, and managing notifications.

To supervise this phone remotely, view and set screen time limits, and add restrictions to services and apps, tap Set up parental controls .

Personalize your phone

Apps

Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap Play Store

. To learn more, see App safety

.

»

Phone

»

Messages

»

Chrome™

»

Camera

»

Photos

»

Gmail

»

Duo

»

Moto

»

Moto Note

»

Coloring book

»

Calendar

»

More apps

Phone

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

Make a call

Find it: Phone

» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name.

» Dial a phone number: To open the dialpad, tap . Enter a number, then tap to call it.

» Voice dial: To voice dial, tap on the home screen or say “Hey

Google”, then say “Call < name >”.

» Voicemail: appears in the status bar when you have new voicemail.

To hear it, swipe down and tap the notification.

» Make a contact widget: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap Widgets , then touch and hold the Direct dial widget. Drag it to your home screen, then select the contact. Tap the widget to call the person.

Tip: To enter the international dialing code (+), touch and hold 0 . To add a pause or wait after numbers, tap Menu .

Apps

Search contacts & places

FAVORITES Add

A

Allie

Mobile

B C

Ben

Mobile

Cade

Mobile

Tap a favorite to call it.

Dial a number.

Favorites Recents Contacts

See all your contacts.

See recent calls.

Calls screen and options that show during a call. To find and call a contact, enter a name in the Search field, tap the Contacts tab at the top right, or tap a contact’s image in the middle of the screen. Tap the dialpad at the middle bottom of the screen to enter a number. During a call, options from left to right are: Speaker, Mute, Dialpad, Hold, Add Caller.

Receive a call

» Answer a call: When your phone is locked, swipe up to answer.

When the phone is unlocked, tap Answer .

» Ignore a call: When your phone is locked, swipe down to reject the call and send it to voicemail. When the phone is unlocked, tap Decline .

Tip: You can also press the Power button to ignore the call, or press a volume button to silence the ringer.

» Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap Reply , and select a message to respond.

Note: When you hold your phone to your ear, the touchscreen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. When you move the phone away from your ear, the screen lights up again. Don’t use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that cover the proximity sensor above the touchscreen.

During a call

» Mute a call: Tap Mute on the call screen to mute the call. You can hear your caller, but they can’t hear you.

» Multi-task: While you’re on a call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to look up a phone number, address, or open other apps. To reopen the call screen, swipe the status bar down and tap Ongoing call .

» Answer a second call: To answer a second call, tap Hold and

Answer Voice . The first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls, tap Swap .

» 3-way call: To join two calls together, answer the second incoming call

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while your first call is active, or tap Add call to dial a second call.

The first call is placed on hold. Tap Merge to join the calls together.

» End a call: Tap .

Favorites

See all your favorite contacts together.

Find it: Phone > Favorites

To add favorites, tap Contacts , scroll or search to find the contact, then tap .

Recent calls

View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them:

Find it: Phone > Recents

» To return a call, tap next to the caller’s name or number.

» To send a text message, store the number, or other options, tap the caller’s picture.

» To remove an entry from the call log, touch and hold the name or number, then tap Delete .

» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history .

Caller ID and spam

Find it: Phone > Menu > Settings > Caller ID & spam

Tap Filter spam calls to prevent suspected spam callers from disturbing you.

To block a caller from calling again, tap Phone > Recents , touch and hold the name or number, then tap Block/report spam .

Your phone number

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Phone number

Emergency calls

Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.

Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it, then tap Emergency or Emergency Call ).

2 Enter the emergency number.

3 Tap to call the emergency number.

Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. For more information, swipe up >

Settings > Location > Advanced > Emergency Location Service .

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Messages

Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see

Use the keyboard .

Find it: Messages

» Create: Tap

Start chat

.

» Attach: When you’re typing a message:

• Tap to attach a GIF or a contact, share your location, create a voice recording, and more.

• Tap to attach a photo from the gallery or take and attach a new photo.

» Send: Tap

SMS

to send the message.

» Reply: Open a conversation, then enter your response in the text box at the bottom and tap

SMS

.

Search images & videos

Change settings.

Gracie Jo

You: Do we need more treats?

Just now

12:37 PM

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

Daniel Lester

You: Lunch tomorrow?

20 min

Astrid Fanning

You: Hey, where are you?

Wed

12:01 PM

11:25 AM

Start chat Write a new message.

Message screen showing change and search options in the upper right, a list of previous messages with contacts, and the new message icon in the lower right corner.

Tips

» Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap

Menu > Details > Add people .

» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread, then tap . To archive a thread, swipe it left or right. You can find archived messages by tapping Menu > Archived .

» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap to save it. To see the picture, swipe up > Photos .

» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard.

Tip: If you don’t see on the keyboard, swipe up > Settings >

System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing to activate voice entry.

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» Turn off notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn off notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details or Group

Details > Notifications .

» Add or block a phone number: In a conversation, touch and hold a message to see options to save as a contact, delete the message, or block the phone number.

» Spam protection: To turn on spam protection, tap Menu > Settings >

Spam protection .

Set your default messaging app

To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > SMS app , and select the messaging app to use as the default.

Use the keyboard

When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.

» Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters. While you’re typing, word suggestions appear above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.

» Voice entry: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you want to type.

» Close the keyboard: Tap .

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

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

» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at the top of it. To enter symbols, tap .

» Capital letters: Tap for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap

twice quickly.

» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up >

Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard >

Gboard .

» Cut, copy and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap Cut or

Copy . Touch and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap

Paste .

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Chrome™

Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.

Find it: Chrome

Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search.

Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network) to access the Internet. If you can’t connect, contact your service provider. Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download data.

11:35

See options.

Free up space

Search or type web address

Facebook YouTube Amazon.co...

Wikipedia

ESPN.com

Articles for you

Yahoo eBay Instagram

Show

Enter text or tap the microphone to search.

Google Chrome browser showing the options menu in the upper right corner.

» Go to a web page: Tap the address bar at the top of a page and enter an address.

» Add a bookmark: Tap Menu > .

» Open a bookmark: Tap Menu > Bookmarks .

» Web page shortcut: To add a web page shortcut to your home screen, go to the web page and tap Menu > Add to Home screen .

» Mobile sites: Some websites automatically show you a mobile version of their page—if you want to see the computer version of a website, tap Menu > Desktop site .

» Reload: If a page doesn’t load correctly, tap Menu > .

» Tabs: To open a new tab, tap Menu > New tab . To move from one tab to another, tap .

» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data . Then choose history, cache, cookies, and other options.

» Help: For more about Google Chrome, tap Menu > Help & feedback or visit https://support.google.com/chrome .

Apps

Downloads

Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources.

To protect your phone and personal data from theft, download apps only on Google Play™ Store.

» Files: Tap the download link. To see the file, tap Menu > Downloads .

» Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image . To see the picture, tap Photos > Library > Download .

Browser settings

To change your browser security settings, text size, and other options, tap

Menu > Settings .

Safe surfing & searching

Keep track of what your browser and searches show:

» Incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your browser or search history, Menu > New Incognito tab .

» Auto complete: Your browser automatically fills in names and addresses, if you have entered the same information before. To turn off this feature, tap Menu > Settings > Addresses and more > Save and fill addresses .

Tip: Auto complete also fills in payment information, such as a credit card. To turn off this feature, tap Menu > Settings > Payment methods > Save and fill payment methods .

» Pop-ups: To stop pop-up windows from opening, tap Menu >

Settings > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects , then tap the switch to turn it off.

» Safe browsing : To protect your phone from websites that might be unsafe, tap Menu > Settings > Safety check > Safe Browsing .

Apps

Camera

Take crisp, clear photos.

Find it: Camera

Adjust settings.

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

Use Google Lens.

See more options.

Take a photo.

Video Photo

Switch to selfie camera.

Slide to choose photo, video, or select a mode.

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

» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.

» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the selfie camera.

» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.

» Tips: To see tips to help you take great photos, tap .

Record videos

Find it: Camera , then tap Video

Tap to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. Tap on the screen while recording to save a photo. Or tap to pause the video.

Camera options

Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. Tap to see some of these options:

Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

Google Lens Find out more about the things you see in the

viewfinder. See Identify & scan items using

Google Lens™

.

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Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras

1x

Zoom Choose 1x to take a regular photo with the main camera. Choose .5

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

Flash Set to On , Off , or Auto .

Timer

Active photos

Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.

Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of your subject.

Aspect ratio

Face Beauty

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

9:16 , or Full .

With the selfie camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Set to Auto , Manual , or Off .

Note: Face Beauty feature is also available when taking selfie videos.

Additional viewfinder options for video camera

Torch Turn on a flashlight when taking a video.

Stabilization

Mic

Remove shakiness when taking a video.

Turn on/off the microphone. Switch to an external microphone device, if connected.

Photo and video modes

To see photo and video modes, tap :

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

Photo modes

Portrait

Cutout

Spot Color

Night Vision

Take portraits using special enhancements and effects. For more, see

Take a portrait photo

.

Cut out the subject in the foreground and replace the background. For more, see

Change the background

.

Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else becomes black & white.

Take photos in low light situations.

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Photo modes

Cinemagraph

Panorama

Group Selfie

Live Filter

Pro

Freeze parts of a video for an artistic effect.

For more, see

Take moving cinemagraphs .

Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly pan while you are taking the photo.

Take a wide-angle selfie for groups.

Choose a filter to apply to your photo.

Control professional camera settings.

Video modes

Slow Motion

Timelapse

Spot Color

Dual Capture

Take a video that will play in slow motion.

Take a video using timelapse to make a longer video play faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x , 8x , 16x , and 32x (times) faster than a regular video.

Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else becomes black & white.

Record videos

with front and back cameras

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

or to change viewfinder layout.

To get answers or provide feedback, tap or .

Camera settings

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

Camera settings

Photo size

HDR

Selfie photo mirror

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

Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) effect for better pictures in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.

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

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Camera settings

Quick capture

Tap anywhere to capture

Shutter sound

Assistive grid

Leveler

Keep last mode

Watermark

Auto Smile Capture

Gesture Selfie

Smart Composition

Shot Optimization

Smudge Detection

Low Light AI

Google Lens

Storage

Twist twice to open the camera app, or switch between front and back cameras.

Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the screen.

Turn the shutter sound on or off.

Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or videos.

Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the viewfinder.

Open the camera with the last mode active.

Add a watermark, signature, date or time to your photos.

Automatically detect smile and take a photo when all of the subjects (limited to five faces) in the viewfinder are smiling.

Hold up your palm to start a two-second timer to take a selfie.

Generate an alternate shot that automatically straightens the photo and realigns the subject based on the photography rule of thirds.

Turn on automatic tuning and scene detection.

Get notified when there’s a smudge on your lens.

Automatically enhance low light selfie photos.

Turn on to see Google Lens on the main camera display.

Choose a storage location for your photos and videos (Phone or Memory card).

Turn on to tag photos with a location.

Save location

Take a portrait photo

You can use the portrait mode to add a blur effect to the background, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.

Find it: Camera > > Portrait

1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically.

Tap the screen to change the focal point.

2 Tap , then slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.

3 Tap to take the photo.

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

Change the background

Use cutout mode to replace the background of a photo with another image.

Note: Available when using the back camera only.

Find it: Camera > > Cutout

1 Line up your subject at close range.

2 Tap to take the photo.

Tip: When photographing people, aim for the face. After taking the photo, use the photo editor to change the background. See

Photos .

Take moving cinemagraphs

Create a splash of motion in a still photo.

Find it: Camera > > Cinemagraph

1 Touch and hold to capture the scene.

2 Tap and swipe over a portion of the scene to keep it in motion.

• Tap to erase some or all of your selection.

• Tap CLEAR to remove all of the selection.

3 Drag the slider bars to edit the length of the clip.

4 Pick the loop style:

• Regular loop repeats the clip from start to end.

• Bounce loop repeats the clip from start to end, then reverses the action.

5 Tap PREVIEW to view the cinemagraph, then choose to save as a GIF or MP4, and tap SAVE .

Tip: After the clip is saved, tap Menu to see more options for the clip.

Identify & scan items using Google Lens™

Search landmarks, products, explore books, identify plants and animals, copy text, scan barcodes, QR codes, business cards, and more.

Find it: Camera >

1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code.

2 Tap to search. Depending on the object, you can see the details, take an action, or find products.

Note: Google Lens may not work in all languages. You need to be logged into your Google account to use this feature.

Capture your screen

There’s more than one way to capture your phone’s screen.

» Press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down buttons at the same time. If a screen is longer than the display, tap to capture all of it. You can also tap , or to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.

Tap to find out more about the object(s) in the screenshot.

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» Set up Gestures so you can capture screenshots by touching the

screen with three fingertips.

Tip: To see the screen capture, tap Photos > Screenshots .

Record your screen

Start a screen recording to capture information visible on your device.

Swipe down twice to display Quick settings, then tap Screen Record .

Tip: To see the screen recording, tap Photos > Screenrecord .

Photos

View, edit, and share photos.

Find it: Photos

» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to share, to delete, or Menu for more options.

Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then tap others. Or group photos in an album and share the whole album.

» Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or drag two fingers apart or together on the screen.

Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. To turn Autorotate screen on or off, swipe up > Settings > Display >

Advanced > Auto-rotate screen .

» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a photo, then tap Menu > Use as .

» Edit: Open a photo, then tap .

» Change or add a background: Open a photo that was taken in Cutout mode. Tap > Add Background . Select a background image, then tap

SAVE .

» Slideshow: Tap a photo, then tap Menu > Slideshow . To stop the slideshow, tap the screen. To show the slideshow on a television or

other device, see Connect, share & sync .

Note: For more about Google Photos™, visit https://support.google.com/photos .

Apps

Gmail

Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re not Gmail accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily switch between them.

Find it: Swipe up > Gmail

Switch accounts.

INBOX

Search mail

Inbox

A Apr 22

Apr 22

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

Apr 22

Apr 22

Swipe left or right to archive a message.

Apr 22

H

Compose

Mail Chat Rooms Meet

Compose a new email.

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

» Add Gmail accounts: The first time you turned on your phone, you probably set up or logged in to your Google account—that sets up the

Gmail app for one account. To add more Google accounts, swipe up

> Settings > Accounts , then tap Add account > Google .

Tip: In the Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account .

» Chat:

• With a friend: Tap Chat , then choose a contact and send them a message.

• With a group: Start a group chat to talk to several people at once.

Tap Chat , then tap New Chat and choose a contact. Then tap and choose more contacts.

Note: You can also tap Rooms to start a group chat.

• With a bot: Send a message to a bot to do tasks, such as sending out mass emailings, or taking a survey. Tap Chat , then choose a bot.

Note: Some features only display when Work profile is being used.

» Start or join a meeting: Tap Meet , then tap New meeting or Join a meeting .

» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app,

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swipe up > Settings > Accounts > Add account . For

Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap Add account

> Exchange , and enter details from your IT administrator.

» Change account settings: To change the settings for a Gmail or email account, swipe up > Gmail > > Settings , then tap the account name.

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

Duo

Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.

Find it: Swipe up > Duo

11:35

View settings.

Search contacts or dial

Try a new video effect

Swipe down to record a message

Create group Invite friends

INVITE TO DUO

A Anna Medina

(555)555-5555

Invite

Send a friend a recorded message.

Choose a contact. Swipe up to see more contacts.

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

» Start a new video call: Tap the search box, then type or tap a name in your contacts to start the video call.

» Preview incoming calls: See live video of the caller before you answer.

To turn this off for both the caller and receiver, tap Menu > Settings >

Call settings > Knock Knock for this device .

» Change settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change the vibration setting, block numbers, and more.

» Call anyone: Duo works across platforms, allowing you to call friends with the Duo app on any device.

Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from cellular network to Wi-Fi, if available.

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Moto

Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier.

Find it: Moto >

» Personalize: Customize you phone with styles and wallpapers.

» Gestures: Control your phone with gestures.

» Tips: Find details of your phone’s latest features.

» Display: See your notifications at a glance.

» Play: Find features and tools for gaming.

Note: Your phone may not have all features.

Tap to open Moto app features, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

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

Personalize

Customize you phone with new styles and wallpapers.

Find it: Moto > > Personalize

» Styles: Choose custom colors, fonts, and icon shapes.

» Wallpapers: Find unique wallpapers for the home screen and lock screen.

Gestures

Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.

Find it: Moto > > Gestures

» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera.

» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions.

» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to

Capture your screen

.

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

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

» Pick up to silence: Silence the ringer during an incoming call by lifting up the phone.

» Swipe to split: See apps in split screen by swiping back and forth.

Tips

View tips about your phone’s latest features.

Find it: Moto > > Tips

Tap to view more features.

Display

See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in the evenings.

Find it: Moto > > Display

» Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is off to show you what’s going on. Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Peek Display > Settings to customize gestures and notifications.

Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up >

Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications .

» Attentive Display: Your screen won’t dim or sleep while you’re looking at it.

Play

Enjoy immersive and engaging entertainment.

Find it: Moto > > Play

» Gametime: Tap the switch to turn it on, then tap Settings to customize your gaming options. When you open a compatible game,

Moto Gametime is on appears automatically.

» Audio effects: Enhance audio and customize your sound. Tap Audio effects , then tap to choose preferences.

» Media controls: Tap the switch to turn it on, then use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is off.

Apps

Moto Note

Use the stylus or your fingers to create, edit, and share notes.

Find it: Swipe up > Moto Note

View notes, change settings, and manage categories.

Switch to List View .

Type a title to search for a note.

Motorola

Tap to view or edit a note.

Create a note.

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

» Create a note: Tap to create a new note. Tap or to undo or redo. To save or share the note you have created, tap or .

» Add a title or categorize a note: To enter a title or categorize a note, swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

» Expand the canvas: Swipe up with two fingers on the canvas, then drag up or down the slider on the right side to scroll the canvas.

» Edit a note: Tap a thumbnail to view or edit a note.

» Share or delete: Touch and hold one or multiple thumbnails, then tap

or .

» Sort by categories: To view the categories, tap . To add a category, tap Manage categories .

» Add a timestamp watermark: To show a timestamp watermark on your note, tap > Settings > Watermark .

Apps

Moto Note toolbar

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

Moto Note tools

Highlighter Customize stroke, color palette, and thickness.

Eraser To erase with your finger when you’re using the stylus, tap Finger eraser to turn it on. To clear your notes, tap Clear all .

Insert a text object.

Text Insertion

Image insertion Insert an image.

Ruler Insert a ruler.

Background Change the background of the note.

Coloring book

Use the stylus or your fingers to color images.

Find it: Swipe up > Coloring book

See, edit or share your coloring projects.

Tap to view and color.

Make your own coloring page.

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

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

» Import a coloring page from gallery: Tap > Create from gallery , select an image, then tap Convert to template > Add to library .

» Create a coloring template with AI: To auto-draw a coloring page based on AI suggestions, tap > Create with AI , draw something, select a recommendation, then tap to add it to the library.

Apps

Calendar

See all your events, all in one place.

Find it: Swipe up > Calendar

March

Tap to refresh the Calendar screen.

April 2019

Go to today’s date.

Jump to a different month.

M O N

1

Nothing planned. Tap to create.

W E D

3

Dentist appointment

4-5 PM

A P R 7 - 1 3

W E D

1 0

Jennifer’s birthday

M O N

1 5

A P R 1 4 - 2 0

Tax Day

A P R 2 1 - 2 7

S U N

Change the calendar view, adjust settings, get help, and more.

Add a new event.

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

» Change the view: Tap the month at the top to choose a date to view.

Or tap to choose Schedule , Day , 3 Days , Week , or Month .

» Go to today’s date: Tap at the top.

» Add events, reminders, or goals: Tap > Event, Task , Reminder or

Goal , enter details, then tap Save .

Tip: In most views, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details.

» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap to edit it, or tap Menu > Delete to remove the event.

» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such as events, reminders or other calendars, to show or hide. You can use a computer to add or remove calendars on your Google account at www.google.com/calendar .

Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen. Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap Widgets , then touch and hold a calendar widget and drag it to your home screen.

More apps

Google Play

Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games.

» Download apps: Tap Play Store .

» Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts .

Apps

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

Contacts

Combine information from your Google contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know.

Tip: You can find most of these features on the Contacts tab in the

Phone app. See

Phone

.

Find it: Swipe up > Contacts

Search contacts

Sort contacts, change settings, accounts, and more.

A

Alison

A

Abe

A

Alison

Allie

Tap to view contact information, call, send a text message, and more.

G

L

Anna Medina

Astrid Fanning

Gracie Jo

Lauren Add a contact.

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

» Add a contact: Tap .

» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap

Edit contact

or tap Menu > Delete .

» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. (If the contact doesn’t have an email address, you can add one, and use

Duo to video

chat.)

» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Search contacts .

Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a contact’s name.

» Share a contact: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Share to send it in a message or email, via a Bluetooth connection, or save to Google

Drive™.

Tip: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Add to Home screen to add a shortcut for the contact on your home screen.

» Synchronize: On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Accounts , and choose your Google account. Then tap Account sync > Menu >

Sync now .

» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your info .

Apps

Favorites

Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster.

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

.

» To see your favorites, tap Phone > Favorites .

Get contacts

Get all your contacts in one place.

» To add your social networking contacts, swipe up > Settings >

Accounts , then tap Add account .

» To add your email contacts, see

Gmail .

Tip: If you add an Exchange account, you can send messages to your coworkers, even if you don’t have them stored in your contacts.

» To import contacts from your SIM card (if it didn’t happen automatically), swipe up > Contacts > Menu > Settings >

Import > SIM card . Tap OK to confirm.

» To import contacts from your computer, upload the contacts to your Google account at http://contacts.google.com

. On your phone, swipe up > Contacts > Menu > Settings > Accounts >

Automatically sync app data . You can also see these contacts at http://mail.google.com

.

Tip: For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts .

Apps

Maps

Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation using Google Maps™.

Find it: Swipe up > Maps

Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap to search by voice.

Note: Your screen may look different.

Search here

Restaurants

Arlington

Heights

Coffee Hotels Bars

Search by voice for an address or location.

See your saved places and places you have visited.

Downers

Grove

Downers

Grove

See your current location.

Get directions and navigation instructions.

Explore nearby

Cozy restaurants

Dog friendly restaurants

Food and cocktails

Explore Go Saved Contribute Updates

Google Maps screen. Enter an address or search by voice in the search field at the top of the screen.

» Find an address: In the search field, type an address or something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” Tap an item to see more, or tap an option, such as Directions or Share , to do more with this item.

» Get directions: Tap GO , then enter a place or address.

» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen.

» Turn: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it.

» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address.

» Get map help: Tap your profile picture, then tap Help & feedback .

Note: For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps .

Drive

Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place— private unless you choose to share. Available on Google Drive TM from all your devices.

Find it: Swipe up > Drive

» To create a new file or folder, tap .

» To open a file, tap it.

Apps

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

Music, movies, TV & YouTube

Enjoy quality entertainment experiences right at your fingertips.

Music

Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime.

Find it: Swipe up > Google folder > YT Music

To upload your music library to YT Music, from a computer, visit music.youtube.com

.

Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu next to a song and tap Share . See

Direct Share .

For more on the YT Music app, see support.google.com/youtubemusic .

Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See

“Content copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

FM Radio

Find it: Swipe up > FM Radio

Plug in a headset, then use the arrows to tune to a higher/lower frequency station.

Note: Your phone has the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcast receiver functionality for reception without data usage. The phone will perform an auto tuning for the radio channels with the best signal.

Play Movies & TV

Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer:

Find it: Swipe up > Google folder > Play Movies & TV

To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to play.google.com/store/ movies .

YouTube™

Watch videos and podcasts from YouTube users everywhere—or log in to your account to share your own.

Find it: Swipe up > YouTube

Apps

Clock

Find it: Swipe up > Clock

Options

Alarm

Clock

Timer

Stopwatch

Bedtime

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

Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down sets the volume level for that alarm.

Wake up to your favorite song by linking to a music app. Or tap Google Assistant Routine to have the

Google Assistant provide information to start your day, such as the weather, traffic, or what’s on your calendar.

When an alarm sounds, tap and drag to to turn it off, or drag to to snooze for ten minutes.

To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap Menu > Settings . For other time zones, tap Home time zone .

For a timer, tap .

For a stopwatch, tap .

Set a consistent bedtime for better sleep. Add

Sunrise Alarm to slowly brighten the screen before the alarm sounds. Tap .

Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up >

Settings > System > Date & time .

Apps

Connect, share & sync

»

Connect with Wi-Fi

»

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

»

Share files with your computer

»

Share your data connection

»

Share files with Nearby Share

»

Print

»

Sync with the cloud

»

Cast your screen to a TV

»

Use a memory card

»

Airplane mode

»

Mobile network

Connect with Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi power on/off

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet , then tap the switch to turn it on

When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available networks it has used before.

Note:

You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings .

Connect to networks

To find networks in your range:

1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi .

2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When connected, you’ll see in the status bar.

Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator , swipe the status bar down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot

Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.

To set up security:

» Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.

» Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices.

» Security: Select the type of security you want: WPA3-Personal,

WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal or None . If prompted, enter

Connect, share & sync

a unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.

» Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password.

» AP Band: Choose 2.4 GHz band or 5.0 GHz Band preferred .

Note: To turn off the hotspot automatically and manage allowed devices, tap Advanced .

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Turn Bluetooth power on

To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Touch and hold it to open Bluetooth settings.

Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth power when you connect to a paired device.

Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth off when you’re not using it.

Connect devices

The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps:

1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode (for details, refer to the guide that came with the device).

2 Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device .

3 With Bluetooth turned on, tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap Pair or enter a passkey like 0000 ). You can tap to rename the device and choose what the device will be used for.

To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device off or on.

Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.

Share files

» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth .

» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts . Touch and hold a contact, then tap > Bluetooth .

Bluetooth tethering

To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up

> Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and tap the switch to turn on Bluetooth tethering .

Share files with your computer

Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See

“Content copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

Connect, share & sync

USB

To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your computer, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To change the type of USB connection, swipe the status bar down and tap

Android System . Tap again to see USB Preferences, then tap File transfer .

Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.

Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may indicate that drivers are being installed. Follow any prompts you see to complete the installation. This may take a few minutes.

» For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows

Explorer. Your phone will appear as a connected drive where you can drag and drop files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support .

» For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer .

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network with a firewall). Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or requirements.

To enter VPN settings, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet

> Advanced > VPN . Tap to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.

Share your data connection

Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just need a USB cable.

Note: Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.

1 Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Note: If your computer is running something older than Microsoft

Windows 7 or Apple Macintosh OSX, it might require special configuration.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings , and make sure Wi-Fi is off.

3 In Settings , tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering , then tap the USB tethering .

To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your phone from your computer.

Share files with Nearby Share

Share files with nearby contacts using Nearby Share.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share

1 Tap Change to choose a device visibility option:

Connect, share & sync

• All contacts: All contacts near you can share with your phone when the screen is unlocked.

• Some contacts: Tap the switch beside the contacts who can share with your phone when the screen is unlocked.

• Hidden: No contacts can share with your phone.

2 Tap Save , then tap Turn on .

Note: Bluetooth and Location features must be turned on.

3 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website.

4 Tap > Nearby Share .

Note: If you don’t see Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link , then tap Nearby Share .

5 Tap the contact’s phone to send the file.

6 Tap Accept on the receiving phone.

Note: Not all phones can receive files using Nearby Share.

Print

To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if your printer’s manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up

> Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing to get started.

You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from

Play Store.

Sync to the cloud

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

Sync your Google account

When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the same apps, movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share the same Gmail, Google Calendar™, and Google Mobile™.

To add a Google account to your phone, swipe up > Settings >

Accounts > Add account > Google .

Phone & tablet

Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you get the most out of both:

» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them

to other devices—see Share files with your computer .

» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see

Wi-Fi hotspot .

» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them

with your phone too. To connect them, see Connect with Bluetooth wireless .

Connect, share & sync

Cast your screen to a TV

To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you’ll need to use a TV with Chromecast built-in, or plug a Chromecast™ device into your TV’s HDMI port.

1 Make sure your phone and TV/Chromecast device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Connected devices >

Connection preferences > Cast .

3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.

Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap > Disconnect .

Use a memory card

You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal phone storage to a microSD card (sold separately).

Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 1TB . Use a Class 10 (or higher) microSD card for best results.

Move files from your phone to a memory card

To move files to a microSD card (sold separately):

1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage , then tap the SD card name.

2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move to...

.

Mount or unmount memory card

To mount a microSD card, just put it in your phone (see

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

) .

To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone), swipe up > Settings > Storage . Then tap next to the microSD card name.

Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or writing files to it.

Airplane mode

Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless connections—useful when flying. Swipe the status bar down and tap Airplane mode .

Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled.

You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth power back on, if permitted by your airline. Other wireless voice and data services (such as calls and text messages) remain off in airplane mode. Emergency calls to your region’s emergency number can still be made.

Mobile network

You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your service provider for help.

To see network settings options, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network .

Connect, share & sync

Protect your phone

»

Screen lock

»

Your privacy

»

App pinning

»

Backup & restore

»

App safety

»

Data usage

Screen lock

The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when you are not using it. You can choose the best method for you to unlock your phone.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security

Security

SECURITY STATUS

Google Play Protect

Security update

January 1, 2021

Find My Device

On

Google Play system update

October 1, 2020

DEVICE SECURITY

Screen lock

PIN

Fingerprint

Face unlock

Set up face unlock

Smart Lock

To use, first set a screen lock

Device admin apps

No active apps

Advanced

Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, App pinnin..

Set your screen lock, then tap to adjust settings.

Add a fingerprint for more unlock options.

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

1 Tap Screen lock and select the lock type:

» None: Turn off the screen lock.

» Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.

» Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.

» PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.

» Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.

2 After setting the lock type, tap for screen lock settings.

To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up >

Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout .

Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see

Emergency calls ). A locked phone still rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or

password to answer a call.

Protect your phone

Smart lock

Keep your phone unlocked when it’s safe with you.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Smart Lock

» Tap On-body detection to keep your phone unlocked when it’s in motion.

» Tap Trusted places and Trusted devices to add locations and nearby devices that will keep your phone unlocked.

Unlock with your fingerprint

You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Fingerprint

Unlock with your face

Unlock your phone just by looking at it.

Caution: Face unlock is less secure than a PIN or password.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Face unlock

Can’t unlock?

If you forget your pattern, PIN, or password, you can enter your Google account email and password on another device to unlock the phone.

If you don’t have a Google account on your phone, contact your service provider to have your phone factory reset.

Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.

Your privacy

Keeping your information safe is important.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Privacy

Privacy

Permission manager

Control app access to your data

Show passwords

Display characters briefly as you type

Notifications on Lock screen

Show all notification contents

Device Personalization Services

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

Advanced

Privacy, Autofill service from Google, Google locati..

Decide which apps can access your information.

See more privacy options.

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

Protect your phone

Tap Permission manager to see which apps have permissions to access private information, such as calendar events, contacts, email, and your location.

Tap an app, then tap one of the apps that have permissions and tap Allow or Deny .

Note: Turning off permissions may cause an app not to function correctly.

Passwords

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

Notifications

Your phone shows notifications even when it’s locked.

To choose which notifications show, swipe up > Settings > Privacy

> Lock screen. Tap to show all, none, or only those that are not sensitive.

Location

Location services, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors help estimate your phone’s location.

To see recent location requests and which apps can determine your phone’s location, swipe up > Settings > Location . Tap App access to location , then tap an app. Choose Allow only while using the app , Ask every time , or Deny .

App pinning

To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security > Advanced > App pinning , then tap the switch to turn it on

To pin an app, swipe up and hold to see recent apps. Tap the icon at the top of the app and tap Pin .

To unpin the app, swipe up and hold.

Backup & restore

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Advanced > Backup >

Back up to Google Drive

Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account.

To restore your Google Play apps, see

Take care of your apps

.

Tip: You can also use Google One for more storage. Additional charges may apply.

App safety

Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s performance—see

Choose carefully

.

Protect your phone

Apps from Google Play

Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.

Find it: Play Store

Apps from the Internet

You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.

Tip: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don’t want the app to access this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions: swipe up > Settings > Privacy .

To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up

> Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access , then tap Install unknown apps and choose which apps are allowed to install them.

Choose carefully

Here are a few tips:

» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like Play Store .

» Check the app’s ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt the safety of an app, don’t install it.

» Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more than others. If you’re not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power an app is using, uninstall it.

» Monitor children’s access to apps to help prevent exposure to inappropriate content, and set limits on phone use: swipe up >

Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls .

» Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially when it comes to personal health.

Set app permissions

You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.

To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings >

Apps & notifications > Advanced > Permission manager , then tap a feature (such as microphone) to see which apps have permissions to use it. Tap Allow or Deny to turn the permission on or off.

Take care of your apps

» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall .

To remove an app from the home screen, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Remove . The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home screen.

Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled.

» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications . Tap an app, then tap

Disable or Force stop . To enable it, tap Enable .

Protect your phone

» Get the latest apps: To check that you have the latest version of your apps, swipe up > Play Store . Tap your profile picture, then tap

My apps & games > Updates .

» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up >

Play Store . Tap your profile picture, then tap My apps & games

> Library . The apps you’ve used before are listed and available for download.

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

» See app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network >

App data usage . For more, see

Data usage .

Data usage

You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > App data usage

Use SIM

See the total amount of data used for this period.

SIM Preferences

Set the preferred SIM for calls, SMS and data

Roaming

Connect to data services when roaming

App data usage

1.09 MB used Jan 7 — Feb 6

Data warning & limit

Preferred network

4G (recommended)

Settings Version

Advanced

Calling, Network, Access Point Names

Set a warning and limit for how much data you use.

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

Some apps transfer data in the background when you’re not viewing them—to help reduce this type of data usage, swipe up > Settings

> Network & internet > Data Saver .

Tip: To see Wi-FI data usage, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi data usage .

Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your phone. This may not match the amounts charged by your service provider, as they’re not measured in the same way.

Protect your phone

Troubleshoot your phone

»

Restart or remove an app

»

Restart your phone

»

Check for software update

»

Reset

»

Stolen phone

»

Find the IMEI number

Restart or remove an app

If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe

Mode: Press and hold the Power button. When you see the Power off option, press and hold it. Your phone restarts with Safe mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app.

To exit safe mode, restart your phone.

Restart your phone

In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to touches and button presses, try a reboot—press and hold the Power button until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts.

Check for software update

To manually check for updates, swipe up > Settings > System >

Advanced > System updates .

Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available) or mobile network. We recommend that you download updates over a Wi-Fi connection. These updates can be quite large and may not be available in all countries.

For safety reasons, your phone may receive security updates automatically over mobile network, if Wi-Fi is not available.

Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have enough battery power to complete the update.

If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a computer. On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update .

Reset

To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your phone, swipe up > Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options

> Erase all data (factory reset) .

Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data on the cloud will not be deleted.

Stolen phone

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

Troubleshoot your phone

Find the IMEI number

You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad.

Or swipe up > Settings > About phone > IMEI .

Note: For service and support, see

Get more help .

Troubleshoot your phone

Accessibility

See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to make things easier.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility

Tip: For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility .

»

Create a shortcut

»

Make your phone speak

»

Speak to your phone

»

Change your phone’s display

»

Change your phone’s sounds

»

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

Create a shortcut

Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Advanced >

Shortcut from lock screen then tap the switch to turn it on.

To use the shortcut, press both volume buttons for three seconds.

Make your phone speak

Select to speak

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak

Turn on, then slide two fingers up from the bottom of the screen and press . Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom.

TalkBack

Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections, even books.

To turn TalkBack on or off, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility >

TalkBack .

» Tap something on the screen to hear a description or text readout.

» Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open or activate the last touched item.

» Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens.

Text-to-speech output

To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up

> Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output .

Braille

Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback.

1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up > Play

Store ), and install it on your phone.

Accessibility

2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack .

3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.

4 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Bluetooth , then tap the switch at the top to turn it on and scan.

5 Tap the name of your Braille display to pair it with the phone.

Speak to your phone

Speak a command to turn on an accessibility feature. For example: “Hey

Google, turn on TalkBack”. For more on voice commands, see

Speak .

Change your phone’s display

Display settings & magnification

Get a closer look.

» Change font size: Increase the font size on your screen. Swipe up >

Settings > Accessibility > Font size . See also

Customize sounds & appearance

.

» Change display size: Make the items on the screen larger. Swipe up

> Settings > Accessibility > Display size .

» Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and photos—to zoom in, tap the screen with two fingers and then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers together. You can also double-tap to zoom in.

» Screen magnification: Triple-tap the screen for full screen magnification, or triple-tap and hold to temporarily magnify. Swipe up

> Settings > Accessibility > Magnification .

» Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down, and drag the slider to set brightness level. Setting brightness to a high level decreases your phone’s battery life.

» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up >

Chrome > Menu > Settings > Accessibility . Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all web pages.

Messages

To make text entry even easier, use features like auto-capitalization, autocorrection, and more. Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages

& input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard > Text correction . Or speak your message. Tap on the keyboard.

Change your phone’s sounds

Calls

When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Swipe up > Contacts , tap the contact, then tap Menu >

Set ringtone .

To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up > Settings >

Accessibility and tap Power button ends call .

Accessibility

Volume & vibrate

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound & vibration

» Drag the volume sliders to set volume levels for your music or videos, alarms, and ringtones/notifications.

» To make your phone vibrate for incoming calls (even when the ringer is silent), tap Vibrate for calls .

Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Touch vibration to turn it on/off.

Hearing aids (U.S. only)

To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant, your phone may have been rated for use with hearing aids. If your phone’s box has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read the following guidance.

Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit www.motorola.com/hacphones ). You may also want to consult your hearing health professional, who should be able to help you get the best results.

» Settings: Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids .

» Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call volume that works for you.

» Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening.

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

TTY (U.S. only)

You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines.

Note: Wi-Fi must be turned off.

Tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode and select the mode you need:

» TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.

» TTY HCO: Type on your TTY device and listen to voice replies on your phone’s speaker.

» TTY VCO: Speak into your phone and read text replies on your TTY device.

Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device to the headset jack on your phone. Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage information.

Accessibility

Get more help

Get answers, updates, and info:

» Help is here: Swipe up > Settings > Help to get walk-through tutorials, how-tos, or FAQs, right on your phone.

» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotog .

» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, Facebook™, and Twitter.

Where is my legal, safety & regulatory information?

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

Legal information , and select a topic.

To access the materials on the web, visit www.motorola.com/device-legal .

Service & repairs

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

Copyright & trademarks

Motorola Mobility LLC

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza

Chicago, IL 60654 www.motorola.com

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 guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of release.

Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

Note: The images in this guide are examples only.

Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.

MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. USB Type-C® and

USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Manufactured with Dolby technologies under license from Dolby Laboratories. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

© 2021 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved.

Product: moto g stylus 5G

Manual Number: SSC8D23433-A

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