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OPTIMO MAXX
User Guide
Check it out
Contents
Check it out
Get Started
First look
Insert the SIM and microSD cards
Charge up & power on
Sign in
Connect to Wi-Fi
Explore by touch
Improve battery life
Learn the basics
Home screen
Help & more
Search
Notifications
App notifications
Status icons
Volume
Do not disturb
Lock screen
Quick settings
Speak
Direct Share
Picture-in-Picture
Customize your phone
Redecorate your home screen
Choose apps & widgets
Customize sounds & appearance
Discover Moto
Apps
Phone
Messages
Chrome™
Camera
Photos
Gmail
Duo
Moto
Calendar
More apps
Google Play
Contacts
Maps
Drive
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Clock
Connect, share & sync
Connect with Wi-Fi
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Share files with your computer
Share your data connection
Print
Sync to the cloud
Use a memory card
Airplane mode
Mobile network
Protect your phone
Screen lock
Screen pinning
Backup & restore
Encrypt your phone
Your privacy
App safety
Data usage
Troubleshoot your phone
Restart or remove an app
Restart your phone
Check for software update
Reset
Stolen phone
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
Check it out
When you’re up and running, explore what your phone can do.
Topic Location
Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane mode,
flashlight, and more.
Quick settings
Choose new wallpaper, set ringtones, and
add widgets.
Customize your phone
Experience crisp, clear photos, movies,
and videos.
Camera
Customize your phone to match the way
you use it.
Moto
Browse, shop, and download apps. Apps
Keep your info safe. Set up your password
and more.
Protect your phone
Ask questions, get answers. Speak
Share your Internet connection. Wi-Fi hotspot
Tip: 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.
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. The SAR guideline includes a
considerable safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of
age and health.
Caution: Before using your phone, please read the Legal information. Swipe up >
Settings > System > Legal information.
Get Started
Get Started
First look
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s
features.
Phone hardware buttons: top right are Volume up and down keys, middle right is Power button. Bottom middle is charging port. Top right is headset jack. On screen, top left is front camera, top middle is speaker.
Navigation icons are along the bottom.
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all countries.
Power Button
Press:
Display on/off.
Press & hold:
Phone on/off.
Volume Butt
ons
Back Camera
SIM & micr
oSD
Card Slots
Fingerprint
Sensor
(on back)
Microphone
USB-C/Charger
Front Camera Headset Jack
Speaker
Power button
Your Power button helps in a few ways.
» Power on/o: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power o. When your
phone is o, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.
» Sleep: To conserve battery power or prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen
to sleep by pressing the Power button.
» Wake up: Press the Power button again.
» Reboot: To reboot your phone, press and hold the Power button, then tap Restart.
Tip: To add security to your phone, see Protect your phone.
Volume buttons
Your volume buttons can help:
» Ringer volume: Press the buttons when your phone is ringing to silence it.
» Earpiece volume: Press the buttons during a call.
» Music/video volume: Press the buttons during a song or video.
Tip: For more on volume control, see Volume.
Get Started
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.
Put in the cards
Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card.
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.
Nano SIM
SIM
Insert the SIM card with
the gold contacts down.
Insert an optional microSD
card (sold separately).
Insert the nano SIM and memory cards.
Insert the SIM tool into
the tray hole to pop
out the tray.
Push the tray back into your phone.
Caution: Handle the
tray with care to avoid
bending.
Charge up & power on
Charge your phone fully and turn the power on. Follow the screen prompts to get
started.
Battery in and power on graphic. Put the battery back in top down first and snap the cover on. After you charge the phone, 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 stu. 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.
Power on.
Press and hold the
Power button until the
screen lights up.
Before using your
phone, fully charge
it with the charger
provided.
Charge up.
USB-C
Get Started
Connect to Wi-Fi
For faster Internet access and to conserve data use, swipe the status bar down. Press
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.
Explore by touch
Find your way around:
» Tap: Choose an icon or option.
» Touch and hold: See more options.
» Drag: Move items on the home screen.
» Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens.
» Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps.
» Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and pull two fingers down to tilt it.
» 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.
Note: If One Button Nav is active, swipe the on-screen navigation bar right to switch
between apps. For more on this feature, see Control with one touch.
Note: You don’t need to remove apps from Recents for your phone to run eciently.
» Split screen: In Recents, tap the icon at the top of the screen, then 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 .
Improve battery life
Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what you use, that can take a
lot of power.
When your phone is stationary, not charging, or not in use for a period of time,
unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life.
» To see what’s using up battery power, swipe up > Settings > Battery > USAGE
DETAILS.
» To help improve battery life, swipe up > Settings > Battery > Battery saver,
and turn it on.
Tip: To quickly open Settings, swipe down on the status bar and tap .
Battery Tips
To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce:
» Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like news or weather.
» Unused accounts: Swipe up > Settings > Accounts.
» Recording or streaming videos or music.
Learn the basics
Learn the basics
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 happen frequently, so your screen may look a little dierent.
Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons. Swipe up from center bottom to
get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Chrome, Gallery, and camera.
Tips
» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, tap Home .
» 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.
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Swipe up to see
all your apps.
Search by typing or
say "OK, Google.”
Swipe down for
notifications and
settings.
Say “Ok Google”
» 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, see Customize 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 click 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 more on 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 o.
Learn the basics
Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see
Quick settings.
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. Press and hold the app for more information, options, or app
shortcuts.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries)
Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or PLAN, is a
U.S. national emergency alert system. 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.
Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two seconds long,
followed by one second, then another one second.
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Tip: Swipe left or right to
remove a notification.
Some notifications show
more options when you
slide them halfway.
Swipe down to see
your notifications.
Tap a notification to open
it, or choose an option,
such as REPLY.
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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.
Status icons
Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status:
Status Icons
Network strength Do not disturb
/ Wi-Fi in range/connected Alarm set
/ Bluetooth on/connected Data Saver on
Airplane mode / Battery charging/full
Volume
Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and see other
controls.
Volume screen. Press the Volume keys up or down to control the volume for Ring Notification, Media, and Alarm sounds. On screen, change the volume using slide bars.
Show all volume
controls.
Mute the ringer
or set phone to
vibrate.
Slide the bar to
increase/decrease volume.
Mute the media player.
Learn the basics
Do not disturb
To turn o some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, and touch
and hold Do not disturb. Select one of these options:
» Sound & vibration: Select whether to hear alarms, media, or touch sounds.
» Notifications: Set if you’d like to see notifications when Do not disturb mode is on.
Tip: Create an exception for repeat callers that allows a call to sound from the same
person within a 15 minute period, tap Calls > Allow repeat callers.
Lock screen
Your touchscreen is on when you need it and o when you don’t.
Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. Swipe this screen up to unlock it.
» Screen o and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen o and on.
» Screen lock: To unlock the screen, touch and drag up. To apply security to the
lock screen (recommended), see Screen lock.
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Swipe up to unlock your
screen.
Add a lock screen
message for anyone who
finds your phone.
Swipe up to open the
camera.
Swipe up for voice assist.
» Notifications: Double tap a notification in the lock screen to open it.
Tip: To prevent notifications from appearing in the lock screen, swipe up >
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > On lock screen > Don’t show
notifications at all.
» Lock screen message: To add a message to your lock screen, such as your name in
case your phone gets lost, swipe up > Settings > Security & location, tap >
Lock screen message.
» Screen timeout: To change your timeout (screen locks automatically), swipe up >
Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep.
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 toggle it on or o. Press 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
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 “Ok Google,” see The Google Assistant™.
Voice to text
On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak
punctuation.
Your network
Flashlight
Battery SaverMobile data
SIM card
Airplane mode
Dolby Audio
Smart audio
Auto-rotate
BluetoothDo Not Disturb
Cast
Auto-rotate
Turn Wi-Fi on/off.
See all phone settings.
Set screen brightness.
Tap an icon to turn it
on/off. Touch and hold
to see more options.
The Google Assistant™
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal
Google, always ready to help.
To turn on the Google Assistant, touch and hold Home from any screen, then speak
or type a command. You can also say, “Ok Google” to open the Google Assistant.
Tip: Or swipe up > Settings > Google > Search, Assistant & Voice > Settings >
Assistant > Phone > Google Assistant to open the Google Assistant.
Screen search
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
Screen search provides information based on the app you’re in. Touch and hold Home
while in an app.
To turn Screen search on/o, swipe up > Settings > Google > Search, Assistant &
Voice > Settings > Assistant > Phone > Use screen context.
For more on the Google Assistant, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Direct Share
In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or conversation.
Select the share option within an app, then select a contact, choose an app, or type a
name or number to find a contact.
Google Direct Share screen. Tap a contact to share an item. Swipe up to get more options.
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Swipe up for more
share options.
Tap a contact to
share information.
Customize your phone
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.
» Tap Home to put the video in a small window.
» Drag video around your screen.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
Picture-in-Picture mode. Tap the video to open it on your screen.
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Tap the video twice to
return to it.
Customize your phone
Redecorate your home screen
Customize your home screen the way you want.
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.
» Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when
you rotate your phone. To turn this on or o, swipe up > Settings > Display >
Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.
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Tap a shortcut to open.
Touch and hold to move or
delete.
Touch and hold an empty
spot to change wallpaper.
Drag shortcuts on top of
each other to make a folder.
Customize 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:
» Set ringtone and notifications: Swipe up > Settings > Sound.
Tip: Set notification sounds for individual apps within the app’s settings.
» Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night, which may help
you fall asleep. Swipe up > Settings > Display > Night Light.
» Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up > Settings >
Sound and tap Also vibrate for calls. To silence incoming calls, see Do not disturb.
» 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 and placing the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.
Apps
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
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 “Ok 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 .
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, swipe up , 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.
Search contacts & places
Favorite sRecentsConta cts
AllieCade
AC
Candace
See recent calls.
See all your contacts.
Dial a number.
Tap a favorite to
call it. Tap the
Menu to see
options for the
contact.
Apps
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, tap Home to hide the call screen and 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 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 the
picture (or letter, if no picture) and tap Favorites.
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, tap the name or number, then tap Call details
> Delete.
» To clear the list, tap Menu > Call history > Menu > Clear call history.
Your phone number
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > 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 to unlock it, then tap Emergency).
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 > Security &
location > Location > Advanced > Location services.
Apps
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 picture, audio, video, or
more.
» Send: Tap to send the message.
» Reply: Open a conversation, then enter your response in the text box at the bottom
and tap .
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 a contact: In a conversation, touch and hold a message for more options, such
as adding another contact.
» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread,
then tap to delete.
Start chat
Messages
You: Hey, where are you?
Astrid Fanning
You: Lunch tomorrow?
Daniel Lester
You: Do we need more treats?
Gracie Jo
Just now
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Search messages.
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Write a new message.
Change settings.
» 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 > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing to activate voice entry.
» Turn o notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn o notifications.
Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details or Group Details > Notifications.
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.
Apps
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 .
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 twice quickly.
Tip: Tap for initial capital letters.
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System
> Languages & input > Virtual 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.
Chrome™
Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app.
Find it: Chrome
I’m IWe
Text message
See a different
keyboard? It
varies by app.
This one is for
texting.
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 if no Wi-Fi
network is connected) 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.
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: Open the address bar, then 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 show the standard computer versions of all websites, 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 .
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» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy > 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.
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™.
» Files: Tap the download link. To show the file or app, swipe up > Files.
» Pictures: Touch and hold it, then tap Download image. To see the picture, tap
Photos > 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 can automatically fill information like names or
addresses in web forms, if you have entered the same information before. If you don’t
want that, tap Menu > Settings > Autofill and payments > Autofill forms, then tap
the switch to turn it o.
» 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 o.
» Safe browsing: To protect your phone from websites that might be unsafe, tap Menu
> Settings > Privacy > Safe Browsing.
Camera
Take crisp, clear photos with the back or front camera.
Take photos
Find it: Camera
» Take a photo: Tap to take a photo.
» Take a selfie: Tap in the camera screen to switch to the front camera.
» Zoom: Swipe up or down. (Or pinch two fingers together.)
» Multi-shot: Touch and hold to take a burst of photos.
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.
Record videos
Find it: Camera, then tap
Tap to start recording. Then tap to stop recording. Tap on the screen while
recording to save a photo.
Switch to front camera.
Tap anywhere to change
the focus (rear camera
only) or exposure. Slide
the bar to adjust
brightness .
See more options.
See your last picture.
Ta ke a photo.
Switch to video camera.
Use Google Lens.
Apps
Camera settings
Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. You can find these
options along the top of the camera or video screen:
Options
HDR Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Flash Set to On, O, or Auto. With the front facing camera with a
flash, you can also turn the torch on or o.
Beautify With the front-facing camera, smooth skin and beautify
faces. Set to Auto, Manual, or O.
Timer Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.
Active photos Turn on to capture a brief photo in motion of your subject.
Manual mode Control camera settings manually.
Torch In video mode, turn on a flashlight (with the back camera
only).
Stabilization In video mode, remove some of the shakiness of the video.
To find these options, tap Menu or swipe right on the camera screen:
Options
Portrait Take portraits using special enhancements and eects. For
more, see Take portraits.
Spot color Pick one color from the viewfinder while everything else
becomes black & white.
Cinemagraph Freeze parts of a video for an artistic eect.
Panorama Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly
pan while you are taking the photo.
Options
Group selfie In front camera mode, take a wide-angle selfie for groups.
Slow motion Take a video that will play in slow motion.
Timelapse 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.
YouTube live Broadcast your video live on YouTube™.
Help See help for using the camera.
To find these options, tap Menu or swipe right on the camera screen, then tap
Settings:
Options
Photo size (rear or
selfie camera)
Set the photo resolution for the camera.
Video size (rear or
selfie camera)
Set the video resolution.
Selfie photo mirror Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that the viewfinder
will not show a mirrored selfie, but the photo will be
mirrored after you take it. (Only available when Active
Photos is o.)
Photo format Choose a file format for your photos.
Storage Choose a storage location for your photos and videos
(Phone or Memory card).
Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.
Quick capture Twist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Apps
Options
Tap anywhere to
capture
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or o.
Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or
videos.
Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the
viewfinder.
Watermark Add a watermark or signature to your photos.
Google Lens Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
See Identify & scan items using Google Lens™.
Take portraits
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur eect and make portions of your photo
black and white, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Find it: Camera > Menu > Portrait
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically. Tap the screen
to change the focal point.
2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
3 Tap to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
Tip: For best results, subjects should be 2-6 feet away and not side-by-side. When
photographing people, aim for the waist up.
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 until a circle appears on the
object in your viewfinder.
2 Tap the circle.
Depending on the object, you can see the details, take an action, or find more
products.
Tip: Focus your camera on a book cover, tap the screen to see the book title and author.
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
To capture your phone’s screen, press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down
buttons at the same time. Or press and hold the Power button and tap Screenshot.
To see the screen capture, tap Photos > Albums > Screenshots.
Tip: See also Moto Actions to capture screenshots by touching the screen with three
fingertips.
Apps
Photos
View, edit & share
Find it: Photos
» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap to share, to delete,
or Menu for more options.
Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then tap others. Or
group photos in an album and share the whole album.
» 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.
» Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap Menu > Use as > Wallpaper
or Contact photo.
» Edit: Open a picture, then tap .
» Slideshow: Tap a picture, 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.
Tip: For more about Google Photos™, like how to use the depth editor to blur the
background or Color Pop to make the background black and white, visit https://support.
google.com/photos.
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
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.
» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add
other personal email accounts to the Gmail app, 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 > Google, then tap the
account name. Tap Menu > Remove account.
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Swipe left or right to
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Touch and hold to choose
multiple messages, then
select an option at the top.
Compose a
new email.
Apps
Duo
Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls.
Find it: Swipe up > Duo
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
o for both the caller and receiver, tap Menu > Settings > Knock Knock.
» 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 non-Android devices.
Tip: When on a video call, your phone will automatically switch from cellular network
to Wi-Fi, if available.
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Search contacts
Choose a contact.
Switch to video or call.
View settings.
Moto
Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier.
Find it: Moto >
» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts.
» Moto Display: See your notifications at a glance.
Note: Your phone may not have all features.
Moto app icons. Moto apps are used to customize your phone.
Moto Actions
Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Actions
» Lift to unlock: Unlock just by lifting the phone and looking at the screen. For more,
see Unlock with your face.
» Media controls: Use the volume buttons to change music tracks when the screen is
o.
Tap to open Moto app
features. Or swipe up from
the bottom of the screen.
Make it easy on yourself
Find better ways to get things done
See how it works
Stay within reach
Swipe down to the left or right to make
the screen smaller for one-handed use
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Apps
» Screenshot editor: Edit and share your screenshots.
» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to capture
a screenshot.
» One Button Nav: Use the on-screen bar to navigate. See Control with one touch.
» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/o with two chopping motions.
» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera.
» Swipe to shrink: Swipe down to the left or right corner to make the screen smaller
for one-handed use.
» Pick up to silence: Lift the phone to switch incoming calls to vibrate.
» Flip for DND: Place the phone face down to silence notifications and calls.
Control with one touch
Lock and unlock your phone, navigate your phone and more with just one touch.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Actions > One Button Nav
Activating One Button Nav will remove the Back , Home , and Recents buttons
from your screen. You will navigate your phone using the navigation bar on the bottom
of your screen instead.
To navigate with One Button Nav, use these gestures:
» Home: Tap quickly on the navigation bar to go to your home screen.
» Back: Swipe left on the navigation bar to go back to the previous screen.
» Switch: Swipe right on the navigation bar to switch between apps
» Recents: Swipe up on the navigation bar to view recent apps.
» Google Assistant: Touch and hold the navigation bar until you feel a longer vibration
to activate the Google Assistant (see The Google Assistant™ for more information).
One Button Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. Swipe left, right, or press and hold it.
Moto Display
See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in
the evenings.
Find it: Moto > > Moto Display
» Attentive Display: Your screen won’t dim or sleep while you’re looking at it.
» Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is o
to show you what’s going on. To customize what notifications show, then tap Peek
Display > Level of details to show.
Note: Notification display settings can also be set by swiping up > Settings >
Apps & notifications > Notifications.
Calendar
See all your events, all in one place.
Find it: Swipe up > Calendar
Navigation bar
Recent Apps
Swipe up.
Home Screen
Ta p.
Google Assistant
Touch & hold.
Switch Apps
Swipe right.
Back
Swipe left.
More apps
Google Calendar screen with today’s events shown by the hour. Tap the New item icon to add an event.
» Change the view: Tap the month at the top to choose a date to view. Or tap to
choose Schedule, Day, 3 Day, Week, or Month.
» Go to today’s date: Tap at the top. (If you have an appointment that day, you’ll
see a dot in the icon.)
» Add events: Tap > Event, enter event details, then tap SAV E .
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.
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Add a new event.
Tap to refresh the
Calendar screen.
Go to today’s date.
Change the calendar view,
adjust settings, get help,
and more.
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.
» 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
Contacts screen that shows a list of contacts. Scroll bar on the far right to scroll through contacts. Tap the New Contact icon to add a contact.
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text message, and more.
Sort contacts, change
settings, accounts, and
more.
Add a contact.
More apps
» Add a contact: Tap .
» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap 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 set up and use Google Duo.)
» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap .
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. You can also see
these contacts at www.gmail.com.
» Add your details: To store your user profile, tap > Settings > Your info.
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 > Import from 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 data. You can also see these contacts at
http://mail.google.com.
For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.
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 map screen may look dierent.
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 a item to see more, or tap Directions, Call, or Share.
» Get directions: Tap GO GO, then enter a place or address.
Search here
GO
Search by voice for
an address or location.
See your current location.
Get directions and
navigation instructions.
See your places, map
views, settings, help, and
more.
More apps
» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen.
» Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or drag up/down to tilt.
» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address.
» Get map help: Tap > Help.
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 DriveTM from all your devices.
Find it: Swipe up > Drive
» To create a new file or folder, tap .
» To open a file, tap it.
» To edit a document, tap anywhere in the text to begin typing.
Music, movies, TV & YouTube
Music
Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime.
Find it: Swipe up > Play Music
To upload your music library to Google Play Music, from a computer, visit www.google.
com/music.
Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu next to a song and tap Share.
See Direct Share.
For more on the Play Music app, see support.google.com/music.
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.
Movies & TV
Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer:
Find it: Swipe up > 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
Clock
Find it: Swipe up > Clock
Options
Alarm 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.
When an alarm sounds, tap and drag to to turn it o, or drag
to to snooze for ten minutes.
Clock To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap
Menu > Settings. For other time zones, tap Home time zone.
Timer For a timer, tap .
Stopwatch For a stopwatch, tap .
Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up > Settings >
System > Date & time.
Connect, share & sync
Connect, share & sync
Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.
Connect with Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi power on/o
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 o 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 o 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: None or WPA2 PSK. For WPA2
PSK, enter a unique password (8 characters) that others will need to access your
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: To protect your phone and hotspot from unauthorized access, tap Advanced
to set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including a password.
Wi-Fi modes
Your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11 a, b, g, n.
Connect with Bluetooth wireless
Turn Bluetooth power on
To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Press and hold it to
open Bluetooth settings.
Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth power when you connect to a new
device.
Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth o 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.
When the device connects, the Bluetooth connected indicator appears at the top
of the screen.
To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device o 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.
Connect, share & sync
Transfer files
» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth.
» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu > Share >
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.
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 USB.
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, then select Windows
Explorer from your list of programs. In Windows Explorer, your phone will appear as
a connected drive (mass storage device) where you can drag and drop files, or it will
appear as an MTP or PTP device that lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer
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 oce 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 o 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 o.
3 In Settings, tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap the USB
tethering.
To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your phone from
your computer.
Print
To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if your printer’s
manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up > Settings > Connected
devices > Connection preferences > Printing to get started.
You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or
to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from Play Store.
Sync to the cloud
One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, tablet, computer.
Connect, share & sync
Sync your Google account
When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the same apps,
movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share the same Gmail, Google
Calendar™, and Google Mobile™. To add Google accounts to your phone, swipe up >
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 Transfer files.
» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let
your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see Wi-Fi hotspot.
» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use
with your tablet, remember you can use them with your phone too. To connect them,
see Connect with Bluetooth wireless.
Use a memory card
You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal phone storage
to a microSD card (sold separately). You can remove the microSD card and put it in
another device, so you can copy or view the media files on that device. You can also
view the storage space available or erase all content to start fresh.
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. 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 an 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 o 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 o 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.
Protect your phone
Protect your phone
Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen.
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 & location
Security screen that shows options for locking your phone’s screen.
1 Tap Screen lock and select the lock type:
» None: Turn o the screen lock.
» Swipe: Touch and drag up 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.
Google Play Protect
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Security & location
Device security
Screen lock
Pattern
Lock screen preferences
Show all notification content
Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Set your screen lock,
then tap to adjust
settings.
Add a fingerprint for
more unlock options.
To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up > Settings > Display >
Advanced > Sleep.
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.
Unlock with your fingerprint
You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security & location > Fingerprint
Unlock with your face
Unlock your phone just by looking at it.
Note: Face unlock is less secure than a PIN or password.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security & location > 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.
Screen pinning
Need to keep an important screen handy, like a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin
the screen for easy access.
Find it: swipe up > Settings > Security & location > Advanced > Screen pinning,
then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin a screen, tap Recents and scroll to an app. Tap the icon at the top of the app
and tap Pin.
To unpin the screen, touch and hold Back and Recents until you see Screen
unpinned.
Protect your phone
Tip: To secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, tap Ask for PIN before
unpinning.
Backup & restore
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > 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.
Encrypt your phone
Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on
your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files can take an hour or more. Leave your
phone plugged in, and be careful not to interrupt the process.
Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and files on your phone, so that
people cannot access them if your phone is stolen.
You shouldn’t need to use this feature, but to encrypt your phone and require a PIN or
password whenever you turn on your phone, swipe up > Settings > Security &
location > Advanced > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone.
Your privacy
Location
Some apps, such as Map, request your location in order to provide information, like
directions or helping you find a nearby gas station.
» To turn location on or o: Swipe up > Settings > Security & location >
Location.
» To see which apps have access to your location, tap App-level permissions.
Passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this o, swipe up
> Settings > Security & location > Advanced > Show passwords.
App safety
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: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s
performance—see Choose carefully.
Note: 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.
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 sources are allowed.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like the
Google Play.
» 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.
» Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially
when it comes to personal health.
Protect your phone
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 > App Permissions, then tap a feature (such as microphone)
to see which apps have permissions to use it. Tap the switch to turn the permission on
or o.
Take care of your apps
» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from a home screen page, touch and hold the
app, then drag it to Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home
screen.
To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall.
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 (tap the down arrow to sort the apps listed).
» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up > Play Store, then
tap > My apps & games > Library. The apps you downloaded 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 > 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 > Data usage
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, tap Data saver to turn it on.
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.
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data used for this period.
Troubleshoot your phone
Troubleshoot your phone
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 o 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.
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.
Find the IMEI number
You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad. Or swipe up
> Settings > System > About phone > IMEI information.
Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
Accessibility
Accessibility
See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to
make things easier.
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility
For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola.
com/accessibility.
Create a shortcut
Use a gesture to quickly activate an accessibility features on your phone. For more
information, swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Volume key shortcut.
Tap Shortcut service and choose an app. When the shortcut is on, press both volume
buttons for three seconds to start the app.
Make your phone speak
Select to speak
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak
Turn on, then tap and press . Your phone reads the screen from top to bottom. To
have your phone continue to read even if you move to another screen, tap Settings >
Read in background to turn it o.
TalkBack
Use TalkBack to read your screen out loud—screen navigation, selections, even books.
To turn TalkBack on or o, 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.
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: “Ok, 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.
Accessibility
» 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, auto-correction, and
more. Swipe up > Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard >
Gboard > Text correction. Or speak your message. Tap on the keyboard.
Change your phone’s sounds
Calls
When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Swipe up
> 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.
Volume & vibrate
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Sound
» 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
Also vibrate for calls.
Tip: Feel a vibration when you tap the screen. Tap Advanced > Touch vibration to turn
it on.
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 o.
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.
Get more help
Get more help
Get answers, updates, and info:
» Help is here: Swipe up > Moto 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 > System > 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 printing. 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.
MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola
Trademark Holdings, LLC. LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks and
logos are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
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Product: moto g7 Optimo Maxx
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