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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through Cricket, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Calendar More apps Hot topics Connect, share, pay & sync Get Started Connect with Wi-Fi Mobile network First look Connect with Bluetooth wireless Insert the SIM and microSD cards Power on and off Connect to your car Pay with your phone Sign in Share files with your computer Connect to Wi-Fi...

  • Page 4: Hot Topics

    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.

  • Page 5: 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. Front Camera Speaker Proximity Cricket Sensor Cricket Volume Buttons SIM & microSD Power Button/ Card Tray Fingerprint Sensor Microphone Ultra-wide/ Macro/ Depth Assistant...
  • Page 6 Power button & fingerprint sensor Choose from these options: » Power on/off: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, then tap Power off. When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on. »...
  • Page 7 Stylus Navigate apps, take notes, handwrite text, edit screenshots, perform calculations, 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. Push to release Stylus: bottom right is the stylus.
  • Page 8 » Set a removal reminder: Set a reminder when the stylus is out for a period of time without use. Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Stylus out of case to turn it on. To change when your phone sends the notification, tap Stylus out of case and then select 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, or 1 day.

  • Page 9: Insert The Sim And Microsd Cards

    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. Note: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card. To avoid damage to the phone, only use the SIM card included in the box or provided to you by Cricket.

  • Page 10: Power On And Off

    Power on and off Press and hold the Power button to turn it on, then follow the prompts to get started. Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up. Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, to turn it off. Volume Power off graphic.

  • Page 11: Connect To Wi-Fi

    Tips » To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & 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.

  • Page 12: Check Your Battery Charge Level

    Charge phone graphic. Plug in a charger to charge your phone fully. Charge your phone using a compatible Motorola charger (may be sold separately). Use of other chargers is not recommended. Insert the charging cable into the charging port (see First look port location).

  • Page 13: Copy Data From Your Old Phone

    Copy data from your old phone During phone set up, you were asked if you wanted to copy data from your old phone to your new phone. If you skipped this you can do it now: 1 Make sure both phones are fully charged and turned on. 2 On your new phone, swipe down from the home screen.

  • Page 14: Improve Battery Life

    » 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, and tap an app to reopen it. Double-tap to quickly switch between the recently used two apps. To remove an app from the recent list, swipe it up.

  • Page 15: Care For Your Phone

    » To charge more efficiently and keep your battery healthy, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Battery > Optimized charging, and turn it on. » To protect your battery from being overcharged, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings >...
  • Page 16 Prevent water damage Your phone is water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid contacting the phone with water for a long time, and never deliberately immerse the phone in water. Water and splash resistance are not permanent, and the protection performance may continue to decline due to daily use.

  • Page 17: Learn The Basics

    Personalize). A consolidated Security & privacy settings page helps you better protect your device Security and Privacy). and data (See Motorola has increased security, privacy and added Moto Secure to keep your phone and information safer. Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play with the new Family Space app.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    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. Swipe down to see notifications and settings. Search by typing or tap the microphone and say a command.

  • Page 19: Help & More

    » 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.
  • Page 20 Swipe down to see Internet Mobile data your notifications. Bluetooth Do Not Disturb Notifications Tap a notification to open it, or Android System choose an option, such as Reply. Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a Good morning! notification. Tap the arrow next to a notification to see more.
  • Page 21 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. Add and update apps) you’ll be asked if you want When you install and open an app (see...
  • Page 22 Status icons Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status: Status Icons Mobile network strength Alarm set Data Saver on Wi-Fi in range/connected Battery Saver on Airplane mode Do not disturb Wi-Fi hotspot on Battery charging Battery fully charged Volume Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and see other controls.

  • Page 23: Do Not Disturb

    Do not disturb Do Not Disturb. To change Do To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down, and tap 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 >...

  • Page 24: Lock Screen

    Lock screen Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t. Cricket Tue, Apr 3 73° 73° Swipe up to unlock your screen. Swipe up to unlock your screen. Add a lock screen message for T hanks fo r finding my p hone! anyone who finds your phone.

  • Page 25: Quick Settings

    » Screen timeout: To change your screen lock timeout, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout. Quick settings For quick access to handy settings, swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down again for more settings.

  • Page 26: Speak

    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”).
  • Page 27 » Sidebar: Launch apps in freeform or full-screen windows to enhance multitasking, see Gestures. » System navigation: Navigate using either gestures or buttons at the bottom of the screen. For more, see System navigation. » One-handed mode: Swipe down from the bottom edge of the screen to use one-handed System navigation shortcuts.

  • Page 28: Stylus Shortcuts

    Stylus shortcuts When you remove the stylus, the following stylus shortcuts appear. If you don’t select a shortcut, the stylus shortcuts minimize. To hide stylus shortcuts, touch and hold , and then drag it to . To show stylus shortcuts again, replace the stylus and then remove it again. Write a note and save it to Moto Note.
  • Page 29 » Customize stylus shortcuts: Tap to customize your stylus shortcuts. Or, you can also swipe up  Settings > Stylus > When device is unlocked. To change the from the home screen and tap order of the shortcuts, touch and hold a shortcut and drag it to a different place. To add a shortcut, tap a feature or an app.
  • Page 30 » Get the guide: The first time you open the Handwriting Calculator, the on-screen guide appears automatically. To see the guide again, tap Menu > Guide. » See supported operators: Tap Menu > Operator references. » Write expressions: Write a mathematical expression and the result will be calculated automatically in real time.

  • Page 31: Handwrite With A Stylus

    • Edit on clipboard: Tap the left icon that shows the content you have copied, then edit the content and tap • Share: Tap to share what you have copied via Message, Bluetooth or Gmail, save it to Google Drive, and more. To share via Nearby Share, tap Nearby, or tap on the pop-up window.
  • Page 32 • : Open the virtual keyboard.  Settings > Stylus > • : Change the language. Or swipe up from the home screen and tap Stylus Writing > Handwriting language.  Settings > Stylus. • : Change the stylus settings. Or swipe up from the home screen and tap •...

  • Page 33: Picture-In-Picture

    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 , to put the video in a small window. »...

  • Page 34: Personalize Your Phone

    Personalize your phone Redecorate your home screen Customize your home screen the way you want. Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper. Drag shortcuts on top of each other to make a folder. Tap a shortcut to open. Touch and hold to move or delete.
  • Page 35 » Change your style: Change your theme, color, font and icon shape. Touch and hold an empty spot and tap Personalize. » Rotate: In many apps, the touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape when you rotate your phone. To turn this on or off, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings >...

  • Page 36: Add Accounts To Your Personal Or Work Profile

    » Night Light: Set your screen to turn slightly amber colored at night. Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Display > Night Light. » Add vibrate for calls: To make your phone vibrate, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings >...

  • Page 37: Add Another User

    Add another user You can share your phone with others by adding additional users. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > System > Multiple users Tap the switch to turn on, then add someone as a guest (if using your phone for only a short time), or as a user.

  • Page 38: Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls

    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 from the home screen and tap  Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls Digital Wellbeing &...

  • Page 39: Apps

    Apps Add and update apps Play Store. To Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap safety. learn more, see To check that you have the latest version of your apps, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Play Store.
  • Page 40 » Make a contact widget: Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap Widgets > Contacts, 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.
  • Page 41 Note: If Google Assistant voice feature is on, you can answer or decline a call with your voice. Just say, “Hey Google, answer the call,” or “Hey Google, reject the call.” » Respond with a text: When your phone is locked, tap Reply, and select a message to respond.
  • Page 42 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. Delete.

  • Page 43: Messages

    Messages Use the keyboard. Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Find it: Messages » Create: Tap Start chat » Attach: Before typing a message: • Touch and hold to create a voice recording. »...
  • Page 44 Change your profile Search images & videos picture. Gracie Jo Just now You: Do we need more treats? Swipe left or right to archive a message. Apr 3 Write a new message. Sta chat 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 »...
  • Page 45 » Voice entry: • Voice-to-text: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard, and speak your message. You’ll see the text in the text box. • Record a message: Touch and hold , then speak your message to create an audio recording of your message.
  • Page 46 Live message Instead of a text message, create and send an animation of your handwritten text or drawing. Find it: Open a messaging app, like Messages, use the stylus to tap the message input field, then on the handwriting control bar Or, you can also quickly open the Live message pop-up window from the stylus shortcuts.
  • Page 47 Use the keyboard When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. » Type or glide: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters.

  • Page 48: Chrome

    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.
  • Page 49 » 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 > »...

  • Page 50: Camera

    » Password Manager: Manage your passwords to easily sign in to sites and apps, tap Menu > Settings > Password Manager. Camera Take crisp, clear photos with the main, ultra-wide, macro, depth, or front camera. Take photos Find it: Camera Camera on.
  • Page 51 Record videos Find it: Camera, then tap Video 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. Swipe down on the viewfinder or tap above the viewfinder to see some of these options: Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
  • Page 52 Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras Set the file format as JPG, RAW, or RAW+JPG. Format Note: This feature displays only in Pro mode. Face Beauty With the front camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Touch and slide the bar to the right to make your face smoother. Note: Face Beauty feature is also available when taking videos.
  • Page 53 Additional viewfinder options for video camera Face Beauty With the front camera, smooth skin and beautify faces. Touch and slide the bar to the right to make your face smoother. Note: Face Beauty for video does not work when Stabilization is on, Resolution is 4K, or Frame rate is set to 60fps.
  • Page 54 Photo modes Use the main camera to take an ultra-high-resolution photo. Ultra-Res Note: This option is best used in bright light conditions. Control professional camera settings, see Take a Pro mode photo. Take photos with front and back cameras, or two back cameras with Dual Capture different zoom settings, at the same time.
  • Page 55 Camera settings To find these options, tap at the top of the viewfinder: Camera settings AI SETTINGS Auto Smile Automatically detect smiles and take a photo when all of the Capture subjects in the viewfinder are smiling. Gesture Selfie Hold up your palm to start a two-second timer to take a selfie. Smart Generate an alternate shot that automatically straightens the Composition...
  • Page 56 Camera settings CAPTURE Quick capture Twist twice to open the camera app, or switch between front SETTINGS and back cameras. Tap anywhere Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the screen. to capture Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off. Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or videos.
  • Page 57 Take a portrait video Find it: Camera > Video 1 Tap and focus on a person. The portrait video mode is on when Searching for a person disappears from the screen. 2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur. Touch 1x and drag the slider to adjust magnification.
  • Page 58 » Set file format: Tap . Saving in JPG format will on the viewfinder and select , or compress a photo to make it smaller. A RAW photo is completely unprocessed for extra editing control in post-production and the photo size will be larger. RAW+JPG mode lets you shoot and save in both file formats at the same time.

  • Page 59: Photos

    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 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.

  • Page 60: Gmail

    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 from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Gmail Switch accounts.
  • Page 61 » Chat: Use Google Chat in the Gmail app to communicate directly with people. • Chat with a friend: Start a conversation with a contact. Tap , and then tap an existing contact in the list. Or, tap > , type a name or email address in the search field, and then select a New chat contact suggestion below the search field.

  • Page 62: Meet

    Meet Sign in with your Google account for video calls and meetings. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Meet Add or manage your Search or enter code Google account. Change settings. Gracie Jo 12:37 PM Video call 2 days ago...

  • Page 63: Moto

    » Personalize: Customize your phone with styles, themes and more. » Gestures: Control your phone with gestures. » Moto Secure: Protect your digital life with Motorola security features ( Moto Secure). » Tips: Find details of your phone’s latest features.
  • Page 64 » Play: Find features and tools for gaming, media controls and audio enhancements and customizations. Note: Your phone may not have all features. Personalize Make your phone unique with custom themes, styles, and more. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Moto >...
  • Page 65 Moto Secure Protect your digital life with Moto Secure features. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Moto > > Moto Secure » Secure folder: Tap > Add apps to add apps to your secure folder for extra protection. You’ll need to enter a secure folder pattern, PIN or password.
  • Page 66 Display See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in the evenings. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Moto > > Display » Peek Display: Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is off to show you what’s going on.

  • Page 67: Family Space

    Family Space Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play. Set limits on screen time, control access to apps, and more. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Family Space Tap to get Help, Feedback, and more.
  • Page 68 » Set space permissions: When a space is launched permissions are set. Tap Device Administrator to activate the screen lock when the timer runs out, tap Do Not Disturb to hide notifications from other apps in active spaces and tap Notifications to allow Family Space notifications such as timer alerts in active spaces, then tap Done.

  • Page 69: Moto Note

    Moto Note Use the stylus to create, edit, and share notes. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Moto folder > Moto Note View notes, change settings, and manage categories. Switch to Grid View. Search for a note. All notes Text note Tap a note to open it.
  • Page 70 » Drawing mode: Tap to create a drawing. Tap the tools at the bottom of the screen to change to a different highlighter, erase the drawing, insert a ruler, and more. To add an image or text, tap Menu > Add image or Add text. Tap to expand the canvas.

  • Page 71: Calendar

    Calendar See all your events, all in one place. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Calendar October Go to today’s date. Nothing planned. Tap to create. Search for a Lunch Date reminder, task, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM or event.

  • Page 72: More Apps

    » Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such as events, tasks, reminders, birthdays, holidays 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.
  • Page 73 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 from the home screen and tap Contacts Sort contacts, change settings, accounts, and more.
  • Page 74 » Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Create shortcut > Add to Home screen to add a shortcut for the contact on your home screen. » Synchronize: On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Passwords & accounts, and choose your Google account.
  • Page 75 Maps Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation using Google Maps™. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Maps Enter what you want to find in the search bar, or tap to search by voice.
  • Page 76 » 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.
  • Page 77 Google TV Find and watch content from your favorite apps: Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap the Google folder > Google TV Select the apps and services for your existing subscriptions, then browse shows and movies to start watching.
  • Page 78 Clock Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Clock Options Alarm . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a new alarm. Tip: Press the volume buttons and tap to adjust Alarm volume. 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.

  • Page 79: Connect, Share, Pay & Sync

    Connect, share, pay & sync Connect with Wi-Fi Turn on and connect to networks Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Network & internet > Internet, then tap the switch to turn it on Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings.

  • Page 80: Mobile Network

    » Security: Select the type of security you want: WPA3-Personal, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal or None. If prompted, enter a unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot. » Hotspot password: Set or change your hotspot password. Note: To turn off the hotspot automatically, tap Timeout setting.

  • Page 81: Connect To Your Car

    Share files using Bluetooth » Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > More > Bluetooth. » Contacts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts. Touch and hold a contact, then > Bluetooth. Bluetooth tethering To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings >...

  • Page 82: Share Files With Your Computer

    PC and select your phone, then you can drag and drop files. 5 When you’re done, eject your phone from Windows and unplug the USB cable. Tip: For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support. For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer.

  • Page 83: Share Your Data Connection By Usb Cable

    Share your data connection by USB cable 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.

  • Page 84: Print

    Print Print your photos, documents, and more from your phone. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing, then tap a print service. Tap Add service to add a print service that can provide data by Wi-Fi or mobile network.

  • Page 85: Cast To A Tv

    Cast 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.

  • Page 86: Airplane Mode

    Move files from your phone to a microSD card You can move files from your phone to a microSD card. This frees up internal phone space. 1 Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Storage > Free up space > Browse > Internal storage.

  • Page 87: Protect Your Phone

    Protect your phone Security Your phone and sensitive data are protected, even when you are not using the phone. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy Security & privacy Device may be at risk Checking device settings...
  • Page 88 » Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps installed from unknown sources to Google for better detection. To turn off this feature, tap , and then tap the switch next to Improve harmful app detection. » Manage permissions for unused apps: Google Play Protect automatically resets permissions, deletes temporary files, and stops notifications for apps you haven’t used for at least three months.
  • Page 89 Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock > Fingerprint Tip: You need to set a backup screen lock first such as a pattern, PIN, or password before adding a fingerprint.
  • Page 90 Note: If your phone has been locked for more than 4 hours, face unlock can’t work until you unlock the phone with another screen lock method. Smart lock Keep your phone unlocked when it’s safe with you. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
  • Page 91 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.

  • Page 92: Privacy

    Privacy Keeping your information safe is important. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy Security & privacy See which apps used Privacy permissions in the past 24 hours. Privacy dashboard Show which apps recently used permissions Decide which apps Permission manager...
  • Page 93 Permission manager See which apps have permissions to access private information, such as calendar events, contacts, and your location. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Permission manager Tap a permission, then select an app and tap Allow, Don’t allow, Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app, or Ask every time.

  • Page 94: Google Privacy & Security

    Show passwords Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Privacy controls > Show passwords. Location Settings You can manage your location permissions and see which apps recently used your phone’s location. Location may use sources, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors.

  • Page 95: App Pinning

    » Personal info: Review your information. You can remove or add information, and choose who can see your information. » Data & privacy: Review websites you’ve visited and more. Choose whether to save your browser and other history. If there are privacy suggestions, tap to explore them. »...
  • Page 96 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  Settings >...
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: Data Usage

    Data usage You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network Service Provider 27.88 See the total amount of MB used data used for this period.

  • Page 99: Troubleshoot Your Phone

    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 from the home Settings >...

  • Page 100: Stolen Phone

    Tip: To see how much storage you have left on your device, swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Storage. » Clear unused files: Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Files > Clean. Follow on-screen  Files >...

  • Page 101: Accessibility

    Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility Tip: For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility. Create a shortcut For some accessibility features, you can use a gesture to quickly activate accessibility features on your phone.

  • Page 102: Speak To Your Phone

    » Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between screens. » Tap Use TalkBack, then double-tap the outline. On the Confirmation message, tap Stop, then double-tap it. Tip: To customize TalkBack settings, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
  • Page 103 » Adjust colors: Adjust colors if you are color blind. Swipe up from the home screen and tap  Settings > Accessibility > Color and motion > Color correction. Tap Use color correction and choose an option. » Display brightness: Swipe the status bar down twice and drag the slider to set brightness level. If the brightness slider doesn’t go low enough, you can set the screen to extra dim.

  • Page 104: Change Your Phone's Sounds

    Change your phone’s sounds Calls When you want to hear who’s calling, assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts, tap the contact, then tap Menu > Set ringtone. Settings > To end a call by pressing the Power button, swipe up from the home screen and tap Accessibility >...

  • Page 105: Hearing Aids (U.s. Only)

    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.

  • Page 106: Get More Help

    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.

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