Motorola Moto E6 Plus User manual

User Guide
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Contents
Set up phone 1
About your hardware 1
Insert and remove SIM and SD cards 2
Copy data from old phone 5
Manage dual SIMs 7
Set up voicemail 8
Set up email 9
Prepare for emergencies 10
Make it yours 11
Learn the basics 13
About your home screen 13
About your lock screen 14
New to Android? 16
If this is your first smartphone 16
If you had an iPhone 17
About your Google account 18
Status bar icons 19
Phone terms you should know 23
Get around on your phone 25
Learn gestures 25
Use navigation bar 26
Use quick settings 27
Turn screen off and on 29
Discover useful tools 30
Turn flashlight on and off 30
Control phone with your voice 30
Get directions to a location 30
Use Time and Weather widget 31
Manage time spent on your phone 33
Work with text 36
Use onscreen keyboard 36
Cut, copy, paste text 37
Use voice typing 38
Fill in forms automatically 38
Personalize your phone 39
Home screen 39
Change wallpaper 39
Customize your Favorites tray 39
Use widgets, shortcuts, or folders 39
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Remake your home screen with launchers 42
Lock screen 44
Use a screen saver 44
Use apps 45
Open, close, switch apps 45
View two apps on screen 45
View notifications 46
About preloaded apps 48
Get, delete, manage apps 52
Install or update apps 52
Manage or delete apps 54
Protect against harmful apps 56
Search and browse 58
Search the web 58
Search your phone 60
Browse websites 60
Text messaging 63
About text and multimedia messages 63
Read, send messages 63
Manage, delete messages 66
Change default messaging app 68
Change text message reply to incoming calls 68
Get text messages on your computer 68
Email 70
Read, send, manage emails 70
View email attachments 71
Preview inboxes from home screen 72
Add email signature 72
Control email notifications 72
Calendar app 74
About the calendar 74
Find calendar events 74
Create and manage events 75
Control notifications for calendar events 76
Clock app 77
Set alarms 77
Use timer or stopwatch 77
Set date and time 79
Contacts, calls, voicemail 81
Contacts 81
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Add contacts 81
Edit or delete contacts 82
Star your favorite contacts 83
Sort contacts 83
Share contacts 84
Phone calls 86
Answer calls 86
Make calls 87
During a call 88
Make video calls 89
Make conference calls 90
Block calls and texts 90
Turn call waiting on and off 92
View and delete call history 92
Make emergency call from locked phone 94
Voicemail 95
Use voicemail 95
Send all calls from contact to voicemail 96
Photos and videos 97
Take photos 97
Take screenshots 99
Record videos 99
Adjust photography settings 100
Adjust other camera settings 102
Delete photos and videos 103
Edit photos and videos 104
Find, share, upload 106
Find photos and videos 106
Share photos and videos 107
About wireless sharing 107
Upload photos and videos 109
Music 111
Listen to radio 111
Listen to music 112
Transfer music files 112
Connect a MIDI device 113
Settings 114
Network and internet 114
Connect to Wi‑Fi networks 114
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct 115
Use Airplane mode 115
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Control data usage 116
Share your internet connection 117
Connect to VPNs 120
Connected devices 121
Connect with Bluetooth 121
Transfer files between phone and computer (USB) 123
Cast screen or media to TV 124
Print from your phone 126
Apps & notifications 128
Change app settings 128
Choose how apps notify you 129
Battery 132
Charge phone 132
Extend battery life 132
Use Battery Saver mode 133
Show battery percentage in status bar 134
Replace battery 134
Storage 136
About storage options 136
Manage phone storage 136
Manage SD card 137
Find downloaded files 139
Recover recently deleted files 140
Upload music to cloud 140
Upload photos and videos 141
Scan documents and make copies 142
Sound 143
Adjust volumes 143
Set ringtones 143
Silence calls & notifications 145
Stop phone from speaking 148
Silence “Hello Moto” during power up 148
Turn off charging sounds 148
Turn touch sounds on/off 149
Hear other notification sounds 149
Use volume booster for speaker 149
Display 150
Adjust screen brightness 150
Use Device theme 150
Adjust colors at night 150
Change screen timeout 151
Stop automatic rotation 151
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Change font and display size 152
Use Ambient display 152
Accessibility 153
Visual assistance 153
Hearing assistance 155
Dexterity assistance 156
Use accessibility shortcuts 156
Security & location 158
About security 158
Protect against harmful apps 159
Make sure your phone can be found 159
Lock and unlock phone 160
Set a screen lock 160
Adjust screen lock options 161
Unlock with trusted devices 162
Unlock with your face 163
Unlock at trusted places 164
Keep phone unlocked while it's on you 165
Unlock with voice commands 165
Use fingerprint security 166
Set lock screen preferences 168
Use location services 169
Pin your screen 171
Lock SIM card 171
Accounts 173
Add or remove accounts 173
Change name & info in your Google account 174
Sync apps with your Google account 174
Control what info Google collects 175
System 177
Record your IMEI number 177
Find legal and product information 177
Languages & input 178
Customize the keyboard 178
Use multiple languages 179
Back up phone 180
Users and guests 182
Share your phone 182
Add, modify, remove users 183
Add or delete guest 184
Fix issues 185
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Hardware issues 185
Phone is slow or unstable 185
Phone feels warm or hot 185
Phone won't turn on 186
Phone restarts or crashes 186
Screen is frozen or won't respond 187
Screen displays wrong colors 187
SD card issues 188
Call and SIM issues 190
Issues making/receiving calls 190
Issues during calls 192
Battery issues 194
Battery drains too fast 194
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues 195
Bluetooth issues 195
Wi-Fi issues 197
Can't transfer files or connect to computer 198
Account and sign-in issues 200
Forgot unlock code 200
Can't sign in to Google 200
Account sync issues 200
App issues 202
App or widget issues 202
Camera issues 203
Messaging issues 204
Gmail issues 206
Play Store issues 206
Maintenance procedures 207
Update Android software 207
Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth 207
Reset phone 208
Get more help 209
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About your hardware
Hardware diagram
1. Headset jack
2. Earpiece
3. Front camera
4. Volume button
5. Power button
6. Notch for removing back cover
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1. Microphone
2. LED flash
3. Back cameras
4. Fingerprint sensor
5. Microphone
6. Micro USB port to charge phone, transfer files, and share data connection with tethered devices
7. Speaker
Care for your phone
To clean the screen:
•While this does not disinfect your phone, the best way to keep your phone clean is to wipe it thoroughly
with a dry soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, including paper towels and other materials with rough
surfaces.
•If the screen gets drops of liquid on it, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
To disinfect your phone:
•It is okay to use wipes or cloths moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe your screen.
•When disinfecting or cleaning your phone, turn it off and avoid getting any moisture in its openings,
including the charging port, headphone jack, microphones and speakers.
•Don't submerge your phone in any cleaning agents, avoid using any cleaners with bleach or abrasives,
and avoid spraying cleaners directly on the screen.
Insert and remove SIM and SD cards
About the SD card
Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 512 GB.
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The type to buy depends on how you'll format the card:
•Portable storage (can use card in different devices): A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient.
•Internal storage (card used only by phone): Use a high speed card such as UHS-1 type for best
performance. Class 2, 4, or 6 cards are slower than your phone’s internal storage, so using them for
internal storage would slow your phone's performance.
Learn more about the differences between portable storage and internal storage.
Remove back cover
1. Put your finger in the notch at the bottom corner.
2. Pry off the cover. Don’t be afraid to use a little muscle.
Insert or replace cards
To insert an SD card:
Select a compatible SD card. Slide the card to insert it.
To remove an SD card:
First, unmount the card. Then, slide the card to remove it.
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To insert a SIM card:
Slide the SIM in, with gold contacts facing down. If you have a nano SIM, use the micro-SIM adapter included
in the box to insert it in this slot.
If your phone supports dual SIMs, remove the battery and then slide the nano SIM in, with gold contacts
facing down.
To remove a SIM card:
Push the card from the edge of the slot, then pull to remove it.
If your phone supports dual SIMs, remove the battery, then remove the nano SIM.
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When two SIMs are inserted, you see at the top of the home screen. If you see , troubleshoot the
issue.
Note: If you need to activate or resize a SIM, contact your carrier.
Replace back cover
1. Line up the back cover over the fingerprint sensor.
2. Snap the cover on.
When two SIMs are inserted, you see at the top of the home screen. If you see , troubleshoot the
issue.
Fix an issue
Select an issue to see troubleshooting steps.
SIM card
SIM not recognized
Can’t make calls
Can't answer calls
SD card
Phone doesn't recognize card
Copy data from old phone
Copy data from iPhone
You’ll use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google
account:
•Photos will back up to Photos.
•Contacts will back up to Contacts.
•Calendar will back up to Calendar.
1. Charge both phones and connect them to a Wi-Fi network.
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2. To ensure you don’t miss any messages or calls, on your iPhone:
a. Turn off iMessage. (Settings > Messages off. Or, if your SIM has been removed, deregister your
phone.)
b. Turn off FaceTime. (Settings > FaceTime > off.)
3. Download the Google Drive app on your iPhone.
4. On your iPhone, open Drive and then:
a. Sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create it now.
b. Touch > Settings > Backup & reset and start the backup.
5. Wait for the backup to complete.
6. When complete, on your new phone, sign in with the same Google account (Settings > Accounts > Add
account).
Copy data from Android phone
During setup, you can copy your apps, music, contacts, messages, and more. Learn what does and doesn't
get copied.
If you no longer have your old phone or can’t turn it on, you can copy files using a backup from the cloud
with your Google account.
To copy files:
1. Charge both phones and turn them on.
2. On your new phone:
a. If this is the first time you’ve turned it on, select your language on the setup screen.
b. If you skipped copying files during setup, open the Settings app and touch Finish setting up your
device.
3. Touch Start.
4. Insert your SIM to connect to the mobile network, or touch Skip.
5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and touch Next.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the old phone or backup associated with your Google
account, and to choose which apps and data to copy.
Tip: Be sure to leave Back up to Google Drive turned on.
What gets copied from Android phone
If you copy data from another Android phone during setup, here's what gets copied:
•Apps and app data
•Music, photos, and videos
•Google accounts
•Contacts stored on your phone or SIM card
•Text messages
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•Multimedia attachments in messages
•Most phone settings
•Wallpaper
•Call history
You’ll see these when you sign in to your Google account on your new phone.
What won't copy:
•Downloads, like PDF files
•Apps that aren’t from Play Store
•Accounts other than Google accounts
•Contacts and calendars for services other than Google (such as WhatsApp)
•Ringtones
Import contacts from SIM
If you have a SIM card with contacts saved on it, you can import them into your Google account.
1. Insert the SIM in your phone.
Or, if your old phone is an Android phone and can connect to Wi-Fi, turn it on.
2. Open the Contacts app.
3. Touch > .
4. If your phone has dual SIMs, select the SIM.
5. Select where to save the contacts:
•If you have multiple Google accounts, touch and choose the account where you want to save
them.
•To save them to your phone, touch Device.
6. Select the contacts to import and touch Import.
Manage dual SIMs
About dual SIMs
When two SIMs are inserted:
•You see at the top of the home screen. If you see , troubleshoot the issue.
•Both SIMs can make and receive calls and text messages.
•Only the owner of the phone (not additional users or guests) can access dual SIM settings.
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Set up SIMs
You can specify which SIM to use for mobile data, calls, and text messages:
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM cards.
2. Select options:
•Touch Mobile data and select a SIM.
•Touch Calls and either assign a SIM or touch Ask every time.
•Touch SMS and select a SIM.
You can also touch & hold in quick settings to switch between SIMs for mobile data.
Change SIM names and color
When two SIMs are inserted, you'll see them referenced in apps like Contacts, Messages, and Phone. To tell
them apart more easily, change the default names (SIM1/SIM2) to more meaningful names. You can also
change SIM icon color to make them easy to differentiate.
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM cards.
2. Touch the SIM to change.
3. Change settings as needed:
•To rename a SIM, touch SIM name, then type a new name.
•To change icon color, touch Color, then touch a color.
Set up voicemail
Set voicemail password
Contact your carrier for help setting or recovering your password/PIN for voicemail.
Set mailbox greeting
Your carrier provides and manages your voicemail.
To set your greeting:
1. Touch > .
2. Touch & hold to dial into your mailbox.
3. Follow your carrier’s system prompts. If your voicemail is not set up, contact your carrier for
instructions.
Change voicemail options
1. Touch > > Settings.
(If you don't see , swipe down on the screen.)
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2. Touch Voicemail.
3. If you have two SIM cards, touch the SIM for the account to change.
4. Change any of the options:
•To change voicemail service from your carrier to a different service or app, touch Advanced
Settings > Service.
•To change the number dialed to access voicemail, touch Advanced Settings > Setup.
•Your carrier might include additional options here, like notification and visual voicemail settings.
Contact your carrier for help.
Set up email
Set up personal email
You can add multiple email accounts of the following types:
•Gmail
•Personal email from other providers (IMAP/POP)
If you added a Google account on your phone:
•When you open the Gmail app for the first time, you'll see your email for that account. You're already
set up.
•To set up additional accounts, open Gmail, touch your profile icon , then touch Add another
account.
If you didn’t add a Google account to your phone and want to set up email for an IMAP/POP provider (an
address that's not Gmail):
1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and account options.
If you have problems setting up the account, read Google's help for Gmail.
Set up corporate email
If you use Microsoft Office Outlook on your work computer, your phone can synchronize emails, calendar
events, and contacts with the Microsoft Exchange server. Before you start, you'll need the following
information from your company's IT department:
•Email address
•Email password
•Domain name
•Username
•Server name
•Security type/SSL settings
•Client certificate requirement
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To set up corporate email:
1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Do one of the following:
•If this is your first time opening the Gmail app, touch Add another email address.
•If you have been using Gmail with another account, touch your profile icon , then touch Add
another account.
3. Touch Exchange and Office 365.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and other information from
your company's IT department.
Switch account views
In the Gmail app, touch your profile icon , then select an account.
To open each inbox with one touch from your home screen, add task shortcuts:
1. Touch & hold .
2. Drag for each account to a blank space on your home screen.
Prepare for emergencies
Set up emergency information
You can set up emergency information for first responders or others to view from your lock screen, such as
your emergency contact and medical information (blood type, allergies).
To set up your emergency information:
1. Go to Settings > System > About phone.
2. Touch Emergency information.
3. Set up your information.
Note: Anyone who picks up your phone can see your emergency info without unlocking your phone.
View emergency information
1. Swipe up on the lock screen.
2. Below the keypad, touch Emergency.
3. Touch Emergency information twice.
Add message to lock screen
To add your name or a short message to your lock screen for anyone who finds your phone:
1. Go to Settings > Security & Location.
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2. Touch Lock screen preferences > Lock screen message.
3. Type the text to display and touch Save.
Tip: Don't put your mobile number as contact info on your lock screen unless you can access your
voicemail from another device.
Send your location to emergency services
Not all carriers and countries support this feature.
If Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) works in your country and on your carrier's network and if you
haven't turned off ELS, when you call or text an emergency number, ELS sends your location to authorized
emergency responders to help them locate you.
If ELS is off, your carrier might still send the phone’s location during an emergency call. For more
information, check with your carrier.
To turn ELS on or off:
1. Go to Settings > Security & location > Location > Advanced.
2. Touch Emergency Location Service.
3. Turn it on or off .
To learn more about ELS, read Google's help.
Turn emergency alerts off/on
Your phone can receive free alerts to inform you of public safety messages, threats to life and property (like
extreme weather), and other emergencies.
When an emergency alert is sent out, appears in the status bar. Touch the notification to read the alert.
You can turn most alerts off or on and adjust alert notification settings.
Note: Because alerts are intended to save lives, please consider carefully before turning alerts off.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Advanced > Emergency alerts.
3. Adjust settings as needed.
Make it yours
This topic lists things that most people want to do with their new phone, with links to instructions on how to
do them.
Personalize your phone
•Set the wallpaper.
•Add apps to your home screen.
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•Adjust screen settings, like font size, rotation settings, and dark background.
•Assign ringtones or photos to friends you call.
•Set your schedule for Do Not Disturb, to automatically silence your phone when you don't want to be
interrupted.
Protect your phone
•Set up a screen lock.
•Set up fingerprint security to unlock your screen safely and quickly with a touch.
•In case you lose your phone, set up Find My Device and record your IMEI number.
Other common set up tasks
•Connect with your Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks.
•If you use multiple languages, set them up so they appear on your keyboard.
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