Motorola moto G9 PLAY User manual

User Guide

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Contents
Set up phone 1
About your hardware 1
Insert and remove SIM and SD cards 3
Copy data from another phone 5
Manage dual SIMs 7
Set up voicemail 8
Set up email 8
Prepare for emergencies 10
Make it yours 11
Accessibility settings 13
Visual assistance 13
Hearing assistance 15
Dexterity assistance 16
Use accessibility shortcuts 17
Learn the basics 19
About your home screen 19
About your lock screen 20
New to Android? 21
If this is your first smartphone 21
If you had an iPhone 22
About your Google account 23
Status bar icons 24
Phone terms you should know 28
Get around on your phone 30
Learn gestures 30
Move between apps and screens 31
Use quick settings 32
Turn screen off and on 34
Adjust volumes 35
Frequently used tools 37
Turn flashlight on and off 37
Take screenshots 37
Control phone with your voice 38
Get directions to a location 39
Use Time and Weather widget 40
Manage time spent on your phone 42
Work with text 45
Use onscreen keyboard 45
Cut, copy, paste text 46
Use voice typing 47
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Fill in forms automatically 47
Personalize your phone 48
Home screen 48
Change wallpaper 48
Customize your Favorites tray 48
Add widgets, shortcuts, or folders 49
Remove widgets, shortcuts, or folders 51
Remake your home screen with launchers 51
Lock screen 53
Use a screen saver 53
Sounds 54
Set ringtones 54
Enhance sound 55
Avoid interruptions with Do Not Disturb 56
Stop phone from speaking 59
Other sound settings 61
Silence “Hello Moto” during power up 61
Turn off charging sounds 61
Apps 62
About your apps 62
View two apps on screen 67
View notifications 67
About Moto experiences 69
Enhance your gaming 70
Manage your apps 73
Install or update apps 73
Manage or delete apps 75
Protect against harmful apps 77
Search and browse 78
Search the web 78
Search your phone 80
Browse websites 81
Text messaging 83
About text and multimedia messages 83
Read, send, manage text messages 83
Add attachments 85
Save attachments from text message 86
Turn group messaging on or off 87
Change default messaging app 87
Control notifications for text messages 87
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Change text message reply to incoming calls 88
Get text messages on your computer 88
Email 90
Read, send, manage emails 90
View email attachments 91
Preview inboxes from home screen 92
Add email signature 92
Control email notifications 92
Calendar app 94
About the calendar 94
Find calendar events 94
Create and manage events 95
Control notifications for calendar events 95
Clock app 97
Set alarms 97
Use timer or stopwatch 97
Set date and time 99
Photos app 100
Share photos and videos 100
Upload photos and videos 100
Calls, contacts, voicemail 102
Phone calls 102
Answer calls 102
Make calls 103
During a call 104
Make video calls 106
Make conference calls 106
Make calls over Wi-Fi 106
Block calls and texts 107
Turn call waiting on and off 108
View and delete call history 109
Make emergency call from locked phone 110
Contacts 111
Add contacts 111
Edit or delete contacts 112
Star your favorite contacts 113
Sort contacts 113
Share contacts 114
Voicemail 116
Use voicemail 116
Send all calls from contact to voicemail 117
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Music 118
Listen to music 118
Transfer music files 119
Connect a MIDI device 120
Battery 121
Charge phone 121
Extend battery life 121
Use Battery Saver mode 122
Show battery percentage in status bar 123
Storage 124
About storage options 124
Manage phone storage 124
Manage SD card 125
Find downloaded files 126
Recover recently deleted files 127
Upload music to cloud 127
Upload photos and videos 128
Scan documents and make copies 129
Network and internet 130
Connect to Wi‑Fi networks 130
Use Airplane mode 131
Control data usage 132
Share your internet connection 133
Connect to VPNs 136
Connected devices 137
Connect with Bluetooth™ 137
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct 139
Tap & pay with NFC 139
Share or receive with NFC 140
Cast screen or media to TV 140
Transfer files between phone and computer (USB) 142
Print from your phone 143
About wireless sharing 144
Other settings 147
Apps & notifications 147
Change app settings 147
Choose how apps notify you 148
Display 151
Adjust screen brightness 151
Adjust screen colors at night 151
Change display style 151
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Set Dark theme 152
Show apps full screen 152
See Peek Display notifications 153
Change screen timeout 154
Stop automatic rotation 154
Choose color mode 155
Change font and display size 155
Set lock screen preferences 155
Location 157
Use location services 157
Security 158
About security 158
Protect against harmful apps 159
Be ready to find a lost phone 159
Lock and unlock phone 160
Set screen lock 160
Adjust lock options 161
Unlock with trusted devices 161
Unlock with your face 162
Unlock at trusted places 164
Keep phone unlocked while it's on you 165
Use fingerprint security 165
Pin your screen 167
Lock SIM card 168
Accounts 169
Add or remove accounts 169
Sync accounts and apps 170
Manage information in your Google account 171
System 172
Languages & input 172
Customize the keyboard 172
Use multiple languages 173
Gestures 175
Change System navigation 175
Swipe fingerprint for notifications 175
Turn flashlight on and off 175
Twist phone to open camera 176
Adjust screenshot settings 176
Back up phone 176
Users and guests 178
Share your phone 178
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Add, modify, remove users 179
Add or delete guest 180
About phone 181
Record your IMEI number 181
Find legal and product information 181
Fix a problem 182
Hardware issues 182
Phone is slow or unstable 182
Phone feels warm or hot 182
Phone won't turn on 183
Phone restarts or crashes 183
Screen is frozen or won't respond 184
SD card problems 184
Call and SIM issues 187
Problems making/receiving calls 187
Problems during calls 189
Battery issues 192
Charging problems 192
Battery drains too fast 192
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues 193
Bluetooth problems 193
Wi-Fi problems 195
Can't transfer files or connect to computer 196
Account and sign-in issues 197
Forgot unlock code 197
Can't sign in to Google 197
Account sync issues 197
App issues 199
App or widget problems 199
Camera problems 200
Messaging problems 201
Gmail problems 203
Play Store problems 203
Maintenance procedures 204
Update Android software 204
Reset Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth 204
Reset phone 205
Get more help 206
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About your hardware
Hardware diagram
1. Tray for SIM and SD card
2. Microphone
3. Headset jack
4. Front camera (To learn more, read help in Camera app.)
5. Earpiece
6. Proximity sensor
7. Google Assistant button
8. Volume up/down button
9. Power button
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1. Depth camera (To learn more, read help in Camera app.)
2. Macro camera
3. LED flash
4. Main camera
5. Fingerprint sensor
6. Microphone
7. USB-C port for charging, transferring files, sharing connection with tethered devices.
8. 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 or Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 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.
The CDC advises to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
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