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for calls and notifications (see
Personalizing – Changing the Ringtone or
Notification Sound
), or select system sounds (see
Personalizing – Turning
System Sounds On/Off
).
STORAGE
Open Settings and tap Storage to view the memory information of the internal
phone storage and the microSDXC card (if one is installed.)
• Saving location: Tap Phone or SD card to select the default location for
new data, such as recorded voice memos.
• DEVICE STORAGE: Tap Internal shared storage to get a detailed
breakdown of space usage by type. Tap MANAGE STORAGE to remove
files and apps you do not need.
• PORTABLE STORAGE: Safely mount, unmount (remove), and format your
microSDXC card. For more information about using the phone storage and
the microSDXC card, see
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Using the
microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage
.
PRIVACY
Open Settings and tap Privacy to manage app permissions (see Settings
– Apps & Notifications – Permission Manager
), lock screen notifications,
password display, and information shared with Google (such as autofill data,
location history, ad ID, and acitivities.)
SETTINGS
LOCATION
Open Settings and tap Location to manage location services to help your
phone and apps determine your location. To use location-related applications,
such as finding your location on Google Maps, you must have location
services turned on.
You can also check the apps that recently requested your location data,
manage location permission for each app, turn on/off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
scanning, and control other location-related services.
SECURITY
Open Settings and tap Security to configure options that help keep your
phone and data safe.
• Google Play Protect: Allow Google to regularly check your apps and
phone for harmful behavior and warn you about any detected potential
harm. Tap and switch on Scan apps with Play Protect to enable this
feature. To send unknown apps to Google for better detection, tap and
switch on Improve harmful app detection.
• Security update: Check for, download, and install system updates.
• Find My Device: Locate, lock, or wipe your lost device remotely. The lost
device must be signed in to a Google account.
• Google Play system update: Check for, download, and install Google Play
system update.
• Screen lock: Secure your phone and personal information with a screen
lock (see
Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With a Screen Lock
).
SETTINGS