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 may change the look of your home screen.
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: From the home screen, swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, tap .
» 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.
» 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.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Help
Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just
tap the menu inside the app for details.
Search
On the home screen, tap or to search by voice or image.
Or, tap the Google Search box for a text search. When you type,
suggestions appear below the search field:
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Swipe up to see all
your apps.
Search by typing or
tap the microphone
and say a command.
Tap the camera to
search with an image.
Swipe down to
see notifications
and settings.