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Motorola moto g4 PLAY User Manual

Motorola moto g4 PLAY
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At a glance Start Home screen & apps Moto app Control & customise Accessibility
Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps
Browse Photos & videos Music Locate & navigate Organise Connect & transfer
Protect Want more? Troubleshoot Safety Hot topics Search topics

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Motorola moto g4 PLAY Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPUAdreno 306
RAM2GB
Internal Storage16GB, expandable via microSD
Rear Camera8 MP
Front Camera5 MP
Weight137 g
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
ColorsBlack, White
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Display5.0 inches
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 410
Battery2800 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable
Dimensions144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm

Summary

At a glance

Phone overview

Guide through startup and phone features, including software updates.

Tips and tricks

Advice for starting, using top features, and getting help on your phone.

SAR information

Details on radio frequency exposure guidance and viewing SAR values.

Hot topics

Quick guide to phone capabilities like Wi-Fi, gestures, customization, camera, and internet.

Start

Remove the back cover

Instructions on safely removing the phone's back cover without tools.

Remove the battery & put in cards

Guidance on removing the battery and inserting SIM/memory cards correctly.

Put on the cover & power on

Steps to reattach the cover, charge the phone, and begin the startup process.

Dual SIM phone settings

Configuration for using one or two SIM cards for calls and data.

Sign in

Instructions for signing into a Google account for syncing data and accessing services.

Tips to save battery life

Reducing Bluetooth, GPS, display brightness, and app usage to conserve power.

Home screen & apps

Quick start: Home screen & apps

Understanding the Home screen, searching, and accessing the app list.

Widgets

Adding interactive elements like clocks and calendars to your Home screen.

Help app

Using the Help app for tutorials, how-tos, and phone information.

Status & notifications

Interpreting icons in the status bar and managing notifications.

Volume & interruptions

Adjusting ringer, media, and alarm volumes, and managing interruptions.

Download apps

Finding, downloading, sharing, and reinstalling apps from Google Play.

Take care of your apps

Uninstalling, disabling, and managing apps, including safe mode troubleshooting.

Update your phone

Checking for and installing software updates using your phone or computer.

Moto app

Discover your Moto app features

Exploring Moto app features for simplifying life and receiving notifications.

Moto Display

Using Moto Display to pause music or view notifications while the phone is asleep.

Control & customise

Quick start: control & customise

Taking control of your phone through gestures, sounds, and appearance settings.

Controls & gestures

Learning phone gestures like touch, press, speak, drag, and swipe for navigation.

Power button

Using the power button for turning the phone on/off, sleep mode, and rebooting.

Speak

Using voice commands for searching, dialling, and dictating text with Google.

On, off, lock & unlock

Turning the screen on/off, and using screen lock methods like pattern or PIN.

Customise sounds & appearance

Setting ringtones, notification sounds, and vibration for calls and contacts.

Redecorate your Home screen

Customising the Home screen with wallpapers, shortcuts, folders, and widgets.

Quick settings

Accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other settings quickly via the status bar.

Direct Share

Sharing content directly to contacts or conversations within apps.

Accessibility

Quick start: accessibility

Overview of accessibility features to make the phone easier to use for everyone.

Voice recognition

Using voice commands for dialling, browsing, searching, and sending texts.

TalkBack

Screen reader that reads out loud your navigation, selections, and text content.

Braille

Combining Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback.

Caller ID

Setting options to hear who is calling, assign ringtones, and manage call volume.

Volume & vibrate

Adjusting volumes for media, ringtone, notifications, and calls, plus vibration settings.

Zoom

Enabling screen magnification gestures for closer viewing of content.

Touchscreen & keys

Enabling sounds or vibrations for screen taps, dial pad, and keyboard.

Hearing aids (U.S. & some countries only) TTY

Using the phone with hearing aids and TTY devices for clear communication.

Calls

Quick start: calls

Dialing contacts, speed dial, recent calls, and searching from the Phone app.

Make calls

Options for making calls, including dialling, international codes, and video calls.

During a call

Features during a call: screen darkening, multitasking, mute, and call management.

Answer & end calls

Methods for answering, ignoring, ending calls, and handling call waiting.

Recent calls

Viewing call history, calling back, sending messages, and clearing the call log.

3-way calls

Starting, switching between, and joining calls for a 3-way conference.

Emergency calls

Making emergency calls, even when the phone is locked, and location services.

Contacts

Quick start: contacts

Storing and managing contacts from Google and social networks.

Create contacts

Adding new contacts with names, phone numbers, and other details.

Call, text or email contacts

Initiating calls, texts, or emails directly from contact entries.

Favourites

Setting frequently used contacts as favourites for faster access.

Edit, delete or hide contacts

Modifying, removing, or hiding contacts from specific accounts.

Get contacts

Importing contacts from SIM cards, computers, and adding social/email accounts.

Share contacts

Sharing contact information via Bluetooth, message, or Google Drive.

Messages

Quick start: messages

Staying in touch with messages and pictures via the Messenger app.

Forward a message

Forwarding messages, attaching files, and saving pictures from conversations.

Voice entry

Using voice input to type messages or search queries directly into text boxes.

Read, forward & more

Copying, forwarding, deleting messages, and managing conversation notifications.

Set your default messaging app

Selecting Hangouts or Messenger as the primary app for text messages.

Email

Setting up and managing email accounts, including adding multiple Google accounts.

Chat using Hangouts™

Using Hangouts for instant messaging, video calls, and changing profile settings.

Type

Quick start: type

Using the touchscreen keyboard for typing, gestures, and basic text entry.

Dictionary

Adding words to the phone's dictionary for improved word prediction and recognition.

Text entry settings & dictionary

Customizing keyboard style, voice entry, and managing personal dictionary.

Cut, copy & paste

Highlighting, cutting, copying, and pasting text within and between apps.

Organise

Clock

Setting alarms, timers, and stopwatches, and managing clock settings.

Calendar

Viewing events, adding new events, and navigating the calendar interface.

Corporate Sync

Synchronizing email, events, and contacts with Microsoft Outlook via Exchange.

Google Drive™

Storing and accessing photos, videos, and documents via Google Drive.

Print

Printing photos and documents from the phone using compatible apps.

Google Apps™

Google Play™

Accessing films, books, magazines, apps, and games from Google Play.

Google Now™

Receiving timely information like weather, traffic, and scores automatically.

Now on Tap™

Getting contextual information based on your current screen content.

Play Films & TV

Quick start: digital TV

Watching TV channels on your phone and recording shows.

YouTube™

Watching and sharing videos from YouTube users worldwide.

Browse

Quick start: Chrome™

Navigating webpages, searching, and bookmarking using the Chrome browser.

Webpage shortcut

Adding shortcuts to frequently visited webpages on your Home screen.

Web connection

Accessing the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data networks.

Downloads

Downloading files, apps, and updates from the web, with security warnings.

Safe surfing & searching

Using incognito mode, clearing history, and managing pop-ups for secure browsing.

Photos & videos

Quick start: photos & videos

Taking crisp photos and clear videos with front or rear cameras.

Take photos

Capturing moments with the camera, including selfies and zoom.

Record videos

Recording videos, capturing still shots during video, and sharing clips.

Get the perfect shot

Using camera options like HDR, flash, beautify, panorama, and multi-shot.

Capture your screen

Taking screenshots by pressing power and volume down keys simultaneously.

Play Music

Quick start: music

Streaming, buying, saving, and playing music, and creating playlists.

Tips and tricks

Managing music playback, using widgets, downloading for offline listening, and file types.

Locate & navigate

Quick start: locate & navigate

Finding locations, getting directions, and using GPS voice navigation with Google Maps.

Tips and tricks

Finding addresses, getting directions, zooming, turning, tilting, and sharing locations.

Connect & transfer

Quick start: connect & transfer

Connecting accessories, computers, and networks, and managing settings.

Bluetooth wireless

Turning Bluetooth on/off and connecting to Bluetooth devices.

Wi-Fi networks

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks and setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Connect devices

Pairing Bluetooth devices, managing paired devices, and renaming the phone.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot for portable internet access and securing it.

USB cables

Connecting the phone to a computer via USB for file transfer.

Share your data connection

Sharing your phone's internet connection with a computer via USB tethering.

Data usage

Tracking mobile data usage, viewing app data consumption, and setting limits.

NFC

Using NFC for instant content sharing, mobile payments, and one-touch setup.

Your cloud

Accessing and syncing Google account data across devices for apps, contacts, and more.

Memory card

Using microSD cards as portable or internal storage, and formatting.

Aeroplane mode

Turning off all wireless connections for flights, with options to re-enable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

Protect

Quick start: protect your phone

Securing your phone and information against loss or theft.

Screen lock

Setting up screen lock types like swipe, pattern, PIN, or password for phone security.

Screen pinning

Pinning specific screens for easy access, like boarding passes or vouchers.

SIM card lock

Setting a SIM card PIN to secure the SIM when turning on the phone.

Encrypt your phone

Encrypting phone data to protect accounts, settings, and files if stolen.

Back up & restore

Backing up phone data to Google account and restoring it after resets or app reinstalls.

Reset

Performing a factory reset to erase all data and restore phone settings.

Stolen phone?

Using Android Device Manager to remotely lock or reset a lost or stolen device.

Want more?

Get help & more

Accessing tutorials, FAQs, and downloading apps through the Help section.

Crash recovery

Rebooting the phone by holding the power button if it stops responding.

Service & repairs

Contacting support for questions or assistance with the phone.