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Motorola moto g7 User Manual

Motorola moto g7
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User Guide

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Motorola moto g7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Talk time (3G)- h
Battery capacity3000 mAh
Battery technology-
ThemesWallpapers
Graphics cardAdreno 506
PersonalizationIcons, Menu, Shortcuts
Fingerprint readerYes
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes
Panel typeLCD
Screen shapeFlat
Pixel density294 ppi
Display diagonal5.7 \
Touch technologyMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Display resolution1512 x 720 pixels
Native aspect ratio19:9
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass 3
4G standardLTE
2G standardsGSM
3G standardsWCDMA
SIM card typeNanoSIM
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version4.2
SIM card capabilityDual SIM
Mobile network generation4G
Near Field Communication (NFC)No
Flash typeLED
Rear camera typeSingle camera
Maximum frame rate30 fps
Video recording modes480p, 720p, 1080p, 2160p
Rear camera pixel size1.12 µm
Rear camera aperture number2
Resolution at capture speed720x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Front camera aperture number2.2
Video capture resolution (max)1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)8 MP
RAM capacity2 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size512 GB
Internal storage capacity32 GB
Color nameDeep Indigo
Form factorBar
Product colorIndigo
Processor cores8
Processor model632
Processor familyQualcomm Snapdragon
Processor frequency1.8 GHz
Subscription typeNo subscription
PlatformAndroid
Google applicationsGoogle Maps, Google Play, YouTube
App distribution platformGoogle Play
Operating system installedAndroid 9.0
USB connector typeUSB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network
Harmonized System (HS) code85171300
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth7.99 mm
Width71.5 mm
Height147.3 mm
Weight149 g

Summary

Set up phone

About your hardware

Details about the phone's physical components and their functions.

Insert or remove SIM and SD cards

Instructions for handling SIM and SD cards, including insertion and removal.

Copy data from old phone

Guides on transferring data from an iPhone or Android phone to the new device.

Manage dual SIMs

Explains how to set up and manage dual SIM card functionality on the phone.

Set up voicemail

Steps for setting up and managing voicemail, including password and greeting.

Set up email

Instructions for configuring personal and corporate email accounts on the phone.

Prepare for emergencies

Covers setting up emergency information and messages for the lock screen.

Make it yours

Tips for personalizing the phone's appearance, sound, and security settings.

What's new in Android 10?

Highlights new features and improvements in the Android 10 operating system.

Learn the basics

About your home screen

Explains the layout and components of the phone's home screen and navigation.

About your lock screen

Details how to use and customize the phone's lock screen for security and information.

If this is your first smartphone

Basic concepts and tasks for users new to smartphones or Android.

Manage cellular data

Information on understanding and controlling mobile data usage for apps and services.

Useful to know

Provides general tips and information about phone features and functions.

If you had an iPhone

Compares Android features to iPhone for users transitioning from iOS.

About your Google account

Explains the benefits and maintenance of a Google account for phone services.

Status bar icons

Describes the meaning of various icons displayed in the phone's status bar.

Phone terms you should know

Defines common terms and concepts related to phone usage and technology.

Get around on your phone

Learn gestures

Explains how to use touch gestures like tap, drag, swipe, and pinch for navigation.

Move between apps and screens

Details different navigation methods, including gesture and 3-button navigation.

Use quick settings

Guide to accessing and adjusting frequently used settings from the quick settings panel.

Turn screen off and on

Instructions on how to manually turn the phone screen off and on, and automatic screen behavior.

Capture your screen

Take screenshots

Explains various methods for taking screenshots and accessing the screenshot toolkit.

Edit screenshots

Provides options for editing screenshots, including cropping, drawing, and saving.

Find screenshots later

Guides on locating saved screenshots within the phone's gallery.

Discover useful tools

Turn flashlight on and off

Instructions for turning the phone's flashlight on and off using quick settings or gestures.

Control phone with your voice

Details how to use voice commands with Google Assistant for various phone functions.

Get directions to a location

Explains how to use voice commands or widgets to get navigation directions.

Use Time and Weather widget

Instructions on adding and managing the Time and Weather widget on the home screen.

Manage how you spend time on your phone

Introduces Digital Wellbeing features to monitor and limit app usage and screen time.

Use parental controls

Guides on setting up and managing parental controls for child usage of the phone.

Work with text

Use onscreen keyboard

Explains how to use the onscreen keyboard, including resizing and special characters.

Get suggestions

Describes how to use text suggestions and auto-correct features for faster typing.

Type in multiple languages

Instructions for adding and switching between multiple keyboard languages.

Cut, copy, paste text

Details the process of selecting, cutting, copying, and pasting text from various sources.

Use voice typing

Explains how to use voice input to type text on the phone, including punctuation.

Fill in forms automatically

Guides on setting up and using autofill for personal information in forms.

Personalize your phone

Change wallpaper

Instructions for changing the phone's home and lock screen wallpaper using photos or default images.

Customize your Favorites tray

How to add, remove, and arrange app shortcuts in the Favorites tray for quick access.

Use widgets, shortcuts, or folders

Explains how to add widgets, create app shortcuts, and organize them into folders.

Arrange apps and control icon's look

Adjusting app icon size, names, and notification dots on the home screen and app tray.

Allow or prevent home screen rotation

Controls whether the home screen rotates with device orientation or stays fixed.

Remove Google feed

Steps to disable the Google news feed from the leftmost home screen.

Remake your home screen with launchers

Information on downloading and switching between different launcher apps for home screen customization.

Use a screen saver

Setting up and managing screen savers for when the phone is idle or docked.

Use apps

Open, close, switch apps

Basic operations for managing apps, including opening, closing, and switching between them.

View two apps on screen

How to use split-screen view to run two apps simultaneously on the phone.

View notifications

Explains how to find and manage notifications appearing on the lock screen and status bar.

What you can do with lock screen and status bar notifications

Actions available directly from notifications, such as replying or dismissing.

About preloaded apps

Lists and describes the apps that come pre-installed on the phone.

Install or update apps

Guides on downloading apps from the Play Store and managing app updates.

Manage app permissions

How to view, grant, or deny permissions for apps to access phone features and data.

Delete or disable apps

Instructions for uninstalling downloaded apps or disabling pre-installed ones.

Find problem apps with safe mode

Steps to identify and resolve issues caused by third-party apps using safe mode.

Protect against harmful apps

Information on using Play Protect to scan for and remove potentially harmful apps.

Search the web

Using Google Assistant and the search widget to find information online.

Search your phone

Methods for finding apps, settings, phone numbers, and files on the device.

Browse websites

How to visit, bookmark, and manage websites using the Chrome browser.

Text messaging

Covers sending, receiving, and managing SMS and MMS messages, including group messaging.

Email

Instructions for setting up and managing email accounts, sending, and receiving emails.

Calendar app

Using the calendar to track events, set reminders, and manage schedules.

Clock app

Features of the Clock app, including setting alarms, timers, and using the stopwatch.

Photos app

Managing photos and videos, including sharing, uploading, and backing them up.

Contacts, calls, voicemail

Managing contacts, making calls, and using voicemail services on the phone.

Phone calls

Detailed guide on making and receiving calls, call waiting, and call handling features.

Voicemail

Steps for listening to and managing voicemail messages through the carrier's system.

Music

Instructions for listening to the radio, managing music files, and using volume buttons.

Settings : Network and internet

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Steps to turn on Wi-Fi, search for available networks, and connect to them.

Connect with Wi-Fi Direct

How to connect the phone directly to other Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices.

Use Airplane mode

Instructions for turning airplane mode on and off to disable wireless connections.

Control data usage

Managing mobile data, setting warnings/limits, and restricting background data usage.

Share your internet connection

How to share the phone's internet connection via Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, or USB tethering.

Settings : Connected devices

Connect with Bluetooth

Pairing and managing Bluetooth devices for wireless connections and audio sharing.

Tap & pay with NFC

Setting up and using NFC for contactless payments and quick information exchange.

Share or receive with NFC

Using NFC and Android Beam to share content wirelessly between devices.

Share files and links with nearby devices

Using Quick Share to securely transfer files and links to nearby devices.

Transfer files between phone and computer (USB)

Connecting the phone to a computer via USB to transfer files like music, photos, and videos.

Cast screen or media to TV

Mirroring the phone screen or casting media content to a TV using Chromecast or compatible apps.

Cast personal media with Wi-Fi Direct

Connecting the phone to a TV to view or play media using Wi-Fi Direct.

Settings : Apps & notifications

Change app settings

Setting default apps for specific actions and managing app permissions by feature or app.

Adjust special app access

Controlling special app access like usage data, unrestricted data, and picture-in-picture.

Choose how apps notify you

Managing app notification settings, silencing apps, and adjusting notification volume.

Turn notification dots off/on

Controlling notification dots on app icons to indicate unread notifications.

Control lock screen notifications

Customizing which notifications appear on the lock screen and hiding sensitive content.

Settings : Battery

Charge phone

Instructions on how to connect the phone to a charger and check charging status.

Extend battery life

Tips and settings to optimize battery usage and extend battery life.

Show battery percentage in status bar

Enabling the display of the battery percentage in the status bar for better monitoring.

Settings : Storage

Manage phone storage

Freeing up space on the phone by scanning for unused items or manually clearing data.

Manage SD card

Moving apps, photos, and music to an SD card, and ejecting or formatting the card.

Find downloaded files

Locating and managing files downloaded from the internet or other sources.

Recover recently deleted files

Information on trying to recover accidentally deleted photos, videos, or texts.

Upload music to cloud

Storing music files in the cloud for access across devices.

Scan documents and make copies

Using the phone's camera to scan documents and save them to Google Drive.

Settings : Sound

Adjust volumes

Controlling various audio volumes, including call, media, ringtone, and alarms.

Silence calls & notifications

Using Do Not Disturb mode to mute sounds and vibrations for calls and notifications.

Set ringtones

Changing default ringtones, setting custom ringtones for contacts, and app notifications.

Get more ringtones

Finding and installing additional ringtones from the Play Store or computer.

Enhance sound

Adjusting sound profiles for headphones or connected devices, and using Moto Audio features.

Settings : Display

Adjust screen brightness

Setting screen brightness and managing adaptive brightness for optimal viewing.

Use Dark theme

Changing the screen to a dark background to reduce eye strain and save battery.

Change font and display size

Adjusting text size, icon size, and other display elements for comfort and convenience.

Stop automatic rotation

Preventing the screen from rotating automatically or allowing rotation based on device orientation.

Adjust colors at night

Automatically changing screen colors to amber or grayscale for better nighttime viewing.

Choose color mode

Selecting color modes for a realistic or enhanced look on the screen.

See Peek Display notifications

Managing battery-friendly notifications that fade in and out when the screen is off.

Change screen timeout

Adjusting how long the screen stays on before automatically turning off.

Settings : Accessibility

Visual assistance

Features for users with visual impairments, including color correction and magnification.

Use color inversion

Inverting screen colors to switch between light and dark backgrounds for easier reading.

Magnify the screen

Enlarging parts of the screen using triple-tap gestures or accessibility shortcuts.

Use TalkBack to read screens

Enabling screen reader functionality to hear descriptions of touch interactions and content.

Dexterity assistance

Adjusting response times and using external switches or keyboards for easier phone control.

Use accessibility shortcuts

Setting up buttons or gestures for quick access to essential accessibility features.

Settings : Security

NFC transfers

Using NFC for quick and secure information exchange, contactless payments, and sharing.

Protect against harmful apps

Using Play Protect to scan for and remove potentially harmful apps.

Make sure your phone can be found

Setting up Find My Device to remotely locate, lock, or erase the phone if lost or stolen.

Screen lock options

Setting up a pattern, PIN, or password to secure the phone and control lock screen content.

Unlock your screen automatically

Options to keep the phone unlocked based on trusted devices, locations, or on-body detection.

Set advanced lock options

Controlling automatic screen locking time and power button behavior for security.

Stay unlocked when connected with a trusted device

Keeping the phone unlocked when connected to trusted Bluetooth devices like watches or cars.

Unlock with your face

Setting up and using face matching to unlock the phone quickly and conveniently.

Unlock at trusted places

Keeping the phone unlocked when at familiar and trusted locations like home or work.

Keep phone unlocked while it's on you

Enabling on-body detection to keep the phone unlocked while it's being held or carried.

Use fingerprint security

Setting up and using the fingerprint sensor for unlocking, purchases, and app sign-ins.

Pin your screen

Keeping an app in view until unpinned, preventing navigation to other screens.

Lock SIM card

Setting up a SIM card lock with a PIN to prevent unauthorized use of the cellular plan.

Settings : Privacy

See/change permissions by feature

Adjusting app permissions to access specific data and phone features at any time.

Settings : Location

Use location services

Controlling which location information the phone uses and reviewing apps that access location.

Settings : Accounts

Add or remove accounts

Managing Google, email, and app accounts, including adding and removing them.

Sync apps with your Google account

Understanding and controlling automatic syncing for Google apps and other accounts.

Control what info Google collects

Reviewing, deleting, and controlling the information Google collects about user activity.

Settings : System

Languages & input

Customizing the keyboard, resizing it, changing its appearance, and adjusting sounds.

Use multiple languages

Changing the display language and adding languages to the keyboard for multilingual use.

Gestures

Customizing power button gestures, system navigation, and fingerprint gestures.

Users and guests

Managing phone users, guests, and restricting calls/messages for different profiles.

About phone

Finding the phone's IMEI number and accessing legal and product information.

Fix issues

Hardware issues

Troubleshooting common hardware problems like slow performance, overheating, and screen issues.

Call and SIM issues

Resolving problems related to making/receiving calls, signal strength, and SIM card recognition.

Battery issues

Addressing charging problems, battery drain, and optimizing battery life.

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB issues

Troubleshooting connectivity problems with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB connections.

Account and sign-in issues

Resolving issues related to forgotten unlock codes, Google account sign-in, and account syncing.

App issues

Troubleshooting problems with apps, including crashes, missing icons, and camera errors.

Maintenance procedures

Steps for updating Android software, resetting network settings, and performing factory resets.

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