Learn the basics
Quick Settings screen that shows options, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Location and more. Customizable.
Speak
Google Voice™
Use Google voice commands to tell your phone what you want.
» Use voice to make a call: Tap on the home screen. Then say “Call”
and then a contact name or number. Or, say “Send text.”
Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number
to call (for example, “Call Joe Black Mobile”).
» Search by voice: Tap on the home screen to search by voice.
Note: To wake up your phone by saying “Hey Google,” see The Google
Assistant™.
Voice to text
On a keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can
also speak punctuation.
The Google Assistant™
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
To start the Google Assistant:
» Tap Assistant from your list of apps.
» Swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen, then speak or type a
command.
Note: You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google
Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up
> Settings > Google >
Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice
Match.
Tip: Start your day with an Alarm Routine. Hear a morning report,
including weather and calendar events. Turn this on in the Clock app. For
more tips, visit https://support.google.com/assistant.
Turn Wi-Fi on/off.
See all phone settings.
Set screen brightness.
Tap an icon to turn it on/off.
Touch and hold to see more
options.
Flashlight Auto-rotate
Airplane mode
Hotspot Do Not Disturb
Mobile data
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Battery Saver