User Guide
Table Of Contents
               Learn the basics
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 happen frequently, so your screen may look a little dierent.
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: Swipe up   to see all your apps.
 » Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, tap Home  . 
 » 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 
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Swipe up to see 
all your apps.
Search by typing or 
say "OK, Google.”
Swipe down for 
notifications and 
settings.
 » Customization: To personalize your home screen, see Customize your phone.
Help & more
Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Find it: Swipe up 
 >   Settings > Help
Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just click the menu 
inside the app for details.
Search
On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap   to search by 
voice.
When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
 » To search for a suggestion, tap it.
 » To search for text in the search field, tap   on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap  .
Note: For more on voice search, see Speak.










