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 different.
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Swipe down for
notifications and
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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
Search by typing or
say "OK, Google."
Swipe up
to see
all your apps.
» 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, tap
» Customization: To personalize your home screen, see
Help & more
Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Find it: Swipe up
Search
On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap
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
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap
Note: For more on voice search, see Speak.
Notifications
At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. If
you don't know what an icon means, swipe the status bar down for details.
Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a notification to see which app is
sending them to you. Then you can turn them off.
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