Motorola moto g6 User Guide Verizon - Page 30

Screen pinning Need to keep an important screen handy, like a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin the screen for easy access. To set up screen pinning, swipe up > Settings > Security & Location > Screen pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on. To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, touch and hold Recents . Tap . To unpin the screen, touch and hold Back unpinned. and Recents until you see Screen Tip: To secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, tap Ask for PIN before unpinning. Note: This feature does not work when One button nav is turned on. Backup & restore Find it: Swipe up > Settings > System > Backup, then tap the Back up to Google Drive switch to turn it on Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account. To restore your Google Play™ apps, see Take care of your apps. Encrypt your phone Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files can take an hour or more. Leave your phone plugged in, and be careful not to interrupt the process. Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and files on your phone, so that people cannot access them if your phone is stolen. You shouldn't need to use this feature, but to encrypt your phone and require a PIN or password whenever you turn on your phone, swipe up > Settings > Security & Location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone. Your privacy Location Some apps, such as Map, request your location in order to provide information, like directions or helping you find a nearby gas station. »»To turn location on or off: Swipe up > Settings > Security & Location > Location. »»To see which apps have access to your location, tap App-level permissions. Passwords Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe up > Settings > Security & Location and tap Show passwords. App safety Apps from Google Play™ Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more. Find it: Play Store Apps from the Internet You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser. Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone's performance-see Choose carefully. Note: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don't want the app to access this information, cancel the installation. To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, then tap Install Unknown apps and choose which sources are allowed. Choose carefully Here are a few tips: »»To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like the Protect your phone