Image used with permission of copyright holder Motorola has really shaken up the budget frontier of the smartphone market, but don’t for a second think that the fact that the Moto E is cheap makes it incapable. There are limitations, but this is a solid smartphone and can do a lot for you. These Moto E tips should help you get the most fun and convenience out of your new phone. Our first tip is to get Moto E cases and protect them.
How to transfer the contents of your old phone
If you’re switching from another Android phone to the Moto E and have used Backup and restore then all your contacts and settings should load automatically when you enter your Google account information. Motorola also offers a handy app for painless transfer from iPhone or Android. Open the Motorola Migrate app and you can copy content from iCloud, or you can download all your content from your old Android phone, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, and even call logs.
How to set wallpaper
Touch and hold an empty part of the home screen and you can choose a wallpaper. If you want to access a larger selection of images, try an app like PicSpeed HD Wallpapers for a large selection.
How to set app shortcuts
To drag app icons to the home screen, touch and hold them in the app drawer, then drag them to where you want them. You can drag and drop icons on top of each other to create folders and tap the bottom of an open folder to name it. You can also drag and drop icons into the dock at the bottom of the screen to decide which five apps will ever be present for quick access.
How to add widgets
Tap the widgets tab in the app drawer to select one of the available widgets and place them on the home screen. If you want to resize the widget, tap and hold it until it vibrates, then release it and drag the white circles to resize it.
How to use an SD card
There isn’t a lot of storage on the Moto E, so you’ll probably want to buy an SDHC card. It will occupy a maximum size of 32 GB. Make sure you turn off your phone to insert the card and you can check if it is inserted properly via Settings > Storage where the sub should be listed SD card. The Move media the app should ask you about moving files like photos, music, and videos to your micro SD card. You can also request it via Settings > Storage. Also worth going into Camera application and selection SD card pod, below Warehouse location in the menu.
How to make your Moto E a mobile hotspot
If you want to tether your Moto E or use its connection as a wireless hotspot for other devices, you may be able to, depending on your carrier. If the option exists, you will find it in Settings > More > Connectivity & mobile hotspot. There is an option to set up a Bluetooth connection or a Wi-Fi access point. If you want to use your phone’s data connection on your computer, connect it using a USB cable and go to Settings > Connectivity & Mobile Hotspot and then check USB connection.
How to use Google Now
Touch and hold the Home button, then swipe up to the Google logo to launch Google Now. You can type a query in the search bar or tap the microphone for voice search. You can choose your settings and learn more in the settings via the menu button in the lower right corner. The stick in the bottom center allows you to customize it, and the finger on the left is for setting reminders.
How to take a screenshot
If you ever want to record exactly what’s on your Moto E screen, hold down Power and button Turn down the sound until you hear a sound and see the screenshot animation. You can share it directly from the notification screen or find it later in the Gallery application
How to protect your Moto E
If you’re worried about the risk of losing your Moto E, check out our guide on how to track an Android phone for details on setting up the free Android Device Manager and a few other alternatives.
If you plan to sideload apps, you should also consider getting a security app. Our pick of the three best Android security apps will give you some ideas.
How to use the camera
You can launch the camera directly from the lock screen by dragging the camera icon in the lower right corner to the left. Once loaded, tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo. You can swipe left to get to Gallery and browse your photos or swipe right to access settings and effects. Tap and hold the screen to take a series of shots. You can also tap the screen while recording a video to take a photo. The camera has a fixed focus, so you won’t be able to get good close-up shots. We recommend turning on HDR mode in the settings to get better results.
How to automate your Moto E
You will find Motorola Assist app in your app drawer and you can use it to automate some basic actions, like making sure your phone is silent during normal sleeping hours. You will occasionally see automation suggestions in the notification shade, and you can choose whether to accept them.
How to check something during a call
Sometimes you want to check the number or location while talking to someone, but you don’t want to end the call. You can simply tap Home button, then check whatever it is and go back to the call screen by pulling down the notification screen and tapping on Call in progress.
How to back up your photos
You can ensure that your photos and videos are automatically backed up to the cloud, so you can access them anywhere using the Google+ app. Tap the menu icon in the upper right corner and select Settings > Automatic Backup. You can also use Google Drive, which usually comes pre-installed on the Moto E. Google gives you 15 GB of space for free.
If you prefer not to use it, you can opt for Dropbox, which also has it Transmission from the camera option in settings to automatically back up your photos.
How to customize your keyboard
Tactile feedback is the vibration you get when you press the keys and it can be uncomfortable. It’s also a pointless battery drain. You can turn it off via Settings > Sound > Vibrate on touch. To go Settings > Language & input to find keyboard options. If you want an alternative, we recommend the free Swiftkey app. The little menu buttons next to each keyboard will open up personalization options and you’ll find a world of choice if you install something like Swiftkey that will really improve your typing experience.
We’ve come to the end of our Moto E tips, but we hope you found something helpful. Check back for future updates and if you have any tips you’d like to share, we’d love to hear them.
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