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    Get started
    Keys and parts
    Insert or remove SIM and memory card
    Charge your phone
    Switch on and set up your phone
    Dual SIM settings
    Setting up fingerprint ID
    Lock or unlock your phone
    Use the touch screen
    Basics
    Personalize your phone
    Open and close an app
    Notifications
    Control volume
    Screenshots
    Battery life
    Save on data roaming costs
    Write text
    Date and time
    Clock and alarm
    Calculator
    Accessibility
    Connect with your friends and family
    Calls
    Contacts
    Send and receive messages
    Mail
    Get social
    Camera
    Camera basics
    Record a video
    Use your camera like a pro
    Save your photos and videos to a memory card
    Your photos and videos
    Internet and connections
    Activate Wi-Fi
    Use a cellular data connection
    Browse the web
    Close a connection
    Bluetooth
    NFC
    VPN
    Music and videos
    Music
    Videos
    Organize your day
    Calendar
    Notes
    Maps
    Find places and get directions
    Download and update maps
    Use location services
    Apps and services
    Google Play
    Software updates and backups
    Update your phone software
    Back up your data
    Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone
    Storage
    Protect your phone
    Protect your phone with your fingerprint
    Change your SIM PIN code
    Access codes
    Product and safety information
    For your safety
    Network services and costs
    Emergency calls
    Take care of your device
    Recycle
    Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol
    Battery and charger information
    Small children
    Medical devices
    Implanted medical devices
    Hearing
    Protect your device from harmful content
    Vehicles
    Potentially explosive environments
    Certification information (SAR)
    About Digital Rights Management
    Copyrights and notices

    Switch on and set up your phone

    When you switch your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections and phone settings.

    Switch on your phone

    1. To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
    2. When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region.
    3. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.

    Transfer data from your previous phone

    You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account.

    To back up data on your old phone to Google account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.

    1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
    2. Select which data you want to be restored on your phone. The sync will start automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.

    Restore app settings from your previous Android phone

    If your previous device was an Android, and back up to Google account is enabled on it, you can restore app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

    1. Tap Settings > Backup & reset.
    2. Switch Automatic restore to On.

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