Motorola Droid Maxx 2 User Guide

User’s Guide   

1 Check it out
Check it outWhen you’re up and running, be sure to explore what your 
phone can do.
•Watch: Experience crisp, clear photos, movies, and videos 
on your 5.5" high-definition display. See “Photos & videos” 
on page 40.
•Automate: Optimize and customize your phone with the 
Motorola Experience. See “Discover Your Moto apps” on 
page 11.
•Speed: Browse and navigate at 4G LTE network speeds. 
See “Browse” on page 38 and “Locate & navigate” on 
page 45.
•Connect: Reach out and connect with...

2At a glanceAt a glanceFirst lookLet’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a 
bit about your phone’s features.
Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your phone may 
look a little different.
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Headset Jack
USB/Charger 
PortVolume Buttons
Microphone
(on back)
SpeakerSpeaker
NFC Touchpoint
(on back)Camera & Flash 
(on back)
Nano SIM
& microSD 
Card Tray
Power Button Press: Screen 
  On/Off
 Hold:  Phone
  On/OffFront...

3 At a glance
Top topicsCheck out what your phone can do.
Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane 
mode, flashlight, and more.“Quick settings” on 
page 18.
Choose new wallpaper, 
sounds, and more.“Redecorate your home 
screen” on page 17.
More megapixels for clearer 
photos.“Take photos” on 
page 41.
Access the internet. “Browse” on page 38.
Browse, shop, and download 
apps.“Download apps” on 
page 12.
Keep your info safe. Set up 
your password and more.“Protect” on page 55.
Never get lost again. “Locate &...

4StartStartPut in the cards & power onYour 4G nano SIM card is already installed in your phone. If you 
need to replace the SIM card or insert an optional microSD 
memory card, follow these instructions.
Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card, don’t 
cut the SIM card, and don’t use an adapter with your SIM card.1.  Use the tool to pop out the
SIM/memory card tray.3.  Push the tray back into your
phone.
Nano
SIM
2.  Put the nano SIM card in the
tray with the gold contacts 
facing up. Turn...

5 Start
Battery lifeYour phone processes tons of information and apps at 4G LTE 
speed. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of 
power.
To see what’s using up battery power, tap Apps  
>
Settings
 >Battery
.
To help improve battery life, tap Apps  >
Settings
 
>
Battery
 >Menu  >
Battery saver
.
Ti p :  To quickly open settings, swipe the status bar or lock 
screen down with two fingers and tap .
Ti p s  &  t r i c k sTo save even more battery life between charges, you could 
reduce:
•Wi-Fi and...

6StartSetup WizardAfter you power on, let the Setup Wizard walk you through the 
registration process. Just select your language and follow the 
screen prompts to get started.
If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if 
not, you can create an account during setup. Signing into your 
Google account lets you access, sync, and backup your stuff. 
See your Google apps, contacts, calendar, photos, and more.
Add your account
SKIP
Sign in to get the most out of your
device.
Enter your email
Or...

7 Start
Ve r i zo n C l o u dDuring setup you can choose to back up your contacts, 
messages, photos and more on Verizon Cloud, and view them 
anytime, anywhere on any device. Your content can be easily 
restored if your phone is lost or damaged, or if you get a new 
phone.Old phone to new phoneIf you used Verizon Cloud on your old phone, copying your 
personal stuff from your old phone to your new phone is easy.
On your old phone: Tap Apps  >
Cloud
, then tap  
>
Tools
 >Content Transfer
 >Copy content...

8Home screen & appsHome screen & appsQuick start: Home screen & appsYou’ll see the home screen when you turn on your phone or tap 
Home . From here you can explore apps, check 
notifications, speak commands, and more.
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Swipe down with one finger
for notifications, or with two
fingers for settings.Tap Apps          to
see all your apps.Touch and hold an empty
spot to add widgets, change
wallpaper, or adjust settings.Search by typing, or
tap...