Motorola Droid Maxx 2 User Guide

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Wi-Fi hotspotNote: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot 
of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. 
Contact your service provider for details.
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, 
convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note: Keep it secure. To protect your phone and hotspot from 
unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you set 
up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including 
password.
Find it: Apps  >
Settings
 >More
 >Tethering & portable 
hotspot
, then tap the 
Mobile Hotspot
 switch to turn it on
  1Your phone turns off 
Wi-Fi
 power and uses the mobile 
network for internet access. Tap 
Mobile Hotspot settings
 
>
Configure Mobile Hotspot
 to set up security:
•Network name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
•Security: Select the type of security you want: 
None
 or 
WPA2 PSK
. For 
WPA2
, enter a unique password that 
others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: 
WPA2
 is recommended by IEEE.
• Password: Create a password with at least eight 
characters.
•
Broadcast Channel
: If you notice interference after 
your hotspot has been active for a while, try different 
channels.
• Client (DHCP) start address
2Ta p  SAVE
 when the settings are complete.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices 
can connect by entering your hotspot’s 
Network name
, 
selecting a 
Security
 type, and entering the correct wireless 
Password
.
Wi-Fi modesFor those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone 
supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, g, n, ac.USB cablesNote: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the 
rules. See “Content Copyright” in your Legal Guide.
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from 
your computer, connect your phone to your computer with a 
USB cable. To change the type of USB connection (if 
necessary), tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Storage
 >Menu  
>
USB computer connection
.
Ti p :  Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port. 
Typically, these are located directly on your computer.
Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer 
may indicate that drivers are being installed. Follow any 
prompts you see to complete the installation. This may take a 
few minutes.
•For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose 
Start, then select Windows Explorer from your list of  
						

							50Connect & transferprograms. In Windows Explorer, your phone will appear as a 
connected drive (mass storage device) where you can drag 
and drop files, or it will appear as an MTP or PTP device that 
lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer files. For 
more instructions or driver files, visit 
www.motorola.com/support.
•For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, 
available at www.android.com/filetransfer.Share your data connectionYour computer can access the internet through your phone’s 
mobile network—you just need a USB cable.
Ti p :  To share a Wi-Fi connection, see “Wi-Fi hotspot” on 
page 49.  1Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Note: If your computer is running something older than 
Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Apple™ Macintosh™ OSX, it 
might require special configuration.
2On your phone, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Wi-Fi
, then 
make sure the 
Wi-Fi
 power switch is turned off.
3In 
Settings
, tap 
More
 >Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
, then 
tap the 
USB tethering
 switch to turn it on and start the 
connection.
To stop the connection, tap the 
USB tethering
 switch to turn 
it off, then disconnect your phone from your computer.
Data useYou can track the amount of data your phone uploads and 
downloads.
Find it: Apps  >
Settings
 >Data usage
Your phone shows a data usage graph. Below the graph, apps 
are listed from highest to least data usage. Apps that use a lot of 
data might also use a lot of battery power.
Some apps transfer data in the background when you're not 
viewing them—to stop an app from doing this, tap it and then 
check 
Restrict background data
.
Mobile data
Limit mobile data usage
Alert me about data usage
Jul 25 
— Aug 24
0.97GB
Carrier data accounting may differ from your device.
Aug 25 Jul 25 Aug 9
App usage
Data usage
Tap an app to  adjust
settings and restrict app
background data.Restrict background data, show
Wi-Fi data usage, and more.Set a data limit. 
						

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To turn off background data use for all apps, tap Menu  
>Restrict background data
.
Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your 
phone. This may not match the amounts charged by your 
service provider, as they’re not measured in the same way.
NFCNear Field Communication 
technology lets you instantly share 
content (like web links, contacts, and 
photos), information, and more, by 
touching the back of your phone to 
another NFC-enabled device.
Find it: Apps  >
Settings
 
>
More
 >NFC
Share with Android Beam™Use Android Beam to share content 
on your phone with another NFC-enabled phone or tablet.
Note: The other device must support NFC, too.  1Open the screen that contains the map page or browser 
page you want to share.
NFC
Touchpoint
(on back)
2Touch the back of your phone to the back of the 
other device.
When the devices connect, you’ll see 
Touch to Beam
 on 
your phone.
3Tap your screen to share your content.
Receive with NFCReceive web links, e-coupons, brochures, maps, and more 
from an NFC tag. Look for the NFC logo on posters, signs, 
store displays, and other areas. Touch the back of your phone 
to the logo to receive its tag information.Bluetooth & Wi-Fi one-touch setupTouch the back of your phone to an NFC-enabled Bluetooth 
device or Wi-Fi access point to automatically pair or connect 
with the device.Mobile paymentYou can use any secure payment app to pay for your purchase 
(where available).
Look for the NFC logo to confirm that you can make a mobile 
payment. Touch the back of your phone to the payment device 
to pay for your purchase. 
						

							52Connect & transferSecurityMobile payments, wireless connections, and content sharing 
all demand security:
•Range: NFC only works over a short range (about 
4 cm/1.5 inches), so it's unlikely you’ll connect by 
mistake—if you did, you would still have to accept the 
connection to send or receive information.
• Encryption: Your phone uses the latest security, encryption, 
and authentication features to protect your personal 
information for mobile payments and content sharing.
Droid ZapEasily share pictures and videos with people around you by 
using a two-finger swipe.
Find it: Ta p  A p p s  >
Droid Zap
Follow the setup screens and select your Google™ account to 
get started.
Zap ActivityZap has a new look!Learn more about the latest version of
 Droid Zap
EXPLORE
Send pictures and
videos to your friends.Receive  pictures and
videos from your friends.
See photos you’ve sent and
received, adjust settings,
and more, 
						

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Zap itFrom the Gallery: Select the picture or video you want to 
share. Then place two fingers on the picture and swipe up to 
send it. Don't forget to tell your friends that you’re sending.
From Droid Zap: Ta p    >
Zap Activity
, then tap  to 
choose up to ten pictures you want to send.
Receive ZapsFrom the home screen: When your friends tell you they’ve 
sent a picture, place two fingers on an empty space on your 
home screen and swipe down to receive it.
From Droid Zap: Ta p    >
Zap Activity
, then tap  to 
receive all active zaps.
Wireless displayMirror your phone’s screen on an HDTV without any 
cords—with minimal setup.
Find it: Tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Display
 >Cast screen
Your phone scans for compatible wireless display devices. 
Select a device to show your phone’s screen on the big screen.
Wireless display requires either a Miracast™-enabled HDTV or 
a wireless display adapter to work. If your TV or monitor doesn’t 
support wireless display, you can purchase a Miracast or 
Chromecast™ accessory device to enable it.
Ti p :  To quickly find a wireless display device, swipe the status 
bar down with two fingers and tap 
Cast screen
.
Yo u r  c l o u dOne account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, 
tablet, computer.Sync your Google™ accountWhen you log in to the same Google account, all devices can 
get to all the same apps, movies, books, and music from 
Google Play™—plus you share the same Gmail™, Google 
Calendar™, and Google Mobile™. To add Google accounts 
to your phone, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Accounts
 >Add 
account
 >Google
.
Phone & tabletYour Android™ phone and tablet can work together to help 
you get the most out of both:
• Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and 
transfer them to other devices—see “Transfer files” on 
page 48.
• Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone 
into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet 
anywhere—see “Wi-Fi hotspot” on page 49.
• Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard 
or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you 
can use them with your phone too. To connect them, see 
“Bluetooth® wireless” on page 47. 
						

							54Connect & transferMemory cardYour photos, videos, and other files are automatically stored in 
your phone’s internal memory. You can set certain apps, like 
the camera, to store files on an optional microSD card.
Ti p :  Use a Class 10 memory card.
Note: Your phone supports memory cards up to 128 GB.Mount or unmount memory cardTo mount a memory card, just put it in your phone (see “Put in 
the cards & power on” on page 4).
To unmount your memory card (so you can take it out of your 
phone), tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Storage
 >Unmount SD 
card
.
Caution: Do not remove a memory card while your phone is 
using it or writing files to it.
Move mediaYou can move pictures, videos, and music to the memory card 
to free your phone’s internal memory. Tap Apps  
>
Settings
 >Storage
 >Move media
.
Erase memory card contentTo delete all the information (music, photos, and files) from 
your memory card, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Storage
 
>
Erase SD card
.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office 
network with a firewall). Contact the network administrator to 
ask for VPN settings, and any additional apps or other 
requirements.
To enter VPN settings, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >More
 
>
VPN
. Tap   to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and 
enter settings from the network administrator. The network is 
stored in the 
VPN
 list so you can select it whenever you need to 
connect.
Mobile networkYou should not need to change any network settings. Contact 
your service provider for help.
To see network settings options, tap Apps  >
Settings
 
>
More
 >Cellular networks
.
To switch networks, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >More
 
>
Cellular networks
 >Network operators
 and select a network.
Note: Your phone supports most networks. Contact your 
service provider for help. 
						

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Airplane modeUse airplane mode to turn off all your wireless 
connections—useful when flying. Swipe the status bar down 
with two fingers and tap 
Airplane mode
.
Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are 
disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth® power 
back on, if permitted by your airline. Other wireless voice and 
data services (such as calls and text messages) remain off in 
airplane mode. Emergency calls to your region’s emergency 
number can still be made.
ProtectQuick start: Protect your phoneMake sure your information is protected in case your phone is 
lost or stolen.
Find it: Apps  >
Settings
 >Security
The easiest way to protect your phone is to use 
Screen lock
. 
You can choose to swipe to unlock (less secure), or enter a 
pattern, PIN, or password to unlock your phone.
Screen securityScreen lockSwipeSmart LockTo use, first set a screen lock
EncryptionEncrypt phoneSIM card lockSet up SIM card lock Owner info
Security
Encrypt SD cardProtect the data on your memory card
Encrypt the data stored
on your phone.For a screen lock, you can
use a pattern, password, or
other options.Add some info to show
on your lock screen. 
						

							56ProtectScreen lockTo keep your phone secure, you can make the touchscreen 
lock when it goes to sleep.
Find it: Apps  >
Settings
 >Security
 >Screen lock
, then 
select the lock type:
•
None
: Turn off the screen lock.
•
Swipe
: Touch  and drag up to unlock.
•
Pattern
: Draw a pattern to unlock.
•
PIN
: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.
•
Password
: enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to 
unlock.
To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, tap Apps  
>
Settings
 >Display
 >Sleep
.
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see 
“Emergency calls” on page 26). A locked phone still rings, and 
you do not need to enter a PIN or password to answer a call.
Can’t unlock?Pattern, PIN, or password: If you forget your pattern, PIN, or 
password, you can enter your Google™ account email and 
password to unlock the phone.
If you don’t have a Google account on your phone, contact 
your service provider to have your device factory reset.
Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.
Screen pinningPin an app screen to keep it in view until you unpin it.
Want to let someone else use an app on your phone? Pin the 
app screen to hide your other apps and data.
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, tap Apps  >
Settings
 
>
Security
 >Screen pinning
, then tap the switch to turn it on.
To  pin a screen, open the screen you want to pin. 
Tap Overview , then swipe up and tap the pin button  .
To  unpin the screen, touch and hold both Back  and 
Overview  until you see the Screen unpinned
 message.
Ti p :  To  secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, 
tap 
Lock device when unpinning
. 
						

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Encrypt your phoneCaution: 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, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Security
 >Encrypt 
phone
.
Backup & restoreFind it: Apps  >
Settings
 >Backup & reset
, then tap the 
Back up my data
 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 choose what syncs with the account, tap Apps  
>
Settings
 >Accounts
 >Google
, tap your Google account, 
and check things to sync.
Note: Text messages, call logs, and items stored on your phone 
will not be restored. To restore your Google Play™ apps, see 
“Take care of your apps” on page 13.
ResetTo reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on 
your phone, tap Apps  >
Settings
 >Backup & reset
 
>
Factory data reset
.
Wa rn i ng:  All downloaded apps and user data on your phone 
will be deleted. Data on the cloud will not be deleted.
Stolen phone?Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remote lock 
or reset your device to protect your device from thieves. For 
details, see www.google.com/android/devicemanager. 
						

							58Wan t  mo re?Want more?Get help & moreGet answers, updates, and info:
• Help is here: Tap Apps  >
Help
 to get walk-through 
tutorials, how-to’s, FAQs, videos and more, right on your 
phone.
•Everything DroidMaxx2: Get PC software, user’s guides, 
and more at www.motorola.com/mydroidmaxx2.
• Accessories: Get accessories for your phone at 
www.motorola.com/mobility.
•Get Apps: Ta p  A p p s  >
Play Store
 to buy and 
download apps.
•News: Here’s how to find us:
Yo uTu b e ™www.youtube.com/motorola
Fa c e b o o k ®www.facebook.com/motorola
Twitterwww.twitter.com/motorola
Google+™ www.google.com/+Motorola/posts
Ti p s  &  t r i c k s•Interactive: To get started quickly, tap Apps  >
Help
 
for interactive tutorials.
Google™ help: In almost every Google app, you can tap 
Menu  >
Help
. You can also view the Google help centers 
online at www.google.com/support.
Crash recoveryIn the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to 
touches and button presses, try a reboot—press and hold the 
Power button until the screen goes dark and your phone 
restarts.Service & repairsIf you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.
Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select 
from a number of customer care options. You can also contact 
the Motorola Customer Support Center at: 1-800-734-5870 
(United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for 
hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).