Google One is a cloud storage solution that allows you to free up memory space on your device and still have full access to your most important information, allowing you to collaborate on documents and to share files, photos and more. You will need to create a Gmail account during the setup process of your phone or at google.com/gmail to access some cloud services, Google services, and several phone features.

When you use the Cloud, you will not have to worry about losing your data to a lost, stolen, or a broken device. You will get an easy and seamless backup, sync, restore, and upgrade experience across all your Android devices. The files you store on Google One are private by default and are encrypted using your account password. Account and privacy settings can be changed as necessary.

Cast: This technology lets you wirelessly connect your device to a compatible Smart TV or a Chromecast device. You can beam photos, videos, presentations, and games on a larger screen without losing the original quality of the images or videos. Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Quick Share: This platform uses Bluetooth scanning to let you share pictures, files, links, and other content across compatible devices, even if they are from different manufacturers. Adjust visibility settings to limit the files you receive.

Android Auto: Android Auto integrates your phone with the entertainment system in your car if they are compatible. You can use voice commands or the car’s touchscreen or buttons to access your phone. This will help minimize the need to reach for your phone while you drive.

You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily summary on the Dashboard. This tool will automatically pause apps after your selected daily limit is reached. You can receive a reminder to watch your step with the Heads Up mode, and also disconnect from your screen using Focus mode and Bedtime mode.

The Parental controls feature can help your child balance their screen time. This feature allows you to choose age-appropriate content ratings, privacy settings, and screen time rules for your child’s device and for their Google account.

Accessibility services allow you to customize the device to improve the experience of people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. They include:

• Downloaded apps
• Captions
• Display
• Audio
• Interaction controls
• General

Pictures and videos taken with the camera are saved to the Photos folder by default. You can also back up pictures and videos to the Cloud or to a compatible microSD card of up to 256GB if you have one installed to help you save memory space on your device.

Special features

• Super macro
• Motion photo
• Filters
• Time lapse
• Timer
• Professional
• Portrait mode
• Slow motion
• Torch
• Geo tagging
• Touch shot
• Google lens

The Gestures features let you customize notifications, actions, and the way you interact with your device, including creating shortcuts for several features. You will need to allow access to your contacts, SMS, device location, camera, and other services to enable the features. Gesture customization options include:

• Quickly open camera: Press the power button twice.
• Navigation mode: Use gestures or buttons to navigate screens.
• Press & hold power button: Easily launch Gemini.
• Prevent ringing: Press power and volume UP keys at the same time to set to vibrate or mute.