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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Join a home, work or public wireless network.

Motorola · AndroidAbout 2 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Motorola Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
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STEP 1

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Motorola Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the cog (settings) icon at the bottom of the quick settings. You can also tap the Settings app.

Motorola quick settings with the settings cog highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open network settings

Tap Network & internet.

Motorola Settings with Network & internet highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Wi-Fi

Tap Wi-Fi.

Network & internet with Wi-Fi highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Turn Wi-Fi on

If the Wi-Fi switch is grey, tap it so it turns blue.

Wi-Fi settings with the switch highlighted, shown off.
Step 5

STEP 6

Choose the network

Tap the name printed on your router or given to you by the venue.

Speedperform is an example network name.

A list of Wi-Fi networks with one highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Enter the password

Type the Wi-Fi password carefully, then tap Connect.

Wi-Fi passwords use capital and small letters exactly as printed.

The Wi-Fi password box and Connect highlighted.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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