When you got your Moto E, you probably noticed that all Google apps are put in the Google folder in the home screen.

And you may wonder whether you can create your own app folder like that on your Moto E.

The answer is yes.  It is very easy to create app folders on Moto E (this guide works on Moto G and Moto X as well).

How to create  an app folder on Moto E home screen?

In Moto E home screen (any of the home screen pages), you can create an app folder when you have two or more apps on that page.

To create an app folder, you simply tap and hold one app, and drop it over another app as shown below. The app folder will be created automatically.

Once an app folder is created, you can drop other apps to it.  In this way, you can keep your home screen well organized.

Of course, with the same method, you can add more app folders on the page.

However, you may noticed that the app folder created has no names. Sometimes, you mat want to name it so that it is easy to manage and to remember the location of the apps.

How to name app folder on Moto E?

By default, the app folder you just created does not display a name.

You can name it as you want.

To name an app folder, follow these steps:

1.  tap the app folder  to expand it;
2. Tap unnamed folder area;
3. Tap the cursor to call out keyboard;
4. Type the name for this app folder;
5. Tap anywhere on the screen to save  the name.

Can I create an app folder in app drawer?

Moto E does  not … Read the rest

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This Moto E guide explains when and why you may need to remove the Moto E6 back cover, and how to remove the back cover for Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020.

This guide is for Moto E6 only including Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020. If you are using other generation of Moto E phones or Moto G phones, please check this guide on how to remove the back cover.

Update/correction: Moto E6s 2020 does not have a removable battery. The back cover of Moto E6s 2020 cannot be removed with some professional tools. 

Why do you need to remove the Moto E6 back cover (including Moto E6, Moto E6 Plus and Moto E6 Play; excluding Moto E6S 2020)?

As discussed in this guide, the removable battery is a common feature of the four Moto E6 phones. The removable battery and headphone jack are actually two of the most luxurious feature for smartphones nowadays.

This means you may carry a spare battery and swap it in at any time.

Of course, to swap the battery, you must remove the Moto E6 back cover (and Moto E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020’s as well).

Moto E6 and Moto E6 Plus battery is packed separately in the box

When you unbox Moto E6 or Moto E6 Plus, you should find the battery packed separately in the box.

To put the battery into the phone, you have to remove the back cover of Moto E6 or Moto … Read the rest

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Moto E user manual  page collects the official Moto E user guide/user manual in different languages. So, you can read them easily with your native language.

All Moto E user manuals are in PDF format. You can read it in your browser or download them to your own PC or device to read them offline. You only need a PDF reader.

If you have any specific questions on using Moto E, please check our Moto E how-to guide page.

1. Moto E User Manual in English (international and US)

This English language version of Moto E user manual is for Moto E sold in US and international open market.

If you cannot find the Moto E user manual for your specific country, or in your native language, please try this official Moto E user guide.

Download link: Moto E User Manual in English (international and US, PDF).

2. Moto E User Manual in English (UK and Europe)

This English language version of Moto E user manual is for Moto E sold in UK and some European countries.

If you cannot find the Moto E user manual for your specific country, or in your native language, please try this official Moto E user guide.

Download link: Moto E User Manual in English (UK and Europe, PDF).

3. Moto E User Manual in English (India)

This English language version of Moto E user manual is for Moto E sold in India (Republic of India).

If you cannot find the Moto E user manual for your specific country, or in your native language, please try Moto E user guide for  international and … Read the rest

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Although it is simple and intuitive to use, many Moto E owners still have a lot of problems or questions in using the pocket-friendly Moto E. Especially for those who just switched from feature phones.

When you get problems with your Moto E, you will know how difficult it is to get a simple and straightforward solution.

Moto E how-to guides are here to help you.

If you have any questions on using your Moto E,  these Moto E how-to guides will be your lifesaver!

We try to make all guides simple and easy to follow.  They are written mainly for new Android users. But seasoned Android users can benefit from these guides because some of them are Moto E specific.

Each guide will show you the tips and tricks on using your Moto E, as well as solutions for most-commonly encountered problems related to using Moto E.

If you want to download PDF version of the official Moto E user manual in English and your own languages, please visit our Moto E user manual page.

The Moto E guides listed on this page are usually generic to all generations of Moto E. Some Moto E6 specific guides are listed on Moto E6 guides page.

This Moto E  how-to guides page is a live page, so it will be regularly updated to add more and more how-to guides for Moto E owners.

If you cannot find a guide for your question/problem, please leave a comment below. We (and other Moto E owners) will try to answer your questions, and we may also add a new guide for you.

Currently, the following topics are covered in Moto E how-to guides. … Read the rest

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This Moto E6 guide shows you how to use Moto E6  camera (mainly E6 Plus), how to customize Moto E6 camera settings, how to take portrait mode photos, how to customize and apply face beauty filter.

Please note the cameras on the four Moto E6 phones are slightly different. But all of the features mentioned in this guide should work on all these four Moto E6 models.

Two different camera apps on Moto E6 phones

On the four Moto E6 phones (Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s), Motorola used two different camera apps.

• Moto E6 Plus (Moto E6s in India) has a new camera app that has not been found in other Moto E phones.
• Moto E6, E6 Play, and E6s use the standard Moto Camera app.

It is unclear why Motorola/Lenovo did not implement the same camera app on the later Moto E6 models.

Of course, it is also very confusing. But it seems it is the new norm of Motorola: lack of consistency.

As Moto E6 Plus (E6s in India) is the most popular model of the Moto E6 family, this guide will use this new camera app for the demonstration.

If you are using Moto E6, E6 Play, and E6s 2020, then the camera app interface is slightly different. But the features are similar.

Actually, the camera app on Moto E6 plus is very user friendly and looks very clean. Unreliable features like the manual model were removed from the interface

How to launch the Moto E6 camera?

You can launch the Moto E6 camera even without unlocking the phone. You can also launch it without … Read the rest

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Being cheap does not mean low quality. I think, as a Moto E owner, you already understand this.

To make your Moto E even sweeter, Motorola just released Motorola Alert app for Moto E, and this app is currently exclusive to Moto E! Of course, the app will be compatible with Moto X and Moto G in the future.

What is Motorola Alert?

Motorola Alert is an extremely useful emergency alert app that lets you quickly alert people important to you when you need them,  for example, when you are in danger.

Once  Motorola alert is enabled in your Moto E, it will begin sending periodic notifications with your location to the people you designate so they can act fast to give you the help you need. This means Motorola Alert may also be used as a  tracking tool.

Motorola Alert allows you:

• to send an emergency message with your location info;
• to turn your Moto E into an emergency alarm (it is really loud; please don’t test it in office);
• to dial an emergency number automatically;
• to send your current location periodically;
• to send out alerts to meet you at your current location.

The designated contacts will receive the SMS/MMS. You can broadcast the info to several contacts. Of course, you need to designate the contacts when you set up the app.

You can also change the list of designated contacts later.

Why can Motorola Alert save your life?

Motorola Alert is primarily an emergency alert app. Whenever you feel you are in an unsafe environment, or you need some help urgently,  the persons you trusted can receive the alert immediately and may provide the support you need.

As the alert message includes the location info, your contacts can quickly locate … Read the rest

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In Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0), Google introduced adoptable storage, which allows you to use the micro SD card as internal storage. This is a great relief for Moto E owners.

Depending on the generation of the Moto E phones, you have slightly different choices.

• For  Moto E 1st gen and Moto E 2nd Gen with Android Lollipop, you can only move apps to the micro SD card as detailed in this guide.
• For Moto G 2nd Gen with Android Marshmallow, and all later Moto E phones  (from Moto E3 to Moto E 2020), you have the choice to use it as portable storage or as adoptable storage. You can also switch them at any time.

So, if you are using Moto E 1st Gen, or Moto E 2nd Gen with Android Lollipop, you can continue this guide if you want to free up some internal storage.

If you are using Moto E 2nd Gen with Android Marshmallow, or Moto E3, or Moto E4, or Moto E5, or Moto E6, or Moto E 2020, you should follow this guide to decide whether you want to use the micro SD card as portable storage or adoptable storage.

The following sections of this guide apply to Moto E 1st Gen, and Moto E 2nd Gen with Android Lollipop.

Why do you need to move apps to SD card in Moto E?

Because your Moto E only has 4GB internal storage (about 2.2GB usable for users), Motorola added external SD card support in Moto E. In other words, you can move some contents to SD card.… Read the rest

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This guide shows you how to create and manage alarms on your Moto devices.  Customizing alarm tones will also be covered.  For simplicity, Moto E is used in this guide. But this guide works exactly in the identical way as in Moto G, Moto G 2014 (2nd Gen.), Moto X and Moto X 2014 (2nd Gen).

How to create an alarm on Moto E, Moto G and Moto X?

Step 1: start Clock app.

To create an alarm, start the Clock app.

Step 2: setup the time

Tap the alarm clock icon as shown below in the top left. Tap the “+” sign to create an alarm on Moto E.

To create the new alarm on Moto E, you need set up the hour (0-23) and minutes  using the ring provided.

Step 3: Setup alarm  repeat.

You can choose how often the Moto E  alarm repeats  each week.

By default, the new alarm created on Moto E is not repeated, i.e., Moto E thinks this alarm is one-time setting.

Tap Repeat as shown above to enable the repeat settings.

Moto E alarm repeat is based on weekdays from Sunday to  Saturday.  You choose on the days you want to enable this alarm.  The Moto E alarm will repeat on the days with blue underlines.

Currently, it is impossible to set alarm repeat as every  specific day each month.

 Step 4: Setup alarm tones and vibration on Moto E

When you create an alarm on Moto E, the default alarm tone is being used. You can manually turn on vibrate as shown above.

You can change the … Read the rest

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Both Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus share a similar design and build quality. But the difference between these two phones is substantial.

Hopefully, the comparison of Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will help you to decide which phone is for you.

Please note some features, e.g., dual SIM feature and CPU (Snapdragon 425/427  for North America and Mediatek MT6737 for other regions), are region-specific. We do not consider such differences in this post as such features are not options for users.

Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus: Moto E4 plus is bigger

Moto E4 Plus is far bigger and heavy than Moto E4.

The screen size of Moto E4 is 5″, while Moto E4 Plus 5.5″. But the screen resolution is identical at 720p (1280*720).

This means Moto E4 has a higher pixel density (294ppi vs 267ppi).  Same photos in Moto G4 may look sharper than in Moto E4 Plus.

Moto E4 Plus is about 31% heavier than Moto E4 (198g vs 151g).

Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus: Moto E4 plus has a bigger battery with 10w fast charging

One of the major differences between these two phones is the battery.

Moto E4 has a removable battery with a capacity of 2800mAH. Moto E4 Plus has a non-removable battery with an eye-popping capacity of 5000mAH, which is comparable to many battery packs in the market.

This means Moto E4 Plus should have far longer battery life than Moto E4 although it has a larger display. Motorola claimed Moto E4 Plus battery can last two days for most users.

In addition, Moto E4 Plus charges … Read the rest

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