8 simple Moto G Stylus tips and tricks you should try immediately
The2022 Moto G Stylus 5Gis an impressive smartphone that packs a lot of features for a mid-tier device. When we reviewed the phone, we found it to be a solid competitor for theGoogle Pixel 5a and the Samsung A53 5Gthanks to its 120Hz display, big battery, and solid build. Additionally, the device comes with a well-balanced, albeit Palm Pilot-esque, stylus and a bunch of nifty features to take notes, create art, and enjoy a stylus-enabled smartphone experience.
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1. Complete common tasks with a flick of the wrist
Motorola has long led the pack when it comes to custom gestures, and the Moto G Stylus 5G continues the tradition. From twisting and shaking to flipping and pressing, you can do a lot with a few wiggles of your hand.
Here are a few of our favorite gestures:
There are a few others, found in the Moto app underGestures, but these are the most practical options that will speed up your smartphone experience.
2. Write a quick note without unlocking your phone
Stylus-equipped smartphones are often paired with great note-taking apps, but this one takes the cake. Moto Note allows you to create saved notes in the app. It also allows typing, writing, images, and voice memos to be stored in the same spot.
Even better, the app automatically opens as soon as you take out the stylus for fast note-taking. You don’t have to unlock your device. Just take out the stylus and jot down the clever thought that popped into your head.
3. Grab a coloring book (or phone) when the world is overwhelming
Whileadult coloring books were popularlong before the COVID-19 pandemic, they gained a much wider audience during the quarantine. The Moto G Stylus 5G is equipped to take this new hobby on the go, as it offers a fun coloring book app that works with the stylus.
There are plenty of templates to get you started. Take some time to cycle through the artistic options available in the app, including four drawing tools with varied colors and sizes. Once you’ve mastered the art of coloring with your stylus, it’s possible to begin to create your own illustrations within the app.
4. Add some stylus-friendly shortcuts to your Moto G Stylus’s homescreen
You won’t use the stylus all the time with the Moto G Stylus 5G, but when you do, you won’t be troubled to find the best apps for it. As soon as you remove the stylus from its dock, a small translucent icon appears on your device, allowing you to access six stylus shortcuts, which you can customize.
By default, it’s possible to access Moto Note and Coloring Book, including basics like a GIF maker and video screenshot tool. However, you can change any preselected apps to those of your choice, so your stylus experience is that much more comprehensive.
5. Eke out an extra day (or more) of battery life
The Moto G Stylus 5G has a large 5,000mAh battery that can last two days without a charge. Still, you’ll need to charge it eventually, and the last thing you want to do is ruin the battery’s longevity.
When you turn on Optimized Charging, the device learns your charging patterns. It keeps your device from overcharging by charging the first 80% quickly and timing the last 20% with your schedule. Given that the Moto G Stylus 5G comes with a small 10W charger that takes 191 minutes to go from 1% to 100%, this feature can improve the device.
6. Leave your laptop at work with Motorola’s Ready For interface
Samsung DeX is a handy tool from Samsung that shares your screen on PCs and other devices. Motorola is bringing that same tech to its devices, including the Moto G Stylus 5G, in the form of Ready For. This feature makes it easy to cast your smartphone display onto a larger device. Plus, you’re able to control the screen with a trackpad on the Moto G Stylus 5G. This is geared toward productivity purposes. Still, it could provide easy functionality for any user.
7. Use Peek Display to see your notifications on your Moto Stylus 5G
Unlocking your phone with Moto G Stylus 5G is easy with the fingerprint sensor on the Power button. Still, you may not want to unlock the device to check a notification, and that’s where Peek Display comes in handy. You can touch the notification icons on your lock screen without unlocking your device, and you’ll see a basic look at what that notification is about. You can also respond to messages quickly, so you won’t fall behind on your friendly communication.
8. Add a little drama and a spot of color to your photos
It’s 2022, and a good smartphone has plenty of camera features. And the Moto G Stylus 5G follows suit with plenty of options for your social media needs. The Pro mode is a robust, complex array of metrics and features to get the perfect shot. The ultrawide lens gets everyone in the selfie, the macro lens gets those close-up details, and the 50MP main camera is equipped with Optical Image Stabilization, so you get a clear, crisp shot every time.
A dual capture mode allows you to simultaneously take video and pictures from the front-facing and rear-facing cameras. You can also use gesture-activated and smile-activated selfie shots for hands-free pictures.
It’s always Gametime with the Moto G Stylus 5G
Mobile gaming is getting more popular. If you’re looking for a smartphone equipped with added gaming features, the Moto G Stylus 5G comes with Moto Gametime. Gametime improves the gaming experience no matter what you’re playing. The small pop-up window appears on the side of any game you choose, allowing you to adjust settings like volume and brightness, take a screenshot, share to social, and activate Do Not Disturb mode.
Now that you’ve mastered your new Moto G Stylus 5G and taking tons of Insta-worthy shots, take a few minutes toorganize your favorite pics in Google Photos.
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