You don't have to leave your current app to search for the info you need. Use Google Assistant from any screen to get search results and options for your next action.

To search:

1. Say ‘OK, Google’ or ‘Hey, Google’. (Make sure you've set up the launch phrase.)

   Or touch & hold .

2. Tell the assistant what you're looking for. For example, search for a local restaurant by saying ‘Find [restaurant name].’
3. Below the search result, touch options for related actions: make a call, get directions, read reviews and more.

For more help with Google Assistant, read Google's support information.

To type your search term:

1. Touch the Search widget.

   

2. Start typing a search term.

   As you type, suggested terms appear.

3. Touch a suggestion to search for it.

When you're typing with the onscreen keyboard:

1. Touch above the keys.
2. Start typing a term in the search bar.
3. Touch a result to share its link, or touch one of the additional suggested searches for more information.

If you can't see on your keyboard:

1. Go to Settings > Language & input > Virtual keyboard.
2. Touch Gboard > Search.
3. Turn Show 'Search and more' button on .

To use a search engine other than Google:

1. Search for ‘search engine’ in Play Store and install one of the apps.
2. Open that app to search.

3. Optionally:

   • Delete the Google search widget from your Home screen. If you can't delete it, use a different launcher for your Home screen that doesn't include the widget.
   • Install a browser to replace Chrome and make it your default browser.
   • Turn off Google's collection of your information.