You can search for anything visible on your screen—whether it’s a photo, text, or more.

1. Choose one:

   • For gesture navigation: Press & hold the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
   • For 3-button navigation: Press & hold the home button.

   The search feature will appear transparently over your screen.

2. Circle or tap the item you want to search for, then swipe to view the search results.
3. If needed, use the Google search bar to refine or expand your search.

If this gesture doesn’t work, check that it is turned on: Settings > Gestures > System navigation > Circle to Search.

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”. (Be sure you've set up the launch phrase.)

   Or swipe diagonally from either lower corner of the screen.

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, tap options for related actions: make a call, get directions, read reviews, and more.

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

Type search terms

1. Tap the blank space on the search bar.

2. Start typing a search term.

   As you type, suggested terms appear.

3. Tap a suggestion to search for it.

Use voice search

Tap to call Assistant. Learn more.

Use camera to search for info

Tap , then follow onscreen instructions.

You can use Google Lens with your camera to:

• Search for information about objects and surroundings: Learn about products, landmarks and buildings, plants and animals, books and visual art
• Scan barcodes and QR codes: Search for related information, open a website to purchase a product
• Digitize real-world text: Copy text to paste in another app, translate text, save business card information to Contacts, create calendar events from dates on posters or billboards

To use Google Lens:

1. On the home screen, tap on the search widget.

   Or, open the Camera app and tap on the viewfinder.

2. Frame the item you want to learn about and tap .

3. Tap the item you want to learn about.

   For text, tap it to select it, and use to select more.

4. In the list of results:

   • Review results, then tap a selection to view it or take the suggested action.
   • To crop the area of your search for more accurate results, adjust the frame corners.

You can also use Google Lens on captured photos and screenshots. In the Photos app, open the photo or screenshot, then tap > Google Lens.

To learn more, read Google's help.

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.