Get around the phone

Watch the video below to learn about the home screen, how to find and use apps, and how to navigate with gestures. For more info, check out Google's guide on getting around Android phones.

Turn off the phone

On the Bark Phone, locate the power button on the right side. Hold it and a menu will appear with options to turn off or restart the phone.
On the Bark Phone Pro, hold the Volume Down and Power buttons to turn it off. You can change it so that the power button turns it off by going to Settings app > Advanced features > Side button.
For more info, check out Google's guide on getting around Android phones.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Review both methods of connecting to Wi-Fi below. For more info, check out Google's guide on getting around Android phones.

Quick steps

Swipe down from the top right of the screen.
Tap and hold Wi-Fi on the quick access panel.
Tap the network you'd like to join and enter the password if prompted.

Alternative steps

Open the Settings app.
Tap Connections, Network, or Internet (the name varies by phone).
Tap Wi-Fi or Internet.
Tap the network you'd like to join and enter the password if prompted.

How to import, back up, and add contacts

Watch this video to learn the basics of the Contacts app on Android. For more info, check out Google's guide on adding contacts.

Make and receive phone calls

Watch this video to learn how phone calls work on Android. For more info, check out Google's guide on making calls.

Lock the screen with security

Watch this video to learn how to set a lock screen passcode. Make sure to write it down somewhere safe! For more info, check out Google's guide on setting a screen lock.

Take and share photos & videos

Watch this video to learn how to use the camera and share photos and videos with family and friends. For more info, check out Google's guide on using the camera.