Turning off your Moto G Play 2024 is straightforward, primarily utilizing a combination of physical buttons. This method is essential because a long press of the power button alone typically activates the Google Assistant instead of bringing up the power menu.
Turning Off Your Moto G Play 2024 with Buttons (Recommended)
To quickly power off or restart your device, use the following simple steps:
- Locate the Buttons: Find the Power button (usually on the right side of the phone) and the Volume Up button (also on the right side, above the volume down button).
- Press Simultaneously: Press and hold both the Power button and the Volume Up button at the same time for a few seconds.
- Select Action: A power menu will appear on your screen, offering options such as:
- Power off: To completely shut down your device.
- Restart: To reboot your device.
- Emergency: For emergency calls.
- Confirm: Tap on "Power off" to turn off your Moto G Play 2024.
Reconfiguring the Power Button (Optional)
If you prefer the Power button to directly bring up the power menu with a long press, rather than Google Assistant, you can adjust this setting.
- Open Settings: Go to your phone's Settings app.
- Navigate to Gestures: Scroll down and tap on System, then select Gestures.
- Adjust Power Button Behavior: Look for an option like "Press and hold power button" or "Hold for Assistant."
- Change Action: Tap on this option and switch it from "Launch Google Assistant" to "Power menu" or a similar option.
- Note: The exact wording may vary slightly depending on your Android version, but the intent is to change the long-press action of the power button.
Once you've made this change, a long press of the Power button alone will directly bring up the power menu, allowing you to power off or restart your device without needing the Volume Up button.
Summary of Methods
For quick reference, here's a summary of how to manage your Moto G Play 2024's power options:
| Method | Description | How to Perform |
|---|---|---|
| Button Combination | The primary method to access the power menu directly. | Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously for a few seconds. Then, select "Power off." |
| Settings Adjustment | Changes the default action of a long press on the power button. | Go to Settings > System > Gestures > Press and hold power button, then select the "Power menu" option. After this, a long press of the power button alone will work. |
