Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4 for Cricket FAQ

							i. Basic Setting 
1. How can I set up my Alcatel device when I turn it on for the first time? 
The first time you turn on the phone, you will see a welcome screen. You can start to set 
up your phone by following the instructions. 
A series of screens will lead you through the setup process. You also have the option to 
skip some steps during the process.  
You can set screen lock to prevent others from using this phone without your permission.  
						

							 
 
 
 
2. How can I change the language of the device? 
Change language of your phone by accessing into main menu -> “Settings” -> “Language 
& input” -> “Language” -> choose the language you want. 
  
 
3. How can I check the IMEI number of my Alcatel device? 
You can check the IMEI information by touching *#06# in dial keypad, or by going to 
main menu -> “Settings” -> “About phone” -> “Status” -> “IMEI information”. 
 
4. How  can  I  check  the  device’s  model number,  Android  version,  Baseband version and 
Kernel version? 
You can check the information by accessing into menu -> “Settings” -> “About phone”.  
						

							 
 
5. How can I make a screenshot?  
Users can share whats on their screens more easily by taking screenshots. Hardware 
buttons let them snap a screenshot and store it locally. Afterward, they can view, edit, 
and share the screen shot in Gallery or a similar app. 
Push power button and Volume down button at the same time for a couple of seconds. 
You should then see an animation showing you the screenshot, and view the screenshot 
by tapping on the thumbnail in the notification tray or by visiting your Gallery 
application.  
 
6. How can I change the permission for my apps? 
If an app supports the new permissions model on Android M, you don’t have to grant 
any permission when you install or update the app. Instead, the app requests 
permissions when needed. 
You can change the “app permission” in the Settings > Apps menu>selecting an app and 
then clicking Permissions. Use the toggles to switch individual permissions on or off. 
  
7. What can I do with BOOM key? 
Boom key is a multifunction lateral key for IDOL 4.   
						

							You can find the setting of BOOM key through below path: setting->Boom key 
a. While your phone screen is off 
You can turn on the screen on by press Boom key, double press Boom key to take a 
photo or long press to take a burst shot (10 shootings).  
  
b. While your phone screen is on 
You can choose 5 options for the Boom key. If you set 1 option for Boom key, you will 
access into the function directly while you press the Boom key in screen on mode. 
You can just choose one option once time: 
 
 
Activate Boom effects 
You can read the instructions and preview the effect in the flash, swipe the flash to 
see the next:  
						

							 
 
1) Experience live weather animations after pressing Boom key 
 
2) Boost the loudness and bass sound of the speaker while listening to music 
 
3) Apply fun effects to interesting moments of your video while watching it. Press 
Boom key again to try different effects. Just for the video shoot by camera auto  
						

							mode (outsource videos cannot). And you can touch  to record the video 
with fun effects. 
 
 
4) Create an immersive video experience with improved surround sound while 
watching videos online. 
  
						

							5) Enhance the voice clarity and loudness while making a call in a noisy 
environment. 
 
6) Create a photo collage after pressing Boom key in Gallery moments. Press again 
to change the collage template. 
 
7) Boost up your speed when playing Asphalt overdrive and overtake your 
competition  
						

							 
Camera key 
Press to launch camera, double press to take photo, long press to take burst shot 
  
 
Take instant screenshot 
You can take an instant screenshot after pressing Boom key 
  
						

							 
Trigger application 
You can set up a short up for an application, which can be triggered by pressing 
Boom key 
 
Do nothing 
No any function will related with Boom key after select this option 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. Home screen 
8. How can I fast wake-up the screen? 
You  can  double  tap  on  home  screen  to  fast  light  up  or  turn  off  the  screen  by  accessing 
menu-> “Settings”->“Gestures”->Active “Double tap screen” 
 
9. How do I interact with status bar? 
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as 
on-going events, For example, when you have configured your phone as a Wi-Fi hotpot.  
						

							              
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the top left corner of the screen. You 
may also hear a sound notice depending on your sound setting. With the notification bar, 
you can: 
1) See your notifications by swiping your finger down from the top of the screen. 
2) Respond to a notification by touching it. 
3) Dismiss a notification bar by swipe it sideways. 
 
4) Dismiss  all  event-based  notifications  by  touching  the  at the bottom right 
corner of screen. Some on-going notifications may remain. 
5) Access  to  quick  settings  by dragging the  Status  Bar  down  again  in  the  Notification 
Panel  or  drag  the  Status  Bar  down  with  two  fingers and  then  you  can  access  more 
settings by touching the icon  at the top right corner of the screen. 
6) Expand  or  collapse  the notifications  with  a finger  gesture  to  pull  the  notification 
down  like  a  curtain.  Then  news  with  photos  and  headlines  can  be  displayed 
completely  in  the  notification.  So  more  new  information  can  be  shown  in  the  new 
notification. 
7) Call or SMS back directly from notification, and even hang up the call.    
8) Gmail notifications with new emails display. 
9) Calendar  notification  and  email  to  all  attendees  with  an  embedded  quick  response 
to notify them something. 
 
10. How do I use quick settings? 
 You  can  access  to  quick  settings by dragging  the  Status  Bar  down  again  in  the 
Notification Panel or drag the Status Bar down with two fingers. 
 
 
 
11. How do I add new apps or widgets on the Home screen?(same as android M Q11)