Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4 for Cricket User Manual

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Browsing and searching for apps
You can browse apps by category. Tap a top-level category, such as GAMES, 
and tap the app from any subcategory.
You can also search for apps using an app’s name or description or the 
developer’s name. Simply tap 
 and enter the search terms.
Downloading and installing apps
When you find the app you are interested in, tap it to open its details screen 
where more information about the app is displayed.
1 . 
  Tap INSTALL (free apps) or the price (paid apps). If the...

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Applications
Calculator
From the home screen, tap  > Calculator to use the phone’s convenient 
built-in calculator for some basic as well as advanced mathematical 
equations.
Clock
From the home screen, tap  > Clock to use a series of timing tools.
Setting a new alarm
1 .   Tap  in the Clock app.
2 . 
  Tap an existing alarm to configure it, or tap  at the bottom of the screen 
to create a new alarm.
3 . 
  Set up the alarm options, such as time, repeat, and alarm sound.
Note:  To enable or disable...

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YouTube
From the home screen, tap  > YouTube. 
You can watch YouTube videos or upload your own.
Phone settings
From the home screen, tap  > Settings. The Settings app contains most of 
the tools for customizing and configuring your phone.
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections. 
When Wi-Fi is on, tap 
 > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct in the Wi-Fi menu to share 
data between two devices via Wi-Fi Direct. 
Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your...

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More
•	Airplane mode: Swipe the On/Off switch to turn airplane mode on or off.
•	 NFC:  Enable to allow data exchange when the phone touches another 
device.
•	 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Enable to share your phone's mobile data 
connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with 
up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi 
hotspot.
•	 VPN:  Set up and connect to virtual private networks.
•	 Mobile networks: Enable or disable data service,...

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Display
•	Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display.
•	 Adaptive brightness: Optimize brightness level for available light.
•	 Wallpaper:  Select a background image for the home screen.
•	 Screen mode: Touch to adjust color temperature.
•	 Sleep: Set the inactivity duration before the screen turns off automatically.
•	 Press Power key twice for Camera: When the function is enabled, you 
can quickly access Camera without unlocking your phone.
•	 Daydream: Manage the Daydream function. When...

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Boom key
•	From Lock Screen – Take quick photos without unlocking your phone.
•	 In Gallery – Create collages instantly. Keep pressing until you get one that 
is just right.
•	 During video record – Broadcast from video record and create VR 
content to share.
•	 During video playback – Add special effects and share.
•	 In Onetouch Music – Increase loudness and enhance bass.
Apps
Touch to view details about the applications installed on your phone, to 
manage their data usage and force them to stop....

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PERSONAL
Location
Activate location services to determine your location (see Google 
applications – Google Maps – Activating location services).
Security
•	Encrypt phone: Encrypt your data on the phone to protect your privacy. 
•	 Set up/change password: Set or change the password when reset the 
factory or device data.
•	 Set up SIM card lock: 
Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock to require PIN before 
accessing the nano-SIM card.
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Listen to an example: Play a brief sample of the speech synthesizer, using 
your current settings.
Default language status: Describes support level of default language.
•	 Pointer speed: Select how fast the pointer/mouse should scroll when you 
connect the phone to a trackpad or mouse accessory.
Google
Tap to modify Google settings.
Backup & reset
•	Back up my data: Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings 
to Google servers after you sign in to your Google account.
•	 Backup account:...

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Upgrading the phone software
Use FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software.
All personal information will be saved following the update process. We 
recommend you back up your personal data using Smart Suite before 
upgrading.
FOTA Upgrade
Tap  > Settings > Cricket software update. Tap Check for updates, and 
the phone will search for the latest software. Your phone will automatically 
download the update package. You can choose to install or ignore the 
updates.
Troubleshooting
If you...

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ProblemPossible causes Possible solution
Battery not 
chargingThe battery or battery charger is 
damaged. Contact the dealer.
The phone’s temperature is below 
32°F or higher than 104°F. Adjust the environment to avoid 
extremes of temperature.
Poor contact between the battery 
and charger. Check all connectors to make 
sure all connections have been 
properly made.
Shortened 
standby time The display brightness is high or Wi-Fi, 
Bluetooth, GPS, etc is not disabled 
when they are not in use....