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User Guide for TCL models including: 50XL NXTPAPER 5G 6.78 Inch Display Smartphone, 50XL NXTPAPER, 5G 6.78 Inch Display Smartphone, Display Smartphone, Smartphone
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DocumentDocumentT702M Note: This is a user manual for TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G (T702M). There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone's operation, depending on the software release of your phone or specific carrier services. Help Refer to the following resources to get more FAQ, software, and service information: Consulting FAQ - Website: https://support.tcl.com - Call Support: 1-855-224-4228 (US and Canada) Finding your serial number or IMEI You can find your serial number or International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on the packaging materials. Alternatively, choose Settings > System > Regulatory & safety > IMEI information on the phone itself. Obtaining warranty service For information on warranty of your device, visit the USA website at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/mobile/warranty Viewing legal information On the phone, go to Settings > System > About phone > Legal information. 1 Table of Contents 1 Basics.............................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Device overview.................................................................................. 4 1.2 Getting started .................................................................................... 7 1.3 Home screen ........................................................................................ 8 1.4 Text input............................................................................................17 2 Multimedia applications........................................................................... 19 2.1 Camera ................................................................................................19 2.2 Google Photos ...................................................................................24 3 Apps and features ..................................................................................... 26 3.1 Phone...................................................................................................26 3.2 Contacts ..............................................................................................32 3.3 Messages.............................................................................................36 3.4 Calendar ..............................................................................................39 3.5 Clock ....................................................................................................40 3.6 Calculator............................................................................................44 3.7 Other applications ...........................................................................45 3.8 Google applications ..........................................................................45 4 Settings ........................................................................................................ 48 4.1 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................48 4.2 Bluetooth ............................................................................................49 4.3 SIM card & cellular network...........................................................50 4.4 Connections .......................................................................................50 4.5 Home screen & lock screen............................................................53 4.6 NXTPAPER zone ...............................................................................53 2 4.7 Display .................................................................................................53 4.8 Sound & vibration .............................................................................55 4.9 Notifications.......................................................................................57 4.10 Button & gestures.............................................................................57 4.11 Advanced features............................................................................58 4.12 Smart Manager ..................................................................................58 4.13 Location...............................................................................................58 4.14 Security & privacy.............................................................................59 4.15 Safety & emergency .........................................................................60 4.16 Apps .....................................................................................................60 4.17 Storage ................................................................................................61 4.18 Accounts .............................................................................................61 4.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls..........................................61 4.20 Google .................................................................................................61 4.21 Accessibility........................................................................................61 4.22 System .................................................................................................62 5 FOTA upgrade............................................................................................ 64 6 Safety information .................................................................................... 65 7 Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 66 8 Specifications ............................................................................................. 74 9 Accessories ................................................................................................. 76 3 1 Basics 1.1 Device overview Receiver Microphone Front camera Touch screen Back Microphone 3.5mm headset connector Recent apps Home Speaker USB Type-C connector 4 Rearcameras Flash SIM card slot/ microSDTM card slot Volume up/ down keys Power/Lock Key and Fingerprint sensor Back button · Tap to return to the previous screen, to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home button · From any application or screen, tap to return to the Home screen. · Press and hold to open Google Assistant. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen. 5 Recent apps · Tap to view applications you've recently accessed. Power/Lock key & Fingerprint sensor · Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. Note: Additional shortcuts and customizable settings are available at Settings > Button & gestures > Power key. · Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power Off, Restart, Airplane Mode, Cast or access Google Home device controls. · Press the Power key and Volume down key at the same time to take a screenshot. · Press and hold the Power key for at least 8 seconds to force reboot. · With Fingerprint unlock activated, press your registered Fingerprint against the Power key to unlock the screen. Volume keys · In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume. · In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume. · In general mode, adjusts the ring volume. · Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call. · In camera preview mode, press the Volume up or Down key to take a photo or press and hold to take burst shots. To set, tap Camera > Settings > Volume button function. 6 1.2 Getting started Setting up Your new phone is partially charged. Charge the battery by using the USB-C cable and charger provided. Use the provided SIM pin to open the SIM tray. Place the Nano SIM card and/or microSDTM card into the tray, then slide the SIM tray into the slot. Note: microSDTM cards are sold separately. Only use Nano SIM cards with your phone. Caution: Do not insert the SIM pin into the small hole on top or bottom of the phone. 7 Powering on your phone Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on. Unlock your phone (Swipe, PIN, Password, Pattern, Fingerprint or Face recognition) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed. If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network carrier. Be sure to keep your PIN code secure. Powering off your phone Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off. 1.3 Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home button to switch to the Home screen. Status bar · Status/Notification icons · Drag down to open the notification panel. Search bar · Tap to enter text search screen. · Tap to enter voice search screen. Tap an icon to open an application, folder, etc. Favorite tray applications · Tap to enter the application. · Press and hold to move or remove applications. 8 The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view. Using the touchscreen Tap To access an application, tap it with your finger. Press and hold To enter the available options for an item, press and hold the item. For example, press and hold a contact in Contacts and an options list will then appear. Drag Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. You can slide the screen horizontally too. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker. Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen. Rotate Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways to have a better screen view. 9 Status bar From the Status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side). Drag down the Status bar to open the Notifications panel and Quick Settings panel. Drag up to close the panels. Notification panel When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read the detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the notification within the respective app. With the Notification panel open, drag down again to see the Quick Settings menu. Tap to clear all eventbased notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). 10 Quick settings panel Drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick Settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons. Tap to open the full Settings menu. Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN, password, registered fingerprint or registered face (1). To create a screen unlock, tap Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock. (1) Face unlock and Fingerprint may not be as secure as Pattern, PIN, or Password locks. We may use Face unlock and Fingerprint method only for the purpose to unlock the phone. The data collected from you through such method will be stored in your device and will not be disclosed to any third-party. You may delete your data anytime. 11 To lock the phone screen · If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Go to Settings > Display > Sleep and select a screen timeout period. · You can also manually lock the screen by pressing the Power key once. Swipe to unlock the screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen. Swipe up the screen to unlock. Swipe up to unlock the screen Enter a password to unlock the screen Once the screen is turned on, swipe up the screen to display the password input panel. Then enter your lock screen password. Enter a pattern to unlock the screen Draw the pattern you have set to unlock the screen. 12 Use Face unlock to unlock the screen · To activate Face unlock, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face & fingerprint unlock > Face unlock. Before using the Face unlock, you need to set a pattern/PIN/password. · Hold your phone 20-50 cm from your face. Position your face in the square shown on the screen. For best results, we suggest that the face key is registered indoors and away from direct sunlight. · Enable Face unlock when your screen turns on, otherwise you will have to swipe up on the screen. Use Fingerprint unlock to unlock the screen · To activate Fingerprint unlock, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face & fingerprint unlock > Fingerprint. · Once a fingerprint is registered, press the fingerprint sensor with a registered finger to unlock the screen. 13 Personalizing your Home screen Add You can press and hold a folder, an application or a widget and drag the item to your preferred Home screen. Reposition Press and hold an item and drag it to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favorite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another screen. Remove Press and hold the item to be removed to activate the Move mode. Tap the Remove icon to remove the app from the Home screen. Create folders To improve the organization of shortcuts or applications on the Home screen and the Favorite tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and tap the folder's title bar to input the new name. Wallpaper customization Press and hold the Home screen, then tap Wallpaper and style to customize wallpaper. Widgets customization Press and hold the idle area of Home screen to enter an options list, and tap Widgets to enter the shortcuts list. Slide up and down to view all shortcuts. To return to the Home screen, tap the Home button. 14 View recently used applications Tap the Recent apps button. Tap a thumbnail to open the application. Slide up on a thumbnail to close the application. Slide a thumbnail right/ left to switch between the applications. Tap Clear all at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications. 15 Volume adjustment Press the Volume keys to adjust the Ring volume. Tap the icon to adjust Media, Ring, Notification and Alarm volume. 16 1.4 Text input Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, and then select Settings > System > Keyboard. A series of settings will become available for your selection. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation. You can adjust it by changing the settings (Go to Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen). Android keyboard Press and hold to record audio. Press and hold to switch language (if additional language keyboards are activated). Tap to insert a period. Press and hold to select symbols. Tap to switch between "abc/Abc" mode. Press and hold to switch to "ABC" mode. Tap to access the symbols and numbers keyboards. Tap to insert an emoji. 17 Text editing · Press and hold or double tap within the text you want to edit. · Drag the tabs to select the text to edit. · The following options will appear: Cut, Copy and Share. Insert new text · Tap where you want to type or press and hold a blank area. The cursor will blink, and the tab will appear. Drag the tab to move the cursor. · If you have cut or copied any text, tap the tab to show the Paste and Select all option which allows you to complete pasting immediately. 18 2 Multimedia applications 2.1 Camera .............................................................. Launch Camera From the home screen, tap Camera . Slide left or right to switch between modes Tap to access photo settings: Flash, Timer, and more. Zoom in/out Switch between front and rear cameras. Tap to take a photo. Press and hold to take multiple shots. Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread fingers apart to zoom in. 19 Tap to access super macro mode. 4cm is the best macro shooting distance. Open Photos to view the photos or videos you have taken. To take a photo The screen acts as the viewfinder. First, position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, tap the screen to focus if necessary. Tap to capture. The photo will be automatically saved. You can also press and hold to take burst shots. To take a video Tap VIDEO to change the camera mode to video. Tap to start video recording. While the recording is in progress, you can tap to save the frame as a separate photo. Tap to pause video recording, and tap again to continue recording. Tap to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved. Viewing a photo or video · Tap , slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. · Tap , then Gmail/Bluetooth/Messages/etc. to share the photo or video. · Tap Back button to return to Camera. 20 Modes and settings Modes Slide left or right to switch between modes. · MOTION: Capture movements in motion, like shooting a basketball. PATH: Generates motion trajectory images with multiple continuous shots. · VIDEO: Access video mode. SLOW MOTION: Records videos at 120fps. TIME LAPSE: Speed up footage playback to create a sense of time elapsing. · PORTRAIT: Create a depth of field effect. You can compose an image that highlights your subject while producing a gorgeously blurred background. Tap MORE to access more modes. These modes can be moved to the main screen by tapping . · PRO: Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune parameters and gives you full control over ISO, WB exposure time, aperture, shutter speed and so on. · LIGHT TRACE: Capture movement, lights at night, or light painting. · PANO: Use pano to capture a panoramic photo, an image with a horizontally elongated field of view. Tap the shutter button and move the phone steadily along in the direction indicated on the screen. The photo will be saved when all the slots are filled, or when pressing the shutter button again. · Google Lens(1): Google Lens is a free tool that uses Google to help you to copy and translate text, search for similar products, identity plants and animals, discover books & media, scan barcodes, etc. (1) Your phone must also be connected to a network. 21 Settings Tap to set more options: · AI scene detection: It can detect image content and scenes, and automatically apply a specific preset to images in different scenes. This allows you to apply more aggressive presets to images than can benefit from that - like landscapes and sunsets. · Intelligent mode recommendation: Activate/deactivate the function of recommending appropriate modes based on scenarios. · Watermark: Turn on/off watermark · Picture size: Set the photo MP size. · Auto HDR: Auto HDR is a shooting mode to widen the gradation, which you can record from bright parts to the dark part with the correct brightness automatically. When you are using auto HDR mode, your camera will shoot at least one photo at the optimal exposure and at least one on either side on the conditions. · Quick snap: Set the device to take a photo by pressing the volume down key twice quickly when screen is off. · Video quality: Select video quality. · Video HDR: When recording videos with backlight, it can enhances the sense of hierarchy in the image. · Microphone: Turn on/off microphone during video mode. · Touch to shoot: It allows you to take a photo by tapping on the preview area. · Mirror camera: Turn on/off. It allows you to save selfies as previewed without flipping them. · Gesture to capture: Turn on/off. Once the palm gesture feature is activated, show your palm to the camera and the device will automatically take a photo or video after few seconds. · Gridlines: Show gridlines when taking photos 22 · Camera leveler: The camera level tool is a part of the grid overlay, which is useful in itself for more balanced compositions. · Volume button function: Customize the Volume button to Shutter, Zoom or Volume when using camera. · Storage: Choose between phone and microSDTM card storage when an microSDTM card is inserted. The default is phone storage. · Save location: The function of tagging photos and videos with your location. This option is available when GPS location services and wireless network are enabled, and permission is granted. · Shutter sound: Enable/disable shutter sound when taking a photo or video. · QR code: Allow QR code scanning. · Reset settings: Reset the camera to its factory default settings. 23 2.2 Google Photos ................................................. Google Photos acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for selection. To view the photos you have taken, tap from the Home screen. Tap to access Photos, Trash Tap to access more options View the photos/ videos you have just taken. Search your photos 24 Working with pictures You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Find the picture you want to work on, then tap the picture. · Tap to share the picture. · Tap to edit the picture. · Tap to access Google Lens. · Tap to delete the picture. · Tap > Use as to set the picture as a Contact photo or Wallpaper. 25 3 Apps and features 3.1 Phone................................................................. Making a call To make a call, tap on the Home screen. View the call's detailed information Call log Favorite numbers Show the dialpad Access to Contacts 26 Press and hold to access voicemail Enter the desired number from the keypad and tap to place the call or select a contact from Contacts or Call logs by sliding or tapping tabs, then make the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by tapping Create new contact or Add to a contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by tapping . To hang up a call, tap . International call To dial an international call, press and hold to enter "+", then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and tap . 27 Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial the emergency number and tap to make an emergency call. Depending on your network and country this could even work without a SIM card and without typing in the SIM PIN code. Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call: · Tap Answer, or swipe up the icon to answer. · Tap Decline, or swipe down the icon to reject. · Tap to reject the call by sending a preset message. Calling your voicemail To access your voicemail, press and hold . 28 If you receive a voicemail, will appear on the Status bar. Open the Notification panel and tap New voicemail. During a call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. End the current call. Mute the current call. Tap again to unmute the call. Display the keypad. Activate the speaker during the current call. Tap again to deactivate the speaker. Tap to show more options. To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen during a call, the screen will be locked automatically when you put the cellphone close to your ear; and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear. 29 Managing multiple calls Swap calls When you accept two calls, tap and then tap to switch between two lines. The current call will be put on hold, and you are able to join the other call. Conference calls(1) You can set up a conference call as follows. Place a call to the first participant of the conference call. Tap and then tap to add another call. Enter the phone number of the person you want to add to the conference and tap . You can also add participants from Call log or Contacts. (1) Depending on your network carrier. 30 Tap to start the conference. Tap to end the conference call and disconnect all callers. Call settings Tap from the Phone screen, then tap Settings to set phone and contact settings. Call log You can access your call log by tapping from the Phone screen to view missed calls, outgoing calls and incoming calls. Tap one call to view information or further operations. You can launch a new call, send a message to the contact or number, or view detailed information of the call. To delete the call history of a selected contact or number, press and hold the call log and choose Delete. 31 3.2 Contacts ............................................................ Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. View your Contacts To see your contacts, tap from the App drawer. · Tap to open the Quick contact panel · Press and hold to share or delete the selected contact Add new contact Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchronize your phone. 32 Adding a contact Tap in the contact list to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. Tap to save Select a picture or take a photo for the Phone contact Tap to open available labels Add to/remove from Favorites (1) To add a contact to Favorites, you can tap a contact to view details then tap to add the contact to Favorites. To remove a contact from Favorites, tap on the contact details screen. (1) Phone and Gmail contacts can be added to Favorites. 33 Editing your contacts To edit contact information, tap When finished, tap Save. in the contact details screen. Using the Quick contact panel Tap a contact to open the Quick contact panel. · Tap or the number to make a call. · Tap to send a message. · Tap to make a video call. The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone. 34 Sharing contacts You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc. · From the Contacts screen, press and hold a contact and tap . · Select the application to perform this action. Accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. To add an account: - From the contacts list, tap account > Contacts settings > Accounts > Add - From the home screen, tap Settings > Accounts > Add account. You are required to select the type of account you are adding, like Google, etc. As with any other account setup, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc. Auto-sync On the Accounts screen, turn on Automatically sync data . When activated, all changes to information on the phone or online will be automatically synchronized with each other. 35 3.3 Messages ......................................................... Writing a new message You can create, edit, send and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access Messages, tap from the Home screen. On the message list screen, tap messages. to write text/multimedia Sending a text message · To add recipients, enter a mobile phone number or select a contact in the To bar. · Tap the Text message bar to enter the text of the message. · When finished, tap to send the text message. 36 Specific letters (accented) will also increase the size of the SMS. This may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient. Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added. · To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's phone number or email address in the To bar. · Write the text of the message in the Text message bar. · Tap to give access to your location, share a contact or attach files. · When finished, tap to send the multimedia message. 37 Manage messages When receiving a message, will appear on the Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. You can also access the Messages application and tap the message to open it. Messages are displayed as a conversation. Tap a message to enter the message composing screen: More options Call the number Save the number to Contacts or view the contact details if the number has been saved To adjust message settings, tap list screen. and select Settings on the message 38 3.4 Calendar ............................................................ Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, open the Google apps folder from the Home screen, then tap Calendar. Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3 days, Week, or Month, tap to select. To create new events You can add new events from any Calendar views. · Tap . · Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can turn on All-day . 39 · Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want to invite. The guests will receive an invitation from Calendar and Email. · When finished, tap Save at the top of the screen. To quickly create an event from the Day, 3 days and Week view screens, tap an empty spot to select a target area, then tap again to create a new event. To delete or edit an event To delete or edit an event, tap the event to enter its details screen. Tap to edit the event, or tap > Delete to delete. Event reminder If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel, then tap on the event name to view the event in Calendar. Tap the Back button to keep the reminders pending in the Status bar and the notification panel. 3.5 Clock .................................................................. Swipe up from the Home screen, then tap Clock. Alarm From the Clock screen, tap Alarm to enter. · Tap to enable/disable the alarm. · Tap to add a new alarm and tap OK to save. · Tap a currently existing alarm to edit the alarm. · Tap Delete and confirm to delete the selected alarm. You can also choose "Undo" to recall the deletion. 40 Clock View times across the world. · Tap to search for a city. Timer From the Clock screen, tap Timer to enter. · Set the time. Tap · Tap to pause. · Tap to reset. to start the countdown. 41 Stopwatch From the Clock screen, tap Stopwatch to enter. · Tap · Tap · Tap · Tap to start the Stopwatch. to show a list of records according to the updated time. to pause. to reset. 42 Bedtime From the Clock screen, tap Bedtime to enter. · Set a regular wake-up alarm · Set bedtime and reminder notification · Set a certain bedtime mode · Tap Done to finish your bedtime setting. Adjust Clock settings Tap to access settings. 43 3.6 Calculator.......................................................... To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then tap . Tap to review calculation history, choose theme, privacy policy, send feedback, search for help. Tap to switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation. Tap to delete digits one by one. 44 3.7 Other applications (1) The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone. To download and install more 3rd party applications, use the Google Play Store application. 3.8 Google applications Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life. This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to the related websites or the introduction provided in the apps. You are recommended to register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions. Google Google keeps you updated with the latest news happening in the world. You can view Google anywhere on your device and get information by this search engine. Chrome Surf the web using the Chrome browser. Your bookmarks, browsing history, and settings across all devices with the browser installed can be synchronized with your Google account. Gmail As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. With this application you can send and receive emails, manage emails by labels, archive emails, etc. Emails can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account. (1) Application availability depends on country and carrier. 45 Maps Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, or public transportation. By using this application, you can find your own location, search for a place, and get suggested route planning for your trips. Drive A file storage and synchronisation service created by Google, which allows users to store files in the cloud, share and edit files. Files in Drive are kept secure and can be accessed from any device by logging in to your Google account. Files or folders can be shared privately with other Google account users. YouTube YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. It supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin downloading from the internet. Meet Google Meet is a video chat mobile app. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact list. The app will automatically control the video quality by sensing the network connectivity. Gallery Gallery stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically analyzes photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly find the photos you need. 46 Assistant Press and hold the Home button to quickly ask for help, check the news, make a phone call, and more. Files Files displays all data stored on the phone, including both external microSDTM card and internal storage, such as applications, media files downloaded from Google Play Store, YouTube or other locations; Videos, pictures or audios you have captured; other data transferred via Bluetooth, USB cable, etc. Safety Google Safety helps you prepare for an emergency, and if an emergency occurs, the app can connect you to help and the information you need. This app has features like car crash detection and location sharing with your emergency contacts. You can also get crisis alerts about nearby natural disasters or public emergencies. Play Store Serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications and games. Applications are either free of charge or at a cost. In Play Store, search for the app you need, download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app. You can also uninstall, update an app, and manage your downloads. 47 4 Settings To go to Settings, tap from the Home screen or swipe up from the Home screen and then tap . You can also drag down from the notification panel and tap . 4.1 Wi-Fi You can connect to the internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network · Settings > Wi-Fi > tap to turn on. · Once Wi-Fi is turned on, detected Wi-Fi networks are listed. · Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you should contact the network carrier for details). When finished, tap CONNECT. To add a Wi-Fi network When Wi-Fi is on, you can add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference. · Settings > Wi-Fi > Add network. · Enter the name of the network and any required network information. · Tap CONNECT. 48 To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connection to networks which you no longer wish to use. · Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. · On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the name of the saved network. · Tap FORGET in the dialog that opens. 4.2 Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses. To turn on Bluetooth · Settings > Bluetooth > tap to turn on. Your device name will appear on screen. To rename your device · Tap Settings > Bluetooth. · Tap Device name. · Enter a name, and tap RENAME to confirm. To pair/connect your phone with a Bluetooth device To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on and pair your phone with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data. · Tap Settings > Bluetooth > + Pair new device. · Tap a Bluetooth device you want to pair your phone within the list. 49 · In the dialog that pops up, tap PAIR to confirm. · If the pairing is successful, your phone will be connected to the device. To unpair from a Bluetooth device · Tap beside the device you want to unpair from. · Tap FORGET to confirm. 4.3 SIM card & cellular network Go to To Settings > SIM card & cellular network> SIM 1 to enable data roaming, set your preferred network type, check the network connection you are using or create a new access point, etc. Tap to choose SIM 1 or SIM 2 for connecting to the network, making calls and sending SMS messages. 4.4 Connections Airplane mode Use Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. You can also open Airplane mode by tapping Airplane mode on the Quick setting bar. Hotspot & tethering To share your phone's data connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB, or as a mobile hotspot, go to Settings > Connections > Hotspot & tethering to activate these functions. To rename or secure your mobile hotspot 50 When your mobile hotspot is activated, you can rename your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. · Tap Settings > Connections > Hotspot & tethering > Mobile hotspot. · Tap Hotspot name to rename the network SSID or set your network security. · Tap OK. The functions above may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas. Data usage View settings related to your data usage. Mark the checkbox to set cellular data limit. Your cellular data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the statistics and related applications of used data by your phone. Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit. VPN Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network. To add a VPN · Tap Settings > Connections > VPN. · On the screen that opens, follow your network administrator's instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings. · Tap SAVE. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. 51 Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your phone. Private DNS Select the Private DNS Mode of the device. NFC Tap to enable or disable NFC. The function allows data exchange when the phone touches another device. Cast You can use Cast to display your device's screen on your TV, and display content like TV shows, movies, photos, games, and websites from supported apps. USB With a USB cable, you can charge your device, transfer files or photos (MTP/PTP) between your phone and a computer. To connect your phone to the computer · Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected. · Open the Notification panel and choose the way which you want to transfer files or tap Settings > Connections > USB connection to select. By default, Charge this device is selected. Printing Tap Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service. 52 Chromebook Link your phone to a Chromebook so that you can text from your computer, share your phone's Internet connection and simplify unlocking. Quick Share The device location permission needs to be turned on for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to detect nearby devices. Android Auto Use apps on your car screen, if compatible with your car. 4.5 Home screen & lock screen With this menu, set your home apps, choose your favorite wallpapers and theme styles, etc. 4.6 NXTPAPER zone NXTPAPER zone offers exceptional image quality with reduced glare and reflections. Choose your preferred NXTPAPER mode. 4.7 Display Brightness level Adjust screen brightness manually. Adaptive brightness Turn on to adjust screen brightness automatically. 53 Darker display mode Empty screen space will become black in this mode, making it easier to look at your screen or read in dim light. Dark theme Turn on to lower screen brightless in dark light environment. Eye comfort mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light radiation and adjust the colour temperature to relieve eye fatigue. You can also create a custom schedule to turn it on. Reading mode Reading mode optimize the screen display to make the reading experience as comfortable as physical books. NXTVISION NXTVISION aims to enhance the viewing experience by providing improved color accuracy, clarity, and contrast on the screen. Colour mode & temperature Change the display gamut to vivid, natural or advanced based on content. Note: Eyesafe certification is only available in Natural mode or sRGB settings in Advanced mode. Sleep Set screen timeout. 54 Refresh rate Select the refresh rate of the screen. When a high refresh rate is set, the screen will scroll more smoothly. When you select a standard refresh rate, you can use the battery longer. High brightness mode This feature enhances screen visibility in bright environments, such as direct sunlight, by making the screen easier to read. Display size and text Adjust font size, display size and text manually. Auto-rotate screen Select whether the screen rotates automatically or not. Status bar & notch Set the style of the status bar, select whether notification icons are folded and how the battery percentage is displayed. Turn on the notch for full screen apps to get the best experience on the phone. 4.8 Sound & vibration Use the Sound & vibration settings to configure many aspects of call ringtones, music, and other audio settings. 3D Boom Sound Tap to activate 3D surround sound, which creates an immersive sound experience. 55 Phone ringtone Set your incoming call ringtone. Notification ringtone Set the default sound for notifications. Alarm ringtone Set your alarm ringtone. Vibration & haptics Set vibration for calls, notifications, etc. Live Caption To detect speech on your device and automatically generate captions, turn this feature on by following the instructions on your device. Do Not Disturb If you do not want to be disturbed by your phone or information ringtones during work or rest, you can set the Do Not Disturb mode. Swipe down the Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel and tap to turn on Do Not Disturb. Headset mode Ringtone will only be heard from headset if it is plugged in. More sound settings Set Dial pad tones, Screen locking sounds, Touch sounds, Power on/off sounds, Wireless Emergency Alerts. 56 4.9 Notifications Manage app notifications. You can set permission of apps notification, the authority to show the notifications on the lock screen, etc. 4.10 Button & gestures System navigation Select your favourite navigation button layout. Gestures To set some gestures for convenient use, such as 3-finger screenshot. Power key Quick open camera To quickly open camera, press the power button twice. It works from any screen. Power button ends call Press the power button to end a call. Long press power key To access power menu, long press the power key. 57 4.11 Advanced features Health Care Health Care helps you to take proactive steps to improve your overall health. Screen Recorder Set the video resolution, sound, etc. To use Screen Recorder, Swipe down the Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel and tap , then drag up to the quick settings panel, exit from edit screen and tap the new added title. 4.12 Smart Manager Smart Manager ensures your phone is operating in top form by automatically scanning and providing recommendations to optimize your phone to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats. Restricting auto-start apps can make the system run faster and extend battery life. To ensure applications that require push notification continue to work as expected, turn off Automatically manage to configure each application individually. You can also set some options manually for further optimization. 4.13 Location Set whether to allow an app to access your device's location. You can set to allow continual access, or only while the app is in use. 58 4.14 Security & privacy App security Play Protect regularly checks your apps and device for harmful behavior. You'll be notified of any security risks found. Device unlock Screen lock Select one method such as Swipe, Pattern, PIN or Password to unlock the screen. Face unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your device with your facial data. Set it according to the on-screen steps. Ensure that you are facing the phone screen when using face recognition. Fingerprint Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen. Set it according to the on-screen steps. NOTE: You need to set a pattern, PIN, or password before using face & fingerprint unlock. Account security Check up Google account security. Device finders Locate your device remotely, and even wipe device data to keep it secure. 59 System and updates Check for security updates and update Google Play system. Privacy To protect your privacy, enable or disable apps from accessing your location, messages, phone, and enable Google to save your passwords. Other settings You can also set Device admin apps, SIM lock, Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, etc. 4.15 Safety & emergency Access Settings > Safety & emergency > Open Personal Safety to set medical information and emergency contacts. Adding medical information and emergency contacts can help first responders in an emergency. Anyone can read this information from your lock screen and dial your contacts by tapping their names, without unlocking your phone. You can also set Emergency SOS, Crisis alerts, Emergency Location Service or Wireless Emergency Alerts in this interface. 4.16 Apps View details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data usage or force them to stop. In the Permissions menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc. 60 4.17 Storage Enter Settings > Storage to check the usage of storage space and free up more when necessary. 4.18 Accounts Add, remove, and manage your email and other supported accounts. You can also use these settings to control the options for how all applications send, receive and synchronize data; for example, automatically, on a schedule, etc. Tap Add account to add an account for the selected app. 4.19 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls In this menu you can find how much time you have spent on the phone and even on each app. You can customize the time limit for using the phone to ensure a healthy and balanced life. In addition, parents are able to restrict their children's usage time to manage their browsing habits. 4.20 Google Configure your Google account and service settings. 4.21 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. 61 4.22 System About phone View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera, Battery capacity, etc. You can also check legal information, build number, status and other specs. System Update If you want to update the system, tap CHECK FOR UPDATES (refer to "5 FOTA upgrade"). Languages Configure language settings, voice input settings, etc. Keyboard Configure the on-screen keyboard, pointer speed, etc. Date & time Use Date & time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed. Backup Turn on to back up your phone's settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you've backed up will be restored onto the new phone when you sign in with your Google account. 62 Reset options Reset all network settings and app preferences, you won't lose your data with these settings. If Erase all data is selected, all data in your phone's internal storage will be erased, please back up your data before reset. Multiple users Allow multiple users and share your device by adding new users. Each user has a personal space on your device for custom Home screens, accounts, apps, settings and more. Regulatory & safety View product information such as Product model, Manufacturer name, IMEI, CU reference, Bluetooth Declaration ID, etc. 63 5 FOTA upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) upgrade to update your phone's software. To access updates, from the app list, tap Settings > System > System Update. Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for updates. With Wi-Fi turned on, the system is able to discover if a new firmware version is available and if so, begin to download and install it automatically. Once finished, a pop up dialog will give you the option of restarting your phone later, overnight or now. If Settings > System > System Update > Update settings > Automatically update is turned off, a pop up dialog will ask if you want to download a new firmware version which the phone has discovered, or if you want to ignore it. 64 6 Safety information If you only have a mobile network connection, you will only receive a notification which will appear in the Status bar. · Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred · Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. · Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. · Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery. (If the battery is non-user replaceable). · Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. · Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. · Do not replace an embedded battery pack. Improper replacement may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Contact the manufacturer for replacement instructions. · Provide an explanation of the security implementation (refer to CRD Section 9.1). For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to CTIA Certification certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. 65 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting the service center, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: · For optimal operation, fully charge the battery. · To improve the phone's performance, remove unnecessary files or apps on your phone. · Update your phone's software via Settings > System > System Update. · Reset your phone via Settings > System > Reset > Erase all data (factory reset). Another method is to hold down the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time when your phone is powered off. Release the power key when the device vibrates, then select Wipe data / factory reset > Factory data reset to reset. All your phone data will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully back up your phone data before resetting. and carry out the following checks: My phone can't be switched on or is frozen · When the phone can't be switched on, charge for at least 20 minutes to ensure the minimum battery power needed. Then switch it on again. · When the phone falls into a loop during power on animation and the user interface can't be accessed, press and hold the Power key to reset. This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by third party applications. · If neither method is effective, reset the phone by pressing the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time. Release the power key when the device vibrates, then select Wipe data / factory reset > Factory data reset to reset. 66 My phone has not responded for several minutes · If your phone doesn't respond, turn off your phone by pressing and holding the Power key until it turns off and then restart it again. · If it still doesn't work, reset the phone. My phone turns off by itself · Check that your screen is locked when you are not using your phone, and make sure that the Power key is not accidentally pressed while the screen is unlocked. · Check the battery charge level. · If it still doesn't work, reset the phone or update software. My phone can't charge properly · Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the phone. · Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power has been empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charging indicator on the screen. · Make sure that charging is carried out under normal conditions 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). · When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible. My phone can't connect to a network or "No service" is displayed · Try connecting to the network by moving to another physical location. · Verify the network coverage with your carrier. · Check with your carrier that your SIM card is valid. · Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded. 67 My phone can't connect to the Internet · Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. · Check your phone's internet connection settings. · Make sure that you are in a place with network coverage. · Try connecting at a later time or another location. Invalid SIM card · Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted. · Make sure that the chip on your SIM card is not damaged. · Make sure that the service of your SIM card is available. My phone can't make outgoing calls · Make sure that you have dialed a valid number and have tapped . · For international calls, check the country and area codes. · Make sure that your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable. · Check your subscription status with your carrier (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). · Make sure that you have not barred outgoing calls. · Make sure that your phone is not in Airplane mode. My phone can't receive incoming calls · Make sure that your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network). · Check your subscription status with your carrier (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). · Make sure that you have not forwarded incoming calls. · Make sure that you have not barred certain calls. · Make sure that your phone is not in Airplane mode. 68 The caller's name/number doesn't appear when a call is received · Check that you have subscribed to this service with your carrier. · Your caller may have concealed his name or number. I can't find my contacts · Make sure that your SIM card is not broken. · Make sure that your SIM card is inserted properly. The sound quality of the calls is poor · Adjust the volume during a call by pressing the Volume key. · Check the network strength. Move to a location with stronger signal strength. · Make sure that the receiver, connector and speaker on your phone are clean. I can't use the features described in the manual · Check with your carrier to make sure that your subscription includes this service. · Make sure that this feature doesn't require a TCL accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialed · Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your contacts. · Make sure that you have selected the country code when calling an international number. I can't add a contact · Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some contacts or save the contacts to the phone. 69 My callers can't leave messages on my voicemail · Contact your network carrier to check service availability. I can't access my voicemail · Make sure that your carrier's voicemail number is correctly entered in "Voicemail number". · Try later if the network is busy. I can't send and receive MMS · Check your phone storage as it might be full. · Contact your network carrier to check service availability and MMS parameters. · Verify the server center number or your MMS profile with your carrier. · The server center may be swamped. Try again later. SIM card PIN locked · Contact your network carrier to obtain the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code. I can't connect my phone to my computer · Check to make sure the USB port is not broken. If it's not working, try another USB port on your computer. · Make sure USB drivers are properly installed. · If you are using a Windows computer, make sure it supports MTP mode. If you are using a Mac, make sure to install Android File Transfer from www.android.com/filetransfer/. I can't download new files · Make sure that there is sufficient phone storage space for your download. · Select the microSDTM card as the location to store downloaded files. · Check your subscription status with your carrier. 70 The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth · Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. · Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth's detection range. The battery drains too fast · Make sure that you follow the complete charge time (minimum 150 minutes). · After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication. · Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate. · Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. · Update news and weather information on manual demand, or increase their auto-check interval. · Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for extended periods of time. · Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. The phone becomes warm following prolonged calls, game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications · This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending the above actions will make your phone return to normal temperature. After a factory data reset is performed, I can't use my phone without entering Google account credentials · If you don't remember your Google account credentials, complete Google account recovery procedures. · If you still cannot access your phone, apply to the authorized repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case. 71 I forgot some passwords/codes/keys on my phone · Perform a factory data reset. · If you still cannot access your phone, apply to the authorized repair center, but remember that it will not be regarded as a warranty case. How to back up my device data · Go to Settings > System > Backup (refer to "4.22 System > Backup") No action after touching the touch screen · Check whether there is any damage to the screen. If yes, please back up your data and take your device and proof of purchase to our repair centre to get more professional technical assistance. · If the issue occurs while using a third-party app, make sure the app is compatible with your device and Android version. Try uninstalling the third-party app. · Check if the issue occurs during charging. If yes, we recommend trying the official charger and data cable. (Note: The voltage instability of non-standard chargers and data cables may cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive). · Make sure the temperature where the device is being used is neither too hot nor too cold. The standard working temperature of the capacitive touchscreen is -10°C~60°C. Excessively high or low temperatures will cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive. · If there is a screen protector on the screen, see if the touchscreen works after removing it. · Make sure there are no stains such as water or sweat on the touchscreen. If there are, wipe the screen and try again. · If it still doesn't work, reset the phone or update software. Cannot turn on camera flash mode · Charge your device until the battery level is at least 30%. Camera flash cannot be used when the battery is running low. 72 · Clear the cache of the 'Camera' app. To clear an app's cache: go to the main menu > select Settings > Apps > See all apps > Camera > Storage & cache > Clear storage and Clear cache. · Drag down the quick settings bar in any interface, touch the flashlight icon to check whether the flash on your device works. · Check whether the camera is set to the special shooting mode. In order to achieve a certain effect, the program will prohibit the use of the flash. Please revert to normal camera shooting mode. 73 8 Specifications Platform: · MTK 6835V_ZA OS: · Android 14 Memory: · 128GB ROM + 6GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxD): · 167.6 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm Weight: · 199.5g Display: · 1080 X 2460 FHD+ NXTPAPER Network: · 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 · 3G: B1/2/4/5/8 · 4G (1): B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/20/25/26/28/38/39/40/41/66/71 · 5G NR (1): n2/n25/n41/n66/n71/n77 Connectivity: · Bluetooth 5.3 · Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac · 3.5 mm audio jack (1) Depending on your network and country. 74 · Type-C Camera: · Rear Camera: 50MP (2 in 1) +5MP (UW) + 2MP (Depth) · Front camera: 32MP Battery (1): · Capacity: 5010 mAh Expansion Slot: · MicroSDTM memory card (Availability of MicroSD card up to 2TB) Sensors: · G-sensor · Proximity Sensor · Light Sensor · E-Compass · Gyro · Barometer Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. (1) The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards, the use of non-original batteries may be dangerous. 75 9 Accessories Standard accessories · 18W charger · Type C USB cable · SIM card pin · Quick Guide & PSI · Accessories depend on countries. · Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device. 76