User's Manual

More information
On the web
Detailed support information including device specifications
and a full user's manual are available at
www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices.
On the phone
•Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
•Dial 611 from your cell phone.
Accessories
For more information about accessories,
please visit your local Cricket store or go to
www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories.
Note: Store and online inventories may vary.
Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines--FCC ID 2ACCJH124.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the
property of their respective owners. microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Alcatel is a trademark of Nokia used under license by TCL Communication
Technology Holdings Limited. APPRISE
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is a trademark of TCL Communication
Technology Holdings Limited. © 2020 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved. TCL
Communication Technology Holdings Limited reserves the right to alter material
or technical specification without prior notice.
All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed,
arranged and mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
Getting to Know your
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Phone Setup
1. Remove back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation
on the bottom left of the cover.
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2. Insert the nano SIM card and microSD™ card* with gold
contacts facing down.
3. Ensure that nano SIM and microSD
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cards have been
properly secured.
4. Put the back cover on.
Touch screen
Navigating your phone
•Use your fingertip to tap the screen.
•Use quick icks of your nger on the
touch screen to swipe up, down, left, or
right.
•Tap
Back to return to the previous
screen.
•Tap
Home at any time to return to
the home screen.
•Tap
Recent apps to access recently
viewed apps.
•Swipe up to access applications on your
phone.
Notification panel
To access alerts, including new messages,
emails, and software updates:
•From the top of the home screen, drag
your nger down to view the notification
panel.
•Swipe right or left to clear individual
notications or tap CLEAR ALL to clear
all.
•With the notification panel open, tap the
top of the screen again and drag down
to see the Quick Settings menu.
•Tap
to access the complete Settings
menu.
Personalize
Set wallpaper
•To change your home or lock screen
wallpaper, touch and hold a blank
part of the home screen and tap
WALLPAPERS.
•Select a wallpaper and tap
Set
wallpaper to set the image and then
select whether you want it to appear
on the lock screen, home screen, or
both. You can also tap
My photos for
additional options.
Add to home screen
•To add app shortcuts, swipe up to
access applications, press and hold
the desired app, and drag it to the
home screen.
Organize home screens
•To move an app shortcut, press and hold
it and then drag it to a new location. To
delete it, drag it on top of «X Remove» at
the top of the screen.
•To create a folder, press and hold an
app shortcut and drag it on top of
another, then release.
•To rename a folder, press the folder title
to type a new name.
Convenient Services & Features
Cricket Services
These services make using Cricket even better and easier.
myCricket: Check account balance, make a quick
payment, view usage and access support from the
palm of your hand.
Visual Voicemail: Quickly view, access and play
back your voicemail messages. Easily save
important numbers to your Favorites list and
respond to messages by calling back or texting.
Additional Features
Smart Manager: Automatically scans and
optimizes your phone to ensure it operates in top
form.
Set screen lock: Enable an unlock method to keep
your phone secure. Select Swipe, Pattern, PIN,
Password, or Face Recognition*. Face Recognition
will unlock your phone by using the front camera to
register your face.
Calls and Voicemail
HD Voice Capable
Enjoy clearer conversations and reduced background noise
with HD Voice*.
Make a call
1. From the home screen, tap Phone.
2. Type a name or phone number, or select one of the
following options:
: To manually enter a phone number.
: To choose from frequently called contacts.
: To choose from a list of people who you have recently
called or have called you.
: To make a call from your contacts list.
Check voicemail
1. From the home screen, tap Phone, then tap
2. Press and hold the 1 key .
Call waiting
Call waiting allows you to answer a second call while
putting your existing call on hold. While on a call, you will
hear a tone if another call comes in.
: To answer the incoming call.
: To switch between active calls.
: To merge calls.
: To end a call.
Text and picture messaging
Send a text message
1. From the home screen, tap
Messaging.
2. Tap
New message button to start a
new text message.
3. In the To field, enter a number or a
contact name, or select a contact from
Favorites or All Contacts.
4. Tap the Type message field and enter
your message.
5. Tap
to send the message.
Send a picture message
1. Follow steps 1-4 above.
2. Tap the
Paper Clip.
3. Tap
Picture and select desired
picture or tap the
Camera icon to
take a picture to attach.
4. Tap
to send the message.
Email
Gmail setup
1. From the home screen, tap Google,
then tap
Gmail.
2. Enter your email address and tap
NEXT and enter your password and then
tap NEXT again.
3. Confirm email account settings and tap
NEXT.
4. Enter your name which will be displayed
on outgoing mails, and then tap
FINISH.
Create and send an email message
1. From the home screen, tap Google,
then tap Gmail.
2. To compose a new message, tap
.
3. Tap the To field and enter email address
or name.
4. Enter a subject and email message.
5. To attach files to the email message,
tap the
Paper Clip icon and make
your selection.
6. Tap
Send icon to send the message.
Camera and video
Take a picture and video
1. From the home screen, tap Camera .
2. Zoom in and out by pinching with your
fingers.
3. Tap the Shutter
or press the
Volume Key to take a photo.
4. In Video mode, tap Record
to
start recording. Tap it again to stop
recording.
5. Take a photo while in Video mode by
tapping Shutter
.
Modes and settings
Slide left or right on the camera screen to switch between
modes.
•Filter
Tap Filter to apply a live filter to your photos.
•Pano
Tap Pano to capture a panoramic photo. 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.
Quick Start Guide
* To experience Cricket HD Voice, both callers must have a compatible HD
Voice capable smartphone and make the call over Cricket’s LTE Network or
a compatible network. Cricket’s LTE coverage is not equivalent to its overall
network coverage. HD Voice calls made on a compatible device and on the
LTE network may not experience an HD Voice connection at times of network
congestion. Other carriers’ networks may interoperate with Cricket’s LTE network
to support an HD Voice call.
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Google applications
Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve
work efficiency and help you enjoy life.
Access Google applications
From the home screen, tap Google.
Google Go
Google Go is a web browser you can use to surf the
Internet.
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
Assistant
Press your phone's dedicated Google Assistant button to
quickly ask for help, check the news, make a phone call,
and more.
Maps
Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360°
panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and
route planning.
Google Pay
Google Pay is a simple and fast secure payment service
that provides the necessary functions for checkout, allowing
you to settle your bills online and in stores with ease.
* microSD
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card sold seperately
WARNING: To avoid damage to the phone, only use the
standard NANO SIM card provided by your service provider.
WARNING: Please don’t text and drive.
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Back
Home
Charging
Port
Power key
Touch screen
Volume keys
LED Indicator
Camera
Headset port
Speaker
Light and
proximity sensor
Google
Assistant
button
* Face recognition may not be as secure as Pattern, Pin, or Password locks.