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Note:
This is a user manual for TCL 30 5G (T776O).
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
Go to https://support.tcl.com/us
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 > About
phone > Status > 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.
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Table of Contents
1 Your mobile ...................................................................................................4
1.1 Keys and connectors ............................................................................4
1.2 Getting started ....................................................................................... 7
1.3 Home screen .........................................................................................9
1.4 Text input .............................................................................................16
2 Multimedia applications .............................................................................19
2.1 Camera................................................................................................19
2.2 Gallery .................................................................................................23
3 Apps and features ......................................................................................27
3.1 Phone ..................................................................................................27
3.2 Contacts ..............................................................................................32
3.3 Messages ............................................................................................35
3.4 Calendar .............................................................................................. 38
3.5 Clock ...................................................................................................39
3.6 Calculator ............................................................................................42
3.7 TCL apps .............................................................................................43
3.8 Other applications ..............................................................................43
3.9 Google applications .............................................................................43
4 Settings ........................................................................................................ 46
4.1 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................46
4.2 Bluetooth .............................................................................................47
4.3 Cellular network ..................................................................................48
4.4 Connections ........................................................................................48
4.5 Home screen & lock screen ................................................................52
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4.6 Display.................................................................................................52
4.7 Sound & vibration ................................................................................ 54
4.8 Notifications ......................................................................................... 54
4.9 Button & gestures ...............................................................................54
4.10 Advanced features ..............................................................................55
4.11 Smart Manager ...................................................................................56
4.12 Security & biometrics ..........................................................................56
4.13 Location ............................................................................................... 57
4.14 Privacy.................................................................................................57
4.15 Apps ....................................................................................................57
4.16 Storage ................................................................................................ 57
4.17 Users & accounts ................................................................................58
4.18 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ..................................................58
4.19 Google ................................................................................................. 58
4.20 Accessibility ......................................................................................... 58
4.21 System ................................................................................................58
5 FOTA upgrade .............................................................................................61
6 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 62
7 Specifications .............................................................................................68
8 Accessories .................................................................................................70
9 Licenses ......................................................................................................71
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Your mobile
1.1 Keys and connectors
Microphone
Receiver
USB Type-C
Headset connector
Front Camera
Back button
Home button
Touch screen
Recent apps
Speaker
Microphone
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Fingerprint
sensor
Rear camera
LED flash
SIM and
microSD
TM
tray
NFC sensor area
Volume keys
Power/Lock
key
Back key
• Tap to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options
menu, the notification panel, etc.
Home key
• Tap to return to the Home screen from any other application or screen.
• Touch 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.
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Recent apps
• Tap to switch between recently opened individual app activities and
documents.
Power key/Fingerprint sensor (right of the device)
• 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.
• 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 10 seconds to force reboot.
• Tap to unlock the screen if you have set fingerprint to unlock your screen.
Volume up/down
• Adjust call volume during a call.
• Adjust music/video volume while streaming.
• Adjust media volume.
• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.
• With Camera open, press the Volume up or Down key to take a photo
or press and hold to take burst shots. To set, touch Camera > Settings
> Volume button function.
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1.2 Getting started
Setting up
Inserting or removing the SIM/microSD
TM
card
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Use the provided SIM pin to open the SIM tray.
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Place the Nano SIM card into the tray slot labeled "SIM".
3
Place the microSD
TM
card into the tray slot labeled "SD".
①
②
③
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off
your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card as this phone supports hot
swap.
MicroSD
TM
cards are sold separately. Your phone only supports Nano SIM
cards. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types; otherwise this may cause
damage to your phone.
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Charging the battery
Your phone is partially charged. Charge the battery by using the USB-C cable and
charger provided. You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging
status is indicated by a percentage displayed on screen while the phone is powered
off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully
charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS,
Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the
backlight time, etc.
Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable
On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a phone to connect
to an external device with the help of an OTG cable.
You can use your phone to charge other devices using an OTG cable.
1. Connect your phone with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
2. After connecting, a reminder box will pop up indicating that your phone can charge
the other phone and that the battery will reduce quickly during the charging.
3. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel; touch Charging
connected device via USB, and then check that Supply power is selected by
default.
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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.
• Touch and hold to move or remove applications.
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.
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Using the touchscreen
Tap
To access an application, tap it with your finger.
Touch and hold
To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. For example.
Select a contact in Contacts and touch and hold it. 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.
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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 view notifications and drag again to enter the quick
settings panel.
Drag up to close it. When there are notifications, they can be accessed by tapping
them.
Notification panel
When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification
panel to read more detailed information.
Tap to clear all event–based notifications
(other ongoing notifications will remain).
With the Notification panel open, drag down
again to see the Quick Settings menu.
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Quick settings panel
Drag down from the top of the screen twice to open the Quick settings panel.
You can enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons.
Tap to customize your
Quick settings panel.
Tap to access Settings,
where you can set more
items.
Lock/Unlock your screen
To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN,
password, registered fingerprint or face
(1)
.
To create a screen unlock, tap Settings > Security & biometrics > Screen lock.
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.
(1)
Fingerprint and Face unlock may not be as secure as Pattern, PIN, or Password
locks. We may use Fingerprint and Face unlock methods only for the purpose to
unlock the phone. The data collected from you through such methods will be stored
in your device and will not be disclosed to any third-party. You may delete your data
anytime.
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Swipe to unlock the screen
Press the Power key once to light up the screen, swipe up the screen to unlock
the screen.
(1)
Swipe right to
enter Phone
(1)
Double tap to enter
the detailed screen
Swipe left to
enter Camera
(1)
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.
Use pattern unlock
Draw the same pattern you have set to unlock the screen.
Use Face unlock
• From the app list, tap Settings > Security & biometrics > 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 enrolled
indoors and away from direct sunlight.
• Enable Face unlock when your screen turns on, otherwise you will have to swipe
up on the screen first of all.
(1)
Customized by tapping Settings > Home screen & lock screen > Lock screen
shortcut.
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Use Fingerprint unlock
• For the best result, begin with the index finger on your dominant hand.
• Put your finger on the sensor and lift after you feel a vibration. Keep lifting your
finger to add the different parts of your fingerprint.
• Follow theses steps until fingerprints are fully registered.
Personalizing your Home screen
Add
You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget and drag the item to
your preferred Home screen.
Reposition
Touch 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 Home screen.
Remove
Touch and hold the item and drag it up to the top of the
remove icon, and
release after it turns red.
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 touch the folder’s title bar to input the new
name.
Wallpaper customization
Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, then touch Wallpapers to
customize wallpaper.
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Widgets and recently used applications
Widgets
Touch and hold the empty area in the Home screen, then tap Widgets to display
all widgets.
Touch and hold the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen.
Consult recently used applications
To consult recently used applications:
• Tap the Recent apps key.
• If Settings > Button & gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation
is set, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold for at least 0.3s.
Tap a thumbnail in the window to open the application.
Tap one thumbnail and slide it up to close the application, slide it right/left to switch
between the applications.
Tap
at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications.
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Volume adjustment
Press the Volume key to adjust the Media volume.
Tap the
icon to adjust Ring, Alarm and Notification volume.
1.4 Text input
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Onscreen Keyboard settings
Tap Settings > System > Language & input, tap the Virtual keyboard you want to
set up and a series of settings will become available.
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 (Tap on/off Settings > Display > Auto-
rotate screen).
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Android keyboard
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Enter recipient numbers or select from contacts
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Touch and hold to record audio
3
Touch and hold to switch language (if applicable)
4
Tap to insert a period
Touch and hold to select symbols
5
Tap to switch between "abc/Abc" mode
Touch and hold to switch to "ABC" mode
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Tap to access the symbols and numbers keyboards
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Tap to insert a comma
Touch and hold to access keyboard settings, insert an emoji, or view input
options.
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Text editing
• Touch and hold or double tap within the text you want to edit.
• Drag the tabs to change the amount of text to edit.
• The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, and Share.
Insert new text
• Tap where you want to type, or touch 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.
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Multimedia applications
2.1 Camera ...........................................................
Launch Camera
From the Home Screen
From the home screen, tap Camera
.
From the Lock Screen
When the screen is locked, press the Power key once to light up the screen, then
swipe left on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.
Using a shortcut key
Double-press the Power key to open the camera.
To enable this shortcut, tap Settings > Button & gestures > Power key > Quick
launch camera.
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Apply real-time filter
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Flash mode: Enable/disable the camera flash
WARNING: Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash
toward people’s or animals’ eyes.
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Enable/disable AI mode
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Take HDR photos
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Zoom in/out
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Switch between front/back camera
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Take a photo
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Settings
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Picture size
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Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread fingers apart to zoom in
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View the photos or videos you have taken
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Google lens
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 touch and hold
to take burst shots, the
maximum number is 20.
To take a video
Tap VIDEO to change the camera mode to video.
Tap
to start video recording. Tap to take a picture during video recording.
Tap
to pause video recording and tap to continue.
Tap
to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved.
Further operations when viewing a photo/video you have taken
• Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken.
• Tap
, then Gmail/Bluetooth/MMS/etc. to share the photo or video.
• Tap Back button to return to Camera.
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Modes and settings
Modes
Slide left or right to switch between modes.
• AUTO: Auto is the default mode for Camera.
• VIDEO: Access video mode.
• ONE SHOT: Capture several pictures and videos with different scenes by one
time.
• PORTRAIT: Create a depth of field effect. You can compose an image that
highlights your subject while producing a gorgeously blurred background.
• 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.
• PANO: Capture a panoramic image. Tap the shutter button to start taking a
panoramic photo and move the phone steadily along in the direction indicated by
the onscreen line. Once the slots are filled, the photo will be automatically saved.
If the slots are not fully filled, tap the shutter button again to save the photo.
• MORE: By touching
, you can access more modes. These modes can be
moved to the main screen by touching
.
HIGH PIXEL: When capturing pictures the device will use the 50M rear camera
.
The photos are larger and more detailed than pictures taken in auto mode. This
mode works only in partially bright scenes, such as when the sun is shining.
STOP MOTION: Capture a number of photos of a certain scene, then convert
them into a speeded-up video.
SLO-MO: Record special occasions and fast moving scenes, then play them
back at a slow frame rate.
LIGHT TRACE: Capture creative movements of light using a long exposure
photograph.
MOVIE VIDEO: Take a video with movie special effect.
ART EFFECTS: Set different filters when you take a video.
SUPER MACRO: Access super macro mode. 4cm is the best macro shooting
distance.
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Settings
Tap
to set more options:
• Photo size: Select photo size.
• Video quality: Select video quality.
• Calorie detection: Detect the calorie content of a captured object.
• Smart guideline: This feature provides AI-powered facial detection and
composition guides for portrait shots. It only works when using the main camera.
• Dark shot: Capture pictures in a dark environment.
• Quick snap: When activated, double press the volume down button to take a
picture.
• Volume button function: Customize the Volume button to Shutter, Zoom or
Volume when using camera.
• Gesture to capture: When activated, the image will be captured by using the
"palm" gesture.
• Storage: Choose between phone and microSD
TM
card storage when an memory
card is inserted. The default is phone storage.
• Save location information: Tag photos and videos with your location. This
option is available when the GPS location service is enabled.
• Shutter sound: Turn on/off shutter sound when capturing.
• Watermark: Turn on/off Watermark.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera to its factory default settings.
More options are available when you switch to using the front camera:
• Face Beauty: When activated, touch
to adjust skin smoothing and enhance
colouring effects in portraits.
• Mirror camera: Turn on/off.
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2.2 Gallery ............................................................
Gallery 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, touch
from the Home screen.
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2
3
4
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Access more options.
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Explore
Explore collects photos into groups making them more easy to find.
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Albums
Photos, videos, screenshots, etc. are all automatically grouped in Albums.
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Moments
View the photos/videos you have just taken.
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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, and tap the picture in the full-screen picture
view.
• to share the picture.
•
to edit the picture.
Select Filters.
Crop, Rotate or Mirror the picture.
Draw the picture.
Enter text in the picture.
Adjust the picture color.
Set Dehaze and Sky.
•
to set the picture as your favorite.
•
to delete the picture.
•
> Set as to set the picture as a Contact photo or Wallpaper.
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Album management
When there are many pictures and videos, you can manage your albums for
convenient viewing.
Create an album
Tap to create and name a new album. Select the pictures or videos you want
to include in it by tapping
to copy or move them.
Move/copy pictures or videos
Touch and hold the picture(s) or video(s) you want to move/copy. Tap
> Copy to
album/Move to album, then select the album that you want to move to/copy to.
Delete or recover pictures or videos
Touch and hold the picture(s) or video(s) you want to delete, tap
> DELETE.
Deleted items will be retained in the Trash album for 30 days, after which they will
be permanently deleted. To permanently delete them within this period, find the
picture(s) or video(s) in Trash and touch and hold to delete.
To recover the picture(s) or video(s) within this period, touch and hold the picture(s)
or video(s) in Trash and tap to recover.
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Hide album
(1)
Touch and hold the album you want to hide, tap
> MOVE. The album contents
will be hidden from Moments.
(1)
Default albums such as Camera, Videos, Screenshots, etc. can't be hidden or
moved.
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Apps and features
3.1 Phone .............................................................
Making a call
To make a call, tap in the Favorites tray.
Contacts
View the call's detailed information
Call logs
Favorite numbers
Show the dial pad
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Touch and hold to
access voicemail
Enter the desired number from the dial pad 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, touch and hold
to enter “+”, then enter the international
country prefix followed by the full phone number and tap
.
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.
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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, touch and hold .
If you receive a voicemail,
appears on the Status bar. Open the Notification
panel and tap New voicemail.
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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 dial pad.
Activate the speaker during the current call. Tap again to deactivate the
speaker.
Make another call.
Make a video call.
Put a call on hold.
Merge calls to start a conference call.
Manage conference calls.
Swap the calls.
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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.
Managing multiple calls
With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time.
Swap calls
When you accept two calls, tap the icon 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
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 logs or Contacts.
• 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 logs 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, touch and hold the
contact and choose Delete.
(1)
Depending on your network carrier.
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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.
Consult your Contacts
To see your contacts, tap from the App drawer.
Add new contact
• Tap to open the Quick contact panel
• Touch and hold to share or delete the selected contact
Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the phone
or web the next time you synchronize your phone.
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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.
Select a picture or take a photo for the Phone contact
Tap to save
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.
Editing your contacts
To edit contact information, tap in the contact details screen.
When finished, tap Save.
(1)
Phone and Gmail contacts can be added to favorites.
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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.
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, touch and hold a contact and tap .
• Select the application to perform this action.
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Accounts
Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts,
depending on the applications installed on your phone.
To add an account:
• From the contacts list, tap
to sign in or add another account.
• From the contacts list, tap > Settings > Accounts > Add account.
• From the home screen, tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account.
You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like Google, etc.
As with any other account setup, you need to enter detailed information, like
username, password, etc.
You can remove an account and all associated information from the phone. Tap the
account you want to delete, touch Remove account, then confirm.
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.
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 App drawer.
On the message list screen, tap
to write text/multimedia messages.
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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.
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, slides 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 in the To bar.
• Write the text of the message in the Text message bar.
• Tap to give access to your location, send a voice message or attach files.
• Tap
to take a photo/video or attach a photo/video you have taken.
• When finished, tap
to send the multimedia message.
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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:
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More options
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Search within a conversation
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Call the number
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Make a DUO video call.
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Save the number to Contacts or view the contact details if the number has
been saved
To adjust message settings, tap and select Settings on the message list screen.
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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 view.
• Tap
.
• Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you
can turn on All-day
.
• Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want
to invite with commas to separate. 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.
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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.
Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the notification panel, tap an event
name to view the Calendar notification list. Tap the Back button to keep the
reminders pending in the Status bar and the notification panel.
3.5 Clock...............................................................
Your mobile phone has a built-in clock.
To view the current time, swipe up the Home screen, then tap Clock, or tap time
on the Home screen to access it.
Alarm
From the Clock screen, tap Alarm to enter.
• Turn on
to enable the alarm.
• Tap
to add a new alarm, tap to save.
• Tap a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen.
• Tap DELETE and confirm to delete the selected alarm.
Clock
To view the date and time, tap Clock.
• Tap
to add a city from the list.
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Timer
From the Clock screen, tap Timer to enter.
• Tap the provided time to start the countdown directly. Or
• Set the time. Tap
to start the countdown.
•
to pause.
•
to reset.
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Stopwatch
From the Clock screen, tap Stopwatch to enter.
• to start the Stopwatch.
•
to pause.
•
to reset.
• to share.
Adjust Clock settings
Tap to access Clock and Alarm settings.
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3.6 Calculator .......................................................
To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen,
then tap
.
1
2
3
4
1
Calculation history
2
Switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation
3
View other calculation options, including Currency and Unit conversion
4
Delete digits one by one
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3.7 TCL apps
NXTVISION .....................................................................................
NXTVISION provides image enhancement, video and game enhancement and
other screen functions, helping your screen to come alive with a wonderful visually
enhanced experience.
Support center ..............................................................................
Support Center helps you to learn more about Hot FAQs, operation instructions,
troubleshooting, etc. Use it to send us your feedback.
3.8 Other applications
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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.
3.9 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.
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.
(1)
Application availability depends on country and carrier.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Duo
A video chat mobile app.
With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact
list.
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Photos
Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically
analyzes photos and organises them into groups, so that you can quickly find the
photos you need.
Google Pay
Google Pay allows you to make contactless payment with your phone, which is the
fast, simple and safe way to pay in millions of places - in stores, online, and more.
Google Assistant
Long press the Home button to quickly ask for help, check the news, make a phone
call, and more.
File Manager
Files displays all data stored on the phone, including both external microSD
TM
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.
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Settings..........................................
To go to Settings, swipe up from the Home screen or swipe left and then tap
Settings
.
You can also swipe 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.
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.
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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 with in the list.
• 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.
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4.3 Cellular network
You can set Data roaming, Preferred network type, VoLTE, Network and Access
Point Names etc. in this menu.
5G
The default setting for the 5G network switch is ‘On’, allowing you to enjoy surfing
the internet using a fast network service.
• Smart 5G: Smart 5G function will help to save battery life by limiting 5G network
usage in some situations.
• Normal saving mode: 5G network usage is disabled when cellular data transfer
is at a low level and the screen is off.
• Super saving mode: 5G network usage is disabled if you are not playing games,
streaming videos or using apps which you have pre-set with an exemption.
Exempted apps are allowed to access the 5G network without any restrictions.
They can be set by tapping Manage apps.
4.4 Connections
Airplane mode
Turn on Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections
including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
Hotspot & tethering
To share your phone's data connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet
tethering, or as a mobile hotspot, go to Settings > Connections > Hotspot &
tethering to activate these functions.
To rename or secure your mobile hotspot
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.
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The functions above may incur additional network charges from your
network carrier. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.
Data usage
The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically
configure your network service: 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G.
Data saver
By enabling Data saver, you can reduce data usage by preventing some apps from
sending or receiving data in the background.
Cellular data
If the network is not connected, you can turn on
Cellular data.
If you do not need to transmit data on cellular networks, turn off Cellular data to
avoid incurring significant charges for data use on local carrier cellular networks,
particularly if you do not have a cellular data agreement.
Data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier may count
differently.
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 and then tap .
• 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.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your phone.
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To connect to/disconnect from VPN
To connect to a VPN:
• Tap Settings > Connections > VPN.
• The VPNs you have added are listed. Tap the VPN you want to connect with.
• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and tap CONNECT.
To disconnect from a VPN:
• Tap the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the dialog that opens, tap
DISCONNECT.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
• Tap Settings > Connections > VPN.
• The VPNs you have added are listed. Tap the
icon next to the VPN you want
to edit.
• After editing, tap SAVE.
To delete a VPN:
• Tap the
icon next to the selected VPN, then tap FORGET to delete it.
Private DNS
Touch to select private DNS mode.
NFC
Turn on to enable 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.
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USB connection
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.
Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or
higher version) has been installed.
Printing
Tap Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service.
Chromebook
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If your phone is linked to a Chromebook device, then you can text from your
computer, share your phone's Internet connection and simplify unlocking etc.
Touch Find out more to access more settings.
Nearby Share
Turn on to active this function.
Your phone visibility setting controls who can share with you while your screen is
unlocked.
Before using Nearby Share, you need:
• to have created and logged in to an account.
• Bluetooth and Location settings to be switched on.
• A temporary Wi-Fi hotspot to be switched on in order to share files.
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Features vary by device.
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Android Auto
After having created and logged in to your account, phone apps can then be used
on your car screen.
4.5 Home screen & lock screen
With this menu, set your home apps, choose your favorite wallpapers and theme
styles, etc.
Pocket mode
Turn on Pocket mode to prevent accidental operations from being carried
out on your phone when it's in your pocket or bag.
4.6 Display
Brightness level
Adjust screen brightness manually.
Adaptive brightness
Adjust screen brightness automatically.
Dark mode
Empty screen space will become black in this mode, making it easier to look at your
screen or read in dim light.
Eye comfort mode
Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light radiation and adjust the color
temperature to relieve eye fatigue. You can also create a custom schedule to turn
it on.
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Sleep
Set screen timeout.
Color mode & temperature
Change display gamut based on display content.
Font size
Slide to make the text on screen smaller or larger.
Font Style
Choose font style.
Auto-rotate screen
Select whether the screen rotates automatically or not.
Status bar & notch
With this menu, you can turn on/off show network speed, set the style of the status
bar, select whether notification icons are folded and how the battery percentage is
displayed.
More display settings
Full screen apps
Most applications installed on the phone will automatically adapt to the full screen
display without setting them manually.
For the applications which do not automatically adapt to the full screen display, you
can go to Settings > Display > More display settings > Full screen apps to set.
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4.7 Sound & vibration
Use the Sound & vibration settings to configure many aspects of call ringtones,
media, and other audio settings.
Phone ringtone & vibrate
Set your incoming call ringtone, turn on/off also vibrate for calls, or opt for the
phone to vibrate only.
Do Not Disturb preferences
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.
More sound settings
Set dial pad tones, screen locking sounds, touch sounds, vibrate on touch, wireless
emergency alerts.
4.8 Notifications
In Notification settings, you can set App icon badges, Lock screen quick settings,
Notification light, etc.
4.9 Button & gestures
System navigation
Select your favorite navigation and button layout (only use for buttons navigation).
Gestures
To set some gestures for convenient use, such as flip to mute, 3 fingers screenshot,
split-screen, etc.
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Power key
To turn on/off the quick short functions about the Power key, as well as the Power
key menu.
4.10 Advanced features
Smart App Recommend
After connecting headset or speakers, recommend suitable applications on the
launcher according to your habits.
One-handed mode
Reduce the display area of the screen and operate your phone with one hand.
This function can be accessed in the Quick Settings panel by tapping the
icon.
App lock
Protect your privacy by locking your apps. To open a locked app, you'll need to
verify your identity.
Game mode
In this mode, you can enable DO NOT DISTURB mode while playing, prevent
accidental touches, and optimize game performance.
App Cloner
App Cloner will duplicate one app on your Home screen and you can enjoy both of
them respectively at the same time.
Screen Recorder
Set the video resolution and sound.
To activate Screen Recorder, tap the
icon in the Quick Settings panel.
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4.11 Smart Manager
Smart Manager ensures your phone is operating in top form by automatically
scanning and optimising data usage 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.
You can also do some options manually for further optimization.
4.12 Security & biometrics
Screen lock
Select one method such as Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password to unlock the
screen.
Fingerprint
Use your Fingerprint to unlock the screen or app.
Access to add fingerprint or turn on/off more options.
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.
NOTE: you need to set a pattern, PIN, or password before using Face unlock.
Smart Lock
Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when it's safe with you and locked when
it detects that it's been put down.
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App lock
Apps lock can effectively protect your privacy by locking some apps with a pattern
or fingerprint. Go to Settings > Security > Apps lock to set the lock format, lock
time and choose the apps you want to lock.
Others
You can also set Device admin apps, SIM card lock, Screen pinning, etc.
4.13 Location
Enable/disable apps to access your device's location. You can set to allow continual
access, or only while the app is in use.
4.14 Privacy
To protect your privacy, you can set an app to be allowed or forbidden access to
your location, SMS, phone, etc. Also whether or not to show passwords, choose
the activities and info that you want Google to save.
4.15 Apps
View details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data
usage or force them to stop.
In the Permission manager menu of an application, you can grant permissions for
the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location,
etc.
4.16 Storage
Enter Settings > Storage to check the usage of storage space and free up more
when necessary.
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4.17 Users & 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; i.e. if this is done automatically, according to a schedule for each
app, or not at all.
Tap Add account to add an account for the selected app.
4.18 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.
4.19 Google
Configure your Google account and service settings.
4.20 Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have
installed on your phone.
4.21 System
About phone
View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera,
resolution, etc.
You can also check legal information, build number, status and other specs.
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System Update
If you want to update the system, tap CHECK FOR UPDATES (refer to “5 FOTA
upgrade”).
Update APPS
Update installed apps or install new apps.
Tap
to set more options.
Languages & input
Touch to configure language settings, the on-screen keyboard, voice input settings,
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.
Reset
Reset all network settings and app preferences, you won't lose your data with these
settings.
If Erase all data (factory reset) is selected, all data in your phone's internal
storage will be erased, please back up your data before reset.
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Users
Turn on to confirm to use multiple users.
The multiple users feature lets you share your device with others while keeping
your personal or work information private.
To improve privacy between users, each user should set up a screen lock. A screen
lock prevents another user from accessing information in a different user profile.
Regulatory & safety
View product information such as Product model, Manufacturer name, IMEI, CU
reference, Bluetooth Declaration ID, etc.
User Experience Improvement Program
Join the User Experience Improvement Program so we can continue to improve our
product design and overall user experience.
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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 it automatically. Once finished, a pop up
dialog will give you the option of updating your phone now or later.
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.
If you only have a cellular network connection, you will only receive a notification
which will appear in the Status bar.
During FOTA downloading or updating, to avoid errors in locating the correct update
packages, do not change your default storage location.
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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 > Factory data 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.
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 the issue occurs while using a certain third-party app, make sure the app is
compatible with your device and Android version. Try uninstalling the third-party
app.
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• 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.
• Try to turn on "Airplane mode" for a few seconds, then turn airplane mode off.
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.
• Try to turn on "Airplane mode" for a few seconds, then turn airplane mode off.
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 dialled a valid number and have touched .
• 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.
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• 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.
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 dialled
• 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.
My callers can't leave messages on my voicemail
• Contact your network carrier to check service availability.
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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 microSD
TM
card as the location to store downloaded files.
• Check your subscription status with your carrier.
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 120 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.
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• 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
• After a reset is performed, you must enter the original Google account credentials
that were used on this phone.
• 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.
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.
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.
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• 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.
• Clear the cache of the 'Camera' app.
• To clear an app's cache: go to the main menu -> select "Settings" -> "Apps"
-> select "App info" -> select "Camera" -> select "Storage & cache" -> select
"CLEAR DATA" and "OK".
• 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.
How to back up my device data
• Go to Settings > System > Backup (refer to “4.21 System” > “Reset”)
• You can also back up your data to another phone via the Switch Phone app.
Swipe up the home screen to find the search bar and enter Switch Phone,
transfer data by following the instructions.
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Specifications
Platform:
• MT6833
OS:
• Android 12
Memory:
• 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM
Dimensions (LxWxT):
• 164.54 x 75.24 x 7.74mm
Weight:
• 184g
Display:
• 6.7'' FHD+, AMOLED, watar drop, 60Hz
Network:
• GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• UMTS: B1/2/4/5/8
• 4G: B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/17/13/20/25/26/28/29/38/40/41/42/48/66/71
• 5G: n2/5/7/25/28/41/66/71/77(HPUE)/78(HPUE)
GPS:
• GPS (with A-GPS)/GPS+Glonass+Beidou+Galileo.
Connectivity:
• Bluetooth 5.1
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac for 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Type-C USB 2.0
Camera:
• Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP Macro + 2MP depth
• Front camera: 13MP
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Audio & Video supported formats:
• Audio Codec Support ( WAV, MP3, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, Vorbis, APE,
FLAC, ADPCM)
• Video Codec support (HEVC,VP9, H.264, MPEG-4, VP8)
Battery
(1)
:
• Capacity: 5010 mAh
Expansion Slot:
• microSD™ memory card
(Availability of microSD card up to 1TB)
Sensors:
• Accelerometer (G sensor)
• Proximity Sensor
• Light Sensor
• E-Compass
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.
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Accessories
Standard accessories
• Charger
• USB-C Cable
• Gel device case
(1)
• SIM Card Pin
• Quick Start Guide
• Product safety information leaflet
• Accessories depend on countries.
• Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along
with your device.
(1)
Depands on country.
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Licenses
microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd.
and its affiliates is under licence. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
TCL T776O Bluetooth Declaration ID D056175
The Wi-Fi Certified Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google
Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Play Store, and
Hangouts are trademarks of Google Inc.
The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by
Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0
Attribution License (the text will show when you touch Google legal in Settings >
System > About phone > Legal information)
(1)
.
You have purchased a product which uses the open source (http://opensource.org/)
programs mtd, msdosfs, netfilter/iptables and initrd in object code and other open
source programs licensed under the GNU General Public Licence and Apache
Licence.
You may download the source codes from https://sourceforge.net/projects/tcl-
mobile/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from the internet.
(1)
May not be available in all countries.
For more information on how to use the phone, please go to tcl.com and download the complete user
manual. The website will also provide you with answers to frequently asked questions.
