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User guide
About This Guide
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Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: August 30, 2019
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Contents
Getting Started............................................... |
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Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ |
9 |
Key Functions ....................................................................... |
11 |
Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and a |
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microSDXC Card (Not Included)..................................... |
12 |
Installing the Battery ......................................................... |
15 |
Charging the Battery ......................................................... |
16 |
Powering Your Phone On/Off ......................................... |
17 |
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ................... |
17 |
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys.................... |
18 |
Getting to Know the Home Screen............................... |
20 |
Personalizing ................................................ |
23 |
Changing the System Language ................................... |
23 |
Setting the Date and Time............................................... |
23 |
Changing the Ringtone, Notification Sound, and |
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Alarm Sound......................................................................... |
24 |
Turning System Sounds On/Off ..................................... |
25 |
Adjusting Volumes.............................................................. |
25 |
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode......................... |
26 |
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ |
27 |
Applying New Wallpapers................................................ |
28 |
Setting the Theme .............................................................. |
29 |
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Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ................ |
29 |
Changing the Screen Brightness................................... |
29 |
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ................. |
30 |
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ............. |
31 |
Knowing the Basics ...................................... |
33 |
Monitoring the Phone Status ......................................... |
33 |
Managing Notifications .................................................... |
34 |
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ................................ |
38 |
Organizing With Folders................................................... |
39 |
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts.............................. |
40 |
Editing Text............................................................................ |
40 |
Opening and Switching Apps......................................... |
41 |
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode......................... |
42 |
Uninstalling or Disabling an Application.................... |
43 |
Connecting to Networks and Devices......... |
44 |
Connecting to Mobile Networks ................................... |
44 |
Connecting to Wi-Fi® .......................................................... |
46 |
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.................................. |
48 |
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ....................... |
51 |
Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device |
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Storage.................................................................................... |
53 |
Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering .................... |
59 |
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Phone Calls ................................................... |
60 |
Placing and Ending Voice Calls....................................... |
60 |
Answering or Rejecting Voice Calls .............................. |
61 |
Using Real-Time Text (RTT) .............................................. |
63 |
Working With the Call History ........................................ |
65 |
Calling Your Contacts......................................................... |
67 |
Checking Voicemail............................................................ |
68 |
Using Options During a Call............................................ |
68 |
Managing Multi-party Calls............................................. |
70 |
Adjusting Your Call Settings............................................ |
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Contacts ........................................................ |
78 |
Checking Contact Details................................................. |
78 |
Adding a New Contact...................................................... |
78 |
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ............ |
79 |
Working With Favorite Contacts .................................... |
81 |
Managing Contacts With Labels.................................... |
82 |
Searching for a Contact .................................................... |
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Editing Contacts .................................................................. |
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Web Accounts ............................................... |
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Adding or Removing Accounts...................................... |
86 |
Configuring Account Sync............................................... |
87 |
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Email.............................................................. |
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Setting Up the First Email Account............................... |
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Checking Your Emails ........................................................ |
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Responding to an Email.................................................... |
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Writing and Sending an Email........................................ |
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Adding and Editing Email Accounts............................. |
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Changing General Email Settings ................................. |
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Message+ ...................................................... |
95 |
Opening the Conversations Screen.............................. |
95 |
Sending a Message ............................................................ |
96 |
Replying to a Message ...................................................... |
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Forwarding a Message ...................................................... |
98 |
Deleting Messages or Conversations........................... |
98 |
Web Browser............................................... |
100 |
Opening the Browser....................................................... |
100 |
Using Multiple Browser Tabs......................................... |
101 |
Downloading Files............................................................ |
102 |
Camera ........................................................ |
103 |
Capturing a Photo............................................................. |
103 |
Using Manual Camera Mode ........................................ |
105 |
Recording a Video............................................................. |
106 |
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ................. |
107 |
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Gallery......................................................... |
110 |
Opening Gallery ................................................................ |
110 |
Working With Albums ..................................................... |
110 |
Working With Pictures..................................................... |
112 |
Retouching Your Pictures............................................... |
114 |
Making a GIF or a Collage .............................................. |
115 |
Playing Videos .................................................................... |
116 |
Music ........................................................... |
118 |
Viewing Your Music Library ........................................... |
118 |
Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone.................... |
119 |
Playing Music...................................................................... |
120 |
Managing Playlists............................................................ |
122 |
Video Player................................................ |
123 |
Opening the Video Library ............................................ |
123 |
Playing and Controlling Videos.................................... |
123 |
Managing Video Files....................................................... |
124 |
Voice Recorder............................................ |
126 |
Recording a Voice Memo................................................ |
126 |
Playing a Voice Memo ..................................................... |
127 |
Trimming a Voice Memo................................................. |
127 |
More Apps................................................... |
128 |
Calculator............................................................................. |
128 |
Clock...................................................................................... |
128 |
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Downloads .......................................................................... |
130 |
File Manager ....................................................................... |
130 |
Google Apps ....................................................................... |
131 |
Settings ....................................................... |
133 |
Network & Internet........................................................... |
133 |
Connected Devices .......................................................... |
136 |
Apps & Notifications ........................................................ |
137 |
Features ................................................................................ |
138 |
Battery................................................................................... |
139 |
Display .................................................................................. |
139 |
Sound.................................................................................... |
139 |
Storage.................................................................................. |
140 |
Security & Location........................................................... |
140 |
Accounts .............................................................................. |
143 |
Accessibility......................................................................... |
144 |
Google .................................................................................. |
144 |
System................................................................................... |
144 |
System Updates................................................................. |
146 |
Upgrading the Phone Software ................ |
147 |
Troubleshooting......................................... |
148 |
Specifications ............................................. |
153 |
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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Front |
Indicator |
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camera |
light |
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Earpiece/ |
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Speaker |
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Volume key |
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Touch |
Power key |
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screen |
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Microphone
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Headset jack
Back camera Flash
Charging/ micro-USB jack
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Key Functions
Key
Power key
(Home key)
(Recent apps key)
(Back key)
Volume key
NOTE:
Function
Press and hold to turn airplane mode on or off, restart, or power off.
Press to switch your phone to sleep mode or wake up your phone.
Touch to return to the home screen from any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use the Google Assistant.
Touch to see recently used applications.
Double-tap to switch between the two most recent applications.
Touch to go to the previous screen.
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the volume up or down.
You can replace the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the Back key with other navigation styles. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Features > Navigation keys to select other navigation bar styles, see tutorials, and personalize settings.
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Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and a microSDXC Card (Not Included)
NOTE:
Your phone will come with the nano-SIM card already installed.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.
1.Place your fingernail in the cut-out at the bottom left of the back cover, and pop the cover off the phone.
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2.Hold the nano-SIM card and the optional microSDXC card with the cut corners oriented as shown and slide them into the card slots.
nano-SIM card
microSDXC card
NOTE:
Some applications may require a microSDXC card to work normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed and not remove or replace it randomly.
3.Replace the cover over the back of the phone, and then press down along the edges to secure. Make sure there is no gaps around.
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Installing the Battery
1.Place your fingernail in the cut-out at the bottom left of the back cover, and pop the cover off the phone.
2.Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
3.Replace the cover over the back of the phone, and then press down along the edges to secure. Make sure there is no gaps around.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.
2.Connect the charger to a standard AC power outlet. If
the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as
or 
, appear in the status bar.
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3.Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.
Powering Your Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the Power key to open the options menu and touch 
> 
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Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings (see Reset Options), you will need to set it up before using it. Select the language and then follow the prompts to set up your phone.
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Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the phone to Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
Lock the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the
Power key.
NOTE:
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
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Unlock the Screen and Keys
1.Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2.Swipe up on the screen. - or -
Swipe away from 
at the bottom right of the screen to open the Camera app.
- or -
Swipe away from 
at the bottom left to use the Google Assistant.
- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE:
If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll need to swipe up on the screen and then draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock the screen.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Status & notifications
Widgets
Folder |
Shortcut |
Primary shortcuts
Navigation bar
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Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and more. Add a few extended home screen panels and you can swipe left or right to switch between panels. You can also remove some panels or adjust their order.
NOTE:
Swipe right on the left-most panel to use the Google app.
To add a new home screen panel:
1.Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2.Swipe left on the home screen thumbnails and touch 
.
To delete a home screen panel:
1.Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2.Touch 
on the top right corner of a home screen thumbnail.
3.If prompted, touch OK. The items on the panel will also be removed.
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To adjust the order of a home screen panel:
1.Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2.Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail and drag it left or right to the place you need.
NOTE:
Touch 
at the top of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the main home screen.
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
2.Touch and hold the language you need and drag it to the top to switch to that language.
To add a system language, touch Add a language and then the language you need.
Setting the Date and Time
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > System > Date & time.
2.Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.
To adjust the date and time automatically, touch to turn on Automatic date & time.
To adjust the date and time manually, touch to turn off Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to change the date and time.
To adjust the time zone automatically, touch to turn on Automatic time zone.
To adjust the time zone manually, touch to turn off Automatic time zone and touch Select time
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zone to set the correct time zone.
To adjust the time format, touch to turn on/off
Use 24-hour format or Automatic 24-hour format.
Changing the Ringtone,
Notification Sound, and Alarm
Sound
You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls, the default notification sound, and the default alarm sound.
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2.Touch Phone ringtone, Default notification sound, or Default alarm sound.
3.Scroll through the list and select the ringtone you’d like to use.
4.Touch OK.
NOTES:
Many applications have their own notification sound settings.
See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual contact.
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When selecting ringtones, touch Add ringtone to select an audio file in your phone or microSDXC card.
Turning System Sounds On/Off
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2.In the Other sounds and vibration section, touch the switches beside each option to turn it on or off.
Adjusting Volumes
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound.
2.Drag the sliders below Media volume, Call volume,
Ring volume, Alarm volume, and Notification volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio.
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Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode
You can set the phone to silent or vibration mode by using one of the following methods.
NOTE:
Silent and vibration modes will not silence your alarms.
Press the Volume key and touch 
or 
to switch the phone to vibration or silent mode.
NOTE:
Press the Volume key and touch 
to restore sound.
Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound > Notification mode and select Vibrate or
Mute to switch to vibration or silent mode.
NOTE:
Select Ring to restore sound.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and drag the panel downwards. Touch Ring or Vibrate to switch the phone to vibration or silent mode. See Use Quick Settings.
NOTE:
Touch Silent to restore sound.
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Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can limit interruptions with Do Not Disturb mode. This mode silences your phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or vibrate when you don’t want it to.
Turn on Do Not Disturb Mode
1.Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to access the Quick Settings panel.
2.Swipe left and right to find the “Do not disturb” icon and touch it.
Set Do Not Disturb Mode
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb.
2.Touch the following options as you need.
Sound & vibration: Turn on or off sound/ vibration for listed items in Do Not Disturb mode.
Notifications: Set notification behavior in Do Not Disturb mode. You can block sound or visuals from notifications, or customize more restrictions. Note that critical notifications for phone activity and status cannot be blocked.
Calls: When Do Not Disturb is on, incoming calls are blocked. You can adjust settings to allow friends, family, or other contacts to reach you.
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Messages, events & reminders: When Do Not Disturb is on, messages, reminders, and events will be muted, except for the items you allow.
Duration: Turn off Do Not Disturb automatically, manually, or set the duration each time you turn on Do Not Disturb mode.
Turn on automatically: Use rules to turn on/off Do Not Disturb automatically. Touch an existing rule to set or use it, or touch Add rule to create new rules.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.
1.Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2.Touch WALLPAPERS.
3.Select a built-in static wallpaper along the bottom, or touch My photos to select a picture on which you can pan and zoom to choose the area you need.
4.Touch SET WALLPAPER.
5.Choose where the wallpaper should be used by touching Home screen, Lock screen, or Home screen and lock screen.
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NOTE:
You can also set the wallpaper by opening the Settings app and selecting Display > Wallpaper.
Setting the Theme
1.Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2.Touch HOME SETTINGS > Themes.
3.Touch a theme to select it.
Setting the Home Screen
Transition Effect
1.Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2.Touch HOME SETTINGS > Home screen effect.
3.Pick an effect along the bottom and the phone will demonstrate how it works. When you have found one you like, touch the Home key to exit.
Changing the Screen Brightness
1.Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Display > Brightness level.
2.Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.
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