Alcatel ONE TOUCH 916/916D manual Troubleshooting, Carry out the following checks

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Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below:

You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation.

Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance.

Use User Data Format and the One Touch Upgrade tool to perform phone formatting or software upgrading. ALL User phone data: contacts, photos, messages and files, downloaded applications like APK games will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully backup the phone data and profile via Android Manager before doing formatting and upgrading.

and carry out the following checks:

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on

Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on

Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes

If it still does not work, please use User Data Format to reset the phone

My phone has not responded for several minutes

Restart your phone by pressing and holding the Power key

Remove the battery and re-insert it, then restart the phone

My phone turns off by itself

Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your phone, and make sure Power key is not mis-contacted due to unlocking keypad.

Check the battery charge level

My phone cannot charge properly

Make sure you are using an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH battery and the charger from the box

Make sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger

Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power is empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen.

Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C to +40°C)

When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible

My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed

Try connecting in another location

Verify the network coverage with your operator

Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid

Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see Page 68)

Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded

My phone cannot connect to the Internet

Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box.

Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available.

Check your phone's Internet connecting settings

Make sure you are in a place with network coverage

Try connecting at a later time or another location

Invalid SIM card

Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted (see Page 14)

Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched

Make sure the service of your SIM card is available

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Contents 916 Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy ONE Touch 916/ONE Touch 916D Bluetooth QD ID B018542 Radio WavesGeneral information Protection against theftDisclaimer Keys and connectors Your mobilePhone or web Installing and removing the microSD card Getting startedSet-up Power on your phone Installing or removing the batteryCharging the battery Power off your phone Using the touchscreenHome screen Status bar Search bar Notification iconsNotification panel Lock/Unlock your screen Personalize your home screen Application tabUsing volume key Using KeyboardVolume adjustment Using Settings menuPhone Phone call, Call log ContactsText editing Placing a callAnswering or rejecting a call Calling your voice mailDuring a voice call Managing multiple voice calls Swap callsConference calls Consult your Contacts Call logContacts ContactsAdding a contact Editing your contacts Communicating with your contactsJoining/Separating contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts AccountsGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Attach options Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message VideosAdjust message settings Manage messagesGmail/Email GmailTo create and send emails To access GmailGmail To reply or forward emailsMail Gmail settingsManaging Gmails by Label MuteGeneral settings Notifications ArrivesTo add a new friend Google TalkChatting with your friends To close a chatSettings To manage your friendsGoogle Calendar & Clock Calculator & News Weather Google CalendarTo set an alarm To adjust alarm settingsCalculator News & WeatherTo get details about weather and the news To adjust settings Connecting to the Internet Getting connectedGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesTo view Browser history Manage links, historyOther options To view your most frequently visited pagesManage downloads Manage bookmarksAlphabetical Content settingsSort by OverviewConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB Sharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networks Configuring Internet SIP callingTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls Locate the item you want to download and installTouch Settings\Call settings\Internet call\Accounts Google Play StoreTo open the application you have downloaded Download and installTo download & install To buy an applicationManage your downloads Facebook Multimedia applicationsSettings in framing mode Working with pictures GalleryTo view a picture/play a video Batch operationYouTube MusicWatch videos Playing music Using Party shuffleUsing Sound effects Working with playlistsSearch for a location Google MapsGet My Location Star a locationView a list of starred items How to star or unstar a locationGet driving, public transport or walking directions Get suggested routes for your tripArrangement of Layers How to invite friends to share their locations To join LatitudeTo view your friends location City level location Street level, etc Remove To connect with your friendsTo control what you share Information with him or herSound Recorder OthersFile Manager FM RadioTraffic Manager Battery SaverSetup Wizard Alcatel ONE Touch HelpOther applications SettingsVoice Search SIM managementSNS key settings Wireless & networksGprs transfer prefer Call settingsMobile networks Voice callOther settings Audio profilesInternet call Display LocationSecurity My LocationApplications Unknown sources Running servicesBattery use Quick launchPrivacy General sync settingsAccounts & sync Manage accountsSD card SD card & phone storageLanguage & keyboard Internal storageVoice input & output Accessibility Text-to-speech settingsSchedule power on/off Date & timeAbout phone Making the most of your Phone Android ManagerTelephone warranty ONE Touch UpgradeAccessories Troubleshooting Carry out the following checks156 Specifications Audio supported BatterySpecial Features Formats