Alcatel 6037B manual Troubleshooting, My phone cannot be switched on or is frozen

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Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts;

Damage as result of physical abuse regardless of cause.

There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction. In no event shall TCT Mobile (US), Inc. or any of its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the

preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

How to obtain Support: Contact the customer care center by calling (877-702-3444) or going to (http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/usa/). We have placed many self-help tools that may help you to isolate the problem and eliminate the need to send your wireless device in for service. In the case that your wireless device is no longer covered by this limited warranty due to time or condition, you may utilize our out of warranty repair options.

How to obtain Hardware Service within the terms of this warranty: Create a user profile (alcatel.finetw.com) and then create an RMA for the defective device. Ship the device with a copy of the original proof of purchase (e.g. original copy of the dated bill of sale, invoice) with the owner’s return address (No PO Boxes accepted), wireless carrier’s name, alternate daytime phone number, and email address with a complete problem description. Only ship the device. Do not ship the SIM card, memory cards, or any other accessories such as the power adapter. You must properly package and ship the wireless device to the repair center. TCT Mobile (US), Inc. is not responsible for devices that do not arrive at the service center or are damaged in transit. Insurance is recommended with proof of delivery. Upon receipt, the service center will verify the warranty conditions, repair, and return your device to the address provided in the RMA. Check the warranty repair status by going online with the RMA number on web portal.

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Before contacting the service center, 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 Factory date reset and the upgrade tool to perform phone formatting or software upgrading (to reset factory data, hold down the power key and the Volume up key at the same time). ALL User phone data: contacts, photos, messages and files, downloaded applications will be lost permanently. It is strongly advised to fully backup the phone data and profile via ONETOUCH Center before doing formatting and upgrading.

and carry out the following checks:

My phone cannot be switched on or is frozen

When the phone cannot be switched on, charge for at least 20 minutes to ensure the minimum battery power needed, then try to switch on again.

When the phone falls into a loop during the power on-off animation and the user interface cannot be accessed, press and hold the Volume down key to enter Safe Mode.This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by 3rd party APKs.

If neither method is effective, please reset the phone using the Power key and the Volume up key, (holding both together).

My phone has not responded for several minutes

Restart your phone by pressing and holding the Power key.

My phone turns off by itself

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

Check the battery charge level.

My phone cannot charge properly

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 (32°F) to +40°C (104°F)).

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

Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Table of contents Home key Power keyVolume keys Menu keySet-up Power on your phonePower off your phone Getting startedStatus bar Using the touchscreenHome screen GesturesNotification icons Status iconsLock/Unlock your screen Volume adjustmentPersonalize your Home screen Android keyboard Using the Onscreen KeyboardText editing Placing a callAdding a contact Speed dial settingsAnswering or rejecting a call Consulting your call memoryTo create and send emails MessagingSending a text message Sending a multimedia messageSharing your phones mobile data Connection Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a computer BrowserAccess Location access Turn on GPS satellites Find my location using GPS satellitesFinData backup Factory data resetInternal storage Applications Internal storageMaking the most Your phone ApplicationsFota Upgrade Safety and useUpgrade Mobile UpgradePlay at the farthest distance possible from the screen Non European Union jurisdictions European Union countriesAlcatel Onetouch 6037B Hearing Aid Compatibility TCT Mobile US, Inc WarrantyDisclaimer My phone turns off by itself TroubleshootingMy phone cannot be switched on or is frozen My phone has not responded for several minutesInvalid SIM card Am unable to use the features described in the manualCannot access my voicemail My phone cannot connect to the InternetHow to make your battery last longer Phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth