Opening apps
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap
Closing an app
and select a recent app window.
Tap
and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps,
tap
CLOSE ALL.
Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen view
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Split screen view
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Tap
to open the list of recently used apps.
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Swipe upwards or downwards and tap
on a recent app window.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
Swipe to the up or down to select another app to launch.
You can also launch the split screen view.
Some app may not support this feature.
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Device and data management
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files.
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
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Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Open the notification panel, and then tap
USB for file transfer →
Transfer files.
Tap
ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device’s data.
When the computer recognizes your device, the device will appear in My PC.
Transfer files between your device and the compute.
Updating the device
The device can be updated to the latest software.
Updating over the air
The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
service.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings →
About device →
Kult update center.
The notification bar will have an updates prompt. when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back
up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to
your Google account to back up or restore data.
Using a Google account
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings →
Backup and reset →
Back up my data for the Google
account, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap
Backup account and select an account as
the backup account.
To restore data using a Google account, tap the
Automatic restore switch to activate it. When
you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you
back up all important data stored on the device.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings →
Backup and reset →
Factory data reset →
RESET
PHONE →
ERASE EVERYTHING. The device automatically restarts.
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2.Applications
Installing or uninstalling apps
Google Play
Purchase and download apps.
Tap
Google Play on the Apps screen.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
INSTALL. To purchase
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap→
Settings → Auto-update apps, and
then select an option.
To view the Google Apps installed on your phone, tap
→My apps and games,
and then slide up and down to view or to update apps.
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap
EDIT.
Select an app and tap
DISABLE or
UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Settings →
Apps, select an app, and then tap
DISABLE or
UNINSTALL.
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DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
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UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings →
Apps →Disabled, select an app, and then tap
ENABLE.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information
on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to
certain features or information. Tap
ALLOW on the pop-up window to grant permissions to
the app.
To view your app permission settings, open the Apps screen and tap
Settings →
Applications →
Application manager. Select an app and tap
Permissions. You can view the
app’s permissions list and change its permissions.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, open the Apps screen,
tap
Settings →
Privacy and safety →
App permissions. Select an item and tap the switches
next to apps to grant permissions.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not
function properly.
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