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What is VR?

The VR is a head-mounted, a virtual reality device that provides an immersive experience for a wide range of users. When you connect an IDOL 4, IDOL 4S or other Alcatel handset which support this function to the VR, you can enjoy 2D or 3D content and play games by launching APPs on the handset connected. 

What is VR?

The VR is a head-mounted, a virtual reality device that provides an immersive experience for a wide range of users. When you connect an IDOL 4, IDOL 4S or other Alcatel handset which support this function to the VR, you can enjoy 2D or 3D content and play games by launching APPs on the handset connected. 

How can I change map views?

In the Maps app, there are lots of ways to explore the world using different views—road, aerial, 3D Cities and Streetside. Plus you can see live traffic info in any of these views. Change your viewOpen the Maps app. If you don't see it on Start screen, swipe over to the All apps list to find it. To change the view, select Map views on the right side of the map, then select the view you want.  Go 3DTo take in stunning aerial 3D views of cities around the world, select Menu> 3D Cities, and pick one.Pinch or stretch your phone screen to use zoom in/out function.Drag two fingers up or down to tilt (or use the Tilt button on the map).Drag two fingers in a circular motion to rotate the map.Select Map views > Road to return the more classic viewGet a view from the streetTo jump into a true-to-life view from the street, select Map views , turn on Streetside, then select any place with a blue line on it. Select the Back button to get out of Streetside view. 

How can I change map views?

In the Maps app, there are lots of ways to explore the world using different views—road, aerial, 3D Cities and Streetside. Plus you can see live traffic info in any of these views. Change your viewOpen the Maps app. If you don't see it on Start screen, swipe over to the All apps list to find it. To change the view, select Map views on the right side of the map, then select the view you want.  Go 3DTo take in stunning aerial 3D views of cities around the world, select Menu> 3D Cities, and pick one.Pinch or stretch your phone screen to use zoom in/out function.Drag two fingers up or down to tilt (or use the Tilt button on the map).Drag two fingers in a circular motion to rotate the map.Select Map views > Road to return the more classic viewGet a view from the streetTo jump into a true-to-life view from the street, select Map views , turn on Streetside, then select any place with a blue line on it. Select the Back button to get out of Streetside view. 

What can I do if my device heats up?

A warning or sensation of heat in the device is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes the battery warm. It is not harmful to the battery or device even if the device feels hot.
Use the following actions to make your device return to its normal temperature:
a) It is suggested not to expose your phone in sunshine for a long period of time;
b) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
c) Reduce the brightness of the screen to lower the temperature.
d) Avoid using your device while charging.
e) Avoid using a protective case that does not dissipate heat. Remove your protective case if your device heats up.

What can I do if my device heats up?

A warning or sensation of heat in the device is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes the battery warm. It is not harmful to the battery or device even if the device feels hot.
Use the following actions to make your device return to its normal temperature:
a) It is suggested not to expose your phone in sunshine for a long period of time;
b) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
c) Reduce the brightness of the screen to lower the temperature.
d) Avoid using your device while charging.
e) Avoid using a protective case that does not dissipate heat. Remove your protective case if your device heats up.

What can I do if my device heats up?

A warning or sensation of heat in the device is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes the battery warm. It is not harmful to the battery or device even if the device feels hot.
Use the following actions to make your device return to its normal temperature:
a) It is suggested not to expose your phone in sunshine for a long period of time;
b) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
c) Reduce the brightness of the screen to lower the temperature.
d) Avoid using your device while charging.
e) Avoid using a protective case that does not dissipate heat. Remove your protective case if your device heats up.

What can I do if my device heats up?

A warning or sensation of heat in the device is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes the battery warm. It is not harmful to the battery or device even if the device feels hot.
Use the following actions to make your device return to its normal temperature:
a) It is suggested not to expose your phone in sunshine for a long period of time;
b) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
c) Reduce the brightness of the screen to lower the temperature.
d) Avoid using your device while charging.
e) Avoid using a protective case that does not dissipate heat. Remove your protective case if your device heats up.

How can I play music?

Touch the “Play Music” app from home or under main menu. Under “Music Library” menu, you will find all songs are classifie45d: PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, GENRES. Choose the music you want to listen to and touch it to play.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature 

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.    It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.    Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.    Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It’s a normal phenomenon that battery and phone will get warm.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

(Android L) What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:1.    It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for  long time;2.    Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.    Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

(Android P version) What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

(Android M) What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when the warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for a long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when the warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for a long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when the warning “the tablet stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet, tablet will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:1. It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for a long time;2. Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3. Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when the warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.    It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for a long time;2.    Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.    Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when a warning “the phone stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone, phone will start recharging once returning to normal temperature. You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

(Android P version) What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It’s a normal phenomenon that battery and phone will get warm.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

(Android O version) What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm It’s a normal phenomenon that battery and phone will get warm.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when a warning “the device stops charging” pops up?

The warning is a normal recommendation message and not harmful to the battery or device. Your device will start recharging after returning to its normal temperature.
You can follow the actions below to make your device return to its normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your device in sunshine for a long period of time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music, chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of the screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone even if the phone feels hot.
You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone even if the phone feels hot.      You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature 

What can I do when my tablet pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet even if the tablet feels hot.
You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when my tablet pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet even if the tablet feels hot.
You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:
1) It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for long time;
2) Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;
3) Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature.

What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone even if the phone feels hot.      You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

What can I do when my tablet pops up a warning “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or tablet even if the tablet feels hot.      You can follow below actions to make tablet return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your tablet in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature

(Android M) What can I do when my phone pops up a warning saying “high temperature”?

The warning is the normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data, which makes battery warm. It is a recommendation message and not harmful to battery or phone even if the phone feels hot.      You can follow below actions to make phone return to normal temperature:1.       It is suggested not to expose your phone in the sunshine for  long time;2.       Close large power consumption applications, such as music , chatting applications, GPS application, 3D gaming, video streaming etc.;3.       Reduce the brightness of screen to lower the temperature 

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