Zte Blade A31 Lite User manual

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ZTE Blade A31 Lite
User Manual

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About This Manual
Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep
your device in its best condition, please read this manual and
keep it for future reference.
Copyright
Copyright © 2021 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated
or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
Notice
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure
the accuracy of its content. However, all statements, information
and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Please refer to
For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at https://www.ztedevices.com/) for
more information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.

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Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the
actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation.
Android™is a trademark of Google LLC.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
ZTE Corporation is under license.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

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Instructional Icons
NOTE
Additional information, supplementary
instruction or tips for the operation of the
product.
CAUTION
Safety information that, if ignored, may
cause minor damage to the equipment
or service interruption.
WARNING
Safety information that, if ignored, may
cause serious damage to the equipment
or danger to personal safety.
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: February 26, 2021

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Contents
Getting Started.........................................................9
Getting to Know Your Phone ..............................................9
Knowing the Keys ............................................................11
Setting Up Your Phone.....................................................11
Charging the Phone.........................................................15
Powering On/Off ..............................................................16
Setting Up for the First Time.............................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys...........................17
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................18
Personalizing .........................................................20
Setting the Navigation Style..............................................20
Changing the System Language ......................................21
Switching to Vibration or Silent Mode ...............................22
Using Do Not Disturb Mode..............................................23
Choosing Your Wallpaper.................................................24
Using Dark Theme...........................................................25
Knowing the Basics...............................................26
Phone Status Icons..........................................................26
Notification Icons..............................................................27
Using Quick Settings........................................................27
Opening and SwitchingApps............................................28
Security ..................................................................30

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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks.......................30
Protecting Your Phone WithApp Pinning..........................31
Connecting to Networks........................................33
Connecting to Mobile Networks........................................33
Connecting to Wi-Fi.........................................................36
Connecting to Devices ..........................................37
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices .....................................37
Connecting to Your Computer via USB.............................38
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices..................................39
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection Through
Tethering.................................................................42
Phone Calls ............................................................43
Placing Calls....................................................................43
Answering or Rejecting Calls ...........................................44
Using Options During a Call.............................................45
Managing Multi-party Calls...............................................46
Contacts..................................................................49
Adding a New Contact.....................................................49
Importing and Exporting Contacts....................................49
Setting a Ringtone for a Contact ......................................50
Setting Call Blocking........................................................51
Messages................................................................52
Sending a Message.........................................................52

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Message Options.............................................................53
Web Browser..........................................................55
Opening the Browser .......................................................55
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ............................................55
Changing Browser Settings..............................................56
Camera ...................................................................57
Capturing a Photo............................................................57
Recording a Video............................................................59
Using Pro Mode...............................................................59
Using Other Camera Modes.............................................60
Gallery ....................................................................62
Opening Gallery...............................................................62
Sharing Your Photos or Videos.........................................62
Deleting Unwanted Photos or Videos ...............................62
FM Radio ................................................................63
Scanning for Channels.....................................................63
Listening to FM Radio ......................................................63
Voice Recorder.......................................................64
Recording a Voice Memo .................................................64
Playing a Voice Memo......................................................64
Trimming a Voice Memo...................................................65
Settings ..................................................................66
Network & Internet ...........................................................66

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Connected Devices..........................................................68
Apps & Notifications.........................................................69
Battery.............................................................................71
Features..........................................................................71
Display............................................................................71
Sound..............................................................................71
Storage............................................................................72
Privacy............................................................................72
Location...........................................................................73
Security...........................................................................73
Accounts .........................................................................75
Accessibility.....................................................................75
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls...............................76
Google ............................................................................76
System............................................................................77
About Phone....................................................................78
For Your Safety ......................................................79
General Safety.................................................................79
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)...............................81
FCC Regulations.............................................................82
Distractions......................................................................84
Product Handling.............................................................84
Electrical Safety...............................................................90
Radio Frequency Interference..........................................90
Explosive Environments...................................................92

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Front camera
Touch screen
Earpiece
Volume key
Power key
Indicator light
Microphone

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Headset jack*
Back camera
Charging/micro-
USB jack
Flash

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Knowing the Keys
Key
Function
Power key
Press and hold to power off or restart.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Volume key
Press or hold either end of the key to turn the
volume up or down.
NOTE:
You can use virtual keys or gestures to navigate your phone. See
Setting the Navigation Style.
Setting Up Your Phone
Power off your phone before removing or replacing the battery.
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 finger into the slot at the bottom of the back cover,
and gently lift and remove the cover.

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2. Install the nano-SIM card and the microSDXC card as
shown.
If your phone supports dual SIM cards, you can also install a
second nano-SIM card in slot 2.

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nano-SIM
slot 2
Single-SIM
model
Dual-SIM
model

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NOTES:
The dual-SIM model is not available in every country. Consult
your supplier for more information.
If two nano-SIM cards are installed on the dual-SIM model,
both cards can connect to the 4G, 3G, or 2G network, and
either card can be used for mobile data.
3. Insert the battery, making sure the connectors align. Gently
push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
Single-SIM
model

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4. Replace the back cover.
Charging the Phone
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. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted in the correct direction.
Dual-SIM
model

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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 on the status bar.
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 the
customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after
prolonged charging.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the Power key to turn on your phone.

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To power off, press and hold the Power key to open the
options menu, and touch >.
NOTE:
If the screen freezes or takes too long to respond, reinstall the
battery and power on again.
Setting Up for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings, you need to do some settings before
using it.
Select the language field and follow the on-screen prompts to set
up your phone.
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 to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
To 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 some time of inactivity. You will still be able to

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receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.
2. Swipe up on the screen.
- or -
Swipe from to open the camera.
- or -
Touch a notification twice consecutively 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 draw the pattern or enterthe PIN/password to unlock your
screen.
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 and folders.
Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
shortcuts and folders. After adding some extended panels, you
can simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see each
panel. You can also remove these panels.

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To add a new home screen panel:
Touch and hold an item such as a shortcut or folder on the home
screen and drag it to the right edge of the screen to create a new
home screen panel and put the item on it.
NOTE:
No empty home screen panel is allowed to exist. If the shortcut or
folder is the only item on the current home screen panel, the
panel will be deleted as you remove the item.

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Personalizing
Setting the Navigation Style
You can set the navigation style as virtual navigation or gesture
navigation.
Use Virtual Navigation
To enable virtual navigation:
1. OpenSettings and touch Features > System navigation.
2. Select Virtual navigation.
NOTE:
Touch beside Virtual navigation to change the navigation
key layout, or turn on or off the concealable navigation bar. To
hide the navigation bar, switch off Always show navigation bar
and touch on the navigation bar. To display the navigation
bar again, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
To use virtual navigation:
Touch (the Home key) to return to the home screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to use the GoogleAssistant.
Touch (the Back key) to go to the previous screen.
Touch (the Recent apps key) to see recently used apps.