Zte Blade A72 5G User manual

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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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 © 2022 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://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.
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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: July 11, 2022

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Contents
Exciting New Features .......................................... 11
Face Recognition............................................................... 11
Fingerprint Identification .................................................... 11
Camera Features............................................................... 11
High Screen Refresh Rate.................................................12
Adaptive 5G.......................................................................12
Phone Switch.....................................................................12
Nearby Share.....................................................................12
Extended RAM...................................................................12
Getting Started.......................................................13
Getting to Know Your Phone..............................................13
Knowing the Keys ..............................................................15
Setting Up Your Phone ......................................................15
Charging the Phone...........................................................17
Powering On/Off ................................................................19
Setting Up for the First Time ..............................................19
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................20
Getting to Know the Home Screen ....................................21
Personalizing .........................................................22
Selecting the Home Screen Mode .....................................22
Setting the Navigation Style...............................................23
Changing the System Language........................................25
Switching to Vibration or Silent Mode ................................25

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Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................... 26
Choosing Your Wallpaper .................................................. 27
Changing the Theme ......................................................... 28
Setting Screen Refresh Rate............................................. 28
Using Dark Mode............................................................... 29
Using Read Mode.............................................................. 29
Using Night Light ............................................................... 30
Enabling Full-Screen Display ............................................ 30
Using One-Handed Mode.................................................. 31
Using the Phone Storage as the Extended RAM............... 32
Knowing the Basics...............................................33
Phone Status Icons............................................................ 33
Notification Icons ............................................................... 34
Using Quick Settings ......................................................... 34
Using App Shortcuts .......................................................... 35
Notification Dots ................................................................ 36
Switching Apps .................................................................. 37
Hiding Apps ....................................................................... 38
Organizing Apps ................................................................ 38
Using Split-Screen Mode ................................................... 39
Security...................................................................40
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................ 40
Using Your Fingerprint....................................................... 41
Using Face Recognition .................................................... 42
Protecting Your Phone With App Pinning........................... 45

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Connecting to Networks .......................................47
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................47
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................50
Connecting to Devices ..........................................52
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................52
Exchanging Data via NFC..................................................53
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................53
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices ...................................55
Using USB On-The-Go (OTG) ...........................................57
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection Through
Tethering.................................................................58
Phone Calls ............................................................59
Placing Calls......................................................................59
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................61
Using Options During a Call...............................................61
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................63
Contacts .................................................................65
Adding a New Contact .......................................................65
Importing and Exporting Contacts......................................65
Setting a Ringtone for a Contact........................................66
Setting Call Blocking..........................................................67
Messages ...............................................................68
Sending a Message ...........................................................68

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Message Options .............................................................. 69
Camera....................................................................71
Capturing a Photo ............................................................. 71
Recording a Video ............................................................. 73
Using Macro Camera Mode............................................... 75
Using AI Scene Recognition .............................................. 75
Using PORTRAIT Mode .................................................... 76
Using Manual Camera Mode............................................. 77
Using Other Camera Modes.............................................. 77
Photos.....................................................................79
Opening Photos................................................................. 79
Sharing Your Photos or Videos.......................................... 79
Deleting Unwanted Photos or Videos ................................ 79
Restoring a Photo or Video ...............................................80
Voice Recorder.......................................................81
Recording a Voice Memo ..................................................81
Playing a Voice Memo....................................................... 81
Trimming a Voice Memo.................................................... 82
Phone Switch .........................................................83
Settings...................................................................85
Wi-Fi .................................................................................. 85
Bluetooth ........................................................................... 85
Mobile Network.................................................................. 85

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Connected Devices............................................................86
Home Screen & Lock Screen.............................................87
Notification & Status Bar ....................................................88
Display...............................................................................88
Sound ................................................................................88
SyncMind...........................................................................88
Features ............................................................................89
Security..............................................................................91
Apps ..................................................................................93
Battery ...............................................................................94
Storage ..............................................................................94
Location .............................................................................95
Privacy...............................................................................95
Users and Accounts...........................................................96
Accessibility .......................................................................96
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls.............................97
Google ...............................................................................98
System...............................................................................98
About Phone......................................................................99
For Your Safety ....................................................100
General Safety.................................................................100
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................102
Distractions......................................................................104
Product Handling .............................................................104
Electrical Safety ............................................................... 110
Radio Frequency Interference ......................................... 111

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Explosive Environments .................................................. 112
Disposal of Your Old Appliance..........................114
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................115
ErP Conformity.....................................................116