Zte Blade V50 5G User manual

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ZTE Blade V50 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 © 2023 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.
Trademarks
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ZTE Corporation is under license.
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: September 21, 2023

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Contents
Exciting New Features .......................................... 11
Face Recognition............................................................... 11
Under-Display Fingerprint Identification............................... 11
Camera Features............................................................... 11
Always-On Display.............................................................12
High Screen Refresh Rate.................................................12
Breathing Light...................................................................12
Adaptive 5G.......................................................................13
Private Space.....................................................................13
Phone Switch.....................................................................13
Nearby Share.....................................................................13
Extended RAM...................................................................13
Getting Started.......................................................15
Getting to Know Your Phone..............................................15
Knowing the Keys ..............................................................17
Setting Up Your Phone ......................................................17
Charging the Phone...........................................................19
Powering On/Off ................................................................21
Setting Up for the First Time ..............................................21
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ...........................22
Getting to Know the Home Screen ....................................23
Personalizing .........................................................24
Selecting the Home Screen Mode .....................................24

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Setting the Navigation Style............................................... 25
Changing the System Language ....................................... 27
Switching to Vibration or Silent Mode................................ 27
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................... 28
Choosing Your Wallpaper .................................................. 29
Changing the Theme ......................................................... 30
Using Always-On Display .................................................. 30
Setting Screen Refresh Rate............................................. 31
Using Dark Mode............................................................... 31
Using Read Mode.............................................................. 32
Using Night Light ............................................................... 32
Enabling Full-Screen Display ............................................ 33
Setting the Breathing Light ................................................ 33
Using the Phone Storage as the Extended RAM............... 36
Knowing the Basics...............................................37
Phone Status Icons............................................................ 37
Notification Icons ............................................................... 38
Using Quick Settings ......................................................... 38
Using App Shortcuts .......................................................... 39
Notification Dots ................................................................ 40
Switching Apps .................................................................. 41
Hiding Apps ....................................................................... 42
Organizing Apps ................................................................ 42
Security...................................................................44
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks........................ 44

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Using Your Fingerprint .......................................................45
Using Face Recognition.....................................................47
Protecting Your Phone With App Pinning...........................49
Connecting to Networks .......................................51
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................51
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................54
Connecting to Devices ..........................................55
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................55
Exchanging Data via NFC..................................................56
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................56
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices ...................................57
Using USB On-The-Go (OTG) ...........................................60
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection Through
Tethering.................................................................61
Phone Calls ............................................................63
Placing Calls......................................................................63
Answering or Rejecting Calls.............................................64
Using Options During a Call...............................................65
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................66
Contacts .................................................................69
Adding a New Contact .......................................................69
Importing and Exporting Contacts......................................69
Setting a Ringtone for a Contact........................................70

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Setting Call Blocking.......................................................... 71
Messages................................................................72
Sending a Message........................................................... 72
Message Options .............................................................. 73
Camera....................................................................75
Capturing a Photo ............................................................. 75
Recording a Video ............................................................. 77
Using Macro Camera Mode............................................... 78
Using AI Scene Recognition .............................................. 79
Using Portrait Mode........................................................... 79
Using Pro Mode................................................................. 80
Using Other Camera Modes.............................................. 81
Photos.....................................................................83
Opening Photos................................................................. 83
Sharing Your Photos or Videos.......................................... 83
Deleting Unwanted Photos or Videos ................................ 83
Restoring a Photo or Video ...............................................84
Voice Recorder.......................................................85
Recording a Voice Memo ..................................................85
Playing a Voice Memo....................................................... 85
Trimming a Voice Memo.................................................... 86
Phone Switch .........................................................87
Private Space..........................................................89

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Opening Private Space for the First Time ..........................89
Encrypting Pictures/Videos/Files .......................................90
Locking Apps .....................................................................91
Using Password Book........................................................91
Setting Private Space ........................................................92
Settings ..................................................................94
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................94
Bluetooth ...........................................................................94
Mobile Network ..................................................................94
Connected Devices............................................................96
Personalization Settings ....................................................97
Home Screen Settings.......................................................97
Display...............................................................................97
Notification & Status Bar ....................................................98
Sound and Vibration ..........................................................98
SyncMind...........................................................................98
Features ............................................................................98
Password and Security ....................................................100
Apps ................................................................................102
Battery .............................................................................103
Storage ............................................................................103
Location ...........................................................................104
Privacy.............................................................................104
Safety & Emergency ........................................................105
Passwords and Accounts.................................................107
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls...........................107

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Google............................................................................. 108
System ............................................................................ 108
About Phone.................................................................... 110
For Your Safety..................................................... 111
General Safety .................................................................111
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy......................................... 113
Distractions...................................................................... 115
Product Handling............................................................. 115
Electrical Safety............................................................... 121
Radio Frequency Interference ......................................... 122
Explosive Environments .................................................. 123
Disposal of Your Old Appliance..........................125
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................126
ErP Conformity.....................................................127

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Exciting New Features
Face Recognition
You can use your face to unlock the screen, access Private
Space, or open the apps locked by Private Space. Your phone
can automatically turn on the screen and recognize your face to
unlock the screen each time you raise your phone.
Under-Display Fingerprint Identification
With the under-display fingerprint sensor on your phone, you can
register up to 5 fingerprints and use them to unlock the phone,
access Private Space, open the apps locked by Private Space, or
open bound apps when the screen is off or locked.
Camera Features
Macro camera: Shoot close-ups of the subjects, such as
flowers, insects, and small items.
AI scene recognition: AI scene recognition can
automatically adjust the colour and lighting settings to match
the scene or subject. For example, if you are taking a picture
of flowers, it will choose the best colour for flowers and the
picture will be more vivid.
Pro mode: Adjust more camera options for your photo such
as ISO, white balance, exposure, etc.

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QR code: Read the QR code in the viewfinder screen or
open a picture and scan the QR code in it.
50M: The picture resolution is set to 50M in this mode, so you
can take high-quality pictures.
Street: Capture pictures with film filters.
Always-On Display
The Always-on display feature allows you to always view
information, such as the text you edited, time and date, battery
level and notification icons on the screen when the screen is
turned off. You can select the information style you like.
High Screen Refresh Rate
You can set the screen refresh rate to 120 Hz, 90 Hz or 60 Hz. A
higher screen refresh rate will help deliver a smoother visual
experience, which may consume more battery power.
Breathing Light
The breathing light on the back of your phone will be turned on
when you charge the phone, play music, or receive an incoming
call or an app notification. You can also assign a specific
breathing light colour to a contact or an app, so you know who is
calling or which app has a notification when you see the
breathing light.

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Adaptive 5G
With the Adaptive 5G feature, your phone can automatically
switch between 5G and 4G networks to save battery power
according to the app running status and mobile data speed.
Private Space
Private Space allows you to encrypt your files, lock your apps and
manage your account passwords. To access Private Space, you
need to draw a pattern, enter a PIN, or use your registered
fingerprint or face.
Phone Switch
You can use Phone Switch to easily transfer data such as
contacts, messages, pictures, audio, videos, etc. from your old
Android phone to the new one. You need to install Phone Switch
on both phones first.
Nearby Share
You can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to share files with other devices
near your phone. You can share things like photos, videos,
documents, and links.
Extended RAM
The phone’s Random Access Memory (RAM) is used to handle
all active tasks and apps. You can set part of the phone storage

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as the extended RAM when your phone storage is sufficient, and
the phone will run more smoothly.

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Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Front camera
Touch screen
Earpiece
Volume key
Power key
Under-display
fingerprint
sensor
Speaker
nano-SIM
card tra
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Back cameras
and flash
USB Type-C/
headset jack
Breathing light
NFC area

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Knowing the Keys
Key Function
Power key
Press and hold for about half a second to
launch the Google Assistant.
Press and hold for over 3 seconds to open
the power off/restart menu.
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.
NOTES:
You can also press and hold the Power key for about half a
second to power off or restart. See “Wake up Google
assistant” in Features.
You can use virtual keys or gestures to navigate your phone.
See Setting the Navigation Style.
Setting Up Your Phone
The nano-SIM card(s) can be installed or removed while the
phone is turned on.
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.

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You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the card
tray.
NOTE:
Please use the tray eject tool included in the box. Otherwise the
card tray may not be ejected.
CAUTION:
Never replace the included tray eject tool with sharp objects.
Ensure that the tray eject tool is perpendicular to the hole.
Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

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2. Pull out the card tray and install the nano-SIM card(s) into
the card slot(s) as shown. Carefully slide the tray back into
place.
NOTE:
The two card slots support 5G/4G/3G/2G networks.
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.

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WARNING!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Do not force the
connector into the jack.