OPPO Smartphone ColorOS 3.2 User Guide Content 1. Welcome Page..........................................................................................................................6 2. Safety Information................................................................................................................... 6 3. Get started................................................................................................................................ 11 3.1. Quick look....................
4.10. Control the volume........................................................................................................ 107 5. Basics....................................................................................................................................... 109 5.1. Use apps........................................................................................................................... 109 5.2. Share from apps.....................................................................
6.13. Timing Power On/Off..................................................................................................... 186 6.14. Game Acceleration.........................................................................................................189 6.15. App display in full-screen...............................................................................................193 7. Apps...............................................................................................................
7.10.1. Online phone theme...........................................................................................274 7.10.2. Online wallpaper.................................................................................................275 7.10.3. My profile............................................................................................................276 7.10.4. Manage your downloads.................................................................................... 278 7.11. Clock.......
8.4. Advanced--Screen pinning............................................................................................... 332 9. Share Internet connection and files............................................................................................334 9.1. Tether your phone’s Internet connection........................................................................334 9.2. Share files.................................................................................................................
1. Welcome Page 2. Safety Information Read through the following information carefully. Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in danger or illegal activities. Safe Startup Do not switch on the device when phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Traffic Safety First Traffic safety is always of first importance. Use of phones and headphones while driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Obey and follow all related local laws. Switching off at Gas Stations Turn off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as gas stations or any other fueling area. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in serious injury or even death.
“blasting area” or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Radiation Nearly every electronic device gives off radiation. Mobile phone use does not increase the risk of getting brain cancer or other head tumors. Its effect in humans is negligible. Interference Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to interference for external sources if inadequately shielded or designed. As a result, your phone may cause interference with other devices.
Use your phone appropriately. Do not touch the antenna area unnecessarily when the phone is turned on. Do not drop, disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, incinerate, or insert foreign objects into your phone. Qualified Maintenance and Service Never attempt to repair or modify the phone yourself. If your phone has any hardware or software failure, do not use it until you take it to an authorized service provider.
volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set the volume to a safe level to protect your hearing. Avoiding Eyestrain Your device’s screen color and brightness might have a different degree of stimulation to your eyesight. Long-term viewing of your phone in normal or darker environments will damage your eyesight. When watching video or reading text on your phone, avoid prolonged use, take breaks and turn on eye protection mode to prevent eyestrain.
If your phone supports laser focusing, carefully read this user manual before using it. Failure to follow the instructions might lead to harmful radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not attempt to open your phone’s outer shell, or keep close contact with laser light. 3. Get started 3.1. Quick look 3.1.1. ColorOS 3.2 Features ColorOS 3.2 is designed to make OPPO smartphones more convenient, fluid and intelligent for every user.
● Virtual navigation keys. ColorOS 3.2 replaces the physical Home Button with fast and fluid gestures, also offers you virtual navigation keys to operate your phone. The virtual keys follow the typical order for OPPO recent apps, home, and return from left to right. If you are left-handed, you can also switch their order yourself. The system also set multiple colors for the navigation background to match the color scheme of the popular apps. See Navigation keys.
Facial Recognition A major highlight of the new features is the Facial Recognition which can identify up to 128 facial recognition spots while clicking selfies. With Facial Recognition, you just need to pick up and wake your phone, then it unlocks the instant you look at it, quickened to 0.08s. It does a great help if you’ve had trouble with your fingerprints over time. See Face ID. 3.1.2. ColorOS 3.
Appearance R11s / R11s Plus F5 / F5 Youth A83 Black Gold Champagne Champagne Red (F5 only) Black Red (Limited / R11s only） Black
Height Height 155.1mm (R11s) 156.5mm 164.8mm (R11s Plus) Width Width 75.5mm (R11s) 76mm 80.2mm (R11s Plus) Thickness Thickness 7.1mm (R11s) 7.5mm 7.3mm (R11s Plus) Weight Weight 153g (R11s) 152g 182g (R11s Plus) Operating System Operating System ColorOS 3.2, based on Android 7.1 ColorOS 3.2, based on Android 7.
GPU GPU Adreno 512 ARM Mali G71 MP2 770MHz RAM RAM 4GB (R11s) 4GB (F5) 6GB (R11s Plus) 6GB (F5) 3GB (F5 Youth) Storage Storage 64GB (Expandable up to 256GB) 32GB (Expandable up to 256GB) (F5 4GB / F5 Youth) 64GB (Expandable up to 256GB) (F5 6GB) Battery Battery 3205mAh (R11s) 3200mAh 4000mAh (R11s Plus) Processor Processor Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core MT6763T (F5) MT6763T (F5 Youth)
Size Size 6.01 inches (R11s) 6.0 inches 6.
Rear Sensor Rear Sensor 20-megapixel,16-megapixel 16-megapixel (F5) 13-megapixel (F5 Youth) Front Sensor Front Sensor 20-megapixel 20-megapixel (F5) 16-megapixel (F5 Youth) Flash Flash LED Flash LED Flash Aperture Aperture Rear: f/1.7 Rear: f/1.8 (F5) Front: f/2.0 Rear: f/2.2 (F5 Youth) Front: f/2.
Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 TD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41(2535-2655) SIM Card Type SIM Card Type SIM Card Ty Dual Nano-SIM Cards Dual Nano SIM Cards & Micro SD Dual Nano SI Card (Total 3 slots) SD Card (Tot GPS GPS GPS Supported Supported Supported Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 4.2 4.2 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.
Proximity Sensor Distance sensor (F5) Light sensor Proximity Sensor (F5 Youth) G-sensor Light sensor E-compass G-sensor Gyro Sensor E-compass In the Box OPPO R11s / R11s Plus OPPO F5 / F5 Youth OPPO A83 Earphones Earphones Earphones Micro USB cable Micro USB cable Micro Charger Charger cable SIM ejector tool SIM ejector tool Charger Documentation Documentation SIM Case Case tool USB ejector Documentatio n
Case 3.1.3.Buttons and components F5 features A. Front camera B.
C. Sleep/Wake button D. Volume up button E. Volume down button F. Rear camera G. Flash H. SIM card tray I. SIM tray hole J. Noise cancelling microphone K. Speaker L. Micro-USB port M. Microphone N.
gives you easy access to Wi-Fi, Mobile data, Bluetooth, GPS, OPPO Share, Nightly Shield, Flashlight, Calculator, Clock and camera. You can also use it to adjust the brightness, boost your phone, disable Bottom keys and go to settings. If you want to change or rearrange the shortcuts, or add other shortcuts, swipe right and click “More”.
3.1.4 Sleep/Wake button The Wake/Sleep button on the right side of your phone has a number of different uses.
Wake or lock the screen: With the phone powered on, press the Wake/Sleep button once will wake the phone up to the point that you can see the lock screen, like the clock and any notifications that are setup to display there. When the phone screen is wakened, press this button will blacken the screen and lock the phone. Take a screenshot: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons at the same time, your phone will take a picture of whatever was displayed on the screen.
Enable virtual navigation keys. Virtual navigation keys are default on. If you want to enable them manually, go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and click Virtual Navigation Keys.
Change the order of virtual navigation keys. The keys follow the typical order for OPPO: Menu, Home, and Return from left to right. If you are left-handed, you can change them to the return-home-recent order.
Hide the virtual navigation keys. When you launch a full-screen app, the keys will automatically hide, and can be brought back with a simple swipe: When in portrait mode, swipe up from the bottom. When in landscape mode, swipe from the bottom to the left.
Manually hide the virtual navigation keys. To set the keys to appear only when needed, go to [Settings] >[Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and enable Virtual Navigation Keys Can Be Hidden. Then you can click on the left-lower corner of the screen to hide the keys, and swipe from the bottom to reveal them.
Immersive navigation background. The system set multiple colors for the navigation background to match the color scheme of the popular apps. The background color is default white, and it will become translucent or immersive when you open some of the third-party apps.
3.1.6.Volume buttons Volume buttons give you easy access to adapt over time to a proper volume of sound. It refers not simply ringer or media, F5 also keeps track of the volume level separately in headphone, microphone and speaker.
Media volume: When listening to music, videos and phone calls, use the buttons on the side of the phone to adjust the volume. For information about avoiding hearing loss, see Security Information. Ringer volume: You can also use the volume buttons to control the volume for the ringer and alerts. When you press and hold the volume down button, your phone will switch to silent mode. Call volume: When making or receiving phone calls, use the volume buttons to adjust the volume of the call.
Controlling the camera: Volume buttons can also be used to control your camera. Go to [Settings] > [Camera] > [Volume Button] and set up the volume buttons for Shutter or Zoom. 3.1.7. Micro-USB port R11's Micro-USB port is the connector on the bottom of your device where your battery charger connects. It also doubles as the data port, which lets you transfer data to and from a personal computer. Plug the cable in the port to charge or transfer data.
1. Repeated connecting and disconnecting of your cable can cause the port to wear out, resulting in a poor connection to your cable. 2. Never force a connector into the port, for that might cause damage. 3.1.8. Headset jack The headset jack is an audio socket that accepts a 3.5mm audio plug. Plug your headset in the jack to listen to music, videos and phone calls. Do not force a mismatched headset into the jack for that might cause damage. 3.1.9.
such as phone numbers, security data and more. When using the mobile network, you need to pay charges. To avoid high charges, you can shop data plans with your carrier, or shop international data roaming plans when traveling abroad. Insert the SIM card: Most OPPO Smartphones support Dual SIM. You can choose to insert one or two. 1. Insert the card needle into the hole outside the card tray to pop it open. 2. Pull out the card tray and place SIM card(s) on it. 3.
SD card The SD card is a way to store and transfer images, music, video and other data. You can insert a SD card in your phone to expand phone’s memory. SIM1, SIM2 and SD cards share the same card tray. Insert your SD card in the same way that you insert the SIM card(s). 3.1.10. Accessories came with OPPO phone Along with the handset, the accessories came with are headset, USB Connecting cable, Power adapter, SIM card tool and Phone case. Notice：All photos shown are for illustration purpose ONLY.
USB Connecting cable: Use the cable to connect your phone to the computer to charge and transfer files, or use it with the power adapter to charge. Power adapter: Connect the power adapter to your phone using the included cable, then plug it into a standard power outlet to charge the phone. SIM card tool: Use to pop out the SIM card tray.
Phone Case: Use to protect against drops and shock damage on the corners and rear of your phone. 3.1.11.
Notice：All photos shown are for illustration purpose ONLY. Actual products may vary due to product enhancement. Charge with the jack: Connect adapter to your phone using the USB cable, then plug it into a standard power outlet to charge the phone. Connect to a computer to charge: Use the cable to connect your phone to the computer to charge. Your phone will charge slowly if you connect it to the computer.
3.1.12. Gesture & Motion Gestures OPPO smartphone is designed to understand gestures. You can use gestures such as tap, swipe, drag and spread to operate your phone. To set up complex gestures for specific functions, go to [Settings] > [Gesture & Motion].
Screen-off Gestures To set up screen-off gestures, you need to turn it on first. Double tap fingerprint button for screen-on: Turn it on to wake up your locked screen with a double-click on the Home button. This function is only effective when the fingerprint sensor is turned off. Double tap to turn screen on: Turn it on to wake up your locked screen with a double-click on the screen. Draw O to start camera: When turn it on, you can draw O on the locked screen to open Camera app.
Screenshot Gesture When turn it on, you can take a screenshot by swiping the screen up or down with three fingers.
Motion The motion-sensing technology is used in OPPO smartphone. Use it to let your phone response to motion. Smart call Auto call when near the ear: Before you can use auto call, you need to set the default SIM card for calling. Go to a contact detail, call detail, message conversation or info interface, put the phone near your ear and your phone will automatically call that specific person.
Touch-disable mode Turn it on to prevent incorrect operations if the lock screen is covered. + Take selfies Open Camera app and switch to the front camera. Click > Palm on the top of the screen. Pose the same hand gesture towards the camera, once the camera captures that, it will take a photo automatically after two seconds. You can change your pose and expression within this two seconds.
3.1.13.Key combinations Generally, you can use two buttons of your phone to generate a specific result. The common key combinations include: When phone is on Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons: Your phone will take a screenshot for the current page.
1. Capture long screenshots: About 2 seconds, your phone will be ready to capture a long screenshot. Click [Page-down] to scroll to the next page, continue to click Page-down until you want to stop capturing, then click [Save] to generate a long screenshot. 2. Force restart your phone: Press and hold the two buttons for at least 8 seconds until your smartphone is restarted. Press and hold the Volume Up and Down buttons: Quit Talkback app temporarily.
When phone is off Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons: Phone will enter Recovery Mode, which does help to update the system, wipe data, check disk and more.
Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons: Phone will be force restarted. Press and hold the two buttons until your phone is turned on. 3.1.14. Status Icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about your OPPO smartphone: Status icon Mobile network signal What it means Shows whether you’re in range of operator’s network and can make and receive calls.
more bars, the stronger the signal. Shows that airplane mode is on. Phone’s Airplane Mode wireless communication abilities are disabled. 4G network is available, including LTE and / LTE/ LTE – A LTE-A. Your phone can connect to the Internet over that network. 3G UMTS network is available. Your phone UMTS/WCDMA can connect to the Internet over that network. / EDGE (GSM) network is available. Your EDGE /GSM phone can connect to the Internet over that network.
Phone screen is locked in portrait Portrait orientation lock orientation. Alarm An alarm is set up on your phone. Bluetooth is on, or your phone is connected Bluetooth to a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth Bluetooth Tethering is on. Silent Silent Mode is on. Your operator’s VoLTE service is available. HD Voice HD Voice works to make your calls. USB Debugging is on. You can transfer files USB Debugging via USB. Wireless Display Wireless projector is connected.
3.2. Configure settings 3.2.1. Google account A Google account is the key to accessing all of Google’s products and services, such as Maps, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube, and more. To sign in your Google account and get the most out of Google, do the following: Create and sign in your Google account. The first time you switch your OPPO phone on, it will prompt you to sign in to Google.
Note: Your Google Account is hooked up with all the Google Services you use. After you login to a Google app, other Google apps on your phone will automatically login to the same account. View apps with access to your account. Go to [Settings] > [Google] > [Sign-in & security], scroll down and click Apps with access to your account. If there’s an app or service that shouldn’t have access to your account, you can revoke its privileges. Sync the Google account.
Remove your Google account. Go to [Settings] > [Accounts and Sync], click Google, then click Remove acct. 3.2.2. Fingerprint, Face and Passcode Setting a passcode and fingerprint on your OPPO phone are security measures that all users should take. Follow these steps to set a passcode and fingerprint that will be needed to unlock your phone and access the information stored on it. Use a passcode on your OPPO phone Set the passcode 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint & Passcode], click [Turn on Passcode].
2. You'll be prompted to draw a pattern. If you want to use other passcode types, see step 3. 3. Click [Other Encryptions]. You can choose from two types of passcodes: Click Custom Alphanumeric Code to use a passcode that contains numbers and/or letters as your preference. Click 4-Digit Numeric Code to use a numbers-only passcode that contains four characters.
4. Draw your pattern or enter your passcode. 5. Re-draw or re-enter your pattern or passcode to confirm it and activate it. Change the passcode 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint & Passcode], click [Modify Passcode]. 2. Draw or enter your current pattern or passcode. 3. Draw or enter your new pattern or passcode. If you want to use other passcode types, click [Other Encryptions] at the bottom of the screen. 4. Re-draw or re-enter your pattern or passcode to confirm it and activate it.
Turn off the passcode 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint & Passcode], click [Turn off Passcode]. 2. Draw or enter your current pattern or passcode to confirm. View more details in Set and use a passcode with your OPPO smartphone. Use a fingerprint on your OPPO phone Before you can add a fingerprint, you need to create a passcode for your OPPO phone. You can use fingerprints for: Unlocking the phone from the lock screen. Making purchases without entering a passcode.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for as many fingers as you like. Delete or Rename a fingerprint 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint & Passcode], click the fingerprint you’ve added. 2. Enter a name for your fingerprint, or click [Delete Fingerprint].
Use fingerprint to reset passcode Prerequisite: The user must have entered the fingerprint and enabled the fingerprint unlock Reset Passcode methods: 1. Restart your phone-enter 5 times the wrong passcode or pattern code-wait for 30s-click the "Use Fingerprint to Reset passcode"-verify fingerprint-reset passcode.
2. Without restarting the phone, follow the following operation to reset: [Settings] > [Fingerprint, Face and Passcode] - Enter the wrong passcode 5 times - Wait 30s - click on the bottom of the screen to enter the "Reset Passcode" - verify fingerprint - Reset passcode.
+ Enroll a Face on your OPPO phone Before you can add a fingerprint, you need to create a passcode for your OPPO phone. You can use fingerprints for: Unlocking the phone from the lock screen. Encrypting apps Protecting files Enroll a face 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint,Face & Passcode], click [Enroll Face].
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To get the ideal effect,keep the phone 20-50cm away from your face make your whole face in the circle until the enrollment is done and avoid very bright or dim environment when enrolling your face. + Delete Enrolled Faces 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint,Face & Passcode], click [Delete Enrolled Faces]. Use Face to 1.
View more details in Add and use a fingerprint on your OPPO Smartphone. 3.2.3. Set up other mail and calendar accounts In addition to the apps that come with your phone, if you want to use other mail and calendar apps, add the accounts to your phone to let the apps associated with those accounts sync with your phone. Set up an account. Go to [Settings] > [Accounts and Sync], then click [Add Account]. Repeat the steps for as many accounts as you like. 3.2.4.
Data (Contacts, Messages, etc.), System Data (System Settings, Clock, Weather Info, etc.), Applications (Applications and Application Data) and Files like Audios, Videos, Photos and Documents. Before Clone Phone To support the whole backup process to complete, make sure the battery level of OPPO smartphone is over 50% and don’t turn off or restart your phone during the backup process. Progress and details will be displayed on your phone during the cloning process.
How to Clone Phone Follow these steps to transfer your data from the old phone to the new phone easily and quickly: From an Android Phone to an OPPO Before Clone phone, you have to make sure Clone Phone is available on both your new phone and old phone. If Clone Phone is not available in your phone, you can type in i.clonephone.coloros.com/download in your phone’s web browser to download and install Clone Phone. After both of your phones have installed Clone Phone. 1.
QR code cannot be scanned, manually connect to the Hotspot below the QR code. You can also select the data (Personal Data, System Data, Applications, Storage Data) to be cloned by clicking “Manually Select the Data to be Cloned”.
3. Enter the lockscreen password to continue.
third-party apps, such as Zapya and Share it to transfer the data between OPPO and iPhone * Pictures, settings and paths might differ from those of your phone, but that do not affect the description in this article. 3.2.5. Date and Time Knowing the time and date is crucial to keeping on schedule. If you want to set the date and time display on your OPPO phone, or if you're out of synch or need a time update, just start with step 1 as below. 1.
given by your network provider or your GPS, or you can set the time yourself if you prefer. See step 4. 4. Set Manually. You can manually set the time and date. To do so, disable [Set Automatically], and then: Select your time zone. Click [Time Zone] and select the location you would like to adjust your time to. Change the date and time. You will see the date and time appear under the current time zone. Drag your finger across each column to change the date and time.
2. Find your desired language. Click [Language], you will see a list of languages. Scroll down to find the language you wish to use. Select your desired language and click "Done." A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of your screen. Confirm the change by clicking “Change to ____.” Then your OPPO phone will be in the new desired language. 3. Find your desired region. Refer to step 2 to change the region you want to use.
3.2.7. Connect to the Internet OPPO smartphone connects to the Internet whenever necessary, using a Wi-Fi connection or mobile network. Wi-Fi connection 1. Go to [Settings] > [Wi-Fi], or swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center, then tap . The detected Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. 3. Fill in the password if required.
Mobile data connection Go to [Settings] > [Dual SIM & Cellular Data] and enable [Mobile Data], or swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center, then tap . Notice: Enabling the mobile networks connection may result in extra cost. Check with your mobile network service carrier. 3.3. Instructions To view Instructions on OPPO smartphone, go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Instructions].
4. What’s new in ColorOS 3.2 4.1. Face ID Face Recognition feature can identify up to 128 facial recognition spots while clicking selfies. With Facial Recognition, you just need to pick up and wake your phone, then it unlocks the instant you look at it, or even when you close your eyes. It does help if you’ve had trouble with your fingerprints over time. To use Face ID, you must set up a passcode on your phone.
1. Go to [Settings] ＞ [Fingerprint, Face& Passcode], then click [Enroll Face]. Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Keep the phone 20-50 cm away from your face and position your face in the onscreen frame. Keep the front view of your face displayed in the circle until the enrollment is done.
Unlock your phone with Face ID. Go to [Settings] ＞ [Fingerprint, Face& Passcode] first, then choose whether to enable [Turn on the Screen to Detect Face]: When [Turn on the Screen to Detect Face] is on: wake and pick up the phone, then your phone will unlock near instantly.
When [Turn on the Screen to Detect Face] is off: wake the phone and slide up the lock screen, then your phone will unlock near instantly.
If Face ID fails to unlock your phone, you can click to retry. Face ID might fail when there’s no or low light. In this case, you can use the lock screen passcode or fingerprint to unlock the phone. Use Face ID for App Lock and File Safe. Face ID is used for more than unlocking your phone. You can also use it to unlock apps and the File Safe. Go to [Settings] ＞ [Fingerprint, Face& Passcode] > [Use Face to], then turn on App Lock and File Safe.
Note 1. Your phone may be unlocked by someone with a similar appearance or objects like you. 2. Pay attention to your appearance before enrollment. For example, check whether you are wearing glasses, a hat, a mask, a beard or heavy makeup. 3. When enrolling, avoid environments with poor lighting and keep the camera lenses clean. 4. Ensure that the profile picture is clear and easy to recognize to improve the chances of a successful matching. 4.2. Virtual Navigation Keys ColorOS 3.
navigation keys, also offers you fast and fluid gestures to operate your phone. You can change the order of the virtual keys, and set them to appear only when needed to free space on the screen. Enable virtual navigation keys. Virtual navigation keys are default on. If you want to enable them manually, go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and click Virtual Navigation Keys. Change the order of virtual navigation keys.
Hide the virtual navigation keys. When you launch a full-screen app, the keys will automatically hide, and can be brought back with a simple swipe: When in portrait mode, swipe up from the bottom. When in landscape mode, swipe from the bottom to the left.
Manually hide the virtual navigation keys. To set the keys to appear only when needed, go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and enable Virtual Navigation Keys Can Be Hidden. Then you can click on the left-lower corner of the screen to hide the keys, and swipe from the bottom to reveal them.
Immersive navigation background. The system set multiple colors for the navigation background to match the color scheme of the popular apps. The background color is default white, and it will become translucent or immersive when you open some of the third-party apps.
4.3. Game Acceleration Game Acceleration feature is an all-in-one game optimization tool that allows you to run your games at the best possible performance. When you're running a game, your phone will automatically turn on high performance state, adjust the distribution of system resources, and optimize the game display configuration to provide the best gaming experience available. To prevent from being interrupted during games, you can also disable bottom keys, turn on No Disturbance mode, and more.
Manage games that can be accelerated. Go to [Settings] ＞ [Game Acceleration], click [App Manager] and you will see a list of your games that can be accelerated by your phone. To accelerate a game, toggle its slider to green. Your phone will automatically speed up your game. Notice that acceleration details display on the screen, and bar when you launch the game.
Set up Game Acceleration. Go to [Settings] > [Game Acceleration]. 1. Graphics Acceleration: optimize the game display configuration to fully utilize hardware resources. 2. Mistouches Prevention: disable bottom keys when you run a game in landscape mode. You can double-tap on the keys to enable them. 3. No Disturbance: block calls and notifications so that you can get fully immersed in the games.
Close: do not block any calls or notifications. Block Notifications: block notifications except calls, alarm clocks and scheduled reminders. Notifications will be displayed with a banner on the top screen.
Block Calls and Notifications: block all calls and notifications. 4. Prohibit Auto Brightness Adjustment: your phone will not automatically adjust the brightness of the screen when ambient light changes. 4.4. Enhanced Security Mechanism For better security, OPPO has provided two new functions to prevent your information from being leaked, including blocking pseudo base stations and preventing apps from taking pictures or making recordings in the background. Block pseudo base stations.
safeguard your property and information security. Prevent apps from taking pictures or making recordings in the background. Some Android malware can spy on your activities in the background, and can take pictures or make recordings without notifying you, resulting in leaking of the information. When the malware performs these activities, your phone will remind you immediately: ● Pop up a warning window on your phone screen.
● If you start the sound recorder and go to another application, the status bar turns red.
4.5. Search Settings and Files ColorOS 3.2 devices enable you to search for system settings and files that match a specified keyword or string, so you can spend more time acting on information and less time looking for information. Search for system settings. A search bar is added at the top of the Settings page to help you quickly find the feature you want to use. Click the search bar and type the name of a feature (or a part of it).
folder, you can search specifically from that location. This will make the search more specific and faster. 4.6. Optimized File management The optimized Files app provides you a more convenient way to work with the file system and perform various operations on files and folders such as search, create, edit, rename, copy, delete, compress, batch process etc. Optimized search capability. You can search for a file under the root directory, or on a specific folder if you know its general location.
make the search more specific and faster. File classification The Files app automatically categorizes your files based on their extensions so you can browse them more clearly and conveniently.
Under Phone storage, your commonly used folders will be listed separately so that you can quickly look up them later. In [Phone storage] > [All Files] > [Android], app files and the files you downloaded from the app will be saved in different folders, so you can quickly find the files you need.
Select All feature. Select All feature is added in Files, so you can process the files in batches.
4.7. Auto Recording Auto Recording feature enables you to automatically record conversations, which makes it easier for you to review your important incoming and outgoing calls on a daily basis. You can record all calls, or those from your designated numbers or unknown numbers. You can also share your recording files, set them as ringtones, and more. Turn on Call Recording. Go to [Settings] > [Call], click [Call Recording], then select which calls to be recorded: ● Record calls from designated numbers.
● Record calls from all unknown numbers. Toggle the All Unknown Numbers Recordings slider to green, then your phone will automatically record calls from numbers that are not in your Contacts.
● Record all your calls. Toggle the All Recordings slider to green. Set the storage limit for recording files. Click Call Recording Storage Upper Limit, then choose a storage capacity for the recording files. If your recordings exceed the threshold, the earliest recording will be deleted automatically.
Manage your call recordings. Click Check Call Recordings, then click Call Recording. ● Play a recording back. Click the recording to play it back. ● Send, rename or delete a recording. Click Select, choose the recording, then choose an option. ● Set a recording as ringtones. Click Select, choose the recording, click Set as, then set the recording as the call, SMS, alarm or contact ringtone.
Note: Call Recording feature is not available in the United States and Australia. 4.8. Reset password with fingerprint When you enter the wrong passcode five times in a row, or you’ve forgotten your passcode, you can easily reset the passcode with your fingerprint. Before you can use the reset feature, you must add at least one fingerprint to your phone. Reset passcode with fingerprint after restarting the phone. 1.
3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, then enter your new passcode and confirm it. Reset passcode with fingerprint when the phone is unlocked. When your phone is unlocked, you can change the lock screen password directly from the Settings page. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint, Face & Passcode], enter the wrong password five times, then your phone will temporarily restrict you from entering the passcode again and ask you to wait 30 seconds.
2. When the waiting period is up, click Reset Passcode. 3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, then enter your new passcode and confirm it.
4.9. Reset password with fingerprint When you enter the wrong passcode five times in a row, or you’ve forgotten your passcode, you can easily reset the passcode with your fingerprint. Before you can use the reset feature, you must add at least one fingerprint to your phone. Reset passcode with fingerprint after restarting the phone. 1.
3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, then enter your new passcode and confirm it. Reset passcode with fingerprint when the phone is unlocked. When your phone is unlocked, you can change the lock screen password directly from the Settings page. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint, Face & Passcode], enter the wrong password five times, then your phone will temporarily restrict you from entering the passcode again and ask you to wait 30 seconds.
2. When the waiting period is up, click Reset Passcode. 3. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, then enter your new passcode and confirm it.
4.10. Control the volume ColorOS 3.2 devices redesign the volume controls, which give separate controls for the ringer/notifications as well as media. Now you can control the media volume with the volume buttons even if your phone isn't playing anything at the moment. Raise or lower the volume. Using the Volume Buttons. Click the volume buttons on the side of the phone, then you can control the ringer/notifications volume directly. To control the media volume, click slider to the left or right.
Using Settings. Go to [Settings] > [Sound & Vibration], then you control the ringer and media volumes by moving the sliders or clicking the Volume Buttons.
Put the phone in ring or silent mode. Go to [Settings] > [Sound & Vibration], then toggle the Silent slider to white or green. 5. Basics 5.1. Use apps Open apps Press the Home button at any time to see your phone applications. Click any application icon to get started. Apps will show the number of messages pending to be read in red on their Home screen icon.
Switch between apps Click Menu button on the bottom left would bring up a menu for apps that you were in. Swipe left or right to see more. To switch to another app, click it.
Close apps Click Menu button on the bottom left, and then: Close an app: Swipe the app up to the top edge of the screen. Close all apps: Click to clean up the list. 5.2. Share from apps In addition to share your information from the Files app, you can also share from many other apps in your OPPO smartphone. Share from apps. In many apps, you can click Send or to choose how to share your information. The choices vary depending on the app you’re using.
Take the Photos app as an example, click and you’ll see all the sharing options. 5.3. One-click cleanup One-click cleanup option helps you to make your phone perform steadily and faster. Stop background apps. Click Menu button > you want to close a specific app, swipe it up. to close all active apps.
Clean up & Accelerate. Click Phone Manager on the Home screen, then click [Cleanup & Accelerate]. Scan and delete all kinds of junk files. You can also delete unnecessary files, such as downloaded APKs, music, pictures, and more.
5.4. Lock the running background apps You may close the running background apps frequently to make your phone perform steadily and faster. If you want some apps to be always connected and reachable, do the following: Lock an app. Click Menu button to reveal your open apps, then swipe an app down to the bottom edge of the screen. Notice that a lock appears in the upper-left corner of the app. Repeat the action for more apps.
5.5. View, zoom in and out Use the touchscreen to interact directly with what is displayed. View items. Drag up or down to scroll. You can also drag some screens in any direction, such as webpages. Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately.
On some screens such as Settings and Contacts page, double-click the status bar to quickly scroll to top. Zoom in and out. When viewing photos, maps, or web pages, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or apart.
you can double-click to zoom in, then double-click again to zoom out. For maps, double-click to zoom in and click once with two fingers to zoom out. 5.6. Navigation Keys ColorOS 3.2 replaces the traditional hardware buttons with on-screen virtual navigation keys, which can be hidden when not in use. You can also arrange the "Back" and "Recent" placements to how you prefer them.
Change the order of virtual navigation keys. The keys follow the typical order for OPPO: recent, home, and return from left to right. If you are left-handed, you can change them to the return-home-recent order.
Hide the virtual navigation keys. When you launch a full-screen app, the keys will automatically be hidden, and can be brought back with a simple swipe: ● When in portrait mode, swipe up from the bottom. ● When in landscape mode, swipe from the bottom to the left.
Manually hide the virtual navigation keys. To set the keys to appear only when needed, go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and enable [Virtual Navigation Keys Can Be Hidden]. Then you can click on the left-lower corner of the screen to hide the keys, and swipe from the bottom to reveal them. Immersive navigation background. The system set multiple colors for the navigation background to match the color scheme of the popular apps.
background color is default white, and it will become translucent or immersive when you open some of the third-party apps. Navigation Gestures Enable navigation gestures. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys] and click Navigation gestures. Virtual navigation keys will be hidden and replaced by navigation gestures once you enable navigation gestures.
● Open Control Center. Swipe up from the left bottom edge of the screen. ● Return to the Home screen. Swipe up from the middle bottom edge of the screen.
● Open recent tasks. Swipe up from the middle bottom edge of the screen and pause 1 second.
● When in landscape mode, you need to swipe up from the bottom of the landscape screen. Enable Mistouches Prevention. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Navigation Keys]. When you open apps in Landscape Mode, you need to swipe up to show an arrow first, then swipe up again in the same area.
5.7. Change the screen orientation OPPO smartphone supports portrait and landscape screen orientations. Every time you shift your hands, the screen rotates. To lock the screen in portrait orientation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, then click . Or go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] and toggle the [Portrait Orientation Lock] slider to green. Notice that appears in the status bar.
5.8. Multiple modes with easy access ColorOS 3.1 lets you set multiple modes to fulfil your personal needs. The split screen mode allows you to work with a second app with the other one remained active. Now you can watch a movie and chat with friends at the same time. To use Split-screen: Go to [Settings] > [Split-screen] and turn on Split-screen, then open an app. Under the interface of the app, press and hold Menu button and select the other split-screen app.
5.9. Take a screenshot You can capture the screen on your OPPO smartphone using three ways: Capture the current page Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons for about 2 seconds, the screen will briefly flash white, and you'll hear a shutter sound if your phone's sound is on.
Gesture Screenshot: Go to [Settings] > [Gesture & Motion] and turn on [Gesture Screenshot]. Then swipe the screen up or down with three fingers to take a screenshot.
Capture a long screenshot With OPPO smartphone, you can easily take longer and scrolling screenshot with simple clicks. Long screenshot allows you to take scrolling screenshot of your conversations on messaging apps or a full webpage. ColorOS 3.1 devices can take long screenshots up to 40 pages. Note: Long screenshot cannot work when you are on the home page of your phone. To capture long screenshots: 1.
5.10. Notification and Status Bar Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, incoming calls, calendar events and so on. When a notification appears, you can click it to open or swipe it away to dismiss.
View all notifications. Swipe down from the top of any screen to open notification center. Open the app to respond. Click a notification to go to the related app. When phone screen is locked, swipe the notification right. You may need to enter your passcode. Dismiss notifications. Swipe the notification left. To dismiss all notifications, Click . Manage your notification settings. Swipe the notification left, click [Settings], or go to [Settings] > [Notification & Status Bar] > [Manage notifications].
app appear on the lock screen or notification bar, display a banner, play a sound or vibrate, and more. You can also let your phone pulse light and turn on screen for new notifications. Status Bar Status icons are displayed on the status bar, indicating for instance wireless connectivity, the battery status and operator info. Display or hide status icons. Go to [Settings] > [Notification & Status Bar], and toggle the slider to green/white.
Control Center OPPO smartphone allows you to control many basic features with just a swipe. By accessing the Control Center, 1. You can quickly access to frequently used functions such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, GPS, Bluetooth, OPPO Share, Personal Hotspot, Flashlight, Calculator, Clock, Camera and more. 2. You can also personalize your settings such as Silent Mode, Airplane Mode, Portrait Orientation Lock, Disable Button keys, Brightness and more.
5.11. Personalize your Control Center Swipe the shortcut bar left and click shortcuts according to preference. Drag .You can change or rearrange the next to a shortcut name up or down to enable or disable the shortcut. You can add nine shortcut keys at most. Airplane Mode. Airplane mode disables your phone’s wireless communication abilities, theoretically making it approved for use on aircraft. While in airplane mode, your phone cannot send or receive phone calls and messages.
slider to turn it on. You can also swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center, then tap . Notice that the carrier information in the upper-right will be replaced with an airplane icon. Wi-Fi and Mobile Data will be turned off when Airplane mode is enabled, but you can still turn on Wi-Fi under Airplane mode. Quiet Time. With OPPO phone’s Quiet Time feature, you can silence your phone when you need privacy. You can even set it to a schedule, or allow only specific people to reach you.
Schedule Quiet Time. If you want to set Quiet Time to automatically turn on at specific times, you can set a schedule for it. Toggle the Scheduled slider to green, and change times when you want it to start and stop. Allow notifications. You can set Quiet Time to allow notifications, and allow calls and messages to come through from people that you specify. Allow repeated calls. Toggle the [Repeated Calls] option to allow a call to come through if it rings for the second time in three minutes or less.
messages, or quickly search the Internet. Search with OPPO phone. Swipe down on any page of the Home screen. Do not start swiping at the very top of the screen - that will open the Notification Center instead. Type in your search query, then click a search result in the list to open it. Close Search. Click “Cancel”, the Return button, or the middle of the screen. 5.13. Text 5.13.1.
Add installed languages. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Keyboard & Input Method] > [TouchPal for OPPO] > [Languages], then tick the languages to use. You can also add languages as you type. Click > [Language] > [Add language]. Download available languages. Click to download the language pack. You’ll see the language in Installed languages list when the download completes.
Change Keyboard languages. As you type, switch language by clicking EN or swiping on spacebar.
5.13.2. Type, edit and delete text Type text Click a text field to pop up the keyboard, then click the letter to type. Type capital letters. OPPO smartphone auto-capitalizing the first letter of a sentence, or you can click to type capital letters. Turn on Caps Lock. Double-click . A line will appear under the arrow if you have done this correctly. Enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols. Click 12#. To type alternate characters, touch and hold a key, then slide to choose one of the options.
Switch language. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Keyboard & Input Method] > [TouchPal for OPPO] > [Languages]. Tick the languages to use, then switch language by clicking EN or swiping on spacebar. Revise text. Click on your text to move the cursor to the insertion point. Edit text Select text. Touch and hold the target text, or double-click the target text to select.
Delete text Click to delete the selected text or characters before the cursor.
5.13.3. Smart input Smart input lets you to enter text with ease and without errors. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Keyboard & Input Method] > [TouchPal for OPPO] > [Smart input]. Use TouchPal Curve to input text simply by swiping across the keyboard, from one letter to another. Use Wave – Sentence gesture to input commonly used phrases/sentences.
Correct spelling automatically. The keyboard will automatically check and correct the spelling of the text. Predictive text. While you type, the keyboard predicts your next word, and offer suggestions for likely words before you finish typing. Click the word or the spacebar to select.
As you type, the keyboard will also automatically save new words to dictionary, append space after word and capitalize the first word of each sentence. 5.13.4. Voice typing When you’re connected to the Internet, you can use the built-in microphone to speak the text instead of typing it. Start voice typing. Touch and hold the space bar on the bottom of the screen, or click > [Voice], then speak.
Pause voice typing. Click the microphone icon to pause/continue dictating. Click to quit voice typing. Select input languages.
[Additional Settings] > [Keyboard & Input Method] > [Google voice typing] > [Languages]. Select your preferred languages. To select a primary language, touch and hold the language. Insert and delete text. To insert or delete text, click to place the insertion point first. Click to the right of the microphone icon to delete text. To enable voice input while offline：Click on the panel to manage [Offline speech recognition]. 5.13.5.
Emojis and stickers. TouchPal has multiple emojis and stickers, and can predict what emoji comes next.
Smart input. With TouchPal Curve , you can type by sliding from letter to letter instead of tapping. Advanced technologies such as Contextual Prediction, Autocorrection and Cloud Prediction also make typing faster. See Smart input. 5.14. Sound, Vibration and System Feedback You can set an OPPO smartphone to sound or vibrate for incoming calls, messages and other notifications, and let your phone send sound or haptic feedbacks on key clicks. Set your phone to vibrate. Go to [Settings] > [Sound & Vibration].
Adjust the ringer and media volume. Drag the control point left or right. Change ringtones for incoming calls, messages and other notifications. In addition to the default ringtones, you can create ringtones using your own audio files.
Turn system feedback on or off. Toggle the sliders to green or white. When turn Vibrate on Touch on, your phone vibrates when you touch the Menu, Home, and Return buttons. To temporarily silence incoming calls and alerts (without vibrations), see Quite Time. 5.15. Charge and monitor the battery OPPO smartphones are equipped with a non-removable, lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to open your phone. Charge the phone using the included cable and USB power adapter. Charge the battery.
Power Bank. Charge the battery and transfer files. Connect your phone to a computer. Notice：All photos shown are for illustration purpose ONLY. Actual products may vary. An icon in the upper-right corner of the screen shows battery charging status. Charging VOOC Flash Charging Notice: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced.
user replaceable; it can only be replaced by an authorized service provider. Removing the battery yourself will void your warranty and might cause damage to your phone. Show percentage of battery in the status bar. Go to [Settings] > [Notification & Status Bar] and turn on [Battery Percentage]. View detailed battery info listed for each app. Go to [Settings] > [Battery].
5.16. Location Service Apps like Maps, Weather and Compass must know your exact position before it can provide accurate services and results. Turn on Location Service. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, then click . You can also go to [Settings] > [Google] > [Location] and toggle the slider to green.
You can choose from three types of positioning modes, which differ in accuracy and battery drain: 1. High accuracy (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile network). 2. Battery saving (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile network). 3. Device only (GPS). A history of recent location requests. You’ll see a list of apps that have requested location.
● Storage Google Location service Use Google Location History to retrace your steps. Google Location History will customize search results for location and search history. Use Google Location Sharing to share your locations with friends and contacts in real time. 5.17. Use the phone internationally When you travel overseas to other countries, do the following steps to make sure you stay connected to friends and family while traveling - without paying more than you have to. Unlock your phone.
5.18. Power Saving Mode Power Saving Mode helps increase battery life by intelligently decreasing background activities, for example, background media playback and downloads may be cut out, and notifications may be disabled. Using Power Saving Mode can give you at least extra 30 minutes to use the phone. Turn on Power Saving Mode. The phone will let you know when your battery level goes down to 20%, and again at 10%, and will ask you to turn on Power Saving.
6. Personalize your OPPO phone 6.1. ColorOS 3.2 device name If you scan for a Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection with your OPPO phone, your device name will display on the target devices. Change device name for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Go to [Settings] > [About Phone]. You can also change the device name when you enable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.
6.2. Personalize the Home screen 6.2.1. Organize the Home screen From the Home screen, you can access all your apps and widgets. To keep everything in order, you can organize your home screen to make it more manageable and keep it looking neat. Add or Remove a Home screen page Add a Home screen page. Swipe to the rightmost screen and drag an app or widget off the screen to the right.
Remove a Home screen page. Drag all the apps and widgets on a Home screen page to another page. The empty Home screen page will be automatically deleted. Group Apps Make folders and group apps. You can put apps in folders, which can keep your home screen neat or help to organize similar apps. Create a folder. Tap and hold on an app until the icons start wiggling. Drag one of the apps onto the other, and lift your finger when the first app seems to merge into the second one.
Edit the folder's name. When you first create a folder, your phone assigns a suggested name to it. To edit the name, tap on the text.
Rearrange apps and folders Remove apps from a folder. Tap the folder, then tap and hold on an app until the icons start wiggling. Drag the app out of the folder and onto the home screen. Delete a folder. Drag all the apps out of the folder and onto the home screen, and the folder will disappear. Rearrange apps and folders. OPPO smartphone has set a default arrangement for users, but you can still rearrange the apps and folders to fit how you use your phone. Rearrange apps.
Move the icon to a new screen. Drag the icon off the screen to the right and let it go when the new page appears.
Add or remove Home screen widgets. See Home screen widgets. 6.2.2. Home screen widgets & Transition Effects You can give yourself a fancy home screen with a highly-detailed set of widgets, for example, clock, weather, battery or mail widgets. You can also use them to tweak notifications, alarms and other options. In other words, there's considerably more here than just widgets. Manage widgets Add a widget. Pinch your fingers together, then click [Widgets]. You’ll see all available widgets.
Delete a widget. Click in the upper left corner of the widget. Customize transition effect You can change the transition effect on your OPPO smartphone, which is the style in which you slide the home screen right or left. Set up transition effect. Pinch your fingers together, then click [Effects]. Preview and choose an effect. Click a transition effect and it will show the preview effect.
6.3. Change the wallpaper You see a wallpaper background picture when you unlock your OPPO phone. You can select one of the images that are pre-installed in the phone, or use a photo from your photo gallery, or get some more wallpaper online. Change the wallpaper. Go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Lockscreen Magazine & Wallpaper] > [Set wallpaper].
You can also click Theme Store on the Home screen directly to find more. 6.4. Lock screen magazine You can let your lock screen’s wallpaper to switch to a new picture every time you wake up your phone, reducing the likelihood of you getting bored with the same look. Turn on Lock screen magazine. Go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Lock screen Magazine & Wallpaper] and toggle the slider to green.
Add your local pictures to Lock screen magazine. Click My added photos, click , then select your preferred pictures. Add online pictures to Lock screen magazine.
your preferred channels, then go back and click Check for updates. You can also set the lock screen magazine to update automatically. 6.5. Adjust the screen brightness and color temperature Adjusting the brightness on your OPPO phone tailors visibility to suit your environment. You can manually dim the screen when reading in bed, for example, or make it brighter when you're in a direct sunlight situation.
Brightness], then drag the slider. Set OPPO phone to adjust screen brightness automatically. Open Control Center, then click . Or go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness], then toggle the Auto-Brightness slider to green. If Auto-Brightness is on, your phone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor. Use Nightly Shield. Go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Nightly Shield]. Drag the control point to adjust color temperature.
6.6. Change auto-screen lock time By default, your OPPO smartphone locks automatically after 30 seconds. To modify this, alter the amount of time yourself. Change auto-screen lock time. Go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Auto Screen off]. Options range from 15 seconds to 30 minutes. Tip: The longer your display, the more the battery drain.
6.7. Change the text size OPPO smartphone lets you change the text size to fit your eyesight needs. Change the text size. Go to [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Text Size]. Drag the slider to the left or right to shrink or enlarge sample text, then you'll see your new text size immediately applied to the menu text in the upper-left corner of the screen. Tip: This will not affect the size of your icon text.
6.8. Keyboard and input method 6.8.1. Customize the look of the keyboard Make the keyboard your own by customizing the font and appearance. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Keyboard & Input Method] > [TouchPal for OPPO] > [General settings]. Change the font type.
Adjust candidate word size. Click [Keyboard appearance], then drag the control point to change font size to small, normal or large. Customize keyboard appearance. Click [Keyboard appearance], or click on the on-screen keyboard > [Resize], then drag the control arrow to adjust keyboard height, width and position.
6.8.2. Split keyboard You can split the phone's on-screen keyboard into two so you can grasp the phone with two hands and type with your thumbs in landscape orientation. Split the on-screen keyboard. Click click Split.
6.8.3. Trends With TouchPal’s Trends feature, you can download the keyboard themes and buzzwords, and get the latest news and headlines. Get the latest trends. Click on the on-screen keyboard, then click Trends.
6.8.4. Keyboard general settings OPPO smartphones come preloaded with TouchPal Keyboard. You can change the keyboard settings directly on your phone. click on the on-screen keyboard, then click [Settings] > [General settings]. Setting Effect Keypress sound Adjust the keypress sound, or use the system volume. Keypress vibration Adjust the keypress vibration duration, or use the system default setting.
your phone. Keyboard appearance Customize keyboard height, width and position. See Customize the look of the keyboard. Number row Add the number row option in quick menu. Classic style candidate Show more than three candidates on top. Keypress popup A popup bubble displays when you click a key. Key long-press delay Adjust the long-press delay time ranging from 200ms to 1000ms. Input animation Float up effect when clicking the candidate word.
6.9. Set up Startup Manager Startup Manager helps you to manage system startup entries. You can choose what apps to startup after the phone reboots to meet your using habits. * Too many self-starting apps may cause a low startup or operating speed. Set up Startup Manager. Click Phone Manager on the Home screen, then click [Privacy Permissions] > [Startup Manager]. Toggle the sliders to white if you don’t want to start apps when phone boots or in background.
6.10. Clone Apps Clone Apps allows an app to run two accounts on a single phone on parallel. To turn on [Clone Apps], go to [Settings] > [Clone Aps], choose an app and turn on [Enable App Cloning]. A new copy of this app will be generated on the homescreen after Clone Apps is enabled. This copy and its original app can run simultaneously without affecting each other. 1. “Clone Apps” works only if both the app itself and the phone supports it.
6.11. Manage Default App What is Default App: If you've ever installed two different applications that essentially do the same thing (music players, web browsers), you'll likely be presented with a pop-up menu when trying to play a song or open a web page, asking you which application you'd like to complete the action with. You can manage your default app and never be bothered when performing that action again. Manage Default App.
6.12. Gesture & Motion Gestures OPPO smartphone is designed to understand gestures. You can use gestures such as tap, swipe, drag and spread to operate your phone. To set up complex gestures for specific functions, go to [Settings] > [Gesture & Motion].
Screen-off Gestures To set up screen-off gestures, you need to turn it on first. Double tap fingerprint button for screen-on: Turn it on to wake up your locked screen with a double-click on the Home button. This function is only effective when the fingerprint sensor is turned off. Double tap to turn screen on: Turn it on to wake up your locked screen with a double-click on the screen. Draw O to start camera: When turn it on, you can draw O on the locked screen to open Camera app.
Screenshot Gesture When turn it on, you can take a screenshot by swiping the screen up or down with three fingers.
Motion The motion-sensing technology is used in OPPO smartphone. Use it to let your phone response to motion. Smart call Auto call when near the ear: Before you can use auto call, you need to set the default SIM card for calling. Go to a contact detail, call detail, message conversation or info interface, put the phone near your ear and your phone will automatically call that specific person.
Touch-disable mode Turn it on to prevent incorrect operations if the lock screen is covered. Take selfies Open Camera app and switch to the front camera. Click > Palm on the top of the screen. Pose the same hand gesture towards the camera, once the camera captures that, it will take a photo automatically after two seconds. You can change your pose and expression within these two seconds. 6.13.
automatically turn on or off your OPPO smartphone at the scheduled time you specify – for example, you can fall asleep while listening to your favorite music without having to worry about turning off your phone. It also gives you different ways to schedule the events for your needs, such as daily, weekly and only once. Turn on Timing Power On/Off. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Timing Power On/Off], then toggle the sliders to green as needed. Set when to turn on or off the phone automatically.
Repeat the event on certain days. Click the time, click Repeat, then choose the days.
6.14. Game Acceleration Game Acceleration feature is an all-in-one game optimization tool that allows you to run your games at the best possible performance. When you're running a game, your phone will automatically turn on high performance state, adjust the distribution of system resources, and optimize the game display configuration to provide the best gaming experience available. To prevent from being interrupted during games, you can also disable bottom keys, turn on No Disturbance mode, and more.
Manage games that can be accelerated. Go to [Settings] ＞ [Game Acceleration], click [App Manager] and you will see a list of your games that can be accelerated by your phone. To accelerate a game, toggle its slider to green. Your phone will automatically speed up your game. Notice that acceleration details display on the screen, and bar when you launch the game.
Set up Game Acceleration. Go to [Settings] > [Game Acceleration]. 1. Graphics Acceleration: optimize the game display configuration to fully utilize hardware resources. 2. Mistouches Prevention: disable bottom keys when you run a game in landscape mode. You can double-tap on the keys to enable them. 3. No Disturbance: block calls and notifications so that you can get fully immersed in the games.
Close: do not block any calls or notifications. Block Notifications: block notifications except calls, alarm clocks and scheduled reminders. Notifications will be displayed with a banner on the top screen.
Block Calls and Notifications: block all calls and notifications. 4. Prohibit Auto Brightness Adjustment: your phone will not automatically adjust the brightness of the screen when ambient light changes. 6.15. App display in full-screen ColorOS 3.2 devices feature a new full screen display format with an aspect ratio of 18:9, and most of the apps are supposed to adapt their size automatically to the new screen size.
grey, and the app will display at a18:9 ratio by default. 7. Apps 7.1. Phone 7.1.1. Make and Answer Phone Calls Make a call To make a call and talk to your friends, you can manually enter a phone number on the dialer, choose a number in your Contacts or Favorites, or click one of the recent calls.
calls. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Dial the number you want to call. Click Phone, click the keypad to enter the number, then click . Click if you make a mistake. You can also copy a phone number then open the keypad, it will automatically paste the number to the keypad. Call someone in your contacts list. Click Contacts and choose a contact, then click the phone number to make a call. You can also use Search feature to find a contact, see Search.
Call someone in your favorites list. Click Favorites and choose a contact. To add favorites, click . Call someone you’ve recently called or who has recently called you.
Phone, and you’ll see the recent calls. Click a number to make the call. Click to get more info about the call, or the caller. Click “All” to see all, only missed, or only blocked calls. + Answer or decline a call When someone calls you, the OPPO smartphone rings and displays the caller’s information, if available. Answer a call. Click Answer. If the phone is locked, click Slide up to answer.
If you’re listening through the headset, you can click the mic button to answer. Silence a call. Click Mute, or press the Sleep/Wake button or either of the volume buttons once to stop the phone from ringing or vibrating. Decline a call. Click Decline, or press the Sleep/Wake button twice quickly. Respond with a text message instead of answering. Click “Message”, then choose a reply or click Customize to reply with your own words.
your own default replies, go to [Settings] > [Call] > [Respond with SMS]. While you’re on a call While on a call, call options will show up on your screen. To Do this Record a call. Click Record.
saved in [Phone storage] > [recordings]. Get contact info. Click Contacts. Mute the microphone. Click Mute. The caller can’t hear you when you are on mute, but you can still hear the caller. Click Mute again to cancel it. Activate speakerphone. Use the dialpad Click Speaker. to enter Click Dialpad. information. Make a second call during a call. Click Add call and make a second call. The first call will be put on hold.
To decline the call, click Decline. To hold the first call and answer the new call, click Answer. Use other features while on a call. Click the Home button. Click the green status bar on the top of the screen to return the call.
7.1.2. Conference calls A conference call lets you talk to more than one person at a time. You can merge up to six calls for a phone conference. Notice: You might need to contact your network operator to activate conferencing services first. Make a conference call. Do the following: 1. Make a call. 2. Tap Add Call and make another call. The first call will be put on hold. 3. Tap Merge calls. The calls are merged onto one line and everyone can hear each other. 4.
7.1.3. Block calls Block feature does help to prevent unwanted phone calls. You can also add numbers to blacklist to block specific phone numbers from calling. Block calls. Go to [Settings] > [Call], or go to [Settings] > [Security] > [Harassment blocking].
Add a contact or a phone number to the blacklist. Click Phone, then click Contacts. Choose a contact, then click Block This Contact. You can also go to [Settings] > [Call] > [Block], or go to [Settings] > [Security] > [Block], click [Blacklist], click , then enter the number or choose your contacts.
7.1.4. Emergency calls Call for help in an emergency. You can make an emergency call even if you do not have a SIM card installed in your OPPO smartphone in some countries. Make an emergency call. Click Phone, click keypad and dial the number, then click . Or if your phone is locked with a passcode, click Emergency Call, then dial the number. 7.1.5.
Turn on Call Recording. Go to [Settings] > [Call], click [Call Recording], then select which calls to be recorded: Record calls from designated numbers. To add the numbers, click Designated Number Recordings, then click Add. Choose the contacts from Call Log, Groups or Contacts, then click Add.
Record calls from all unknown numbers. Toggle the All Unknown Numbers Recordings slider to green, then your phone will automatically record calls from numbers that are not in your Contacts.
Record all your calls. Toggle the All Recordings slider to green. Set the storage limit for recording files. Click Call Recording Storage Upper Limit, then choose a storage capacity for the recording files. If your recordings exceed the threshold, the earliest recording will be deleted automatically.
Manage your call recordings. Click Check Call Recordings, then click Call Recording. Play a recording back. Click the recording to play it back. Send, rename or delete a recording. Click Select, choose the recording, then choose an option. Set a recording as ringtones. Click Select, choose the recording, click Set as, then set the recording as the call, SMS, alarm or contact ringtone.
Note: Call Recording feature is not available in the United States and Australia. 7.1.6. Operator's Call Related Settings The OPPO smartphone includes several calling features such as Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail and more. Set up calling features. Go to [Settings] > [Call] > [Operator’s Call Related Settings]. Voicemail: When you're away or can't get to the phone, your Voicemail does the answering for you.
Fixed Dialing Numbers: Add numbers to the FDN list, and when activated, FDN restricts outgoing calls to only those numbers listed, or to numbers with certain prefixes. Call Forwarding: An incoming call will be redirected to another telephone number where the desired called party is able to answer. Notice that appears in the status bar. Call Restriction: Certain types of outgoing calls (such as international calls) and/or incoming calls will be restricted.
7.2. Messages 7.2.1. Send and receive messages You can send and receive text messages anytime you’re in range of the cell network. Depending on your phone plan, you may be charged for messages you send or receive. Send a new message. Click , then enter a phone number or name, or click and choose a contact from your contacts list. Type a message and tap Send. Tip: As you type, click next to the text field to add an attachment. Send a message to multiple people.
then click Add. Read and reply to a new message. Click the notification on the top of your screen, or click . When phone screen is locked, swipe the notification right. Type your message and tap Send. Tip: The Messages icon on the Home screen shows the total number of unread text messages you have. Delete conversations from the Messages list. Click Edit, tick the conversations and click Delete. You can also delete a conversation by swiping left over a conversation and clicking Delete.
7.2.2. Customize message settings The Messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, displays, notifications, and more. Go to [Settings] > [Messages]. Block messages. Click [Block] > [Block Messages]. Enter the keywords for spam messages. To block all unknown messages, toggle the slider to green.
Receive instant SMS messages. Toggle the slider to green if you want to receive life related messages pushed by your operator during a call. Customize advanced settings.
display and notifications, and the MMS and system related settings. 7.3. Contacts 7.3.1. Add a contact With OPPO smartphone Contacts, it’s easy to have all your contact information with you. Add a new contact. Click Contacts, click information.
Add a contact from a number entered using the keypad. Click Phone and enter a number, then click Create New Contact and enter the contact information, or click Add to Contacts and choose a contact.
Add a recent caller’s information to your contacts. Click Phone, and you’ll see the recent calls. Click , then click Create New Contact or Add to Contacts. 7.3.2. Edit and delete a contact You can make changes to your contacts directly on your OPPO smartphone. Edit a contact’s phone number, address, and other information. Click Contacts and choose a contact, then tap Edit. To add an item - such as an Email address or phone number, click next to the item. To delete an item, click next to it.
Assign a photo to a contact or change a contact’s photo. 1. Click , or click the existing photo. 2. Click Take Photo to use the camera to take a picture, or click Select a Photo and select an existing photo, or click Delete Avatar to delete the photo. 3. Drag to region to crop the photo, then click Done.
Delete a contact. Click Delete Contact in contact Details page or Scroll to the bottom of the contact information and click Delete Contact.
7.3.3. Import and export contacts You can import/export contacts from/to the phone storage or your SIM card. If you have contacts stored in your old phone, you can transfer them through Bluetooth from that phone. If there are repeat contacts it will automatically merge them when you import contacts. Import contacts. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts] > [Import/Export Contacts]. Import from device storage. Save the imported contacts to your phone or mail accounts. Import from other phones.
export are saved as .vcf file. Import/export SIM card contacts. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts] > [SIM Card Contacts], click Import or Export, then tick the contacts and move them to either SIM or phone.
View more details in Import and export contacts on your OPPO smartphone. 7.3.4. SIM contacts You can add, edit, delete, import and export SIM contacts directly on your OPPO smartphone. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts] > [SIM card Contacts]. Add a SIM contact. Click Save.
Edit and delete a SIM contact. Click a contact, then click Edit. To delete the contact, scroll to the bottom of the contact information and click Delete Contact.
Delete SIM contacts at a time. Click Edit in the upper-left corner, tick the contacts and click Delete. Display SIM contacts in the Contacts list. You need to import SIM contacts to your phone. See Import and export contacts. 7.3.5. Manage contacts Contacts allows you to easily save and edit contact information, including names, numbers, addresses, and more. To make your contacts more organized and available, do the following: Add a new contact.
click the account then edit. Import or export contacts. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts], then select the import/export path. View Import and export contacts on your OPPO smartphone. Contacts to Display. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts] then click Contacts to Display. You can choose Only show Contacts with Numbers, All Contacts,Phone,Google or others. Also you can customize the contacts in your phone to show.
Merge duplicate contacts. Click Merge duplicate contacts. The phone will automatically merges contacts with the same name. Manage contacts. To manage contacts without name or number, or quickly remove invalid numbers, click [Manage Contacts].
Send Contacts. Go to [Settings] > [Contacts] > [Import/Export Contacts]. All contacts stored on your phone will be shared. Backup your contacts. Click [Backup and Restore] > [Create New Backup]. View Back up your OPPO smartphone. 7.3.6. Back up your contacts If you use your OPPO smartphone on a regular basis, it is necessary to back up the contacts so that you can easily restore them or use them on another device. Use OPPO Cloud. OPPO Cloud allows you to back up the Contacts and SMS to the cloud drive.
Use the built-in backup tool. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Back up and reset], or click [Tools] folder on the Home screen, then click [Backup and Restore]. Back up your contacts. You need to make a copy of the existing backup file and move it to another storage device.
Export contacts. Export your contacts to your SIM card or a folder on your phone. See Import and export contacts. 7.4. Phone Manager 7.4.1. Scan and optimize the phone Regularly optimizing your OPPO smartphone can make it perform steadily and faster. Automatic optimization items. Go to [Phone Manager], the system will start scanning your phone automatically. After the scan is over, click [Go to optimize], then click [One Touch Optimization].
Manual optimization items. Click the green button on the right side of each item, respectively, then encrypt apps or back up your phone when prompted. 7.4.2. Cleanup & Accelerate You can use Cleanup & Accelerate to speed up your phone performance with just one click. It helps you to quickly detect and remove hidden temp, cookie and cache files generated by inner calculations and data exchanges to free up more storage space. Stop lagging with one click. Click Phone Manager, then click Cleanup & Accelerate.
Free up more storage space. Click Advanced, then remove your App data and downloads, or click File Management and go to manage all your data.
7.4.3. Privacy Permissions Use Privacy permissions feature to manage app permissions, protect your privacy, and manage apps that start when phone startup. Click Phone Manager, then click Privacy Permissions. Encrypt the apps. Select the apps and click Enable encryption, then set up your passcode and security question. Grant the app permissions. Select an app and choose to accept, decline or limit call, SMS, device and privacy related permissions. Allow apps to start when phone boots or in background.
will be displayed in the floating window for easy viewing and use. (Only for apps which can support Floating window feature.) View more details in Use Phone Manager on your OPPO smartphone. 7.4.4. Virus Scan For better security, you can regularly scan and remove potential and actual threats to your phone. Scan for virus. Click Phone Manager, then click Virus Scan. Wait for the scan to complete. If threats were found, remove them; if not, you will see a message that says your phone is in a good state. 7.
mobile transactions, such as detecting captcha and app security. Set up payment protection for apps. Go to [Settings] > [Security] > [Payment Protection]. 7.4.6. Frequently Used Functions In Phone Manager, you can quickly clear your downloads and junk files of the apps which are used frequently, such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and more.
WhatsApp Cleaner Clear junk files. Click Clear button to clear the cache files generated when the app was in use. Clear other app files. You can delete the app files to free up the phone storage, including pictures, videos, audio, voice message and files. Select an option, click Select to select the files, then click Delete.
WeChat Cleaner Clear Temporary cache. Take WeChat Cleaner as example, click WeChat Cleaner and wait a few minutes for your phone to scan the cached data, click Clear button on the right to clear the app's cached data. And when the next time you use the app, it will download everything it needs from the internet again. Clear Old files. Click to clear pictures, videos and downloaded files generated from chats three months ago. Clear other app files.
7.5. Weather Click Weather from the Home screen to see the current temperature and the upcoming week’s forecast for a city of your choice. You can store multiple cities for quick access.
Look at your local weather. Open Weather, and your phone will attempt to find your current location using the Location Services. Scroll down to see more details, including surface temperature, humidity, visibility, and more. Add a city. Click , then click . Enter a city name, then click the city when you see it. Switch to another city. Swipe left or right. The number of dots below the city name shows how many cities are stored. You can also click a city from the list.
Delete a city. Click click , swipe left on the city, then click Delete, or click Edit, next to a city, then click Delete. Reorder cities.
in the list. Turn on Disaster warning. Go to [Settings] > [Weather] and toggle the slider to green. Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius. Go to [Settings] > [Weather] > [Temperature unit]. 7.6. Cameras 7.6.1. Take photos You can use the cameras to take pictures and videos. Open camera. Click Camera icon. To quickly get to the camera, touch Camera icon on the Lock screen and swipe up. Choose a photo mode. Click square-format, or full screen photos.
Switch the cameras. Click . Take a photo. Aim your camera at the subject and click . Zoom in or out. The dual 20MP cameras capture full-resolution video and stills at 1x and 2x zoom. To quickly switch, toggle pinch the screen to zoom in and out. or .
Turn the flash on or off. Click , then click On or Off. When you click Auto, your phone will automatically detect lighting conditions and determine if flash is necessary. When you click Fill Light, your phone will use the built-in flash as the fill light. Turn HDR on or off. Click , then click On, Off or Auto. When HDR (high dynamic range) is on, photos take multiple exposures of the same scene and then combine them to create a better looking, more detailed image. Use the capture timer.
to remove the filter. Take a panorama photo. Choose PANO. With the rear cameras, click the Shutter button, then move the phone slowly and steadily across the subject you want to capture. Click the button again when you've got your full photo.
With the front camera, click the Shutter button and you’ll hear a “Ding” sound. Rotate the phone left or right until the phone sounds again. The photo will be taken automatically.
Use Expert mode. Expert Mode allows you to take more professional-looking photos. Choose EXPERT, then you can adjust camera's white balance, exposure compensation, ISO, shutter speed, and more. Take Burst shots. Touch and hold the Shutter button, and you’ll see an onscreen count rapidly rise, which shows the number of photos you're taking. Lift your finger to stop. To select the photos you want to keep, click Gallery, click , select the photos, then click Done.
7.6.2. Take a selfie To switch to the front-facing camera, click the screen.
Turn the flash on. Click , then click On. A white screen at full brightness is used as front-facing flash. Choose a photo mode. Click square-format, or full screen photos.
Add a photo watermark or filter. You can apply a watermark or filter before you take a photo. Click , then choose a watermark or filter, or click Revert to remove that. Use Beauty Mode. The built-in beauty filter will automatically adjust the skin tone, enhance facial features, and make other minor changes to your appearance. To change the beauty level, click .
Turn Depth Effect on for a photo. Click on the top of the screen. Depth Effect blurs the background while keeps the face in the foreground perfectly focused. Use the capture timer. Capture timer gives you time to get in the picture. Click , then click 3s or 10s. Click Tap if you want to take photos by tapping on the screen. Show palm to take photo. Click , then click Palm. Show your palm to the front camera. After recognizing your palm, the phone will take a photo after two seconds.
Take a panorama photo. Choose PANO. Click the Shutter button and you’ll hear a “Ding” sound. Rotate the phone left or right until the phone sounds again. The photo will be taken automatically.
7.6.3. Shoot video With Camera you can shoot video, including time-lapse and 10s short videos. Record a video. Choose Video, then click the Record button, or press either volume button, to start and stop recording. You can choose between 720p, 1080P and 4k video. Note: 4k video is only available on R11, R9s Plus, A57 and F3 Plus. Capture time-lapse video. Choose Time-Lapse. It records a scene or object that has a slow state-of-change and turns it into a video that plays back in high speed.
Take photos when shooting a video. Click the Shutter button in the lower-left corner of the screen. 7.6.4. Camera settings Camera settings are special options that help you to take pictures or record videos easier. Go to [Settings] > [Camera].
Volume button. Set the Volume buttons to function as the volume or zoom controls, or the shutter release. Shutter sound. Make or mute camera shutter sound when capturing photos. Location. Tag your photos with geo-locations. Grid. Display grid lines to ensure the camera is leveled. Flip selfie. Mirror flips your front facing camera photos. 7.7. Photos 7.7.1.
copied from optional storage devices, and more. You can view, share, and edit your photos and videos directly on your phone. View Photos. You can view the roll of photos in either Camera or Photos. All photos are sorted by the dates and times they were taken. In Photos, newly added Timeline year & month view help to position photo faster and more precise.
7.7.2. Albums Each time you take a new photo, by default, it gets stored in the Photos album. Within the Photos app, there are a number of default albums into which your photos get automatically organized. In addition to these, you can also create your own albums into which you can organize photos further. You can see your photo albums by clicking Albums at the bottom right of the Photos app.
Create a new album. Click and videos, then click Done. , enter a name, then click Save.
Add items to an existing album. While viewing photos, click Select, select items, click Add to, then select the album. Remove items from an album. From the album screen, click Select, select items, click Delete, then click Delete photo.
Delete an album. From the Albums screen, click Select, click the album, then click Delete Album. Default photo albums cannot be deleted. Delete a photo or video from Photos. Click a photo or video, then click Delete Photo, or click Select, select the photos or videos to be deleted, then click Delete. Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days before they re permanently removed. Restore a deleted photo or video.
7.7.3. View and use photos and videos View your photos and videos. Click Photos, then click a photo or video. Click to play a video. Or click Camera, then click the thumbnail in the lower-left corner of the screen. View a photo at full screen. Click a photo, then click the screen to hide the controls. View the next or previous photo. Flick left or right. View a photo in landscape orientation. On Control center, turn [Portrait Orientation Lock] off, then rotate your phone sideways.
other parts of the photo. See photo and video details. Click a photo or video, and then click . Send a photo or video. Click Send, then choose where to send your photo or video.
Use a photo as wallpaper. Click a photo, click Set as, then click Set as wallpaper. Drag the photo to pan, or pinch the photo to zoom in or out, until it looks the way you want. Then click Set as to set the wallpaper as your Home screen or Lock screen.
Assign a photo to a contact. Click a photo, click Set as> Set as contact’s photo, select a contact, crop photo and then click Done.
Add a photo or video to an existing album. Click Add to, then select the album. Edit the photo. Click Edit. You can crop and rotate the photo, add photo effects, and more. Delete a photo or video. Click Delete. Combine the photos. From the Photos screen, click Select, select the photos, then click Collage. Choose a collage template, then click Done.
7.8. Music 7.8.1. Music Use the Music app to enjoy music stored on your phone. You can also create playlists, set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, and more. To see what you can do with your music, click name.
Add to playlist. Add a song to an existing playlist. You can also create a new playlist. Send song. You can share a song with your friends using multiple ways.
Set as ringtone. You can set a song as a ringtone for all incoming calls and messages, or for a contact. You can also set a song as an alarm tone.
View details. Click to view the name, artist, album, format, size and storage location of a song. Delete song. Remove the song from the playlists and your phone storage. 7.8.2. Change sort mode By sorting your playlist, you can easily order the songs in your phone. Change the order of your songs. From the Music screen, click Track, click in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click Select Sort Mode.
7.8.3. Scan local songs The Music app contains all music-related materials on your phone storage. To manually scan for local songs, or choose which songs can be displayed in your list, do the following: Scan all local songs. Click in the upper-right corner of the Music screen, then click Scan Local Songs. Your phone will automatically start scanning. Scan specific folders. Click Settings, click Scan specific folders, then choose the folders you want the phone to scan for.
Filter audio files. To filter tracks that are too short (under 60 seconds) and too small (under 100KB), toggle the sliders to red.
7.9. Videos Use Videos to watch videos you’ve downloaded or recorded with the built-in camera. Play a video. Click Videos on the Home screen, then click the video. Control video playback. Click the screen to show or hide the controls. TO Do this Play or pause a video Click Raise or lower the volume Click the volume buttons on the side or .
or down on the right side of the screen. Increase or dim the brightness Swipe your finger up or down on the left side of the screen. Skip to the next or previous video Click or . Rewind or fast-forward Swipe your finger left or right on the screen. Start a video over Click twice quickly. Skip to any point in a video Drag the playhead left or right. Lock the screen rotation and disable Click . bottom keys Sort videos.
Rename a video. Click Select, choose a video, then click Rename. Enter the name, then click Save. See details about a video. Click Select, choose a video, then click Details. Delete videos. Click Select, choose videos, click Delete, then click Delete videos.
7.10. Theme Store 7.10.1. Online phone theme A phone theme refers to the general look and feel of the phone’s user interface. It changes color schemes for background images, icons, and more. The entire phone’s functions will not be affected. Change the phone theme. Click Theme Store on the Home screen, then click Themes. Click your desired theme, click Download, then click Apply and wait a few seconds for the changes to apply.
Search a theme. Click the search bar on the top of the screen, enter the theme name, then click . 7.10.2. Online wallpaper In addition to use your photos as wallpaper, you can get some more wallpapers online from Theme Store. Change the wallpaper. Click Theme Store on the Home screen, then click Wallpapers. Click your desired wallpaper, click Download, then click Apply. Drag to move the image. Or pinch to zoom in and out, so the image fits the screen.
Note: Lock screen image can only be changed in this way in phone default theme. If you use other phone themes, change the lock screen image in [Settings] > [Display & Brightness] > [Lock Screen Magazine & Wallpaper]. Search a wallpaper. Click the search bar on the top of the screen, enter the wallpaper name, then click . 7.10.3. My profile You can change Theme Store settings in My profile. Open My profile. Click Theme Store, then click OPPO account first. .
Update the Theme Store app. Click Updates, then click Check for updates. Download with a mobile data connection.
2G/3G/4G download slider to green. Clear app cache. Tap on the “Clear cache”. 7.10.4. Manage your downloads You can view and delete your downloaded themes and wallpapers in Local storage. View and change phone theme or wallpaper. Click Theme Store, then click in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click a theme or wallpaper, then click Apply. See Change the wallpaper and theme on your OPPO smartphone. Delete downloaded themes and wallpapers.
7.11. Clock 7.11.1. Set Alarm Clocks With the Clock app, you can set an alarm that plays a sound at a specific time, so you will be reminded to do things in time and your doze won’t go overtime. You can also set multiple alarms, set each alarm to repeat on days you specify, or to sound only once. Set an alarm.
To set the alarm to repeat on certain days, click Repeat and choose the days. To give the alarm a description, click Label. Your phone displays the label when the alarm sounds. To choose the ringtone that sounds when the alarm goes off, click Ringtone. To set whether the alarm gives you the option to hit snooze, turn Snooze on or off. If Snooze is on and you click Snooze when the alarm sounds, the alarm stops and then sounds again in five minutes.
Turn an alarm on or off. Toggle the slider to green or white. If at least one alarm is set and turned on, appears in the status bar at the top of the screen. Tip: The alarm still works if your phone is turned off.
Change settings for an alarm. Click the alarm. Delete an alarm. Click Edit, then click next to an alarm and click Delete. Or swipe left on the alarm, then click Delete.
7.11.2. Add and view clocks for locations around the world You can add multiple clocks to show the time in major cities around the world. View clocks. Click World Clock. If the clock face is white, it’s daytime in that city. If it’s black, it’s nighttime. Add a clock. Click and type the name of a city. Cities matching what you ve typed appear below. Click a city to add a clock for that city. Delete a clock. Swipe left on the clock, then click Delete.
the list. 7.11.3. Use the stopwatch You can measure the duration of an event with the stopwatch. Use the stopwatch to measure time. Click Stopwatch. Click Start to start the stopwatch. To record lap times, click Lap after each lap. Click Stop to pause the stopwatch. Then click Start to resume, or click Reset to reset the stopwatch to zero. If you start the stopwatch and go to another application, the stopwatch continues running in the background. 7.11.4.
Set the timer. Click Timer, then scroll the wheels to set the duration of time. If you start the timer and go to another application, the timer continues running in the background. When the timer ends, your phone sounds and vibrates to prompt you to stop the timer. 7.12. Files 7.12.1. Fast file browsing The Files app automatically categorizes your files based on their extensions so you can browse them more clearly and conveniently. Fast file browsing.
7.12.2. View and manage files The Files app provides you various ways to manage your files and folders.
Commonly Used. You can view the folders which files are commonly used. Click any one to enter and choose the file to manage. Search a document or folder. Click All Files, click the search icon, then enter the name of a document or folder. Create a new folder. Click New Folder. Enter the folder name, then click Save. Sort files and folders. Click Sort, then choose to sort your files and folders by name, size, type or the time they were generated.
7.12.3. Fast cleanup Use Clean Up feature to quickly detect and remove hidden temp, cookie and cache files generated by inner calculations and data exchanges to free up more storage space. Clean up junk files. Click Files, then click Clean up. Your phone will thoroughly scan for junk files and APKs, and lets you choose files to be deleted, then click Clear.
Free up more storage space. Click Advanced, then remove your App data and downloads (including videos, pictures, music, documents, ZIP and miscellaneous files). To manage all your data, click File Management and go to Files.
7.12.4. Remote Management Remote Management can turn your phone into a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server so you can view and download files on your phone remotely from your computer. Use Remote Management to view and download files. Click Files, and then click Remote Management. Connect to a Wi-Fi network, then click Start Service. Search the URL displayed on your phone screen with your computer, then you can view your phone’s file system and download files directly to your computer.
7.12.5. File Safe To keep your private files strictly confidential, you can move them into File Safe and set a password to lock them. Move files to File Safe. Click File Safe, set up the passcode, then click Add File. You can also click All Files from the Files screen, select files, click More, then click To Safe.
Move out or delete a file from File Safe. Enter File Safe, select the file, then click Delete or Move Out. You can also swipe left on the file, then click Move Out or Delete.
Change the passcode for File Safe. Enter File Safe, then click Passcode Modification. Enter the old passcode, then set a new one. 7.13. Calculator The Calculator app combines the standard and scientific calculators, which fits all objects with different demands. Delete the last digit. Click . Clear the calculation results. Click Hide or show the keypad. Click . in the middle of the screen to hide the keypad. Click Calculate or the calculation formula to resume.
Use the scientific calculator. Rotate your phone to landscape orientation. 7.14. Sound Recorder 7.14.1. Record With the Sound Recorder app, you can use your phone’s built-in microphone to record sounds when you need it.
Make a sound recording. Open Sound Recorder, click recording. Click to pause. Click to start to stop and save the recording. If you start the sound recorder and go to another application, the sound recorder continues running in the background. To return to Sound Recorder, click the red bar at the top of the screen.
7.14.2. Manage recordings Play the sound back. Open Sound Recorder, then click . You’ll see all recordings on your phone. Divided into Call recording and Normal recording. Click a recording to play it back.
Send, rename or delete a recording. Click Select, choose the recording, then choose an option. Set the recording as ringtones.
as Ringtone, then set the recording as the call, SMS, alarm or contact ringtone. 7.15. Compass You can use the compass app to quickly find the direction you’re facing. Calibrate the compass when prompted. Move away from the interference and spin your phone in the pattern of an infinity symbol.
Find your direction. Turn on Location Service first, then click Tools folder on the Home screen, click Compass, and you can quickly find your direction, see your latitude and longitude.
7.16. Chrome 7.16.1. Search the web The Browser lets you see webpages just as they were designed to be seen in computer-based browsers. Pinch the screen to zoom in and out; rotate the phone sideways for a wider view. You can also add page icons and bookmarks for quick accesses. Search the web. Click and say whatever you want to search for, or click the search bar, type the content or web address, then click a matching result under the search bar, or click Go in the lower-right corner of the keyboard.
You can also click the Google search bar on the Home screen, then type or say whatever you want to search for. Erase all the text in the address field. Click the address field, then click . Open a suggested article. Chrome will suggest similar articles based on the ones you’ve viewed. Touch and hold the suggested articles window, then you can view, download or remove it.
7.16.2. Browse the web View a webpage in landscape orientation. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, then turn off [Portrait Orientation Lock]. Rotate the phone sideways. The Browser automatically switch to landscape mode.
Zoom in or out. Pinch to zoom in or out. When you browse a website which has a mobile-specific view that prevents you from pinching in to zoom, you can use the Force enable zoom feature to override the site's demands. Click , click [Settings], click [Accessibility], then turn on [Force enable zoom]. You can now pinch to zoom wherever you want, whether the website technically supports it or not. Change the text size.
Scroll around the page. Drag up, down, or sideways. When scrolling, you can touch and drag anywhere on the page without activating any links. k on a webpage. Click the link. Many images also have links. A link can take you to another place on the web, open another app, call a phone number, and more. Search the selected text in new tab. Touch the screen to select text, then Chrome will search the related content in a new tab.
search results. Open a new tab. Click can also click , then click [New tab] or [New incognito tab]. You on the left, then click to open a new tab, or click the right, then click [New tab] or [New incognito tab].
View all open tabs. If you open three tabs, for example, click , then swipe up or down. To go to another tab that’s open, swipe to the tab, then click it. To close a tab, swipe left or right on the tap, or click . To restore a tab you just closed, click UNDO. Translate a webpage. When you open a webpage, a translation bar will pop up at the bottom of the screen. Click , then click More languages to choose your default one.
translation option available below. Translating a webpage takes time, please be patient. Find in page. Click , click Find in Page, enter the text, then the browser will find text matches in the current webpage.
Request desktop site. To see webpages just as they were designed to be seen in computer browsers, click , then enable Request desktop site. 7.16.3. Quick Access With Chrome app, you can add webpages to Bookmarks, so that you can quickly return to them at any time without having to type the address. You can also add page icons to the Home screen for quick access, and download the webpages to view them offline. Bookmark a webpage. Open the page, click , then click to bookmark a webpage.
Add an icon for the current page to your Home screen. Open the page, click , then click [Add to Home screen], edit its title, then click ADD. Save a webpage for offline reading.
to download the webpage. To view and open your offline page, go back to Chrome homepage, or click , click Downloads, then click a page. 8. Safety & Privacy 8.1. Device security 8.1.1. Lock screen password Security on your OPPO smartphone begins at the lock screen. You can set a passcode that will be needed to unlock your phone. Set, change, or turn off the passcode. Go to [Settings] > [Fingerprint & Passcode]. You can draw a pattern, use a Custom Alphanumeric Code or 4-Digit Numeric Code.
Add fingerprints. Before you can add a fingerprint, you need to create a passcode. You can use the fingerprint to unlock the phone.
8.1.2. Smart Lock Smart lock is a handy way to make gaining access to your phone easier. Turn on Smart Lock options. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Safety & Privacy] > [Smart Lock], then enter your phone passcode. On-body detection. Once enabled, your device will keep unlocked while it’s on you, like when you are holding it or carrying it. Your device will lock when it detects that it’s been set down. Trusted places.
Trusted devices. If you have added trusted devices, for example, your Bluetooth watch, your car’s Bluetooth system, when they are connected, your device phone keeps unlock. (Note: Bluetooth connections have a range of up to 100 meters.) Trusted voice. Save your voice or other audio in your Google account and your device will be unlocked once it recognizes your voice.
8.1.4. Payment protection While you shop online, your OPPO phone will provide protection for the mobile transactions, such as detecting captcha and app security. You can see the detected information of the current payment environment in the upper-right corner of the screen. Set up payment protection for apps. Go to [Settings] > [Security] > [Payment Protection].
8.1.5. Set up a SIM card lock For better security, you can set up a SIM card lock. The SIM lock will make sure that only those who know the password can use the phone.
Set up a SIM card lock. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Safety & Privacy] > [Set up SIM card lock]. Click the slider next to Lock Sim Card, type in the PIN code and then click OK. Note: If the wrong PIN is entered more than three times, both your SIM card and phone will be locked. You can enter the PUK code to unlock them. See About SIM card PIN & PUK code. Change the SIM card PIN code. Click Change SIM PIN, type in the current PIN code, click OK.
8.1.6. Virus Scan For better security, you should regularly scan and remove potential and actual threats to your phone.
Scan for virus. Click Phone Manager, then click Virus Scan. Wait for the scan to complete. If threats were found, remove them; if not, you will see a message that says your phone is in a good state. 8.1.7. Pseudo Base Station Blocking Your phone might receive many spam messages (including investment advice, promotional messages, and more), or be infected by mobile viruses sent from the pseudo base stations.
8.2. Device administration 8.2.1. Allow and install apps from unknown sources By default, you are not allowed to install apps outside from the official Play Store on your OPPO phone - unless you have allowed your phone to do that. If you run an APK on your phone without first enabling the feature, you will see the following on your screen. Install apps from unknown sources. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Safety & Privacy] and enable [Install Unknown Source Apps].
responsible for your phone’s safety. Don’t ever install any app unless you are absolutely sure that it is not malware. Also, don’t download an APK file from unknown sources. 8.2.2. App Encryption You might login and use phone applications with a wealth of privacy information including credit cards numbers and passcodes, banking data and home address. Thus, you need to encrypt apps to protect from prying eyes. Encrypt your apps. Go to [Settings] > [Security] > [App Encryption].
[Settings] > [Security] > [App Encryption], click , then enable [Use fingerprints to open encrypted apps]. 8.2.3. App permissions Every application installed in your OPPO smartphone may require certain data or access to your phone’s other features (mic, camera, etc.). To check and manage what an app is trying to access, do the following: Check all permission details. Go to [Settings] > [Security] > [App Permissions]. You will find all the permission categories on your phone.
Change the permission. Click a category or an app, then choose Allow, Forbid or ask. Allow: Always allow the app to use the required permissions. Forbid: Disable the required permissions completely for the app. Ask: Every time you start the app, it asks you to grant the permissions that are required. 8.2.4. Kids Space With ColorOS 3.1, parents can set limits specially for children's use of the phone, such as setting up phone usage time and apps allowed to be accessed.
Set up Kids Space. Go to [Settings] > [Security] > [kids Space]. 8.2.5. Block unwanted calls and messages Block feature helps you to prevent unwanted phone calls and messages from reaching you. You can also add numbers to blacklist to block specific phone numbers. Block calls and messages.
Block Calls: Choose the options available for blocking incoming calls. See Block calls. Block Messages: You can block all unknown messages, or block specific spam messages by entering the keywords.
Add a contact or a phone number to the blacklist. Go to [Settings] > [Call] > [Block] >[Blacklist], click , then enter the number or choose your contacts. Or open a caller’s contact card in Contacts, then click Block This Contact. 8.2.6. Find my device In the event that your phone is lost or stolen, you can use Google’s Find My Device to locate, lock or factory wipe your phone. You need to sign in your Google account and turn on Location Service on your phone. Activate and use Find my Device.
Remotely locate this device. The phone's geographic location will appear in the search results, along with an option to help locate it. Play sound. Let the phone play a loud tone continuously at full volume for five minutes even if you turned the ringer off. Allow remote lock and erase. If you believe your phone has been stolen, use this feature to remotely lock your phone and erase the entire data residing on the phone so that no one can access it.
8.3. Privacy 8.3.1. Location Service Apps like Maps, Weather and Compass must know your exact position before it can provide accurate services and results. Turn on Location Service. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, then click . You can also go to [Settings] > [Google] > [Location] and toggle the slider to green. You can choose from three types of positioning modes, which differ in accuracy and battery drain: 1. High accuracy (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile network).
2. Battery saving (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile network). 3. Device only (GPS). A history of recent location requests. You’ll see a list of apps that have requested location. Google Location service Use Google Location History to retrace your steps. Google Location History will customize search results for location and search history. Use Google Location Sharing to share your locations with friends and contacts in real time. 8.3.2.
“User Experience Project”] slider to green. 8.3.3. Security Warning Some Android malware can spy on your activities in the background, and can take pictures or make recordings without notifying you, resulting in leaking of the information. With Security Warning function, your phone will remind you every time the malware performs these activities. Prevent apps from taking pictures in the background. A warning window will pop up on your phone screen.
Prevent apps from making recordings in the background. If you start the sound recorder and go to another application, the status bar turns red.
8.4. Advanced--Screen pinning Screen pinning temporally restricts the user from leaving the task or being interrupted by notifications. Once your app activates screen pinning, your phone is restricted to only display interface of this app, you cannot see notifications, access other apps, or return to the Home screen, until your app exits the mode. Activate screen pinning 1. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Safety & Privacy], scroll to the bottom of the screen and turn on [Screen Pinning]. 2.
access the multitasking tray. You can find the pushpin icon on the app preview interface. Click the icon to pin this app to your phone screen. Unpin the screen. Touch and hold the Overview/Menu button until you see “Screen unpinned”. If you want to lock the phone screen directly when unpinning the screen, toggle the [Lock device when unpinning] slider to green.
9. Share Internet connection and files 9.1. Tether your phone’s Internet connection Using tethering you can share your phone’s Internet connection with several devices, such as your computer, tablet or other gadgets. Tethering works only if your phone is connected to the Internet over the mobile data network. Turn your phone into a personal hotspot. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Other Wireless Connections] > [Personal Hotspot], then toggle the slider to green.
2. Set the hotspot name and password. 3. On another device, choose your hotspot from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. Note: When a device is connected, a blue band appears at the top of the phone screen.
Use USB Tethering. 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the cable that came with it. 2. Go to [Settings] > [Other Wireless Connections] > [USB Tethering], then toggle the slider to green.
3. In your computer’s Network preferences, choose your OPPO phone, then configure the network settings. Tether via Bluetooth. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Other Wireless Connections] and enable [Bluetooth Tethering]. 2. In [Settings] > [Bluetooth], pair and connect your phone with your Bluetooth device. 3. Click next to the device’s name, then click [Internet Access].
Monitor your mobile data network usage. Go to [Settings] > [Dual SIM & Cellular Data]. 9.2. Share files 9.2.1. Wireless file sharing You can share files wirelessly between wireless devices. Use OPPO share. Share files between OPPO smartphones. 1. Open Control Center, then turn on OPPO Share on both OPPO phones. 2. Select the files to be shared and the device to share with, click Send, then click the OPPO phone’s profile picture.
3. Click Receive on the other device and start sharing. Transfer files with Clone Phone. With Clone Phone, you can transfer all the phone data from a phone to the other. See Clone Phone. Share via Bluetooth. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Bluetooth] and enable Bluetooth. Then pair and connect your phone with your Bluetooth device. 2. Select the files to be shared, click Send, then click Bluetooth. 3. Click Accept on your Bluetooth device and start sharing.
Use Remote Management to view and download files. 1. Connect your phone and laptop to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Click Files, click Remote Management, then click Start Service. Search the URL displayed on your phone screen with your computer, then you can view your phone’s file system and download files directly to your computer. See Remote Management.
Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. You can also use Wi-Fi Direct to share files with the help of third-party apps, such as ZAPYA. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Wi-Fi] and enable Wi-Fi. 2. Go to [Settings] > [Other Wireless Connections] > [Wi-Fi Direct]. 3. Click Search to start scanning for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
Stream to computer Notice: 1. Connect your OPPO smartphone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. The function is only supported by Win 10. For Win 8 system, you can install additional software and apps like AirServer to support. Computer Setting Go to [Settings] > [System] > [Project onto the computer]. Allow projection on all locations and every time when a request comes. Enable the PIN code and remember your computer name.
Stream to TV Connect your OPPO smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Select your computer name from the list and match it to your smartphone. You will see the shared screen on computer once it’s connected successfully. If you want to stream the video playing on your smartphone to your TV, you can install additional apps like IQIYI to support. 9.2.2. Wired file sharing Transfer files between your phone and a computer. 1.
2. Click phone’s notification, then click File Transfer. 3. On the computer, click your phone name, click Internal shared storage, then you can copy phone files to the computer. Transfer files with USB OTG. You can connect and add additional storage devices or USB flash drives directly to your phone using a USB OTG cable. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] and enable [OTG Connection]. 2. Connect a storage device to your phone using a USB OTG cable.
9.2.3. Share from apps In addition to share your information from the Files app, you can also share from many other apps in your OPPO smartphone. Share from apps. In many apps, you can click Send or to choose how to share your information. The choices vary depending on the app you’re using. Additional options may appear if you’ve downloaded apps with sharing options. Take the Photos app as an example, click options.
10. Restart, update, reset, and restore 10.1. Restart the phone If something isn’t working right, try restarting the phone. Restart OPPO phone. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Slide down to power off message appears. Drag the power icon down to turn off the phone. To turn the phone back on, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the OPPO logo.
Force restart OPPO phone. If the phone is not responding, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Up buttons for at least 8 seconds until you see the OPPO logo. 10.2. Update your software version You should always update your phone to the latest software. Your data and settings will not be affected. Before you update, back up your data. Update your OPPO phone wirelessly. Go to [Settings] > [Software Updates]. If an update is available, you will see ❶ on the right side.
Update with SD Card (Recovery Update). Download the software to the SD card, then update your phone under the Recovery Mode. Flash your device to update. Only used by an authorized service provider.
your phone won’t turn on or cannot enter Recovery Mode, or you forgot the lock screen passcode, go to a nearby OPPO Service Center for help. View more details in Update the software version on your OPPO smartphone. 10.3. Backup and restore the phone 10.3.1. Back up your OPPO phone If you use your OPPO phone on a regular basis, having a reliable backup is essential in case something goes wrong. Use the built-in backup tool.
Use OPPO Cloud. OPPO Cloud allows you to back up the Contacts and SMS to the cloud drive. You need to register or sign in OPPO account first. Connect your phone to a computer to create a backup on it. This is a common way to backup all your data. Don't disconnect your phone during the copy process. View Backup your OPPO smartphone for more details. 10.3.2. Restore data on your phone There are various methods to back up data on OPPO smartphone.
Restore your OPPO smartphone from Local backup Before you start, make sure that you have copied and saved the data on OPPO smartphone via [Local backup]. 1. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Back up and reset] > [Local backup], or go to [Tools] > [Backup and Restore]. You can find the data you want to restore according to its backup time. 2.
3. OPPO smartphone will display the progress and details till the restoration is done. * DO NOT turn off or restart your phone during the restoration process, otherwise data may be damaged or lost. * After restoration succeeded, you can delete the backups that are no longer needed.
Restore your OPPO smartphone via computer If your backup files are stored on external storage such as SD card, removable hard drive, etc., copy these files to your OPPO smartphone to complete data restoration. Restore Contacts and SMS on OPPO smartphone from [OPPO Cloud] If you have backed up your Contacts and SMS to OPPO Cloud, you can restore them after signing in to your OPPO account. * To back up and restore with OPPO Cloud require network connection.
Transfer your data with [Clone Phone] If you have switched to a new OPPO phone, you can transfer your data from old phone to your new OPPO phone through [Clone Phone]. Restore your OPPO smartphone data from third-party APPs OPPO does not recommend you to back up, transfer or restore data via third-party APPs, for they may be conflicted with OPPO system, leak personal information, or cause other safety problems. 10.4.
settings, and permanently erase all your personal data. You can do Factory data reset if your phone becomes lagging, has too much junk files and caches, or has issues with system or applications. Before you do factory reset, back up all the needed data. Reset your phone to factory settings Go to [Settings] > [Additional settings] > [Back up and reset] > [Factory data reset], choose an option available for factory data reset. * Any reset option cannot be revoked once it is operated.
Erase All Contacts and Call History By choosing this option, all the contacts and call history on the SIM card will be erased. Only the contacts on the SIM card will be preserved. Other data on OPPO smartphone will not be affected. Erase All SMS and MMS Messages By choosing this option, all the SMS and MMS messages on the SIM card will be erased. Only the SMS messages on the SIM card will be preserved. Other data on OPPO smartphone will not be affected.
11. Accessibility 11.1. TalkBack TalkBack helps blind and vision-impaired users to interact with the phones more easily. It uses spoken word, vibration and other audible feedback to let you know what's on your screen, what you're touching, and what you can do with it. Turn TalkBack on. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Accessibility] and enable TalkBack. When TalkBack is on: Your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users.
You need to: Tap the screen until you see a green outline and you can enter with double click. Swipe upward or downward with two fingers to scroll the screen. Turn Talkback off. 1. Press the volume up and volume down button simultaneously to suspend TalkBack functon. 2. Turn it off in [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Accessibility]. *You need to enter the code when you use Accessibility Features.
11.2. Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures work similarly to the full screen magnifiers, which allows users to zoom in and pan the whole screen to get a closer look at screen content. Enable magnification gestures. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings]> [Accessibility].
Triple-click the screen to zoom in and out. The triple-clicking does not work well on the keyboard or on the navigation bar - if you have the magnifier running while the keyboard is shown, only the area above the keyboard will be magnified. Drag two or more fingers across the screen to pan across the screen. Pinch your fingers together or apart to adjust the zoom level.
Turn the magnifier on temporarily. Triple-click the screen and hold the third click. Drag one finger around the screen to move the view. Lift the finger to cancel zooming. + 11.3. End Calls with the Power Button In addition to end calls by clicking , you can make the Power button to take this function. End Calls with the Power button. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Accessibility], toggle the [Power Button Ends Call] slider to green.
11.4. Speak password When you turn TalkBack on, the phone reads and tells you exactly what you are touching and typing on the screen. For your personal information safety, your password will not be read - unless you have allowed the phone to do that. Allow your phone to speak password. Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Accessibility] and enable [Speak password]. When you turn TalkBack on and type the password, your phone will read it to you.
12. Safety, handling and support 12.1. Health and Safety 12.1.1. Using Environment Keep in mind with the following rules. Switch off your phone when it is prohibited, or might cause disturbance or danger. 1. Your phone is designed to work with temperatures between 10° C to 45° C and humidity between 35% to 85%. A too high or too low temperature might affect the performance or cause damages. 2. Your phone might interfere with electronic and medical equipment.
electronic devices. Radio interference might lead to malfunction or other issues in electronic devices, especially pay attention when near the following devices: hearing aids, pacemakers and other medical devices, fire detectors, automatic doors and other automatic control devices. 4. In rare cases, the phone might interfere with the electronic systems in certain cars, such as the ABS anti-lock brakes and the air bag. Consult your network operator or car manufacturer before connecting the phone. 5.
4. Do not expose the battery to extreme ambient temperatures, fire, wet locations and direct sunlight. 5. If the battery sends out strange smell, turn off your phone immediately, and send it to an authorized service provider for battery replacement. Do not attempt to disassemble or replace the battery yourself. 6. Do not charge the battery over 12 hours. Battery Life Tips 1. Use OPPO original accessories. Use OPPO original charger (power adapter and USB cable) that matches your phone model.
the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which will cause it to be slightly damaged. 5. Store the phone long term. If you plan to store the phone for a long time, charge it to 60% or above every month. 6. External environment. Avoid to expose your phone battery to high or low temperature, humid environment or sun exposure. 12.1.3. Charger Usage Notes 1. Only use the charger specified by OPPO. 2. Charging voltage should be consistent with that specified on the charger.
shock and fire. 8. Before cleaning the charger, unplug all cables (hold and pull the plug instead of pulling the cable, otherwise the cable will be ripped off). 9. Do not charge your phone when there is lightening or thunderstorm. Do not make phone calls while charging. 10.
▶ Do not rely solemnly on the map in your phone when searching for location, buildings, directions and distance. Map routes and compass change as information provided by the service provider changes, so the map might be incorrect, incomplete or unsupported. 12.1.5. Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation 1. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of this product is less than or equal to 2.0W/kg. 2. Whether you use the device close to your ears, or 2.
physical harm. 2. Keep your phone away from magnetic objects, such as magnetic cards. Phone radiation might cause damage to floppy disks, credit cards, subway cards, phonecards, etc. 3. Keep small metal objects such as push pins away from the phone receiver. The speaker is magnetic when used, thus can attract the small metal objects, resulting in physical injury or phone damage. 4. Do not use your phone in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations. A water damage is not covered in warranty service. 5.
12.2. Maintenance and Repair 12.2.1. Phone Cases Keeping your phone protected from damage should be pretty important to you. The phone case that come along with your phone can effectively mitigate your concerns. OPPO original phone case is made of TPU material, which is lightweight and soft, and helps keep the original ‘feel’ of the phone, since the case is a tight-fitting overlay.
may eventually need to be replaced. It is normal for the battery to lose its capacity over time, but you can do the following to maximize its life and lifespan. Use OPPO original accessories. Charge the phone with OPPO original power adapter and USB cable. Charging with third-party charger accessories might impact battery lifespan or even cause security incidents. Use at a suitable temperature.
environment or sun exposure. Keep a good using habit. Some tips can help conserve the battery during daily use, such as regularly close the unneeded active apps, manage notifications and push messages, dim the screen brightness, and more. Do not charge with a portable power bank frequently. If a power bank supplies current which is above your phone battery's capacity, then it will cause damage to your battery gradually.
professional assistances. 12.2.5. Keeping Dry and Solving Water Damage Do not use your phone in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your phone. In case your phone gets wet, follow these emergency measures: 1. Take your phone out of the liquid immediately, unplug all cables and turn off your phone. 2. If your phone has a removable battery, remove it. 3.
positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. 12.2.7. Other Maintenance and Repairing Information Mobile phones are perishable items, use with care. The following instructions might help to protect your phone: 1. Do not drop your phone or let it receive a substantial impact. 2. Do not place your phone in a microwave oven or other high voltage equipment, otherwise it might cause damages, fire or explosion. 3.
Read all safety information carefully before using the phone to ensure personal safety and proper use. Consumable parts (such as the battery and earphone) possess different warranty periods from your phone. Check with your warranty receipt for details. 12.3. OPPO Mobile Warranty Information I.Service Terms Thank you for using OPPO mobile phone. We will provide you with comprehensive warranty services in accordance with applicable national laws and regulations.
truthful manner. Ask the dealer to issue an invoice and keep it in a safe place. 4. Valid purchase invoice: A valid purchase invoice always indicate the serial number of the mobile phone, factory serial number (batch number) of the accessories (battery and charger), product model, sales date, seller’s seal, amount and so on. 5.
A. The warranty period has expired. B. Damage caused by human factors, including damages caused by operations under improper environment and the failure to the user manual. C. The user disassembles, repairs or modifies the device without OPPO’s authorization, or has it repaired at a repair shop which is not included in OPPO’s approved repair network. D. Damage caused by a force majeure (such as floods, fires, earthquakes and lighting). E.
C. The warranty service does not cover services verbally promised by the dealer with violate principles set forth on the warranty card. For products that can be replaced, you can go to a nearby approved warranty service center for replacement. Upon replacement, if the device fails, you will get another device of the same specification and model; if any accessory fails, you will also get a new one. Both replacements are free of charge. 3.
pictures) to prevent data loss. In any circumstances, OPPO Customer Service Center and its staff will not be responsible or obligated to back up or recover your information or data, or accept responsibility for any consequence arising from the loss, damage or leakage of your information and data. Ensure the legality of the information and data you have saved.
