Alcatel Idol 2 S

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Alcatel Idol 2 S Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Alcatel Idol 2 S was about 280 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How do I reset my Alcatel Idol 2 S?

To reset your Alcatel Idol 2 S, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for 10 seconds.

How do I update my Alcatel Idol 2 S?

To update your Alcatel Idol 2 S, go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates and check for available updates.

How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel Idol 2 S device?

Resetting or factory restoring an Alcatel Idol 2 S device is a method that can fix most common software-related problems. This process will erase all the data on your device, so it's essential to back up any important information before starting. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel Idol 2 S device based on the current version of Android. ## Method 1: Using the Volume Keys If your device is not booting up properly, you can try using the volume keys to boot into recovery mode. Follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Power key while also pressing the Volume Up key. Release everything once the recovery icon appears. 2. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume keys. Confirm your selection by pressing the Power key. 3. Wait for the device to complete the factory reset process. This may take several minutes. 4. Once the reset is complete, reboot your device by pressing and holding the Power key until the device shuts down and then turns back on. Please note that this method might not work for devices with a custom ROM installed. ## Method 2: Using the Recovery Menu If your device is booting up normally, you can try to access the recovery menu to reset it. Here's how: 1. Open the app drawer and select "Settings." 2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings menu and select "About device." 3. Tap on the "Build number" several times until the message "You are now a developer!" appears. 4. Tap on "Developer options" to proceed. 5. Scroll down to the bottom and select "System" and then "System stability." 6. Under "System stability," select "Reset phone to factory data." 7. Confirm your choice by clicking on "Reset phone." The device will start the factory reset process. 8. Once the reset is complete, reboot your device by pressing and holding the Power key until the device shuts down and then turns back on. ## Method 3: Using Google Factory Data Reset This method is also known as the "Remote reset" method, and it's available for devices running Android 5.0 or later. You'll need another device with internet access and the Google Play app installed to complete the reset process. Here's how: 1. Back up all of your data using Google account settings. 2. On the device you want to reset, go to "Settings," then "Accounts," and then "Google." Sign in with your Google account. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Accounts screen and select "Google Play Settings." 4. Tap on "Trusted devices." 5. Under "Trusted devices," select your device and then select "Erase all user data." 6. The device will start the factory reset process. Once the process is complete, you'll be prompted to sign in with your Google account. 7. Reset the other device to factory settings by going to "Settings," then "About device," then "Build number" and then "Developer options" and then "System stability" and then "Reset phone to factory data." Please make sure to note that this method will erase all data; it's essential to back up all data before starting the process. If you have a phone with an external memory card, unmount it while attempting the factory reset.

How do I take a screenshot on my Alcatel Idol 2 S?

To take a screenshot on your Alcatel Idol 2 S, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons for 2 seconds.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - 6050Y
: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20 - 6050F
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2014, February. Released 2014, June
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 136.5 x 69.7 x 7.5 mm (5.37 x 2.74 x 0.30 in)
Weight: 126 g (4.44 oz)
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 8 MP, AF
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 1.3 MP
Video: 720p

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
Positioning: GPS
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2150 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by: Up to 520 h (2G) / Up to 520 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 10 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 16 h 30 min (3G)