The Alcatel Idol Alpha is a discontinued smartphone released in 2014. It features a 4.7 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and HDR, and a 1.3MP front camera. It is powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, 1GB RAM, and a 2000 mAh non-removable battery. It runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
Alcatel Idol Alpha Price
At the time of it's release in 2014, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Alcatel Idol Alpha was about 360 EUR. Click here to discover the current price of Alcatel Idol Alpha in 🇺🇸 US.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery capacity of the Alcatel Idol Alpha?
The Alcatel Idol Alpha has a 2000 mAh battery capacity.
How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel Idol Alpha device?
Sure, I can explain the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an Alcatel Idol Alpha device. 1. Using the power button and volumeUp key: Turn on your Alcatel Idol Alpha device, then press and hold the power button and volume up key simultaneously for 10 seconds. You should see the bootloader options appear on the screen. From here, select "Reset to factory settings" or "Factory reset" (depending on the device you have), and follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Using the Home button and volumeUp key: Turn on your Alcatel Idol Alpha device, then press and hold the Home button and volume up key simultaneously for 10 seconds. You should see the bootloader options appear on the screen. From here, select "Reset to factory settings" or "Factory reset" (depending on the device you have), and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Using a computer and USB cable: Connect your Alcatel Idol Alpha device to a computer using a USB cable. Then, go to Google's Android website and download the latest version of the Android firmware for your device. Once the download is complete, use a USB debugging tool (like a Android SDK platform too) on your computer to flash the firmware onto your device. This will reset your device to factory settings. It's important to note that resetting your device will erase all data, settings, and applications from your device. Make sure to take a backup of any important data before resetting your device. Additionally, if you plan to use custom ROMs or other software on your device, you may encounter issues after a factory reset.
What is the screen size of the Alcatel Idol Alpha?
The Alcatel Idol Alpha has a 4.7 inch screen size.
What is the operating system of the Alcatel Idol Alpha?
The Alcatel Idol Alpha runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - 6032A | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2013, September. Released 2014, June |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 138 x 66.6 x 7.5 mm (5.43 x 2.62 x 0.30 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 117.4 g (4.16 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 13 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 1.3 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps |
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 | No |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 720 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 24 h |
Misc
| Colors | Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed |
|---|---|
| Price | About 360 EUR |
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