Brand: ALCATEL
Category: Mobile Phone
Document Type:
Language: EN
Brand: ALCATEL
Category: Mobile Phone
Document Type:
Language: EN
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:01 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2015-01-09
Your phone is warranted against defects for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
| Issue | Possible Solutions |
| Phone cannot be switched on or is frozen | Charge battery for 20 minutes. Press and hold Volume Down for Safe Mode. Reset using Power + Volume Up, or via FOTA/Mobile Upgrade tool. |
| Phone has not responded | Restart phone by holding Power key. Remove and re-insert battery. Reset phone via Factory data reset or FOTA/Mobile Upgrade. |
| Phone turns off by itself | Check screen lock and ensure Power key is not accidentally pressed. Check battery level. Reset phone via Factory data reset or FOTA/Mobile Upgrade. |
| Phone cannot charge properly | Use ALCATEL ONETOUCH battery and charger. Ensure battery is properly inserted and contacts are clean. Charge under normal conditions (0°C to +40°C). |
| Cannot connect to network or "No service" | Try a different location. Verify network coverage with operator. Check SIM validity. Manually select network. Try later if network is overloaded. |
| Cannot connect to Internet | Check IMEI. Ensure SIM internet access is available. Check phone's internet settings. Ensure network coverage. Try later or in another location. |
| Invalid SIM card | Ensure SIM is correctly inserted and undamaged. Check SIM service availability. |
| Unable to make outgoing calls | Dial valid number. Check country/area codes. Ensure connection to network and it's not overloaded. Check subscription status. Ensure calls are not barred. Ensure not in airplane mode. |
| Unable to receive incoming calls | Ensure phone is on and connected to a network. Check subscription status. Ensure calls are not forwarded or barred. Ensure not in airplane mode. |
| Caller's name/number not appearing | Check service subscription with operator. Caller may have concealed their information. |
| Cannot find contacts | Ensure SIM card is not broken and properly inserted. Import SIM contacts to phone. |
| Poor sound quality | Adjust volume during call. Check network strength. Ensure receiver/speaker is clean. |
| Features not working | Check operator subscription. Ensure no special accessory is required. |
| Number from contacts cannot be dialled | Ensure number is correctly recorded. Select correct country prefix if calling internationally. |
| Cannot add contacts | Check if SIM contacts are full; delete or save to phone contacts. |
| Callers unable to leave voicemail | Contact operator to check service availability. |
| Cannot access voicemail | Ensure voicemail number is correctly entered. Try later if network is busy. |
| Unable to send/receive MMS | Check phone memory availability. Contact operator for service and MMS parameters. Verify server centre number. Server may be busy. |
| SIM card PIN locked | Contact operator for PUK code. |