uleFone Armor 23 Ultra Performance Pioneer Rugged Phone User Manual

: June 1, 2024
: uleFone

uleFone Armor 23 Ultra Performance Pioneer Rugged Phone User Manual

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
www.alza.co.uk/kontakt+44 (0)203 514 4411

Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Praha 7, www.alza.cz

Instructions for Card Installation

GSM : B2/3/5/8
WCDMA : B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE-FDD : B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28A/28B/66/71
LTE-TDD : B34/38/39/40/41
5G NR Sub6 : N1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/28/38/40/41/66/71/77/78/79

Armor 23 Ultra has an included internal battery; you can track your battery status with the icon shown on the top right of the screen. Please note that in this model, battery is not replaceable by the user.

Type	Li-Polymer Battery
Charging Voltage Limit	8.9 V

Warning

Use only Ulefone-approved batteries specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries can cause serious injuries or damage to your
Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave oven or Batteries may explode when overheated.

Language

Enter the Settings app, scroll down to find the “Language and Input” setting, andthen select your language in the list.
Note that it is normal that some system texts are not translated to your

Dialling

You can call from the Phone app, the Contacts app or other apps and widgets. Wherever you see a phone number, you can click it to make a call.

Touch the phone icon on home screen or in the app
Choose or search out a
Click the call icon to call the

To view the most recent calls, click on the clock icon .
You can also make a call if you input the phone number on the dial pad.

Messaging

To send a message:

Touch the SMS icon on the home screen or in the app
Press to write a new message.
Type contact name, phone number, or press to add one or more contacts as message
Type the text
Press to add pictures, videos, or audio
Send the message by pressing the send button .

Photography

To take a photo:

Open the camera .
Frame the
Touch the shutter to take the

Satellite Messaging

Your Armor 23 Ultra can send and receive text-based messages via the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi network. To use the service, you need to activate the service and have an active subscription.

Account Setup

First, open the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app to create your free Bullitt Satellite
Messenger account. Tap “Sign up” > input information > complete sign-up > enter the verification code.

Satellite Service Activation

Verify your email address and country.

There are two options to activate your satellite service. You can activate it by activation code. Find the activation code in your phone by going to home screen > Settings > About Phone > SIM Card Status > NTN Activation Code. Long press it to copy the code and input it into the app to activate.

You can also activate it by ICCID/IMSI. Find the ICCID/IMSI code in your phone by going to home screen > Settings > About Phone > SIM Card Status > NTN ICCID Code / NTN IMSI Code. Long press it to copy the code and input it into the app to activate.

Satellite Plan Subscription

Once the satellite services are activated, proceed with choosing the subscription plan. Select the corresponding SOS package, fill in the personal information, and continue to payment details. When the subscription is completed, you can now use satellite messenger app.

Profile : Here you can edit your profile, check your membership tier, see your remaining monthly allocation, and change/manage your subscription
Subscription : Manage or change your satellite service
Settings – Satellite Mode : There are three
- Satellite When Needed : This is the default and recommended Your phone is configured to connect to satellites automatically when you lose cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
- Satellite Only : This will disable your cellular and Wi-Fi connection. You can use this to test satellite coverage and to save battery in locations with no cellular or Wi-Fi
- Off : This disables the satellite
Prompts : The satellite mode can be switched by going to Settings > More networks and connection > Satellite mode. Alternatively, drop down the quick settings menu, single click Satellite mode to turn it on or
Settings – Message : Delivery over satellite. You can either disable it (you will not receive delivery receipts via satellite) or enable it (you will receive delivery receipts via These will be deducted from your monthly allowance).
Settings – Check In : Check-in allows you to send pre-defined messages to a selected contact quickly. First, tap “Add contact” to select a recipient from the existing contact or add a new Choose the message that you would like

automatically sent as a check-in message. This selected text will be sent along with your location each time you send a check-in message.

Settings – Blocked Contacts : You can choose between satellite blocked (block one or more contacts from sending you messages over satellite but allow cellular or Wi-Fi) or fully blocked (block one or more contacts from sending you messages).
Settings – Backup and Restore : Backup your messages to Google
Help : In this section, you can search for information about Bullitt and conduct a live chat, submitting your inquiry, and your satellite service

Connecting to Satellite

To connect to a satellite, tap the satellite icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Hold the phone vertically in your hand and follow the instructions to connect to asatellite. When you’re connected to a satellite, the icon turns green.
To send a message, tap the (+) button to start composing a message. Select the contact that you wish to send the message to. By selecting the location pin, you can include your location. Messages are limited to 140 characters and the icon right to the text field indicates the length of the message. If you exceed the limit, the icon turns red.
Note : The app will always send messages over cellular network or Wi-Fi if it can. If your message has been sent/receiver over satellite, it will be marked by an orange triangle.
Important note : Any message sent or received over satellite will be deducted from your monthly allocation.

SOS Feature

The utilization of the SOS feature on the Armor 23 Ultra should be reserved solely for critical, life-threatening circumstances. Activation of this feature transmits an alert signal directly to a global response centre, who may subsequently notify the relevant emergency responders, such as local law enforcement agencies, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, or search and rescue teams, based on your GPS location and personal information.

Important note: The inappropriate or false use of SOS messages may result

in incurring additional, and possibly substantial, liability charges.

An SOS message can be sent in two ways. You can press and hold the physical red key on the top of the phone for five seconds, ten press and hold the SOS icon displayed on the screen for three seconds. Alternatively, you can tap SOS in the app, tap “Start SOS”, and then press and hold the SOS icon displayed on the screen for three seconds.
Once activated, the SOS response centre will be notified that you need assistance together with your location. After this, you will be prompted to answer a series of questions that will provide the response centre with more context on your situation. If you cannot complete these, your SOS alert will still be responded to. The response centre will try to engage in a two-way chat to gather more information on your situation. Again, if you are unable to respond to these, your SOS alert will still be managed by the response centre.
If you have accidentally sent an SOS message, it is possible to cancel this by pressing “X” in the app.

Safety Information

Please read this safety information carefully so that you can use your

phone in a safe way.

Children : Be very careful with children and your A mobile phone contains a number of detachable parts. Exercise great care when children are in a close proximity to the phone. The phone contains small parts that could be swallowed or cause choking. If your phone is equipped with a camera or lighting device, do not use it too near children or animals.
Hearing : Prolonged listening at full power using a lightweight headset or headphones can damage your Reduce the volume to the lowest possible level when listening to music or conversations. Avoid high volumes over extended periods.
Driving : Exercise care when driving. Driving required maximum attention at all times in order to minimise the risk of accidents. Using a mobile phone can distract the user and result in an accident. You must fully comply with the local regulations and laws in force regarding the use of cell phones whilst You are not allowed to use the phone whilst driving. A hands-free kit should not be regarded as an alternative solution.
Flying : Turn your phone off when Remember to turn your phone off when you are in a place as it may cause interference.
Hospitals : Turn your phone off near any medical devices. It is extremely dangerous to leave a phone switched on near medical devices as it may cause You must observe any instructions or warnings in hospitals and treatment centres.
Dangerous environments : Remember to turn your phone off in service Do not use your device on gas stations near fuel. It is dangerous to use your phone inside a professional garage.
Electronic implants and pacemakers : Users who wear a pacemaker or who are fitted with an electronic implant must hold the phone on the opposite side to their implant as a precaution when making a call. If you notice that your phone is causing an interference with a pacemaker, switch it off immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker for advice on what action to
Fire hazard : Do not leave your device near heat sources such as radiators or Do not leave your phone charging near flammable materials as there is a real risk of fire.
Contact with liquid : Do not expose the phone to liquid or touch it with wet Any damage caused by water may be irreparable.
Use only Ulefone-approved accessories : The use of unauthorised accessories may damage your phone or cause a safety
Do not destroy the batteries and chargers. Never use a battery or charged that has been damaged, keep batteries away from magnetic objects as the latter might cause a short-circuit between the positive and negative terminals of your batteries and permanently destroy the battery or phone. As a general rule, you should not expose the batteries to very high or very low temperatures (below 0°C or above 45°C). Differences in temperature may reduce the battery autonomy and service
Shocks and impact : Handle and use your phone with the utmost Protect your phone: Shocks and impact may damage it. Some parts of your phone are made from glass and might break If the phone is dropped or is subject to severe impact. Avoid dropping your phone. Do not touch the screen with sharp objects.
Electric shock : Do not try to dismantle your phone as there is a very real risk of electric
Maintenance : If you want to clean your handset, use a dry cloth (do not use a solvent, such as benzene or alcohol).
Recharge your phone in a well-ventilated area. Do not recharge your device when it is resting on a soft
Damage to magnetic strips : Keep your phone away from credit cards as they may damage the data on the magnetic

Disclaimer

The usage of non-original accessories such as headsets, chargers, etc., will cause incompatibility between the mobile phone and the accessories that may cause a degradation of performance and malfunction, and we are not responsible for any damage that may
Specifications and functions of your mobile phone can be different from those contained in this user manual as the user manual only contains general
Specifications and functions of your mobile phone have been confirmed to work properly since produced from the If there is damage or defect due to the manufacturing, not by misusing, it would follow terms and conditions in the warranty card.
If the functions of your mobile phone are related to features and services by carrier, then those functions will follow the terms and conditions applicable by the
Please note that your mobile phone has its limitations referring to the specifications and functions. These limitations cannot be considered as damage or defect or as manufacturer damage. Please use your mobile phone in accordance with the purposes and
Any rugged phone damage caused by improper use including but not limited to improper sealing port covered or failure to follow the instructions is not covered by the

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.

The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty

conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, ).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, ).
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies,
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original

EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU directives.

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.