Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone User Guide: Quick Start Setup

The Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone User Guide is a comprehensive manual that provides users with all the necessary information to get started with their new phone. The guide includes a quick start setup section that walks users through the process of installing a Nano-SIM/microSD card, charging the phone, and turning it on. It also covers how to use the touch screen, personalize the screen, and make calls and access voicemail. Additionally, the guide provides instructions on how to send text and picture messages, set up email, and use useful features such as display brightness and battery saving mode. The guide also includes information about Cricket services and how to access Google Play™. The Camera and Video section covers how to take pictures and make videos, as well as how to share them with others. Finally, the guide provides users with information on where to find more support and how to access accessories for their phone. Overall, the Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone User Guide is an essential resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their new phone.

Quick Start Guide Cricket® Icon 2

Getting to Know Your Cricket ® Icon 2 Smartphone

Setting Up Your Phone

**Install a Nano-SIM/microSD card***

1. Gently remove the back cover via the notch at the bottom left corner.
2. Hold the SIM card with metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the bottom left. Slide the card into the SIM slot.
3. Hold the microSD card (sold separately) with metal contacts facing down and the cut side on the bottom right. Slide the card into the microSD slot.
4. Replace the back cover and be sure to firmly snap all four corners into place.
5.  Charge phone fully before turning on.
6. Touch and hold the Power key until the phone turns on.

* WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM card or any non-standard Nano SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard Nano SIM card from your service provider.

Using the Touch Screen

• Swipe up on the screen to unlock.

• Use your fingertip to lightly tap the screen.

• Use quick flicks of your finger on the touch screen to swipe up, down, left, and right.

•  Spread two fingers apart or pinch them together on the screen to zoom in or out on a web page or Gallery image.

• To return to the previous screen, tap the Back key .

• Tap the Home key at any time to return to the main Home screen. Touch and hold the Home key to access Google Assistant.

• Tap the Recent apps   key to access recently viewed apps.

• Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access applications on your phone.

Notification panel

1. Swipe down on the Status bar to open the Notification panel.
2. Swipe left or right on a notification to delete it, or tap CLEAR ALL to clear all event-based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain).
3. From the Notification panel, swipe down again to access the Quick Settings panel. Tap a setting to turn it on/off, or tap Settings to access full Settings.

Personalizing Your Screen

Set your wallpaper

1.  Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen and tap Wallpapers.
2.  Select a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper. Choose to set the wallpaper for the Home screen, Lock screen, or both.

Add app shortcuts

1.  To add an app to the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access the Apps drawer. Touch and hold an app, then drag it to any Home screen.

Organize your Home screens

1. Touch and hold the app, or folder.
2.  Drag the item to the desired position and then release it.

Create app folders

1.  From the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over to another app to create a folder.
2.  Drag more apps to the folder to add them.
3. To name or rename the folder, open the folder, tap the title bar, and enter the desired name.

Delete app shortcuts or folders

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, then drag it to x Remove at the top left of the screen to delete it from the Home screen.

Calls and Voicemail

**HD Voice capable* Enjoy crystal-clear conversations. Make a call**

1. To make a call, tap Phone from the Home screen.

 Enter the number using the Dialer, or choose a contact from the Contacts , Recent or Favorites tab and tap the number to place the call. Check voicemail

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Dialer.
2.  Touch and hold the  1 key , then follow the prompts to set up your voicemail.

Use call waiting

1. While on a call, you will hear a tone if another call comes in. Swipe up to accept and place the current call on hold, or swipe down to reject the call. The caller will be sent to voicemail.
2.  Tap to merge calls or tap the other call to switch between active calls.

* To experience Cricket HD Voice, both callers must have a compatible HD Voice–capable smartphone and make the call over Cricket’s LTE network or a compatible network. Cricket’s LTE coverage is not equivalent to its overall network coverage. HD Voice calls made on a compatible device and on the LTE network may not experience an HD Voice connection at times of network congestion. Other carriers’ networks may interoperate with Cricket’s LTE network to support an HD Voice call.

Text and Picture Messaging

Send a text message

1.  From the Home screen, tap Messaging.
2. Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat.
3. Enter the recipient(s) name from your contact list or phone number in the To field
4. Type your message and tap to send the message.

Send a picture message

1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
2. Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat.
3. Enter the recipient(s) name from your contact list or phone number in the To field
4. Type your message. Tap to add picture files to a message. Tap to snap a photo, tap to select photos, or tap to add a voice message.
5. Tap to send the message.

Note: Please don’t text and drive.

Email

Email setup (Gmail, Yahoo!, etc.)

1.  From the Home screen, tap Gmail .
2. Follow the steps to set up your account.

Create and send an email message

1. Tap from the Inbox screen to compose a new message.
2. Enter the recipient(s) email address in the To field. To add a carbon copy or blind carbon copy, tap ∨ .
3. Enter the subject and content of your message. To add attachments, tap and select Attach file.
4. Tap to send.

Note: To set up a corporate email account, contact your IT administrator.

Useful Features

Display Brightness: Swipe down from the Status bar twice to open the Quick Settings panel. Slide the adjustment bar to brighten or dim the display. For Adaptive brightness, go to Settings > Display > Adaptive brightness. Tap Adaptive brightness to turn it on or off.

Volume Controls: Press the side volume key and adjust the volume slider for all media and alerts volume together or tap at the bottom of the pop-out volume controller to modify media, call, ring, and alarm volume individually. Tap at the top of the volume pop out to toggle between Ring , Vibrate , or Mute , for all calls and notifications.

Flashlight: Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. Tap Flashlight to turn it on or off. Battery Saving Mode: Swipe down on the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. Tap Battery Saver to turn it on or off. Data Saver: Data Saver helps to reduce data usage by preventing some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. To use Data Saver, go to Settings > Network & internet > Data usage. Tap Data Saver to turn it on or off.

Cricket Services

These services make using Cricket even better and easier.

cricket:  Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage, and access support from the palm of your hand. Visual Voicemail: Quickly view, access, and playback your voicemail messages. Easily save important numbers and respond to messages by calling back or texting.

Apps on Google Play™

Access Google Play

1. From the Home screen, tap Play Store .
2. Enter your existing Google™ account login or create one following the steps on the screen.

Navigate Google Play

1. Tap a category to browse apps, games, movies, and music organized by popularity or category.
2. Tap the Google Play search bar to search the Play Store for a specific game or app.
3. To install, tap the app and follow the instructions. Once installed, you will see a notification in the Notifications panel. Open the app from this notification or by locating it in the app’s drawer.

Note: A payment method, such as Google Wallet™, is required to purchase apps.

Camera and Video

Take a picture

1. From the Home screen, tap Camera .
2. Position the object or landscape in the viewfinder.
3. Tap to take the picture. It will be automatically saved to Gallery .

Make a video

1. Tap Video and tap in the bottom center of the screen to start recording a video.
2.  Tap to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved to Gallery  .
3. Tap to take pictures while recording. The photo will be automatically saved to Gallery .

Share a picture or video

1. From the Home screen, tap Gallery .
2. Tap a photo or video, and then tap Share and select an option for sharing.

More Information

On the web Detailed support information, including device specifications and troubleshooting, is available at www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices. On the phone

•  Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
•  Dial 611 from your cell phone.

Accessories

For more information concerning accessories, please visit your local Cricket store location or go to www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories. Note: Store and online inventories may vary. The product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines—FCC ID XD6U325AC. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. © 2020 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. microSDXC™ logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

SPECIFICATIONS

FAQS

How do I install a Nano-SIM/microSD card on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

Gently remove the back cover via the notch at the bottom left corner. Hold the SIM card with metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the bottom left. Slide the card into the SIM slot. Hold the microSD card (sold separately) with metal contacts facing down and the cut side on the bottom right. Slide the card into the microSD slot. Replace the back cover and be sure to firmly snap all four corners into place.

How do I turn on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

Touch and hold the Power key until the phone turns on.

How do I use the touch screen on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

Swipe up on the screen to unlock. Use your fingertip to lightly tap the screen. Use quick flicks of your finger on the touch screen to swipe up, down, left, and right. Spread two fingers apart or pinch them together on the screen to zoom in or out on a web page or Gallery image. To return to the previous screen, tap the Back key. Tap the Home key at any time to return to the main Home screen. Touch and hold the Home key to access Google Assistant. Tap the Recent apps key to access recently viewed apps. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access applications on your phone.

How do I personalize my screen on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To set your wallpaper, touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen and tap Wallpapers. Select a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper. Choose to set the wallpaper for the Home screen, Lock screen, or both. To add app shortcuts, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access the Apps drawer. Touch and hold an app, then drag it to any Home screen. To organize your Home screens, touch and hold the app or folder. Drag the item to the desired position and then release it. To create app folders, from the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over to another app to create a folder. To name or rename the folder, open the folder, tap the title bar, and enter the desired name. To delete app shortcuts or folders, from the Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, then drag it to x Remove at the top left of the screen to delete it from the Home screen.

How do I make a call and check voicemail on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To make a call, tap Phone from the Home screen. Enter the number using the Dialer, or choose a contact from the Contacts, Recent, or Favorites tab and tap the number to place the call. To check voicemail, from the Home screen, tap Phone > Dialer. Touch and hold the 1 key, then follow the prompts to set up your voicemail.

How do I send a text or picture message on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To send a text message, from the Home screen, tap Messaging. Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat. Enter the recipient(s) name from your contact list or phone number in the To field. Type your message and tap to send the message. To send a picture message, from the Home screen, tap Messaging. Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat. Enter the recipient(s) name from your contact list or phone number in the To field. Type your message. Tap to add picture files to a message. Tap to snap a photo, tap to select photos, or tap to add a voice message. Tap to send the message.

How do I set up email on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To set up email, from the Home screen, tap Gmail. Follow the steps to set up your account.

How do I use the useful features on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To adjust display brightness, swipe down from the Status bar twice to open the Quick Settings panel. Slide the adjustment bar to brighten or dim the display. For Adaptive brightness, go to Settings > Display > Adaptive brightness. Tap Adaptive brightness to turn it on or off. To adjust volume controls, press the side volume key and adjust the volume slider for all media and alerts volume together or tap at the bottom of the pop-out volume controller to modify media, call, ring, and alarm volume individually. Tap at the top of the volume pop out to toggle between Ring, Vibrate, or Mute, for all calls and notifications. To turn on the flashlight, swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. Tap Flashlight to turn it on or off. To turn on Battery Saving Mode, swipe down on the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. Tap Battery Saver to turn it on or off. To use Data Saver, go to Settings > Network & internet > Data usage. Tap Data Saver to turn it on or off.

How do I access Google Play on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

From the Home screen, tap Play Store. Enter your existing Google account login or create one following the steps on the screen.

How do I take a picture or make a video on my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

To take a picture, from the Home screen, tap Camera. Position the object or landscape in the viewfinder. Tap to take the picture. It will be automatically saved to Gallery. To make a video, tap Video and tap in the bottom center of the screen to start recording a video. Tap to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved to Gallery. Tap to take pictures while recording. The photo will be automatically saved to Gallery.

Where can I find more support and accessories for my Cricket Icon 2 Smartphone?

For detailed support information, including device specifications and troubleshooting, visit www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices. To contact Customer Care, call 1-855-246-2461 or dial 611 from your cell phone. For more information concerning accessories, visit your local Cricket store location or go to www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories. Store and online inventories may vary.

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References

• Cell Phone Accessories: Cases, Chargers & More | Cricket Wireless
• Phones & Devices | Community

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