T2 RTK Holding (Tele2) begins selling a smartphone under its own brand Tele2 Mini
.
Tele2 Mini will soon appear in Tele2 operator showrooms in 31 regions of the country. The device will cost approximately 1890 rubles. and according to the operator’s plan, it should become the cheapest offer on the operator’s smartphone market. Previously, the Tele2 operator offered only 3G and 4G modems and routers under its brand. The smartphone was manufactured by the Chinese company Haier, installed the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, equipped with a dual-core MediaTek processor, a four-inch screen with a resolution of 800x480 and two cameras: the main one with a resolution of 2 MP, the front one with a resolution of 0.3 MP. The device has slots for two SIM cards and, as written above, the first slot can only work with a Tele2 SIM card. 3G mode is supported only in the first slot, and the second slot only works in GSM mode. You can unlock your phone with a code. The cost of the code is 250 rubles. Type: Smartphone OS version:
Android 5.1
Case type:
classic
Case material:
plastic
Control:
touch buttons
Number of SIM cards:
2
Multi-SIM card operation mode:
alternating
Weight:
111 g
Dimensions (WxHxD):
64.5×125.4×10.9 mm
Screen Screen Type:
color, touch
Touch screen type:
multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal:
4 inches.
Image size:
800×480
Pixels per inch (PPI):
233
Multimedia capabilities
and
Camera:
2 million pixels.
Front camera:
yes, 0.3 million pixels.
Audio:
MP3, FM radio
Headphone jack:
3.5mm
Communication Standard:
GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
Interfaces:
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth, USB
Satellite navigation:
GPS
Memory and Processor Processor:
MediaTek MT6572, 1300 MHz
Number of processor cores:
2
Video processor:
Mali-400 MP
Built-in memory:
4 GB
RAM capacity:
512 MB
Memory card slot:
yes, up to 32 GB
Power Battery Capacity:
1500 mAh
Charging connector type:
micro-USB
Reset settings (Hard Reset) Tele2 Mini
1.
Turn off the phone
2.
Press the "
Volume +
" button and the "
Power
"
3.
As soon as the Tele2 logo appears, release the "Power" button
4.
After a few seconds, an android with an open belly will appear
5.
Hold the "
Power
" button and briefly press "
Volume +
"you will be taken to the standard Recovery menu
6.
Use the volume buttons to select "
wipe data/factory reset
" and confirm with the "
Power on
"
7.
Then select "
Yes - delete all user data
Power on
"
button 8.
After the inscription "
Data wipe complete
“, select “
reboot system now
“
To reset the settings, you need to boot the device in Recovery
.
This can be done as on other Androids - you need to turn on Tele2 mini
while simultaneously holding down the power and volume down (-) keys. You need to keep pressing until the device turns on.
After loading, the engineering menu will appear in Chinese. Need volume buttons ( + / —
) select the third menu item from the bottom (the only one where Latin characters are present - “
eMMC
”) and use the Power button to confirm your choice.
After a reboot, the device starts in its original state - the same as it left the factory.
Unlocking / Unlocking Tele2 Mini
1.
To get the unlock code you will need to find
the IMEI slot No. 1
of your device.
The IMEI of the phone can be found on the sticker under the battery or by entering the combination on the phone: *#06#
2.
Pay for the goods (if you pay through an external payment system (
marketplace
) and after completing the payment you will see a button “
The standard settings of any smartphone on the Android operating system involve controlling the device only through the menu in the shell itself. However, any user can gain advanced access to the system. To do this, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions. It will take a little time, but after this operation you will be able to gain root access and make changes to system files and folders at your discretion.
Gaining access is a full-fledged hack, since the Android developer does not provide a similar function for ordinary smartphone users. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to reset the device to factory settings to avoid software conflicts. Be sure to read our instructions on how to root Tele2 Mini.
Operation hard reset Tele2 Mini 1.1 will be simply necessary for you if:
- Tele2 Mini 1.1 began to slow down and freeze;
- If you have forgotten your google account password on Tele2 Mini 1.1;
- Tele2 writes “Too many attempts to enter a pattern”;
- If a Tele2 Mini 1.1 user has forgotten the pattern key;
- If you need to return Tele2 to factory settings;
- If you just want to clean your Tele2 Mini 1.1 smartphone.
When hard reset Tele2 Mini 1.1, the settings will be reset to factory settings, all user files and settings will be deleted. Therefore, before hard rebooting your Tele2 smartphone, save the data you need (photos, contacts, videos, music). All applications previously installed by the user will also be deleted. To save information, you can use Titanium Backup, here is information about the possibility of data recovery after a hard reset Tele2 Mini 1.1.
Main and front camera
The first thing I would like to note is the lack of automatic focus in the camera, although what else should you expect from 2 megapixels. The front camera is quite good; thanks to interpolation, 0.3 MP easily turns into 1-1.3 MP. The advantages of the Tele2 Mini main camera include:
- Good white balance, some pictures have a somewhat unnatural tint, but the quality of the photo itself is high;
- The most successful photographs and videos taken in daylight outside;
- The average image file size is 700 kilobytes;
- High quality display of photographed text.
The disadvantages of the camera include terrible shots taken under artificial lighting indoors; they turn out dim and unclear. To take a decent photo, you will have to turn on a bright light and take a long time to select the right angle. The flash is terrible, but selfies are tolerable, no worse than standard photos taken with the main camera. To improve quality, do not forget to connect pixels in the settings; instead of 0.3, use 1 or 1.3 megapixels.
Tele2 Mini 1.1 hard reset
Press together the buttons: Power and Volume (Up)
until the black menu appears;
Volume (Up) button
move the cursor to the
“Recovery mode”
Volume (Down)
once to confirm the selection and enter recovery mode;
No Command appear instead of a menu
, hold down the
Power
Volume (Up)
once , release the
Power
. The blue recovery menu should load;
Using the Volume (Down) button, go to wipe data / factory reset
, to confirm the selection, briefly press the
Power
;
The next item is similar - Yes - delete all user data
.
After a couple of seconds, the message Data wipe complete
— the settings have been reset;
The last step remains - select the line reboot system now
;
- The phone will begin to reboot; the process is completed.
Method 2: Reset using hardware keys
Depending on the current state of the device, you may need to perform a master reset using the smartphone's hardware keys. If your device freezes at the logo when loading, or immediately after loading the system, problems begin with navigating through menu items, endlessly pop-up errors and a complete failure of the capacitive screen to function adequately, this reset option is what you need.
1. Press and hold the power key until the smartphone turns off completely.
2. Switch to Recovery mode by holding down two (less often three) specific keys at the same time. Depending on the smartphone manufacturer, the combination of keys required to enter Recovery mode may vary.
Operation hard reset Tele2 Midi 1.1 will be simply necessary for you if:
When you hard reset Tele2 Midi (1.1), the settings will be reset to factory settings, all user files and settings will be deleted. Therefore, before hard rebooting your Tele2 smartphone, save the data you need (photos, contacts, videos, music). All applications previously installed by the user will also be deleted. To save information, you can use Titanium Backup, here is information about the possibility of data recovery after a hard reset Tele2 Midi (1.1).
Tele2 Midi (1.1) hard reset
Press together the buttons: Power and Volume (Up)
until the black menu appears;
Volume (Up) button
move the cursor to the
“Recovery mode”
Volume (Down)
once to confirm the selection and enter recovery mode;
No Command appear instead of a menu
, hold down the
Power
Volume (Up)
once , release the
Power
. The blue recovery menu should load;
Using the Volume (Down) button, go to wipe data / factory reset
, to confirm the selection, briefly press the
Power
;
The next item is similar - Yes - delete all user data
.
After a couple of seconds, the message Data wipe complete
— the settings have been reset;
The last step remains - select the line reboot system now
;
Why do they resort to this procedure?
- One of the reasons to use this option is to remove confidential information, for example, if you are selling your phone to someone else and do not want any information about you to remain. In case of theft, this method will not work, but you can use the option to remotely control your device to erase data immediately after turning on the phone.
- Another reason why settings are reset is the appearance of errors and problems of a system and software nature.
Tele2 mini firmware: how to unlock, reset settings
The procedure for flashing Tele2 Mini firmware is still rather a mystery. Budget devices have recently appeared on sale, but have gained popularity in their segment. The phone has optimal characteristics for staying in touch and good software. But some owners are already saying that it would be a good idea to flash the gadget.
Typically, Tele2 mini firmware is needed when the user wants to switch to another mobile operator. But like many budget smartphones from providers, they are configured only for SIM cards from Tele2. You won't be able to insert another SIM without changing the software.
Equipment
The set of spare parts for Tele2 Mini is standard. The kit includes the smartphone itself, a USB cable for connecting to a computer or charger adapter, instructions for use, headphones and a 0.7 A charger, a box with the phone’s imei. We advise you to arm yourself with a 2 A charger in advance so that the phone charges faster. On the smartphone screen you will find a factory protective film as a nice bonus that does not require replacement. It will only have to be changed if the transparent sticker with the characteristics is inadvertently torn off.
Firmware Tele2 Mini
A simple and safe option is to contact a communication salon. The office worker will either flash the phone himself or submit a request to the service center. But if an update is needed urgently, then you can handle the task of flashing Tele2 mini yourself.
Where to download the firmware
It is better to download the software file from trusted sources so as not to introduce viruses. Typically the utilities needed are:
- on specialized forums;
- on the website ru.
Files for the Tele2 Mini 1.1 smartphone are common there, but there are also other versions. There are groups on social networks that unite smartphone owners, and in these communities they freely exchange firmware files, although not always official ones.
It is worth understanding that flashing a smartphone on your own does not always result in the desired result. The user acts at his own peril and risk: an unofficial update will invalidate the right to warranty service and repairs. The optimal solution is to ask again after the warranty period has expired.
Sequencing
Modification of a phone at home is carried out not only because it does not accept other SIM cards. The device may periodically freeze, reboot, and for ease of use it is better to reinstall the software. New versions offer features that the original software did not have.
Potential Installation Issues
When installing new firmware, you may encounter various problems.
- SP Flash Tool does not see the device. Try removing the battery again and immediately inserting it back without removing the cable connecting to the computer.
- Reflashing Android Tele2 Mini resulted in the phone not turning on/working incorrectly. Most often this occurs due to an interrupted installation process. For example, you disconnected the device from the computer or the battery did not have enough charge and it turned off by itself. In this case, try reinstalling the firmware. Also, the problem may arise due to a low-quality firmware file. Try downloading it again or from another source.
Unlock Tele2 mini for all operators
Tele2 Mini smartphones work in accordance with the specified settings only with the manufacturer’s SIM card. And to change the operator you need to unlock Tele2 Mini.
It is not necessary to carry out this operation illegally. There is a completely legal way. To do this, you need to come to the office and bring:
- receipt for the purchase of a telephone;
- packaging and documents for it;
- the device itself.
The owner approaches the seller and officially asks to unlock the tele2 mini. An employee cannot refuse to provide this service to a person. He either carries out the necessary work himself or submits an unlock request to the service center. The unlock code should come in a message or email.
After receiving the code, a SIM card from another provider is inserted into the lot. When turned on, the sent numbers are entered in the window that appears. After this, any SIM starts working, not just Tele2.
Unofficial unlocking is best done if the user understands what needs to be done. The second slot is already configured to work with any SIM cards. But to activate the first connector, you need to do a little work:
- Turn off the phone and remove the battery.
- Insert a SIM card from another operator into the main slot.
- Insert the battery and turn on the smartphone.
- Enter 34127856 in the window that appears.
- Reboot the gadget.
From this moment on, both slots are configured to receive a signal from the SIM, regardless of the provider.
Factory reset
On Tele2 mini, settings can be reset in several ways. The simplest of them is through the menu. In the settings, select the line “Backup and reset” or “Backup and reset”. Next, click “Reset settings” and “Erase everything”.
Tele2 mini hard reset is a more complex option, for which the following algorithm is performed:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the power and volume up buttons. The first is released when the screen lights up, the second is held until the menu opens.
- Select Recovery mode.
- A lying robot will appear. To get into Recovery, hold down the power button and click volume up.
- In the menu that opens, use the volume down key to go down to the line “wipe data/factory”, click “Power”.
- Select “Yes – delete all user data”. Resetting the settings begins.
- Click “reboot system now”.
The second method is intended, rather, for those versed in such actions. For beginners, it is better not to repeat this procedure, but to remove the settings through the menu.
Design
The appearance of the device is not outstanding. It has two color variations Tele2 Mini White/Black, a standard 4-inch screen, a rectangular body with slightly rounded edges. The downside of the model is the camera eye protruding on the back panel, which is not very convenient, because the already weak camera becomes scratched over time.
The placement of the buttons is also no different from cheap smartphones. On the front panel, in addition to the display itself, there is a front camera eye and a speaker for conversations, as well as touch keys (not backlit). The volume and unlock keys are located on opposite side panels, the headphone jack is located at the top, and the charger is located at the bottom.
Other design features:
- No cracks, dense back panel;
- Corrugated back cover, which prevents the smartphone from slipping out of your hand;
- Removable battery;
- Good sound, thanks to a high-quality multimedia speaker grille;
- The body is covered with metallized coating;
- Too tight, but moderately protruding buttons. To unlock or lock the screen you will have to press the key firmly.
How to reset Google account on Tele2 mini
When the user is not in a hurry, you can simply wait 72 hours and restore the account in the standard manner. But usually everyone uses more efficient methods.
- Insert the memory card, click “OK” in the message that arrives. The memory settings window opens. Next, select “Application Data”, “All”, “Settings”, “Startup”, “Backup and Reset”. After the reboot, you no longer need to use the linked Google account.
- Insert a SIM card, call somewhere, click add call, and turn off the call. Next, enter the number *#8#4636#*#*. In the settings that open, you need to press the back arrow, and then the user goes to the template settings. In “Restore and reset,” the link to the Google account is disabled and the credentials are cleared.
Operation hard reset Tele2 Maxi will be simply necessary for you if:
- Tele2 Maxi began to slow down and freeze;
- If you have forgotten your Google account password on Tele2 Maxi;
- Tele2 writes “Too many attempts to enter a pattern”;
- If a Tele2 Maxi user has forgotten the pattern key;
- If you need to return Tele2 to factory settings;
- If you just want to clean your Tele2 Maxi smartphone.
When you hard reset Tele2 Maxi, the settings will be reset to factory settings, all user files and settings will be deleted. Therefore, before hard rebooting your Tele2 smartphone, save the data you need (photos, contacts, videos, music). All applications previously installed by the user will also be deleted. To save information, you can use Titanium Backup, here is information about the possibility of data recovery after a hard reset Maxi.
Tele2 Maxi hard reset
Press together the buttons: Power and Volume (Up)
until the black menu appears;
Volume (Up) button
move the cursor to the
“Recovery mode”
Volume (Down)
once to confirm the selection and enter recovery mode;
No Command appear instead of a menu
, hold down the
Power
Volume (Up)
once , release the
Power
. The blue recovery menu should load;
Using the Volume (Down) button, go to wipe data / factory reset
, to confirm the selection, briefly press the
Power
;
The next item is similar - Yes - delete all user data
.
After a couple of seconds, the message Data wipe complete
— the settings have been reset;
The last step remains - select the line reboot system now
;
