cricket wireless Ovation
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.
Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines—FCC ID XD6U705AA. 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.
Getting to Know Your Cricket® Ovation Smartphone
Setting Up Your Phone
Install a Nano SIM/microSD card*
- Insert the SIM Card Tray Pin into the card tray slot and remove the SIM card tray.
- Place the Nano SIM card and microSD card (Not included) into the tray.
- Gently slide the card tray back into the slot.
Charge using the AC adapter
- Connect one end of the data cable to the USB port located on the bottom of your phone.
- Connect the other end to the power adapter.
- Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet to fully charge your phone.
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. Press 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
- Swipe down on the Status bar to open the Notification panel.
- 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).
- 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
- Press 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.
Add apps and widgets
- To add an app to the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access the Apps drawer. Press and hold an app, then drag it to any Home screen.
- To add a widget, press and hold an empty space on the Home screen and tap Widgets.
- Press and hold a widget, then drag it to the Home screen.
Organize your Home screens
- Press and hold the app, widget, or folder.
- Drag the item to the desired position and then release.
Create app folders
- From the Home screen, press and hold an app, then drag it over to another app to create a folder.
- Drag more apps to the folder to add them.
- To name or rename the folder, open the folder, tap the title bar, and enter the desired name.
Calls and Voicemail
HD Voice capable*
Enjoy crystal-clear conversations.
Make a call
- To make a call, tap Phone from the Home screen.
- Enter the number using the dial pad, or choose a contact from the Contacts , Recent , or Favorites tab and tap the number to place the call.
Check voicemail
- From the Home screen, tap Phone > Dialer .
- Press and hold the 1 key , then follow the prompts to set up your voicemail.
Use call waiting
- 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.
- 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.
Easily Adjust Settings
Swipe up from the Home Screen and tap Settings .
Quick Settings
- Swipe down from the Home screen to view the Notification panel.
- Swipe down again to see the Quick Settings menu.
- Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
Text and Picture Messaging
Send a text message
- From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
- Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat.
- Type your message and tap to send the message.
Send a picture message
- From the Home screen, tap Messaging .
- Tap to create a new message or start a new group chat.
- Type your message. Tap to add picture files to a message. Tap to snap a photo, or touch Gallery to select photos or to add a voice message.
- Tap Send to send the message.
Email setup
(Gmail, Yahoo!, etc.)
- Swipe up from the bottom to open the Apps drawer, then tap Gmail .
- Follow the steps to set up your account.
Create and send an email message
- Tap from the Inbox screen to compose a new message.
- Enter the recipient(s) email address in the To field. To add a carbon copy or blind carbon copy, tap .
- Enter the subject and content of your message. To add attachments, tap select Attach file.
- Tap to send.
Note: To set up a corporate email account, contact your IT administrator.
Useful Features
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.
Apps on Google Play™
Access Google Play
- From the Home screen, tap Play Store .
- Enter your existing Google™ account login or create one following the steps on the screen.
Navigate Google Play
- Tap a category to browse apps, games, movies, and music organized by popularity or category.
- Tap the Google Play search bar to search the Play Store for a specific game or app.
- 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 apps drawer.
Note: A payment method such as Google Wallet is required to purchase apps.
Camera and Video
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 Photos.
Make a video
- Touch 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.
Share a picture or video
- From the Home screen, tap Photos
- Tap a photo or video, and then tap Share and select an option for sharing.
Fun Camera Modes
Portrait
Artistically blur the background of your photo.
Beauty
Smooth imperfections for better selfies.
Wide-Angle Lens
Capture more in your landscape photos.
Super Macro
Take detailed close-up photos.
Live Filters
Add a creative touch to your photos with colored filters.