This official instructions for Highscreen Alpha Ice in Russian, which is suitable for Android 4.2. If you have updated your Highscreen smartphone to a more recent version or “rolled back” to an earlier one, then you should try others detailed instructions instructions for use, which will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user instructions in question-answer format.
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Settings->About phone:: Android version(a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter egg") ["Out of the box" Android OS version - 4.2].
We continue to configure the smartphone
How to update drivers on Highscreen
You need to go to "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel version"
How to enable Russian keyboard layout
Go to the section "Settings->Language and input->Select language"
How to connect 4g or switch to 2G, 3G
"Settings-> More-> Mobile network-> Data transfer"
What to do if you turned on child mode and forgot your password
Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"
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Settings->Display:: Auto-rotate screen (uncheck)
How to set a melody for an alarm clock?
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Settings->Display->Brightness->right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).
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Settings->Battery->Energy Saving (check the box)
Enable display of battery charge status as a percentage
Settings->Battery->Battery Charge
How to transfer phone numbers from a SIM card to the phone memory? Importing numbers from a SIM card
- Go to the Contacts app
- Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
- Select where you want to import contacts from -> “Import from SIM card”
How to add a contact to the blacklist or block a phone number?
How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)
- You can contact the operator
- Or read the instructions for
How to set a ringtone for a subscriber so that each number has its own melody
Go to the Contacts application -> Select the desired contact -> click on it -> open the menu (3 vertical dots) -> Set ringtone
How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?
Go to Settings-> Language and input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Vibration response of keys (uncheck or uncheck)
How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?
Read the instructions for
How to find out what processor is on Alpha Ice?
You need to look at the characteristics of Alpha Ice (link above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is MediaTek MT6589, 1200 MHz.
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Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging
If there is no "For Developers" item?
Follow the instructions
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Settings->Data transfer->Mobile traffic.
Settings->More->Mobile network->3G/4G services (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)
How to change or add input language on the keyboard?
Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages (check the box next to the ones you need)
Editor's note: So, it's finally happened. Following the trends of the times, our portal will now sometimes contain not only news about mobile devices, but also their reviews. We immediately hasten to reassure our readers: smartphones/tablets and other wearable technology will not be tested to the detriment of computer hardware; no one plans to reduce the number of reviews of the latter. But we need to keep up with progress, so the laboratory will sometimes also consider the most interesting mobile devices. And the first relevant review is in front of you.
Introduction
The shelf of inexpensive but beautiful HD smartphones has arrived! The Vobis Computer company has started selling its new smartphone Highscreen Alpha Ice.
First of all, it is interesting because, at a cost of only 10,990 rubles, it has a high-quality IPS screen matrix with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. Moreover, the choice of solutions with similar characteristics in this price category is small; these are mainly non-branded Chinese models that are sold unofficially in Russia.
Another feature of the smartphone is its design and dimensions. The phone turned out to be very thin and compact, the display diagonal is 4.7 inches. Thus, the developers of this model ensured that Alpha Ice, among the variety of devices with similar technical specifications, stood out favorably due to its ergonomic parameters, IPS matrix and minimalistic design, somewhat reminiscent of Apple iPhone 5.
Add to this two SIM card slots and expandability internal memory with help MicroSD cards, and you get a very “tasty” set of characteristics. However, only testing will show how it all works together.
It's time to check how "ice" this phone is.
Packaging and equipment
The packaging design style of the latest Highscreen models has changed somewhat. And, in my opinion, this happened for the better. The box is compact and rectangular, its dimensions are 37 x 97 x 203 mm, the predominant background is matte black.
On the front side, the silhouette of a smartphone appears in two angles, most likely made using embossing. Next to it, in small font, are the main specifications devices. Below is a reminder about free 20 GB in cloud storage 4Sync service and the manufacturer’s website Highscreen.org.
There are no inscriptions on the ends of the box. The model name is printed on the sides, and on the right side there is a sticker with technical markings: device brand, barcodes, model, certification marks and IMEI numbers with serial number.
On the back of the package there is a QR code leading to the manufacturer’s website, certification marks, a barcode and an inscription notifying us that the smartphone was developed in Russia, by the Highscreen company (Designed by Highscreen in Russia), and manufactured in China.
It remains to be noted that the box is made of thick and durable cardboard, very pleasant to the touch, looks stylish and expensive.
It's time to look inside. As soon as we pull out the inner part, which is made of thick cardboard, the eye falls on the device, located in the niche of the cardboard box divider and packed in a shipping bag. There is a film on the screen on which the main technical characteristics and features are indicated.
The delivery set is located under a cardboard divider with a niche for a smartphone. It includes:
- Micro-USB cable;
- Brief instructions with a warranty card;
- Stereo headset;
- Charger with input voltage from 100 to 240 V and frequency 50/60 Hz. The output voltage is +5 V, with a current of 1 A;
- Additional replaceable cover in white, slightly pearlescent color.
There is nothing else interesting in the box.
Appearance and design
The smartphone is available in one color, but with two back cover options: black and white. In my opinion, the black color creates the impression of greater thoughtfulness and completeness; the device looks more interesting than with a white cover.
The device in question vaguely resembles Apple design iPhone 5, the same neat and small “brick”, but made of plastic and with Android on board.
The dimensions of the device are 138 x 66.7 x 7.5 mm, weight – 120 g. Despite the fact that there are lighter smartphones, Alpha Ice feels like fluff in the hand. And thanks to its small size, it fits very comfortably in the palm of your hand. To reach the top of the display, the phone does not need to be “rolled” across your entire hand.
For the back cover, glossy plastic of white pearlescent color is used, in another version - black plastic. This one is already matte (but without the rubberized soft-touch coating). This type The plastic is quite pleasant to the touch. Much better than many Korean phones, which use a glossy and extremely easily soiled plastic coating. The device does not tend to slip out of the hand on its own, but the danger of dropping the device through carelessness still exists, since the plastic itself glides well in the hand.
The boundaries of the front panel abruptly merge with the plastic ends, resulting in a small edge being formed along the contour. The edging of the device is made of the same matte black plastic. And due to the fact that the black version is made in a matte finish, the lid does not immediately become stained with fingerprints, and small scratches on it are not noticeable. It is not difficult to wipe off fingerprints from the lid; an ordinary “microfiber” cloth can easily cope with this task. Of course, over time, with prolonged daily use, small abrasions may appear along the edges.
All parts were painted with high quality; I did not find any chips or other defects.
The display is covered with a protective glass panel - it is not Gorilla Glass, but it is also very durable and did not get scratched after two weeks of active use of the smartphone. The surface of the glass is easily soiled, marks are visible, but are erased relatively easily. There is no oleophobic coating on the device, but the finger glides well.
The front panel of the smartphone features a speaker covered with a plastic mesh, light and distance sensors, a 3 MP camera, and a 4.7” display. Three touch buttons“Back”, “Home” and “Menu”, indicated by dim white backlighting. If you disable it, then these keys can only be found intuitively.
On the back there is a 13 MP camera with dual LED flash, a loudspeaker and an additional microphone. On the right is the volume rocker and power button, on the left is empty, at the top is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, at the bottom is a conversational microphone and a Micro-USB port.
The device is assembled normally. Regardless of which socket is placed on the smartphone, there are no creaks or backlashes. The case does not crunch when compressed or twisted. But it must be said that the cover is pressed down the center to the battery. It gives the impression of emptiness under the lid. The latter must be opened carefully, as the legs holding it may be damaged.
To open the cover, you need to pry it by the notch on the lower right side. The lid is light, looks quite durable, and bends well.
Just above the battery there are three slots. One for a standard large SIM card, and to the right is a slot for installing a Micro-SIM. On the left side of the smartphone, relative to the SIM card slots, there is a slot for installing a MicroSD memory card, however, for some reason it is skewed. I hope this is a feature of only my test device.
Display
Highscreen Alpha Ice has a display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches (physical size -58 x 104 mm). The resolution is high - 1280x720 pixels (HD) and is the standard for modern smartphones. Density – 320 pixels per inch, naturally, pixelation is not visible.
The matrix is made according to IPS technology using OGS (One Glass Solution) - production technology touch displays without an air gap between the touchscreen and the display panel, the principle of which is to combine protective glass and display elements into one. Besides that this technology allows you to make the display thinner, it increases the viewing angle and improves readability in bright sunlight. And the display itself belongs to the highest grade screens (A-Grade).
The image quality is very decent, the rich but natural colors are especially pleasing.
Screens for Highscreen Alpha Ice are produced by Sharp, famous for its IPS matrices. The quality of the screen is really excellent and practically does not differ from the quality of matrices in more expensive models from other manufacturers. Angled Alpha Ice shows good results in terms of color rendering, viewing angle and contrast.
Below you can see the advantages IPS display at an angle.
The brightness of the backlight of the Alpha Ice matrix is relatively high, the information is quite readable in the sun.
If we had no complaints about data transmission in the MTS and BeeLine mobile networks with which we tested the device, everything was within the “reference” values for modern device, then searching for GPS satellites with the mobile network turned off caused a little confusion: a cold start in moderate clouds took almost a minute and a half.
Battery
Let us remind you that the device has a non-removable battery, which with an average user load, including 30–40 minutes of calls, 20–25 messages, periodic checking of mail and social networks, as well as shooting with a camera, will last about a day. Reducing the use of the mobile network and Wi-Fi will slightly increase the indicator, but disabling the second SIM will not, but this is not surprising, since there is only one radio module in the device.
Competitors
Oppo Mirror R819
The first competitor can be called Oppo Mirror R819. With a similar processor and a slightly higher price, the device from the Chinese manufacturer is non-separable and does not support memory cards. A camera with a more modest performance characteristics still produces more interesting images. In terms of battery - parity, but OPPO cares much more about the shell.
We have already reviewed a fairly wide range of devices from the company Vobis Computer, which is also the owner of the Highscreen brand, and over all this time there has been a clear trend towards systematic improvement of devices coming from the pen of the Russian-Chinese alliance. First we dealt with the performance and operation of the interface, then with the build quality, and now it’s time for materials and appearance, because Alpha Ice almost completely copies the well-known Apple iPhone 5.
This is exactly the impression one gets about the device initially, especially after viewing the files attached to its announcement. Having gotten to know this smartphone more closely, you begin to notice that there is something “of your own” here, and the appearance features similar to Cupertino’s creation blur and become less obvious. There are many differences, and the first is the body materials used, here it is plastic. In general, it’s difficult to spoil good blood and noble manners with a little pepper, and nothing has been spoiled here at all - the ends are framed by smooth (not to be confused with glossy) plastic, and back panel black color is made from its matte subspecies. It’s worth making a note here, since there are two versions (covers), both of which are supplied with the device; In addition to the already mentioned black, there is also a white one, and it is made of glossy plastic. I didn’t think I’d say that, but in this particular case, this type turned out to be better than its matte counterpart, since, unlike it, it does not collect fingerprints (even if they are easily wiped off in the black iteration), and thanks to it you can hold a smartphone in your hand fits like a glove. The amazing is nearby, nothing less.
By the way, the manufacturer of the device was a certain company Cellon, which can be found out when installing applications via the web interface Google store Play:
In general, a lot of attention was paid to the exterior here; there are no unnecessary lines or details that distract attention and destroy the integrity of the picture. Thin and light (7.5 mm, 120 g), well-cut and tightly knitted block leaves an extremely positive impression of communication with itself, and the small thickness here only plays into the hands of the device, allowing you to easily operate it with one hand, despite the display with a diagonal of 4.7 ″ manufactured by Sharp, under which there are three touch keys “Menu”, “Home”, “Back” (the backlight is uneven and dim).
By the way, a few words about it - we have already said in previous issues of cedarcast that now almost all famous (and not so famous) Chinese manufacturers have begun installing high-quality IPS panels in their devices, and Highscreen Alpha Ice is no exception. Yes, it's not best display on the market, in comparison with the same HTC One or OPPO Find 5 it lacks contrast, and the color rendition itself is shifted towards warm tones, but this does not in any way affect its perception during actual use. Viewing angles are almost maximum, colors fade only slightly when the smartphone deviates extremely from its usual position. The maximum brightness is very high, but the minimum does not dazzle even in complete darkness. Needless to say, the HD resolution used here (1280 x 720 pixels) is enough for the eyes?
All the few control elements are located on the right side of the device, these are the power button and a paired volume key. The key travel is small and distinct, but without any obvious sound. A 3.5 mm miniJACK jack fits on top, and on the bottom is the main microphone (the second, necessary for noise reduction, is located on the rear panel at the top of the case) and a microUSB port, necessary for recharging the smartphone (or synchronizing it with a computer).
The back panel, as you might have guessed, is removable, underneath it there are as many as three slots where you can place a microSD memory card (up to 32 GB) and two SIM cards of different standards, this is both the “classic” miniSIM and the now standard microSIM, as needed Going to your operator’s salon with a request to replace the card is not here. They, SIM cards, can work simultaneously, although, as in previous models, only one “goes all out,” providing the user with 3G Internet (the second is limited to 2G speeds). The 2000 mAh battery can surprise you, providing an average of 16-18 hours of operation (about 3 hours of screen time). Sleep, by the way, is good; in “vegetable” mode with two actively working SIM cards, the device can lie down for four days, which is a good result. Although the battery is visible to the naked eye, it is non-removable, this is not obvious and, due to ignorance, you can start trying to get it out, which is fraught with consequences.
Next to the main speaker on the rear panel, on either side of it there are two plastic points that lift the smartphone above the surface on which it lies - thus the sound is not muffled; It would seem to be an elementary implementation, but for some reason not all manufacturers still resort to this (or similar) scheme.
Particular attention is paid to the photo camera, because it has a 13 MP sensor with dual LED flash and an infrared filter. Alas, despite the promises and possible expectations, its quality leaves much to be desired; the pictures can hardly be called good - although the level is, of course, higher in comparison with its predecessors. Focusing also works strangely in it, no matter how much I directed it (focus) to some part of the picture, in the photo it ended up in a completely different place, a little higher and to the right of the initially set target.
The redesigned camera application has several shooting modes, and in the settings it is possible to set image parameters, such as “contrast”, “brightness” and others. HDR images turn out controversial, everything becomes clearer and brighter, but this is still very far from the best representatives of the genre; the interesting and promising “beautiful shot” mode allows you to take disgusting, pixelated, low-resolution photos – why it is needed here remains a mystery. However, not everything is so bad in this camera; video shooting deserves respect and praise - the detail is normal, focusing is very fast, and the electronic image stabilizer works perfectly, concealing almost any “shaking” and without turning the picture into smeared jelly. Here Alpha Ice gets a well-deserved credit.
Moving to the operating room interface Android systems 4.2.1, I want to give Highscreen both a bow and a slap. A bow - for not making any radical changes to the “bare” Android, a slap in the face - for the “optimization” of the kernel, which is why the governor slowly increases the processor frequency, which is reflected in the brakes in the first 5-15 seconds of using the smartphone after unlocking it. Yes, yes, the interface does not work smoothly during this period of time, and why this was done is understandable, because an undemanding user will not care, but over time battery life, which doesn’t shine here anyway, will have a positive effect. However, we should hope that the programmers will come to their senses and fix this flaw in one of the future updates. The power of the local quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor operating at a frequency of 1.2 GHz, coupled with the PowerVR SGX544MP video accelerator, is certainly enough for the smartphone to work decently.
To run “heavy” and sophisticated games, you should buy something more powerful, or limit yourself to simple “time killers”.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 66.7 mm (millimeters) 6.67 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.63 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 138 mm (millimeters) 13.8 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft (feet) 5.43 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.5 mm (millimeters) 0.75 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 120 g (grams) 0.26 lbs 4.23 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 69.03 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.19 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT6589 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | PowerVR SGX544MP |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed Speed of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 286 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.7 in (inches) 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.3 in (inches) 58.53 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.1 in (inches) 104.05 mm (millimeters) 10.4 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 312 ppi (pixels per inch) 122ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 66.37% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| OGS (One Glass Solution) |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP (megapixels) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Geographical tags Touch Focus Face recognition |