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  • Page 1 Aquaris X2 (X2 / X2 Pro) Complete User Manual...
  • Page 2 Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro. We hope you enjoy using it. Enjoy the fastest mobile network speeds with this unlocked smartphone thanks to 4G coverage.
  • Page 3 Reader authorises the translation to other languages for educational purposes only. Profit making or commercial purposes are forbidden. The clarification:“The present text is not an official BQ translation” must be included in these translations. Mundo Reader shall not be responsible for the accuracy of said translations and reserves the right to request their removal from the public domain if it sees.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Index Before You Start Box Contents Product Overview Getting Started Inserting the SIM cards Switching the Device On and Off Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Charging the Device and Transferring Files Setup Wizard Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation Buttons and Icons...
  • Page 5 Settings NETWORK AND INTERNET Wi-Fi Mobile Network Data Usage Aeroplane mode Bluetooth Cast screen Android Beam APPS AND NOTIFICATIONS Postpone Individual Notifications Notification Channels and Categories Notification Dots Quick Settings BATTERY DISPLAY SOUND STORAGE SECURITY AND LOCATION Device Security Privacy USERS AND ACCOUNTS ACCESIBILITY Accesibility scan...
  • Page 6 Camera Mode Video Mode Photos Apps Individual Permission for Apps from Unknown Sources Play Store Chrome Calendar Maps and GPS Navigation BQ Plus Email Calculator Clock Useful Advice OTA Updates Autofill Service Smart Text Selection BQ Launcher Progressive Installation Progress Bar...
  • Page 7 BQ guarantees the compatibility of its devices only with its genuine accessories. It will not be liable for damages caused by the use of third party accessories with BQ devices, or by the use of third party devices with genuine BQ accessories.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Speaker Type C USB port Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro, as this may damage the device. Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Inserting the SIM cards Your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro is a dual SIM smartphone which accepts two nano-SIM cards in the same slot. You can access the SIM tray from the exterior of the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery cover.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro, press and hold down the power button for a few seconds located on the side of the smartphone. Power On/Off If there are two nano-SIM cards in your device, when switching it on you will need to enter the PIN for each one.

  • Page 11: Inserting And Removing The Microsd Card

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card The internal memory of your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro can be expanded to 256 GB using a microSD card. To insert a microSD card, follow these steps: Insert the point of the SIM key into the ejector hole.

  • Page 12: Charging The Device And Transferring Files

    2. Plug the USB Type-C end of the cable into your smartphone’s USB C port. The battery in your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro is non-removable. Removal by anyone other than our Technical Support staff may damage the device and invalidate the Warranty.
  • Page 13 USB connection: 1. Connect your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro to a computer using the the micro-USB to Type-A USB 2.0 cable provided. Insert the micro-USB connector into the device’s micro-USB port, and the generic USB connector into the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · SIM cards ·...

  • Page 15: Learning To Use The Multi-Touch Screen

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneous detection points. Different movements, which are linked to different functions, can be made using these points: Touch.
  • Page 16 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Swipe or slide. Swipe your finger left or right on the Home screen to access the extended screens. Slide it up or down to scroll through a website, list or menu.

  • Page 17: Desktop Features

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation With some apps the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) and vice versa depending on how you are holding your device. To lock the screen rotation, go to Settings >...
  • Page 18 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features This feature provides an improved multitasking experience by allowing two apps to be open on the screen. To start multiwindow mode, one app has to be open and there must be at least one more running in the background.

  • Page 19: Screen Lock

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Screen Lock By default, the screen of your smartphone will lock itself automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity. To set the length of this time period, go to Settings > Display > Screen saver and select the desired value.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Home Screen The Home screen or Desktop is the main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris. From here you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, etc.
  • Page 21 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Customising the Home screen The Home screen can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and Extended screens swipe right or left. You can customise these screens with images, shortcuts, apps and widgets.
  • Page 22 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features To create a shortcut to an app or contact go to the apps drawer, press on the app’s icon and drag it to the desired position on the desktop.

  • Page 23: Status Bar

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Moving, deleting or uninstalling items on the Home Screen To move an item on the Home screen, long-press it to detach it from the background, drag it to the desired position and release.

  • Page 24: Notification Bar

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Notification bar The notifications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Dismiss them all at once by tapping Clear all, or swipe them to the side one by one.
  • Page 25 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Swiping the Notification bar down with one finger reveals a row of six quick settings tiles. Swiping it down with two fingers, or tapping the icon, shows the rest of the options, which provide quick and easy access to many settings.
  • Page 26 Auto-rotate: enables/disables automatic screen rotation. Cast screen: detects remote screens to which images and sound can be sent. Hotspot: enables your BQ device to be used as a hotspot, sharing your internet access with other devices. Tethering: provides access to the tethering and portable hotspot settings.

  • Page 27: Lock Screen

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Data saver: enables/disables data savings by allowing control over which apps can access the mobile data network. Night light: enables/disables night light mode. Nearby: provides access to Nearby settings. This feature uses Bluetooth to find, and interact with, services and devices that are near you.

  • Page 28: Keyboard

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Keyboard Tapping a text field reveals a virtual keyboard. Enable/disable caps lock. Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa. Space. Enter/return. Delete. The keyboard options may vary depending on the application being used.

  • Page 29: Telephone

    Phone Phone The phone book included with our Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro is the Google Contacts app, which varies slightly from the AOSP that we were using until now. The Google Contacts app allows contacts to be saved in the app itself to avoid losing any contacts when saving them on the SIM card or Phone.
  • Page 30 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Tapping the number will show a list with the following options: Create new contact, Add a contact, Send message, Block/mark as spam and Call details. Editing an existing contact 1.
  • Page 31 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Contacts to display Select which contacts you want to be displayed in the list. Choose from those saved in the Gmail account or Facebook contacts, among others. To select the lists: 1.

  • Page 32: Calls

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Calls Tap the icon on the Home screen to access the call menu. Your favourite contacts appear here, defined as the people you are most frequently in touch with. Tap Contacts to open the list of contacts.
  • Page 33 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone If a call is received while the device is locked you can choose to answer it, reject it or respond with a text message. The telephone number of an incoming call will be displayed on the smartphone’s screen.
  • Page 34 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Options Available During a Telephone Call At the top of the screen, the caller’s name (if stored in your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline), the country they are calling from and the SIM card in use for this call will appear.
  • Page 35 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Hiding the Caller ID This option prevents your number from appearing on the device of the called person. To do this: 1. Press the icon on the Home screen.

  • Page 36: Sms And Mms

    Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone SMS and MMS Google’s new texting app is called Android Messages. This app enhances the messaging experience given that it is compatible with the new RCS standard (Rich Communication Services).
  • Page 37 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Phone Other options include replying to an existing message or the possibility of choosing the SIM from which you want to send. The icon to the right of the text entry field indicates the SIM in use, tapping it will toggle between SIM 1 and SIM 2.
  • Page 38 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Settings You can fully configure your device using the options listed in the Settings menu . Suggestions appear at the top of the menu for configuring your device, such as the wallpaper or your email account.
  • Page 39 Wi-Fi hotspot/ Tethering, VPN and Aeroplane mode. WI-FI If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right. Your BQ device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. These are displayed in a list that refreshes automatically. Tap the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the password if necessary and tap Connect.
  • Page 40 A pop-up window will appear on your screen with a Bluetooth pairing request. Tap Pair on your BQ and confirm on the other device to sync them. An option is included enabling you to view the battery level and the remaining percentage of the devices connected via Bluetooth.
  • Page 41 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings CAST SCREEN Your smartphone can send an audio/video signal to a remote screen (another smartphone, a tablet, television, etc.) via Wi-Fi, effectively mirroring the first screen on both devices. Ena- ble Cast screen by tapping the icon.
  • Page 42 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Apps and notifications The settings relating to notifications and apps permissions are located here. Enhanced hierarchical organisation of your notifications. The notifications are not shown in order of arrival, instead, each type of notification now has its own space.
  • Page 43 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings CHANNELS AND NOTIFICATION CATEGORIES The new notification channels enable us to personalise the type of notifications that are shown by each app. Previously, Android only allowed us to block all notifications generated by an app, but now we can select which ones we want to see and those we don’t for each app using the system settings,...
  • Page 44 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings BACKGROUND COLOURS Ongoing notifications appear with a coloured background, which adapts to multimedia content (for example, to the album cover). QUICK SETTINGS The notifications and quick settings continue to be integrated into one screen.
  • Page 45 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Guía completa de usuario - español Settings Display BRIGHTNESS LEVEL Adjusts the brightness of the screen. NIGHT LIGHT When this feature is enabled the screen takes on an orangey tone that lowers the emission of blue light providing relief for the eyes.
  • Page 46 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings FONT SIZE Four font sizes are available. DISPLAY SIZE Increase or decrease the size of items on the screen SCREEN SAVER Enables or disables this feature. AMBIENT DISPLAY Turns on the screen when a notification arrives.
  • Page 47 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Enjoy your favourite ringtones and sounds Add your own ringtones and sounds without having to import them from a computer or other apps: on selecting the ringtone, you can choose any audio file on your device. To personalise your ringtones, go to Settings >...
  • Page 48 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Storage Two new ways to manage storage have been added to this section: 1. A Storage manager which enables us to quickly and conveniently free up space provides access to the list of programs by categories, showing both the space being occupied and their corresponding files, so that the files can be selected and deleted effectively.
  • Page 49 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings DEVICE SECURITY Screen security, the type of screen lock (none, swipe, pattern, PIN or password) and the SIM card lock can be set in this section. If you haven’t already done so on starting your device for the first time, you can now add a Digital fingerprint to unlock your telephone, authorise purchases or sign in to apps.
  • Page 50 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings PRIVACY If you enable location tracking you are allowing those apps that request permission to access your location (pre- installed navigation maps). There are two ways of calculating your location: GPS satellites and Wi-Fi and mobile network location.
  • Page 51 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Users and accounts From here, you can share this device with other people by creating more users, selecting the email accounts that you want to sync and adding any emergency information as appropriate.
  • Page 52 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Google Aspects relative to your account and services can be configured in this section. Among the options here are Nearby (it uses the device’s sensors to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with other devices in a radius of 30 metres) and Set up nearby device (serves to transfer a device’s...
  • Page 53 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings DATE AND TIME Automatic date and time: sets the time automatically based on location information or the mobile network. Disabling this option will enable manual date and time configuration.
  • Page 54 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Multimedia Camera Your smartphone has a dual front cameras and a rear one. To access them go to Apps menu > Camera. To switch from one camera to another (front or rear), press on the icon at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 55 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia The general settings can be accessed from the photo camera or from the video camera by tapping the icon located in each mode’s setting menu (except panoramic). PHOTO FORMAT AND RESOLUTION Format for the rear camera: sets the image size.
  • Page 56 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia FILE FORMAT AND STORAGE Store photos as: choose whether to save images on the telephone or the microSD card if one is in use. File format: choose either JPEG or JPEG+DNG format.
  • Page 57 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Camera Mode By tapping the screen in Camera mode, a bar will appear by default enabling you to manually adjust the exposure. Pressing the screen locks the focus, which allows the selection of an exposure that is better adapted to the scene, thus optimising the photograph’s quality.
  • Page 58 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia PANORAMIC When this mode is enabled, a progress bar appears indicating the direction you can move your phone. To obtain an optimal result try to keep the device as straight as possible while panning. For guidance, a white arrow appears on the progress bar.
  • Page 59 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia VIDEO Below is a brief explanation of the Video menu icons: Enables/disables the flashlight. Enables audio recording. Sets the number of frames taken per second. Depending on the selected quality level of the video, you can choose between 30 or 60 fps.
  • Page 60 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Photos To view the images and videos stored on your device use the Photos app located in the apps drawer. The main screen of the Photos app lets you browse the images and videos stored on your device.
  • Page 61 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps Apps To open the list of applications, simply swipe from the bottom of the screen or tap the icon (located just above the dock). The apps drawer contains an alphabetically ordered list of preinstalled and downloaded apps.
  • Page 62 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps Play Store Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled app store that offers you access to all types of programs, games, music, films, books and more. Downloads are arranged into logical categories to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
  • Page 63 BQ Plus BQ offers the possibility of taking out insurance for your device. This can be done within 15 days from first turning it on. More information about its coverage and terms is available at bq.com/...
  • Page 64 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps Email Setting up a Gmail account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch on your smartphone or after doing a factory reset (this deletes all data).
  • Page 65 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps Calculator You will find various tools on your smartphone, such as a practical calculator, which allows you to make basic as well as scientific or advanced calculations. Only the basic options are shown when the app is launched.
  • Page 66 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Useful Tips Useful Advice and New Features OTA Updates OTA stands for Over the Air, which refers to the way that firmware updates are sent to your device, namely, through a data connection. There are no complex update procedures and minimal user intervention is required.
  • Page 67 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Useful Tips Progressive installation progress bar On installing an app in Android Oreo, an installation bar appears showing the progress in real time. New emojis The traditional Android emojis showing the little balloons with a character inside give way to the latest emoticons which are recognisable by everyone.
  • Page 68 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Technical specifications. Access all the technical information relative to your device by visiting this link and selecting the corresponding model: http://www.bq.com/en/smartphones Clicking on Specifications will show relevant information, such as: ·...
  • Page 69 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Do not subject the charger to impact. Do not charge the battery with a charger that has not been approved by the manufacturer. · Do not use the device during electrical storms.
  • Page 70 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Antenna: Using an antenna other than that supplied by Mundo Reader, S.L. may damage the telephone, impair its performance and generate SAR levels (see Appendix C on the next page) that exceed the limits established by law.
  • Page 71 This device complies with the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) standard regarding maximum transmission power and frequency bands. These are the limit values for each band in which the device operates: Frequency bands Maximum power Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro GSM900 33.50 dBm GSM1800 32.00 dBm...
  • Page 72 Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix E: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) The design of this smartphone complies with the current regulations governing exposure to radio waves. These regulations are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of everyone, regardless of age or state of health.
  • Page 73 Firmware version BQ Aquaris X2: 1.2.0_20180528-1836 BQ Aquaris X2 Pro: 1.2.2_20180611-1702...

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