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bob

April 7, 2025

I CANT FIND THE SD SLOT ON MY TCL PHONE

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Mr. Anderson

April 9, 2025

The SD slot on the TCL T432J phone is located under the back cover. After removing the back cover and inserting the battery, place the microSD card into the slot labeled "SD".

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Page 1 T432J...
Page 2 Note: This is a user manual for TCL 502 (T432J). There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your phone or specific carrier services. Help Refer to the following resources to get more FAQ, software, and service...
Page 3 Table of Contents Basics ......................4 1.1 Device overview.................. 4 1.2 Getting started ..................7 1.3 Home screen ..................10 1.4 Text input ....................17 Multimedia applications ................20 2.1 Camera ....................20 2.2 Gallery ....................23 Apps and features ..................25 3.1 Phone ....................25 3.2 Contacts ....................30 3.3 Messages .....................34 3.4 Calendar ....................37...
Page 4 4.7 Sound & vibration ................53 4.8 Notifications ..................54 4.9 Button & gestures ................54 4.10 Smart Manager ..................55 4.11 Security & biometrics ...............55 4.12 Location ....................56 4.13 Privacy ....................56 4.14 Safety & emergency .................56 4.15 Apps .....................56 4.16 Storage ....................57 4.17 Accounts .....................57 4.18 Digital Wellbeing &...
Page 5 Basics Device overview Microphone 3.5mm audio port Receiver Front camera Touch screen Back Recent apps Home Speaker USB Type-C connector...
Page 6 Flash Rear camera Volume keys Power/Lock key Back button • Tap to return to the previous screen, to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home button • From any application or screen, tap to return to the Home screen.
Page 7 Recent apps • Tap to view applications you’ve recently accessed. Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. Note: Additional shortcuts and customizable settings are available at Settings > Button & gestures > Power key. • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Emergency/Power off/Restart.
Page 8 Getting started Setting up ① With the phone face down, remove the back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation on the bottom left of the cover. ① ② Insert the battery by connecting the gold contacts in the device battery cavity.
Page 9 ③ Place the Nano SIM card into the slot labeled "SIM". ④ If applicable, insert the microSD card into the slot labeled "SD". Note: microSD cards are sold separately. Only use Nano SIM cards with your phone. ③ ④ ⑤ Your new phone is partially charged.
Page 10 To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc. Reverse Charging On-The-Go (OTG) reverse charging is a USB transmitting technology that allows a phone to connect to an external device with the help of an USB-C data cable.
Page 11 Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home button to switch to the Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification icons ❷...
Page 12 Drag Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, and web pages. You can slide the screen horizontally too. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker. Pinch/Spread Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
Page 13 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side). Drag down the status bar to view notifications and drag again to enter the quick settings panel. Tap and drag up to close it.
Page 14 Quick settings panel Drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick Settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons. Tap to open the full Settings menu. Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the screen with a pattern, PIN, password or registered face To create a screen unlock, tap Settings >...
Page 15 Swipe to unlock the screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen. Swipe up the screen to unlock the screen. Swipe up to unlock the screen Enter a password to unlock the screen Once the screen is turned on, swipe up the screen to display the password input panel.
Page 16 Personalizing your Home screen You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget and drag the item to your preferred Home screen. Reposition Touch and hold an item and drag it to the desired position and then release.
Page 17 Consult recently used applications Tap the Recent apps button. Tap a thumbnail in the window to open the application. Tap one thumbnail and slide it up to close the application, slide it right/ left to switch between the applications. Tap CLEAR ALL at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications.
Page 18 Volume adjustment Press the Volume keys to adjust the Ring volume. Tap the icon to adjust Media, Ring and Alram volume. Text input Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, and then select Settings > System > Languages &...
Page 19 Android keyboard ① ② ③ ⑤ ⑥ ④ ⑦ Enter recipient numbers or select contact from Contacts. ① ② Touch and hold to record audio. ③ Touch and hold to switch language (if additional language keyboards are activated). ④ Tap to insert a period. Touch and hold to select symbols.
Page 20 Text editing • Touch and hold or double tap within the text you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the amount of text to edit. • The following options will appear: Cut, Copy, Paste and Share. Insert new text •...
Page 21 Multimedia applications Camera .............. Launch Camera From the home screen, tap Camera ⑧ ① ⑨ ② ③ ④ ⑩ ⑤ ⑪ ⑥ ⑦ ① Tap to turn on touch capture ② Show gridlines when taking photos ③ Take a timed photo Flash mode: Tap to turn on/off the camera flash ④...
Page 22 ⑥ Switch between front/back camera ⑦ Take a photo ⑧ Tap to access settings ⑨ Select picture size ⑩ Pinch fingers together to zoom out, or spread fingers apart to zoom in ⑪ View the photos or videos you have taken To take a photo The screen acts as the viewfinder.
Page 23 Modes and settings Modes Slide left or right to switch between modes. • PANO: Capture a panoramic image. Tap the shutter button to start taking a panoramic photo and move the phone steadily along in the direction indicated by the onscreen line. Once the slots are filled, the photo will be automatically saved.
Page 24 Gallery .............. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for selection. To view the photos you have taken, tap from the Home screen. ①...
Page 25 Working with pictures You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Find the picture you want to work on, and tap the picture. • Share the picture. •...
Page 26 Apps and features Phone ..............Making a call To make a call, tap in the Favourites tray. ① ④ ② ⑤ ③ ① View the call's detailed information ② Call logs ③ Favourite numbers ④ Show the keypad ⑤ Access to Contacts lists...
Page 27 Touch and hold to access voicemail Enter the desired number from the keypad and tap to place the call or select a contact from Contacts or Call logs by sliding or tapping tabs, then make the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by tapping Create new contact or Add to a contact.
Page 28 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call: • Tap ANSWER, or swipe up the icon to answer; • Tap DECLINE, or swipe down the icon to reject; • Tap to reject the call by sending a preset message. Calling your voicemail To access your voicemail, touch and hold If you receive a voicemail,...
Page 29 During a call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. End the current call. Mute the current call. Tap again to unmute the call. Display the keypad. Activate the speaker during the current call. Tap again to deactivate the speaker.
Page 30 To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen during a call, the screen will be locked automatically when you put the cellphone close to your ear; and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear. Managing multiple calls Swap calls When you accept two calls, tap the icon to switch between two lines.
Page 31 Tap one call to view information or further operations. You can launch a new call, send a message to the contact or number, or view detailed information of the call. To delete the call history of a selected contact or number, touch and hold the call log and choose Delete.
Page 32 Adding a contact in the contact list to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. Tap to save Select a picture or take a photo for the Phone contact Tap to open available labels...
Page 33 Using the Quick contact panel Tap a contact to open the Quick contact panel. • Tap or the number to make a call. • Tap to send a message. • Tap to make a video call. The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone.
Page 34 Accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. To add an account: > Settings > Contacts app settings > - From the contacts list, tap Accounts > Add account - From the home screen, tap Settings >...
Page 35 Messages ............Writing a new message You can create, edit, send and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access Messages, tap from the Home screen. On the message list screen, tap to write text/multimedia messages. Sending a text message •...
Page 36 Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or subject or email addresses are added.
Page 37 Manage messages When receiving a message, will appear on the Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. You can also access the Messages application and tap the message to open it.
Page 38 Calendar ............Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, open the Google apps folder from the Home screen, then tap Calendar. Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3 days, Week, or Month, to select.
Page 39 Event reminder If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. Tap and drag down the Status bar to open the notification panel, tap an event name to view the Calendar notification list.
Page 40 Timer From the Clock screen, tap Timer to enter. • Set the time. Tap to start the countdown. • Tap to pause. • Tap to reset.
Page 41 Stopwatch From the Clock screen, tap Stopwatch to enter. • Tap to start the Stopwatch. • Tap to show a list of records according to the updated time. • Tap to pause. • Tap to reset.
Page 42 Bedtime From the Clock screen, tap Bedtime to enter. • Set a regular wake-up alarm • Set bedtime and reminder notification • Set a certain bedtime mode • Tap Done to finish your bedtime setting. Adjust Clock settings Tap to access Clock and Alarm settings.
Page 43 Calculator ............To solve mathematical problems with Calculator, swipe up from the home screen, then tap ① ② ③ ① Tap to review calculation history, choose theme, send feedback, search for help. ② Tap to switch between Basic calculation and Scientific calculation ③...
Page 44 Other applications The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone. To download and install more 3rd party applications, use the Google Play Store application. Google applications Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life.
Page 45 Gmail As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. With this application you can send and receive emails, manage emails by labels, archive emails, etc. Emails can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account. Maps Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360°...
Page 46 Meet Google Meet is a video chat mobile app. With phone numbers verified, users can easily video call people from their contact list. The app will automatically control the video quality by sensing the network connectivity. Gallery Gallery stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically analyzes photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly find the photos you need.
Page 47 Play Store Serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications and games. Applications are either free of charge or at a cost. In Play Store, search for the app you need, download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app.
Page 48 Settings To go to Settings, tap from the Home screen or swipe up from the Home screen and then tap You can also drag down from the notification panel and tap Wi-Fi You can connect to the internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network.
Page 49 To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connection to networks which you no longer wish to use. • Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on. • On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the name of the saved network. •...
Page 50 • In the dialog that pops up, tap PAIR to confirm. • If the pairing is successful, your phone will be connected to the device. To unpair from a Bluetooth device • Tap beside the device you want to unpair from. •...
Page 51 Connections Airplane mode Use Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. You can also open Airplane mode by tapping Airplane mode on the Quick setting bar. Hotspot & tethering To share your phone's data connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB, or as a mobile hotspot, go to Settings >...
Page 52 Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit. Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.
Page 53 • Open the Notification panel and choose the way which you want to transfer files or tap Settings > Connections > USB connection to select. By default, Charge this device is selected. Printing Tap Printing to activate Print services. You can select your Default print service.
Page 54 Eye comfort mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light radiation and adjust the colour temperature to relieve eye fatigue. You can also create a custom schedule to turn it on. Reading mode Optimize the screen display to make the reading experience as comfortable as physical books.
Page 55 Notification ringtone Set the default sound for notifications. Alarm ringtone Set your alarm ringtone. Do Not Disturb If you do not want to be disturbed by your phone or information ringtones during work or rest, you can set the Do Not Disturb mode. Swipe down the Status bar twice to access the Quick Settings panel and to turn on Do Not Disturb.
Page 56 4.10 Smart Manager Smart Manager ensures your phone is operating in top form by automatically scanning and providing recommendations to optimize your phone to preserve battery levels, manage storage and protect against security threats. Restricting auto-start apps can make the system run faster and extend battery life.
Page 57 Others You can also set Device admin apps, Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, etc. under this menu. 4.12 Location Allow an app to access your device's location. You can set to allow continual access, or only while the app is in use. 4.13 Privacy To protect your privacy, you can set an app to be allowed or forbidden access to your location, SMS, phone, etc.
Page 58 In the Permissions menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc. 4.16 Storage Enter Settings > Storage to check the usage of storage space and free up more when necessary.
Page 59 4.21 System About phone View basic information for your phone such as model name, CPU, camera, Battery capacity, etc. You can also check legal information, build number, status and other specs. System Update If you want to update the system, tap CHECK FOR UPDATES (refer to “5 FOTA upgrade”).
Page 60 If Erase all data (factory reset) is selected, all data in your phone's internal storage will be erased, please back up your data before reset. Regulatory & safety View product information such as Product model, Manufacturer name, IMEI, CU reference, Bluetooth Declaration ID, etc.
Page 61 FOTA upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) upgrade to update your phone's software. To access updates, from the app list, tap Settings > System > System Update. Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for updates. With Wi-Fi turned on, the system is able to discover if a new firmware version is available and if so, begin to download it automatically.
Page 62 Troubleshooting Before contacting the service centre, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: • For optimal operation, fully charge the battery. • To improve the phone’s performance, remove unnecessary files or apps on your phone. • Update your phone's software via Settings > System > System Update. •...
Page 63 • If it still doesn't work, reset the phone or update software. My phone can't charge properly • Make sure that you are using the TCL charger that comes with the phone. • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power has been empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charging indicator on the screen.
Page 64 Invalid SIM card • Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted. • Make sure that the chip on your SIM card is not damaged. • Make sure that the service of your SIM card is available. My phone can't make outgoing calls •...
Page 65 • Check with your carrier to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require a TCL accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled • Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your contacts.
Page 66 I can't send and receive MMS • Check your phone storage as it might be full. • Contact your network carrier to check service availability and MMS parameters. • Verify the server centre number or your MMS profile with your carrier. •...
Page 67 • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication. • Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate. • Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. •...
Page 68 Specifications Platform: • MTK 6761V_WB • Android 13 Go Memory: • 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM Dimensions (LxWxT): • 159.2*78.2*9.6mm Weight: • 182g Display: • 6" Network: • 2G-GSM:850/900/1800/1900 • 3G-WCDMA:B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 • 4G-FDD LTE:B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B17/B66/B71 GPS: • GPS Connectivity: • Bluetooth 5.1 •...
Page 69 • 3.5 mm audio jack • Type-C USB Camera: • Rear Camera: 5M FF • Front camera: 2M FF Audio & Video supported formats: • AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS, WAV(Alaw/Ulaw), WAV(Raw), FLAC, OPUS •...
Page 70 Accessories Standard accessories • Charger • USB-C Cable • Quick Start Guide • Product safety and warranty information • Accessories depend on countries. • Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories included along with your device.
Page 71 Safety and use We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. TRAFFIC SAFETY: Given that studies show that using a phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from using their phone when...
Page 72 • Do not drop, throw, or bend your phone; • Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCL Communication Ltd., and its affiliates and are compatible with your phone model. TCL Communication Ltd., and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries;...
Page 73 Note that any data shared with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited is stored in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For these purposes TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited...
Page 74 • The technical possibilities available; • The costs for implementing the measures; • The risks involved with the processing of the personal data, and; • The sensitivity of the personal data processed. BATTERY: Observe the following precautions: • Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns).
Page 75 • Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery.
Page 76 In European Union countries: These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points. In non-European Union jurisdictions: Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities;...
Page 77 Electronic Recycling For more information on Electronic Recycling, visit TCL Electronic Recycling Program website at https://www.tcl.com/ca/en/sustainability/ electronics-recycling Battery Recycling TCL partners with Call2Recycle to offer a safe and convenient battery ® recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit the USA and Canada website at https://www.tcl.com/ca/en/mobile/...
Page 78 This device is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 79 The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for use of phones. If individuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using “hands-free”...
Page 80 Your phone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid tapping it or degrading it. As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in positions other than against your ear. In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with a headset or USB data cable.
Page 81 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 82 US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference that they generate.
Page 83 • Web support: https://support.tcl.com/contact-us (email only for mobile products) • Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd. 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong • Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings > Regulatory & Safety or press *#07#, you can find more information about labeling such as FCC ID.
Page 84 • Defects resulting from usage of the product in conjunction with accessories that are not approved by TCL for use with this product. • TCL will not be responsible for any repairs caused by third party component parts, or service that is found to be the cause for the defect or damage of the product.
Page 85 • TCL will not be responsible for failure to use the battery in accordance with the specific instructions of core outlined in the product user manual. For example, do not attempt to open sealed devices, such as batteries. Opening of sealed devices may result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
Page 86 General Terms and Conditions of this warranty. Shipping cost of the defective product(s) to TCL authorized repair center is to be paid by the customer. The customer is responsible for any damage to the defective product during shipment to the authorized repair center.
Page 87 TCL Communication Ltd. shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by the carrier exclusively.

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