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This is the official instruction for MTS Smart Start 3 Sim Lock in Russian, which is suitable for Android 5.1. If you have updated your MTS smartphone to a more "fresh" version or "rolled back" to an earlier one, then you should try other detailed operating instructions that will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user manual in the question-answer format.

Official site of MTS?

You have come to the right place, because all the information from the official website of the MTS company, as well as a lot of other useful content, is collected here.

Settings-> About phone:: Android version (a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter egg") [Out of the box" version of Android OS - 5.1].

We continue to set up the smartphone

How to update drivers on MTS


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 the child mode and forgot the password

Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"


Settings-> Screen:: Auto-rotate screen (untick)

How to set a melody for an alarm clock?


Settings-> Display-> Brightness-> right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).


Settings-> Battery-> Energy saving (tick)

Enable battery percentage display

Settings->Battery->Battery charge

How to transfer phone numbers from SIM card to phone memory? Import numbers from SIM card

  1. Go to the Contacts app
  2. Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
  3. Choose from where you want to import contacts -> "Import from SIM card"

How to add a contact to the black list or block a phone number?

How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)

  1. You can contact the operator
  2. 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 -> Vibrate feedback of keys (uncheck or tick)

How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?

Read the instructions for

How to find out which processor is on Smart Start 3 Sim Lock?

You need to look at the characteristics of Smart Start 3 Sim Lock (the link is above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is Spreadtrum SC7731, 1300 MHz.


Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging

If there is no item "For developers"?

Follow the instructions


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 the input language on the keyboard?

Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages ​​(checks the ones you need)

For a long time, cellular operators began to create and sell their own phones. We are talking about Beeline, MegaFon, MTS. They were able to succeed in this sector of the market. All gadgets offered by these brands are budget and they are often sold in the price category up to 5 thousand rubles. The main feature of such a flagship is considered to work only with its own SIM card. If you set the MTS number on the phone from Beeline, then the connection will not appear. The article will describe in detail the characteristics, disadvantages and advantages of the MTS Smart Start phone.

Specifications

Dual-core processor, frequency - 1.3 GHz. RAM - 512 MB, built-in - 4 GB (available only 1.1 GB). The maximum internet speed is 21.6 Mbps.

The number of screen colors is 16 million. The display diagonal is 4 inches. The main camera is 5 megapixels, the front one is only 0.3 megapixels. 1200 mAh battery.

Total weight - 125 g. There is a SIM lock function.

More detailed specifications from the manufacturer

The smartphone is made of plastic. The design of the phone is classic, with minimalist touches. It weighs only 125 grams. The smartphone runs on the operating system "Android" version 4.4. For a budget gadget, the described characteristics are quite adequate and fully justify the cost of 3 thousand rubles.

The camera of the MTS Smart Start phone has a resolution of 5 megapixels. The manufacturer promised that this indicator would be enough to create clear and good pictures. But the front camera will not please anyone - its resolution is only 0.3 megapixels.

The processor runs on two cores. Built-in memory is 4 GB. The phone is equipped with an Internet module, bluetooth, and can also work with a 3G cellular network.

Equipment

The manufacturer did not consider it necessary to compile a complete set, but this is quite due to the low cost. In the box, the consumer will find a charger, as well as a cable for connecting to a computer. There are no headphones and additional back covers for MTS Smart Start. But if you wish, you can go to any cellular communication center and purchase the necessary accessories. The range is large, so there is plenty to choose from. As a rule, such phones are bought for a few months or for a middle-aged child. It is impossible to say that consumers were delighted with the configuration.

Phone Reviews

If you draw a line under all the available reviews about this phone, it is worth saying that most do not recommend buying it. Many notice that even for its cost, it does not pull much. Let's see why.

Most often, consumers complain that the MTS Smart Start battery is discharged almost instantly. As a rule, even if you do not use the Internet, the phone will “sit down” after three hours. The firmware works rather slowly, when you enter the "Contacts" menu, the smartphone stops showing signs of life - you have to reboot. The camera is clearly not up to 5 megapixels, because the pictures on the main matrix and the front are almost the same. Most assume that this problem is a factory defect. But in this case, most of those devices that are on the shelves fall into the list of faulty ones.

Consumers are advised to buy a phone only in that situation, if you need an additional device for just a few days due to some emergency.

What does the phrase Sim-Lock in the name of the phone mean?

The MTS Smart Start Sim-Lock phone, the reviews of which are presented above, works only within one operator. This is what the corresponding postscript in the name of the device says. What is the risk? The phone cannot be used with any other SIM card, except for the one offered by the manufacturer. If the consumer does not have an MTS number, he will have to apply for a connection to the same store when buying a smartphone. You can also do this at any center of a mobile operator.

Deactivating Sim-Lock Mode

There are a lot of videos on the Internet that show the process of hacking a smartphone in an attempt to turn off the Sim-Lock mode. Unfortunately, there is no really effective way. If using a SIM card from MTS brings the buyer some difficulties, it is best to purchase another phone for the same price. The lack of the necessary knowledge, skills and devices will only deprive the warranty service and, quite likely, turn the MTS Smart Start smartphone into a “brick”. Moreover, the cost of 3 thousand rubles is clearly not worth the effort.

Operating period

Often, such gadgets have an incredibly low cost, because of this, it is not necessary to talk about a long operational period. Usually the life span is no more than 6 months. This phone is no exception. In addition, he, apparently, became a record holder. Models live no more than two months. That is why it is unprofitable to purchase this phone even for children. If a child accidentally drops the device, then most likely it will no longer turn on.

There is a saying that says that the greedy pays twice. It is correct for this situation. Instead of throwing away the phone a month after purchase, it is still worth paying attention to more expensive options that will last at least a year.

Soft

The phone works with the Android operating system and you should not wait for a version update. But it is likely that a new firmware will appear.

The smartphone has built-in standard applications from the “green robot” itself, they are supplemented by others from the mobile operator. Among them are such as "Easy payment", "2nd memory" and others that help to facilitate the work with a SIM card.

Unfortunately, consumers say that even they function with freezes and crashes.

Phone MTS Smart Start 3

This smartphone runs on the same "Android", but a more updated version - 5.1. The case is classic, it is made of plastic. The SIM card is used in micro size. The total weight of the phone is 110 g.

The screen supports multi-touch, capacitive in itself. The display diagonal is 4 inches. There is an automatic screen rotation function.

The camera works with 2 megapixels. There is a flash. You can make videos if you want. The front camera is 0.3 MP.

The MTS Smart Start 3 Sim-Lock smartphone has a built-in navigation system, bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules.

The processor runs on 4 cores. Built-in memory is 4 GB, operational - 512 MB. There is a slot for a flash drive. The drive can be used up to 32 GB in size.

The capacity of the available battery is 1400 mAh. In the process of continuous conversation, the phone will work no more than 7 hours, in standby mode - 200 hours.

Smartphone MTS Smart Start 3 Sim-Lock has the functions of flight, voice dialing and control. Built-in proximity and light sensor. There is a flashlight.

Advantages

Having discussed all the nuances of the model, it is worth generalizing the data obtained.

  • On the plus side, the design is excellent. Many people prefer a white smartphone, as it looks more presentable.
  • The screen is not the worst. It can be considered as an advantage.

Unfortunately, the list of pros ends there.

Flaws

This phone has more negatives than positives.

  • Many believe that the cost of 3 thousand rubles is clearly overpriced.
  • Applications are incredibly low on memory. Of the built-in 4 GB, the consumer can use about 1 GB. Since Android automatically prohibits downloading applications to a memory card, you will either have to suffer from such a small space or root your smartphone.
  • The cameras are pretty bad. If the flash appeared after the release of modifications, then the manufacturer did not set autofocus. However, they are unlikely to help improve the quality of photos with a poor photomodule.
  • The battery is incredibly weak.
  • By default, the smartphone works only with the number of one operator - MTS.

In addition, due to the fact that “Contacts” sometimes do not open at all, they cannot be edited, changed, deleted, or created. This will bring a lot of inconvenience to those who constantly make new acquaintances.

Consumers notice that when dialing a number or during a conversation with a subscriber, the phone is able to reject the call itself. Quite often the speaker refuses to work, which brings severe inconvenience.

Outcome

It is better not to purchase the MTS Smart Start 3 phone and its previous versions. It will please the consumer, by and large, only with its cost. The battery is incredibly weak, performance is poor, and firmware often freezes. But this was to be expected. It is rare when a manufacturer offers a really high-quality product for a low price. But this judgment is true, perhaps, only for the described brand and some other phones from other manufacturers. In order to find a great smartphone among them, you will have to make a lot of effort and spend a lot of time.

My sister bought this smartphone just for the action, in the MTS mobile communication salon. Her previous smartphone was one of the advertised brands, so she would never have thought about acquiring another if it were not for this promotion and the desire to try something new, to experiment, so to speak. Outwardly, it is quite attractive, stylish, and has a good design.

My sister bought it in black, I really like phones with rounded sides, which is thought out in this device. The smartphone is released in two colors - black and white. As it turned out later, this model is the successor to the previous MTS Smart Start 2 model. Since it has a low price, minimal performance, and a screen extension, she gave it with great pleasure to her son, who is 9 years old, so for him it turned out to be a great option . For a child, the presence of such functions as calling, surfing the Internet, watching videos, visiting social networks turned out to be a great joy, and the screen size is just right, you don’t need more at that age. Of course, he doesn’t pull very complex games, but why are they, mostly games from the play market, he pulls, and very well. RAM, as for me, will not be enough, but for a child it is quite enough. Such a smartphone is suitable not only for schoolchildren, but also for all people who have not yet used cooler gadgets, and for those who previously used push-button phones, just a great transition to a smartphone in this category. Here is the presence of the front camera, albeit a small expansion, only 0.3 MP, the sister is very pleased, the son uses it for video calls, and when the sister calls, she sees where her son is at the moment. This brand of phone works with only one micro SIM card, but it no longer needs it.


The weight of the smartphone is 110 grams. Its dimensions are 65x125x10mm. The front camera is 0.3 megapixels, the main one is 2 megapixels, and it also has an LED flash. The screen resolution is 640x480. There is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB. 4 cores, and the built-in main memory is 4 GB, but the operational memory is 512 MB, but it is possible to further expand the memory up to 32 GB. TFT screen, 4 inches. The battery is 1400 mAh, but with intensive use it quickly discharges, so if you want to watch a movie, immediately connect the charger. The operating system is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. I am very pleased that this phone has a flashlight function, which is sometimes simply necessary.

Description of the smartphone

Externally, the smartphone is quite ordinary, nice, black body. The volume buttons are located on the right side of the panel, as well as the power button. Here is mikroUSB, where the charging cable is inserted, and you can also connect it to a PC - it is located on the top panel, next to it there is a headphone jack. Behind, on the cover, and next to it is an LED flash. There are three main buttons on the front panel, which are located at the bottom and glow in blue, which comes out original. There is only one SIM card slot. Here in the smartphone itself, there are initially a lot of unnecessary programs that definitely take up a lot of main memory, and also slow down the operation of RAM, so my advice is to simply delete them and a lot of freed memory will immediately become available. In order for the battery to last longer, you need to turn off the smartphone at night, and turn it on again in the morning.

Summing up, and looking at the characteristics and descriptions of this smartphone, everyone will draw certain conclusions for themselves. I can only write that this is a quite inexpensive smartphone that meets all the declared characteristics.

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