Le Eco Le 1S Tips, Tricks, FAQs & Useful Options

Letv has had entered the Indian Market with the launch of two new smartphones i.e., the LeEco Le 1S and LeEco Le Max. The brand has also changed its name from LeTv to LeEco where the Eco means Le Ecosystem. The Le 1s is priced at Rs 9999 and is available on Flipkart Store. The device comes with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB as its internal storage. It has 5.5-inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels as its resolution. It is powered by MediaTek Helio X10 SoC Octa-Core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The device packs a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and 5 MP Selfie shooter. It comes with a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on Android Lollipop 5.0. The device is available in single color i.e., Gold. If you are purchasing the device then here are Tips & Tricks of the same that can help you in exploring your device with ease.

How to insert the SIM card on your device?

SIM card insertion is the very first thing that any user does when they purchase a new device. To insert the SIM card on your device, power off your device and insert the SIM ejector pin to remove the SIM card tray out. Now place the SIM card on the tray and push it back into the port and boot your device. You have successfully inserted SIM card on your device and it will be ready for use once the device is setup.

What is the type of SIM supported on this device?

The device some with a dual SIM support and the SIM card supported by the device is Micro SIM card and Nano SIM card on it with 4G connectivity support.

How to share your Data network via Tethering on the device?

Sharing of the Data Network can be done using the Tethering Mode on your device. To share the data network on your device, open the Settings and tap on the personal hotspot in Wireless & Network section. In the new window, tap on portable Wi-Fi hotspot and click on the Ok button in the pop-up to enable that on your device. The password and network name can be set in the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot section.

How to take a Screenshot on my Le Eco 1S?

To capture a screenshot on your device, you need to press the Power button along with the Volume down button. The screenshot is thus captured and saved to the gallery on your device. For a quick access, you can use the screenshot from the notification panel on your device.

How to check for the Android Updates on the device?

Android Updates help in fixing the bugs on your device. To check for Android Updates on your device, you need to tap on the System Updates option from the System Tools folder available on your home screen. The device checks for updates, and if there is no new update, then a message stating “Your version is up to date” is displayed on the screen.

How to Install external apps with apk files on the device?

External Apps can be installed by enabling the Unknown Sources option on your device. To install an app with an external apk, open the settings and tap on Password security in the personal section. In the new window, tap on the Unknown sources option and click on the OK button to enable them on your device. Now you can install any app with an external apk on your device without any interruption

How to customize the Quick Settings in the Notification Panel?

No the quick settings in the notification panel cannot be customized on your device.

How to use the Power saving modes on the Le Eco Le 1S?

Power Saving Mode is used to enhance the battery life of your device during the low battery conditions. To use this on your device, open the Settings and tap on Battery. In the new window, tap on the Battery Assistant you will find three battery saving options, i.e., smart power saving, super power saving and ultra-long standby time. Now toggle the off button and tap on any of the power saving options to enable them on your device.

What are the sensors available on the phone?

Acceleration, Gravity. Gyroscope Uncalibrated, Light Sensor, Linear Acceleration, Magnetic Field, Orientation and Proximity are the sensors available on the device and helps in automating the device.

Are there LED notification lights on the device?

Yes, there are LED notification lights available on the device and must be enabled on your device is you want them to appear. To use them on your device, open the Settings and tap on display in the Common section. In the new window tap on LED notification light and toggle the button adjacent to the options to enable them on your device. The LED notification options include Phone Calls, SMS Messages, and Email.

How to use the Screen pinning feature on the Le Eco Le 1S?

Screen pinning feature is used to pin any of the application on your Home Screen. To pin an app on your device, open the Settings and tap on Password Security. In the new window, head over to the bottom of the screen and tap on screen pinning and toggle the off button in the new window to enable that on your device.

What are the Pre-installed Apps on the device?

The device comes with Clock, Calendar, Weather, Music, Remote Control, Notes, File Manager, Levidi, Recorder, Calculator, System tools and all the google related apps pre-installed on your device.

Can I Move apps from phone storage to SD card on this device?

There is no Memory card option on this device. So you cannot move any apps from internal to external storage on your device.

How much is the internal storage on the LE ECO 1S?

The device comes with 32 GB as its internal stoarge and around 23.45 GB of free Space is available for the end user.

How much free RAM is available on the device if no apps are running?

The device comes with 3 GB of RAM, and around 1.9 GB of free RAM is available when no apps are running on the device.

Does the device support OTG?

As the device comes with USB Type-C port, it doesn’t support the USB OTG drive on it.

What is the SAR Value of the device?

The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate(SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the International commission on non-ionizing radiation protection is 2 W/Kg averaged over 10g tissue. The head SAR value of the device is 0.363 W/Kg and the body SAR value of the device is 1.050 W/Kg.

What are the benchmarking scores on the device?

We have tested the device with various benchmarking tools available on the Google Play Store and here are the respective scores of the same.

Antutu benchmark score: 54226
Vellamo Multicore score: 2284
Vellamo Metal score: 1440
Chrome Browser Score: 2389
Geekbench Single-core score: 961
Geekbench Multi-core score: 5214
Quadrant Standard score: 25394

Will the Letv Le 1S get Android Marshmallow 6.0 Update?

The device comes with Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box. There is no information about the device getting the Android Marshmallow update, but the brand has already started working on the Update and may release the Update by the end of the year. You also check the list of the device that may get the Android update by the end of the year.

How to Add Fingerprint on your device?

To add a fingerprint on your device, open the Settings and tap on Fingerprint. In the new window, tap on Fingerprints in the personal section and click on Add a fingerprint. You need to set a pin or a password for backup to add a fingerprint on your device. Now tap on Pin and set a lock screen password for your device. Once you are done with adding a password, you can Add a fingerprint on your device by placing your finger on the Fingerprint reader. You need to periodically lift your finger when you feel the vibration and the again place the finger on the reader again. Once you are done with adding fingerprint a success message is displayed on the screen, now click on OK Button. If the Unlock with Fingerprint option is not enabled, then toggle the off button to enable that on your device. You have successfully added a fingerprint on your device. In a similar way, you can add upto five fingerprints on your device.

How to enable Battery Percentage on Status Bar?

To enable battery percentage on the status bar, open the setting and tap on Battery in the Other Section. In the new window, toggle the button adjacent to Status bar battery percentage to show the battery percentage on Status bar of your device.

How to use the Remote Control option on your device?

As the device comes with an IR blaster, you can control the electronic gadgets like TV, TV set-top box, Smart Box, DVD, Amplifier, Air Conditioning, Projector and Universal Remote. To use this on your device, tap on the Remote Control option on your home screen. In the new window, click on other devices and tap on Add Remote Control. Further, click on the type of gadget that you want to pair and select the brand. In the new window, click on Device has been shut down and press the power button. The device starts paring using the IR blaster. Once the control is detected, click on control detected and tap on done button. Now you can use the respective remote on your device.

How to disable the LeView option from your home screen?

LeView is the option which is present on the left most column of your home screen. This feature is same as that of the My Magazine feature available on Samsung’s high-end devices like Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy A8, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, etc. The only difference is that My Magazine shows the news feed in the form of text and Le View shows the trending Videos in it. To disable this option from your home screen, you need to tap on space on until the customization options appear. Now head over to the LeView option or the left most panel and tap on the Eye button to disable this option from your device.

How to enable the Developer Mode on your device?

To enable the developer mode on your device, open the Settings and tap on About Phone option which is at the bottom of the screen. In the new window, tap on build number for about 7-8 times continuously to enable the developer mode option on your device. Once the option is enabled, it will be available just above the About Phone option in the Settings window.

These are the general questions that any user search for when they purchase a new device. If you have any query related to the device, then pass your message in the comment section below, or you can tweet us @PhoneRadarBlog.