Oukitel U10 Tips, Tricks, FAQs & Useful Options

Oukitel has recently launched a new smartphone U10 that comes powered by MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. If you purchased the device, then here are few tips and tricks that will help you in exploring your device.

• How much is the free RAM when no apps are running on the device?
• What are the smart gestures available on the device?
• What is the gesture unlock option on the device?
• How to insert the SIM card on your device?
• What is the type of SIM supported on this device?
• How to share your Data network via Tethering on the device?
• How to take a Screenshot on my Oukitel U10?
• How to check for the Android Updates on the device?
• How to Install external apps with apk files on the device?
• How to customize the Quick Settings in the Notification Panel?
• How to use the Power saving modes on the Oukitel U10?
• What are the sensors available on the device?
• Are there LED notification lights on the device?
• How to use the Screen pinning feature on the Oukitel U10?
• What are the Pre-installed Apps on the device?
• Can I Move apps from phone storage to SD card on this device?
• How much the internal storage on the Oukitel U10?
• What are the benchmarking scores on the device?
• How to set the fingerprint lock on your device?
• What are the Smart somatosensory options available on the device?

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

The device comes with 3GB RAM where the system uses 421MB RAM; 310MB RAM is occupied by pre-installed apps and 2.2GB free RAM is available when no apps are running on the device.

What are the smart gestures available on the device?

Smart gestures are helpful in performing few action on your device using the gestures. To use these features on your device, Open the settings, tap on smart gestures in the device section. In the newly opened window, tap on the checkbox to enable them on your device. The different smart gesture options available on the device are Three point screenshot, slip screen, three-point entry camera, two point adjust the volume and Double tap to lock.

How to insert the SIM card on your device?

Insertion on SIM on the device is simple. The device comes with a non-removable back panel, and the SIM card slot is present on the left side of the device. To insert a SIM on your device, switch off the phone and insert ejector pin in the port and push it. The SIM card tray pops out of the device, remove the tray and place the SIM on it as per the marked direction. Now, put the tray back in the port and switch on your device. You have successfully inserted SIM on your device, and it is ready to use in few minutes.

What is the type of SIM supported on this device?

It is a dual SIM smartphone and supports micro SIM card on it. If you want to expand the memory storage, you have to use one of the SIM card slots as micro SD card slot.

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

Sharing of a data network over a device can be done by tethering mode on the device. To share data network on your device, open the Settings, tap on more in wireless & network, and tap on Tethering & portable hotspot. In the new window, tap on Wi-Fi hotspot and toggle the off button to enable that on your device. You can also change the device name and password by tapping on ‘set up Wi-Fi hotspot.’

How to take a Screenshot on my Oukitel U10?

There are three ways using which you can capture the screenshot on your device.
Method 1: You can capture the screenshot by pressing the power/lock key along with volume down key to capture screenshot.
Method 2: You need to swipe three fingers from top to bottom to capture the screenshot on your device.
Method 3: If you have smart gesture enabled on your device, you need to press and hold the menu button and select the region that you want to capture. Now, click on save button to save that on your gallery.

How to check for the Android Updates on the device?

To check for updates on your Oukitel U10, you need to open the wireless updates app and tap on check for updates. The device checks for updates and if no updates available then a message stating Your device is currently 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 external app on your device, open the Settings, tap on security. In the new window click on Unknown sources and tap on OK to enable that on your device. Now you can install any external app on your device.

How to customize the Quick Settings in the Notification Panel?

Quick Settings in the Notification panel cannot be customized on your device.

How to use the Power saving modes on the Oukitel U10?

Power saving mode helps in improving the battery life of your device. To enable this on your device, open the Settings, tap on the battery in the device section. Now tap on the menu button that is on the top right side on the screen and click on battery saver. In the new window, toggle the off button to enable that on your device. You can also use the ‘Turn on automatically’ option to activate power saving mode when the battery is about 5% or 15%.

What are the sensors available on the device?

Direction, Acceleration, Light, E-Compass, and proximity are the sensors available on the device and helps in automating your device.

Are there LED notification lights on the device?

Yes, there are LED notification lights on the device and can be used by enabling them on your device. The device comes with LED notification for the charge, battery low, and event miss. To enable them on your device, Open the settings, tap on display and click on LED. In in the new window, tap on the check box to enable them on your device.

How to use the Screen pinning feature on the Oukitel U10?

All the devices with Android Lollipop on it support Screen pinning feature. Though the device comes with Android lollipop on it, there is no option where you can enable screen pinning feature on your device.

What are the Pre-installed Apps on the device?

The device comes with a few bloatware like facebook, twitter and few google related apps pre-installed. There is no app drawer on the device, and all the apps are on the home screen.

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

There is an option on the device where you can move apps from phone to SD card on your device. To move an app on your device, open the Settings, tap on apps in the device section and click on the app that you want to move. In the App Info window, tap on the move to sd card. The app is successfully transferred to your card.

How much the internal storage on the Oukitel U10?

The device comes with 16GB a sits internal storage where 11.37GB is available for user and rest of space is occupied by the OS and pre-installed apps.

What are the benchmarking scores on the device?

After testing the device with some benchmarking tools here are few scores of the device.
Antutu benchmark score: 32122
Vellamo Multicore score: 1556
Vellamo Metal score: 1155
Chrome Browser Score: 2128
Geekbench Single-core score: 630
Geekbench Multi-core score: 2891
Quadrant Standard score: 22248

What is the gesture unlock option on the device?

Gesture unlock options are used to unlock your device with opening any of the applications that you want open. To use this feature on your device, open the Settings, scroll down to Device section and tap on gesture Unlock. Now, toggle the off button to unlock it on your device. Now enable all the options that you want to use after unlocking your screen. The unlock gestures available on the device are Double-click to wake, slide up to unlock, slide down to camera, sideslip cut song.

How to set the fingerprint lock on your device?

To insert a fingerprint on your device, open the Settings, scroll down to personal and tap on the fingerprint. In the new window, you need to set the code for your device and tap on continue, you need to confirm your code again and tap on OK. The device will ask for notification settings, select the option and tap on done. Fingerprint option is initialized on your device. Now tap on New fingerprint, and place your finger on the fingerprint scanner and remove it and place it when the device vibrates. Repeat the process until the fingerprint is scanned and tap OK to continue. You have successfully inserted fingerprint on your device. Now, you can use this to unlock your device.

What are the Smart somatosensory options available on the device?

SMS somatosensory dial, contact dialing by somatosensory are the two smart somatosensory options available on the device. They also include few gesture options like gallery, music player, camera, launcher, unlock.

These are the general questions a user search for when he purchases a new device. If you have other questions related the phone, pass them in the comment box, we will get back to you.