Panasonic T50 Tips, Tricks, FAQs & Useful Options

Panasonic T50 is the new smartphone which was launched in March 2016. The phone comes with a 4.50-inch IPS LCD touch screen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels giving a pixel density of 218 ppi. The handset is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB via a microSD card. The device measures 131.70 x 66.30 x 8.80 mm which will be easy to be used with a single hand. Panasonic Corporation, one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers that offers offers a wide range of products and services including home appliances, televisions, personal computers, cameras, broadcasting equipment, projectors, smartphones etc.

Followed are few tips and tricks of the device that will be helpful to every one.

How to insert the SIM card on your device?

To insert the SIM card on your Panasonic T50, power off your device and remove the back panel. Now remove the battery and place the SIM card slots as per the marked direction on your smartphone. Further, place the battery, put the back panel and boot your device to start using the device.

What is the type of SIM supported on this device?

The type of the SIM supported by the device is Nano SIM card. There is also an external Micro SD card available on your device which helps in expanding the storage on your device by 32 GB.

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 smartphone, Open the settings and tap on Tethering & portable hotspot. In the new window, tap on WLAN and toggle the off button to enable that on your device. The password and the Network name can be set by tapping on Setup WLAN hotspot in the same window.

How to take a Screenshot on my Panasonic T50?

Capturing a screenshot is as easy as it is on any other device. On this device and the captured screenshot is saved to the gallery on the device and for quick access of this, you can also open that from the notification panel on your device for the first time. In this method, you have to hold the power/lock button simultaneously along with the volume down button until you feel the vibration or hear a sound and the screenshot is captured. This captured screenshot can be shared via any application that supports it.

How to check for the Android Updates on the device?

To check for Android Updates on your device, open the Settings and tap on Software Updates in the System section. In the new window, click on Update and tap on the ok button in the Software Update pop-up. The device checks for updates and if there is no new update then a message stating “No newer update is available” is displayed on your device.

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 and tap on Security in the personal section. In the new window, tap on the Unknown sources and click on the Ok button in the pop-up to enable that on your device.

How to customize the Quick Settings in the Notification Panel?

To customize the quick settings in the notification panel, open the notification panel and click on Edit button adjacent to the settings cog. In the new window, drag the apps among themselves to customize them on your device. Once your are done with customization, tap on the tick button. You have successfully customized the notification panel on your device.

How to use the Power saving modes on the Panasonic T50?

Power saving mode is used to improve the battery life of your device during low battery condition. To use this on your device, open the Settings and tap on the battery in the device section. In the new window, tap on the Power saver option and toggle the off button to enable that on your device.

What are the sensors available on the phone?

Acceleration, Gyroscope and Proximity are the sensors available on the device and helps in automating your device.

Are there LED notification lights on the device?

Yes, the device comes with LED notification lights on it and must be enabled on your device. To use the LED Lights on your device, Open the settings, tap on Brightness & display in the device section and click on Indicator light. You will find options like Calls, Messages, Notification, Charge and Low battery. Tap on the options for which you want to get an LED notification on your device.

How to use the Screen pinning feature on the Panasonic T50?

As the device comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop (based on Sail UI) out of the box it supports the Screen pinning feature. To use the application on your device, open the settings and tap on Security in the Personal section. In the new window, head over to the Advanced section and click on the screen pinning option and toggle the off button to enable that on your device. Now open the overview window and tap on the pin button for the application that you want to pin on your device. The application is successfully pinned on your Home screen and to unpin the pinned application, you need to press the back button and the overview button simultaneously for a couple of seconds.

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

No, there is no such option available on the device using which you can move the app from internal to external storage on your device.

What are the bloatware applications on the device?

The device comes with bloatware applications like Amazon, Dropbox and Bobble pre-installed on it, and you can’t remove the apps from your device.

Can I remove the bloatware apps from the device?

No, the bloatware apps cannot be removed from the device, but these applications can be disabled on your device if you don’t want to use them on your device.

How much is the internal storage on the Panasonic T50?

The device comes with 8 GB as its internal storage, and around 4.83 GB of free space is available for the end user, and rest of space is occupied by pre-installed Apps and OS on your device.

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

The device comes with 1 GB of RAM, and around 544 MB of free RAM is available when no Apps are running on the device.

Does the device support OTG?

No, sadly the device doesn’t support the external OTG drive on it.

How to change the Theme on your device?

Themes can be changed by heading on to the settings section of the device. Now by tapping on it display section of it and select Themes. Now, click on the theme that you want to apply and tap on the use button. The theme is successfully implemented to your device.

How much battery is available on the handset?

The device comes with a mere 1600 mAh mAh battery on the back and should be a good enough to last for 10-12 hours on heavy usage.

Will the device support 4G LTE?

No, 4G LTE connectivity is not available on this device that gives its user the access to fast data networks that saves much of the data.

What is the megapixel count of the rear and front camera?

The device comes with a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED and is accompanied with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling and selfies. The device is capable of taking 1080p videos at 30fps and also has the features like touch focus and face detection

Will the device support NFC connectivity?

No, sadly this device does not support NFC (Near field communication). This feature lets the user transfer data fast and easily just by taping the other device that also has this NFC connectivity on it.

How to reset Panasonic T50?

To reset the device, go to the settings of the device and select Backup and reset option. Before you start the resetting procedure, make sure you backup all the data that is important, and the battery on the device is more than 50%. This ensures that you do not lose any contacts or other important information.

Here are the general tips and tricks of the device that can be helpful and if you have more questions regarding the same do drop a comment in our PhoneRadar forum page.