Swipe Konnect 5.1 Tips, Tricks, FAQs and Useful Options

Swipe Technologies has launched another budget smartphone dubbed as Swipe Konnect 5.1. This 5-inch device comes with a FWVGA (480 x 854 pixels) TFT display with a pixel density of 225ppi. The handset is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1 GB of RAM. The device is exclusively available for Rs. 3,999 via Snapdeal and will be available in Sandstone Black colour variant. We have also seen many budget devices this year, but the world’s cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 from Ringing Bells has all eye on it.

Below are the tips and tricks of the device that will be helpful in knowing more about the same.

How to insert the SIM card on your device?

Inserting an SIM can sometimes be a bit tricky but in this case its very simple and easy. Firstly switch off your device if you have booted it and remove the back panel. Now insert the SIM in their respective port and put back the cover and power on your device. You have successfully inserted SIM card on your device and will be ready to use once the device is setup.

What is the type of SIM supported on this device?

Konnect 5.1 is dual SIM smartphone and supports dual stand by. The SIM card supported by the device is Micro SIM card.

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

To use this feature on your Konnect 5.1, open the Settings and tap on more button in Wireless & networks. In the new window tap on the Portable hotspot and click on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to enable that on your device. You can change the Network SSID name and Password by tapping on Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot in the same menu.

How to take a Screenshot on my Konnect 5.1?

To capture a screenshot on this handset, hold the power/lock button along with the volume down button simultaneously until you feel a vibration or hear a sound. This captured screenshot can be quickly viewed by swiping from the top or by opening the gallery app. Capturing the screenshot helps you to capture the screen in the form an image. This ensures that you can view this image when required and can be shared via any application later.

How to check for the Android Updates on the device?

To check for updates on your device, tap on the System folder and click on Wireless updates. The device checks for updates and if there are no new updates on your device then “Your Phone Software version is Latest One” is displayed on the screen. You need to download this update and then install it. Android updates are helpful to fix the minor bugs on the device and make sure the battery on the device is more than 50% before installing the update.

How to customize the Quick Settings in the Notification Panel?

The Quick Settings in the notification panel cannot be customized on this device.

What are the sensors available on the phone?

Direction, G-Sensor, Acceleration, Light, E-Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Linear acceleration and Rotation Vector are the sensors available on the device and helps in automating the device.

Is Screen pinning feature available on the Konnect 5.1?

No, screen pinning option is not available on this device as it is available only on the devices running Android Lollipop.

How much the internal storage on the Konnect 5.1?

The device comes with 8 GB of internal storage out of which around 3.96 GB of space is available for the user and rest of space is occupied by OS and other pre-installed apps.

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

The device comes with 1 GB RAM out of which around 520 MB of RAM is available when no apps are running on the device.

Will the Konnect 5.1 get Android Marshmallow 6.0 Update?

The device is running on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android Marshmallow update by the brand, but the device may not get the update soon although all the brands have started working on the Android M update. Check the list of brands and device that would get the Android M update soon by the end of the year.

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.

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

The handset comes with an 8 MP camera on the back with an LED flash and is accompanied with a 3.2 MP camera on the front for video calling and selfies.

How to reset Konnect 5.1?

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 data.

Will the device support 4G LTE?

No, the Konnect 5.1 do not support 4G LTE connectivity even after being a mid-range device. 4G connectivity is a must for all the devices that come to the market as the customers are looking forward to faster browsing speeds and connectivity. Since most of the Network providers are providing LTE connectivity, all the devices should be possessing decent browsing speeds.

Can the device capture 4K videos?

No, the device cannot capture 4K videos with the 8MP camera available on the rear. 4K video capturing is available on most of the high-end devices.

Can the memory be extended on this device?

Yes, the memory of the device can be extended up to a maximum of 32GB via microSD card slot. The device comes with an onboard memory of only 8 GB so, an external SD card support is a must. Nowadays, everyone stores a lot of date on their Smartphone’s, and so we need big storage space.

How much battery is available on the handset?

These 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, and we will get back to you soon.