Alcatel Go Flip 3 (4052woz)
also known as Alcatel SMARTFLIP (4052rc)
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| Alcatel Go Flip 3/SMARTFLIP (4052crowz) | |
|---|---|
| Announced | 17–19 September 2019 |
| Released | 27 September 2019 |
| Model | 4052r (AT&T), 4052w (T-Mobile), 4052c (Cricket), 4052z (Metro by T-Mo), 4052o (Rogers/Canada) |
| Specifications | |
| SoC | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (4 x 1.1GHz Cortex-A7) |
| RAM | 512MB LPDDR3 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
| Storage | 4GB (+ up to 32GB microSDHC card) |
| Network | 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE + 4052rc: band 2, 4, 5, 12 (MFBI), 14 + 4052woz: band 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41 (HPUE), 66, 71 VoLTE support with HD Voice (all models), VoWiFi support (4052woz only) Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Screen | Main: 320 * 240 (143 PPI), 2.8 inches TN TFT LCD External: 128 * 128 (125 PPI), 1.44 inches TN TFT LCD |
| Bluetooth | 4.1/4.2, A2DP |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz, Hotspot (up to 8 devices) |
| Peripherals | - GPS, GLONASS - Speaker size: 0.7W (4052rc), 1W (4052woz) - Dual microphones with noise cancellation |
| Cameras | Rear: 2MP with fixed focus, LED flash, video recording 720p@30fps |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 104.9 * 53.1 * 20.1 (mm) 4.13 * 2.09 * 0.79 (in) |
| Weight | 118 g (4.16 oz) |
| Ports | - microUSB charging & USB 2.0 data transferring port - 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Specials | M4/T4 hearing aid compatibility |
| Battery | Removable Li-Ion 1350mAh (up to 13.3 days of 4G standby advertised) |
| KaiOS info | |
| Version | KaiOS 2.5.2 |
| WA VoIP | Not supported |
| Build no. | N/A |
Table of Contents
In mid-September 2019, after a series of trial models, Alcatel launched “two” new flip phones in the US market, in partnership with T-Mobile and AT&T. Both the Alcatel Go Flip 3 and the Alcatel SMARTFLIP are affordable devices that support 4G LTE connectivity on each network. Running on the same KaiOS 2.5.2 as the internationally-acclaimed Nokia 2720 Flip, people in the US can now enjoy some of the best KaiOS features such as WhatsApp messaging and voice dictation with a simplified version of Google Assistant.
Note that despite having different names and multiple variants being released under different carriers, all variants are basically the same device, with the receiving LTE bands tailored to each of the carriers.
Tips and tricks
- To take a screenshot, press both * and # keys simultaneously.
- This phone includes a screen reader feature that’s hidden by default, possibly because some third-party apps did not label their buttons correctly. To toggle the hidden Readout feature, press both the volume keys repeatedly until you hear a robotic sound.
Secret codes
Tip: You can save these codes as contacts for quick dialing later. When the phone suggests a saved code, you’ll have to press Call to activate the code’s function.
Big thanks to u/dhruvkar on Reddit for pulling the system apps on his SMARTFLIP and documenting this list of secret codes. Note that some codes here may not work in normal userspace: if you happen to also have a Go Flip 3 or SMARTFLIP and stumble when dialing any of these codes, please let me know!
*#*#33284#*#*: Toggle debugging mode, allowing the phone to be accessed with ADB (more on this later). A bug will appear in the status bar letting you know debugging mode is on.*#*#28865625#*#*: Display a pop-up allowing you to enter Device unlock code to free the phone from network restrictions.#865625#/#825625688#: Attempt to unlock the phone from network restrictions.*#*#3646633#*#*: Switch network types between LTE, GSM, WCDMA and Automatic. This can also be toggled under Settings, Network & Connectivity, Mobile network & Data.*#06#: Display the hidden International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on GSM networks and SVN numbers. Do not show them to anyone else: they’re crucial for calling functions on the phone.##6343#: Display the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) number to uniquely identify a specific cell phone on CDMA networks.*#07#: Open More information page under Settings, Device, Device information.*#16#: Check thero.sar.enabledproperty, if enabled check the current SAR level and display SAR-related health and safety information.*#33#(call): Check the Call barring service status from carrier for blocking or whitelisting calls, whether incoming or outgoing, domestic or international. Requires a 4-digit passcode to use. To toggle, go to Settings, Network & Connectivity, Calling, Call barring.*#43#(call): Check the Call waiting service status from carrier. To toggle, go to Settings, Network & Connectivity, Calling, Call waiting.*#2886#: Open KaiOS MMI Test, an internal tool to test hardware performance of a KaiOS device through an automatic routine or manually by hand, including LCD backlight, T9 keyboard, camera, LED flash, RTC, speaker, microphone, vibrator, 3.5mm audio jack, SIM trays, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, microSD and microUSB slots etc.*#3228#: Display internal version numbers of system partitions such as /boot, /system, /recovery, /modem and the bootloader.*#4636#: Display the production code, hardware revision and software build number.*#7810#/##4382#: Open Wireless Emergency Alerts settings under Settings, Network & Connectivity, allowing to toggle if you want to receive Required Monthly Test, Exercise Alert or Commercial Mobile Service Providers (CMSP) Alert from the government, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency.*#*#825364#*#*: Toggle Power Saving Mode under Settings, Device, Battery, which would turn off Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth to reserve remaining battery juice.*#8378269#/*#*#2637643#*#*: Open Testbox engineering menu with predecessor Firefox OS design, usually used by OEMs to test various hardware of the phone.###232#: Check the total call duration since the phone was last turned on.###3424#: Open a menu, allowing to toggle Qualcomm diagnostic port and serial port for fixing null/invalid IMEI or baseband via QPST.*#*#123321#*#*: DM Configuration (?)##66236#: Edit DMAcc (?)
Codes that don’t work/Unknown codes
*#*#0574#*#*: Open LogManager utility which allows you to fully enable ADB and DevTools on Spreadtrum devices.*#*#212018#*#*: Toggle privileged access (including rooted ADB shell) to the phone.*#*#2887#*#**#*#86583#*#**#*#9663223#*#**#22384#**#573564#
Secret boot modes
- Recovery mode: With the device powered off, hold the Power/End call button and the Volume up key.
- EDL mode: With the device powered off, hold the Power/End call button and both the volume keys, then hold Volume up to enter Download mode upon confirmation. Allows you to read and write partitions in low-level with proprietary Qualcomm tools. Remove the battery to exit.