Here is how I set up our Alcatel Pixi 4 4inch, in case anybody would find it useful. We use our BridgePals for scoring only and not to make phone calls.
- Remove sim card if inserted or don't insert it.
- Switch phone on and start setup.
- Question Insert SIM card? - SKIP.
- Connect to my home wifi to get Internet access. To do this select your home wireless network, tick Show password, enter password then NEXT
- Have another device? - No thanks - NEXT
- Login into our BridgePal Google account using our BridgePal gmail address, we use the same gmail address for all our BridgePals. You can create a new account, e.g. bpalyourclubname@gmail.com, and use this for all BridgePals. ACCEPT terms.
- Google Services - untick/turn off all of the services offered (automatically backup device data, help apps find your location, help improve your android experience...). NEXT
- Do not enter your payment details when asked - No, thanks, CONTINUE.
- Do not enter another email address when asked - click Not now.
- Untick Protect this device. SKIP - SKIP ANYWAY
- Welcome to your new launcher - Next ... Start
- Allow Onetouch Launcher to ... make... DENY... THEN ... to access...DENY... THEN ... to send...DENY... THEN to direct... DENY, again if asked, maybe should tick never ask again
- Welcome GOT IT
- Remove all icons from the BridgePal desktop, except the app drawer (bottom middle). To remove an icon - touch and hold then drag to Remove.
- Go to Playstore, install BridgePal, add icon to desktop. While in Playstore, disable Auto-update apps (playstore menu-Settings).
- Go to Settings.
- Bluetooth off.
- Gestures untick all.
- Display.
- Brightness level 66% approx, saves battery
- Auto-rotate screen untick.
- Sleep after 1 minute of inactivity.
- Notification light Low Battery tick, Events untick
- Lock settings Screen lock None.
- Security all off except make password visible.
I also switched the phone to aeroplane mode. When I did that this turned wi-fi off, so I had to turn it back on afterwards.
Switching the phone to aeroplane mode is supposed to save battery life, but I' m not sure if this is relevant when the phone is used without the sim card. In fact I wonder if removing sim card saves battery life?
Connect to BridgePal router and enter password...
That's more or less all...
... except we also got gel cases and screen protectors here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-Line-Soft-Silicon-Gel-Case-For-Smart-Phone-Alcatel-Pixi-4-4-/272519737478?var=&hash=item3f73713086:m:mqJG9N-DXlXeYzhOUq21dvwGlass screen protectors can also be found on eBay, they look nice, but need to be careful not to break them when fitting them.