Smartphone for Senior

User manual

Smartphone for Senior it is very easy to use..
After all, a few tips will be useful.

  1. Requirements
  2. Installation
  3. Change the main screen
  4. Options
  5. Settings
  6. Main menu
  7. Phone
  8. Editing contacts
  9. Searching contacts
  10. Battery and signal
  11. Voice assistant
  12. Automatic update
  13. Location
  14. Language

Requirements

  1. Operating system : Android 6.0 or higher
  2. Screen size : min. 4 inches
  3. RAM memory : min. 2 GB
  4. Battery : min. 2000 mAh
  5. Free disk space : min. 50 MB
  6. Sensors : proximity or accelerometer

Installation

  1. Next steps of installing the application Smartphone for Senior :
    • On your smartphone, open the page in your browser smartfondlaseniora.pl, go to DOWNLOAD and choose button INSTALL.
    • If your browser requires additional permissions to download a file, you must agree to them.
    • Open the downloaded file and install it.
    • Open the application, accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy.
    • Go to the DEFAULTS window (OPTIONS, SETTINGS, DEFAULTS) and enable all subsequent options by changing their values to YES.
  2. On the CUPESOFT YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@cuplesoft
    there are videos available showing the installation, configuration and removal of the application on various smartphones, e.g. :

Change the main screen

  1. After installing the application Smartphone for Senior it should be set as the default home screen.
  2. Press the "Home" button (the middle button of the smartphone under the screen or the button on the screen with the home or circle icon) on the smartphone to open the list of suggested applications and select Smartphone for Senior.
  3. If you want to change the main screen (eg return to the default system home screen), open

    OPTIONS

    , choose SETTINGS , and DEFAULTS and then HOME SCREEN.
    If you have a problem with setting the application Smartphone for Senior as the main screen, try to reinstall it.

Options

  1. PASSWORD - allows you to set a password that protects against accidental changes to application settings or blocks access by unauthorized persons.

  2. Settings

    - main application settings regarding sound, appearance and operation.
  3. ABOUT - basic information about the application

    4. OPTIONS you can set it as a shortcut on a button in the MAIN MENU

Settings

  1. Open

    OPTIONS

    and then select the button SETTINGS
  2. DEFAULTS :
    • PHONE : - the application will take over the role of making and receiving phone calls.
    • MESSAGES : - the application will take over the function of receiving and sending an SMS or MMS message.
    • NOTIFICATIONS : - means that the application will take control of system notifications. Then notifications regarding missed calls or SMS messages will be shown in an accessible way in the application window
    • DRAW ON TOP : - optional setting, supporting the operation of the application

    • HOME SCREEN

      : means that the application will take over the role of the home screen instead of the less-accessible system screen.

  3. LOCATION

  4. LANGUAGE :

    • EDIT : you can edit any text in app and translate to other language or modify for better understanding for user
    • IMPORT : you can import language from file (lang.json). Default destination of file is app directory:

      /Android/data/com.cuplesoft.launcher.grandlauncher.oem/files

    • EXPORT : you can export language to file (lang.json). Default destination of file is app directory:

      /Android/data/com.cuplesoft.launcher.grandlauncher.oem/files

    • DEFAULTS : back to default settings
  5. SOUND:
    • VOLUME:
      • SYSTEM : YES - means that the application does not interfere with the volume settings, and the control is done simply by the buttons of the smartphone or system settings.
      • SYSTEM : NO means that the application takes full control of the volume, and its change takes place only through the application buttons LEVEL UP i LEVEL DOWN. In addition, the physical buttons of the smartphone are blocked, which prevents accidental silencing of the smartphone.
    • VOICE -

      VOICE ASSISTANT

      , which can be used by a blind person. The application can also inform by voice who is calling by saying the name of the contact.
      • TURN ON : YES - turns on the voice assistant
      • MENU : YES - enabled voice assistant for the menu
      • INCOMING CALLS : YES - enabled assistant to say a contact name during an incoming call.

        Warning! The minimum requirements for the VOICE function are Android 6 or newer.

      • Settings : voice settings in Android system
    • RINGTONE : YES/NO means that the application will play the ringing tone during an incoming call. This is a useful option on smartphones where there are problems with the ringing tone
    • MESSAGES : YES/NO force sound for messages. This is a useful option on smartphones where there are problems with the ringing tone
    • SPEAKER : YES - automatically turns on speakerphone mode during a phone call
  6. VIEW:
    • FONT SIZE - the ability to change the font size in the application using the GREATHER or SMALLER button.
    • COLORS - the ability to change colors for elements of user interface
      • EDIT : you can change color for header of window, background of window, text, buttons
      • IMPORT : you can import colors from file (colors.json). Default destination of file is app directory:

        /Android/data/com.cuplesoft.launcher.grandlauncher.oem/files

      • EXPORT : you can export current colors to file (colors.json). Default destination of file is app directory:

        /Android/data/com.cuplesoft.launcher.grandlauncher.oem/files

      • DEFAULTS : back to default settings
    • SYSTEM KEYBOARD : YES - enables the default system keyboard instead of the built-in one
    • ON TOP : YES/NO - enabling this setting prevents accidental activation of another application or provides controlled blocking of other applications.
    • FULL SCREEN : YES/NO - allows to display application on the entire screen
  7. OTHERS:
    • PROXIMITY SENSOR : YES/NO - ability to disable the proximity sensor used to turn off the screen during a phone call
    • ACCELEROMETER : YES/NO - the ability to set the accelerometer sensor for disable screen during calls. This is option for smartphones without proximity sensor
    • VIBRA : YES/NO - vibration after pressing the button
    • SHOW NUMBER : YES/NO - the ability to show the phone number in the main menu at the bottom of the screen
    • SHOW OPTIONS : NO - simplifies the use of the application and disables the ability to edit in many places. The OPTIONS button in many application windows will not be visible. Disables editing of the main menu buttons by holding the finger for a longer period of time. If the OPTIONS button in the main menu is accidentally removed and editing is disabled, you must open options in safe mode. You must reveal the virtual buttons at the bottom of the screen (by moving your finger from the bottom edge of the screen upwards) and quickly press the triangle (back button) 3 times.
    • LOCK SCREEN : YES/NO - you can turn off built in lock screen of app
    • REJECT CALLS : YES/NO - rejecting further incoming calls during the current call

Main menu

  1. You can modify the menu by setting various functions on individual buttons.
  2. To change the selected button, hold it down until the EDIT BUTTON window opens.
    • CHANGE NAME - changing the text on the
      button
    • FUNCTIONS - changing the function of the
      button
    • LAYOUTS - changing the button layout in the main menu
  3. FUNCTIONS of the button:
    • PHONE - allows easy making calls and access to contacts
    • MESSAGES - allows you to easily send and receive text and multimedia messages (MMS)
    • LIGHT - function of quick switching on the flashlight (camera lamp needed)
    • PHOTOS - taking photos and access to the built-in gallery
    • SILENT - fast turning on the silencing of the smartphone
    • SHORTCUT - shortcut to any application installed in the system
    • APPLICATIONS - access to all applications installed in the system, quick launch of the most frequently used applications
    • HELP - SOS function, allows for a quick phone connection to the selected number in the event of an emergency
    • OPTIONS - shortcut to the main application options
    • BACK - setting this button function allows you to go back to previous page of main menu.
    • NEXT - setting this button function allows you to go to the new main menu page. By adding this button on each following page, you can create a menu with multiple screens.
    • CONTACT - allows you to add a shortcut to any contact from the phone book to the main menu.
    • LOCK - allows you to lock screen.
    • EMPTY - the button will be removed and there will be an empty space in its place. To add the button in this place, hold your finger in this area for longer.
    • REMOVED - the button will be removed, which will enlarge the area of the button on the left or right side.
      • LAYOUTS allow you to set the desired number of buttons on each page in the main menu.
        Available layouts:
        • 1x1 : one button on the entire menu page
        • 1x2 : two buttons arranged vertically on the entire menu screen
        • 1x3 : three buttons arranged vertically on the entire menu screen
        • 1x4 : four buttons arranged vertically on the entire menu screen
        • 2x1 : two buttons arranged horizontally next to each other on the entire menu screen
        • 2x2 : four buttons arranged two in two rows
        • 2x3 : six buttons arranged two in three rows
        • 2x4 : eight buttons arranged two in four rows
        By additionally using the REMOVED function, you can create your own button layout, including: which can be set to 1 or 2 buttons in any row.

Phone

  1. In the main menu, select PHONE and then one of the options:
    • CALLS - this is a list of recent incoming and outgoing calls. Select from the selected contact or unknown number to quickly make a call. There are available OPTIONS as below::
      • ADD CONTACT - Add unknown number to contacts
      • MESSAGE - Shortcut to quick response through text message
      • REMOVE FROM LIST
      • BLOCK - Block unknown number or contact. After that incoming calls will bee rejected automatically and text messages will be ignored. Blocked contact will be not visible in CONTACTS To move back this number or contact to accepted please go to BLOCKED option and remove it from the list of blocked.
      • REMOVE ALL - Remove calls history
    • CONTACTS - contact list saved on your smartphone. Select the selected contact from the list or search for it using a friendly keyboard that prompts subsequent letters. There are available OPTIONS as below: :
      • MESSAGE - Shortcut to quick response through text message
      • BLOCK - Block unknown number or contact. After that incoming calls will bee rejected automatically and text messages will be ignored. Blocked contact will be not visible in CONTACTS To move back this number or contact to accepted please go to BLOCKED option and remove it from the list of blocked.

      • EDIT

      • REMOVE
    • ENTER NUMBER - numeric keypad for entering the number manually.
  2. During the conversation, the SPEAKER button is visible on the screen, which is used to activate the handsfree mode.
  3. Also is visible button for tone buttons. This function is useful when making calls to answering machines.
  4. Select the REJECT button to end the conversation.

Editing contacts

  1. To add a new contact, select PHONE, then hold CONTACTS for a long time until you reach the OPTIONS : CONTACTS window.
    Select ADD, enter the new number and then the name of the new contact.
    To delete the last letter or number, press the text box above the keyboard.
    To save a new contact, select OK.
  2. To add a contact from the call history, select PHONE then CALLS.
    Hold down the key on which the UNKNOWN contact remains until you reach the OPTIONS: CALL window.
    Choose ADD CONTACT. Enter the name of the new contact and save with OK.
  3. To edit an existing contact, select PHONE then CONTACTS. Long press the button with the contact's name until the OPTIONS: CONTACT window appears.
    Select EDIT NUMBER OR EDIT NAME to change contact information.

Searching contacts

  1. To search for a contact, select PHONE then CONTACTS and then SEARCH.
  2. Using the keyboard, start entering the name of the contact or phone number.
    The name and number of the most-fitting contact will appear in the text field above the keyboard.
    Each time you press the keyboard button, letters or numbers disappear that do not match the results of your search.
    To delete the last letter or number, press the text box above the keyboard.
    Thanks to this innovative method, you'll find the right contact easier and faster.
  3. To confirm the contact, select OK.

Battery and signal

  1. In the main menu at the top of the screen there are indicators of GSM signal and battery level.
  2. On the left there is a GSM signal strength indicator, which shows an approximate level from 0-4.
    Press the signal indicator to know the exact value of the network coverage expressed in percent.
  3. On the right side there is a battery indicator, which shows an approximate level from 0-4.
    During charging, the indicator will flash indicating the loading progress.
    After clicking the battery indicator, the information with the exact charge value in percent and the time elapsed since last charging will appear.

Voice assistant

  1. Voice Assistant allows the application to be operated by people with poor or poor vision. This is possible with the help of speech synthesis, which allows the emission of messages.
    Just touch the screen and the assistant will read which button has been selected.
    If you want to click the selected button, lift your finger and press again.
    The voice assistant will tell you who is calling, allows you to read and write SMS messages, check the time and date and much more.
  2. To turn on the voice assistant open

    OPTIONS

    , choose SETTINGS and SOUND and then VOICE.
    set ENABLED : YES
  3. For the function to work properly it is necessary to download an additional application (plugin)
    4. "Voice Assistant - Plugin"

    If there is no plugin in the system, after selecting ENABLED : YES , an appropriate message will appear. When we agree, the plugin will be downloaded and installed.

  4. Smartphone for Senior uses speech synthesis "Google Text-to-Speech" (min. version 3.9)

Automatic update

  1. The application has an automatic update function, thanks to which it is possible to fix detected errors or add new functions.
  2. To check the availability of the new version, select

    OPTIONS

    and ABOUT and then UPDATE

Location

  1. To enable the location open

    OPTIONS

    and then select the button

    SETTINGS

  2. The following location settings are available:
    • ENABLED: YES - activates the location function. Before the first attempt to enable, a system message will appear regarding the location services permissions. After agreeing to the access to the location, a window will also be displayed forcing the password to the application option (if the password for the option has not been set previously). The password for the option is necessary to prevent unauthorized persons from making changes to the functions.
    • GUARDIAN - phone number of a trusted person. The number is dialed from the smartphone's phone book and only to this number will be sent an SMS with a link indicating the GPS position.
    • SMS COMMANDS - commands included in the SMS message sent by the guardian. The default command values can be changed to your own for each location method.
      Warning! Any attempt to send a command from a number other than the guardian will be ignored and the person being traced will be notified of this event.
      • GPS LOCATION - command that attempts to track using a GPS receiver. This is the most accurate way to determine the location (from a few to several dozens of meters), but lasts the longest and does not work in buildings. If it is not possible to determine the location within 3 minutes using this method, we will get an SMS message with the approximate WIFI or BTS location.
      • WIFI LOCATION - command that attempts to track using the nearby WiFi networks. This is a very fast way to determine the location because the effect will be obtained after a few or several seconds. In cities, the accuracy ranges from a few to about 150 meters. Uninhabited terlanes are not available for this type of location. If we can not determine the location with this method, we will get the approximate location of the BTS. Works in buildings.
      • BTS LOCATION - command that attempts to track the cellular networks network using BTS transmitters. This is the fastest way to determine the location because the answer will be obtained after a few seconds. However, this is the least accurate method of location but works in buildings. In cities, the accuracy ranges from a few hundred meters to about 3 kilometers. The BTS location can have an accuracy of several kilometers on undeveloped terlanes.

Language

  1. You can change any application text yourself. Then you can change the language or adapt the text to your own preferences.
  2. Text editing is possible through the built-in editor available in the

    SETTINGS

  3. After selecting the export option EXPORT, the current text will be saved to the lang.json file, to app directory:

    /Android/data/com.cuplesoft.launcher.grandlauncher.oem/files

    Then you can download this file to your computer and edit it in any text editor.
    4. Warning! After each text change, you must change the version number to a greater. To do this, set the version number in the file headers and change the value version.
  4. If you want you can upload your own lang.json file with the text translated into another language.
    Here is the list of available application user files:
CONTACT