Tecno Spark Go (2020) is an entry-level smartphone in the series of Spark 6. It assumes a package that bears the title of the most inexpensive in the series. More affordable, than even the Spark 6 Air. This review will cover its specs and price, to enable you to make your purchase decision.
Tecno Spark Go (2020) Key Specs and Features
- 6.52-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels (269 PPI)
- Android 10 (Go Edition), HIOS 6.2
- 2GB RAM
- MediaTek Helio A20 (12 nm)
- 32GB Built-in Storage, With SD-Card Support
- 13MP + Secondary Dual Rear Camera
- 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear-Mounted)
- 5000mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
General Features
- Platform: Android 10 (Go Edition), HIOS 6.2
- Processor: Mediatek Helio A20, 1.8GHz (12 nm)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colors: Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite
- Dimension: 165.6 x 76.3 x 9.1 mm
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Design and Display
In terms of design, most entry-level smartphones usually look like a recollection of their premium members or just feature pockets of components from other smartphones.
So, the Tecno Spark Go’s design is reminiscent of the premium Spark 6. This design is merged onto a chassis smaller than the preceding.
Upfront we have a 6.52-inch display rather than the massive 7.0-inch displays on its more premium members. This display has a resolution of 720 X 1600 and a density of 269 PPI. Additionally, this display has a drop notch bearing a front-facing camera.
Getting to the rear, we’ve got a gradient pattern on which you will get a square camera module lodging two cameras, an LED flash, and a little text describing some features of the camera.
Fans who decide to buy the Tecno Spark Go (2020) will have three color choices including Comet black, Ocean Blue, and Cloud White.
Cameras
Tecno Spark Go (2020) is not anything beyond the normal. It’s pretty much what you would anticipate from a smartphone in this price range.
The rear camera department holds a 13MP single camera and a secondary camera which Tecno didn’t describe on their website.
The selfies are taken care of by a single 8MP camera, with support from a dual front flash setup upfront. Which helps provide bright selfies.
Hardware and Software
The execution of the Tecno Spark Go (2020) is supported by low-end hardware. The pioneering system is a Quad-core MediaTek A20 processor.
It also comes with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a non-removable 5000mAh battery, which is smaller than the 6000mAh battery on the standard Spark 6.
In terms of software, the Tecno Spark 6 Go runs the HiOS 6.2 user interface on top of the Android 10 Go edition operating system.
The fact that it utilizes the Go edition Android 10 means its lovers will be having light apps that don’t power intensive.
Connectivity
The Tecno Spark Go (2020) captions a 3.5mm jack and micro-USB port. It similarly features Wifi and Bluetooth 4.2.
Internet connectivity on the Tecno Spark 6 Go is capped at 4G LTE because It lacks the support of 5G.
Price and Availability
Tecno Spark Go (2020) price costs around KES. 11,000 in Kenya, in Nigeria it starts at around 44,500 Naira, and 580 GHC in Ghana.
The Tecno Spark Go (2020) was disclosed on November 22 2020 and was released for purchase on 23, November 2020.
You can buy Tecno Spark Go (2020)
from Jumia Kenya, Jumia Nigeria, and Jumia Ghana
Tecno Spark Go 2020 FAQs
Here are the frequently asked questions about Tecno Spark Go (2020), according to the devicesfaqs:
Is it safe to do a hard reset or format?
Before doing a hard reset or formatting you should know that all the data and configuration of your Tecno Spark Go 2020 will be erased and will be back as they came from the factory.
Doing a format should not involve any risk for your Tecno Spark Go 2020, however, you must follow all the steps correctly, the Tecno must have the battery fully charged and if possible it must be connected to the charger.
If something fails during the reset in most cases starting from the beginning and following the steps, the problem is usually corrected and the process completed correctly, but there is always a risk when performing a hard reset that depends on the state of the terminal and you must assess If you want to assume it or if you prefer to take your Spark Go 2020 to a professional.
What data is deleted when performing a hard reset?
Doing a hard reset or formatting of Tecno Spark Go 2020 will erase all data that has been stored since the first moment Spark Go 2020 was launched.
That is, all the applications that have been installed will be deleted (applications that are pre-installed in the terminal will not be deleted), and any configuration or customization of the terminal will be deleted.
Your Tecno will be unlinked from all social media accounts and services such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, mail, or iTunes.
All chat conversations, messages, photos, videos, audio, and files that were downloaded while using your Tecno Spark Go 2020 will be deleted.
All this data will be deleted from the Tecno Spark Go 2020 but if you have it linked to a cloud backup (iCloud, Google Drive) when you link your account to a new device and connect it via Wi-Fi all the data of the backup will be downloaded including the messages, chats, photos, videos, multimedia and browsing history.
What should I do before doing a hard reset to a Tecno Spark Go 2020?
First of all, we recommend that you make a backup copy of all your Tecno Spark Go 2020 data either through a computer by connecting the Spark Go 2020 via a cable and copying all the data through the file browser or a dedicated copy program security, using an SD card or the simplest method by backing up the cloud through a Google Drive, Microsoft One, Apple iCloud, Dropbox or Amazon Drive account.
Secondly, make sure that your Tecno has at least 800attery power, and if possible keep it connected to the charger and the power while performing the reset tasks.
Can I install Fortnite on my Tecno Spark Go 2020?
The Fortnite video game has the following requirements to work on a mobile device: minimum 3Gb of RAM, Android 8.0 or higher, GPU: Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher, and free internal storage space of at least 3GB.
The Tecno Spark Go 2020 has RAM of 2 GB, a graphics card PowerVR GE8320, it comes from the factory with the Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.2 operating system, and an internal memory of 32 GB.
Fortnite for Android cannot be obtained from Google Play like the rest of the applications and games, since Epic Games decided to remove it from the Google application store to avoid paying a 30 percent commission for each subscription or purchase that is made in the video game. To get Fortnite in your Tecno Spark Go 2020 you must download the installer accessing from the mobile device to epicgames.com/fortnite/android.
I forgot my Tecno Spark Go 2020 PIN code. What can I do?
If you have forgotten the PIN code of your Tecno Spark Go 2020 SIM card, do not enter the wrong code more than twice or you will block the SIM card. A hard reset will not take effect in this case, the only solution is to look for the PUK code that you must have on the plastic card where your SIM card came from, in case you cannot find it, contact your telephone company to provide you with the PUK code, With this code, you can create a new PIN code. Do not enter the wrong PUK code or the SIM card will be unusable and you will have to request a new one from your telephone company.
I have forgotten to unlock the pattern of my Tecno Spark Go 2020. What I can do?
If you have a Google account associated with your Tecno Spark Go 2020 and you remember the password you can unlock your Tecno.
After several attempts to try to unlock the Spark Go 2020, the phrase “Forgot your password?” Will appear in the lower left. or “Forgotten the password” click on it, now enter the password of your Google account, and your Tecno Spark Go 2020 will be unlocked.
Once unlocked you can change the unlock pattern or lock PIN code from the Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.2 operating system settings.
If you do not remember the password of your Google account you must use a computer or other device to try to recover the password through a secret question or a second email account, if it is also not possible to recover the Google password the last option to unlock your Tecno Spark Go 2020 is to do a hard reset or factory reset so you will erase all the information stored in your 32 GB and all its settings.
How to make my Tecno Spark Go 2020 faster?
There are several methods to improve the speed of a Spark Go 2020 from Tecno before resorting to acquiring a new model or resorting to more drastic methods.
Unlike a computer or laptop, we cannot expand the RAM of a Tecno Spark Go 2020 from 2 GB which comes by default so we have to look for methods to improve its performance.
- Perform an unnecessary application cleanup. Check all downloaded applications you do not use and delete them.
- Remove pre-installed applications. Your Tecno Spark Go 2020 comes with pre-installed applications that you may not use and are taking up space in your 32 GB memory.
- Pass media files to the memory card.
- Keep your Tecno Spark Go 2020 updated to the latest software version, Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.2 it is the version of the operating system with which it was released but possibly new versions have come out with performance improvements.
How to configure SOS emergency calls on Tecno Spark Go 2020?
On Android devices like the Tecno Spark Go 2020 it is possible to quickly access emergency contacts without having to unlock the terminal.
First of all, you must configure emergency calls on your Spark Go 2020, for this, you must go to the device settings and search under “Advanced functions” or “Security and privacy” section “Send emergency message”, “Contacts of Emergency” or “SOS Emergency” varies depending on the version of the operating system and the customization layer of Tecno.
Within this section, you must configure the emergency contacts that you want to appear when activating the emergency call.
Once you have configured several possible ways to make the call depending on the software version, one possibility is by pressing the power key five times in a row (in some models it is activated with three consecutive keystrokes), in case this option does not work in The lock screen should show the emergency text at the bottom, click on the word “Emergency” and you will be able to access the emergency contacts.
How to update Tecno Spark Go 2020?
Keep your Tecno Spark Go 2020 updated it is very important especially to receive the latest corrections in security and to receive the latest news of the operating system as well as improvements in speed and battery performance.
Before updating the Tecno Spark Go 2020 make sure you have a fully charged battery and be connected to a Wi-Fi network since a large amount of data must be downloaded.
To update your Tecno Spark Go 2020 you must go to Settings, this is the gear icon on the home screen of your Tecno, scroll down and click on “Software Updates” and then on “Check for updates”.
How to back up my Tecno Spark Go 2020?
To make a backup of your Tecno Spark Go 2020 there are several methods.
The most economical method is to connect the Tecno Spark Go 2020 to a computer using the USB cable and make a copy of the files using the file browser.
To perform a cloud backup you need a cloud backup service, on Android devices the default built-in service is Google Drive.
With Google Drive you have 15Gb free, there are other similar services from other companies all with limited free storage space options such as Microsoft OneDrive, Amazon Drive, or Dropbox.
If what you want is to make a backup only of the photos and videos made with your Tecno you can use Google Photos, You will have all your photos and videos organized and you can configure it to be uploaded automatically at the time of capturing or uploaded all when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Tecno Spark Go 2020 does not turn on. What do I do?
If your Tecno Spark Go 2020 does not turn on you must follow a series of recommendations to check what the problem is:
First, connect the Tecno to the charger and to the electric current to rule out that it is a problem of lack of battery. If after one hour of charging the Tecno still does not turn on, proceed to the following recommendation.
Try to make a factory reset, you will lose all the data in the Tecno Spark Go 2020 but you can recover them later through the iCloud backup.
If the Tecno Spark Go 2020 does not react to factory reset is likely to be a battery problem, you can call a technician to replace the battery Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable from Spark Go 2020, it is a relatively cheap solution.
If none of these methods have worked, Tecno Spark Go 2020 s likely has a broken motherboard or screen problem.
Is Tecno Spark Go 2020 waterproof?
The Tecno Spark Go 2020 does not have a water resistance certification so you should avoid coming into contact with liquids and creams.
Having gone through this review, and the frequently asked questions about it, you now stand a better chance of making an informed decision.
