User guide HTC Desire 826 dual sim
Contents Contents What's new Android 6.
Contents Making a call with your voice 48 Dialing an extension number 49 Returning a missed call 49 Speed dial 49 Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 49 Making an emergency call 50 Receiving calls 50 What can I do during a call? 50 Setting up a conference call (GSM) 51 Call History 52 Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 52 Home dialing 53 Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 54 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 54 Sending a group message
Contents Tagging photos and videos 88 Searching for photos and videos 89 Changing the video playback speed 90 Trimming a video 90 Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight 91 Photo Editor Basics 92 Creative effects 94 Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio 101 HTC Music 102 FM Radio 105 HTC Connect 105 Power and storage management Battery 110 Phone storage 113 File Manager 118 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 120 Backup 121 HTC Sync Manager 125 Reset 127 P
Contents Google Search and apps Google Now 149 Google Search 151 Google apps 152 Other apps HTC Dot View 154 HTC Car 156 Scribble 158 Clock 160 Weather 161 Voice Recorder 161 Tasks 162 Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off 163 Managing your data usage 163 Wi-Fi connection 165 Connecting to VPN 166 Using HTC Desire 826 as a Wi-Fi hotspot 167 Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 168 Wireless sharing Bluetooth 169 NFC 171 Setting
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About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your mobile device, including personal information.
What's new What's new Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android™ 6.0 Marshmallow brings new features that make your mobile life more convenient. Now on Tap Now on Tap intuitively searches and delivers related information right in the app. This means that you'll never have to leave the conversation or the website you're browsing to search for information. Just press and hold Tap on page 151. and Now on Tap displays related information, apps, and actions.
What's new App permissions To help protect your phone and privacy, Android 6.0 Marshmallow has improved the way apps are given access to certain data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. For details, see Controlling app permissions on page 178. Software and app updates On HTC Desire 826, get software updates for the latest performance enhancements, bug fixes, and security improvements as soon as they're available.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC Desire 826 1. Dual speakers 2. POWER 3. VOLUME buttons 4. 3.5mm headset jack 5. Front camera 6. Proximity sensor 7. Notification LED 8. Slot cover 9. USB connector You need a 4G/LTE™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. § If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Desire 826.
Unboxing nano UIM and nano SIM cards HTC Desire 826 has two card slots that allow you to insert a nano UIM card and a GSM nano SIM card. Use standard nano UIM and nano SIM cards only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano UIM or nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. Inserting the nano UIM and nano SIM cards 1. Make sure HTC Desire 826 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2.
Unboxing 4. In the SIM 1 tray, place a CDMA/4G LTE/3G nano UIM/SIM card. In the SIM 2 tray, place a GSM nano SIM card. When placing a card into the tray, make sure the card's gold contacts are facing up and its cut-off corner facing out. 5. When reinserting the trays, make sure they are facing up so that the nano UIM and nano SIM cards don’t fall out. Slide the trays all the way into the slots. 6. Close the slot cover. Press from the top to the bottom of the slot cover to lock it in place.
Unboxing Removing the nano UIM and nano SIM cards Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 826 before removing the card. 1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 2. Pull the tray out from the nano UIM or nano SIM slot, and remove the nano UIM or nano SIM card. 3. Close the slot cover. Press from the top to the bottom of the slot cover to lock it in place. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Unboxing Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 826 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage. 2.
Unboxing Battery Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 826, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 826 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 826 to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer. 1.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu. Managing your nano UIM and nano SIM cards with Dual network manager From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Dual network manager. You can turn either slot on or off, change the slot names, and more.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC Desire 826 for the first time When you switch on HTC Desire 826 for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled.
Phone setup and transfer Restoring content from HTC Backup If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your saved backups from your cloud storage to HTC Desire 826. See About HTC Backup on page 122 and Restoring your backup to HTC Desire 826 with HTC Backup on page 122 for details. Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to HTC Desire 826.
Phone setup and transfer Ways of transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone, there are 3 easy ways to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content to HTC Desire 826. § Back up and restore iPhone content through iCloud. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content through iCloud on page 20. § Back up iPhone content using iTunes on your computer, and then use HTC Sync Manager to transfer the content to HTC Desire 826.
Phone setup and transfer 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and start the data transfer. § Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages through Bluetooth. § Use your iCloud storage or HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer Here are ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC Desire 826 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. See Copying files between HTC Desire 826 and your computer on page 116. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold it to rearrange the list. § Under Hidden items, press and hold Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings from the Apps screen, Notifications panel, or Quick Settings panel. § From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings. § Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap .
Phone setup and transfer Enabling automatic updates You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operator apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap About > Software updates. 3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only. 4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both. App updates are installed automatically. You'll still need to confirm when to install system software updates.
Phone setup and transfer 3. Tap My apps & games. You'll see a list of apps installed on your phone. 4. Under Updates, tap an app. 5. Tap Update. 6. If prompted, tap Accept. In Play Store, tap update your apps. > Settings > Auto-update apps to choose how you want Google Play to Checking for updates manually 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap About > Software updates. HTC Desire 826 checks if updates are available.
Phone setup and transfer 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update. To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 826 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 37. § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed™.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen Swipe up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC Desire 826 unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 826, lower the ring volume, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bag Pocket mode makes HTC Desire 826 recognize when your phone is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Pocket mode.
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list, document, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Your first week with your new phone Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list. Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger.
Your first week with your new phone Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up the screen with three fingers and HTC Connect™ streams music or video from HTC Desire 826 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or TV.
Your first week with your new phone Three-finger tap While using the Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode. This feature may not be available in all languages. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § Tap to go to the Apps screen, and then tap the app you want to use. § On the Apps screen, tap , and then enter the name of the app you're looking for.
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 826, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list in grid view, drag it up. If you're using the card view, drag it left or right. § To view more opened apps, swipe right to view their thumbnails.
Your first week with your new phone HTC Sense Home widget What is the HTC Sense Home widget? Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC Desire 826 continually adapts to how you use it. For example, apps you use most frequently for work, will show up when you're at your office. The HTC Sense Home widget changes depending on whether you're at home, work, or somewhere else.
Your first week with your new phone Setting your home and work locations In the HTC Sense Home widget, set your home and work locations based on your address, Wi-Fi network, or both. You can associate multiple addresses and Wi-Fi networks to each of these locations. Using your set addresses or Wi-Fi networks, the HTC Sense Home widget will be able to determine where you are and display the appropriate apps. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Adding apps to the HTC Sense Home widget Add your favorite apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press and hold the app, shortcut, or folder you want to add to the widget. 3. Drag the item to where you want in the HTC Sense Home widget. The app, shortcut or folder will be added to the HTC Sense Home widget and pinned in place.
Your first week with your new phone Setting up Smart Lock Set up your phone to detect your face or another trusted device before you can unlock the screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock, and then select and set up a screen lock. This will be your backup screen lock method. 3. On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock. 4. Confirm your screen lock. 5. Choose what you want your phone to detect before it unlocks. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7.
Your first week with your new phone Changing the lock screen wallpaper Use any photo you've taken with the camera as the lock screen wallpaper. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Themes, tap Change or edit theme. 3. Tap > Next > Edit > Other wallpapers. 4. Slide to the Lock screen thumbnail, tap Change wallpaper, and then choose a source for your wallpaper. 5. Tap > Preview > Finish. 6. Enter a title for the theme, ensure the Apply this theme now option is selected.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action.
Your first week with your new phone Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Desire 826 is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
Your first week with your new phone 3. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap or Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 4. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 5. Tap or Paste. Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap or or Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 826, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection, and then choose the languages you want. To change the keyboard language, do any of the following: § Swipe left on the onscreen keyboard (not available if you're using trace keyboard).
Your first week with your new phone Adding words to the dictionary For certain keyboard languages such as English and Spanish, you can add frequently-used names and acronyms to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary > . 3. Enter a word. 4. Tap OK.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3. When you see the animated microphone button and the words "Speak now", say the words you want to enter. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above the microphone button. You can choose one or more languages. Available languages may vary. 4.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. 3. If there are a number of matches found (for example, 8 matches), tap the number to see all the matches. 4.
Phone calls Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main number, press and hold * . A comma (,) is added to the number you are dialing. Enter the extension number, and then tap the call button. You will be connected to the mainline and then to the extension number. § After dialing the main number, press and hold # to add a semicolon (;). Enter the extension number after the semicolon , and then tap the call button.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 826 even if a nano UIM or nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have a card installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.
Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 826 to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Phone calls Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Swipe to view the Call History tab. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. § Tap to display just a particular type of call such as missed calls or outgoing calls.
Phone calls Home dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home. Your home country code is automatically added when you call your contacts while roaming. But when manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number. Using a roaming service may incur additional charges. Check with your mobile operator for rates before using a roaming service. Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. ). If § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, tap , and then select Send as individual. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages 3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Desire 826, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message. 1. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap and select which phone number you want to reply to.
Messages Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box. § Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact. § To block multiple contacts, tap > Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap Block.
Messages Preventing a message from being deleted You can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Personalizing Personalizing Themes What is HTC Themes? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC Desire 826 with elements such as wallpapers, soounds, and icons. You need to log in with your preferred account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own. Downloading themes Find and download pre-made themes that make it easy for you to personalize your HTC Desire 826. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes. 2. Tap Get Started. 3.
Personalizing Creating your own theme from scratch You can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > Choose Home image to set the main wallpaper for your theme. 3. Select an image from Gallery or take a photo with Camera. 4. Move or enlarge the crop box to the area of the image you want to include and tap . 5. Tap Next. 6. Swipe up or down to the pre-defined style to select for your theme.
Personalizing 7. Tap until you see the mix and match screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. 8. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Save to save the changes. Finding your themes Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection. You'll also find the themes you bookmarked. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > My themes.
Personalizing More ways to personalize Personalization settings Aside from using Themes, you can also make HTC Desire 826 look and sound the way you want in Settings. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 62. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 62. § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper.
Personalizing Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font or you can download new fonts online. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Font, tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap download new fonts. to go online and 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts You must be logged on to your HTC Account to download fonts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2.
Personalizing Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets. 3. Tap > Widgets. 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5.
Personalizing Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage Home screen pages. 3. To add a new widget panel, swipe left until you see the icon, and then tap it. 4.
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6. When done, tap . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Tap the folder to open it. 4. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to the Apps screen. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. 5. When you're done removing apps, tap .
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Get the latest news about your interests or status updates from your friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories. § While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can press the top.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. 2. Tap . 3. Do one of the following: § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see BlinkFeed, then tap it. § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Restaurant recommendations Can't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed. § Make sure you've given HTC Sense Home permission to access your location.
HTC BlinkFeed Viewing restaurant recommendations View photos of the restaurant, get directions to the restaurant, and more. 1. When you see a restaurant recommendation tile, tap it to view more information. 2. You can do the following: § Tap the photo tile or View Photos to browse photos of the restaurant. § Tap the map icon or address to see the location in Google Maps™. From there, you can get directions. § If you see a phone number, tap the phone number to call the restaurant.
HTC BlinkFeed Showing content from your apps and social networks See your friends' posts in social networks or show content from your HTC apps right on HTC BlinkFeed. § You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. § When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission to access it. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap , and then select the apps and social networks you like.
HTC BlinkFeed Customizing the Highlights feed The Highlights feed displays a mix of top trending articles and status updates from the feed sources you added. You can set the Highlights feed to only show items from your favorite news sources and apps. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Settings > Choose Highlights topics. 3. Select the feed sources you want to appear in Highlights.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. Choose a scene to use for taking photos. Choose a scene to use for recording videos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. Choose an exposure value. The higher the exposure value is, the brighter your photos or videos will be.
Camera Zooming Before taking a regular photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. You can also freely zoom in or out while recording. Turning the camera flash on or off Tap the flash icon to choose a flash setting. When using or , the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo. Taking a photo 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode, if you're not in this mode.
Camera § If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, use HDR to capture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them into one shot. Keep HTC Desire 826 steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. § When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.
Camera 4. While recording, tap 5. Tap whenever you want to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos In the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 3. Tap . > Volume button options. 4. Choose how you want to use the volume buttons when you're in the Camera app.
Camera 4. Press and hold the onscreen shutter button . The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of your subject. 5. Choose what you want to do with the continuous shots: § To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. § Tap Delete, select the unwanted shots, and then tap Delete to save only the remaining shots. § To save the whole batch of shots, just press .
Camera 3. Make sure you're using the 4. Tap scene setting. . 5. Tap Make-up level, and then adjust the skin smoothing level. Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Selfie or Photo Booth mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 74. 3.
Camera 4. Tap > Camera options. 5. Select the Voice Selfie option, and then press . 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. Look at the front camera, and then: § Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie. § Say Action or Rolling to record a video selfie. You can also use voice capture with the main camera. Switch to Camera mode, and then turn on Voice capture in the camera settings. Voice capture may not be available in all languages.
Camera Split Capture Using Split Capture mode Use the Split Capture mode to capture your selfie and the scenery in front of you. The split-screen shot can either be both photos or both videos. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap > Split Capture. If you don't see this mode, tap Add > Split Capture to add it first to the capture modes. 3. Drag the middle node to vertically adjust the size of the windows. Drag the top or bottom node to split the screens diagonally.
Camera 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 4. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC Desire 826 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime. The camera stitches the frames into a single photo. Other camera features Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly.
Camera Camera settings Manually adjusting camera settings Want to have expert command of your camera settings for different environments or lighting conditions? You can manually adjust the values for settings like white balance, exposure, ISO, and more. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode, if you're not in this mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 74 for details. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4.
Camera 5. When done, tap > Save custom camera. 6. Enter a name, and then tap Save. Tap on the Viewfinder screen, and then tap your created capture mode whenever you want to use it. To remove a capture mode that you added, tap the Delete option.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Switch to Timeline view when you want to view your photos and videos according to when they were taken. 1.
Gallery Viewing your favorite photos Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. You can add photos to the My favorites album. § To add a photo, find and view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Favorite. > § To view these favorite photos, open the My favorites album. § To remove a photo from the My favorites album, press and hold the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1.
Gallery 4. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. 5. Tap the location indicator to see the photos taken in that area. Want to know where you took a particular photo? While viewing the photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Gallery Adding photos or videos to an album 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery. , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 3. Open a group of photos and videos, such as an event in Timeline view or an album. 4. Tap > Add to album. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then tap Next. 6. Create an album or select an album that you've already created in Gallery. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap .
Gallery 8. If you need to remove a tag you've added, just tap the tag, and then tap OK. 9. Tap Save. To tag a single photo or video, press and hold the photo or video. Tap Add tag, and then enter your keywords. Viewing your tagged photos and videos 1. In Gallery, tap > Tags. You'll see tiles of your used tags, with numbers that indicate how many photos and videos belong to each tag. 2. Tap a tile to open it and view tagged photos and videos.
Gallery 4. Tap . 5. Select what you want from the results. Changing the video playback speed Want to add a cinematic flair to your video by slowing down a particular scene? You can vary the playback speed of a selected section of a slow motion video. You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using slow motion in the Camera app. 1. In Gallery, open the video you want to play in full screen. You can identify slow motion videos by the icon on the thumbnail. 2.
Gallery Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight When you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe™ highlight. A Zoe highlight is a collection of clips—which can be photos, videos, or both—that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects. You can edit the Zoe highlight, and then save it as a video. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery.
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. 2. Tap Gallery to open an existing photo on your phone, and then browse for the item to edit. Or, tap Camera if you want to take a new photo to edit. You can also tap while viewing a photo in full screen from the Gallery app.
Photo Editor 5. Tap to open the toolbar, choose a pen type, and then tap to hide the toolbar. 6. Choose a pen color from the color bar. 7. Draw on the photo. You can tap to switch to full screen view. 8. To undo or redo an action, open the toolbar, and then tap or . Or, you can use the eraser from the toolbar to remove specific parts of your drawing. 9. Tap . 10. Tap , and then tap 11. Tap to save changes. to toggle between the before and after photos.
Photo Editor 9. Press to return to the Essentials screen. 10. Tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Retouching photos of people 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 92 to find out how. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Touch up. 4. Choose a facial touch-up to apply, and then customize its settings. 5. Tap . 6. Tap , and then tap 7.
Photo Editor 7. Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape to adjust its size. 8. Press and hold the shape with two fingers and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate it. 9. Tap 10. Tap 11. Tap to open the toolbar. , choose a different blending option for the selected layer, and then tap > , and then drag the slider to adjust the shape's opacity. 12. If you want to adjust your photo to blend with the shape, tap layer to the photo layer. 13.
Photo Editor 8. Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape mask to adjust its size. 9. Press and hold the shape mask with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate it. 10. Tap to return to the image layer , and then drag your fingers apart or together on the image to adjust the image size inside the mask. 11. Tap 12. Tap 13. Tap to open the toolbar. , choose a different blending option for the selected layer, and then tap > .
Photo Editor 11. Tap , adjust the settings for your photo layer, and then tap 12. Tap to save changes. . The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Double Exposure With Double Exposure, combine and blend two photos and create something surreal. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 92 to find out how. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 4.
Photo Editor 10. If you want to adjust your background layer to blend with the top layer, tap the background layer. 11. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap 12. Tap to switch to . to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 92 to find out how. 2.
Photo Editor Face Fusion Wonder what you would like if you shared the same features as another person? Face Fusion uses a person’s photo and a target face to merge the two photos into one. To use Face Fusion, be sure that: § The faces in each photo have to be 100 x 100 pixels or larger in size. § Facial shots are without glasses and are not covered by hair, a hat, or any other item. § Subjects should look towards the camera for best results. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Photo Editor 5. Tap . 6. On the next screen, you can choose the direction you want the animation to play, set the speed of the animation, choose which frames you want to include, and more. 7. Tap when done. 8. Select the file quality of your animation, and then tap OK. The animation is saved as a gif. You can identify a gif by the icon on the thumbnail in Gallery.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio HTC BoomSound for speakers Turn on HTC BoomSound™ with Dolby Audio™ in Settings and experience a whole new level of mobile audio on HTC Desire 826. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to toggle between Theater mode and Music mode. HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast™, or USB audio out.
Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 826 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC Desire 826. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Music. 2. Swipe to the different tabs to browse by category. 3. Tap a song to play. 4.
Entertainment 5. You can also: Rearrange songs Drag to move the song to its new position. Delete songs Select the songs you want to remove from the playlist. Change playlist name Type the new name of the playlist in the title text box. 6. Tap Save. You'll find newly created playlists on the Music app's Playlists tab. To edit or delete a playlist you've created, from the Playlists tab, tap a playlist to open it, and then tap > Edit playlist or Delete.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. Play the song that you want to set as a ringtone. 2. Tap > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone. 3. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and end. For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 4. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 5.
Entertainment FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Desire 826 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap FM Radio. . The first time you open FM Radio, it scans for local FM stations that you can listen to. 3.
Entertainment To see a list of supported devices or accessories, go to htc-connect.com/certified-devices.html. For more information about HTC Connect, see www.htc-connect.com. Using HTC Connect to share your media Before you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to its documentation on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC Desire 826. 2.
Entertainment Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE RESEARCH Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from HTC Desire 826. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC Desire 826. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC Desire 826. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment 4. Use the controls in the app to control music playback and adjust the speaker volume. 5. To switch between speakers, tap speaker. next to the current speaker name, and then tap another 6. When several phones are streaming music to the same speaker, tap the queue. to add your music to 7. To view the queue and check where your music is lined up in the list, tap . 8. Tap to access HTC BoomSound Connect settings. You can rename speakers or clear the queue.
Power and storage management Power and storage management Battery Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3. Select Show battery level. Checking battery usage See how the system and apps are using the battery and how much power is being used. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3.
Power and storage management Battery optimization for apps When you have connections such as Wi-Fi on while the phone is in sleep mode, some apps may still continue to use the battery. Starting from Android 6.0, battery optimization is enabled for all apps by default which helps prolong battery standby time when you're not using the phone. The phone needs to be sitting idle for an extended period of time before battery optimization takes effect.
Power and storage management Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Desire 826. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features § Turn Power saver mode and Extreme power saver mode on in Settings. § Monitoring your battery usage helps identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 110.
Power and storage management Limit background data and sync Background data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps syncing data in the background. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync times, or sync manually. § In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in your online accounts. When the battery is starting to run low, temporarily disable syncing some data.
Power and storage management Storage card Use your storage card as a removable storage to store and access your media and other files on HTC Desire 826 or any Android phone, or set it up as an extension of the internal storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 114. USB storage You can plug in an external USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or an SD card reader. You need a special cable to connect HTC Desire 826 and a USB storage device.
Power and storage management 3. Tap Format as internal. 4. Tap Erase & format. 5. Tap Format. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to move your installed apps and their data from the phone storage to the storage card. If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, you can reformat the card as removable storage. Before you do so, make sure to move all the apps and data from the card back to the phone storage.
Power and storage management 4. Tap Change, and then tap the storage card name. 5. Tap Move. You can also move an app from the storage card back to the phone storage. Viewing and managing files on the storage Starting from Android 6.0, you can go to Settings to view and manage files on the phone storage and storage card. You can also view and manage files on an external USB storage device when you have it connected to HTC Desire 826. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage. 2.
Power and storage management 5. Copy the files from your computer to HTC Desire 826, or vice versa. 6. After copying the files, disconnect HTC Desire 826 from the computer. Freeing up storage space As you use HTC Desire 826, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up phone storage space by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep.
Power and storage management Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 826 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage. 2.
Power and storage management Copying or moving files 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to copy or move. 3. Tap Copy or Move to. 4. Press , and then browse for the folder where you want to copy or move the files. Or tap > Create folder to create a new folder. 5. Tap Paste. Favoriting files 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to favorite. 3. Tap . To remove an item from the Favorites tab, select the item and tap Remove from favorites.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 826. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 826 and the Web. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC Desire 826. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 826? Back up HTC Desire 826 before you remove content from the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Sync, backup, and reset About HTC Backup The HTC Backup service is no longer supported on HTC phones that are running Android 6.0. You can still use it to restore saved backups from your cloud storage to your phone. You need to use Android Backup Service to save new backups to Google Drive™ and restore them to HTC Desire 826 or a newer HTC phone. See Using Android Backup Service on page 122 for details.
Sync, backup, and reset Personalized HTC Sense Home These include widgets, wallpaper, Home screen layout, ringtones, and grid size and sort order on the Apps screen. App data § In HTC apps, app data includes contacts stored on HTC Desire 826, text messages, call history, Clock and Weather city list, and email accounts. § Data from third-party apps may also be saved in the backup, depending on the app developer settings. Settings These include Wi-Fi networks and passwords and some device settings.
Sync, backup, and reset 5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when importing contacts. If you don't need a password, tap No. 6. Tap OK. Restoring contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage or Import from SD card. 3. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 5. Enter your email address. 6. Compose your email message, and then send it. Restoring text messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. > Back up/Restore SMS > Restore. 3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next. 4. Tap the backup to import. 5. Enter the password you've set for this backup. If you didn't set a password, select This backup file is not password protected. 6. Tap OK.
Sync, backup, and reset Back up and restore Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone. Sync data Sync data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer. Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need OS X 10.6 or later versions.
Sync, backup, and reset 7. Click Start. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to finish transferring content. 8. When done, slide the Notifications panel open on your HTC phone, and then tap . Choose which apps you were using on iPhone you want to find in Google Play and download to your HTC phone. Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). Or open the Help that comes with the software.
Sync, backup, and reset Resetting HTC Desire 826 (Hard reset) If HTC Desire 826 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state— the state before you turned on the phone for the first time. Factory reset will remove all data on your phone storage, including apps you've downloaded and installed, your accounts, your files, as well as system and app data and settings.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 826 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 826, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box. , enter the first few letters of the § Find people on your company directory.
People How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times. § Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. 2.
People Getting in touch with a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano UIM or nano SIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the People tab, tap , and then find and tap People. > Manage contacts. 3.
People Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from social networks may not be able to be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
People Sending contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 3. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 4. Select the type of information you want to send. 5. Tap Send.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Change the group name.
People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap then tap Save. , select the contacts you want to add, and 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap > Remove private contact, select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Calendar and Email Calendar and Email Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Calendar. , and then choose a calendar view. If you see the current date icon, tap it to return to the current date. Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar and Email § Check the week number in the upper left corner of the chart. § Select the day you start a week by tapping > Settings > First day of week. Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 826, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2.
Calendar and Email 3. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap to select the items to include. 4. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC Desire 826, even if they are hidden. Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2.
Calendar and Email Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Calendar and Email Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 826. 1. From the Home screen, tap accounts appears. , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap folder you want to view.
Calendar and Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach.
Calendar and Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Calendar and Email Searching email messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. . , check the search options, and then 3. If you want to narrow the scope for your search, tap tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on the email content, or filter email messages that have attachments or are tagged as high priority. 4. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 5. Tap a result to open the email message.
Calendar and Email Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting invitation. 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save. Or tap Send if you've invited people to the meeting. Adding an email account Set up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider.
Web browser Web browser Browsing the Web 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Internet. 2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show the URL box and other options. 3. Enter the webpage address or your search keywords. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address, save it to People, and more.
Web browser Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Internet. § To add a browser tab, tap > New tab. Repeat the same to open new browser tabs. § To switch among browser tabs, tap and swipe to the webpage you want to view. Tap the browser tab to display the webpage in full screen. § To close a browser tab, tap , and then tap .
Web browser Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmark this page screen, you can edit the bookmark name or save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Done. To view and open a bookmark, tap and then tap it. > Bookmarks. Navigate to the bookmark you want to open, You can also add a bookmark directly to the Home screen. While viewing a webpage, tap > Home screen.
Google Search and apps Google Search and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
Google Search and apps Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. 2. Do any of the following: § To change the settings of a specific card, tap and then tap an action.
Google Search and apps Now on Tap Use Now on Tap to search information while viewing emails and websites, listening to music, or even while exchanging text messages. Now on Tap lets you look for information about the screen you're on so you don't have to leave the app. Just press and hold and Now on Tap shows you related information, apps, and actions. This feature may not be available in all languages.
Google Search and apps Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 826 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC Desire 826, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for.
Google Search and apps Google Chrome Use Google Chrome to surf the Internet, search the Web, and bookmark your favorite websites. Google Drive Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC Desire 826, your computer, and your other mobile devices. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, you may be eligible to receive additional online storage for free.
Other apps Other apps HTC Dot View Personalizing HTC Dot View If you bought the HTC Dot View™ case designed for HTC Desire 826, use its app to personalize what's seen through the case. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Dot View. The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update. Wallpaper Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo. 1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap > Themes. 2.
Other apps Types of notifications to display Alerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case. You can choose whether to display or hide notifications for apps—which include Mail, Messages, Phone, and more. 1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap > Settings > Notification settings. 2. Choose which app notifications you want to show or hide.
Other apps Need more details? For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case. HTC Car On the road with Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC Desire 826 to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with Car. 1. Car instantly launches when you mount HTC Desire 826 in HTC Car Kit. 2. Swipe up or down to see what you can do in Car.
Other apps Finding places in Car 1. In Car, tap Navigation. 2. To search for a place, tap and enter a location in the search box. 3. To look up a previously searched for place, tap Previous. 4. To get directions for an upcoming event in Calendar, tap Appointments and then tap an upcoming appointment. Exploring what's around you Feeling adventurous? With just a few taps, you can find interesting places around you quickly. 1. In Car, tap Navigation. 2.
Other apps Scribble Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps. Composing a note 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Scribble. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap . 3.
Other apps Creating a photo blog note Think photos can best convey your story? Group photos into a note, and make it more entertaining by including photo collages, stickers, and more. If inserting a collage, first group the photos in the same event or album in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Scribble. 2. Tap and choose the photo blog template. 3. Tap to take a photo or select photos in Gallery to group them in a collage. 4.
Other apps 6. Under Share to, tap where you also want to share the link that will be created. You'll be prompted to complete the action in the apps you selected. 7. Tap Done. To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Clock Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire 826 as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.
Other apps Weather Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Weather. You'll see the weather for different cities, including where you are. 2. Tap a city to view weather information. 3.
Other apps Tasks Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. You can also sync tasks with your Google account. You can even choose to see your tasks in the Calendar app . Creating a task 1. From the Home screen, tap > Tasks. 2. To select the task account where you want to create the task, tap 3. Tap . , and then enter the task details.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data On/Off switch to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Turning data roaming on or off Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile data. 3. Select or clear the Data roaming option.
Internet connections Wi-Fi connection To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi to see a list of detected wireless networks.
Internet connections Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC Desire 826 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings. The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN, password, or pattern before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile. 4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. Connecting to a VPN 1.
Internet connections 3. Tap Mobile network sharing > Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. The first time you turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll need to set it up. 4. Enter a hotspot name or use the default. 5. Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC Desire 826 as a wireless router. 6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Choose from the available settings, and then press > Advanced. . 7.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn the Bluetooth connection on and off. 3. Tap Bluetooth to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Desire 826, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 169. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC Desire 826, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, in the share options, tap Android Beam. 2. Hold HTC Desire 826 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC Desire 826 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 826, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Settings and security Allowing prioritized notifications to bypass Do not disturb mode Add important contacts to an exceptions list so that you can still receive their calls even when Do not disturb mode is on. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 3. Tap Do not disturb mode, and then select Priority. 4.
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 826 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored. § You can manually turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane mode. § If USB tethering is turned on, enabling Airplane mode turns it off.
Settings and security 3. With the Automatic brightness option selected, drag the slider to set the maximum brightness level. This sets a limit on how bright the screen will be when Automatic brightness is selected. 4. To set the brightness manually, clear the Automatic brightness option, and then drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness.
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC Desire 826 to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication. § You must set a lock screen PIN or password before installing a digital certificate.
Settings and security Disabling an app Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an app cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable. Controlling app permissions When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certain data or features, such as contacts or the microphone.
Settings and security 3. Tap > Configure apps > App links. 4. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Open supported links. 5. Select Open in this app to always open the app without being prompted when you tap a link. You can also choose whether to always be prompted to choose the app or never use the app for opening links. Assigning a PIN to the nano UIM or nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano UIM or nano SIM card by assigning a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Settings and security Get audible feedback when using the phone Use TalkBack to hear audible feedback on what you do on your phone. See Navigating HTC Desire 826 with TalkBack on page 181. Use your voice You can use your voice to perform an action on HTC Desire 826. § Search for information on the Web using Google Voice Search. See Searching the Web with your voice on page 152. § Enter text with your voice. See Entering text by speaking on page 47.
Settings and security Navigating HTC Desire 826 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 826 by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC Desire 826 vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching. Not all languages are supported. Turning TalkBack on 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap the On/Off switch. 3. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK.
Settings and security Scroll through a screen Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right. Unlock the lock screen Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Open the Notifications panel Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen. Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures.
Settings and security Changing the TalkBack reading speed The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Speech rate. 3. Select a speech rate. You can test the speech rate by tapping Listen to an example. TalkBack language settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 120 Airplane mode 175 Alarms - setting 160 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 67 - grouping into a folder 67 - hiding or unhiding 68 - icons on Home screen 64 - installing 27 - installing from Google Play 26 - installing from the web 27 - on Home screen 64 - restoring 27 - uninstalling 28 - updating 25 Auto Selfie 79 B Backup - about 121 - HTC Backup 122 - HTC Sync Manager 125 - options 121 - restoring backed up apps 27 Battery - charging 16 - checking usage 110 -
Index Car - about 156 - handling calls 157 - HTC Car Kit 156 - navigation 157 - playing music 157 - voice commands 156 Change phone language 176 Clock 160 - alarm 160 - setting date and time 160 Conference call 51 Contacts - adding 130 - copying contacts 21, 132 - importing contacts 21, 132 - transferring contacts 21, 132 Continuous shooting 77 Copy - files 116 Copying - text 43 D Data connection - data roaming 164 - sharing 168 - turning on or off 163 - usage 163 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 20
Index Google apps 152 Google Chrome - Google Drive 152 Google Maps 152 Google Now 149, 150 - setting up 149 - turning off 150 Google Play - installing apps 26 - refund 28 Google Voice Search 152 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Group messaging 55 - setting up custom topics 72 - showing social network and app feeds 72 - turning on or off 70 HTC Car See Car HTC Clock 160 - setting an alarm 160 HTC Connect - about 105 - streaming music to speakers 107, 108 - streaming music, videos,
Index - opening an app 35 - rejecting a call 50 - unlocking 30 Low battery 112 Low storage 117 M Mail - attachments 142 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 142 - deleting 143 - draft 142 - replying 142 - searching 144 - sending 142 - sorting 143 Mail folders - moving email messages 143 Making calls - calling 48 Master reset See Factory reset Media streaming See HTC Connect Meeting request 145 Messages - block box 57 - deleting a conversation 57 - draft message 54, 55 - forwarding 56 - group SMS 55 -
Index - muting the microphone 51 - putting a call on hold 50 - receiving calls 50 - Smart Dial 48 - speakerphone 51 - speed dial 49 Phone information 24 Phone settings See Settings Phone updates 24 Photo Booth 80 Photo shapes 95 Photos - custom effects 93 - location 86 - transferring from computer 22 - transferring from iPhone 126 - viewing photos and videos 85 - viewing photos and videos by event 85 - viewing photos by location 86 Power - charging the battery 16 - checking battery usage 110 - saving
Index - first-time setup 18 - photos, music, videos from old phone 22 - restoring backup from cloud storage 19 Shapes 94 Sharing - events 139 - text 44 Shortcuts 35 sidetone 180 Sleep mode 29 Slideshow - highlight video 91 Slow motion video 82 Smart network sharing 168 SMS See Messages Soft reset 127 Software update 24 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarm 62 - switching profiles 52 Speakerphone 51 Speed dial 49 Split Capture 81 Storage 113 Sweep panorama 81 Sync - HTC Sync Manager 125 T Tasks 1
Index Word prediction 45 - bilingual prediction 45 Y YouTube 104, 152 - finding videos of songs 104 Z Zoe 91 SAR information Head: 0.473 W/kg@1g (CE) Body: 0.
