User guide HTC U Play
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy What's special with Camera 10 Immersive sound 11 HTC Sense Companion 12 Fingerprint sensor 13 Boost+ 13 Truly personal 14 Android 6.
Contents Updates Software and app updates 50 Installing a software update 51 Installing an application update 51 Installing app updates from Google Play 51 Home screen layout and fonts Adding or removing a widget panel 52 Changing your main Home screen 52 Setting your Home wallpaper 53 Changing the default font size 53 Widgets and shortcuts Launch bar 54 Adding Home screen widgets 54 Adding Home screen shortcuts 55 Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 55 Moving a Home
Contents Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 77 Dialing an extension number 78 Speed dial 78 Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 78 Receiving calls 78 Emergency call 79 What can I do during a call? 79 Setting up a conference call 80 Call History 81 Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 81 Home dialing 82 SMS and MMS Sending a text message (SMS) 83 How do I add a signature in my text messages? 84 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 85 Sen
Contents Moving an app to or from the storage card 104 Copying files between the phone storage and storage card 104 Copying files between HTC U Play and your computer 105 Unmounting the storage card 106 Backup and reset Ways of backing up files, data, and settings 107 Using Android Backup Service 108 Restoring from your previous HTC phone 109 Backing up contacts and messages 109 Resetting network settings 111 Resetting HTC U Play (Hard reset) 112 Transfer Ways of transferring content
Contents Choosing a Home screen layout 129 Using stickers as app icons 129 Multiple wallpapers 130 Time-based wallpaper 131 Lock screen wallpaper 131 Boost+ About Boost+ 132 Turning Smart Boost on or off 132 Manually clearing junk files 133 Optimizing apps running in the foreground 133 Managing irregular activities of downloaded apps 134 Managing apps running in the background 134 Creating an unlock pattern for some apps 134 Weather and clock Checking Weather 136 Using the Cloc
Contents Wireless sharing What is HTC Connect? 153 Using HTC Connect to share your media 154 Streaming music to AirPlay speakers or Apple TV 155 Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers 155 Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform 156 Turning Bluetooth on or off 156 Connecting a Bluetooth headset 157 Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 157 Receiving files using Bluetooth 158 Using NFC 159 Common settings Do not disturb mode 161 Turning l
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.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy What's special with Camera Enjoy taking great camera shots on HTC U Play. The Camera app has a simple interface, neatly organized to make it faster for you to switch modes and change your settings. Lean and clean camera interface The camera interface groups related capture modes together—such as photo capture modes—so that you can quickly find the mode you want, and puts modes and their settings side by side for easy access.
Features you'll enjoy Anti-shake lens Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) reduces blur from hand movements while you shoot. You'll get sharper, brighter photos with more clarity, even in low light. Selfies § Capture awesome selfies with the front facing camera. See Selfies on page 68. § Live Makeup – Before taking your selfie, use Live Makeup to smoothen your skin. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 68.
Features you'll enjoy HTC Connect Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from HTC U Play to your speakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your phone! You can even enjoy your favorite music on multiple speakers. See What is HTC Connect? on page 153. HTC Sense Companion HTC Sense Companion is a personal companion that’s always learning from you, and the things you do every day.
Features you'll enjoy Fingerprint sensor You can use the fingerprint scanner on HTC U Play to quickly wake up and unlock your phone with your fingerprint. You can register up to 5 fingerprints. See Fingerprint scanner on page 28. Boost+ Use the Boost+ app to help you optimize your phone's performance by allocating resources, removing junk files, stopping irregular app activities, and uninstalling the apps you don't use.
Features you'll enjoy Truly personal Designed with you in mind, HTC U Play is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life. Themes Make HTC U Play more personal by customizing how it looks with your own photos and then mix and match with different sets of icons, sounds, color schemes, and more. More wallpaper types, such as Multiple wallpapers and Apps screen wallpapers, are also in store! See What is HTC Themes? on page 126 for more details.
Features you'll enjoy HTC BlinkFeed Get your favorite topics, news, social media, and more conveniently delivered to one place on your phone. Even get suggestions for places to eat! You can also play embedded videos right on HTC BlinkFeed™. See What is HTC BlinkFeed? on page 121. Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android™ 6.0 Marshmallow brings improvement to battery life, lets you use your storage card either as removable or internal storage, and more.
Features you'll enjoy Network settings reset Quickly reset all network settings when HTC U Play has a hard time connecting to the mobile data or Wi-Fi® network or Bluetooth® device. See Resetting network settings on page 111. Google settings Easily manage settings for Google apps and features on HTC U Play. Tap Google in Settings and change your preferences. Smarter app linking Android 6.0 Marshmallow automatically opens the correct app for links that you tap in a text or email message or website.
Unboxing and setup Unboxing and setup HTC U Play overview After taking HTC U Play out of the box, familiarize yourself first with the location of the card slots and the different button controls. Dual SIM card support varies by phone model, region, and country. 1. POWER 2. VOLUME buttons 3. Front camera 4. Microphones 5. Proximity sensor 6. Notification LED 7. nano SIM and storage card tray 8. BACK 9. HOME / Fingerprint scanner 10. USB Type-C™ connector 11. RECENT APPS 12.
Unboxing and setup Back panel 1. Main camera with OIS and PDAF 2. Dual LED flash § OIS stands for Optical Image Stabilization. § PDAF stands for Phase Detection AutoFocus. Card tray When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject hole to remove the card tray, make sure not to press on the tray to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slot. Also, if you want to use a protective case, make sure to buy a case that's designed for HTC U Play and that doesn't block the tray.
Unboxing and setup nano SIM card Use a standard nano SIM card. A modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card will not fit properly on the tray and may damage the card slot. Inserting the nano SIM card 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.
Unboxing and setup 4. Do the following to place your nano SIM card into the tray: § Single SIM model: With your nano SIM card's gold contacts facing down, place the card into the SIM holder of the tray. Make sure to align the cutoff corner to the notch on the holder. Place your microSD™ card into the SD holder of the tray. See Inserting the microSD card on page 22. § Dual SIM model: With the gold contacts facing down, place your nano SIM cards into the SIM 1 and SIM 2 holders of the tray.
Unboxing and setup 5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that your cards don't fall out. Hold the tray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and then steadily slide the tray all the way into the slot. Dual SIM model: 6. Press on the cover that's attached to the tray to close it tightly. Removing the nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC U Play before removing the card. 1. Hold the phone face up. 2.
Unboxing and setup Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storage space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps support this feature. The storage card is optional and sold separately. Inserting the microSD card 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole. 3.
Unboxing and setup 4. Place your microSD card—gold contacts facing down and narrow side facing in—into the SD holder of the tray. 5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that the nano SIM and microSD cards don’t fall out. Hold the tray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and then steadily slide the tray all the way into the slot. 6. Press on the cover that's attached to the tray to close it tightly.
Unboxing and setup Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. See Unmounting the storage card on page 23. 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects. 4. Pull the tray out, and remove the microSD card. After removing the microSD card, make sure that you insert the empty tray back into the slot.
Unboxing and setup Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC U Play, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC U Play for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB Type-C cable that came with HTC U Play 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 and setup 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. Choosing which nano SIM card to connect to the 4G LTE network When you have two nano SIM cards inserted on your phone, only one card can connect to the faster 4G LTE network. The other card will connect to the 3G/2G network. You can set which card you want to connect to the 4G LTE network. 1.
Unboxing and setup Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees. To avoid incurring data fees, disable these features under Settings. For more information on location services, see Turning location services on or off on page 162.
Unboxing and setup Fingerprint scanner You can quickly wake up and unlock the HTC U Play using your fingerprint. You can add up to 5 fingerprints. When setting up and using the fingerprint scanner, follow these tips: § Make sure your finger and the fingerprint scanner are dry and clean. § Use the entire pad of your finger, including the sides and tip. § When recording your fingerprint, touch the scanner until it vibrates.
Unboxing and setup Adding, removing, or editing fingerprints 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings Fingerprint scanner. 2. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. 3. Do any of the following: § Tap Add fingerprint to add another fingerprint. § Tap a recorded fingerprint to rename or delete it. § Tap Reset fingerprint scanner to delete all recorded fingerprints. § Select Wake up screen if you want to be able to tap the fingerprint scanner to wake up and unlock the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC U Play 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 57. § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen § Press and hold the fingerprint sensor. § Swipe up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC U Play 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. Turning lock screen notifications on or off You can choose to turn lock screen notifications on or off. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Flip to mute If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn the phone over to mute it. If you go to Settings and then tap Sound & notification Flip to mute, you can set your phone to: Mute once Mute only once after flipping the phone. While the phone is still facing down, it will ring again when there are other incoming calls.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC U Play for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC U Play sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC U Play sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.
Your first week with your new phone 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 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. Slide with two fingers In some apps, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone 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 U Play 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 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 .
Your first week with your new phone Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC U Play features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen to share. 1. Press and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time. 2. Open the Notifications panel and tap If you don't see under the Screenshot captured notification. , slide two fingers apart on the screenshot notification.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC U Play 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 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 Managing app notifications You can set the priority, sensitivity, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification. 2. Tap Manage app notifications, and then tap the app to set. You can also press and hold a notification in the notifications panel, and then tap . 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to option you want to toggle. Settings for app notifications are applied to notifications in the Notifications panel and the lock screen.
Your first week with your new phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately double-tap the screen. Waking up and unlocking Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC U Play to the last screen you were using without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC U Play unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe up from the bottom half of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe left from the right side of the screen. Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed Go from sleep mode to HTC BlinkFeed without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC U Play unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe right from the left side of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Launching the camera Go from sleep mode to the Camera app without pressing the POWER button. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe down twice on the screen. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials when you exit the Camera app. Selecting, copying, and pasting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the text you want to select. 3. Tap or Copy. 4.
Your first week with your new phone § Tap § Tap to show number and symbol keys. Tap to return to the main keyboard. to choose from a wide selection of emojis. § Tap to check out more features, options, and settings.You can resize the keyboard space, change the layout and design, download dictionaries, and more. § Press to close the onscreen keyboard. Entering text by speaking 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3.
Your first week with your new phone § Switch to landscape mode.With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar and check if Auto rotate is turned on. Open the app you need, and then tap a text field to show the keyboard. Turn your phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. You can then tap Split. § Resize or reposition the keyboard. Open the app you need, and then tap a text field to show the keyboard. Tap , and then tap Resize. Drag any of the border arrows to resize your keyboard.
Your first week with your new phone Getting help and troubleshooting Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Help app to learn how to use your phone. § When you see a Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed, just tap the tile to know more about the tip. § From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Help. You can then tap Search help articles & videos, and enter what you're looking for. Or you can tap to browse how-tos, FAQs, and more.
HTC Sense Companion HTC Sense Companion What is HTC Sense Companion? The help content here is based on the following app version: 1.50.93. HTC Sense Companion is a personal companion that’s always learning from you, and the things you do every day.
HTC Sense Companion Viewing the detail cards After you've set up HTC Sense Companion, it needs some time to learn from your daily phone usage and activities before it can provide suggestions and information. When it starts to display them as detail cards, here are ways you can view the cards. § Tap the edge bubble when you see it on the right side of the screen. It only appears for a few seconds. § Slide the notifications panel open, and then tap the HTC Sense Companion notification.
Updates Updates Software and app updates Download and install software updates for the latest performance enhancements, bug fixes, and security improvements. HTC U Play can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. Some app updates are available from HTC or your mobile operator, and you'll receive notifications on your phone when there are new updates. Or you can install app updates from Google Play.
Updates Installing a software update When HTC U Play is connected to the Internet and there's a new software update available, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification. 2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, select Update over Wi-Fi only. 3. Tap Download. 4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK. After updating, HTC U Play will restart.
Home screen layout and fonts Home screen layout and fonts 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. Tap Edit page. 3. To add a new widget panel, swipe left until you see the icon, and then tap it. 4.
Home screen layout and fonts 4. Tap Set as home. 5. Press . Pressing HOME from an app will first return you to the last panel you were in. Just press HOME again to go to your main Home screen. Setting your Home wallpaper Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. You can only change the wallpaper while in Classic home screen layout. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Personalize. 2. Tap Change wallpaper. 3.
Widgets and shortcuts Widgets and shortcuts Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps and other shortcuts. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with the ones you often use. § You can only customize the launch bar while in Classic layout. § If you're using the Freestyle layout, you will only see the launch bar on the lock screen. Icons displayed will be the same ones you have in the Classic layout. 1.
Widgets and shortcuts Changing the widget settings You can modify basic settings of some widgets. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to . 2. Customize the widget settings. Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your finger. If a border appears, that means the widget is resizable. 2. Drag the sides of the border to enlarge or shrink the widget size.
Widgets and shortcuts Removing items from a folder 1. On the launch bar or widget panel, tap a folder to open it. 2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to . Moving a Home screen item You can easily move a widget, icon, or sticker from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold a Home screen item with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the item to where you want to move it.
Widgets and shortcuts 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 U Play 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.
Widgets and shortcuts 3. Choose the location you want to set. 4. Tap and do one of the following: § Tap Address and then enter your street address or select it on the map. § Tap Wi-Fi network and select one or more Wi-Fi networks you want to associate with the location. 5. When you've finished setting your home and work locations, press . Manually switching locations The HTC Sense Home widget automatically changes locations based on where you are.
Widgets and shortcuts Turning the Suggestions folder on and off The Suggestions folder is a smart folder in the HTC Sense Home widget that dynamically change contents depending on your usage. You can turn the Suggestions folder off if you don't want it to appear in the widget. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2. Tap , and then tap Show/hide smart folders. 3. Select or clear Show Suggestions folder. 4. Tap OK.
Sound preferences Sound preferences Changing your ringtone Make sure the volume is on. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification. 2. Tap Ringtone. Or in dual SIM models, tap Slot 1 ringtone or Slot 2 ringtone. 3. Select a ringtone from the list. 4. If you want to add a ringtone, tap from. and then choose where you want to add the ringtone 5. When you're done selecting your ringtone, tap Apply. Changing your notification sound Make sure the volume is on. 1.
Sound preferences Tuning your HTC USonic earphones Experience music tuned to your ears when you use your HTC USonic earphones with HTC U Play. The earphones will scan your ears to determine the output level that best suits you. The HTC USonic earphones can only be used with HTC U Play and other compatible HTC phones supporting HTC USonic. 1. Plug your HTC USonic earphones into the phone, and then put the ear buds into your ears. 2.
Taking photos and videos Taking photos and videos Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. You'll see Photo mode, which is the default capture mode. Switch between flash modes. Open the slideout menu to select a capture mode and choose camera settings. Toggle between photo HDR modes. Switch between the front camera and main camera. Switch between Video and Photo modes. Capture a photo.
Taking photos and videos 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. In Selfie Photo mode, you can also tap the flash icon to turn the screen flash on or off. Using the volume buttons for capturing 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.
Taking photos and videos Capture mode settings You can change the settings for some of the capture modes such as Photo or Video mode. To change settings, select a mode and then tap to view and choose the available settings for the mode. Mode Setting Photo Selfie Photo Pro Photo Selfie Photo Description Toggle between the time settings to set the self-timer or turn off the self-timer. See Taking photos with the self-timer on page 70 for details. Set the photo quality and aspect ratio.
Taking photos and videos 3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. You can also tap the screen to change the focus to a different subject. 4. To manually adjust the exposure, tap the screen, and then drag your finger up and down. Or turn on Touch autoexposure so you can instantly brighten or darken a subject with a single tap. See Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos on page 67. 5. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
Taking photos and videos For clear, sharp shots § Tap the screen to focus and dynamically readjust the image contrast, which is sometimes desirable if you wish to take a macro to get an off-center bokeh effect or take photos while you're moving. Adjust the exposure to brighten the subject or make the subject look darker and richer. For details, see Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos on page 67. § If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
Taking photos and videos Taking a photo while recording a video—VideoPic 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Video mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. Tap to start recording. 4. While recording, tap 5. Tap whenever you want to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos HTC U Play features a quick way of adjusting the exposure level or brightness in real time.
Taking photos and videos Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting. HDR works best when your subject is steady. The camera takes multiple shots at different exposure levels and combines them into one enhanced photo. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Photo mode.
Taking photos and videos Taking selfies automatically Keep still to take an auto selfie—or just smile! You just need to turn this feature on in the camera settings. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Selfie Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. Tap to open the slideout menu. 4. Tap Settings Camera options. 5. Select the Auto selfie capture option, and then tap outside the slideout menu to close it. 6.
Taking photos and videos Taking photos with the self-timer When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set the countdown time. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Choose the capture mode you want to use. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. Tap to open the slideout menu. 4. Tap Timer to set the countdown time. 5. To start the timer, tap . The camera takes the photo after the countdown.
Taking photos and videos 7. While holding your phone steadily, slowly swivel left or right on the phone's axis until you see the white capture box move to the side panel of the panorama overlay. The capture box turns green and you'll hear a shutter sound as the photo is taken. 8. Then, slowly swivel to the opposite side until you see the white capture box move to the other side of the panorama overlay. The capture box turns green and you'll hear a shutter sound as the photo is taken.
Taking photos and videos Taking a super wide-angle panoramic selfie If you have more friends or scenery to capture, set the Selfie Panorama mode to Widest to stitch five photos instead of three. Some camera features are not available when you’re in Selfie Panorama mode, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Selfie Panorama mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. Tap to open the slideout menu. 4. Tap to switch to . 5.
Taking photos and videos Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in Sweep panorama mode, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Panorama mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 4. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view.
Advanced camera features Advanced camera features Using Zoe camera Get more than just a still photo. With Zoe camera, capture living moments as a photo and 3 seconds of HD video. Some camera features are not available when you’re using Zoe camera, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Zoe camera mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. When you're ready to capture, tap .
Advanced camera features Choosing a scene Instead of manually adjusting the camera settings, you can select a scene with predefined settings that best matches the environment you're capturing. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Pro mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 63 for details. 3. Tap § and then choose a preset scene. Select: when capturing nightscape such as a city skyline or street with city lights.
Advanced camera features 5. To change a setting back to auto, tap . 6. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . Taking a RAW photo Want to keep more detail in your shots, or fix the lighting in post processing? With Pro mode, you can take photos that will be saved as RAW image files in DNG format, along with a JPG compressed version. RAW image files take up a lot of storage space. It's recommended to use a storage card as the default storage for photos and videos. 1.
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 Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC U Play face down on a level surface. If Flip to mute option in Sound & notification settings is set to Mute once, HTC U Play will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1.
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 U Play to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap .
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 right to go to 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.
SMS and MMS SMS and MMS 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 or your signature if you've set it. 5. Enter your message. 6. Tap to send the message. Or in dual SIM models, tap § Tap Slot 1 or Slot 2 to send the message. to save the message as a draft.
SMS and MMS Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC U Play, 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. Recipient phone number 2.
SMS and MMS Sending a multimedia message (MMS) Before attaching and sending a high-resolution video, compress it first so that the file size doesn't exceed the message size limit. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text or your signature if you've set it. 5. Enter your message. 6. Tap , and then choose an attachment type. 7.
SMS and MMS Sending option Sending and receiving Group SMS Your message will be sent to the recipients as a text message and you will be charged by your mobile operator for each message sent. Replies of your recipients are sorted separately. Group MMS Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC U Play also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread.
SMS and MMS 3. Tap Move to secure box. 4. Select the messages, and then tap Move. To move all the messages from a contact, on the Messages screen, press and hold the contact and tap Move to secure box. § To read messages in the secure box, on the Messages screen, tap time to use the secure box, set a password. Secure. If it is your first § To remove messages or contacts from the secure box, press and hold the contact (or phone number) and tap Move to general box.
SMS and MMS Deleting messages and conversations Open the Messages app and do any of the following: To delete a Do these steps Message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message. To delete multiple messages within a conversation, tap Delete messages Delete by selection, and then select the messages to delete. Conversation Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete. To delete multiple conversations, tap conversations to delete.
Contacts Contacts Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC U Play 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.
Contacts 5. Tap or the current photo to change your contact photo. 6. Tap . Filtering your contacts list When your contacts list gets long, you can choose which contact accounts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap Phonebook. 2. Choose the accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press . Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC U Play, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1.
Contacts 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.
Contacts 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 SIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the People tab, tap , and then find and tap People. Manage contacts. 3.
Contacts 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.
Contacts 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.
Contacts 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.
Contacts 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.
Battery Battery Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC U Play. 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 99.
Battery Manage your apps § Battery optimization helps extend battery standby time. See Battery optimization for apps on page 100. § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them.
Battery Using power saver mode Power saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drain the battery such as location services and mobile data. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3. Tap the Power saver On/Off switch to turn power saver mode on or off. To set when to automatically switch this mode on, tap Power saver, select the Automatically turn on power saver option, and then select a battery level.
Battery 3. Tap Battery usage, and then tap an item to check how it's using the battery. 4. If you see the Adjust power use section while viewing battery use details, you can tap the option underneath it to adjust settings that affect battery usage. Another way to check the battery usage per app is to go to Settings, and then tap Apps. Tap the app you want to check, and then tap Battery. If the Battery option on the App info screen is grayed out, it means the app is currently not using the battery.
Storage Storage Freeing up storage space As you use HTC U Play, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space. Manage photos and videos § After taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot. Discard the rest, if you don't need them. § After editing a photo or trimming a video, the original file is kept. Delete original files or move them elsewhere, such as to your computer.
Storage Types of storage Starting from Android 6.0, there have been some changes on how and where downloaded apps and their data can be stored. Phone storage This is the internal storage which contains the Android system, preinstalled apps, email, text messages, and cached data from the apps. You can also install apps that you've downloaded and capture photos, videos, and screenshots to this storage.
Storage Setting up your storage card as internal storage When you insert a storage card that has not been used on HTC U Play before, the card will be mounted as removable storage by default. If the storage card is new or doesn't have content you want to keep, you can format the storage card to use it as internal storage for HTC U Play.
Storage 3. Tap Migrate data. 4. Tap Move. § Screenshots will also be migrated. § When you take new photos or videos, capture new screenshots, or download new files after the migration, they will be saved to the new storage location. Moving an app to or from the storage card When you're running out of phone storage space, you can move a downloaded app and its data to the storage card if the card has been set up as internal storage.
Storage 4. To select or deselect files: § Press and hold a file to select it. To select more files, tap each file. § Tap a file to deselect it. § To select all files, press and hold a file first, and then tap 5. Tap Select all. Copy to. 6. In the Save to slideout menu, choose the type of storage where to paste to, and then open the destination folder. 7. Tap Copy. Copying files between HTC U Play and your computer You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC U Play.
Storage Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC U Play 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.
Backup and reset Backup and reset Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC U Play? Back up HTC U Play before you remove content from the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone. Android Backup Service Use your Google Account to automatically back up app data and settings including Wi-Fi passwords and files stored by certain apps.
Backup and reset Using Android Backup Service Starting from Android 6.0, use the Android Backup Service to back up your HTC phone to Google Drive™. This service can back up and restore the following: Back up What content or settings are backed up App data § In HTC apps, app data includes contacts stored on HTC U Play, 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.
Backup and reset Restoring from your previous HTC phone If you were using HTC Backup on your previous HTC phone, you need to download and use the HTC Restore app on HTC U Play to restore your backup. Depending on the amount of content, restoring a backup to HTC U Play through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi connection is recommended. 1.
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.
Backup and reset 4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when restoring messages. If you don't need a password, select Do not password protect this backup. 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.
Backup and reset Resetting HTC U Play (Hard reset) If HTC U Play 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.
Transfer Transfer Ways of transferring content from your previous phone Depending on the operating system in your old phone, choose the proper method of transferring content to HTC U Play. From an Android phone On your old HTC or other Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to HTC U Play. See Transferring content from an Android phone on page 113. From an iPhone Back up iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer the content to HTC U Play.
Transfer 7. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, tap Transfer, and then tap Yes. 8. Wait for the transfer to finish. 9. Tap Done on both phones. Transferring iPhone content through iCloud If you have an iCloud account, sync iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer content such as contacts or photos to HTC U Play. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Get content from another phone. 2. Tap iPhone Import from iCloud backup. 3.
Transfer Source of content How to transfer Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC U Play, if you don't prefer to store them on your online accounts. nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC U Play. 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 U Play to your computer.
Installing and removing apps Installing and removing apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC U Play. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. § To purchase apps and other content on Google Play, you can use the payment methods from your Google account. When you make your first purchase, your selected payment method will be added to your Google account.
Installing and removing apps 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. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Play Store. to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap My apps & games and swipe to the Library tab. 4. Tap Install next to the app you want to restore. For more details, refer to the Google Play help.
Managing apps Managing apps Arranging apps You can arrange and rearrange the apps on the Apps screen. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap . , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically. 3. Select Custom if you want to rearrange or group apps into folders. Showing or hiding apps in the Apps screen 1. On the Apps screen, tap Show/hide apps. 2. Select the apps you want to hide, or clear their check boxes to unhide them. 3. Tap Done. Grouping apps into a folder 1.
Managing apps 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 . 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.
Managing apps Setting up app links If there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post or media link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted after you've tapped a link, select an app, and then tap Always to set that app as the default app to use. You can also go to Settings to see how app links have been set up for different apps and change them. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2.
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. If it's a video tile, you can watch the video in full screen, hear the audio, and control the playback. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. 2. Do one of the following: § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right on the thumbnails to , then tap it. § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, tap the thumbnail to select it, press and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove. Restaurant recommendations Can't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed. Make sure you've added personalized content to HTC BlinkFeed.
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 and get directions to the restaurant. § 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 Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from 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 Compose, and then choose a social network. 3. Compose your status update and post it on your social network.
Themes Themes What is HTC Themes? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize your phone with elements such as wallpapers, sounds, and icons. You need to log in with your preferred account to download themes, icons, fonts, and more from the Themes store. Themes is a part of the HTC Sense Home app. To get the latest features of Themes, make sure you've downloaded the newest version of HTC Sense Home.
Themes 4. Select an image from your phone or take a photo with Camera. 5. Move or enlarge the crop box to the area of the image you want to include. 6. Crop and save the image. 7. Tap Next. 8. Swipe up or down to select a style for your theme. 9. Tap Edit to customize the style elements such as colors and icons. Or tap Next if you don't want to customize your theme. 10. After you've finished customizing your theme, tap Preview to see what your theme will look like. 11.
Themes 6. Press until you see the Edit current theme screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. 7. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Save to save the changes. Deleting a theme You can delete a theme if you no longer want to keep it on your phone. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. 2. Tap Theme. 3. Tap My themes or My designs. 4. Find and tap an item to delete. 5. Tap Remove.
Themes Choosing a Home screen layout You can choose between two Home screen layouts. The Classic layout allows you to add traditional app icons and widgets on your Home screen. By design, this layout will follow and fit what you've added on the Home screen according to an invisible grid. The Freestyle Home screen layout frees you from grid constraints and allows you to place your icons and widgets anywhere you want them on the Home screen. You can use custom stickers as app icons, too! 1.
Themes 5. Tap the newly added sticker, and then tap an app to link to the sticker. If you need to link the sticker to a different app, press and hold it on the widget panel, and then drag it to Relink. 6. To show or hide the name of the app it's linked to, press and hold the sticker on the widget panel, and then drag it to Show label or Hide label. You can choose to show or hide labels for all stickers on the Home screen. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel, and then tap Show/hide label.
Themes Time-based wallpaper Set your home wallpaper to automatically change during the day and night. You can only use a Time-based wallpaper while in Classic home screen layout. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. 2. Tap Theme. 3. Tap Edit current theme. 4. Tap Home wallpaper. 5. Tap Time-based. You'll then see two page thumbnails. 6. Tap Change wallpaper under the Day thumbnail to choose the wallpaper you want to display during the day. 7.
Boost+ Boost+ About Boost+ Here are some of the things you can do when using the Boost+ app. § Monitor your phone storage space and memory usage. § Delete cache, app installers, and temporary files on your phone. § Optimize system resources to extend battery life while you're using apps and playing your favorite games. § Manage irregular app activities, stop unused apps from running in the background, lock apps with sensitive content, or uninstall apps you don't use.
Boost+ Manually clearing junk files Regularly remove junk files that clutter your storage space or slow down the phone's performance. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+. 2. Tap Clear junk. The Boost+ app will show you how much storage space is being used up by different junk files, such as cache files, ad files, temporary files, and app installers. 3. Select or clear the junk file types you want to delete. You can tap 4. Tap next to a category to view the files under it.
Boost+ Managing irregular activities of downloaded apps The Boost+ app can check for irregular activities from a downloaded app that may affect your phone's performance. When an irregular activity is detected, you can choose to stop the activity. Or, you can also uninstall the downloaded app via the Boost+ app. You can only uninstall the apps you've downloaded. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+. 2. Tap Manage apps. 3.
Boost+ 5. Tap the On/Off switch next to an app to require an unlock pattern to open it. 6. Press . § To change the app unlock pattern, tap Lock apps, and then draw your unlock pattern. Tap Change pattern. § To use your fingerprint to unlock apps, tap Lock apps. When you're prompted to draw the unlock pattern, tap , and then select the Use fingerprint to unlock option.
Weather and clock Weather and clock 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.
Weather and clock Setting the date and time manually 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the World Clock tab, tap , and then find and tap Clock. Set date & time. 3. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. To display military time, choose the Use 24-hour format option.
Google Photos Google Photos What you can do on Google Photos Here are some of the things you can do when using Google Photos on your phone. § View, edit, and share the photos and videos you've taken on your phone. You can also access the media files previously backed up to your Google Account. § To select photos and videos, press and hold a thumbnail to select one. Tap a date to select all the media files under it.
Google Photos 3. Tap , and then do any of the following: § Tap to adjust the brightness, color, and more. § Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to rotate or crop the photo. 4. While you're editing, press and hold the photo to compare your changes to the original. 5. After making your adjustments, tap Save. Enhancing RAW photos After capturing RAW photos, you can improve its contrast and detail from the Photos app. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos. 2.
Google Photos 4. Move the left and right sliders to divide your video into sections. 5. Tap a section that you want to adjust, and then tap a dot that corresponds to particular playback speed to modify the selected section. 6. Repeat the previous step for the remaining sections. 7. Tap . The edited video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited. Adding a Hyperlapse effect on a regular video 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos. 2.
Mail 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 your phone. 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.
Mail 4. To arrange the tabs, drag , and then move the tab to its new location. 5. Tap Done. 6. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. 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.
Mail 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 .
Mail 4. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 5. Tap a result to open the email message. Searching for emails from a contact Do you remember the sender, but can't find a particular email from him or her? 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Press and hold an email message from a contact. 3. Tap Show all mail from sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears.
Mail 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. If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask your network administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. Add account. 3.
Voice Recorder Voice Recorder Recording voice clips Use Voice Recorder to capture information during lectures, interviews, or even to create your own audio log. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Voice Recorder. 2. Hold the microphone near the sound source. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC U Play, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
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 U Play to automatically log into public Wi-Fi networks 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 U Play 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 What is HTC Connect? With HTC Connect, wirelessly stream music or video from your phone to your speakers or TV by just swiping up the screen with 3 fingers.
Wireless sharing 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 your phone. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. 3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5.
Wireless sharing Streaming music to AirPlay speakers or Apple TV Before you start, make sure your device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your AirPlay speakers or Apple TV for details. 1. After connecting your AirPlay speakers or Apple TV to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on your phone. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. Your phone turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network.
Wireless sharing Renaming the speakers You can rename your Blackfire compliant speakers in Settings. 1. Make sure the speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. From the Home screen, tap Settings HTC Connect. Your phone then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network. You'll then see the available Blackfire speakers listed. 3. Tap next to a speaker name. 4. Enter the new speaker name, and then tap Done.
Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC U Play can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of available devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 156. 2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. 3.
Wireless sharing Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC U Play lets you receive various files with Bluetooth including photos, contact info, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1. Turn Bluetooth on. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 156. 2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC U Play. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC U Play and on the sending device.
Wireless sharing Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC U Play, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. The availability of NFC varies by phone model, region, and country. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC U Play and the other device back to back. You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Availability of NFC payment depends on when your mobile operator launches this service.
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, hold HTC U Play and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC U Play and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2.
Common settings Common settings Do not disturb mode Use Do not disturb mode to reject calls, and silence audible alerts and notifications, but still keep a data connection available. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Total silence, Alarms only, or Priority only depending on if you want to allow exceptions. When Priority only is selected, you can receive messages or calls from contacts in your exceptions list. 4.
Common settings 4. Tap Messages from or Calls from to select who can contact you. 5. Tap Manage approved contacts, and then tap to add contacts to your exceptions list. To remove contacts or numbers from the list, tap Remove contacts. Setting a Do not disturb schedule Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification. 2.
Common settings Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC U Play. § Touch tones when tapping the phone dial pad § Touch sounds when tapping onscreen items § Screen lock sounds § Pull-to-refresh sounds § Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1.
Common settings Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC U Play 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.
Common settings Night mode Enabling Night mode in the evening shifts the display colors from blue to warmer colors, helping to reduce eyestrain. 1. From the Home screen, tap buttons. Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures & 2. Tap Night mode, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Drag the slider to adjust the color temperature. Dragging the slider to Warmer filters out more blue light. 4. Tap Enable Night mode automatically to set a schedule when Night mode will be turned on.
Security settings Security settings Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano SIM card by assigning a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Make sure you have the default PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security. 2. Depending on the phone model, do the following: § Single SIM model: Tap Set up SIM card lock. § Dual SIM model: Select which card you want to assign a new PIN to. 3.
Security settings 3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock. 4. Tap Automatically lock phone, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You can also clear Make pattern visible or Make passwords visible if you don’t want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. 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.
Accessibility settings Accessibility settings Accessibility features HTC U Play comes with features and settings that allow easy access and use of apps and functions. Improve screen readability If you have low vision, take advantage of these features to help improve screen readability. § Increase the font size, use color inversion, or enable high-contrast text using the Accessibility settings. See Accessibility settings on page 168. § Turn magnification gestures on.
Accessibility settings Turning Magnification gestures on or off If you have low vision or would like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use finger gestures to magnify portions of your phone's screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility. 2. Tap Magnification gestures and read the instructions on how to use it. 3. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Magnification gestures on or off.
Accessibility settings Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack and Explore by touch are turned on, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: To Do this Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item. 2.
Accessibility settings Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement. § To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 27 Airplane mode 164 Alarms - setting 136 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 118 - grouping into a folder 55, 118 - hiding or unhiding 118 - icons on Home screen 55 - installing 117 - installing from Google Play 116 - installing from the web 117 - on Home screen 55 - restoring 117 - uninstalling 117 - updating 51 Auto Selfie 69 B Backup - about 107 - options 107 - restoring backed up apps 117 Battery - charging 25 - checking usage 99 - saving battery power 97 Blink
Index Continuous shooting 67 Copy - files 105 Copying - text 44 D Data connection - data roaming 148 - sharing 152 - turning on or off 147 - usage 147 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 114 Data transfer - from Android phone 113 - transferring contacts 114 Display - changing the time before the screen turns off 163 - screen brightness 164 - screen rotation 164 - Sleep mode 30 DNG RAW photos 76 E Email See Mail Exchange ActiveSync - flagging an email 144 - Out of office 144 expanded storage 102 F Fac
Index - deleting items 125 - posting to social networks 125 - selecting feeds 123 - setting up custom topics 124 - showing social network and app feeds 124 - turning on or off 122 HTC Clock 136 - setting an alarm 136 HTC Connect - about 153 - streaming music to speakers 155, 156 - streaming music, videos, or photos to media devices 154 HTC Sense Companion 48 HTC Sense version 50 Hyperlapse 74 I Idle screen See Lock screen Internet connection - VPN 150 - Wi-Fi 149 - wireless router 151 K Keyboard - e
Index P Pair a Bluetooth headset 157 Phone calls - blocking a call 81 - call history 81 - conference call 80 - emergency call 79 - extension number 78 - missed calls 79 - muting the microphone 80 - putting a call on hold 79 - receiving calls 78 - Smart Dial 77 - speakerphone 80 - speed dial 78 Phone information 50 Phone settings See Settings Phone updates 50 Photos - transferring from computer 115 Power - charging the battery 25 - checking battery usage 99 - saving power 97 - sleep mode 30 Print scree
Index Sound - switching profiles 81 Speakerphone 80 Speed dial 78 Storage 102, 133, 134 - clearing junk files 133 - uninstalling apps 134 Sweep panorama 73 T Tethering See USB Tethering Text message 83 Themes 126–128 - creating 126 - deleting 128 - downloading 126 - finding 127 - mix and match 127 time-lapse See Hyperlapse U Upgrade See Software update USB Tethering 152 V VideoPic 67 Videos - recording 66 - taking photo while recording 67 - transferring from computer 115 Voice input 45 Voice Record
