HTC Desire 19s User manual
User guide
HTC Desire 19s
Contents
Features you'll enjoy
Three cameras 9
Android 9.0 in HTC Desire 19s 10
Unboxing and setup
HTC Desire 19s overview 11
Inserting the nano SIM and microSD cards 13
Charging the battery 15
Switching the power on or off 15
Setting up your phone for the first time 16
Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more 17
Ways to lock and unlock HTC Desire 19s 18
Choosing which nano SIM card to use for your data connection 18
Managing your nano SIM cards with Dual network manager 18
Your first week with your new phone
Capturing your phone's screen 19
HTC Sense Home 19
Turning Sleep mode on or off 20
Lock screen 20
Touch gestures 21
Getting to know your settings 24
Using Quick Settings 25
Restarting HTC Desire 19s (Soft reset) 26
Notifications 26
Selecting, copying, and pasting text 29
Entering text 29
Security
Setting a screen lock 31
Setting up Smart Lock 31
Turning the lock screen off 32
About Face Unlock 32
Fingerprint scanner 33
Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 35
Updates
Software and app updates 36
Installing a software update 37
Installing an application update 38
Installing app updates from Google Play Store 38
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Home screen layout and fonts
Adding or removing a widget panel 39
Changing your main Home screen 39
Setting your Home screen wallpaper 40
Changing the default font size 40
Widgets and shortcuts
Launch bar 41
Adding Home screen widgets 42
Adding Home screen shortcuts 42
Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 43
Moving a Home screen item 44
Removing a Home screen item 44
Taking photos and videos
Camera basics 45
Taking ultra-wide or standard photos 47
Selfies 48
Recording video 49
Using HDR 50
Taking photos in Bokeh mode 50
Adding stickers to your shots 51
Using Professional mode 51
Google Photos
What you can do on Google Photos 53
Viewing photos and videos 54
Editing your photos 54
Trimming a video 54
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 55
Dialing an extension number 55
Keeping your phone number private 56
Speed dial 56
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 56
Receiving calls 57
Emergency call 58
What can I do during a call? 58
Setting up a conference call 60
Call History 60
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 61
Home dialing 61
SMS and MMS
About the Messages app 62
Sending a text message (SMS) 62
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 62
Sending a group message (SMS) 64
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Replying to a message 64
Forwarding a message 64
Blocking messages from unwanted contacts 64
Deleting messages and conversations 65
Changing the settings and getting help 65
Contacts
Your contacts list 66
Adding a new contact 67
Editing a contact’s information 68
Getting in touch with a contact 68
Importing or copying contacts 69
Merging contact information 69
Sending contact information 70
Contact groups 71
Private contacts 72
Battery
Tips for extending battery life 74
Using Battery saver mode 76
Displaying the battery percentage 76
Checking battery usage 76
Battery optimization for apps 76
Enabling background restriction in apps 77
Storage
Freeing up storage space 78
Types of storage 79
Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? 79
Setting up your storage card as internal storage 80
Moving apps and data between the built-in storage and storage card 80
Moving an app to or from the storage card 81
Copying or moving files between the built-in storage and storage card 81
Copying files between HTC Desire 19s and your computer 82
Unmounting the storage card 82
Transfer
Ways of getting content from your previous phone 83
Transferring content from an Android phone 84
Other ways of getting contacts and other content 84
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 85
Backup and reset
Backing up HTC Desire 19s 86
Resetting network settings 87
Resetting HTC Desire 19s (Hard reset) 87
Installing and removing apps
Getting apps from Google Play Store 88
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Downloading apps from the web 89
Uninstalling an app 89
Working with apps
Accessing your apps 90
Arranging apps 91
App shortcuts 92
Switching between recently opened apps 92
Working with two apps at the same time 93
Using picture-in-picture 94
Controlling app permissions 95
Setting default apps 96
Setting up app links 96
Disabling an app 96
HTC and other apps
Boost+ 97
HTC BlinkFeed 97
HTC Themes 97
Mail 99
Clock 99
Weather 99
Sound Recorder 99
Internet connections
Turning the data connection on or off 100
Managing your data usage 100
Wi-Fi connection 102
Connecting to VPN 103
Installing a digital certificate 104
Using HTC Desire 19s as a Wi-Fi hotspot 104
Sharing your Internet connection over USB 105
Wireless sharing
Turning Bluetooth on or off 106
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 107
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 108
Receiving files using Bluetooth 108
Using NFC 108
Common settings
Adjusting the volume and sound settings 111
Changing your ringtone 112
Changing your notification sound 112
Do not disturb mode 112
Turning the location setting on or off 114
Airplane mode 114
Setting when to turn off the screen 115
Screen brightness 115
Night mode 115
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About this guide
We use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:
This is a note. It provides detailed information for setup, common questions, and what to do in
specific situations.
This is a tip. It will give you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure that you may
find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or to
get a feature to work properly.
This is a warning. Take note to avoid potential problems or prevent damage to your hardware.
Information contained in this guide may have changed. For the most up-to-date information,
including the latest version of this guide, go to HTC Support.
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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.
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Features you'll enjoy
Three cameras
HTC Desire 19s gives you imaging at its finest. It has three main cameras that allow you to take
ultra-wide shots and professional-looking portraits..
Ultra-wide shots
With the 120-degree camera lens, HTC Desire 19s can take ultra-wide shots for you.
For more details, see Taking ultra-wide or standard photos on page 47.
Portraits
Capture awesome portraits with HTC Desire 19s.
§Bokeh mode - Adjust the depth-of-field in your photographs just like a professional. Blur the
background in real-time before you take the shot. See Taking photos in Bokeh mode on page
50.
§AR sticker - Spice up your photos by adding funny effects and playful AR stickers in real
time. See Adding stickers to your shots on page 51.
§Live Makeup - Before taking a photo selfie, use the Live Makeup to apply real-time touch-
ups such as skin smoothening, facial slimming, and more. See Using the Live Makeup feature
on page 49.
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Android 9.0 in HTC Desire 19s
Android™9.0 in HTC Desire 19s brings features that make handling phone calls, battery usage, and
app notifications more efficient. Here's an overview of some of its features.
Incoming call pop-up
From taking up the entire screen, you can set incoming phone calls to show as a pop-up. It takes the
pressure off to immediately accept or reject an incoming call, especially when you're busy using an
app.
For details, see Showing incoming call as a pop-up notification on page 57.
More control over battery-draining apps
Check which apps are draining your battery and enable background restriction for these apps. This
prevents them from using the battery while running in the background. See Enabling background
restriction in apps on page 77.
Manage notifications better
You have more control over your notifications. It's easier to stop those that you don't want to
receive anymore. Just press and hold on a notification to see your options. When you're using apps
such as Google Messages and Gmail, you can now reply to messages right from the Notifications
panel.
Digital Wellbeing
Keep track of how long you use your phone daily, such as how often you unlocked the screen and
how much time you spent on each app. You can set app timers to limit yourself from over spending
time on certain apps, set a bedtime schedule with the Wind Down feature, and more.
To learn more, see this article in Android Help Center: Manage how you spend time on your
Android phone with Digital Wellbeing.
More intuitive design
Enjoy a refreshed look for some screens, such as the Quick Settings. The volume bar is also more
accessible, and you can conveniently switch between silent, vibrate, and normal modes from it.
You'll be delighted as subtle design improvements make for a better overall experience.
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Unboxing and setup
HTC Desire 19s overview
After taking HTC Desire 19s out of the box, familiarize yourself first with the location of the card
tray, controls, and sensors.
1. VOLUME control
2. POWER button
3. Speaker
4. USB Type-C™connector
5. Microphones
6. 3.5mm headset jack
7. nano SIM and storage card tray
8. Proximity and light sensor
9. Front camera
10. Notification LED
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 19s.
§Avoid liquid or dust from entering the microphone hole to prevent damage to the microphone.
§Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms that dangle near the
headset jack. Using these may affect signal reception.
§Don’t disassemble any part of the phone. Don’t try to open the phone or remove the battery by
force. This may damage the phone or its electronics and will invalidate the warranty.
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Back panel
1. Three cameras
2. Fingerprint scanner
3. Dual LED flash
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Inserting the nano SIM and microSD cards
§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.
§The microSD™card is optional and sold separately.
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.
When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject hole to remove the card tray, do not obstruct
the tray to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.
4. Do the following to place your nano SIM and microSD cards into the tray:
With the gold contacts facing down, place two nano SIM cards into the SIM 1 and SIM 2
holders of the tray. Make sure to align the cut-off corners to the notches on the holders.
Both SIM 1 and SIM 2 cards can be 4G LTE cards.
To find out how to set the preferred card for your
mobile data connection, see Managing your
nano SIM cards with Dual network manager on
page 18.
When you need to use a microSD card, remove your second nano SIM card and then place the
microSD card on the SIM 2/SD holder. You cannot have both the second nano SIM card and
the microSD card inserted at the same time.
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5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that your cards don't fall out. With the
outer card holder between your fingers, steadily slide the tray all the way into the slot.
6. Make sure the tray is fully inserted and doesn't protrude from the slot.
Follow the same procedure above to eject the tray and remove your cards. Before ejecting the tray,
make sure to unmount your microSD card first. See Unmounting the storage card on page 82.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 19s, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
§If the battery has been fully drained, you may need to charge HTC Desire 19s for several minutes
before powering it on.
§Use HTC's power adapter and USB Type-C cable 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. Insert the small end of the USB Type-C cable into the USB Type-C connector.
2. Insert the other end of the USB Type-C cable into the power adapter.
3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
4. After you finish charging, unplug the USB cable from your phone first. Hold the part of the
power adapter that's close to the USB port when you unplug the adapter from the outlet.
§Avoid charging the battery in hot environments. As a safety precaution, the battery may stop
charging to avoid overheating.
§When you're using battery-intensive apps such as games or video streaming apps while charging
the battery, your phone may become warmer. This is normal.
§It is strongly recommended to unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet when not in
use.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 19s vibrates.
When you turn on HTC Desire 19s for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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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.
Setting up your phone for the first time
When you switch on your HTC phone for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll
need to set it up.
If you have data from a previous phone that you need to copy over to HTC Desire 19s, back up the
previous phone's data first. Or use the HTC Transfer Tool to transfer content from your previous
phone after you've finished setting up HTC Desire 19s. For details, see Ways of getting content
from your previous phone on page 83.
1. If you need to navigate by voice feedback, turn on TalkBack by pressing and holding two
fingers on the first screen until you hear a message and then a beep.
Or if you accidentally enabled TalkBack, follow the onscreen tutorial to turn it off.
2. Choose the system language you want to use, read and agree to the terms of use, choose your
Internet connection, and sign in to your Google®Account.
3. On the screen that asks you which device to restore from, do one of the following:
§If you backed up your old phone using your Google Account, tap the phone name.
Choose the items you want from your old phone, and then tap Restore.
§If you want to start fresh, tap Don't restore.
4. On the Google Services screen, make sure the Back up to Google Drive option is turned on to
enable Auto Backup. It's also recommended to have the options under Location and Device
maintenance turned on.
5. Set up device security for your phone, or skip and do this later in Settings. For details, see
Ways to lock and unlock HTC Desire 19s on page 18.
6. Sign in to your HTC Account to use the same login credentials for HTC services such as
Themes.
7. Follow the remaining instructions to finish your phone 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 the location
setting on or off on page 114.
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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 19s. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online
accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 19s and the Web.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap Add account.
3. Tap the account type you want to add.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information.
You can add several Google Accounts.
Syncing your accounts
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the Automatically sync data On/Off switch to turn automatic sync of all your accounts
on or off.
3. To manually sync individual accounts, tap an account, tap Account sync, and then tap
Sync now.
On the Account sync screen, you can also change the sync settings for your Google Account.
Removing an account
Remove accounts from HTC Desire 19s if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not
remove accounts and information from the online service itself.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap an account.
3. Tap Remove Account.
Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account
from HTC Desire 19s.
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Ways to lock and unlock HTC Desire 19s
It is important to set your phone to lock itself to prevent others from accessing your data in case it
gets lost or stolen. HTC Desire 19s gives you several ways to lock and unlock your phone.
§Screen lock: Set up your phone with a secure PIN, password, or pattern. See Setting a screen
lock on page 31.
§Fingerprint scanner: Unlock your phone using your registered fingerprint. See Adding a
fingerprint the first time on page 34.
§Face Unlock: While the screen is on, unlock your phone with your registered facel. See About
Face Unlock on page 32.
Choosing which nano SIM card to use for your data
connection
When you have two nano SIM cards inserted on your phone, only one card can be used to connect to
the Internet at a time. If you're using Google or third-party apps, you can also choose which one to
use as the default card for making phone calls and sending SMS/MMS messages.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Network & internet Dual
network manager.
2. Tap Data network, and then choose the card to use for connecting to the Internet. .
3. Tap Voice calls and SMS messages respectively to set the default card to use for making
phone calls and sending SMS/MMS messages.
Managing your nano SIM cards with Dual network
manager
From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Network & internet Dual network
manager. You can turn either card on or off, change the card names, and more.
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Your first week with your
new phone
Capturing your phone's screen
Want to show off your high game score? It's easy to take a picture of the screen to share.
1. To capture a screenshot, do any of the following:
§Press and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time.
§Press and hold the POWER button until a menu opens, and then tap Screenshot.
2. Open the Notifications panel.
You'll see the Screenshot saved notification with options on what to do with the screenshot.
If you don't see the options, slide two fingers apart on the notification to display them.
3. Tap Share.
HTC Sense Home
After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 19s for the first time, you'll see the Home screen.
§Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed™. You can customize HTC BlinkFeed to show
posts from your social networks, headlines from your favorite news media, and more. For
details, see http://www.htc.com/support/apps/blinkfeed/.
To display news in HTC BlinkFeed, you need to download the News Republic app.
§Swipe left and you’ll discover space for adding your favorite widgets, apps, and more so
they’re just a tap away. You can also add panels. For details, see Adding or removing a widget
panel on page 39.
§You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. See Launch bar
on page 41.
While you're in another screen or app, press to return to the last Home screen you visited.
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Turning Sleep mode on or off
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 19s into a low power state while the display
is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 19s is in your bag.
§To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button.
HTC Desire 19s also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while. You
can change the time before HTC Desire 19s sleeps by setting the screen timeout.
§To wake up your phone from Sleep mode, press the POWER button.
Lock screen
Here's what you can do on the Lock screen:
§Swipe up on the lock screen to unlock the screen.
Make sure to set up a screen lock to help protect your phone. See Setting a screen lock on page
31.
§Tap twice on a notification to go directly to the related app.
§Swipe left or right on the notification to remove it.
§Slide left or right on a notification until you see and . Tap to snooze the
notification.
§Press and hold a notification, and then choose whether to stop or continue showing
notifications from its app.
If you don't want notification content to appear on the lock screen, go to Settings Security
& location Lock screen preferences On lock screen, and then tap Don't show
notifications at all.
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