HTC Desire626 User manual

User guide
HTC Desire® 626

Contents
Features you'll enjoy
Android 6.0 Marshmallow 14
Sound 16
Personalization 16
Software and app updates 18
Unboxing
HTC Desire 626 19
nano SIM card 20
Inserting a nano SIM card 21
Removing a nano SIM card 23
Storage card 24
Charging the battery 26
Switching the power on or off 27
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 28
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up HTC Desire 626 for the first time 29
Restoring from your previous HTC phone 30
Transferring content from an Android phone 31
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Ways of transferring content from an iPhone 32
Transferring iPhone content through iCloud 32
Other ways of getting contacts and other content 33
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 34
Using Quick Settings 35
Getting to know your settings 36
Updating your phone's software 37
Getting apps from Google Play 40
Downloading apps from the web 42
Uninstalling an app 43
Your first week with your new phone
Basics 44
HTC Sense Home widget 58
Lock screen 62
Notifications 66
Working with text 68
HTC Help 75
Personalizing
Themes 76
More ways to personalize 81
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HTC BlinkFeed
What is HTC BlinkFeed? 93
Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 94
Restaurant recommendations 95
Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 96
Customizing the Highlights feed 99
Posting to your social networks 99
Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 100
Camera
Camera basics 101
Selfies and people shots 108
Panoramic shots 111
Other camera features 112
Camera settings 113
Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 114
Adding photos or videos to an album 116
Copying or moving photos or videos between albums 117
Tagging photos and videos 117
Searching for photos and videos 119
Trimming a video 120
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Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight 120
Photo Editor
Basics 122
Creative effects 126
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 136
Making a call with your voice 137
Dialing an extension number 137
Returning a missed call 138
Speed dial 138
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 138
Making an emergency call 139
Receiving calls 139
What can I do during a call 140
Setting up a three-way call 141
Call History 141
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 143
Using Assisted dialing 143
Messages
Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+ 146
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Sending a text message (SMS) 146
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 147
Sending a group message 148
Resuming a draft message 149
Replying to a message 149
Forwarding a message 150
Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 151
Deleting messages and conversations 151
Power and storage management
Battery 153
Storage 159
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 168
Backup 170
HTC Sync Manager 176
Reset 180
People
Your contacts list 182
Setting up your profile 184
Adding a new contact 184
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Editing a contact’s information 186
Getting in touch with a contact 186
Importing or copying contacts 187
Merging contact information 189
Sending contact information 190
Contact groups 191
Private contacts 193
Calendar and Email
Calendar 194
Mail 200
Google Photos and apps
Google Photos 208
Google Now 210
Google Search 215
Google apps 217
Other apps
Verizon Navigator 219
HTC Car 220
Scribble 223
Clock 227
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Weather 228
Kid Mode 229
Internet connections
Data connection 233
Managing your data usage 234
Wi-Fi connection 236
Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 239
Connecting to VPN 239
Using HTC Desire 626 as a Mobile Hotspot 241
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 243
Wireless sharing
HTC Connect 244
Bluetooth 249
Settings and security
Turning location services on or off 253
Do not disturb mode 254
Airplane mode 257
Automatic screen rotation 257
Setting when to turn off the screen 258
Screen brightness 258
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Touch sounds and vibration 259
Changing the display language 260
Installing a digital certificate 260
Disabling an app 261
Controlling app permissions 261
Setting default apps 262
Setting up app links 262
Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 263
Accessibility features 264
Accessibility settings 265
Turning Magnification gestures on or off 265
Navigating HTC Desire 626 with TalkBack 266
Teletypewriter (TTY) mode 271
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique
device are provided by various device manufacturers, operating system, software and
application developers (e.g. Google®, Motorola®, Microsoft®, BlackBerry®). If you use,
link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless
location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this
device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use
any of these non-Verizon Wireless services or applications, personal information you
submit may be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or
other users of those forums.
Verizon Wireless is not responsible for your use of those applications or information
you choose to submit or share with others. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use,
and privacy policies apply to those applications and services. Please review carefully
any and all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services
including those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy
policies, risks or waivers.
Your Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other
specifically identified terms govern your use of any Verizon Wireless products and
services.
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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.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a
certain task or to get a feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you
need to be careful about to prevent potential problems.
Some apps may not be available in all regions or with your mobile operator.
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Important RF Notice
This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and Industry
Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio frequency (RF)
exposure during typical body-worn operations. To ensure that RF exposure
levels remain at or below the tested levels, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar
accessory that maintains a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between
your body and the device, with either the front or back of the device facing
towards your body. Such accessories should not contain any metallic
components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these specifications
may not ensure compliance with applicable SAR limits and their use should
be avoided.
This device has been shown to be HAC compatible for CDMA and LTE™.
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4.
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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
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Android®6.0 Marshmallow brings new features that make your mobile life more
convenient.
Now on Tap
Now on Tap intuitively searches and delivers related information right in the app. This
means that you'll never have to leave the conversation or the website you're browsing
to search for information.
Just press and hold and Now on Tap displays related information, apps, and actions.
See Now on Tap on page 213.
Manage phone memory
Use Memory in Settings App manager to monitor the average memory use and
performance of HTC Desire 626. You can also use this setting to check which apps use
the most memory.
Major change to how you use storage cards
If you have an existing storage card with media and other files, use it as removable
storage so you can insert the card and access your files on any Android phone.
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If you have a brand new storage card, you can use the card to expand the internal
storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page
160 and Setting up your storage card as internal storage on page 161.
Network settings reset
Quickly reset all network settings when HTC Desire 626 has a hard time connecting to
the mobile data or Wi-Fi®network or Bluetooth®device. See Resetting network
settings on page 180.
Google settings
Easily manage settings for Google apps and features on HTC Desire 626. 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. With smarter app linking, there's no more guessing
which app can handle the links you tap.
In Settings, you can change the default apps to link to. For details, see Setting default
apps on page 262 and Setting up app links on page 262.
App permissions
To help protect your phone and privacy, Android 6.0 Marshmallow has improved the
way apps are given access to certain data or features, such as contacts or the
microphone. For details, see Controlling app permissions on page 261.
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Sound
Easily connect wireless speakers to your phone.
HTC Connect
Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from
HTC Desire 626 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 244.
Personalization
Designed with you in mind, HTC Desire 626 is filled with innovations that help it to
adapt to your life.
Themes
Make HTC Desire 626 feel 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.
See What is HTC Themes? on page 76.
HTC Sense Home
Your Home screen adapts to your needs at home, at work, and on the go. See What is
the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 58.
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Lock screen notifications make it easier to find what you've missed, see upcoming
events, and more. See Turning lock screen notifications on or off on page 64.
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! See What is HTC BlinkFeed? on
page 93.
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Kid Mode
Be worry-free while your kids use your
HTC Desire 626. Customize your little
ones' experience in Kid Mode®, where
they can enjoy a virtual playground with
games, apps, and books that you approve
of. You can check on which sites and
subjects your child has been spending
time on. See Switching to Kid Mode on
page 229.
Software and app updates
On HTC Desire 626, get software updates for the latest performance enhancements,
bug fixes, and security improvements as soon as they're available.
Also download and install the latest updates of HTC and other apps from Google Play™
to enjoy the new and improved features. Some HTC apps that are not preloaded in
certain phones can also be downloaded from Google Play.
The information in this guide may not be most up-to-date if there are more
recent software or app updates available.
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Unboxing
HTC Desire 626
1. Microphone and speaker
2. POWER
3. VOLUME buttons
4. Proximity sensor
5. Receiver
6. 3.5mm headset jack
7. Notification LED
8. Front camera
9. Slot cover
10. USB connector
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§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 626.
§Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms
that dangle near the headset jack. Using these may affect signal reception.
nano SIM card
HTC Desire 626 uses a nano SIM card.
The nano SIM card is preinstalled on HTC Desire 626. If you need to remove or replace
the card, refer to the following instructions.
Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the
standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.
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