HTC 816 User's Guide

User guide HTC Desire 816

Get back to recent apps after a rebootWhen you restart your phone in earlier Android versions, all your recently opened apps will becleared. In Lollip

§ Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phoneloses the apps. You'll need to reinstall th

Deleting files or folders1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder.2. Select items to delete.3. Tap Delete.Google DriveUsing Google Drive on H

Activating your free Google Drive storageUse up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get fromGoogle Driv

Sync, backup, and resetOnline syncAdding your social networks, email accounts, and moreYou can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from yo

3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap .4. Tap Remove.Some personal data may be retai

Messages Back up your text messages to the phone storage or storage card, or save them as anemail attachment.Contacts § Save contacts and other person

6. If prompted, sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Drive.7. To do a daily backup, make sure the Automatic backup switch is on. You c

Switching from your previous online storage to Google DriveAfter you've restored a saved backup from your Dropbox storage to HTC Desire 816,remem

Backing up your text messagesKeep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restorebacked up text messages after

Backing up your personal dictionaryYou can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language &

UnboxingHTC Desire 8161. Notification LED2. POWER3. VOLUME buttons4. USB connector5. Dual speakers6. Slot cover7. 3.5mm headset jack8. Proximity senso

Back up and restoreBack up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phoneor to another HTC phone.Sync playlis

7. Click Start. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to finish transferring content.8. When done, slide open the Notifications panel on your HTC phone, and then

A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personalinformation.Performing a factory reset from settings1. Go to Set

PeopleYour contacts listThe People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 816 and from online accounts you'relogged in to. Use t

Finding peopleSearch for contacts stored on HTC Desire 816, your company directory if you have an ExchangeActiveSync account, or social networks you&a

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 anextensi

Getting in touch with a contact1. Open the People app.2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with

Copying contacts from one account to anotherContacts from your social network accounts may not be copied.1. On the People tab, tap > Manage conta

Sending contact information1. On the People tab, do one of the following:To send Do thisSomeone's contactinformationPress and hold the name of th

Sending a message or email to a groupYou will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group offive people, you

nano SIM cardHTC Desire 816 uses a nano SIM card.Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standardnano SI

Organizing your private contacts1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts.2. To add contacts to the private contacts list

EmailMailChecking your mailThe Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more emailaccounts that you’ve set up on HTC

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 a

Quickly replying to an email messageYou can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen.1. When you receive a new email

Deleting email messages1. Switch to the email account you want to use.2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email

3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office.4. Set the dates and times.5. Enter the auto-reply message.6. If you want a diffe

GmailViewing your Gmail InboxAll your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox.1. Open the Gmail app. The first time you use Google, you ne

3. Do one of the following:§ If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message.§ If you selected Forward, spec

CalendarViewing the CalendarUse the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into youronline accounts, rela

Scheduling or editing an eventYou can create or edit events on HTC Desire 816, and also sync events with your ExchangeActiveSync calendar. You can als

Removing a nano SIM cardMake sure to switch off HTC Desire 816 before removing the card.1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.2. Press the

Sharing an eventYou can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachmentwith your email or message.1. Do on

Dismissing or snoozing event remindersIf you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in thenotifications ar

Travel and mapsLocation settingsTurning location services on or offIn order to find your location on HTC Desire 816, you need to enable location sourc

3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on thedirection you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap .4.

5. If available, tap Filter to narrow the search results.6. Tap a card from the search results to check the address, get directions, see the location

Using voice commands in HTC CarUse your voice to control HTC Car.This feature may not be available in all languages.1. In HTC Car, tap the screen with

Making phone calls in HTC Car§ Tap Dialer to open the dialpad.§ Tap People and then browse a category or search by entering a name.§ Tap Speak and say

Other appsUsing ScribbleWant to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combinephotos, text, and illustration

Inserting images and illustrations in a note1. While composing a note, you can:§ Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert picture to select an imag

6. To add another page, tap . You'll see an onscreen message if you reached the maximumnumber of pages.7. Press to save the note.Grouping note

Unmounting the storage cardWhen you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 816 is on, unmount the storage cardfirst to prevent corrupting or

Setting an alarmYou can set up one or more alarms.1. Open the Clock app.2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm

To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing,setting it as a ringtone, and more.Keeping track of yo

Kid ModeWorried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with your importantwork files while using HTC Desire 816? Use Kid M

Internet connectionsTurning the data connection on or offTurning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges.HTC Desire 816

Turning data roaming on or offConnect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out ofyour mobile operator’s cov

Wi-FiTo 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

Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr)You can set HTC Desire 816 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularl

Adding a VPN connectionYou must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set upthe VPN.1. Go to Settings, and

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 anduse HTC Desire 816 a

Wireless sharingBluetoothTurning Bluetooth on or off1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.2. Tap the Bluetooth ti

Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC Desire 816, it is recommended that you charge the battery.§ If the battery has been dischar

Reconnecting a Bluetooth headsetNormally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Desire 816, andthen turning on the he

6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, andthen tap the relevant notification to view the file

Beaming contentMake sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has anAndroid Beam option, make sure it is also tu

§ View ongoing and upcoming calendar events.§ Dismiss or snooze the alarm.§ Use as a laser pointer.§ Use as a remote control for HTC Desire 816. Remot

Disconnecting HTC Mini+Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap HTC Mini+ to disconnect.Managing HTC Mini+While HTC Mini+ is connected, you ca

Settings and securityAirplane modeWhen you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 816 are turned off,including the call func

Automatic screen rotationAutomatic rotation is not supported in all applications.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, ge

Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound & notification.2. Under System, select the option you want to t

Pinning the current screenFor added security when showing your phone to someone else, use the screen pinning option to lockthe display on the current

Setting up Smart LockSet up your phone to detect your face or another trusted device before you can unlock the screen.1. Go to Settings, and then tap

Switching the power off1. 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

Hiding the caller from the lock screenYou can prevent the names and photos of incoming callers from appearing on the lock or securityscreens.The calle

§ Increase the font size, use color inversion, or enable high-contrast text using theAccessibility settings. See Accessibility settings on page 161.§

Navigating HTC Desire 816 with TalkBackUse TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 816 by spoken feedback. When you touch thescreen, HTC Desire 81

Scroll through a screen Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right.Unlock the lock screen Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the scr

Changing the TalkBack reading speedThe steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBackgestures if you already hav

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IndexAAccounts- syncing 103Airplane mode 155Alarms- setting 140Android BeamSee NFCApps- arranging 52- grouping into a folder 52, 53- hiding or un

Car- about 134- handling calls 136- HTC Car Kit 134- navigation 135- playing music 135- voice commands 135Change phone language 157Clock 139,

Google Now 84, 85- setting up 84- turning off 85Google Play- installing apps 24- refund 25Google Voice Search 86GPS (Global Positioning System)S

Phone setup and transferSetting up your new phone for the first timeWhen you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up

- opening an app 32- rejecting a call 75- unlocking 26Low battery 40Low storage 99MMail- attachments 122- carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 122

- extension number 73- missed calls 73- muting the microphone 76- putting a call on hold 75- receiving calls 75- Smart Dial 73- speakerphone 76

Slow motion video 62Smart network sharing 148SMSSee MessagesSoft reset 111Software update 22Sound- ringtone, notifications, and alarm 47- switchi

3. If you have an existing HTC Account that uses your Google login credentials and your backupis in Google Drive™, tap Sign in with Google. If not, ta

5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears on your newphone before you continue. If the PIN code doesn't appear

ContentsWhat's newThe HTC Eye Experience 9Android 5.0 Lollipop update 9UnboxingHTC Desire 816 11nano SIM card 12Storage card 13Charging the batte

Other ways of getting contacts and other contentThere are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content to HTC Desire 816.Sync wi

Home screenAfter you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 816 for the first time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed.§ Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show p

Getting to know your settingsWant to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more inSettings.1. Open Setting

3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only.4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both. App upd

Checking for updates manually1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.2. Tap Software updates. HTC Desire 816 checks if updates are available.If you don&

Restoring apps from Google PlayUpgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that youpreviously downloaded.

Your first week with yournew phoneBasicsOnscreen navigation buttonsHTC Desire 816 has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which ro

Motion gesturesUse motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 816, lower the ring volume, and more.Lift phone to auto answer a callTo automatically answer an

Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bagPocket mode makes HTC Desire 816 recognize when your phoneis in your bag or poc

Press and holdTo open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or linkin a webpage), just press and hold the item.Swipe or slideQuick

Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 44Customizing the Highlights feed 45Saving articles for later 45Posting to your social networks 45Removing con

FlickFlicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you needto swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as whenmoving right and left

Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.Two-finger swipeSwipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Setting

Three-finger tapWhile using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activatethe voice command mode.This feature may not be available in

Switching between recently opened appsWhen you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 816, you can easily switchbetween the apps

NotificationsNotifications panelNotification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progresssuch as files downlo

§ Solid green light when HTC Desire 816 is connected tothe power adapter or a computer and the battery is fullycharged.§ Flashing green light when you

The HTC Sense keyboardTyping is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard.§ Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see w

Choosing and switching between keyboard languagesIf multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 816, you can choose which languages toenab

Adding words and phrases to the dictionaryFor certain keyboard languages such as English and Spanish, you can add frequently-used names,acronyms, and

3. Lift your finger when the word is completed.4. If you want to continue entering text, slide your finger over the letters again to enter the nextwor

Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 77Home dialing 78MessagesSending a text message (SMS) 79Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 79Sendi

Checking battery historyCheck how long you've been using HTC Desire 816 since the last charge. You can also see a chartthat shows how long the sc

Manage your connections§ Turn off wireless connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth when not in use.§ Turn GPS on only when a precise loca

§ In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in youronline accounts. When the battery is starting to run low,

HTC BlinkFeedWhat is HTC BlinkFeed?Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set upwhich social networ

Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeedPersonalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources,categories, editi

Subscribing to multiple regional editionsWant to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can show one or moreeditions of your c

Removing content from HTC BlinkFeedWhether it's a tile or an entire feed, you can remove content you don't want to see onHTC BlinkFeed.§ To

PersonalizingMaking HTC Desire 816 truly yoursMake HTC Desire 816 look and sound just the way you want it.§ Choose a ringtone and other sounds that yo

Launch barThe launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts). You canreplace the apps on the launch bar with the on

Changing the settings of a widgetYou can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget).1. Press and hold a widget on your Hom

Sending contact information 118Contact groups 118Private contacts 119EmailMail 121Gmail 126CalendarViewing the Calendar 128Scheduling or editing an ev

Editing Home screen panelsAdding or removing a widget panel§ You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maxim

Moving a widget or iconYou can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another.1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger.2. W

Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Ta

Grouping apps into a folder1. On the Apps screen, tap > Custom.2. Tap > Rearrange apps.3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to an

Choosing what notifications to show on the lock screenChoose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. You can also prioritizenot

CameraCamera basicsCamera screenTake great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying avariety of filters and scenes.

Applying a filterUse the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been taken through speciallenses.Some camera modes may not

Taking a photo1. Open the Camera app.2. Switch to Camera mode.3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatica

§ In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the contrast, saturation, andsharpness before taking the photo.§ After capturing the ph

Selfies and people shotsTips for taking selfies and people shotsDo you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are so

Touch sounds and vibration 156Changing the display language 157Installing a digital certificate 157Pinning the current screen 158Disabling an app 158S

4. Tap > Camera options.5. Select the Auto Selfie option, and then press .6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen.7. To take your se

4. Depending on your selected capture mode, do one of the following:§ Tap if you see this icon, and then tap the countdown time that you want.§ Tap

3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options.4. Tap , and then tap .5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap .6. Pan left o

Camera settingsSaving your settings as a camera modeSave a scene or custom settings as a new camera mode so you can conveniently use it anytime younee

GalleryViewing photos and videos in GalleryReminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time,album, or loc

Showing or hiding albumsHave too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums.1. In Gallery, tap > Albums.2. Tap Sho

Adding location informationWant to specify more than just the city? You can add names of points of interests (POI) to yourphotos too.1. In Gallery, ta

5. Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then tap Next.6. Create an album or select an album that you've already created in Gallery. T

Viewing your tagged photos and videos1. In Gallery, tap > Tags. You'll see tiles of your used tags, with numbers that indicate how many phot

Editing your photosMake your pictures even better. Gallery has an array of editing tools that let you crop, rotate, applyand create photo filters, and

About this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:This is a note. A note often gives addit

4. Tap Save Preset to name your filter and save it. After saving your filter, you'll see a preview ofyour photo with the filter applied.5. Tap

Trimming a video1. In Gallery, open the video you want to play in full screen.2. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the vol

Viewing a Zoe in GalleryWhen you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes aZoe™. A Zoe is a collection of

Phone callsMaking a call with Smart dialYou can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searchesand calls

Speed dialUse Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.1. Open the Phone app.2. Tap > Speed dial > . You can also press and hold a

Receiving callsWhen you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears.HTC Desire 816 will automatically adjust the ringtone vo

Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callTo decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 816 to your ear when thespeakerph

Call HistoryUse Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls.1. Open the Phone app.2. Swipe to view the Call History ta

Home dialingWhen you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home.Your home country code is automatically added when

MessagesSending a text message (SMS)1. Open the Messages app.2. Tap .3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.4. Tap the box that says

Important note on recoverable dataFiles and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your devicemay still be recoverable by

Sending a group messageGroup messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose tosend a group SMS or group MM

3. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message.4. Tap .Replying to a contact's other phone numberWhen a contact has multiple pho

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

Deleting messages and conversationsOpen the Messages app and do any of the following:Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap

Search and web browserGetting instant information with Google NowDo you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your d

Changing card settingsYou can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. Forexample, you can change the weather

Searching HTC Desire 816 and the WebYou can search for information on HTC Desire 816 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, startyour search by ent

Browsing the Web1. Open the Internet app.2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show

Saving web content for laterSave webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. You can also add some video clipson webpages to the Watc

Using your browsing historyHTC Desire 816 keeps a record of webpages you've visited.If you don't want HTC Desire 816 to keep your browsing h

What's newThe HTC Eye ExperienceWith the new HTC Eye Experience, enjoy features beyond conventional camera shooting. Here aresome of these featur

EntertainmentHTC MusicListening to musicEnjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 816 using the Music app.When you open the Music app for the first time

HTC BoomSound profileWith the HTC BoomSound™ profile turned on, you'll still enjoy enhanced audio quality even whenyou plug in a headset. Listen

Updating album covers and artist photosTo save on data usage, you might want to connect to a Wi-Fi network when updating your albumcovers and artist p

Viewing song lyricsLove a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC Desire 816 gives your music an extra kickwith song lyrics and cool music visua

3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap next to the video title, and then tap Addto &

FM RadioListening to FM RadioListen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app.You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HT

Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devicesRefer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up.1. Open

§ DLNA — see HTC Connect on page 95 or Sharing your media to DLNA devices on page 97§ Miracast™ — see HTC Connect on page 95§ Bluetooth — see HTC Conn

Storage and filesPhone storageTypes of storageWant to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files?HTC Desire 816 has these s

Copying files to or from HTC Desire 816You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Desire 816.Save and close your files before copying the