HTC 816 User's Guide download pdf (Page 158)

Pinning the current screen

For added security when showing your phone to someone else, use the screen pinning option to lock

the display on the current app.

1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security.

2. Under Advanced, tap Screen pinning, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on.

3. On the Apps screen, open the app that you want.

4. Press , and then tap on the app thumbnail.

If you're using the card view, press and hold the thumbnail of the latest app you opened, and

then drag it up a little bit to see the icon.

5. When prompted, tap Start.

If you're using a lock screen, select the Ask for unlock pattern before unpinning option for

added security.

6. To unpin the screen, press and hold and at the same.

Disabling an app

Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an app

cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it.

1. Go to Settings, and then tap Apps.

2. Swipe to the All tab.

3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable.

Setting a screen lock

Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC Desire 816

without your permission.

Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be

asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Desire 816 is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain

period of time.

1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security.

2. Tap Screen lock.

3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock.

4. Tap Lock phone after, 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.

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