HTC 2PZF100 Smartphone User Manual HTC U Ultra

HTC Corporation Smartphone HTC U Ultra

User Manual

User guide HTC U Ultra
ContentsFeatures you'll enjoyDual Display 10What's special with Camera 10Immersive sound 12Fingerprint sensor 13Truly personal 13Boost+ 15Android 7.0 Nougat 15Unboxing and setupHTC U Ultra overview 17Card tray 18nano SIM card 19Storage card 22Charging the battery 25Switching the power on or off 25Choosing which nano SIM card to connect to the 4G LTE network 26Managing your nano SIM cards with Dual network manager 26Setting up HTC U Ultra for the first time 26Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more 27Fingerprint scanner 28Your first week with your new phoneHTC Sense Home 30Sleep mode 30Lock screen 31Motion gestures 31Touch gestures 33Getting to know your settings 36Using Quick Settings 37Capturing your phone's screen 38Travel mode 38Restarting HTC U Ultra (Soft reset) 38Notifications 39Motion Launch 41Selecting, copying, and pasting text 44Entering text 44How can I type faster? 45Getting help and troubleshooting 47Secondary displayWhat is the secondary display? 48Secondary display settings 49Using the secondary display 502 Contents
Adding an app or contact 50UpdatesSoftware and app updates 51Installing a software update 52Installing an application update 52Installing app updates from Google Play 52Home screen layout and fontsAdding or removing a widget panel 53Changing your main Home screen 53Setting your Home wallpaper 54Changing the default font size 54Widgets and shortcutsLaunch bar 55Adding Home screen widgets 55Adding Home screen shortcuts 56Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 56Moving a Home screen item 57Removing a Home screen item 57Sound preferencesChanging your ringtone 58Changing your notification sound 58Setting the default volume 58HTC BoomSound for speakers 59Tuning your HTC USonic earphones 59Taking photos and videosCamera screen 60Choosing a capture mode 61Taking a photo 62Setting the photo quality and size 63Tips for capturing better photos 63Recording video in 3D Audio or high resolution audio 64Selfies 65Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos 67Taking continuous camera shots 68Using HDR 68Taking a panoramic selfie 68Taking a super wide-angle panoramic selfie 70Taking a panoramic photo 71Advanced camera featuresRecording videos in slow motion 72Using Zoe camera 72Recording a Hyperlapse video 73Choosing a scene 733 Contents
Manually adjusting camera settings 73Taking a RAW photo 74How does the Camera app capture RAW photos? 74Phone callsMaking a call with Smart dial 76Dialing an extension number 76Speed dial 77Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 77Receiving calls 77Emergency call 78What can I do during a call? 78Setting up a conference call 79Call History 80Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 80Home dialing 81SMS and MMSSending a text message (SMS) 82How do I add a signature in my text messages? 83Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 83Sending a group message 84Forwarding a message 84Moving messages to the secure box 85Blocking unwanted messages 85Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 86Deleting messages and conversations 86ContactsYour contacts list 87Adding a new contact 88Editing a contact’s information 89Getting in touch with a contact 90Importing or copying contacts 90Merging contact information 91Sending contact information 92Contact groups 92Private contacts 93BatteryTips for extending battery life 95Using power saver mode 97Extreme power saving mode 97Displaying the battery percentage 97Checking battery usage 97Checking battery history 98Battery optimization for apps 98StorageFreeing up storage space 994 Contents
Types of storage 100Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? 100Setting up your storage card as internal storage 101Moving apps and data between the phone storage and storage card 101Moving an app to or from the storage card 102Copying or moving files between the phone storage and storage card 102Copying files between HTC U Ultra and your computer 103Unmounting the storage card 104Backup and resetWays of backing up files, data, and settings 105Using Android Backup Service 106Restoring from your previous HTC phone 107Backing up contacts and messages 107Resetting network settings 109Resetting HTC U Ultra (Hard reset) 110TransferWays of transferring content from your previous phone 111Transferring content from an Android phone 111Transferring iPhone content through iCloud 112Other ways of getting contacts and other content 112Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 113Installing and removing appsGetting apps from Google Play 114Downloading apps from the web 115Uninstalling an app 115Managing appsArranging apps 116Multi-tasking 117Controlling app permissions 118Setting default apps 118Setting up app links 119Disabling an app 119HTC BlinkFeedWhat is HTC BlinkFeed? 120Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 121Restaurant recommendations 121Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 122Customizing the Highlights feed 123Playing videos on HTC BlinkFeed 123Posting to your social networks 124Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 124ThemesWhat is HTC Themes? 1255 Contents
Downloading themes or individual elements 125Creating your own theme 125Finding your themes 126Editing your theme 126Deleting a theme 127Choosing a Home screen layout 128Using stickers as app shortcuts 128Multiple wallpapers 129Time-based wallpaper 129Lock screen wallpaper 130Boost+About Boost+ 131Turning Smart Boost on or off 131Manually clearing junk files 132Optimizing apps running in the foreground 132Managing irregular activities of downloaded apps 133Managing apps running in the background 133Creating an unlock pattern for some apps 133Weather and clockChecking Weather 135Changing the city on the weather clock 135Turning on location services from the weather clock 135Using the Clock 136Setting the date and time manually 136Setting an alarm 136Google PhotosWhat you can do on Google Photos 137Viewing photos and videos 137Editing your photos 138Enhancing RAW photos 138Trimming a video 138Changing the playback speed of a slow motion video 139Editing a Hyperlapse video 139MailChecking your mail 141Sending an email message 142Reading and replying to an email message 142Managing email messages 143Searching email messages 143Working with Exchange ActiveSync email 144Adding an email account 145What is Smart Sync? 145Voice RecorderRecording voice clips 146Enabling high resolution audio recording 1466 Contents
Internet connectionsTurning the data connection on or off 147Managing your data usage 147Wi-Fi connection 149Connecting to VPN 150Installing a digital certificate 152Using HTC U Ultra as a Wi-Fi hotspot 152Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 153Wireless sharingWhat is HTC Connect? 154Using HTC Connect to share your media 155Streaming music to AirPlay speakers or Apple TV 156Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers 156Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform 157Turning Bluetooth on or off 157Connecting a Bluetooth headset 158Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 158Receiving files using Bluetooth 159Using NFC 160Common settingsDo not disturb mode 162Turning location services on or off 164Airplane mode 164Automatic screen rotation 165Setting when to turn off the screen 165Screen brightness 165Night mode 165Adjusting the display size 166Touch sounds and vibration 166Changing the display language 167Glove mode 167Security settingsAssigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 168Setting a screen lock 168Setting up Smart Lock 169Turning the lock screen off 169Accessibility settingsAccessibility features 170Accessibility settings 171Turning Magnification gestures on or off 171TalkBack 171Trademarks and copyrightsIndex7 Contents
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 additional information, such as what happens when you chooseto do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicableto some situations.This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets youknow of an option that you may find helpful.This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or toget a feature to work properly.This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be carefulabout to prevent potential problems.Some apps may not be available in all regions or with your mobile operator.8 About this guide
Important note on recoverable dataFiles and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your devicemay still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may notpermanently erase all data from your mobile device, including personal information.9 Important note on recoverable data
Features you'll enjoyDual DisplayHTC U Ultra introduces a secondary display which gives you the information you need at yourfingertips. The bigger screen on this phone is great for regular day-to-day activities; while thesecondary display is perfect for fast, convenient access to the things you use the most—like yourfavorite contacts, app shortcuts, event notifications, and more.To learn what you can do on the secondary display, see What is the secondary display? on page 48.What's special with CameraEnjoy taking great camera shots on HTC U Ultra. The Camera app has a simple interface, neatlyorganized to make it faster for you to switch modes and change your settings.Lean and clean camera interfaceThe camera interface groups related capture modes together—such as photo capture modes—so thatyou can quickly find the mode you want, and puts modes and their settings side by side for easyaccess.10 Features you'll enjoy
Without having to open the slideout menu, you can easily switch back to Photo or Video mode fromother modes by tapping or below the shutter button. You can also just tap to quicklyswitch between the front and main camera.See Taking photos and videos on page 60.Laser focusWith the laser focus, HTC U Ultra lets you take rapid shots with remarkable detail.Two ways to adjust exposureTap the screen, and then drag your fingerup or down to manually adjust theexposure. Or turn on the Touchautoexposure option in the camerasettings so you can simply tap the screento automatically set the exposure.See Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos on page 67.Anti-shake lensOptical Image Stabilization (OIS) reduces blur from hand movements while you shoot. You'll getsharper, brighter photos with more clarity, even in low light.Selfies§Capture awesome selfies with the front facing camera. See Selfies on page 65.§Live Makeup – Before taking your selfie, use Live Makeup to smoothen your skin. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 66.§Instant selfie shots – Flash a smile, and the camera instantly captures your smiling face. Or,just say "Cheese!" See Taking selfies automatically on page 66 and Taking selfies with voicecommands on page 66.§Enjoy taking wide-angle selfies with family or friends and with a panoramic scenery behindyou. See Taking a panoramic selfie on page 68.11 Features you'll enjoy
Capture video in 3D Audio or high res audioHTC U Ultra has four highly-sensitive omnidirectional microphones that capture positional soundin your video recordings. This means that you can record sound in 360 degrees for immersive audiothat’s just like being there. Or, you can record video with 24-bit high resolution audio. See Recording video in 3D Audio or high resolution audio on page 64.Pro level capabilitiesPro mode gives you professional level control over your photography. Capture RAW photos and takefull control over your camera settings. See Taking a RAW photo on page 74 and Manually adjustingcamera settings on page 73.The camera captures RAW photos in DNG format. The RAW file provides more image informationfor post processing in the Google Photos™ app or a graphics program on your computer.HyperlapseHyperlapse lets you speed up the action up to 12 times, and select sections of the video to change itsspeed. See Recording a Hyperlapse video on page 73.Immersive soundDiscover audio bliss on HTC U Ultra through its earphones. Easily connect wireless speakers toyour phone.HTC USonicExperience music tuned to your ears. When you plug in the HTC USonic earphones to HTC U Ultra,they will scan your ears to determine the audio output level that best suits you. This tuning processhappens almost instantly. The earphones can also dynamically adjust audio based on sound levelsaround you.See Tuning your HTC USonic earphones on page 59 for details.The HTC USonic earphones can only be used with HTC U Ultra and other compatible HTCphones supporting HTC USonic.Record audio in high res qualityEnable high res quality audio in Voice Recorder to make crystal clear audio recordings. See Enablinghigh resolution audio recording on page 146 for details.HTC ConnectSimply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from HTC U Ultra to yourspeakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your phone! You can even enjoy your favoritemusic on multiple speakers. See What is HTC Connect? on page 154.12 Features you'll enjoy
Fingerprint sensorYou can use the fingerprint scanner on HTC U Ultra to quickly wake up and unlock your phone withyour fingerprint.You can register up to 5 fingerprints. See Fingerprint scanner on page 28.Truly personalDesigned with you in mind, HTC U Ultra is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life.ThemesMake HTC U Ultra more personal by customizing how it looks with your own photos and then mixand 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 125 for more details.Freestyle home screenIf you want to take designing your Home screen to the next level, try the Freestyle home screenlayout for zero-grid limitations and fun stickers to replace your app icons.13 Features you'll enjoy
HTC BlinkFeedGet your favorite topics, news, social media, and moreconveniently delivered to one place on your phone. Even getsuggestions for places to eat! You can also play embedded videosright on HTC BlinkFeed™. See What is HTC BlinkFeed? on page120.14 Features you'll enjoy
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.You can also set this app to help extend battery life while you're playing your favorite game on HTCU Ultra.See About Boost+ on page 131.Android 7.0 NougatAndroid™ 7.0 Nougat brings new features that make working with apps and settings even moreconvenient.Multi-tasking made easyAside from flipping through running apps, there are faster ways to use the RECENT APPS button for switching between apps.§Want to watch a video while chatting at the same time? Use the split-screen view to displaytwo running apps side by side.§Quickly switch to the previous app with a double tap.For details, see Multi-tasking on page 117.Enhanced notificationsSee incoming information on a notification without having to open an app. If you received a newmessage, you can directly send a reply right from the notification. See Notifications panel on page40.15 Features you'll enjoy
Improved settings§Limit how much mobile data your phone uses. When you turn Data Saver on, apps in thebackground won't be able to use the data connection unless you've set these apps to accessmobile data. See Data Saver on page 148.§Use the Quick Settings bar to toggle Wi-Fi® and other quick settings on and off. See UsingQuick Settings on page 37.§No more navigating back to the main settings screen by screen. There's a slideout menu thatyou can open anytime to directly access the main settings. See Getting to know your settingson page 36.§At the top of the Settings screen, see suggestions for how to get more out of your phone.§Aside from changing the font size, you can also adjust the display size of items such as iconsand images. See Adjusting the display size on page 166.16 Features you'll enjoy
Unboxing and setupHTC U Ultra overviewAfter taking HTC U Ultra out of the box, familiarize yourself first with the location of the card trayand the different button controls.Dual SIM card support varies by phone model, region, and country.1. POWER2. VOLUME buttons3. Secondary display4. nano SIM and storage card tray5. Proximity sensor6. Front camera7. Notification LED8. HTC BoomSound™ Hi-Fi editionspeakers9. BACK10. HOME / Fingerprint scanner11. USB Type-C™ connector12. RECENT APPSYou need a 4G/LTE™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and dataservices. 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 U Ultra.§Avoid liquid or dust from entering the microphone hole to prevent damage to the microphone.§Don’t disassemble any part of the phone. Don’t try to open the phone or remove the battery byforce. This may damage the phone or its electronics and will invalidate the warranty.17 Unboxing and setup
Back panel1. Laser autofocus sensor2. Dual LED flash3. Main camera with OISCard trayWhen inserting the eject tool into the tray eject hole to remove the card tray, make sure not to presson 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 Ultraand that doesn't block the tray.18 Unboxing and setup
nano SIM cardOn HTC U Ultra, use a standard nano SIM card. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than thestandard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.Inserting the nano SIM card1. 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.19 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 cardinto the SIM holder of the tray. Make sure to align the cutoff corner to the notch on theholder.Place your microSD™ card into the SD holder of the tray. See Inserting the microSDcard on page 22.§Dual SIM model: With the gold contacts facing down, place your nano SIM cards intothe SIM 1 and SIM 2 holders of the tray. Make sure to align the cutoff corners to thenotches on the holders.§By default, SIM 1 will connect to the 4G LTE/3G network, and SIM 2 will connect to 3G/2G. Tofind out how to set the preferred card for connecting to 4G LTE, see Managing your nano SIMcards with Dual network manager on page 26.§SIM 2 and SD are labeled on the same holder in the tray. Either place your second nano SIMcard or a microSD card into this holder. Both cards can’t be inserted at the same time.20 Unboxing and setup
5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that your cards don't fall out. Hold thetray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and then steadily slide the tray all theway 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 cardMake sure to switch off HTC U Ultra before removing the card.1. Hold the phone face up.2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool or a small bent paperclip into the tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects.4. Pull the tray out, and then remove the nano SIM card.5. To reinsert the tray, center it first in the slot, and then slide it all the way in.6. Press on the cover that's attached to the tray to close it tightly.21 Unboxing and setup
Storage cardUse a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storagespace, 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 card1. 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. Dual SIM model: SIM 2 and SD are labeled on the same holder in the tray. Remove yoursecond nano SIM card when you want to use your microSD card. Both cards can’t be insertedat the same time.22 Unboxing and setup
4. Place your microSD card—gold contacts facing down and narrow side facing in—into the SDholder of the tray. 5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that the nano SIM and microSD cardsdon’t fall out. Hold the tray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and thensteadily slide the tray all the way into the slot. 6. Press on the cover that's attached to the tray to close it tightly.If it's the first time you insert a microSD card, you'll be prompted to set it up.Unmounting the storage cardWhen you need to remove the storage card while HTC U Ultra is on, unmount the storage card firstto 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. Do one of the following:§If your storage card appears under Removable storage, tap next to the card name,and then tap Eject.§If your storage card appears under Internal storage, tap the card name, and then tap Eject.23 Unboxing and setup
Removing the microSD cardMake sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. See Unmounting the storage cardon 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.24 Unboxing and setup
Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC U Ultra, it is recommended that you charge the battery.§If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC U Ultra forseveral minutes before powering it on.§Use only the adapter and the USB Type-C cable that came with HTC U Ultra to charge thebattery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, notthe USB cable connection with your computer.1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.§As a safety precaution, the battery may stop charging to avoid overheating.§Avoid charging the battery in hot environments.§When you're using the web browser and charging the battery, HTC U Ultra may becomewarmer. This is normal.§To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you finishcharging.Switching the power on or offSwitching the power onPress the POWER button until HTC U Ultra vibrates. When you turn on HTC U Ultra for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.25 Unboxing and setup
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 Power off on the options menu.Choosing which nano SIM card to connect to the 4GLTE networkWhen you have two nano SIM cards inserted on your phone, only one card can connect to the faster4G 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. From the Home screen, tap Settings Dual network manager.2. Tap Preferred data network.3. Choose the card you want to connect to the 4G LTE network.Managing your nano SIM cards with Dual networkmanagerDual SIM card support varies by phone model, region, and country.From the Home screen, tap Settings Dual network manager. You can turn either slot on oroff, change the slot names, and more.Setting up HTC U Ultra for the first timeWhen you switch on HTC U Ultra for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll beasked to set it up.You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press andhold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled.Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your Google®Account, set up device protection for HTC U Ultra, and more.Use Android Backup Service if you've used it to back up your old phone before. On the screen thatasks you which device to restore from, tap the name of your old phone model. Tap to choose thetype of items you want to restore, and then tap Restore to proceed. Otherwise, tap Don't restore.If you have content such as media files and data that you need to transfer from an old phone, see Ways of transferring content from your previous phone on page 111.26 Unboxing and setup
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-syncof your online accounts may incur extra data fees. To avoid incurring data fees, disable thesefeatures under Settings. For more information on location services, see Turning locationservices on or off on page 164.Adding your social networks, email accounts, and moreYou can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts,and online services on HTC U Ultra. Depending on the account type, signing in to your onlineaccounts lets you sync updates between HTC U Ultra and the Web.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accounts & sync.2. Tap .3. Tap the account type you want to add.4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information.§In Settings Accounts & sync, tap the Auto sync On/Off switch to turn automatic sync of allyour accounts.§You can add several Google Accounts.Syncing your accounts1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accounts & sync.2. Tap the Auto sync On/Off switch to turn automatic sync of all your accounts on or off.3. To manually sync individual accounts, tap an account type, and then tap Sync now onthe Account settings screen.On the Account settings screen, you can also change the sync settings for an account.Removing an accountRemove accounts from HTC U Ultra if you no longer use them. Removing an account does notremove accounts and information from the online service itself.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accounts & sync.2. Tap an account type. If you've signed into multiple accounts under an account type, tap the account to remove.3. Tap Remove account.Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the accountfrom HTC U Ultra.27 Unboxing and setup
Fingerprint scannerYou can quickly wake up and unlock the HTC U Ultra using your fingerprint. You can add up to 5fingerprints.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.§The fingerprint scanner has 360° readability—you can touch a recorded finger at any angle tothe scanner to turn on the screen or unlock the HTC U Ultra.You may not be able to set the fingerprint scanner to unlock HTC U Ultra, if you've signed in toan Exchange ActiveSync® account that requires you to set a different screen lock option (such aspassword). Check with your Exchange Server administrator if your Exchange ActiveSyncaccount supports the fingerprint scanner.Adding a fingerprint the first time1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings Fingerprint scanner.2. Tap Add fingerprint. If you haven't already set up a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password, you'll be asked to setone up. See Setting a screen lock on page 168.3. Tap Start.4. Choose which finger or thumb to use, touch the scanner until it vibrates, then lift your fingeror thumb.5. Repeatedly touch the scanner until the fingerprint has been successfully recorded. You'll getthe best results if you hold your finger in the same direction when touching the scanner.6. After you've successfully recorded your fingerprint, tap Done.You can now use your fingerprint to wake up and unlock your HTC U Ultra.You'll need to input your backup lock screen pattern, PIN, or password if the scanner doesn'tidentify your fingerprint after five attempts. You'll only have 10 additional attempts before yourdata is deleted from the HTC U Ultra.28 Unboxing and setup
Adding, removing, or editing fingerprints1. 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 upand unlock the screen.29 Unboxing and setup
Your first week with yournew phoneHTC Sense HomeAfter you've turned on and set up HTC U Ultra 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 postsfrom your social networks, headlines from your favorite news media, and more. For details,see What is HTC BlinkFeed? on page 120.§Swipe left and you’ll discover space for adding your favorite widgets, apps, and more sothey’re just a tap away. You can also add panels. For details, see Adding or removing a widgetpanel on page 53.§You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. See Launch baron page 55.While you're in another screen or app, press HOME to return to the last Home screen youvisited.Sleep modeSleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC U Ultra into a low power state while the display isoff. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC U Ultra is in your bag.Switching to Sleep modeTo turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button. You can alsodouble-tap the lock screen.HTC U Ultra also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while. You can changethe time before HTC U Ultra sleeps by setting the screen timeout. For details, see Setting when toturn off the screen on page 165.Waking up from Sleep mode§Press the POWER button.§Use Motion Launch™ to wake up and unlock your phone directly to an app or screen. See Motion Launch on page 41.30 Your first week with your new phone
Lock screen§Swipe up on the lock screen to unlock the screen.Or, press and hold the fingerprint sensor.§Tap twice on a notification to go directly to the related app.§Swipe left or right on the notification to remove it.§Press and hold a notification to mute or block notifications from the related app. Tap Moresettings to customize the notification settings. If you don't want notification content to appear on the lock screen, go to Settings Sound &notification On the lock screen, and then tap Don't show notifications at all.§If you want to set up a screen lock or Smart lock, see Setting a screen lock on page 168 fordetails.Motion gesturesUse motion gestures to mute HTC U Ultra, lower the ring volume, and more.Lift phone to auto answer a callTo automatically answer an incoming call, lift the phone and look at the screen first to see who'scalling before you hold it to your ear.You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Call, and then select or clear Auto answercalls.You can turn this feature on or off. In Settings Call, select or clear Auto answer calls.Flip to muteIf your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turnthe phone over to mute it.If you go to Settings and then tap Sound &notification Flip to mute, you can set your phone to:Muteonce Mute only once after flipping the phone.While the phone is still facing down, itwill ring again when there are otherincoming calls.Mutealways After flipping the phone to mute a call,keep it always muted while it's still facingdown when there are other incomingcalls.31 Your first week with your new phone
Pick up to lower volumeIn a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC U Ultra upwhen a call comes in to lower the ring volumeautomatically.You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tapSound & notification, and then select or clear Quiet ringon pickup.Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bagPocket mode makes HTC U Ultra recognize when your phone is inyour bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can hearit in noisy environments.You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound &notification, and then select or clear Pocket mode.Rotate HTC U Ultra for a better viewFor many screens, you can automatically change thescreen orientation from portrait to landscape by turningHTC U Ultra sideways.When entering text, you can turn HTC U Ultra sideways tobring up a bigger keyboard.32 Your first week with your new phone
Touch gesturesUse touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.TapTap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen itemssuch as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons.Press and holdTo open the available options for an item (for example, a contact orlink in a webpage), just press and hold the item.Swipe or slideQuickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go toother Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list,document, and more.33 Your first week with your new phone
DragPress and hold your finger with some pressure before you start todrag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you havereached the target position.FlickFlicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you needto swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as whenmoving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking througha contacts or message list.Press and flickOn the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or iconfrom one screen to another.Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick thescreen to the new location with another finger.34 Your first week with your new phone
Slide with two fingersIn some apps, slide two fingers apart to zoom in whenviewing a picture or text.Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the pictureor text.Two-finger swipeSwipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.35 Your first week with your new phone
Three-finger swipe§Swipe up the screen with three fingers and HTC Connect™ streamsmusic or video from HTC U Ultra 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.Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work forsharing media.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 Settings from the Apps screen or Notifications 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 .2. Here are some of the basic settings you can change: §Tap the On/Off switch next to an item such as Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Tap the itemitself to configure its settings.§Tap Sound & notification to set a ringtone, choose a sound profile, and configurenotification settings.§Tap Personalize to change the wallpaper, add apps and widgets to the Home screen,and more.§Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as email, socialnetworks, and more.§Tap Security to help secure HTC U Ultra, for example with a screen lock.§Tap an item under Suggestions to check out new or recommended settings tocustomize.3. You can also swipe right on the Settings screen to see the list of main settings and quicklyjump from one setting to another. Or, tap in Settings to easily find options and settings.36 Your first week with your new phone
Using Quick SettingsIn the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® on or off.1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel.Right below the Settings button, you'll see the first six Quick Settings tiles.2. To see all of the Quick Settings tiles, do any of the following:§With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar.§Swipe down twice from the status bar.3. Swipe left or right to see more tiles.4. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile.Customizing Quick SettingsYou can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings.1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following:§Press and hold a tile, and then drag it to your desired position.§Press and hold a tile, and then drag it down under the Drag to add tiles section to hide itfrom the Quick Settings panel.§Under the Drag to add tiles section, drag a tile up to show it in the Quick Settings panel.3. Press .There is a limit to the number of tiles that can be shown in the first panel of Quick Settings. Youmay need to swipe left on the Quick Settings panel to see more Quick Settings tiles.37 Your first week with your new phone
Capturing your phone's screenWant to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC U Ultra features? It's easy totake 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 then slide two fingers apart on the Screenshot capturednotification.3. Tap Share.Travel modeDo you often travel across time zones? Turn on Travel mode in Settings to see a dual clock on theHome screen and lock screen that shows both your home and current time zones.§Make sure you turn on location services in your phone settings.§Set your home time zone first in the Clock app.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Date & time.2. Tap the Travel mode On/Off switch to turn travel mode on or off.You'll see a dual clock of your home and current locations once your phone detects a different timezone from the home time zone you've set.Restarting HTC U Ultra (Soft reset)If HTC U Ultra is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performingproperly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem.1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.2. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart.38 Your first week with your new phone
HTC U Ultra not responding?If HTC U Ultra does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you canstill restart it.Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME DOWN until your phone vibrates, and thenrelease the buttons. You may need to press and hold the buttons for 12 to 15 seconds before the phonevibrates.NotificationsNotification LEDThe notification LED shows a:§Solid green light when HTC U Ultra is connected to thepower adapter or a computer and the battery is fullycharged.§Flashing green light when you have a pendingnotification.§Solid orange light when the battery is being charged.§Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches verylow.Choosing when to flash the notification LEDYou can change when to flash and which apps will flash the LED when there are new notifications.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Under Notifications, tap Flash LED for notifications. Choose whether to always flash theLED or flash it only when the screen is off.3. Tap Manage LED notifications. Choose which app notifications you want the LED to flashfor.In other apps, check their settings to find out if they have an option for flashing the LED.39 Your first week with your new phone
Notifications panelNotification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progresssuch as files downloading.When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of thenotifications that you've received.To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. §Tap the notification to open the corresponding app.§To dismiss just one notification in the list, drag it left or right.§Slide two fingers apart on the notification to expand it and see more details or see if there aremore notifications bundled inside it. Slide two fingers together on the notification to minimize itagain.§Some notifications allow you to take immediate action. For example, tap a missed callnotification to return the call or reply with a text message.§If you have several notifications, scroll through the list screen to see them all.§To dismiss all non-persistent notifications, tap Clear all.§Press and hold a notification to customize the corresponding app's notification settings. You canchange what app notifications you want to receive. See Managing app notifications on page 41.40 Your first week with your new phone
Managing app notificationsYou can choose which types of app notifications to mute, block, or override your Do Not disturbsettings.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Notifications, and then tap the app to set. You can also press and hold a notification in the Notifications panel or the lock screen to seethe notification settings you can customize.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 lockscreen.Motion LaunchMotion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture followed by a finger gesture. Using acombination of simple gestures, you can wake up to your Home screen, HTC BlinkFeed, and more.See the following:§Waking up to the lock screen on page 41§Waking up and unlocking on page 42§Waking up to the Home widget panel on page 42§Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed on page 43§Launching the camera on page 44Turning Motion Launch gestures on or off1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Tap Motion Launch gestures.3. Select the Motion Launch gestures you want.Waking up to the lock screenGo from sleep mode to the lock screen without pressing the POWER button.If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials firstbefore HTC U Ultra unlocks.41 Your first week with your new phone
1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation.2. Immediately double-tap the screen.Waking up and unlockingGo from sleep mode and unlock HTC U Ultra to the last screen you were using without pressing thePOWER button.If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials firstbefore HTC U Ultra unlocks.1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation.2. Immediately swipe up from the bottom half of the screen.Waking up to the Home widget panelGo from sleep mode to the Home widget panel without pressing the POWER button.If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials firstbefore HTC U Ultra unlocks.42 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 BlinkFeedGo 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 firstbefore HTC U Ultra unlocks.1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation.2. Immediately swipe right from the left side of the screen.43 Your first week with your new phone
Launching the cameraGo 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 whenyou exit the Camera app.Selecting, copying, and pasting text1. 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. In a text entry field (for example, while composing an email), press and hold at the pointwhere you want to paste the text.5. Tap or Paste.Sharing text1. After you have selected the text, tap or or Share.2. Choose where to share the selected text.Entering textThe keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app.§Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuationmarks and symbols.§Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock.§Press and hold keys with gray characters at the top or bottom to enter numbers, symbols, oraccented letters. Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them.44 Your first week with your new phone
§Tap to show number and symbol keys. Tap to return to the main keyboard.§Tap 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 speaking1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold .3. When you see the microphone button and the words "Speak now", say the words you want toenter.4. Enter punctuation marks by saying the name. For example, say "comma".Enabling smart keyboard optionsTurn on the keyboard's advanced features to help you type faster, such as contextual prediction,auto-correction, and more.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Language & keyboard.3. Tap Virtual keyboard TouchPal - HTC Sense Version Smart input.4. Select the options to enable.How can I type faster?The onscreen keyboard of your phone is highly customizable. You can modify its settings andoptions to enhance your typing experience.Here are some tips that you could try:§Show the numeric keys on the top row of the keyboard. Go to Settings, and then tapLanguage & keyboard. Tap Virtual keyboard Touchpal - HTC Sense Version Generalsettings. Select Number Row.§Turn on Contextual prediction.Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. TapVirtual keyboard TouchPal - HTC Sense Version Smart input, and then make sure thatContextual prediction is selected. This option enables next word prediction and will alsoallow the keyboard to learn from the usual word patterns you type for better wordsuggestions.45 Your first week with your new phone
§Switch to landscape mode.With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar and check ifAuto rotate is turned on. Open the app you need, and then tap a text field to show thekeyboard. 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 tapa text field to show the keyboard. Tap, and then tap Resize. Drag any ofthe border arrows to resize yourkeyboard.To move the keyboard up, drag the center button up.46 Your first week with your new phone
Getting help and troubleshootingWant 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 youcan tap to browse how-tos, FAQs, and more.If HTC Help is not preinstalled on your phone, you can download it from Google Play™.Having hardware or connection problems?Before calling for support, you can first use the Help app to troubleshoot or perform diagnostics onyour phone. This helps you in finding the problem cause, and in determining whether you canresolve the problem or you need to call for support.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Help.2. On the Help screen, tap and then tap Troubleshooting or Diagnostics tools to use atroubleshooting wizard to check the basic hardware functions.3. You can also tap Software updates to check for new software updates if available.Softwareupdates may contain bug fixes and feature improvements.47 Your first week with your new phone
Secondary displayWhat is the secondary display?The secondary display lets you quickly and conveniently see essential information and access quicktoggles such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as favorite apps and contacts even without using themain display. The secondary display can be used even when the main display is off.On the secondary display, you can:§Check current time, weather, and battery power by simply lifting the phone or double-tapping the secondary display when the phone is in sleep mode.§Turn on or off phone features such as Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, and flashlight.§See notifications.§See an upcoming calendar event.§Check the day's weather forecast.§Add favorite apps for quicker access.§Add contacts so you can call or message them quicker.§Control music playback.§Write a note to remind yourself of something.48 Secondary display
Secondary display settingsChoose when the secondary display turns on and what features can be accessed on it.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Secondary display.3. Under Settings, choose when the secondary display turns on by tapping the On/Off switchnext to the option. Also do the following:§Tap Activate when main display is on to select the types of content to show on thesecondary display when the main display is on.§Tap Activate when main display is off to select the types of content to show on thesecondary display when the main display is off.When selecting items to show, you can rearrange the sequence of what is shown on thesecondary display by dragging the item to its preferred position.49 Secondary display
Using the secondary displayUse the secondary display to check the weather, open frequently-used apps, contact a friend, playmusic, and more.1. When the main display is off, lift the phone in portrait position or double-tap the secondarydisplay to turn it on.2. Swipe left or right to navigate the secondary display. To customize the the types of contentshown on this display, see Secondary display settings on page 49. 3. You can:§Tap an icon to open an app, communicate with a contact, or turn on or off a phonesetting.§Open the default music app and then use the playback buttons to control musicplayback.§Reply immediately to a message you've just received, when the main display is on, bytapping Reply.§When the main display is on, press and hold Create your own reminder to write a noteto yourself.When the main display is off, you can only view the note you wrote.Adding an app or contactQuickly open apps and call or message friends using the secondary display.1. On the secondary display, swipe left or right until you see or to add a contact or app.2. Do one of the following:§Tap and then choose the contact to add from the list.§Tap and then choose the app to add from the list.§To remove an app or contact, press and hold the app or contact, and then tap Remove fromsecondary display.§To replace an existing app or contact shortcut, press and hold the shortcut, and then choose thereplacement from the list.50 Secondary display
UpdatesSoftware and app updatesDownload and install software updates for the latest performance enhancements, bug fixes, andsecurity improvements. HTC U Ultra 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 notificationson your phone when there are new updates. Or you can install app updates from Google Play. SomeHTC 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 orapp updates available.Checking your system software versionBefore installing a system software update, you can check first what Android version you have onyour phone.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings About.2. Tap Software information.Enabling automatic updatesYou can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operatorapps.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap About Software updates.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 updates are installed automatically. You'll still need to confirm when to install systemsoftware updates.Checking for updates manuallyTurn on mobile data or connect HTC U Ultra to a Wi-Fi network before you check for updates.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap About Software updates. HTC U Ultra checks if updates are available.51 Updates
Installing a software updateWhen HTC U Ultra is connected to the Internet and there's a new software update available, theupdate 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 overWi-Fi only.3. Tap Download.4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.After updating, HTC U Ultra will restart.Installing an application updateWhen Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operatorapps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar.1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed.2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap .3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install. You'll be asked to restart HTC U Ultraif needed.Installing app updates from Google PlaySome HTC apps and third-party apps get updated with improvements and bug fixes throughGoogle Play. You can manually update apps or set your phone to automatically download and installapp updates when available.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Play Store.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap My apps & games. You'll see a list of apps installed on your phone.4. Under Updates, tap an app.5. Tap Update.6. If prompted, tap Accept.In Play Store, tap Settings Auto-update apps to choose how you want Google Play toupdate your apps.52 Updates
Home screen layout andfontsAdding 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 beadded before HTC BlinkFeed.1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages.3. To add a new widget panel, swipe left until you see the icon, and then tap it.4. To remove a widget panel, swipe left or right until you see the panel, and then tap Remove.5. When done, press .Arranging widget panelsA widget panel cannot be moved and inserted before HTC BlinkFeed.1. On HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Homescreen.2. Press and hold a widget panel thumbnail, and then drag it left or right to the position that youwant.3. When you're done arranging widget panels, press .Changing your main Home screenSet HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen.1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage Home screen pages.3. Swipe left or right until you see the panel that you want to use as your main Home screen.53 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 HOMEagain to go to your main Home screen.Setting your Home wallpaperChoose 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. Choose from where you want to select a wallpaper.4. Tap Apply or Set wallpaper.Changing the default font size1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Personalize.2. Tap Font size, and then select the size you want.54 Home screen layout and fonts
Widgets and shortcutsLaunch 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 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. Iconsdisplayed will be the same ones you have in the Classic layout.1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out to . 2. Tap to go to the Apps screen.3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it to the empty slot on the launch bar.§You can also group apps on the launch bar into a folder. See Grouping apps on the widget paneland launch bar on page 56.§The apps or other shortcuts on the lock screen are the same as the ones on the launch bar.Adding Home screen widgetsWidgets make at-a-glance important information and media content readily available.1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets.3. Tap Widgets.55 Widgets and shortcuts
4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget.5. Press and hold a widget, and then drag it to a widget panel you want to add it to.Changing the widget settingsYou 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 widgetSome 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 borderappears, that means the widget is resizable.2. Drag the sides of the border to enlarge or shrink the widget size.Adding Home screen shortcutsPlace apps you often use on any widget panel of your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts tofrequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more.1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.2. In the pop-up menu, tap Add apps and widgets.3. Tap Apps or Shortcuts.4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one.5. Press and hold an app or shortcut, and then drag it to a widget panel you want to add it to.To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel.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. Tap the folder to open it.56 Widgets and shortcuts
3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name.4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done.You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widgetpanel, and then drag it over to the folder.Removing items from a folder1. 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 itemYou 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.Removing a Home screen item1. Press and hold the widget, icon, or sticker you want to remove, and then drag it to .2. When the item turns red, lift your finger.57 Widgets and shortcuts
Sound preferencesChanging your ringtoneMake sure the volume is on.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Ringtone, and then select a ringtone from the list.3. If you want to add a ringtone, tap and then choose where you want to add the ringtonefrom.4. When you're done selecting your ringtone, tap Apply.Changing your notification soundMake sure the volume is on.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Notification sound, and then select one from the list.3. When you're done selecting your ringtone, tap Apply.Setting the default volume1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Volumes.3. Slide the volume bars for each type of sound source.4. Tap Done.58 Sound preferences
HTC BoomSound for speakersImmerse yourself in surround sound whether you're listening to music or enjoying movies andgames.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap HTC BoomSound for built-in speakers to toggle between Theater mode and Musicmode.HTC BoomSound for speakers is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast™, or USB audioout.Tuning your HTC USonic earphonesExperience music tuned to your ears when you use your HTC USonic earphones with HTC U Ultra.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 Ultra and other compatible HTCphones supporting HTC USonic.1. Plug your HTC USonic earphones into the phone, and then put the ear buds into your ears.2. If this is your first time to plug in the earphones and you're prompted to set up a personalaudio profile, tap Set up. Or go to Settings and then tap HTC USonic.3. Tap Start and follow the instructions on the screen to set up your audio profile.To turn your personal audio profile that's tuned for your earphones on or off, just tap the HTCBoomSound and adaptive audio On/Off switch.§You can add another profile for the same or another set of the HTC BoomSound earphones. Justtap HTC USonic .§HTC BoomSound is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast, or USB audio out.Balancing ambient sound with the earphonesWhether you're in a loud or noisy environment, or when you've moved to a quieter environment,your HTC USonic earphones will be able to adapt to sound levels around you based on your personalaudio profile.For your earphones to detect and balance ambient sound while you're listening to music orwatching a video, slide the Notification panel open, and then tap the HTC USonic notification.59 Sound preferences
Taking photos and videosCamera screenTake 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 isthe 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.View the last photo or video taken.Press POWER twice while the phone is in sleep mode to immediately open the Camera app.Make sure Press power button twice for camera is selected in Settings Display, gestures &buttons.ZoomingBefore taking a regular photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.You can also freely zoom in or out while recording.60 Taking photos and videos
Turning the camera flash on or offTap 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 capturingIn the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoomcontrols.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap Settings Volume button options.4. Choose how you want to use the volume buttons when you're in the Camera app.Choosing a capture modeSwitch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos. The camera on HTC U Ultra separatescapture modes into categories so that you can quickly find which mode you want.1. Tap to open the slideout menu.You can also swipe right from the left edge in landscape orientation or swipe down from thetop edge in portrait orientation.2. Scroll through the menu to see the available capture modes.3. Tap the capture mode you want to use.4. To quickly switch between the front and main camera, tap on the Viewfinder screen.5. You can quickly switch back to either Photo or Video mode when you're in other capturemodes without opening the slideout menu.Right below the main shutter button, just tap to switch back to Photo mode or to switch back to Video mode.61 Taking photos and videos
Capture mode settingsYou can change the settings for some of the capture modes such as Photo or Video mode. To changesettings, select a mode and then tap to view and choose the available settings for the mode.Mode Setting DescriptionPhotoSelfie PhotoProToggle between the time settings to set the self-timer or turn off theself-timer. See Taking photos with the self-timer on page 67 fordetails.PhotoSelfie PhotoProSet the photo quality and aspect ratio. See Setting the photo qualityand size on page 63 for details.VideoSelfie VideoSet the video quality. See Setting the video resolution on page 65 fordetails.VideoSelfie VideoSwitch between using high resolution audio or 3D Audio whenrecording video. See Recording video in 3D Audio or high resolutionaudio on page 64 for details.Pro Choose RAW or JPG format for photos. See Taking a RAW photo onpage 74 for details.Selfie PhotoSelfie PanoramaTurn Live Makeup on and off. See Applying skin touch-ups with LiveMakeup on page 66 for details.Taking a photo1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Photo mode, if you're not in this mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 fordetails.62 Taking photos and videos
3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically asyou move it. You can also tap the screen to change the focus to a different subject.4. To adjust the exposure, tap the screen, and then drag your finger up and down.To adjust the exposure to brighten the subject automatically, see Quickly adjusting theexposure of your photos on page 67.5. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .Turn on Auto smile capture in camera settings to set your phone to capture your photoautomatically when you smile at the camera.Setting the photo quality and size1. Switch to Photo or Selfie Photo mode. Or, select Pro mode.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap the current setting—for example — to change the photo quality and size, or aspectratio.Selfie Panorama mode captures using a fixed resolution.Both Selfie Photo and Selfie Panorama modes can capture in UltraPixel resolution which is mostideal for dark-lit conditions. See Selfies on page 65 and Taking a panoramic selfie on page 68 fordetails.Tips for capturing better photosTo get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what to do while taking yourshots.Before capturing§Make sure that the camera and flash lenses are clean and without fingerprints. The same goesfor the laser focus sensor. Use a soft, clean, microfiber cloth to wipe them.§Hold the phone so that your fingers aren't blocking the camera and flash lenses. Also makesure that your fingers aren't near the laser focus sensor.63 Taking photos and videos
For clear, sharp shots§The laser auto focus intelligently finds the best shot based on its position and pointeddirection.§Tap the screen to focus and dynamically readjust the image contrast, which is sometimesdesirable if you wish to take a macro to get an off-center bokeh effect or take photos whileyou're moving. Adjust the exposure to brighten the subject or make the subject look darkerand 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.§If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, use HDR tocapture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them into one shot. Keep HTC UUltra steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. See Using HDR on page 68 fordetails.§When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has aneutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.§Make sure you're not moving the camera when taking a photo, especially in low lightconditions. Hold the phone steady and don't move the camera while taking RAW photos inPro mode.Other tips§In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition.§After capturing, you can enhance the photo in the Google Photos app.Recording video in 3D Audio or high resolution audioChoose to record videos, including selfie videos, with high resolution audio or 3D Audio.§High resolution audio is only available when the video quality is set to HD (720p) or higher.§You can't pause video recording when using high resolution audio.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Video mode.3. By default, video is recorded using 3D Audio. You'll see on the Viewfinder.4. To record using hi-res audio, tap to open then slideout menu, and then tap High-resaudio.64 Taking photos and videos
5. When you're ready to start recording, tap .When recording using 3D Audio, make sure notto cover the microphones when holding the phone.6. Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. Youcan also change the exposure after tapping by dragging up and down on the screen.7. Tap to pause the recording, and then tap to resume.8. To stop recording, tap .Videos recorded with high resolution audio are saved in MKV (Matroska video) file format.Setting the video resolution1. Switch to Video mode.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap Quality to change the video resolution.Taking a photo while recording a video—VideoPic1. 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 61 for details.3. Tap to start recording.4. While recording, tap whenever you want to capture a still shot.5. Tap to stop recording.SelfiesTake brilliant selfies anyway you like. The Selfie Photo mode on HTC U Ultra lets you switchbetween the standard photo resolutions and UltraPixel.Use the default UltraPixel setting in dark-lit situations such as candlelit dinners. Choose from theother standard resolutions when taking selfies in normal conditions. To find out how to switchbetween resolutions, see Setting the photo quality and size on page 63.65 Taking photos and videos
Applying skin touch-ups with Live MakeupTouch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time.Live Makeup is disabled when auto HDR is on.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 61 for details.3. If you don't see the Live Makeup adjustment bar on the Viewfinder screen, tap to open theslideout menu, and then tap .4. To change the skin smoothing level, drag the adjustment bar slider.Next time you want to take selfies without using Live Makeup, tap to open the slideout menu,and then tap to turn Live Makeup off.Taking selfies automaticallyKeep still to take an auto selfie—or just smile! You just need to turn this feature on in the camerasettings.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 61 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. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen.7. To take your selfie automatically, look at the front camera, and then:§Stay still until the white box turns green on the Viewfinder screen.§Or smile at the camera. Hold your smile for a few seconds until your shot is taken.Taking selfies with voice commandsYou can easily take photo or video selfies using simple voice commands. You just need to turn thisfeature on in the camera settings.This feature may not be available in all languages.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Selfie Photo or Selfie Video mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 fordetails.3. Tap to open the slideout menu.66 Taking photos and videos
4. Tap Settings Camera options.5. Select the Voice capture option, and then tap outside the slideout menu to close it.6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen.7. Look at the front camera, and then:§Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie.§Say Action or Rolling to record a video selfie.You can also use voice commands with the main camera. Switch to Photo mode, and then selectthe Voice capture option in the camera settings.Taking photos with the self-timerWhen you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set thecountdown 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 61 fordetails.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.Flipping the angle of selfiesDo you want the angle of your shots to look exactly the same as how you see yourself on theViewfinder screen?1. Switch to Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing acapture mode on page 61.2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options.3. Tap Camera options.4. Select the Save mirror image option.Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photosHTC U Ultra features a quick way of adjusting the exposure level or brightness in real time. TurnTouch autoexposure on to automatically adjust the exposure levels when you tap a darker area onthe Viewfinder screen.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Photo or Panorama mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 for details.3. Tap to open the slideout menu.4. Tap Settings.67 Taking photos and videos
5. Select the Touch autoexposure option.6. Tap on the subject to brighten. To manually adjust the exposure, drag your finger up and down.7. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .Taking continuous camera shotsDo you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game or a car race,you can capture the action.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 for details.3. Press and hold . The camera takes consecutive shots of your subject.Using HDRWhen shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, tocapture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even inhigh contrast lighting.HDR works best when your subject is steady. The camera takes multiple shots at differentexposure 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. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 for details.3. Make sure that or is selected. If not, tap to change it. HDR auto is also available in Selfie photo mode, and is enabled by default.4. Tap .Taking a panoramic selfieWith the Selfie Panorama mode, you can invite more people to take a selfie with you.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 61 for details.3. Tap to open the slideout menu.68 Taking photos and videos
4. Make sure that is selected.5. Hold the phone at face level and in portrait orientation.6. When you're ready to take the center shot, tap .7. While holding your phone steadily, slowly swivel left or right on the phone's axis until you seethe white capture box move to the side panel of the panorama overlay. The capture box turns green and you'll hear a shuttersound as the photo is taken.8. Then, slowly swivel to the opposite side until you see the white capture box move to the otherside of the panorama overlay.The capture box turns green and you'll hear a shuttersound as the photo is taken.The camera stitches the frames into a single photo.For best results, closely follow the straight and linear path of the capture box on the panoramaoverlay. Try to not tilt the phone up or down or move the capture box away from its path.69 Taking photos and videos
Taking a super wide-angle panoramic selfieIf you have more friends or scenery to capture, set the Selfie Panorama mode to Widest to stitch fivephotos 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 61 for details.3. Tap to open the slideout menu.4. Tap to switch to .5. Hold the phone at face level and in portrait orientation.6. When you're ready to take the center shot, tap .7. While holding your phone steadily, slowly swivel left or right on the phone's axis until you seethe 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. When thesecond photo is taken, you'll see that the panorama overlay becomes wider.8. Continue to slowly swivel your phone left and right to fill the entire panorama overlay withyour photos.For best results, follow the capture sequence indicated in the illustration below.The camera stitches the frames into a single photo.70 Taking photos and videos
Taking a panoramic photoGet 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 61 for details.3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap .4. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC U Ultra as steadily as you canto automatically capture frames.You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.The camera stitches the frames into a single photo.71 Taking photos and videos
Advanced camera featuresRecording videos in slow motionRelive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos.Audio is recorded when you're in this mode, but will only be available when video is played backin normal speed.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Slow motion mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 for details.3. Tap to start recording.4. To stop recording, tap .Using Zoe cameraGet more than just a still photo. With Zoe camera, capture living moments as a photo and 3 secondsof 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 61 for details.3. When you're ready to capture, tap . When you see the shutter release icon slowly turn red, continue holding the phone steady asthe camera captures the photo and 3-second video.When taking your shot using the Zoe camera, it's good practice to keep HTC U Ultra steady tocapture moving subjects against a static background scene.72 Advanced camera features
Recording a Hyperlapse videoWant to have a fast motion effect in your video? Use Hyperlapse mode to speed videos up to 12times.1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.2. Switch to Hyperlapse mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 61 for details.3. When you're ready to start recording, tap .4. Change focus to a different subject or area by tapping it on the Viewfinder screen.5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off.6. To stop recording, tap .Choosing a sceneInstead of manually adjusting the camera settings, you can select a scene with predefined settingsthat 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 61 for details.3. Tap and then choose a preset scene. Select: § when capturing nightscape such as a city skyline or street with city lights. Keep thecamera steady when taking the shot for best results.§ when capturing a fast-moving subject such as your kid playing sports or a movingcar.§ when capturing a close-up shot of a subject such as a flower or insect.4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .If you need to manually adjust a scene and save it as a new preset, see Manually adjusting camerasettings on page 73.Manually adjusting camera settingsWant to have expert command of your camera settings for different environments or lightingconditions? Use Pro mode to manually adjust the values for settings like white balance, exposure,ISO, and more. You can then save the adjustments for reuse.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 61 for details.73 Advanced camera features
3. Tap a setting, and then drag its slider to make adjustments. Tap a setting again to hide the slider.4. To save the adjustments as a custom setting, tap , select Custom 1, 2, or 3, and then tapSave.To use one of your custom settings, tap or , and then select the custom setting ( ,, or ) to use.5. To change a setting back to auto, tap .6. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .Taking a RAW photoWant to keep more detail in your shots, or fix the lighting in post processing? With Pro mode, youcan take photos that will be saved as RAW image files in DNG format, along with a JPG compressedversion.RAW image files take up a lot of storage space. It's recommended to use a storage card as thedefault storage for photos and videos.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 61 for details.3. Tap to open the slideout menu.4. Make sure is selected. If not, tap to change it.Or, tap to switch to if you only want to save a JPG compressed version.5. Tap .How does the Camera app capture RAW photos?The Camera app captures a photo in both the DNG RAW format and JPG format.Digital Negative (DNG) is an open-standard lossless RAW image format. Since a RAW file istypically 2 to 6 times larger than a JPEG file and is not viewable in most photo viewer apps, a photois captured in both DNG and JPG formats. When you use the Google Photos app, you'll see a iconon a photo to indicate that there is a DNG RAW format version of the file.74 Advanced camera features
RAW photos are not processed when captured to preserve most of the original image data—such asdynamic range—so you can adjust lighting or make professional adjustments using advanced editingtools. After making adjustments, save the RAW photo as a JPG file if you want to print or share it.75 Advanced camera features
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 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 matching contacts.3. To see all the numbers and contacts that match, tap the number (for example, 8 matches).4. Tap the contact you want to call. If the phone number has an extension, tap after connecting to the main line and then dial theextension number.5. Tap the call button that corresponds to the card you want to use.Making a call with your voiceCall a contact hands-free using your voice.1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app.2. Tap .3. Say the name of contact you want to call. For example, say "Call [person's name inphonebook]."4. Follow screen instructions to make the call.Dialing an extension numberTo 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 aredialing. Enter the extension number, and then tap the call button. You will be connected tothe mainline and then to the extension number.§After dialing the main number, press and hold # to add a semicolon (;). Enter the extensionnumber after the semicolon , and then tap the call button. After connecting to the main line,tap Send to dial the extension number.You can save phone numbers with an extension in the People app.76 Phone calls
Speed dialUse Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app.2. Tap Speed dial . You can also press and hold an unassigned key on the dialpad, andthen tap Yes.3. Select a contact from the list.4. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial keyto assign.5. Tap Save.To use Speed dial, press and hold the speed dial number you want to call. Then tap the call buttonthat corresponds to the card you want to use.Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar eventWhen you receive a text message, email, or calendar event that has a phone number in it, you canjust tap the number to place a call.Receiving callsWhen you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears.HTC U Ultra will automatically adjust the ringtone volume if Quiet ring on pickup and Pocketmode are selected in Settings Sound & notification.Answering or rejecting a callDo one of the following:§Tap Answer or Decline.§If you've set up a lock screen, drag or upwards.Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callDo one of the following:§Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button.§Press the POWER button.§Place HTC U Ultra face down on a level surface.If Flip to mute option in Sound & notification settings is set to Mute once, HTC U Ultra willstill ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.77 Phone calls
Returning a missed callYou'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call.1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is.2. To return the call, tap Call back.If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab.Emergency callIn some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC U Ultra even if the nano SIM card hasbeen blocked or if you don't have one installed.If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call.1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app.2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.If you've enabled but forgotten your lock password or lock pattern, you can still make emergencycalls by tapping Emergency on the screen.What can I do during a call?When a call is in progress, you can turn the speakerphone on, place the call on hold, and more.Putting a call on holdTo put the call on hold, tap Hold. The status bar then displays the hold call icon .To resume the call, tap Unhold.Switching between callsIf 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 onhold.2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen.78 Phone calls
Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callTo decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC U Ultra to your ear when thespeakerphone is on.§On the call screen, tap . The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar.§To turn the speakerphone off, tap .Muting the microphone during a callOn the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When themicrophone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar.Ending a callDo one of the following to end the call:§On the call screen, tap End Call.§Slide the Notifications panel open, then tap Hang Up.Setting up a conference callConference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and thensimply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference.Make sure that you have conference calling service activated. Contact your mobile operator fordetails.1. Make a call to the first conference call participant.2. When connected, tap Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant. Thefirst participant is put on hold.3. When connected to the second participant, tap .4. To add another participant, tap , and then dial the number of the contact.5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. Tap to accessoptions such as ending the call with a participant.6. To end the conference call, tap End Call.79 Phone calls
Call HistoryUse 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 to view 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.Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History1. On the Call History tab, tap next to the new phone number.2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact.Clearing the Call History list1. On the Call History tab, tap Remove call history.2. Select the items you want to delete, or tap Select all.3. Tap Delete.Blocking a callerWhen you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will bedeclined automatically.On the Call History tab, press and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tapBlock contact.You can always remove a caller from your blocked list. On the Call History tab, tap Blockedcontacts. In the All tab, press and hold a contact, and then tap Unblock contacts.Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modesDo one of the following:§To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice.§To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button.§Go to Settings, and then tap Sound & notification Sound profile.80 Phone calls
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 you call your contacts while roaming. Butwhen manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country codebefore the number.Using a roaming service may incur additional charges. Check with your mobile operator for ratesbefore using a roaming service.Changing the default country code for Home dialing1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings Call.2. Tap Home dialing settings.3. Tap Home dialing settings.4. Select a country, and then tap OK.Turning off Home dialingIf you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn offHome dialing.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings Call.2. Clear the Home dialing option.3. Clear the Home dialing option.81 Phone calls
SMS and MMSSending a text message (SMS)1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap .3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message.5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. §There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). Ifyou exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more thanone message.§Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email addressas the recipient, attach an item, or compose a very long message.Replying to a message1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message.4. Tap .Replying to a contact's other phone numberWhen a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC U Ultra, you can select which phonenumber to reply to.Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phonenumber that your contact used to send the last message.1. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap Recipient phone numberand select which phone number you want to reply to.2. Tap the area that says Add text, then enter your reply message.3. Tap .82 SMS and MMS
Resuming a draft messageIf you switch to another app or if you receive an incoming call while composing a text message, themessage is automatically saved as a draft.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap a draft message, and then edit the message. To see all draft messages in one place, tap , and then tap Filter Drafts.3. Tap .How do I add a signature in my text messages?If you're using the HTC Messages app, here's how to add a signature.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap Settings General.3. Select the Use signature option, and then tap Signature.4. Enter the text you want to use as your signature, and then tap OK.The signature will count toward the text message's character limit.Sending a multimedia message (MMS)Before attaching and sending a high-resolution video, compress it first so that the file sizedoesn't exceed the message size limit.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap .3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field.4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message.5. Tap , and then choose an attachment type.6. Select or browse for the item to attach.7. After adding an attachment, tap to see options for replacing, viewing or removing yourattachment.8. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft.83 SMS and MMS
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 MMS.Group MMS may incur extra data fees.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap .3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients.4. Tap Done.5. To send a group SMS, tap , and then select Send as individual. Clear this option to sendyour message as a group MMS.Sendingoption Sending and receivingGroup SMS Your message will be sent to the recipients as a text message and you will becharged by your mobile operator for each message sent. Replies of yourrecipients are sorted separately.Group MMS Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join theconversation you've started.HTC U Ultra also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread.If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter yourmobile phone number.6. Tap the area that says Add text, then enter your message.7. Tap .Forwarding a message1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact.3. Tap a message, and then tap Forward.84 SMS and MMS
Moving messages to the secure boxYou can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read thesemessages.§The secure box does not encrypt messages.§Messages stored on a nano SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.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 andtap Move to secure box.§To read messages in the secure box, on the Messages screen, tap Secure. If it is your firsttime to use the secure box, set a password.§To remove messages or contacts from the secure box, press and hold the contact (or phonenumber) and tap Move to general box.Blocking unwanted messagesDeclutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If youhave blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box.§Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact.§To block multiple contacts, tap Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap Block.When the contact sends you messages, you will not see them in the Messages screen or receivenotifications and calls.To read messages in the block box, on the Messages screen, tap Block.§To remove messages or contacts from the block box, press and hold the contact (or phonenumber) and tap Unblock.§To completely discard future messages from blocked contacts, tap Settings General, andthen clear the Save block message option.85 SMS and MMS
Copying a text message to the nano SIM card1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.3. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. The nano SIM card icon is displayed.4. Tap the message, and then select the card where you want to copy it. The nano SIM card iconis displayed.Deleting messages and conversationsOpen the Messages app and do any of the following:To delete a Do these stepsMessage Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Deletemessage.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 Delete threads, and then select theconversations to delete.In the Messages settings, tap General Delete old messages to auto delete old messages.Preventing a message from being deletedYou can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in theconversation.1. Open the Messages app.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.3. Tap the message that you want to lock.4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. You'll then see a lock icon for locked messages.86 SMS and MMS
ContactsYour contacts listThe People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC U Ultra and from online accounts you'relogged 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.§See when a contact has sent you new messages.To sort your contacts by their first or last name, tap Settings Sort contacts by.Setting up your profileStore your personal contact information to easily send it to other people.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. Tap My profile.3. Tap Edit my contact card.4. Enter or edit your name and contact details.87 Contacts
5. Tap or the current photo to change your contact photo.6. Tap .Filtering your contacts listWhen 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 peopleSearch for contacts stored on HTC U Ultra, your company directory if you have an ExchangeActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, you can:§Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of thecontact name in the Search people box.§Find people on your company directory. Tap , enter the first few letters of thecontact name in the Search people box, and then tap Search contacts in your CompanyDirectory.Aside from searching for a contact by name, you can search using a contact's email address orcompany name. On the People tab, tap Settings Search contacts by, and then choose asearch criteria.Adding a new contact1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, tap .3. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap to separately enter thecontact's given, middle, or family name and name suffix, such as Jr.4. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with.5. Enter the contact information in the fields provided.6. Tap .When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and yourexchange of messages and calls.88 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 anextension 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 alonger pause, enter P several times.§Tap W to be prompted to confirm the extension number.2. Enter the extension number.Why can't I see newly added contacts in the People app?Check if you've created the contact under a specific account type. On the People app, tapPhonebook, and then select the accounts or sources you want your contacts to show from.Editing a contact’s informationSocial network contacts cannot be edited.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact.3. Enter the new information.4. Tap .89 Contacts
Getting in touch with a contact1. 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 thatcontact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo.Importing or copying contactsImporting contacts from your nano SIM card1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, tap Manage contacts.3. Tap Import/Export contacts Import from SIM card.4. Tap Import/Export contacts and then choose which card to import from.5. If prompted, select which account you'd like to import your contacts to.6. Select the contacts you want to import.7. Tap Save.Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account1. On the People tab, tap and enter the contact's name or email address in the search box.2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory.3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC U Ultra.4. Tap to import the contact.90 Contacts
Copying contacts from one account to anotherContacts 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 informationAvoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your socialnetwork accounts, into one contact.Accepting contact link suggestionsWhen HTC U Ultra finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you openthe People app.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available. You'll see alist of suggested contacts to merge.3. Tap next to the contact you want to merge. Otherwise, tap to dismiss the linksuggestion.If you don't want to receive contact link suggestions, on the People tab, tap Settings. Clearthe Suggest contact link option.Manually merging contact information1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link.2. Tap Link.3. You can:§Under Suggest links, link the contact to an account.§Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact.Breaking the link1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want tobreak.2. Tap Link.3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link.91 Contacts
Sending contact information1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, do one of the following:To send Do thisSomeone's contactinformation 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.Sending multiple contact cards1. On the People tab, tap Send contacts.2. Select the contacts whose contact information you want to share3. Tap Send.4. Choose how you want to send the contact cards.Contact groupsOrganize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups so you can quickly send a message or emailto everyone in the group. We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contactsyou dial or get calls from the most.HTC U Ultra also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account.Creating a group1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the Groups tab, tap .3. Enter a name for the group, and then tap Add contact to group.4. Select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save.5. When your group is complete, tap Save.92 Contacts
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 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 group1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group.2. You can:§Change the group name. You can only change the name for groups that you havecreated.§Add more contacts to the group. Tap Add contact to group.§Select the contacts you want to remove from the group.3. Tap Save.Removing contact groups1. On the Groups tab, tap Edit groups.2. Select the contact groups you want to remove.3. Tap Save.Private contactsIf you don't want to show a contact's name and photo on the lock screen when you have an incomingcall, add the contact to your private contacts list.Adding a contact to the private contacts listContacts must have a phone number before they can be added to the private contacts list.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Add to private contacts.To view your private contacts list, on the People tab, tap Manage contacts Private contacts.93 Contacts
Organizing your private contacts1. On the People tab, tap Manage contacts Private contacts.2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap , select the contacts you want to add, andthen tap Save.3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap Remove private contact, select thecontacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.94 Contacts
BatteryTips for extending battery lifeHow long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC U Ultra. Tryout 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 choosewhat to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 97.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 location is needed, such as while using navigation orlocation-based apps. See Turning location services on or off on page 164.§Turn on Airplane mode when you don't need any wireless connections and you don't want toreceive calls or messages.Manage your displayLowering the brightness, letting the display sleep when not in use, and keeping it simple helps savebattery power.§Use automatic brightness which is the default, or manually lower the brightness. See Screenbrightness on page 165.§Set the screen timeout to a shorter time. See Setting when to turn off the screen on page 165.§Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off toother people but they drain your battery.Changing your wallpaper to a plain, black background can also help a little. The less color isdisplayed, the less battery is used. See Setting your Home wallpaper on page 54.95 Battery
Manage your apps§Battery optimization helps extend battery standby time. See Battery optimization for appson page 98.§Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include batteryperformance 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. Ifthere are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them.If an app came preloaded and can't be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it fromcontinuously running or syncing data. See Disabling an app on page 119.Limit background data and syncBackground data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps syncing data in thebackground. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be setwith longer sync times, or sync manually.§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, temporarily disable syncing somedata.§If you have many email accounts, consider prolonging the sync time of some accounts.In the Mail app, select an account, tap Settings Sync, Send & Receive, and then adjustthe settings under Sync schedule.§When you’re not traveling from one place to another, sync weather updates of only yourcurrent location, rather than in all of your named cities. Open the Weather app, and then tap to edit and remove unneeded cities.§Choose widgets wisely.Some widgets constantly sync data. Consider removing the ones that are not important fromyour Home screen.§In Play Store, tap Settings, and then clear Add icon to Home screen to avoidautomatically adding Home screen app shortcuts whenever you've installed new apps. Alsotap Auto-update apps Do not auto-update apps if you're fine with updating apps from PlayStore manually.Other tipsTo squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips:§Tone down the ringtone and media volume.§Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound & notification andchoose which ones you don't need and can disable.§Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.96 Battery
Using power saver modePower saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drainthe 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 Automaticallyturn on power saver option, and then select a battery level.Extreme power saving modeIn times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extreme power saving mode on toextend battery life longer. In this mode, standby time can last longer than usual, and you can onlyuse the most basic functions such as phone calls, text messaging, and email.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Power.3. Tap the Extreme power saving mode On/Off switch to turn extreme power saving mode onor off. If you want to set when to automatically switch this mode on, tap Extreme power savingmode, select the Automatically turn on extreme power saving mode option, and select abattery level.Under More information, tap Learn more for details on how Extreme power saving modemaximizes battery life.Displaying the battery percentageYou can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Power.3. Select Show battery level.Checking battery usageSee how the system and apps are using the battery and how much power is being used.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Power.97 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 theoption 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 appyou 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 usingthe battery.Checking battery historyCheck how long you've been using HTC U Ultra since the last charge. You can also see a chart thatshows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobilenetwork or Wi-Fi.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Power.3. Tap History to view battery usage over time.Battery optimization for appsWhen you have connections such as Wi-Fi on while the phone is in sleep mode, some apps may stillcontinue to use the battery. Starting from Android 6.0, battery optimization is enabled for all appsby default which helps prolong battery standby time when you're not using the phone.The phone needs to be sitting idle for an extended period of time before battery optimization takeseffect.Turning battery optimization off in appsIf there are apps that you don't want battery optimization enabled, you can turn the feature off inthose apps.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Power.3. Tap Battery optimization.4. Tap Not optimized All apps to see the complete list of apps.5. To turn off battery optimization in an app, tap the app name, and then tap Don't optimize Done. Repeat this process to turn off optimization in other apps.To filter the list and see which apps have battery optimization disabled, tap All apps Notoptimized.98 Battery
StorageFreeing up storage spaceAs you use HTC U Ultra, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are sometips 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'tneed them.§After editing a photo or trimming a video, the original file is kept. Delete original files ormove them elsewhere, such as to your computer.§If you're only sending videos through MMS, use a lower resolution. Hi-res video takes upmore space.§RAW image files take up a lot of storage space. It's recommended to use a storage card as thedefault storage for photos and videos. If your storage card is running low on space, considermoving RAW image files to your computer.Remove unused themesThemes can quickly consume up storage space because themes can include images, sounds andicons. Remove themes you're not using. See Deleting a theme on page 127.Back up data and filesKeep only the most recent data in your apps and files that you often need to use. You can back upyour other data and files. For some tips, see Ways of backing up files, data, and settings on page 105.Remove or disable appsUninstall apps that you've downloaded if no longer need them. See Uninstalling an app on page 115.Preinstalled apps can be disabled when you're not using them. See Disabling an app on page 119.Move apps to the storage cardThird-party apps that you've downloaded and installed can be moved to the storage card if you'veset up the card as internal storage. See Moving apps and data between the phone storage and storagecard on page 101 and Moving an app to or from the storage card on page 102.99 Storage
Types of storageStarting from Android 6.0, there have been some changes on how and where downloaded apps andtheir data can be stored.Phone storageThis is the internal storage which contains the Android system, preinstalled apps, email, textmessages, and cached data from the apps. You can also install apps that you've downloaded andcapture photos, videos, and screenshots to this storage.Storage cardUse your storage card as a removable storage to store and access your media and other files on HTCU Ultra or any Android phone, or set it up as an extension of the internal storage. See Should I usethe storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 100.USB storageYou can plug in an external USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or an SD card reader. Youneed a special cable to connect HTC U Ultra and a USB storage device.Should I use the storage card as removable or internalstorage?Use your storage card as removable storage when there's already content such as your media andother files so that you don't lose these content. If you have a brand new storage card, choosewhether to use it as removable storage or set it up as an extension of the internal storage.Removable storageUse a new storage card as removable storage to be able to insert and use the card on HTC U Ultraand other Android phones.Internal storageSet up a new storage card as internal storage for more privacy and secure use. This encrypts andformats the storage card to work just like the internal storage.This also expands the internal storage space since:§Captured screenshots, camera shots, media, and other files will be stored on the storage card.§Third-party apps that you installed and their data can be moved between the phone storageand storage card.After setting up the storage card as internal storage, the card can only be used on HTC U Ultrawhere it has been formatted.100 Storage
Setting up your storage card as internal storageWhen you insert a storage card that has not been used on HTC U Ultra before, the card will bemounted 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 cardto use it as internal storage for HTC U Ultra.§See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 100 to find out thedifferences between using the storage card as removable storage or internal storage.§If there are still files on the storage card, back up the files first before you format the card.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.2. Under Removable storage, tap next to the storage card name.3. Tap Format as internal Erase & format Format.4. Follow the onscreen instructions to move your installed apps and their data from the phonestorage to the storage card.If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, you can reformat the card asremovable storage. Before you do so, make sure to move all the apps and data from the card backto the phone storage. See Moving apps and data between the phone storage and storage card onpage 101.Moving apps and data between the phone storage andstorage cardIf you've set up your storage card as internal storage, you can move third-party apps that youinstalled and their data such as photos, media, and downloaded files to the storage card to free upphone storage space.If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, make sure to move all the appsand data from the card back to the phone storage.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.2. Tap the name of your storage card if you're moving app data from the phone storage to thecard, or tap Phone storage if you're moving data from the storage card back to the phonestorage.101 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 themigration, they will be saved to the new storage location.Moving an app to or from the storage cardWhen you're running out of phone storage space, you can move a downloaded app and its data to thestorage card if the card has been set up as internal storage.If you need to reformat your storage card, make sure to move each app and its data back to thephone storage before formatting the card.Preinstalled apps cannot be moved. Some third-party apps you've downloaded and installed tothe phone storage may also not allow you to move them to the storage card.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.2. Tap Phone storage Apps if you want to move an app from the phone storage to the storagecard. Or tap the name of your storage card, and then tap Apps if you need to move an app from thestorage card back to the phone storage.3. Tap an app you want to move.4. Tap Change, and then tap where you want to move it to.5. Tap Move.Copying or moving files between the phone storage andstorage cardGo to Settings to view and manage files on the phone storage and storage card. If you're using yourstorage card as removable storage, you can copy or move your files between the phone storage andstorage card. You can also copy or move files to or from an external USB storage device when youhave it connected to HTC U Ultra.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.2. Tap Phone storage Explore, or tap the storage card name. Or tap the external USB storage device if you have one connected.3. Open the folder that contains the files you want to copy or move.102 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 Select all.5. Tap , and then tap Copy to or Move to.6. In the slideout menu that opens, choose the type of storage where to copy or move to, andthen open the destination folder.7. Tap Copy or Move.Copying files between HTC U Ultra and your computerYou can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC U Ultra.§Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC U Ultra, or vice versa.§If you're using your storage card as internal storage, your computer will only show storage cardcontent.1. Connect HTC U Ultra to the computer using the supplied USB cable.2. On HTC U Ultra, unlock the screen if it's locked.3. On the pop-up message that asks whether to use USB for file transfers, tap Yes. If you don't see this message, slide the Notifications panel open, tap the Use USB fornotification, and then tap Transfer files.You'll then see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen.4. Choose to view files.5. Copy the files from your computer to HTC U Ultra, or vice versa.6. After copying the files, disconnect HTC U Ultra from the computer.103 Storage
Unmounting the storage cardWhen you need to remove the storage card while HTC U Ultra is on, unmount the storage card firstto 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. Do one of the following:§If your storage card appears under Removable storage, tap next to the card name,and then tap Eject.§If your storage card appears under Internal storage, tap the card name, and then tap Eject.104 Storage
Backup and resetWays of backing up files, data, and settingsWorried that you might lose important stuff on HTC U Ultra? Back up HTC U Ultra before youremove content from the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.Android Backup ServiceUse your Google Account to automatically back up app data and settings including Wi-Fi passwordsand files stored by certain apps.HTC Sync ManagerUse HTC Sync Manager to import music, photos, and videos from HTC U Ultra to your computer.You can also sync locally stored contacts and playlists between HTC U Ultra and your computer.Likewise, HTC Sync Manager is a good alternative if you don't want to back up your accounts,settings, and other personal content to the cloud. You can use it to create backups of HTC U Ultra onyour computer.Other backup optionsIf you want, you can separately back up your data or files.Some apps allow you to back up data to the storage card—if it's used as removable storage—so youcan easily restore them after a factory reset. Just make sure not to erase the storage card when youdo a factory reset.In certain apps, you may be able to use the phone storage for backing up and restoring app data. If anapp is causing some problem and you need to clear its data to try resolving the problem, back up theapp data to the phone storage first.Messages Back up your text messages to the storage card or phone storage, or save them as anemail attachment.Contacts §Save contacts and other personal data to your online accounts so you can just syncthem when switching to another phone.§If you have locally stored contacts in the People app, export them to the storage cardor phone storage.Files Connect HTC U Ultra to your computer as a disk drive to manually copy and pastefiles to your computer.Other data Check other apps to see if they support exporting data to the storage card or phonestorage.105 Backup and reset
Using Android Backup ServiceStarting from Android 6.0, use the Android Backup Service to back up your HTC phone toGoogle Drive™.This service can back up and restore the following:Back up What content or settings are backed upApp data §In HTC apps, app data includes contacts stored on HTC U Ultra, call history, Clockand Weather city list, and email accounts.§Data from third-party apps may also be saved in the backup, depending on the appdeveloper settings.Settings These include ringtones, grid size and sort order on theApps screen, Wi-Fi networks andpasswords and some device settings.When auto backup is enabled, the Android Backup Service periodically backs up your phone to aprivate folder in Google Drive. Auto backup occurs every 24 hours when the phone is idle, charging,and connected to a Wi-Fi network.Backup data will not count towards your Google Drive storage quota. Large files or files that appdevelopers have chosen to exclude from the service will not be backed up.Restoring your wallpaper from your old phone may depend on screen resolution compatibility ofboth your old phone and HTC U Ultra.Backing up HTC U UltraAutomatically back up HTC U Ultra to Google Drive so you can restore content such as app data andsettings when needed.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Backup & reset.2. Tap Back up my data.3. Tap the On/Off switch to turn it on, and then press .4. Make sure Automatic restore is turned on.This allows an app's data and settings saved through the Android Backup Service to berestored when you reinstall the app on HTC U Ultra.To select a backup account other than your primary Google Account, tap Backup account andthen select another Google Account. You can also tap Add account to add a new Google Accountfor your backup.106 Backup and reset
Restoring from your previous HTC phoneIf you were using HTC Backup on your previous HTC phone, you need to download and use theHTC Restore app on HTC U Ultra to restore your backup.Depending on the amount of content, restoring a backup to HTC U Ultra through your dataconnection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi connection isrecommended.1. After you've finished setting up HTC U Ultra, slide the Notifications panel open, and then tapthe Transfer or restore your content notification.If you don't see this notification, go to Settings and then tap Backup & reset.2. Tap Restore from HTC backup.If the HTC Restore app is not installed on the phone, you'll be prompted to download andinstall HTC Restore.3. Tap Restore from HTC backup.4. Sign in with the account you used to back up your old phone.5. Choose the backup to restore to HTC U Ultra.6. If prompted, choose whether to use a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection for restoring yourbackup.7. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup.8. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish restoring yourbackup.Free apps from Google Play will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via anotification in the status bar. To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them fromGoogle Play.Your apps will appear on the Apps screen as they are installed. The Apps and Home screen shortcutswill be reorganized as in your backup after all of your apps have been installed. You can continueusing HTC U Ultra while apps are being restored.Backing up contacts and messagesIf you want to separately back up contacts and text messages on HTC U Ultra, here are some tips onhow to export or import them.Backing up your contacts1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.2. On the People tab, tap Manage contacts.3. Tap Import/Export contacts Export to phone storage or Export to SD card.4. Select an account or type of contacts to export.107 Backup and reset
5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure toremember 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 contacts1. 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. If you have multiple backups available, select the backup you want to import, and then tapOK.5. Enter the password you've set for this backup, and then tap OK.Backing up your text messagesKeep important text messages by backing them up so you can restore them to the HTC Messagesapp, if needed. The Messages app backs up either to the phone storage or to your storage card if youhave one inserted.Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include suchmessages to your backup, move them first to the general message box.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap Back up/Restore SMS Back up Back up SMS.3. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember thispassword. You'll need to enter it again when restoring messages.If you don't need a password, select Do not password protect this backup.4. Enter a name for your backup file, and then tap OK.Backing up text messages by email§You need to set up your email account in the HTC Mail app.§Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include suchmessages to your backup, move them first to the general message box.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap Back up/Restore SMS.3. Tap Back up Back up SMS via mail.108 Backup and reset
4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember thispassword. 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 messages1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.2. Tap Back up/Restore SMS Restore.3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next.4. Tap the backup to import.5. Enter the password you've set for this backup. If you didn't set a password, select Thisbackup file is not password protected.6. Tap OK.To restore text messages that were backed up via email, open the email message with the backup fileattachment from the Mail app. Tap the attachment to download it first, and then tap it again to openthe backup file to import. Enter the password you've set for this backup or select This backup file isnot password protected.Resetting network settingsReset the network settings when you're having problems connecting HTC U Ultra to your mobiledata or Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth devices.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Backup & reset.2. Tap Network settings reset.3. Tap Reset settings.4. Tap Reset settings.109 Backup and reset
Resetting HTC U Ultra (Hard reset)If HTC U Ultra has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (alsocalled a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state—thestate 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 andinstalled, your accounts, your files, as well as system and app data and settings. Be sure to back upany data and files you want to keep before you do a factory reset.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Backup & reset.2. Tap Factory data reset. To avoid deleting media and other data from your storage card, make sure you do not selectthe Erase SD card option.3. Tap Reset phone.4. Tap OK.A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personalinformation.110 Backup and reset
TransferWays of transferring content from your previous phoneDepending on the operating system in your old phone, choose the proper method of transferringcontent to HTC U Ultra.From an Android phoneOn your old HTC or other Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transferyour content to HTC U Ultra. See Transferring content from an Android phone on page 111.From an iPhoneBack up iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer the content to HTC U Ultra. See Transferring iPhone content through iCloud on page 112.Transferring content from an Android phoneOn your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content toHTC U Ultra.The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the HTC Transfer Tool can transferinclude contacts, messages, music, photos, videos, and some settings. More types of data such as callhistories, email accounts, and some HTC app settings can be transferred from HTC phones thathave HTC Sense™ 5.5 or higher.You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Get content from another phone.2. Choose whether to transfer from an HTC Android phone or other Android phone.3. On the Get content from another phone screen, tap Next.4. Follow the steps shown on HTC U Ultra to download the HTC Transfer Tool fromGoogle Play to your old phone, install it, and open the tool.5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears on HTC U Ultrabefore you continue. If the PIN code doesn't appear, tap Retry on your old phone. If it still won't appear, this maymean that your old phone is unable to connect to HTC U Ultra. When this happens, tryanother transfer method.6. Tap Confirm on your old phone.111 Transfer
7. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, tap Transfer, and thentap Yes.8. Wait for the transfer to finish.9. Tap Done on both phones.Transferring iPhone content through iCloudIf you have an iCloud account, sync iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfercontent such as contacts or photos to HTC U Ultra.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Get content from another phone.2. Tap iPhone Import from iCloud backup.3. Follow the steps shown onscreen to back up your iPhone content to your iCloud storage.4. Enter your iCloud email address and password, and then tap Sign in.5. Choose the iPhone backup that you want to transfer to HTC U Ultra, and then tap Next.6. Choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Import.7. Wait for the transfer to finish, and then tap Done.Only some contact details can be transferred, such as the contact name, photo, postal address,email address, birthdate, anniversary date, and notes.Other ways of getting contacts and other contentThere are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content to HTC U Ultra.Source of content How to transferSync with yourcomputer Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and morebetween HTC U Ultra and your computer running a Windows® or OS Xoperating system.You can also use it to transfer your iTunes backup that contains contacts,messages, and other content from an iPhone from your computer to HTCU Ultra.Google Account Google contacts are imported to HTC U Ultra after you sign in to yourGoogle Account. You can also create more Google contacts right fromHTC U Ultra.Social networkaccounts Log in to your favorite social networks to sync contact information fromthem.Microsoft® ExchangeActiveSync HTC U Ultra syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft ExchangeActiveSync Server in your workplace.Outlook.com account Sync personal contacts from your Microsoft Outlook.com account.112 Transfer
Source of content How to transferPhone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC U Ultra, if you don't prefer tostore them on your online accounts.nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC U Ultra.nano SIM cards Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC U Ultra.Transferring photos, videos, and music between yourphone and computerHere are ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.§Connect HTC U Ultra to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like anyremovable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. See Copying files betweenHTC U Ultra and your computer on page 103.§Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up toautomatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC U Ultra to your computer. You can alsosync playlists from your computer to the phone.If you have an iPhone, you can also connect it and transfer camera roll photos to yourcomputer using HTC Sync Manager. Then reconnect HTC U Ultra and copy them over.See the HTC Sync Manager help or user guide for details.§Use cloud storage services to put your media in one place so you can manage them anywhere—on your computer, HTC U Ultra, and other mobile devices.113 Transfer
Installing and removingappsGetting apps from Google PlayGoogle Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC U Ultra. Choose from a wide variety of freeand paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.§You need a Google Wallet™ account to buy paid apps or to make in-app purchases. If you alreadyhave a Google Account, just add Google Wallet by signing in with your existing username andpassword at wallet.google.com.§The name of the Play Store app may differ depending on your region.§The ability to purchase apps varies by region.Finding and installing an appWhen you install apps and use them on HTC U Ultra, they may require access to your personalinformation or access to certain functions or settings. Download and install only apps that you trust.Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to functions or a significant amount of yourdata on HTC U Ultra. You’re responsible for the results of using downloaded apps.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Play Store.2. Browse or search for an app.3. When you find the app that you like, tap it and read its description and user reviews.4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paidapps).5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically downloadupdates, after installing the app, tap Auto-update.To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app.114 Installing and removing apps
Restoring apps from Google PlayUpgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that youpreviously downloaded.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Play Store.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap My apps & games, swipe to the All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore.4. Install the app.For more details, refer to the Google Play help.Downloading apps from the webYou can download apps directly from websites.Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC U Ultra andyour personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust.1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.2. If prompted, change the security settings to allow installation from “Unknown sources”.3. Follow the website's download instructions for the app.4. After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings Security and clear the Unknownsources option.Uninstalling an appIf you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it.Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall.If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. Toknow more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.115 Installing and removing apps
Managing appsArranging appsYou can arrange and rearrange the apps on the Apps screen1. 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 screen1. 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 folder1. On the Apps screen, tap Custom.2. Tap Rearrange apps.3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder.4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder.5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name.6. When you're done, tap .Moving apps and folders1. On the Apps screen, tap Custom.2. Tap Rearrange apps.3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following:§Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until you see theoccupying icon move away before releasing your finger.§Drag the app or folder to the or arrow to move it to another page.4. When you're done, tap .116 Managing apps
Removing apps from a folder1. On the Apps screen, tap Custom.2. Tap 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 theoccupying icon move away before releasing your finger.5. When you're done, tap .Multi-taskingWorking with two apps at the same timeSome apps may not support this feature.1. Open the first app you want to use, and then press and hold . A screen divider will appearonscreen.2. Do one of the following:§If the app you want to use is in the recent apps list, tap it to make it the second activeapp.§Press HOME, and then open the app you want to use as the second active app.To turn off the split-screen view, drag the handle of the screen divider to the edge of the screen. Or,press and hold .117 Managing apps
Switching between recently opened appsWhen using different apps on your phone, you can easily switch between the apps you've recentlyopened.Press to see your recently-opened apps. §To go back to an app, flip through the cards to find the appand tap it.§To remove an app, drag it left or right.§To remove all of the apps, tap Clear all.Or, press twice to quickly switch between two most recently used apps.Controlling app permissionsWhen you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certaindata or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you more control over which appshave authorized access.§If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary permissions, youshould choose Deny to protect your phone.§If you choose Deny in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or access its fullfunctionality. When this happens, go to Settings to change the app permissions.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Apps.3. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Permissions.4. Choose which permissions you want to turn on.Setting default appsIn Settings, you can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Apps.118 Managing apps
3. Tap Configure apps.4. Under Default, choose your default launcher, web browser, phone, text messaging apps, andmore.Setting up app linksIf there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post ormedia link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted afteryou'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. Tap Apps.3. Tap Configure apps Opening links.4. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Open supported links.5. Select Open in this app to always open the app without being prompted when you tap a link. You can also choose whether to always be prompted to choose the app or never use the appfor opening links.Disabling an appApps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an appcannot be uninstalled, you can disable it.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Apps.3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable.119 Managing apps
HTC BlinkFeedWhat is HTC BlinkFeed?Get the latest news about your interests or status updates from your friends right onHTC 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, hearthe audio, and control the playback.§While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories.§While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can press HOME or to scroll to the top.§Swipe right on HTC BlinkFeed to open the slideout menu where you can choose the type offeeds or add your custom topics to display.§You'll see the clock widget on HTC BlinkFeed if you've set HTC BlinkFeed as the main Homescreen.§HTC BlinkFeed is a part of the HTC Sense Home app. To get the latest features ofHTC BlinkFeed, make sure you've downloaded the newest version of HTC Sense Home.120 HTC BlinkFeed
Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off1. 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 thumbnailand drag it to Remove.Restaurant recommendationsCan't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed.Make sure you've added personalized content to HTC BlinkFeed. See Ways of adding content onHTC BlinkFeed on page 122.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Tap and make sure Mealtime recommendations is selected. If prompted, give HTCSense Home permission to access your location and personal usage data.To get restaurant recommendations, you'll need to actively use HTC BlinkFeed daily. Restaurantrecommendations will show up as a tile in HTC BlinkFeed and may also show up on your lockscreen.121 HTC BlinkFeed
Viewing restaurant recommendationsView 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.§If available, tap the dots at the bottom or swipe left to see more options.Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeedPersonalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sourcesand apps.Adding sources to HTC BlinkFeedAdd news sources such as News Republic™ to select from a wide variety of news services.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Tap , and then select the sources you want to add.Selecting feedsDiscover stories and articles on HTC BlinkFeed.You need to add a news source before you can select feeds.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Next to News Republic, tap .3. Swipe across the screen to browse the categories.4. Select one or more feeds.122 HTC BlinkFeed
Showing content from your apps and social networksSee your friends' posts in social networks or show content from your HTC apps right onHTC BlinkFeed.§You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update fromHTC BlinkFeed.§When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission toaccess it.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Tap , and then select the apps and social networks you like.Searching and adding a topic of interestLooking for a more specific topic? Search for and select topics of interest to display them onHTC BlinkFeed.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Next to News Republic, tap .3. Tap , and then tap Search topics and enter keywords of what you're looking for.4. Tap a result to add it to My topics in the News Republic app.Customizing the Highlights feedThe Highlights feed displays a mix of top trending articles and status updates from the feed sourcesyou added. You can set the Highlights feed to only show items from your favorite news sources andapps.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Tap Settings Choose Highlights topics.3. Select the feed sources you want to appear in Highlights.Playing videos on HTC BlinkFeedIf you're connected to Wi-Fi and there's a news or social media post that contains a video, the videoplays automatically on the tile.§Tap a video tile to play it in full screen. Tap the title of the video tile to open its article page.§While the video is playing, tap the screen to see the playback controls.§To turn off autoplay or if you want to autoplay videos while on mobile data, tap to openthe slideout menu, and then tap Settings Videos play automatically. Tap the optionyou want.123 HTC BlinkFeed
Posting to your social networksYou 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 fromHTC BlinkFeed.§When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission toaccess 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.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 remove a tile, press and hold the tile you want to remove, and then tap Remove.§To remove a feed source, in the slideout menu, next to News Republic tap . Then tapany tile marked with to remove it.§To remove social networks or apps from HTC BlinkFeed, in the slideout menu, tap . Thenuncheck the social networks or apps you want to hide from HTC BlinkFeed.124 HTC BlinkFeed
ThemesWhat is HTC Themes?Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize your phone with elements such aswallpapers, sounds, and icons.You need to log in with your preferred account to browse from the available themes in the Themesstore, or make your own.Themes is a part of the HTC Sense Home app. To get the latest features of Themes, make sureyou've downloaded the newest version of HTC Sense Home.Downloading themes or individual elementsFind and download pre-made themes and elements that make it easy for you to personalize yourphone.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Change theme.3. If it's your first time to use Themes, tap Get Started, and then sign in with your preferredaccount.4. Tap Recommended.5. On the Recommended screen, tap next to each category to browse recommended items.6. Tap a thumbnail to see the details screen.7. Tap Download.If you don't want to download the theme or any element right away, you can tap to bookmarkit first.To apply the theme after it has finished downloading, tap Apply. If your chosen theme includessounds, your ringtone, notification sound, and alert sound will also change.Creating your own themeYou can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Change theme.125 Themes
3. Tap Change wallpaper to set the main wallpaper for your theme.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 the pre-defined style to select for your theme.9. You can:§Tap Next if you don't want to customize your theme further.§Tap Edit, then tap any of the categories you want to customize, and experiment withthe settings until you're satisfied.Tap Preview to see what your theme will look like.10. Tap Finish, name your theme, and then tap OK to save your theme. To apply the theme after saving it, make sure you select the Apply this theme now option.Finding your themesThemes you downloaded, bookmarked, or created can be found in your theme collection.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Change theme.3. Tap My themes.Editing your themeAfter applying a theme, you can mix and match parts from other themes such as sounds, icons,wallpapers.To mix and match themes, you need to first download theme elements from the Themes store.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Edit current theme.3. Tap any of the categories you want to change.4. Tap an item in the category. If the category is empty, tap beside the category name, andthen choose one of the collections to select from.5. Tap Download to get the content, and then tap Apply to apply the change to your currenttheme.126 Themes
6. Press until you see the Edit current theme screen. Continue making changes until you'resatisfied with the result.7. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Saveto save the changes.Deleting a themeYou 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 Change theme.3. Tap My themes.4. Find and tap an item to delete.5. Tap Remove.If the item is currently applied, it will still be applied to your phone until another theme isapplied.127 Themes
Choosing a Home screen layoutYou can choose between two Home screen layouts.The Classic layout allows you to add traditional app shortcuts and widgets on your Home screen. Bydesign, this layout will follow and fit what you've added on the Home screen according to aninvisible grid.The Freestyle Home screen layout frees you from grid constraints and allows you to place youricons and widgets anywhere you want them on the Home screen. You can use custom stickers as appshortcuts, too!1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Change Home screen layout.3. Choose the Home screen layout that you want.Using stickers as app shortcutsReplace the usual app shortcuts with stickers to blend with your home wallpaper design. You canlink individual stickers to different apps.1. Switch to Freestyle layout.To find out how, see Choosing a Home screen layout on page 128.2. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.3. In the pop-up menu, tap Add stickers.4. Tap Stickers.5. Scroll through the stickers, and then drag a sticker to a widget panel you want to add it to.128 Themes
6. 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 thendrag it to Relink.7. To show or hide the name of the app it's linked to, press and hold the sticker on the widgetpanel, 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 anempty space on a widget panel, and then tap Show/hide labels for stickers.Multiple wallpapersYou can split a panorama photo into three parts so that it extends to three Home screen panels asone photo. Or, you can choose to set three different wallpapers for each widget panel.§You can only apply Multiple wallpapers while in Classic home screen layout.§You can only set the Multiple wallpapers for three widget panels. The right-most photo will beused as the wallpaper for any additional panels.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Edit current theme Home wallpaper.3. Tap Multiple.You'll then see three page thumbnails.4. Tap Change wallpaper under the first page thumbnail.5. Select from the preset wallpapers or tap to choose from your photos.If you've selected a panorama photo, you need to crop it starting from the area that will fit theleft widget panel of the Home screen.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to change the wallpaper for the second and third widget panels.7. Tap .Time-based wallpaperSet 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 Edit current theme Home wallpaper.129 Themes
3. Tap Time-based. You'll then see two page thumbnails.4. Tap Change wallpaper under the Day thumbnail to choose the wallpaper you want to displayduring the day.5. Select from the preset wallpapers or tap to choose from your photos.6. Tap Change wallpaper under the Night thumbnail to choose the wallpaper you want todisplay during the night.7. Tap .Lock screen wallpaperInstead of using the home wallpaper, you can set a different wallpaper for your lock screen.1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.2. Tap Edit current theme Lock screen wallpaper.3. Select from the thumbnails or tap to choose from your photos.4. Tap Apply or Save.130 Themes
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 yourphone.§Optimize system resources to extend battery life while you'reusing apps and playing your favorite games.§Manage irregular app activities, stop unused apps fromrunning in the background, lock apps with sensitive content,or uninstall apps you don't use.Turning Smart Boost on or offThe Smart Boost feature allows the Boost+ app to automatically free up memory space on yourphone.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+.2. Tap , and then select or clear the Smart boost option.3. When prompted to set up the system permission for Boost+, tap Continue Boost+4. Tap the Permit usage access On/Off switch.Adding apps to the Smart Boost exception listYou can choose to set the Boost+ app to skip some apps when it runs its Smart Boost checks.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+.2. Tap Smart boost.3. Tap Manage skipped apps.4. Tap , and then select the apps to skip.5. Tap Add.131 Boost+
Manually clearing junk filesRegularly 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 next to a category to view the files under it.4. Tap to clear junk files.In the Boost+ app settings, you can also choose to get notified when your junk files exceed a setlimit or when an app is unused over a period of time.Optimizing apps running in the foregroundWhen you enable an app in the Optimize foreground apps list, your phone automatically optimizessystem resources while you're using it. This helps extend your phone's battery life.This feature may not be available on all phones.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+.2. Tap Optimize foreground apps.3. On the Optimize foreground apps screen, tap the On/Off switch next to an app to turn it on.132 Boost+
Managing irregular activities of downloaded appsThe Boost+ app can check for irregular activities from a downloaded app that may affect yourphone'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. Do any of the following:§To uninstall apps you don't need, select one or more apps under the Apps tab, and thentap .§Go to the Irregular activities tab to see if there are irregular activities detected. Ifthere's one, tap it and choose an action.Managing apps running in the backgroundYou can set the Boost+ app to automatically stop unused apps from running in the background. Thishelps save battery power.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+.2. Tap Optimize background apps.3. Make sure the Optimize background apps On/Off switch is turned on.Boost+ lists down unused apps that are running in the background.4. Tap an app under Auto stop to choose whether to always stop the app from running, stopwhen the app isn't running for a certain period of time, or always allow the app to run in thebackground.To auto stop an app after a period of inactivity, tap Schedule auto stop, and then choosehow long an app is unused before it's automatically stopped.Creating an unlock pattern for some appsAdd a security pattern to some installed apps that you treat as private. Lock these apps to require anunlock pattern whenever the app is opened, avoiding others to access it without your permission.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+.2. Tap Lock apps.3. Draw your desired unlock pattern.4. You can sign in to your Google Account or answer a security question. This will only serve asyour authentication method to reset the unlock pattern.133 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 theunlock pattern, tap , and then select the Use fingerprint to unlock option.134 Boost+
Weather and clockChecking WeatherUse the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the nextfew days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other citiesaround the globe.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Weather. You'll see the weather fordifferent cities, including where you are.2. Tap a city to view weather information.3. Swipe to the Hourly and Forecast tabs to view the forecast in your selected location.4. To check the weather in other cities, tap , and then select the city you want.5. To add more cities, tap and then enter the location.6. To change the temperature scale, update schedule, and more, tap Settings.Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock.Changing the city on the weather clockChange the city on the weather clock directly from the widget.1. On the weather clock widget, tap the name of the currently displayed city.2. Tap .3. Enter the name of the city want to search for. As you type, suggestions will be listed on thescreen.4. Tap the city you want to add.5. Tap the city to select it as the city to display on the weather clock. If you are prompted to confirm your choice, tap OK.Turning on location services from the weather clockIf you forgot to turn on location services, you can easily do that from the weather clock widget.1. On the weather clock widget, tap Turn on location services to get weather OK.2. If prompted, tap the switch on the Location title bar to turn on location services.135 Weather and clock
Using the ClockGet more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use your phone as a world clock tosee the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using thestopwatch or timer.Setting the date and time manually1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Clock.2. On the World Clock tab, tap 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.Setting an alarmYou can set up one or more alarms.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Clock.2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm.3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time.4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat.5. Tap Done.§To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm.§If you need to set more than three alarms, tap .136 Weather and clock
Google PhotosWhat you can do on Google PhotosHere 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 accessthe media files previously backed up to your Google Account.If you see or on a thumbnail, it means that the media file is only stored on the phoneand not yet backed up to your Google Account. Without this icon means that the photo orvideo is already backed up to your account.§To select photos and videos, press and hold a thumbnail to select one. Tap a date to select allthe media files under it. Or, press and hold a thumbnail as your first selection, and then dragyour finger to the last item you want to select.§Enhance RAW photos taken using the HTC Camera app.§Add Hyperlapse effect to your videos.§Change the speed of your slow motion videos.To learn more about Google Photos, tap Help. Or, you can visit support.google.com/photos.Viewing photos and videosWhen you open Google Photos for the first time, sign in to your Google Account, if prompted, andchoose whether to turn backup and sync on or off.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos. You'll see your local and synced photos and videos organized by date. If you see or ona thumbnail, it means that the media file is only stored on the phone and not yet backed up toyour account.2. To switch to another view, tap Layout, and then choose how you want to view yourmedia files.3. Tap a thumbnail to view it in full screen. Videos recorded in 3D Audio are marked with . Use earphones when playing back the video toenjoy immersive sound.4. To view only the photos and videos saved on the phone storage and storage card, tap toopen the slideout menu, and then tap Device folders.137 Google Photos
Editing your photos1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos.2. Tap a photo thumbnail to view it in full screen.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 adjustment, tap .6. Tap Save.Enhancing RAW photosAfter 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. Find and tap the RAW photo you want to enhance.RAW photos are marked with the icon on the thumbnail.3. Tap , and then tap RAW Enhancement.4. Tap to toggle between before and after photos.5. Tap when done.Trimming a video1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos.2. Tap a video thumbnail to view it in full screen.3. Tap , and then drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end.4. Tap to preview your trimmed video.5. Tap Save.The trimmed video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited.138 Google Photos
Changing the playback speed of a slow motion videoAdjust the playback speed of a selected section of a slow motion video.You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using slow motion in theCamera app.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos.2. Find and tap the thumbnail of slow motion video to view it in full screen.Slow motion videos are marked with the icon on the thumbnail.3. Tap the screen to see the onscreen controls.4. Frame the sequence you want to slow down by moving the left and right sliders.5. Tap to watch the result. You can still adjust the playback speed while previewing.Editing a Hyperlapse videoIf you captured a video in Hyperlapse mode, you can apply varying speeds to different sections ofthe video.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos.2. Find and tap the Hyperlapse video to view it in full screen.Hyperlapse videos are marked with the icon on the thumbnail.3. Tap .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 particularplayback 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.139 Google Photos
Adding a Hyperlapse effect on a regular video1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photos.2. Find and tap the thumbnail of a video to view it in full screen.3. Tap Edit in.4. Tap Create a Hyperlapse video.5. Move the left and right sliders to divide your video into sections.6. Tap a section that you want to adjust, and then tap a dot that corresponds to particularplayback speed to modify the selected section.7. Repeat the previous step for the remaining sections.8. Tap .The edited video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited.140 Google Photos
MailChecking your mailThe Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more emailaccounts that you’ve set up on your phone.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your emailaccounts appears.2. Do any of the following:§Tap an email message to read.§To display email messages in another mail folder, tap Folder, and then tap thefolder you want to view.§To switch between email accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap.§To change an email account's settings, select the account first and then tap Settings.Organizing your inboxDo you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize your email messages into tabs andquickly find the messages you want.1. Switch to the email account that you want to use.2. In the inbox, tap Edit tabs.3. Select the tabs you want to add to the inbox.141 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 message1. 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 emailmessage? Tap Show Cc/Bcc.5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message.6. Do any of the following:§Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach.§Set the priority for an important message. Tap Set priority.7. Tap . To save the email as draft and send it later, tap Save. Or press .Resuming a draft email message1. In an email account inbox, tap Folder Drafts.2. Tap the message.3. When you finish editing the message, tap .Reading and replying to an email message1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail.2. Switch to the email account you want to use.3. In the email account inbox, tap the email message or conversation you want to read. If you want to read a particular message inside an email conversation, tap to expand theconversation, and then tap the email message.4. Tap Reply or Reply All. Tap for more actions for the email.142 Mail
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 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 emailpreview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification.3. Compose your reply message and tap .Managing email messagesThe Mail app provides easy ways to sort, move, or delete your email messages.Sorting email messagesCustomize how you sort your email messages.In an email account inbox, tap Sort, and select from the sorting options.Moving email messages to another folder1. Switch to the email account you want to use.2. Select the email messages you want to move. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap Select all.3. Tap Move to, and then select a folder.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 message first, and then tap Select all.3. Tap Delete.Searching email messages1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail.2. Tap .3. If you want to narrow the scope for your search, tap , check the search options, and thentap OK.143 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 contactDo 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.Working with Exchange ActiveSync emailWith your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can flag important email messages or setyour out of the office reply right on your phone.Flagging an email1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail.2. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account.3. While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message orconversation. To flag an email message inside a conversation, tap to expand the conversation, and then tapthe flag icon of the email message.Setting your Out of the office status1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account.2. Tap Out of the office.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 different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap theSend replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box.7. Tap Save.144 Mail
Adding an email accountSet up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or anaccount from a Web-based email service or email provider.If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask yournetwork administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail.2. Tap Add account.3. Select an email account type from the list of email providers. Otherwise, tap Other (POP3/IMAP).4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule.5. Enter a name for your email account, and then tap Finish setup.What is Smart Sync?Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your emailaccount to Smart Sync when you don't need to check new email messages frequently. Smart Synchelps save battery power.If you want to receive email messages as they arrive, select another Peak time sync and Off-peaksync schedule in the email account's Sync, Send & Receive settings.145 Mail
Voice RecorderRecording voice clipsUse Voice Recorder to capture information during lectures, interviews, or even to create your ownaudio 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 Ultra, exceptwhen you open other apps that also use audio functions.4. Tap to stop recording.To play back the voice clip, tap .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.Enabling high resolution audio recordingWant to make crystal clear recordings? Record sounds in high resolution audio.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Voice Recorder.2. Tap Settings Encoding format, and select High res quality (FLAC).146 Voice Recorder
Internet connectionsTurning the data connection on or offTurning 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.If you don’t have the data connection turned on and you’re also not connected to a Wi-Finetwork, you won’t receive automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and othersynced information.Managing your data usageIf you're on a limited data allowance, it's important to keep track of the activities and apps thatusually send and receive data, such as browsing the web, syncing online accounts, and sending emailor sharing status updates.Here are some other examples:§Streaming web videos and music§Playing online games§Downloading apps, maps, and files§Refreshing apps to update info and feeds§Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account§Using HTC U Ultra as a Wi-Fi hotspot§Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tetheringTo help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and set your onlineaccounts and emails to sync less frequently.147 Internet connections
Data SaverData Saver helps you limit cellular data costs by restricting background data usage. You can also setapplications to always have access to a data connection—such as your email app—to be ignored byData Saver.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More Data usage.3. Tap Data Saver and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on or off.4. Tap Unrestricted data access, and then tap the On/Off switch next to those apps that youwant to still have access to data connection even if Data Saver is turned on.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 coverage area.Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for dataroaming 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.Keeping track of your data usageMonitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance.Data usage measured by HTC U Ultra may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More Data usage. At the top you'll see a bar that displays the data usage to date, and the data usage cycle, alert,warning, and limit, if one has been set.3. Tap to select a card slot.4. With Mobile data turned on, tap Mobile data usage .5. Tap Reset data usage cycle, and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets.This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle.6. Tap Data warning and enter the amount of data usage at which you'll be alerted before youreach your monthly data limit. Tap to change the unit.7. Turn Set data limit on to automatically disable your data connection when you reach the setlimit.8. Tap Data limit and enter the set data usage at which your data connection will automaticallybe disabled. Tap to change the unit.148 Internet connections
Viewing the data usage of apps1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More Data usage.3. Tap to select a card slot.4. Tap Mobile data usage.5. Drag the start and end vertical markers to display the usage at a specific duration within yourusage cycle.6. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info.7. Tap an app to see more details.Wi-Fi connectionTo 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 topass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms).Turning Wi-Fi on or off1. 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.§To manually scan for Wi-Fi networks, tap Scan.§Tap to view saved networks, enable a notification when public Wi-Fi is available, and set Wi-Fi status during sleep mode.Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on or off on page 149.2. Tap a Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.3. If you selected a secured network, enter the network key or password.4. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar when connected.149 Internet connections
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPSIf you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC U Ultraeasily.1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on or off on page 149.2. Tap WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router. To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap WPS Pin Entry.Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr)You can set HTC U Ultra 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 youconnect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless InternetService Provider roaming) settings.The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal. Consult the Wi-Fiprovider for details.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn it on.3. Tap Wi-Fi.4. Tap Advanced.5. Under WISPr settings, select Auto login and then tap WISPr account settings Add a newaccount.6. Enter the service provider name, your login name (the full domain name), and password.7. Tap Save. If you have access to several public Wi-Fi networks, you can add moreaccounts.8. Connect to the public Wi-Fi network.In the WISPr accounts list, press and hold an account to remove or edit it.Connecting to VPNAdd virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network,such as your corporate or home network.Before you can connect HTC U Ultra to your local network, you may be asked to:150 Internet connections
§Install security certificates.§Enter your login credentials.§Download and install a required VPN app, if you're connecting to a secured enterprisenetwork. Contact your network administrator for details.Also, HTC U Ultra must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPNconnection.Adding a VPN connectionYou must first set a lock screen PIN, password, or pattern before you can use credential storageand 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 .4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your networkadministrator gave you.5. Tap Save.Connecting to a VPN1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More.3. Tap VPN.4. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.5. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you’re connected, the VPNconnected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.To disconnect from a VPN connection, tap the VPN connection, and then tap Disconnect.You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet.151 Internet connections
Installing a digital certificateUse client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC U Ultra to access VPN orsecured Wi-Fi networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get acertificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication.§You must set a lock screen PIN or password before installing a digital certificate.§Some apps such as your browser or email client let you install certificates directly in the app. Seethe app's help for details.1. Save the certificate file in the root folder on HTC U Ultra or your storage card.2. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.3. Tap Install from SD card.4. Browse to the certificate and select it.5. Enter a name for the certificate and select how it will be used.6. Tap OK.Using HTC U Ultra as a Wi-Fi hotspotShare your data connection with other devices by turning HTC U Ultra into a Wi-Fi hotspot.§Make sure the data connection is turned on.§You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile serviceprovider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi-Fi hotspot use data from yoursubscribed data plan.1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More.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 anduse HTC U Ultra as a wireless router.152 Internet connections
6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Advanced. Choose from the available settings, and then press .7. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.HTC U Ultra is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar.To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings and set a strong and uniquepassword.Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USBtetheringNo Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTCU Ultra to connect to the Internet.§To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC U Ultra are up-to-date, install the latest version ofHTC Sync Manager on your computer.§You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan, and it may incur additional cost.Contact your mobile service provider for details.§Make sure that mobile data is turned on.1. Connect HTC U Ultra to your computer using the provided USB cable.2. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.3. Under Wireless & networks, tap More Mobile network sharing USB tethering.153 Internet connections
Wireless sharingWhat is HTC Connect?With HTC Connect, wirelessly stream music or video from your phone to your speakers or TV byjust swiping up the screen with 3 fingers.You can stream media to any of the following types of devices:§AirPlay speakers or Apple TV§Blackfire® compliant multi-room speakers§Multi-room speakers that support the Qualcomm® AllPlay™ smart media platform§DLNA® compatible speakers and TV§Miracast compatible display devices§Chromecast™ compatible display devices.§Bluetooth speakers§HTC certified consumer electronic devices or accessories that have the HTC Connect logo:Some devices may need to be paired before you can share to them.To see a list of supported devices or accessories, go to https://connect.htc.com/certified-devices.html. For more information about HTC Connect, see https://connect.htc.com/index.html.154 Wireless sharing
Using HTC Connect to share your mediaBefore you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Finetwork. 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. To stop wireless media sharing and disconnect from the device, swipe down with threefingers on the screen.155 Wireless sharing
Streaming music to AirPlay speakers or Apple TVBefore you start, make sure your device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to thedocumentation 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 appon 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-Finetwork. You'll then see the available devices listed.3. Tap the device you want to connect to.4. In the music app that you're using, start playing music. You'll then hear the music play fromthe device you've selected.Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakersBLACKFIRERESEARCHPlay music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from yourphone.Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to thedocumentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network.1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on your phone.2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. Your phone then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Finetwork. You'll see the available speakers listed.3. Tap the speaker you want to connect to.4. In the music app, start playing music. You'll then hear the music play from the speaker you'veselected.5. To switch between speakers or to group them, swipe up the screen again with three fingers.§To stream music to another speaker, just tap it.§To group speakers so that music plays through them at the same time, tap the Groupbutton next to a speaker name, select the other speakers you want to group it with, andthen tap OK.156 Wireless sharing
Renaming the speakersYou 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-Finetwork. 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.Streaming music to speakers powered by theQualcomm AllPlay smart media platformBefore you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to thedocumentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network.1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on your phone.2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. Your phone then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Finetwork. You'll then see the available speakers listed.3. Tap the speaker you want to connect to.4. In the music app that you're using, start playing music. You'll then hear the music play fromthe speaker you've selected.5. To switch between speakers or to group them, swipe up the screen again with three fingers.§Just tap another speaker to stream music to it.§To group speakers so that music plays through them at the same time, tap the Groupbutton next to a speaker name, select the other speakers you want to group it with, andthen tap OK.Turning Bluetooth on or off1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn the Bluetooth connection on and off.3. Tap Bluetooth to see a list of available devices.Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wirelessdevice is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.157 Wireless sharing
Connecting a Bluetooth headsetYou can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or have hands-free conversationsusing a compatible Bluetooth headset.Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC U Ultra can find it. Refer to yourheadset manual for details.1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of available devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 157.2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list.3. Tap the name of your headset in the Available Devices section. HTC U Ultra pairs with theheadset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section.4. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset documentation tofind the passcode.When the Bluetooth headset is connected, you'll see in the status bar.Reconnecting a Bluetooth headsetNormally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC U Ultra, andthen turning on the headset.However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetoothdevice.1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 157.2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section.3. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset documentation tofind the passcode.If you still cannot reconnect to the headset, follow the instructions in Unpairing from a Bluetoothdevice on page 158, and then follow the steps under Connecting a Bluetooth headset on page 158.Unpairing from a Bluetooth device1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 157.2. In the Paired devices section, tap next to the device to unpair.3. Tap Unpair.158 Wireless sharing
Receiving files using BluetoothHTC U Ultra lets you receive various files with Bluetooth including photos, contact info, anddocuments 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 157.2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC U Ultra.3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC U Ultra and on the sending device. You may alsobe prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on bothdevices. You'll then get a Bluetooth authorization request.4. Tap Pair.5. When HTC U Ultra receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications paneldown, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept.6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, andthen tap the relevant notification.7. Tap the received file to view it.159 Wireless sharing
Using NFCWith built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC U Ultra, you can share content to anotherNFC-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 Ultra and the otherdevice back to back.You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Availability of NFC payment depends on when yourmobile operator launches this service. Contact your mobile operator for details.Turning NFC on or off1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap More, and then tap the NFC On/Off switch to turn it on and off.160 Wireless sharing
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 turned on.1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC U Ultra and the other phoneback to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC U Ultra and the other phone's NFC areaare close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection ismade.2. When HTC U Ultra vibrates, tap the screen to send the content to the other device.The shared content appears on the other screen. For some items that you've shared (such as contactinformation), additional instructions on how to save the item will appear on the receiving device.161 Wireless sharing
Common settingsDo not disturb modeUse Do not disturb mode to reject calls, and silence audible alerts and notifications, but still keep adata connection available.1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap . If necessary, swipe to the next screen.3. Tap Total silence, Alarms only, or Priority only depending on if you want to allowexceptions. When Priority only is selected, you can receive messages or calls from contactsin your exceptions list.4. Tap Until you turn this off if you want to turn off Do not disturb by yourself or tap or to set the number of hours before Do not disturb turns off automatically.5. Tap Done to activate it.The Do not disturb icon will appear in the status bar.You can also tap More settings and then select Auto decline incoming calls to decline incomingcalls and have them sent to voicemail.§When the screen is on, press VOLUME and then tap End now to turn off Do not disturb modequickly.§When you press VOLUME down until you reach silence mode, Do not disturb Alarms onlymode is activated.When Do not disturb is on, the notification LED will not flash.162 Common settings
Blocking visual disturbancesYou can set Do not disturb mode to block visual disturbances such as pop up notifications.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Do not disturb Block visual disturbances.3. Tap the On/Off switches to choose whether to block visual disturbances when the screen ison and off.Allowing notifications and contacts to bypass Do not disturb modeAdd important contacts to an exceptions list so you can still receive their calls and messages evenwhen Do not disturb mode is on.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Do Not Disturb Priority only allows.3. Tap the On/Off switch next to the items you wish to allow.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 scheduleSchedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can setit to turn on during a weekly meeting.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Tap Do Not Disturb Automatic rules.3. Tap Add rule.4. Select whether to base the rule on a time or an event, enter a name for the rule, and then tapOK.5. Set the rule's parameters.Rule SettingsTime rule §Set the days.§Set the start and end times.§Select a Do not disturb level.You can also choose whether to allow the rule to stop at either the rule end timeor by the next alarm you've set in the Clock app.163 Common settings
Rule SettingsEvent rule §Select a calendar you want to make the rule for.§Set a condition for the type of reply.§Select a Do not disturb level.You can turn an automatic rule on or off by tapping the On/Off switch when viewing the detailsof the rule.Turning location services on or offIn order to find your location on HTC U Ultra, you need to enable location sources.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Location.2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a betterestimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Batterysaving.Turning off a location source (for example GPS) means no applications on HTC U Ultra will collectyour location data through that location source. However, third party applications may collect —and HTC U Ultra may continue to provide — location data through other sources, including throughWi-Fi and signal triangulation.Airplane modeWhen you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC U Ultra 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 ofBluetooth 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. You need to manually turnUSB tethering on after you disable Airplane mode.Do any of the following to turn Airplane mode on or off:§Press and hold POWER, and then tap Airplane mode.§With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. Tap theAirplane mode tile to turn airplane mode on or off.When enabled, the Airplane mode icon is displayed in the status bar.164 Common settings
Automatic screen rotationAutomatic rotation is not supported in all applications.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Select or clear the Auto rotate screen option to turn it on or off.Setting when to turn off the screenAfter a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle timebefore the screen turns off.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Tap Screen timeout, and then tap the time before the screen turns off.Screen brightness1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Tap Brightness level.3. With the Automatic brightness option selected, drag the slider to set the maximumbrightness level. This sets a limit on how bright the screen will be when Automaticbrightness is selected.4. To set the brightness manually, clear the Automatic brightness option, and then drag thebrightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness.Night modeEnabling Night mode in the evening shifts the display colors from blue to warmer colors, helping toreduce eyestrain.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.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 outmore blue light.4. Tap Enable Night mode automatically to set a schedule when Night mode will be turned on.165 Common settings
Adjusting the display sizeResize items and fonts on the screen to make them easier to see.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Tap Display size.3. Drag the sliders to increase or decrease the size of fonts or the items on the screen.Touch sounds and vibrationSome people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and somedon't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC U Ultra.§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 keyboardTurning touch sounds and vibration on and off1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & notification.2. Under System, select the option you want to turn on or off.Turning off keyboard sounds and vibration1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.2. Tap Language & keyboard Virtual keyboard TouchPal - HTC Sense Version Generalsettings.3. On the General settings screen, do one of the following:§Tap Keypress sound, clear System Volume, and then drag the slider all the way to theleft to turn off keyboard sounds.§Tap Keypress vibration, clear System default, and then drag the slider all the way tothe left to turn off keyboard vibration.4. Tap OK.166 Common settings
Changing the display languageChanging the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.You can choose several languages and specific dialects so that apps with localized content willdisplay correctly.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Language & keyboard.2. Tap Languages. The first language in the list is the default display language.3. Tap Add a language to add another language to the list, and then select the regional variantof the language.4. To change the display language, press and hold next to the language you want, and drag itto the beginning of the list.5. To remove languages from the list, tap Remove and then select the languages you wantto remove.Glove modeTurn Glove mode on so that the touch screen responds more accurately when you're wearing gloves.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display & gestures or Display, gestures &buttons.2. Select the Glove mode option. When Glove mode is turned on, you'll be able to see where you've tapped the touch screen.167 Common settings
Security settingsAssigning a PIN to a nano SIM cardYou 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. Choose to lock the card, enter the default PIN of the card, and then tap OK.4. To change the card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.Restoring a nano SIM card that has been locked outIf you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the cardwill become “PUK-locked.”You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC U Ultra. Contact your mobileoperator for this code.1. On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code, and then tap Next.2. Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap Next.3. Enter the new PIN again, and then tap OK.Setting a screen lockHelp protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC U Ultra withoutyour permission.Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of locking your phone. You'll beasked to unlock the screen every time HTC U Ultra is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain periodof time.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.2. Tap Screen lock.168 Security settings
3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock.4. On the Security screen, tap Automatically lock phone, then specify the idle time beforethe screen locks. Tap and clear Make pattern visible if you don’t want your screen lock pattern to display asyou draw it onscreen.Setting up Smart LockUse Smart Lock as an alternative way to unlock your phone, in the event you forget your password,PIN, or pattern. Set Smart Lock to unlock your phone when the phone recognizes your face or voice.You can also set it to keep your phone unlocked in certain situations, such as when the phone is withyou and you're in a trusted location.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.2. Tap Screen lock, and then select and set up a screen lock. This will be your alternate screen lock method.3. On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock.4. Confirm your screen lock.5. Choose whether to unlock your phone through voice or facial recognition, or keep the phoneunlocked when:§You're carrying the phone§You're in a trusted location such as within your home Wi-Fi network§The phone is connected to a trusted device such as your own Bluetooth device6. Follow the onscreen instructions, and then press to return to the Security screen.7. On the Security screen, tap Automatically lock phone, then specify the idle time beforethe screen is locked.To help make Smart Lock more reliable and more secure when using facial recognition, you cantrain HTC U Ultra to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glassesor sporting a beard.Tap Smart Lock, confirm your screen lock, then tap Trusted face Improve face matching. Followthe onscreen instructions.Turning the lock screen offRather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off inSettings.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.2. Tap Screen lock None.To turn the lock screen on again, in Security settings, tap Screen lock Swipe.169 Security settings
Accessibility settingsAccessibility featuresHTC U Ultra comes with features and settings that allow easy access and use of apps and functions.Improve screen readabilityIf you have low vision, take advantage of these features to help improve screen readability.§Increase the font and display size, use color inversion and color correction, or enable high-contrast text using the Accessibility settings. You can also enable HTC U Ultra to speak thepasswords you enter. See Accessibility settings on page 171.§Turn magnification gestures on. See Turning Magnification gestures on or off on page 171.§Turn on automatic screen rotation. See Automatic screen rotation on page 165.Enhance the audioIf you're hard of hearing, these audio-related features make listening to HTC U Ultra clearer andmore comprehensible.§Use TalkBack to hear audible feedback on what you do on your phone. See TalkBack on page171.§When using headphones, you can control the sound balance or enable mono audio whenusing a single headphone. See Accessibility settings on page 171.Use your voiceYou can use your voice to perform an action on HTC U Ultra.§Search for information on the Web using Google Voice Search.§Enter text with your voice. See Entering text by speaking on page 45.Use Motion LaunchMotion Launch combines a motion and finger gesture to perform an action such as waking HTC UUltra from sleep mode or launching the camera. For details, see Motion Launch on page 41.170 Accessibility settings
Accessibility settingsUse these settings to turn accessibility functions or services on or off. When you’ve downloaded andinstalled an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback, you can alsocontrol them using these settings.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap or select the settings you want.Turning Magnification gestures on or offIf you have low vision or would like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use finger gestures tomagnify 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.TalkBackUse TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC U Ultra by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen,HTC U Ultra vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching.Not all languages are supported.Turning TalkBack on1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap the On/Off switch.3. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK.A short tutorial explaining how to use TalkBack will begin playing after you turn on TalkBack.TalkBack works best if you turn off automatic screen rotation.171 Accessibility settings
Turning Explore by touch on or offExplore by touch allows HTC U Ultra to respond to shortcut gestures and screen touches withaudible feedback. Explore by touch is enabled when you turn on TalkBack.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap Settings.3. Under Touch exploration, tap the On/Off switch next to Explore by touch to turn thefeature on or off.When Explore by touch is disabled, HTC U Ultra will no longer respond to shortcut gestures orspeak items when you touch the screen.Using TalkBack gesturesWhen TalkBack and Explore by touch are turned on, the regular touch gestures are replaced by theTalkBack gestures.Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures areenabled.Do one of the following:To Do thisOpen 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. Double-tap anywhere on the screen, but don't lift your finger on thesecond tap.3. Drag the item to a new spot and then lift your finger.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 screen.Open the Notificationspanel Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen.172 Accessibility settings
Assigning TalkBack shortcutsTalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recentapps, access TalkBack controls, and more.The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBackgestures if you already have TalkBack turned on.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap Settings Manage gestures.3. Tap any of the shortcut gestures, and then select an action.Using TalkBack context menusTalkBack has a global context menu for controlling continuous reading and TalkBack controls and alocal context menu for controlling the selected text or item on the screen. These menus can beaccessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures.1. Turn TalkBack on.2. Do one of the following:§To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in onecontinuous movement.§To open the local context menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuousmovement.If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check your TalkBack settings for theappropriate gesture.3. Double-tap an item on the menu to select.Changing the TalkBack reading speed and pitchThe steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBackgestures if you already have TalkBack turned on.1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap Text-to-speech output.3. Drag the Speech rate and Pitch sliders to the right to increase or left to decrease.4. Tap Listen to an example to hear the speech rate and pitch you've set.Tap Reset speech rate or Reset speech pitch to revert the settings to their default values.173 Accessibility settings
TalkBack language settings1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Accessibility.2. Tap Text-to-speech output.3. Tap next to Google Text-to-speech Engine, and then do any of the following:To Do thisSelect a differentlanguage Tap Language.Install a voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next tothe voice data you want to install. When installation is completed,press twice and tap Language.Not all languages are supported.174 Accessibility settings
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IndexAAccounts- syncing 27Airplane mode 164Alarms- setting 136Android BeamSee NFCApps- arranging 116- grouping into a folder 56, 116- hiding or unhiding 116- icons on Home screen 56- installing 115- installing from Google Play 114- installing from the web 115- on Home screen 56- restoring 115- uninstalling 115- updating 52Auto Selfie 66BBackup- about 105- options 105- restoring backed up apps 115Battery- charging 25- checking usage 97- saving battery power 95BlinkFeedSee HTC BlinkFeedBluetooth- connecting a Bluetooth headset 158- receiving information 159Boost+- about 131- clearing junk files 132- Game Battery Booster 132- Smart Boost 131Burst mode 68CCall history 80Camera- basics 60, 62- capture modes 61- continuous shooting 68- flash 61- HDR 68- Hyperlapse 73- Pro mode 73- RAW photos 74- selfie 66, 67- slow motion 72- standby 60- sweep panorama 71- taking a photo 62- taking photo while recording 65- using volume buttons as controls 61- video resolution 65- Zoe camera 72- zooming 60Capture modes- switching to 61Capture screen 38Change phone language 167Clock 136- alarm 136- setting date and time 136Conference call 79Contacts- adding 88- contact link suggestions 91- copying 90, 91, 112- editing 89- filtering 88- groups 92- importing 90, 112- merging contact information 91- sending contact information 92- transferring 90, 112177 Index
Continuous shooting 68Copy- files 103Copying- text 44DData connection- data roaming 148- sharing 153- turning on or off 147- usage 147Data transferiPhone- from iCloud 112Data transfer- from Android phone 111- transferring contacts 112Display- changing the time before the screen turnsoff 165- screen brightness 165- screen rotation 165- Sleep mode 30display size 166DNG RAW photos 74EEmailSee MailExchange ActiveSync- flagging an email 144- Out of office 144expanded storage 100FFace unlock 169Factory reset 110Files- copying 103Finger gestures 33Fingerprint- about 28- adding, removing, or editing 29FirmwareSee Software updateFolder- grouping apps 56- removing items 57, 117FOTASee Software updateFreestyle layout 128GGame Battery Booster 132Gestures- motion gestures 31- touch gestures 33Google Play- installing apps 114- refund 115GPS (Global Positioning System)See Location settingsGroup messaging 84HHands free 158Hard resetSee Factory resetHDR 68HeadphonesSee Bluetoothhearing impaired- hearing aids 171- sidetone 171Home screen- adding or removing widget panel 53- apps 56- arranging widget panels 53- changing your main Home screen 53- classic layout 128- feeds 120- folder 56- freestyle layout 128- launch bar 55- shortcuts 56- wallpaper 54- widget panel 30- widgets 55HotspotSee Wireless routerHTC BlinkFeed- about 120178 Index
- deleting items 124- posting to social networks 124- selecting feeds 122- setting up custom topics 123- showing social network and app feeds 123- turning on or off 121HTC Clock 136- setting an alarm 136HTC Connect- about 154- streaming music to speakers 156, 157- streaming music, videos, or photos to mediadevices 155HTC Sense version 51Hyperlapse 73IInternet connection- VPN 150- Wi-Fi 149- wireless router 152KKeyboard- entering text 44- entering text by speaking 45- speech recognition 45LLanguage- system language 167Live Makeup 66Location settings 164Lock screen- answering a call 77- locking apps 133- rejecting a call 77Low battery 95Low storage 99MMail- attachments 142- carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 142- deleting 143- draft 142- replying 142- searching 143- sending 142- sorting 143Mail folders- moving email messages 143Master resetSee Factory resetMedia streamingSee HTC ConnectMessages- block box 85- deleting a conversation 86- draft message 82, 83- forwarding 84- group SMS 84- locking 86- replying 82- secure box 85- sending 82, 83microSD card 22MMSSee Multimedia messageMultimedia message- attachment 83- group MMS 84- sending 83NNFC (Near Field Communication) 160Night mode 165Notifications- panel 40OOnline accounts- adding accounts 27- removing accounts 27- syncing manually 27- what can you sync with 27PPair a Bluetooth headset 158Phone calls- blocking a call 80- call history 80179 Index
- conference call 79- emergency call 78- extension number 76- missed calls 78- muting the microphone 79- putting a call on hold 78- receiving calls 77- Smart Dial 76- speakerphone 79- speed dial 77Phone information 51Phone settingsSee SettingsPhone updates 51Photos- transferring from computer 113Power- charging the battery 25- checking battery usage 97- saving power 95- sleep mode 30Print screenSee Capture screenPUK (PIN Unblock Key) 168QQuick settings 37RRAW Camera RAW photos 74Recording your voice 146Reset 38, 110RouterSee Wireless routerSScreen 30, 38, 165- adjusting brightness 165- capture 38- changing the time before the screen turnsoff 165- rotation 165- Sleep mode settings 165Screen lock 168Screen shotSee Capture screenSD card 22Security- fingerprint 28- protecting phone with screen lock 168- security certificates 150self-timer 67selfie- Auto Selfie 66- Live Makeup 66- self-timer 67- Voice Selfie 66Settings- About 51- Accessibility 171- display language 167- Storage 100Setup- contacts from old phone 112- first-time setup 26- photos, music, videos from old phone 113- restoring backup from cloud storage 107Sharing- text 44sidetone 171Sleep mode 30Slow motion video 72Smart Boost 131Smart network sharing 153SMSSee MessagesSoft reset 38Software update 51Sound- switching profiles 80Speakerphone 79Speed dial 77Storage 100, 132, 133- clearing junk files 132- uninstalling apps 133Sweep panorama 71TTetheringSee USB TetheringText message 82180 Index
Themes 125–127- creating 125- deleting 127- downloading 125- finding 126- mix and match 126time-lapseSee HyperlapseUUpgradeSee Software updateUSB Tethering 153VVideoPic 65Videos- taking photo while recording 65- transferring from computer 113Voice input 45Voice Recorder 146Voice Selfie 66VPN 150, 151- adding a connection 151- connecting 151WWaking up phone- through power button 30Wallpaper- changing 54Weather- checking weather 135Wi-Fi 149, 150- connecting via WPS 150- turning on 149Widgets- adding 55- changing settings 56- removing 57- resizing 56Wireless media sharingSee HTC ConnectWireless router 152ZZoe camera 72181 Index

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