HTC Desire 826 User Guide
User guide
HTC Desire 826 dual sim
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Contents
Features you'll enjoy
The HTC Eye Experience 9
Features on HTC Desire 826 10
Unboxing
HTC Desire 826 11
Dual nano SIM cards 12
Storage card 13
Battery 15
Switching the power on or off 15
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 16
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time 17
Restoring your backup from your online storage 17
Transferring content from an Android phone 18
Transferring content from an iPhone 19
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 19
Other ways of getting contacts and other content 20
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 20
Home screen 21
Using Quick Settings 21
Getting to know your settings 22
Updating your phone's software 22
Getting apps from Google Play 24
Downloading apps from the web 25
Uninstalling an app 25
Your first week with your new phone
Basics 26
Notifications 34
Working with text 35
Battery 39
HTC Dot View 43
HTC Guide 45
HTC BlinkFeed
Your dynamic Home screen 46
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Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 46
Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 47
Customizing the Highlights feed 48
Saving articles for later 48
Posting to your social networks 49
Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 49
Personalizing
Making HTC Desire 826 truly yours 50
Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms 50
Home wallpaper 50
Launch bar 51
Adding Home screen widgets 51
Adding Home screen shortcuts 52
Editing Home screen panels 53
Changing your main Home screen 54
Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 55
Arranging apps 55
Lock screen 56
Camera
Camera basics 58
Selfies and people shots 62
Split Capture 65
Panoramic shots 65
Other camera features 66
Camera settings 67
Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 69
Adding photos or videos to an album 71
Copying or moving photos or videos between albums 72
Tagging photos and videos 72
Searching for photos and videos 73
Finding matching photos 74
Editing your photos 74
Using Face Fusion 75
Trimming a video 76
Saving a photo from a video 76
Viewing a Zoe in Gallery 77
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 78
Dialing an extension number 78
Returning a missed call 78
Speed dial 79
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 79
Making an emergency call 79
Receiving calls 80
What can I do during a call? 80
Setting up a conference call 81
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Call History 82
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 82
Home dialing 83
Messages
Sending a text message (SMS) 84
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 84
Sending a group message 85
Resuming a draft message 85
Replying to a message 85
Saving a text message as a task 86
Forwarding a message 86
Moving messages to the secure box 86
Blocking unwanted messages 87
Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 87
Deleting messages and conversations 88
Search and web browser
Searching HTC Desire 826 and the Web 89
Browsing the Web 90
Bookmarking a webpage 92
Using your browsing history 92
Clearing your browsing history 92
Entertainment
HTC BoomSound 94
HTC Music 94
YouTube 97
FM Radio 99
Wireless media 99
Storage and files
Phone storage 102
File Manager 104
Google Drive 105
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 109
Backup 110
HTC Sync Manager 115
Reset 117
People
Your contacts list 119
Setting up your profile 120
Adding a new contact 120
Editing a contact’s information 121
Getting in touch with a contact 122
Importing or copying contacts 122
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Merging contact information 123
Sending contact information 124
Contact groups 124
Private contacts 125
Email
Mail 127
Gmail 132
Calendar
Viewing the Calendar 134
Scheduling or editing an event 135
Choosing which calendars to show 135
Sharing an event 136
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 136
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 137
Travel and maps
Location settings 138
Google Maps 138
HTC Car 140
Other apps
Using Scribble 143
Using the Clock 145
Checking Weather 146
Recording voice clips 146
Keeping track of your tasks 147
Kid Mode 148
Internet connections
Turning the data connection on or off 149
Managing your data usage 149
Wi-Fi 151
Connecting to VPN 152
Using HTC Desire 826 as a Wi-Fi hotspot 154
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 155
Wireless sharing
Turning Bluetooth on or off 156
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 156
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 157
Receiving files using Bluetooth 157
Settings and security
Managing your nano SIM cards with Dual network manager 159
Airplane mode 159
Do not disturb mode 160
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Scheduling when to turn data connection off 161
Automatic screen rotation 161
Setting when to turn off the screen 161
Screen brightness 162
Changing the display font 162
Touch sounds and vibration 162
Changing the display language 163
Accessibility settings 163
Turning Magnification gestures on or off 163
Installing a digital certificate 163
Disabling an app 164
Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 164
Setting a screen lock 165
Setting up Smart Lock 165
Hiding sensitive info from the lock screen 166
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
7 About this guide
About this guide
In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:
This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose
to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable
to some situations.
This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you
know of an option that you may find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or to
get a feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be careful
about to prevent potential problems.
Some apps may not be available in all regions or with your mobile operator.
8 Important note on recoverable data
Important note on recoverable data
Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device
may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not
permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
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Features you'll enjoy
The HTC Eye Experience
With the new HTC Eye Experience, enjoy features beyond conventional camera shooting. Here are
some of these features:
Both sides of the story
Use Split Capture mode to record the action in front of you first and then record yourself giving a
commentary. See Using Split Capture mode on page 65.
Blend faces with anyone
Face Fusion uses two photos such as your selfie and a photo of your favorite celebrity to merge your
looks together. See Using Face Fusion on page 75.
Look good in an instant
Before taking your selfie, use Live Makeup to smoothen your skin. See Applying skin touch-ups with
Live Makeup on page 63.
Taking selfies just got a whole lot easier
Flash a smile, and the camera instantly captures your smiling face. See Using Auto Selfie on page
63.
Your mobile photo booth
Take 4 selfies and the camera automatically merges them into a single picture. See Taking selfies
with Photo Booth on page 64.
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Features on HTC Desire 826
HTC Desire 826 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old phone's content
such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from HTC Desire 826.
Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed™, and
more.
Easy phone setup and transfer
§ Easily transfer your contacts, messages, music, photos, videos, and more from an Android
phone to HTC Desire 826. See Transferring content from an Android phone on page 18.
By using HTC Sync Manager, you can even migrate content from an iPhone. See
Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 116.
§ Back up HTC Desire 826 to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your content to a new
phone next time.
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Dynamic Home screen
With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter
most to you. See a variety of content such as feeds about news and your interests, social network
updates, HTC Desire 826 tips, and more. The content refreshes periodically when you're connected
to the Internet. See Your dynamic Home screen on page 46.
Immerse in music
§ Experience surround sound effects with the phone speakers or your wired headset. See
HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio on page 94.
§ Watch mesmerizing visualizations as you play songs in HTC Music. And if lyrics are
available, they'll show onscreen. See Viewing song lyrics on page 97.
HTC Dot View
HTC Desire 826 has a dedicated HTC Dot View™ case you can purchase. With the HTC Dot View
app, you can even personalize what's seen through the case such as the wallpaper, types of
notifications to display, and more. See Personalizing HTC Dot View on page 43.
Outstanding camera features
§ Choose from a variety of pre-defined capture modes, or create your own camera profiles. See
Choosing a capture mode on page 58.
§ With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while
recording a video — VideoPic on page 61.
§ Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of the scenery.
See Taking a panoramic photo on page 65.
§ Use Continuous shooting mode to capture consecutive shots of a subject in motion.
§ Take multiple shots of your subject at different exposures and combine them into a nice,
evenly exposed photo. See Using HDR on page 66.
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Unboxing
HTC Desire 826
1. Dual speakers
2. POWER
3. VOLUME buttons
4. 3.5mm headset jack
5. Front camera
6. Proximity sensor
7. Notification LED
8. Slot cover
9. USB connector
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You need a 4G/LTE
services. Check with your operator for details.
§ If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Desire 826.
§ Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms that dangle near the
headset jack. Using these may affect signal reception.
plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data
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Dual nano SIM cards
HTC Desire 826 has two nano SIM card slots.
Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard
nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.
Inserting nano SIM cards
1. Make sure HTC Desire 826 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down.
2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.
3. Pull the trays out from the nano SIM slots.
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4. Place the nano SIM cards into the trays with the gold contacts facing up and the cut-off
corner facing out.
5. Make sure the trays are facing up. Reinsert the trays into the slots.
6. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks
into place.
Removing a nano SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 826 before removing the card.
1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.
2. Pull the tray out from the SIM slot, and remove the nano SIM card.
3. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks
into place.
Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storage
space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps support this feature.
The storage card is optional and sold separately.
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§ Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone
loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them.
§ When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card
won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to reinstall them.
Inserting the storage card
1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.
2. With HTC Desire 826 down, insert a microSD™ into the bottom slot, with its gold contacts
facing up and towards the slot.
3. To close the slot cover, slightly move it side to side to let the rubber hinge sink down by itself.
Then gently press down the cover.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 826 is on, unmount the storage card
first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card.
Removing the storage card
1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.
2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.
3. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks
into place.
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Battery
Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 826, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
§ If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 826 for
several minutes before powering it on.
§ Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 826 to charge the battery.
When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB
cable connection with your computer.
1. Insert the small end of the USB 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.
§ We recommend you check the temperature of the battery while you're charging. Also, avoid
charging the battery in hot environments.
§ When you're using the Internet and charging the battery, HTC Desire 826 may become warmer.
This is normal.
§ To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you finish
charging.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 826 vibrates.
When you turn on HTC Desire 826 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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Switching the power off
1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Want some quick guidance on your phone?
Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn how to use your
phone.
§ When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed, just tap the tile to know more about the
tip.
§ To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap
You can then browse by subject matter and topic. Or tap , and then enter what you want to
search for.
> Tips & Help.
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Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time
When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and
hold 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 accounts, set
up your screen lock, and more.
There are different options you can choose to set up your new phone:
§ If you have content from another phone that you want to transfer, whether it's from an
Android or other phone, select Get content from old phone.
§ If you have a previous phone backup that you want to restore from your online storage, select
Restore from HTC Backup.
To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC Desire 826 to another HTC
phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync
of your online accounts may incur extra data fees. To avoid incurring data fees, disable these
features under Settings. For more information on location services, see Turning location
services on or off on page 138.
Restoring your backup from your online storage
If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 826 when you turn the
phone on for the first time or after a factory reset.
Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data
connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi® connection is
recommended.
1. From the Add your account screen, sign in to your Google® Account.
2. If you see the Get your apps & data screen, tap Restore from this backup, and then select Set
up as new device.
You'll see this screen when you've previously backed up an old phone to Google servers. Do not
restore anything from the Google servers when you want to restore a backup from HTC Backup.
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3. If you have an existing HTC Account that uses your Google login credentials and your backup
is in Google Drive™, tap Sign in with Google.
If not, tap Remind me later, go to the Transfer or restore screen, and select Restore from
HTC Backup.
4. When prompted, choose whether to use your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection for restoring
your backup.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup and to continue setting up your
phone.
6. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish setting up your
phone.
Free apps from Google Play™ will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via a
notification in the status bar. To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from
Google Play.
Your apps will appear on the Apps screen as they are installed. The Apps and Home screen shortcuts
will be reorganized as in your backup after all of your apps have been installed. You may continue
using HTC Desire 826 while apps are being restored.
Transferring content from an Android phone
On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to
your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can
transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos.
Some settings can also be transferred.
§ You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
§ If your old phone has Android version 2.1 or an earlier version, you need to use Bluetooth
transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page
19.
1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old
phone.
Or go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Android phone.
3. Tap Full transfer, and then tap Next.
4. Follow the steps shown on your new phone to download the HTC Transfer Tool from
Google Play to your old phone, install it, and open the tool.
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5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears on your new
phone before you continue.
If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable to connect to your
new phone. If this happens, try another transfer method.
6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Start or
Transfer.
7. Wait for the transfer to finish.
8. Tap Done on both phones.
Transferring content from an iPhone
If you have an iPhone, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when
you use HTC Sync Manager.
To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 116.
If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. For details, see
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page 19.
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version 2.1 (or earlier
version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able
to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages to your
new HTC phone.
Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.
1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old
phone.
Or go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an Android phone, iPhone, or other phone types. If you
chose to transfer from an Android phone, tap Quick transfer.
3. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and start the data
transfer.
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Other ways of getting contacts and other content
There are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content to HTC Desire 826.
Sync with your
computer
Google Account Google contacts are imported to HTC Desire 826 after you sign in to your
Social network
accounts
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync
Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC Desire 826, if you don't prefer to
nano SIM cards Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC Desire 826.
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Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and more
between HTC Desire 826 and your computer running a Windows® or OS X
operating 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
HTC Desire 826.
Google Account. You can also create more Google contacts right from
HTC Desire 826.
Log in to your favorite social networks to sync contact information from
them.
HTC Desire 826 syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
store them on your online accounts.
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer
There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.
§ Connect HTC Desire 826 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any
removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.
§ Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to
automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 826 to your computer. You can
also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
If you have an iPhone, you can even connect it and transfer camera roll photos to your
computer. Then reconnect HTC Desire 826 and copy them over.
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Home screen
After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 826 for the first time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed.
§ Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show posts from your social networks, headlines from your
favorite news media, and more. For details, see Your dynamic Home screen on page 46.
§ Swipe left and you’ll discover widget panels for adding your favorite widgets, apps, and more
so they’re just a tap away. If you need more room for your stuff, you can add more panels. For
details, see Personalizing on page 50.
§ You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. See Launch bar
on page 51.
While you're in another screen or app, press
to return to the last Home screen you visited.
Using Quick Settings
In the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off.
1. Do any of the following:
§ With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar.
§ Swipe down twice from the status bar.
2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile.
3. To change the options for a setting, press and hold its tile. Or tap .
Customizing Quick Settings
You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings.
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap and do one of the following:
§ In the Quick Settings list, press and hold next to the item you want to move and drag
it to rearrange the list.
§ Under Hidden items, press and hold and drag it up to make it available in Quick
Settings.
There is a limit to the number of tiles that can be shown in Quick Settings. You may need to
remove an existing item to make space for another one. To remove an item, drag it below Hidden
items.
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Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more in
Settings.
1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or the Apps screen.
§ Swipe down from the status bar, and then tap .
§ From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings.
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 item
itself to configure its settings.
§ Tap Sound & notification to set a ringtone, choose a sound profile, and configure
incoming call sound 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, social
networks, and more.
§ Tap Security to help secure HTC Desire 826, for example with a screen lock.
Tap
in Settings to quickly find options and settings.
Updating your phone's software
HTC Desire 826 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to
automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update.
Checking your system software version
Before installing a system software update, you can check first what Android and HTC Sense
versions you have on your phone.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software information.
Enabling automatic updates
You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operator
apps.
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1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software updates.
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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 system
software updates.
Installing a software update
When Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available, the update 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 over
Wi-Fi only.
3. Tap Download.
4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.
After updating, HTC Desire 826 will restart.
Installing an application update
When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator
apps, 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 Desire
826 if needed.
Checking for updates manually
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software updates. HTC Desire 826 checks if updates are available.
If you don't have Internet connection, you'll be prompted to turn on mobile data or connect to a
Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check for updates.
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Getting apps from Google Play
Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 826. Choose from a wide variety of
free and 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 already
have a Google Account, just add Google Wallet by signing in with your existing username and
password 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 app
When you install apps and use them on HTC Desire 826, they may require access to your personal
information 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 your
data on HTC Desire 826. You’re responsible for the results of using downloaded apps.
1. Open the Play Store app.
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 paid
apps).
5. Tap Accept.
Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download
updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update.
To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app.
Restoring apps from Google Play
Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you
previously downloaded.
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Tap to open the slideout menu.
3. Tap My apps, 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.
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Downloading apps from the web
You can download apps directly from websites.
§ Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC Desire 826
and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you
trust.
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC Desire 826 to allow
installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.
2. Follow the website's download instructions for the app.
After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear the Unknown
sources option.
Uninstalling an app
If 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. To
know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
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Your first week with your new phone
Basics
Onscreen navigation buttons
HTC Desire 826 has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which rotate when you
change the orientation.
Goes to the previous screen.
Goes to the home screen.
Shows thumbnails of the most recently used apps.
Swipe up from any of the navigation buttons to access Google search.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 826 into a low power state while the display
is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 826 is in your bag.
Switching to Sleep mode
To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button.
HTC Desire 826 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while. You can
change the time before HTC Desire 826 sleeps by setting the screen timeout. For details, see Setting
when to turn off the screen on page 161.
Waking up from Sleep mode
Press the POWER button.
Unlocking the screen
Swipe up to unlock the screen.
If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC Desire 826
unlocks.
If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right
from the lock screen. Just drag or up.
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Motion gestures
Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 826, lower the ring volume, and more.
Flip to mute
If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn
the phone over to mute it.
If you go to Settings and then tap Sound &
notification > Flip to mute, you can set your phone
to:
Pick up to lower volume
Mute
once
Mute
always
In a business meeting or restaurant, pick
HTC Desire 826 up when a call comes in to
lower the ring volume automatically.
You can turn this feature on or off. Go to
Settings, tap Sound & notification, and then
select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Mute only once after flipping the phone.
While the phone is still facing down, it
will ring again when there are other
incoming calls.
After flipping the phone to mute a call,
keep it always muted while it's still
facing down when there are other
incoming calls.
Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bag
Pocket mode makes HTC Desire 826 recognize when your phone
is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can
hear it in noisy environments.
You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound &
notification, and then select or clear Pocket mode.
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Rotate HTC Desire 826 for a better view
For many screens, you can automatically
change the screen orientation from
portrait to landscape by turning
HTC Desire 826 sideways.
When entering text, you can turn
HTC Desire 826 sideways to bring up a
bigger keyboard.
Touch gestures
Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.
Tap
§ Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen
items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen
buttons.
Press and hold
§ After you've scrolled down a long list or screen (in apps such as Mail
and People), tap the status bar to jump straight to the top of your
screen.
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link
in a webpage), just press and hold the item.
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Swipe or slide
Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other
Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list, document,
and more.
Drag
Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag.
While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the
target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need
to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when
moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through
a contacts or message list.
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Press and flick
Slide with two fingers
On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from
one screen to another.
Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the
screen to the new location with another finger.
In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or
the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom
in when viewing a picture or text.
Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
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