HTC U 11 Life User guide
User guide
HTC U11 life
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Contents
Features you'll enjoy
Edge Sense 9
What's special with Camera 9
HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation 11
Fingerprint sensor 11
Android 8.0 11
Unboxing and setup
HTC U11 life overview 14
Card tray 15
nano SIM card 16
Storage card 18
Charging the battery 22
Water and dust resistant 22
Switching the power on or off 24
Setting up HTC U11 life for the first time 25
Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more 26
Fingerprint scanner 27
Your first week with your new phone
Sleep mode 29
Lock screen 29
Touch gestures 30
Getting to know your settings 33
Using Quick Settings 33
Capturing your phone's screen 34
Restarting HTC U11 life (Soft reset) 34
Notifications 35
Selecting, copying, and pasting text 37
Entering text 38
Edge Sense
What is Edge Sense? 39
Setting up Edge Sense 40
Turning Edge Sense on or off 40
Taking camera shots using Edge Sense 41
Changing the action to take when you squeeze the phone 41
Enabling Advanced mode 42
Typing with your voice with Edge Sense 43
Assigning another voice assistant app to Edge Sense 43
Adjusting the squeeze force level 44
Squeezing to perform actions in your apps 44
Assigning in-app actions to squeeze gestures 45
An example of assigning in-app actions 45
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Changing in-app actions 46
Updates
Checking your system software version 47
Checking for updates manually 47
Installing app updates from Google Play Store 47
Home screen layout and fonts
Adding a Home screen panel 48
Arranging Home screen panels 48
Setting your Home screen wallpaper 48
Changing the default font size 49
Widgets and shortcuts
Favorites bar 50
Adding Home screen widgets and shortcuts 50
Grouping apps on the Home screen and favorites bar 51
Removing a Home screen item 51
Sound preferences
Changing your ringtone 52
Changing your notification sound 52
Setting the default volume 52
Tuning your HTC USonic earphones 53
Taking photos and videos
HTC Camera 54
Choosing a capture mode 55
Taking a photo 56
Setting the photo quality and size 57
Tips for capturing better photos 57
Recording video 58
Selfies 59
Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos 61
Taking continuous camera shots 62
Using HDR Boost 62
Taking a panoramic selfie 62
Taking a super wide-angle panoramic selfie 64
Taking a panoramic photo 65
Advanced camera features
Recording videos in slow motion 66
Recording a Hyperlapse video 66
Choosing a scene 66
Manually adjusting camera settings 67
Taking a RAW photo 68
How does the Camera app capture RAW photos? 68
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Phone calls
Making a call 69
Returning a missed call 69
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 69
Answering or rejecting a call 70
What can I do during a call? 70
Setting up a conference call 71
Call history 71
SMS and MMS
About the Messages app 73
Contacts
Your contacts list 76
Adding a new contact 76
Editing a contact’s information 77
Grouping contacts into labels 77
Battery
Tips for extending battery life 79
Using Battery saver mode 80
Displaying the battery percentage 80
Checking battery usage 81
Battery optimization for apps 81
Storage
Freeing up storage space 82
Types of storage 82
Copying or moving files between the phone storage and storage card 83
Copying files between HTC U11 life and your computer 83
Unmounting the storage card 84
Backup and reset
Backing up HTC U11 life 85
Resetting network settings 86
Resetting HTC U11 life (Hard reset) 86
Installing and removing apps
Getting apps from Google Play Store 87
Downloading apps from the web 88
Uninstalling an app 88
Working with apps
App shortcuts 89
Multi-tasking 89
Controlling app permissions 90
Setting default apps 91
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Setting up app links 91
Disabling an app 91
Google Photos
What you can do on Google Photos 92
Viewing photos and videos 92
Editing your photos 92
Enhancing RAW photos 93
Trimming a video 93
Changing the playback speed of a slow motion video 94
Editing a Hyperlapse video 94
Mail
Viewing your Gmail Inbox 96
Sending an email message in Gmail 96
Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 96
Adding an email account 97
Switching email accounts 97
Internet connections
Turning the data connection on or off 98
Managing your data usage 98
Wi-Fi connection 100
Connecting to VPN 101
Installing a digital certificate 102
Using HTC U11 life as a Wi-Fi hotspot 102
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 103
Wireless sharing
Turning Bluetooth on or off 104
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 104
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 105
Receiving files using Bluetooth 105
Using NFC 106
Common settings
Do not disturb mode 108
Location settings 110
Airplane mode 110
Automatic screen rotation 111
Setting when to turn off the screen 111
Screen brightness 111
Night Light 111
Adjusting the display size 112
Touch sounds and vibration 112
Changing the display language 113
Security settings
Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 114
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Setting a screen lock 114
Setting up Smart Lock 115
Turning the lock screen off 116
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 mobile device, including personal information.
9 Features you'll enjoy
Features you'll enjoy
Edge Sense
HTC U11 life comes with a pressure-sensitive squeeze area on its frame. By squeezing the lower
sides of HTC U11 life, quickly access your favorite app or shortcut even while your phone is in sleep
mode.
See What is Edge Sense? on page 39.
What's special with Camera
Capture great photos and videos using HTC U11 life.
HDR Boost
Take clearer, sharper photos using HDR Boost. By combining multiple shots with different
exposure levels, HDR Boost lets you capture great photos even in low light conditions. See Using
HDR Boost on page 62.
Pro level capabilities
Pro mode gives you professional level control over your photography. See Manually adjusting
camera settings on page 67. Capture RAW photos and take full control over your camera settings.
See Taking a RAW photo on page 68.
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The camera captures RAW photos in DNG format. The RAW file provides more image information
for post processing in the Google Photos™ app or a graphics program on your computer.
Hyperlapse
Hyperlapse lets you speed up the action up to 12 times, and select sections of the video to change its
speed. See Recording a Hyperlapse video on page 66.
Selfies
Capture awesome selfies with the front facing camera.
See Selfies on page 59.
§ Live Makeup – Before taking your selfie, use Live Makeup to smoothen your skin. See
Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 59.
§ Instant selfie shots – Flash a smile, and the camera instantly captures your smiling face. Or,
just say "Cheese!" See Taking selfies automatically on page 60 and Taking selfies with voice
commands on page 60.
§ Enjoy taking wide-angle selfies with family or friends and with a panoramic scenery behind
you. See Taking a panoramic selfie on page 62.
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HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation
Experience music tuned to your ears. When you plug in the HTC USonic earphones to HTC U11 life,
they will scan your ears and determine the audio output level that best suits you. The earphones also
incorporate Active Noise Cancellation which reduces background noise so you hear music and
videos clearly.
See Tuning your HTC USonic earphones on page 53 for details.
The HTC USonic earphones can only be used with HTC U11 life and other compatible HTC
phones supporting HTC USonic.
Fingerprint sensor
You can use the fingerprint scanner on HTC U11 life to quickly wake up and unlock your phone with
your fingerprint.
You can register up to 5 fingerprints. See Fingerprint scanner on page 27.
Android 8.0
Android™ 8.0 brings new features that make working with apps and settings even more convenient.
Picture-in-picture
Keep a small window of the video you're watching or a supported app onscreen while you do other
things on the phone. For most supported apps, just press the Fingerprint scanner/ HOME to shrink
the app to a small and moveable window at the bottom right of the screen. Move the window by
dragging it or tap the window to see supported controls.
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Not all apps support the Picture-in-picture feature. To check if an app is supported, go to
Settings Apps & notifications Advanced Special app access Picture-in-picture.
Snooze notifications
Temporarily dismiss notifications to free your Notifications panel or Lock screen from clutter.
For details, see Managing app notifications on page 37 or Lock screen on page 29.
Notification dots
Know right away if you have pending notifications for an app with notification dots. A small dot
appears on an app icon which indicates there is a notification that you may have missed. Dots
appear on app icons in both the All apps screen and on the Home screen. Press and hold the app icon
to show a condensed version of the available notifications. See Turning Notification dots on or off
on page 37 to see how to turn Notification dots on or off.
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Other new features
§ Feel more secure when installing apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.
Granting permission for downloading and installing apps from unknown sources is now on a
per app basis. See Downloading apps from the web on page 88.
§ Looking for a setting option but can't remember where it is? The Settings screen's search
feature helps you find it even if it's buried deep in one of the categories. Tap and then type
the first few letters of the option you're looking for. Once the option is shown in the results,
tap it to go to its screen.
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Unboxing and setup
HTC U11 life overview
After taking HTC U11 life out of the box, familiarize yourself first with the location of the card tray
and the different button controls.
1. POWER
2. VOLUME buttons
3. Proximity sensor
4. Front camera
5. Notification LED
6. Microphone
7. nano SIM and storage card tray
8. Edge Sense squeeze area
9. BACK
10. HOME / Fingerprint scanner
11. Speaker
12. RECENT APPS
13. USB Type-C™ connector
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.
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§ Before use, check all the items in the box and make sure there's no damage to any of the items.
§ Use the case if it's provided in the box or purchase one that's designed for HTC U11 life to help
protect your phone from accidental bumps and scratches. Also make sure the case doesn't block
the Edge Sense area.
§ If you want to use a screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a
screen protector designed for HTC U11 life.
§ Don’t disassemble any part of the phone. Don’t try to open the phone or remove the battery by
force. This may damage the phone or its electronics and will invalidate the warranty.
§ Please read the safety and usage guidelines in the Safety and regulatory guide that’s included in
the box.
Back panel
1. Main camera with BSI and PDAF
2. LED flash
§ BSI means BackSide Illumination sensor.
§ PDAF means Phase Detection Auto Focus.
Card tray
When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject hole to remove the card tray, do not obstruct the
tray to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slot.
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nano SIM card
Use a standard nano SIM card. A modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card will
not fit properly on the tray and may damage the card slot.
Inserting the nano SIM card
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.
Do not insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the microphone hole. This may damage the waterresistant microphone mesh and invalidate the warranty.
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3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.
4. Do the following to place your nano SIM card into the tray:
With your nano SIM card's gold contacts facing down, place the card into the SIM holder of
the tray. Make sure to align the cutoff corner to the notch on the holder.
Place your microSD™ card into the SD holder of the tray. See Inserting the microSD card on
page 19.
5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that your cards don't fall out. Hold the
tray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and then steadily slide the tray all the
way into the slot.
6. Make sure the tray is fully inserted and doesn't protrude from the slot.
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Removing the nano SIM 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.
Do not insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the microphone hole. This may damage the waterresistant microphone mesh and invalidate the warranty.
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. Make sure the tray is fully inserted and doesn't protrude from the slot.
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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Inserting the microSD card
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.
Do not insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the microphone hole. This may damage the waterresistant microphone mesh and invalidate the warranty.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.
4. Place your microSD card—gold contacts facing down and narrow side facing in—into the SD
holder of the tray.
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5. When reinserting the tray, make sure it is facing up so that the nano SIM and microSD cards
don’t fall out. Hold the tray with the outer card holder between your fingers, and then
steadily slide the tray all the way into the slot.
6. Make sure the tray is fully inserted and doesn't protrude from the slot.
If it's the first time you insert a microSD card, you'll be prompted to set it up.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC U11 life is on, unmount the storage card first
to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Storage.
2. Under Portable storage, tap .
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Removing the microSD card
Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. See Unmounting the storage card
on page 20.
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.
Do not insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the microphone hole. This may damage the waterresistant microphone mesh and invalidate the warranty.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects.
4. Pull the tray out, and remove the microSD card.
5. To reinsert the tray, center it first in the slot, and then slide it all the way in.
6. Make sure the tray is fully inserted and doesn't protrude from the slot.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC U11 life, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
§ If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC U11 life for
several minutes before powering it on.
§ Use only the adapter and the USB Type-C cable that came with HTC U11 life 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 Type-C cable into the USB Type-C connector.
2. Insert the other end of the USB Type-C 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 U11 life may become
warmer. This is normal.
§ To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you finish
charging.
Water and dust resistant
HTC U11 life is water and dust resistant and has an IP67 rating as defined in the International
Standard IEC 60529. With the nano SIM/microSD slot covered and closed tightly, this phone is
water resistant if it is briefly submerged by accident in fresh water less than 1 meter deep and no
longer than 30 minutes at room temperature.
HTC U11 life must not be exposed to non-fresh water, high water pressure, strong or fast-moving
water, or sand since these may cause overheating, electric shock, or damage to the phone. Do not
attempt to charge or otherwise use the USB port when HTC U11 life is wet. Normal wear and tear
may decrease the water and dust resistance over time.
Warranty will be void if the phone is not used in accordance with the instructions and precautions
addressed in this user guide, including, but not limited to, using the phone in environments or
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situations that exceed the limitations of the IP67 rating. For usage precautions and tips on care and
maintenance, see Care and maintenance tips on page 23 and Cleaning and drying on page 24.
Also make sure to read the Safety guide that comes with the phone.
Care and maintenance tips
Follow these tips and precautions to help maintain water and dust resistance for your phone.
Never attempt to insert or remove the nano SIM and microSD cards with gloves, wet hands, or when
the phone is wet.
§ Before inserting the tray and closing the card slot, wipe off every drop of water or dirt with a
clean, dry cloth. Also make sure that no hairs, fibers, or small particles are caught between the
tray and the slot opening to prevent water from entering the phone.
§ Parts that maintain water resistance such as the tray—which acts as the card slot cover—may
degrade over time. If these parts degrade or get damaged, the phone will no longer be water
resistant. If this happens, contact your retail store or mobile operator. You may be charged for
parts replacement.
Do not intentionally submerge HTC U11 life. If the phone accidentally gets immersed in water,
avoid pressing the controls—such as the POWER and VOLUME buttons—and do not operate the
phone.
Do not expose the phone to fast or strong-moving water such as shower spray, running taps or
faucets, waterfalls, or ocean waves.
Do not expose the phone to or let the USB port come in contact with the following:
§ Water containing soap, detergent, or shower gel
§ Sea water, swimming pools, spas, hot water, and hot springs
§ Any liquid besides tap water such as alcohol, juices, and condiments
§ Sand
If the phone is exposed to fresh water, make sure to dry it thoroughly. To avoid damaging the phone,
do not charge when contaminants are present or the USB port is not completely dry. In these
circumstances, do not connect any external device.
Never use a hair dryer to dry wet parts of the phone.
The power adapter and accessories are not water resistant. Never use them in wet areas such as in
the bathroom or kitchen since contact with water may cause malfunction, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Avoid leaving the phone in humid places such as the bathroom or kitchen for too long since it is not
moisture-proof.
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Cleaning and drying
If HTC U11 life has had contact with salt water, liquid chemicals, dust, or other contaminants,
immediately rinse the phone. When the phone is wet, make sure to dry it thoroughly.
§ To avoid damaging HTC U11 life, do not charge the phone when contaminants are present or the
USB port is not completely dry. In these circumstances, do not connect any external device.
§ The sound volume of the earpiece, speakers, and microphone may be less audible if these parts
are not dried well.
Rinsing
1. Before rinsing, make sure the nano SIM/microSD slot is covered and closed tightly. See
nano SIM card on page 16 and Storage card on page 18.
2. Rinse the phone using fresh water. Rinse by hand only. Don't use a brush or sponge.
While rinsing, do not press on the tray to avoid having gaps around the card slot which may
allow water to enter the phone.
Drying
1. Gently wipe off the water from the phone with a clean, dry cloth. Don't use cotton swabs to
wipe the earpiece, speakers, microphone, and connection port.
2. The display may not respond accurately to touch gestures when it's wet. For the touch screen
and lenses, wipe with a soft dry cloth such as a microfiber cloth that will not scratch the
surface.
3. Leave the phone at room temperature for 3 hours or so to let it dry completely. If buttons and
any connection port such as the USB port are still wet, make sure to let them dry completely
before you use the phone.
If condensation forms inside the display such as when there's a drastic change in temperature, place
the phone at room temperature until condensation disappears.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button until HTC U11 life vibrates.
When you turn on HTC U11 life 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.
Setting up HTC U11 life for the first time
When you switch on HTC U11 life for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll need
to set it up.
If you don't have data to copy from a previous phone, simply tap Set up as new during the setup,
sign in to your Google® Account, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
If you have data from a previous phone that you need to copy, first back up the phone's data before
you start setting up HTC U11 life. If you have an iPhone, visit android.com/switch for details on how
to back up iPhone data.
Here's how to set up HTC U11 life and copy data from your previous phone.
1. If you need to navigate by voice feedback, turn on TalkBack by pressing and holding two
fingers on the first screen until you hear a message and then a beep.
Or if you accidentally enabled TalkBack, follow the onscreen tutorial to turn it off.
2. Choose the system language you want to use, and then tap Let's go.
3. Tap Copy your data.
4. Choose whether to connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi® or the mobile network.
5. Choose where to copy your backed up data from.
§ Tap A backup from an Android phone to wirelessly copy data from your old Android
phone.
§ Tap A backup from the cloud to copy data from an Android phone that was backed up
to your Google Drive™ storage.
§ Tap An iPhone device if you have an iPhone.
6. Sign into the same Google Account that was used to back up your previous phone.
7. If you're copying backed up data from an Android phone, follow the onscreen instructions to
choose the phone name and the apps you want to restore.
8. Tap Add fingerprint to set up and use the fingerprint scanner for unlocking HTC U11 life.
See Fingerprint scanner on page 27 for details.
9. On the Google Services screen, make sure the Back up to Google Drive option is turned on to
automatically back up HTC U11 life. It's also recommended to have the options under
Location and Device maintenance turned on.
10. When prompted to give Google Assistant permissions, tap Yes, I'm in.
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11. Set up Edge Sense so you can instantly take camera shots or perform other actions by simply
squeezing your phone. See What is Edge Sense? on page 39 for details.
12. Follow the remaining instructions to finish your phone setup.
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 Location settings on
page 110.
Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more
You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts,
and online services on HTC U11 life. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online
accounts lets you sync updates between HTC U11 life and the Web.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap Add account.
3. Tap the account type you want to add.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information.
You can add several Google Accounts.
Syncing your accounts
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the Automatically sync data On/Off switch to turn automatic sync of all your accounts
on or off.
3. To manually sync individual accounts, tap an account, tap Account sync, and then tap
Sync now.
On the Account sync screen, you can also change the sync settings for your Google Account.
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Removing an account
Remove accounts from HTC U11 life if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not
remove accounts and information from the online service itself.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Accounts & sync.
2. Tap an account.
3. Tap Remove Account.
Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account
from HTC U11 life.
Fingerprint scanner
You can quickly wake up and unlock the HTC U11 life using your fingerprint. You can add up to 5
fingerprints.
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 to
the scanner to turn on the screen or unlock the HTC U11 life.
You may not be able to set the fingerprint scanner to unlock HTC U11 life, if you've signed in to
an Exchange ActiveSync® account that requires you to set a different screen lock option (such as
password). Check with your Exchange Server administrator if your Exchange ActiveSync
account supports the fingerprint scanner.
Adding a fingerprint the first time
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Security & location.
2. Tap Fingerprint Next.
If you haven't already set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to set one up. See
Setting a screen lock on page 114.
3. Touch the Fingerprint scanner or tap Next.
4. Place your finger or thumb on the Fingerprint scanner to start scanning.
5. Repeatedly touch the scanner until the fingerprint has been successfully recorded. You'll get
the 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 U11 life.
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You'll need to input your backup lock screen pattern, PIN, or password if the scanner doesn't
identify your fingerprint after five attempts.
Adding, removing, or editing fingerprints
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Security & location.
2. Tap Fingerprint.
3. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password.
4. Do any of the following:
§ Tap Add fingerprint to add another fingerprint.
§ Tap a recorded fingerprint to rename or delete it.
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Your first week with your new phone
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC U11 life into a low power state while the display is
off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC U11 life is in your bag.
Switching to Sleep mode
To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button.
HTC U11 life also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while. You can change
the time before HTC U11 life sleeps by setting the screen timeout. For details, see Setting when to
turn off the screen on page 111.
Waking up from Sleep mode
Press the POWER button.
Lock screen
Here's what you can do on the 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.
§ Slide left or right on a notification until you see
notification.
§ Press and hold a notification to mute or block notifications from the related app. Tap More
settings to customize the notification settings.
If you don't want notification content to appear on the lock screen, go to Settings Security
& Location Lock screen preferences 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 114 for
details.
and . Tap to snooze the
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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
Swipe or slide
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or
link in a webpage), just press and hold the item.
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.
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