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  1. Joe

    HTC U11: How to switch to Freestyle layout

    Freestyle layout allows you to use stickers for app shortcuts. It's a totally new type of home screen set up. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen Tap Theme Open the menu and select Freestyle layout themes To add stickers to the home screen: Press and hold on an empty space on...
  2. Joe

    HTC U11: How to make your wallpaper automatically change

    You can set your HTC U11 wallpaper to automatically change throughout the day. Press and hold on an empty space on your home screen Tap Theme > Edit current theme Tap Home wallpaper Tap the down arrow and select Time-based. You'll then see two-page thumbnails Tap Change wallpaper under the Day...
  3. Joe

    HTC U11: How to speed up animations

    If you feel like animations are too slow and apps don’t move as fast as you’d like, this simple trick can speed up the HTC U11 dramatically. Go to Settings > About > Software information > More Tap on Build number until a message says you are now a developer Go to Settings > Developer options...
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    HTC U11: How to control the LED notification light

    You can change when to flash and which apps will flash the LED when there are new notifications. Go to Settings > Sound & notification Under Notifications, tap Flash LED for notifications Choose whether to always flash the LED or flash it only when the screen is off Tap Manage LED notifications...
  5. Joe

    How to use the HTC U11 with gloves

    One of the coolest features of HTC phones is "Glove Mode." It allows you to use the touchscreen with gloves. Go to Settings > Display & gestures Select Glove mode When Glove mode is turned on, you'll be able to see where you've tapped the screen.
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    HTC U11: How to use Motion Launch gestures

    The HTC U11 supports a number of gestures that can be used when the display is off. Double tap to wake up & sleep – pick up the phone in portrait and double-tap to wake, do it again to sleep Swipe up to unlock – pick up the phone in portrait and swipe up to unlock Swipe left to go to Home...
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    HTC U11: How to hide apps

    If you have apps that can't be installed, or you want to hide them from prying eyes, you can hide them in the app drawer. Open the app drawer Tap the three-dot menu icon Select Show/hide apps Select the apps you want to hide, or clear their check boxes to unhide them Tap Done
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    HTC U11: How to use battery saver

    Battery saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drain the battery such as location services and mobile data. Go to Settings > Power Tap the Power saver On/Off switch to turn power saver mode on or off Tap Power saver, select the Automatically turn...
  9. Joe

    HTC U11: How to adjust screen size

    If you find the font and icons too small (or too big), you can adjust the display size on the HTC U11. Go to Settings > Display & gestures Tap Display size Drag the sliders to increase or decrease the size of fonts or the items on the screen
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    HTC U11: How to enable Night Mode

    Night Mode makes the HTC U11's display easier on your eyes at night. It helps eye fatigue by reducing the blue light. Go to Settings > Display & gestures Tap Night mode Tap the On/Off switch to turn it on Drag the slider to adjust the color temperature Tap Enable Night Mode automatically to set...
  11. Joe

    HTC U11: How to set up Do Not Disturb

    "Do Not Disturb" allows you to block certain notifications whenever you want. It can also be set up to automatically come on at certain times. Go to Settings > Sound & notification Go to Do not disturb > Automatic rules Tap Add Rule Name the rule and tap OK Select the days, start time, and...
  12. Joe

    HTC U11: How to factory reset

    Is your HTC 11 not acting like it should? A factory reset can bring it back to like it was the day you opened the box. Go to Settings > Backup & reset Tap Factory data reset Make sure you do not select the Erase SD card option Tap Reset phone Tap OK
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    HTC U11: How to turn off BlinkFeed

    BlinkFeed is HTC's feed for personalized content on your home screen. It can be a little annoying if it's not something you want. Here's how to turn it off. On the Home screen, pinch two fingers together Swipe to the BlinkFeed panel Tap the BlinkFeed thumbnail to select it Press and hold the...
  14. Joe

    HTC U11: How to delete apps

    You can remove an app that came preinstalled on the phone or an app you don't use anymore. Whatever the reason may be, here's how to delete apps. Open the app drawer on the home screen Press and hold the app you want to remove Drag it to Uninstall ALSO Go to Settings > Apps Locate the...
  15. Joe

    HTC U11: How to change keyboard

    If you don't like the default keyboard on the HTC U11, you can change it. Go to Settings > Language & keyboard Tap Current Keyboard Select one from the list, or tap CHOOSE KEYBOARDS Make sure your keyboard is enabled Go back and choose it from the list
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    HTC U11: How to use Edge Sense

    By default, when you squeeze the HTC U11 the camera is launched. You can customize what happens when you squeeze the phone. Go to Settings > Edge Sense Tap Customize squeeze action and then choose your preferred option If you want your phone to detect your squeeze only when the display is on...
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    HTC U11: How to enable Advanced mode for Edge Sense

    Edge Sense allows you to squeeze to do certain things, but with the Advanced mode you can also squeeze and hold to do things. Here's how to enable it. Go to Settings > Edge Sense Select the Enable advanced mode check box Set the squeeze force levels To change what happens when you squeeze and...
  18. Joe

    HTC U11: How to take a photo with Edge Sense

    One of the shortcuts you can use with Edge Sense is launching and taking photos. Here's how to do it. Squeeze the lower sides of the phone to open the Camera app Squeeze again to take a photo Note: camera will open in the last mode you used
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    HTC U11: How to show battery percentage

    Want to see exactly how much battery you have left? Turn on the battery percentage to see the number in the status bar. Go to Settings > Power Select Show battery level
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    HTC U11: How to change the theme

    Want to change up the look of your HTC U11? HTC has a bunch of themes you can download and install. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen Tap Theme If it's your first time to use Themes, tap Get Started, and then sign in with your account On the Recommended screen, swipe up and...
  21. Joe

    Does the HTC U11 have a headphone jack?

    No. It does not. :( The U11 only has a USB Type-C port. You can use headphones with the included adapter.
  22. Joe

    HTC U11: How to set up fingerprint scanner

    The HTC U11 has a fingerprint scanner. If you didn't set it up during the initial set up, you should do it now. Go to Settings > Fingerprint scanner Tap Add fingerprint > Next If you haven’t already set up a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password, you’ll be asked to set one up Tap Start Choose...
  23. Joe

    HTC U11: How to turn off Edge Sense

    Edge Sense is one of the new features on the HTC U11, but you might not want to use it. Go to Settings Find Edge Sense and toggle the switch on/off You can also toggle it on/off from the Quick Settings.
  24. Joe

    HTC U11: How to take a screenshot

    Taking a screenshot is a simple task that everyone should know how to do. The HTC U11 does it like a lot of phones. Visit the screen you want to capture Hold down the power button and volume down button The screenshot will show up in the notification bar From there you can Share or Delete the...
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