If you go into settings then security you can activate the pattern lock. That will then require slide-to-unlock and then you have to draw a specific pattern on a grid of 9 dots to unlock the phone. It gets a bit tedious sometimes but choose something simple with a direction change and it should solve your problem.
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HTC Desire Tips & Tricks [READ ME]
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videonastie
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Just installed the Gallery app & the camera now works fine.
Only problem is I can't delete or merge photos into folders?
Only problem is I can't delete or merge photos into folders?
Hi there, all the above very informative but I'm trying to find an answer to this question......
Does the track ball on the HTC Desire light up like it does on the HTC Hero? If so, where is the setting because I can't find it?
Hopefully someone out there will have the answer.....
Desire, it's the only way to go!
Richard
Does the track ball on the HTC Desire light up like it does on the HTC Hero? If so, where is the setting because I can't find it?
Hopefully someone out there will have the answer.....
Desire, it's the only way to go!
Richard
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
The HTC Desire does not use a trackball but an optical trackpad so you won't have light notification.
Hi all. I have a standard Desire and like it alot, the tips here are great.
Does anybody know of a quick way to go from an Exchange appointment in mail to the Calendar. As there is no indication if there is a conflict with an existing accepted meeting at the same time as the new invite.
I also note it does not adjust the meeting time to my timezone in the email so makes it complex to work it out or find the tentitive meeting. Which is also shown as the same color as accepted.
This sounds like a rant but but get alot of meetings set up from the US in the UK.
Any ideas would be great....
Does anybody know of a quick way to go from an Exchange appointment in mail to the Calendar. As there is no indication if there is a conflict with an existing accepted meeting at the same time as the new invite.
I also note it does not adjust the meeting time to my timezone in the email so makes it complex to work it out or find the tentitive meeting. Which is also shown as the same color as accepted.
This sounds like a rant but but get alot of meetings set up from the US in the UK.
Any ideas would be great....
lekky
Lover
What he said, exchange support looks to be extremely tight.
junkiepilot
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It's in the first post on this thread mate. Working well.
Si Pie
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It's only taken me a few weeks to realise that if you hold down the home key for a few seconds and it brings up a list of 6 most recently visited apps/menus
Also I've started to use the search button when in my apps list as the number of apps I have has grown and it really is useful.
Also I've started to use the search button when in my apps list as the number of apps I have has grown and it really is useful.
junkiepilot
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Just found out you can use google voice search for navigation, just hold down the search key then say "Navigate to *Destination*" and it automatically loads navigation and calculates your route. You can even tell it e.g. if there is a local concert on "Navigate to Oasis Concert" and it will look and find where this is and navigate to it.
Dreckly
Newbie
I have been playing around with this today - great fun!
Thanks mate, totally missed that!
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One of the things I always wanted to do with my Desire was to use the flashlight as a torch and now I've found how:
Download an app called "beamwidgets", stick it onto your SD card then install it from the file explorer programme of your choice.
It makes your phone into a bright torch
and it works much better than simply using the screen
Download an app called "beamwidgets", stick it onto your SD card then install it from the file explorer programme of your choice.
It makes your phone into a bright torch
and it works much better than simply using the screen
One of the things I always wanted to do with my Desire was to use the flashlight as a torch and now I've found how:
Download an app called "beamwidgets", stick it onto your SD card then install it from the file explorer programme of your choice.
It makes your phone into a bright torch
and it works much better than simply using the screen
Or FlashApp which is good too
no fit state
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jauhari
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I like it tooGood tip
With the screen locked how are you possibly interacting with the phone at all?
I just tried now and unless I unlock it which isn't easy.. it doesn't do anything
Having the phone face OUT seriously risks banging the screen against objects. My thigh seems like a softer alternative!
B
beyond
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with comments like this, i keep thinking that when i download an app does the installation file stay on the phone memory too (thus 'wasting' space)?. when i choose to download from the marketplace, it automatically installs straight away without asking me. i assume this is the case for everyone else?
is the quoted file size in the marketplace inclusive of the installation files or just the installer etc?
sorry if i sound confusing!
Here's a tip about charging your Desire using the in-car cigarette lighter socket together with a USB lead. If you find that your Desire isn't charging correctly and even worse losing charge whilst plugged in, check out this thread http://androidforums.com/htc-desire/75062-charging-usb-ac-differences.html
You may be using a USB socket that will only allow up to 5v 500mh output. You need a USB socket that can provide 5v 1000ma (1amp). The above thread will reveal all you need to know, bottom line, the two data pins on the car USB socket need to be shorted out, for the Desire to believe it has an AC charge and therefore draw 1Amp.
You may be using a USB socket that will only allow up to 5v 500mh output. You need a USB socket that can provide 5v 1000ma (1amp). The above thread will reveal all you need to know, bottom line, the two data pins on the car USB socket need to be shorted out, for the Desire to believe it has an AC charge and therefore draw 1Amp.
Late reply, sorry. OFI, the issue is when you get a phone call or an alarm goes off. That "wakes" the phone. That brings up the lock screen with the option to dismiss or snooze (or reject).With the screen locked how are you possibly interacting with the phone at all?
I just tried now and unless I unlock it which isn't easy.. it doesn't do anything
Having the phone face OUT seriously risks banging the screen against objects. My thigh seems like a softer alternative!
So, test it out by setting an alarm, calendar reminder or having someone call you. Or simply just turn it on to the lock screen. Then, do an actual palm mash on it - put your hand on the face and then move just a little to simulate it being in your pocket. You'll find that it does unlock rather easily.
Tim
Maybe its already known, but I thought I'd point out that the filepaths aren't that important, its the naming and existence of the folder.
Doesn't matter where the Notifications folder sits, as long as there is one, the SMS app will look at it.