Index

Symbols

2-step verification (Gmail), 205–208

3G network, 122–123

4G network, 122–123

A

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding), 380–381

About Phone button, 17

About Tablet button, 17

accelerometers, 13

accessibility settings in Chrome, 246, 254

accessing

Camera app, 356– 357

devices

Android File Transfer, 60

HTC Manager app, 61–62

Motorola Device Manager app, 61

Samsung Kies app, 61

Windows Explorer, 60

Windows File Explorer, 60

Google Now, 282

Access Point Name (APN) setting, 123

access points, 123

accounts

Email app

deleting, 227–228

security, 212–213

setting up, 210–211, 213–227

Gmail accounts

action confirmations, 184

adding, 180

archiving email messages, 198–200

attachments, 197

Auto-Advance feature, 184, 200

blocking senders, 200

configuring, 181–190

conversation list, 192–196

Inbox settings, 185–188

labels, 190–192, 198–199

navigating, 192

phishing, 200

reading email messages, 195–196

sender image, 183

sending email messages, 196–197

settings, 180–181

showing message actions, 184

signature, 189

spam, 200

Vacation Responder feature, 189–190

writing email messages, 196–197

Google account

configuring, 247–248

signing in, 250

nonowner account, 36

owner account, 36

Play Store account, 164–166

Samsung account, 448

user accounts

creating, 34–36

deleting, 39

switching among, 38–39

Action Memo, 481

adding

apps to Home screen, 89

contacts, 291–292

documents, 306

Gmail accounts, 180

Home screens, 87–88

web addresses to Home screen, 91–92

widgets to Home screen, 89–91

widgets to lock screen, 108

Add New User dialog box, 35

Add to Homescreen dialog box, 91–92

Add to Playlist dialog box, 401

adjusting volume levels, 19–20

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), 380–381

Air Command, 481

Airplane mode, 43–44, 119–120

alarm volume level, 19

allowing apps from unknown sources, 169

alternate characters, 24

Android Beam, 479

Android Developer website, 376

Android File Transfer

downloading, 65

ejecting the disk image, 65

features, 60

file management, 70–71

installing, 65–66

running, 70–71

size limit on files, 71

Android File Transfer for Mac app, 60

Android for Work, 307

Android operating system (OS)

devices, 15

updates, 17

versions, 16–18

Android SDK, 376

Android skins

defined, 17

features, 15

functionality, 17

Home screens, 88

OS updates, 17

Samsung’s TouchWiz skin, 17–18

Settings app, 8

slow devices, 17

wallpapers, 94

animations (TouchWiz), 484

App icon (Home screen), 4

App Info screen, 22, 173

Apple iCloud service, 60

Apple iTunes, 60

Apple iTunes Match, 378

Application and Content Restrictions screen, 37–38

AppLock app, 171

apps

adding to Home screen, 89

allowing apps from unknown sources, 169

App Info screen, 173

clearing an app’s cache, data, or defaults, 174

closing, 173

defaults, 174

deleting, 54–55

forcing an app to stop, 173

Google’s Play Store app, 161, 164–166

hiding HTC Sense, 500

HTC Sense, 487

installing, 161–163

keyboard shortcuts, 170–171

killing, 178

launching, 2

locking, 171

Menu button, 8–9

moving on Home screen, 89

notifications, 20

clearing, 22–23

turning on/off, 22

open-source licenses, 401

package files, 167–169

permissions, 161–163

preferences, 176–177

Recent Apps button, 4

Recent Apps list, 22

Recent Apps screen, 171–173

refunds, 163

running, 170–171

Samsung Apps app, 465

screen lock, 38

Settings app

Display button, 13

features, 3, 8

opening, 7–8

skins, 8

sideloading, 166–170

sorting (HTC Sense), 498–500

switching, 172

unhiding (HTC Sense), 500

uninstalling, 174–175

updating, 74–75, 165

Apps button, 4

Apps screen, 4–5

HTC Sense, 498–500

launching apps, 2

TouchWiz, 453–454

archiving

email messages, 183, 198–200

hangouts, 350–351

arranging Home screens, 94

ASTRO File Manager, 51, 167

ASTRO File Manager Pro, 51

attachments, 231–232

Audacity audio editor app, 384

audio volume levels, 19–20

audio encoders, 380

audio files

deleting, 56

formats, 380

audio zoom (Camera app), 472

authentication of Facebook account, 426–431

Auto-Advance feature (Gmail), 184

Autofill forms, 248, 250–251

auto-fitting email messages, 183

automatic checking for software updates, 74

automatic rotation, 13

Auto mode (Camera app), 468

Auto-Rotate Screen box, 13

Auto Sign-In (Chrome), 250

Auto-Update Apps dialog box, 165

B

Back button, 4

backup methods, 76–79

bandwidth management with Chrome, 258–259

battery, 18, 40–47

Battery screen, 40

Bcc, 230

Bcc (email), 197

Beauty Face mode (Camera app), 468

Bing search engine, 250

bit rate, 380

BlinkFeed feature (HTC Sense), 492–494, 496

blinking light, 22

blocking

offensive words, 28

phone calls, 335–336

blocking Caller ID, 333

blocking people in Facebook, 423–426

blocking senders in Gmail, 200

Bluetooth devices

connecting, 150–152

loading files, 72

transferring files via Bluetooth, 152–153

Bluetooth Pairing Request dialog box, 151

Bluetooth tethering, 146, 153–155

bookmarks, 248, 476–477

bookmarks (Chrome), 263–265

booting into Safe mode, 175–176

browsers

Chrome, 476

default browser, 261

Internet app, 474–476

bookmarks, 476–477

Incognito mode, 479

navigating among windows, 477–478

Quick Access screen, 478–479

Saved Pages list, 476

syncing Internet browsing, 479

web page shortcuts, 479

browsing web, 259–267

budget devices, 18

buttons

HTC Sense, 486

TouchWiz, 448–449

buying music, 391–392

C

CA (certificate authority), 212

cached data, 56–57

Calendar app

capabilities, 295–296

display options, 298

events

creating, 299

invitations, 299–300

notifications, 297

Quick Responses, 297

reminders, 297

settings, 296–298

setting up, 296–298

sharing calendars, 300

time zone, 297

view options, 298–299

Call Control app, 336

Caller ID, 332–333

Caller ID blocking, 333

Caller ID by Google feature, 328

call forwarding, 332

call log, 320–322

Call Settings screen (Phone app), 328–329

Call Waiting, 332–333

Camera app

accessing, 356–357

audio zoom, 472

Auto mode, 468

Beauty Face mode, 468

Camera mode, 354–355

camera shake, 362

configuring, 357–360

Dual Camera mode, 469

Effects list, 472

Exposure Value, 473

Flash, 472

Flash feature, 364–365

focus, 471

focusing, 361

grid, 363–364

Grid Lines, 473

HDR, 364–365, 472

HTC Sense, 505–513

installing, 354

launching, 467

Lens Blur feature, 369–372

Lens Blur mode, 355

location settings, 360

location tags, 472

lock screen, 356–357

manual exposure, 360, 362–363

Modes list, 355–356

navigating, 354–356

opening, 354

Panorama feature, 369

Panorama mode, 355, 469

photo editing, 372–375

photos

reviewing, 365–367

taking, 360–365

Photo Sphere feature, 368–369

Photo Sphere mode, 355

quality settings, 358–360

Recording Mode, 472

Remote Viewfinder, 473

resolution, 358–360

settings, 357–360, 467–474

Shot & More mode, 468–469

storage location, 472

switching cameras, 365

timer, 363, 472

updating, 354

Video mode, 355

video size, 471

video stabilization, 472

Virtual Tour mode, 469

Voice Control feature, 474

Volume Key, 473

White Balance, 473

zooming in/out, 361, 467

camera shake, 362

capturing screenshots, 376, 481

car charger, 46

carriers, connecting to a different carrier, 123–124

CBR (constant bit rate), 380

Cc (email), 197, 230

CDs, ripping, 381–385

cellular connections

access points, 123

connecting to a different carrier, 123–124

data roaming, 121–122

4G network, 122–123

managing, 120

Mobile Network Settings screen, 120–122

sharing Internet connection, 146–150, 153–155

3G network, 122–123

virtual private networking (VPN), 155–159

certificate authority (CA), 212

charge cycle, 47

chargers, 45–46

chat

Facebook, 412

Google Hangouts, 338–351

check boxes, 9–10

check (defined), 10

checking free space, 52–54

Choose Input Method dialog box, 104

Choose Keyboard Layout dialog box, 31

Choose Screen Lock screen (Settings app), 3

Choose Wallpaper From dialog box, 95

choosing

device, 18

launchers, 97

search engine, 250

Chrome, 476

accessibility, 254

Autofill forms, 248, 250–251

Auto Sign-In, 250

bandwidth management, 258–259

bookmarks, 248, 263–265

Chrome to Mobile setting, 250

configuring Google account, 247–248

Content Settings, 255–257

cookies, 254–255

‘Do Not Track’ screen, 253

encryption, 249

history, 248, 265

incognito web browsing, 266–267

installing, 246, 268–269

JavaScript, 256

passwords, 249–250

pop-ups, 256

preloading web pages, 258–259

privacy, 252–254

Save Passwords feature, 251

search engines, 250

sending web pages to your device, 269–270

settings, 246, 252–257

tabs, 249, 261–263, 265

Usage and Crash reports, 253

web browsing, 259–267

Chromecast device, 310–316

Chrome to Mobile feature, 268–270

Clear Cache button, 23

Clear Data button, 23

clearing notifications, 20–23

Clock widget, 4

closed networks, 131–132

closing apps, 173

cloud printer, 307–309

Commute Sharing screen (Google Now), 279

computers

controlling your computer from your device, 309–310

syncing information between computer and device, 60, 69–70

conference phone calls, 324–325

configuring

access points, 123

Camera app, 357–360

Gmail, 181–190

Google account, 247–248

input options, 102–105

Internet calling, 334

IP settings, 140–142

lock screen, 105

Phone app, 327–329

Play Music app, 398–401

Play Store account, 164–166

Twitter, 437, 439–442

connecting

Bluetooth devices, 150–152

devices to Windows, 64

to a different carrier, 123–124

to Wi-Fi networks, 130–132

Connect to Device dialog box, 315

constant bit rate (CBR), 380

contacts

adding, 291–292

display options, 292–293

exporting, 294–295

Facebook, 408–409

Facebook Messenger, 411, 413

Google Now, 279–280

importing, 294–295

joining contact records, 293–294

managing, 291

People app, 291–295

ringtones, 291

separating contact records, 293–294

SIM Card, 294

Content Settings (Chrome), 255–257

controlling your computer from your device, 309–310

controls, 9–10

conversation list (Gmail), 192–196

cookies, 254–255

creating

documents, 306

email messages, 229–232

events, 299

folders, 305–306

playlists, 401–403

restricted profile, 37–38

user accounts, 34–36

Cupcake, 16

customizing

Google Now, 272–275

Home screen (HTC Sense), 496–497

Home screens, 88

HTC BlinkFeed, 494, 496

ringtones, 334–335

CyberGhost VPN, 155

D

data

cached data, 56–57

decrypting, 115–117

encryption, 113–115, 249

factory data reset, 115–117

screen lock, 38

data hogs, 125–126

data plan

data limit, 124–128

identifying data hogs, 125–126

warnings, 125

data roaming, 121–122

data usage (Google Drive), 304

Data Usage tool, 124–128

declining phone calls, 325–326

decryption, 115–117

default launcher, 96, 99–102

defaults

apps, 174

browser, 261

Home screens, 94

Delete App Data? dialog box, 23

deleting

apps, 54–55

audio files, 56

Email app accounts, 227–228

email messages, 183

files, 56

folders, 93

hangouts, 351

Home screens, 87–89

items from Home screen, 94

launchers, 101

location history, 111–112

maps, 288

photos, 55–56

pictures, 55–56

restricted profiles, 39

songs, 397–398

user accounts, 39

videos, 55–56

devices

accessing

Android File Transfer, 60

HTC Manager app, 61–62

Motorola Device Manager app, 61

Samsung Kies app, 61

Windows Explorer, 60

Windows File Explorer, 60

backup methods, 76–79

battery, 18

budget devices, 18

choosing, 18

connecting to Windows, 64

controlling your computer from your device, 309–310

decrypting, 115–117

drivers, 64

encryption, 112–115

finding out which version of Android is running, 16–17

hard reset, 75, 117–118

operating system (OS), 15

owner information, 108

rebooting into Safe mode, 175–176

recharging, 45–47

Remote Find and Wiping, 81–86

remote locking and wiping, 81–86

restoring, 79–81

ringing, 84

rooting, 49

shared devices and security, 39–40

skins, 15

software updates, 72–74

syncing with a computer, 60, 69–70

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), 140

dialog boxes, 11–12

dial pad touch tones (Phone app), 329

dictation, 31–32

dictionary, 28–29

digital certificates, 135–137, 212

disabling data roaming, 121–122

Display button (Settings app), 13

displaying

calendars, 298

contacts, 292–293

Divide app, 307

documents

adding, 306

creating, 306

downloading, 303

filtering, 302

keeping on your device, 306

navigating, 302

opening, 303

printing

cloud printer, 308–309

HP Print Serve Plugin, 308

local printer, 307–308

on existing printer, 309

options, 307

scanning, 306

searching, 304

sorting, 303

uploading, 306

viewing information about, 304

Do Not Disturb app, 336

‘Do Not Track’ screen, 253

Donut, 16

double-tap, 12

doubleTwist app, 61, 386–387

downloading

Android File Transfer, 65

documents, 303

Facebook, 407

songs, 396

wallpapers, 96

drag, 12

drivers, 64

Dropbox app

Home screen, 93

loading files, 72

Dual Camera mode (Camera app), 469

Dual Capture Mode (HTC Sense Camera app), 513

Dvorak keyboard layout, 31

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), 140

E

Éclair, 16

Easter Egg, 112

editing photos, 372, 374–375

Effects list (Camera app), 472

email

Gmail

2-step verification, 205–208

action confirmations, 184

archiving email messages, 198–200

attachments, 197

Auto-Advance feature, 184

blocking senders, 200

configuring, 181–190

conversation list, 192–196

Inbox settings, 185–188

labeling email messages, 198–199

labels, 190–192

navigating, 192

phishing, 200

reading email messages, 195–196

searching, 201–205

sender image, 183

sending email messages, 196–197

showing message actions, 184

signature, 189

spam, 200

Vacation Responder feature, 189–190

writing email messages, 196, 197

Gmail accounts

adding, 180

configuring, 183

settings, 180–181

mail servers, 211, 212

transferring files, 72

Email app

accounts, 210–211

account setup, 213–227

deleting accounts, 227–228

email messages

attachments, 231–232

creating, 229–232

drafts, 238

forwarding, 235–236

reading, 232–235

receiving, 232–235

replying to, 235–236

features, 209

mailboxes, 238–239

Quick Responses feature, 236–238

security, 212–213

settings, 240–243

email messages

archiving, 183, 198–200

attachments, 197, 231–232

Auto-Advance feature, 184

auto-fitting, 183

Bcc, 230

Cc, 230

creating, 229–232

deleting, 183

drafts, 238

forwarding, 235–236

labeling, 198–199

notifications, 188

phishing, 200

reading, 195–196, 232–235

receiving, 232–235

replying all, 183

replying to, 235–236

searching, 201–205

sending, 196–197, 229–232

spam, 200

syncing, 190

writing, 196–197

emojis, 33

emoticons, 33

enabling data roaming, 121–122

encryption, 112–115, 249, 304

entering text

dictation, 31–32

hardware keyboard, 29–31

onscreen keyboard, 24–26

Equalizer app, 403–405

ES File Explorer, 51, 167

events

creating, 299

invitations, 299–300

Exchange mail server technology, 211–212

Exchange Server accounts, 220–227

exporting contacts, 294–295

Exposure Value (Camera app), 473

external memory, 68

Extract Certificate dialog box, 135–136

Extreme Call Blocker app, 336

F

Facebook

Activity Log, 420, 422

blocking people, 423

chat, 412

contacts, 408–409

downloading, 407

multiple accounts, 431–433

News Feed, 417

privacy, 417–420, 422–426

removing Facebook accounts, 433–434

settings, 415–434

two-factor authentication, 426–431

Facebook Messenger, 409–415

Face Unlock method, 105–106

factory data reset, 115–117

FAT file system, 50

Favorites tray, 4

File Beam (Touch to Send) app, 169

file manager, installing, 167

file managers, 51–52, 167

files

cached data, 56–57

deleting downloaded files, 56

FAT file system, 50

loading

Bluetooth, 72

Dropbox, 72

Google Drive, 72

Near Field Communication (NFC), 72

SD card, 71–72

wireless connections, 72

managing with File Transfer, 70–71

storage, 47–48

transferring

email, 72

to another device via Bluetooth, 152–153

filtering

documents, 302

folders, 302

finding

version of Android, 16–17

widgets, 89

Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN), 330–331

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), 380, 384

Flash feature (Camera app), 364–365, 472

focus (Camera app), 361, 471

Folder icon (Home screen), 4

folders

creating, 305–306

deleting, 93

filtering, 302

Home screens, 92–93

naming, 93

navigating, 302

opening, 303

searching, 304

sorting, 303

viewing information about, 304

Force Stop? dialog box, 23, 173

forcing an app to stop, 173

forgetting a network, 145–146

formatting SD card, 50–51

forms, 248, 250–251

forwarding

email messages, 235–236

phone calls, 332

fractions, 25

Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC), 380, 384

free space

checking, 52–54

recovering, 54–57

Froyo, 16

G

GALAXY Apps, 465

gestures, 12, 452–453, 488, 502–503

Gesture Typing feature, 25–26

Gingerbread, 16

Gmail

action confirmations, 184

archiving, 198–200

Auto-Advance feature, 184

blocking senders, 200

configuring, 181–190

conversation list, 192–196

Inbox settings, 185–188

labels, 190–192, 198–199

navigating, 192

phishing, 200

reading email messages, 195–196

searching, 201–205

sender image, 183

sending, 196–197

showing message actions, 184

signature, 189

spam, 200

2-step verification, 205–208

Vacation Responder feature, 189–190

writing, 196–197

Gmail accounts

adding, 180

settings, 180–181

Go Launcher EX, 98

Google account

configuring, 247–248

signing in, 250

Google Backup, restoring devices, 79–80

Google Drive app

cache size, 304

data usage, 304

documents

adding, 306

creating, 306

keeping on your device, 306

scanning, 306

uploading, 306

encryption, 304

folders

creating, 305–306

launching, 301

loading files, 72

My Drive screen, 301

navigating, 302–304

settings, 301, 304

setting up, 301

Google Earth shortcut (Maps app), 285

Google Hangouts app, 338–351

Google Keyboard, 103–104

Google Now

accessing, 282

capabilities, 272

Commute Sharing screen, 279

contacts, 279–280

customizing, 272–275

defined, 4

installing, 272

language settings, 276

location settings, 279

lock screen, 282

navigating, 272–273

Personal Results feature, 279

reminders, 282–284

Search Engine Storage option, 280–281

settings, 275–282

setting up, 272

Work and Home places, 275

Google Now Launcher

defined, 97

wallpaper, 95–96

widgets, 91

Google Search box (Home screen), 3

Google search engine, 250

Google Sky Map app, 291

Google’s Play Music app, 377–378, 387–401

Google’s Play Store app, 161, 164–166

Google Translate, 256

Google Voice app, 338

Google Voice Typing feature, 31–32, 103

Gracenote music database service, 384, 504

Grid Lines (Camera app), 363–364, 473

H

Hacker’s Keyboard, 34

Hangouts app, 338–351

hard reset, 75, 117–118

hardware keyboard, 29–31

HDR Camera app, 364–365, 472

headset microphone, 32

hiding

apps, 500

keyboard, 24

history

Chrome, 248, 265

Phone app, 320–322

Home button, 4, 486

Home screen, 2–4

HTC Sense, 492, 494, 496–497

TouchWiz, 449–451

Home screen panel indicator, 4

Home screens

adding, 87–88

apps

adding, 89

moving, 89

customizing, 88

defaults, 94

deleting, 87–89

Dropbox app, 93

folders, 92–93

rearranging, 94

removing items, 94

repositioning items, 93

skins, 88

wallpaper, 94–96

web addresses, adding, 91–92

widgets, 89–91

Honeycomb, 16

hotspots, 127–128

HP Print Service Plugin, 308

HTC Manager app, 61–62

HTC Sense

apps, 487

hiding, 500

sorting, 498–500

unhiding, 500

Apps screen, 498–500

BlinkFeed feature, 492–494, 496

buttons, 486

camera, 505–513

gestures, 488, 502–503

grid size of Apps screen, 500

Home button, 486

Home screen, 492, 494, 496–497

Kid Mode, 492

lock screen, 490–491

music, 503–505

Music app, 503–504

navigating, 486–487

Phone app, 501–503

Play Music app, 505

Quick Settings panel, 489–490

ringtones, 504–505

security, 491

Security screen, 491

Sense skin, 485

status bar, 497–498

swiping, 488

tabs, 487

tapping, 488

UltraPixel technology, 505

unlocking, 486

HTC Zoe feature (HTC Sense Camera app), 513

I

Ice Cream Sandwich, 16

iCloud service, 60

IMAP mail server technology, 211–212

Import/Export Contacts dialog box, 294

importing

contacts, 294–295

music, 68–69

photos, 64, 68–69

videos, 64, 68–69

Improve Face Matching feature, 106

Incognito mode (Internet app), 479

incognito web browsing, 266–267

input options

configuring, 102–105

Language & Input screen, 102–103

Input Options dialog box, 105

installing

Android File Transfer, 65–66

Android SDK, 376

apps, 161–163

Camera app, 354

Chrome, 246, 268–269

digital certificates, 135–137

Facebook Messenger, 409

file managers, 167

Google Now, 272

launchers, 96, 99

sync apps, 62–63

Instant Mixes screen (Play Music app), 393

internal memory, 68

Internet app, 474–476

bookmarks, 476–477

Incognito mode, 479

navigating among windows, 477–478

Quick Access screen, 478–479

Saved Pages list, 476

syncing Internet browsing, 479

web page shortcuts, 479

Internet calling, 334

Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP), 211

Internet sharing, 146–150, 153–155

invitations, 299–300

IP settings, 140–142

IPVanish, 155

iTunes, 60

iTunes Match, 378

J

JavaScript, 256

Jelly Bean, 16

joining contact records, 293–294

K

keeping documents on your device, 306

Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep dialog box, 139

keyboards

emoji, 33

Google Keyboard, 103

Hacker’s Keyboard, 34

hardware keyboard, 29–31

onscreen, 24–26

selecting, 103–104

Smart Keyboard Pro, 34

SwiftKey keyboard, 34

keyboard shortcuts for apps, 170–171

Kid Mode (HTC Sense), 492

Kies app, 61, 385

killing apps, 178

KitKat, 16

KitKat Easter Egg, 112

KitKat External SD Card Patch, 49

L

labeling email messages, 190–192, 198–199

Language & Input screen, 102–103

language settings

Facebook, 416–417

Google Now, 276

launchers

choosing, 97

default launcher, 96, 99–102

defined, 96

deleting, 101

Go Launcher EX, 98

Google Now Launcher, 97

installing, 96, 99

Nova Launcher, 97

permissions, 98

switching, 100

wallpaper, 95

launching

apps, 2

Camera app, 467

Google Drive app, 301

sync apps, 67–68

widgets, 89–91

layout of keyboard

hardware keyboard, 31

onscreen keyboard, 24

lenses, 368

listening to music, 378

Listen Now screen (Play Music app), 392

lithium-ion battery, 46–47

live wallpapers, 95

loading

files

Bluetooth, 72

Dropbox, 72

Google Drive, 72

Near Field Communication (NFC), 72

SD card, 71–72

wireless connections, 72

local printer, 307–308

location settings, 109–111, 256

Camera app, 360

Facebook Messenger, 413

Google Now, 279

Twitter, 435, 437

location tags (Camera app), 472

location tracking, 44

locking

apps, 171

HTC Sense, 486

remote locking and wiping, 81–86

locking settings, 106–107

lock screen, 2–3

Camera app, 356–357

configuring, 105

Face Unlock method, 105–106

Google Now, 282

HTC Sense, 490–491

owner information, 108

Password Unlock method, 106

Pattern Unlock method, 106

PIN Unlock method, 106

Slide Unlock method, 105

unlocking, 2

widgets, 107–108

Lock Screen Previews dialog box, 491

lossless compression, 380

lossy compression, 380

M

MAC address, 140

mail servers, 211–212, 216–220

managing

cellular connections, 120

contacts, 291

files, 70–71

Maps app

capabilities, 284

Google Earth shortcut, 285

navigating, 284–286

saving maps for offline use, 287–288

settings, 289–290

media

file storage space, 47–48

volume levels, 19–20

Memo, 466

memory, 68

Menu button (apps), 8–9

menus, 8–9

merging

hangouts, 350

phone calls, 324–325

microphones, 32

mobile hotspots, 127–128

Mobile Network Settings screen, 120–122

Motorola Device Manager app, 61

moving apps on Home screen, 89

MP3 files, 379

multiperson phone calls, 322–325

multiuser feature for tablets, 34–36

Multi Window feature (TouchWiz), 462–465

music

buying, 391–392

CDs, ripping, 381–385

Chromecast device, 315–316

deleting, 397–398

downloading, 396

Equalizer, 403–405

formats supported, 379–381

HTC Sense, 503–505

importing, 68–69

listening to, 378

playing, 394–396

playlists, 401–403

Play Music app, 377–378

streaming, 378, 406

syncing songs, 386–391

transcoding files, 385–386

transferring, 378–379

Music app (HTC Sense), 503–504

My Drive screen (Google Drive), 301

My Library screen (Play Music app), 392–393

My Magazine (TouchWiz), 450

N

naming folders, 93

navigating

Apps screen, 2, 4–5

Camera app, 354–356

controls, 9–10

dialog boxes, 11–12

documents, 302

Email app mailboxes, 238–239

folders, 302

Gmail, 192

Google Drive app, 302–304

Google Now, 272–273

Home screen, 2–4

HTC Sense, 486–487

Internet app, 477–478

lock screen, 2–3

Maps app, 284–286

menus, 8–9

radio buttons, 10–11

TouchWiz, 449–451

Twitter, 435–436

Nearby Places feature (Phone app), 328

Near Field Communication (NFC)

loading files, 72

S Beam, 480

New Playlist dialog box, 402–403

nonowner account, 36

notification light, 22

notification-management apps, 23

notifications

apps, 20

Calendar app, 297

clearing, 20–23

email messages, 188

Facebook, 416

Facebook Messenger, 412–415

recovering, 21

responding, 20

TouchWiz, 455–456

turning on/off, 22

Twitter, 435, 439–441

volume levels, 19

Notifications pane, 20

Notifications panel, 5–6

Nova Launcher, 97

numbers, typing, 24

O

offensive words, blocking, 28

Ogg Vorbis, 380, 384

onscreen keyboard, 24–26

opening

Camera app, 354

documents, 303

folders, 303

open-source licenses, 401

operating system (OS)

devices, 15

updating, 17

versions, 16–18

options, turning on/off, 9–10

owner account, 36

owner information, 108

P

package files for apps, 167–169

Pandora, 378, 406

Panorama mode (Camera app), 469

passcode, 2

passwords in Chrome, 249–251

Password Unlock method, 106

Pattern Unlock method, 106

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), 381

People app, 291–295

permissions

apps, 161–163

launchers, 98

personal dictionary, 28–29

Personal Results feature (Google Now), 279

phishing, 200

Phone app

Caller ID, 332–333

Call Waiting, 332–333

configuring, 327–329

dial pad touch tones, 329

Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN), 330–331

history, 320–322

HTC Sense, 501–503

layout, 318

look, 318

opening, 317

Quick Responses feature, 330

ringtones, 329

settings, 327–329

TTY Mode, 331

vibrate option, 329

voicemail, 329

phone calls

blocking, 335–336

Caller ID by Google feature, 328

call forwarding, 332

call log, 320–322

conference phone calls, 324–325

custom ringtones, 334–335

declining, 325–326

Frequently Contacted list, 320

Google Voice app, 338

Internet calling, 334

limiting outgoing calls with Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN), 330–331

making, 318–320

merging, 324–325

multiperson, 322–325

Nearby Places feature, 328

receiving, 325–326

screening, 335–336

Smail Dialer, 322

Speed Dial list, 318–320

taking, 325–326

text responses to phone calls, 327

PhotoInfo Eraser app, 360

photos

deleting, 55–56

editing, 372, 374–375

importing, 64, 68–69

lens blur, 369–372

panoramas, 369

reviewing, 365–367

taking, 360–365

Photos app, 372, 374–375

PIN, 2

pinch in, 12

pinch out, 13

PIN Unlock method, 106

Pixelgarde Free app, 360

playing songs, 394–396

playlists, 401–403

Playlists screen (Play Music app), 392

Play Music app, 377–378, 387–393, 398–401

Chromecast device, 315–316

HTC Sense device, 505

Play Store app, 161, 164–166

POP3 mail server technology, 211–212

pop-ups, 256

portable chargers, 45

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot feature, 146, 148–150

ports for email servers, 216–220

Post Office Protocol (POP3) mail server technology, 211

preferences for apps, 176–177

Preferred Network Type dialog box, 122–123

preloading web pages, 258–259

preventing screen from rotating, 13

PrinterShare app, 308–309

printing documents

cloud printer, 308–309

HP Print Service Plugin, 308

local printer, 307–308

on existing printer, 309

options, 307

privacy

Chrome settings, 246, 252–254

decrypting, 115–117

encryption, 112–115

Facebook, 417–420, 422–426

location settings, 109–111

proxy server, 142–143

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), 381

pulsing light, 22

Q

Quick Access screen (Internet app), 478–479

Quick Responses Calendar app, 297

Quick Responses feature (Email app), 236–238

Quick Responses feature (Phone app), 330

Quick Settings panel, 6–7, 489–490

QWERTY keyboard layout, 31

R

radio buttons, 10–11

reading email messages, 195–196, 232–235

real fractions, 25

rearranging Home screens, 94

rebooting into Safe mode, 175–176

receiving

email messages, 232–235

phone calls, 325–326

Recent Apps button, 4

Recent Apps list, 22

Recent Apps screen, 171–173

recharging devices, 45–47

Recording Mode (Camera app), 472

recovering

from update or restore problems, 75

notifications, 21

space, 54–57

reformatting SD card, 50–51

refunds for apps, 163

reminders

Calendar app, 297

Google Now, 282–284

Remote Desktop feature, 310

Remote Find and Wiping, 81–86

remote locking and wiping, 81–86

Remote Viewfinder (Camera app), 473

removing

Facebook accounts, 433–434

items from Home screen, 94

renaming maps, 288

replying to email messages, 183, 235–236

Report a Problem dialog box, 163

repositioning items on Home screen, 93

resetting app preferences, 176–177

responding to notifications, 20

restarting, 75

restoring devices, 79–81

restricted profiles, 34, 37–39

reviewing photos, 365–367

ringing devices, 84

Ringtone Maker from Big Bang app, 335

ringtones, 11, 329, 334–335

contacts, 291

distinctive ringtone for urgent updates, 282

HTC Sense, 504–505

volume levels, 19

ripping CDs, 381–385

rooting devices, 49

rotating screen, 13

rule of thirds, 364

running

apps, 170–171

sync apps, 63, 67–68

S

Safe mode, 175–176

Samsung account, 448

Samsung Apps app, 465

Samsung Hub app, 465

Samsung Kies app, 61, 385

Samsung’s TouchWiz skin, 17–18

Save Passwords feature (Chrome), 251

saving maps for offline use, 287–288

S Beam, 479–480

scanning documents, 306

screen

Apps screen, 4–5

Home screen (HTC Sense), 492, 494, 496–497

screening phone calls, 335–336

screen lock, 38

screens

App Info screen, 173

Apps screen

HTC Sense, 498–500

launching apps, 2

TouchWiz, 453–454

automatic rotation, 13

Home screens, 2–4

adding, 87–88

apps, 89

customizing, 88

defaults, 94

deleting, 87–89

Dropbox app, 93

folders, 92–93

rearranging, 94

removing items, 94

repositioning items, 93

skins, 88

TouchWiz, 449–451

wallpaper, 94–96

web addresses, 91–92

widgets, 89–91

lock screen, 2–3

Camera app, 356–357

configuring, 105

Face Unlock method, 105–106

Google Now, 282

HTC Sense, 490–491

owner information, 108

Password Unlock method, 106

Pattern Unlock method, 106

PIN Unlock method, 106

Slide Unlock method, 105

widgets, 107–108

preventing from rotating, 13

Recent Apps screen, 171–173

Security screen (HTC Sense), 491

screenshots, capturing, 376, 481

SD card, 18, 48–51, 71–72

search engines, 3, 250

Search Engine Storage option (Google Now), 280–281

searching

documents, 304

folders, 304

Gmail, 201–205

Twitter, 436

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), 212

security

closed Wi-Fi networks, 131–132

Cloud Print, 308

digital certificates, 212

Email app, 212–213

HTC Sense, 491

lock screen, 2–3

shared devices, 39–40

Twitter, 442, 444–445

2-step verification (Gmail), 205–208

Security screen (HTC Sense), 491

selecting keyboards, 103–104

sending email messages, 196–197, 229–232

sensors, 13

separating contact records, 293–294

service set identifier (SSID), 131

settings

Access Point Name (APN) setting, 123

Calendar app, 296–298

Camera app, 357–360, 467–474

Chrome, 246, 252–257

Email app, 240–243

Facebook, 415–434

Facebook Messenger, 412– 415

Gmail accounts, 180–181

Google Drive app, 301, 304

Google Now, 272, 275–282

hard reset, 117–118

HTC Sense Camera app, 508–513

launcher default, 99–102

location settings, 109–111, 256

locking settings, 106–107

Maps app, 289–290

Mobile Network Settings screen, 120–122

Phone app, 327–329

Quick Settings panel, 6–7

Text Correction feature, 26–28

TouchWiz, 455–460

Twitter, 437, 439–442

volume levels, 19–20

wallpaper, 94–96

Wi-Fi, 137–139

Settings app

Choose Screen Lock screen, 3

Display button, 13

opening, 7–8

skins, 8

Settings Shortcut widget, 21

setting upvEmail app accounts, 213–227

Set Up User Now? dialog box, 36

shared devices and security, 39–40

sharing

calendars, 300

Internet connection, 146–150, 153–155

Shazam app, 405

S Health, 466

shooting video, 375–376

shortcut for sync app, 63

Shot & More mode (Camera app), 468–469

sideloading apps, 166–170

signatures (Gmail), 189

signing in to Google account, 250

SIM Card

contacts, 294

lock, 336–337

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), 211

skins

defined, 17

features, 15

functionality, 17

Home screens, 88

HTC Sense skin, 485

OS updates, 17

Settings app, 8

slow devices, 17

TouchWiz skin

animations, 484

Apps screen, 453–454

buttons, 448–449

features, 447

gestures, 452–453

Home screen, 449–451

Multi Window feature, 462–465

My Magazine, 450

navigating, 449–451

notifications, 455–456

Quick Settings bar, 455–456

Quick Settings panel, 457–458

Samsung Apps app, 465

settings, 455–460

Settings screen, 458–460

S Voice, 449

Toolbox, 460–461

turning on/off features, 482–484

versions, 447

wallpapers, 94

Sleep dialog box, 43

Slide Unlock method, 105

Smail Dialer, 322

Smart Keyboard Pro, 34

SMS, configuring in Hangouts, 343–345

SMTP mail server technology, 211–212

S Note, 466

soft buttons

HTC Sense, 486

TouchWiz, 448–449

software updates, 72–74

songs

downloading, 396

playing, 394–396

playlists, 401–403

sorting

apps, 498–500

documents, 303

folders, 303

SoundHound app, 406

sounds

Facebook Messenger, 413

Twitter, 437

spam, 200

spare battery, 45

spare charger, 46

special characters, 24

spelling, 26–28

S Pen, 480–482

S Planner, 466

Spotify, 378, 406

SSID (service set identifier), 131

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), 212

STARTTLS, 213

status bar (HTC Sense), 497–498

status bar (Home screen), 3

storage

checking, 52–54

recovering space, 54–57

storage location (Camera app), 472

Storage screen, 52–54

storage space, 47–48

S Translator, 466

streaming Chromecast device, 311

streaming music, 378, 406

StrongVPN, 155

stylus, 480–482

suggestions, 26

S Voice, 449, 465, 484

SwiftKey keyboard, 34

swipe, 12, 487–488

switching

apps, 172

launchers, 100

layouts for onscreen keyboard, 24

user accounts, 38–39

switching cameras, 365

sync apps

Android File Transfer, 60

downloading, 65

file management, 70–71

installing, 65–66

running, 70–71

size limit on files, 71

Android File Transfer for Mac app, 60

backups, 78–79

doubleTwist, 61

HTC Manager app, 61–62

installing, 62–63

Kies, 61

launching, 67–68

Motorola Device Manager app, 61

running, 63, 67–68

shortcuts, 63

syncing

email messages, 190

information between computer and device, 69–70

with a computer, 60

syncing contacts with Facebook, 408–409

syncing Internet browsing with Internet app, 479

syncing songs, 386–391

Sync Manager, 80–81

T

tablets

decrypting, 115–117

encryption, 113–115

Google Voice app, 338

hard reset, 117–118

multiuser feature, 34–36

tabs

Chrome, 249, 261–265

HTC Sense, 487

taking

phone calls, 325–326

photos, 360–365

tap, 12, 488

tap and hold, 12

task-killer apps, 178

telephoto lenses, 368

tethering, 146–147, 153–155

Tethering & Portable Hotspot screen, 146–147

text

dictation, 31–32

entering

with hardware keyboard, 29–31

with onscreen keyboard, 24–26

Text Correction feature, 26–28

text responses to phone calls, 327

three dots (Menu button), 8–9

timer (Camera app), 363, 472

time zone (Calendar app), 297

TLS (Transport Layer Security), 212

Toolbox (TouchWiz), 460–461

Total Audio Converter app, 384

Total Audio Converter for Windows app, 386

TouchWiz skin

animations, 484

Apps screen, 453–454

buttons, 448–449

features, 447

gestures, 452–453

Home screen, 449–451

Multi Window feature, 462–465

My Magazine, 450

navigating, 449–451

notifications, 455–456

Quick Settings bar, 455–456

Quick Settings panel, 457–458

Samsung Apps app, 465

settings, 455–460

Settings screen, 458–460

S Voice, 449

Toolbox, 460–461

turning on/off features, 482–484

versions, 447

TouchWiz skin (Samsung), 17–18

TrackID app, 406

transcoding files, 385–386

transferring

files via email, 72

music, 378–379

transferring files to another device via Bluetooth, 152–153

translation services, 256, 466

Transport Layer Security (TLS), 212

tripod, 367

troubleshooting update or restore problems, 75

TTY Mode, 331

TuneIn Radio, 406

turning on/off

Airplane mode, 120

Gesture Typing feature, 25–26

lock screen, 3

notification light, 22

notifications, 22

options, 9–10

TouchWiz features, 482–484

Wi-Fi, 128–129

Twitter

configuring, 437, 439–442

Home screen, 435

location settings, 435

Login Verification, 442, 444–445

messages, 436

multiple accounts, 442, 445

navigating, 435–436

notifications, 435, 439–441

searching, 436

security, 442, 444–445

settings, 437, 439–442

signing in, 434–435

sounds, 437

two-factor authentication in Facebook, 426–431

typing

alternate characters, 24

dictation, 31–32

Gesture Typing feature, 25–26

Google Voice Typing feature, 103

numbers, 24

real fractions, 25

special characters, 24

suggestions, 26

Text Correction feature, 26–28

U

UltraPixel technology (HTC Sense), 505

Ultra Power Saving mode, 45

uncheck (defined), 10

unhiding apps (HTC Sense), 500

uninstalling apps, 174–175

unlocking HTC Sense, 486

unlocking the lock screen, 2

updating

apps, 74–75, 165

Camera app, 354

maps, 288

operating system, 17

software, 72–74

upgrading battery, 45

uploading documents, 306

USB cable, 46

USB On-the-Go memory stick, 168

USB OTG, 29, 30

USB tethering, 146, 147

Use Details screen, 42

User Account Control dialog box, 62–63

user accounts

creating, 34–36

deleting, 39

switching among, 38–39

user reviews of wallpapers, 96

users

multiuser feature for tablets, 34–36

restricted profile, 37–38

shared devices, 39–40

Users screen, 35

V

Vacation Responder feature (Gmail), 189–190

variable bit rate (VBR), 380

VBR (variable bit rate), 380

version numbers and names, 16–18

videos

deleting, 55–56

importing, 64, 68–69

shooting, 375–376

video size (Camera app), 471

video stabilization (Camera app), 472

viewing calendars, 298–299

Virtual Network Computing (VNC), 310

virtual private networking (VPN), 155–159

Virtual Tour mode (Camera app), 469

VNC (Virtual Network Computing), 310

Voice Control feature (Camera app), 474

voicemail, 329

Voice Typing feature, 31–32

Volume Key (Camera app), 473

volume levels, 19–20

Volumes dialog box, 19

VPN (virtual private networking), 155–159

W

wallpaper

downloading, 96

live wallpapers, 95

setting, 94–96

user reviews, 96

warnings about data plan limits, 125

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format), 381

web addresses, adding to Home screen, 91–92

web browsing, 259–267

web page shortcuts (Internet app), 479

White Balance (Camera app), 473

whitelists, 139–140

widgets

adding to Home screen, 89–91

adding to lock screen, 108

defined, 4

finding, 89

lock screen, 107–108

Wi-Fi

advanced Wi-Fi settings, 137–139

closed networks, 131–132

connecting to Wi-Fi networks, 130–132

digital certificates, 135–137

forgetting a network, 145–146

improving connections, 144–145

MAC address, 140

proxy server, 142–143

settings, 137–139

sharing Internet connection, 146–150, 153–155

turning on/off, 128–129

virtual private networking (VPN), 155–159

whitelists, 139–140

Wi-Fi analyzer app, 145

Wi-Fi Direct, 133–135

Wi-Fi Frequency Band dialog box, 139

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), 132–133

Wi-Fi stumbler app, 145

Windows Explorer, 60

wireless connections

digital certificates, 135–137

forgetting a network, 145–146

improving, 144–145

IP settings, 140–142

loading files, 72

proxy server, 142–143

sharing Internet connection, 146–150, 153–155

virtual private networking (VPN), 155–159

Work and Home places (Google Now), 275

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), 132–133

writing email messages, 196–197

X

XLD app, 386

Y

Yahoo! search engine, 250

Z

Zoe feature (HTC Sense Camera app), 513

zooming in/out (Camera app), 361, 467

zoom lenses, 368