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General| Display diagonal | 5.5 \ |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Display resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor family | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Processor frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Processor architecture | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| RAM capacity | 1.5 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Maximum memory card size | 128 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 8 GB |
| Auto focus | - |
| Flash type | LED |
| Sensor type | BSI |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Rear camera resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 13 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| 2G standards | EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA+, WCDMA |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| 3G bands supported | 850, 900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G bands supported | 800, 900, 1800, 2600 MHz |
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product color | Black, Grey |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, Google Voice Search |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV |
| Video compression formats | MP4 |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network |
| Talk time (3G) | 21 h |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Standby time (3G) | 737 h |
| Specific absorption rate (SAR) value (EU) | - W/kg |
| Cables included | USB |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 7.9 mm |
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| Width | 78.7 mm |
| Height | 156.6 mm |
| Weight | 165 g |
Tested for SAR limits during typical body-worn operations. Use accessories for separation.
Deleted data may still be recoverable by software. Factory reset may not erase all data.
Illustrations outline primary external features, keys, and buttons of the phone.
Instructions on how to charge the phone using the AC adapter and USB cable.
Steps to set up service with Virgin Mobile, including account creation.
Access account information, check minutes, add money, change plans, etc.
Refers to the 'Activation and Service' section for setup.
Instructions on connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Guidance on signing into or creating a Google Account for phone features.
Using HTC Get Started service for account setup via computer.
Options to transfer content from an old phone or restore from backup.
Setting up email, social network, and other online accounts.
Naming the phone and setting up a screen lock for security.
Using HTC Transfer Tool or Bluetooth to move data from an Android phone.
Transferring iPhone content using HTC Sync Manager or Bluetooth.
Using Bluetooth to transfer contacts and other data from older phones.
Using HTC Sync Manager to sync data between phone and computer.
Importing Google contacts and creating them from the phone.
Logging into social networks to sync contact information.
Syncing work contacts from Exchange ActiveSync Server.
Creating contacts locally on the phone.
Setting up BlinkFeed to show social posts, news, and other information.
Discovering and adding widgets, apps, and more to panels.
Changing apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
Outlines the basic layout of the phone with illustrations.
Describes the components on the front of the phone.
Press and hold the Power Button to turn the phone on.
Press and hold the Power Button to open the Power options menu.
Quickly press the Power Button to turn the screen off.
Press the Power Button to turn the screen on.
Using home wallpaper or photos as lock screen wallpaper.
Adding widgets from a selection to the lock screen.
Moving or deleting widgets from the lock screen.
Changing apps or shortcuts on the lock screen launch bar.
Viewing notifications like missed calls and messages on the lock screen.
How to use touch gestures to select items and navigate the interface.
Turns the phone over to mute calls.
Picking up the phone lowers ringtone volume during a call.
Various methods to open applications from the Home or Apps screen.
Unlocking the screen to directly launch an app or folder.
Switching between multitasking apps by viewing the recent apps list.
Organizing apps into folders for easier access.
Taking apps out of folders and back to the main Apps screen.
Managing app visibility on the Apps screen.
Turning Wi-Fi on/off and configuring its settings.
Setting ringtones, sound profiles, and incoming call sounds.
Changing wallpaper, adding widgets, and customizing the phone.
Adding and signing into various online accounts.
Securing the phone, for example, with a screen lock.
Adding, rearranging, or hiding tiles in the Quick Settings panel.
Navigating through stories and content within HTC BlinkFeed.
Enabling or disabling the HTC BlinkFeed feature.
Discovering and adding stories and articles based on interests.
Finding and selecting topics to display on HTC BlinkFeed.
Showing editions for different locations on HTC BlinkFeed.
Adding custom RSS feeds from blogs or websites to HTC BlinkFeed.
Configuring the Highlights feed to show specific items from sources.
Bookmarking articles to a reading list for later access.
Posting status updates directly from HTC BlinkFeed.
Selecting wallpapers from the collection or personal photos.
Replacing apps or shortcuts on the Home screen launch bar.
Setting HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as the main Home screen.
Adding new widget panels or removing existing ones.
Customizing the order of widget panels.
Adding useful widgets for at-a-glance information.
Modifying settings and resizing widgets on the Home screen.
Placing frequently used apps and settings shortcuts on the Home screen.
Moving or removing widgets and app shortcuts from the Home screen.
Information on phone and service status displayed at the top of the screen.
Expanding notifications for more details or immediate actions.
Typing with the HTC Sense keyboard, including word prediction.
Enabling multiple keyboard languages for onscreen typing.
Enabling bilingual word prediction for typing in two languages.
Adding custom words and phrases to the prediction dictionary.
Changing the default input method to the Swype keyboard.
Typing text by sliding fingers across the Swype keyboard keys.
Steps to select, copy, and paste text, including using magnifier.
Sharing selected text via email or social network status updates.
Overview of making phone calls.
Dialing numbers directly or using Smart Dial to find contacts or call history.
Calling contacts from the People application.
Dialing numbers by touching and holding a single number on the keypad.
Touching a phone number in messages or events to place a call.
Making calls to emergency numbers like 9-1-1, even when locked.
Details about the phone's GPS chip for E911 emergency location services.
Steps to answer or decline an incoming call.
Muting the ringtone using volume buttons, power button, or by flipping phone.
Talking to two people simultaneously on one call.
Displaying caller information and options to block outgoing number.
Alerts to incoming calls while on an existing call.
Accessing call history to call back or view recent contacts.
Saving numbers from call history to contacts.
Adding a prefix to numbers from call history for out-of-area calls.
Changing phone alert modes (silent, vibrate, normal).
Phone automatically lowers ringtone volume when moved.
Pocket mode increases ring volume when phone is in pocket or bag.
Setting up voicemail, including password and greeting.
Accessing and selecting voicemail messages for review.
Steps to add an Internet calling account to make calls.
Listing all contacts stored on the phone and online accounts.
Viewing and editing personal profile and contact details.
Managing contact entries.
Choosing which contact accounts to display in the list.
Steps to start adding new contacts to the phone.
Adding extension numbers to contact phone numbers for easier calling.
Adding phone numbers, email addresses, or photos to contacts.
Removing a single contact entry from the list.
Cleaning up the contacts list by deleting multiple entries.
Importing contacts from an Exchange ActiveSync account.
Copying contacts between different accounts or online storage.
Merging contacts based on phone suggestions.
Merging contact entries manually.
Breaking a link between contact information from different accounts.
Creating groups for friends, family, or colleagues.
Sending messages or emails to all members of a group at once.
Backing up contacts to phone storage or SD card.
Restoring contacts from a previous backup.
Accessing Gmail and other Google services requires a Google Account.
Steps to create a Google Account online or using the phone.
Accessing and reading emails in the Gmail inbox.
Adding multiple Gmail accounts to the phone.
Finding help and information for using Gmail.
Setting up email accounts like Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP.
Viewing and managing emails in the mail inbox.
Continuing to compose a previously saved draft email.
Replying to a message using text.
Replying to a message with text, attachments, or photos.
Finding and installing applications from Google Play or the Web.
Downloading and installing apps from the Google Play Store.
Steps to find, download, and install apps from Google Play.
Restoring previously downloaded apps after a reset or on a new phone.
Removing downloaded apps that are no longer needed.
Controlling HTC Car functions using voice commands.
Finding nearby restaurants and other places using HTC Car.
Playing music through the HTC Car interface.
Making calls using the phone's dialer, contacts, or voice commands in HTC Car.
Answering or declining incoming calls within HTC Car.
Changing default behavior or adding apps to HTC Car.
Finding location and checking nearby places by panning and zooming maps.
Using finger gestures to pan, zoom, and rotate the map.
Finding help and more information about Google Maps.
Enjoying songs using the Music application.
Enabling HTC BoomSound for enhanced audio quality in songs and videos.
Making and adding songs to music playlists.
Selecting and playing songs from a created playlist.
Removing unused playlists from the phone.
Adding songs or albums to the playback queue.
Updating music collection artwork and artist photos.
Using the ringtone trimmer to set a part of a song as a ringtone.
Displaying song lyrics and music visualizations.
Finding song information, artist tour dates, and lyrics using SoundHound.
Locating music videos for songs on YouTube.
Organizing favorite videos into playlists in the YouTube app.
Connecting the phone to a TV wirelessly with HDMI.
Sharing photos, videos, and music with friends on a big screen via DLNA.
Basics of using data services, launching connections, and navigating the web.
Understanding 4G LTE for wireless internet access and faster data rates.
Selecting network modes like LTE/CDMA or Automatic for connection.
Opening the phone's web browser to access websites.
Turning the data connection on or off to save battery life and data usage.
Setting a time period for automatic data connection disabling to save power.
Monitoring data usage by apps and setting alerts or limits.
Seeing a list of apps and their data usage details.
Steps to turn on Wi-Fi and connect to available wireless networks.
Disabling notifications for unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Adding a VPN profile with necessary settings from a network administrator.
Connecting to an added VPN network and accessing resources.
Disconnecting from a VPN after accessing intranet sites.
Searching for information on the web and within the phone.
Using Google Voice Search to find information by speaking.
Customizing search preferences and options.
Configuring Google Now by signing into Google Account and enabling location.
Customizing Google Now cards to suit information needs.
Dismissing or hiding Google Now cards from the search screen.
Updating information cards or showing relevant cards in Google Now.
Launching the phone's web browser to access websites.
Locating specific text within a webpage.
Opening multiple tabs to switch between websites easily.
Creating and syncing bookmarks between computer's Chrome and phone.
Phone keeps a record of visited webpages.
Customizing browser display, privacy, and security settings.
Using Google Chrome for web browsing with features like tabs and incognito mode.
Launching the camera quickly to capture photos and videos.
Adjusting zoom levels before or during photo/video recording.
Using filters to enhance the look of photos and videos.
Selecting flash modes for optimal lighting in photos.
Using volume buttons as shutter release or zoom controls in the camera.
Exiting the camera application and returning to the Home screen.
Adjusting focus and sharpness for clearer photos.
Tips for taking well-lit photos using exposure and scene modes.
Capturing high-definition video clips.
Capturing still shots from video clips.
Choosing the video resolution for recording clips.
Using portrait scene mode to enhance photos of people.
Capturing wider landscape shots in one sweep.
Capturing clear subjects in high contrast lighting using HDR mode.
Adjusting basic and advanced settings for camera and video.
Viewing photos and videos grouped by when they were taken.
Viewing favorite photos grouped automatically or manually added.
Organizing media by copying or moving files to different albums.
Managing album visibility in the Gallery.
Adding names of points of interest to photos for location context.
Trimming videos to remove unwanted scenes and adjust playback.
Capturing still photos from video clips.
Adjusting the playback speed of slow motion videos.
Scheduling events, meetings, and appointments.
Opening the Calendar app and choosing a view.
Viewing events marked on a calendar month grid.
Viewing daily schedules and upcoming events.
Displaying a chart of events for one week.
Checking for event conflicts with existing schedule items.
Selecting which calendars or tasks to display.
Sharing calendar events via Bluetooth or email attachment.
Responding to meeting invitations in the Calendar.
Using the built-in calculator for basic and scientific calculations.
Creating notes with text, images, stickers, and drawings.
Adding photos, drawings, or web content to notes.
Organizing notes into notebooks for better management.
Storing photos, documents, and files on Google Drive for access anywhere.
Uploading media files from Gallery to Google Drive.
Granting permissions to others for viewing or editing shared Google Drive content.
Saving PDFs or Office documents from phone to Google Drive.
Checking available storage space in the Dropbox account.
Remotely unlinking the phone from the Dropbox service.
Creating detailed tasks for daily organization.
Organizing tasks by marking completion, sorting, editing, or deleting.
Creating new task lists for different accounts.
Renaming existing task lists.
Deleting task lists.
Creating voice memos by recording audio on the phone.
Browsing and managing music, photos, and videos on computer and phone.
Transferring content from iPhone to HTC phone.
Step-by-step guide to install HTC Sync Manager on a Windows PC.
Finding help and user guides for HTC Sync Manager.
Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits for music and calls.
Reconnecting previously paired Bluetooth devices.
Transferring contacts, events, photos, music, etc., to other Bluetooth devices.
Locations where Bluetooth-sent files are saved on receiving devices.
Allowing Bluetooth devices to access, copy, and delete files from phone storage.
Enabling or disabling NFC functionality on the phone.
Sharing content by holding phones back to back with NFC turned on.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting a microSD card.
Instructions for safely removing a microSD card.
Checking available space on the microSD card.
Removing all files from the microSD card.
Backing up data before updating the phone's firmware.
Backing up Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and text messages before updates.
Updating the phone's OS via an over-the-air connection.
Downloading and updating the Preferred Roaming List (PRL).
Controlling wireless network settings like 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Turning off all wireless radios for flight or areas where calls are prohibited.
Configuring Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access.
Using Bluetooth for wireless headsets, file transfer, and more.
Turning data connection on/off and managing mobile network settings.
Configuring settings for HTC Media Link HD connection to HDTV.
Additional options for data usage, VPN, and NFC.
Changing the lock screen wallpaper from default or personal photos.
Customizing the overall appearance and theme of the phone.
Choosing a ringtone from available options and applying it.
Using music tracks as custom ringtones.
Selecting notification sounds for alerts and messages.
Selecting alarm sounds for setting alarms.
Connecting social networks, email, and online storage for constant connectivity.
Adding a corporate email account for sending and receiving emails.
Adding new email accounts to the phone via Accounts & sync menu.
Signing into Google Accounts for Gmail, contacts, and Google apps.
Removing an account from the phone, not the online service itself.
Enabling or disabling automatic synchronization for all accounts.
Updating sync settings or data for a specific account.
Enabling or disabling location services and choosing location modes.
Allowing Google to collect anonymous location data or determine location.
Increasing phone security by creating a screen lock (pattern, PIN, password, face).
Turning screen lock and security features on or off.
Setting up face recognition to unlock the phone screen.
Drawing a pattern to unlock the phone screen.
Allowing installation of apps from sources other than Google Play.
Using digital certificates for VPN or secured Wi-Fi access.
Installing certificate files from storage for authentication.
Navigating the phone using spoken feedback for visually impaired users.
Enabling TalkBack for spoken feedback and screen exploration.
Customizing gestures to access notifications, recent apps, and controls.
Accessing context menus for reading and controls using TalkBack gestures.
Selecting languages for TalkBack's text-to-speech output.
Installing voice data for different languages in text-to-speech output.
Keeping important data safe by backing it up before resets or upgrades.
Overview of backup methods: HTC Backup, Sync Manager, and others.
Setting up daily backups to Google Drive for content restoration.
Restoring backup from Google Drive after a reset or on a new phone.
Adjusting display and gesture settings to optimize viewing and battery.
Disabling automatic screen orientation changes when the phone is rotated.
Changing the font style of the phone's text.
Adjusting the text size for comfortable viewing.
Adjusting screen brightness automatically or manually.
Setting the highest screen brightness level for the phone.
Selecting events for the Front Indicator Light (LED) to notify.
Allowing apps to recognize 3-finger gestures.
Enabling HTC BoomSound for enhanced audio quality.
Setting sound profiles (Normal, Vibrate, Silent) and vibration options.
Adjusting multimedia, ringtone, notifications, and alarm volumes separately.
Rejecting calls and silencing alerts while keeping data connection active.
Adding contacts to an exceptions list to receive calls when Do Not Disturb is on.
Scheduling Do Not Disturb mode to turn on automatically at specific times.
Enabling Quiet ring on pickup or Pocket mode for incoming calls.
Checking voicemail settings like service provider and voicemail number.
Adjusting options based on call preferences.
Enabling hearing aid compatibility for amplified in-call volume.
Removing downloaded apps to save storage space.
Freeing up storage by deleting application cache and data.
Overview of phone storage types: phone, card, USB, and online.
Copying music, photos, and other files between phone and computer.
Tips for increasing phone storage space.
Storing photos and documents in Google Drive for access anywhere.
Backing up recent data from apps like calendars and contacts.
Disabling unused apps that run in the background.
Steps to encrypt phone storage data like accounts, settings, and media.
Enabling Power saver mode to increase battery life by reducing feature usage.
Viewing a ranked list of apps using battery and their usage duration.
Viewing phone usage since last charge and screen-on time.
Checking the remaining battery power percentage from the status bar.
Identifying apps using the most power to manage usage.
Turning off unused wireless connections to save battery.
Lowering brightness and setting shorter screen timeout to save battery.
Limiting background data usage and sync frequency to save battery.
Adjusting language for screens, menus, and formatting.
Underlining misspelled words as you type.
Choosing input language, blocking words, or downloading offline speech recognition.
Selecting input methods and controlling keyboard settings.
Selecting languages for TalkBack's text-to-speech output.
Installing voice data for different languages in text-to-speech output.
Printing from anywhere using Cloud Print.
Beginning the activation process for the phone on the network.
Downloading and installing software updates for the phone.
Downloading and applying software updates for the phone.
Updating online user profile information and reconnecting services.
Downloading and updating the Preferred Roaming List (PRL).
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