Changing the actions assigned to squeeze gestures
In Edge Sense, you can customize its squeeze gestures to do different actions or launch different
apps.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Edge Sense.
2. Tap Set short squeeze or Set squeeze & hold action, depending on which type of gesture you
want to customize.
3. Choose your preferred action or app.
If you want your phone to detect your squeeze only when the display is on, clear the Enable
gesture when screen is off option.
4. Press to save your setting.
Typing with your voice with Edge Sense
Type using your voice instead of the onscreen keyboard.
§ Check and make sure to download the latest HTC Edge Sense version from Google Play Store.
§ In Settings
Edge Sense In-app squeeze, make sure the Keyboard option is selected.
1. Open an app where you want to enter text.
2. With the onscreen keyboard showing, squeeze the lower sides of your phone, and then speak
the words you want typed.
If you paused speaking, squeeze again or tap the microphone icon on the screen to resume voice
typing.
Launching Google Assistant is assigned to the squeeze and hold gesture by default. See Enabling the
squeeze and hold gesture on page 40. While you're not in the Camera app or the onscreen keyboard
is not showing, squeeze and hold the lower sides of your phone to launch Google Assistant. You can
then use your voice to do a web search, ask questions such as about the weather, and more.
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