Disabling An App; Controlling App Permissions; Setting Default Apps; Setting Up App Links - HTC One (M8) User Manual

195 Settings and security

Disabling an app

Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an app
cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable.

Controlling app permissions

When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certain
data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you more control over which apps
have authorized access.
§ If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary permissions, you
should choose Deny to protect your phone.
§ If you choose Deny in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or access its full
functionality. When this happens, go to Settings to change the app permissions.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Permissions.
4. Choose which permissions you want to turn on.

Setting default apps

In Settings, you can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap > Configure apps > Default apps.
4. Choose your default assist and voice input, web browser, phone, and text messaging apps.

Setting up app links

If there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post or
media link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted after
you've tapped a link, select an app, and then tap Always to set that app as the default app to use.
You can also go to Settings to see how app links have been set up for different apps and change them.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap Apps.
, and then find and tap Settings.
, and then find and tap Settings.
, and then find and tap Settings.
, and then find and tap Settings.