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Settings and security
§ Choose widgets wisely.
Some widgets constantly sync data. Consider removing the ones that are not
important from your Home screen.
§ In Play Store, tap
automatically adding Home screen widgets whenever you've installed new apps.
Also clear Auto-update apps if you're fine with updating apps from Play Store
manually.
Other tips
To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips:
§ Tone down the ringtone and media volume.
§ Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound and
choose which ones you don't need and can disable.
§ Check your apps' settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
Turning Airplane mode on or off
In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board
an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC Desire 501 to
Airplane mode.
When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 501 are turned off,
including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi. However, you can
manually turn Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi on while Airplane mode is enabled.
When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous
state of Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi is restored.
If USB tethering is turned on, enabling Airplane mode will turn it off. You will need
to manually turn USB tethering on after you disable Airplane mode.
Do any of the following to turn Airplane mode on or off:
§ Press and hold POWER, and then tap Airplane mode.
§ Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
On/Off switch to turn it on or off.
When enabled, the Airplane mode icon
Changing display settings
Adjusting the screen brightness manually
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
2. Tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons) and then tap Brightness.
> Settings, and then clear Auto-add widgets to avoid
is displayed in the status bar.
. Tap the Airplane mode
.
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