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  • Page 1 User Guide HTC U23 pro...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting started with the VIVERSE mobile app AR Messaging Using the VIVE Avatar Creator mobile app Managing crypto assets with VIVE Wallet Using HTC U23 pro with VIVE headsets Taking photos and videos Quad cameras Getting started with the Camera app...
  • Page 3 Charging other devices with your phone Water and dust resistant Transfer Ways of getting content from your previous phone Transferring files between HTC U23 pro and your computer Transferring files between the internal storage and storage card Backup and reset Backing up HTC U23 pro...
  • Page 4 Contents Switching between recently opened apps Working with two apps at the same time Using picture-in-picture How do I check whether an app supports picture-in-picture? Turning the location setting on or off Choosing which apps have access to your location Changing an app's permissions Setting default apps Disabling an app...
  • Page 5 About this guide About this guide We use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. It provides detailed information for setup, common questions, and what to do in specific situations. This is a tip. It will give you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure that you may find helpful.

  • Page 6: Unboxing And Setup

    Unboxing and setup Unboxing and setup HTC U23 pro overview After taking HTC U23 pro out of the box, familiarize yourself first with the location of the card tray, controls, and sensors. 1. Volume control 2. Power button / Fingerprint sensor 3.

  • Page 7: Inserting Nano Sim And Microsd Cards

    Unboxing and setup Back panel 1. Quad cameras 2. LED flash Inserting nano SIM and microSD cards § Use a standard nano SIM only. Don't cut a larger SIM card to fit. It's thicker than a standard nano SIM card and may get stuck in the slot. §...
  • Page 8 Unboxing and setup 3. With the gold contacts facing up, place your main nano SIM card on the top side of the tray. Make sure to align the cut-off corner of the card to the notch in the holder. When inserting the nano SIM card, press the card against the tab in the tray to fix it in place. 4.

  • Page 9: Unmounting The Storage Card

    9. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC U23 pro is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Before you turn on and start using HTC U23 pro, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been fully drained, you may need to charge HTC U23 pro for several minutes before powering it on.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Phone For The First Time

    Adding accounts Add your accounts to access them on HTC U23 pro. You can add several Google Accounts and sync contacts, email, calendar, and Google app data from these accounts to HTC U23 pro. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Passwords & accounts.

  • Page 12: Ways Of Securing Your Phone

    In a Google Account, you can choose which apps to turn sync on or off. Removing an account Remove accounts from HTC U23 pro if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself.

  • Page 13: Notification Led

    Unboxing and setup Notification LED When the phone is on and plugged in to a power source, the notification LED shows different colors based on the charging level. LED color Status Green Fully charged Charging The phone will also show the above LED colors when it's placed on a wireless charger. Additionally: §...

  • Page 14: Changing The Way You Navigate Your Phone

    Unboxing and setup Changing the way you navigate your phone By default, you navigate your phone using the Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. You can change the way to navigate your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings System. 2.

  • Page 15: Basics

    Basics Basics Taking a screenshot Want to show off your high game score? It's easy to take a picture of an app screen and share it. 1. Go to the app screen that you want to capture. 2. Press and hold Power and Volume down at the same time. A thumbnail of your screenshot will be displayed at the bottom left.

  • Page 16: Recording Your Phone's Screen

    Basics 4. Adjust the crop box to select the content you want to capture. 5. Do any of the following: § Tap to add text or drawings on the screenshot. § Tap Save to save the screenshot. § Tap to share the screenshot. Recording your phone's screen You can record a video of what you're doing on your phone—for example, your gameplay or a walk- through on how to use an app.

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Basics 4. Choose what you want to include in the recording and tap Start. The status bar will display a timer icon for three seconds, then your phone will start recording. 5. To stop recording, swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap Stop on the Screen Recorder notification.

  • Page 18: Lock Screen

    Basics Lock screen Here's what you can do on the Lock screen: § Swipe up on the lock screen to unlock the screen. Make sure to set up a screen lock to help protect your phone. See Setting a screen lock on page §...
  • Page 19 Basics 2. Swipe left or right to see more tiles. 3. In the Quick Settings panel, you can do the following: Option Steps Adjust screen Drag the brightness slider. brightness Turn a setting or Tap the tile of a setting or feature. feature on or off Customize a setting Press and hold the tile of the setting you want to change.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume And Sound Settings

    & haptics settings. Restarting HTC U23 pro (Soft reset) If HTC U23 pro is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not running properly, try restarting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the Power button to turn it back on.

  • Page 21: Copying, Pasting, And Sharing Text

    Checking your system software version Before installing a system software update, you can check first what Android ™ version you have on your HTC device. 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone. 3. Check under Android version.

  • Page 22: Checking For System Software Updates

    Basics Checking for system software updates You'll receive a notification if there's a system software update available for your phone model. You can also manually check for system software updates in Settings. 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap System Software updates. 3.

  • Page 23: Viverse

    If you chose a standard avatar on the Welcome to VIVERSE screen and didn't sign in, you can still use the VIVERSE app as a guest user, but the selected avatar will not be saved to your HTC account.

  • Page 24: Ar Messaging

    VIVERSE Description Home Explore the diverse worlds within VIVERSE, including exciting collaborations and exhibitions with partners. Events For details, see the World Help and FAQs in the VIVERSE Help Center. Say hi to your friends in a fun and unique way! Use our AR service to send customized and lively messages with your own avatar.
  • Page 25 VIVERSE 3. To change to another avatar, tap in the upper right and select an avatar. 4. Do any of the following: § Share your avatar as a photo or video: 1. Tap View in your space. Your avatar will appear in your space.

  • Page 26: Using The Vive Avatar Creator Mobile App

    Here's how to create avatars using VIVE Avatar Creator: 1. On your phone, open VIVE Avatar. 2. Sign in with your HTC account. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create and customize an avatar. You can take a selfie or use an existing one to create your avatar.

  • Page 27: Managing Crypto Assets With Vive Wallet

    Using HTC U23 pro with VIVE headsets ™ You can use HTC U23 pro as a companion phone for VIVE standalone headsets. The following apps on HTC U23 pro allow you to easily set up and manage headsets: Mobile app Compatible App features...
  • Page 28 VIVERSE Mobile app Compatible App features headsets VIVE app VIVE Flow § And more... For details, visit the following support pages: VIVE XR Elite Support § VIVE Flow Support § VIVE Focus 3 Support §...

  • Page 29: Taking Photos And Videos

    Taking photos and videos Taking photos and videos Quad cameras HTC U23 pro gives you imaging at its finest. With four rear-mounted cameras, take stunning shots from a variety of perspectives. 1. 5MP macro camera Take macro shots at the closest focal distance of 4 cm (1.6 in). See Taking a close-up photo page 39.
  • Page 30 Taking photos and videos § On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. § Press the Power button twice. Make sure Quickly open camera is turned on in Settings System Gestures. By default, Photo mode is selected the first time you use the Camera app. The following controls are available in Photo mode: Control Description...

  • Page 31: Choosing A Capture Mode

    Taking photos and videos Choosing a capture mode Switch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos. 1. To scroll through the capture modes, swipe left or right above the shutter release button in portrait orientation—or swipe up or down in landscape orientation. 2.

  • Page 32: Focusing And Zooming

    Taking photos and videos Focusing and zooming Before taking a photo or video, adjust the focus, exposure, and zoom ratio. These settings may not be available in certain capture modes. § Focus and exposure In capture modes such as Photo and Video modes, the camera automatically focuses when you point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 33: Taking A Photo

    Taking photos and videos Taking a photo Take captivating, high-quality photos with the main camera. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Choose one of the following capture modes for taking photos: Mode Description Photo...

  • Page 34: Taking Burst Shots

    Taking photos and videos Icon Scene mode Icon Scene mode Blue sky Sunrise / Sunset Fruit Autumn Document 5. When you're ready to take the photo, tap Taking burst shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game or a car race, you can capture the action.

  • Page 35: Saving Selfies As Mirrored Images

    Taking photos and videos 4. To change bokeh light spots into a certain shape, tap and then select a shape you want to use. Drag the slider to adjust the blur level. 5. Point the main camera at your subject, or pose at the front camera if you're taking a selfie. 6.

  • Page 36: Recording Video

    Taking photos and videos Recording video Capture videos of memorable moments. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Video mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 31 for details. 3.

  • Page 37: More Camera Features

    Panorama mode. Taking an ultra-wide photo HTC U23 pro has a dedicated ultra-wide camera that can cover up to an angle of 120 degrees when capturing photos. Here's how to take an ultra-wide photo: 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.

  • Page 38: Pro Mode

    More camera features Pro mode Use Pro mode to manually adjust settings such as ISO, exposure and white balance and capture professional-quality photos. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Pro mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 31 for details.

  • Page 39: Recording A Time-Lapse Video

    More camera features 4. Tap to pause the recording, and then tap to resume. 5. To stop recording, tap 6. Tap to exit Slow Motion mode. Recording a time-lapse video Use Time-lapse mode to capture slow changing scenes or actions—such as clouds moving through the sky or construction of a building—as fast moving videos.

  • Page 40: Capturing Best Moments With Top Picks Mode

    More camera features Capturing best moments with Top Picks mode Get more than just a still photo. Capture living moments as motion photos in JPG format. Top Picks mode starts capturing a few seconds before you tap the shutter release button, and automatically picks shots with the best image quality.

  • Page 41: Getting The Most Out Of Your Phone

    Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC U23 pro. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features §...
  • Page 42 Getting the most out of your phone § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them. If an app came preloaded and can't be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it from continuously running or syncing data.

  • Page 43: Freeing Up Storage Space

    Getting the most out of your phone Freeing up storage space As you use HTC U23 pro, you'll gradually fill up the storage with content over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space. Manage photos and videos §...

  • Page 44: Charging Your Phone With A Wireless Charger

    Getting the most out of your phone Charging your phone with a wireless charger HTC U23 pro has wireless charging capability. You can charge your phone's battery with a wireless charger (sold separately). The wireless charging coil is located on the center of the back panel.

  • Page 45: Charging Other Devices With Your Phone

    Getting the most out of your phone Charging other devices with your phone You can use HTC U23 pro as a charger for other devices that support the Qi wireless standard. To use this feature, you need to enable wireless reverse charging on your phone.
  • Page 46 Getting the most out of your phone § Before inserting the tray and closing the card slot, wipe off every drop of water or dirt with a clean, dry cloth. Also make sure that no hairs, fibers, or small particles are caught between the tray and the slot opening to prevent water from entering the phone.
  • Page 47 When the phone is wet, make sure to dry it thoroughly. § To avoid damaging HTC U23 pro, do not charge the phone when contaminants are present or the USB port is not completely dry. In these circumstances, do not connect any external device.

  • Page 48: Transfer

    From an Android phone Back up your old phone to your Google Account first. When you set up HTC U23 pro for the first time, sign in to your Google Account and restore your old phone's data to HTC U23 pro.

  • Page 49: Transferring Files Between The Internal Storage And Storage Card

    Transfer 5. Copy files from your computer to HTC U23 pro, or vice versa. 6. After copying your files, disconnect HTC U23 pro from the computer. You can also use cloud storage services to put your media in one place so you can manage them anywhere—on your computer, HTC U23 pro, and other mobile devices.

  • Page 50: Backup And Reset

    Backup and reset Backing up HTC U23 pro Back up HTC U23 pro to your Google Account so you can restore content such as app data and settings to the same phone (after a factory reset) or another phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings System Backup.

  • Page 51: Resetting Network Settings

    Resetting HTC U23 pro (Hard reset) If HTC U23 pro has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts HTC U23 pro back to its initial state—the state before you turned it on for the first time.

  • Page 52: Internet Connections

    Wi-Fi 6E. Currently, HTC U23 pro can only use Wi-Fi 6E in select regions. Because Wi-Fi 6E is still a new standard, availability and channels will be dependent on local legislation in your country.

  • Page 53: Turning The Data Connection On Or Off

    Internet connections § Australia § Kingdom of Saudi Arabia § Belgium § Korea § Canada § Netherlands § Czech Republic § New Zealand § Denmark § Poland § France § Spain § Germany § Sweden § Hong Kong § Switzerland §...

  • Page 54: Airplane Mode

    4. Tap the Roaming On/Off switch to turn it on or off. Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC U23 pro are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored.

  • Page 55: Data Saver

    Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network, such as your corporate or home network. Before you can connect HTC U23 pro to your local network, you may be asked to: § Install security certificates.

  • Page 56: Installing A Digital Certificate

    § Some apps such as your browser or email client let you install certificates directly in the app. See the app's help for details. 1. Save the certificate file in the root folder on HTC U23 pro or your storage card. 2. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.

  • Page 57: Using Htc U23 Pro As A Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC U23 pro into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on before sharing HTC U23 pro as a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Contact your mobile service provider if a hotspot feature needs to be added to your data plan.

  • Page 58: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and notifications Apps and notifications Notifications Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received.

  • Page 59: Managing App Notifications

    Apps and notifications § To change what app notifications you want to receive, tap Manage. For more details, see Managing app notifications on page 59. Managing app notifications You can turn notifications on or off for certain apps. Here's how: 1.

  • Page 60: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    Apps and notifications Switching between recently opened apps It's easy to switch between apps you've opened recently. Press to see your recently-opened apps. § To go back to an app, scroll through the cards to find the app and tap it. §...

  • Page 61: Using Picture-In-Picture

    Using picture-in-picture Keep a small window of the video you're watching or a supported app onscreen while you do other things on HTC U23 pro. Not all apps support picture-in-picture. 1. Open a supported app, such as a video player or video call app, and start the video. Display the video in full screen.

  • Page 62: Choosing Which Apps Have Access To Your Location

    Apps and notifications Choosing which apps have access to your location Check which apps have access to your location. You can set whether to allow or deny location access for each app. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Location. 2.

  • Page 63: Disabling An App

    Apps and notifications 3. Tap Default apps. 4. Choose your default launcher, web browser, text messaging apps, and more. 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.
  • Page 64 Apps and notifications 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Do Not Disturb. If you don't see the Do Not Disturb tile, swipe to the next screen in the Quick Settings panel to find it.
  • Page 65 Apps and notifications Setting exceptions Set exceptions that can pass through so you can still receive calls or messages from certain contacts. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & vibration Do Not Disturb. 2. Tap People. 3. Choose your exceptions: Type Options Messages Receive messages from Anyone, Contacts, Starred contacts, or Priority...
  • Page 66 Apps and notifications Schedule Steps type Driving Select this option to automatically turn on Do Not Disturb when you're in a moving vehicle. 4. To create more schedules, tap Add more and choose whether to create an Event or Time schedule.

  • Page 67: Wireless Sharing

    You can connect a compatible Bluetooth accessory such as a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset to HTC U23 pro. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC U23 pro can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details.

  • Page 68: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC U23 pro. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC U23 pro and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 69: Using Nfc

    To do contactless payment or read data, you must turn NFC on. Make sure the NFC area (shaded) on the back of HTC U23 pro is close to the terminal, card, or device when you tap your phone. To learn more about Google Pay, visit support.google.com/pay.
  • Page 70 Wireless sharing Turning NFC on or off 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Connected devices Connection preferences NFC, and then tap the Use NFC On/Off switch to turn it on and off.

  • Page 71: Battery Settings

    Battery settings Battery settings Using Battery Saver mode Battery Saver mode helps to increase battery life. Here are some of the things this mode does to save battery: § Turn off location services when the screen is off. § Restrict apps from doing things in the background, if they have battery optimization enabled. §...

  • Page 72: Checking Battery Usage

    Battery settings Checking battery usage See how the system and apps are using the battery and how much power is being used. 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Battery. You'll see how much power is left and about how long it will last. 3.

  • Page 73: Security Settings

    Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of locking your screen. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC U23 pro is turned on or when it’s idle for a preset period of time.

  • Page 74: Fingerprint Sensor

    § The fingerprint sensor has 360° readability—you can touch a recorded finger at any angle to the sensor to turn on the screen or unlock the HTC U23 pro. You may not be able to set the fingerprint sensor to unlock HTC U23 pro, if you've signed in to an ®...

  • Page 75: About Face Unlock

    § Tap next to a recorded fingerprint to delete it. About Face Unlock With Face Unlock, you can set up HTC U23 pro to unlock the screen with your face when the screen is on. For best face scanning results Follow these tips when registering your face: §...

  • Page 76: Display And Sound Settings

    Display and sound settings Display and sound settings Setting when to turn off the screen After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display. 2.

  • Page 77: Setting App Languages

    Display and sound settings 3. Tap Add a language to add another language to the list, and then select the regional variant of the language. You can press and hold next to the language you want, and drag it to the beginning of the list to set it as your display language.

  • Page 78: Dark Theme

    Display and sound settings Dark theme Dark theme can help reduce eye strain. It displays the system background and supported apps in black. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap the Dark theme On/Off switch to turn it on. §...

  • Page 79: Changing Your Notification Sound

    Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC U23 pro. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound & vibration.

  • Page 80: Trademarks And Copyrights

    The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice.

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