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  • Page 1 User guide HTC Desire 21 pro 5G...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ways to unlock HTC Desire 21 pro 5G Changing your nano SIM card settings Your first week with your new phone Changing the way you navigate HTC Desire 21 pro 5G Capturing your phone's screen Turning Sleep mode on or off...
  • Page 3 Contents Adding Home screen widgets Organizing apps into folders Adding or removing a Home screen panel Taking photos and videos Quad cameras Getting started with the Camera app Choosing a capture mode Focusing and zooming Taking a photo Scene detection Taking burst shots Taking portraits or selfies Recording video...
  • Page 4 Types of storage Freeing up storage space Copying or moving files between the built-in storage and storage card Copying files between HTC Desire 21 pro 5G and your computer Unmounting the storage card Transfer Ways of getting content from your previous phone...
  • Page 5 Managing your data usage Wi-Fi connection Connecting to VPN Installing a digital certificate Using HTC Desire 21 pro 5G as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your Internet connection over USB Wireless sharing Turning Bluetooth on or off Connecting a Bluetooth headset...
  • Page 6 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 7 Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your mobile device, including personal information.

  • Page 8: Unboxing And Setup

    Unboxing and setup Unboxing and setup HTC Desire 21 pro 5G overview After taking HTC Desire 21 pro 5G 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 9 Unboxing and setup Back panel 1. Quad cameras 2. Dual LED flash...

  • Page 10: Inserting Nano Sim And Microsd Cards

    Unboxing and setup 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 11 Unboxing and setup 4. Do the following to place your nano SIM and microSD cards into the tray: § With the gold contacts facing down, place a nano SIM card into the SIM 1 holder of the tray. Make sure to align the cut-off corner to the notch on the holder. §...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 21 pro 5G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been fully drained, you may need to charge HTC Desire 21 pro 5G for several minutes before powering it on.

  • Page 13: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 21 pro 5G vibrates. When you turn on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Phone For The First Time

    104. Adding accounts Add your accounts to access them on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. You can add several Google Accounts and sync contacts, email, calendar, and Google app data from these accounts to HTC Desire 21 pro 5G.

  • Page 15: Ways To Unlock Htc Desire 21 Pro 5G

    Ways to unlock HTC Desire 21 pro 5G It is important to set HTC Desire 21 pro 5G to lock itself to prevent others from accessing your data in case it gets lost or stolen. There are several ways you can unlock HTC Desire 21 pro 5G.

  • Page 16: Changing Your Nano Sim Card Settings

    Unboxing and setup Changing your nano SIM card settings When you have two nano SIM cards inserted on your phone, there are several options you can set for your cards. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Network & internet SIM cards. 2.

  • Page 17: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    Your first week with your new phone Changing the way you navigate HTC Desire 21 pro 5G By default, you navigate your phone using the Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. In Settings, you can change the way to navigate your phone.

  • Page 18: Turning Sleep Mode On Or Off

    Turning Sleep mode on or off Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 21 pro 5G into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 21 pro 5G is in your bag.
  • Page 19 Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list, document, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure on an icon or widget before you start to drag.
  • Page 20 Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Your first week with your new phone Home screen After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 21 pro 5G for the first time, you'll see the main Home screen. From the main Home screen, you can do the following: §...

  • Page 22: Using Quick Settings

    Your first week with your new phone Using Quick Settings In the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi ® and Bluetooth ® on or off. 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel. Right below the status bar, you'll see the short Quick Settings bar.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume And Sound Settings

    Restarting HTC Desire 21 pro 5G (Soft reset) If HTC Desire 21 pro 5G is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem.

  • Page 24: Accessing Your Settings

    Your first week with your new phone Accessing your settings There are several ways you can find and access settings on your phone. 1. Open Settings from the Home screen, Apps screen, or Notifications panel: § On the main Home screen, tap Settings. §...

  • Page 25: Notification Led

    Your first week with your new phone Option Description Digital Wellbeing Keep track of your daily phone use, set a bedtime schedule with the & parental Wind Down feature, set up content restrictions for your child, and controls more. ™ For details, see this article in Android Help Center: Manage how you...

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Your first week with your new phone 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 27 Your first week with your new phone Snoozing notifications You can snooze notifications to temporarily remove them from the status bar and Notifications panel. Turn on snoozing, if it's not yet enabled. Go to Settings Apps & notifications, tap Notifications Advanced, and then turn on Allow notification snoozing.

  • Page 28: Selecting, Copying, And Pasting Text

    Your first week with your new phone Option Description Alerting Your phone will notify you with a sound, lock screen notification, and a notification icon for the app in the status bar. Silent Your phone won't notify you with a sound or vibration. You'll still see the notification in the Notifications panel.

  • Page 29: Entering Text

    Your first week with your new phone Entering text The help content here is based on the following Gboard app version: 10.0.x. The keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app. Here are some tips on using Gboard: The keyboard layout may slightly differ depending on the text field currently active.
  • Page 30 Your first week with your new phone Entering text by speaking Voice-to-Text feature may not be available in some languages. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the keyboard, tap 3. Say the words you want to enter. When entering English text, you can insert punctuation marks by saying their name.

  • Page 31: Security

    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 Desire 21 pro 5G is turned on or when it’s idle for a preset period of time.

  • Page 32: Turning The Lock Screen Off

    To turn lock screen on again, tap Screen lock again to set one. Fingerprint sensor You can quickly wake up and unlock the HTC Desire 21 pro 5G using your fingerprint. You can add up to 5 fingerprints. When setting up and using the fingerprint sensor, follow these tips: §...

  • Page 33: About Face Unlock

    About Face Unlock With Face Unlock, you can set up HTC Desire 21 pro 5G 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 34: Assigning A Pin To A Nano Sim Card

    Security 3. If prompted, choose how you want to show notification content when your phone is locked, and then tap Done. 4. Tap Register face data, and then read the tips and reminders. 5. Tap Next and follow the onscreen instructions to scan your face. 6.
  • Page 35 If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. Contact your mobile operator for this code.

  • Page 36: Updates

    Updates Updates Checking for security updates When there's a security patch that provides security fixes or enhancements available for download, you'll receive a security update notification. You can easily install the update from the notification. You can also manually check for security updates in Settings. 1.

  • Page 37: Checking Your System Software Version

    Updates 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 38: Home Screen Layout

    Home screen layout Home screen layout Changing your wallpaper Choose from the preset wallpapers, a photo you've taken with the camera, or an image on your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Display Wallpaper. You can also press and hold an empty space on the Home screen, and then tap Wallpapers. 2.

  • Page 39: Adding Home Screen Widgets

    Home screen layout Favorites bar The favorites bar gives you one-touch access to frequently-used apps. You can replace the apps on the favorites bar. 1. On the favorites bar, press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it to an empty space on the Home screen or to Remove on top of the screen.

  • Page 40: Organizing Apps Into Folders

    Home screen layout Organizing apps into folders You can group apps on the Home screen or favorites bar into folders. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3.

  • Page 41: Taking Photos And Videos

    Taking photos and videos Taking photos and videos Quad cameras HTC Desire 21 pro 5G gives you imaging at its finest. With four rear-mounted cameras, take stunning shots from a variety of perspectives. 1. 2MP macro camera Take macro shots at the closest focal distance of 4 cm (1.6 in). See Taking a close-up photo page 51.
  • Page 42 Taking photos and videos Icon Function Switch between the front and rear cameras. Take a photo. View the last photo or video taken. Switch between the common capture modes. Turn the flash on or off. Change capture mode settings. Toggle scene detection on and off. Apply a photo filter.

  • Page 43: Choosing A Capture Mode

    Taking photos and videos Choosing a capture mode Switch capture modes to takie photos or videos. 1. To choose from the commonly used capture modes, swipe left or right above the shutter release button in portrait orientation—or swipe up or down in landscape orientation. 2.
  • Page 44 Taking photos and videos Icon Description Available modes Toggle scene detection on and off. Photo Choose from the available photo filters. Photo Cycle through the self-timer options. Photo / AR Sticker / Bokeh / Night / Pro / Wide Angle Toggle touch capture on and off.

  • Page 45: Focusing And Zooming

    Taking photos and videos Focusing and zooming Before taking a photo or video, adjust the focus, exposure, and zoom. Some capture modes don't support these settings. § 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 46: 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 a capture mode for taking photos. To find out how, see Choosing a capture mode page 43.

  • Page 47: Taking Burst Shots

    Taking photos and videos 4. Point the main camera at your subject. Depending on the type of subject you're capturing, you may see one of these icons: 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 48 Taking photos and videos 3. Tap , and then tap to display the Beauty Mode options. 4. Tap each option, and then drag the corresponding slider to make your adjustments. Option 1. Skin tone adjustment 2. Skin smoothing 3. Face slimming 4.
  • Page 49 Taking photos and videos 5. Set the aperture by dragging the slider. A smaller aperture value increases the blur in the background. If you've switched to the front camera, you can apply Beauty mode to your selfies. , and then tap to use the Beauty Mode options.

  • Page 50: Recording Video

    Taking photos and videos 6. To close the sticker menu, tap the Viewfinder screen or press 7. When ready, tap to take a photo or press and hold to record a video with the selected sticker. Switch to GIF mode to capture animated GIFs with stickers. Unflipping photo selfies When you see yourself on the Viewfinder screen, your selfie is actually a mirrored image.

  • Page 51: Taking A Close-Up Photo

    Taking photos and videos 4. Point the camera at your subject. 5. When you're ready, tap 6. Tap to exit Wide Angle mode. By default, Correct lens distortion is enabled which removes distorted edges from ultra-wide shots. When you need to take photos with fish-eye effects, tap and then turn off this setting.
  • Page 52 Taking photos and videos 3. Point the camera at the QR code you want to scan. The information from the QR code will be displayed onscreen. 4. Tap the button at the bottom of the screen to access the displayed information. For example, if the information is a URL, tap the Go to URL button to open the URL in your web browser.

  • Page 53: Advanced Camera Features

    Advanced camera features Advanced camera features Pro mode Use Pro mode to manually adjust white balance, ISO, and exposure settings 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 43 for details.

  • Page 54: Recording Videos In Slow Motion

    Advanced camera features 6. Point the camera at your subject. The camera focuses automatically as you move it. 7. Adjust the focus, exposure, and zoom. See Focusing and zooming on page 45. 8. When you're ready to take the photo, tap Recording videos in slow motion Add a touch of suspense by recording actions in slow motion.

  • Page 55: Capturing Best Moments With Top Picks Mode

    Advanced 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 56: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls What you can do with the Phone app The help content here is based on the following app version: 58.0.3x. Aside from making voice calls, here are some of the things you can do with the Phone app. §...

  • Page 57: Making A Call

    Phone calls Making a call Use the Phone app to make calls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Do one of the following: § To enter a number, tap As you type on the keypad, matching numbers or names from your contact list will be displayed.

  • Page 58: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    Phone calls Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a phone call, you'll see the caller's photo and number, if available. Do one of the following: § Tap Answer or Decline. § If the phone is locked, drag upwards to answer the call or drag it downwards to reject the call.

  • Page 59: Setting Up A Conference Call

    2. To switch between the calls, tap Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 21 pro 5G to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § During a call, tap .

  • Page 60: Call History

    Phone calls 6. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. Tap to access options such as ending the call with a participant. 7. To end the conference call, tap Call history Use call history to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1.
  • Page 61 Phone calls 5. Select or clear the Report call as spam option, depending on whether you want to mark the number as a spam call. 6. Tap Block. § To unblock a number, press and hold the number, and then tap Unblock. §...

  • Page 62: Sms And Mms

    With Messages, you can send and receive instant text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages between HTC Desire 21 pro 5G and another phone. MMS can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, or contact cards (vCard). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.

  • Page 63: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    SMS and MMS 4. In the text box, start composing your message. 5. Tap to send the message. If you're not ready to send the message, press to close the keyboard, and then press save the message as a draft. Sending a multimedia message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files.

  • Page 64: Sending A Group Message (Sms)

    SMS and MMS 5. Tap the text box, and then enter your message. 6. Tap to send the message. If you're not ready to send the message, press to close the keyboard, and then press save the message as a draft. Depending on the resolution of your photo or video attachments, they may be displayed as cropped thumbnails in your multimedia message.

  • Page 65: Blocking Messages From Unwanted Contacts

    SMS and MMS 3. Press and hold the message until it is selected, and then tap Forward. 4. Select the contact from the pop-up window. If the contact is not listed, tap New message and then enter or select a contact. 5.

  • Page 66: Your Contact List

    Contacts Contacts Your contact list The help content here is based on the following app version: 3.36.x. The Google Contacts app lists all contacts you've stored on your Google Account. 1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then find and tap Contacts. 2.

  • Page 67: Adding A New Contact

    Contacts To learn more about Google Contacts, tap Help & feedback or visit support.google.com/ contacts. Adding a new contact Create new contacts and add them to your Google Account. 1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then find and tap Contacts. 2.
  • Page 68 Contacts 3. Enter a name for the label, and then tap OK. 4. Tap 5. Press and hold the first contact you want to add, and then tap the other contacts you want to add. 6. When you're done selecting, tap at the top of the screen.

  • Page 69: Tips For Extending Battery Life

    Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features §...
  • Page 70 Battery § 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 71: Using Battery Saver Mode

    Battery 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: Battery Optimization For Apps

    Battery 5. Tap an item to check how it uses the battery. 6. If you see the Manage battery usage section while viewing battery use details, tap the option underneath it to adjust settings that affect battery usage. Another way to check the battery usage per app is to go to Settings, and then tap Apps & notifications See all __ apps.
  • Page 73 Battery 4. Under Manage battery usage, tap Background restriction. 5. Tap Restrict. Repeat the above steps to turn on background restriction in other apps. Checking which apps are battery restricted 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Battery Adaptive Battery. 3.

  • Page 74: Storage

    Storage Storage Types of storage HTC Desire 21 pro 5G allows you to save app data, media, and other files to the following types of storage: Phone storage This is the internal storage which contains the Android system, preinstalled apps, email, text messages, and cached data from the apps.

  • Page 75: Copying Or Moving Files Between The Built-In Storage And Storage Card

    § Tap one or more file types such as Documents or the media file types. HTC Desire 21 pro 5G then looks for these file types and displays the files. § Open the folder that contains the files you want to copy or move.

  • Page 76: Copying Files Between Htc Desire 21 Pro 5G And Your Computer

    6. After copying the files, disconnect HTC Desire 21 pro 5G from the computer. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 21 pro 5G is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 77: Transfer

    § Use your Google Account to back up and restore data. Back up your old phone to your Google Account first. When you set up HTC Desire 21 pro 5G for the first time, sign in to your Google Account and restore your old phone's data to HTC Desire 21 pro 5G.

  • Page 78: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer

    Transfer 5. Follow the steps shown on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G to download the HTC Transfer Tool to your old phone, install it, and open the tool. 6. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G before you continue.

  • Page 79: Backup And Reset

    Backing up HTC Desire 21 pro 5G Back up HTC Desire 21 pro 5G to Google Drive so you can restore content such as app data and settings after a factory reset or when restoring your data to another Android device.

  • Page 80: Resetting Network Settings

    If HTC Desire 21 pro 5G 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 Desire 21 pro 5G back to its initial state—the state before you turned it on for the first time.

  • Page 81: Installing And Removing Apps

    Getting apps from Google Play Store Google Play Store is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 82: Downloading Apps From The Web

    You can download apps directly from websites. Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC Desire 21 pro 5G and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust. 1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.

  • Page 83: Working With Apps

    Working with apps Working with apps App shortcuts If an app provides shortcuts to some of its common functions, you'll see them when you press and hold the app icon. Not all apps support this feature. 1. Press and hold an app icon on the Apps screen or Home screen. 2.

  • Page 84: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    Working with apps 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 85: 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 Desire 21 pro 5G. 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 86: Choosing Which Apps Have Access To Your Location

    Working with apps 3. Tap a data type or feature to check which apps have permissions to use it. 4. Tap an app. Choose whether to allow or deny it access to the data or feature. To change the different types of permissions for an app, press and hold the app on the Home screen or Apps screen, and then tap Permissions.

  • Page 87: Disabling An App

    Working with apps 3. Tap Default apps. 4. Tap Opening links. 5. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Open supported links. 6. Select Open in this app to always open the app without being prompted when you tap a link. You can also choose whether to always be prompted to choose the app or never use the app for opening links.

  • Page 88: Using Apps

    You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer. Setting the date and time manually 1. Depending on your HTC device model, open the Clock app from the Home screen or Apps screen. 2. On the World Clock tab, tap Set date &...
  • Page 89 Snoozing or dismissing the alarm When the alarm on your HTC device goes off, tap or swipe up the onscreen controls to dismiss or snooze the alarm. If you're using a smartphone, you can also press the VOLUME buttons to snooze, or flip the phone to dismiss the alarm.

  • Page 90: Checking Weather

    In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. Depending on your HTC device model, open the Weather app from the Home screen or Apps screen. You can also tap the weather icon shown on the upper-right corner of the weather clock widget.

  • Page 91: What You Can Do On Google Photos

    Using apps What you can do on Google Photos The help content here is based on the following app version: 5.23.x. In the Google Photos app, sign in to your Google Account to access your backed up photos and videos. Here are some of the things you can do when using Google Photos. §...

  • Page 92: Sound Recorder

    Using apps 3. Tap , and then drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. You can also stabilize or rotate the video, as well as mute the audio. 4. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 5.
  • Page 93 Using apps 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Sound Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to pause the recording.

  • Page 94: Internet Connections

    § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC Desire 21 pro 5G as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and set your online accounts and emails to sync less frequently.
  • Page 95 Keeping track of your mobile data usage Monitor your mobile data usage to help prevent overages. Data usage measured by HTC Desire 21 pro 5G may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Network & internet.

  • Page 96: Wi-Fi Connection

    Internet connections 5. Tap Data usage. You'll then see a graph that displays your mobile data usage to date. 6. Tap . Do the following to set display options for the graph: § Tap App data usage cycle to set the day of the month when your data usage cycle resets. This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle.

  • Page 97: Connecting To Vpn

    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 Desire 21 pro 5G to your local network, you may be asked to: § Install security certificates.

  • Page 98: 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 Desire 21 pro 5G or your storage card. 2. From the Home screen, tap Settings Security.

  • Page 99: Sharing Your Internet Connection Over Usb

    HTC Desire 21 pro 5G as a Wi-Fi hotspot. 5. Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on. HTC Desire 21 pro 5G is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar.

  • Page 100: Wireless Sharing

    You can connect a compatible Bluetooth accessory such as a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset to HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC Desire 21 pro 5G can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details.

  • Page 101: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Desire 21 pro 5G. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G 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 102: 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 Desire 21 pro 5G is close to the terminal, card, or device when you tap your phone.
  • Page 103 Wireless sharing Turning NFC on or off 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Connected devices Connection preferences, and then tap the NFC On/Off switch to turn it on and off.

  • Page 104: Common Settings

    Common settings Common settings Changing your ringtone Make sure the volume is on. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound. 2. Tap Phone ringtone. 3. Select a ringtone from the list. 4. If you want to add a ringtone, tap and then choose where you want to add the ringtone from.

  • Page 105: Airplane Mode

    Common settings Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 21 pro 5G 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 106: Dark Theme

    Common 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. Tap the Dark theme On/Off switch to turn it on or off. When Battery Saver mode is on, your phone also turns on Dark theme automatically.

  • Page 107: Touch Sounds And Vibration

    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 Desire 21 pro 5G. § Touch tones when tapping the phone dial pad §...

  • Page 108: Do Not Disturb Mode

    Common settings Do not disturb mode Turn on Do not disturb mode to block visual disturbances, mute sound, and stop vibration. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap to toggle Do not disturb mode on and off. If necessary, swipe to the next screen in the Quick Settings panel to see the icon.
  • Page 109 Common settings Setting a Do not disturb schedule Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically. For example, you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound Do Not Disturb. 2.

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  • Page 111 Index Index - burst shots - capture modes 14, 15 Accounts - focusing Airplane mode - getting started Alarm clock - HDR Apps - macro mode - app permissions - panorama mode - app shortcuts - portraits - apps with location access - pro mode - disabling an app - recording video...
  • Page 112 Index - Favorites bar - group Data connection - wallpaper - data roaming - widgets - sharing Hotspot - turning on or off See Wireless router - usage Data transfer - from Android phone Display Internet connection - changing the time before the screen turns - VPN - Wi-Fi - display size...
  • Page 113 Index Settings - About NFC (Near Field Communication) - display language Night Light - Storage Notifications Setup - app notifications - first-time setup - photos, music, videos from old phone SIM card Sleep mode Pair a Bluetooth headset Smart Lock Phone information Smart network sharing Photos...

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