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androidexpat · Jul 15, 2013

Hadron said:
I tried searching on this and ironically found a thread in my previous device's forum (HTC Desire) from 2010, describing exactly the same restriction. Which means I don't hold out much hope

I did wonder whether a third party contacts app might offer it, but couldn't find one which mentioned the feature. I tried one, but it just used the standard contact adding dialogue - which TBH is what I'd have done to maintain compatibility. So while there might be something out there, I've not been able to find it so far.

Thanks for the kind reply. I wonder why HTC removed this custom option from their contacts option and left it only available for their Google contacts. It should be a standard function/label for any smartphone. One less feature when compared to a current Samsung smartphone which does not help their sales numbers.

Hadron · Jul 15, 2013

Well I guess the options they provide for Google contacts are determined by Google. Why they removed it for phone contacts I've no idea - or when (was it there on the Hero? The Dream? Those were before my time).

henryronny · Jul 19, 2013

Hi boffins

After upgrading to 4.2.2 I want to use Dashclock as a lockscreen widget, but I don't want to have two clocks on my lockscreen. Any ideas on how to turn the default date and time off?

thanks

renegad3 · Jul 19, 2013

while not on 4.2.2 yet myself, you should be able to turn off the one you don't want by going to settings > personalize > Lock screen style then turn off the one there that is selected, leaving the one you desire enabled.

henryronny · Jul 19, 2013

No that doesn't make a difference - to have dashclock you need to activate the 'widget' lockscreen but that has the date & time on it and i can't turn it off....

Don164 · Jul 24, 2013

Hello Everybody !

I've long been an iOS fan for many years and am new to Android and the HTC One.

Since I've bought it, I would like the experienced people here on this forum to help me out with some issues.

1) I like the multitasking bar as I believe its fairly efficient at getting things done and it provides a much better experience than the multitasking on iOS 6 or even 7. My only qualm is that is their any way that I can kill all running apps at once ?! The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a kill all button in its multitasking bar so I was wondering is their HTC equivalent ?!

2) My notification drawer is fairly empty, I was wondering if anyone would be as kind as to suggest some good apps / widgets ?!

Thank You and I appreciate anyone taking their time to help me !

Adar · Jul 24, 2013

To help with your questions, I can honestly say, I hadn't even thought to look for such an option. One of my older phones had it, but really, I don't see a need for it. The OS does a good enough job killing apps on an as-needed basis. Unless you are just talking about like when you have a ton of notifications up there, like for completed downloads, new mail notifications, etc. Pretty sure if you click the little X on the pulldown for the notification bar, that it will delete all of the notifications. It doesn't kill the apps that are running though.

Finally, as far as apps/widgets to recommend... that is a tough one.

I use a lot at different times. Actually, on my One, I haven't really put a ton of widgets on, just apps. I of course have to have my PowerAmp widget for playing my music. I use the GSAM battery widget, and also use the toggle widgets from Beautiful Widgets for things like Brightness, turning the Wifi, bluetooth and Mobile data on and off, and also to replace the clock/weather. Haven't had a need for a ton of widgets yet.

marctronixx · Jul 24, 2013

This forum is here to assist users with the operation and discussion of the htc one. Let's keep the discussion focused on that.

JoyNK · Jul 25, 2013

I have a new HTC One. First I purchased one second hand and had the same issues, put it down to being used,it was also the X model. Here are the problems. I have to push the home button sometimes up to three times when in a app, so its slow to respond. It is refusing to send picture messages sometimes, at the moment two are stuck in limbo. It won't open a picture message sent too me. Anyone have any suggestions. I rang HTC no help there. I previously had a Velocity so I am not new to the HTC format. I judge it worse than the Velocity.

Crashdamage · Jul 26, 2013

Have you checked to see if something is misbehaving and gobbling CPU cycles?

nomunk · Jul 26, 2013

hello, how do I create a folder on the htc one? I want to create a folder or folders to put different apps and games in?

Hadron · Jul 26, 2013

Try putting 2 apps on the desktop, then dragging one on top of the other.

renegad3 · Jul 26, 2013

On the phone, you can use an app like ES File Explorer to manage/create folders/files.

On your computer you can use HTC Sync Manager to do the same.

nomunk · Jul 26, 2013

thanks so much guys, both of you guys solutions where helpful, really appreciated

ajdroidx · Aug 4, 2013

So, I use thumb keyboard, but one major issue I have with using it on my Samsung devices (as well as my mom and sisters devices) is whenever there is a reboot, I need to change the default from samsungs joke of a keyboard back to thumb keyboard.

My question is, does HTC do this too? If you use swift key or thumb keyboard or something on your One, do you need to change it after a reboot?

KOLIO · Aug 4, 2013

I've had no problems w/SWIFT KEY or the stock ANDROID keyboard (not SENSE) remaining the default keyboard,even after a re-boot.

You may want to contact the developer of THUMB KEYBOARD or check the website for FAQ & known bugs w/the app:

Thumb Keyboard

marctronixx · Aug 4, 2013

no,, this is not an issue on the ONE. I use swiftkey exclusively and I can change keyboards art will with no need to reenable back to my preferred keyboard after a reboot.

ajdroidx said:
So, I use thumb keyboard, but one major issue I have with using it on my Samsung devices (as well as my mom and sisters devices) is whenever there is a reboot, I need to change the default from samsungs joke of a keyboard back to thumb keyboard.

My question is, does HTC do this too? If you use swift key or thumb keyboard or something on your One, do you need to change it after a reboot?

K7ERG · Aug 5, 2013

Hi all

Just got the HTC one the other day. I have the menu and back buttons no lighting up all the time. My wife's one is also doing the same.

I have read if the 2 sensors on the top left of the phone are covered it lights them up.
Which it did........

Is there a setup function to activate to keep on? Calibration???

Software or hardware problem?

Thanks in advance

Craig

marctronixx · Aug 5, 2013

so the buttons are lighting up and working normally, right?

and you want to know if there is a setting to keep them on all the time?

is this correct?

K7ERG said:
Hi all

Just got the HTC one the other day. I have the menu and back buttons no lighting up all the time. My wife's one is also doing the same.

I have read if the 2 sensors on the top left of the phone are covered it lights them up.
Which it did........

Is there a setup function to activate to keep on? Calibration???

Software or hardware problem?

Thanks in advance

Craig

K7ERG · Aug 5, 2013

Sometimes not lighting up if in a dark room. If I cover the 2 sensors tip left it usually puts them on. Just wondering if there is a setting to keep them on when the screen is activated.

Craig

GuitarG20 · Aug 5, 2013

I don't believe there is. My understanding is they're designed to turn on when it's dark enough that you can't see them, but the lights stay off otherwise.

ludartpan · Aug 5, 2013

I've made a recent switch from iPhone to HTC one. In the old phone, every time the phone is plugged in for charging, it vibrates or give off a notification sound. The same thing doesn't happen for HTC ONE. Is there an app or someway of setting which I could make it happen? Thanks

marctronixx · Aug 5, 2013

there is no user setting on the stock phone that does this.

there may be a 3rd party app out there.

feel free to post in the app section of this site posing that question and yyou should get some more responses.

Android Applications - Android Forums

ludartpan said:
I've made a recent switch from iPhone to HTC one. In the old phone, every time the phone is plugged in for charging, it vibrates or give off a notification sound. The same thing doesn't happen for HTC ONE. Is there an app or someway of setting which I could make it happen? Thanks

Tlicious1020 · Aug 5, 2013

ludartpan said:
I've made a recent switch from iPhone to HTC one. In the old phone, every time the phone is plugged in for charging, it vibrates or give off a notification sound. The same thing doesn't happen for HTC ONE. Is there an app or someway of setting which I could make it happen? Thanks

When you plug in your phone why not just look for the red charging light located in the top speaker grill? For everyday use and even in the dark it's the best tool in the world.

The app called Battery Notifier Pro BT will vibrate and provide you with a notification of your choosing. You may have to purchase the paid version for that specific setting to be unlocked. Try out the free version but if that doesn't include those settings the version you must pay for will have them.

porthos7 · Aug 11, 2013

Does the HTC One come with any "other" animated emoji's? I use "CHOMP" for the emoji's now, but was wondering if the stock phone has some (other than holding down the "z" button).

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