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- Page 1 HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up your phone Setting up HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim for the first time Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Installing an update Checking for updates manually Your first week with your new phone... - Page 3 Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Messages Sending a text or multimedia message via Android Messages Storage and files Types of storage Copying files to or from HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim File Manager Backup and reset Backup Reset...
- Page 4 Turning the data connection on or off Wi-Fi Managing your data usage Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth headset...
- Page 5 Contents Protecting HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim with a screen lock Turning Airplane mode on or off Adding and syncing an account Removing an account Turning automatic screen rotation off Adjusting the time before the screen turns off Adjusting the screen brightness manually...
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Page 6: About This Guide
About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. - 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 phone, including personal information.
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Page 8: Unboxing
§ If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. § Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms that... -
Page 9: Back Cover
Back cover Removing the back cover 1. With one hand, securely hold HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim with the bottom edge facing up and the back facing you. 2. With your other hand, press your thumb on the back cover and use your finger to open a small gap from the opening at the bottom. -
Page 10: Replacing The Back Cover
Unboxing Replacing the back cover 1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. 2. Press the sides and the lower part down from top to bottom to lock the cover into place. You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in place. -
Page 11: Dual Micro Sim Cards
Unboxing Dual micro SIM cards HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim has two micro SIM card slots. Use a standard micro SIM card only. Do not cut a regular SIM and insert it into the micro SIM slot, since the card may get stuck in the slot. If you’re using a nano SIM card with a card adapter, never insert the adapter when it’s empty. -
Page 12: Storage Card
Unboxing Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storage space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps support this feature. The storage card is optional and sold separately. §... -
Page 13: Battery
Unboxing Battery Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim for several minutes before powering it on. -
Page 14: Switching The Power On Or Off
Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim vibrates. When you turn on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim for the first time, you’ll need to set it Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting up HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim for the first time When you switch on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection and more. You ®... -
Page 16: Installing An Update
Checking for updates manually 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About phone 2. Tap System updates > Check now. HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim checks if updates are available. If you don't have Internet connection, you'll be prompted to turn on mobile data or connect to a Wi-Fi ®... -
Page 17: Your First Week With Your New Phone
Your first week with your new phone Basics Onscreen navigation buttons HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which rotate when you change the orientation. Goes to the previous screen. Goes to the home screen. -
Page 18: Press And Hold
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a text message), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen, read the next e-mail, and more. - Page 19 Your first week with your new phone Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
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Page 20: Sleep Mode
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while. You can change the time before HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim sleeps in the Settings > Display. Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim up manually, press the POWER button. -
Page 21: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps You can easily access apps you've just recently opened. 1. Tap the button. 2. Slide your finger up or down to see recently-opened apps. § To remove an app from the list, drag it left or right. -
Page 22: Notifications Panel
Your first week with your new phone Notifications panel 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. 1. -
Page 23: Using Quick Settings
§ Tap Add account to sign in to your different accounts, such as email, social network, and more. § Tap Security to help secure HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, for example with a screen lock. Changing your ringtone and notification sound 1. -
Page 24: Working With Text
Capturing the HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim features, or post a status update about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. -
Page 25: Entering Text
Your first week with your new phone The HTC Sense keyboard ™ Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary. - Page 26 4. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & input.
- Page 27 Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & input. 2. Tap beside HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
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Page 28: Using The Trace Keyboard
Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & input > HTC Sense Input. 2. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word. -
Page 29: Battery
Checking battery usage and history Check how much battery is being used by the system software and hardware. You can also see how long you've been using HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim since the last charge. 1. Go to Settings. - Page 30 Your first week with your new phone Manage your connections § Turn off wireless connections you're not using. Go to Settings to turn on or off the data connection, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. § Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed, such as while using navigation or location-based apps.
- Page 31 Your first week with your new phone § Tone down the ringtone and media volume. § Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Audio profiles > and choose which ones you don't need and can disable. §...
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Page 32: Htc Blinkfeed
§ On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu to choose the type of feeds to display. Select Highlights to see a mix of articles from selected feeds and your favorite news sources. -
Page 33: Selecting Feeds
HTC BlinkFeed. Customizing the Highlights feed When you select topics and services for HTC BlinkFeed, the top trending articles from the selected sources, recent status updates, and more are shown. If you want to temporarily show fewer items in your Highlights feed, you can filter out some of your selected topics and services. -
Page 34: Reading Articles In Htc Blinkfeed
> Services & Apps, and then select the apps and social networks you like. Reading articles in HTC BlinkFeed 1. While on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe up or down to find an article you want to read. 2. Tap the tile to view the article. -
Page 35: Posting To Your Social Networks
You can easily post a status update from the Home screen. You must sign in to your social network account to post. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. -
Page 36: Personalizing
1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Home screen wallpaper. 3. Tap one of the following: HTC wallpapers Tap a preset wallpaper to preview it. Live wallpapers Tap a preset animated wallpaper to preview it. -
Page 37: Adding A Widget To Your Home Screen
Personalizing Adding a widget to your Home screen Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. -
Page 38: Editing Home Screen Panels
§ You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed. -
Page 39: Removing A Widget Or Icon
2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages. -
Page 40: Grouping Apps On The Widget Panel And Launch Bar
2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically. -
Page 41: Hiding Or Unhiding Apps
Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap > Custom. 2. Tap > Rearrange apps. 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. -
Page 42: Turning The Lock Screen Off
Personalizing Turning the lock screen off Rather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off in Settings. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap Security > Screen lock > None. To turn the lock screen on again, in Security settings, tap Screen lock >... -
Page 43: Phone Calls
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call You can either dial a number directly or browse through your contact list and call logs to make a call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then choose which card to use for placing your call. -
Page 44: Making An Emergency Call
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim even if the micro SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. -
Page 45: Switching Between Calls
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 526G+ dual sim to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap to turn the speakerphone on. -
Page 46: Setting Up A Conference Call
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details. -
Page 47: Switching Between Silent, Vibrate, And Normal Modes
Phone calls Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. § To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. §... -
Page 48: Sending A Text Or Multimedia Message Via Android Messages
Messages Messages Sending a text or multimedia message via Android Messages 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then choose which card to use for placing your call. 3. Tap 4. Tap the area that says Type name or number, and then enter a contact name or mobile number. -
Page 49: Storage And Files
You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen. 2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, or vice versa. 4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim from the computer. -
Page 50: Backup And Reset
Backup and reset Backup and reset Backup Backing up settings to Google You can choose to automatically back up some settings such as Wi-Fi and bookmarks to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed. 1. -
Page 51: Reset
Reset Restarting HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim (Soft reset) If HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim 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 52 Backup and reset Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim.
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Page 53: Search And Web Browser
4. To see all available information cards, swipe up the screen and tap More. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim to search the Web, create appointments, and more. -
Page 54: Searching Htc Desire 526G+ Dual Sim And The Web
3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Google Now, and then tap Turn off. Searching HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim and the You can search for information on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim and on the Web by using Google Search. Start your search by entering a keyword or by using ™... -
Page 55: Setting Search Options
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim and suggestions from Google web search are shown. To search for the information exclusively on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, tap Search phone at the bottom of the suggestion list. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. -
Page 56: Bookmarking A Webpage
Search and web browser 4. To open more browser tabs, tap > New tab. 5. To return to the previous webpage you've viewed, press the button. Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. -
Page 57: People
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts from online accounts you're logged in to. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. §... -
Page 58: Adding A New Contact
People Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap 2. Choose where you want to store the new contact. 3. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. -
Page 59: Importing Contacts From The Storage
3. If you're signed in to a supported email account, tap which account to use for storing the imported contacts. You can also store contacts in your Google account. HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim will automatically import contacts from .vcf files. -
Page 60: Email
Email Email Adding an email account ® ® Set up email accounts such as a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider. § If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask your network administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need. -
Page 61: Checking Your Mail
The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. -
Page 62: Reading And Replying To An Email Message
Email 6. To add a photo or other attachment, tap > Attach file. 7. Tap To save the email as draft and send it later, tap > Save draft. Or tap the button. Resuming a draft email message 1. In an email account inbox, tap >... -
Page 63: Viewing Your Gmail Inbox
Email Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message (not the sender image or letter tile) to read, forward, or reply to the message. -
Page 64: Replying To Or Forwarding Email Messages In Gmail
Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: §... -
Page 65: Using Android Camera
§ To capture a panoramic photo, tap , and then tap . Pan HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim as smoothly as you can to the direction you want to capture. You can tap anytime to stop capturing frames. You can also adjust camera settings by tapping... -
Page 66: Gallery And Video Highlights
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Remember the good times. Gallery lets you view all the photos and videos on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. You can also filter by albums, locations, and more. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap and choose how to filter the photos and videos. - Page 67 > Video and audio settings. 7. To view the Video Highlights in full screen, hold HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim in landscape orientation. 8. To create a video file of the highlights, tap >...
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Page 68: Music
Music Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim using the Play Music app. 1. Open the Play Music app. 2. Swipe right, and then tap My Library. 3. Browse by artists, albums, or other categories. -
Page 69: Adding A Song To The Queue
> Delete. Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. -
Page 70: Travel And Maps
Travel and maps Travel and maps Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap Location, and then tap the on/off switch to turn location services on or off. -
Page 71: Getting Around Maps
Travel and maps Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. 1. Open the Maps app. 2. -
Page 72: Getting Directions
Travel and maps 4. If there is only one search result, it will be marked with a place marker . Tap this icon or swipe up from the bottom to see details. 5. If there are multiple search results, they will be indicated by red dots or smart map icons. -
Page 73: Google Play And Other Apps
§ The ability to purchase apps varies by region. Finding and installing an app When you install apps and use them on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, they may require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings. -
Page 74: Downloading Apps From The Web
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. 1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want. -
Page 75: Uninstalling An App
Google Play and other apps Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can easily uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled but can be disabled instead. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. -
Page 76: Viewing The Calendar
, and then choose a calendar view. Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. -
Page 77: Watching Videos On Youtube
Watch later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim sideways to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. -
Page 78: Internet Connections
5. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar when connected. The next time HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you won’t be asked to enter the key or other security information... -
Page 79: Managing Your Data Usage
§ Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim as a Portable 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 80 7. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a certain period. § If you're connecting HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim to another portable Wi-Fi hotspot, > Mobile hotspots to restrict background data from downloading that may incur extra data fees.
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Page 81: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
§ Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. -
Page 82: Using Htc Desire 526G+ Dual Sim As A Wi-Fi Hotspot
7. Tap Save. 8. On the Tethering & portable hotspot screen, tap the switch to turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot. HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar. -
Page 83: Sharing Your Phone's Internet Connection By Usb Tethering
§ You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan, and it may incur additional cost. Contact your mobile operator for details. 1. Connect HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim to your computer using the provided USB cable. -
Page 84: Bluetooth
4. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Search for devices to refresh the list. 5. When you see the name of your headset in the Available Devices section, tap the name. HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim pairs with the headset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section. -
Page 85: Settings And Security
Settings and security Settings and security Managing your micro SIM cards You can set which card to use as the default card for voice call and messaging. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap SIM management. 3. You can: § Turn either card on or off. §... -
Page 86: Protecting Htc Desire 526G+ Dual Sim With A Screen Lock
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. -
Page 87: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off
1. Go to Settings. 2. Under Accounts, tap Add account. 3. Choose an account type, and then enter your login information. 4. Choose the types of information that you want to sync on HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim. Removing an account 1. -
Page 88: Adjusting The Time Before The Screen Turns Off
Settings and security Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 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. Go to Settings. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Sleep. 3. -
Page 89: Working With Certificates
Working with certificates Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication. -
Page 90: Trademarks And Copyrights
Trademarks and copyrights © 2014 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC Desire, and HTC BlinkFeed are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, Android, Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Maps, Google Now, Google Play, Google Voice Search, Google Wallet, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. -
Page 91: Index
Index Index Clock - alarm Airplane mode - setting date and time Alarms Conference call - setting Contacts Messages - adding Apps - contact groups - arranging - editing 40, 41 - grouping into a folder - filtering - hiding or unhiding 58, 59 - importing - icons on Home screen... - Page 92 - dictionary 53, 54 Google Now - entering text - setting up - entering text by speaking - turning off - HTC Sense keyboard Google Play - layout - installing apps - multi-language keyboard - refund - predictive text Google Voice Search...
- Page 93 Index microSD card Security Music - protecting SIM card with PIN - adding a song to a queue - security certificates - listening Settings - playlist - display language - Storage Setup - initial setup Pair a Bluetooth headset SIM card People - SIM PIN See Contacts...
- Page 94 Index - connecting via WPS - turning on Wi-Fi hotspot Widgets - adding - changing settings - rearranging 38, 39 - removing - resizing 26, 27 Word prediction - bilingual prediction YouTube SAR information Head: 0.995 W/kg@1g (CE) Body: 0.693 W/kg@1g (CE)
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