HTC 8X manual Update and reset, How to get and install updates, Preparing for a software update

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How to get and install updates

From time to time, software updates may be available. Your phone can check and notify you if there’s a new update.

Setting update notification and downloading option

You can set your phone to notify you when new updates are available for your phone. You can also allow your phone to automatically download those updates.

1.On the Start screen, slide to the left.

2.Tap Settings > phone update.

3.Select the Tell me when updates are available for my phone check box.

4.Choose whether you want to allow automatic downloading of updates if your data settings allow it. If you disable this option, your phone will only download updates over Wi-Fi or when it's connected to your computer.

Preparing for a software update

To make sure a software update can be carried out smoothly and without interruptions, prepare your phone for the update. Here's what you need to check.

§If your battery level is low, give your phone a quick charge before starting the update.

§Check how much free space you have on your phone and make some room for the update. To find out how to check the available storage, see Checking phone storage on page 86.

If necessary, remove a few unwanted apps. Refer to Uninstalling an app on page 86 to see how it's done.

Or delete large files (such as photos, videos, or music) from your phone.

§Make sure your phone is set with the correct date and time. This determines which new updates you'll need. For details, see Correcting the date and time on page 91.

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Contents Windows Phone 8X by HTC Contents Photos, videos, and music Maps and location Trademarks and copyrights Index Conventions used in this guide Other helpful resources Unboxing Your phoneSIM card Inserting the SIM cardRemoving the SIM card Battery Charging the batterySwitching the power on or off Switching the power onSwitching the power off Account setup Setting up your phoneSetting up your phone for the first time Setting up an accountGetting contacts into your phone Syncing an accountDeleting an account Features youll enjoy Your first week with your new phonePinning items to the Start screen Start screenRearranging and resizing tiles Unpinning a tileTouch gestures TapDrag Pick up to lower volume Motion gesturesAdjusting the volume Silencing your ringerWaking up from Sleep mode Sleep modeSwitching to Sleep mode Lock screenChanging the ringtone Changing your lock screen wallpaperCustomizing your lock screen notifications Switching between apps Changing the themeTaking a screenshot Using speech on your phone Turning on more speech commandsWindows Store Your first week with your new phone Camera Camera basicsViewfinder screen Changing settings Taking a photoZooming Recording video After capturingMaking an emergency call Phone callsMaking a call Making an international callReceiving calls What can I do during a call?Putting a call on hold Switching between callsStarting a conference call Muting the microphone during a callCall history Checking calls in the call historyClearing the call history Turning airplane mode on or off Importing contacts from your SIM card PeopleKeeping in touch Adding a new contactMerging contact profiles Jumping to a section in the contacts listFiltering your contacts list Unlinking contact profilesEditing a contacts information Searching, editing or deletingSearching for a contact Deleting a contactInviting contacts to a room Sharing with a group of contacts in real-timeCreating a new room Rearranging room tilesLeaving a room Organizing your contacts into groupsManaging a room Creating a new groupChanging a members contact preference Adding contacts to a groupRemoving a contact from a group Rearranging group tilesPosting a message What is the Me tile?Posting to social networks Commenting on a postFiltering social updates CheckingKeyboard Using the onscreen keyboardEntering numbers and symbols Turning caps lock onEntering words with predictive text Changing the keyboard languageMoving the cursor Messaging Texting and chatting in one placeSetting your chat status Sharing pictures, videos, and more in a messageViewing and replying to a message Forwarding a message Managing conversationsCopying and pasting a message Deleting a messageAdding your Microsoft account Adding a POP3/IMAP email accountAdding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Checking emailSending email Replying or forwarding emailLinking inboxes as one Saving or discarding the email Setting the priority for an email messageManaging email messages Resuming an email draftChanging email account settings Switching to another mail folderDeleting, moving, flagging, or marking one email About the Photos hub Photos, videos, and musicPhotos Adding a photo to your favoritesUsing Photo Enhancer Changing the background on the Photos hubSharing Music + Videos Playing music, videos, and podcastsMaking your music sound better Sync and Backup Keeping things in syncBacking up your files Data connection Using Connection SetupInternet connections Turning the data connection on or offConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Wi-FiAdding a new access point Enabling data roamingConnecting to a hidden Wi-Fi network Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi networkUsing your phone as a mobile hotspot Search and Web browser Ways you can search the WebSearching for information Scanning a Microsoft Tag Scanning codes, tags, and textScanning a QR Code Searching by scanning a barcode, book, CD, or DVD coverSearching by scanning text Copying and pasting scanned textSelecting from previous image search results Opening a web Using tabs to open multiple web pagesOpening and navigating web pages Sharing a linkMusic search Searching for recorded music thats playingSelecting from previous music search results Location services Maps and locationMaps Finding your location Finding an address or placeWhat are pushpins? Sharing an addressAbout Local Scout Local ScoutGetting directions Finding places near your locationFinding places in another location Changing how Local Scout searchesCalendar What you can do in CalendarCreating a calendar appointment Creating a new to-do task Quickly creating an appointment on a time slotSending an invitation Displaying and syncing calendars Showing or hiding calendarsChoosing which calendars are synced on your phone More apps What can I do in the HTC hub?Checking weather Keeping track of your stocks Want instant updates to just one stock quote or index? Reading news feeds Want instant updates to a subscribed news channel? Whats in the Office hub? What types of files can be opened in Office Mobile?Downloading and installing Xbox Live Extras Xbox Live in the Games hubBluetooth and NFC Connecting a Bluetooth accessoryDisconnecting a Bluetooth accessory Unpairing Sharing content with NFCTurning NFC on and off Using NFC Settings Attentive phone featuresTurning Battery Saver on Changing display settings Changing sound settingsManaging apps and storage Changing application settingsUninstalling an app Checking phone storageProtecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting your phone with a passwordSecurity Restoring a SIM card that has been locked outSetting up Kids Corner Making your phone safe for kidsLaunching Kids Corner Closing and disabling Kids Corner Preparing for a software update Update and resetHow to get and install updates Setting update notification and downloading optionPerforming a factory reset via settings Installing an updateFactory reset Correcting the date and timePerforming a factory reset using phone buttons Trademarks and copyrights Symbols IndexIndex Index
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The HTC 8X, released in late 2012, represents a significant entry for HTC into the Windows Phone ecosystem, showcasing the company's commitment to design and performance. As a flagship device for Windows Phone 8, the HTC 8X is armed with a host of attractive features and technologies that set it apart in a competitive market.

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