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Update and reset

HTC Wildfire S software updates

From time to time, software updates for HTC Wildfire S may be available.

HTC Wildfire S can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and customized settings, and also remove any applications you’ve installed. Make sure that you’ve backed up the information and files you want to keep.

Checking and downloading phone software updates may incur additional data transfer fees from your mobile operator.

Installing an update

Make sure HTC Wildfire S has a storage card inserted. The update will be downloaded to the storage card.

1.Do any of the following after HTC Wildfire S receives a software update:

§If the display is on and you're not using any application, the Install system software update dialog box appears on screen. Select Install now, and then tap OK.

§If you're in a call, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. After the call, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the update notification.

2.Wait for the update to download and install on HTC Wildfire S. When the update is finished, HTC Wildfire S will automatically restart.

Checking for updates manually

1.From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

2.Tap About phone > Software updates > Check now.

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Contents

Your HTC Wildfire S Contents Search and Web browser Accounts and syncPeople Social Photos, videos, and music Market and other appsMessages Calendar Bluetooth SettingsHTCSense.com Keyboard Update and reset Trademarks and copyrights Index Conventions used in this guide Getting started Inside the boxHTC Wildfire S Front panel Left panel Back panelTop panel Back cover Removing the back cover SIM card Replacing the back coverInserting the SIM card Getting started Removing the SIM card Storage card Inserting the storage cardRemoving the storage card Unmounting the storage card Battery Removing the battery thin filmRemoving the battery Inserting the battery Switching the power on or off Charging the batterySwitching the power on Switching the power off Entering your PINFinger gestures Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S Using Leap view Home screenExtended Home screen Adjusting the volume Basics Sleep mode Status and notifications Notification icons Basics Notifications panel Notification LED Switching between recently opened apps Using Quick SettingsClosing the Notifications panel Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer Copying files to or from the storage card Copying and sharing text Selecting textCopying and pasting text Using a preset scene PersonalizingMaking HTC Wildfire S truly yours Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes Changing your wallpaper Renaming a sceneDeleting scenes Applying a new skin Personalizing your Home screen with widgetsAdding a widget to your Home screen Changing the settings of a widget Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Adding folders on your Home screen Creating a new folder and adding items to itRenaming a folder Moving a widget or icon Rearranging the Home screen Removing a widget or icon Using sound sets Choosing a preset sound setCreating a sound set Customizing a sound set Changing your ringtones and alarms Changing the alarm soundChanging the ringtone Changing notification sounds Rearranging or hiding application tabs Adding a tab back Phone calls Different ways of making callsMaking a call on the Phone dialer screen Using Speed dial What is Smart dial?Calling a phone number in a text message Assigning a speed dial key Calling a phone number in an email Making an emergency call Receiving calls Answering a callRejecting a call Changing the text message to send out for rejected calls What can I do during a call? Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callHTC Caller ID Putting a call on hold Switching between calls Turning the speakerphone on during a callMuting the microphone during a call Ending a call Setting up a conference call Internet callsAdding an Internet calling account Using Call history Making an Internet callChecking a missed call Checking calls in the Call History Using Home dialing Clearing the Call History list Call services Turning off Home dialing Turning Airplane mode on or off Setting search options Search and Web browserSearching HTC Wildfire S and the web Performing searches on the web and HTC Wildfire S Using the web browser Going to a webpageChanging the screen orientation Navigating and zooming on a webpage Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage Opening a new browser window Switching between browser windows Downloading from the WebDownloading apps from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Choosing when to show Flash content Accounts and sync About online accountsSynchronizing with a Google Account Adding more Google Accounts Changing general sync settings Adding a social network accountManaging your online accounts Changing account settings Synchronizing an account manuallyRemoving an account People Transferring contacts from your old phone About the People app Setting up your profile Importing contacts from your SIM cardYour contacts list Adding a new contact Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Merging contact information Accepting matched contacts suggestionsViewing a list of all your linked contacts Filtering your contacts list Manually merging contact informationBreaking the link Searching for a contact Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversationsImporting contacts from the storage card Sending contact information as a vCard Editing a contact’s informationDeleting contacts Contact groups Creating a groupEditing a contact group Sending a message or email to a group Rearranging your contact groupsRearranging the members of a contact group Setting the default communication method Adding People widgetsDeleting a group Changing the default communication method Getting in touch with a contact Social Facebook for HTC Sense Using the Facebook app Facebook appAdding the Facebook widget Social Tweeting on the go using Peep Sending a tweet Setting Peep options Sending a direct messageSearching for Twitter users to follow Using Friend Stream Updating your status Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Chatting in Google Talk Checking notifications from your social networksAbout the Friend Stream widget Chatting with a friend Accepting a chat invitation Changing your online status and picture Changing settings or signing out Adding and managing friends Camera Camera basicsViewfinder screen Auto focusing Taking a photoZooming Taking your closeup shot Recording video Adding effects After capturing Changing camera settings Camera Photos, videos, and music GalleryAbout the Gallery app Selecting an album Viewing photos Watching videos Editing your photos Sending your photos and videos Sharing your photos and videos on the Web Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Music Listening to music Browsing music in the library Creating a playlist Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone Sharing music using BluetoothFinding music videos on YouTube Finding and installing apps from Android Market Finding and installing an appMarket and other apps Opening an installed app Uninstalling an appGetting help Using the Clock Using the Clock appAbout the HTC Clock widget Using Desk Clock Using World Clock Setting an alarm Checking Weather Adding a city to the Weather screenChanging the order of cities on the Weather screen Deleting cities from the Weather screen Changing Weather options About the Weather widget Keeping track of your stocks Adding a stock quote or stock market index Changing update schedule and color settings Watching videos on YouTubeSearching for videos Listening to FM Radio Clearing the search historySharing a video link Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube Tuning in to an FM station Recording your voiceClosing or turning off FM Radio Setting a voice clip as a ringtone Sharing a voice clip Sharing games and apps Messages Opening MessagesSending a text message SMS Sending a multimedia message MMS Creating a slideshow Resuming a draft message Viewing and replying to a message Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message Replying to another phone number of the contact Push messages Managing message conversations Deleting a single message Deleting several messages within a conversationDeleting a conversation Deleting several conversations Setting message options Using Gmail GmailViewing your Gmail Inbox Sending a new message Mail Replying to or forwarding an email messageAbout the Mail app Adding a POP3/IMAP email account Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Checking your Mail inbox Managing email messages Sending an email message Page Setting the priority for an email message Reading and replying to an email messageWorking with Exchange ActiveSync email Changing email account settings Calendar About CalendarCreating an event Inviting guests to your event Google Calendar only Using month view Using day and agenda viewsUsing week view Changing Calendar views Managing Calendar events Viewing an eventEditing an event Deleting an event Dismissing or snoozing event reminders Displaying and synchronizing remindersSharing an event vCalendar Showing or hiding calendars Adding a Google calendar to sync withStop synchronizing a Google calendar Changing Calendar settings Reminder settingsCalendar view settings About the Calendar widget Location settings Turning on location servicesMaps and location Google Maps About Google MapsGetting around maps Searching for a location Searching for a place of interest near you Getting directions Getting help HTC Sync About HTC Sync Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S Setting up synchronization Getting to know the workspaceMusic sync options Gallery sync options Calendar sync options People sync options Bookmarks sync options Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S Documents sync options Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgradeSynchronizing another device with your computer Using HTCSense.com HTCSense.comSigning up from HTC Wildfire S Signing up from your computer Turning on Device finder Forwarding calls and messagesMaking HTC Wildfire S ring Locating HTC Wildfire S Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S Using Swype Entering text using SwypeKeyboard Choosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard Adjusting Swype settings Entering text by typing Using the onscreen keyboard Selecting a keyboard layoutEntering text Entering words with predictive text Enabling multiple keyboard languagesChanging to the landscape onscreen keyboard Setting a second language for the keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionaryBacking up your personal dictionary to your storage card Setting the voice input language Entering text by speakingImporting your personal dictionary from your storage card Editing text Adjusting input settings Checking the data connection youre using Adding a new access pointInternet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless networkEnabling data roaming Connecting to a virtual private network VPN Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS securityChecking the wireless network status Connecting to another Wi-Fi network Setting up secure credential storage Connecting to a VPNDisconnecting from a VPN Adding a VPN connection Using HTC Wildfire S as a modem USB tethering Using HTC Wildfire S as a wireless router Internet connections Bluetooth Bluetooth basicsConnecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Turning Bluetooth on or off Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Reconnecting a headset or car kitDisconnecting a Bluetooth device Sending information using Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device Where sent information is saved Receiving information using Bluetooth Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screen Security Protecting your SIM card with a PINRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out Changing your screen lock PIN Settings Settings on HTC Wildfire S Settings Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manuallyAdjusting the time before the screen turns off Turning automatic screen rotation off Changing sound settings Optimizing battery life Making HTC Wildfire S ring louder with Pocket modeSwitching to speakerphone automatically Changing the language Managing memory Uninstalling third-party applications Checking information about HTC Wildfire SMoving applications to or from the storage card Settings Update and reset HTC Wildfire S software updatesInstalling an update Checking for updates manually Resetting HTC Wildfire S Performing a factory reset via settingsPerforming a factory reset using hardware buttons Restarting HTC Wildfire S Trademarks and copyrights Symbols Index Index Index USB 27 YouTube Sharing videos