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30 essential HTC One M9 tips and tricks

Published Apr 17th, 2015 11:05AM EDT
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So you’ve purchased HTC’s One M9 and you’re wondering what hidden features the phone has to offer? Luckily, a quick guide put together by PhoneArena has got you covered, as it lists some 30 handy HTC One M9 tips and tricks you should check out.

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Not only is the HTC One M9 a great-looking phone with amazing build quality, but it also packs some interesting new features built on top of Android as well.

Some of them are related to the way the phone can handle calls for you depending on your gestures. For example, lifting the phone will automatically answer the incoming call, while flipping it over will mute it. Furthermore, to lower incoming call volume all you have to do is to pick the phone up. Similarly, the phone will automatically increase ring volume when it detects it’s in your pocket or purse.

Other smart features include Smart Folders, which will provide location-based shortcuts to apps based on your apps preference for a certain location, and Motion Launch, which lets you launch specific events when turning the phone on from sleep.

In addition to these features, the HTC One M9 also comes with customization options that let you easily select themes for the handset via the Themes app or create your own themes based on your color preferences. You can further personalize the phone by changing ringtones, notifications and alarm sounds and customizing the Quick Settings layout and the navigation buttons.

There are several camera tricks on the HTC One M9 as well, including taking pictures with volume buttons, using Bokeh mode, taking selfies by simply saying “Cheese!”, manually adjusting camera settings and saving custom camera modes, make animated GIFs and add animated elements to photos.

To check all these tips and tricks, complete with screenshots and how-to details, simply check the link below. BGR’s full HTC One M9 review is available at this link, while tips and tricks for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are available here.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

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