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HTC Desire S Owner’s Guide – V1.02 | wnp_79 

 

31. Added 10/01/11: 

Bluetooth File Transfer

 – The bluetooth on HTC can be 

fiddley at best. This app just seems to iron the bugs out and make it much easier and 
reliable to move files over between phones. Just watch out for the default security 
setting which is ‘off’! Turn it on or when you Bluetooth is on, anyone can quietly 
browse your SD card without you knowing or giving permission! (Free) 
 
32. Added 10/01/11: 

Paypal

 – Finally had the update it needed so it is properly 

secure now, and won’t remember your passwords. Send money safely. Nice UI. One 
of those apps that likes to run in the background all the time though. Just remember 
to stop it after you’ve done your banking and after a re-start. (Free) 
 
33. Added 10/01/11: 

SDrescan

 – Sometimes if you move a picture around on your 

SD card using a file explorer, it won’t show up in the gallery. Instead of rebooting 
your phone, run this re-scan app to refresh it. (Free) 
 
34. Added 08/03/11: 

XDA Developers Forum

 – Depending on how much of a geek 

you are, this app is vital for finding new things for your phone, or searching for 
solutions to problems. A must if you are planning on rooting your phone and 
installing a custom ROM. (Free) 
 
35. Added 08/03/11: 

Widgetsoid

 – Very good widgets customiser. Make all sorts of 

switching widgets and clock widgets. (Free) 
 
36. Added 08/03/11: 

Timeriffic

 – If you don’t want to use Tasker, this is a much 

much simpler automation app. Sets various phone features (wifi, volume, 3G etc.) to 
turn on and off via a simple timer. (Free) 
 
37. Added 08/03/11: 

Handcent

 – Very good 3

rd

 party SMS app if you don’t like the 

basic HTC one. Gives you lots of customisation options for your text messages. 
(Free) 
 
38. Added 08/03/11: 

Amazon MP3

 – The best (legal) way to download MP3. This 

lets you easily pay for and download music, providing you have an Amazon account. 
The MP3 files have no silly security on them, so can be copied/pasted to your hearts 
content and played on any capable device. The only draw-back: Your purchase is a 
one-off. If you loose the files, you have to pay to re-download so copy them 
somewhere after downloading to back them up. Use the App at number 11 for this. 
(Free) 
 
39. Added 08/03/11: 

App Protector

 – A good app for the security-conscious. The 

problem with any “security” app, is that anyone familiar with Android can usually 
simply uninstall it if they get their hands on your phone (and you don’t have a lock-
screen). This app lets you select certain apps that prompt a password or unlock 
pattern when accessed. Apps can be uninstalled a number of ways, so lock the 
settings, any files explorers, and the market place (it is possible to download an app-
remover from the marketplace, install it, and use that to remove security otherwise.) 
£1. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Desire S

Page 1: ...ot work like Microsoft s Windows or Nokia s Symbian Apps that are not running in the foreground are not using any processing power and should Android need the RAM it will automatically close any backg...

Page 2: ...o there s not much they could do HTC also have extra security on their system partition S On to prevent it from being changed in any way It s a pain in the ass for people wanting S Off and custom ROMS...

Page 3: ...ve browser the stock one is very good though for when you have a weak signal and hence poor bandwidth Opera compresses filters web pages by 90 so your phone is downloading much less data and pages wil...

Page 4: ...t most androids is vague at best This small and basic app adds a simple battery percentage to your notification bar Beware of the many alternatives that look very fancy but ironically cause more batte...

Page 5: ...is for my morning runs no that s not a bowel problem Tracks your route set alarms for your routine mine is at 6am so handy set yourself targets calorie count uploads all your stats to your google acco...

Page 6: ...iser Make all sorts of switching widgets and clock widgets Free 36 Added 08 03 11 Timeriffic If you don t want to use Tasker this is a much much simpler automation app Sets various phone features wifi...

Page 7: ...WP requires access to your SMS Why Nothing dodgy here The LWP has the ability to behave differently if you have an unread SMS The Blue Skies LWP sends a floating balloon up for each unread SMS if you...

Page 8: ...ours simply by setting Tasker to shut all radios off i e Airplane Mode between midnight and 6am It even texts my missus when I m half way home so my dinner is ready when I get in 4 4 Don t leave the p...

Page 9: ...ays on mobile data Now when not on wifi your phone will only use 3G when it needs to Much better 12 Another new idea from HTC is called Pocket Mode Turn this off All it offers is the phone will ring s...

Page 10: ...tab Find your culprit in this list select it then press the Stop button Then either uninstall it if you don t trust it or wait to see if it tries to re start itself to confirm its status as a Pain In...

Page 11: ...s also a setting called Wi Fi sleep policy This determines how your Wi Fi connection behaves when your screen is off Again against what you d guess it uses much less power if you set the sleep policy...

Page 12: ...ouse is When I get close to home it automatically turns Wi Fi on turns my ring volume up to max changes my ringtone back to something childish and backs my screen brightness off When I leave the house...

Page 13: ...hat I use and how to set them up are as follows Profile 1 Night Mode 1 Press New to create a new Profile 2 Name it Night Mode or whatever you want and press OK 3 It will ask you for a Profile context...

Page 14: ...ure to tell when I am home To explain Tasker has several ways of determining where you are Obviously GPS is the most accurate but any profile with GPS context in it will mean Tasker periodically turns...

Page 15: ...ghtness don t require an exit task and will automatically revert to their previous setting If you ever find something not reverting after a profile has stopped simply add an exit task for it Now the r...

Page 16: ...th a clean cloth When the cover now flexes when gripped the friction between the case and the body of the phone has been reduced and there is no creaking noise Silicone Grease is even water repellent...

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