HTC EVO 4G LTE Tips & Tricks

Here are a few tips& tricks in no order: (Also applies to many Android devices)

~Add 3rd party non-market apps & games:
Select Settings -> Security -> [check] Unknown sources.
After formatting Sd card in phone, put card in PC card reader -> Open Sd card, create folder named Apps- Games.
Download, drap n drop Apps & games (.apk files) to this folder -> reinstall card in phone.
Download & open App Installer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funtrigger.appinstaller
Open Install app tab ->Scroll down & open ext_sd ->Open folder containing Apps- Games (folder your created) ->
Select app, install & enjoy!

~ Access 3rd party non-market apps from old sd card in new HTC EV 4G LTE:
Install old Sd card in new phone ->
Download & open App Installer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...r.appinstaller
->Open Install app tab ->
Scroll down & open ext_sd ->Open folder containing Apps- Games (folder your created) ->
Select app, install & enjoy!

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~Simulate Battery Pull:
Press & hold power button for 10 seconds.

~Phone wont turn on:
hold down the camera button and the power button at the same time until
it turns on

~To reset buggy apps:
1. Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications
2. In Select filter options, select All.
3. Scroll down and click on Desired APP.
4. Under Storage, click on the Clear data & cache buttons

~Fix Wifi connection issues:Settings -> WiFi -> Menu -> Advanced -> Keep WiFi on During Sleep
Best WiFi performance -> Uncheck: Best performance

~Network settings:
Settings-> Mobile network-> Network mode:
Select CDMA only for 3G
Select LTE/CDMA for 4G LTE
(Must reset this after PRL & Profile updates)

~Fix roaming issues:
On dial pad enter: ##72786#
Enter: your MSL
Select ->Menu ->Select ->Reset
Phone will turn off, on, PRL updates... Let it go till it stops. Call your voice mail to test.

~Current Location issues:
Drain battery completely and then recharge it

~Other Settings:
Turn fast boot off, update profile, turn phone off, turn phone on.
~Settings-> power -> Uncheck Fastboot -> ~Settings> Security- > Check UnknownSources

~Settings->Developer options-> Check USB debugging

~Storage settings:
Settings-> Storage-> App Storage location settings: Change to Storage card.
Settings-> Storage-> Factory Data Reset

~Call Settings: Settings -> Call-> Uncheck Save to contacts.

~Fix Google Play issues:Open Google Play -> menue-> Settings -> Uncheck: Auto-add widgets
After changing phones or after Factory Data Reset:
login to Google Play website -> Options -> My Orders & Settings ->
Open Settings tab -> Edit Unnamed Device-> Change the name & select update
Use 3rd party Apps:
~Use titanium backups to get rid of native apps (needs root)

~Camera Shutter Sound:
Put ringer on vibrate or silent to get rid of camera shutter sound.
~Camera settings:
Camera-> Options-> Image resolution: 1M
Camera-> Options->Video Quality: Full HD
Camera-> Options->Review duration: 3sec
~ Screen shot:Press & hold Power button + Volume down button. Location will be screen shot folder.
or
Press & hold Power button + tap Home icon. Location will be camera folder.
~Switch Cameras:
Camera -> Settings (Round icon top middle) -> Camera Main change to Front

~Internet mobile view:
Browser > Menu > Check: View Desktop Site

~Fix Swype issues:
Open Swype -> Toggle EN/ ES to EN for English, ES for Español.or
Settings-> Language & keyboard-> Swype->
Language options-> Change current language: Select US English
If Español is checked-> Uncheck
Reboot phone


~Adjust data usage (Clear data usage warning)
Settings-> More-> Usage-> tap graph-> slide bar up.

~Screen protector issues (Test proximity sensor):
Make a call, and then take the phone away from your ear. The screen should come back on

~Settings -> about -> Hardware info ->
Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: 4.0

~Alarm sound: Open clock to change alarm sound


More to follow...

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More Tips:
~Disable Apps (yes, even Sprint Apps) - Go to menu/apps/all/ and locate the app you don't want and "Disable" is at the top of the screen.
For the Sprint apps, it will say in some cases "Uninstall Updates" but just do that, then you will have the "Disable" option.

~Restore backed up Apps from old card:
Many Apps can be backed up on a regular basis, here is the way to get your backed up Apps to restore on your new phone:
Connect USB to Phone & PC -> Select: Media Sync mode
On PC, Open My Computer -> Select EVO drive -> you will see a card folder & a phone folder
Copy n paste backed up apps like Chomp & BP log & Grocery King folders from card to phone.
Disconnect from PC, Open app like Chomp & BP log & Grocery King -> settings-> restore.

~Access HTC EVO 4G LTE internal storage:
Connect USB to Phone & PC -> Select: Media Sync mode
On PC, Open My Computer -> Select EVO drive -> you will see a card folder & a phone folder
Drag & drop as required

~Hard reset:

1. Turn the power off. If your HTC EVO 4G is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO

Wow, this is so useful. Thank you very much for sharing.

More Tips:
HTC EVO LTE 4G LTE won't turn on:
Press and hold the power button for up to 60 sec

Source:
Is Your EVO 4G LTE DOA? Try These Steps - BriefMobile

Troubleshoot suspect apps:
Boot into Safe Mode, to see if it is 3rd party related >>>
Restart Phone, at first Boot screen, press and hold the Volume Down button until fully booted.
You will see Safe Mode in the bottom left corner. Use the phone as normal and see if problems are resloved.

Source: http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/474450#474450

Camstuf:

I can't seem to find an app to download that has the exact name "App Launcher" ... is there a bit more you could give us: logo, who produced it, maybe a new name that it got changed to?

Thanks,

MSH

Originally Posted by flacorps

Camstuf:

I can't seem to find an app to download that has the exact name "App Launcher" ... is there a bit more you could give us: logo, who produced it, maybe a new name that it got changed to?

Thanks,

MSH

Here is the app installer I use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...r.appinstaller
I have also used this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d.appinstaller

"~Disable Apps (yes, even Sprint Apps) - Go to menu/apps/all/ and locate the app you don't want and "Disable" is at the top of the screen.
For the Sprint apps, it will say in some cases "Uninstall Updates" but just do that, then you will have the "Disable" option."

Just wondering - Why? I'm new to the droid world, and hesitant to mess up my phone if there's not a benefit or advantage. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by ProudCrazyMom

"~Disable Apps (yes, even Sprint Apps) - Go to menu/apps/all/ and locate the app you don't want and "Disable" is at the top of the screen.
For the Sprint apps, it will say in some cases "Uninstall Updates" but just do that, then you will have the "Disable" option."

Just wondering - Why? I'm new to the droid world, and hesitant to mess up my phone if there's not a benefit or advantage. Thanks in advance.

You can't completely uninstall Sprint apps without rooting the phone, so disable is the next best thing.

good write up~

Great info