The HTC One M8 is by far, the most beautiful smartphone the world has ever seen. Under the aluminium wrapper, the One M8 has so much to offer to its users. However, most of the M8’s powers are still unknown to its users. As such, we have prepared 5 of the best One M8 tricks just for you.
1. Lockscreen Shortcuts
On the M8, the lockscreen will automatically display the shortcut. You can actually change the shortcut apps by changing those on the dock when the M8 is unlocked. The dock is located at the bottom of the screen.
2. BlinkFeed
Blink Feed is a great social app but it is not for everyone. Majority of the M8 users are not interested in Blink Feed. Well, the feature is removable. Tap on an empty space and choose Manage Home Screen Pages. Swipe to Blink Feed and hit on Remove.
3. Lockscreen Quick Access
While the M8 is locked and asleep, a simple swipe from left to the right of the screen will unlock it and open up Blink Feed. Swiping to the left will unlock the M8 and take you to the home screen. Swiping upwards will unlock the device and bring you to the last opened app. If you wipe from North to South, the One M8 will open the dialler pad.
4. Camera Physical Shortcut
Put your One M8 on landscape view. Regardless of whether the smartphone is in sleep or not, press and hold the volume down button. It will open up the camera app.
5. Getting Started
With so many functions to the HTC One M8, it is great of the Taiwanese company to add in a short tutorial guide for newbies. It is best to go through it so as you know your device better.
