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HTC Dot View

Personalizing HTC Dot View

If you bought the HTC Dot View™ case designed for HTC One M9, use its app to personalize what's seen through the case.
From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Dot View.
Note: The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update.

Wallpaper

Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo.
  1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap > Themes.
  2. Choose a preset pattern as your wallpaper.

    To create your own wallpaper, tap , and then choose whether to use an existing photo from Gallery or take a new photo. You can also add a wallpaper from the Themes app.

  3. If you selected or taken a photo, crop the photo, and then tap Done.
  4. Tap Apply.
For best results when creating your own wallpaper, use a simple image with distinct colors between the subject and background. For example, use an image that shows a high-contrast subject on a simple background.

Types of notifications to display

Alerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case. You can choose whether to display or hide notifications for apps—which include Mail, Messages, Phone, and more.
  1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap > Settings > Notification settings.
  2. Choose which app notifications you want to show or hide.

Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View?

By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View.
  • If you're not seeing them, open the HTC Dot View app, tap > Settings, and then select Show call history.
  • If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you need to select Bypass security screen to display the recent calls.

Music controls or app notifications not appearing on HTC Dot View?

Check if HTC Dot View Music Controls and Notifications are enabled in Settings.
  1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification.
  2. Tap Notification access.
  3. Tap the HTC Dot View Music Controls and HTC Dot View Notifications options if they're not selected.

Need more details?

For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case.
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