Searching HTC Desire 826 and the Web

You can search for information on HTC Desire 826 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™.

To open Google Search, tap Google on the Apps screen. Or just swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons.

Tip: Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.

Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 826

1. Open the Google Search app.
   Tip: If you've already set up a Google account on HTC Desire 826, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap .
2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Desire 826 and suggestions from Google web search are shown.
   Tip: To search for the information exclusively on HTC Desire 826, swipe your finger up the screen, and then tap Search Phone.
3. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item to open it in its compatible app.

Searching the Web with your voice

Use Google Voice Search™ to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC Desire 826.

1. Open the Google Search app.
2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown.
3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. Otherwise, tap to search again.

Setting search options

1. Open the Google Search app.
2. Tap , and then tap Settings.
3. Tap an option you want to set.

To get help or provide feedback, tap , and then tap Help & feedback.