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HTC One M8 Extreme Power Saving Mode

The Verizon HTC One M8 is now featuring Extreme Power Saving Mode and it is set to receive Android 4.4.3. Please read again clearly, it is not the regular power saving mode, but it’s the extreme power saving mode. This is a long-awaited feature since the HTC One (M7) was launched. HTC fans keep praying and hoping HTC will build a better phone that gives them a longer battery life. Now, the dream has come true. HTC fans are able to own a phone (we are definitely talking about the Verizon HTC One M8) that gives them the ability to chat, surf the internet, and online all day long without worrying the battery life.

To those who are using the HTC One M8 and wondering how to enable the extreme power saving mode, you might want to follow the step by step guide provided here. Don’t worry, it is free to learn this technique.

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How to enable HTC One M8 Extreme Power Saving Mode

HTC One M8 comes with two different type of power saving mode – the Extreme Power Saving Mode and the regular one. It is advisable to enable the Extreme Power Saving Mode when your phone battery is below 25% especially when you can’t reach the charger for the next few hours. This mode can squeeze another few more hours but it restricts your usage to phone calls, text messages, HTC’s mail app (you need to refresh it manually while you are in the extreme power saving mode), calculator, calendar, and photo uploading/downloading. For example, you are not allowed to take a photo and upload it to your Facebook when Extreme Power Saving Mode is enabled. To enable this mode, simply follow the steps below and you can do it in less than a minute.

Step 1: Access to the quick settings menu. You can do this by swiping the screen from top to bottom using two fingers.

Step 2: Tap on the Menu. It is located right next to Power Saver Mode.

Step 3: Tap on the Back and then tap on Battery Manager.

Step 4: You will see Extreme Power Saving Mode at this screen. Tap on it to turn it ON.

Step 5: There will be a warning message popup telling you what exactly Extreme Power Saving Mode is. You can just ignore it (or read it if you are curious about the message) and tap on OK to continue.

Step 6: In short, it is Two fingers down -> Power Saver Mode (Menu) -> Back -> Battery Manager -> Extreme Power Saving Mode.

Step 7: To disable Extreme Power Saving Mode, you can simply tap on the Exit. You HTC One M8 will back to normal mode.

HTC One M8 Extreme Power Saving Mode
On the other hand, you can set when to automatically turn on the Extreme Power Saving Mode. Follow step 1 to step 4 and then select a battery level, for example, 20%.

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How to enable HTC One M8 Regular Power Saving Mode

It is highly recommended to use the regular power saving mode if you are going to spend your entire day at an event where there is no electricity supply or you don’t have a power bank. This is because the regular mode does not restrict on anything like the Extreme Power Saving Mode. You can still send emails or upload photos with this mode.

To enable the regular power saving mode on a HTC One (M8), you just have to swipe your screen from top to the bottom using two fingers. This will bring you to the quick settings menu. Tap on the Power Saver and that is it! One tap will toggle it on.

HTC One M8 Power Saver
We have tested the HTC One M8 Extreme Power Saving Mode and we compared it to some of the apps on Google Play Store such as Juice Defender, Battery Defender, Go Battery Saver & Power Widget, Autorun Manager, and Tasker that help an Android phone to save power. The conclusion is that HTC One M8 Extreme Power Saving Mode is unbeatable. Are you using HTC One M8? Please leave a comment if you have experience the extreme power saving mode featured in HTC One M8. Tell us if it is really “Extreme” for you.

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How to Screenshot on HTC One

In this tutorial you will learn how to Screenshot on HTC One M8, HTC One Max, HTC One X, HTC One Mini, HTC One S, HTC One SV, HTC One M7, HTC One V, as well as HTC One VX. It requires only a few seconds to take a screenshot on a HTC One. Once you have mastered the skills, you can take screenshots of whatever is displaying on the phone screen. You will be amazed how easy it is to perform a screenshot with a HTC One because it is easier than cutting a carrot with a sharp knife. Without further delay, you may now follow the step by step guide below to learn how to take a screenshot on HTC One.

HTC One (M8) Screenshot Guide

Do you know how to cut a carrot using a sharp knife? If you do, these steps are extremely easy for you. First of all, we would like to say you have made the right choice if you are holding a HTC One (M8) and reading this. The HTC One (M8) is definitely one of the most wanted and most popular Android phones in this year. Thus, if you have just achieved a high game score and would like to share it to your friend, screenshot it then you will get a picture of the screen.

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HTC One (M8) Screenshot Method 1

HTC One M8 Screenshot

Hold the Power and Volume Down button at the same time for one to two seconds. You will hear “Chuck!” It sounds like taking a photo. A notification will be appearing on the notification shade once the screenshot is taken successfully. Tap on it and you can view the screenshot immediately. This is the most ordinary way to take a screenshot on an Android phone. Besides the HTC One M8, it works on HTC One Max, HTC One X, HTC One Mini, HTC One S, HTC One SV, HTC One M7, HTC One V, and also HTC One VX. Power + Volume Down is a very common technique that works on 99% Android phones. Power and Volume Down “at the same time” is the key to take a screenshot nicely. Practice makes perfect!

HTC One (M8) Screenshot Method 2

Screenshot HTC One

Hold the Power and Tap the Home button. First, hold the power button (without releasing it) for one second and then use another finger to press the home button on the HTC One M8. The power dialog will be appeared if you hold it for more than two seconds. With this method, you won’t hear the “Chuck!” tone but you will see a pop-up message saying the screenshot is done successfully. Now, go to Gallery and then Screenshot album and you will see the photo there. This method works on all the HTC One phones such as the HTC One X. It also works on other HTC models such as the HTC Desire X and HTC Desire U but it doesn’t work on other Android devices because it is the custom button combination built by HTC.

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Both the above methods allowed you to take a screenshot on HTC One M8, HTC One Max, HTC One X, HTC One Mini, HTC One S, HTC One SV, HTC One M7, HTC One V, as well as HTC One VX. You can see get what is displayed on your HTC screen and share it to your friends through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, or any other method. Lastly, please share your thoughts if you found the third way to screenshot on HTC One. On the other hand, you can also tell us the purpose to capture screenshots on your HTC One.