Common Problems with the HTC One and their Fixes

Not quite worth its value in gold
HTC announced a net profit of USD 10 million in Q4 of 2013. The company is currently valued at about USD 4 billion.

Source: Reuters
HTC One might not be the most powerful smartphone around, but it surely is amongst the most-loved phones to have come up in recent times. It was probably the most stylish phone to have been launched in a long time. Its all-aluminum body was a welcome change from all the plastic 'toys' that we're used to. With Beats Audio on board, and HTC's proprietary front-mounted stereo BoomSound speakers, this is undoubtedly every audiophile's dream phone. The phone also featured some real neat software tweaks like HTC Zoe and BlinkFeed, which made for a great user experience. Although, the Ultrapixel camera got a mixed reaction from the users, it was a rather innovative move from the Taiwanese company.

If that wasn't enough for you, the drop-dead gorgeous 4.7-inch screen with a mind-numbing pixel density of 468 ppi, surely was the perfect icing on the cake for the One. So, going just by all the superlatives used to describe this phone, this has got to be the perfect phone, or is it? The Nokia 3310, they say, is the only perfect phone ever made. The HTC One though, has its fair share of problems, but most with simple fixes. Here's a look at common problems of the HTC One and their simple solutions.

My HTC One shows a 'No SIM card' error.

Probable cause: Problem with the SIM card slot
Possible solution:

• Try reinserting the SIM card.
• Gently clean the SIM card and the SIM card slot. You could use some alcohol to clean the golden parts on the SIM and the card slot.
• Ensure that the SIM card is working.
• Apply a couple of layers of tape on the plain side of the SIM card and reinsert it into the card slot.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

My HTC One takes forever to charge!
(Normal charging time is about 4 hours)

Probable cause: Hardware/software issues
Possible solution:

• Always use the phone's original charger.
• Close all background apps while charging the phone.
• Try replacing the charger.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

The Home/Back buttons on my HTC One aren't working.

Probable cause: Hardware/software issues
Possible solution:

• Restart the phone.
• Recalibrate the touch sensitivity of the phone. Follow this path Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense input > Advanced > Calibration tool Tap on the screen lightly.
• Turn on haptic feedback to ensure you're touching the buttons correctly. Follow this path Settings > Sound > Vibrate feedback on.Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

There's a strange hissing noise when I make calls/listen to music on my HTC One.

Probable cause: Hardware/software issue
Possible solution:

• Turn off Beats Audio and NFC from the drop-down notification bar.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

The buttons on my HTC One don't light up/random buttons get pressed when I'm on a call.

Probable cause: Software/hardware issues
Possible solution:

• Cover the top-left of your phone's screen with your hand. If the buttons at the bottom of the screen light up the ambient light sensors are working fine. Do the same on a phone call. If the screen turns off when you cover the sensor, the proximity sensor is working fine. Alternately, you could also download Android Sensor Box from Google Play and test your phone's sensors using it.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

There is a dark spot (dead pixel) on my HTC One's screen.

Probable cause: Faulty screen
Possible solution:

• Try tapping on the dead pixel.
• Install and run Dead Pixel Detect and Fix app from Google Play.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

The photos taken with my HTC One have blue/purple/red shades.

Probable cause: Software issue
Possible solution:

• Launch the camera app. Go into the camera settings, and select ISO settings. Lower the ISO value.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

The Bluetooth on my HTC One does not auto connect with a paired device.

Probable cause: Software issue
Possible solution:

• Delete the saved paired devices and pair again. Follow this path: Settings > Bluetooth
• Install and use Bluetooth File Transfer from Google Play.
• Ensure that the paired device is running on the latest firmware.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

My HTC One does not connect over Wi-Fi.

Probable cause: Hardware/software issues
Possible solution:

• Switch off the router and your phone for 30 seconds and then try again.
• Ensure that the router is running on the latest firmware.
• From the drop-down notification bar, turn on Airplane Mode. Switch on Wi-Fi. Turn off Airplane Mode.
• Delete the Wi-Fi connection from your phone, and then enter the details manually.
• Ensure that Mac filtering is off in the authentication protocol on your router.
• Upgrade to the latest firmware for the phone.
• If the problem persists, take the phone to your dealer/HTC service center. 

This is, by far, the finest phone ever made by HTC, and probably one of the most beautiful smartphones ever made. Keeping these simple fixes handy would ensure that your phone truly lives up to its name. Cheers.