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If you have specific use questions, like you use the camera a lot or care about sound I can address those too, but I think this should cover most things.

 

Regarding your build question

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The design is still really sharp, the 10 has a bezeled back and then is slightly curved. Not the smooth curved shape on the m8. I still like but it's definitely different. I'm using this case now and it basically feels the same as the m8 did.

 

I was originally attracted to the m8 because of the build quality, back when the flagship Samsung phones were plastic. The s7/s7 edge are now metal, similar to HTC's flagship line and they were the other phones I explored when updating. Because of this change the only major issues I have with the S7/S7 Edge is Samsung's OS overlay on top of Android (oh also their misplaced 'back' button). I used to use Nexus phones and HTC is probably the closest you can get to barebones Android on Verizon without flashing a rom, which right now you cant do on your own on a Verizon HTC 10. (Note I don't use the stock launcher so blinkfeed is not present).

 

Anyway..on to what you came for.

 

Major Changes

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• These include the USB-C charger. I have a ton of micro-usb cables which are now obsolete so you may have to snag a couple extra wires. But more importantly the phone and wall charger it comes with use Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 which takes your battery from empty to full in about 1 hour which is awesome. Battery, as you'd imagine is one of my biggest concerns and this definitely helps with that, but I'll go more into the battery in a minute.
  
   
  
  
• Other build based issues include the relocation of the headphone jack from the bottom of the m8 to the top on the 10. When I place my phone in my pocket (front right) it is oriented with the top of the phone facing toward the ground so that I can pull it out with it being right-side up, that's a bit annoying now, but not the end of the world for me.
  
   
  
  
• They also moved the power button to the right, just below the volume buttons, this took a little getting used to but I now don't find it uncomfortable and it allows me to take a screen shot with one finger.
  
   
  
  
• The fingerprint scanner is a fast easy way to unlock your phone and I've found the scanner/home button to be comfortable.
  
   
  
  
• Oh! I amost forgot, one of the most important things for me was expandable storage. The 10 supports up to a 2 TB microSD card which I don't think even exist currently. You can set the SD card such that the phone treats the space as part of the internal drive so now "move to SD" issues are nonexistent. I snagged this 128gb card for about $70 you can find cheaper ones if you're okay with a slower card. I wanted to go with the UHS-1 3 card which has speed enough for 4K video and I figured if it's working as part of the internal system I didn't want it to be slowed down by my choice of SD Card (not sure this is a thing).
  
  

  Concerns/Likes:
  

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  I was nervous with my decision just after I made the purchase. My biggest concern being battery life. The S7 and S7 Edge have been shown to have at least slightly better battery life (the edge even more so) than the HTC 10. It was maybe an hour longer on the S7 and a couple on the Edge, I can find the real numbers if you want.
  
   
  
  But ast forward a little, after using the phone for a couple of weeks I have less concern. Even with playing way too much Pokemon Go it hasn't been a huge issue. I can get the exact numbers if you want but I think While playing Pokemon Go with medium to high brightness and the screen always on it's slightly under 1%/minute. The phone battery really shines with it's incredibly low battery drain while the phone is unused for extended periods of time. It uses only 3-4% total while I'm sleeping.
  
   
  
  My general biggest concern regarding battery life is how I expect it to look a year or two from now. So if it's cutting it close today then a year from now it could be in real trouble. I'm mildly concerned with this still but there are QuickCharge 3.0 battery packs and I'm never too far from an outlet. Unfortunately there isn't data on battery life at the 1 year/2 year mark. FWIW I opted to not trade it in for the $35 restocking fee to switch to the S7 Edge.
  
   
  
  

  Other issues:
  

  
  

• The 10 lacks a native music player which was a little annoying. The reason apparently being that they're trying to minimize extra apps and want you to use Play Music and other Google things. I just downloaded a simple player from the play store which even lets me edit song data which I couldn't before so that's cool.
  
   
  
  
• The phone also does not come with headphones in the US. Apparently they're decent earbuds. I have other sets I use and over-ear headphones so I wasn't forced to purchase any separately. When you first plug in headphones you have the option of setting up a sound profile for them which was actually pretty nifty setting up the phones output to work with my specific headphones it came out sounding really good.
  
   
  
  If you have any questions I can go into other things. I'm assuming this is way more than you wanted already.
  
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  TL;DR - Go for it. I've been enjoying it so far.
  
  

Hold on a sec, I don't think that's necessarily the right answer... You definitely won't just be able to plug a microphone into the headset jack (which I think is what McQueenMK did), but the M8 (like most smartphones) use a TRRS jack to connect a headset with a microphone in one jack. By itself that won't help you with using an external mic, but with an adaptor like this one, you get separate headphone and microphone jacks which would let you connect an external mic as long as it has a 3.5mm connector. Please note that this won't necessarily work for all microphones, depending on factors like output level and impedance. Adapters like this are also available, which have the conversion to XLR built-in as well as additional components to help with impedance matching, but I can't vouch for that as I've never tried it myself.

Edit: To answer your original question a bit better, I haven't tried recording video using the external mic, but I can't see why it wouldn't work (but I can test tomorrow). If it doesn't work with the stock camera app, I know there are 3rd party camera apps that claim to be able to do it.

My One

• Min Icon Pack
  
  
• Nova Launcher w/ flip scroll effect, 6 x 9 home screen grid, and no app dock
  
  
• HTC One M8 Case, Spigen® [AIR CUSHION] HTC One M8 Case Protective [... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J9B4FR0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_1AfPub1Z9SS6D] Doing this from my phone so I can't get a picture of it
  
  
• Last but not least, my favorite Christmas gift from this year... My pebble with a black leather strap, a brushed titanium skin being shipped right now, and a watch face called "Modern"
  
  So yeah that's my One M8. My favorite thing about the home screen pictures is that you can tell exactly what my hobbies and likes are, and of course my favorite hockey team. Any questions are welcome.
  

> HTC Sync Manager should work. If it isn't finding all your music, make sure you go into the settings and add the locations for your music. If you are using iTunes, it should automatically add all the music and playlists from it (make sure this option is enabled in settings)

Yeah I was really hoping that it would... I just only sees about 5 out of 20 playlists :(

>Diztronic TPU Matte case


Hmm that one is interesting... I'll have to look into it more, at the moment i am considering I think i'll get either (or both) This or [this](
http://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Durable-Crystal-Smartphone-Protector/dp/B00CA1Y4V8/ref=sr_1_23?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1370664742)


> Not for me. The phone is 32GB or 64 GB, which is plenty, unless you have a ton of music and you want it all on your phone at once, and you download all the biggest apps. You really need an SD card with the S4 because the standard version is 16 GB and there is so much bloat you are only left with like 9 GB of free space.
It's not necessary for rooting (with the boot from SD [or similar]) ?

> 4.2.2 is supposed to have support for lock screen widgets, and that will be released later this summer probably

Wonderful!


Thanks so much for your reply... helping out a lot :)

Dude, I got a Bear Motion case and loving it. I'm not the one who drops his phone all the time and I didn't want to give up my phone's slim design. This case covers pretty much everything I wanted from a case. It's advantage over the Poetic is that its front face got a small 'lip', so the screen won't directly contact the table. Plus it's got a sandy texture (more like a clothes type of texture) and the grip is much better than the phone being naked. And, it's 2 bucks cheaper too lol

Good luck.

I bought 4 slim cases on Amazon.

The best one is the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case. Matte finish looks great. Volume buttons are covered making them easier to press. Super snug fit.

You're probably not looking for more recommendations but I've ordered three of these (one for me and two for my indecisive wife).

Cimo HTC One Case Grip Premium Flexible TPU Cover for HTC One (2013)

They sell them for the M8 as well.

They're Polyurethane, not plastic but gives the phone a good grippy feel, while leaving it looking like an HTC One.

All three arrived looking exactly like they should. Very happy.

I haven't found much, but it does sound like it's possible to remove it.

I found this on an Apple Discussion Board, which says you should only use a "soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth" and to not "use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives".

I think the easiest way to fix this is to use a screen protector. But, if you're feel like a DIY project, I found this. I have NOT done this before, so I take no responsibility.

Good luck!

When this phone was released, I was also stuck between the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One as well. One big thing that got me to want this phone was the dual speakers on the front. I'm the type of person who loves to listen music and watch movies/tv shows. The power button is an IR remote which was cool but at the same time I thought was a little weird. Don't use it a whole lot, but it's cool to play with.

Sure the HTC One doesn't have a removable battery or memory card slot like the S4, but that didn't bother me too much since all of my previous phones didn't have those. If you are worried about a removable memory slot, I have a small solution for you. With this you can use a USB if you really need some type of external memory storage for the HTC One.

Overall, I am happy with the HTC One. Just unhappy with the carrier not getting the 4.2.2 update out. I haven't had any issues with it thus far. I have the black version of it in an Otterbox Commuter case (thinking about switching to the UAG) and using a Zagg shield screen protector.

This is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Matte-Back-Black-Flexible/dp/B00BMCYYL6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Love it. Excellent case, great quality for $10, and it looks amazing.

My problem with the Bear Motion case is that the little thin strips of plastic that connect the case above the volume rocker and SD card broke really easily. I bought two, one for my phone and the other for my wife's, and each had the same problem. Once the piece(s) broke I tried filing them down, which made it a little better, but eventually it would get hung up on pockets and became a nuisance. Great case otherwise, though.

As a replacement for the Bear Motion, I grabbed the Nillkin and have liked it as well. I prefer the texture of the Bear Motion, but once I got used to the Nillkin I liked it as well.

My Verizon One hasn't been delivered yet, but...

If you want an excellent phone case, look no further than the Diztronic Matte TPU Case.

This case is thin, easy to grip, easy to slide through your pocket, fits like a glove (from previous experience), durable, and uh yeah seriously extremely thin. Also, it's thin. It's not bulky at all, feels great, has an enclosure of protective bumpers on its perimeter, and costs only 10 dollars on Amazon.

I'm not sure about the width or thickness of an HTC One with an otterbox on it, but these look pretty promising on Amazon with great reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-One-Touch-Samsung-Optimus-BlackBerry/dp/B007FHCR20/
>"Holds up to 3 inch wide mobile devices"

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SM432-Bicycle-Motorcycle-Smartphone/dp/B004M8ST4A/
>"...will grip nearly all phones from 57mm to 86mm wide"

So I broke down and bought this last night: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BMCYYL6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1370404083&sr=8-2&pi=SL75

I hate cases but I'm tired of treating my phones like newborn babies. Yes, it's a beautiful phone, but I go camping and boating and shit and I'd rather not have to think so hard about what soft object is nearby that I can set my phone on. This one seemed like a nice compromise between bulk and form. I like the barely there cases a lot more, but the top and bottom edges are fully exposed so what's the point? This one got good reviews and was ten bucks. Now I can move on with my life...

I absolutely love my Diztronic TPU case for the M7. Cheap, durable, thin, and great protection. It looks great, and doesn't impede IR blasting functionality. I believe they also make a case for the M8.

I would recommend the Poetic cases. Really nice looking and pretty cheap. The double dip case is also pretty nice but personally I didn't like the red top and grey bottom. Another favorite of mine is the Nillkin cases.

If you've got lots of time on your hands you can check out this thread as well:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171713

I've had a very negative experience with the Spigen SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector. I got it off [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-Crystal/dp/B00BUF7EI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369859968&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+sgp+htc+one) when I got my One around a month ago. Installation was pretty easy however, it started getting scratches easily. My phone is usually just in my pocket as well. They also tend to attract fingerprints and oil much more than the glass. So, I ended up returning the protectors. I also ordered the Atmosphere case but that was the first version which had the IR-blaster covered and rendered it useless, however, they are sending me the updated version which I see is getting some pretty positive reviews. Hope this helped :)

I'm rocking skinomi full body protector and its ultra clear shield screen protector. it's pretty good so far, they are also giving me another one to review on amazon for theirs awareness program.

http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Protector-Protective-Lifetime/dp/B00BI3NL0E/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1368474104&sr=1-2&keywords=skinomi+htc+one

I have and still use these for nearing on two years now, and as most of the reviews state, it's an excellent piece of kit and battery life is unreal for a two year old device.

The clip has come off mine after some rough usage which I fixed by attaching a metal clip and a lanyard. With the ability to swap the headphones (other headsets I've had had to be thrown away because the cables died) for the One's BA ones is an absolute bonus.

From a similar post a few weeks ago:

I use the iBlason Power Glider and I have been happy with it's performance. The texture of the case is nice, too. It doesn't slide off my pants, when I had it balancing on my knee while sitting, like the aluminium case did and it isn't tough to pull out of a pocket like the silicone cases are.

http://www.i-blason.com/powerglider-external-battery-case-for-htc-one-m7.html?color=24

The battery charges back up to about 80% when it is at 14%, while using it occasionally.

The only downside is: I can't use my preferred charging dock anymore ( http://www.amazon.com/Tmvel-TMV-H1-Charging-Unlocked-T-Mobile/dp/B00COVM2UO ), because the charging/data port moved slightly and it's a bit too thick, instead I have to use one of these on my desk and in the car: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007DP0OQ0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , I think there's cheaper options now, but I like mine.

And the iBlason has a kickstand.

http://www.amazon.com/Shield-Skin-type-Case-Black-Nillkin/dp/B00BXIMJ6Q

I highly recommend this one. The packaging and the case is very well made (feels and looks expensive). Comes with a free screen cover aswell :D

i bought the Pallete and the Atmosphere and i like the atmosphere a lot better, i feel like it gives it more protection around the corners where the pallete felt like it wasnt protecting to well there. I've dropped my phone 3 times since putting it on and no problems at all, i would highly recommend the atmosphere

> Edit: If you want cheaper, and don't mind the vertical orientation, there's this option as well: http://www.amazon.com/Tmvel-Charging-Cradle-Unlocked-T-Mobile/dp/B00COVM2UO/ref=pd_sim_cps_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=01W1J0D17F5GF33K0CWZ

I got this one, last august, works great.

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen%C2%AE-CUSHION-Protective-Gunmetal-Cushioned/dp/B00J9B4FR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405959417&sr=8-1&keywords=m8+spigen

Best case I've used on a phone IMO. Enough buffer without being hugely oversized (otterbox defender), smooth but with some grip comfy and good looking. Only downside is it blocks the IR blaster on the power button. I would say its similar to otterbox commuter but having used the commuter on multiple phones, the Spigen feels and looks better.

Original non-rounded edges.

Same but with rounded edges.

Non-glass, same company.

I heard the original's issue was it was uncomfortable to slide your fingers across an edge due to the sharpness.

The rounded one fixed this however from what I could see on review/application videos they weren't flush with the phone and that was a bit off-putting for me. Also everyone said unless you got some system update the home and back buttons were slightly hit/miss to respond.

I personally opted for the third options, it looks like it's a hard plastic cover like a credit card but thinner as opposed to a flimsy mega thin piece of plastic.

I haven't tried it yet because haven't gotten my One yet.. any day now.....

Have you considered the dot view case?

As someone who hates cases, I really like how it still makes the phone feel slim. I don't know if it's easily paintable, but it's pretty cheap for what it does.

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Atmosphere-Clear-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00DTKMU7Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393929734&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+atmosphere+htc+one

This is the one ive got. I like it because it keeps the phone safe while still complimenting the HTC's design. It also comes with a three year warranty in case anything goes wrong

I'm currently using the Poetic Palette SLIM on my HTC One. It's slim, pretty and protects it (a bit).

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Palette-Premium-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00CIBSH4K/

I just picked this one up. I had the same style on my previous iPhones and I liked it. Very slim/minimal. Almost like it isn't even there.

http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-Crystal/dp/B00BUF7EI0

The HTC One car dock works great as a desk dock. You could just disable the "automatically activate car mode" option. It has a cable that plugs into USB which charges the phone, and slides right in without a lot of fuss and hassle to get it mounted.

http://www.amazon.com/D160-Flagship-Retail-Package-99H11114-00/dp/B005LVMS3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393943621&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+d160

A bit expensive, but I use it every day in my car and love it to death. Whenever I get a new phone, I always try to get a mount designed specifically for it (usually from the same manufacturer). You pay a premium, but being able to just slide the phone right in without dealing with clips or presses or anything pays for itself in convenience on day one.

Edit: If you want cheaper, and don't mind the vertical orientation, there's this option as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Tmvel-Charging-Cradle-Unlocked-T-Mobile/dp/B00COVM2UO/ref=pd_sim_cps_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=01W1J0D17F5GF33K0CWZ

I use this. Fits perfectly.

Using the Poetic Atmosphere myself. Really loving it

JVC Xtreme Xplosive line is great for bassheads, so long as you don't want to lay on your side while they're in as they stick out further than regular in-canal headphones.

JVC HAFR201R Xtreme-Xplosiv Headphones (with mic)

I have these (no mic) and they're outstanding.

I'm using a clear skin - edges and all. I like that it preserves the svelte look if the phone. It also happens to improve friction so I am less likely to drop it.

It was a pain to install. I thought I did a bad job, but - like the instructions said - it improves after a day or two.

My biggest problem is that I never put on the pieces that protect around the speaker grills. When I finally did drop it, guess which part was the only part to get scratched.

Skinomi from Amazon

I just got this. It's got a good warranty, it's transparent so you can still see your phone through the case (which was a big sell for me), and it was highly recommended in a thread on /r/Android. And it's $13.

I haven't actually received mine yet, but I figured it was worth mentioning.

I got [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Palette-Premium-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00CIBSH4K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375058502&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+palette+htc+one) back in May and it's been perfect since.
Daily use in and out of pocket, though never dropped.
The soft-touch feels very high quality and hasn't peeled for me, contrary to reviews.

It has a similar little piece of plastic over the volume rocker so I felt it was relevant.

Bleep bloop.

I got one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372127918&sr=8-1&keywords=mount+tek

So I have the HTC one sitting in front of a fan vent, blowing AC during the summer helps keep the phone cool :) Just putting it out there..

I have a 1A charger and the battery charges while on GPS/Streaming bluetooth audio, you have to keep it on battery saver mode if you want the screen on at all times. I usually just disable the screen and rely on the audio navigation, I find google maps voice navigation sufficient for myself but that might be different for others.

I use a mount that fits into the CD slot for my M7. It's solid, easy to access and adjustable for plenty of sized phones. http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415139840&sr=8-1&keywords=car+phone+holder+cd

I'm with you man, I replied elsewhere in the thread but this is what you want, I promise I don't sell for this company, you can check my comment history:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BXIMJ6Q/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

I got this one from Amazon on sale for $8.69. It worked great, but I only used it for like a day. It was kinda annoying to hold when opened.

i use the JVC HAFX1X ---- $30

As the M8 has a great sound driver, it automatically increases the quality of the earbuds
It also has some great review, but have in mind that after 2 weeks of usage, it can get a bit uncomfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX1X-Headphone-Xtreme-Xplosivs/dp/B004S7Q8CA

http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Matte-Back-Black-Flexible/dp/B00BMCYYL6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1393896790&sr=8-6&keywords=htc+one+case

I've had this one for the past three months and I love it.. Not bulky but protects the entire phone quite nicely..

I want to get this one, but currently have the HTC double dip flip.

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Atmosphere-Version-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00BQ2Y458/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1372556478&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+one+poetic+atmosphere

Diztronic makes a great one I've used for about a year now. It's slim enough to still slip in a pocket, but has the rubber for the bounce

How do you guys feel about SPIGEN?

I was really set on the DotView, but decided it really didn't look that protective and kinda flimsy. Ordered a SPIGEN not knowing much about them, but the reviews are good....

http://www.amazon.ca/CUSHION-Spigen-Protective-Gunmetal-Cushioned/dp/B00J9B4FR0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397969660&sr=8-2&keywords=spigen+m8

I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Atmosphere-Version-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00BQ2Y458/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1374603184&sr=1-2&keywords=poetic+htc+one

The aluminum build doesn't stick to you hands the same way most plastic phones do. I always feel like I'm going to drop the phone when I have it out of the case.

With this Spigen case on it, it has just the right amount of "stickiness" and I never feel like it's going to take a tumble.

Feel like rolling the die again? Boop