Turn your phone on and off

Follow these instructions to turn your phone on and off.
Before you can use your phone, you need to insert your SIM. Click here for information on how to insert your SIM.

HTC One XL
HTC One XL
  • 1
    Turn on your phone
    • Press and hold On/Off.
  • 2
    Enter PIN
    • If required, press and drag the ring at the bottom of the display upwards.
    • Key in your PIN and press OK.
    • If your phone rejects the SIM:
    • Contact the distributor or service provider where you bought your phone.
    • Your PIN is used to protect your SIM from unauthorised use. Click here for more information about the PIN.If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked.
  • 3
    Turn off your phone
    • Press and hold On/Off.
    • Press Power off.