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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rushless:
Anandtech stated the long design is due to the second rear camera. Seems still better if they would have released without that camera and a low light 8MP. Less bezel as a result.

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The Boom speakers are appealing, no doubt.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stu5797:
The lower bezel makes me absolutely sick! What a huge flaw!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killerapl:
Hows the GPS? Does it automatically lock signal? I have the note 2 and it instantly locks. Thinking of making the switch.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fallen Advocate:
I see a lot of complaints about the lower bezel, which I can understand. But everyone seems to think they just put it there, and it doesn't have a reason. If you look at the phone teardown, the entirety of the space inside is taken up, if that bezel weren't there, the front facing speakers would probably be smaller, and the second camera also takes up space. It's there for a reason, and yes it looks bad, but it's not just there because they wanted somewhere to put an HTC logo, as many seem to think.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blairh:
1. Too heavy.

2. Too tall.

3. Black bottom bezel is hideous.

4. No double tap to sleep. (WTF?)

5. Camera aside from low light.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cryosx:
The double tap to sleep works only on the lock screen. It would trigger to often anyway. What i recommend is using GMD Gesture Control. You can do double tap at specific locations on the screen to put it to sleep. Or you can use what i'm doing, 3 finger long press to sleep. Also, xposed has a module that does double tap status bar to sleep.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TripleBrass:
The camera focus is outrageously quick...but as everyone knows - sad that the MP count is so low.

As an aside, the amp inside the phone (for headphones) is CRAZY powerful.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blairh:
What if you have lock screen disabled? Will it work on the home screen?

I don't root.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fr0st420:
I don't like how pimp my phone looks with the dot view case. Too many people ask me what kind of phone I have.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SimonCraddock:
1. A bit on the heavy side

2. Default lockscreen widget can't be deleted or moved.

3. Power button on right side compared to left on m7
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r.wardell2:
duo camera effects

the photos themselves are great IMO, but the whole duo camera with the depth of field "3d" and "post focus" feel SUPER gimmicky...

the "3d" is just a weird stretch distortion effect and seriously is pretty pointless. and the post focus is more like an auto blur, if the shot subject is out of focus in the original you will not be able to make it the new point of focus with the effect. it simply applies a blur filter to a prescribed plane of depth. it doesn't actually capture the photo with the whole shot in focus and let you chose the best point. i have seen a lot of comparisons to Litro and i'll say first hand it is not even close... my only hope is that this hardware ends up being much more capable with third party development, maybe HTC just didnt want to sink money into something that they know the aftermarket will do better anyway. if they would have just gone with a single lens camera with even 6mp it would have been a beater investment in hard ware IMO...

over all that is my only complaint aside from removing the capacitive buttons from the bezel. i always liked having them off of the display. still the best phone i've ever owned.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alhadee12:
I've noticed most people don't like the bottom bezel, but other than that will you keep the phone?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r.wardell2:
most definitely, best thing to ever come out of htc IMO, if you liked their other phones youll like this one.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alhadee12:
I think its a nice device as well.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the co0kie:
I'll be honest about what I'm not liking about the HTC one m8... The 2 big ones for me... The outer case... I am someone who every now and then don't like to have a case.... The m8 is way to slippery for me... also... The bezels. I don't mean the sides as much... really the bottom... what a waist. The camera, every now and then, I want a nice photo that I can crop a bit when needed but don't have my point and shoot or compact system camera. Last main thing... sence... not the biggest fan... I've given it a shot a few times... just isn't for me.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I've installed the F1 app and it has added all the images to my gallery! Is there any way to prevent that from happening?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stu5797:
I'm having a hard time over this bezel. If you look in the picture there is the speaker (which is awesome) then everyone's enemy (the ridiculous dead space) then more wasted precious real estate cause of the on screen buttons. A quarter of this beautiful phone is completely shot.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
i might still get this, but there's a few things I dislike.

1: like everyone else, the size. the m7 is perfect for me, i feel the m8 will be too large and slippery.

2: Too little gadget-y features. I want a phone with some neat futuristic features like a fingerprint scanner, always-on google now and an incredible camera.

3: the camera. for snapchat/other social media, 4mp is enough but forget zooming and other stuff.

4: I really just don't get the desicion to go for on screen keys when you keep the bezel, this adds literally 0 value.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willy6991:
people, do you think is worth it buying M8 or i should profit of the reduction in the price of M7 ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dondavis007:
M8, you can buy my m7 ?

Sent from a mobile Gadget...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathan2:
All of the below are minor. Overall, I love the phone, and especially the fact that even my AT&T variant is easily unlocked and rooted. That said...

1. It's too big. I kind of got used to it but still wish it was a little less tall.

2. The camera resolution could indeed be better. On the other hand, it takes great low-light pics.

3. Sense won't allow denser icon packing on home screen. Actually, the fact that I even mention this instead of just installing Nova immediately is probably a testament to how nice the HTC skin is otherwise...

BTW if anyone else is sick of reaching for the power button, this free app will let you put a 1x1 widget on your screen to turn it off. I use it to force the password-lock in spite of my 15 minute timeout. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ReyStunner:
Im currently using a Rezound on half a leg and my Verizon contract is up in 2 weeks. The capacitive buttons on the Rezound are notoriously faulty so ive been using LMT as a replacement and have loved its functionality over the capacitive to be honest. I love love LOVE my Rezound when it was working perfectly and has served me well for the most part. I Love HTC Phone designs and im a fan of the Sense interface but the M8 just has me worried as a 2 yr phone till my next upgrade due to longstanding HTC issues (locked bootloaders, late updates, and the kicker crappy battery life.)

Im thinking about upgrading to the M8 but as it has been repeated over again in here, the Camera and wasted screen space is making me think twice. Im hoping I can disable the on-screen button and install LMT in the future so that takes care of that problem, but alas theres the camera issue.

My options for upgrades are limited on Verizon because I despise Samsung and the LG G3 will be out in the summer (dont think I can wait that long). Cant even get the Xperia Z2 either because it doesnt work on Verizon :(
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alhadee12:
I'm still trying to get the feel of it coming from the N3 and Flex.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed_ais:
What I hate ...

The Calculator ... it's dull .. useless .. ancient .. I've seen the KitKat calculator and it's decent and advanced.

Less widgets which is a bummer .. I'm coming from sense 4.1

I don't know how to turn off BlinkFeed .. there should be an option for that

Double tab to wake supposed to work when holding the phone in portrait ... I don't see a reason for that it should work even if I'm not holding the phone

Double tab on the lockscreen turn it off .. good ... why doesn't that work on any empty space on any page in the launcher? ...

Camera does crash sometimes

Sometimes the phone drop connection and pretend like there's no active SIM while there is one .. this leads to disconnect any network related stuff like tethering ... switching to Airplane mode on then off usually fix that

The keyboard isn't the best ... miss touching letters happens A LOT. Even the word prediction isn't smart enough (Hail to Windows Phone 8 in this regard)

No dedicated button for the camera

Big space wasted in bezel makes the phone very big for one hand

No equalizer settings in music player

Advertised features should be there from day one. It's just ridiculous to advertise "Zoe" for example which isn't there ... It seems like HTC was in rush to release M8 just before Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 so they may get a somewhat appropriate profits.

Headset bundled with the phone isn't the best ... I get decent sound from it OK but it slips from my ear easily

These are some of my complaints about M8 ... more is coming!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugin4xda:
I think the size is ok. What I dont like on

m8 is too beautiful for me to own. I think the big bezel where htc is located is just ok. I cannot reached the capacitive button using my thump on my m7 when using one hand because it is too low. m8 was designed so that you can access the nav bar without hurting your thump.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
I too noticed this. It was very easy to reach the buttons with my thumb one-handed.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soul reaper:
the price and after sale services is where htc lags behind.

Also the htc m8 has a glossy finish

which may make it slip from my hand.Using a cover ruins its beauty <3

The design is worth everything and I liked the way they pulled a line from the bar that separates the two camera to the lower camera :|
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
It's the same price as most other flagships :P

Free replacement for 6 months if you break your screen is amazing after sale service.

I've also used their phone support and they are very helpful!

There are silver and gold models that have a matte and non-slippery surface of you prefer.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wineds:
1. Silly on screen buttons that consume screen real estate and make phone needlessly taller and cosmetically unbalanced.

2, HTC should have swallowed their pride and made the camera at least 6Mp.

3. Only 16GB available in base model. WTF?

4, No removable battery or easy way to change it.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugin4xda:
I think, this is the best phone designed by htc.

Unfortunately, double tap to wake is installed to my m7, Long press the home button and my phone goes to sleep. I only use the power button to power on my phone.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hgoldner:
Where did you find a 16gb device? There's 32gb internal memory last time I checked.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wineds:
Maybe in USA but not in most other parts of the world dude. In fact 16GB is the only option here on release. UK is the same I think.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rushless:
Second take: I tested the M8 out now enough to be semi-comfortable with this opinion-

First, there is more to like than not like, but here are the nots:

1. Slip and heat magnet due to metal build. Can be "fixed" with a case though (duh). The device gets "hot" with 3D games or GPS with data on. So does the iPhone 5.

2. Top camera seems more gimmick to me than before. I wish the device did not have the camera so was shorter and a 8MP design to make larger frame photos not look as noisy.

3. HTC should have left the capacitive buttons since it is wasted space. I much prefer the previous design and also like the S4 design more as a result. Some apps do not use the KitKat feature for the nav bar and it is wasted display space. It can be problematic with the nav bar feature in some apps as well.

4. Too tall (more an extension of item 2).

I am familiar with the technology used for the second camera, but think IMO that HTC could have reduced cost with one less camera module and a smaller device form factor (less metal cost).

Net result though is still a very nice device that should have kept the capacitive buttons rather than just waste it with the bezel surface used for nothing. The tear down of the device supports this as well. There is room for the button function.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g4rvd4:
I don't like the notification LED of the M8:

- Position: looks very awkward inside that speaker grille, very unsymmetric

- Size: too small

- No RGB: Biggest turn off for me :(

In fact the notification LED is a big minus point for the M8 when I put it against the Z2. I'm frankly having a tough time deciding between the two.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MARKREIF:
Coming from the DNA and using both side by side (the DNA is s-offed running the Viper sense 5.0 Rom) I've found two issues worth mentioning: , sense 6 and cell connectivity. Out of disgust with the dialer and an extended list of other annoyances I'm running nova launcher and ex dialer. And the DNA had consistently better reception.but for what it's worth the M8 is my daily driver and I wouldn't change it out for anything out there today.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asandhu:
- The insanely loud and strong vibration.

- The default lock screen not being removable (yet).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daorderdillon:
Jus got the device today simply amazing and the camera is lovely I don't even notice the black bar until someone says something
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Verrocio:
No FM transmitter (not to be confused with FM receiver (FM Radio) which the M8 DOES have)

The NEO900 will have this though, and they now have 100,000$ in pre-orders and climbing.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILS_SuperNova:
Love everything but the fact that some UI elements are stock android themed :. .like long press on home screen brings up the dark grey and blue box for wallpapers etc not sense themed ( this ain't a big thing tho . . .
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PunishedSnake:
Since they went with on screen buttons they should have gotten rid of the black HTC bar at the bottom and kept 5" with m7 size.

Would've loved a 3000mah battery
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
If they didn't do MicroSD, had 64GB onboard, and made the phone have no extra bezel it'd be pretty near perfect IMO.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hellscythe:
1. It is absurdly tall for a device with a 5 inch screen. Only a bit shorter than a Note 3.

2. Expanding on from point 1, the on screen keys/bottom bezel. The bezel size is like the same size as the M7's, except now the buttons are moved onto the screen...so you get less screen estate with the same huge bezel. I wouldn't have a problem with this if the bezel was smaller or if the buttons were still on the bezel.

3. The metal scratches pretty easily. My friend had his for like 4 days and the edges already showed signs of scratching..

4. Apparently camera is underwhelming.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidkid27:
Battery life is so awesome has to be something wrong with your device
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HtcOneJon:
I don't like all the complaints about it lol. Well not the unfounded ones like bad camera, large bezels etc. This phone has rediculously small bezels, and even the section on the bottom with the HTC logo in makes the bezel on the whole smaller than the majority of phones. As for the camera, it trounces every other phone I've owned including Xperia Z, Z1, Htc One M7, Lumia 920, Galaxy S4, and i've used iphone 4, 4s and 5 with work. It's an absolutely fantastic camera even when zooming.

Only real issues I see are the keyboard is a pain to use with onscreen buttons, as I go back to the homescreen while typing far too much, and the gesture wake is temperamental.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jlevy73:
I actually got use to the on-screen buttons, took me about week to do so, now don't even think about it. Definitely agree about the gesture wake being a bit flakey. Hopefully [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] can work his kernel magic and give us improved dt2w that works consistently.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pauls57:
Don't like the fact that the notification led shuts off so quickly. Would prefer it to continue flashing until I turn it off.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrockFerens:
I found to get the wake functions to be consistent, flick the phone up when you do it. For me works everytime

Sent from my Renovated Elemental M8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] memekmek:
honestly, its not big enough for me lol. i also miss a physical camera button from the htc evo lte
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyclingVinnie:
I wish the LED was bigger. Yep, thats my only *****. The phone is awesome
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dressanderc:
How easily the bezel is scuffed. I've literally babied this phone and it still has all kinds of scratches and scuffs on the bezel. I've got a case on the way, but still, I'd rather not have to have one on it because it's so pretty.

As others have pointed out, the camera is "eh" at best. If you just take random shots in daylight for facebook and whatnot, you're good. If you're using this as a vacation picture-taker, then you're going to be disappointed in how limited you are in the cropping department.

I also don't like how the speaker grill holes are constantly getting stuff in them. I'm not a dirty guy, at all (If anything I'm OCD) but somehow those holes get filled with dirt and whatever else gets in there. Really stands out on the gunmetal gray version that I have.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eallan:
The sleep button is in the worst possible location. Again.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zimilaci:
So you switched back to m7?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ihierbal:
No, I ended up getting used to the size of the phone. After using the M8 and trying to use the M7, the performance difference was immediately noticeable. That and the bootloader was unlocked which all led me to keep the M8 and sell the M7.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lostatsea23:
Yep the speaker grills are the only plastic part pretty much besides the top :\

The only thing I dont like is the minimum brightness is high, and it charges slow
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferhatugur:
it is a tall phone for my small hands... my nexus 5 was more suitable for one hand use :good:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shebee:
So far to my surprise, nothing really.

The sleep button is at a weird position but I use sweep2lock anyway.

The camera is also really good in my opinion, coming from the s4 at least, but you really have to use manual mode and know some photography to use it to its full extent.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zimilaci:
For me is the lack of OIS and -its not yet confirmed- the different microphone.

And its shape is also kinda difficult to get used to.

I am still not rooted tho, and not usind unlocked bootloader... Any experience with it?

Thank god I can switch back any time...gf loves both m7 and m8:)she has my old htc m7
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtoj34:
For me it's really just the camera. The second camera just ends up as a waste of space for me and I'd rather that power be put in the primary camera. The lack of a solid gpe ROM on Verizon is a bummer too as well as everything else Verizon gave the Axe. I really want to root and unlock just can't find the courage with the warranty. Anyone have some inspirational words about getting through warranty even with root :good:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhiteSRT69:
i agree... also wish the LED had more colors!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtoj34:
Yeah I wish I could customize it. It does catch my eye and is nicely hidden however. The galaxy nexus led was so amazing lol
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] capitaine:
the batery is not enough and cup too slow
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lostatsea23:
The cpu is too slow? What? Lol
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sameer1807:
To lower minimum brightness, use lux.it goes well below the 0%
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maidiopt:
I dont like the HTC Logo on the Bottom.... :( Everything else is fine.

HTC ONE M8 Running Viper ROM
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeatyCoins:
The power button (like the last 3-4 gens of HTC devices) is a real piece of crap.

Feels super flimsy and barely any tactile response....tends to get wore in.

You would think for a device that looks this good they would have a power button at least as sturdy as a 2010 iPhone 4
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nycebo:
Great suggestion. I'd love that...or 'any' gesture to 'sleep' the phone.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demonaire:
Bit more pixels on the camera would really be nice. I do find myself trying to zoom in from time to time.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Razer9:
i also think size is the problem here, and even when there is a smaller edition also like on samsung galaxy , specifications are reduced and i think they should make them also in mini versions but equaly strong :confused:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] njhardc0re:
Length of device. Two speakers are NOT needed. Camera is ok, but low MP is not quite fulfilling.

Maybe just me but screen may be a bit too sensitive.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olu.danNY:
UI Glitch

I love the phone. It is the best phone I've ever used. I love the experience but... Whenever I end a call using the end call button, I see this green lines on the Status Bar. The occurrence used to be sparse but becoming more often lately. It irks me to be honest. Dunno if I am the only one experiencing this but I'd loved if it is fixed ASAP.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black Antitoon:
The status bar is highlighted green during a phone call, to remind you that a call is active. It's a feature. It should get back to normal as soon as you hang up. ;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpcastelli:
Badger failure

I bought S5, M8, and Z2. HTC amazes me with their badge count. I rely heavily on badge count to be unread ..ie go to exchange email, read all your emails and then you mark one as unread because it needs attention later. Once you open email app and just LOOK at the emails without reading them the badge count goes away. Badge count should be UNREAD not unseen. For this reason I don't even use the M8 unless someone can lead me in the direction of changing badge count.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sameer1807:
Agree the device is longer than needed. Should've incorporated the speakers into the glass

Also, I wish they stuck with capacitive and made the HTC logo a home button. There is literally almost 2 inches from the bottom to the usable part of the screen..rediculous. And the power button sux. Placement and response..mine is inverted and is flat. I've stuck to using the swipe to lock feature from elemental kernel.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ark1406:
If you're rooted, there is a "triple tap to sleep" mod out there. Also, swiping the nav bar puts it to sleep.