HTC One SV User manual - Page 147

147 Your phone and computer Your phone and computer Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC One SV uses these storage types: Apps and Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as Internal storage in your data phone settings. It also stores data such as your text messages, contacts storage you created or synchronized to your phone, account settings, and more. This storage is managed and carefully guarded by your phone since it contains your private information. When you connect your phone to your computer, this storage is not accessible from your computer. Storage contents will be erased when you do a factory reset. Make sure to back up your data before starting a factory reset. Some apps allow you to back up to your storage card, such as People. File storage This is another built-in storage, labeled as Phone storage in your phone settings. This is where you can store your files. When you connect your phone to your computer, this storage is accessible and you can copy files between them. When you do a factory reset, you can choose whether to keep or erase the storage contents. Storage card You can store your files such as photos, music, and videos to this removable storage. When you connect your phone to your computer, this storage is accessible and you can copy files between them. The default storage for your files, whether it's the Phone storage or your storage card, may vary from app to app. Some apps allow you to set the default storage. Connecting HTC One SV to a computer Whenever you connect HTC One SV to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices: Charge only Disk drive Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while connected to your computer. Select this mode when you want to copy files between the storage card or phone storage and your computer.