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Huawei P Smart plus 2019 - POT-LX1T Manual

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User Guide
Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures
1
System Navigation
2
Phone Clone
5
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
7
Notication and Status Icons
8
Shortcut Switches
9
Home Screen Widgets
10
Set Your Wallpaper
11
Screenshots & Screen Recording
12
View and Clear Notications
14
Adjust Sound Settings
15
Enter Text
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Split-screen Mode & Floating Window
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Power On and O or Restart Your Device
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Charging
20
Smart Features
AI Lens
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HiTouch
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Huawei Share
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Camera and Gallery
Launch Camera
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Take Photos
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Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes
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Take Panoramic Photos
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Light Painting
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Take HDR Photos
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Moving Pictures
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Add Stickers to Photos
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Record Videos
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Adjust Camera Settings
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Manage Gallery
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Apps
Apps
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Contacts
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Phone
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Calendar
52
Clock
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Notepad
55
Recorder
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Email
58
Calculator
61
Torch
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App Twin
62
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
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Optimiser
63
Phone Clone
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Tips
69
Settings
Search for Items in Settings
70
Wi-Fi
70
Bluetooth
71
Mobile Data
73
More Connections
75
Home Screen & Wallpaper
80
Display & Brightness
82
Sounds & Vibration
85
Notications
88
Biometrics & Password
89
Apps
93
Battery
93
Storage
95
Security
96
Privacy
98
Digital Balance
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Accessibility Features
100
System & Updates
102
About Phone
108
Contents
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Essentials
Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures
More Gestures
Split the screen
Swipe up on the screen with three ngers.
Access Home screen editing mode
Pinch two ngers together on the home screen.
Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar
Swipe down on the home screen.
Open the notication panel
Swipe down from the status bar.
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Button Shortcuts
Power o and restart
Press and hold the Power button until the Power o and
Restart options appear.
Increase the volume
Press the Volume up button.
Decrease the volume
Press the Volume down button.
Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Ultra snapshot
Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is o
or locked to take a photo.
System Navigation
Change the Navigation Mode
Go to
Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode
according to your preferences.
Navigate with Gestures
Go to
Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and enable or disable
Gestures.
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Once Gestures has been enabled, you can:
• Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
• Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview.
• Access in-app menus: In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or right
edge near the top of the screen.
Three-Key Navigation
Go to
Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key
navigation.
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Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer.
The icons on the navigation bar are as follows:
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: Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard.
• : Home key to return to the home screen.
•
: Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. Touch and hold it to access Split-screen
mode.
•
: Notication key to open the notication panel.
Customise the Navigation Key Combination
Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can:
• Select a navigation key combination.
• Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
Navigation Dock
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and
enable Navigation Dock.
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After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
• Drag the button to your desired position.
• Touch the button to go back.
• Double-touch the button to go back two steps.
• Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
• Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device.
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Clone Data from an Android Device
1 On your new device, open
Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to
Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running Android 4.4 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new device, open
Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to
Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
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3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock the Screen
If your device remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and
enter sleep mode to save power.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• On the home screen, pinch two
ngers together to enter screen editing mode. Touch
Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the
Screen Lock icon to lock the screen.
Set the Screen Timeout Period
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Wake Screen
You can turn on the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
•
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise and enable Wake
device.
Enter the Password to Unlock the Screen
Once the screen is turned on, swipe from any position on the screen to display the password
input panel. Then enter your lock screen password.
Use Face Unlock
Lift your device and align it with your face. Your device will unlock once your face is
recognised.
Unlock Your Device with Your Fingerprint
Press an enroled nger against the ngerprint sensor to unlock your device.
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Change the Lock Screen Display
Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen
Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type
text to display on the lock screen.
To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.
Access Apps from the Lock Screen
You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock
screen.
• On the lock screen, swipe up on the icon to open Camera.
• On the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Shortcuts for Recorder, Torch, Calculator, and Timer will be available for you to
choose from.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may
not be applicable to your device.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
Data saver enabled SIM card not found
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
Calling VoLTE enabled
Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use
Hotspot disconnected
Network being switched by Wi-Fi
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Airplane mode enabled Alarms set
Battery empty Battery low
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Charging Quick charging
Super charging Power saving mode enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye comfort mode enabled
Headset connected
Headset with a microphone
connected
Missed call Unread SMS
Microphone disabled Muted
More notications Vibrate only
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Data syncing Data sync failed
Performance mode enabled New emails
Event reminders Digital balance enabled
Shortcut Switches
Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts.
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• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature.
• Touch to open Settings.
Customise Shortcut Switches
Touch
and drag icons to rearrange them.
Home Screen Widgets
Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
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Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1 Pinch two ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode.
2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3 Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all
formats, then swipe right to return.
4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen
page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a dierent screen page.
Move or Delete a Widget
Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your device vibrates, then drag it to the
desired position or touch Remove.
Set Your Wallpaper
Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
1 Go to
Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
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2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3 Set the following according to your preferences:
• Blur: applies a blur eect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
• Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.
4 Touch
, then determine whether you'd like to set the image as Lock screen, Home
screen, or both.
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper
1 Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
2 Go to > Set as > Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
setting.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch to take a screenshot.
Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot
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After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen.
Then you can:
• Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your
friends.
• Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Record the Screen
Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show
o your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
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Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording
Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.
View and Clear Notications
View and Clear Notications
View Notications
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.
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Clear Notications
• Swipe right on a notication reminder to clear the notication.
• Touch at the bottom of the notication panel to clear all notications.
Block or Delay Notications
Swipe left on a notication, then touch to block or delay notications from that source.
Some system notications can't be blocked.
Adjust Sound Settings
Adjust Sound Settings
Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
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Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings
When your device rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.
Set the Default Volume
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, then you can set the volume for the following
items:
• Media (video, games, music, and more)
• Ringtones
• Alarms
• Calls
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch the
Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent
modes.
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Enter Text
Edit Text
You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it
somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways.
1 Touch and hold the text until
appears.
2 Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all the text.
3 Touch Copy or Cut according to your requirement.
4 Touch and hold the point where you want to paste the text, then touch Paste.
Split-screen Mode & Floating Window
Split-screen Mode
You can split the screen of your device to use two apps simultaneously.
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Enable Split-screen Mode
1 Open an app.
2 Enable split-screen mode using any of the following methods:
• Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three
ngers.
• When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to
enter the Recent tasks screen. Then touch .
• When using three-key navigation, touch and hold the key.
3 Open the other app to start multitasking.
Adjust the Size of the Split-screen Panes
Drag
in the middle of the split screen line to the desired position on the screen.
This feature can only be used when your device is in the portrait orientation.
Switch the Split-screen Panes
If the home screen is displayed in either of the split-screen panes, you won't be able to
switch the panes.
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
Disable Split-screen Mode
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
Floating Window
While watching videos or playing games in Full-screen mode, you can view and reply to
incoming messages in a oating window without having to stop what you're doing.
Display the Floating Window
1 Before using this feature, make sure your device is not in Simple mode, Ultra power saving
mode, or One-handed mode.
2 When using your device in Full-screen mode, touch in the notication banner for new
message alerts to display in a oating window.
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3 You can reply to messages directly in the oating window.
will only display for applicable apps.
Resize the Floating Window
Drag the edge of the oating window inwards or outwards to expand or reduce it.
Close the Floating Window
Touch
on the oating window to close it.
Power On and
O or Restart Your Device
Power On and O or Restart Your Device
Power Your Device On and O
To power o your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power
o and Touch to power o.
To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device
vibrates and displays the logo.
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Restart Your Device
Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal
state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem.
Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to
restart.
Force Restart Your Device
If your device isn't working or won't turn o normally, you can force restart it.
Just press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer.
Charging
Charge Your Device
Your device will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your
device in time to prevent it from turning
o automatically when the power runs out.
Precautions for Charging
• Charge your device using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,
overheating, or other undesirable eects.
• Your device will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your device will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your device from the
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
• Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorised Huawei Customer Service Centre to replace the battery.
• Do not cover your device or charger during charging.
• Your device may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and
move your device to a cool place.
• Please do not use your device while it is charging.
• If your device does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.
Overview of Battery Icons
You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the device screen.
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Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining
Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining
Charging, at least 90% battery remaining
If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.
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Smart Features
AI Lens
Scan Codes
HiVision can read various QR codes and instantly direct you to the corresponding app screen.
1 Open the camera, touch
, then touch .
2 Place the QR code within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognised.
Scan to Shop
The Shopping feature of HiVision lets you scan goods to get purchase recommendations for
similar items online.
1 Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2 Frame the target object in the viewnder. You will be given purchase recommendations
once the object has been recognised. You can also touch to take a photo, which will
be recognised automatically.
HiTouch
Use HiTouch for Convenient Shopping
When you see an item you wish to buy on your device screen, touch and hold it with two
ngers to search for it online, and touch the displayed links to view more details.
1 Go to
Settings > Accessibility features > HiTouch, then enable HiTouch.
2 Touch and hold the item you wish to purchase with two ngers spread slightly apart.
3 After the subject is identied, links to the item on dierent shopping platforms will then
display.
4 You can also adjust the position and size of the identication box to select other items
you're interested in.
5 Touch the links to view product details and make a purchase.
Huawei Share
Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of
les between devices. This technology relies on
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Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les without using
mobile data.
Enable or Disable Huawei Share
You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Huawei Share. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Huawei Share settings
screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, enable or disable Huawei Share.
Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Quickly Share Files Between Your Devices Using Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to quickly share
les between Huawei devices. The recipient can
preview the les before they are sent, then view the full content of the les once they have
been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
1 On the recipient device, enable Huawei Share.
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2 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, then touch
. Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the recipient device to send the le.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3 On the recipient device, touch Accept to accept the transfer.
To view the les received, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the
Categories tab.
Received pictures or videos can also be found in Gallery > Albums > Huawei Share.
Share Files Between Your Device and Computer
You can use Huawei Share to quickly and easily share les wirelessly between your device
and a computer.
1 Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If the computer is a MagicBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not
necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are
enabled.
2 On your device, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
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3 Record the Name shown on computers and the user name and password under
Verication on computers.
4 On your computer, go to:
• Windows: Computer > Network
• mac OS (mac OS 10.8 or later): Finder > Go to > Network
5 On your computer, double-click the name of your device, and enter the user name and
password recorded earlier.
6 Open a folder of your device such as the Internal storage folder, then view, edit, or copy
les from the folder to the computer, or copy les from the computer to this folder to
store them in your device.
You can also edit the les in this folder on your computer, and the changes will be synced
to your device automatically. Similarly, if you edit any les on your device, the changes
will be synced to your computer as well.
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share
When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to nd the
printer and print out pictures or PDF les from your device.
1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
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• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your device.
• Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct
enabled.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable.
2 On your device, preview the le to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your device, and adjust settings
on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your device for the rst time, nd the printer
on your device, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to conrm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Learn more on the Huawei Share sharing screen,
swipe left on the screen, then touch What printers are supported? to see the list.
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Camera and Gallery
Launch Camera
Launch Camera
There are multiple ways to open the Camera app.
From the Home Screen
From the home screen, open
Camera.
From the Lock Screen
When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower
right corner to open the camera.
Using Ultra Snapshot
When enabled, simply double-press the Volume down button to open the camera when the
screen is o.
1 Open Camera.
2 Go to > Ultra snapshot and select Open Camera or Take a snapshot.
3 Now you can access the camera by double-pressing the Volume down button when the
screen is o.
Take Photos
Take Photos
1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
• Focus: Touch where you want to focus.
To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewnder and drag the
individual ring or frame to the desired location.
• Adjust brightness: Touch the viewnder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
• Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch or spread two ngers, or drag the zoom
slider.
• Select a camera mode: Swipe left or right across the camera mode options.
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• Turn the ash on or o: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (O), or
(Always on).
Some features are only available when using the rear camera.
3 Touch
to take a photo.
Take Burst Photos
Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best
one.
Burst shooting is only available when using the rear camera.
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch and hold or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.
When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so
far.
3 Lift your nger to stop shooting.
Once you have nished, select photos you want to keep from the burst.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch .
3 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch
and
follow the onscreen instructions.
4 To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch
.
Take Timed Photos
The camera timer allows you to set a time delay so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.
1 Open Camera.
2 Go to
> Timer and select a delay option.
3 Return to the viewnder and touch the shutter button. Your device will take a photo when
the countdown ends.
Use Audio Control to Take Photos
You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.
1 Open Camera.
2 Go to > Audio control, enable Audio control, and select an audio control option.
3 Go back to the viewnder, then say your command to take a photo.
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Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes
Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits
Portrait mode lets you apply beauty, lighting, and blur
eects to your photos to shoot
stunning portraits.
1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.
2 Frame your subject in the viewnder.
To take a sele, touch .
3 You can also:
• Enable beauty eect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger
value will produce a more distinct beauty eect. To disable the beauty eect, drag
each setting to its lowest value.
• Set blur and lighting eects: Touch and select blur and lighting eects to your
liking.
4 Touch to take a photo.
Take Night Shots
Night mode solves the issues caused by low light and night shooting to give your photos
sharper details and brighter colours.
You can also use Night mode when shooting backlit subjects and scenes with
owing water,
such as waterfalls, to create a better contrast or a smooth, silky water eect.
1 Open Camera and select Night mode.
2 If you are using the rear camera, touch on the viewnder to adjust the ISO sensitivity
or to adjust the shutter speed.
3 Keep your device steady and touch
.
4 Your device will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
device steady.
Do not stop shooting before the countdown nishes or your photos may come out blurry.
Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos
You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.
1 Go to
Gallery > Albums > Camera.
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2 Touch a photo tagged with , then touch at the top of the photo.
3 Follow the instructions to touch the photo to re-focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to
adjust the aperture.
4 Touch to save the settings.
Take Panoramic Photos
Take Panoramic Photos
Add breadth to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The camera
takes multiple photos of objects within your eld of view and stitches them together into a
single panoramic photo.
Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos
1 Go to
Camera > More and select Panorama mode.
2 Touch at the bottom of the viewnder to set the pan direction.
3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch to start shooting.
4 Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep your
device steady and the arrow on the centre line the entire time.
5 Touch when you are nished.
Light Painting
Light Painting
Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer
time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To
reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your device.
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Capture Car Light Trails in Trac Trails Mode
Trac trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Trac trails.
2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that
car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
3 Touch
to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch to nish shooting.
Capture Light Drawings in Light Grati Mode
Light grati lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the
camera.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Light grati.
2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light
source of an appropriate colour, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the
camera. Avoid exaggerated body movement as this may aect the shooting results.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch to nish shooting.
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Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode
Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water.
2 This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where the water is
owing heavily.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch
to nish shooting.
Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Track Mode
Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night sky.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails.
2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution and with an
unobstructed view of the sky.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch to nish shooting.
Take HDR Photos
Take HDR Photos
When shooting photos with backlighting or a high light contrast, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
mode can help you improve light and shadow
eects in your photos, giving your photos
sharper details.
Use HDR with the Rear Camera
1 Go to Camera > More and select HDR.
2 Steady your device, with the help of a tripod if necessary.
3 Touch to take a photo.
Moving Pictures
Moving Pictures
Moving pictures capture a second of movement and sound before you touch the shutter
button, and a second after.
Take Moving Pictures
Go to Camera > More > Moving picture and touch to take a photo.
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Play Moving Pictures
Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of
the picture to view it.
The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the
screen to stop the playback.
Share Moving Pictures
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving picture you
want to share, then touch
to share it.
• Moving pictures can be shared through Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and
more. In order to play the moving picture eect, the receiving device must be a Huawei
or Honor device that can take moving pictures.
• If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving
pictures will be displayed as static images.
Add Stickers to Photos
Add Stickers to Photos
Add a watermark, such as time, location, weather, or mood, to spice up your photo.
1 Go to
Camera > More > Stickers.
If this mode is not there, touch and then download Stickers.
2 Touch
and select a watermark. The selected watermark will be displayed in the
viewnder.
3 Drag the watermark to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of
watermarks.
4 Touch
to take a photo.
Record Videos
Record Videos
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:
• Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch or spread two ngers, or drag the zoom
slider.
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• Focus: Touch where you want to focus. Touch and hold the viewnder to lock the
exposure and focus.
• Turn the ash on or o: Touch , then touch to keep the ash on, or to
turn it o.
• Adjust the beauty eect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
• Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to > Resolution and select the
desired resolution.
Then touch Frame rate and Encoding to set the frame rate and encoding format.
A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.
3 Touch to start recording.
While recording, touch and hold
or to smoothly zoom in or out.
Touch to take a photo while recording.
4 Touch to pause and to end the recording.
Adjust Camera Settings
Adjust Camera Settings
Adjust the Camera Resolution
1 Open Camera and touch to access the Settings screen.
2 Touch Resolution and select a resolution.
This feature is not available in some modes.
Enable Location Tag
Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos and videos.
Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos
Use the assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot.
1 Go to
Camera > .
2 Enable Assistive grid.
3 Grid lines will appear in the viewnder. Place the subject of your photo on one of the
intersecting points, then touch .
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Enable Mirror Reection
When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reection.
Mute the Shutter Sound
Enable Mute as needed.
Capture Smiles
Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile
in the viewnder.
Manage Gallery
View Photos and Videos
In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips
automatically generated from them.
View by Album
You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the
camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.
View Details About Photos and Videos
1 Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the
menu.
2 In Full screen mode, you can check the following:
• Basic information: Swipe up on the photo or video to view basic information.
• Shooting details: Touch
and view shooting details in the popup box, including the
storage path, resolution, and size.
Search for Photos
Quickly locate a photo by searching for keywords in Gallery.
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1 Open Gallery, then touch at the top of the screen.
2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or "ower").
3 Photos related to that keyword will be displayed. Touch a suggested keyword or enter
more keywords to nd more results.
Edit Photos and Videos
Open
Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to
access the editing features.
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• Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or Mirror to ip it.
• Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.
You can also select a xed ratio and drag the corners of the grid to crop the photo.
• Add lter eects: Touch to select a lter.
• Colour splash: Touch to select the colours you want to highlight. Other parts of the
photo will be black and white.
• Blur: Touch , select a blur mode, and drag the slider to adjust the blur.
• Adjust photo eects: Touch to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other
qualities of the photo.
• Grati: Touch to select a brush and colour to add grati.
• Add a text element: Touch to select an element style and font format.
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Add Stickers to Photos
1 Touch Edit > Stickers.
2 Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood.
3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types
of stickers.
4 Touch to save your edits and to save the photo.
Pixelate Photos
1 Touch Edit > Mosaic.
2 Select a mosaic style and size to censor parts of a photo.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it o the photo.
4 Touch
to save your edits and to save the photo.
Rename Photos
1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.
2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.
3 Touch OK.
Share Photos and Videos
You can share photos and videos from Gallery in multiple ways.
1 Open
Gallery.
2 Use either of the following methods:
• Share a single photo or video: Touch the photo or video, then touch .
• Share multiple photos or videos: In an album, touch and hold to select multiple photos
and videos, then touch .
Manage Gallery
Organise photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them.
Open Gallery, then touch Albums. From here you can:
Add Albums
1 Touch Add album, then name the album.
2 Touch OK.
3 Select the photos or videos you want to add.
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Move Photos and Videos
1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.
2 Touch
> Move to select the desired album.
3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album.
The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not aect the view in these albums.
Delete Photos and Videos
Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to
> Delete.
The All photos, Videos, and Camera albums cannot be deleted.
Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before
being permanently deleted after 30 days.
To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the
Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.
Recover Deleted Photos and Videos
In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then
touch to restore them to their original albums.
If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.
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Add Photos and Videos to Favorites
Open a photo or video, then touch
.
The item will appear in both its original album and the My favourites album.
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Apps
Apps
Apps
Locate an Installed App
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app
name. When the app is found, touch
next to its name.
Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods:
• Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your device vibrates, touch
Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app you want to uninstall, then touch
Uninstall.
Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause
system errors.
Clear the Cache of an App
Delete app cache les to free up storage space.
Go to
Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app for which you want to clear the cache, then
go to Storage > Clear cache.
Contacts
Create and Edit Contact Information
You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list.
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Create Contacts
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch .
If you are creating a contact for the rst time, touch Create new contact to start adding
a contact.
2 Touch the camera image to set a prole picture for the contact, enter information such as
the name, organisation, and phone number of the contact, then touch .
Import Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.
2 Select Import via Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct, or Import from storage, then
follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts.
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Search for Contacts
1 From the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences and touch All
contacts to display all your contacts.
2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen, enter a keyword for the contact you
want to nd in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address).
You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly nd matching
contacts.
• Enter keywords for the contact you want to nd in the search box above the contacts
list. Matching results will be displayed below the search box.
Share Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, select the contact you want to share, then go to > Share
contact.
2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact.
Export Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.
2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts.
The exported .vcf
les are saved in the root directory of your device's internal storage by
default. You can open Files to view the exported les in the internal storage.
Delete Contacts
Delete contacts using either of the following methods:
• Touch and hold the entry you want to delete, then touch Delete.
• On the Contacts screen, go to
> Settings > Organise contacts > Delete multiple
contacts, select the entries you want to delete, then touch
.
To restore deleted contacts, go to > Settings > Organise contacts > Recently deleted,
touch and hold a contact you want to restore, select the check boxes of any others you also
want to restore, then touch .
Merge Duplicate Contacts
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch >
Settings > Organise contacts > Merge duplicate contacts.
2 Select duplicate contacts to be merged and touch Merge.
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Manage Contact Groups
You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and
managing contact groups. Your device automatically groups contacts by company, city, and
last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences.
Create a Contact Group
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch Groups.
2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts to the group, then touch
.
Edit a Contact Group
1 On the Groups screen, select the group you want to edit and touch
to add a new
contact.
2 Touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename.
Send Group Messages or Emails
On the Groups screen, open a group, then touch
to send a message or touch to
send an email.
Delete Contact Groups
On the Groups screen, touch and hold the group to be deleted, then touch Delete.
Create Personal Information
You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others.
You can also add personal emergency information so you can call for help quickly in an
emergency.
Create a Personal Business Card
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch My
card.
2 Set your prole picture, enter personal information such as your name, work address, and
phone number.
3 Touch to automatically create a QR code business card.
You can share your business card using the QR code.
Add Emergency Information
1 From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information.
2 Touch ADD and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information.
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After adding emergency contacts, if you nd yourself in an emergency, you can go to
Emergency > Emergency information > Emergency contacts from the lock screen and
select an emergency contact to make a call.
Erase Contact Traces
1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch the
contact for whom you wish to erase contact traces.
2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.
Phone
Manage Call Logs
You can merge the call logs of the same contact or number for a tidier and more concise
interface, or delete call logs as required.
Merge Call Logs
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Merge call log.
2 Select By contact and your device will automatically merge the call logs of the same
number or contact.
View Missed Calls
1 To display all missed calls, open Phone, swipe down on the call log list, then touch the
Missed tab.
All missed calls are displayed in red in the call log list for you to quickly identify them on
the All screen.
2 Touch next to a call log to call back or send a message.
Delete Call Logs
Delete call logs using either of the following methods:
• On the Phone screen, touch and hold a call log, then touch Delete entry.
• On the Phone screen, go to
> Delete entries. Select multiple call logs, then touch
to delete them.
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls
You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, congure the ringtone separately for
SIM 1 and SIM 2.
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Set a Music Ringtone
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone.
Set a Video Ringtone
Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the eect for incoming calls.
3 Touch
to set the video as the ringtone.
Set a Ringtone for a Contact
1 Open
Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to set a ringtone for.
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.
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Manage Incoming Calls
You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged
in a previous call. If you cannot answer a call because your device is faulty or the network
signal is poor, you can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call
If you receive a call when the screen is locked:
• Drag right to answer the call.
• Drag left to reject the call.
• Touch
to reject the call and reply with an SMS message.
• Touch to set a callback reminder.
If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:
• Touch
to answer the call.
• Touch to reject the call.
• Touch
to reject the call and reply with an SMS message.
• Touch to set a callback reminder.
Enable Call Waiting
The Call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when a call is already in progress by
placing the
rst call on hold.
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
Go to Phone > > Settings. Under the SIM card you wish to enable call waiting on,
go to More > Call waiting.
Features may vary depending on your network provider.
Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call
1 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call,
touch to answer it.
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2 Touch or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.
Enable Call Forwarding
After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet set conditions will be
automatically transferred to a specied phone number.
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
1 On the Phone screen, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding under the SIM
card you wish to disable call forwarding on.
2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and
conrm the target number.
Features may vary depending on your network provider.
Disable Call Forwarding
1 On the Phone screen, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding under the SIM
card you wish to disable call forwarding on.
2 Select the forwarding mode that you wish to disable and disable it.
Features may vary depending on your network provider.
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Filter and Block Spam Calls
Set dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.
Filter Spam Calls
1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > and set the block rules.
Alternatively, go to Optimiser > Blocked > to set the block rules.
2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers
You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:
• Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone
numbers you want to block.
• On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to
block, then go to > Block contact.
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Set Whether to Receive Notications for Blocked Calls
Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive
notications for blocked calls.
Emergency SOS and Calls
Use Emergency SOS
If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your
emergency contacts.
1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location.
2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then
set your emergency contacts.
Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature, if you encounter an emergency, press
the Power button
ve times in quick succession and your device will automatically send a
message with your current location to your emergency contacts.
Once the message is sent, your device will bring up the emergency call screen, from which
you can quickly call an emergency service or one of your emergency contacts.
Make Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of
your device even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers.
Network issues or other types of interference may lead to failed emergency calls.
1 On the lock screen, touch Emergency. If you are in an area with good signal, your device
will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.
2 Enter your local emergency number and touch
to call the number. Alternatively,
touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.
Make Operations During a Call
During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.
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• Touch to enable hands-free mode.
• Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated).
For details, contact your mobile carrier.
• Touch to use the dialler.
• During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the
previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode.
Touch the green status bar at the top of the screen to return to the call screen.
• Touch
to end the call.
Use Voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched
o or when there is no cellular
coverage. Callers can leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for
details.
Enable Voicemail
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > More.
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If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, touch More under SIM 1 or SIM 2.
2 Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your
carrier, and touch OK.
Listen to a Voicemail Message
Touch and hold the 1 key on the dialler and then enter your voicemail number.
Calendar
Add and Manage Events
Events help you plan and manage activities in your daily life and work, such as attending
company meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments. You
can add events and set reminders to help you arrange your schedule in advance.
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Create an Event
1 Open Calendar and touch .
2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times.
3 Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event.
4 Touch to save the event.
Import Meeting Reminders
1 Go to Calendar > > Manage accounts.
2 Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from
your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders.
Search for Events
1 On the Calendar screen, touch .
2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.
Share an Event
1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule.
2 Touch and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever
method you prefer.
Delete Events
You can delete events using the following methods:
• On the Calendar screen, then touch the event to be deleted and touch .
• Touch Schedule, touch and hold an event, select the events you want to delete, then touch
.
Set a Calendar
Notication
Set the calendar notication type according to your requirements. You can set status bar
notications, banner notications, sound notications, and more.
You can also change the default reminder time to control when your device will send you a
reminder.
1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.
2 In the reminder settings, set Default reminder time and Reminder time for all-day
events.
3 Touch Notications and enable Allow notications. Then follow the onscreen
instructions to set a notication type.
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Customise the Calendar View
Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and more in the
calendar view settings.
1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.
2 Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and so on.
Set Alternate Calendars
Set the Calendar to display other calendars as well, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the
Islamic calendar.
Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars and select another calendar.
View National/Regional Holidays
View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel.
1 Go to Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays.
2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your device will automatically download
holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar.
Clock
Alarm
You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at
specic times.
Set an Alarm
1 Go to Clock > Alarm, touch , and set a time.
2 Select a sound for the alarm. The sound will play when you select it. You can press the
Volume buttons to adjust its volume.
3 Set the following options according to your preferences:
• Repeat
• Vibrate
• Ring duration
• Snooze duration
• Label
4 When you are
nished, touch .
Modify or Delete an Alarm
Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it.
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Timer and Stopwatch
You can use the timer to count down from a specied time. You can also use the stopwatch
to measure the duration of an event.
Timer
Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer. To stop
it, touch .
Stopwatch
Go to
Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch .
View the Time in Cities Worldwide
Use Clock to see the local time in dierent time zones around the world.
Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from
the list of cities.
Notepad
Create Notes
You can create notes to record your thoughts and inspirations.
1 Go to
Notepad > Notes, then touch .
2 Enter the title and content of the note.
3 Touch to insert a picture into the note as required. Touch and hold the picture, then
drag it to the desired position in the note.
4 If you want to organise your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to add a tag
to your note after nishing it.
5 Touch to save the note.
Create To-Dos
You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them.
If you set a time, your device will send you a reminder notication at the specied time.
1 Go to Notepad > To-dos, then touch .
2 Enter your to-do.
3 Touch
, set a reminder time, then touch OK.
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4 Touch Save.
Manage Your Notepad
You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into dierent folders, delete
unwanted items, and share items with other people.
When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top
of the screen to quickly return to the rst item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.
Sort Notepad Items by Category
Dierent types of notes or to-dos can be sorted by category and displayed in dierent
colours for more convenient viewing.
You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods:
• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch , then select a tag.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do, select or drag over the check boxes of the notes or to-dos
you want to categorise under the same tag, then touch
to select a tag.
Share Notepad Items
You can share your Notepad items as text les or images.
On the All notes or All to-dos screen, touch the item to be shared, touch , then follow
the onscreen instructions to share it.
Delete Notepad Items
You can delete notepad items using either of the following method:
• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on a note or to-do, then touch to
delete it.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do you want to delete, select or drag over the check boxes of
any other notes or to-dos you want to delete as well, then touch
.
To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to
restore in Recently deleted, then touch .
Recorder
Recorder
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1 In the Tools folder, open Recorder, and touch to start a recording.
2 During a recording, you can touch
to add a tag.
3 When you are nished, touch to stop recording.
4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it.
Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds.
Play a Recording
Recording
les are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
On the recording playback screen, you can:
• Touch to skip the muted parts.
• Touch to adjust the playback speed.
• Touch
to add a tag.
• Touch a tag to rename it.
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Edit a Recording
1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording.
2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording.
3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your ngers on the waveform
to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely.
4 Touch and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part.
Email
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account in Email and you can use your device for convenient email access at
any time.
Add a Personal Email Account
1 Open
Email on your device and select from the available mailbox providers or touch
Other.
2 Enter the email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions
to congure the server settings. The system will automatically connect to the server and
check the server settings.
Send Emails
Select an email account and write emails to send them to the recipients' email addresses.
Send an Email
1 Open Email, then touch .
2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch
.
3 Add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email. If you have
more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address you wish to
send the email from.
4 Write the email and enter the subject, then touch .
Save an Email as a Draft
On the Compose screen, touch
to save the email as a draft.
Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails.
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Reply to an Email
1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to.
2 Touch
to reply to just the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone on the
thread.
3 After writing your reply, touch .
Set Email Notications
Set a notication mode for your emails based on your needs.
1 Go to Email > > Settings > General > Notications and enable Allow
notications.
2 Select the email account you want to set notications for, turn on the Allow notications
switch, then select a notication mode.
View and Manage Emails
Receive, view and manage your emails in the inbox.
View an Email
1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list.
If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want
to view.
2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email.
If you are notied about an important event in an email, touch > Add to calendar to
import the event into your calendar.
3 Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email.
Organise Emails by Subject
On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, then enable Organise by subject.
Sync Emails
After automatic email syncing is enabled, the emails on your device will be automatically
synced with those on the email server.
1 On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings.
2 Touch the account you wish to sync emails for, then turn on the Sync Email switch.
3 Touch Sync frequency to set the automatic syncing period.
Search for an Email
On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or
content of the email.
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Delete Emails
On the Inbox screen, touch and hold the email to be deleted, drag over the check boxes of
any other emails you want to delete, then touch .
Manage Email Accounts
You can add multiple email accounts so you can manage them at the same time.
Add Email Accounts
1 Go to Email > > Settings > Add account.
2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen
instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add.
Switch Between Email Accounts
On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use.
Change Account Name and Signature
On the Inbox screen, go to
> Settings and select an account. You can then set or change
the Account name, Signature, and Default account.
Log Out of an Email Account
On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and touch Remove account.
Manage VIP Contacts
Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be
automatically stored in the VIP inbox.
Add a VIP Contact
You can add VIP contacts using either of the following methods:
• Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, go to Add >
Create or touch Add from contacts, then follow the onscreen instructions.
• Open an email, touch the account name of the sender or receiver, then touch Add to VIP
list.
Delete a VIP Contact
1 Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts.
2 On the VIP list screen, touch .
3 Select the VIP contact to be deleted, then touch .
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Calculator
Calculator
Use the calculator on your device to perform basic mathematical calculations and for
calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
Use the Basic Calculator
You can open the calculator using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for
Calculator, and the
rst result will be the preinstalled Calculator app.
• Find Calculator in the Tools folder.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch
to open the calculator.
Use the Scientic Calculator
Open the calculator and rotate your device to landscape orientation.
Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers
• Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch Copy, then paste the
result somewhere else, such as in a note or message.
• Delete the last digit: Touch the Back button.
• Clear the display: Touch the Clear (C) button.
Torch
Torch
You can turn on the ashlight using either of the following methods:
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• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and touch to turn on
the ashlight. Touch the icon again to turn o the ashlight.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch
to turn on the ashlight. Touch the icon again to turn o the ashlight.
App Twin
App Twin
App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle
of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private
lives separate.
App Twin will only work with certain apps.
1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to
create a twin of.
2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your
separate accounts simultaneously.
3 To disable App twin, touch and hold the twinned version of the app, then touch Delete.
All the data of the twin app will be deleted.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
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Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.
For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up
menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not
support this feature.
Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen
Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
Optimiser
Cleanup
You can use Cleanup in Optimiser to scan for redundant or large
les, such as app residue,
unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose
whether or not to delete les as suggested.
1 Open
Optimiser, then touch Cleanup.
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2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any les you don't
need.
Clean Up Duplicate Files
Optimiser can identify duplicate les on your device.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate les, then select unwanted les to delete them.
Manage Data Usage
Open
Optimiser, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
access.
View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps
1 You can nd out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by
going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen.
2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data
usage limits for it.
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View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App
On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that
consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used
when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver
Enable Smart data saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.
1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display on the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.
Filter and Block Spam Calls
Set dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.
Filter Spam Calls
1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > and set the block rules.
Alternatively, go to Optimiser > Blocked > to set the block rules.
2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
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Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers
You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:
• Go to
Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone
numbers you want to block.
• On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to
block, then go to > Block contact.
Set Whether to Receive Notications for Blocked Calls
Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive
notications for blocked calls.
One-Touch Optimisation
Use the OPTIMISE feature of Optimiser to keep your device in an optimal state.
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1 Open Optimiser and touch OPTIMISE.
2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimisation is complete.
3 Follow the recommendations according to your requirements to further optimise your
device.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device.
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Clone Data from an Android Device
1 On your new device, open
Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to
Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running Android 4.4 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new device, open
Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to
Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
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3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Tips
Tips
Tips provides you with an abundance of information so you can quickly familiarise
yourself with your device and make the best use of it. In Tips, you can also nd a full set of
user guides for more detailed instructions.
• Vividly depicted cards: Browse through the easy-to-read cards with a short clip or image to
quickly get to grips with all the most useful features on your device. The cards are
categorised so you can jump directly to a category you are interested in.
• User guides: Find detailed instructions in the comprehensive user guides.
• Try out features: A Try now button is available in certain cards for you to try out the
feature immediately.
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Settings
Search for Items in Settings
Search for Items in Settings
Tired of trudging through layers of settings options? Just search for them using the search
bar or HiVoice.
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar. Enter the option
name, and your device will show search results.
• Open Settings, enter the option name in the search box at the top of the screen and
your device will show search results.
Wi-Fi
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an
eective way to save mobile data. You can also
enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks
and economic loss resulting from the leakage of your personal data.
1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using either of the following methods:
• Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to under Available networks. A password is
required for encrypted networks.
• To manually add a Wi-Fi network, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, touch Add
network, and enter the SSID and password as prompted to complete the connection.
The icon displayed on the status bar indicates that the device is connected to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is used to transfer data between Huawei devices. Compared to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Direct helps you transfer bigger les in a faster way to nearby devices without having to pair
the devices.
1 On the recipient device, go to
Settings > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi.
2 Then go to > Wi-Fi Direct to start searching for the nearby Huawei device that has
enabled Wi-Fi Direct.
3 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, touch ,
and select Wi-Fi Direct.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
4 Touch the icon of the recipient device to establish a connection, and then share the les.
5 On the recipient device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request.
To view the les received, open Files, then go to Internal storage > Wi-Fi Direct on the
Categories tab.
Wi-Fi+
Once Wi-Fi+ is enabled, when your device detects a Wi-Fi network that it has previously
connected to or that is free, it will automatically enable Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
Your device will also evaluate the stability of Wi-Fi networks and switch to mobile data when
the Wi-Fi signal is poor. Please note, this may incur extra charges.
1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2 Go to
> Wi-Fi+ and enable or disable Wi-Fi+.
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth Basics
You can connect your device to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use
Bluetooth to share data between your device and other devices.
Make sure your device is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices.
Enable or Disable Bluetooth
You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Bluetooth settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then enable or disable Bluetooth.
Set a Bluetooth Name
Set a Bluetooth name for your device to easily identify it during connection.
1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, toggle the Bluetooth switch on.
2 Touch Device name, enter a name, then touch OK.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
1 Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions,
refer to the device's user guide.
2 From your device, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have
your device automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your device with, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth
devices.
Transfer Files via Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device
provided that both devices are within the eective Bluetooth range.
1 Pair the sending and recipient devices via Bluetooth.
2 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, touch ,
and select Bluetooth.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the recipient device to start sharing.
4 On the recipient device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request.
Unpair a Bluetooth Device
1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch.
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2 In the list of Paired devices, touch next to the name of the device you wish to unpair,
then touch Unpair.
Mobile Data
Connect to Mobile Data
1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down
further to show all shortcut switches. Touch to enable Mobile data.
• Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable Mobile data.
To conserve battery power and reduce data usage, disable the mobile data service when you
don't need it.
Manage SIM Cards
You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identication.
Enable or Disable a SIM Card
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and turn on or o the switch for
SIM 1 or SIM 2 according to your preferences.
Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet.
Name Your SIM Card
You can name your SIM cards for easier identication and management. For example, you
could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal".
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and touch to edit the SIM
card name.
Congure Dual SIM Settings
If your device has two SIM cards inserted, you can set one as the default mobile data SIM
and the other as the default calling SIM, or set call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.
Set a Default Mobile Data and a Default Calling SIM
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the
default mobile data or default calling SIM.
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Enable Call Forwarding Between SIMs
After enabling call forwarding between two SIM cards, incoming calls to an unavailable SIM
card will be forwarded to the other one.
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
1 Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > Call forwarding between
SIMs.
2 Select a call forwarding mode and turn on the corresponding switch.
Call forwarding between SIMs is enabled when both switches are on.
Manage Data Usage
Open Optimiser, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
access.
View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps
1 You can nd out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by
going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen.
2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data
usage limits for it.
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View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App
On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that
consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used
when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver
Enable Smart data saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.
1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display on the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.
More Connections
Airplane Mode
When traveling by plane, you can enable Airplane mode if allowed to do so by the airline. In
Airplane mode, your device will not be able to make calls, send or receive SMS messages, or
use mobile data, but you can use all of its other functions.
You can enable or disable Airplane mode using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Airplane mode.
• Go to Settings > Mobile network, and enable or disable Airplane mode.
Once Airplane mode has been enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled.
You can re-enable them if allowed to do so by the airline.
Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of les between devices. This technology relies on
Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les without using
mobile data.
Enable or Disable Huawei Share
You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Huawei Share. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Huawei Share settings
screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, enable or disable Huawei Share.
Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Quickly Share Files Between Your Devices Using Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to quickly share les between Huawei devices. The recipient can
preview the les before they are sent, then view the full content of the les once they have
been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
1 On the recipient device, enable Huawei Share.
2 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, then touch
. Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the recipient device to send the le.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3 On the recipient device, touch Accept to accept the transfer.
To view the
les received, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the
Categories tab.
Received pictures or videos can also be found in
Gallery > Albums > Huawei Share.
Share Files Between Your Device and Computer
You can use Huawei Share to quickly and easily share les wirelessly between your device
and a computer.
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1 Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If the computer is a MagicBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not
necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are
enabled.
2 On your device, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3 Record the Name shown on computers and the user name and password under
Verication on computers.
4 On your computer, go to:
• Windows: Computer > Network
• mac OS (mac OS 10.8 or later): Finder > Go to > Network
5 On your computer, double-click the name of your device, and enter the user name and
password recorded earlier.
6 Open a folder of your device such as the Internal storage folder, then view, edit, or copy
les from the folder to the computer, or copy les from the computer to this folder to
store them in your device.
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You can also edit the les in this folder on your computer, and the changes will be synced
to your device automatically. Similarly, if you edit any les on your device, the changes
will be synced to your computer as well.
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share
When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to nd the
printer and print out pictures or PDF les from your device.
1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your device.
• Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct
enabled.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable.
2 On your device, preview the le to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your device, and adjust settings
on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your device for the rst time, nd the printer
on your device, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to conrm the connection.
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For a list of supported printers, touch Learn more on the Huawei Share sharing screen,
swipe left on the screen, then touch What printers are supported? to see the list.
Printing
Connect your device to a Mopria-certied printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to print
images and documents from your device.
Connect Your Device to a Printer
1 Check the printer manual or consult with its manufacturer to verify that it is
Mopria-
certied.
If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it
on your device.
2 Connect your device and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following
methods:
• Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi
router. On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the same Wi-Fi
router, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
• Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions
in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your device, go to
Settings > Wi-
Fi, enable Wi-Fi, go to
> Wi-Fi Direct, then touch the printer to establish the
connection.
• Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer can double as a wireless hotspot,
follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password.
On your device, go to
Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the printer's hotspot,
then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
3 Go to Settings > More connections > Printing > Default Print Service, and enable
Default Print Service.
4 Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the
printer.
Print Files
To print
les in Gallery and Notepad, do the following:
• Print an image: Open Gallery. Open the image you want to print, go to More > Print or
export to PDF, select the printer, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
printing.
• Print a note: Open Notepad. Open the note you want to print, touch Print, then follow
the onscreen instructions to complete the printing.
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Connect to a VPN Network
A virtual private network (VPN) is a temporary connection that extends a private network
across a public network, encrypting data transmission to provide security.
When working outside the oce, you can use a VPN to securely access your company's
Intranet.
The following types of servers are supported:
• PPTP: It stands for Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, oering MPPE encryption.
• L2TP: It stands for Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) Tunneling Protocol, oering IPSec PSK and
IPSec RSA encryption.
• IPSec Xauth: Oering PSK, RSA, and Hybrid RSA encryption.
Connect to a PPTP Server
1 Obtain the VPN server name and address from your VPN server administrator.
2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN
name, set the server type to PPTP, then enter the server address.
3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options, then
enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route.
4 Touch Save.
5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch
Connect.
Connect to a L2TP/IPSec PSK Server
1 Obtain the VPN server name, server address, L2TP key (optional), IPSec
identier
(optional), and IPSec pre-shared key from your VPN server administrator.
2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN
server name, set the server type to L2TP/IPSec PSK, then enter the server address, L2TP
key, IPsec identier, and IPsec pre-shared key.
3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter
the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route.
4 Touch Save.
5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch
Connect.
Home Screen & Wallpaper
Manage the Home Screen
You can customise the home screen layout to suit your device usage habits.
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Move an App Icon on the Home Screen
Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then drag it to the desired position on
the home screen.
Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned
Pinch two ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable
Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be lled when apps
are removed.
Lock Home Screen Icon Positions
Pinch two ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable
Lock layout.
Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern
Pinch two ngers on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then select a
layout pattern you prefer.
Put App Icons in Folders
For easy management of your app icons on the home screen, you can stack similar apps in a
folder and name the folder.
1 Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then drag it over another app. A
folder will automatically be created to house these two apps.
2 Open a folder, touch its name, then enter a name for it.
Add App Icons to a Folder or Remove Them
Open a folder and touch . Then you can:
• Select one or more apps, and touch OK to add them to the folder.
• Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect
all apps, the folder will be deleted.
Relocate a Screen Page
1 Pinch together two ngers on the home screen to access the Home screen editor.
2 Touch and hold the screen page you wish to relocate, then drag it to the desired position.
App Drawer
You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home
screen to streamline your home screen.
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Enable App Drawer
Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer.
Once enabled, you can swipe up on the home screen to access all of your apps in the drawer.
Add Apps in the Drawer to the Home Screen
In Drawer mode, you can swipe up on the home screen to display the App Drawer. Touch and
hold the app you want to add until your device vibrates, then drag it to the desired position
on the home screen.
Move Apps Back to the Drawer
Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then touch Remove. This operation
will only remove the app icon from your home screen but will not uninstall it.
You can still nd it in the app drawer.
Disable the Drawer Style
To disable the drawer style, set Home screen style to Standard.
Display & Brightness
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Brightness, Colour, and Colour Temperature
You can set the screen brightness, colour mode, and colour temperature according to your
preferences.
Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness
Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic.
Your device will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting
conditions.
Manually Adjust the Screen Brightness
You can manually adjust the screen brightness using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel. In the section, drag the
slider to adjust the screen brightness.
• Go to
Settings > Display & brightness. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the
screen brightness.
Adjust the Colour Mode
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > Colour mode & temperature, and select the
colour mode that you prefer. Normal mode will be easier on your eyes and is therefore
recommended.
• Normal: natural colour tones
• Vivid: vivid colour tones
Adjust the Colour Temperature
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > Colour mode & temperature, and select the
colour temperature that you prefer. Default and Warm will be easier on your eyes and are
therefore recommended.
• Default: a natural tint
• Warm: a yellowish tint
• Cool: a whitish tint
• You can touch anywhere on the colour circle or drag the spot to adjust the colour
temperature.
When Eye Comfort is enabled, you will need to go to the Eye Comfort settings screen to
adjust the colour temperature.
Eye Comfort Mode
Eye comfort mode can
eectively reduce blue light and adjust the screen to show warmer
colours, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.
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Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Eye Comfort. Touch and hold
to access the Eye Comfort settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, and enable or disable Enable.
Once Eye Comfort is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, and the screen will
take on a yellow tint as a result of emitting less blue light.
Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start
and End according to your preferences.
Adjust Text Style Settings
You can adjust the system text size and app display size, as well as the text style.
Enlarge or Reduce Text Size
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for
Text size.
Enlarge or Reduce Display Size
Display size determines the size of content (including text and images) displayed within
apps.
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for
Display size.
Screen Resolution
Use Smart Screen Resolution
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart
Resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the
current running status.
Set the Screen Resolution
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen
resolution according to your preferences. A higher screen resolution will result in a clearer
display, but will consume more power.
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Full Screen
Apply Full Screen Display
• Most apps installed on your device will automatically adapt to display correctly in full
screen.
• For apps that don't, go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings >
Full-Screen Display, and toggle on their switches. Enabling Full-Screen Display may cause
some apps to display incorrectly, for instance, by being improperly stretched.
Show the Notch
1 Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > Notch, and select
Default.
2 If you want to show or hide the notch for a specic app, touch Custom, select the app,
then select one of the following options:
• Auto
• Show notch
• Hide notch
Hide the Notch
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > Notch, and select
Hide notch.
Display Carrier Name and Network Speed in the Status Bar
You can check the carrier name and network speed with a single glance at the status bar.
Go to
Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings, and enable or disable
Display carrier name and Display network speed according to your preferences.
Switch Between Portrait and Landscape Orientation
The built-in gravity sensor of your device allows you to automatically switch between
horizontal and landscape orientations when you rotate the screen.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch
to enable or disable this feature.
Sounds & Vibration
Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb helps you prevent interruptions when you need to focus. When this mode is
enabled, calls and messages will be muted and banner
notications will not be displayed.
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Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode
You can enable or disable Do Not Disturb using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Do Not Disturb. You can touch
and hold to access the Do Not Disturb settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable or disable Do Not
Disturb.
Once Do Not Disturb is enabled,
will be displayed in the status bar, calls and messages
will be muted, and banner notications will not be displayed.
Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb Mode
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, touch Scheduled, set the time
period and repeat cycle, then enable Scheduled.
Make Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode
While in Do Not Disturb mode, you can enable your device to ring for calls and messages
from certain sources so you don't miss anything important.
Go to
Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable Do Not Disturb or
Scheduled. Then you can:
• Touch Calls or Messages and select one of the options. If you set an exception, your device
will ring for calls or messages from the selected source.
• Once Repeated calls is enabled, a second call from the same number within 15 minutes
will not be silenced.
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls
You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, congure the ringtone separately for
SIM 1 and SIM 2.
Set a Music Ringtone
1 Go to
Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone.
Set a Video Ringtone
Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
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1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the
eect for incoming calls.
3 Touch to set the video as the ringtone.
Set a Ringtone for a Contact
1 Open
Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to set a ringtone for.
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.
Set the
Notication Tone
You can set a global notication tone or set tones for specic apps, such as Notepad or
Calendar.
Set the Default Notication Tone
1 Go to
Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Notication sound.
2 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notication
tone.
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Notications
App Badges
When new notications arrive for an app, a badge will appear on the app icon. By default, a
numbered badge is displayed. You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for
some or all apps.
Turn O App Badges
1 Go to Settings > Notications, and touch App icon badges.
2 Turn o the switch for some or all apps.
Change the Badge Display Mode
On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots
according to your preference.
More
Notication Settings
Notications Turn on Screen
Go to
Settings > Notications > More notication settings and enable Wake screen.
Your device will automatically turn on the screen when it receives a notication.
Disable App Notications
Disable App Notications in the Notication Panel
When you receive an app notication, swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel. On a notication, swipe left and hold, go to > More settings, then
disable Allow notications.
Disable App Notications
Go to Settings > Notications. Then you can:
• Locate and touch the app which you want to disable notications for, then disable Allow
notications.
• Touch Manage all, then turn o the switches for multiple apps which you want to disable
notications for.
Disable App Notications in Settings
1 Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and search for the app which you want to disable
notications for.
2 Touch the app icon, then touch
Notications and disable Allow notications.
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Manage App Notications
Set the Notication Mode for an App
Go to Settings > Notications, select an app, then set the following:
• Allow notications
• Banners
• Lock screen
notications
• Allow interruptions
• Sound
• Vibration
Features may vary by product.
Biometrics & Password
Fingerprint ID
You can enrol a
ngerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App
lock, and more.
Enrol a Fingerprint
For enhanced security, you can enrol a ngerprint only when Pattern, 4-digit PIN,
Custom PIN, or Password is being used as the unlock method. After a restart or if
ngerprint recognition fails, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock
your device.
1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint
management and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password.
2 Touch New ngerprint to begin enroling your ngerprint.
3 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your nger
then press again. Move your nger around to enrol dierent parts of it.
4 When the enrolment has been completed, touch OK.
You can now place your nger on the ngerprint sensor to unlock the screen.
Rename or Delete a Fingerprint
1 Go to
Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint
management and enter your lock screen password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch an enroled ngerprint to rename or delete it.
Identify a Fingerprint
Fingerprint identication allows you to match your ngers with the enroled ngerprints.
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1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint
management and enter your lock screen password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify
ngerprint.
3 Touch the ngerprint sensor with your nger. The recognised ngerprint will be
highlighted.
Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe
1 Go to
Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint
management and enter your lock screen password.
2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
ngerprint with the Safe.
Now you can go to
Files > Categories, touch Safe, then use your ngerprint to access it.
Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App
1 Go to
Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint
management and enter your lock screen password.
2 Turn on the switch for Access App Lock and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
ngerprint with App lock.
You can now touch a locked app on your home screen and use your ngerprint to access it.
Enable and Use Fingerprint Payment
You can use your ngerprint to verify your payments in a payment app.
Go to the payment app and follow the onscreen instructions to enable this feature.
Facial Recognition
Face Recognition allows you to unlock your device or access locked apps with your facial
data, even in dark environments.
Ensure that you are facing the device screen when using face recognition.
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Enrol Facial Data
1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock
screen password.
2 Select Enable raise to wake.
3 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial data.
Enable Face Unlock
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method.
If you have enabled PrivateSpace on or added multiple users to your phone, you can use
Face unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account.
Access App Lock with Face Recognition
On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add your facial data to App lock.
You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the
app.
Disable or Delete Facial Data
On the Face Recognition screen, you can do the following:
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• Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as
required. This will not delete your facial data.
• Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete
your facial data.
Lock Screen Password
You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password.
Set the Lock Screen Password
You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password.
1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password and touch Lock screen password.
2 Enter a password containing 6 digits.
3 Alternatively, touch Change unlock method and select a password type, then follow the
onscreen instructions to input a new password.
Change the Lock Screen Password
1 On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Change lock screen password.
2 Enter the original lock screen password.
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3 Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then
follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password.
Disable Lock Screen Password
On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password.
Apps
App Twin
App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle
of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private
lives separate.
App Twin will only work with certain apps.
1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to
create a twin of.
2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your
separate accounts simultaneously.
3 To disable App twin, touch and hold the twinned version of the app, then touch Delete.
All the data of the twin app will be deleted.
View or Change App Settings
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, clear
the app cache, view and change app permissions, set notication modes, and more.
Battery
Check Power Consumption
Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ). You can:
• Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps. Touch a power-intensive app to enable
or disable power consumption alerts.
• Touch Power consumption details to learn more about the software and hardware power
consumption.
Power Management
On the Battery screen, you can check the estimated battery time remaining, and enable a
power saving mode to extend the battery life of your device.
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Optimise Device Power Settings
Go to
Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ) and touch Optimise battery usage.
Your device will automatically analyse the current power consumption issues, optimise
certain settings, and recommend other setting optimisations.
Enable a Power Saving Mode
Your device supports two power saving modes:
• Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity,
visual eects, and sounds.
• Ultra Power Saving mode strictly controls background apps to ensure that your device can
stay on for as long as possible. In this mode, you will only be able to use selected apps, and
all system switches, except for Wi-Fi and mobile data, will be turned o.
On the Battery screen, select a power saving mode:
• When the battery level is extremely low, enable Ultra Power Saving mode. Your device will
then display a black home screen.
To add apps you wish to use in Ultra Power Saving mode, touch , and select the apps
from the list. You can touch to remove the apps, or touch in the upper right
corner to exit Ultra Power Saving mode.
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• When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable
Power Saving mode. The icon will then display in the status bar.
Enable Performance Mode
Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance. This will cause
the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphic-intensive apps are used.
When the battery level is sucient, go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > )
and enable Performance mode.
The
icon will then display in the status bar.
Battery Settings
You can also set whether to display the battery percentage in the status bar, and whether to
maintain a network connection when the device screen is turned o.
Display Battery Percentage on the Status Bar
Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ), touch Battery percentage, and
choose to display the battery percentage, either inside or outside of the battery icon on the
status bar.
Stay Connected while Your Device is Sleeping
If you would like your device to continue to receive messages or download data while it is in
sleep mode, set to keep your device connected when it sleeps. Please note that this may
increase power consumption.
On the Battery screen, touch More battery settings, then enable or disable Stay connected
when device sleeps as required.
Storage
Check Storage Usage
Go to
Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimise it when you feel
necessary.
Cleanup
You can use Cleanup in Optimiser to scan for redundant or large les, such as app residue,
unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose
whether or not to delete les as suggested.
1 Open
Optimiser, then touch Cleanup.
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2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any les you don't
need.
Clean Up Duplicate Files
Optimiser can identify duplicate les on your device.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate les, then select unwanted les to delete them.
Security
App Lock
With App Lock, you can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to
prevent unauthorised access.
If you use Face ID as the App Lock unlock method, the Swing Gesture Sensor will provide
further security protection when you are using the app. In a well-lit environment, if another
face is detected, the app will be locked and
notications received by the app will be hidden.
You will need to unlock the app again with a password or your face to re-enter it.
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Enable App Lock
Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select
the apps to lock.
If you have enabled face or ngerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or
ngerprint ID as prompted.
Change the App Lock Password or Security Questions
Enter the App Lock settings screen, go to > Password type, and select Lock screen
password or Custom PIN as the App Lock password.
If you select Custom PIN, you can go on to set a new password and security questions.
Cancel or Disable App Lock
On the App Lock settings screen, do the following:
• Cancel App Lock: On the locked app list, toggle
o the switches beside the apps for which
you want to cancel the lock.
• Reset App Lock: Go to > Disable App Lock > DISABLE. This will cancel all locks, and
clear all app lock settings.
Pin a Screen
You can pin the screen of an app so you can stay focused on it. Try this feature when playing
games, watching videos, and more.
Go to
Settings > Security > More settings > Screen pinning, and enable Screen
pinning.
• When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access
the recent tasks screen, then touch
on an app preview. To unpin, swipe up twice from
the bottom of the screen.
• When using three-key navigation, touch to access the recent tasks screen, and touch
on an app preview. To unpin, touch and hold .
Safe Mode
Safe mode uses a simplied operating system with only basic functions and pre-installed
apps available. It can be used to locate third-party apps causing system failures.
Safe Mode Functions
After installing certain third-party apps, your device may fail to work properly. In this case,
you can enter Safe mode to check whether the problem has been caused by a third-party app
or by the system itself.
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• If the system is running properly in Safe mode, the issue is likely caused by a third-party
app. In Safe mode, go to Settings > Apps > Apps, nd the third-party app in question,
and uninstall it after switching back to the normal mode.
• If the system runs abnormally in Safe mode, then the system is faulty. Back up your data
and take your device and proof of purchase to an authorised Huawei Customer Service
Centre for assistance.
Enter and Exit Safe Mode
• Enter Safe mode: During the startup process, press and hold the Power and Volume up
buttons simultaneously until the selection screen is displayed. Press the Volume button to
select Safe mode and press the Power button to enter Safe mode. In Safe mode, Safe
mode is displayed in the lower left corner.
• Exit Safe mode: Restart your device to exit.
Privacy
Permission Management
Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permissions, in order to provide
you with corresponding services.
However, some apps may obtain too many unnecessary permissions, posing potential risks to
your privacy and information security. You can monitor the permissions granted to each app
and deny those you deem unnecessary.
Manage the Location Permission
With the location permission, apps can obtain your location to provide location-based
services. For example, if a map app obtains the location permission, it can provide you with
location and navigation services. You can disable the permission if you do not need these
services.
1 Go to
Settings > Apps > Permissions.
2 On the Permissions screen, enter Location, touch the app you want to manage, and
select an option.
Manage Permissions to Access Other Private Data
You can also manage permissions to access your personal data, such as Contacts, Messaging,
Call logs, Body sensors, Calendar, and Camera, to enjoy better services and protect your
privacy.
On the Permissions screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch
for each app on or o as required.
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Location Services
Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can
enable or disable location services, and grant or deny the permission to access location
information for particular apps as required.
Enable or Disable Location Services
You can enable or disable location services in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel and swipe down further to
display all shortcut switches. Touch to enable or disable this function.
• Alternatively, go to Settings > Location and enable or disable Access my location.
After location services are disabled, your device will prevent all apps and services from
collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps. When
these apps or services need to use location information, your device will remind you to
enable location services again.
Increase the Accuracy of Location Services
You can improve the positioning accuracy of your device by allowing apps and services to
scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices.
Go to
Settings > Location > Advanced settings, then enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
scanning.
Allow or Forbid Apps to Obtain Location Information
You can allow or forbid an app to access location information, including granting one-time or
permanent access, or denying access to location information during use of the app.
1 Go to
Settings > Privacy > Permissions, touch Location, and check which apps have
been granted access to location information.
2 Touch the app you want to change settings for, and follow the onscreen instructions to
grant or deny permissions.
Digital Balance
Digital Balance
Fine-tune your device usage habits by setting a daily screen time limit, individual app time
limit, and away time.
1 Go to
Settings > Digital balance, and touch START.
2 Select Me, and touch OK.
3 Now you can:
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• Touch Screen time, and set your daily screen time limit for your device.
• Touch App limits, select an app for which you need to set a usage limit, and set a time
limit.
• Go to Away time > Add, and schedule time away from your device.
When a time limit has been reached, unavailable apps will be greyed out.
To continue using an app for which the time limit has been reached, touch the app, then
touch Get more time. You can choose to extend the app usage time by 15 minutes or grant
unlimited use for the current day.
To disable Digital balance, go to its home screen and touch Disable Digital balance.
View Your Device Screen Time
Digital balance enables you to learn how frequently you use
dierent apps. The rst step
towards a balanced digital lifestyle is understanding more about your digital habits.
Go to
Settings > Digital balance > Screen time, and touch Today or Last 7 days to
check the following information about your device:
• Screen time
• App usage
• Unlocks
Set Device Time for Your Child
Set device screen time for your child and guide them towards a balanced digital lifestyle.
1 Go to Settings > Digital balance.
2 Select My child, and touch OK.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the PIN and security question.
4 Now you can:
• Touch Screen time, and set a daily screen time limit for your child when using the
device.
• Touch App limits, select an app for which you need to set a usage limit, and set a time
limit.
• Go to Away time > Add, and schedule a downtime for the device.
The Digital balance PIN will be required when extending the screen time limit or making
changes to the screen time management settings.
To disable Digital balance, go to its home screen and touch Disable Digital balance.
Accessibility Features
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Accessibility
Screen reader apps are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a device.
Convert Text to Speech
The Text-to-speech (TTS) service enables your device to read out screen content when you
are using a screen reader app, such as TalkBack.
On the Accessibility screen, touch Text-to-speech, then you can:
• Select a preferred TTS engine.
• Adjust speech rate.
• Adjust speech pitch.
Enable Select to Speak
Select to Speak allows your device to read out the content you select on the screen.
1 This feature is only available when you're using three-key navigation.
2 On the Accessibility screen, touch Select to Speak, then enable it.
3 Touch OK. will display in the lower right corner of the screen.
4 You can also touch More settings, then enable Read text on images.
5 When you want to have the screen content read out, touch , then touch the text or
image on the screen.
Enable Colour Correction to Customise the Screen Colour
Colour correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.
1 Go to Accessibility > Colour correction and enable Colour correction.
2 Touch Correction mode to select a colour correction mode.
Use Magnication Gestures
Use magnication gestures to zoom in on the screen.
On the Accessibility > Magnication screen, touch Magnication, then enable it.
Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row.
• While zoomed in, spread two or more ngers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more
ngers together to zoom back out.
• Drag the screen with two or more ngers to view other parts of the screen.
Enable Colour Inversion
Colour inversion allows you to invert the colour of the text and the background. When Colour
inversion is enabled, your device will display text in white and the background black.
On the Accessibility screen, enable Colour inversion.
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Mistouch Prevention
Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent accidental touches on the screen from triggering
unintended operations.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable or disable Mistouch prevention.
Scheduled Power On/O
Use the Scheduled power on/o feature to power your device on and o at set times, to
save power and prevent interruptions while resting.
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/o, and enable
Scheduled power on/o.
2 Set the power on and o times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your device will power on and
o automatically at the specied times.
To stop using this feature, disable Scheduled power on/o.
System & Updates
Language and Region
1 Go to
Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region,
then select the language you want to use.
2 If the language is not listed, touch Add language, then locate and touch it to add it to
the list.
3 Touch Region to select a country/region, so the display content will adapt to the local
culture and habits of the country/region you have selected.
Input Method
You can download a third-party input method and set it as the default input method.
1 Download the input method from an
ocial app market.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to
Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the
input method.
Date and Time
Your device is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network. You
can also manually set the date, time, and time zone for your device.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, then set the options according to
your requirements.
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Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually
• Enable Set automatically, and your device will sync to the local date and time over a
mobile network.
• To manually set the date and time, disable Set automatically.
Change the Time Zone
• Enable Set automatically, and your device will sync to the local time zone over a mobile
network.
• To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically.
Change the Time Format
• Enable 24-hour time and your device will display time in the 24-hour format.
• Disable 24-hour time and your device will display time in the 12-hour format.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device.
Settings
103
Clone Data from an Android Device
1 On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running Android 4.4 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Back Up with an External Storage Device
Back Up with a Memory Card
Insert a memory card in your device so you can conveniently back up your data to keep it
safe.
1 Go to
Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch Memory card.
2 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.
To reset the password, go to the Memory card backup screen, then > Reset
password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.
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104
4 After the backup is complete, you can nd your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files
> Categories > Memory card.
You can go to the Memory card backup screen and enable Auto-backup. Your device will
then automatically back up your data every seven days when it is being charged, the screen
is turned o, and the battery level is at least 75%.
Restore Your Backup from a Memory Card
1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch Memory card.
2 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
3 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.
Back Up with a USB Storage Device
In case of
insucient storage space on your device, you can back up large les and any data
on a USB storage device, such as a USB ash drive or card reader.
1 Connect your device to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
2 On the External storage screen of your device, touch USB storage.
3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.
To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, then > Reset password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.
Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device
1 Connect your device to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
2 On the External storage screen of your device, touch USB storage.
3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
4 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.
Back Up with a NAS Device
You can back up your important data on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, also
known as a private cloud storage server. The NAS device provides shared folders for data
backup.
1 On the External storage screen of your device, touch Shared folder.
2 On your device, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
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105
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.
To reset the password, go to the Shared folder backup screen, then
> Reset
password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.
Restore Your Data from an NAS Device
1 On the External storage screen of your device, touch Shared folder.
2 On your device, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
4 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.
Reset Your Device
Reset Network Settings
This operation will reset your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings. It will not
change any other settings on your device or delete any data.
Go to
Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow
the onscreen instructions to reset network settings.
Reset All Settings
This operation will reset all network settings, ngerprints, face recognition data, and the lock
screen password of your device. It will not delete any data from your device.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, then follow the
onscreen instructions to reset all settings.
Restore Factory Settings
This operation will erase all the data on your device, including your accounts, app data,
system settings, installed apps, music, images, and all les on the internal storage. Make sure
to back up your data before restoring your device to its factory settings.
Go to
Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, then
follow the onscreen instructions to restore your device to its factory settings.
Simple Mode
Simple mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, enlarges icons and fonts for
the home screen, and maximises the volume.
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Enable Simple Mode
Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch Enable.
Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a
mandatory app.
Update the System Online
When an update is available, your device will prompt you to download and install the update
package.
• Before updating, make sure your device is running an ocial system version.
Otherwise, the update may fail and your device may experience unknown issues.
• Back up your user data before the update.
• After an update, third-party apps that aren't compatible with the new system version
may become unavailable. In some cases, it may take some time for a compatible app
version to be released.
• During the update, do not power o or restart your device, remove the memory card,
or insert a memory card.
1 Go to Settings > System & updates, and touch Software update.
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107
2 When an update is available, you can either manually download and install the update
package, or update your device automatically overnight.
• Download and install the update package: Go to New version > DOWNLOAD AND
INSTALL. To avoid data usage, connect your device to a Wi-Fi network when
downloading the update package.
Your device will automatically restart once the update is complete.
• Update overnight: Touch
, and enable Auto-download over Wi-Fi and Update
overnight.
Your device will automatically update and restart between 02:00 – 04:00.
To ensure a successful overnight update, make sure that your device is powered on, the
screen is locked, there are no alarms set for this period of time, and the battery level
remains higher than 35%. Connect your device to a charger if necessary.
To disable automatic updates, touch on the Software update screen, then disable Auto-
download over Wi-Fi.
About Phone
Legal Disclaimer
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved.
This document, whether in part or whole, shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any way,
shape, or form without the prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its
aliates ("Huawei").
The product described in this document may include software that is the copyright of Huawei
or its licensors. Such software shall not be reproduced, distributed, modied, decompiled,
disassembled, decrypted, extracted, reverse engineered, leased, assigned, or sublicensed
unless such restrictions are prohibited by law or such actions are approved by the copyright
holder.
Settings
108
Please visit http://consume r.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated
hotline and email address in your country or region.
Model: POT-LX1T
EMUI 10.0_01
This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the
color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and
recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or
implied.
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