User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Notification and Status Icons Control Panel Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings multi-window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 5 6 7 9 10 11 11 12 12 17 18 20 22 24 24 Smart Features AI Voice AI Lens Easy Projection Multi-screen
Contents Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorization People Album Videos Highlights 64 68 69 70 71 71 71 72 73 80 81 81 Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass App Twin Optimizer Phone Clone 83 86 93 95 97 98 100 104 105 108 109 109 110 110 113 Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Mobile Network More Connections Home Scr
Contents Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 146 149 155 156 161 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts Get Familiar with Air Gestures You can navigate on your phone using air gestures and without having to touch the screen. For example, you can use air gestures to take a screenshot, scroll up or down, answer a call, or pause audio/video playback. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing and make sure that Air scroll, Grabshot, or Air press is enabled.
Essentials To scroll up or down on the screen using air gestures: • Air scroll up Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your fingers pointing upwards. When appears at the top of the screen, flick your wrist down. • Air scroll down Hold the back of your hand 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your fingers pointing downwards. When appears at the top of the screen, flick your wrist up.
Essentials Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. Recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Switch between apps • Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps. Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
Essentials Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot. Capture part of the screen Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen. Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording. More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.
Essentials Turn on a shortcut switch Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Button Shortcuts Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until your phone displays the Power off and Restart menu. Turn up volume Press the Volume up button. Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Essentials • 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: Swipe up on an app preview from the Recent tasks screen. Swiping down on an app preview can lock the app. A locked app will not be cleared when you touch on the Recent tasks screen. • Switch apps: Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc.
Essentials Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone. Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device 1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android.
Essentials Set the Screen Timeout Period Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period. Turn On the Screen You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways: • Press the Power button. • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the corresponding feature to turn on the screen.
Essentials Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your phone.
Essentials Missed call Unread SMS Silence Vibration NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled Data syncing Data sync failed Performance mode enabled New email Event reminder More notifications Airplane mode enabled Control Panel Audio Control Panel Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.
Essentials 2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch or the device icon (such as ) in the top right corner of the audio control section at the top, then select the audio device from the connected device list to transfer the current audio playback on your phone to the device.
Essentials To configure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the configurations as prompted. For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to > Temperature unit, and select the unit of temperature you want. Move or Delete a Widget On the home screen of your device, you can touch and hold a widget to drag it to anywhere on the screen, or touch Remove to delete it. Set Your Wallpaper Set Your Wallpaper Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
Essentials • The figures are for reference only. • If your device does not have the Grabshot option, it indicates that this feature is not supported. Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled. 2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. You can then: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a way to share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. You can also touch Scrollshot to take a scrolling screenshot. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. 1 Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then: • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the captured area.
Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot You can use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that cannot be displayed in full on the screen. Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot The figures are for reference only. 1 Tap a knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S". Your device will automatically scroll to the bottom of the page to capture all of the content in a single screenshot. 2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
Essentials • If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen protector and try again. Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more. 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.
Essentials Clear Notifications • You can remove a notification by swiping right on it. • You can touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications. Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot be cleared. Do Not Disturb Settings for Notifications If you wish not to be disturbed by a notification, swipe left on it, touch , and choose from options including Disable notifications, Use gentle notifications, and DELAY.
Essentials • Set a vibration pattern. Touch Vibration and select a vibration pattern as you prefer. When Synchronized (default) is selected, your phone will vibrate according to the rhythm of the tone. For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is fixed. Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Sound, Vibration, and Silent Modes 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).
Essentials Use either of the following methods to enable this feature (depending on your device model): • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Mute ringtone/Reduce volume and make sure that Raise to reduce volume is enabled. • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise and ensure that Reduce call ringing volume and Reduce timer and alarm volume are enabled.
Essentials Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between apps. • Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor. • Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
Essentials Drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the floating window to resize it. Display in full screen: Touch at the top of the floating window to display it in full screen. Minimize the floating window: Touch at the top of the floating window to minimize and shrink it into a floating bubble. Close the floating window: Touch at the top of the floating window to close it.
Essentials Always On Display With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when the screen is off. Enable Always On Display 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always On Display. 2 Set Display mode as prompted. Set the Style for Always On Display You can customize the display style for Always On Display (AOD) on your phone according to your preferences.
Essentials Touch colors. 3 , take a photo or select a photo from Gallery, and then go to > Extract Touch Apply. Clock Styles You can select an Analog or Digital clock style for Always On Display. 1 From under Analog or Digital on the Always On Display screen, swipe left or right to browse the clock styles and select your preferred clock style. 2 Set the related options for the selected clock style, such as Show date. 3 Touch Apply.
Essentials Precautions for Charging Charge your device using the standard charger and USB cable that came with your device. • Using other chargers may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. Do not use the charger in damp areas, such as in a bathroom. Do not handle the charger • with wet hands. • Do not charge your device when there is moisture in the device. • After you connect your device to a charger or other devices using a USB cable, your device will automatically inspect the USB port.
Essentials Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen. Battery Icon Battery Level Less than 10% 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.
Smart Features AI Voice AI Voice AI Voice allows you to communicate verbally with your phone. To operate hands-free on your phone, wake up AI Voice and give a voice command. • This feature is only available in some countries and regions. • Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Countries and Regions that Support AI Voice AI Voice is only supported in certain countries and regions.
Smart Features • The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. • You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your phone is in a call. • You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase either if you are making an audio or screen recording (with microphone enabled). In this case, you can press and hold the Power button to wake up AI Voice.
Smart Features Send SMS Messages with Voice Commands You can send SMS messages with AI Voice. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Send a message", "Check messages", or "Send Dad a message saying the party is tomorrow". Set Alarms with Voice Commands You can create, disable, and query alarms with AI Voice. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Wake me up at 8 AM tomorrow", "Set an alarm for 8 PM", "Set a Wednesday alarm for 7 AM", or "Show my alarms".
Smart Features Open an App with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube", "Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music". • This feature is only available in some countries and regions. • Not all apps support voice control.
Smart Features Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these events. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?". • This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Smart Features Scan to Learn More with AI Voice 1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Help me see what this flower is" or "Please have a look what is this building". 2 Position the object within the viewfinder and wait for it to be identified. 3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.
Smart Features Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn it on, swipe up from the bottom to open the shortcuts panel, and touch to unlock the screen and access AI Lens. Scan to Shop When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street, you can use AI Lens to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making a purchase.
Smart Features Scan and Count Calories AI Lens allows you to count the calories and nutrients in an item of food by scanning it with your camera. Scan and Count Calories with Camera 1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch 2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for information about the calories and nutrients per 100 g to be displayed. , and then touch . The information is for reference only.
Smart Features 4 Touch the device that you want to project your phone to from the detected devices. By default, after the connection is successful, banner notifications for incoming calls, messages, and alarms, and Multi-Window are only displayed on your phone instead of the external display. To show notifications on the external display, touch and turn off the switch for Hide notifications. The Hide notifications feature is only supported on certain device models.
Smart Features 2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the large display. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station You can use a docking station to connect your phone with a large display, and connect them with a wired keyboard and mouse. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station.
Smart Features 2 Connect your phone and the large display to the docking station, then connect the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Use Desktop Mode After your phone screen is projected, go to > Projection mode on your phone, and touch Desktop mode. In Desktop mode, your phone and the large display work independently and can show different content.
Smart Features The figures are for reference only. • When no external keyboard is connected, touch the text input box on the external display to display the onscreen keyboard to input text. If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text. Use Screen Projection to Make Work Easier In Desktop mode, you can use the following features: • Multi-window display: Open multiple windows at a time to multitask.
Smart Features Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Laptop Connect your phone to a Huawei/Honor laptop and use your keyboard and mouse to unlock and control your phone, or share files across systems, making your work more productive and efficient. The operations may vary between PC Manager versions. Connect Your Phone to Your Computer Through OneHop 1 Ensure that your computer has a Huawei Share sensor or an area labeled with a or icon.
Smart Features Connect Your Phone to the PC with a USB Cable 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone and PC. 2 On the PC, open PC Manager (version 10.1 or later). To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to > Check for updates. 3 Confirm to connect to the PC on your phone. If you cancel the connection on your phone, you can establish a wired connection again. To do so, open PC Manager and go to My devices > Phone > Connect > Other ways to connect > USB.
Smart Features The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder by default. • Open a file in the device window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to the device window. For example, drag a picture on your PC to a Notepad item opened in the device window, then continue editing on your device.
Smart Features • 1 On your device, use Microsoft Office to open the document you want to transfer. 2 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your device against the label on the PC until your device vibrates or plays a tone. The selected or documents will be quickly transferred to your PC. Transfer documents from your PC to your device: 1 On your PC, use Microsoft Office to open the document you want to transfer.
Smart Features The figures are for reference only. • Access the lock screen in the virtual window of your phone on your computer, and unlock the screen with a preset PIN, pattern, or password using the keyboard or touchpad of your computer. • To access a locked app on your phone, touch the app in the virtual window of your phone on your computer, and unlock the app with a preset PIN, pattern, or password using the keyboard or touchpad of your computer.
Smart Features • Input text: Use the input method on your PC to enter text in the phone window. • Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to paste it in the phone window. To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification Center icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab. • Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the phone window.
Smart Features • Make sure that your laptop is running PC Manager 11.1 or a later version. In addition, go to > Settings > Connections in PC Manager to ensure that Multi-Device Files is enabled. • To check the PC Manager version, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to > Check for updates. View files on your phone from the laptop: Use the following methods: • Open PC Manager, click Home, then go to Connect your phone > Access phone files for your phone.
Smart Features Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Tablet Connect your phone and tablet to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-device operations, such as to display your phone screen on the tablet, use your phone apps on the tablet, drag files across the two devices, and edit a file from your phone on the tablet. Connect Your Phone and Tablet Only certain Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature.
Smart Features When your phone screen is unlocked, you can perform the following operations in the phone window on your tablet: • Open Phone to make a call by dialing a number. • Open Messaging to view and reply to SMS messages. • Open Gallery or Files to view photos, videos, and files, as well as to play video or audio files from your phone.
Smart Features 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, open the app or website you want to share the content from, go to > More, touch Huawei Share, wait for the system to scan for available devices, and touch the name of the device you want to send the content to. 3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer. The content will be opened upon completion of the transfer. • The operations may vary depending on the app you share from.
Smart Features 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold the file to be shared, and touch . Then touch Huawei Share, wait for the system to scan for available devices, and touch the name of the device you want to send the file to. These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer. Then open Files to view the received file.
Smart Features 1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 On your phone, access the Huawei Share settings, then enable Huawei Share and Computer share. 3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers as well as the user name and password under Verification on computers. 4 Perform the following operations on a Windows-based computer (desktop or laptop) or a macOS-based computer (laptop): • Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network.
Smart Features 2 In the displayed dialog box on your phone, touch Accept. Ensure that PC Manager is running version 11.1 or later. Huawei Print Print Files Using Huawei Print Your phone can easily detect nearby printers that support Huawei Print and allows you to print photos and documents stored on your phone with just a touch. 1 Power on the target printer and ensure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
Smart Features Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device When your phone is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your phone to a Bluetooth speaker). 1 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.
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 this feature is enabled, you can open the camera or take a snapshot when the screen is off or locked.
Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. 1 Open Camera. 2 You can then: • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
Camera and Gallery • Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or (Always on). If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be automatically turned on when you take a photo. These features may not be available in some camera modes. 3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery 2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your phone 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 Go to Camera > 2 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo. > Audio control, and select an option.
Camera and Gallery 4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your phone steady until the countdown finishes. You can also touch the shutter button to take a photo before the countdown finishes. Some phones do not support ending a countdown before it is due to finish. Use the Front Camera to Take Night Portraits To take a selfie at night or when there is not sufficient light around you, you can use the front camera in Night mode.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture. 4 Touch 5 to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow Touch background blur editing. to save the settings. Shoot Wide Aperture Videos Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos with a blurred background while your subject remains in sharp focus. 1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model) and select Aperture mode.
Camera and Gallery 4 Touch to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. The mode may not launch if the moon is shrouded by clouds. Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or distant vistas. Take Wide-Angle Photos 1 Open Camera and select Photo mode. 2 Ensure that 3 Aim the camera at the object you want to take a photo of.
Camera and Gallery 3 Align the white frame in the Picture-in-Picture preview frame with the subject. When this frame turns yellow, it indicates that the camera has identified the subject. Then touch the yellow frame. When it turns green, it indicates that the camera has successfully locked onto your target. 4 Touch to take a photo. • Currently, intelligent tracking only supports solo shots.
Camera and Gallery After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic photo. AR Lens AR Lens Use 3D CuteMoji to Create Your Own Emojis 1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model), select AR Lens mode, and touch 3D CuteMoji. 2 Select your preferred CuteMoji for it to track and imitate your facial expressions and movements. 3 If the icon is displayed at the top of the screen, touch look straight at the front camera.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch to take a photo. Moving Pictures Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life When you want to capture a photo-worthy moment, but do not feel sure about when to touch the shutter button, you can use the Moving picture feature. Take Moving Pictures 1 to enable Moving picture, or go to Camera > More Go to Camera > Photo and touch and select Moving picture (depending on your device model). 2 Touch to shoot.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to Camera > More and select Stickers mode. If the Stickers option is not present in More, touch 2 , then download Stickers. Select a sticker, which will then be displayed in the viewfinder. Drag the sticker to change its position. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the sticker to delete the sticker. and drag it to resize the sticker. Touch You can also edit the text in some types of stickers.
Camera and Gallery Take High-Resolution Photos Take high-resolution photos if you would like to print them or display them on a large screen. 1 Go to Camera > More and select High-res mode. 2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch where you want to focus. In High-res mode, you won't be able to zoom in or out, or adjust the aspect ratio. 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo.
Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. 1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model), and select Pro mode. 2 You can then: • Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Center Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the center of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Description Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the Spot • subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, decrease the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens.
Camera and Gallery • Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Use Pro Mode to Record Videos 1 In Pro mode, touch • Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Description Matrix Center Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the center of the screen.
Camera and Gallery • Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Record Videos Record Videos 1 Open Camera and select Video mode. 2 Adjust the following settings: • Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the area you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus.
Camera and Gallery Use AI Movie Effects to Record Videos Use AI Movie effects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for postprocessing. 1 Open Camera and select Video mode. 2 Switch to the rear camera, touch or , and select AI color, Background blur, or other movie effects(depending on your device model). 3 Go to > Video resolution and select the 21:9 aspect ratio (which most movies are shot in). Some products do not support the 21:9 aspect ratio. 4 Touch to shoot.
Camera and Gallery • 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water and a football being kicked. You can customize the overall shooting length and the length of the slow-mo portion. For best results, shoot the slow-mo videos in bright and natural lighting. Shoot Slow-Mo Videos 1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode. 2 Touch 3 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch and select a slow motion speed. to start recording.
Camera and Gallery To shoot in manual mode and adjust shooting parameters such as the recording speed, duration, ISO, and more, touch Auto. You can then: • Touch to adjust the recording speed. For instance, record traffic trails at 15x or blooming flowers at 1800x. A video recorded at a higher speed will play faster. • Touch to set the recording time. The video recording will automatically stop when it reaches this limit.
Camera and Gallery Apply a Filter to Photos or Videos 1 Open Camera and select Photo or Video mode. 2 Touch or to select a filter and preview the effect. Some phones do not have the 3 icon. Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video. Adjust Camera Settings Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes.
Camera and Gallery 2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter button. Use Mirror Reflection When using the front camera, touch , then enable or disable Mirror reflection. When Mirror reflection is enabled, the image will appear as you see yourself in the viewfinder, instead of flipped. When Mirror reflection is disabled, the image will be flipped, so it's the opposite of what you see in the viewfinder.
Camera and Gallery View Images and Videos In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your images and videos, as well as browse the clips automatically generated from them. The figures are for reference only. View by Shooting Time Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and pinch out to switch to the daily view. You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time.
Camera and Gallery View by Album You can view images and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some images 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 by Category Gallery intelligently sorts images into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category.
Camera and Gallery • Save items from other devices to your phone: Touch the target device, touch and hold to select images or videos, then touch . The saved items are displayed in Gallery > Albums > From other devices. To disable this feature, disable Multi-Device Gallery. Make Quick Searches in Gallery Quickly Search for Images in Gallery Quickly locate an image by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in Gallery.
Camera and Gallery • Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter. • Adjust image effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other aspects of the image. • Other: Touch More to edit the image in other ways, such as by adding a color splash, blur, doodle, or text element. When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the image before and after editing. Comparison is not supported in some editing modes. 2 Touch or to save the edits.
Camera and Gallery • On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select some images, then go to > Collage. 2 Select a template. You can then: • Relocate an image: Touch and hold the image and drag it to a different position. • Adjust the displayed portion of an image: Slide on the image, or pinch in or out on it so that only the part you want to see is displayed in the grid. • Rotate an image: Touch the image, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.
Camera and Gallery 3 Select the images or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album. Sort Albums 1 Go to Gallery > Albums > 2 Drag next to an album to the desired position. Touch Reset to reset the albums to the default order. and touch Sort albums. Adjust the Album Display Style Go to Gallery > Albums > , touch Switch view, and select an album display style. Move Images and Videos 1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the images and videos you want to move.
Camera and Gallery 1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block. 2 If is displayed at the top, it indicates that the album can be blocked. Go to Block. Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files. 3 To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album. > Only some albums in Others can be blocked. Hide Albums System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden.
Camera and Gallery Group photo albums require a specific number of group photos with faces that have already been named in People albums. People Album Videos People Album Videos Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in images. View People Album Videos 1 Go to Gallery > Discover and touch a People album. 2 Touch on the album cover.
Camera and Gallery 1 If you have edited and exported a Highlights video, the exported video can be found in Gallery > Albums > Video Editor. 2 You can touch and hold to select the video in Video Editor and touch to share it. Share Highlights videos as images Touch the Highlights video you want to share, then go to > Share. Your phone will automatically generate an image for the video and you can follow the onscreen instructions to share it with others.
Apps Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact. 2 Set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organization, and phone number of the contact, then touch .
Apps Merge Duplicate Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to contacts. 2 Select duplicate contacts you want to merge and touch Merge. > Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate Search for Contacts 1 Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts to display all your contacts. Ensure that the corresponding icon at the bottom is enabled. 2 On the top of the Contacts screen, enter keywords for the contact you want to find in the search box.
Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. New Group 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch Groups. 2 Touch 3 In a chat group, touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
Apps 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. 3 To modify the information, touch on the Emergency information screen.
Apps Set a Call Background To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following: 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. 2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper. You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact. 2 Touch and then to set a profile picture for the selected contact.
Apps • On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch . Set a Ringtone You can set a personalized ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your phone in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls. If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively. Set a Music Ringtone 1 > Settings > Ringtone.
Apps 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 a message. • Touch to set a reminder for calling back. 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 a message. • Touch to set a reminder for calling back.
Apps 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Air press and make sure that Air press is enabled. 2 When there is an incoming call, hold your palm around 30–40 cm (around 12–16 in) away from the screen until is displayed at the top of the screen, then immediately move your palm a little closer towards the screen to answer the call. If your device does not have the Air press option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
Apps Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call 1 2 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call, touch to answer it. 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 your pre-set conditions will be automatically forwarded to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
Apps Manage Blocked Calls On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers, deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked. Go to Phone > • > Blocked. You can then: Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact, or touch Delete to delete call records. • Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches. • Touch Block rules to change the block rules.
Apps Perform In-call Operations During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed. • Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker. • Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier. • Touch to use the dialer. • 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 on your phone.
Apps Within six seconds after a message is sent, you can double-tap the message to cancel sending it. View and Reply to Messages 1 On the Messaging screen, select a contact to view your conversations. 2 To reply to a message, enter your message content in the text box, then touch . Notifications for new messages will be displayed as banners in the notification panel, and you can touch them to reply to messages.
Apps Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > 2 . Touch Message block rules and enable Block unknown numbers. Your phone will then block all messages from unknown numbers. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to Messaging > 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. > Blocked > > Blocklist. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to Messaging > 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered.
Apps Using GPU Turbo technology, this feature will automatically improve video quality when the network connection is poor. Thanks to its intelligent algorithms, your face will be seen clearly even when making a video call at night or in a poorly-lit environment. During a video call, you can adjust the beauty effects. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Apps • Touch to share the screen. To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Share Your Phone Screen During a MeeTime Call During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on the screen. The other party will then be able to view your screen and your doodles on it. 1 During a video call, touch the screen, go to More > instructions to share your screen. While sharing your screen, touch 2 Touch , and follow the onscreen to start doodling on your screen.
Apps Search for an Event 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 Open Calendar, then touch an event on a calendar screen or under the schedule tab. 2 Touch to share the event however you prefer when prompted. Delete an Event On the Calendar screen, touch the event you want to delete, then touch . Set a Calendar Notification Set the calendar notification type according to your requirements.
Apps Add an Alarm 1 Go to Clock > Alarm, then touch 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the alarm ringtone, repeat cycle, ring duration, and snooze duration. 3 Touch to add an alarm. to save the settings. Modify or Delete an Alarm Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it. Snooze an Alarm If you don't want to get up when an alarm rings, simply touch the snooze button or press the Power button. The snooze length is set when creating the alarm.
Apps Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock screen. Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city.
Apps 2 Point the camera to the certificate or bank card you want to scan, and touch it one by one or consecutively. Touch to scan to preview the scanned copies. 3 (Optional) If you manually unskew the scanned copies, touch 4 To add a watermark to the scanned copies, touch Full-screen watermark or Single watermark. 5 Touch to insert the modified scanned copy into the note. 6 Touch to save the note. to preview them again.
Apps 3 Touch , set a reminder time, then touch OK. 4 Touch to mark the to-do item as important. 5 Then touch Save. Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example, Never, Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your phone will repeatedly prompt you to complete the to-do item at the specified time.
Apps • Touch and hold a note or to-do item, select the ones you want to classify under the same category, then touch to move them to the target category. Items in an Exchange account cannot be moved. Sync Notepad Items Sync Exchange email data: You can sync the data in your Exchange account to Notepad to record important events anytime and anywhere. 1 Log in to Exchange on your phone. 2 Swipe down from the Exchange mail list to sync the notes and tasks from your Exchange account to Notepad.
Apps 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 1 Open Recorder and touch 2 When recording, you can touch Tag to add a tag. 3 When you are finished, touch 4 You can touch and hold a recording to share, rename, or delete it. 5 You can also swipe left on a recording to share, edit, or delete it. to start recording. to stop recording.
Apps Email Use Emails Select an email account, then write an email and send it to the recipient's email addresses. Edit and Send Emails 1 Open Email and touch 2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch . to select a contact or group, then touch . 3 Touch and 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.
Apps 3 Touch the account you want to set encryption for, touch Email encryption, then enable Encrypt outgoing emails. 4 If the certificate has been installed, select Encryption certificate and set Encryption algorithm according to your preferences. If no certificate has been installed, enable Send encrypted emails without installing certificates. Set Email Notifications Set a notification mode for your emails as needed.
Apps Sync Emails Automatically After automatic email syncing is enabled, the emails on your phone will be automatically synced with those on the email server. 1 From the Inbox screen, go to 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. > Settings. Search for Emails On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or content of the email.
Apps Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and set the corresponding 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.
Apps The scientific calculator is only supported on certain device models. 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 • Clear the display: Touch . . You can also touch to clear the display after touching to complete the calculation.
Apps • If you hold your phone upright, the Compass screen will display the viewfinder of the rear camera on your phone, together with the direction your phone is pointing and your current coordinates. To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The dial marks will turn blue if you go off course. For more accurate bearings, hold your phone flat or upright when using Compass.
Apps Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access. View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps 1 You can find 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.
Apps Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > 2 . Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules. Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose > Block contact.
Apps 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to Messaging > 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords will be blocked. > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist. To unblock messages that contain a specific keyword, touch and hold the keyword in the Keyword blocklist and touch Remove.
Apps Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device 1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. 2 On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Quickly Find What You're Looking For Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen to obtain search results.
Settings These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 4 Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files. 5 On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. Then search for and access the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files to view the received files.
Settings Enable 5G 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communications technology. Compared with a 4G network, a 5G network has a higher data transmission rate and a shorter delay. When two SIM cards are inserted, only the default mobile data SIM will support 5G, while the other will only support 4G/3G/2G. • 5G services are only available in some countries and regions. • Not all devices support 5G.
Settings Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot • The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. • Some Wi-Fi networks that require authentication cannot be shared. Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot, and enable Personal hotspot. The mobile data or Wi-Fi network connection of your phone will then be shared with other devices.
Settings 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 then display in the status bar.
Settings You can enable or disable Airplane mode using the following methods: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or disable Airplane mode. • Go to Settings > Mobile network and enable or disable Airplane mode. When Airplane mode is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled. You can re-enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth if allowed to do so by the airline.
Settings 2 Ensure that the DLNA switch or the projection switch is enabled on the display device. For details about how to turn on the switch, refer to the product manual or contact the product manufacturer. 3 Open a media app on your phone such as Gallery, Music, or HUAWEI Video, open the content that you want to project, then select the option to project it to the external display.
Settings 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station You can use a docking station to connect your phone with a large display, and connect them with a wired keyboard and mouse. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If the large display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports.
Settings 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Share Files Between Phones with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between Huawei phones. Share Online Files Between Phones Share videos, websites, and other content in apps (such as Video, HUAWEI Browser, and Dianping) as links via Huawei Share. The content will be displayed directly on the receiving device once received.
Settings Share Local Files Between Phones If both devices support ultra-fast transmission, you can share a 2 GB movie or a series of albums with a lot of photos between the devices within 30 seconds via Huawei Share (for the list of devices that support ultra-fast transmission, please visit the official website). You can preview the content on the receiving device before the transfer. Upon receiving the file, the content will be displayed directly on the receiving device.
Settings Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a computer (Windows or macOS). Share Files from Your Phone to Your Computer Share files from your phone to your computer using Huawei Share. You can then easily access the shared folders on your phone from your computer. The figures are for reference only. 1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Settings Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14. 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone and enter the user name and password that you made a note of. 6 Open a shared folder, such as the Internal storage or Album folder, to view, edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa. Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically synced to your phone and vice versa.
Settings If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it on your phone. 2 Connect your phone 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 phone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the same Wi-Fi router, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
Settings Connect to a PPTP Server 1 Obtain the required data such as 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 and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. 4 Touch Save.
Settings Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then select a layout pattern you prefer. Set Your Home Screen in Settings You can also go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings, then enable Auto-align and more. Put App Icons in Folders For easy management of your app icons on the home screen, you can put similar apps in a folder and name the folder.
Settings You can still find it in the Drawer. Disable the App Drawer To disable the App Drawer, set Home screen style to Standard. Display & Brightness Adjust the Screen Brightness, Color Mode, and Color Temperature You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your preferences. Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic.
Settings • You can touch anywhere on the color circle or drag the spot to adjust the color temperature. Use Eye Comfort Mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce harmful blue light and adjust the screen to display warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or disable Eye Comfort.
Settings Full Screen Display Apply Full Screen Display • Most apps installed on your phone will automatically adapt to display correctly in full screen. • For apps that don't, go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > FullScreen Display, and toggle on their switches. Enabling Full-Screen Display may cause some apps to display incorrectly, for instance, by being improperly stretched.
Settings Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb You can enable or disable Do Not Disturb using the following methods: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or disable Do Not Disturb. You can touch and hold Do Not Disturb to access the settings screen. • Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb and enable or disable Do Not Disturb.
Settings If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone. Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to set a local song as the ringtone. 3 If you select a system ringtone, touch Vibration on the same screen, and select Synchronized (default).
Settings For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is fixed. Enable Huawei Histen Sound Effects Huawei Histen sound effects, with 3D surround sound support, deliver vibrant and crisp sound to create an immersive audio experience. Huawei Histen sound effects are only available when a headset is plugged in.
Settings • Go to Settings > Notifications, locate and touch the app for which you want to disable notifications, then disable Allow notifications. Disable Notifications from Apps in Batches To disable notifications from multiple apps at a time, go to Settings > Notifications > Manage all, and turn off the switch next to each app. Hide Content of Notifications on the Lock Screen To enable this feature: Go to Settings > Notifications, and enable Hide notification content.
Settings Enroll an In-Screen Fingerprint 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID, and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password. 2 Touch New fingerprint to begin enrolling your fingerprint. 3 Place your fingertip on the in-screen fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger then press again. Move your finger around to enroll different parts of it. 4 When the enrollment has been completed, touch OK.
Settings Enable and Use Fingerprint Payment You can use your fingerprint to verify your payments in a payment app. Go to the payment app and follow the onscreen instructions to enable this feature. Face Recognition Face Recognition allows you to unlock your phone or access locked apps with your facial data. Set up Face Recognition 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition and enter your lock screen password. 2 Select Enable raise to wake. The settings items vary by device.
Settings This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Face Recognition settings screen, touch Require trusted device, enable the Require trusted device switch, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings. A trusted device can be any Bluetooth device that can be used for unlocking purposes, such as earphones, a watch, or a band.
Settings 3 Touch Lockdown and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Lockdown mode. Once Lockdown mode is enabled, your phone can only be unlocked using the lock screen password. 4 Lockdown mode is automatically disabled when you unlock your phone. You can use other unlock methods as usual the next time you unlock your phone. If you need to re-enable Lockdown mode, press and hold the Power button and touch the Lockdown option again.
Settings Enable Power Saving Mode Optimizer provides two power saving modes: • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds. • Ultra Power Saving mode strictly controls background apps to ensure that your phone 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 off.
Settings Before you get up in the morning, Smart Charge will resume charging until your device is fully charged. This reduces the time your device spends fully charged to slow down battery wear and prolong the battery life. Data about your charging habits will only be used on your device and will not be backed up or uploaded to the cloud. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Battery > More battery settings and enable Smart Charge.
Settings 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Automatically Clean Up System Trash 1 Open Optimizer, and touch Cleanup. 2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your phone will automatically clean up system trash. Manually Clean Up System Trash In addition to automatic cleanup, your phone will also detect and recommend trash files for you to clean up manually.
Settings View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time. Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault > ACCOUNTS to view or delete the stored usernames and passwords. Disable Password Vault Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required. Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Save and autofill usernames and passwords.
Settings 1 Insert a memory card into your phone and ensure that the memory card has sufficient storage space. 2 Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Encryption and credentials. 3 Touch Encrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions. During the encryption, do not restart your phone or forcibly remove the memory card. Otherwise, the encryption may fail or data may be lost.
Settings Privacy Manage App Access Permissions Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide you with corresponding services. However, some apps may obtain excessive permissions, posing potential risks to your information privacy and security. You can check the permissions granted to each app and deny those you deem unnecessary in system Settings.
Settings apps or services need to use the location information, your phone will remind you to enable Location Services again. Increase the Accuracy of Location Services You can improve the positioning accuracy of your phone by allowing apps and services to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices or access supplementary data from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). High-accuracy positioning is only supported on certain products.
Settings • To hide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace. • To unhide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In MainSpace, go to Settings > Security > More settings, then go to Show all settings > OK. Transfer Files Between MainSpace and PrivateSpace 1 In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace.
Settings • In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Delete PrivateSpace. • Alternatively, in PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then touch Delete. Accessibility Features Use a Screen Reader App Screen reader apps are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a phone. Enable Color Correction to Customize the Screen Color Color correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.
Settings 2 You can access One-Handed mode using any of the following methods: • If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled, swipe across the bottom of the screen and hold. • If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is disabled, swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc and hold. • If you are using Three-key navigation, swipe across the bottom of the screen.
Settings • To scroll down, place the back of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing downwards until • To scroll up, place the palm of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing upwards until • appears, then gently wave your hand upwards. appears, then gently wave your hand downwards. To scroll left, place the back of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing to the left until appears, then gently wave your hand to the right.
Settings • To scroll right, place the palm of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing to the right until • appears, then gently wave your hand to the left. For the screen to scroll properly, make sure that you wave your hand slowly and do not move your hand too far away from the screen. You only need to flick your wrist once when , , , or appears on the screen. If your device does not have the Air scroll option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
Settings 2 Make sure that your hand is right in front of the screen. 3 You only need to clench your fist once when appears on the screen. If your device does not have the Grabshot option, it indicates that this feature is not supported. What to Do If Air Press Does Not Work • When enabling Air press, keep your palm about 30 cm (12 in.) away from the screen.
Settings • Make sure that your hand is right in front of the screen. • Make sure to hold your palm right in front of the screen until appears at the top of the screen. Then move your palm closer until it is about 5 cm (2 in.) away from the screen. • Make sure to move your hand towards the upper part of the screen. • You will not be able to use Air press to control audio playback in the following scenarios: • The music control is not displayed on the lock screen when the screen is locked.
Settings Set Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your phone on and off at set times, to save power and prevent interruptions while resting. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/off, and enable Scheduled power on/off. 2 Set the power on and off times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your phone will power on and off automatically at the specified times. To stop using this feature, disable Scheduled power on/off.
Settings • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to > More settings, touch the account you want to delete, and follow the onscreen instructions to delete it. System & Updates Change the System Language and Region 1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region and select the language you want to use. If the language is not listed, touch Add language, then locate and touch it to add it to the list.
Settings Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device 1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. 2 On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
Settings Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. You can go to the Memory card backup screen and enable Auto-backup. Your phone will then automatically back up your data every seven days when it is being charged, the screen is turned off, and it has sufficient power. Restore Your Backup from a Memory Card 1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Memory card. 2 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
Settings 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 password. The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter. > Reset Restore Your Data from an NAS Device 1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Shared folder.
Settings Enable or Exit Simple Mode Simple mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, enlarges icons and fonts for the home screen, and maximizes the volume. Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Simple mode. In Simple mode, you can touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired position or uninstall it if you don't need to use the app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode.
Settings Update the Parameter Version of Your Phone Online The parameter version may update operator parameters, time zone parameters, and device parameters, among others, and offers optimizations to functions, including the mobile network, power consumption and performance, and feature compatibility. Your phone will prompt you to install the update to have these parameters automatically adjusted for a better experience.
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. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: ANA-LX4 ANA-NX9 EMUI 11.
