User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home 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 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 15 16 20 21 23 25 27 27 Smart Features AI Voice AI
Contents Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorization People Album Videos Highlights 65 69 70 71 72 72 72 74 80 81 81 Apps Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass App Twin Optimizer Phone Clone 83 84 87 93 96 97 98 100 103 104 109 109 110 110 111 114 Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Mobile Network More Connections Home Screen & Wa
Contents Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 145 148 150 151 157 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is selected. Return to the previous screen Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. 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.
Essentials 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. • Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps. Knuckle Gestures Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot, Record screen.
Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down from the middle of the home screen. Display the notification panel Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.
Essentials Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Some products do not have volume buttons. System Navigation Change the System Navigation Mode Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures. You can then: • 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.
Essentials • Touch to access the recent tasks screen. You can touch Settings to configure more settings. • Select a navigation key combination. • Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use. • Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notification panel.
Essentials 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the 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.
Essentials Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enrolled finger to unlock the screen. Change the Lock Screen Display When using an official theme, you can set to display your step count and signature on the lock screen. 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.
Essentials • Open apps: In a large folder, touch an icon to access the app directly. • Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a blank area in the folder to exit it. When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within the folder. • Add or remove apps: Open a large folder and touch .
Essentials 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 Call in progress VoLTE enabled 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
Essentials The figures are for reference only. • Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). • Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. • Smart Collaboration: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and allows you to link them so they work together as one.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature (supported by some features). • Touch to access the system settings screen.
Essentials Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as HUAWEI Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease. 1 After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
Essentials • Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone. • Bluetooth device: Some Bluetooth devices (such as Bluetooth headsets) can be linked with your phone via Smart Collaboration after establishing a Bluetooth connection. • Certain device models do not support collaborating with smart speakers.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available devices will be displayed in the Smart Collaboration section. You can also touch search for nearby devices manually.
Essentials Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 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 Camera icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Selfie or Video, from the pop-up menu to access it. If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, it indicates that the app does not support this feature.
Essentials Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. 2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. 3 Apply effects on the image as prompted, such as Blur. 4 Touch APPLY and choose whether to set it 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 > Wallpapers, then follow the onscreen instructions.
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 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.
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 • This feature is only available in some countries and regions. • Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Voice Search To make searches in a browser with voice commands, wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Search for new Huawei products", "Use website search for polar bear", or "Search for finance websites on browser". • This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Smart Features 2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for the calorie and nutrient information to be displayed. Scan Codes with AI Voice 1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Scan this QR code" or "Scan the barcode". 2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.
Smart Features 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. Scan to Shop Using Camera 1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch 2 Position the item you want to buy within the viewfinder, and wait for it to be identified.
Smart Features 2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for information about the calories and nutrients per 100 g to be displayed. The information is for reference only. Scan Codes for Services and Information You can scan different types of QR codes and bar codes with AI Lens, and then touch the identified result to be redirected to other pages for more services and information.
Smart Features Display devices that support DLNA: 1 Before you get started, connect your phone and the display device to the same Wi-Fi network. 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.
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, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, then touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the file. 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. You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums.
Smart Features • The operations may vary depending on the app you share from. • Please make sure both devices have been updated to the latest system version. 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.
Smart Features • Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Go to Finder > Go to > Network. 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.
Smart Features 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. 2 You can print files stored in different locations on your phone: .
Smart Features • Bluetooth device: Some Bluetooth devices (such as Bluetooth headsets) can be linked with your phone via Smart Collaboration after establishing a Bluetooth connection. • Certain device models do not support collaborating with smart speakers.
Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available devices will be displayed in the Smart Collaboration section. You can also touch search for nearby devices manually.
Smart Features Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as HUAWEI Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease. 1 After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
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 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions. To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch and . Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have touched the shutter button. 1 Go to Camera > 2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when the countdown ends.
Camera and Gallery Take Night Shots Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colors even when shooting in low light or at night. 1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More (depending on your device model), and select Night mode. 2 When shooting with the rear camera, some phones allow you to adjust the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed by touching or in the viewfinder. 3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background. 4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo. 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. 2 Touch a photo tagged with 3 Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture.
Camera and Gallery 4 To disable the recommended mode, touch next to the mode text or turn off . Macro Use Super Macro to Shoot Close-ups With Super macro mode, you can take photos of small objects such as dewdrops and leaves to explore and record the details of the world around you. 1 Go to Camera > More and select Super macro mode. 2 Touch to take a photo. Take Panoramic Photos Take Panoramic Photos Add some width to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature.
Camera and Gallery After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic 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 Go to Camera > Photo and touch to enable Moving picture, or go to Camera > More and select Moving picture (depending on your device model).
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 1 Pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset. 2 After pairing is successful, you will see Switch audio when swiping down on the notification panel on your phone. Touch the Bluetooth headset. . From the displayed audio device list, select 3 Open Camera and select Video mode. 4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording. During recording, only the sound collected by the Bluetooth headset is recorded. 5 Touch to end the recording.
Camera and Gallery 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. Shoot Slow-Mo Videos with the Front Camera You can use the front camera to take slow-mo selfie videos such as of your hair blowing in the wind. 1 Go to Camera > More, select Slow-mo mode, then touch camera. 2 If your phone allows, touch 3 Touch to start recording.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording. The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery. Dual-View Mode Record Dual-View Videos The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. 1 Go to Camera > More and select Dual-view. 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording.
Camera and Gallery Enable Location Tags To enable Location tag, enable Location Services for your phone first, then go to Camera > . Your photos and videos will then be tagged with location information. You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
Camera and Gallery When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with the horizontal level. Customize Camera Mode Layout You can customize the layout of the Camera mode screen based on your preferences by moving the frequently used modes to the camera home screen, or change the order of modes. Photo, Portrait, and Video modes cannot be moved to More. 1 Go to Camera > More, and touch 2 Touch and hold a mode and drag it to the desired position.
Camera and Gallery 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. 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.
Camera and Gallery View by Category Gallery intelligently sorts images into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category. Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view images in that album. View Details About Images and Videos 1 In Gallery, touch an image or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu.
Camera and Gallery • Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select which part you want to keep. You can drag the image in the frame, or use two fingers to zoom in or out to adjust the displayed part of the image. To rotate the image, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. To rotate the image by a certain degree or mirror flip the image, touch or . • Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
Camera and Gallery 1 You can access the collage feature in the following ways (depending on your device model): • On the Discover tab, touch Create collage, select some images, then touch Create. • 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.
Camera and Gallery Add Albums 1 Go to Gallery > Albums. 2 Touch 3 Select the images or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album. , name the album, then touch OK. 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.
Camera and Gallery The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album. Block Albums Block third-party app albums to prevent them from being displayed in 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.
Camera and Gallery You can name your People albums and set the relationship of individuals with you to search for images more easily. 1 Go to Gallery > Discover to view People albums. 2 Touch an album, go to > Edit and name the album or set the relationship of the individuals with you (such as Baby and Mom). 3 Touch to save your settings. Once you have finished, you can find a People album by entering the name in the search bar.
Camera and Gallery Change the Highlights Album Cover 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 Go to > Change cover, select a photo, then touch . Share Highlights You can share Highlights as videos or images with friends. Share Highlights videos as videos 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.
Apps Apps App Basics 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 any of the following methods: • When using the Standard style home screen, touch and hold the app icon on the home screen, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
Apps Clear the Cache of an App Delete app cache files to free up storage space. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, 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. 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.
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.
Apps To restore a contact, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Recently deleted on the Contacts screen, touch and hold to select the contact you want to restore, then touch . 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.
Apps Create a Personal Business Card 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch My card. 2 Set your profile picture and enter personal information, such as your name, work address, and phone number. 3 to automatically create a QR code business card. Touch 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.
Apps 2 Then you can press and hold this speed dial number to call this contact directly. Press the Power Button to End a Call During a call, press the Power button to end the call. Go to Phone > > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call. 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.
Apps Delete Call Logs Delete call logs using any of the following methods: • On the Phone screen, touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry. • On the Phone screen, go to > Delete entries, select the entries you want to delete, then touch Delete. • 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.
Apps Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE, it can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls. Enable VoLTE 1 Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both SIM cards.
Apps • Touch to reject the call and reply with a message. • Touch to set a reminder for calling back. Enable Call Waiting The Call waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call when a call is already in progress by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier. Go to Phone > > Settings and then go to More > Call waiting. If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively.
Apps 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 Make Emergency Calls In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of your phone 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 emergency calls not working. 1 From the lock screen, access the screen for entering your password, and touch Emergency.
Apps 4 After finishing editing, touch to send the message. Save a Draft Message (depending on your device model) or go back to From the New message screen, touch the previous screen while editing a message to save a draft. Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced, and enable Recall messages. Within six seconds after a message is sent, you can double-tap the message to cancel sending it.
Apps • Touch and hold a message, select multiple messages you wish to delete, then touch . Deleted messages cannot be recovered. Filter and Block Spam Messages Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam messages. Block Spam Messages 1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > . 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.
Apps • Touch Block rules to change the block rules. MeeTime Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimized automatically when the network signal is weak. With intelligent algorithms, the other party can see your face clearly even when making a video call at night or in dark environments.
Apps • Touch to use the speaker. • Touch to switch to a voice call. • Touch to share the screen. To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Set MeeTime Phone Numbers You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers. 1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your profile picture icon in the upper right corner to access the Settings screen. 2 Touch Number settings. You can then: • Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked.
Apps 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. You can set status bar notifications, banner notifications, and ringtone notifications.
Apps 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the alarm ringtone, repeat cycle, ring duration, and snooze duration. 3 Touch 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 Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city. Notepad Create a Note To help you quickly keep a track of your thoughts and inspirations, you can create notes using the Handwrite (to write or draw the content) and Scan document modes, or in conjunction with Multi-Screen Collaboration. Add Content to a Note 1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch 2 Enter the title and content of the note. You can then perform the following: .
Apps 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. Add a Handwritten Note You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be difficult to convey through text.
Apps 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. Manage Your Notepad You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share items with other people.
Apps 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. The corresponding notes and to-do items will then be generated automatically. A folder named after the Exchange account will also be automatically generated for easy management.
Apps 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. To view your recordings, open Files, then search for and access the Sounds folder. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
Apps Add a Personal Email Account 1 Open Email on your phone, then select the default email or select from the available mailbox providers. 2 Enter your email address and password (or a separate password or authentication code), touch Log in, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Add an Exchange Account Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company.
Apps Reply to an Email 1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to. 2 Touch 3 After writing your reply, touch to reply to the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone in the thread. . Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information. Encrypted emails can only be viewed by recipients who have the required digital certificates, thereby ensuring information security. 1 Apply for and install a digital certificate.
Apps View Emails 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. You can also view files in the Unread or Sent folder on the Folders list. 2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email. If you are notified about an important event in an email, go to import the event into your calendar.
Apps Touch an email box, such as Inbox, and find the Starred folder in the Folders list to check starred emails. Touch next to an email to unmark it. Switch Email Display Mode You can switch between two email display modes based on your preference. On the Inbox screen, touch and select Conversation view or List view. Emails are displayed in List view by default. Some operations may not be supported after switching to Conversation view.
Apps • Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, choose Add > Create, or touch Add from contacts. • Open an email, touch the receiver or sender, then touch Add to VIP list in the pop-up dialog. Delete a VIP Contact 1 Go to Email > 2 On the VIP list screen, touch 3 Select the VIP contact you want to delete, then touch > Settings > VIP contacts. . .
Apps Flashlight You can turn on or turn off the flashlight in the following ways: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch Flashlight to turn on or turn off the flashlight. • Swipe up from the bottom edge of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch to turn on or turn off the flashlight.
Apps Only certain apps support App Twin. Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin and turn on the switch for the app that you want to create a twin of. The twin app will then be displayed on the home screen. Optimizer Clean Up Phone Storage You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested. 1 Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup.
Apps 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.
Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when calls are blocked. 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.
Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when messages are blocked. Manage Blocked Messages On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked message, such as by deleting records, restoring messages, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked. Go to Messaging > • > Blocked.
Apps Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad 1 On the new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select iPhone/iPad. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.
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 Manage SIM Cards You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identification. Enable or Disable a SIM Card Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and enable or disable a SIM as needed. 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 identification and management. For example, you could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal".
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 5G services are only available in some countries and regions. Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.
Settings Enable Data Roaming Once you have activated the international roaming service, you can enable this feature to use mobile data when traveling abroad. • This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier. • Charges may apply when using the international roaming service. For details about how data roaming fees are charged, contact your carrier. Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Data roaming.
Settings 2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel and touch . 3 In Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), then touch Wireless Projection. Your phone will then start searching for available external displays. You can also go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection or Settings > More connections to enable Wireless projection(depending on your device model).
Settings 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, then touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the file. 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. You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums.
Settings • The operations may vary depending on the app you share from. • Please make sure both devices have been updated to the latest system version. 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.
Settings • Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Go to Finder > Go to > Network. 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.
Settings 2 Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone to open the notification panel, touch Touch for more options, and select a USB connection method: • Touch Transfer photos on your phone. Open the drive corresponding to your phone on your computer. You can then view and copy pictures from your phone to your computer. You can also copy pictures from your computer to your phone. • Touch Transfer files on your phone. Open the drive corresponding to your phone on your computer.
Settings Print Files To print files in Gallery and Notepad, do the following: • Print an image: Open Gallery. Open the image you want to print, go to > 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.
Settings 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 Layout You can customize the home screen layout to suit your phone usage habits. Move an App Icon on the Home Screen Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the desired position on the home screen. Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Auto-align.
Settings • Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect all apps, the folder will be deleted. Use App Drawer to Store Apps You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen. 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.
Settings • Go to Settings > Display & brightness. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness. Adjust the Color Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color mode that you prefer. Normal mode will be easier on your eyes and is therefore recommended.
Settings Enable or Disable Flicker reduction Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort and enable or disable Flicker reduction. Enabling Flicker reduction will reduce the amount your screen flickers, but may also affect its color and brightness. Customize Eye Comfort Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Enable all day or set up Scheduled, and adjust the slider under Filter level to customize how much blue light you would like to be filtered.
Settings Adjust the Screen Refresh Rate Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen refresh rate, and select a screen refresh rate that you would like to use. A high screen refresh rate will help deliver a smoother visual experience. Full Screen Display Apply Full Screen Display • Most apps installed on your phone will automatically adapt to display correctly in full screen.
Settings Do Not Disturb Mode 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 notifications will not be displayed. 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.
Settings 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 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.
Settings 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. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Huawei Histen sound effects and select an option: • Auto: Automatically identifies what you are playing and intelligently applies sound effects to optimize your experience. • 3D audio: Delivers 3D spatial sounds.
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 View or Change App Settings Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, view and change the app permissions, set notification modes, and more. Some apps cannot be uninstalled. Check the App Version or Change the App Settings Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and touch the app you are interested in to go to its details screen. The version of the app is displayed next to the app icon.
Settings Performance mode is available on selected devices only. If the Performance mode option is not displayed in Optimizer, it indicates that your device does not support the feature. Enable Smart Charge Smart Charge learns from your charging habits and manages the charging process intelligently. This feature reduces the battery wear level and prolongs the battery life by reducing the time your device spends fully charged. It is advised that you keep this feature enabled.
Settings Storage Check Storage Usage Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimize it when you feel necessary. Clean Up Phone Storage You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested. 1 Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup. 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need.
Settings Log In Faster with Password Vault 1 When you log in to an app for the first time, your phone will automatically prompt you to save the password. Touch SAVE when prompted. If you accidentally touch Never save, you can still enable the autofill feature for this app by going to Settings > Security > Password Vault > Manage autofill settings, and toggling on the switch next to this app. When the switch is toggled off, the autofill feature will be disabled.
Settings • Cancel App Lock: On the list of locked apps, toggle off the switches beside the apps for which you want to cancel App Lock. • Disable App Lock: Disable App Lock and follow the onscreen instructions to touch DISABLE. This will cancel all locks and clear all app lock settings. Enable Smart Unlock Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart band, without a password, fingerprint, or facial authentication. 1 Pair your phone with the Bluetooth device.
Settings exceed the maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock the PUK, your SIM card will be permanently blocked. The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your carrier. The number of digits and maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your carrier. 1 Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen. 2 Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK.
Settings 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 Permission manager screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch for each app on or off as required. Use Location Services Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services.
Settings Create a PrivateSpace for Your Private Data Create your PrivateSpace that is completely independent of MainSpace (the original space) on your phone, which can be accessed using your fingerprint or a password. Not all devices support fingerprint features. You can move private photos, videos, and other files to your PrivateSpace to prevent unauthorized access. You can also move your payment and gaming apps to PrivateSpace to prevent them from being accessed by your child.
Settings 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification, select and answer the security question, then touch Finish. 3 > Reset In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the password. Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Phone You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from your old phone to your new one.
Settings On the Accessibility > Magnification screen, touch Magnification, then enable it. Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row. • While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more fingers together to zoom back out. • Drag the screen with two or more fingers to view other parts of the screen. Enable Color Inversion Color inversion allows you to invert the color of the text and the background.
Settings If you hold your device with your left hand, it is recommended that you swipe from right to left across the bottom of the screen and hold. The mini screen view will be displayed on the left side of the screen. If you hold your device with your right hand, it is recommended that you swipe from left to right across the bottom of the screen and hold. The mini screen view will be displayed on the right side of the screen.
Settings • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch , and touch the profile picture of the account you wish to switch to. • Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Signed in as and touch the name of the account you wish to switch to. Delete a User or Guest Account Deleting a user or guest account will delete all of its related data. Please exercise caution.
Settings Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually • Enable Set automatically, and your phone 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 phone will sync to the local time zone over a mobile network. • To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically.
Settings Back Up with an External Storage Device Back Up Data with a Memory Card Insert a memory card into your phone 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 select Memory card. 2 Touch BACK UP, select data that you wish to back up, then touch Back up. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will then be encrypted and backed up.
Settings Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable. 2 On the External storage screen of your phone, 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.
Settings Restore All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, your lock screen password, and the home screen layout. If your phone supports fingerprint or facial recognition, the enrolled fingerprints and facial data will be deleted as well. Other data or files will not be deleted from your phone. This operation does not restore the settings of Find Device, Users & accounts, Device administrators, or app settings either.
Settings • Before updating, make sure that your phone is running an official system version. Otherwise, the update may fail and your phone may experience some 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 such cases, it may take some time for a compatible app version to be released.
Settings 2 When a new parameter version is detected, the message New carrier parameters and other settings available will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2021. All rights reserved.
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