User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Manage Your Phone 1 3 7 New Device New Device Configuration Introduction to SuperCharge 11 14 Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen 15 17 17 20 Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management
Contents Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes 47 52 Highlights Photo Management 54 55 Use Optimise Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power Saving Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Enable Virus Scanner 59 59 59 60 60 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Create Smart Groups Import Important Events to Calendar Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 62 62 63 63 63 63 Navigate the Calendar Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised View Global Holidays
Contents Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Use Password Vault Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 84 85 88 88 91 91 91 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 93 96 96 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Customise App Permissions to Use Your Device Your Way 98 98 Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Configure You
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Exciting Features l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your device identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your device identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock. l Smart display of lock screen notifications: Enable Show notifications.
Exciting Features l View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view any apps that are running in the background. Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by using shortcut switches.
Exciting Features l Blurred effect: Touch the icon in the viewfinder and select a blurred effect. A light source (such as neon light or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to a better blurred effect. Taking a photo from afar will reduce the stage lighting effect. l Beauty effect: – Shoot using the rear camera: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust the beautification settings. – Shoot using the front camera: Touch in the viewfinder.
Exciting Features Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Exciting Features l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select . l Touch to adjust the colour temperature. If you want to give your photo a cosy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, lower the K value. Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: Touch "' , and drag the AF slider to your desired value.
Exciting Features l Adjust EV compensation: You may increase the EV compensation if the light on the subjects or background is low, and decrease the EV compensation if there is too much light. Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a low light environment, you can select . Adjust Focus: To better highlight a subject, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when shooting portraits.
Exciting Features Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type. Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN. Enable PrivateSpace Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password.
Exciting Features Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both. Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Exciting Features Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen. Use App Drawer to Store Apps Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen. Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer.
New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
New Device 2 Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your device and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enrol your face. 3 Face unlock modes: l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your device identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on.
New Device To unlock the screen, simply place your finger on the fingerprint sensor. You can also customise the screen unlock method by going to Settings > Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Unlock when screen is off, and then selecting Rest finger or Press button. l Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your device. You are advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method.
New Device network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password. Introduction to SuperCharge SuperCharge uses SCP to link together your device and charger and ensures smart, fast, and safe charging by intelligently adjusting the charging voltage and current based on the battery level of your device. Use the charger and USB cable that came with your device.
Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Gestures and Operations 1 Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the centre of the home screen and touch open HiVision. 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the viewfinder, and wait for it to be translated. 3 You can touch to to copy the translation and paste it anywhere you like. Scan Products When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't find it.
Gestures and Operations 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centreed in the frame, and the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown. HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images HiSearch can be a handy search tool to locate the apps and files you want. HiSearch allows you to search through settings, files, contacts and notes while keeping a record of your search history.
Gestures and Operations After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen Screen recording comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your gameplay to share with your friends using your Phone. l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. l If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by default.
Gestures and Operations Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down the notification panel, and then touch recording the screen. You can turn on or off to start based on your needs. To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen. Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off Enable microphone based on your needs.
Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operations Use the Recent key to enable Split-screen mode: Open a compatible app, then touch and hold . Use at the top of an app to enable Split-screen mode: If you are using Three-key navigation, touch on the navigation bar to access the recent tasks screen. If you are using Gestures, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks screen. Select a compatible app and touch at the top of the app.
Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits. Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app.
Home Screen l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps. Navigate with Gestures Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, or view recent tasks. Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures.
Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronising data Memory full Sign-in or synchronisation problem Synchronisation failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your device on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
Home Screen Customise Notification Settings Customise the notification settings to use your device the way you want. Open l Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received. l Enable notification light: Enable Pulse notification light to show a blinking indicator light when notifications are received.
Home Screen l Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Add in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enrol your fingerprints. l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen password prevents unauthorised access to your device.
Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your device vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen. Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until your device vibrates, then touch Uninstall. To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Home Screen Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates, and then select Remove. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open l Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share.
Contacts l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new device, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch contact, or touch to add a to Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename. Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Contacts information in your device will be updated. To sync all LinkedIn contact information, from the LinkedIn settings screen in Contacts, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn. View contact information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View LinkedIn profile online. Unlink a LinkedIn contact: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > LinkedIn, and select Disassociate.
Dialling Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialler screen of your device, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Dialler. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl" for John Lucas) to find a contact. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If you are using a dual-SIM device, touch the call.
Dialling Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some network providers may not support this feature. Open Dialler, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number you want to forward your calls to, then confirm.
Dialling Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls l Some network providers may not support this feature. l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your network provider), you can: l Enable 4G: Turn on 4G. The 4G switch may be unavailable for your device due to your network provider's settings. This indicates that the 4G network is enabled by default.
Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Messages. From the Messaging list screen, touch Send a message: Open contacts or groups. Enter your message content, touch and select to add other types of content, and touch to send the message.
Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch . Go to Settings > Advanced. From here you can configure the following: Whether to retrieve MMS messages automatically: Disable Auto-download MMS to prevent your device from automatically downloading MMS messages.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Take a photo: Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Select a camera mode: Open Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen. Adjust the focal length: In the viewfinder, spread two fingers to zoom in or pinch two fingers to zoom out.
Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out. Keep the flash on while filming: When recording a video in dim light, touch , and select to keep the flash on. Shoot an AI video: Touch , and select effects such as AI colour or Background blur to film an AI video.
Camera Capture Stunning Macro Shots Open Camera, then go to More > Super macro. Focus your camera on a nearby subject, hold it steady, then touch to take a photo. AI photography, Intelligent Photo Scene Identification AI photography can automatically identify your current photography scene and intelligently adjust the colour and brightness of the photo, so you don't need to repeatedly adjust your camera for the perfect shot.
Camera l Enable AI photography to automatically configure and adjust camera settings: When you open the camera and enter Standard camera mode, touch to enable AI photography as required. Once enabled, this feature will intelligently identify the photography scene, which saves you the trouble of repeated manual adjustments. Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Make your selfies and group shots even more beautiful.
Camera Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots. To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual field and stitches them together into a single photo. When taking a panorama, find a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one colour.
Camera Metering Mode Application Scenario Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value. Adjust ISO: Touch To avoid excessive noise, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the daytime is between 100 and 200 and around 400 for night scenes.
Camera Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits. Open Camera > More > Pro. Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits. Place your shooting subjects (their faces for example) in the centre of the viewfinder.
Camera l Light graffiti: Captures trails created by a moving light source in low-light conditions. l Silky water: Captures silky-smooth photos of waterfalls and flowing water. l Star trails: Captures stunning photos of star trails in the night sky. Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results.
Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate colour, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. l This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. Hold your device steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky. l Go to Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. Hold your device steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky. l Recording a time-lapse video continuously for long period of time may consume battery power and use up storage space. l Place your device on a tripod or flat surface to keep it steady while recording.
Camera Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends. l To start using Highlights, open Camera, touch , and enable Location tag. l Check that your device is connected to the Internet.
Gallery Only videos in MP4 format can be added to Highlights. l Share photos and videos from Highlights: Touch and hold any photo or video in the album, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the steps to complete the process. l Rename the album: Go to l Delete the album: Go to > Rename to enter a new name. > Delete, then touch Delete.
Gallery Edit Photos Crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as graffiti, custom watermarks, and filters) to your photos in Gallery. Open Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, then touch . Edit the photo in the following ways: l Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or touch Mirror to flip it. l Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.
Gallery l Rename the photo: Touch > Rename to enter a new name. l Set the photo as a home screen wallpaper or contact picture: Go to > Set as, then select Wallpaper or Contact photo. Share a photo or video: Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, touch and hold any item to access the selection screen. Select the items you want to share, touch , then select a sharing method, and follow the steps to complete the process.
Gallery Recover deleted photos and videos: In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold a photo or video until the icon appears. Select the items you want to recover and touch to restore them to their original albums. If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.
Optimiser Use Optimise Have you noticed that your device has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimise to make your device run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Optimiser, and touch OPTIMISE. Your device will automatically optimise its overall performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customise the optimisation options. The system will recommend that you use Optimise.
Optimiser Performance mode: Enable Performance mode, and then the icon will be displayed in the status bar. In this mode your device prioritises app performance based on the current scenario. This may drain the battery faster than other modes, especially when you are playing games or running other power-intensive apps. The following options are also available: l View power consumption details: Touch Battery usage or Power consumption details.
Optimiser l Auto-clean junk files: If this option is selected, the system will automatically identify junk files and permanently delete them after 14 days. l Auto-update cleanup database and Online virus scan: Auto-update the cleanup database, or scan for viruses under the conditions of Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and mobile data. Select Never to disable these options. The virus scan reminder is enabled by default. You will be notified if no anti-virus scan has been performed for more than 30 days.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Other, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically copy emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder to add a reminder for your event, then touch . Search events: On the Calendar page, touch and enter the event keywords, such as title or location.
Calendar Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System > Date & time. Enable Dual clocks, and set Home city to display the time in the region where you are currently located and the time in your home city on the lock screen.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favourites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
Utilities Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier device usage habits. To check your device usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More. Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks. Check last seven days' screen time: Touch Last seven days, and then check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks.
Utilities Open Settings, go to System > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > USB storage, then touch BACK UP. On the Select data screen, select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. Reset Your Phone If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches and residual files, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached files completely and restore your device's factory settings.
Utilities l You can touch > Backup encryption > Encrypt backups to enable Backup encryption on the backup page, and then set a password when prompted. The password will be used when you want to restore files later. Always remember your backup password or set security questions to help remember the password as you will not be able to retrieve your backup files without it.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added. Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a name for the user and touch ADD.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the username or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
Device Connection Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly.
Device Connection HID Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses PAN Tethering BLE Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen. Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that the Bluetooth device is set to visible.
Device Connection l Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically. NFC Introduction to NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Device Connection Scenarios l Transfer files (such as images, apps, and contacts). l Quickly establish a connection between devices (like Bluetooth pairing or hotspot sharing). Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. l Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags l Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your network provider.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files to be sent and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimise. Touch the transmitting device's screen to begin sending files.
Device Connection NFC For example, when pairing Bluetooth devices, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the transmitting device plays an audio prompt and the transmitting screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the transmitting device to establish a Bluetooth connection.
Device Connection projection, and enable Wireless projection to connect your Phone to the network of the wireless HDMI adapter. Drag down from the status bar on your Phone, or open the notification center on the external display to switch between Phone and Desktop. Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps.
Device Connection Audio output: Want to change the audio output device? You can select the external display or your Phone as an audio output device. Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon.
Device Connection Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then set your USB connection method to Transfer photos. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. After the installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the images on your Phone.
Device Connection The content of these folders is not automatically saved to your Windows PC, but can be accessed, copied, and saved locally as needed on the computer. 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Windows PC, and the changes will be synced to your device automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your device, the changes will be synced to your computer as well.
Device Connection l Bluetooth printer: Power on the printer, preview the file you want to print on your device, and then touch Share. Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name, and adjust specifications on the preview screen. Then simply touch PRINT to print. When pairing the Bluetooth printer for the first time, start by making sure your device can find the printer, then press the power button on the printer for 1 second to ensure successful pairing.
Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your device quickly and securely, without the need of a password. l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your device has been remotely locked or restarted.
Security and Privacy l Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. l Facial data will not be erased after online update. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock.
Security and Privacy Enrol a Fingerprint to Unlock the Screen You can enrol a fingerprint on your device to unlock your screen, access Safe, or use App lock without a password. l Fingerprint unlock is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password. When your device restarts or your fingerprint is not recognised, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock the device. l Before enroling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
Security and Privacy l Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your device. You are advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method. l When the screen is on, simply touch the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen. If you press the fingerprint sensor, the screen will turn off instead. l If both fingerprint and facial recognition are enabled, you can use both methods simultaneously to unlock the screen with maximum efficiency.
Security and Privacy Enable or Disable Location Services After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security.
Security and Privacy Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your fingerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace. Exit PrivateSpace: When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace whenever you need it.
Security and Privacy l Before transferring your data, ensure that the new device has enough storage space remaining. l You can transfer the following data from one device to another: pictures, audio files and videos. 1 Enter PrivateSpace on your new device and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Space Clone > This is the new phone to generate a QR code. 2 Enter PrivateSpace on your old device and open Settings.
Security and Privacy Enable App Lock App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your device or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorised access to important apps on your device. Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock.
Security and Privacy When you use PrivateSpace, Multi-user, encrypted memory files, or other features to encrypt photos, personal information, or other personal data, the only way your data can possibly be decrypted is if the trusted root key, lock screen password, and security chip are simultaneously cracked. Not all devices support memory cards.
Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password.
Wi-Fi and Network Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over short distances. Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer.
Wi-Fi and Network l Your Phone will automatically connect to the optimal network available after Wi-Fi+ is enabled. l Wi-Fi+ may automatically switch to your mobile data network, depending on strength of Wi-Fi+ signals in your area. Note that using mobile data to download or view videos and other large files may incur additional data usage fees. To avoid excessive data charges, purchase an appropriate data plan.
Wi-Fi and Network settings screen of the paired device, touch next to the paired device, then enable Internet access to establish an Internet connection and share your mobile data. Use USB to share mobile data: Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable USB tethering to start sharing your mobile data.
Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. The App twin feature only works with WeChat, QQ, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: l Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function. l Schedule rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Scheduled to set the time period and repeat cycle.
Sound and Display Customise your ringtone and notification sound: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your personal preference. Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain Do your eyes get tired and sore after looking at your Phone for a long time? Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue-light and adjust the screen to warmer colours, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.
Sound and Display Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut. For example, you can add a shortcut for the camera's selfie feature to the home screen. Change the Display Settings Open l Settings, touch Display, and you can: Display full screen: Go to More display settings > Full-screen display to set apps to display in full screen mode as required.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly. Open Optimiser, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Open Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
Smart Assistance Answer calls: If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call. To hang up, open the cover to end the call. If your flip cover has a display window, from the incoming call screen, drag to to to answer the call. To hang up the call, drag . Play music: Closing the flip cover will not stop music playback. If your flip cover has a display window, you can touch or to switch between songs. Touch or to pause or resume playback.
System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your device as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your device reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your device when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
System Single-tap on focused item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (not open it). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Double-tap to activate an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once with one finger, then touch twice anywhere on the screen. Other gestures: l Swipe right with one finger on the screen to move to the next item.
System l Swipe left with one finger on the screen to move to the previous item. l Swipe down with one finger on the screen to move to the item downwards. l Swipe up with one finger on the screen to move to the item upwards. l Swipe down then right with one finger on the screen to open the global TalkBack menu. You can quickly access certain TalkBack features here. l Swipe up then right with one finger on the screen to open the local TalkBack menu. You can set browsing mode for TalkBack.
System General Settings Change Your System Language You can change the system language on your device as needed. Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. If the language you want to use is not listed, touch Add language to search for additional languages. You can also touch Region to select the country/region. The system interface is displayed according to the local habits of the selected region.
System l Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch Settings and go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices. l Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
System Update Update the Device System Online l Before installing the update, connect your device to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you use a Wi-Fi network. l Make sure that the battery level remains above 30% during the update. l Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your personal information at risk.
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Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for thirdparty software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use thirdparty software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of thirdparty software and applications.
Legal Notice Import and Export Regulations All applicable export or import laws and regulations must be complied with and all necessary governmental permits and licenses must be obtained before exporting or importing the product, including the software and technical data, described in this document. Personal Information and Data Security The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others.
This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, 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. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, 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. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
