User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Tips Smart Life Camera Tips More Features 1 3 4 6 New Device New Device Configuration Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer Getting Help 10 11 11 Gestures and Operation Screenshots and Screen Recording 15 Home Screen Use the Recent Key to Conveniently Manage Background Apps Quick Switch Notification and Status Bar Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management 20 20 22 23 24 26
Contents Beautification Monochrome Light Painting Mode Use Time-lapse to Condense Hours into Minutes Discover New Possibilities with Customized Shooting Modes 56 57 58 63 64 Highlights Photo Management 65 67 Gallery Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimization Manage Your Mobile Data Optimize Power Consumption Use Virus Scan to Keep Your Phone Safe 71 71 72 73 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 74 74 75 75 Calendar: Your Event Manage
Contents Transfer Files Using Huawei Share 96 Security and Privacy Fingerprint PrivateSpace Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps More Security Settings 97 99 101 101 Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss Back Up Your Data to a microSD Card Back Up Your Data to Internal Storage Back Up Your Data to a USB Storage Device Back Up Your Data to a Computer 104 104 104 105 105 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Manage Dual-SIMs Mobile Network 106 108 109 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two S
Exciting Features Tips Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features Touch and hold an app icon to display a menu of frequently used features for quick access. You can also touch and hold a feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut. If you touch and hold an app icon and a shortcut is not created, the app does not support home screen shortcuts.
Exciting Features Transfer Files Using Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and Wi-Fi to quickly transfer files without using mobile data. Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the file you want to share and touch Share.
Exciting Features Smart Life Smart Remote: Control Your Home Electronics with Your Phone l The Smart Remote can be used with home electronics that have accompanying infrared remotes. It does not work with devices that use Bluetooth or other non-infrared remote controls. l There is no unified industry standard for infrared codes. This means the Smart Remote may not be able to control some home electronics.
Exciting Features two user accounts, such as one for work and one for personal use, and quickly switch between them with a single touch. You can create three different types of users: l Owner: The Phone's owner. Log in as the owner when you are using your device. As the owner, you have access to all actions, such as adding or deleting users and guests, and giving users permission to make calls and send text messages. l User: Add family members and close friends as users.
Exciting Features Use Portrait Mode to Capture Stunning Portraits Want to always look your best in your selfies? Portrait mode lets you configure different beautification settings and create an information database for custom beautification. l Portrait mode: Enable Portrait mode to automatically apply beautification effects to everyone in the frame. l Perfect selfie: Enable Perfect selfie and your Phone will create a custom beauty plan for you.
Exciting Features Monochrome: Explore the Beauty of Light and Shadow The world is an amazingly colorful place. But sometimes too much color can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out color, helping to bring out light and shadows and give photos more mood and atmosphere. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white.
Exciting Features Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant 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.
Exciting Features Once you have enabled Wi-Fi+, your device will: l Automatically select and connect to the optimal network: Automatically select and connect to Wi-Fi networks you've previously connected to, free networks, or your mobile data network, depending on the signal strength at your current location. l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on and off: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled or disabled in specific locations.
Exciting Features and obtain cleaning suggestions based on the scan results. This helps you free up storage space without accidentally deleting important files.
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 Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer Many people find ordinary charging too slow, but worry about the safely of fast-charging. Worry no more: SmartCharge has you covered. SmartCharge establishes a direct connection between the Phone and the charger and intelligently coordinates the charging voltage and current based on the battery power of the Phone to provide a smarter, faster, and safer charge. Make sure you are using the original charger and USB cable when charging your Phone.
New Device Your fingerprint replaces the password, making your Phone more secure, Fingerprint unlocking and also making a range of security operations more convenient, from unlocking the screen to accessing Safe and locked apps, to making secure payments. To prevent the information in your microSD card from being leaked, you microSD card lock can lock that microSD card using your device.
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Gestures and Operation Screenshots and Screen Recording Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls down to the bottom of the page, capturing all the information on the page in a single screenshot.
Gestures and Operation 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 The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or want to record exciting gaming moments on your Phone. Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
Gestures and Operation Use combo key to start recording: Simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. To end the recording, simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume up button again.
Gestures and Operation Use knuckle to start recording: Use two of your knuckles to gently double-tap the screen in quick succession to start recording. To end the recording, double-tap the screen in quick succession with two of your knuckles again. You can view 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.
Gestures and Operation After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default.
Home Screen Use the Recent Key to Conveniently Manage Background Apps If you are running many background apps, your power consumption will be high. If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you can try using the recent key. The recent key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed. Touch l .
Home Screen Adjust the Position of Shortcut Switches to Your Liking Adjust the positions of the shortcut switches to put the ones you use regularly at the top. Swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and touch . From the shortcuts panel, you can: Rearrange shortcut switches: Touch and hold a shortcut switch and then drag the icon to a position of your choice. Add a shortcut switch: Drag a shortcut switch from the hidden area of the panel to the displayed area, then touch BACK.
Home Screen Notification and Status Bar Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important notifications? From your Phone's status bar, you can view real time notification information and your device's operating status. 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 Customize Notifications to Your Liking Not a fan of the default notification reminders? You can customize notification reminders so that you get notifications the way you want them. Go to l Settings, then go to Apps & notifications > Notifications & status bar. You can: Enable notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen. When your Phone screen is off, it will turn on when a notification is received.
Home Screen Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen, and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. Each app supports up to four frequently used features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a selfie, touch and hold the camera icon, and then touch Selfie in the pop-up menu. Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu.
Home Screen Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Personal photos, contact information, and banking apps, your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information. Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorized user.
Home Screen Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at any time. Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen.
Home Screen Open Settings Touch and hold the icon to enter editing mode Exit Simple mode Add contacts/apps View/Open more apps Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or sort and move them to folders for more convenient use. Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the screen.
Home Screen Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically and all the apps in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name. Add or delete app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps as required and then touch OK.
Home Screen l Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the selected home screen page as your default home screen page. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Want to set a picture you like as your home screen wallpaper? Personalize your wallpaper to make your home screen stand out. Go to l Settings, then go to Display > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Set wallpaper.
Home Screen Check that there is enough empty space on the home screen to put the widget. If there is not enough space, add another home 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 Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to Remove at the top of the screen. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the main screen until your Phone vibrates, then drag the widget to any position on the main screen.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Business Card Management: Add and Share Business Cards with Ease Find it laborious to enter the content of paper business cards into your Phone contacts? Want an easier way to share your Phone contacts with friends? Business card management allows you to conveniently add and share business cards.
Contacts Scan Business Cards to Add them to Contacts Go to l Contacts, touch Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface, adjust the camera's focus so that the card information is clearly displayed in the viewfinder, and then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Burst mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share contacts: Open Contacts, select the contact you want to share, and touch the QR code icon in the upper right corner to share the contact using the QR code. You can also touch Share, select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the sharing process. If the other party's device supports QR code analysis, they can directly take pictures of or scan QR codes to add contacts.
Contacts Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts, select the contacts you want to merge, and then touch . Display contacts for different accounts: Want to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card? Go to l > Display preferences, and select the accounts that you want to display. You can also: Enable Simple layout: Want to hide the profile pictures, companies, and titles in the contacts list? From the contacts list screen, go to l > Display preferences, and enable Simple layout.
Contacts Merging Third-Party App Contacts Integrated Social Networks: Bring People Together Want to expand your social network? Want to sync information from a social media account to your contacts? You can log in to a social media account (such as LinkedIn) and sync your contacts' information (including company, title, and email) to your local contacts and enrich your social network.
Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen, enter part of the telephone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts. Open Dialer. From the dialer screen, enter the telephone number or the first letterof the contact's name. Your device will automatically search Contacts, call logs. Touch the contact you want to call in the list. If you have a dual-SIM device, touch 1 or 2 to make the call.
Dialing 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 carriers may not support this feature. Open Dialer, 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.
Dialing Voicemail requires carrier support. Please check that you have enabled this service. Contact your carrier to learn more about your voicemail number, service details, and fee information. Enable voicemail: Open Dialer, go to > Settings touch Additional settings (for dual-SIM Phones, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Additional settings), then go to Voicemail > Voicemail number and enter the voicemail number provided by your carrier.
Dialing Some carriers may not support this feature. Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls 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 carrier network), you can: l Enable 4G: Turn on Enable 4G. Due to carrier customization, there may not be a 4G switch on your Phone. This indicates 4G is already enabled and does not need to be turned on manually.
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. Open Messaging. From the list of messages, go to Enter your message content, touch > and select contacts or groups. to add other types of content, and touch to send the message. Save a draft message: Touch to save a message as a draft.
Message notification messages. To pin unread messages to the top, go to > Settings > Pin unread messages. Block Spam Messages Tired of receiving spam messages? Enable message blocking to say goodbye to spam messages! Open Messaging. On the list of messages, go to > Blocked, touch and configure the interception rules, whitelist, and blacklist. Attach a Signature to a Text Message You can create a signature to add to the end of every text message to give your messages a more formal touch.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Your Camera's Basic Functions Understand your camera's basic functions to help you take better pictures. Turn flash on/off Enable Wide aperture mode Switch to front/rear camera Enable Moving picture mode Enable Portrait mode View photos or videos Switch to video mode Take a photo Basic photo mode: Open Camera and in the viewfinder, touch to take a picture. You can also configure the Volume down button to work as a shutter button for your camera.
Camera l Off: Disable flash. l On: Enable flash. l Always on: Flash is always on while you are in the viewfinder. Enable geolocation: Records your geographic location when you take a picture to allow you to search through your pictures by location. From the viewfinder, swipe left to enter the settings menu and enable GPS tag. Use Camera to Record Videos Besides taking pictures, you can also use the camera to capture high resolution videos with sound.
Camera Turn on flash: When recording a video in low light conditions, you can touch and select to turn on the flash. Adjust Camera Settings In the settings page of Camera you can adjust a variety of camera settings, modes, and specifications to suit your usage needs. Touch viewfinder to shoot: Open Camera, swipe left to open Settings and enable Touch to capture. Now when you touch an object in the viewfinder, the camera will focus and take a picture automatically.
Camera The golden spiral: Select the Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right) grid. The center of the spiral is the focal point of the photo. Position the subject here to lead the viewer around the image in a natural flow.
Camera Take moving pictures Want to take more exciting and vivid photos? Take a moving picture and prolong life's wonderful moments. With Moving pictures, you can record a scene approximately 1 second before and after the shutter button is pressed. When browsing the gallery, not only can you view the photo captured, but also play the moving image and sound. Take Moving pictures: Open Camera, touch on the top of your screen, then touch to capture.
Camera View Moving pictures: The captured moving picture will be saved to Gallery in JPG format. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch the moving photo with a tag, and then touch the icon at the top of the photo to view the moving photo effect. Moving photo effects will stop automatically after the playback ends. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback manually.
Camera l Quick focus to capture fleeting moments: Wide aperture mode can help you quickly capture a fleeting moment during your travels while avoiding any possible blurring caused by moving the lens or focusing too slowly. l Blur the background to highlight the subject: Unable to pick out the focus in a crowd? Enable Wide aperture mode to blur the background, so you can stand out with ease even on a crowded street.
Camera l For optimal results, ensure that the subject is positioned no more than 2m (6 ft) away from the camera. l Touch and swipe left or right on the slider to adjust the aperture level. The lower the aperture value, the more blurred the background will appear. Edit a wide aperture photo: Open Gallery and touch a photo that is marked with the Touch to change the focal point and aperture value. Touch icon. to save the photo.
Camera 3D Panorama 3D Panorama: Capture 3D Photos in Motion Do you ever feel let down by the feeling of flatness in your panoramas? 3D panorama gives you a great way to liven your panoramas up. You can tilt your Phone or drag your photos to create a 3D effect. 3D panorama is a pre-installed camera mode in your Phone. You can use 3D panorama to create moving panoramic shots of objects, people, and landscapes.
Camera Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos Tired of looking at the single perspective offered by a standard photo? Try the 3D panorama function to capture a 360-degree view of a scene or person. There are three shooting modes for the 3D panorama function: l Shooting objects: Open Camera, swipe right and touch 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release to stop shooting.
Camera l Taking seflies: Open Camera, touch touch 3D panorama. Touch and hold to switch to the front camera, then swipe right and , then follow the onscreen prompts to move the Phone slowly around you in one direction. Release to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch 3D above the photo you took to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
Camera View Pro mode info Select metering mode Adjust ISO Adjust shutter speed Adjust exposure value Select white balance mode Select focus mode Use Pro Camera Mode to Take Landscape Shots Use Pro camera mode to customize camera settings and capture landscape shots that stand out. Open Camera, swipe right on the camera screen, and touch Pro photo to enable professional mode. Metering mode: In Pro camera mode, touch . Select the appropriate metering mode for the scene.
Camera For static scenes (such as mountains), a shutter speed between 1/80 and 1/125 is recommended; for moving scenes (such as waves), it is recommended that you mount your phone on a tripod and set a slower shutter speed (less than one second). l Exposure compensation: In Pro camera mode, touch (9 and drag the EV slider until your preferred value is highlighted. White balance: In Pro camera mode, touch AWB and drag the AWB slider until your preferred value is highlighted.
Camera Use Pro camera mode to take portrait shots Want to give your portrait shots more personality? Use Pro camera mode to customize camera settings and fashion your own unique portrait style. Open Camera and swipe right on the viewfinder to enable Pro camera mode. Metering mode: For portrait shots, select or and position the subject in the center of the photo. Brightness settings l ISO: For portrait shots, a low ISO setting is recommended to prevent excessive noise.
Camera Focus: For portrait shots, it is recommended that you select Manual Focus (MF) mode. Touch the part of the photo that you want to isolate with the focus (such as a face) and then capture your shot. l In Pro camera mode, when one setting is changed, other settings may also change automatically. l The above settings are guidelines only. For optimal results, adjust camera settings according to the actual shooting conditions.
Camera Enable Portrait Mode and make your photos shine: Open touch the Camera, enable , and then icon in the viewfinder. Drag the sliders left and right to adjust beautification settings. A higher Beauty level will make the beautification effects more distinct. After making the adjustments, touch to take photos. Enable Perfect selfie mode to customize beautification settings: Open Camera, enable , and then swipe left to enter the Camera settings screen.
Camera Monochrome: Explore the Beauty of Light and Shadow The world is an amazingly colorful place. But sometimes too much color can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out color, helping to bring out light and shadows and give photos more mood and atmosphere. Open Camera and swipe right on the screen. Touch Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white.
Camera Tail Light Trails: 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. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. l Open Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Tail light trails.
Camera Light Graffiti: Paint a Photo with Light 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 color, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera.
Camera Silky Water: Capture Silky-smooth Streams and Waterfalls Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers. l For better results, find a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Silky water. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch viewfinder. Touch to start shooting.
Camera Star Track: Capture the Beauty of the Stars Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky, and on a clear night. l Open Position your device on a tripod so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera. Swipe right on the screen and then go to Light painting > Star track. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch viewfinder. Touch to start shooting.
Camera Use Time-lapse to Condense Hours into Minutes You can use time-lapse to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video, allowing you to view flowers blooming, the ebb and flow of city traffic, and the formation of clouds during the day and the movement of stars in the night sky. l Avoid recording time-lapse for too long as it will use up your battery power and storage space. l Use a sturdy tripod to reduce device movement during time-lapse recording.
Camera Discover New Possibilities with Customized 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. Downloading more shooting modes: Open then touch Camera, swipe right to go to the Modes page, to view downloads. Select the shooting modes you want, and touch ADD. After downloading, you can see the downloaded shooting modes under Modes.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Turn Your Photos into a Personalized Video Having to sort through a sea of photos to relive and share past moments can be a pain. Highlights intelligently selects photos and videos by location to generate short video clips, so you can easily look back on your wonderful memories. You can choose different animation effects and background music for the videos and share them with friends and family.
Gallery Edit the Highlights Album Want to change the background music or video template for Highlights? You can edit a Highlights video and personalize it with the background music and template you like. l Highlights automatically creates videos based on the geographical information in your photos. To use this feature, open Camera, go to Settings, and check that GPS tag is enabled. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
Gallery l Sharing or removing photos: Touch and hold any photo in the Highlights album, then touch and select a sharing method. Touch , and then touch Move to remove photos from the Highlights album. Photo Management Edit Videos Crop a video: Open Gallery, select the video you want to edit, and touch to enter the video editing screen. You can drag the slider in the crop area to select the segment you want to keep, and touch to finish cropping the video.
Gallery l Blur a photo: Touch , select the blur mode you desire, and drag the slider to adjust the degree of the blur. l Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the photo's brightness, contrast, saturation, and other parameters according to your preferences. l Beautify a portrait photo: When the system detects a portrait photo, it will automatically provide you with the Beauty feature.
Gallery View by shooting time: You can view the shooting time of your photos and videos in the Photos tab. Go to > Settings, and enable Show time to display the shooting date when viewing photos in full screen mode. From the Photos tab, you can separate or close two fingers to zoom out or in on the screen, and switch between day and month display for photos and videos.
Gallery You cannot hide the Camera, or Screenshots albums. Delete photos or videos: Touch and hold a photo or video until videos to be deleted, and then touch appears, select the photos or > Delete. Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently deleted album and are marked with an icon that indicates the number of days before they will be permanently deleted. To permanently delete photos or videos, go to Recently deleted, select the photos or videos to be deleted, and then touch > Delete.
Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimization Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use one-touch optimization to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Go to Phone Manager and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will increase its running speed, check for security risks, optimize power consumption, and monitor and intercept unknown phone numbers and harassing calls.
Phone Manager Optimize Power Consumption Running out of battery at an inopportune time can cause many inconveniences. Power saving features can help to prolong the battery life of your Phone, allowing you to play games or enjoy other features for longer. Open l Phone Manager and touch remaining to perform the following: View power consumption details: Touch Battery usage to view power consumption details.
Phone Manager l Enable Power saving mode or Ultra power saving mode: Enable Power saving mode or Ultra power saving mode. Choose the appropriate power saving mode based on your Phone's battery level to extend battery life. l Adjust screen resolution to save power: Enable Screen resolution and select Smart resolution. Your device will automatically lower the screen resolution to save power. You can also manually set the screen resolution to save power when high resolution is unnecessary.
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 Others, 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 Configure email accounts: On the account screen, go to > Settings, select an account to set the Account name, Default account, or Remove account. 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 move 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.
Calendar Calendar: Your Event Management Center Too many events to keep track of? Calendar provides you with comprehensive event management, making your professional and personal lives easier. Calendar provides the following functions: l Meeting reminders: Worried about missing an important work meeting? Add your work email (Exchange account) in Calendar to check meeting reminders and receive a reminder from your Phone before the meeting begins.
Calendar Search events Go to today Events for the day Today Currently displayed day Week number Events for the currently displayed day Switch between month, week, day and schedule view Add new event Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to More > Remind 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 Share an event: Touch an event on the calendar or under Schedule, then touch and follow the onscreen prompts to share the event using any of the multiple methods. View Global Holidays Traveling overseas for work or holiday? Download your destination country's holiday information ahead of time to better plan your work and schedule. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > Global holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country.
Clock Use the Clock With many powerful features and lots of information, the humble Clock has a lot to offer. The Clock can be used as an alarm, a world clock, stopwatch, or a timer. View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch the name of a city or select a city from the list of cities. Touch Display the time in two different regions: Go to on the World clock tab and enter to set the date and time. Clock, then go to > Date & time in the World clock tab.
Clock Time and date in your selected city Network-provided date and time If the time in your current region is the same as that of your home city, the lock screen will only display one time.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? 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 Notepad, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
Utilities Smart Remote Smart Remote: Control Your Home Electronics with Your Phone l The Smart Remote can be used with home electronics that have accompanying infrared remotes. It does not work with devices that use Bluetooth or other non-infrared remote controls. l There is no unified industry standard for infrared codes. This means the Smart Remote may not be able to control some home electronics.
Utilities Use Smart Remote to Control Your Home Electronics Use Smart Remote to add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing effortless control of your electronic appliances through your phone. l For aesthetic reasons, the infrared sensor of your phone is embedded within the device. This means that the angle of effectiveness is smaller than most remote controls at around 0 to 15°.
Utilities Import Data from a Huawei Device What's the best way to export data from an existing Huawei device to your new device? Use Phone Clone or Cloud Backup to quickly and conveniently transfer data from an existing device to your new one. Open Settings and go to System > Data transfer > From Huawei device.
Utilities Import Data from Other Android Devices Want to import data from a non-Huawei Android device to your new Phone? You can use Phone Clone to transfer data quickly without needing a data cable or using mobile data. Open Settings and go to System > Data transfer > From other Android device. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Phone Clone on your existing Android device.
Huawei ID and Multiple Users Multiple Users Multiple Users: Create Separate User Accounts on Your Phone Want to lend your Phone to someone else but don't want them accessing your private files and information? Add multiple users and user types to protect your information privacy when lending your Phone to others. Your settings and files will not be affected.
Huawei ID and Multiple Users l Change a user account name or profile picture: From the Users screen, switch to the relevant user and touch l . Follow the onscreen instructions to change the user's name or profile picture. Allow a user to make calls and share call records: Log in with the owner account. From the Users screen, select a user and then select Allow calls, messages, and sharing of communication history.
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. Near Field Communication (NFC) NFC: Transfer Data Over Short Distances NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connection and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam to enable NFC. Keep your phone unlock and light on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the sending device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimize. Touch the sending device's screen to begin sending files.
Device Connection NFC Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, 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 sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth connection. If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
Device Connection Protocol Connection Type Instructions Connection Methods Image Sharing Method Miracast Mirror what is shown Directly connect over Everything displayed on your device will be Protocol on your device's Wi-Fi and turn on the shared to the display on the external device. screen on a separate screen sharing When playing music and videos, only the device that supports function (like image will be shown on your device; no Miracast (like a TV, Miracast) on the audio will play.
Device Connection Connecting USB Device Transfer Data Between Your Phone and Computer Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer and transfer data. Select USB connection mode 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer or another device. An "Allow access to device data?" dialog box will appear on your phone. 2 Touch No, charge only.
Device Connection Transfer Data Between Your Phone and a USB Device USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) lets you transfer data directly between your phone and other devices (such as phones, tablets, cameras, and printers) without requiring a computer. You can also use an USB OTG cable to connect your phone directly to a USB storage device and transfer files.
Device Connection Transfer Files Using Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect nearby Huawei devices and Wi-Fi to quickly transfer files without using mobile data. Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the file you want to share and touch Share.
Security and Privacy Fingerprint Fingerprint Recognition: Enjoy Faster Navigation and Enhanced Security Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your Phone faster, it also provides added security to your personal information. Your fingerprint can be used to: l Unlock your screen with a single touch: Want to avoid the hassle of using PIN codes and patterns to unlock your screen? Use your fingerprint to quickly and securely unlock your screen with a single touch.
Security and Privacy l Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your Phone's unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN, or Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the lock screen password after the device is restarted or if your fingerprint is not recognized. l Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry. 1 Open 2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID, select Pattern, PIN, or Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set an unlock password.
Security and Privacy PrivateSpace PrivateSpace: Keep Your Private Information Hidden Want to keep your personal apps and data (such as photos and videos) hidden on your Phone, secure from other users? Look no further than PrivateSpace. With PrivateSpace, you can create an independent space on your phone to keep your private information. For example, you can install a separate WeChat in both your MainSpace and PrivateSpace, keeping the two apps completely independent of each other.
Security and Privacy Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using your fingerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are required to first enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from your lock screen. Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your fingerprint or password.
Security and Privacy By default, transferred image files are stored at Gallery > Shared images, video files are stored at Gallery > Shared videos, and audio files are stored at Files > Audio. Use App Lock to Lock Important Apps App lock allows you to set a password for your WeChat, Alipay, and other important apps. Once you restart your phone or unlock the phone screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when initially opening the apps.
Security and Privacy Lock Your microSD Card with SD Card Lock If you lose your phone, your microSD card can be ejected from your device and your personal data will be at risk of disclosure. SD card lock allows you to set a password to lock your microSD card. When the locked microSD card is inserted into another device for the first time, the password will be required in order to use the storage space or access stored data.
Security and Privacy Protect Your Privacy with microSD Card Encryption Worried that others might see your photos and other personal data if you lend them your microSD card? You can encrypt the files stored in your microSD card so that other people who use the card cannot access your personal data. Encrypted files can only be viewed and used on your device. Other people can use the microSD card's storage space, but cannot view the content of the encrypted files.
Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent Data Loss Ever worry that your Phone will stop working and cause you to lose important data? Back up your data regularly to prevent data loss and increase your peace of mind. There are four ways to back up your Phone's data: l microSD card: If your Phone supports microSD cards, you can back up your data to a microSD card at any time, giving you a convenient way to prevent data loss.
Backup and Restoration required for pictures, audio and video files, and documents but is required for other types of data. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a backup password and security question. You can view your backup files from the Huawei\Backup folder in Files > Local > Internal storage.
Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Wi-Fi+: Your Smart Connectivity Assistant 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 Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network to conserve your mobile data. To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information, always exercise caution when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi. Select the network you want to connect to. Depending on the network settings, you may have to enter a password. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete authentication if required.
Wi-Fi and Network 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. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer. The received file will be saved under Files in the Wi-Fi Direct folder by default.
Wi-Fi and Network Open > Wireless & networks and touch Dual SIM settings. Configure the two SIM cards based on your needs. The disabled SIM card cannot be used to make calls, send messages, or access the Internet. Enable call forwarding: Enable call forwarding between SIMs. While on a call using one SIM card, incoming calls on the other SIM card can be forwarded to the present SIM, so you can choose to answer or not.
Wi-Fi and Network * * You can use Wi-Fi hotspot, a USB cable, or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Set the network name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.
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 Configure 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 and go to Sound > Do not disturb.
Sound and Display Enable keypad and notification tones: Open Settings and go to Sound > More sound settings to enable or disable keypad and notification tones. Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sound screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen will light up and your device will vibrate. Customize your ringtone and notification tone: From the Sound screen, select a custom ringtone or use the Notification.
Sound and Display Change the Display Settings Change the font size and adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs. Open l Settings and touch Display. From here you can: Change the image and text size: Touch View mode and select a display mode to suit your needs. l Change the text size: Touch Text size and select the desired size. Drag to adjust text size Touch to enlarge text Touch to shrink text l Adjust the screen brightness: From Brightness, select the check box next to Automatic.
Sound and Display l Adjust the color temperature: Touch Color temperature. Select a preset option (Default, Warm, or Cold), and then touch OK to apply the settings. Alternatively, touch or drag the slider to manually adjust the color temperature. The color temperature cannot be changed when Eye comfort is enabled. l Automatically adjust the screen resolution: Touch Screen resolution and enable Smart resolution. The system will automatically adjust the screen resolution to reduce power consumption.
Storage Storage Cleaner Clean Up Memory for Faster Performance Does your Phone slow down over time? Do you want to clean up your system storage but are unsure which files to delete? Memory cleanup helps you quickly clear your cache, large and residual files, and unused app files to speed up system performance and keep your Phone in top shape. When your system performance slows down or remaining storage space is low, Phone Manager will remind you to clean up.
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Smart Assistance Navigation Bar and Navigation Dock Navigation Dock: Control Your Phone at a Touch Every time you want to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. Now, you can also use Navigation dock to perform the same functions, making your Phone even more user-friendly. Use the preset gestures to go back, return to the home screen, or switch between apps.
Smart Assistance Open Settings, touch Smart assistance, and then enable or disable Touch-disable mode.
System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your Phoneas desired. Open Settings. Go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard > Configure input methods and enable the desired input method. Return to Language & input, touch Default keyboard, select the input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate.
System Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Open an item: Double-touch 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 using one finger, and then touch twice anywhere on the screen.
System Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your Phone. It can also be used with the TalkBack service to help visually impaired users interact with their devices. Open Settings, go to System > Accessibility and enable Text-to-speech output. Configure your preferred engine and speech rate to enable this feature. Enable Color Correction The color correction setting enables your device to compensate for the effects of color blindness.
System Time and date in your selected city Network-provided date and time Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone Connect your Phone to a printer over Wi-Fi to print out documents and photos with ease. l Mopria allows you to print directly from your Phone to a Mopria-certified printer. The printer connects to your Phone over Wi-Fi. l If your printer is not Mopria-certified, contact the printer manufacturer to obtain a plug-in for your model.
System 2 Open Settings. Go to Device connection > Printing > default print service and check that default print service is enabled. Select a printer from the search results, or touch More > Add printer and follow the onscreen instructions to manually add a printer. 3 You can now print directly from your Phone: l Print an image: Go to Gallery. Open the image that you want to print, go to MORE > Print or export to PDF, and then follow the onscreen instructions to send the image to the printer.
System Enable Airplane Mode for Safer Flying and Longer Battery Life Worried that it's not safe to leave your Phone on during a flight? Want an easy way to increase your Phone's battery life when you don't plan on making or receiving any calls? You can enable Airplane mode to fly safely and increase your battery life. When flying, please follow the flight crew's instructions and either turn off your device or enable Airplane mode.
System l Clear storage space: Select Storage cleaner to enter the Cleanup screen and clean your memory or free up storage space with a single touch. l Change default storage location: Touch Default location and set the default storage location to either your Phone's internal storage or the microSD card. l Format your microSD card: Go to SD card > Format > Erase & format to clear all data in your microSD card. Backup your data beforehand to avoid data loss.
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System Update Performing an Online Update Your phone will prompt you to download and install a system update when a new version is available. The online update feature allows you to update your phone quickly and securely. l Before performing an online update, ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet. Online updates require an Internet connection. Update your phone over a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges.
This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
