User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots&Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode and Floating Window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 13 19 20 22 22 26 27 28 Smart Features HiVoice AI Lens
Contents Moving Pictures Add Stickers to Photos Documents Mode Underwater Mode Take High-Resolution Photos Pro Mode Record Videos AI Movie Effects 4K HD Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Use the Camera with Other Devices Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorisation Huawei Vlog Editor Huawei Vlogs Highlights 74 74 75 75 76 76 78 80 81 81 83 83 84 84 85 86 87 95 96 99 99 Apps Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder
Contents Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile Data More Connections Home Screen&Wallpaper Display&Brightness Sounds&Vibration Notifications Biometrics&Password Apps Battery Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users&Accounts System&Updates About Phone 143 143 144 146 153 164 166 169 172 174 179 180 181 182 187 190 193 194 201 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures Air Gestures You can use gestures to take screenshots and scroll without touching the screen. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Air scroll and Grabshot are enabled. Air scroll Hold the palm or back of your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, until or appears at the top of the screen. Then move your hand upwards or downwards to scroll up or down on the screen.
Essentials View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app On the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Knuckle Gestures Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot and Record screen. Take a screenshot Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot. Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot.
Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar. Button Shortcuts Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until the Power off and Restart options appear. Increase the volume Press the Volume up button.
Essentials Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Ultra snapshot Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is off or locked to take a photo. System Navigation Change the Navigation Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode according to your preferences. Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and enable or disable Gestures.
Essentials Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer. The icons on the navigation bar are as follows: • : Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard. • : Home key to return to the home screen. • : Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. • : Notification key to open the notification panel. Customise the Navigation Key Combination Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can: • Select a navigation key combination.
Essentials Clone Data from an Android Device 1 Phone Clone . Alternatively, go to Settings > System & On your new device, open updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.
Essentials 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Essentials Unlock the Screen with Password Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password. Use Face Unlock Turn on the screen and align it with your face. Your device will unlock once your face is recognised. Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enroled finger to unlock the screen.
Essentials Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your device.
Essentials Data saver enabled SIM card not found Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Calling VoLTE enabled Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi + Airplane mode enabled Alarms set Battery empty Battery low Charging Quick charging Super charging Power saving mode enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connected VPN connected Driving mode Projection device connected Location service enabled Eye comfort m
Essentials Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. • Touch to open Settings.
Essentials Customise Shortcut Switches Touch , touch and hold an icon, then drag it to the desired position. Home Screen Widgets Home Screen Widgets You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad, Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements. Add a Widget to the Home Screen 1 Pinch two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode. 2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
Essentials Move or Delete a Widget Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your device vibrates, then drag it to the desired position or touch Remove. Set Your Wallpaper Set Your Wallpaper Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to 2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. 3 Set the following according to your preferences: 4 Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. • Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
Essentials 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Grabshot is enabled. 2 Place your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, and wait for the to appear. Then close your fist to take a screenshot. icon Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. 2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then: 3 • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot. Touch to save the screenshot.
Essentials Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more. Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To stop recording, press and hold both buttons again. Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
Essentials 2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To stop recording, knock twice again. Record Your Voice During Screen Recording You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen. After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as . You can now record your voice. If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system sounds, such as music.
Essentials Clear Notifications • Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification. • Touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications. Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification, then touch to block, silence, or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed.
Essentials Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings When your device rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to mute it. Flip to Mute or Raise to Reduce Ringing Volume When you receive an incoming call, you can flip your device to mute it, or raise it to reduce the ringing volume. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Mute ringtone/ Reduce volume, then enable Flip to mute ringtone and Raise to lower volume.
Essentials Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. 2 Touch the modes. Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between different Enter Text Edit Text You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways. 1 Touch and hold the text until appears.
Essentials Enable Split-screen Mode from the Multi-Window Dock • Enable Split-screen mode: 1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
Essentials 2 • Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock. Switch the split-screen panes: Touch and hold or at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks. Then drag the pane to the other side of the screen to switch them. • Exit Split-screen mode: Drag or in the middle of the split screen line horizontally or vertically until either pane disappears. • Support for Split-screen mode varies by app. • The screen of a single app can't be split into two.
Essentials 2 Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a floating window. • Relocate the floating window: Drag the floating window to the desired location. • Display in full screen: Touch on the floating window to display the content in the window in full screen. • Close the floating window: Touch on the floating window to close it. The size of the floating window cannot be adjusted.
Essentials • Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you want to attach, and drag it into the email editor. Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window. Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock • Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add from Suggested or More apps, then touch Done. • Move an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , drag the desired app to any location in the dock, then touch Done.
Essentials 1 On the Always On Display screen, touch Clock style, and swipe across to view the available clock styles. 2 Select a preferred clock style, and touch . Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Power Your Device On and Off To power off your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power off and Touch to power off.
Essentials Force Restart Your Device If your device isn't working or won't turn off normally, you can force restart it. Just press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer. Charging Charge Your Device Your device will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your device in time to prevent it from turning off automatically when the power runs out. Precautions for Charging • Charge your device using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Essentials 1 Connect the adapter and charging pad using the USB cable, then plug the adapter into a power socket. 2 Place the charging pad on the table, then place your device on the centre of the charging pad with the screen facing upwards. 3 When a beep is heard, your device should start charging. • If you are using a high-voltage super fast charging adapter, the charging pad will charge the device at a super fast charging speed. The wireless SuperCharge icon will be displayed on the lock screen.
Essentials Charging Your Device With a PC 1 Connect your device to a PC or other device using a USB cable. 2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your device, touch Charge only. If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Settings, then select Charge only. Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the device screen.
Essentials 1 Go to 2 Power on the device to be charged, and place it on the centre of the back of your device. Do not place any metal objects between your device and the device to be charged. 3 If the device does not start charging within 5 seconds, adjust its position and try again. 4 If the device to be charged is removed from the device for more than 2 minutes during charging, Wireless Reverse Charging will automatically be disabled. Settings > Battery, and enable Wireless Reverse Charging.
Smart Features HiVoice HiVoice You can use HiVoice to interact with Huawei devices (such as smartphones, tablets) handsfree. Countries and Regions Where HiVoice Can Be Used Currently, you can communicate with HiVoice in English, French, and Spanish in the UK, France, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. To set your country and region, and the system language you want to use, go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region.
Smart Features You cannot wake up HiVoice when your device is in a call. You cannot wake up HiVoice with the wakeup word when your device is making an audio or screen recording. However, you can still use the Power button to wake up HiVoice. When Can I Interact With HiVoice? HiVoice can be in an idle, listening, or thinking state. It only takes commands when it is listening. • Idle: HiVoice does not take voice commands in this state. • Listening: HiVoice can communicate with you in this state.
Smart Features Face-to-Face Translation You can use HiVoice as your personal interpreter when travelling abroad or attending international conferences. 1 Wake up HiVoice and say "Open face to face translation" to bring up the Face-to-face translation screen. 2 There will be two buttons on the screen, one for you and one for the other party. Both of you can touch and hold the button on your respective side and speak, then release the button.
Smart Features • "Do I have anything scheduled tomorrow at 9 AM?" Set Reminders with Voice Commands To create or check your reminders, wake up HiVoice and give a command.
Smart Features • Comfort mode: "Turn on Eye comfort mode", or "Turn off Eye comfort mode" • Volume adjustment: "Turn the volume up", "Turn the volume down", or "Turn the volume up to max" • Power saving: "Enable Power Saving mode", or "Disable Power Saving mode" • Do Not Disturb: "Enable Do Not Disturb", or "Disable Do Not Disturb" Search with HiVoice If you want to use the browser to search for something, wake up HiVoice and give a voice command, such as: • Search for new Huawei products • Use G
Smart Features From the Search Bar While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch to access AI Lens.
Smart Features From the Lock Screen When the device is locked, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Touch , then unlock the device to access AI Lens.
Smart Features Scan Codes AI Lens can read QR codes and instantly direct you to the relevant app. 1 Open the camera, touch 2 Position the QR code within the frame and wait for it to be recognised. , then touch . Scan to Translate AI Lens has an Instant translation feature that can help you quickly translate text, such as road signs, menus, or even descriptions on a medicine or cosmetic bottle. 1 Open the camera, touch 2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.
Smart Features 2 Position the target object within the viewfinder. You will receive purchase recommendations once the object has been recognised. You can also touch photo, which will be recognised automatically. to take a HiTouch Convenient Shopping When you see an item on your device that you would like to buy, you can use HiTouch to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making the purchase.
Smart Features 5 Touch the links to view product details and make a purchase. Easy Projection Wireless Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. • If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your device and external display.
Smart Features Alternatively, go to Wireless Projection. 4 Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result list to start projecting. Wired Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection. It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specified by Huawei from authorised sources.
Smart Features 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station.
Smart Features 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Desktop Mode For enhanced work efficiency, project your device's content onto an external display, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then enable DESKTOP MODE. In DESKTOP MODE, the display of your device will be arranged in a desktop layout, and operations on your device won't affect what's on the external display.
Smart Features If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text. Project Your Device to an External Display to Facilitate Your Work In DESKTOP MODE, you can use the following features: • Multiple windows: Open more than one window at a time to multitask. • File management: Save files to the desktop, create files or folders, and rename or delete files.
Smart Features 3 Swipe down from the status bar on your device to open the notification panel, swipe down further to display all shortcut switches, and enable NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. 4 Tap the NFC area at the back of your device against the Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon on your computer and hold it there until your device vibrates or plays a notification sound. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions on your device and computer to complete the connection.
Smart Features Disconnect Your Device from Computer You can disconnect your device from computer using any of the following methods: • On your computer, open PC Manager, and go to My Phone > Disconnect. • On your device, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and touch DISCONNECT. • If connected via USB cable, remove the cable to disconnect your device from the computer.
Smart Features Currently, this feature is only supported by Huawei/Honor laptops marked with the Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon and installed with PC Manager. Share Pictures and Videos with One Tap • Share pictures and videos from your device to computer: 1 Select one or more pictures or videos in Gallery on your device.
Smart Features Record Your Computer Screen with One Tap Ever wanted to show off your gaming skills or share video clips from your computer, but never found a convenient way to do so? With a shake and a tap, what is shown on your computer will be projected and synced to your device for recording. 1 Shake your device, then immediately tap its NFC area against the Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon on the computer, and hold it there until your device vibrates or plays a notification sound.
Smart Features • From your device to computer: 1 On your device, use Microsoft Office to open the file you want to share. 2 • Tap the NFC area on the back of your device against the Huawei Share or Magic-link icon on the computer, and hold it there until your device vibrates or plays a notification sound. The file opened on your device will be transferred to your computer. From your computer to device: 1 2 On your computer, use Microsoft Office to open the file you want to share.
Smart Features • Open an app: Click an app in the window to open it. • Browse pages: Scroll the mouse wheel to browse web pages and switch between screens of your device displayed in the window. • Exit an app: Press the ESC key on the computer keyboard to exit the app opened in the window. Use the keyboard to quickly process messages on your device • Input text: Use the computer input method to enter text in the window, such as for sending SMS messages and creating emails.
Smart Features • Audio and video files: You can use an audio and video player on your computer, such as Windows Media Player. • Web pages: You can use a browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer. • Compressed files: You can use a decompression app on your computer, such as WinRAR.
Smart Features 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, then touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the files. These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 3 On the receiving device, touch Accept to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the Categories tab.
Smart Features 1 Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 On your device, go to the Huawei Share settings screen and enable Huawei Share and Computer Share. 3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers and the user name and password under Verification. 4 On the computer, go to: • Windows: This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Finder > Go to > Network. Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14.
Smart Features 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your device. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled. • Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via Bluetooth. 2 On your device, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
Smart Features AR Measure AR Measure enables you to measure height, volume, and more without needing a measuring tape. Before taking measurements, ensure that your surroundings are well lit and clear of obstacles and reflective objects. Measure Height 1 Open the Tools folder on the home screen, then touch 2 On the AR Measure screen, touch Height. 3 Frame the subject's feet in the viewfinder and slowly move your device to locate the plane.
Smart Features To measure the height of two or three people at the same time, get them to stand side by side, then mark the feet of one subject as the starting point. Lift your device until your subjects' faces have been identified, at which point their individual heights will be displayed. Measure Length 1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Length. 2 Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your device to locate the plane.
Smart Features 1 Turn off Auto. Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your device to locate the plane. 2 Point point. 3 Move your device slowly so that at the tip of the object's bottom edge and touch reaches the end of the edge, touch 4 . . Move your device to create a frame for the whole object. After the frame overlaps with the object, touch 6 travels along the long edge of the object. When it Move your device to create a frame for the object's bottom.
Smart Features Add and Use a Remote Control 1 Go to Smart Remote > , select the device type (such as TV, air conditioner, STB, DVD player, camera, projector, or network box), and then the brand. 2 Point the infrared sensor on the top of your device at the household appliance, and follow the onscreen instructions to add it to your remote control. 3 After adding the appliance, simply touch to control it remotely.
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera. Using Ultra Snapshot When enabled, simply double-press the Volume down button to open the camera when the screen is off.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Go to 3 You can now open the camera or take a snapshot without unlocking your screen. Camera. > Ultra Snapshot and select Open Camera or Take a snapshot. Take Photos Take Photos 1 Open 2 You can then: • Camera. Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.
Camera and Gallery To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider. • Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.
Camera and Gallery 3 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your device will take a photo when the countdown ends. Use Audio Control to Take Photos You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button. 1 Open 2 Go to 3 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo. Camera. > Audio control, enable Audio control, and select an audio control option.
Camera and Gallery 2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder. To take a selfie, touch 3 . You can then: • Enable beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more pronounced beauty effect. To disable the beauty effect, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch • 4 Set lighting effect: Touch Touch . and select an effect to your liking. to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery 2 If you are using the rear camera, touch or on the viewfinder to adjust the ISO sensitivity to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Keep your device steady and touch 4 Your device will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your device steady. Do not stop shooting before the countdown finishes or your photos may come out blurry. .
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your device needs to be within 2 meters (about 7 ft.) of your subject. 3 Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background. 4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. When recording, touch the viewfinder to adjust the focus. Camera and select Aperture mode.
Camera and Gallery Master AI Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently identifying objects and scenes and optimising the camera settings accordingly. Master AI is able to identify a variety of scenes, such as stages, beaches, blue skies, greenery, and text. It only works with the rear camera. 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Aim the camera at the moon and spread your fingers on the viewfinder to adjust the zoom to 10x or more. When your device detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode. 4 Touch Camera and select Photo mode. to ensure that Master AI is enabled. to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. Moon mode may not be triggered if the moon is shrouded by clouds.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Aim the camera at the object you want to take a photo of. The camera will automatically recommend Wide mode if it detects a building. Touch Wide to have a wider angle of view. You can also drag the zoom slider in the viewfinder, or pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level. A smaller value will result in a wider angle of view. 4 Touch Camera and select Photo mode. to ensure that Master AI is enabled. to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery 4 Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep your device steady and the arrow on the centre line the entire time. 5 Touch when you are finished. Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Selfies 1 In Panorama mode, touch 2 Point the camera at the centre of your shot, then touch 3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch to enable or disable the background. 4 Touch to enable Qmoji, then look straight at the front camera. 5 Touch and hold 6 After the recording is complete, add text or directly save the Qmoji. The Qmoji will be saved to Gallery in GIF format. to start recording. Use 3D Qmoji to Record Videos 1 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions accordingly. 2 Touch to enable or disable the background.
Camera and Gallery Light Painting Light Painting Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved. Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your device. Capture Car Light Trails in Traffic Trails Mode Traffic trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night.
Camera and Gallery Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. 1 Go to 2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light source of an appropriate colour, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera. Avoid exaggerated body movement as this may affect the shooting results. 3 Touch Camera > More > Light painting > Light graffiti.
Camera and Gallery 2 Steady your device, with the help of a tripod if necessary. 3 Touch to take a photo. Moving Pictures Moving Pictures Moving pictures capture a second of movement and sound before you touch the shutter button, and a second after. Take Moving Pictures Go to Camera > More > Moving picture and touch to take a photo. Play Moving Pictures Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.
Camera and Gallery 3 Drag the watermark to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of watermarks. 4 Touch to take a photo. Documents Mode Documents Mode Images shot at an angle always suffer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode. The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode. Shoot Photos in Documents Mode 1 Go to Camera > More, then touch Documents.
Camera and Gallery • Press the Volume up button to take a photo. • Press and hold the Volume up button to take a burst photo. • Press the Volume down button to record a video. During recording, press the Volume up button to pause and the Volume down button to stop. • Press the Power button to turn off the screen, and press it again to activate the camera. 3 When you are finished, follow the onscreen instructions to exit the camera.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Customise camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also Camera and select Pro mode. shoot high-quality videos by touching • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Centre Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Places more emphasis on light levels at the centre of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Concentrates on the light in a small area of the Spot • Description screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens.
Camera and Gallery Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to turn it off. • Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Camera and Gallery As the camera zooms in, the recorded sound becomes clearer. 4 Touch to end the recording. AI Movie Effects AI Movie Effects Use AI movie effects to add unique artistic effects to your videos without the need for postprocessing. 1 Open 2 Switch to the rear camera, touch 3 Go to > Video resolution and select 21:9 to give your video a cinematic character. 4 Touch to start recording. Camera and select Video mode.
Camera and Gallery 4K HD Videos 4K HD Videos Both the front and rear cameras of your device support 4K Ultra HD video recording. 1 Open 2 > Video resolution and select [16:9] 4K. Go to Beauty mode and non-Leica filters do not support 4K recording, and will be automatically disabled when you select the 4K resolution. 3 Return to the Video screen and touch Camera and select Video mode. to record a video.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Super Slow-Mo Videos at 256x 1 Go to 2 , select 256X, and make sure motion detection is enabled ( Touch at the top of the screen). 3 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording. When the camera detects a moving object in the viewfinder, it will record a super slow motion video at 256x. Camera > More, then touch Slow-mo. To record a video manually, touch should display to disable motion detection, then touch to start recording.
Camera and Gallery 5 When you are finished, go to > Save slow-mo file to save your edits. Time-Lapse Photography Time-Lapse Photography You can use Time-lapse to capture images slowly over several minutes or even hours, then condense them into a short video. This allows you to capture the beauty of change – blooming flowers, drifting clouds, and more. 1 Go to 2 Place your device in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your device. 3 By default, Auto mode is enabled.
Camera and Gallery Dual-View Mode The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. 1 Go to 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording. The regular view and the zoomed-in view display side by side on the screen, with the zoomed-in area being the centre of the regular view. You can adjust the zoom level by pinching or spreading two fingers on the zoomed-in view.
Camera and Gallery Some devices do not have the 3 icon. Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Use the Camera with Other Devices Use a Bluetooth Snorkeling Case to Take Photos Underwater When using a dedicated Bluetooth snorkeling case, you can quickly launch the camera when you are swimming or diving, and easily take photos, zoom in or out, and switch between modes. • Purchase a dedicated Bluetooth snorkeling case from an official channel.
Camera and Gallery • Zoom: Move the zoom joystick. • Switch between photo and video modes: Double-press the Power button. • Pause/Resume recording: Press the shutter button when recording. • End recording: Double-press the Power button. • Switch between the front and rear cameras: Press the Power button three times. • Turn the screen on or off: Press the Power button. • Disable Bluetooth on the snorkeling case: Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Enable Assistive grid. 3 Grid lines will appear in the viewfinder. Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter button. Camera > . Enable Mirror Reflection When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reflection. Mute the Shutter Sound Enable Mute as needed. Capture Smiles Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile in the viewfinder.
Camera and Gallery View by Shooting Time Your photos and videos are stored in Gallery and can be viewed by time, location, category, or album. On the Photos tab, pinch two fingers on the screen to switch to the monthly view and spread them to enter the daily view. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album.
Camera and Gallery View by Category Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category. Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view photos in that album. View Details About Photos and Videos 1 Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu.
Camera and Gallery 2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or "flower"). 3 Photos related to that keyword will be displayed. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise results. Edit Photos and Videos Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos. Basic Editing 1 Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to Open access the editing features.
Camera and Gallery • Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other qualities of the photo. • Other: Touch to edit the photo in other ways, such as colour splash, blur, doodle, or adding a text element. 2 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo. Add Stickers to Photos 1 Touch a photo, then go to Edit > 2 Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood. 3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Videos and touch the video you want to edit. 2 Touch . Then you can: • Select a video template: Touch • Crop the video: Touch . , then drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you want to keep. Touch • to preview the cropped video. , then touch Frame to select a frame, Adjust the frame and video resolution: Touch and Resolution to select a video resolution.
Camera and Gallery • Edit the intro and outro: Touch to select an intro and outro. After the preview is complete, touch the screen to edit the text content and style of the intro. 3 to export the video. When you are finished, touch The edited videos are saved in the Video Editor album, and the original video is left unchanged. Share Photos and Videos There are several ways to share photos and videos from Gallery. 1 Open 2 Use either of the following methods: Gallery.
Camera and Gallery To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete. Recover Deleted Photos and Videos In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then touch to restore them to their original albums. If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created. Add Photos and Videos to Favorites Open a photo or video, then touch .
Camera and Gallery Hidden albums and the photos and videos in them are hidden from view in Gallery. Block Albums To prevent third-party app albums from displaying in Gallery, block these albums. 1 On the Albums tab, touch Others. 2 is displayed at the top, go to > Block. Touch an album, and if Move photos and videos you want to block to blocked albums. Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files.
Camera and Gallery Open Gallery, then touch the Discover tab to view your photos organised into categories. To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or for portraits). Not all photos can be removed from the category albums. View and Set People Albums Once you have taken a sufficient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Touch and hold to select photos and videos, then go to You can then: Gallery > Photos. • Select a video template: Touch • Edit video materials: Touch > Video to create a video clip. . to adjust the video frame or length, or add or delete video materials. If you have selected a video, you can also touch on the video timeline, and then drag the sliders at both ends to trim the video.
Camera and Gallery 3 When you are finished, touch to export it. to save the video and follow the onscreen instructions View Spotlight Reels Spotlight Reel analyses your videos to create highlight clips of people and objects in them and presents them to you with background music. 1 Go to 2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a person's face or Best cut to view the created Spotlight Reel. If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one.
Camera and Gallery Huawei Vlogs People Album Videos Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos. View, edit, and share the videos generated in these People albums. View Huawei Vlogs 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Discover and touch a people album. on the album cover. Edit People Album Videos Apply special effects, filters, and background music to make your videos stand out. 1 Touch to play the video.
Camera and Gallery Highlights Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your device is charging, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time.
Camera and Gallery • Select a video template: Touch • Edit video clips: Touch . to adjust the video frame or length, or add or delete video clips. • Edit background music: Touch and choose from preset background music or your locally saved music. • Add filter effects: Touch to select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter effect. • Edit the intro and outro: Touch to select an intro and outro. After the preview is complete, touch the intro text to edit its content and style.
Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: • Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your device vibrates, touch Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app for which you want to clear the cache, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
Apps 2 Touch the camera image to set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organisation, and phone number of the contact, then touch . Import Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to 2 Select Import via Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct, or Import from storage, then follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts. > Settings > Import/Export.
Apps 2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact. Export Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to 2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts. > Settings > Import/Export. The exported .vcf files are saved in the root directory of your device's internal storage by default. You can open Files to view the exported files in the internal storage.
Apps 2 Touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename. Send Group Messages or Emails On the Groups screen, open a group, then touch to send a message or touch to send an email. Delete Contact Groups On the Groups screen, touch and hold the group to be deleted, then touch Delete. Create Personal Information You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others.
Apps • Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the first letter of a contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call. Touch to end a call. Use Speed Dial Once you've set up speed dialling for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the assigned number key. Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this speed dial number.
Apps Set a Call Background You can set a wallpaper as the call background. 1 Go to 2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper. Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background. 1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a profile picture for. 2 Touch and then touch to set a profile picture for the contact.
Apps Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
Apps Set a Ringtone for a Contact 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to set a ringtone for. 2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone. Use VoLTE to Make Calls Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology that delivers both call and data services over a 4G network. Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make a call while accessing the Internet.
Apps 2 Go to Phone > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling, then enable Wi-Fi Calling. Manage Incoming Calls You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged in a previous call. If you cannot answer a call because your device is faulty or the network signal is poor, you can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call If you receive a call when the screen is locked: • Drag right to answer the call.
Apps 2 Touch or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls. Enable Call Forwarding After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet set conditions will be automatically transferred to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. 1 On the Phone screen, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding. If your phone has two SIM cards, configure separate settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2.
Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls Set different block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls. Filter Spam Calls 1 Go to Phone > Alternatively, go to 2 > Blocked > and set the block rules. Optimiser > Blocked > to set the block rules. Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications for blocked calls. Emergency SOS and Calls Use Emergency SOS If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your emergency contacts. 1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location. 2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then set your emergency contacts.
Apps • Touch to enable hands-free mode. • Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated). This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. • Touch • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the to use the dialler. previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode. To return to the call screen, touch the green bar on the left of the status bar.
Apps If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, touch More under SIM 1 or SIM 2. 2 Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your carrier, and touch OK. Listen to a Voicemail Message Touch and hold the 1 key on the dialler and then enter your voicemail number. Messaging Send and Manage Messages You can send and receive messages that include text, emojis, pictures, audio files, and more. You can also manage your messages in the message list.
Apps Send Messages 1 Open 2 On the New message screen, enter your message content. Touch of content such as pictures and audio files. 3 In the recipient box, touch , select contacts or contact groups, then touch . To send a group message to those not included in your contacts list, touch anywhere blank in the recipient box and enter the recipients' phone number. Touch the return key in the keyboard when you finish entering each of the phone numbers.
Apps • Touch and hold a message, select multiple messages you wish to delete, then touch . Deleted messages cannot be recovered. Filter and Block Spam Messages Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam messages. Block Spam Messages Go to Messaging > You can also go to > Blocked > and set block rules. Optimiser > Blocked > to set block rules. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block.
Apps Create an Event 1 Open 2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times. 3 Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event. 4 Touch Calendar and touch . to save the event. Import Meeting Reminders 1 Go to 2 Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders. Calendar > > Manage accounts.
Apps Search for Events 1 On the Calendar screen, touch 2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location. . Share an Event 1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule. 2 and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever Touch method you prefer.
Apps View National/Regional Holidays View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel. 1 Go to 2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your device will automatically download holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar. Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays. Clock Alarm You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times. Set an Alarm 1 Go to 2 Select a sound for the alarm.
Apps Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch it, touch to start the timer. To stop . Stopwatch Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch . View the Time in Cities Worldwide Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
Apps Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock screen. Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city. Notepad Manage Your Notepad You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share items with other people.
Apps 2 Enter the title and content of the note. 3 Touch to insert a picture into the note as required. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired position in the note. 4 If you want to organise your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them.
Apps To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to restore in Recently deleted, then touch . Recorder Recorder 1 In the Tools folder, open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 When you are finished, touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder, and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds.
Apps • Touch to skip the muted parts. • Touch to adjust the playback speed. • Touch to add a tag. • Touch a tag to rename it. Edit a Recording 1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording. 2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording. 3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your fingers on the waveform to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely. 4 Touch and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part.
Apps 2 Open 3 Enter the email address, user name, and password. 4 Touch Manual setup. On the Account setup screen, set parameters such as the email domain name, server address, port number, and security type. 5 Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Email, and select Exchange.
Apps 2 From the Inbox screen, go to 3 Touch the account you want to set encryption for, touch Email encryption, then enable Encrypt outgoing emails. 4 If the certificate has been installed, select Encryption certificate and set Encryption algorithm according to your preferences. If no certificate has been installed, enable Send encrypted emails without installing certificates. > Settings.
Apps 3 On the group selection screen, select an existing group, then touch to save the contact in the group. Alternatively, touch Create group, enter the group name, then touch Save. Once you have created a group, you can select the group from the recipient drop-down list to send emails to group members. Sync Emails After automatic email syncing is enabled, the emails on your device will be automatically synced with those on the email server.
Apps Manage VIP Contacts Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be automatically stored in the VIP inbox. Add a VIP Contact You can add VIP contacts using either of the following methods: • Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or touch Add from contacts, then follow the onscreen instructions. • Open an email, touch the account name of the sender or receiver, then touch Add to VIP list.
Apps Torch Torch You can turn on the torch using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch to turn the torch on or off. • Swipe up from the bottom edge of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch to turn the torch on or off. When turned on, a notification indicating that the torch has been turned on will be displayed on the lock screen. Touch to turn off the torch.
Apps • Make the mirror brighter: Touch and enable Blow. Then blow air into the microphone for the screen to fog up. Wipe the screen to clear the fog. to use a different frame. • Change the mirror frame: Touch • Create a broken mirror effect: Touch and hold the screen to "break" the mirror, complete with a sound effect. Touch the screen again to "fix" the mirror.
Apps Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up menu to access it. If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not support this feature. Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu.
Apps 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimiser can identify duplicate files on your device. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files , then select unwanted files to delete them. Manage Data Usage Open Optimiser, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.
Apps View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver Enable Smart data saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background. 1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The then display on the status bar.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps You can also go to Optimiser > Blocked > to set block rules. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords Touch will be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist.
Apps 1 Open 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimisation is complete. Optimiser and touch OPTIMISE. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device.
Apps Clone Data from an Android Device 1 Phone Clone . Alternatively, go to Settings > System & On your new device, open updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.
Apps 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Apps Restore Data 1 On the HiSuite home page, click Restore. 2 Click Backup Files, select the items you want to restore to your device, then click Restore. 3 Enter the password for the backup data and click OK. 4 HiSuite will then restore the items you have selected. Keep the USB cable connected when the data is being restored. 5 Click Done when all data has been restored successfully.
Apps • Try out features: A TRY NOW button is available in certain cards for you to try out the feature immediately. • Search: Find what you're looking for by searching for it in the search bar of Tips. The search results will also include related topics you may want to know about.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings, and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen, to obtain search results.
Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and economic loss resulting from the leakage of your personal data. 1 Go to 2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using either of the following methods: • Settings > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to under Available networks. A password is required for encrypted networks.
Settings Bluetooth Basics You can connect your device to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your device and other devices. Make sure your device is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices. Enable or Disable Bluetooth You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth.
Settings 2 In the list of Paired devices, touch then touch Unpair. next to the name of the device you wish to unpair, Mobile Data Connect to Mobile Data 1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card. 2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down • further to show all shortcut switches. Touch Go to • to enable Mobile data. Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable Mobile data.
Settings Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet. Name Your SIM Card You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal". Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and touch to edit the SIM card name.
Settings view the EID information, go to Settings > About phone > Show EID. If the EID information is not displayed, it indicates that this feature is not supported on your device. • You can apply for multiple eSIM cards, the maximum number of which is determined by the eSIM chipset capacity of your device. When the maximum number is reached, you will see a prompt on your device indicating that you cannot add an eSIM card. • Only one eSIM card can be used at a time.
Settings On the SIM management screen, touch SIM 2. Disable the eSIM card as prompted. If you want to switch SIM2 to a physical card, touch Removable SIM. Your device will automatically disable the eSIM card. Some eSIM cards cannot be disabled after being enabled. For details, contact your carrier. Naming the eSIM card You can give different names to eSIM cards that are used for different purposes. For example, "Business" or "Personal". On the SIM management screen, touch SIM 2.
Settings Share Your Network Connection via Personal Hotspot 1 Go to 2 Set Device name and Password. 3 Enable Personal hotspot and your device will share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to with other devices. 4 In the case of a Wi-Fi network, you can set the AP frequency band of the Wi-Fi hotspot. Go to More > AP band and touch 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. 5 In the case of mobile data, you can set a mobile data limit for a single session.
Settings 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In the network settings area of SIM 1 or SIM 2, turn on the VoLTE calls switch. • This feature may vary depending on your carrier. • The 4G network is used as an example here. If your device supports 5G, the operations are the same. • 5G is only available in some countries and regions. Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.
Settings View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps 1 You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen. 2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data usage limits for it.
Settings Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimiser to keep you informed of your data consumption. 1 On the data usage screen, go to More data settings > Monthly data limit and follow the onscreen instructions to add a data plan. 2 On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set whether a notification will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly data limit or roaming data limit has been topped.
Settings Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your carrier. Enable or Disable NFC You can enable or disable NFC as follows: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches. Touch to enable or disable NFC. Touch and hold the switch to enter the NFC settings screen. • Go to Settings > More connections > NFC, and toggle the NFC switch on or off.
Settings Wireless Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. • If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your device and external display. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
Settings Wired Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection. It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specified by Huawei from authorised sources. Projection Using a Type-C Cable 1 Prepare a Type-C cable. Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your external display. 2 Connect the Type-C end to your device and the other end to the external display.
Settings 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports. 2 Connect your device and the external display through the docking station, then connect the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source.
Settings Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your carrier. 1 Go to Settings > More connections and enable NFC and Huawei Beam on the devices of both the sender and recipient. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to share, touch and select Huawei Beam. Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.
Settings 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, then touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the files. These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 3 On the receiving device, touch Accept to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the Categories tab.
Settings 1 Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 On your device, go to the Huawei Share settings screen and enable Huawei Share and Computer Share. 3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers and the user name and password under Verification. 4 On the computer, go to: • Windows: This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Finder > Go to > Network. Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14.
Settings 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your device. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled. • Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via Bluetooth. 2 On your device, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
Settings Connect to a Laptop Using a USB Cable 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. After the driver is automatically installed on the computer, a drive letter corresponding to your device will be displayed. 2 On your device, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, go to Settings > Touch for more options, and select one of the following modes: • Transfer photos: Uses the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to transfer photos between your device and computer.
Settings 4 Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer. Print Files To print files in Gallery and Notepad, do the following: • Gallery. Open the image you want to print, go to More > Print Print an image: Open or export to PDF, select the printer, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printing. • Print a note: Open Notepad.
Settings 3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. 4 Touch Save. 5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch Connect. Home Screen&Wallpaper Manage the Home Screen You can customise the home screen layout to suit your device usage habits.
Settings App Drawer You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen. Enable App Drawer Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. Once enabled, you can swipe up on the home screen to access all of your apps in the drawer. Add Apps in the Drawer to the Home Screen In Drawer mode, you can swipe up on the home screen to display the App Drawer.
Settings Disable the Drawer Style To disable the drawer style, set Home screen style to Standard. Display&Brightness Brightness, Colour, and Colour Temperature You can set the screen brightness, colour mode, and colour temperature according to your preferences. Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic. Your device will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions.
Settings Eye Comfort Mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light and adjust the screen to show warmer colours, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. • After every half hour of screen time, rest your eyes for at least 10 minutes. • Look into the distance to adjust the focusing muscles of your eyes and to avoid eye fatigue. • Cultivating good eye care habits will protect your vision and prevent near-sightedness.
Settings Adjust Text Style Settings You can adjust the system text size and app display size, as well as the text style. Enlarge or Reduce Text Size Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Text size. Enlarge or Reduce Display Size Display size determines the size of content (including text and images) displayed within apps. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Display size.
Settings processing. It improves the device's graphics processing efficiency, image quality, and performance, whilst simultaneously reducing system power consumption. The end result is a great improvement in user experience when playing graphically intense games. Sounds&Vibration Vibrate Mode and More Sound Settings 1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and enable or disable Vibrate in silent mode according to your preferences. 2 Touch More sound settings.
Settings Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb 1 Go to 2 Enable Scheduled. Your device will enter Do not disturb mode at the specified time on Saturdays and Sundays by default. 3 Touch Scheduled to set the start time and repeat cycle. 4 You can also touch Add to set multiple start times. Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and disable Do Not Disturb.
Settings 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the effect for incoming calls. 3 Touch Apply to set the video as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Ringtone for a Contact 1 Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the Open contact you want to set a ringtone for. 2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.
Settings Set the Default Notification Tone 1 Go to 2 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notification tone. Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Notification sound. Set the Notification Tone for a Specific App You can set the notification tone for certain apps by doing the following: 1 Go to 2 Select an app (for example, Notepad). 3 Go to Notifications > Notepad > Sound.
Settings 2 Turn off the switch for some or all apps. Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference. Lock Screen Notifications With Face unlock enabled, your device can help keep your notification content private by using the Swing Gesture Sensor. When a face other than yours is detected, the notification content will be automatically hidden. 1 Ensure that your facial data has been enroled on your device.
Settings Change the Way How App Notifications Are Sent 1 Go to 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up how notifications are sent: Settings > Notifications, select an app, and enable Allow notifications. • Mute notifications • Select the notification style (including Lock screen notifications and Banners). • Select a notification sound. • Enable or disable notification vibration. • Enable or disable the function that allow notifications from the app even when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Settings 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID, and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password. 2 Touch New in-screen fingerprint to begin enroling your fingerprint. 3 Place your fingertip on the in-screen fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger then press again. Move your finger around to enrol different parts of it. 4 When the enrolment has been completed, touch OK.
Settings 2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint. 3 Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognised fingerprint will be highlighted. Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe 1 Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen Go to password. 2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe.
Settings Enrol Facial Data 1 Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock Go to screen password. 2 Select Enable raise to wake. 3 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial data. Set an Alternate Look You can add an alternate look for more accurate and convenient face recognition. On the Face Recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look, and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol the alternate facial data.
Settings You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the app. Disable or Delete Facial Data On the Face Recognition screen, you can do the following: • Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as required. This will not delete your facial data. • Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your facial data.
Settings Change the Lock Screen Password 1 On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Change lock screen password. 2 Enter the original lock screen password. 3 Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password. Disable Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password. Secure Lock Settings There are many ways your device can be unlocked.
Settings View or Change App Settings Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, clear the app cache, view and change app permissions, set notification modes, and more. Battery Check Power Consumption Go to • Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ). You can: Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps. Touch a power-intensive app to enable or disable power consumption alerts.
Settings • When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable Power Saving mode. The icon will then be displayed in the status bar. Ultra Power Saving mode is not available on some devices. If this option is not displayed, it indicates that your device does not support the feature. Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance.
Settings Cleanup You can use Cleanup in Optimiser to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested. 1 Open 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Optimiser, then touch Cleanup. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimiser can identify duplicate files on your device.
Settings Disable Password Vault Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required. Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Password Vault. App Lock With App Lock, you can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to prevent unauthorised access.
Settings Enable Intelligent Protection for Locked Apps If you have enabled App Lock and set Face Recognition as the app unlock method, the system will intelligently detect that it is a different face to normal and provide further security protection for locked apps. If your face is not detected, such as when someone else is using your device, the locked app can't be accessed again after it is closed unless you verify your identity. This feature works better in a well-lit environment.
Settings 1 Set a lock screen password for your device. 2 Go to 3 Touch to pair with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart band. After the pairing is successful, the Bluetooth device name will be displayed in the Paired devices list on the Smart Unlock settings screen. 4 Touch the Bluetooth device name in the Paired devices list, touch Ok, and follow the onscreen instructions to set this device as the Unlocking device.
Settings 3 Touch Encrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions to encrypt the memory card. During the encryption, do not restart your device or forcibly remove the memory card. Otherwise, the encryption may fail or data may be lost. To decrypt a memory card, touch Decrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions to decrypt files on the memory card. Formatting a memory card can also decrypt the memory card, but will erase all data on the memory card.
Settings Safe Mode Safe mode uses a simplified operating system with only basic functions and pre-installed apps available. It can be used to locate third-party apps causing system failures. Safe Mode Functions After installing certain third-party apps, your device may fail to work properly. In this case, you can enter Safe mode to check whether the problem has been caused by a third-party app or by the system itself.
Settings Manage Permissions to Access Other Private Data You can also manage permissions to access your personal data, such as Contacts, Messaging, Call logs, Body sensors, Calendar, and Camera, to enjoy better services and protect your privacy. On the Permissions screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch for each app on or off as required. Location Services Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services.
Settings You can move private photos and confidential business files to your PrivateSpace to prevent unauthorised access. You can also move your payment and gaming apps to PrivateSpace to keep them away from your child. Enable and Access PrivateSpace 1 Go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create a PrivateSpace.
Settings 3 In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Reset password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the password. Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Device You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from the old device to the new one. 1 On your new device, create and enter your PrivateSpace, go to PrivateSpace > Space Clone, and select This is the new phone.
Settings On the Accessibility > Magnification screen, touch Magnification, then enable it. Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row. • While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more fingers together to zoom back out. • Drag the screen with two or more fingers to view other parts of the screen. Enable Colour Inversion Colour inversion allows you to invert the colour of the text and the background.
Settings 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable OneHanded mode. 2 Access One-Handed mode using one of the following methods, depending on the navigation mode you are using on your device. • If you're using Gestures, swipe up diagonally from one of the bottom corners and hold. • 3 If you're using Three-key navigation, swipe left or right across the navigation bar. Touch the blank area to exit.
Settings Open or Close the Flip Cover • Flipping open the cover will wake your device and display the lock screen (or Magazine unlock screen). • If a lock screen password has been set, closing the flip cover of your device will lock the screen if it is on standby. • When a flip cover with a display window is closed, you can check the date, time, weather, and more in the window.
Settings A maximum of three user and one guest accounts can be added. Authorise a User or Guest Account to Make Calls and Send Messages You can set whether to allow a user or guest account to make calls, send SMS messages, and more. • After accessing your device as the administrator, go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users. • Touch the related account, and select the permissions you want to authorise.
Settings 1 Download the input method from an official app market. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method. Date and Time Your device is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network. You can also manually set the date, time, and time zone for your device.
Settings Clone Data from an Android Device 1 Phone Clone . Alternatively, go to Settings > System & On your new device, open updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.
Settings 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Settings 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, then The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter. > Reset password. Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your device to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset network settings. Reset All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, fingerprints, face recognition data, and the lock screen password of your device. It will not delete any data from your device. Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset all settings.
Settings Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch Enable. Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a mandatory app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode. Update the System Online When an update is available, your device will prompt you to download and install the update package.
Settings • Before updating, make sure your device is running an official system version. Otherwise, the update may fail and your device may experience unknown issues. • Back up your user data before the update. • After an update, third-party apps that aren't compatible with the new system version may become unavailable. In some cases, it may take some time for a compatible app version to be released.
Settings Conditions for IP68 resistance: • Depth: Up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.
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. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region. Model: ELS-NX9 EMUI 10.
