Mate 20 X 5G User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Connect and Share Manage Your Phone 1 3 8 14 New Device Configuration Introduction to SuperCharge 18 21 New Device Gestures and Operations HiVision Press Power Button to Wake Up Google Assistant HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen 22 24 24 24 28 Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Un
Contents Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Panorama Pro Mode Take Black and White Photos Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes 53 53 53 54 56 57 62 Highlights Photo Management 64 65 Gallery Phone Manager Use Optimize Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power Saving Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Enable Virus Scanner 69 69 69 70 70 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Create Smart Gro
Contents Device Connection Bluetooth NFC Desktop Mode Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share 85 87 91 94 95 Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Use Password Vault Introduction to User Data Protection 100 101 102 103 105 106 106 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Enable 5G Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 108 112 112 112 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media A
Contents System Update Update the Phone System Online 127 Legal Notice Personal Information and Data Security Obtaining help 128 130 130 Legal Notice iv
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Exciting Features l Direct unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Direct unlock. When you turn the screen on, your Phone will automatically recognize your face and directly unlock the screen. l Slide to unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Slide to unlock. Once your Phone has recognized your face, slide on the lock screen to unlock it.
Exciting Features l Back: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps. l Home: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen. l View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view any apps that are running in the background.
Exciting Features Take Black and White Photos The world is an amazingly colorful place. But sometimes too many colors can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out color, helping to bring out light and shadows, and give photos more mood and atmosphere. Open Camera > More > Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white. Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro Go to Camera > Portrait, adjust the following settings, then touch Blur and lighting effects: Touch the to take a portrait.
Exciting Features top of the screen to enable AI HDR to refine details in both the well-lit and poorly-lit areas of the photo. To disable the beauty effect, touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to the lowest level. Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots.
Exciting Features Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes. To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted. Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use AR lens to make your photos fun and stand out. Go to Camera > More > AR lens. There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out: l 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji.
Exciting Features Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch "' and adjust the slider. Focus Mode Application Scenario AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains) AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as flowing water and waves) MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a flower) Keep your device steady when shooting: On the Pro mode screen, touch and enable Horizontal level. A horizontal guiding line will appear on the viewfinder.
Exciting Features Adjust focus: To better highlight a subject, use manual focus (MF) when shooting portraits. In the viewfinder, touch to focus on the part you want to highlight (the subject's face, for example). l In Pro mode, changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. Adjust them according to your actual requirements. l The recommended settings above are for reference only. Adjust them according to actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect.
Exciting Features l If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled. Features may vary depending on your carrier. l Not all devices support NFC. 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 Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection method.
Exciting Features Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data. Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both WiFi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled.
Exciting Features 4 On the Mac, go to Finder > Go to > Network, double-click Name shown on computers, choose to register a user account, and enter the username and password you recorded in the previous step. The Internal storage or Albums folders are then displayed on your Mac. The content in these folders is not automatically saved to your Mac, but can be accessed, copied, and saved locally as needed on your computer.
Exciting Features l This feature is supported by HUAWEI MateBooks and Honor MagicBooks running PC Manager 9.1 or later and with the Huawei Share label or Magic-link label. l Huawei Share OneHop is supported on NFC-enabled devices only. The NFC area is located near the rear camera on the Phone. Locations vary slightly between device models. Connect your phone to computer with Huawei Share OneHop 1 Swipe down on the notification panel and enable NFC.
Exciting Features OneHop Clipboard Sharing If your Phone is paired with your computer, when browsing a web page or reading an article on your Phone or computer, copy the content you need to the clipboard. The copied content will be shared to the clipboard on both devices. Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices You can share your mobile data with your friends. Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot.
Exciting Features Use USB to share mobile data: Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and enable USB tethering to start sharing your mobile data. Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install device drivers or establish the relevant network connection on your computer before using this feature. Refer to your computer's operating system guide for more information.
Exciting Features Enable PrivateSpace With PrivateSpace, you can save your private information in a space that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or by a password you have set. You can add up to three user accounts (including the PrivateSpace and Users accounts) on your Phone. If you have already added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot create your PrivateSpace.
Exciting Features Manage Your Home Screen Widgets Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and ease your usage experience. Add widgets: Pinch in with your fingers on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or touch the widget you want.
Exciting Features You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Volume up and down buttons for at least three seconds, or press and hold the Power button until your device vibrates, then touch the screen with two fingers for at least three seconds. Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly.
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 l Direct unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Direct unlock. When you turn the screen on, your Phone will automatically recognize your face and directly unlock the screen. l Slide to unlock: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select Slide to unlock. Once your Phone has recognized your face, slide on the lock screen to unlock it.
New Device Connect to Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network is an effective way to preserve mobile data. To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi network that you would like to connect to.
New Device Introduction to SuperCharge SuperCharge uses SCP to link together your Phone and charger and ensures smart, fast, and safe charging by intelligently adjusting the charging voltage and current based on the battery level of your Phone. Use the charger and USB cable that came with your Phone. Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging, overheating, or other undesirable situations.
Gestures and Operations HiVision HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Gestures and Operations 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the viewfinder, and wait for it to be translated. 3 You can touch to copy the translation and paste it anywhere you like. Scan Products When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't find it. After scanning goods, you can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for you to buy favorite things. This feature requires an Internet connection.
Gestures and Operations Press Power Button to Wake Up Google Assistant Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up Google Assistant, and then you can perform a variety of tasks with voice commands. Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures > Google Assistant, then enable Wake with Power button. HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images HiSearch can be a handy search tool to locate the apps and files you want.
Gestures and Operations After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen Screen recording comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your gameplay to share with your friends using your Phone. l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. l If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by default.
Gestures and Operations Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down the notification panel, and then touch recording the screen. You can turn on or off to start based on your needs. To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen. Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs.
Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operations Split-screen Enable Split-Screen Mode l Some apps may be not able to run properly in this mode. l The availability and functionality of certain features may vary according to the device model, due to software and hardware differences. Use three fingers to enable Split-screen mode: Open an app and swipe up on the screen with three fingers. Make sure not to swipe up from the very bottom of the screen.
Gestures and Operations Exiting split-screen mode How to exit split-screen mode. To exit split-screen mode, touch and select .
Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Three key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits. Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app.
Home Screen l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps. Navigate with Gestures Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, or view recent tasks. Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures.
Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronizing data Memory full Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
Home Screen Customize Notification Settings Customize the notification settings to use your device the way you want. Open l Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received.
Home Screen l Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints. l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen password prevents unauthorized access to your device.
Home Screen Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode maximizes the system volume and displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise layout which is easy to navigate. Open Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch Enable. In Simple mode, you can: l Edit home screen icons: Touch and hold any icon to drag or uninstall certain non-system apps.
Home Screen Pinch in with your fingers on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do the following: l Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen page. l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page. Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted. l Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.
Home Screen Use App Drawer to Store Apps Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen. Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open l Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share.
Contacts l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch contact, or touch to add a for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename. Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Contacts Merging Third-party App Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to find out more information about your contacts. Link with LinkedIn accounts: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Link LinkedIn account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account. Once logged in, the contact information in your Phone will be updated.
Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen of your Phone, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Phone. From the dialer screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl" for John Lucas) to find a contact. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If you are using a dual-SIM device, touch 1 or 2 to make to hang up.
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 Phone, 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 Use VoLTE on a 4G network 1 Contact your carrier to enable the 4G and VoLTE services. 2 Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile network, then enable 4G and VoLTE HD calls for SIM 1 and SIM 2 as required. The 4G switch may be unavailable for your device due to your carrier's settings. This indicates that the 4G network is enabled by default. Make a VoLTE video call 1 Ensure that both devices support the VoLTE service and have it enabled. 2 If a 5G network is connected, enable 5G.
Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Messages. From the Messaging list screen, touch Send a message: Open contacts or groups. Enter your message content, touch and select to add other types of content, and touch to send the message.
Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch . Go to Settings > Advanced. From here you can configure the following: Whether to retrieve MMS messages automatically: Disable Auto-download MMS to prevent your device from automatically downloading MMS messages.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. The availability and functionality of certain features may vary according to the device model, due to software and hardware differences. Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch Select a camera mode: Open or press a Volume button to take a photo. Camera and choose a pre-installed camera mode at the bottom of the screen.
Camera Enable or disable HDR: When using the front camera in Photo, Portrait, or Video mode, touch at the top of the screen to enable AI HDR to refine details in both the well-lit and poorly-lit areas of the photo. Record Videos with Your Camera The availability and functionality of certain features may vary according to the device model, due to software and hardware differences. Go to l Camera > Video, then touch to record a video.
Camera RAW format pictures take up more storage space than standard format pictures. Use an Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos Avoid skewed and off-center photos. Use your camera's assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot. Open Camera, touch to enter the Settings screen, and enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will now appear when you take photos. The four intersecting points on the grid are the focus areas of the picture.
Camera Use Wide Angle to Take Photos Fit a tall building into a photo even when shooting near it with wide angle. Open Camera and point your camera at a building. Wide mode will be automatically enabled to fit more of the image into your photo. l Before using Wide mode, touch to enable Master AI. l Touch the zoom box on the right side of the viewfinder and select Wide at the bottom, or spread and pinch your fingers on the screen to adjust the zoom level.
Camera l Shoot using the rear camera: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. l Shoot using the front camera: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. You can also touch HDR at the top of the screen to enable AI HDR to refine details in both the well-lit and poorly-lit areas of the photo.
Camera 3 Hold your Phone steady and touch 4 Follow the onscreen instructions and pan your Phone horizontally until the blue frame overlaps with the square screen frame. Your camera will automatically take another picture. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions again and pan your Phone in the opposite direction until the blue frame overlaps with the square screen frame. Your camera will automatically take the last picture.
Camera Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch and select a metering mode accordingly. Metering Mode Application Scenario Matrix The subjects are broad landscapes and seas. Center The subject is in the center and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider.
Camera l In Pro mode, changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. Adjust them according to your actual requirements. l The recommended settings above are for reference only. Adjust them according to actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Shoot Portraits Go to Camera > Pro. Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits.
Camera Light Painting Mode Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails. This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality. Light painting mode offers four creative shooting modes for different subjects and light conditions: l Traffic trails: Captures light trails created by cars at night. l Light graffiti: Captures trails created by a moving light source in low-light conditions.
Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Traffic trails.
Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. l This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder. Touch when you are finished.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky. l Go to Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky. l Recording a time-lapse video continuously for long period of time may consume battery power and use up storage space. l Place your device on a tripod or flat surface to keep it steady while recording.
Camera Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends. l To start using Highlights, open Camera, touch , and enable GPS tag. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
Gallery music or filters, touch at the top of the screen. Touch to save and to export. Share what you've created with your friends. Exported Highlights clips are saved under Gallery > Albums > Videos. l Add or delete photos and videos from Highlights: To add a photo or video, touch photo or video, then touch . To delete, touch and hold a photo or video, touch , select a , then touch Move. Only videos in MP4 format can be added to Highlights.
Gallery The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required. Choose according to your needs. Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion. l Videos shot in ; mode cannot be edited.
Gallery View photos in full screen: Open Gallery and touch a photo to view it in full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu. In full screen mode, you can: l View basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to view basic information. l Zoom in and out: Spread or pinch together two fingers on the screen to zoom in and out. If a photo has a higher resolution than that of the screen, you can zoom in using two fingers.
Gallery Delete photos and videos: Touch and hold a photo or album until the items you want to delete, then go to icon appears. Select the > Delete. Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before being permanently deleted. Days remaining before deletion are marked on the photos. To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.
Phone Manager Use Optimize 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 Optimize to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will automatically optimize its overall performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customize the optimization options. The system will recommend that you use Optimize.
Phone Manager l Darken interface colors to save power: Enable Darken interface colors to darken the colors of some app interfaces to reduce power consumption. Performance mode: Enable Performance mode, and then the icon will be displayed in the status bar. In this mode your Phone prioritizes app performance based on the current scenario. This may drain the battery faster than other modes, especially when you are playing games or running other power-intensive apps.
Phone Manager l Smart tune-up: If this option is selected, the system will obtain the latest app configuration data from the cloud to ensure better app performance. l Auto-clean junk files: If this option is selected, the system will automatically identify junk files and permanently delete them after 14 days. l Auto-update cleanup database and Online virus scan: Auto-update the cleanup database, or scan for viruses under the conditions of Wi-Fi only or Any network.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Other, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically copy emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information, including the title, location, as well as start and end times. By default, you will receive the event reminder 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You can also touch Add reminder to configure the reminder time, then touch . Delete an event: On the Calendar screen, touch the event you wish to delete, then touch .
Calendar This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System > Date & time. Enable Dual clocks, and set Home city to display the time in the region where you are currently located and the time in your home city on the lock screen.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to 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 All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
Utilities Make Your House a Smart Home Smart Remote connects your Phone to your smart home devices (such as your TV, air conditioner, settop box, DVD, camera, projector, and network box) using infrared technology, and allows you to control and manage them easily. l For best results, point the infrared blaster at the top of your Phone directly at the smart home device you are trying to control.
Utilities Phone and the physical remote control, and try to keep them still. Press each button for at least 2 seconds to set up its function. Set up a remote control: Open Smart Remote, and go to > Settings. You can enable or disable the keypad touch sound and/or vibration. Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier Phone usage habits.
Utilities To back up your data to a Memory card, open Settings, and go to System > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > Memory card. Then touch BACK UP, from Select data, select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. l You can enable Auto-backup on the backup page, and then connect your phone to the power supply. The system automatically backs up the data when the screen is off.
Utilities Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset all settings, touch Reset all settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. Restore factory settings: This will delete all data in your device's memory and storage, including your account settings, system settings, app data, installed apps, music, images, and documents, and restore your Phone to its original factory settings. Back up your data before restoring your device to its factory settings.
Utilities 4 Touch to view the storage directory of your data backup, and touch to change the storage directory. To change the storage directory on the computer, open HiSuite, and go to > Settings > Backup. 5 HiSuite will then back up the data you selected. Keep the USB cable connected throughout the entire data backup process. Touch Done when all data has been backed up. l Keep your password secure if you have set one when backing up your data.
Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added. Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a name for the user and touch ADD.
Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
Device Connection Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly.
Device Connection HID Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses PAN Tethering BLE Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen. Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that the Bluetooth device is set to visible.
Device Connection l Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically. NFC Introduction to NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Device Connection l Both devices need to support NFC. l During data transmission, devices must be within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. l Screen must be on and unlocked when using NFC. Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. Scenarios: Check product information with NFC tags. Limitations l Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags l Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Device Connection l Compatible car models: Currently, only the Audi A8/A7/A6/A5/A4/Q8 and e-tron are compatible with this feature. More models will be supported in the future. l You can share multiple secondary keys to others and revoke them at any time from your automobile manufacturer's app. The number, sharing method, and usage of the shared keys vary depending on your car model. For details, see your car's user guide.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio alert and minimize the sharing screen. Touch the transmitting device's screen to send 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 l If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
Device Connection l Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone. l Desktop experience: Open multiple windows, manage files, search your device, or change the wallpaper. You can also connect a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals. l Wireless projection: Wirelessly project your Phone to an external display. l Big-screen meetings: Project slides onto the external display. Use the pointer feature to write notes on the slides.
Device Connection Type-C DP MiniDP HDMI If you connect the adapter to too many devices, it may not function properly. l To ensure full compatibility, visit Vmall and buy an adapter that is designed to work with your device. l When your Phone is connected to an external display via an adapter, you can plug the adapter into a charger to charge your Phone. The charger must meet Huawei's charging specification. Devices with a power output of less than 5 V/2 A should not be used.
Device Connection Swipe down from the status bar of your Phone and touch Touchpad in the notification panel. Use touch gestures to simulate mouse commands. l l Use touch gestures to simulate mouse commands. Touch to left-click Touch twice and drag to select text Touch with two fingers to right-click Slide two fingers to scroll Enter text using a virtual keyboard when an external keyboard is not connected. The virtual keyboard is unavailable when an external keyboard is connected.
Device Connection Select USB connection mode Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection method. You can transfer photos and files between your Phone and computer, or charge your Phone through the USB connection to your computer. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Settings > Touch for more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer.
Device Connection Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both WiFi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
Device Connection 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Mac, and the changes will be synced to your Phone automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your Phone, the changes will be synced to your Mac as well. This function is supported on Mac computers running iOS 10.8 or later.
Device Connection 2 Hold the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label (or Magic-link label ) on your computer until your Phone sounds or vibrates. In the pop-up box on your Phone, touch CONNECT, and follow the instructions to connect your Phone with your computer. After your Phone is successfully paired with your computer, the next time you enable NFC and Bluetooth on your Phone, the two devices will be automatically paired when they are within range.
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Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by user and guest accounts, or by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for at least three consecutive days, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
Security and Privacy l Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. l Facial data will not be erased after online update. Pick Up to Unlock Settings, and go to Privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable Open Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock.
Security and Privacy 3 Once you have set a password, touch New fingerprint to enroll a fingerprint. 4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip. 5 After the enrollment is complete, touch OK. To unlock the screen, simply place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Add or Modify a Fingerprint You can enroll a maximum of five fingerprints on your device.
Security and Privacy Enable or disable location services: Open Settings, go to Privacy > Location access, and enable or disable Access my location. When location services are disabled, aside for pre-installed software, your Phone will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your location information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps. l Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Security and Privacy l From MainSpace, open Settings, go to Privacy > PrivateSpace, and then go to > Delete PrivateSpace. l From PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret.
Security and Privacy Reset Your PrivateSpace Password Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password. Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Privacy > PrivateSpace.
Security and Privacy Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: 1 Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open to Privacy > Password vault. 2 Enter your lock screen password to access the Password vault screen.
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Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi network that you would like to connect to. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the password or to complete the authentication, depending on the network settings. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the Wi-Fi menu, touch Add network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password.
Wi-Fi and Network Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over short distances.
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 > Wi-Fi Direct to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
Wi-Fi and Network Enable 5G l When two SIM cards are inserted, only the default SIM card will support 5G service. The other card will only support 4G/3G/2G service. l 5G service may be unavailable in certain areas due to network interference. 1 Contact your carrier to enable 5G service. 2 Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network, and enable 5G for the Open default SIM. Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Wi-Fi and Network networks > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth tethering. On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch next to the paired device, then enable Internet access to establish an Internet connection and share your mobile data. Use USB to share mobile data: Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and enable USB tethering to start sharing your mobile data.
Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. The App twin feature is currently limited to WeChat, QQ Messenger, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: l Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function. l Schedule rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Scheduled to set the time period and repeat cycle.
Sound and Display Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode, then enable Silent mode and 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 sounds: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your preferences.
Sound and Display Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon, and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, to take a selfie, touch and hold the Camera icon, and then touch Selfie in the pop-up menu to create a selfie shortcut. Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Open Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
Smart Assistance Answer calls: If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call. To hang up, open the cover to end the call. If your flip cover has a display window, from the incoming call screen, drag to to to answer the call. To hang up the call, drag . Play music: Closing the flip cover will not stop music playback. If your flip cover has a display window, you can touch or to switch between songs. Touch or to pause or resume playback.
System Change Input Method Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference. Switch input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your Phone can read aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you access content even when you can't see the screen clearly.
System Single-tap on focused item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (not open it). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Double-tap to activate an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once with one finger, then touch twice anywhere on the screen. Other gestures: l Swipe right with one finger on the screen to move to the next item.
System l Swipe left with one finger on the screen to move to the previous item. l Swipe down with one finger on the screen to move to the item downwards. l Swipe up with one finger on the screen to move to the item upwards. l Swipe down then right with one finger on the screen to open the global TalkBack menu. You can quickly access certain TalkBack features here. l Swipe up then right with one finger on the screen to open the local TalkBack menu. You can set browsing mode for TalkBack.
System General Settings Change Your System Language You can change the system language on your Phone as needed. Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. If the language you want to use is not listed, touch Add language to search for additional languages. You can also touch Region to select the country/region. The system interface is displayed according to the local habits of the selected region.
System l Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch Settings, and go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices. l Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
System Set Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Schedule power on/off feature to power your Phone on and off at set times in order to save power and prevent interruptions while resting. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Scheduled power on/off, enable Scheduled power on/off, then set the power on and power off times as well as the repeat cycle. Your device will power on and off automatically at the selected times. To disable Scheduled power on/off, toggle the switch off.
System Update Update the Phone System Online l Before installing the update, connect your Phone to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you use a Wi-Fi network. l Make sure that the battery level remains above 30% during the update. l Using unauthorized third-party software to update your Phone may damage your Phone or put your personal information at risk.
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