P50 Pro User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Control Panel Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Multi-Window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 15 16 16 20 21 23 24 27 28 29 Smart Featur
Contents Monochrome Photography Moving Pictures Add Stickers to Photos Documents Mode Take High-Resolution Photos Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Story Creator Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Golden Snap Smart Photo Categorisation Huawei Vlogs Highlights 66 66 68 68 69 69 73 75 76 77 78 79 79 81 88 90 90 90 Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Torch Compass App Twin Optimizer Phone Clone 93 96
Contents Notifications Biometrics & Password Apps Battery Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 147 148 152 152 154 155 157 160 162 163 168 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is selected. Return to the previous screen Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. Recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
Essentials Switch between apps • Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps. Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled. • Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps. If your device does not have the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down from the middle of the home screen. Display the notification panel Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.
Essentials Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Some products do not have volume buttons. System Navigation Change the System Navigation Mode Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures. You can then: • Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge. • Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Essentials • Touch to access the recent tasks screen. You can touch Settings to configure more settings. • Select a navigation key combination. • Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use. • Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notification panel. Use Navigation Dock to Control Your Device Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > More and enable Navigation Dock.
Essentials 3 On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. You can search for iOS versions that support Phone Clone in App Store and view more information on the app details screen.
Essentials 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. Change the Lock Screen Display When using an official theme, you can customise the content displayed on the lock screen. Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type text to display on the lock screen.
Essentials • Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a blank area in the folder to exit it. When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within the folder. • Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required. If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted.
Essentials Super charging Wireless super charging Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging Power Saving mode on Digital Balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connected VPN connected Driving mode Projection device connected Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled Connected Headset with a microphone connected In call VoLTE enabled Missed call There are unread messages.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. • Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). • Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. • Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and allows you to link them so they work together as one. • Device controls: To manage and control devices and scenes that have been added in AI Life.
Essentials Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel. The figures are for reference only. • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature (supported by some features). • Touch to access the system settings screen.
Essentials Customise Shortcuts Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to > Edit switches, then touch and hold a shotcut switch to drag it to your preferred position, and touch Done. Audio Control Panel Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.
Essentials Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Set Device+ Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices, perform the following settings: • Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your device to display Control Panel. Available devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch nearby devices manually.
Essentials 2 You can go to Control Panel. > Edit devices, then add or delete a scene or device card displayed in Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Access Frequently Used App Features from the Home Screen You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen, and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.
Essentials To configure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the configurations as prompted. For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to > Temperature unit, and select the temperature unit you want. 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 Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
Essentials Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel, and touch Screenshot to take a screenshot. Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot The figures are for reference only. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. You can then: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
Essentials The figures are for reference only. 1 Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then: • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the captured area.
Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot You can use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that cannot be displayed in full on the screen. Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot The figures are for reference only. 1 Tap a knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S". Your device will automatically scroll to the bottom of the page to capture all of the content in a single screenshot. 2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.
Essentials • If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen protector and try again. Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more. Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
Essentials Clear Notifications • You can remove a notification by swiping right on it. • You can touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications. Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot be cleared. Do Not Disturb Settings for Notifications If you wish not to be disturbed by a notification, swipe left on it, touch , and choose from options including Disable notifications, Use gentle notifications, and DELAY.
Essentials When Synchronised (default) is selected, your phone will vibrate according to the rhythm of the tone. For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is fixed. Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Sound, Vibration, and Silent Modes 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel. 2 Touch Sound, Silent, or Vibration to switch between different modes. In Sound mode, your device plays all sounds as normal.
Essentials Enter Text Use Celia Keyboard Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input languages. If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for it in AppGallery to install it. You can set Celia Keyboard as the default keyboard using one of the following methods: • Go to Celia Keyboard > Select keyboard and select Celia Keyboard.
Essentials You can set the skin of the keyboard using one of the following methods: • Go to Celia Keyboard > Theme and select a skin. • On the input keyboard, go to > Theme and select a skin. Set the font Go to Celia Keyboard > Font and select a font. Set the keyboard sound and vibration effects You can set the keyboard sound and vibration effects using one of the following methods: • Go to Celia Keyboard > Sound & vibration and adjust the Keypress volume and Vibration intensity.
Essentials Enable Split-screen Mode Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen for multitasking. Enable split-screen mode: 1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the MultiWindow dock. 2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock. Switch the split-screen panes: Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to the other side of the screen to switch panes.
Essentials • Drag an image: Select an image from one split-screen window and drag it to the other window. • Drag text: Touch and hold the text and select the desired part from one split-screen window, then touch and hold the text again and drag it to the other window. • Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the other window. Use the Floating Window Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a second of the action.
Essentials Open an Attachment in a Floating Window You can open a link or attachment within specific apps (such as Email and Notepad) in a floating window. This feature is unavailable in some apps. 1 Open the Email app. 2 Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window. • Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window.
Essentials 2 Enter text in the input box and set the style options, such as Colour. You can also add Stickers and drag the sticker border to adjust its position and size, and touch 3 or to change its direction or delete it. Touch Apply. Create an Artistic Image for Always On Display You can choose from multiple modern art styles (such as the Mondrian style). You can also specify the colour scheme for the artistic image, by taking a photo or choosing from your favourite photos.
Essentials Restart Your Device Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem. Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to restart. Force Restart Your Device You can force restart your device if it isn't working or won't turn off normally.
Essentials 2 Plug the charger into a power socket. When a beeping sound is heard, your device will start charging, and the charging mode icon and current battery level will be displayed on the charging animation screen. Icon Charge Mode SuperCharge Fast charging Standard charging Use the Wireless Charger To ensure safe charging, please use a charging pad purchased from an official Huawei channel, and use the adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Essentials If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen to display the notification centre, touch Settings, then select Charge only. Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the device screen. Battery Icon Battery Level Less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining. Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
Smart Features AI Voice AI Voice AI Voice allows you to communicate verbally with your device. To operate hands-free on your device, wake up AI Voice and give a voice command. • This feature is only available in some countries and regions. • Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Countries and Regions that Support AI Voice AI Voice is only supported in certain countries and regions.
Smart Features • The settings items vary by device. If your device does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. • You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your device is in a call. • You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase either if you are making an audio or screen recording (with microphone enabled). In this case, you can press and hold the Power button to wake up AI Voice.
Smart Features Send SMS Messages with Voice Commands You can send SMS messages with AI Voice. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Send a message", "Check messages", or "Send Dad a message saying the party is tomorrow". Set Alarms with Voice Commands You can create, disable, and query alarms with AI Voice. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Wake me up at 8 AM tomorrow", "Set an alarm for 8 PM", "Set a Wednesday alarm for 7 AM", or "Show my alarms".
Smart Features Open an App with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube", "Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music". • This feature is only available in some countries and regions. • Not all apps support voice control.
Smart Features Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these events. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?". • This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Smart Features 2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for the calorie and nutrient information to be displayed. Scan Codes with AI Voice 1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Scan this QR code" or "Scan the barcode". 2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognised.
Smart Features Scan to Shop When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street, you can use AI Lens to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making a purchase. Scan to Shop Using Camera 1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch model). 2 Position the item you want to buy within the viewfinder, and wait for it to be identified.
Smart Features Scan and Count Calories with Camera 1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch model). 2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for information about the calories and nutrients per 100 g to be displayed. , and then touch or (depending on your device The information is for reference only.
Smart Features Project Your Device Screen Wirelessly Project your device wirelessly to stream films and work on a bigger screen (such as a TV). Different display devices support different projection protocols. Therefore, the projection method may vary. Choose a suitable method based on the protocol supported by your device. For details about the supported projection protocols, refer to the product manual or contact the product manufacturer.
Smart Features 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station You can use a docking station to connect your device with a large display, and connect them with a wired keyboard and mouse. 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. Use Desktop Mode After your device screen is projected, go to > Desktop. In Desktop, your device and the large display work independently and can show different content. The content projected on the large display is in a layout similar to that on a computer desktop. Therefore, you can edit a document on the large display while chatting on your device.
Smart Features The figures are for reference only. • When no external keyboard is connected, touch the text input box on the external display to display the onscreen keyboard to input text. If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text. Use Screen Projection to Make Work Easier In Desktop, you can use the following features: • Multi-window display: Open multiple windows at a time to multitask.
Smart Features Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Device and Laptop Connect your device to a Huawei/Honor laptop and use your keyboard and mouse to unlock and control your device, or share files across systems, making your work more productive and efficient. The operations may vary between PC Manager versions. Connect Your Device to Your Computer Through OneHop 1 Ensure that your computer has a Huawei Share sensor or an area labelled with a or icon.
Smart Features Connect Your Device to the PC with a USB Cable 1 Use a USB cable to connect your device and PC. 2 On the PC, open PC Manager (version 10.1 or later). To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to > Check for updates. 3 Confirm to connect to the PC on your device. If you cancel the connection on your device, you can establish a wired connection again. To do so, open PC Manager and go to My devices > My Phone > Connect > Other ways to connect > USB.
Smart Features The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder by default. • Open a file in the device window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to the device window. For example, drag a picture on your PC to a Notepad item opened in the device window, then continue editing on your device.
Smart Features 2 • Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your device against the or label on the PC until your device vibrates or plays a tone. The selected documents will be quickly transferred to your PC. Transfer documents from your PC to your device: 1 On your PC, use Microsoft Office to open the document you want to transfer. 2 On your device, exit Microsoft Office or return to the home screen, then place the device against your PC (in the same way as above).
Smart Features Swipe down from upper left edge of your device to display the notification panel, and touch Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on PC to switch the audio output device. Please ensure that your laptop is running PC Manager 10.1 or a later version. Open and Edit Files on Your Device Using Apps on the PC After connecting your device to your laptop, you can open and edit various files on your device from your laptop. • Documents: Use Microsoft Office on your laptop to open a document.
Smart Features Share Your Device's Mobile Data Network with Your Laptop After Multi-Screen Collaboration is enabled between your device and laptop, you can share your device's hotspot with your laptop in PC Manager. 1 Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet using mobile data. 2 Open PC Manager and go to My devices > My Phone > Instant Hotspot. After Instant Hotspot is enabled, your laptop will use your device's mobile data to access the Internet.
Smart Features You can place your phone against the standard NFC-capable keyboard that comes with your tablet to enable Multi-screen Collaboration. 1 Make sure that your tablet has been paired with the keyboard. 2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel, and enable NFC.
Smart Features • On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect. • Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone or tablet screen to display the notification panel and touch DISCONNECT. Huawei Share Share Local Files Between Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei devices. The recipient can preview the files before agreeing to accept them and view the full content of the files after receiving them.
Smart Features Then open Files to view the received file. You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums. Share Files Between Your Device and Computer with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between your device and a computer (Windows or macOS). Share Files from Your Device to Your Computer Share files from your device to your computer using Huawei Share. You can then easily access the shared folders on your device from your computer.
Smart Features • Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Go to Finder > Go > Network. Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14. 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your device and enter the user name and password that you made a note of. 6 Open a shared folder, such as the Internal storage or Album folder, to view, edit, or copy files from your device to your computer or vice versa.
Smart Features Print Files Using Huawei Print Your device can easily detect nearby printers that support Huawei Print and allows you to print photos and documents stored on your device with just a touch. 1 Power on the target printer and ensure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled. 2 You can print files stored in different locations on your device: .
Smart Features • Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as your device. • Bluetooth device: Some Bluetooth devices (such as Bluetooth headsets) can be linked with your device via Device+ after establishing a Bluetooth connection. Show Device+: If Device+ is hidden or cannot be found, go to Control Panel and then to > Show Device+.
Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your device to display Control Panel. Available devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch nearby devices manually.
Smart Features 2 You can go to Control Panel. > Edit devices, then add or delete a scene or device card displayed in Smart Remote Use Your Device as a Remote Control Your device uses infrared technology, allowing you to pair it with household appliances in the Smart Remote app and use it to remotely control appliances such as TVs, air conditioners, STBs, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and network boxes.
Smart Features Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device When your device is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your device to a Bluetooth speaker). 1 Connect your device to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera. Using Ultra Snapshot When this feature is enabled, you can open the camera or take a snapshot when the screen is off or locked.
Camera and Gallery If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be automatically turned on when you take a photo. These features may not be available in some camera modes. 3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo. Front Camera Autofocus When taking a selfie using the front camera, your device will automatically recognise the subject's face in the viewfinder and make sure that the eyes are in focus.
Camera and Gallery 2 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions. To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch and . Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have touched the shutter button. 1 Go to Camera > 2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your device will take a photo when the countdown ends.
Camera and Gallery • Light compensation: When you switch to the front camera and the ambient light is dim, touch the flash icon at the top of the screen to enable light compensation. Touch the flash icon and select (Auto) or (Always on). Not all devices support these features. 4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo. Take Night Shots Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colours even when shooting in low light or at night. 1 Open Camera and select Night mode.
Camera and Gallery Take Wide Aperture Photos Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos with a blurred background while your subject remains in sharp focus. 1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode. 2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your device needs to be within 2 m (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.
Camera and Gallery When the camera detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode. 4 Touch to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. The mode may not launch if the moon is shrouded by clouds. Zoom to Take Photos Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or distant vistas. Take Wide-Angle Photos 1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
Camera and Gallery If your device supports zooming in more than 15X, a picture-in-picture preview frame will be displayed in the viewfinder to help you focus on your subject when you zoom in more than 15X. Some products do not support the picture-in-picture preview frame. 3 In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus, and touch subject is in focus. to shoot when the Macro Automatically Switch to Super Macro Mode 1 Open Camera.
Camera and Gallery 2 Point the camera at the centre of your shot, then touch 3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed. When the two frames on the viewfinder overlap, the camera will automatically take the second and last photos. to take the first photo. After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic photo.
Camera and Gallery Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of the picture to view it. The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback. Edit Moving Pictures After taking a moving picture, you can set the cover, edit the picture, or save any frame of the moving picture as a static photo. 1 Open Gallery, touch the moving picture that you want to edit, then touch 2 Touch Smart to: • .
Camera and Gallery Add Stickers to Photos Add Stickers to Photos Add a sticker, such as a time, weather, mood, or food sticker, to spice up your photos. 1 Go to Camera > More and select Stickers mode. If the Stickers option is not present in More, touch 2 , then download Stickers. Select a sticker, which will then be displayed in the viewfinder. Drag the sticker to change its position. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the sticker to delete the sticker. and drag it to resize the sticker.
Camera and Gallery 3 Drag the four corners to customise the correction area. Then touch reshape the photo as a flat, rectangular image. . Your device will Take High-Resolution Photos Take High-Resolution Photos Take high-resolution photos if you would like to print them or display them on a large screen. 1 Go to Camera > More and select High-res mode. 2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch where you want to focus.
Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. 1 Open Camera and select Pro mode. 2 You can then: • Adjust the metring mode: Touch M and select a metring mode. Metring mode Application Scenarios Matrix Centre Spot • Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the centre of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits. Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the subject's eyes.
Camera and Gallery In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, decrease the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. • The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, decrease the shutter speed. When you are shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed. Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV· and drag the slider.
Camera and Gallery Use Pro Mode to Record Videos 1 In Pro mode, touch to switch to Video mode. You can then: Adjust the metring mode: Touch M and select a metring mode. • Metring Mode Description Matrix Centre Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the centre of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits. Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the Spot subject's eyes.
Camera and Gallery Record Videos Capture Video 1 Open Camera and select Video mode. 2 Adjust the following settings: • Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (steady on) or (off). When using the front camera to record videos in low-light conditions, you can set the flash to (steady on).
Camera and Gallery For example, if you are recording a child singing onstage, the child's voice will become clearer as you zoom in on the child. 1 Open Camera and select Video mode. 2 When using the rear camera, aim the camera at the subject you want to record. 3 Touch to start recording. Zoom in on the subject by pinching out on the viewfinder or dragging the zoom slider up. As the camera zooms in, the recorded sound will become clearer. 4 Touch to end the recording.
Camera and Gallery Slow-Mo Recording Shoot Slow-Mo Videos Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower playback. The available slow motion speeds vary by device. • 256x: suitable for recording shooting, explosion, or other extreme fast-paced action scenes. • 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Slow-Mo Videos with the Front Camera You can use the front camera to take slow-mo selfie videos such as of your hair blowing in the wind. 1 Go to Camera > More, select Slow-mo mode, then touch camera. 2 If your device allows, touch 3 Touch to start recording. 4 Touch to end the recording. to switch to the front and select a slow motion speed. Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos For a slow-mo video, you can change which part of it you want to play in slow motion.
Camera and Gallery To shoot in manual mode and adjust shooting parameters such as the recording speed, duration, ISO, and more, touch Auto. You can then: • Touch to adjust the recording speed. For instance, record traffic trails at 15x or blooming flowers at 1800x. A video recorded at a higher speed will play faster. • Touch to set the recording time. The video recording will automatically stop when it reaches this limit.
Camera and Gallery You can adjust the zoom level of the close-up view by pinching in or out on the viewfinder. Touch the screen twice to swap the positions of the panorama and close-up views. 3 Touch to start recording and to stop recording. Choose the Sound Source You Want to Pick Up in Dual-view Mode You can decide which direction you want to pick up sound from in Dual-view mode. For instance, when using the dual-rear Dual-view mode, you can pick up sound from either the panoramic or close-up view.
Camera and Gallery Touch to start recording. Your device will take care of the focusing, rotating, and zooming in the viewfinder. When the preset time has elapsed, your device will stop and record the next shot until all shots are recorded. recording. You can touch 4 To shoot a different scene, exit the camera. Your device will automatically save your shots. When you enter Story creator mode again, you can continue with the saved shots (only the shots recorded from the last time are saved).
Camera and Gallery To enable Location Services on your device: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the device to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel, and enable Location. • Go to Settings > Location and enable Access my location. Add Device Watermarks Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device watermark added. Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain devices.
Camera and Gallery Customise Camera Mode Layout You can customise the layout of the Camera mode screen based on your preferences by moving the frequently used modes to the camera home screen, or change the order of modes. Photo, Portrait, and Video modes cannot be moved to More. 1 Go to Camera > More, and touch 2 Touch and hold a mode and drag it to the desired position.
Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. View by Shooting Time Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and pinch out to switch to the daily view. You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time. View by Album You can view 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 In Gallery, touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the Other devices tab to view connected devices. If the device you want to browse from is not connected, touch the device name and initiate a connection as prompted. You can then: • Browse images or videos: Touch a connected device to view the albums stored on that device. • Search for images: On the Albums tab, enter a keyword (such as "food" or "landscapes") in the search bar. The search results will be displayed by device.
Camera and Gallery • Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select which part you want to keep. You can drag the photo in the frame, or use two fingers to zoom in or out to adjust the displayed part of the photo. To rotate the photo, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. To rotate the photo by a certain degree or mirror flip the photo, touch or . • Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
Camera and Gallery 2 Choose the size of the rubber that best meets your needs and swipe on the part of the image you want to remove. It is recommended that you use a smaller rubber to remove finer details (such as power cables). 3 To undo the changes you have made, touch 4 Touch to save the changes and touch in the upper right corner. to save the edited image. Collage You can use the collage feature in Gallery to quickly combine multiple photos into one for easier sharing.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the privacy switch in the upper left corner of the screen. In the displayed Privacy options dialog box, turn on the Remove photo info and Remove location info switches, then touch OK. If Location tag was disabled when a photo was taken, the Remove location info switch will not be displayed in the Privacy options dialog box when you share the photo. Organise Albums Organise photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them. Add Albums 1 Go to Gallery > Albums.
Camera and Gallery Some preset albums cannot be deleted, including All photos, My favourites, Videos, and Camera. Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album for a period of time, after which they will be permanently deleted. To permanently delete photos and videos before the retention period expires, touch and hold to select photos or videos in the Recently deleted album and go to Delete > Delete.
Camera and Gallery Spruce Up Photos with Golden Snap Enhance Your Photos with Functions Such As Brighten and De-mist 1 Open Gallery, touch the photo that you want to edit, then touch 2 Touch Smart to access the smart editing screen. You can then: • . Perform one-touch automatic optimisation: Touch Auto for your device to intelligently optimise the photo. • Brighten the photo: Touch Brighten to brighten the photo.
Camera and Gallery Smart Photo Categorisation Smart Photo Categorisation Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, food, and scenery, so you can quickly find what you're looking for. Go to Gallery > Discover 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.
Camera and Gallery Introduction to 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 walk down memory lane and instantly relive the good times. • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag.
Camera and Gallery • Add images or videos: Touch and follow the onscreen instructions to select images or videos to be added to the album. • Remove images or videos: Touch and hold to select the images or videos you want to remove from the album, touch , then touch Remove. Rename Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name. Delete Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, select a Highlights album. 2 Go to > Delete and then touch Delete.
Apps Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact. 2 Set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organisation, and phone number of the contact, then touch .
Apps Merge Duplicate Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to contacts. 2 Select duplicate contacts you want to merge and touch Merge. > Settings > Organise contacts > Merge duplicate Search for Contacts 1 Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts to display all your contacts. Ensure that the corresponding icon at the bottom is enabled. 2 On the top of the Contacts screen, enter keywords for the contact you want to find in the search box.
Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your device automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. New Group 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch Groups. 2 Touch 3 In a chat group, touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
Apps 3 Touch to automatically create a QR code business card. You can share your business card using the QR code. Add Emergency Information 1 From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information. 2 Touch ADD and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information. 3 To modify the information, touch on the Emergency screen.
Apps Set a Call Background To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following: 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. 2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper. You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact. 2 Touch and then to set a profile picture for the selected contact.
Apps • On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch . Set a Ringtone You can set a personalised ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your device in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls. If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively. Set a Music Ringtone 1 > Settings > Ringtone.
Apps Enable VoLTE 1 Contact your network provider to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM device support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both SIM cards. 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable VoLTE calls for SIM 1 or 2. 5G services are only available in some countries and regions. Make HD Voice or Video Calls Before making HD voice or video calls, make sure that both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.
Apps • Touch to answer the call. • Touch to reject the call. • Touch to reject the call and reply with a message. • Touch to set a reminder for calling back. Quickly Answer Calls When a call comes in, you can quickly answer it by raising the device to your ear. If you're in speaker mode or using Bluetooth earphones, raising the device will switch to earpiece mode. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Answer calls and make sure that Answer calls is enabled.
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 > > Blocked > . Alternatively, go to Optimiser > Blocked > 2 . Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
Apps Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature and you are in an emergency situation, press the Power button five times in quick succession and your device will automatically send a message with your current location to your emergency contacts. It will also automatically call your emergency contacts one by one and play a pre-recorded SOS message, then end the call automatically.
Apps Send Messages 1 Open Messaging and touch 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 messages to be favourited in a message thread, and go to More > Favourite or > More > Favourite. To view the messages you have favourited, open Messaging and go to > Favourites. Delete a Message You can delete messages using either of the following methods: . • On the Messaging screen, swipe left the message to be deleted, then touch • Touch and hold a message, select multiple messages you wish to delete, then touch . Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
Apps Manage Blocked Messages On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked message, such as by deleting records, restoring messages, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked. Go to Messaging > • > Blocked. You can then: Touch a record and select Restore to messages to restore this message to the Messaging app. Touch Add to trustlist to add the number corresponding to this message to the trustlist. Touch Delete to delete the message record.
Apps • Send a photo: Go to > to take a photo, or go to > > > to select an existing photo. • Send a video: Go to to record a video, or go to > to select an existing video. • then touch • > Send a location: Go to , follow the onscreen instructions to select a location, . Send a business card: Go to > , touch . card you want to send, then touch • Send an event: Go to • Send music: Go to • Send a file: Go to > > > > , select the contact whose business and select an event.
Apps • Set your nickname in the group. • Turn message notifications off for the group. • Exit the group. MeeTime Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimised automatically when the network signal is weak.
Apps 4 You can touch and then perform the following: • Touch to mute MeeTime. • Touch to use the speaker. • Touch to switch to a voice call. • Touch to share the screen. To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls. Share Your Device Screen During a MeeTime Call During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on the screen. The other party will then be able to view your screen and your doodles on it.
Apps 2 Touch Number settings. You can then: • Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked. • Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have been linked. • In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers to set it as the default number.
Apps Go to Calendar > • > Settings. Touch Default reminder time or Reminder time for all-day events to set a reminder time. • Touch Notifications and enable Allow notifications. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set a notification type. Customise Calendar View Settings You can customise calendar view settings, such as by specifying the start day of the week, and whether to show week numbers. 1 Go to Calendar > 2 Select the start day of the week, or enable the switch to show week numbers.
Apps Turn Off an Alarm When an alarm rings, swipe left or right on the button that appears at the bottom of the screen to turn it off. Use the Timer or Stopwatch You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an event. Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch touch to start the timer. To stop it, . Stopwatch Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch .
Apps Add Content to a Note 1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch 2 Enter the title and content of the note. You can then perform the following: . • Touch to add a checklist. • Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background. • Touch to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired position in the note. • To organise your notes for easier access and viewing, categorise a note after finishing it. 3 Touch to save the note.
Apps Add a Handwritten Note You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be difficult to convey through text. 1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch 2 Touch to write or draw the content you want to note down in the selected colour. 3 Touch to save the note. . Create Notes by Sharing You can share web pages, images, text, and other content from other apps to Notepad. Not all apps support this feature.
Apps 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. When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top of the screen to quickly return to the first item or the beginning of the item you are viewing. Use App Lock for Notepad or Lock a Note You can apply App Lock to Notepad or set a password for a note to protect your privacy.
Apps A folder named after the Exchange account will also be automatically generated for easy management. Share Notepad Items You can share Notepad items in the following ways: • To share a single note or to-do item, open the one you want to share from the All notes or All to-dos screen, then touch and share it as prompted. Notes can be shared by touching As image, As text, Export as document, or To another device.
Apps 5 You can also swipe left on a recording to share, edit, or delete it. To view your recordings, open Files, then search for and access the Sounds folder. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it. On the recording playback screen, you can: • 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.
Apps Edit and Send Emails 1 Open Email and touch 2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch . to select a contact or group, then touch . 3 Touch and add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email. If you have more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address you wish to send the email from. 4 Write the email, enter the subject, then touch .
Apps Set Email Notifications Set a notification mode for your emails as needed. 1 Go to Email > 2 Select the email account you want to set notifications for, turn on the Allow notifications switch, then select a notification mode. > Settings > General > Notifications, and enable Allow notifications. View and Manage Emails Receive, view, and manage your emails in the inbox. View Emails 1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list.
Apps Mark Important Emails Mark an email as important for further actions or future reference with a star. Open Email and touch the icon next to any email to mark it as important. Touch an email box, such as Inbox, and find the Starred folder in the Folders list to check starred emails. Touch next to an email to unmark it. Switch Email Display Mode You can switch between two email display modes based on your preference. On the Inbox screen, touch and select Conversation view or List view.
Apps 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, choose Add > Create, or touch Add from contacts. • Open an email, touch the receiver or sender, then touch Add to VIP list in the pop-up dialog. Delete a VIP Contact 1 Go to Email > 2 On the VIP list screen, touch 3 Select the VIP contact you want to delete, then touch > Settings > VIP contacts. . .
Apps Torch Torch You can turn on or turn off the torch in the following ways: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel, and touch Torch to turn on or turn off the torch. • Swipe up from the bottom edge of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch to turn on or turn off the torch. When the torch is turned on, a notification indicating that it is turned on will be displayed on the lock screen.
Apps • If you hold your device upright, the Compass screen will display the viewfinder of the rear camera on your device, together with the atmospheric pressure and altitude of your current location. For more precise altitude data, touch and enable Online altitude calibration. App Twin Enable App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. App Twin is only supported by some apps.
Apps 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. 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.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose > Block contact.
Apps Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to Messaging > 2 and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords Touch will be blocked. > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist. To unblock messages that contain a specific keyword, touch and hold the keyword in the Keyword blocklist and touch Remove.
Apps 3 On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Next > Transfer to start cloning. You can search for Android versions that support Phone Clone in AppGallery and view more information on the app details screen.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Quickly Find What You are Looking For Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen to obtain search results.
Settings These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 4 Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files. 5 On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. Then search for and access the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files to view the received files.
Settings This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only. Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data or default calling SIM card. Enable Call Forwarding Between SIM Cards After enabling call forwarding for both SIM cards, if incoming calls cannot reach one of the SIM cards, they will be forwarded to the other one. This feature requires the support of your carrier.
Settings 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth tethering. 3 next to the name of On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch your device, then enable Internet access to share your network. Share Your Network via USB 1 Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer.
Settings 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.
Settings You can enable or disable Airplane mode using the following methods: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel. Enable or disable Airplane mode. • Go to Settings > Mobile network and enable or disable Airplane mode. When Airplane mode is enabled for the first time, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will be disabled automatically. You can re-enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth if allowed to do so by the airline.
Settings 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 large display. 2 Connect the Type-C end to your device and the other end to the large display. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station You can use a docking station to connect your device with a large display, and connect them with a wired keyboard and mouse.
Settings 2 Connect your device and the large display to 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. Share Local Files Between Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei devices. The recipient can preview the files before agreeing to accept them and view the full content of the files after receiving them.
Settings The figures are for reference only. 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, then touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the file. These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. 3 On the receiving device, touch Accept to accept the transfer. Then open Files to view the received file.
Settings The figures are for reference only. 1 Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 On your device, access the Huawei Share settings, then enable Huawei Share and Computer Share. 3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers as well as the user name and password under Verification.
Settings 1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your device to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel, then enable Huawei Share. 2 Open PC Manager on your computer and enable Huawei Share. You can transfer files in the following ways: From your device to your computer: 1 On your device, touch and hold to select files to be transferred, then touch Share. 2 From the device list, select the name of the target computer.
Settings enable Wi-Fi, go to More settings > Wi-Fi Direct, then touch the printer to establish the connection. • Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer can double as a wireless hotspot, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password. On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the printer's hotspot, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
Settings 5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch Connect. Connect to an L2TP/IPSec PSK Server 1 Obtain the VPN server name, server address, L2TP key (optional), IPsec identifier (optional), and IPsec pre-shared key from your VPN server administrator. 2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN name, set the server type to L2TP/IPSec PSK, then enter the server address, L2TP key, IPSec identifier, and IPSec pre-shared key.
Settings Put App Icons in Folders For easy management of your app icons on the home screen, you can put similar apps in a folder and name the folder. 1 Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder. 2 Open a folder, touch its name, then enter a new name for it. Add App Icons to a Folder or Remove Them Open a folder, then touch . You can then perform the following operations: • Select one or more apps, and touch OK to add them to the folder.
Settings 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. Manually Adjust the Screen Brightness You can manually adjust the screen brightness using the following methods: • Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
Settings • Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort and enable or disable Enable all day. Once Eye Comfort mode is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, and the screen will take on a yellow tint since less blue light is being emitted. Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start and End according to your preferences.
Settings Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen resolution according to your preferences. A higher screen resolution will result in a clearer display, but will consume more power. Adjust the Screen Refresh Rate Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen refresh rate, and select a screen refresh rate that you would like to use. A high screen refresh rate will help deliver a smoother visual experience.
Settings Switch Between Portrait and Landscape Orientation Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel. Then enable Auto-rotate. Sounds & Vibration Set Do Not Disturb Mode Do Not Disturb helps you prevent interruptions when you need to focus. When this mode is enabled, calls and messages will be muted and banner notifications will not be displayed.
Settings • Touch Calls or Messages and select one of the options. If you set an exception, your device will ring for calls or messages from the selected source. • Once Repeated calls is enabled, a second call from the same number within 15 minutes will not be silenced. Set a Ringtone You can set a personalised ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your device in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls.
Settings 2 Select an app (such as Notepad). 3 Go to Notifications > To-do notifications > Notification sound. 4 You can then perform the following operations: • Set a notification tone Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a locally saved song. • Set a vibration pattern Touch Vibration and select your preferred type of vibration. When Synchronised (default) or Synchronised is selected(depending on your device model), your phone will vibrate based on the rhythm of the tone.
Settings • Natural: Faithfully reproduces the original sounds. • Standard: Requires less power for audio playback. You can also customise equaliser settings yourself to achieve the exact sound you are looking for. Auto, 3D audio, and Standard modes allow you to select a headset type so you can match the sound effects to your headset. Selecting a headset type is available only when a 3.5 mm-jack headset is plugged in. If your device does not have a 3.5 mm jack, use an original Huawei headset adapter.
Settings More App Notification Settings Set the App Notification Mode Go to Settings > Notifications and select an app. You can then set its notification mode. • Enable Gentle notifications: Notifications will only be displayed in the notification panel. There will be no banners, lock screen notifications, or status bar icons, and your device will not ring or vibrate. • Enable Lock screen and Banners.
Settings Rename or Delete a Fingerprint 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. 2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch an enroled fingerprint to rename or delete it. Fingerprint Identification Fingerprint identification allows you to match your fingers with the enrolled fingerprints. 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter the lock screen password. 2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint.
Settings The settings items vary by device. If your device does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. 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 2 Access the Face Recognition screen and enable Accessibility mode. If you have not enrolled a face, Accessibility mode will be automatically enabled when you are enrolling the facial data once ScreenReader is turned on. 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.
Settings 3 Touch Lockdown and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Lockdown mode. Once Lockdown mode is enabled, your device can only be unlocked using the lock screen password. 4 Lockdown mode is automatically disabled when you unlock your device. You can use other unlock methods as usual the next time you unlock your device. If you need to re-enable Lockdown mode, press and hold the Power button and touch the Lockdown option again.
Settings Enable Power Saving mode You are advised to enable Power Saving mode when the battery level is low but you cannot charge your device straight away. Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ) and enable Power Saving mode. After that, will be displayed in the status bar. You can touch Learn more to view details about power saving measures. Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance.
Settings Set the Battery Level Display Mode You can also set whether or not to display the battery percentage in the status bar, and whether to maintain a network connection when the device screen is turned off. Display Battery Percentage on the Status Bar Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ), touch Battery percentage, and choose to display the battery percentage, either inside or outside of the battery icon on the status bar.
Settings 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. Security Use the Password Vault to Automatically Fill in the Password Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time you log in to an app. This data is hardware encrypted and stored only on your device. Huawei does not have access to it, and will not upload it to the network or server.
Settings Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, follow the onscreen instructions to set an App Lock password, and select an app to be locked. If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or fingerprint ID as prompted. Change the App Lock Password or Security Questions Enter the App Lock settings screen, go to > Password type, and select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as the App Lock password.
Settings If you have entered a wrong PIN and exceeded the maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock the PIN, you will need to enter the PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) then reset the PIN. If you exceed the maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock the PUK, your SIM card will be permanently blocked. The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your network provider. The number of digits and maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your network provider.
Settings 2 On the Permission manager screen, touch Location, then touch the icon of the app you want to change the permission for to manage the Location access. 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.
Settings Create a PrivateSpace for Your Private Data Create your PrivateSpace that is completely independent of MainSpace (the original space) on your device, which can be accessed using your fingerprint or a password. Not all devices support fingerprint features. You can move private photos, videos, and other files to your PrivateSpace to prevent unauthorised access. You can also move your payment and gaming apps to PrivateSpace to prevent them from being accessed by your child.
Settings 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification, select and answer the security question, then touch Finish. 3 > Reset In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the password. Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Device You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from the old device to the new one.
Settings On the Accessibility > Magnification screen, touch Magnification, then enable it. Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row. • While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more fingers together to zoom back out. • Drag the screen with two or more fingers to view other parts of the screen. Enable Colour Inversion Colour inversion allows you to invert the colour of the text and the background.
Settings Enable or Disable Mistouch Prevention Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent unintended operations caused by accidental touches on the screen, such as when your device is placed in your pocket or backpack. Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable or disable Mistouch prevention. Set Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your device on and off at set times, to save power and prevent interruptions while resting.
Settings Delete a User or Guest Account Deleting a user or guest account will delete all of its related data. Please exercise caution. After accessing your device as the owner, use the following ways to delete a user or guest account: • Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Signed in as, touch the account you wish to delete, and follow the onscreen instructions to delete it.
Settings Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device 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. Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device 1 On your new device, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android.
Settings The new password is only valid for future backups. 4 After the backup is complete, you can find your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files > Browse > Memory card. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. You can go to the Memory card backup screen and enable Auto-backup. Your device will then automatically back up your data every seven days when it is being charged, the screen is turned off, and it has sufficient power.
Settings 2 On your device, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an applicable one to access and add its shared folders. 3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up. 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 Shared folder backup screen, then password.
Settings Enable or Exit Simple Mode Simple mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, enlarges icons and fonts for the home screen, and maximises the volume. Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Simple mode. In Simple mode, you can touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired position or uninstall it if you don't need to use the app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode.
Settings Update the Parameter Version of Your Device Online The parameter version may update operator parameters, time zone parameters, and device parameters, among others, and offer optimizations for functions, including the mobile network, power consumption and performance, and feature compatibility. Your device will prompt you to install the update for these parameters to be automatically adjusted for a better experience.
This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: JAD-LX9 EMUI12.
