User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode & Floating Window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 4 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 14 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 Smart Features AI Lens HiTouch
Contents Moving Pictures Add Stickers to Photos Documents Mode Pro Mode Record Videos AI Movie Effects 4K HD Videos Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Edit Camera Modes Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Huawei Vlog Editor Huawei Vlogs Highlights 64 65 65 66 69 69 70 71 71 71 72 72 73 80 81 83 83 Apps Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone
Contents More Connections Sounds & Vibration Notifications Display & Brightness Home Screen & Wallpaper Biometrics & Password Apps Battery Storage Security Privacy Digital Balance Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 139 150 153 156 160 162 167 168 170 171 176 179 182 185 187 193 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures Air Gestures You can use gestures to take screenshots and scroll without touching the screen. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Air scroll and Grabshot are enabled. Air scroll Hold your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, and make a scrolling or horizontal sliding motion at the screen to scroll or turn pages.
Essentials View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app On the Recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Access in-app features Swipe inward from the left or right edges near the top of the screen to access in-app features. Knuckle Gestures Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Air gestures, Record screen, and Split screen.
Essentials Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording. Split screen Firmly draw a line across the screen with a knuckle to enter split-screen mode. More Gestures Split the screen Swipe up on the screen with three fingers. Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen.
Essentials Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar. System Navigation Change the Navigation Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode according to your preferences. Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and enable or disable Gestures.
Essentials • 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. • Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. • Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview. • Access in-app menus: In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or right edge near the top of the screen.
Essentials : Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. Touch and hold it to access Split-screen • mode. : Notification key to open the notification panel. • Customize the Navigation Key Combination Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can: • Select a navigation key combination. • Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use. Navigation Dock Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and enable Navigation dock.
Essentials • Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen. • Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone. Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default).
Essentials 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 4.4 or later. Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch iPhone/iPad. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
Essentials Wake Screen You can turn on the screen in either of the following ways: • Press the Power button. • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen and enable Raise to wake or Double-tap screen to wake. – When Raise to wake is enabled, you can pick up your phone to turn on the screen. – When Double-tap screen to wake is enabled, you can touch the screen twice to turn it on.
Essentials • Check the status of your phone and notifications from the status bar at the top of the screen. • Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen. • Swipe right to reach the leftmost screen, and enable HUAWEI Assistant so your phone can provide you with smart notifications on this screen. Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider.
Essentials 5G network connected 4G network connected 4G LTE network connected 3G network connected 2G network connected LTE network connected Full signal strength Roaming Data saver enabled SIM card not found Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Calling VoLTE enabled Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi + Airplane mode enabled Alarms set Battery empty Battery low Charging Quick charging SuperCharging Power saving mode enabled Blu
Essentials Data sync in progress Data sync failed Performance mode enabled New emails arrived Event reminders Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
Essentials • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. • Touch to open Settings. Customize Shortcut Switches Touch and drag icons to rearrange them. Home Screen Widgets Home Screen Widgets You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad, Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Essentials 3 Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all formats, then swipe right to return. 4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a different screen page. Move or Delete a Widget Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the desired position or touch Remove.
Essentials 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Grabshot is enabled. 2 Place your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, and wait for the to appear. Then close your fist to take a screenshot. icon Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and Go to ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. 2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. Then you can: • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch a shape icon at the top of the screen to determine the shape of the partial screenshot. 3 Touch to save the screenshot.
Essentials Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. 2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording. 3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen. 4 The recording will be saved to Gallery. Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and ensure that Record screen is enabled.
Essentials If the microphone is disabled (i.e. if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system sounds (such as gameplay sounds). If you want the screen to be recorded in silence, mute your phone before starting the screen recording. View and Clear Notifications View and Clear Notifications View Notifications When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and view the notification.
Essentials Block or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification and hold, then touch to block, mute, or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked or disabled. Adjust Sound Settings Adjust Sound Settings Use the In-Screen Volume Slider at the Edge This device abandons physical volume buttons in favor of an in-screen volume slider at the screen edge. Double-touch the upper section of the left or right screen edge to display the volume slider.
Essentials 2 Double-touch the upper section of the left or right screen edge depending on where you have set the volume slider to display. Then you can: • Slide up or down on the volume slider to quickly adjust the volume level. • Touch Sound, Silent, or Vibration above the volume slider to switch between different modes. • Touch to mute the media sound. You can adjust the media volume by sliding up or down on the edge next to the volume slider or on the volume slider itself.
Essentials Edit Text You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways. 1 Touch and hold the text until 2 Drag 3 Touch Copy or Cut according to your requirement. 4 Touch the point where you want to paste the text, then touch Paste. and appears. to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all the text.
Essentials • Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three fingers. • When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to enter the Recent tasks screen. Then touch . key. • When using three-key navigation, touch and hold the • Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold it until a blue dot appears, then slide your knuckle across the screen to enable Split-screen mode. 3 Open the other app to start multitasking.
Essentials 2 When using your phone in Full-screen mode, touch message alerts to display in a floating window. 3 You can reply to messages directly in the floating window. in the notification banner for new will only display for applicable apps. Resize the Floating Window Drag the edge of the floating window inwards or outwards to expand or reduce it. Close the Floating Window Touch on the floating window to close it.
Essentials Enable Always On Display 1 Go to 2 Set the Start and End times according to your preferences. Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, and enable Always On Display. Set Clock Style for Always On Display You can customize the clock style for Always On Display according to your preferences. 1 On the Always On Display screen, touch Clock style, and swipe across to view the available clock styles. 2 Select a preferred clock style, and touch .
Essentials To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device vibrates and displays the logo. 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.
Essentials 2 Plug the adapter into a power socket. Use the Wireless Charger A wireless charger consists of an adapter, a cable, and a charging pad. To ensure safe charging, please purchase a charging pad from an official Huawei channel, and use the adapter and USB cable that came with your phone. To super charge your phone wirelessly, purchase a charging pad that supports super fast charging. 1 Connect the adapter and charging pad using the USB cable, then plug the adapter into a power socket.
Essentials Charging Your Phone with a PC 1 Connect your phone to a PC or other device using a USB cable. 2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Charge only. If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Settings, then select Charge only. Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.
Essentials 1 Go to 2 Power on the device to be charged, and place it on the center of the back of your phone. Do not place any metal objects between your phone and the device to be charged. 3 If the device does not start charging within 5 seconds, adjust its position and try again. 4 If the device to be charged is removed from the phone for more than 2 minutes during charging, Wireless reverse charging will automatically be disabled. Settings > Battery, and enable Wireless reverse charging.
Smart Features AI Lens Scan Codes Smart assistance can read various QR codes and instantly direct you to the corresponding app screen. 1 Open the camera, touch 2 Place the QR code within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized. , then touch . Scan to Shop The Shopping feature of Smart assistance lets you scan goods to get purchase recommendations for similar items online. 1 Open the camera, touch 2 Frame the target object in the viewfinder.
Smart Features 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. • If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your phone and external display. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
Smart Features Wired Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection. It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specified by Huawei from authorized sources. Projection Using a Type-C Cable 1 Prepare a Type-C cable. Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your external display. 2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the external display.
Smart Features 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports. 2 Connect your phone and the external display through the docking station, then connect the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source.
Smart Features In Desktop mode, the display of your phone will be arranged in a desktop layout, and operations on your phone won't affect what's on the external display. For example, you can edit a document on the external display while chatting on your phone. You don't need to worry about missing notifications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will appear on the notification panel on the external display to keep you informed.
Smart Features • File management: Save files to the desktop, create files or folders, and rename or delete files. • Quick search: Search for documents, multimedia files, and apps using the start menu search box. • Create app shortcuts: From the start menu, touch and hold an app and then drag it to the desktop to create a shortcut. You can also right-click an app icon and select the option to create an app shortcut on the desktop.
Smart Features 2 On the computer, open PC Manager and go to My Phone > Connect. Your computer will start searching for your phone. Make sure your phone is placed near your computer. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and computer. Connect Your Phone and Computer by Scanning a QR Code 1 On the computer, open PC Manager and go to My Phone > Connect. 2 Select Scan QR Code to connect.
Smart Features Access Phone Apps and Files on Your Computer Once your phone is connected to your computer, you can access apps and files from your phone on your computer without the hassle of having to frequently switch between the two devices. For example: • Click to open apps or view notifications. Right-click on the phone window to return to the home screen of your phone. Scroll up and down using the scroll wheel on your mouse.
Smart Features • Share pictures and videos from your phone to your laptop: 1 Select one or more pictures or videos from Gallery on your phone. 2 Tap the NFC area of your phone against the Huawei Share (or Magic-link) icon on the laptop and hold it there until your phone makes a sound or vibrates. The selected pictures or videos will be transferred to your laptop.
Smart Features between your phone and laptop, letting you record your laptop screen on your phone with a single tap. 1 Shake your phone, then immediately tap its NFC area against the Huawei Share label or Magic-link label on the laptop and hold it there until your phone vibrates or plays a notification sound. The laptop screen will then be projected to your phone and the recording will start. You can record for a maximum of 60 seconds. 2 Touch Gallery. on your phone to stop the recording.
Smart Features • From phone to laptop 1 Use Microsoft Office to open a file you want to share on your phone. 2 • Hold the NFC area of your phone against the Huawei Share icon (or Magic-link icon) on your laptop until your phone vibrates or plays a notification sound. From laptop to phone 1 Open a file you want to share using Microsoft Office on your laptop. 2 Exit Microsoft Office or return to the home screen on your phone, then tap your phone against the laptop (as instructed above).
Smart Features Huawei Share Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology relies on Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
Smart Features 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to Share or touch send the file. The exact operations may vary if you are sharing files directly from apps. 3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, select the Categories tab, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share.
Smart Features 1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the computer is a MateBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are enabled. 2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and Computer share. 3 Record the Name shown on computers and the username and password under Verification on computers.
Smart Features One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files from your phone. 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your phone. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled.
Smart Features Digital Car Key Turn Your Phone into a Car Key Your phone can now be used to open and start your car. You can also share and revoke digital car keys at any time to minimize security risks. The digital key data is saved in the security chip of the device, meaning it cannot be stolen or copied. Even if your phone powers off due to low battery, it can still be used to open and start your car within 24 hours of shutdown.
Smart Features • Currently, this feature is only available on selected Audi models. For details, contact Audi customer service or go to the authorized car dealership for assistance. • If your phone is lost, you can revoke your digital key from your car or the vehicle manufacturer's app or website. You can also share multiple secondary keys with others on your phone via your vehicle manufacturer's app. For details, see the user guide of your car.
Smart Features 2 On the AR Measure screen, touch Height. 3 Frame the subject's feet in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane. 4 Point 5 Slowly lift your phone to include the subject's entire body in the viewfinder. When the subject's face is identified, your phone will automatically display the subject's height. Drag the end point to fine-tune the measurement result. Touch at the subject's feet and touch to mark the starting point. to capture the measuring screen.
Smart Features Automatic Volume Measurement 1 Ensure that Auto is turned on. Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane. 2 When your phone identifies the object and displays a frame, touch 3 Your phone will automatically display the result. Drag the frame to fine-tune the measurement result. . Manual Volume Measurement 1 Turn off Auto. Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane. 2 Point point.
Smart Features Add and Use a Remote Control 1 Go to Smart Remote > , select the device type (such as TV, air conditioner, STB, DVD player, camera, projector, or network box), and then the brand. 2 Point the infrared sensor on the top of your phone at the household appliance, and follow the onscreen instructions to add it to your remote control. 3 After adding the appliance, simply touch to control it remotely.
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 You can then: • Camera. Focus: Touch where you want to focus. To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the individual ring or frame to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider.
Camera and Gallery • Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or (Always on). Some features are only available when using the rear camera. 3 Touch to take a photo. Take Burst Photos Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best one. Burst shooting is only available when using the rear camera. 1 Open 2 to take a burst photo. Touch and hold When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far.
Camera and Gallery 3 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo. Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits Portrait mode lets you apply beauty, lighting, and blur effects to your photos to shoot stunning portraits. 1 Open 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder. Camera and select Portrait mode. To take a selfie, touch 3 .
Camera and Gallery • Set blur and lighting effects: Touch and select blur and lighting effects to your liking. 4 Touch to take a photo. Take Night Shots Night mode resolves the limitations of low light and night shooting to give your photos sharper details and brighter colors. You can also use Night mode when shooting backlit subjects and scenes of flowing water, such as waterfalls, to create better contrast or a smooth, silky water effect. 1 Open 2 On the viewfinder, touch speed.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Wide Aperture Photos and Videos Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos where the background is blurred while your subject remains in sharp focus. 1 Open 2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 meters (about 7 ft.) of your subject. 3 in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller Touch aperture value will create a more blurred background.
Camera and Gallery 3 Follow the instructions to touch the photo to re-focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture. 4 Touch to save the settings. Master AI Master AI Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently identifying objects and scenarios and optimizing the camera settings accordingly. Master AI is able to identify a variety of scenes, such as stages, beaches, blue skies, greenery, and text.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Turn on 3 Aim the camera at the moon and spread your fingers on the viewfinder to adjust the zoom to 10x or more. When your phone detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode. 4 Touch Camera and select Photo mode. to enable Master AI. to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. Moon mode may not be triggered if the moon is shrouded by clouds.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Turn on 3 Aim the camera at the building you want to take a photo of. If the camera does not automatically recommend Wide mode, you can drag the zoom slider in the viewfinder, or pinch or spread two fingers to adjust the zoom level. A smaller value will result in a wider field of view. 4 Touch Camera and select Photo mode. to enable Master AI. to take a photo. You will not be able to adjust the zoom when the resolution is set to the maximum.
Camera and Gallery 3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch 4 Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep your phone steady and the arrow on the center line the entire time. 5 Touch to start shooting. when you are finished. Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Selfies 1 In Panorama mode, touch 2 Point the camera at the center of your shot, then touch 3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions accordingly. 3 Touch 4 Turn on 5 Touch and hold 6 After the recording is complete, add text or directly save the Qmoji. The Qmoji will be saved to Gallery in GIF format. to enable or disable the background. , then look straight at the front camera. to record a Qmoji. Use 3D Qmoji to Record Videos 1 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Photos or Videos with Special Effects 1 Touch Gesture effects and select a gesture effect. 2 Follow the instructions to try out the gestures and preview the special effects. 3 When you are satisfied with the special effect, touch the shutter button. Light Painting Light Painting Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Camera and Gallery 2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. 3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting. Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode Light graffiti mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera.
Camera and Gallery Take HDR Photos When shooting photos with backlighting or a high light contrast, High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode can help you improve light and shadow effects in your photos, giving your photos sharper details. Use HDR with the Rear Camera 1 Go to 2 Steady your phone, with the help of a tripod if necessary. 3 Touch Camera > More and select HDR. to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery Share Moving Pictures Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving picture you want to share, then touch • to share it. Moving pictures can be shared through Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. In order to play the moving picture effect, the receiving device must be a Huawei or Honor device that can take moving pictures. • If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, they will display as static images.
Camera and Gallery Adjust the Text Area If you find the skew correction provided by Documents mode unsatisfactory, you can also manually adjust the text area. This is only available for photos taken in Documents mode. 1 Go to 2 Touch 3 Drag the four corners to customize the correction area. Then touch Gallery > Albums > Camera, then touch the photo you wish to adjust. above the photo. .
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 In Pro mode, you can customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking Camera and select Pro mode. photos. You can also shoot videos by touching Before shooting, you can: • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M to select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Center Description Captures average light levels across the screen. Applicable when shooting landscapes. Gives more weight to light levels at the center of the screen.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Concentrates on the light in a small area or point of the Spot • Description screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, a higher ISO sensitivity is recommended. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. When you are shooting static scenes or portraits, it is recommended that you lower the shutter speed.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Record Videos Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to turn it off. • Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Switch to the rear camera, touch 3 Go to > Resolution and select 21:9 to give your video a cinematic character. 4 Touch to start recording. Camera and select Video mode. While recording, touch 5 Touch , and select a special effect. to take a photo with the selected special effect. to end the recording. 4K HD Videos 4K HD Videos 1 Open 2 Go to 3 Return to the Video screen, and touch Camera and select Video mode. > Resolution and select (16:9) 4K.
Camera and Gallery A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space. Dual-View Mode Dual-View Mode The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. 1 Go to 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording.
Camera and Gallery Filters 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Camera and select Photo or Video mode. or and select a filter. Edit Camera Modes Edit Camera Modes Your device allows you to download, update, and delete camera modes to better suit your needs. Download Camera Modes 1 Go to Camera > More. 2 Touch , then touch Add next to the mode you want to download. When the download is complete, the new mode will be displayed in More.
Camera and Gallery This feature is not available in some modes. Enable Location Tag Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos and videos. Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location. Add Device Watermarks to Photos Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device watermark added. Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos Use the assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot. 1 Go to 2 Enable Assistive grid.
Camera and Gallery View Photos and Videos In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips automatically generated from them. 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. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the Screenshots album.
Camera and Gallery Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view photos in that album. View Details About Photos and Videos 1 Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu. 2 In Full screen mode, you can check the following: • Basic information: Swipe up on the photo or video to view basic information.
Camera and Gallery Edit Photos and Videos Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos. Basic Editing Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to access the editing features. • Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or Mirror to flip it. • Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.
Camera and Gallery • Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other qualities of the photo. to select a brush and color to add graffiti. • Graffiti: Touch • Add a text element: Touch to select an element style and font format. Add Stickers to Photos 1 Touch Edit > Stickers. 2 Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood. 3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch • . Then you can: Crop the video: Drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you want to keep. Touch • to preview the cropped video. Adjust the video resolution: Select the desired resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space. 3 When you are finished, touch to export the video. The exported video will be saved alongside the original video in its original album.
Camera and Gallery The All photos, Videos, and Camera albums cannot be deleted. Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before being permanently deleted after 30 days. To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.
Camera and Gallery 1 On the Albums tab, touch Others. 2 is displayed at the top, go to > Block. Touch an album, and if Move photos and videos you want to block to blocked albums. Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files. 3 To unblock an album, go to Others, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album. Only some albums in Others can be blocked.
Camera and Gallery To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or for portraits). Not all photos can be removed from the category albums. View and Set People Albums Once you have taken a sufficient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when your phone is charging and the screen is off.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a People album or video under Best cut to view. If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one. Gallery > Albums > Camera. This feature works automatically when your phone is charging and the screen is off. It only works on local videos between 10 seconds and 3 minutes long.
Camera and Gallery Huawei Vlogs Huawei Vlogs Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos. View, edit, and share the Huawei Vlogs generated in these People albums. View Huawei Vlogs 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Discover and touch a People album. on the album cover. Edit Huawei Vlogs Apply special effects, filters, and background music to juice up your Huawei Vlogs. 1 Touch to play the video.
Camera and Gallery • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time. Highlights albums will not be created if there are fewer than 10 photos or videos in Gallery. View Highlights Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. to play the video.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch . Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 You can then: • Add photos or videos: Touch • Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to remove, touch , select the items you want to add, then touch . , then touch Move. Rename Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: • Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your phone vibrates, touch Remove, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app. • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app you want to uninstall, then touch Uninstall.
Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
Apps 2 Touch the camera image to set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organization, and phone number of the contact, then touch . Import Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to 2 Select Import via Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct, or Import from storage, then follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts. > Settings > Import/Export.
Apps 2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact. Export Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to 2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts. > Settings > Import/Export. The exported .vcf files are saved in the root directory of your device's internal storage by default. You can open Files to view the exported files in the internal storage.
Apps 2 Touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename. Send Group Messages or Emails On the Groups screen, open a group, then touch to send a message or touch to send an email. Delete Contact Groups On the Groups screen, touch and hold the group to be deleted, then touch Delete. Create Personal Information You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others.
Apps 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account. After logging in, the LinkedIn information of your contacts will automatically be synced to your phone. 3 To sync all LinkedIn contact information, from the LinkedIn settings screen, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn. View a Contact's LinkedIn Information From the Contacts screen, select a LinkedIn contact, then touch View LinkedIn profile online.
Apps • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call. Touch to end a call. Use Speed Dial Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the assigned number key. Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this speed dial number. Press the Power Button to End a Call During a call, press the Power button to end the call.
Apps 2 Touch to set a call background for the contact. Make an International Call 1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service. 2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call. For numbers that are not in the contacts list, on the Phone screen, touch and hold the 0 number key to display +, enter the country code and phone number, then touch make an international call.
Apps If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to 2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the effect for incoming calls. 3 Touch Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds > Ringtone. to set the video as the ringtone.
Apps Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make calls while accessing the Internet. If your phone supports dual SIM dual VoLTE, you can receive an incoming call on a SIM card even when the other SIM card is already on a call. VoLTE also provides you with a faster call connection time and higher quality voice and video calls. Enable VoLTE 1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate the 4G and VoLTE functions for your SIM card.
Apps • Touch to answer the call. • Touch to reject the call. • Touch to reject the call and reply with an SMS message. • Touch to set a callback reminder. Enable Call Waiting The call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when you are already on a call, placing the first call on hold. This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for details. Go to Phone > > Settings > More > Call waiting.
Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls 1 Go to Phone > Alternatively, go to 2 > Blocked > and set the block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set the block rules. Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules. 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.
Apps Emergency SOS and Calls Use Emergency SOS If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your emergency contacts. 1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location. 2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then set your emergency contacts.
Apps The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers. Network issues or other types of interference may lead to failed emergency calls. 1 On the lock screen, touch Emergency. If you are in an area with good signal, your phone will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen. 2 to call the number. Alternatively, Enter your local emergency number and touch touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.
Apps • Touch to end the call. Use Voicemail Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched off or when there is no cellular coverage. Callers can leave a voice message which you can listen to later. This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for details. Enable Voicemail 1 Phone > > Settings > More. Go to If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, touch More under SIM 1 or SIM 2.
Apps Send Messages 1 Open 2 On the New message screen, enter your message content. Touch of content such as pictures and audio files. 3 In the recipient box, touch 4 After finishing editing, touch Messaging, touch . to add other types , select contacts or contact groups, then touch . to send the message. Save a Draft Message From the New message screen, touch to save a draft message.
Apps Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced and enable Recall messages. Within six seconds after the message is sent, you can double-touch the message to cancel sending it. View and Reply to Messages 1 On the Messaging screen, select a contact and view the conversation. 2 To reply to a message, enter your message content in the text box, then touch . New messages will be displayed in the notification panel and you can touch them there to reply.
Apps 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords will be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist. Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when messages are blocked.
Apps Create an Event 1 Open 2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times. 3 Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event. 4 Touch Calendar and touch . to save the event. Import Meeting Reminders 1 Go to 2 Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders. Calendar > > Manage accounts.
Apps Search for Events 1 On the Calendar screen, touch 2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location. . Share an Event 1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule. 2 and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever Touch method you prefer.
Apps View National/Regional Holidays View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel. 1 Go to 2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your phone will automatically download holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar. Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays. Clock Alarm You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times. Set an Alarm 1 Go to 2 Select a sound for the alarm.
Apps 4 • Repeat • Vibrate • Ring duration • Snooze duration • Label When you are finished, touch . Modify or Delete an Alarm Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it. Timer and 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 it, touch to start the timer. To stop .
Apps Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display Dual Clocks on the Lock Screen When you are away from your home time zone, use Dual clocks to display the time of both your home city and current location on the lock screen.
Apps Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock screen. Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city. Notepad Create Notes You can create notes to record your thoughts and inspirations.
Apps 1 Go to 2 Enter the title and content of the note. 3 Touch to insert a picture into the note as needed. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired position in the note. 4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch Notepad > Notes, then touch . to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them.
Apps 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. Sort Notepad Items by Category Different types of notes or to-dos can be sorted by category and displayed in different colors for more convenient viewing.
Apps 1 Open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 Touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. 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.
Apps Edit a Recording 1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording. 2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording. 3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your fingers on the waveform to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely. 4 Touch and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part. Share Recordings You can share your recordings to another device using Huawei Share, Bluetooth, and more.
Apps 1 Contact the company email server administrator to obtain the domain name, server address, port number, and security type. 2 Open 3 Enter the email address, username, and password. 4 Touch Manual setup. On the Account setup screen, set parameters such as the email domain name, server address, port number, and security type. 5 Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Apps Send an Email 1 Open 2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch Email, then touch . to select a contact or group, then touch . 3 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 and enter the subject, then touch . Save an Email as a Draft On the Compose screen, touch to save the email as a draft.
Apps 2 Select the Exchange account you want to set automatic replies for, touch Automatic replies, and turn on the Automatic replies switch. 3 Set the time or content of the auto reply, then touch Done. Set Email Notifications You can set emails to display in the notification bar. Once you have done so, simply touch a notification to reply to an email. 1 Email > Go to notifications.
Apps 1 On the Inbox screen, go to 2 Touch the account you wish to sync emails for, then turn on the Sync email switch. 3 Touch Sync frequency to set the automatic syncing period. > Settings. Search for an Email On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or content of the email. Delete Emails On the Inbox screen, touch and hold the email to be deleted, drag over the check boxes of any other emails you want to delete, then touch .
Apps Delete a VIP Contact 1 Go to 2 On the VIP list screen, touch 3 Select the VIP contact to be deleted, then touch Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. . . Calculator Calculator Use the calculator on your phone to perform basic mathematical calculations and for calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Use the Basic Calculator You can open the calculator using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box.
Apps Flashlight Flashlight You can turn on the flashlight using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch to turn on the flashlight. Touch the icon again to turn off the flashlight. • Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch to turn on the flashlight. Touch the icon again to turn off the flashlight.
Apps Mirror Mirror When you want to know how you look but don't have a real mirror on you, you can use your phone as a mirror instead. Go to Tools > Mirror. While using your phone as a mirror, you can: • Zoom in or zoom out: Drag the zoom slider at the bottom. You can also touch the screen twice to zoom in and touch it twice again to restore the original view. • Save image: Touch the screen to pause and save the current image. Touch the screen again to resume. You can find the saved image in Gallery.
Apps • Make the mirror brighter: Touch and enable Blow. Then blow air into the microphone to haze the screen. Wipe the screen to clear the fog. and select a different frame. • Change the mirror frame: Touch • Create a broken mirror effect: Touch and hold the screen to "break" the mirror, complete with sound effect. Touch the screen again to "fix" the mirror.
Apps Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up menu to access it. If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not support this feature. Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu.
Apps Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, 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.
Apps 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 in the status bar. 2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps You can also go to 2 Optimizer > Blocked > to set block rules. On the Block rules screen, touch Update number database, set network requirements for updating the database, and your phone will regularly update it accordingly. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist.
Apps 1 Open 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimization is complete. 3 Follow the recommendations according to your requirements to further optimize your phone. Optimizer and touch OPTIMIZE. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone.
Apps Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone.
Apps 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Apps Restore Data 1 On the home page of HiSuite, click Restore. 2 Click Backup Files, select the items you want to restore to your phone, then click Restore. 3 If you have set a password for the backup data on your phone, you will need to enter the password and click OK. 4 HiSuite will then restore the items you have selected. Keep the USB cable connected throughout the backup process. 5 Click Done when all data has been restored successfully.
Apps Tips Tips Tips provides you with an abundance of information so you can quickly familiarize yourself with your phone and make the best use of it. In Tips, you can also find a full set of user guides for more detailed instructions. • Vividly depicted cards: Browse through the easy-to-read cards with a short clip or image to quickly get to grips with all the most useful features on your phone. The cards are categorized so you can jump directly to a category you are interested in.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings options? Just search for them using the search bar or HiVoice. • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar. Enter the option name, and your phone will show search results. • Open Settings, enter the option name in the search box at the top of the screen and your phone will show search results.
Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and financial losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.
Settings 2 Go to > Wi-Fi+ and enable or disable Wi-Fi+. Bluetooth Bluetooth Basics You can connect your phone to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices. Make sure your phone is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices.
Settings 3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the receiving device to start sharing. 4 On the receiving device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request. Unpair a Bluetooth Device 1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch. 2 In the list of Paired devices, touch then touch Unpair. next to the name of the device you wish to unpair, Mobile Data Connect to Mobile Data 1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
Settings Configure Dual SIM Settings If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set one as the default mobile data SIM and the other as the default calling SIM, or set call forwarding between the two SIM cards. Set a Default Mobile Data and a Default Calling SIM Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data or default calling SIM.
Settings 3 Enable Personal hotspot and your phone will share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to with other devices. 4 In the case of a Wi-Fi network, you can set the AP frequency band of the Wi-Fi hotspot. Go to More > AP band and touch 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. 5 In the case of mobile data, you can set a mobile data limit for a single session. Go to More > Data limit and set the limit. When this limit has been reached, your phone will automatically disable the hotspot.
Settings Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.
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 in the status bar.
Settings Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Enable or Disable NFC You can enable or disable NFC as follows: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches. Touch to enable or disable NFC. Touch and hold the switch to enter the NFC settings screen. • Go to Settings > More connections > NFC, and toggle the NFC switch on or off.
Settings Wireless Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. • If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your phone and external display. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
Settings Wired Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection. It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specified by Huawei from authorized sources. Projection Using a Type-C Cable 1 Prepare a Type-C cable. Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your external display. 2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the external display.
Settings 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports. 2 Connect your phone and the external display through the docking station, then connect the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station. 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source.
Settings Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. Features may vary depending on your carrier. 1 Go to Settings > More connections, and enable NFC and Huawei Beam on both the sending and recipient phones. 2 On the sending phone, touch and hold the file to be shared, go to More > Share or touch , and select Huawei Beam. Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.
Settings 1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. 2 On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to Share or touch send the file. The exact operations may vary if you are sharing files directly from apps. 3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, select the Categories tab, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share.
Settings 1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the computer is a MateBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are enabled. 2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and Computer share. 3 Record the Name shown on computers and the username and password under Verification on computers.
Settings One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files from your phone. 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your phone. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled.
Settings Connect to a Laptop Using a USB Cable Select USB Connection Mode 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer. 2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then go to Settings > Touch for more options and select one of the following modes: • Transfer photos: Uses the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to transfer photos between your phone and computer.
Settings • 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, go to Settings > Wi- > Wi-Fi Direct, then touch the printer to establish the Fi, enable Wi-Fi, go to 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.
Settings 3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options, then enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. 4 Touch Save. 5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN username and password, then touch Connect. Connect to a L2TP/IPSec PSK Server 1 Obtain the VPN server name, address, L2TP key (optional), IPSec identifier (optional), and IPSec pre-shared key from your VPN server administrator.
Settings • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. Touch and hold • Go to to enable or disable Do Not Disturb. You can touch to access the Do Not Disturb settings screen. Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable or disable Do Not Disturb. Once Do Not Disturb is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, calls and messages will be muted, and banner notifications will not be displayed.
Settings 1 Go to 2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the effect for incoming calls. 3 Touch Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds > Ringtone. to set the video as the ringtone. Set a Ringtone for a Contact 1 Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the Open contact you want to set a ringtone for. 2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.
Settings Set the Default Notification Tone 1 Go to 2 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notification tone. Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Notification sound. Set the Notification Tone for a Specific App You can set the notification tone for certain apps by doing the following: 1 Go to 2 Select an app (for example, Notepad). 3 Go to Notifications > Sound.
Settings Turn Off App Badges 1 Go to 2 Turn off the switch for some or all apps. Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges. Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference. Lock Screen Notifications Go to Settings > Notifications and enable Hide notification content. The number of new notifications will still be displayed on the lock screen, but their contents will be hidden.
Settings More Notification Settings Notifications Turn on Screen Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings and enable Wake screen. Your phone will automatically turn on the screen when it receives a notification. Disable App Notifications Disable App Notifications in the Notification Panel When you receive an app notification, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. On a notification, swipe left and hold, go to > More settings, then disable Allow notifications.
Settings Display & Brightness Brightness, Color, and Color Temperature You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your preferences. Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic. Your phone will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions.
Settings Enable or Disable Natural Tone Natural tone enables your phone to simulate the way human eyes adapt to ambient lighting to automatically adjust the color temperature. When the ambient lighting is of a warm color temperature, the screen will take on a yellowish tint; when the ambient lighting is of a cold color temperature, the screen will take on a whitish tint. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color & Eye Comfort, and enable or disable Natural tone.
Settings Enlarge or Reduce Text Size Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Text size. Enlarge or Reduce Display Size Display size determines the size of content (including text and images) displayed within apps. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Display size. Screen Resolution Use Smart Screen Resolution Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart Go to resolution.
Settings Hide the Notch Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > Notch, and select Hide notch. Extend the Screen Display to the Edges You can extend the display of your phone to the screen edges. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > Edges, then you can: • Enable the switch next to an app to extend the display for it. • Enable Show for all apps. • Go to > Reset app preferences, and your phone will enable the switch only for compatible apps.
Settings Home Screen & Wallpaper Manage the Home Screen You can customize the home screen layout to suit your phone usage habits. Move an App Icon on the Home Screen Touch and hold an app icon until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the desired position on the home screen. Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned Pinch together two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be filled when apps are removed.
Settings App Drawer You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen. Enable App Drawer Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. Add Apps in the Drawer to the Home Screen In Drawer mode, you can swipe up on the home screen to display the App Drawer. Touch and hold the app you want to add until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.
Settings Biometrics & Password Fingerprint ID You can enroll a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App Lock, and more. Enroll an In-Screen Fingerprint For enhanced security, you can only enroll a fingerprint when Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password is being used as the unlock method. You will still need to use your lock screen password to unlock your phone after a restart or if fingerprint recognition fails.
Settings When the screen is locked, lift your phone and the in-screen fingerprint sensor will appear. You can now place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen. 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 enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Settings Enroll Facial Data 1 Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock Go to screen password. If you have not set a lock screen password, set a 6-digit PIN or touch Change unlock method to set up another type of password. 2 Select Enable raise to wake. 3 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.
Settings 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 enroll the alternate facial data. Enable Face Unlock On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method. You can also enable Require eye contact to improve security. Once this feature is enabled, you will need to keep your eyes open to unlock the screen.
Settings Access App Lock with Face Recognition On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to add your facial data to App Lock. You will then be able to access locked apps with face recognition. 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 1 Go to 2 Enter a password containing 6 digits. 3 Alternatively, touch Change unlock method and select a password type, then follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password. Settings > Biometrics & password and touch Lock screen password. Change the Lock Screen Password 1 On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Change lock screen password. 2 Enter the original lock screen password.
Settings App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private lives separate. App Twin will only work with certain apps. 1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to create a twin of. 2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your separate accounts simultaneously.
Settings Optimize Phone Power Settings Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ) and touch Optimize battery usage. Your phone will automatically analyze the current power consumption issues, optimize certain settings, and recommend other setting optimizations. Enable a Power Saving Mode Your phone supports two power saving modes: • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds.
Settings • When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable Power Saving mode. The icon will then display in the status bar. Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance. This will cause the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphics-intensive apps are used. When the battery level is sufficient, go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ) and enable Performance mode.
Settings On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them. Security Password Vault 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. Password Vault is only compatible with certain apps.
Settings 2 If you log out of the app, the next time you log in, your device will autofill the username and password once you have verified your identity with your lock screen password, fingerprint, or face ID. When you switch to a new Huawei phone, you can use Phone Clone to transfer data in Password Vault to your new device. View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time.
Settings Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select the apps to lock. 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 Smart Unlock Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, like a smart band. When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can unlock your phone with a simple swipe. 1 Go to 2 Touch Step 1: Set an unlock method, and follow the onscreen instructions to set the lock screen password. If a lock screen password has been set, skip this step. 3 Touch Step 2: Add a Bluetooth device, enable Smart Unlock, touch Bluetooth device, like a smart band.
Settings 1 Insert a memory card into your phone and ensure that the memory card has sufficient storage space. 2 Go to 3 Touch Encrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions to encrypt the memory card. During the encryption, do not restart your phone or forcibly remove the memory card. Otherwise, the encryption may fail or data may be lost. Settings > Security > More settings > Encryption and credentials.
Settings • When using three-key navigation, touch to access the recent tasks screen, and touch on an app preview. To unpin, touch and hold . Safe Mode Safe mode uses a simplified operating system with only basic functions and pre-installed apps available. It can be used to locate third-party apps causing system failures. Safe Mode Functions After installing certain third-party apps, your phone may fail to work properly.
Settings 2 On the Permissions screen, enter Location, touch the app you want to manage, and select an option. Manage Permissions to Access Other Private Data You can also manage permissions to access your personal data, such as Contacts, Messaging, Call logs, Body sensors, Calendar, and Camera, to enjoy better services and protect your privacy. On the Permissions screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch for each app on or off as required.
Settings PrivateSpace Create a PrivateSpace that is completely independent of the MainSpace (the original space) of your phone, which can be accessed using your fingerprint ID or a password. You can move private photos and confidential business files to your PrivateSpace to prevent unauthorized access. You can also move your payment and gaming apps to PrivateSpace to keep them away from your child.
Settings 1 In PrivateSpace, go to protection. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification, select and answer the security question, then touch Finish. 3 In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Reset password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the password.
Settings View Your Phone Screen Time Digital balance enables you to learn how frequently you use different apps. The first step towards a balanced digital lifestyle is understanding more about your digital habits.
Settings • Touch Screen time to set your daily screen time limit. When you've reached your limit, you will only be allowed to use the basic functions of your phone, such as Phone and Camera. • Touch App limits, select the app for which you need to set a usage limit, enable Limit use, then set a time limit. When you've reached the app time limit, you will not be allowed to use this app until the following day. • Touch Bedtime, enable Bedtime, then set a bedtime schedule.
Settings Go to Settings > Digital balance, and enable or disable Posture alerts according to your preference. Accessibility Features Accessibility Screen reader apps, such as TalkBack, are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a phone. Convert Text to Speech The Text-to-speech (TTS) service enables your phone to read out screen content when you are using a screen reader app, such as TalkBack. On the Accessibility screen, touch Text-to-speech, then you can: • Select a preferred TTS engine.
Settings 1 Go to Accessibility > Color correction and enable Color correction. 2 Touch Correction mode to select a color correction mode. Use Magnification Gestures Use magnification gestures to zoom in on the screen. 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.
Settings 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode and enable OneHanded mode. 2 Access One-Handed mode using one of the following methods, depending on the navigation mode you are using on your phone. • If you're using gesture navigation, swipe up diagonally from one of the bottom corners. • 3 If you're using three-key navigation, swipe left or right across the navigation bar. Touch the blank area to exit.
Settings • Closing the flip cover will lock the screen of your phone if it is on standby. • When a flip cover with a display window is closed, you can check the date, time, weather, and more in the window. Answer or End Calls When Using a Flip Cover • If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call. Open the cover to hang up. • If your flip cover has a display window, you can answer or end a call from the window.
Settings An owner is allowed to perform any operation on the phone, including adding or deleting other accounts, and authorizing other accounts to use the calling and SMS functions. • User You can create a user account for someone who frequently uses your phone. A user account can use most of the functions on your phone. However, they can't use functions that will interfere with the owner, such as restoring to factory settings, using phone clone, changing user rights, or creating a PrivateSpace.
Settings 3 Install apps as needed. Note that if a newer version of an app has been installed by another user, the app installation will fail. A maximum of three user and one guest accounts can be added. Authorize a User or Guest Account to Make Calls and Send Messages You can set whether to allow a user or guest account to make calls, send SMS messages, and more. Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
Settings Input Method You can download a third-party input method and set it as the default input method. 1 Download the input method from an official app market. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method. Date and Time Your phone is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network.
Settings Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone.
Settings 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Settings • If you choose to encrypt your backup, touch Encrypt, enable Encrypt backups, then set a password. This password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. • If you choose not to encrypt your backup, touch Skip. Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable. 2 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch USB storage. 3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
Settings Reset All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, fingerprints, face recognition data, and the lock screen password of your phone. It will not delete any data from your phone. Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset all settings.
Settings Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch Enable. Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a mandatory app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode. Update the System Online When an update is available, your phone will prompt you to download and install the update package. • Before updating, make sure your phone is running an official system version.
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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 http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: LIO-L09 LIO-L29 EMUI 10.
