User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots&Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode and Floating Window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 3 4 4 6 7 9 9 9 10 15 16 17 17 19 19 20 Smart Features AI Lens Easy Projec
Contents AI Movie Effects 4K HD Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorisation Highlights 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 49 54 54 Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Torch Compass Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone HiSuite Tips 57 58 61 69 71 72 74 75 76 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 86 86 88 Apps Settings Search for Items in Settings Wi-F
Contents Battery Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users&Accounts System&Updates About Phone 113 115 115 118 121 123 124 129 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures Air Gestures You can use gestures to take screenshots and scroll without touching the screen. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Air scroll and Grabshot are enabled. Air scroll Hold the palm or back of your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, until or appears at the top of the screen. Then move your hand upwards or downwards to scroll up or down on the screen.
Essentials View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app On the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Switch apps • Swipe in a curve along the bottom edge of the screen. • Enable Swipe across bottom to switch apps and swipe horizontally across the bottom edge of the screen. More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together 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 Settings > System & updates > System navigation and enable or disable Go to Gestures. After enabling Gestures, you can: • Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
Essentials • Select a navigation key combination. • Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device. Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new device, open Phone Clone .
Essentials Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways: • Press the Power button. • On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the Screen Lock icon to lock the screen. Set the Screen Timeout Period Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Essentials To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text. Access Apps from the Lock Screen You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock screen. • Turn on the screen, touch and hold , then swipe up to open Camera. • Turn on the screen, then swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut panel. Shortcuts for Recorder, Torch, Calculator, and Timer will be available.
Essentials Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your device.
Essentials Data saver enabled SIM card not found Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Calling VoLTE enabled Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi + Airplane mode enabled Alarm set Battery empty Battery low Charging Quick charging Super charging Super wireless charging Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging Power saving mode enabled Digital balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connect
Essentials Performance mode enabled New email 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 further to show all shortcut switches. • 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. (Only available for some features) • Touch to open Settings.
Essentials Set Your Wallpaper Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to 2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. 3 Set the following according to your preferences: 4 Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. • Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider. • Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen. Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock screen, Home screen, or Both.
Essentials 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Grabshot is enabled. 2 Place your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, and wait for the to appear. Then close your fist to take a screenshot. icon Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. 2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then: 3 • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot. Touch to save the screenshot.
Essentials Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more. Use a 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.
Essentials Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification, then touch to block, silence, or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed. 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 Set the Default Volume Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, then you can set the volume for the following items: • Media (video, games, music, and more) • Ringtones • Alarms • Calls Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. 2 Touch the modes.
Essentials • 1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window 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 the pane to the other side of the screen to switch them. • Exit Split-screen mode: Drag in the middle of the split screen line horizontally or or vertically until either pane disappears.
Essentials • Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box. • Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you want to attach, and drag it into the email editor. Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.
Essentials Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Power Your Device On and Off To power off your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power off and Touch to power off. 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.
Essentials • Please do not use your device while it is charging. • If your device does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on. Using the Charger that Came with Your Device 1 Use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device and the adapter. 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.
Essentials If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Settings, then select Charge only. Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the device screen.
Smart Features AI Lens Access AI Lens There are multiple ways to access AI Lens. From Camera Open the camera and select Photo mode. Touch to access AI Lens. From the Search Bar While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the device is locked, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Touch , then unlock the device to access AI Lens.
Smart Features 2 Position the target object within the viewfinder. You will receive purchase recommendations once the object has been recognised. You can also touch photo, which will be recognised automatically. to take a Easy Projection Wireless Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it.
Smart Features Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. 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.
Smart Features • Audio output: Touch the audio output icon on the status bar, then select the external display or your Device as the audio output device. • App projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your device to view the projection options. You can now project and open the app on the external display. • Highlighter: Use the highlighter feature to mark projected content using the touchpad. Exit Desktop Mode Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch PHONE MODE.
Smart Features To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions on your device and computer to complete the connection. Connect Your Device and Computer by Scanning a QR Code 1 On your computer, open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), select My Phone, and go to Connect > Scan. To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
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 uses Bluetooth to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
Smart Features • Windows: This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Finder > Go to > Network. Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14. 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your device and enter the user name and password noted down previously. 6 Open a shared folder on your device, 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 2 Point the infrared sensor on the top of your device at the household appliance, and follow the onscreen instructions to add it to your remote control. 3 After adding the appliance, simply touch to control it remotely. Set Up a Remote Control 1 Go to 2 Swipe through the remote control panels to select the one you want, and touch Go to remote control panel.
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 the location you want to focus on. To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
Camera and Gallery Turn the flash on or off: Touch • and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or (Always on). These features may not be available in some camera modes. 3 Touch to take a photo. Use the Floating Shutter Button to Take Photos A floating shutter button is displayed when you are using the camera. Drag it anywhere you like to take photos quickly. This feature may not be available in some camera modes.
Camera and Gallery 2 Go to 3 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your device will take a photo when the countdown ends. > Timer and select a delay option. Use Audio Control to Take Photos You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button. 1 Open 2 Go to 3 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo. Camera. > Audio control, enable Audio control, and select an audio control option.
Camera and Gallery 2 If you are using the rear camera, touch or on the viewfinder to adjust the ISO sensitivity to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Keep your device steady and touch 4 Your device will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your device steady. Do not stop shooting before the countdown finishes or your photos may come out blurry. .
Camera and Gallery 4 Touch 5 Touch to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow background blur editing. 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 scenes and optimising the camera settings accordingly. Master AI is able to identify a variety of scenes, such as stages, beaches, blue skies, greenery, and text. It only works with the rear camera.
Camera and Gallery Take Wide-Angle Photos 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Aim the camera at the object you want to take a photo of. The camera will automatically recommend Super wide angle mode if it detects a building. Touch Wide to have a wider angle of view. You can also drag the zoom slider in the viewfinder, or pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level. A smaller value will result in a wider angle of view. 4 Touch Camera and select Photo mode. to ensure that Master AI is enabled. to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery 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 third photos. After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic photo. 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 3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting. Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Track Mode Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night sky. 1 Go to 2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution and with an unobstructed view of the sky. 3 Touch Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. to start shooting.
Camera and Gallery The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback. Share Moving Pictures You can share moving pictures with Huawei or Honor devices using various methods, such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Huawei Share. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving pictures you want to share, then touch to share them.
Camera and Gallery 3 The camera will automatically identify the text area within the viewfinder and unskew the image. 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 customise 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 Customise camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also Camera and select Pro mode. shoot high-quality videos by touching • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Centre Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Places more emphasis on light levels at the centre of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Concentrates on the light in a small area of the Spot • Description screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens.
Camera and Gallery Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to turn it off. • Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Camera and Gallery 4 Touch to start recording. While recording, touch 5 Touch 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. > Video resolution and select (16:9) 4K. to record a video. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Slow-Mo Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch and select a speed. 3 Touch to start recording. 4 Touch to end the recording. Camera > More, then touch Slow-mo. Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos The length of the slow-mo part in slow motion videos can be adjusted. This feature is only available for slow motion videos recorded at 4x or 8x. 1 Go to 2 Touch screen. 3 Drag the sliders to adjust the part you want to be played back in slow motion.
Camera and Gallery 4 • Touch to set the recording duration. • Touch to adjust the metering mode, shutter speed, ISO, and more. Touch to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch recording. to end the The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery. 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.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Not all camera modes support Leica colours. Adjust Camera Settings Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes. Adjust the Aspect Ratio 1 Open 2 Touch Aspect ratio to select an aspect ratio (for example, 1:1 or 4:3). Camera and touch to access the Settings screen. This feature is not available in some modes.
Camera and Gallery Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions 1 Touch 2 Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewfinder. When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with the horizontal level. to access the Settings screen. Manage 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.
Camera and Gallery View by Shooting Time Your photos and videos are stored in Gallery and can be viewed by time, location, category, or album. On the Photos tab, pinch two fingers on the screen to switch to the monthly view and spread them to enter the daily view. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album.
Camera and Gallery To rotate the photo, touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. To rotate the photo by 90 degrees, touch • Add a filter effect: Touch • Adjust photo effects: Touch . To mirror the photo, touch . to select a filter. to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other qualities of the photo. • Other: Touch to edit the photo in other ways, such as adding a colour splash, blur, doodle, or text element.
Camera and Gallery • Crop the video: Touch , then drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you want to keep. Touch • to preview the cropped video. , then touch Frame to select a frame, Adjust the frame and video resolution: Touch and Resolution to select a video resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space. • Edit background music: Touch and choose from preset background music or your locally saved music.
Camera and Gallery Move Photos and Videos 1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move. 2 Touch 3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album. > Move to select the desired album. The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device. Moving items across albums will not affect the view in these albums. Delete Photos and Videos Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to > Delete.
Camera and Gallery 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. Smart Photo Categorisation Smart Photo Categorisation Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
Camera and Gallery • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your device is charging, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time. 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 • Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to remove, 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, touch an album. 2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.
Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: • Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your device vibrates, touch Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app for which you want to clear the cache, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
Apps Search for Contacts 1 From the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences and touch All contacts to display all your contacts. 2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen, enter a keyword for the contact you want to find in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address). You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts.
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. Create a Contact Group 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch Groups. 2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
Apps Once you have added emergency contacts and you find yourself in an emergency, access the lock screen for inputting your password, go to Emergency > Emergency information > Emergency contacts, and select an emergency contact to make a call. Erase Contact Traces 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch the contact for whom you wish to erase contact traces. 2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.
Apps 1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a profile picture for. 2 Touch and then touch to set a profile picture for the contact. 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.
Apps If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone.
Apps Charges for MeeTime • MeeTime only uses Wi-Fi or mobile data and will not be charged as calls by your carrier. It is recommended that you use this feature over a Wi-Fi network. • If you need to make a video call using mobile data, you can perform the following to save on the amount of mobile data you use: On the MeeTime screen, touch your account to access the Settings screen, then turn on the Data saver switch.
Apps • During screen sharing, either party can touch to end sharing. Set Phone Numbers You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers. 1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your account to access the Settings screen. 2 Access the Number settings screen, touch add a new phone number. 3 After a number is added, you can: • Select and set the number to receive calls. • Select and set the number to make calls.
Apps 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call. Use VoWiFi to Make Calls The VoWiFi function enables you to make calls on a Wi-Fi network. You can even make VoWiFi calls in Airplane mode. 1 This function requires support from your mobile carrier. Contact your carrier to activate the VoWiFi function. 2 Go to Phone > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling, then enable Wi-Fi Calling.
Apps This feature may vary depending on your carrier. Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call 1 2 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call, touch to answer it. Touch or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls. Enable Call Forwarding After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet set conditions will be automatically transferred to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier.
Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications for blocked calls. Emergency SOS and Calls Use Emergency SOS If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your emergency contacts. 1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location. 2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then set your emergency contacts.
Apps • Touch to 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 your device has two SIM cards, configure separate settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2.
Apps 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 to view your conversation with them. 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 in the form of banners and you can touch them there to reply.
Apps Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords Touch will be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist. 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 Delete Events You can delete events using the following methods: • On the Calendar screen, touch the event to be deleted and touch . • On the Schedule screen, touch and hold an event, select the events you want to delete, . then touch Set a Calendar Notification Set the calendar notification type according to your requirements. You can set status bar notifications, banner notifications, sound notifications, and more.
Apps 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. The sound will play when you select it. You can slide up or down on the in-screen volume slider to adjust its volume. 3 Set the following options according to your preferences: 4 Clock > Alarm, touch • Repeat • Vibrate • Ring duration • Snooze duration • Label When you are finished, touch , and set a time. .
Apps View the Time in Cities Worldwide Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. 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. Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city.
Apps 2 Enter your to-do. 3 Touch 4 Touch Done. , set a reminder time, then touch OK. Sort Notepad Items by Category Categorise notepad items to make them easier to find. Notes in different categories are displayed in different colours. You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods: • , then select a On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch category.
Apps 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. • Touch to adjust the playback speed. • Touch to add a tag. • Touch a tag to rename it. Edit a Recording 1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording. 2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording.
Apps Add an Exchange Account Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your device. 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, user name, and password. 4 Touch Manual setup.
Apps Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information. Encrypted emails can be viewed only by recipients who have the required digital certificates, ensuring information security. 1 Apply for and install a digital certificate. You need to apply for a digital certificate from a trusted third-party certificate authority (CA) before installing it. The processing procedure varies between different CAs. For details, refer to the relevant CA website.
Apps 3 Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email. Organise Emails by Subject On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, then enable Organise by subject. Add an Email Contact to a Group You can create email groups to communicate more efficiently. 1 On the Inbox screen, open an email, and touch Add to group. 2 Choose to add the email sender or recipient to the group, and touch OK.
Apps Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account. You can then set or change the Account name, Signature, and Default account. Log Out of an Email Account On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and touch Remove account. Manage VIP Contacts Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be automatically stored in the VIP inbox.
Apps Use the Scientific Calculator Open the calculator and rotate your device to landscape orientation. Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers • Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch Copy, then paste the result somewhere else, such as in a note or message. • Delete the last digit: Touch • Clear the display: Touch . . You can also touch to clear the display after touching to complete the calculation.
Apps • If you hold your device upright, the Compass screen will display the viewfinder of the rear camera on your device, together with the direction your device is pointing, your current coordinates, and altitude. 3 To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The dial marks will turn blue if you go off course. For more accurate bearings, hold your device flat or upright when using Compass. and enable Online altitude calibration.
Apps 2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your separate accounts simultaneously. 3 To disable App twin, touch and hold the twinned version of the app, then touch Delete. All the data of the twin app will be deleted. Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 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.
Apps 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. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimisation is complete. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device. Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new device, open Phone Clone . Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android.
Apps After you have installed HiSuite on your computer, you can manage data such as your contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and apps, back up data from and restore data to your device, and update your device to the latest version. 1 Visit the official Huawei website on your computer, search for HiSuite, then download and install the latest version of HiSuite. 2 Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer. When a dialog box entitled Use USB to appears on your device, select Transfer files.
Apps Update the System • Your personal data may be erased during a system update. It is recommended that you back up your data before updating your device. • Ensure that your device is at least 20% charged and keep the USB cable connected throughout the update process. Do not power off or restart your device, or remove or insert a memory card. • Some third-party apps, such as online banking and game apps, may not be compatible with the latest system version.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings, and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen, to obtain search results.
Settings Enable or Disable Bluetooth You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Bluetooth settings screen. • Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then enable or disable Bluetooth. Set a Bluetooth Name Set a Bluetooth name for your device to easily identify it during connection.
Settings Connect to Mobile Data 1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card. 2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down • further to show all shortcut switches. Touch Go to • to enable Mobile data. Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable Mobile data. To conserve battery power and reduce data usage, disable the mobile data service when you don't need it.
Settings Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and touch to edit the SIM card name. Configure Dual SIM Settings If your device 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. This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.
Settings Share Your Network Connection via Bluetooth 1 Go to Settings > Bluetooth, enable Bluetooth, select a device, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing. 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth tethering. 3 next to your device On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch name, then enable Internet access to establish an Internet connection and share your network connection.
Settings 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 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.
Settings • This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. • Charges may apply when using the international roaming service. For details about how data roaming fees are charged, contact your carrier. Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. Under the SIM card for which you wish to enable the data roaming feature, enable Data roaming. If your device has two SIM cards, configure separate settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2.
Settings 1 Go to 2 Touch Default app on the NFC settings screen, then select a default payment app, like WeChat. 3 Enable NFC payments in the payment app. For example, in WeChat, go to Me > Settings > General and enable Enable NFC. 4 Hold the NFC sensor (located near the rear camera) of your device against that of a POS terminal to enter the payment screen automatically. Complete the payment with a password or fingerprint. Settings > More connections > NFC, and enable NFC.
Settings Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. 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.
Settings • Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, and enable or disable Huawei Share. Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Quickly Share Files Between Your Devices with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei devices. The recipient can preview the files before they are sent, then view the full content of the files once they have been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
Settings 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your device. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled. • Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via Bluetooth. 2 On your device, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
Settings 2 Connect your device and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following methods: • Connect to a router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the router. On your device, enable Wi-Fi, connect to the same router, then follow the onscreen instructions to finish configuring the settings. • Use Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature.
Settings 2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN name, set the server type to PPTP, then enter the server address. 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 user name and password, then touch Connect.
Settings Put App Icons in Folders For easy management of your app icons on the home screen, you can stack similar apps in a folder and name the folder. 1 Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then drag it over another app. A folder will automatically be created to house these two apps. 2 Open a folder, touch its name, then enter a name for it. Add App Icons to a Folder or Remove Them Open a folder and touch .
Settings • After every half hour of screen time, rest your eyes for at least 10 minutes. • Look into the distance to adjust the focusing muscles of your eyes and to avoid eye fatigue. • Cultivating good eye care habits will protect your vision and prevent near-sightedness. Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Eye Comfort.
Settings 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 Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart Resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status.
Settings Extend the Screen Display to the Edges You can extend the display of your device 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 device will enable the switch only for compatible apps.
Settings Do Not Disturb 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. Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb You can enable or disable Do not disturb using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to display all shortcuts. Touch • to enable or disable Do Not Disturb.
Settings If two SIM cards have been inserted into your device, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone.
Settings 3 Go to Notifications > Notepad > Sound. 4 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notification tone. Sound Booster Sound Booster uses the microphone of your device to pick up sound and then wirelessly transmits the sound to a Bluetooth headset so that people with hearing impairments can hear more clearly or to a Bluetooth speaker for it to be played more loudly.
Settings App Badges When new notifications arrive for an app, a numbered badge will appear on the app icon. You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for some or all apps. 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.
Settings • Select the notification style (including Lock screen notifications and Banners). • Select a notification sound. • Enable or disable notification vibration. • Enable or disable the function that allow notifications from the app even when Do Not Disturb is enabled. Notification methods supported by an app may vary. Biometrics&Password Fingerprint ID You can enrol a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App lock, and more.
Settings Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. 2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe. Now you can go to Files > Categories, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it. Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password.
Settings 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. If you have enabled PrivateSpace on or added multiple users to your phone, you can use Face unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account. Enable and Use Face Payment Currently, HUAWEI devices support face payment on apps such as Alipay. The method of enabling face payment varies depending on the apps. For details, contact the app developer.
Settings Apps App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two accounts of an app 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 • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds. • Ultra Power Saving mode strictly controls background apps to ensure that your device can stay on for as long as possible. In this mode, you will only be able to use selected apps, and all system switches, except for Wi-Fi and mobile data, will be turned off. On the Battery screen, select a power saving mode: • When the battery level is extremely low, enable Ultra Power Saving mode.
Settings On the Battery screen, touch More battery settings, then enable or disable Stay connected while asleep as required. Storage Check Storage Usage Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimise it when you feel necessary. Cleanup You can use Cleanup in Optimiser to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested.
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 device, 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 1 Set a lock screen password for your device. 2 Go to 3 to pair with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart band. After the pairing is Touch successful, the Bluetooth device name will be displayed in the Paired devices list on the Smart Unlock settings screen. 4 Touch the Bluetooth device name in the Paired devices list, touch Ok, and follow the onscreen instructions to set this device as the Unlocking device.
Settings Enter and Exit Safe Mode • Enter Safe mode: During the startup process, short press the Power button continuously until the selection screen is displayed. Touch the Safe mode and press the Power button to enter Safe mode. In Safe mode, Safe mode is displayed in the lower left corner. • Exit Safe mode: Restart your device to exit. Privacy Permission Management Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permissions, in order to provide you with corresponding services.
Settings • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and swipe down further to display all shortcut switches. Touch • Alternatively, go to to enable or disable this function. Settings > Location and enable or disable Access my location. After location services are disabled, your device will prevent all apps and services from collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps.
Settings If you restart your device, you have to enter the password to access the MainSpace first, then switch to the PrivateSpace. Hide or Unhide the Entrance to PrivateSpace You can hide the entrance to PrivateSpace in the MainSpace settings, so that you can only access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the space. • To hide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace.
Settings 4 On your old device, select the data to be transferred. You can cancel the data transfer during the process, and then continue it once you have connected your old device with the new one again. Delete PrivateSpace If you delete PrivateSpace, all apps and data stored in the space will be deleted and cannot be restored. Please exercise caution when deleting PrivateSpace.
Settings On the Accessibility screen, touch Touch & hold delay, then select a delay option according to your preferences. One-Handed Mode You can switch to a mini screen view so you can use your device with one hand more easily. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable OneHanded mode. 2 Access One-Handed mode using one of the following methods, depending on the navigation mode you are using on your device.
Settings To ensure a higher success rate, apply adequate force when touching or swiping on the screen. 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. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/off, and enable Scheduled power on/off. 2 Set the power on and off times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your device will power on and off automatically at the specified times.
Settings Delete a User or Guest Account Deleting a user or guest account will delete all its related data. Please exercise caution. After accessing your device as the administrator, use either of the following methods to delete a user or guest account: • Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch the name of the account you wish to delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to delete it.
Settings Change the Time Zone • Enable Set automatically, and your device will sync to the local time zone over a mobile network. • To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically. Change the Time Format • Enable 24-hour time and your device will display time in the 24-hour format. • Disable 24-hour time and your device will display time in the 12-hour format.
Settings Back Up with an External Storage Device Back Up with a Memory Card Insert a memory card in your device so you can conveniently back up your data to keep it safe. 1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage and touch Memory card. 2 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be encrypted and backed up.
Settings Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your device to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable. 2 On the External storage screen of your device, touch USB storage. 3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list. 4 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.
Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset all settings. Restore Factory Settings This operation will erase data on your device, including your accounts, app data and system settings, installed apps, music, images, all files in the internal storage, security chip contents, and locally-stored system, app, and personal data related to HUAWEI IDs.
Settings • Download and install the update package: Go to New version > DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL. To avoid data usage, connect your device to a Wi-Fi network when downloading the update package. Your device will automatically restart once the update is complete. • Update overnight: Touch , and enable Auto-download over Wi-Fi and Update overnight. Your device will automatically update and restart between 02:00 – 04:00.
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 recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: LIO-L09 LIO-L29 EMUI 10.
