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 3 4 5 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 Gallery Smart Categorization Highlights 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 49 54 54 Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone HiSuite Tips 57 58 61 67 69 71 72 74 74 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 84 85 86 Apps Settings Search for Items in Settin
Contents Battery Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 111 113 113 116 119 121 122 127 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 To air scroll, do the following: Scroll down: Hold your hand half an arm's length away from the screen, with the palm of the hand facing the screen, and your fingers pointing upwards.
Essentials Back to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. 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.
Essentials Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. 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 • : Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. • : 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.
Essentials Lock and Unlock Your Screen Lock and Unlock Your Screen Lock the Screen If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways: • Press the Power button. • On the home screen, pinch together two fingers to enter screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen.
Essentials Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enrolled finger to unlock the screen. Change the Lock Screen Display When using an official theme, you can set to display your step count and signature on the lock screen. Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type text to display on the lock screen.
Essentials 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 phone.
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 half an arm's length away from the screen with the palm of the hand facing the screen, and wait for to capture a screenshot. to appear at the top of the screen. Then close your fist 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) • Ringtone • 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 a message with WeChat, open Notepad, touch and hold the text you want to send, and drag it to WeChat. • Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you want to attach, and drag it into the email editor. Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window. Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock • Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then touch Done.
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 phone while it is charging. • If your phone 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 phone to connect your phone 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 phone screen. Battery Icon Battery Level Less than 4% battery remaining. Charging, less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining. Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
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 recognized. You can also touch photo, which will be recognized automatically. to take a Easy Projection 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.
Smart Features Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your phone 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 in the status bar, then select the external display or your Phone as the audio output device. • App projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your phone 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 phone and computer to complete the connection. Connect Your Phone 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 phone and enter the user name and password noted down previously. 6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view, edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa.
Smart Features 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. 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 phone will take a photo when the countdown ends. > Timer and select a delay option. Use Voice Commands 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 phone steady and touch 4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your phone steady. Do not stop shooting before the countdown finishes or your photos may come out blurry. .
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 scenes 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. It only works with the rear camera.
Camera and Gallery 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 to ensure that Master AI is enabled. to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery Light Painting Light Painting Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved. Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your phone. Capture Car Light Trails in Traffic Trails Mode Traffic trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night.
Camera and Gallery Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode Star trails mode 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. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.
Camera and Gallery 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. If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving pictures will be displayed 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 Customize 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 Center Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Places more emphasis on light levels at the center 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 colors. 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 color 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 remove them from 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. Gallery Smart Categorization Smart Photo Categorization 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 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 • Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to remove, touch , then touch Move. 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 phone vibrates, touch Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
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 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 and 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 phone 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 phone, 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 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. 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.
Apps Enable Call Waiting The Call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when a call is already in progress by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. Go to Phone > > Settings. Under the SIM card you wish to enable call waiting on, click More > Call waiting. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
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 • Touch to enable hands-free mode. • Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated). This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. to use the dialer. • Touch • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode. To return to the call screen, touch the green bar on the status bar. • Touch to end the call.
Apps To send a group message to those not included in your contacts list, touch anywhere blank in the recipient box and enter the recipients' phone number. Touch the return key in the keyboard when you finish entering each of the phone numbers. 4 After finishing editing, touch to send the message. Save a Draft Message to save a draft message. From the New message screen, touch Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced and enable Recall messages.
Apps Block Spam Messages Go to Messaging > You can also go to > Blocked > and set block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set block rules. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords will be blocked.
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 Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch it, touch to start the timer. To stop . Stopwatch Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch . View the Time in Cities Worldwide Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
Apps 4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them. If you set a time, your phone will send you a reminder notification at the specified time. 1 Go to 2 Enter your to-do. 3 Touch 4 Touch Save. Notepad > To-dos, then touch . , set a reminder time, then touch OK.
Apps Recorder Recorder 1 In the Tools folder, open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 When you are finished, touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder, and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
Apps Add Email Accounts Add your email account in Email and you can use your phone for convenient email access at any time. Add a Personal Email Account 1 Open Other. 2 Enter the email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the server settings. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Apps Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails. Reply to an Email 1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to. 2 Touch thread. 3 After writing your reply, touch to reply to just the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone on the . Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information.
Apps View an Email 1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list. If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want to view. 2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email. If you are notified about an important event in an email, touch import the event into your calendar. 3 > Add to calendar to Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email.
Apps Add Email Accounts 1 Go to 2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add. Email > > Settings > Add account. Switch Between Email Accounts On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use. Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account.
Apps 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. Search for Calculator, and the first result will be the preinstalled Calculator app. • Find Calculator in the Tools folder. • Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch to open the calculator. Use the Scientific Calculator Open the calculator and rotate your phone to landscape orientation.
Apps • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Compass, and the first result will be the pre-installed Compass app. • 2 Find Compass in the Tools folder. To view your bearings, coordinates, and altitude: • If you hold your phone flat, the Compass screen will display a dial together with the direction your phone is pointing, your current coordinates, and altitude.
Apps App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WeChat 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.
Apps 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Clean Up Duplicate Files 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.
Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls 1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > Alternatively, go to 2 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 Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when messages are blocked. One-Touch Optimization Use the OPTIMIZE feature of Optimizer to keep your phone in an optimal state. 1 Open 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimization is complete. Optimizer and touch OPTIMIZE.
Apps HiSuite Introduction to HiSuite Huawei HiSuite is a PC-based tool used for managing Huawei smart Android devices (including phones and tablets). 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 phone, and update your phone 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.
Apps 4 HiSuite will then restore the items you have selected. Keep the USB cable connected when the data is being restored. 5 Click Done when all data has been restored successfully. Update or Restore the System Using HiSuite After installing HiSuite on your computer and connecting your computer with your phone, you can use HiSuite to update the system of your phone. Update the System Using HiSuite • Your personal data may be erased during a system update.
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 phone 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 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. 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 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.
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 phone 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 phone 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 Phones with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei phones. 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 phone. • 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 phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
Settings 2 Connect your phone and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following methods: • Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi router. On your phone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the same Wi-Fi router, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings. • Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature.
Settings Connect to a PPTP Server 1 Obtain the VPN server name and address from your VPN server administrator. 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.
Settings Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern Pinch together two fingers on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then select a layout pattern you prefer. 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 phone vibrates, then drag it over another app. A folder will automatically be created to house these two apps.
Settings Eye Comfort mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light and adjust the screen to show warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. • After every half hour of screen time, rest your eyes for at least 10 minutes. • Look into the distance to adjust the focusing muscles of your eyes and to avoid eye fatigue. • Cultivating good eye care habits will protect your vision and prevent near-sightedness.
Settings 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 > Cutout, and select Hide cutout. 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 • Startup sound This feature may vary by device. 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.
Settings Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, 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.
Settings 1 Go to 2 Select an app (for example, Notepad). 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. Settings > Apps > Apps. Sound Booster Sound Booster uses the microphone of your phone 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 Notifications App Badges When new notifications arrive for an app, a badge will appear on the app icon. By default, a numbered badge is displayed. 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 Change the Way How App Notifications Are Sent 1 Go to 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up how notifications are sent: Settings > Notifications, select an app, and enable Allow notifications. • Mute notifications • Select the notification style (including Lock screen notifications and Banners). • Select a notification sound. • Enable or disable notification vibration. • Enable or disable the function that allow notifications from the app even when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Settings 3 Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognized fingerprint will be highlighted. Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe 1 Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen Go to password. 2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe. Now you can go to Files > Categories, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it.
Settings 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. 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 phones support face payment on apps such as Alipay.
Settings Disable Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password. Apps App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WeChat 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.
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 Power Saving Mode Optimizer provides two power saving modes: • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds.
Settings Display Battery Percentage in the Status Bar Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ), touch Battery percentage, and choose to display the battery percentage, either inside or outside of the battery icon in the status bar. Stay Connected While Your Device is Sleeping If you would like your phone to continue to receive messages or download data while it is in sleep mode, set your phone to stay connected when it sleeps. Please note that this may increase power consumption.
Settings • Before using Password Vault, set a lock screen password for your phone. • Password Vault is only compatible with certain apps. Log In Faster with Password Vault 1 When you log in to an app for the first time, your phone will automatically prompt you to save the password. Touch SAVE when prompted.
Settings • Cancel App Lock: On the list of locked apps, toggle off the switches beside the apps for which you want to cancel App Lock. • Reset App Lock: Go to > Disable App Lock > DISABLE. This will cancel all locks, and clear all App Lock settings. Smart Unlock Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart band. When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can unlock your phone without the need to verify your identity using a password, for example.
Settings Safe Mode Functions After installing certain third-party apps, your phone may fail to work properly. In this case, you can enter Safe mode to check whether the problem has been caused by a third-party app or by the system itself. • If the system is running properly in Safe mode, the issue is likely caused by a third-party app. In Safe mode, go to Settings > Apps > Apps, find the third-party app in question, and uninstall it after switching back to the normal mode.
Settings On the Permission manager screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch for each app on or off as required. Location Services Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can enable or disable location services, and grant or deny the permission to access location information for particular apps as required.
Settings Enable and Access PrivateSpace 1 Go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create a PrivateSpace. 2 You can enter your PrivateSpace using either of the following methods: • On the lock screen, access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the space. • Alternatively, in MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch Log in.
Settings Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Phone You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from your old phone to your new one. 1 On your new phone, create and enter your PrivateSpace, go to PrivateSpace > Space Clone, and select This is the new phone. 2 In your old phone, enter your PrivateSpace, go to Space Clone, and select This is the old phone.
Settings • While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more fingers together to zoom back out. • Drag the screen with two or more fingers to view other parts of the screen. Enable Color Inversion Color inversion allows you to invert the color of the text and the background. When Color inversion is enabled, your phone will display text in white and the background in black. On the Accessibility screen, enable Color inversion.
Settings • When a flip cover with a display window is closed, you can check the date, time, weather, and more in the window. Mistouch Prevention Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent unintended operations caused by accidental touches on the screen, such as when your phone is placed in your pocket or backpack. Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable or disable Mistouch prevention as needed. Gloves Mode Your phone can respond to your touches even when you are wearing gloves.
Settings • After accessing your phone as the owner, go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users. • Touch the related account, and select the permissions you want to authorize. Switch Between the Owner, User, and Guest You can switch to a different account using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch , then touch the profile picture of the account you wish to switch to.
Settings Date and Time Your phone is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network. You can also manually set the date, time, and time zone for your phone. Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, then set the options according to your requirements. Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually • Enable Set automatically, and your phone will sync to the local date and time over a mobile network. • To manually set the date and time, disable Set automatically.
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 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, then The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter. > Reset password. Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset network settings. Reset All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, fingerprints, face recognition data, and the lock screen password of your 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 1 Go to 2 When an update is available, you can either manually download and install the update package, or update your phone automatically overnight. • Settings > System & updates, and touch Software update. Download and install the update package: Go to New version > DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL. To avoid data usage, connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network when downloading the update package. Your phone will automatically restart once the update is complete.
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-N29 EMUI 10.
