User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Set Your Wallpaper Split-screen Mode & Floating Window Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Charging 1 4 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 21 22 23 23 Smart Features HiTouch Easy Projection Huawei Share OneHop Digital Car Key 27 27 28 32 Camera and Galle
Contents Time-Lapse Photography Leica Colors Filters Edit Camera Modes Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Huawei Vlog Editor Huawei Vlogs Highlights 55 56 56 56 57 58 66 67 69 69 Apps Apps App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Calculator Flashlight Compass Mirror Email HiSuite Tips 72 73 73 74 80 82 86 95 98 100 103 105 107 108 108 110 110 114 116 Search for Items in Settings Wi
Contents Battery Storage Security Privacy Digital Balance Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates 152 154 154 159 163 164 167 169 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures. Back Swipe inward from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. 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.
Essentials Knuckle Gestures Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot to enable Smart screenshot. Take a screenshot Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot. Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot. Capture part of the screen Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen.
Essentials Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar. Button Shortcuts Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until the Power off and Restart options appear. Increase the volume Press the Volume up button. Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button.
Essentials Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Ultra snapshot Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is off or locked to take a photo. System Navigation Change the Navigation Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode according to your preferences. Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and enable or disable Gestures.
Essentials Once Gestures has been enabled, you can: • Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge. • Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. • Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. • Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview. • Access in-app menus: In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or right edge near the top of the screen.
Essentials Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer. The icons on the navigation bar are as follows: • : Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard. • : Home key to return to the home screen. • : Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. Touch and hold it to access Split-screen mode. : Notification key to open the notification panel. • Customize the Navigation Key Combination Go to Three-key navigation > Settings.
Essentials After the Navigation dock button appears, you can: • Drag the button to your desired position. • Touch the button to go back. • Double-touch the button to go back two steps. • Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen. • Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
Essentials Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone.
Essentials 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.
Essentials Unlock Your Phone with Your Fingerprint Press an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone. Change the Lock Screen Display 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. To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.
Essentials Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
Essentials • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. • Touch to open Settings. Customize Shortcut Switches Touch and drag icons to rearrange them. Home Screen Widgets Home Screen Widgets You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad, Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Essentials Add a Widget to the Home Screen 1 Pinch together two fingers on the home screen to access the Home screen editor. 2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets. 3 Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all formats, then swipe right to return. 4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a different screen page.
Essentials Enable Always On Display 1 Go to 2 Set the Start and End times according to your preferences. Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, and enable Always On Display. Set Your Wallpaper 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.
Essentials Enable Split-screen Mode 1 Open an app. 2 Enable split-screen mode using any of the following methods: • Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three fingers. • When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to enter the Recent tasks screen. Then touch . key.
Essentials Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch . Disable Split-screen Mode Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch . Screenshots & Screen Recording Take a Screenshot Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and ensure that Smart screenshot is enabled. 2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. 2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. Then you can: • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch a shape icon at the top of the screen to determine the shape of the partial screenshot. 3 Touch to save the screenshot.
Essentials Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To stop recording, press and hold both buttons again. 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.
Essentials Once you have started a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as . Then your voice can be recorded as well. If the microphone is disabled (i.e. if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system sounds (such as gameplay sounds). If you want the screen to be recorded in silence, mute your phone before starting the screen recording.
Essentials Block or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification and hold, then touch to block or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked or disabled. Adjust Sound Settings Adjust Sound Settings Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume. Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to mute it.
Essentials Flip to Mute or Raise to Reduce Ringing Volume When you receive an incoming call, you can flip your phone to mute it, or raise it to reduce the ringing volume. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise, then enable Reduce call ringing volume.
Essentials Precautions for Charging Charge your phone using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device. • Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging, overheating, or other undesirable effects. Your phone will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is • connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your phone will automatically activate safety measures and stop charging.
Essentials Battery Icon Battery Level Charging, at least 90% battery remaining. If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged. Wireless Reverse Charging Wireless reverse charging is supported by devices (such as phones, tablets, watches, or bands) that support the Qi Wireless Charging Standard.
Essentials You can use your phone to charge other devices using an OTG cable. 1 Connect your phone with the device to be charged using an OTG cable. 2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Reverse charge. 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, and then select Reverse charge. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.
Smart Features HiTouch Use HiTouch for Convenient Shopping When you see an item you wish to buy on the phone screen, touch and hold it with two fingers to search for it on e-commerce platforms, and touch the displayed links to view more details. 1 Go to 2 Touch and hold the item you wish to purchase with two fingers spread apart, and touch Shopping. 3 Adjust the position and size of the identification box. 4 After identification, links to the item on different shopping platforms will then display.
Smart Features 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. • If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your phone and external display. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
Smart Features Use Huawei Share OneHop to Transfer Files You can quickly transfer files between your phone and laptop with just one touch without the hassle of using cables and third-party apps. Currently, Huawei Share OneHop is supported on Huawei or Honor laptops with the Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon and installed with version 9.1 or later of PC Manager. Connect Your Phone and Laptop with a Tap 1 Open PC Manager on your laptop, and agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Smart Features 2 Tap the NFC area of your phone against the Huawei Share (or Magic-link) icon on the laptop and hold it there until your phone makes a sound or vibrates. The selected pictures or videos will be transferred to your laptop. If you want to identify, copy, or save text in the received picture on the laptop, click the picture to display the image viewer, then click • to identify text and generate a text file.
Smart Features 1 Shake your phone, then immediately tap its NFC area against the Huawei Share label or Magic-link label on the laptop and hold it there until your phone vibrates or plays a notification sound. The laptop screen will then be projected to your phone and the recording will start. You can record for a maximum of 60 seconds. 2 Touch Gallery. on your phone to stop the recording.
Smart Features Copy Clipboard Text 1 Open PC Manager on the laptop, select My Phone, click Enable, then follow the onscreen instructions to allow the laptop to access data on your phone. 2 You can then copy and paste text on the clipboard to your phone or laptop. 3 Touch the PC Manager icon in the lower rightcorner of the laptop desktop, and select Clipboard to view the recently copied text. Digital Car Key Turn Your Phone into a Car Key Your phone can now be used to open and start your car.
Smart Features 4 To start your car, place your phone in the wireless charging shelf and press the start button on the car. Once your car has started, you can remove your phone from the wireless charging shelf. 5 To lock your car, close the door when you get out, then hold the NFC area of your phone near the car door handle. • Currently, this feature is only available on selected Audi models. For details, contact Audi customer service or go to the authorized car dealership for assistance.
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera. Using Ultra Snapshot When enabled, simply double-press the Volume down button to open the camera when the screen is off.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Go to 3 Now you can access the camera by double-pressing the Volume down button when the screen is off. Camera. > Ultra snapshot and select Open camera or Take a snapshot. Take Photos Take Photos 1 Open 2 You can then: Camera.
Camera and Gallery • Focus: Touch where you want to focus. To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the individual ring or frame to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Select a camera mode: Swipe left or right across the camera mode options.
Camera and Gallery 2 Touch and hold to take a burst photo. When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far. 3 Lift your finger to stop shooting. Once you have finished, select photos you want to keep from the burst. 1 Open 2 Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with 3 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder. Camera and select Portrait mode. To take a selfie, touch 3 . You can also: • Enable beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. To disable the beauty effect, drag each setting to its lowest value. • Set blur and lighting effects: Touch and select blur and lighting effects to your liking. 4 Touch to take a photo.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 On the viewfinder, touch 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 and keep shooting until the countdown finishes or your photos may come out blurry. Camera and select Night mode. to adjust the ISO sensitivity or to adjust the shutter .
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 meters (about 7 ft.) of your subject. 3 Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background. 4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. When recording, touch the viewfinder to adjust the focus. Camera and select Aperture mode.
Camera and Gallery Master AI Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently identifying objects and scenarios and optimizing the camera settings accordingly. Master AI is able to identify a variety of scenes, such as stages, beaches, blue skies, greenery, and text. It will only work when the rear camera is used. 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
Camera and Gallery 3 Aim the camera at the moon and spread your fingers on the viewfinder to adjust the zoom to 10x or more. When your phone detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode. 4 Touch to take a photo. Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. Moon mode may not be triggered if the moon is shrouded by clouds.
Camera and Gallery You will not be able to adjust the zoom when the resolution is set to the maximum. 3 In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch . Super Macro Super Macro Super macro mode makes it easier to shoot close-ups of small objects, such as dew drops and leaves, as well as everyday subjects, to bring out details easily missed by the naked eye.
Camera and Gallery Take Panoramic Photos Take Panoramic Photos Add breadth to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The camera takes multiple photos of objects within your field of view and stitches them together into a single panoramic photo. Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos 1 Go to 2 Touch 3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch 4 Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen.
Camera and Gallery • Pro: This mode allows you to adjust the camera settings, including the metering mode, sensitivity, and shutter speed. 3 Touch to take a photo. AR Lens AR Lens Use AR lens to make your photos fun and stand out. Use 3D Qmoji to Create Your Own Qmojis 1 Go to 2 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions accordingly.
Camera and Gallery 1 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions accordingly. 2 Touch 3 Make sure 4 Touch to start recording. 5 Touch to finish recording. to enable or disable the background. is not turned on, then look straight at the front camera. Shoot Photos or Videos with Special Effects 1 Touch Gesture effects and select a gesture effect. 2 Follow the instructions to try out the gestures and preview the special effects.
Camera and Gallery 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. 1 Go to 2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
Camera and Gallery 2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera. Avoid exaggerated body movement as this may affect the shooting results. 3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.
Camera and Gallery Use HDR with the Front Camera When using the front camera, enable HDR to avoid underexposure and take better-looking photos and videos. 1 Open 2 Select Portrait, Photo, or Video mode. 3 Turn on 4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder. 5 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Camera and touch to switch to the front camera. to enable AI HDR.
Camera and Gallery Documents Mode Images shot at an angle always suffer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode. The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode. Shoot Photos in Documents Mode 1 Go to Camera > More > Documents. If this mode is not there, touch download Documents.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 In Pro mode, you can customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking Camera and select Pro mode. photos. You can also shoot videos by touching Before shooting, you can: • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M to select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Center Description Captures average light levels across the screen. Applicable when shooting landscapes. Gives more weight to light levels at the center of the screen.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Concentrates on the light in a small area or point of the Spot • Description screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, a higher ISO sensitivity is recommended. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. When you are shooting static scenes or portraits, it is recommended that you lower the shutter speed.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Record Videos Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch where you want to focus. 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.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Switch to the rear camera, touch 3 Go to > Resolution and select 21:9 to give your video a cinematic character. 4 Touch to start recording. Camera and select Video mode. While recording, touch 5 Touch , and select a special effect. to take a photo with the selected special effect. to end the recording. Slow-Mo Recording Slow-Mo Recording Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail.
Camera and Gallery • 4x or 8x slow-mo: You can customize the overall shooting length and the length of the slow-mo portion. This mode is suitable for shooting breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving and kicking a football. Shoot Slow-Mo Videos at 32x 1 Go to 2 Ensure that the speed is 32X and motion detection is enabled ( top of the screen). 3 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch to start recording.
Camera and Gallery 4 Touch to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch recording. to end the The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery. Leica Colors Leica Colors 1 Open 2 Touch smooth. 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Camera and switch to the rear camera. at the top of the viewfinder, then select Leica standard, Leica vivid, or Leica Not all camera modes support Leica colors.
Camera and Gallery 2 A red dot will display on any mode that has an update available. Follow the onscreen instructions to update modes. Delete Camera Modes 1 On the More screen, touch 2 Touch to display the editing screen. in the upper right corner of the mode you want to delete, then touch save your settings. If to is not displayed, the mode cannot be deleted. To ensure that the camera runs correctly, pre-installed camera modes cannot be deleted.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Enable Assistive grid. 3 Grid lines will appear in the viewfinder. Place the subject of your photo on one of the Camera > . intersecting points, then touch . 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. View by Shooting Location Photos or videos taken while Location tag (in Camera settings) is enabled can be viewed in Map view. 1 On the Photos tab, touch marked on the map. 2 Pinch out on the screen to zoom in on the map and view details about the shooting location. Touch a photo thumbnail to view all the photos and videos taken at that location. .
Camera and Gallery View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the Screenshots album. View by Category Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or "flower"). 3 Photos related to that keyword will be displayed. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords to find more results. Gallery, then touch at the top of the screen. Edit Photos and Videos Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos. Basic Editing Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to access the editing features.
Camera and Gallery • Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or Mirror to flip it. • Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection. You can also select a fixed ratio and drag the corners of the grid to crop the photo. • Add filter effects: Touch • Color splash: Touch to select a filter. to select the colors you want to highlight. Other parts of the photo will be black and white.
Camera and Gallery Add Stickers to Photos 1 Touch Edit > Stickers. 2 Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood. 3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers. 4 Touch to save your edits and to save the photo. Pixelate Photos 1 Touch Edit > Mosaic. 2 Select a mosaic style and size to censor parts of a photo. 3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it off the photo.
Camera and Gallery A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space. 3 When you are finished, touch to export the video. The exported video will be saved alongside the original video in its original album. Share Photos and Videos You can share photos and videos from Gallery in multiple ways. 1 Open 2 Use either of the following methods: Gallery. .
Camera and Gallery To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete. Recover Deleted Photos and Videos In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then touch to restore them to their original albums. If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created. Add Photos and Videos to Favorites Open a photo or video, then touch .
Camera and Gallery 1 On the Albums tab, touch Others. 2 is displayed at the top, go to > Block. Touch an album, and if Move photos and videos you want to block to blocked albums. Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files. 3 To unblock an album, go to Others, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album. Only some albums in Others can be blocked.
Camera and Gallery Not all photos can be removed from the category albums. View and Set People Albums Once you have taken a sufficient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when your phone is charging and the screen is off. You can name your People albums and set the relationship of individuals with you.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a People album or video under Best cut to view. If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one. Gallery > Albums > Camera. This feature works automatically when your phone is charging and the screen is off. It only works on local videos between 10 seconds and 3 minutes long.
Camera and Gallery Huawei Vlogs Huawei Vlogs Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos. View, edit, and share the Huawei Vlogs generated in these People albums. View Huawei Vlogs 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Discover and touch a People album. on the album cover. Edit Huawei Vlogs Apply special effects, filters, and background music to juice up your Huawei Vlogs. 1 Touch to play the video.
Camera and Gallery • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time. Highlights albums will not be created if there are fewer than 10 photos or videos in Gallery. View Highlights Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. to play the video.
Camera and Gallery Share Highlights Videos 1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor, where you'll find all your exported videos. 2 Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch . Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 You can then: • Add photos or videos: Touch • Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to remove, touch , select the items you want to add, then touch .
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. Restore a Pre-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 RESTORE next to its name.
Apps • Touch to close all apps (except for those you have locked). App Twin App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private lives separate. App Twin will only work with certain apps. 1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to create a twin of.
Apps Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up menu to access it. If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not support this feature. Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu.
Apps 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up at the end of each item and follow the onscreen instructions for cleanup. Automatically Clean Up System Trash 1 Open 2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your phone will automatically clean up system trash. Optimizer, and touch Cleanup. Manually Clean Up System Trash In addition to automatic cleanup, your phone will also detect and recommend trash files for you to clean up manually.
Apps 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 Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimizer to keep you informed of your data consumption. 1 On the Data usage screen, go to More data settings > Monthly data limit and follow the onscreen instructions to add a data plan. 2 On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set whether a notification will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly data limit or roaming data limit has been topped.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps You can also go to 2 Optimizer > Blocked > to set block rules. On the Block rules screen, touch Update number database, set network requirements for updating the database, and your phone will regularly update it accordingly. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist.
Apps 1 Open 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimization is complete. 3 Follow the recommendations according to your requirements to further optimize your phone. Optimizer and touch OPTIMIZE. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone.
Apps Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone.
Apps 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Apps 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. 2 Touch the camera image to set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organization, and phone number of the contact, then touch .
Apps • Enter keywords for the contact you want to find in the search box above the contacts list. Matching results will be displayed below the search box. Share Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, select the contact you want to share, then go to contact. 2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact. > Share Export Contacts 1 On the Contacts screen, go to 2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts.
Apps 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts to the group, then touch . Edit a Contact Group 1 On the Groups screen, select the group you want to edit and touch contact. 2 Touch to add a new for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename. Send Group Messages or Emails On the Groups screen, open a group, then touch to send a message or touch to send an email. Delete Contact Groups On the Groups screen, touch and hold the group to be deleted, then touch Delete.
Apps Phone Make a Call Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Call Use either of the following methods to make a call: • Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the first letter of a contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact or yellow page number, then touch to call the number. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call. Touch to end a call.
Apps Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this speed dial number. Press the Power Button to End a Call During a call, press the Power button to end the call. Go to Phone > > Settings > More and enable Power button ends call. Set a Call Background You can set contact-specific call backgrounds for incoming and outgoing calls. 1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a call background for.
Apps • On the Phone screen, go to > Delete entries. Select multiple call logs, then touch to delete them. Delete Multiple Call Logs 1 On the Phone screen, go to 2 Select multiple call logs or touch Select all, then touch > Delete entries. to delete them. Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone.
Apps 1 Go to 2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the effect for incoming calls. 3 Touch Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds > Ringtone. to set the video as the ringtone. Use VoLTE to Make Calls Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology that delivers both call and data services over a 4G network. Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make calls while accessing the Internet.
Apps 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In the network settings area of SIM 1 or SIM 2, you can: • Enable 4G by turning on the Enable 4G switch. If the Enable 4G switch is not available, 4G will be enabled by default. • Enable VoLTE by turning on the VoLTE HD calls switch. Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices. 1 Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the Open contact you want to call.
Apps Enable Call Waiting The call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when you are already on a call, placing the first call on hold. This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for details. Go to Phone > > Settings > More > Call waiting. If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, go to More > Call waiting under SIM 1 or SIM 2.
Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls 1 Go to Phone > Alternatively, go to 2 > Blocked > and set the block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set the block rules. Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules. Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block.
Apps Emergency SOS and Calls Use Emergency SOS If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your emergency contacts. 1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location. 2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then set your emergency contacts.
Apps The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers. Network issues or other types of interference may lead to failed emergency calls. 1 On the lock screen, touch Emergency. If you are in an area with good signal, your phone will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen. 2 to call the number. Alternatively, Enter your local emergency number and touch touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.
Apps • Touch to end the call. Record Calls You can record your calls. Record During a Call On the call screen, touch Record to record the current call. Auto-record Calls 1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Auto-record calls and enable Auto-record calls. All calls will automatically be recorded. 2 To record calls with a specific number, touch Auto-record settings and then configure Listed numbers. Access Recorded Calls Go to Tools > Files > Internal storage > Sounds > CallRecord to access recorded calls.
Apps Send Messages 1 Open 2 On the New message screen, enter your message content. Touch of content such as pictures and audio files. 3 In the recipient box, touch 4 After finishing editing, touch Messaging, touch . to add other types , select contacts or contact groups, then touch . to send the message. Save a Draft Message From the New message screen, touch to save a draft message.
Apps Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced and enable Recall messages. Within six seconds after the message is sent, you can double-touch the message to cancel sending it. View and Reply to Messages 1 On the Messaging screen, select a contact and view your conversation with them. 2 To reply to a message, enter your message content in the text box, then touch .
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. Calendar Add and Manage Events Events help you plan and manage activities in your daily life and work, such as attending company meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments. You can add events and set reminders to help you arrange your schedule in advance.
Apps Create an Event 1 Open 2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times. 3 Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event. 4 Touch Calendar and touch . to save the event. Import Meeting Reminders 1 Go to 2 Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders. Calendar > > Manage accounts.
Apps Customize the Calendar View Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and more in the calendar view settings. 1 Go to 2 Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and so on. Calendar > > Settings. Set Alternate Calendars Set the Calendar to display other calendars as well, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar. Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars and select another calendar.
Apps Set an Alarm 1 Go to 2 Select a sound for the alarm. The sound will play when you select it. You can press the Volume buttons 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. . Modify or Delete an Alarm Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it.
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 Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock screen. Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city. Notepad Create Notes You can create notes to record your thoughts and inspirations.
Apps 1 Go to 2 Enter the title and content of the note. 3 Touch to insert a picture into the note as needed. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired position in the note. 4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch Notepad > Notes, then touch . to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them.
Apps Manage Your Notepad You can sort your notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share items with other people. Sort Notepad Items by Category Different types of notes or to-dos can be sorted by category and displayed in different colors for more convenient viewing.
Apps 1 Open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 Touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it. On the recording playback screen, you can: • Touch to skip the muted parts.
Apps Edit a Recording 1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording. 2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording. 3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your fingers on the waveform to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely. 4 Touch and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part. Share Recordings You can share your recordings to another device using Huawei Share, Bluetooth, and more.
Apps Open the calculator and rotate your phone 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 the Back button. • Clear the display: Touch the Clear (C) button.
Apps • If your phone is placed horizontally, the Compass screen will display a dial, together with the direction your phone is pointing, your current location (in latitude and longitude), and altitude. • If your phone is placed vertically, the Compass screen will display what is being captured by the rear camera of your phone, together with the direction your phone is pointing, your current location (in latitude and longitude), and altitude. 3 To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial.
Apps Mirror Mirror When you want to know how you look but don't have a real mirror on you, you can use your phone as a mirror instead. Go to Tools > Mirror. While using your phone as a mirror, you can: • Zoom in or zoom out: Drag the zoom slider at the bottom. You can also touch the screen twice to zoom in and touch it twice again to restore the original view. • Save image: Touch the screen to pause and save the current image. Touch the screen again to resume. You can find the saved image in Gallery.
Apps 3 Enter the email address, username, and password. 4 Touch Manual setup. On the Account setup screen, set parameters such as the email domain name, server address, port number, and security type. 5 Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Send Emails Select an email account and write emails to send them to the recipients' email addresses.
Apps 2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch . 3 Add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email. If you have more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address you wish to send the email from. 4 Write the email and enter the subject, then touch . Save an Email as a Draft On the Compose screen, touch to save the email as a draft. Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails.
Apps 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. Organize Emails by Subject On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, then enable Organize 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.
Apps 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. 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.
Apps 4 Click Back Up and HiSuite will then back up the data you selected. Keep the USB cable connected throughout the backup process. 5 Click Done when all data has been backed up. Backup data created by HiSuite is saved under C:\Users\User name\Documents\Hisuite \backup on the computer by default. To change the backup directory on the computer, go to > Settings > Backup. Restore Data 1 On the home page of HiSuite, click Restore.
Apps 2 Open HiSuite on the computer, click System Recovery, and follow the onscreen instructions to restore the system. The system will automatically be restored to the specified version when your phone restarts. If your phone fails to enter Fastboot mode, or the system restore fails, back up your data and take your device and proof of purchase to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center for assistance.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings options? Just search for them using the search bar or HiVoice. • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar. Enter the option name, and your phone will show search results. • Open Settings, enter the option name in the search box at the top of the screen and your phone will show search results.
Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and financial losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.
Settings 2 Go to > Wi-Fi+ and enable or disable Wi-Fi+. Bluetooth Bluetooth Basics You can connect your phone to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices. Make sure your phone is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices.
Settings 3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the receiving device to start sharing. 4 On the receiving device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request. Unpair a Bluetooth Device 1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch. 2 In the list of Paired devices, touch then touch Unpair. next to the name of the device you wish to unpair, Mobile Data Connect to Mobile Data 1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
Settings Configure Dual SIM Settings Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data or default calling SIM. Enable Call Forwarding between SIMs After enabling call forwarding between two SIM cards, incoming calls to an unavailable SIM card will be forwarded to the other one. 1 Contact the mobile carrier to activate the call waiting and call forwarding services for your SIM card. 2 Go to SIMs.
Settings 4 In the case of a Wi-Fi network, you can set the AP frequency band of the Wi-Fi hotspot. Go to AP band and touch 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. 5 In the case of mobile data, you can set a mobile data limit for a single session. Go to Data limit and set the limit. When this limit has been reached, your phone will automatically disable the hotspot.
Settings 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access. 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 View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background. 1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The then display in the status bar.
Settings NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows mobile and other electronic devices to connect in countless ways. Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Enable or Disable NFC You can enable or disable NFC as follows: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches. Touch to enable or disable NFC.
Settings 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. Wireless Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly.
Settings 3 Swipe down further on the notification panel to enable Wireless projection. Your phone will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter. Alternatively, go to Wireless projection. 4 Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result list to start projecting. Wired Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection.
Settings 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. 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.
Settings 3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Huawei Beam You can hold the NFC sensor of one device against that of another to quickly transfer data between them, without the need to pair the devices or even touch to confirm. Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. Features may vary depending on your carrier. 1 Go to Settings > More connections, and enable NFC and Huawei Beam on both the sending and recipient phones.
Settings Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data. Enable or Disable Huawei Share You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to enable or disable Huawei Share. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Huawei Share settings screen. • Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, enable or disable Huawei Share.
Settings 2 On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to Share or touch send the file. The exact operations may vary if you are sharing files directly from apps. 3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, select the Categories tab, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share.
Settings 2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and Computer share. 3 Record the Name shown on computers and the username and password under Verification on computers. 4 On your computer, go to: • Windows: Computer > Network • iOS (iOS 10.8 or later): Finder > Go to > Network 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone, and enter the username and password recorded earlier.
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. 2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
Settings Printing Connect your phone to a Mopria-certified printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to print images and documents from your phone. Connect Your Phone to a Printer 1 Check the printer manual or consult with its manufacturer to verify that it is Mopriacertified. If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it on your phone.
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 username and password, then touch Connect.
Settings Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode 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 on it again to show all shortcuts. Touch and hold • Go to to enable or disable Do Not Disturb. You can touch to access the Do Not Disturb settings screen. Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable or disable Do Not Disturb.
Settings 2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone. Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to 2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the effect for incoming calls. 3 Touch Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds > Ringtone. to set the video as the ringtone. Set the SMS Notification Tone 1 Go to 2 If two SIM cards are being used, you can set SMS notification tones for them individually.
Settings Set the Default Notification Tone 1 Go to 2 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notification tone. Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Notification sound. Set the Notification Tone for a Specific App You can set the notification tone for certain apps by doing the following: 1 Go to 2 Select an app (for example, Notepad). 3 Go to Notifications > Sound.
Settings Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference. Lock Screen Notifications Go to Settings > Notifications and enable Hide notification content. The number of new notifications will still be displayed on the lock screen, but their contents will be hidden. When Hide notification content is disabled, notification content will display on the lock screen as normal.
Settings Disable App Notifications Disable App Notifications in the Notification Panel When you receive an app notification, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. On a notification, swipe left and hold, go to > More settings, then disable Allow notifications. Disable App Notifications Go to • Settings > Notifications. Then you can: Locate and touch the app which you want to disable notifications for, then disable Allow notifications.
Settings Brightness, Color, and Color Temperature You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your preferences. Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic. Your phone will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions.
Settings When the ambient lighting is of a warm color temperature, the screen will take on a yellowish tint; when the ambient lighting is of a cold color temperature, the screen will take on a whitish tint. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color & Eye Comfort, and enable or disable Natural tone. 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.
Settings Screen Resolution Use Smart Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart resolution. Your phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status. Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen resolution according to your preferences. A higher screen resolution will result in a clearer display, but will consume more power.
Settings Switch to Horizontal or Landscape Orientation The built-in gravity sensor of your phone allows you to automatically switch between horizontal and landscape orientations when you rotate the screen. 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 this feature.
Settings 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 . Then you can: • Select one or more apps, and touch OK to add them to the folder. • Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect all apps, the folder will be deleted. Relocate a Screen Page 1 Pinch together two fingers on the home screen to access the Home screen editor.
Settings Add Apps in the Drawer to the Home Screen In Drawer mode, you can swipe up on the home screen to display the App Drawer. Touch and hold the app you want to add until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the desired position on the home screen. Move Apps Back to the Drawer Touch and hold an app icon until your phone vibrates, then touch Remove. This operation will only remove the app icon from your home screen but will not uninstall it. You can still find it in the app drawer.
Settings For enhanced security, you can only enroll a fingerprint when Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password is being used as the unlock method. You will still need to use your lock screen password to unlock your phone after a restart or if fingerprint recognition fails. 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID, and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password. 2 Touch New in-screen fingerprint to begin enrolling your fingerprint.
Settings Identify a Fingerprint Fingerprint identification allows you to match your fingers with the enrolled fingerprints. 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. 2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint. 3 Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognized fingerprint will be highlighted.
Settings Enroll Facial Data 1 Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock Go to screen password. 2 Select Enable raise to wake. 3 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data. Enable Face Unlock On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method. 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.
Settings • Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as required. This will not delete your facial data. • Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data? and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your facial data. Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password. Set the Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password. 1 Go to 2 Enter a password containing 6 digits.
Settings 3 Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password. Disable Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password. Secure Lock Settings Lockdown adds security to your phone access. Once Lockdown mode is enabled, you can only unlock your phone using your lock screen password. Fingerprint unlock and face unlock will temporarily be disabled.
Settings Battery Check Power Consumption Go to • Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ). You can: Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps. Touch a power-intensive app to enable or disable power consumption alerts. • Touch Power consumption details to learn more about the software and hardware power consumption. Power Management On the Battery screen, you can check the estimated battery time remaining, and enable a power saving mode to extend the battery life of your phone.
Settings Enable a Power Saving Mode Your phone supports two power saving modes: • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds. • Ultra Power Saving mode strictly controls background apps to ensure that your phone 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.
Settings On the Battery screen, touch More battery settings, then enable or disable Stay connected when device sleeps as required. Storage Check Storage Usage Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimize it when you feel necessary. Cleanup You can use Cleanup in Optimizer 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 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. If you accidentally touch Never save, you can still enable the autofill feature for this app Settings > Security > Password Vault > Autofill settings, and toggling by going to on the switch next to this app.
Settings Disable Password Vault Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required. Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Password Vault. App Lock You can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to prevent unauthorized access. Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select the apps to lock.
Settings If you select Custom PIN, you can go on to set a new password and security questions. Cancel or Disable App Lock On the App Lock settings screen, do the following: • 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.
Settings 3 Touch Step 2: Add a Bluetooth device, enable Smart Unlock, touch Bluetooth device, like a smart band. 4 On the Smart Unlock settings screen, touch Paired devices, then follow the onscreen instructions to set this device as the Unlocking device. To learn more about Smart Unlock, touch , then pair a on the Smart Unlock settings screen. Encrypt Memory Card Data You can encrypt files stored on the memory card. Encrypted files can only be viewed and used on your device.
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 Manage the Dropzone Permission The Dropzone permission allows apps to display dropzone windows, such as a floating window for video chats or reminders. While this is very useful in some cases, in others it is not. Some reminder windows, for example, may occupy the entire screen. On the Permissions screen, set the Dropzone permission for apps using either of the following methods: • On the Apps tab, touch the app you want to manage, then touch Dropzone, and select an option.
Settings Allow or Forbid Apps to Obtain Location Information You can allow or forbid an app to access location information, including granting one-time or permanent access, or denying access to location information during use of the app. 1 Go to Settings > Privacy > Permissions, touch Location, and check which apps have been granted access to location information. 2 Touch the app you want to change settings for, and follow the onscreen instructions to grant or deny permissions.
Settings 2 Select the files (such as contacts, photos, videos, and audio files) you want to transfer, touch Move, and follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the files. In the target space, go to Gallery > Albums > SharedImages, or Gallery > Albums > SharedVideos to view photos and videos. Reset Password for PrivateSpace You can set a security question when creating the password for PrivateSpace, which will help you to reset the password if you happen to forget it.
Settings Digital Balance Digital Balance Digital balance helps you find out how much screen time you spent on your phone, and lets you set your daily screen time, app limits, and bedtime schedule. View Your Phone Screen Time Digital balance enables you to learn how frequently you use different apps. The first step towards a balanced digital lifestyle is understanding more about your digital habits.
Settings Set Screen Time for Your Phone Fine-tune your phone usage habits by setting a daily screen time limit, individual app time limits, and a bedtime schedule. 1 Go to 2 Enable Screen Time Management, touch This is my phone, then touch Done. 3 Now you can: • Settings > Digital balance. Touch Screen time to set your daily screen time limit. When you've reached your limit, you will only be allowed to use the basic functions of your phone, such as Phone and Camera.
Settings Convert Text to Speech The Text-to-speech (TTS) service enables your phone to read out screen content when you are using a screen reader app, such as TalkBack. On the Accessibility screen, touch Text-to-speech, then you can: • Select a preferred TTS engine. • Adjust speech rate. • Adjust speech pitch. Enable Color Correction to Customize the Screen Color Color correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.
Settings One-Handed Mode You can switch to a mini screen view so you can easily use your device with one hand. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode and enable OneHanded mode. 2 Access One-Handed mode using one of the following methods, depending on the navigation mode you are using on your phone. • If you're using gesture navigation, swipe up diagonally from one of the bottom corners. • 3 If you're using three-key navigation, swipe left or right across the navigation bar.
Settings Open or Close the Flip Cover • Flipping open the cover will light up your phone and show the lock screen (or Magazine Unlock screen). • Closing the flip cover will lock the screen of your phone if it is on standby. • When a flip cover with a display window is closed, you can check the date, time, weather, and more in the window. Answer or End Calls When Using a Flip Cover • If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call.
Settings • Owner Your account is the owner by default. An owner is allowed to perform any operation on the phone, including adding or deleting other accounts, and authorizing other accounts to use the calling and SMS functions. • User You can create a user account for someone who frequently uses your phone. A user account can use most of the functions on your phone.
Settings 2 Touch Switch to switch to the user or guest account. Configure the settings for the new account as prompted. 3 Install apps as needed. Note that if a newer version of an app has been installed by another user, the app installation will fail. A maximum of three user and one guest accounts can be added. Authorize a User or Guest Account to Make Calls and Send Messages You can set whether to allow a user or guest account to make calls, send SMS messages, and more.
Settings 3 Touch Region to select a country/region, so the display content will adapt to the local culture and habits of the country/region you have selected. Input Method You can download a third-party input method and set it as the default input method. 1 Download the input method from an official app market. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method.
Settings Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone.
Settings 3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code or connecting manually. 4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Settings • If you choose to encrypt your backup, touch Encrypt, enable Encrypt backups, then set a password. This password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. • If you choose not to encrypt your backup, touch Skip. Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device 1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable. 2 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch USB storage. 3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
Settings Reset All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, fingerprints, face recognition data, and the lock screen password of your phone. It will not delete any data from your phone. Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset all settings.
Settings Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch Enable. Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a mandatory app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode.
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 recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model : LYA-L09 LYA-L29 EMUI 10.
