User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock Camera Tips Manage Your Phone 1 1 3 Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen 7 8 11 Home Screen Navigation Bar Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management 12 13 15 16 16 Manage Your Contacts 19 Basic Calling Functions VoLTE 20 20 Adjust Camera Settings Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shoo
Contents HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users 30 Device Connection Use Bluetooth to Share Data NFC Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share 32 32 35 36 Security and Privacy Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock 38 38 41 Wi-Fi and Network Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off 42 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Customise App Permissions to Use Your Device Your Way 43 43 Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Distu
Exciting Features Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Open Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
Exciting Features The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and 1/125, and faster for moving subjects (such as waves). For best results, use a tripod when shooting a moving subject. l Adjust exposure compensation: Touch &7 , and drag the EV slider to your desired value. Adjust AWB: Touch l "8# , and drag the AWB slider to your desired value. When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select .
Exciting Features Shooting Environment Recommended ISO l Outdoors Between 100 and 200 Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: The shutter speed should be slow if the ambient light is low and fast when the ambient light is strong. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125.
Exciting Features Enable App Lock App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your device or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorised access to important apps on your device. Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock.
Exciting Features l From the MainSpace, open touch l Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and > Delete PrivateSpace. From the PrivateSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Manage Your Home Screen Widgets Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and ease your usage experience.
Exciting Features Use App Drawer to Store Apps Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on your home screen. Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Read QR Codes and Barcodes Want to quickly read QR code and barcode information? You can use HiVision to quickly read QR codes or barcodes, and get purchase information, add contacts, and more based on the results. This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges. Scan QR codes or barcodes: Once your device is unlocked, swipe down on the home screen, and touch to open HiVision.
Gestures and Operations 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and frame the arts in the viewfinder. HiVision will automatically identify the arts and display detailed information cards for that arts. Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information Ever just start wondering about how to select healthy food and keep slim? Scan the food to get the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information using HiVision. This feature requires an Internet connection.
Gestures and Operations Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button again.
Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again. You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operations Split-screen Adjust the Screen Display While in Split-Screen Mode In split-screen mode, you can switch to full-screen mode, move screen positions, change screen orientation, and access the home screen. Switch to full screen-mode: In split-screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or down to switch to full-screen mode. Swap screen locations: In split-screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the position of the screens.
Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits. Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app.
Home Screen l View recent tasks: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen and hold. Swipe up on an app's preview to close the app, or touch l to close all apps. Enable Google Assistant: Touch Settings, and enable Google Assistant. Swipe upwards from either bottom corner of the screen to enable Google Assistant.
Home Screen Wired or wireless projection in use Super charging Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power Hotspot enabled Optimizer reminder Unstable signal Select-to-speak enabled Can't connect a call on current network Screen time management enabled Notification icons: When there is a new message, notification or reminder on your device, the relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
Home Screen Screen Lock and Unlock Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information, banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorised user.
Home Screen Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs. Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy.
Home Screen Create a folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, then drag it on top of another app icon. The two icons will be placed in a new folder. Delete a folder: Open a folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted and all app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open a folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name. Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open a folder and touch .
Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates, and then select Remove. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your device vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen.
Contacts Manage Your Contacts The Contacts app includes a host of features for managing contacts. Simplify your contacts list by viewing contacts on your device or SIM card only. Favourite contacts to find them easily. Merge duplicate contacts: Use the Merge duplicate contacts function to merge duplicate contacts. From the contacts list screen, go to > Settings > Organise contacts > Merge duplicate contacts. Select the contacts you want to merge and touch Merge.
Dialling Basic Calling Functions Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some network providers may not support this feature. Open Phone, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number you want to forward your calls to, then confirm.
Camera Adjust Camera Settings Open l Camera and touch to access the Settings screen. From here you can: Adjust the camera resolution: Touch Resolution and select the desired resolution. This feature is not available in some modes. l Enable Location tag: Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos. l Add watermarks: Enable Add watermark to allow your device to automatically add a watermark to photos and videos. l Disable shutter sound: Enable Mute. l Capture smiles: Enable Capture smiles.
Camera Go to Camera > Pro to enter Pro mode. Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch Metering Mode , and select a metering mode. Application Scenario Matrix Broad landscapes and seas Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: l , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value.
Camera Save RAW format pictures: Go to > Resolution, and enable RAW format. After this feature is enabled, photos taken in Pro mode will be saved in both RAW and standard JPG formats. l Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. l The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect.
Camera Take Moving Pictures Make your photos more dynamic and fun by taking moving pictures to prolong life's wonderful moments. With moving pictures, you can record a scene approximately one second before and after pressing the shutter button. When browsing photos in Gallery, view the static picture taken or play a dynamic moving picture effect and sound. Take moving pictures: Open Camera, go to More > Moving picture, then touch to take a moving picture.
Gallery Organise Albums Add an album: From the Albums tab, touch Add album, name the album, then touch OK. Select the photos or videos you want to add. Move photos and videos: Move photos and videos from various albums into the same one for easy is management and browsing. Touch and hold a photo or video you want to move until displayed, then select all the photos and videos that you want to move. Touch to select the desired album.
Optimizer Manage Mobile Data Usage Manage mobile data usage to avoid incurring extra charges. Open Optimizer and touch Data usage to view data usage statistics or enable Smart data saver. l Data usage this month: Check the data usage ranking of apps. l Network access: Manage Internet access permissions for each app. l Smart data saver: Enable the data saver and select the apps that are allowed to use mobile data while running in the background.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder to add a reminder for your event, then touch . Search events: On the Calendar page, touch and enter the event keywords, such as title or location.
Utilities Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier device usage habits. To check your device usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More. Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks. Check last seven days' screen time: Touch Last seven days, and then check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks.
Utilities Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset network settings, touch Reset network settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint data, face data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it delete any data or files.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added. Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a name for the user and touch ADD.
HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the username or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
Device Connection Use Bluetooth to Share Data Connect your Phone to another device over Bluetooth to share data, import and export contacts, and set up Internet tethering. Use Bluetooth to send files: Ensure that your Phone is within Bluetooth range of the other device (10 m or 32 ft). You can then establish a Bluetooth connection and share multimedia files, web pages, contacts, documents, and apps between the two devices.
Device Connection NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NFC can be used in multiple scenarios with different requirements and methods. Point-to-point mode: Transfers data between two NFC-enabled devices within a short distance. No pairing is required and a more secure connection is established. l Both devices need to support NFC. l During data transmission, devices must be within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. l Screen must be on and unlocked when using NFC.
Device Connection l SIM card emulation: First contact your mobile network provider to obtain a SIM card that supports NFC. l eSE emulation: l Huawei Pay-enabled bank cards: To make QuickPass payments on a QuickPass-enabled POS device, add a bank card to Huawei Pay that supports QuickPass. l Huawei Pay-supported transport cards: A virtual transport card must be added to Huawei Pay. l HCE emulation: For example, UnionPay Cloud QuickPass.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files to be sent and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimise. Touch the transmitting device's screen to begin sending files.
Device Connection Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Settings > Touch for more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer. l Transfer photos: Transfer photos between your Phone and computer. l Transfer files: Transfer files between your Phone and computer. l Charge only: Charge your Phone with just a USB cable. l Input MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer.
Device Connection Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch ACCEPT when the file transfer notification is displayed. Received files are saved by default to your Files's Huawei Share folder. No confirmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same HUAWEI ID.
Security and Privacy Enable or Disable Location Services After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security.
Security and Privacy required to first enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from your lock screen. Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your fingerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace. Exit PrivateSpace: When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace will be freed.
Security and Privacy Transfer Your PrivateSpace Data to Your New Device You can clone your PrivateSpace to quickly transfer your private files to another device. l Before transferring your data, ensure that the new device has enough storage space remaining. l You can transfer the following data from one device to another: pictures, audio files and videos. 1 Enter PrivateSpace on your new device and open Settings.
Security and Privacy Enable App Lock App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your device or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorised access to important apps on your device. Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock.
Wi-Fi and Network Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi > > Wi-Fi+, and choose to enable or disable Wi-Fi+. l Your Phone will automatically connect to the optimal network available after Wi-Fi+ is enabled. l Wi-Fi+ may automatically switch to your mobile data network, depending on strength of Wi-Fi+ signals in your area. Note that using mobile data to download or view videos and other large files may incur additional data usage fees.
Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. The App twin feature only works with WeChat, QQ, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: l Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function. l Schedule rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Scheduled to set the time period and repeat cycle.
Sound and Display Customise your ringtone and notification sound: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your personal preference. Disable startup sound: Go to Sounds > More sound settings, and disable Startup sound.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly. Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Open Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
System Accessibility Enable Colour Correction Colour correction enables your device to compensate for colour blindness. When colour correction is enabled, users with normal colour vision may have difficulty viewing some colours. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > Colour correction, then enable Colour correction. Touch Correction mode to select the required colour correction mode. Use Select to Speak Enable Select to Speak to hear selected screen content read aloud.
System View Memory and Storage Status Unsure of how much memory and storage you have left after using your Phone for a long time? You can view your Phone's memory and storage information to help you monitor your memory and storage use and decide whether to perform a cleanup. Not all devices support microSD cards. Open Settings, and touch Storage to view the memory usage, and free up more space in a timely manner based on the available storage space.
System Update Update the Device System Online l Before installing the update, connect your device to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you use a Wi-Fi network. l Make sure that the battery level remains above 30% during the update. l Using unauthorised third-party software to update your device may damage your device or put your personal information at risk.
Legal Notice Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2019. All rights reserved. This document, whether in part or whole, shall not be reproduced or transmitted in any way, shape, or form without the prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this document may include software that is the copyright of Huawei or its licensors.
Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for thirdparty software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use thirdparty software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of thirdparty software and applications.
Legal Notice Import and Export Regulations All applicable export or import laws and regulations must be complied with and all necessary governmental permits and licenses must be obtained before exporting or importing the product, including the software and technical data, described in this document. Personal Information and Data Security The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your personal information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others.
Legal Notice For more information For more information, you can enter a feature name in the search box of Tips.
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. Note: Remember the Google account your phone last logged in to.
