User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips More Features 1 2 6 New Device New Device Configuration Introduction to Super Fast Charging 10 12 Gestures and Operations HiVision Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen 13 13 16 Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management 18 19 19 22 23 24 Managing Business Cards Search Con
Contents Highlights Photo Management 47 48 Use Optimize Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power Saving Management to Optimize Power Consumption Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Enable Virus Scanner 52 52 53 53 Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Create Smart Groups Import Important Events to Calendar 55 55 56 56 56 Navigate the Calendar Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized View Global Holidays 57 57 57 Use the Clock 59 Manage Your Notes t
Contents Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Use Password Vault Introduction to User Data Protection 79 79 81 82 82 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 84 88 88 Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Customize App Permissions to Use Your Phone Your Way 89 89 Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Configure Your Sound Settings Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strai
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password. l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
Exciting Features If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and select Pick up to wake. Access Phone 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 Phone.
Exciting Features AI camera provides you with the following features: l Intelligently identifies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes. After smart identification, AI camera automatically adjusts the color and brightness of the camera and recommends an optimal mode (such as the portrait, greenery, or text mode) to improve photo effects.
Exciting Features Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Exciting Features l Adjust shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed) and adjust the slider. The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second. For moving scenes (such as waves), select a relatively fast shutter speed and use a tripod for best results. l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch &7 and adjust the slider.
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 Phone 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 unauthorized access to important apps on your Phone. 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. In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
Exciting Features Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home screen. Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone 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 Phone running smoothly.
New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
New Device To unlock the screen, simply place your finger on the fingerprint sensor. You can also customize the screen unlock method by going to Settings > Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Unlock when screen is off, and then selecting Rest finger or Press button. l Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your Phone. You are advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method.
New Device network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password. Introduction to Super Fast Charging The charger intelligently adjusts the charging voltage and current based on the battery level of your Phone for fast and safe charging. Use the charger and USB cable that came with your Phone to charge your device. Using nonofficial chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging, overheating, or other undesirable effects.
Gestures and Operations HiVision Read QR Codes and Barcodes 1 Swipe down on the home screen, and touch 2 Touch 3 From the results screen, you can: to open HiVision. and place the QR code or barcode within the scan frame to acquire information. l Touch to copy the information to the clipboard and paste anywhere you like. l If the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your Contacts.
Gestures and Operations taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot. During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot. After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen l Screen recordings will end if you make or answer a call.
Gestures and Operations Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements. To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen. Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and Volume up button to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements.
Gestures and Operations 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. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operations Use the Recent key to enable Split-screen mode: If Three-key navigation is enabled, open an app, then touch and hold Touch . to enable Split-screen mode: 1 If Three-key navigation is enabled, touch to enter the recent tasks screen. If Gestures is enabled, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks screen. 2 Touch on top of an app to enter Split-screen mode.
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 Close all the unlocked apps: Touch to close all the unlocked apps. l Lock an app: Swipe down on an app preview to lock the app, and the top of the locked app. This app will not be cleared when you touch app preview to unlock the app, and the icon will appear on the . Swipe down again on the icon on top of the app will disappear. Navigate with Gestures Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, or view recent tasks.
Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronizing data Memory full Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
Home Screen Customize Notification Settings Open l Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received. l Enable notification light: Enable Pulse notification light to show a blinking indicator light when notifications are received.
Home Screen l Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Add in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints. l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen password prevents unauthorized access to your device.
Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen. Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until your Phone vibrates, then touch Uninstall. To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Home Screen Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open l Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share.
Contacts l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch contact, or touch to add a for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename. Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen of your Phone, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Phone. From the dialer screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl" for John Lucas) to find a contact. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If you are using a dual-SIM device, touch or to make to hang up.
Dialing 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 carriers 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.
Dialing Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls l Some carriers may not support this feature. l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your carrier network), you can: l Enable 4G: Turn on 4G. The 4G switch may be unavailable for your device due to your carrier's settings. This indicates that the 4G network is enabled by default.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch Select a camera mode: Open or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen. Adjust the focal length: In the viewfinder, spread two fingers to zoom in or pinch two fingers to zoom out.
Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out. Keep the flash on while filming: When recording a video in dim light, touch , and select to keep the flash on. Shoot an AI video: Touch , and select effects such as AI color or Background blur to film an AI video.
Camera Get Closer with Super Macro Open Camera > More > Super macro. Gradually move your camera close to the subject under Super macro mode while holding your device steady. Then touch to take a photo. Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of field. This creates a blurred background that lends greater emphasis to the photo's subject. Take a wide aperture photo: Go to Camera > More > Aperture.
Camera AI camera is a preset camera feature on your Phone that intelligently identifies your current photography scene and automatically adjusts the color and brightness of your photo to help you achieve better effects. AI camera provides you with the following features: l Intelligently identifies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes.
Camera l Beauty effect: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewfinder and drag each setting to its lowest value. Panorama Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Selfies 1 Open 2 Go to More > Panorama.
Camera Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Camera > More > Pro. Go to Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch and select a metering mode accordingly. Metering Mode Application Scenario Matrix The subjects are broad landscapes and seas. Center The subject is in the center and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree.
Camera l When shooting in bright sunlight, select l Touch . In low light environments, select . to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value. Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch "' and adjust the slider.
Camera l Adjust EV compensation: You may increase the EV compensation if the light on the subjects or background is low, and decrease the EV compensation if there is too much light. Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a low light environment, you can select . Adjust Focus: To better highlight a subject, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when shooting portraits.
Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Traffic trails.
Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. l This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder. Touch when you are finished.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky. l Recording a time-lapse video continuously for long period of time may consume battery power and use up storage space. l Place your device on a tripod or flat surface to keep it steady while recording.
Camera Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends. l To start using Highlights, open Camera, touch , and enable Location tag. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
Gallery music or filters, touch at the top of the screen. Touch to save and to export. Share what you've created with your friends. Exported Highlights clips are saved under Gallery > Albums > Videos. l Add or delete photos and videos from Highlights: To add a photo or video, touch photo or video, then touch . To delete, touch and hold a photo or video, touch , select a , then touch Move. Only videos in MP4 format can be added to Highlights.
Gallery The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required. Choose according to your needs. Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion. Edit Photos Crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as graffiti, custom watermarks, and filters) to your photos in Gallery.
Gallery l View basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to view basic information. l Zoom in and out: Spread or pinch together two fingers on the screen to zoom in and out. If a photo has a higher resolution than that of the screen, you can zoom in using two fingers. Once you take your fingers off the screen, the photo can only be enlarged up to twice its original size.
Gallery deletion are marked on the photos. 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 a photo or video until the icon appears. Select the items you want to recover and touch to restore them to their original albums. If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.
Optimizer Use Optimize Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimize to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Optimizer, and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will automatically optimize its overall performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customize the optimization options. The system will recommend that you use Optimize.
Optimizer was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware. l Enable smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution is a function that automatically decreases the resolution of your device to save power. Enable Screen resolution, and select Smart resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution based on the apps that are currently running to save power.
Optimizer l Smart tune-up: If this option is selected, the system will obtain the latest app configuration data from the cloud to ensure better app performance. l Auto-clean junk files: If this option is selected, the system will automatically identify junk files and permanently delete them after 14 days. l Auto-update cleanup database and Online virus scan: Auto-update the cleanup database, or scan for viruses under the conditions of Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Other, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically copy emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information, including the title, location, as well as start and end times. By default, you will receive the event reminder 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You can also touch Add reminder to configure the reminder time, then touch . Delete an event: On the Calendar screen, touch the event you wish to delete, then touch .
Calendar This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System > Date & time. Enable Dual clocks, and set Home city to display the time in the region where you are currently located and the time in your home city on the lock screen.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
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 Phone usage habits. To check your Phone 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 > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > USB storage, then touch BACK UP. On the Select data screen, select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. Reset Your Phone If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches and residual files, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached files completely and restore your device's factory settings.
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.
Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name 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 Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly.
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 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. Scenarios l Transfer files (such as images, apps, and contacts). l Quickly establish a connection between devices (like Bluetooth pairing or hotspot sharing). Limitations l Both devices need to support NFC.
Device Connection HCE emulation: Allows your Phone to act as a QuickPass-enabled bank card by associating your device with a physical bank card in a banking app. Limitations HCE emulation: For example, UnionPay Cloud QuickPass. First download the app for your bank card and associate your card with the app. For details, consult your bank's customer service center. Then enable NFC, set a specific bank app as your default payment app in NFC while keeping the screen on and unlocked.
Device Connection Receive files over NFC: Open Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and 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. After the prompt, please wait for the file transfer to complete. Received files are saved by default to the Beam folder of your Files.
Device Connection l If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled. Features may vary depending on your carrier. l Not all devices support NFC. Desktop Mode Connect Your Phone to an External Display Use wireless projection to connect your Phone to an external display. To establish a connection: l If the external display supports Miracast, you can turn on Wi-Fi on your Phone and connect your Phone to the external display.
Device Connection l Touch to left-click Touch twice and drag to select text Touch with two fingers to right-click Slide two fingers to scroll Enter text using a virtual keyboard when an external keyboard is not connected. The virtual keyboard is unavailable when an external keyboard is connected. Project Your Phone Screen onto an External Display Desktop layout: Touch the signal status icon in the status bar to open the notification center. Touch the time to display the calendar.
Device Connection Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection method. You can transfer photos and files between your Phone and computer, or charge your Phone through the USB connection to your computer. 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.
Device Connection Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both WiFi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
Device Connection 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Mac, and the changes will be synced to your Phone automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your Phone, the changes will be synced to your Mac as well. This function is supported on Mac computers running iOS 10.8 or later.
Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password. l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
Security and Privacy Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, follow the onscreen instructions and enter the lock screen password, then touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your current face data. l Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. l Facial data will not be erased after online update.
Security and Privacy Enroll a Fingerprint to Unlock the Screen You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone to unlock your screen, access Safe, or use App lock without a password. l Fingerprint unlock is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password. When your Phone restarts or your fingerprint is not recognized, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock the device. l Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
Security and Privacy l Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your Phone. You are advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method. l When the screen is on, simply touch the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen. If you press the fingerprint sensor, the screen will turn off instead. l If both fingerprint and facial recognition are enabled, you can use both methods simultaneously to unlock the screen with maximum efficiency.
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 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: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Exit. When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the PrivateSpace will be freed.
Security and Privacy 1 Enter PrivateSpace on your new device and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Space Clone > THIS IS THE NEW PHONE to generate a QR code. 2 Enter PrivateSpace on your old device and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Space Clone > THIS IS THE OLD PHONE. Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the QR code displayed on your new device. Alternatively, connect your old device to your new device's Wi-Fi hotspot manually.
Security and Privacy Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you first access App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verification password. Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the switch for the apps you want to lock. Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type. Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.
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Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password.
Wi-Fi and Network Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over short distances.
Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch > Wi-Fi Direct to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
Wi-Fi and Network Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
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 is currently limited to WeChat, QQ Messenger, 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 Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain Do your eyes get tired and sore after looking at your Phone for a long time? Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue-light and adjust the screen to warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. Enable Eye comfort mode: Open The Eye comfort mode icon Settings, go to Display > Eye comfort, and enable Enable. will be displayed in the status bar.
Sound and Display Change the Display Settings Open l Settings, touch Display, and you can: Display full screen: Go to More display settings > Full-Screen Display to set apps to display in full screen mode as required. l Configure the notch display settings: Go to More display settings > Notch to configure the notch display settings. l Change the image and font size: Touch Text and display size and drag the sliders to suit your needs. l Adjust the color temperature: Go to Color mode & temperature.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone 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 Phone running smoothly. Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Phone 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 Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone 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 Change Input Method Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference. Switch input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable Color Correction Color correction enables your device to compensate for color blindness. When color correction is enabled, users with normal color vision may have difficulty viewing some colors.
System l Set dual clocks on your lock screen: When you are roaming outside of your home country, your Phone will automatically display the local date and time provided by the local mobile network. Enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen. One clock will display the local time and the other clock will display the time in your home country. Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone Connect your Phone to a printer over Wi-Fi to print out documents and photos with ease.
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 memory 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 Phone System Online Your Phone will prompt you to download and install a system update whenever one is available. Online updates are secure and convenient. l Before installing the update, connect your Phone to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you connect your Phone to a Wi-Fi network when updating. l Make sure that the level of remaining battery power is greater than 30% during the update.
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Legal Notice l Put your device in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use. l Set your device screen to lock and set a password or unlock pattern. l Periodically back up personal information stored on your SIM card, memory card, or your device memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any personal information on your old device. l Do not open messages or emails from strangers to prevent your device from becoming infected with a virus.
This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: YAL-L21 EMUI 9.
