User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode & Floating Window Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 10 12 12 13 13 15 15 Smart Features AI Lens Easy Projection Huawei Share 18 19 19 Camera and Galle
Contents Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Huawei Vlog Editor People Album Videos Highlights 37 37 38 38 39 44 45 46 47 Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone HiSuite Tips 50 51 54 60 62 64 65 67 67 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 76 77 79 Apps Settings Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Bluetoot
Contents Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 107 107 111 114 116 116 121 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and ensure that Gestures is selected. Back Swipe inward from the left or right edge 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 More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. 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.
Essentials Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button. 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 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. • : Notification key to open the notification panel. Customize the Navigation Key Combination Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can: • Select a navigation key combination.
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 touch Transfer to start cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 4.4 or later. Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone.
Essentials • Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen and enable Raise to wake or Double-tap to wake. – When Raise to wake is enabled, you can pick up your phone to turn on the screen. – When Double-tap to wake is enabled, you can touch the screen twice to turn it on. Unlock the Screen with Password Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password.
Essentials Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your phone.
Essentials Data saver enabled SIM card not found Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Calling VoLTE enabled Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi + Airplane mode enabled Alarm set Battery empty Battery low Charging Quick charging Super charging Super wireless charging Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging Power saving mode enabled Digital balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connect
Essentials Performance mode enabled New email Event reminders Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches. • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. (Only available for some features) • Touch to open Settings.
Essentials Set Your Wallpaper Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to 2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. 3 Set the following according to your preferences: 4 Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. • Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider. • Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen. Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock screen, Home screen, or Both.
Essentials 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 3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen. 4 The recording will be saved to Gallery. Record Your Voice During Screen Recording You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen. After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as . You can now record your voice. If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system sounds, such as music.
Essentials Flip to Mute or Raise to Reduce the Ringtone Volume When there is an incoming call, you can flip your phone to mute it, or raise it up to reduce the ringtone volume. For the features to take effect, go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Mute ringtone/Reduce volume and make sure that Flip to mute ringtone and Raise to lower volume are enabled.
Essentials Multi-Window • • Enable Split-screen mode: 1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock. 2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock. Switch the split-screen panes: Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks. Then drag the pane to the other side of the screen to switch them.
Essentials Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock • Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then touch Done. • Move an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , drag the desired app to any location in the dock, then touch Done. • Remove an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch in the upper right corner of the icon of the app you want to remove, then touch Done. Disable Multi-Window Multi-Window is enabled by default.
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. Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a phone to directly access files on a USB flash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
Smart Features AI Lens Access AI Lens There are multiple ways to access AI Lens. From Camera Open the camera and select Photo mode. Touch to access AI Lens. From the Search Bar While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the device is locked, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Touch , then unlock the device to access AI Lens.
Smart Features 2 Position the target object within the viewfinder. You will receive purchase recommendations once the object has been recognized. You can also touch photo, which will be recognized automatically. to take a Easy Projection Wireless Projection You can wirelessly connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV). 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it.
Smart Features • Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, and enable or disable Huawei Share. Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Quickly Share Files Between Your Phones with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei phones. The recipient can preview the files before they are sent, then view the full content of the files once they have been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
Smart Features 1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: • Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same network as your phone. • Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct enabled. • Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via Bluetooth. 2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
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 You can then: • Camera. Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. • Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the focus frame, drag it up or down. • Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
Camera and Gallery • Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or (Always on). These features may not be available in some camera modes. 3 Touch to take a photo. Take Burst Photos Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best one. Burst shooting is only available when using the rear camera. 1 Open 2 Touch and hold or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.
Camera and Gallery 3 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo. Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits Portrait mode lets you apply beauty and lighting effects to your photos to shoot stunning portraits. 1 Open 2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder. Camera and select Portrait mode. To take a selfie, touch 3 .
Camera and Gallery In a dim environment, you can turn on the flash to get an illuminated photo of your face. 1 Open 2 Touch • Camera and select Night mode. to switch to the front camera. Then you can: Touch the flash icon at the top. This allows you to select • 3 Touch (Auto), (Off), or (Always on). and adjust the beauty level. Keep your phone steady and touch .
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Touch 3 Frame the subject in the viewfinder. Once AI camera identifies what you are shooting, it will automatically recommend a mode (such as portrait, greenery, or text). 4 To disable the recommended mode, touch disable AI camera. Camera and select Photo mode. to ensure that AI camera is enabled.
Camera and Gallery 1 Go to 2 Touch Camera > More and select Super macro mode. to take a photo. 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.
Camera and Gallery Use 3D Qmoji to Record Videos 1 Touch 3D Qmoji and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions accordingly. 2 Touch to enable or disable the background. 3 Touch to disable Qmoji, then look straight at the front camera. 4 Touch to start recording 5 Touch to finish recording. Light Painting Light Painting Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer time.
Camera and Gallery Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode Silky water mode lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers. 1 Go to 2 This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where the water is flowing heavily. 3 Touch Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.
Camera and Gallery Take Moving Pictures Go to Camera > More > Moving picture and touch to take a photo. Play Moving Pictures Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery. Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of the picture to view it. The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the screen to stop the playback.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Photos in Documents Mode 1 Go to Camera > More, then touch Documents. If the option is not present, touch , then download Documents. 2 Frame the document you want to shoot within the viewfinder, then touch 3 The camera will automatically identify the text area within the viewfinder and unskew the image. . Adjust the Text Area If you find the skew correction provided by Documents mode unsatisfactory, you can also manually adjust the text area.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also Camera > More and select Pro mode. shoot high-quality videos by touching • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Center Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Description Concentrates on the light in a small area of the Spot • screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens.
Camera and Gallery Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to turn it off. • Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Camera and Gallery Slow-Mo Recording Slow-Mo Recording Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed based on how slow you want your footage to appear. • 32x super slow-mo: When the camera detects a moving object in the viewfinder, it will record an epic, super slow motion video. This mode is suitable for shooting super high speed motions, such as bubble popping and water splashing.
Camera and Gallery Other parts of the video will be played back at a normal speed. 4 Touch 5 When you are finished, go to to adjust the volume of the background music and the brightness. > Save slow-mo file to save your edits. For the best results when sharing, share the 4x or 8x slow motion videos in which your edits have been saved.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open Camera, select Video mode, then touch . You can also go to Camera > More and select Dual-view mode. 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then touch • to start recording. The images from the front and rear cameras are displayed in split-screen mode in the viewfinder. You can pinch in or out on the rear camera image to adjust the zoom level. • To use the rear camera for dual-view recording, touch to switch to the rear camera.
Camera and Gallery Add Device Watermarks Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device watermark added. Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot. 1 Go to 2 Enable Assistive grid. 3 Grid lines will appear in the viewfinder. Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter button. Camera > .
Camera and Gallery View by Shooting Time Your photos and videos are stored in Gallery and can be viewed by time, location, category, or album. On the Photos tab, pinch two fingers on the screen to switch to the monthly view and spread them to enter the daily view. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album.
Camera and Gallery View by Category Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large albums by category. Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view photos in that album. View Details About Photos and Videos 1 Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu.
Camera and Gallery Add Stickers to Photos 1 Touch a photo, then go to Edit > 2 Select the type of sticker you want to add, 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 > Stickers. to save your edits and touch to save the photo. Pixelate Photos 1 Touch a photo, then go to Edit > 2 Select a mosaic style and size to cover parts of the photo.
Camera and Gallery • Add filter effects: Touch to select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter effect. • Edit the intro and outro: Touch to select an intro and outro. After the preview is complete, touch the screen to edit the text content and style of the intro. 3 When you are finished, touch to export the video. The edited videos are saved in the Video Editor album, and the original video is left unchanged.
Camera and Gallery Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before being permanently deleted after 30 days. 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.
Camera and Gallery Open Gallery, then touch the Discover tab to view your photos organized into categories. To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or for portraits). 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.
Camera and Gallery • Edit video clips: Touch to adjust the video frame or length, or add or delete video clips. If you have selected a video, you can also touch on the video timeline and then drag the sliders at both ends to trim the video to the desired length. • Edit background music: Touch and choose from preset background music or your locally saved music. • Add filter effects: Touch • Edit the intro and outro: Touch to select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter effects.
Camera and Gallery View Huawei Vlogs 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Discover and touch a People album. on the album cover. Edit People Album Videos Apply special effects, filters, and background music to make your videos stand out. 1 Touch to play the video. During playback, you can: • Select a video template: Touch • Edit video clips: Touch . to adjust the video frame or length, or add or delete video clips.
Camera and Gallery View Highlights Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. to play the video. Edit Highlights Videos 1 When you are watching a Highlights video, touch the video to select a preset template at the bottom of the screen. 2 To make even more customizations, you can: • Select a video template: Touch • Edit video clips: Touch . to adjust the video frame or length, or add or delete video clips.
Camera and Gallery Delete Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.
Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: • Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your phone vibrates, touch Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
Apps Search for Contacts 1 From the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences and touch All contacts to display all your contacts. 2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen and enter a keyword for the contact you want to find in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address). You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts.
Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. Create a Contact Group 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch Groups. 2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
Apps Once you have added emergency contacts and you find yourself in an emergency, access the lock screen for inputting your password, go to Emergency > Emergency information > Emergency contacts, and select an emergency contact to make a call. Erase Contact Traces 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch the contact for whom you wish to erase contact traces. 2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.
Apps 1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a profile picture for. 2 Touch and then touch to set a profile picture for the contact. Make an International Call 1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service. 2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call.
Apps If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone.
Apps Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call. Use VoWiFi to Make Calls The VoWiFi function enables you to make calls on a Wi-Fi network. You can even make VoWiFi calls in Airplane mode.
Apps Enable Call Waiting The Call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when a call is already in progress by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. Go to Phone > > Settings. Under the SIM card you wish to enable call waiting on, click More > Call waiting. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps • Touch to enable hands-free mode. • Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated). This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. to use the dialer. • Touch • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode. To return to the call screen, touch the green bar on the status bar. • Touch to end the call.
Apps To send a group message to those not included in your contacts list, touch anywhere blank in the recipient box and enter the recipients' phone number. Touch the return key in the keyboard when you finish entering each of the phone numbers. 4 After finishing editing, touch to send the message. Save a Draft Message to save a draft message. From the New message screen, touch Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced and enable Recall messages.
Apps Block Spam Messages Go to Messaging > You can also go to > Blocked > and set block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set block rules. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords will be blocked.
Apps Search for Events 1 On the Calendar screen, touch 2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location. . Share an Event 1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule. 2 and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever Touch method you prefer.
Apps View National/Regional Holidays View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel. 1 Go to 2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your phone will automatically download holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar. Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays. Clock Alarm You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times. Set an Alarm 1 Go to 2 Select a sound for the alarm.
Apps Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch it, touch to start the timer. To stop . Stopwatch Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch . View the Time in Cities Worldwide Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
Apps 4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them. If you set a time, your phone will send you a reminder notification at the specified time. 1 Go to 2 Enter your to-do. 3 Touch 4 Touch Save. Notepad > To-dos, then touch . , set a reminder time, then touch OK.
Apps Recorder Recorder 1 In the Tools folder, open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 When you are finished, touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder, and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
Apps Add Email Accounts Add your email account in Email and you can use your phone for convenient email access at any time. Add a Personal Email Account 1 Open Other. 2 Enter the email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the server settings. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Apps Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails. Reply to an Email 1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to. 2 Touch thread. 3 After writing your reply, touch to reply to just the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone on the . Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information.
Apps View an Email 1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list. If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want to view. 2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email. If you are notified about an important event in an email, touch import the event into your calendar. 3 > Add to calendar to Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email.
Apps Add Email Accounts 1 Go to 2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add. Email > > Settings > Add account. Switch Between Email Accounts On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use. Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account.
Apps Use the Basic Calculator You can open the calculator using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Calculator, and the first result will be the preinstalled Calculator app. • Find Calculator in the Tools folder. • Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch to open the calculator. Use the Scientific Calculator > Scientific.
Apps • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Compass, and the first result will be the preinstalled Compass app. • 2 Find Compass in the Tools folder. To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The scale marks will turn blue if you go off course. For accurate bearings, hold your phone flat or straight up when using Compass. Mirror Mirror You can use your phone as a mirror to check how you look. Go to Tools > Mirror.
Apps 3 To disable App twin, touch and hold the twinned version of the app, then touch Delete. All the data of the twin app will be deleted. Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen, and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen. Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed.
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 • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact. Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications for blocked calls. Filter and Block Spam Messages Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam messages.
Apps 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. Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone. 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.
Apps 2 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer. When a dialog box entitled Use USB to appears on your phone, select Transfer files. 3 On the computer, open HiSuite and select USB. Then follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection between your phone and computer.
Apps Update the System Using HiSuite • Your personal data may be erased during a system update. It is recommended that you back up your data before updating your phone. • Ensure that your phone is at least 20% charged and keep the USB cable connected throughout the update process. Do not power off or restart your phone, or remove or insert a memory card. • Some third-party apps, such as online banking and game apps, may not be compatible with the latest system version.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings, and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen, to obtain search results.
Settings 3 On the sending device, touch and hold the files to be shared, touch Direct. Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly. 4 Touch the icon of the recipient device to establish a connection, and then share the files. 5 On the recipient device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. , then select Wi-Fi Go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Wi-Fi Direct on the Categories tab to review the received files.
Settings 2 From your phone, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have your phone automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices. 3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing. On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth devices.
Settings 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communications technology. Compared with a 4G network, a 5G network has a higher data transmission rate and a shorter delay. When two SIM cards are inserted, only the default mobile data SIM will support 5G, while the other will only support 4G/3G/2G. 1 5G service depends on the support of your mobile carrier and its deployment of relevant services. Please contact your carrier to activate the 5G service.
Settings This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. 1 Go to SIMs. 2 Select a call forwarding mode and turn on the corresponding switch. Call forwarding between SIMs is enabled when both switches are on. Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > Call forwarding between eSIM Embedded-SIM (eSIM) is a virtual SIM card that can be used instead of a physical SIM card.
Settings • Scan the QR code: After you apply for an eSIM card number, the carrier will provide a QR code. After you scan the QR code, your phone will download and install the configuration file and the new eSIM card will be enabled by default.
Settings • The account number cannot be restored after being deleted. You need to contact your carrier to register an account again. (Whether the original number can be retained depends on the carrier.) • Deleting a card number does not mean that you have canceled the contract with the carrier. The carrier will continue to charge for the card number. To stop charges being incurred, contact your carrier to deregister your account. • Some card numbers cannot be deleted. For details, contact your carrier.
Settings 2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth tethering. 3 next to your device On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch name, then enable Internet access to establish an Internet connection and share your network connection. Share Your Network Connection via USB 1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer.
Settings 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. 2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data usage limits for it.
Settings Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. Under the SIM card for which you wish to enable the data roaming feature, enable Data roaming. More Connections Airplane Mode When taking a flight, you can enable Airplane mode if required to do so by the airline. In Airplane mode, your phone will not be able to make calls, send or receive SMS messages, or use mobile data, but all other functions will be available.
Settings to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and 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 toggle to enter the Huawei Share settings screen. • Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, and enable or disable Huawei Share.
Settings 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone and enter the user name and password noted down previously. 6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view, edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa. Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically synced to your phone and vice versa.
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 When working outside the office, you can use a VPN to securely access your company's Intranet. The following types of servers are supported: • PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, offering MPPE encryption. • L2TP: Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) Tunneling Protocol, offering IPSec PSK and IPSec RSA encryption. • IPSec Xauth: Offering PSK, RSA, and Hybrid RSA encryption. Connect to a PPTP Server 1 Obtain the VPN server name and address from your VPN server administrator.
Settings Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned Pinch together two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be filled when apps are removed. Lock Home Screen Icon Positions Pinch together two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Lock layout.
Settings 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. Disable the App Drawer To disable the App Drawer, set Home screen style to Standard. Display & Brightness Brightness, Color, and Color Temperature You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your preferences.
Settings • Warm: a yellowish tint • Cool: a whitish tint • You can touch anywhere on the color circle or drag the spot to adjust the color temperature. Eye Comfort mode Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue light and adjust the screen to show warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight. • After every half hour of screen time, rest your eyes for at least 10 minutes. • Look into the distance to adjust the focusing muscles of your eyes and to avoid eye fatigue.
Settings Adjust Text Style Settings You can adjust the system text size and app display size, as well as the text style. Enlarge or Reduce Text Size Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Text size. Enlarge or Reduce Display Size Display size determines the size of content (including text and images) displayed within apps. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Display size.
Settings Switch Between Portrait and 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 Enable Scheduled. Your phone will enter Do not disturb mode at the specified time on Saturdays and Sundays by default. 3 Touch Scheduled to set the start time and repeat cycle. 4 You can also touch Add to set multiple start times. Make Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode While in Do Not Disturb mode, you can enable your phone to ring for calls and messages from certain sources so you don't miss anything important.
Settings 2 If two SIM cards are being used, you can set SMS notification tones for them individually. 3 Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the SMS notification tone. Set the Notification Tone You can set a global notification tone or set tones for specific apps, such as Notepad or Calendar. 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 App Badges When new notifications arrive for an app, a badge will appear on the app icon. By default, a numbered badge is displayed. You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for some or all apps. Turn Off App Badges 1 Go to 2 Turn off the switch for some or all apps. Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges. Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference.
Settings Lock Screen Notifications Go to Settings > Notifications and enable Hide notification content. Notification content will no longer be displayed on the lock screen of your phone. When Hide notification content is disabled, the contents of new notifications will be displayed on the lock screen. More Notification Settings Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings and enable Wake screen. Your phone will automatically turn on the screen when it receives a notification.
Settings Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. 2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe. Now you can go to Files > Categories, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it. Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password.
Settings Access App Lock with Face Recognition On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to add your facial data to App Lock. You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the app. Disable or Delete Facial Data On the Face Recognition screen, you can do the following: • Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as required. This will not delete your facial data.
Settings 2 Press and hold the Power button until the Lockdown option is displayed on the screen. 3 Touch Lockdown and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Lockdown mode. Once Lockdown mode is enabled, your phone can only be unlocked using the lock screen password. 4 Lockdown mode is automatically disabled when you unlock your phone. You can use other unlock methods as usual the next time you unlock your phone.
Settings Optimize Phone Power Settings Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ) and touch Optimize battery usage. Your phone will automatically analyze the current power consumption issues, optimize certain settings, and recommend other setting optimizations. Enable Power Saving Mode Optimizer provides two power saving modes: • Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, visual effects, and sounds.
Settings Display Battery Percentage in the Status Bar Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ), touch Battery percentage, and choose to display the battery percentage, either inside or outside of the battery icon in the status bar. Stay Connected While Your Device is Sleeping If you would like your phone to continue to receive messages or download data while it is in sleep mode, set your phone to stay connected when it sleeps. Please note that this may increase power consumption.
Settings • Before using Password Vault, set a lock screen password for your phone. • Password Vault is only compatible with certain apps. Log In Faster with Password Vault 1 When you log in to an app for the first time, your phone will automatically prompt you to save the password. Touch SAVE when prompted.
Settings using your device, the locked app can't be accessed again after it is closed unless you verify your identity. This feature works better in a well-lit environment. The intelligent protection feature will be enabled automatically once you have set Face Recognition as the app unlock method in either of the following ways: • If you have enabled Face Recognition for your phone, follow the onscreen instructions to link your face when you enable App lock.
Settings Encrypt Memory Card Data You can encrypt files stored on the memory card. Encrypted files can only be viewed and used on your device. 1 Insert a memory card into your phone and ensure that the memory card has sufficient storage space. 2 Go to 3 Touch Encrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions to encrypt the memory card. During the encryption, do not restart your phone or forcibly remove the memory card. Otherwise, the encryption may fail or data may be lost.
Settings • When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks screen, then touch on an app preview. To unpin, swipe up twice from the bottom of the screen. • When using three-key navigation, touch to access the recent tasks screen, and touch on an app preview. To unpin, touch and hold . Privacy Permission Management Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide you with corresponding services.
Settings • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and swipe down further to display all shortcut switches. Touch • Alternatively, go to to enable or disable this function. Settings > Location and enable or disable Access my location. After location services are disabled, your phone will prevent all apps and services from collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps.
Settings Hide or Unhide the Entrance to PrivateSpace You can hide the entrance to PrivateSpace in the MainSpace settings, so that you can only access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the space. • To hide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace. • To unhide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In MainSpace, go to Settings > Security > More settings, then go to Show all settings > OK.
Settings 4 On your old phone, select the data to be transferred. You can cancel the data transfer during the process, and then continue it once you have connected your old device with the new one again. Delete PrivateSpace If you delete PrivateSpace, all apps and data stored in the space will be deleted and cannot be restored. Please exercise caution when deleting PrivateSpace.
Settings 1 On the Accessibility screen, touch Accessibility shortcut. 2 Touch Select feature to select the feature you want to activate with the shortcut. 3 Enable Accessibility shortcut. You can now press and hold the Volume up and down buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate the feature. Adjust the Touch and Hold Delay Touch & hold delay allows you to adjust the time the screen takes to respond when you touch and hold something.
Settings Users & Accounts Set Up Users 1 Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch Add user or Add guest, then follow the onscreen instructions to add an account. 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.
Settings Language and Region 1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. 2 If the language is not listed, touch Add language, then locate and touch it to add it to the list. 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.
Settings Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone. 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code or connecting manually.
Settings 4 After the backup is complete, you can find your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files > Categories > Memory card. You can go to the Memory card backup screen and enable Auto-backup. Your phone will then automatically back up your data every seven days when it is being charged, the screen is turned off, and the battery level is at least 75%. Restore Your Backup from a Memory Card 1 Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External Go to storage and touch Memory card.
Settings 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. To reset the password, go to the Shared folder backup screen, then password. The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter. > Reset Restore Your Data from an NAS Device 1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Shared folder.
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. Update the System Online When an update is available, your phone will prompt you to download and install the update package. • Before updating, make sure your phone is running an official system version.
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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. Model: CDY-NX9A EMUI 10.1.
