User Guide
Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode & Floating Window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging 1 4 5 5 7 8 10 10 10 11 16 17 17 18 20 20 20 Smart Features AI Lens Easy Pro
Contents Record Videos AI Movie Effects 4K HD Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Highlights 44 45 46 46 47 48 48 49 50 55 55 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 58 59 62 68 70 72 73 75 75 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 85 86 87 Apps Settings Search fo
Contents Apps Battery Storage Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone 111 112 113 114 116 120 122 123 128 iii
Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures Air Gestures You can use gestures to take screenshots and scroll without touching the screen. Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Air scroll and Grabshot are enabled. Air scroll To air scroll, do the following: Scroll down: Hold your hand half an arm's length away from the screen, with the palm of the hand facing the screen, and your fingers pointing upwards.
Essentials Back to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app On the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Switch apps • Swipe in a curve along the bottom edge of the screen. • Enable Swipe across bottom to switch apps and swipe horizontally across the bottom edge of the screen.
Essentials Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar. Button Shortcuts Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until the Power off and Restart options appear. Increase the volume Press the Volume up button. Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Essentials 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 Settings > System & updates > System navigation and enable or disable Go to Gestures. After enabling Gestures, you can: • Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
Essentials • Select a navigation key combination. • Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use. Phone Clone Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone. Clone Data from an Android Device 1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone.
Essentials Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways: • Press the Power button. • On the home screen, pinch together two fingers to enter screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the Screen Lock icon to lock the screen. Set the Screen Timeout Period Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Essentials Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type text to display on the lock screen. To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text. Access Apps from the Lock Screen You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock screen. • Turn on the screen, touch and hold , then swipe up to open Camera.
Essentials Notification and Status Icons Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your phone.
Essentials Data saver enabled SIM card not found Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Calling VoLTE enabled Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi + Airplane mode enabled Alarm set Battery empty Battery low Charging Quick charging Super charging Super wireless charging Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging Power saving mode enabled Digital balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connect
Essentials Performance mode enabled New email Event reminders Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches. • Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. (Only available for some features) • Touch to open Settings.
Essentials Set Your Wallpaper Use a Preset Wallpaper 1 Go to 2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. 3 Set the following according to your preferences: 4 Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. • Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider. • Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen. Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock screen, Home screen, or Both.
Essentials 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Grabshot is enabled. 2 Place your hand half an arm's length away from the screen with the palm of the hand facing the screen, and wait for to capture a screenshot. to appear at the top of the screen. Then close your fist Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
Essentials Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: • Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends. • Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. 2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Essentials 1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. 2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then: 3 • Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it. • Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot. Touch to save the screenshot.
Essentials Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more. Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To stop recording, press and hold both buttons again. Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
Essentials • Touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications. Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification, then touch to block, silence, or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed. Adjust Sound Settings Adjust Sound Settings Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to mute it.
Essentials Edit Text You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways. 1 Touch and hold the text until appears. In some apps, what happens after you touch and hold the text may differ. For example, if you touch and hold a sent or received message, an option menu will be displayed, and will appear only after you touch Select text. 2 Drag 3 Touch Copy or Cut as needed.
Essentials 2 • Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a floating window. Relocate the floating window: Drag the horizontal line at the top of the floating window to the desired location. • Display in full screen: Touch on the floating window to display the content in the window in full screen. • Close the floating window: Touch on the floating window to close it. The size of the floating window cannot be adjusted.
Essentials Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off Always On Display With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when the screen is off. Enable Always On Display 1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always On Display. 2 Set the Start and End times according to your preferences. Set Clock Style for Always On Display You can customize the clock style for Always On Display according to your preferences.
Essentials Charge Your Phone Your phone will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your phone in time to prevent it from turning off automatically when the power runs out. 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.
Essentials • If you are using a high-voltage super fast charging adapter, the charging pad will charge the phone at a super fast charging speed. The wireless SuperCharge icon will be displayed on the lock screen. • If you are using a high-voltage fast charging adapter, the charging pad will charge the phone at a fast charging speed. The wireless QuickCharge icon will be displayed on the lock screen.
Essentials Before using wireless reverse charging, ensure that the battery level of your phone is higher than 20% and that it is not in Ultra Power Saving mode. 1 Go to 2 Power on the device to be charged, and place it on the center of the back of your phone. Do not place any metal objects between your phone and the device to be charged. 3 If the device does not start charging within 5 seconds, adjust its position and try again.
Smart Features AI Lens Access AI Lens There are multiple ways to access AI Lens. From Camera Open the camera and select Photo mode. Touch to access AI Lens. From the Search Bar While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the device is locked, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Touch , then unlock the device to access AI Lens.
Smart Features 2 Position the target object within the viewfinder. You will receive purchase recommendations once the object has been recognized. You can also touch photo, which will be recognized automatically. to take a Easy Projection Wireless Projection You can connect your phone to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. 1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: • If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it.
Smart Features Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your phone to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port. 1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports.
Smart Features • Audio output: Touch the audio output icon in the status bar, then select the external display or your Phone as the audio output device. • App projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your phone to view the projection options. You can now project and open the app on the external display. • Highlighter: Use the highlighter feature to mark projected content using the touchpad. Exit Desktop Mode Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch PHONE MODE.
Smart Features To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions on your phone and computer to complete the connection. Connect Your Phone and Computer by Scanning a QR Code 1 On your computer, open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), select My Phone, and go to Connect > Scan. To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
Smart Features Huawei Share Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
Smart Features • Windows: This PC (Computer) > Network. • macOS: Finder > Go to > Network. Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14. 5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone and enter the user name and password noted down previously. 6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view, edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa.
Smart Features 2 Point the infrared sensor on the top of your phone at the household appliance, and follow the onscreen instructions to add it to your remote control. 3 After adding the appliance, simply touch to control it remotely. Set Up a Remote Control 1 Go to 2 Swipe through the remote control panels to select the one you want, and touch Go to remote control panel.
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera. 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 Master AI 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 Master AI. Camera and select Photo mode. to ensure that Master AI is enabled.
Camera and Gallery 2 Aim the camera at the distant object you want to take a photo of. Drag the zoom slider, or pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level. 3 In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch . Super Macro Super Macro Super macro mode makes it easier to shoot close-ups of small objects, such as dew drops and leaves, as well as other everyday objects, to bring out details easily missed by the naked eye.
Camera and Gallery Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Selfies 1 In Panorama mode, touch 2 Point the camera at the center of your shot, then touch 3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed. When the two frames on the viewfinder overlap, the camera will automatically take the second and third photos. to switch to the front camera. to take the first photo. After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a panoramic photo.
Camera and Gallery 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. Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode Star trails mode lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night sky.
Camera and Gallery 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. Share Moving Pictures You can share moving pictures with Huawei or Honor devices using various methods, such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Huawei Share.
Camera and Gallery 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. This is only available for photos taken in Documents mode.
Camera and Gallery 1 Open 2 Customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also Camera and select Pro mode. shoot high-quality videos by touching • . Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Matrix Center Description Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes. Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Camera and Gallery Metering Mode Concentrates on the light in a small area of the Spot • Description screen, such as the subject's eyes. Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider. In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise. • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider. The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens.
Camera and Gallery Record Videos 1 Open 2 Adjust the following settings: • Camera and select Video mode. Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom slider. • Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the exposure and focus. • Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to turn it off. • Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Camera and Gallery 4 Touch to start recording. While recording, touch 5 Touch to take a photo with the selected special effect. to end the recording. 4K HD Videos 4K HD Videos 1 Open 2 Go to 3 Return to the Video screen, and touch Camera and select Video mode. > Video resolution and select (16:9) 4K. to record a video. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space.
Camera and Gallery Shoot Slow-Mo Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch and select a speed. 3 Touch to start recording. 4 Touch to end the recording. Camera > More, then touch Slow-mo. Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos The length of the slow-mo part in slow motion videos can be adjusted. This feature is only available for slow motion videos recorded at 4x or 8x. 1 Go to 2 Touch screen. 3 Drag the sliders to adjust the part you want to be played back in slow motion.
Camera and Gallery 4 • Touch to set the recording duration. • Touch to adjust the metering mode, shutter speed, ISO, and more. Touch to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch recording. to end the The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery. Dual-View Mode Dual-View Mode The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view.
Camera and Gallery 3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Not all camera modes support Leica colors. Adjust Camera Settings Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes. Adjust the Aspect Ratio 1 Open 2 Touch Aspect ratio to select an aspect ratio (for example, 1:1 or 4:3). Camera and touch to access the Settings screen. This feature is not available in some modes.
Camera and Gallery Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions 1 Touch 2 Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewfinder. When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with the horizontal level. to access the Settings screen. Manage Gallery View Photos and Videos In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips automatically generated from them.
Camera and Gallery View by Shooting Time Your photos and videos are stored in Gallery and can be viewed by time, location, category, or album. On the Photos tab, pinch two fingers on the screen to switch to the monthly view and spread them to enter the daily view. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album.
Camera and Gallery To rotate the photo, touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. To rotate the photo by 90 degrees, touch • Add a filter effect: Touch • Adjust photo effects: Touch . To mirror the photo, touch . to select a filter. to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other qualities of the photo. • Other: Touch to edit the photo in other ways, such as adding a color splash, blur, doodle, or text element.
Camera and Gallery • Crop the video: Touch , then drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you want to keep. Touch • to preview the cropped video. , then touch Frame to select a frame, Adjust the frame and video resolution: Touch and Resolution to select a video resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space. • Edit background music: Touch and choose from preset background music or your locally saved music.
Camera and Gallery Move Photos and Videos 1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move. 2 Touch 3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album. > Move to select the desired album. The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device. Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums. Delete Photos and Videos Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to > Delete.
Camera and Gallery Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files. 3 To unblock an album, go to Others, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album. Only some albums in Others can be blocked. Gallery Smart Categorization Smart Photo Categorization Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
Camera and Gallery • To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time. Highlights albums will not be created if there are fewer than 10 photos or videos in Gallery. View Highlights Videos 1 Go to 2 Touch Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. to play the video.
Camera and Gallery • Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to remove, touch , then touch Move. Rename Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name. Delete Highlights Albums 1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album. 2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.
Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: • Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your phone vibrates, touch Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch . If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
Apps Search for Contacts 1 From the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences and touch All contacts to display all your contacts. 2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen and enter a keyword for the contact you want to find in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address). You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts.
Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. Create a Contact Group 1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch Groups. 2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
Apps Once you have added emergency contacts and you find yourself in an emergency, access the lock screen for inputting your password, go to Emergency > Emergency information > Emergency contacts, and select an emergency contact to make a call. Erase Contact Traces 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch the contact for whom you wish to erase contact traces. 2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.
Apps 1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a profile picture for. 2 Touch and then touch to set a profile picture for the contact. Make an International Call 1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service. 2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a call.
Apps If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, configure the ringtone separately for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Set a Music Ringtone 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone. 2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Set a Video Ringtone Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls. 1 Go to Phone > Phone ringtone.
Apps Make a Video Call Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices. 1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make a video call. During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call. Use VoWiFi to Make Calls The VoWiFi function enables you to make calls on a Wi-Fi network. You can even make VoWiFi calls in Airplane mode.
Apps Enable Call Waiting The Call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when a call is already in progress by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. Go to Phone > > Settings. Under the SIM card you wish to enable call waiting on, click More > Call waiting. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block. • On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to block, then go to > Block contact.
Apps • Touch to enable hands-free mode. • Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated). This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier. to use the dialer. • Touch • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode. To return to the call screen, touch the green bar on the status bar. • Touch to end the call.
Apps To send a group message to those not included in your contacts list, touch anywhere blank in the recipient box and enter the recipients' phone number. Touch the return key in the keyboard when you finish entering each of the phone numbers. 4 After finishing editing, touch to send the message. Save a Draft Message to save a draft message. From the New message screen, touch Cancel Sending a Message On the Messaging screen, go to > Settings > Advanced and enable Recall messages.
Apps Block Spam Messages Go to Messaging > You can also go to > Blocked > and set block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set block rules. Block Messages from Specific Numbers 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist. Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords 1 Go to 2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords will be blocked.
Apps Search for Events 1 On the Calendar screen, touch 2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location. . Share an Event 1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule. 2 and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever Touch method you prefer.
Apps View National/Regional Holidays View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel. 1 Go to 2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your phone will automatically download holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar. Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays. Clock Alarm You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times. Set an Alarm 1 Go to 2 Select a sound for the alarm.
Apps Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch it, touch to start the timer. To stop . Stopwatch Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch . View the Time in Cities Worldwide Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world. Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
Apps 4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to your note after finishing it. 5 Touch to add a tag to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them. If you set a time, your phone will send you a reminder notification at the specified time. 1 Go to 2 Enter your to-do. 3 Touch 4 Touch Save. Notepad > To-dos, then touch . , set a reminder time, then touch OK.
Apps Recorder Recorder 1 In the Tools folder, open 2 During a recording, you can touch 3 When you are finished, touch 4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it. Recorder, and touch to start a recording. to add a tag. to stop recording. Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
Apps Add Email Accounts Add your email account in Email and you can use your phone for convenient email access at any time. Add a Personal Email Account 1 Open Other. 2 Enter the email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the server settings. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Apps Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails. Reply to an Email 1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to. 2 Touch thread. 3 After writing your reply, touch to reply to just the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone on the . Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information.
Apps View an Email 1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list. If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want to view. 2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email. If you are notified about an important event in an email, touch import the event into your calendar. 3 > Add to calendar to Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email.
Apps Add Email Accounts 1 Go to 2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add. Email > > Settings > Add account. Switch Between Email Accounts On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use. Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account.
Apps Use the Basic Calculator You can open the calculator using either of the following methods: • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Calculator, and the first result will be the preinstalled Calculator app. • Find Calculator in the Tools folder. • Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch to open the calculator. Use the Scientific Calculator Open the calculator and rotate your phone to landscape orientation.
Apps • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Compass, and the first result will be the pre-installed Compass app. • 2 Find Compass in the Tools folder. To view your bearings, coordinates, and altitude: • If you hold your phone flat, the Compass screen will display a dial together with the direction your phone is pointing, your current coordinates, and altitude.
Apps App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WeChat accounts simultaneously without the hassle of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private lives separate. App Twin will only work with certain apps. 1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to create a twin of. 2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your separate accounts simultaneously.
Apps 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files , then select unwanted files to delete them. Manage Data Usage Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.
Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls 1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > Alternatively, go to 2 and set the block rules. Optimizer > Blocked > to set the block rules. Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules. Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: • Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers you want to block.
Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when messages are blocked. One-Touch Optimization Use the OPTIMIZE feature of Optimizer to keep your phone in an optimal state. 1 Open 2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimization is complete. Optimizer and touch OPTIMIZE.
Apps HiSuite Introduction to HiSuite Huawei HiSuite is a PC-based tool used for managing Huawei smart Android devices (including phones and tablets). After you have installed HiSuite on your computer, you can manage data such as your contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and apps, back up data from and restore data to your phone, and update your phone to the latest version. 1 Visit the official Huawei website on your computer, search for HiSuite, then download and install the latest version of HiSuite.
Apps 4 HiSuite will then restore the items you have selected. Keep the USB cable connected when the data is being restored. 5 Click Done when all data has been restored successfully. Update or Restore the System Using HiSuite After installing HiSuite on your computer and connecting your computer with your phone, you can use HiSuite to update the system of your phone. Update the System Using HiSuite • Your personal data may be erased during a system update.
Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box. • Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a setting to obtain search results. • Open Settings, and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen, to obtain search results.
Settings Enable or Disable Bluetooth You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways: • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Bluetooth settings screen. • Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then enable or disable Bluetooth. Set a Bluetooth Name Set a Bluetooth name for your phone to easily identify it during connection.
Settings Connect to Mobile Data 1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card. 2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down • further to show all shortcut switches. Touch Go to • to enable Mobile data. Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable Mobile data. To conserve battery power and reduce data usage, disable the mobile data service when you don't need it.
Settings 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 Personal Hotspot Once Personal hotspot has been enabled, you can share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi network your phone is currently connected to with other devices.
Settings Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make calls while accessing the Internet. If your phone supports dual SIM dual VoLTE, you can receive an incoming call on a SIM card even when the other SIM card is already on a call. VoLTE also provides you with a faster call connection time and higher quality voice and video calls. Enable VoLTE 1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate the 4G and VoLTE functions for your SIM card.
Settings Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background. 1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The then display in the status bar. 2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.
Settings • Go to Settings > Mobile network, and enable or disable Airplane mode. When Airplane mode is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled. You can re-enable them if allowed to do so by the airline. NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows mobile and other electronic devices to connect in countless ways. Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Settings 2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Wi-Fi. 3 Swipe down further on the notification panel to enable Wireless Projection. Your phone will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter. Alternatively, go to Wireless Projection. 4 to turn on Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result list to start projecting.
Settings 1 Go to Settings > More connections and enable NFC and Huawei Beam on the devices of both the sender and recipient. 2 On the sending phone, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to share, touch and select Huawei Beam. Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.
Settings Received pictures or videos can also be found in Gallery > Albums > Huawei Share. Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share You can use Huawei Share to quickly and easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a computer (Windows or macOS). 1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 On your phone, go to the Huawei Share settings screen and enable Huawei Share and Computer Share.
Settings Connect to a Laptop Using a USB Cable 1 Connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable. After the driver is automatically installed on the computer, a drive letter corresponding to your phone will be displayed. 2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, go to Settings > Touch for more options, and select one of the following modes: • Transfer photos: Uses the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to transfer photos between your phone and computer.
Settings 3 Go to Settings > More connections > Printing > Default Print Service, and enable Default Print Service. 4 Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer. Print Files To print files in Gallery and Notepad, do the following: • Gallery. Open the image you want to print, go to More > Print Print an image: Open or export to PDF, select the printer, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printing. • Print a note: Open Notepad.
Settings 2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN server name, set the server type to L2TP/IPSec PSK, then enter the server address, L2TP key, IPsec identifier, and IPsec pre-shared key. 3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. 4 Touch Save. 5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN username and password, then touch Connect.
Settings • Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect all apps, the folder will be deleted. App Drawer You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen. Enable App Drawer Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. Once enabled, you can swipe up on the home screen to access all of your apps in the drawer.
Settings • Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, and enable or disable Enable all day. Once Eye Comfort is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, and the screen will take on a yellow tint as a result of emitting less blue light. Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start and End according to your preferences.
Settings Screen Resolution Use Smart Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart Resolution. Your phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status. Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen resolution according to your preferences. A higher screen resolution will result in a clearer display, but will consume more power.
Settings GPU Turbo GPU Turbo represents a radical redesign of the graphics processing framework of the phone at its most basic level, integrating hardware and software to achieve accelerated graphics processing. It improves the device's graphics processing efficiency, image quality, and performance, whilst simultaneously reducing system power consumption. The end result is a great improvement in user experience when playing graphically intense games.
Settings When Do not disturb is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar. You can check for notifications on the lock screen or by swiping down from the status bar to open the to delay the notification. notification panel. Swipe left on a notification and touch When you receive calls, notifications, or messages, they will be muted, the screen will not light up, and banner notifications will not be displayed. Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb 1 Go to 2 Enable Scheduled.
Settings 3 Touch Apply to set the video as the ringtone. Set a Ringtone for a Contact 1 Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the Open contact you want to set a ringtone for. 2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone. Set the SMS Notification Tone 1 Go to 2 If two SIM cards are being used, you can set SMS notification tones for them individually.
Settings • In a noisy environment, use your phone as a microphone and connect it to a Bluetooth speaker for sound to be played more loudly. 1 Connect your phone to a Bluetooth headset or speaker. 2 On your phone, go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Sound Booster to enable Sound Booster. Touch the device you want to connect to. 3 When connected to a Bluetooth headset, place your phone near the sound source. When connected to a Bluetooth speaker, hold your phone and speak into the microphone.
Settings Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference. Lock Screen Notifications Go to Settings > Notifications and enable Hide notification content. 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.
Settings Biometrics & Password Fingerprint ID You can enroll a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App Lock, and more. Enroll an In-Screen Fingerprint 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID, and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock screen password. 2 Touch New in-screen fingerprint to begin enrolling your fingerprint. 3 Place your fingertip on the in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Settings Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App 1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. 2 Turn on the switch for Access App Lock and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with App Lock. You can now touch a locked app on your home screen and use your fingerprint to access it. Enable and Use Fingerprint Payment You can use your fingerprint to verify your payments in a payment app.
Settings • Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as required. This will not delete your facial data. • Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your facial data. Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password. Set the Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password. 1 Go to 2 Enter a password containing 6 digits.
Settings View or Change App Settings Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, clear the app cache, view and change app permissions, set notification modes, and more. Some apps cannot be uninstalled. Battery Check Power Consumption Go to • Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ). You can: Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps. Touch a power-intensive app to enable or disable power consumption alerts.
Settings • When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable Power Saving mode. The icon will then be displayed in the status bar. Ultra Power Saving mode is not available on some devices. If this option is not displayed, it indicates that your device does not support the feature. Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance.
Settings Cleanup You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested. 1 Open 2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Optimizer, then touch Cleanup. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone.
Settings Disable Password Vault Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required. Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Password Vault. App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select the apps to lock. If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or fingerprint ID as prompted. Not all devices support fingerprint features.
Settings Pin a Screen You can pin the screen of an app so you can stay focused on it. Try this feature when playing games, watching videos, and more. Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Screen pinning, and enable Screen pinning. • 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.
Settings Permission Management Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide you with corresponding services. However, some apps may obtain too many unnecessary permissions, posing potential risks to your privacy and information security. You can monitor the permissions granted to each app and deny those you deem unnecessary. Manage the Location Permission With the Location permission, apps can obtain your location to provide location-based services.
Settings Increase the Accuracy of Location Services You can improve the positioning accuracy of your phone by allowing apps and services to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices or access correction data for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). Go to Settings > Location > Advanced settings, then set the options as required.
Settings • To unhide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In MainSpace, go to Settings > Security > More settings, then go to Show all settings > OK. Transfer Files Between MainSpace and PrivateSpace 1 In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace. 2 Select the files (such as photos, videos, and audio files) you want to transfer, touch Move, and follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the files.
Settings • In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Delete PrivateSpace. • Alternatively, in PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then touch Delete. Accessibility Features Accessibility Screen reader apps are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a phone. Enable Color Correction to Customize the Screen Color Color correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.
Settings On the Accessibility screen, touch Touch & hold delay, then select a delay option according to your preferences. One-Handed mode You can switch to a mini screen view so you can use your phone with one hand more easily. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable OneHanded mode. 2 Access One-Handed mode using one of the following methods, depending on the navigation mode you are using on your phone.
Settings To ensure a higher success rate, apply adequate force when touching or swiping on the screen. Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your phone on and off at set times, to save power and prevent interruptions while resting. 1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/off, and enable Scheduled power on/off. 2 Set the power on and off times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your phone will power on and off automatically at the specified times.
Settings After accessing your phone as the owner, use either of the following methods to delete a user or guest account: • Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch the name of the account you wish to delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to delete it. • Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch > More settings, touch the name of the account you wish to delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to delete it.
Settings • To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically. Change the Time Format • Enable 24-hour time and your phone will display time in the 24-hour format. • Disable 24-hour time and your phone will display time in the 12-hour format. 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.
Settings 2 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up. 3 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 Memory card backup screen, then password. The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.
Settings Back Up with a NAS Device You can back up your important data on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, also known as a private cloud storage server. The NAS device provides shared folders for data backup. 1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Shared folder. 2 On your phone, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an applicable one to access and add its shared folders. 3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, then follow the onscreen instructions to restore your phone to its factory settings. Simple Mode Simple mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, enlarges icons and fonts for the home screen, and maximizes the volume. 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.
Settings To ensure a successful overnight update, make sure that your phone is powered on, the screen is locked, there are no alarms set for this period of time, and the battery level remains higher than 35%. Connect your phone to a charger if necessary. To disable automatic updates, touch on the Software update screen, then disable Auto- download over Wi-Fi. About Phone Legal Disclaimer Copyright © Huawei 2020. All rights reserved.
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