User Guide
Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Working with Ease More Features 1 3 8 17 New Device Configuration Charging and Precautions 21 23 New Device Gestures and Operations HiVision Press Power Button to Wake Up Google Assistant HiSearch: Search for Matching Text and Images Use Your Phone with Your Knuckles Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen 26 28 28 28 29 33 Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and
Contents Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Panorama Pro Mode Take Black and White Photos Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes 58 58 59 59 60 62 63 68 Highlights Photo Management 70 71 Gallery Phone Manager Use Optimize Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power Saving Management to Optimize Power Consumption Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Enable Virus Scanner 75 75 Add
Contents Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users 88 Device Connection Bluetooth NFC Desktop Mode Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share 90 92 96 100 101 Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock More Security Settings Introduction to User Data Protection 106 107 109 110 112 113 114 Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 116 120 120 Apps and Notifications
Contents System Update Update the Phone System Online 135 Legal Notice Obtaining help 136 136 Legal Notice iv
Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Exciting Features l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your Phone identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock. l Smart display of lock screen notifications: Enable Show notifications.
Exciting Features l View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view any apps that are running in the background. Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by using shortcut switches.
Exciting Features l Master AI is only available when you take photos using the rear camera. l Master AI is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide aperture mode, or Moving picture mode. l When you set the color mode to Vivid, the identification of the following photography scenes is not supported: blue sky, greenery, flowers, beach, snow, and autumn leaves. For other scenes, Master AI is still available. Take Black and White Photos The world is an amazingly colorful place.
Exciting Features l Beauty effect: – Shoot using the rear camera: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust the beautification settings. – Shoot using the front camera: Touch in the viewfinder. Adjust settings as desired for better selfies. To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewfinder and drag each setting to its minimum value.
Exciting Features Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting Download more shooting modes: Open modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them. Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes. To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted.
Exciting Features Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch "8# l When shooting in bright sunlight, select l Touch and adjust the slider. . In low light environments, select . to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value. Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch "' and adjust the slider.
Exciting Features l Adjust shutter speed: Reduce the shutter speed in low light conditions, and increase it in bright light conditions. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125 of a second. l Adjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation in low light conditions, and decrease it in bright light conditions. Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions.
Exciting Features NFC Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth connection l If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
Exciting Features l Input MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer. Transfer data over a USB port Connect your Phone to your Computer using a USB cable to transfer data and perform other tasks. l Transfer files: Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is a type of transmission protocol for media files. You can transfer files between your Phone and computer using this connection method. First, install Windows Media Player 11 or later on your computer.
Exciting Features Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch ACCEPT when the file transfer notification is displayed. Received files are saved by default to your Huawei Share folder in Files.
Exciting Features The content of these folders is not automatically saved to your Windows PC, but can be accessed, copied, and saved locally as needed on the computer. 5 You can also edit the files or photos in Internal storage or Albums on your Windows PC, and the changes will be synced to your Phone automatically. Similarly, if you edit any files or photos on your Phone, the changes will be synced to your computer as well.
Exciting Features l Bluetooth printer: Power on the printer, preview the file you want to print on your Phone, and then touch Share. Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name, and adjust specifications on the preview screen. Then simply touch PRINT to print. When pairing the Bluetooth printer for the first time, start by making sure your Phone can find the printer, then press the power button on the printer for 1 second to ensure successful pairing.
Exciting Features 2 Hold the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label (or Magic-link label ) on your computer until your Phone sounds or vibrates. In the pop-up box on your Phone, touch CONNECT, and follow the instructions to connect your Phone with your computer. After your Phone is successfully paired with your computer, the next time you enable NFC and Bluetooth on your Phone, the two devices will be automatically paired when they are within range.
Exciting Features Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices You can share your mobile data with your friends.
Exciting Features - Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When this limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
Exciting Features More Features Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: 1 Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open to Security & privacy > Password vault.
Exciting Features Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the first time, open Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your PrivateSpace. You can only create one PrivateSpace. Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly switch between spaces using your fingerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are required to first enter the MainSpace using your password.
Exciting Features Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or touch the widget you want. Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page.
Exciting Features Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.
New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
New Device 2 Selecting Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Enroll face, and enroll your face. 3 Face unlock modes: l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your Phone identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on.
New Device Connect to Wi-Fi By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data. To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required.
New Device Make sure you are using the original charger and USB cable when charging your Phone. Using a third-party charger or USB cable may cause repeated restarts, longer charges, overheating, and in extreme cases, Phone battery damage or even explosion. Wireless Charging, the New Choice for Easy Charging Wireless charging makes charging even simpler and easier than before. A Phone which supports wireless charging can be used with a wireless charger.
New Device The process of using your wireless charger is as follows: 1 Connect the charging cradle to the power supply. Use the charging head and cable that come with your device, and the wireless charging cradle that you purchased. 2 Place the cradle on the horizontal surface or on the specific area recommended by the manufacturer. 3 Place the device on the cradle with the screen facing upwards.
Gestures and Operations HiVision HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while traveling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily. HiVision can provide you with the following features: l Scan food: You can scan food to determine the weight, calories, and nutrition facts.
Gestures and Operations 1 Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen and touch open HiVision. 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the viewfinder, and wait for it to be translated. 3 You can touch to to copy the translation and paste it anywhere you like. Scan Products When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't find it.
Gestures and Operations 2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centered in the frame, and the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown. Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information Ever just start wondering about how to select healthy food and keep slim? Scan the food to get the weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information using HiVision. This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges.
Gestures and Operations To enable knuckle gestures, open Settings, and go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures. Then touch Take screenshot, Record screen, Split screen, or Wake screen to enable the corresponding gesture. Take a full screenshot: Knock the screen twice with a knuckle to take a full screenshot. Take a partial screenshot: Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold it until a blue dot appears. You can then drag your knuckle to outline the area you wish to capture.
Gestures and Operations Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off Enable microphone based on your needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up button again.
Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Gestures and Operations After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default. Split-screen Enable Split-Screen Mode Split-screen mode can help you multitask by separating your screen into two panes, allowing you to display and operate two different apps simultaneously. Not all devices or apps support Split-screen mode. Some apps may be not able to run properly in this mode.
Gestures and Operations Adjust the Screen Display While in Split-Screen Mode In split-screen mode, you can switch to full-screen mode, move screen positions, change screen orientation, and access the home screen. Switch to full screen-mode: In split-screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or down to switch to full-screen mode. Swap screen locations: In split-screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the position of the screens.
Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System navigation > Three key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits. Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app.
Home Screen l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps. Navigate with Gestures Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, or view recent tasks. Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures.
Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronizing data Memory full Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
Home Screen l Block notifications from all apps: Select Batch management, then disable All. Customize Notification Settings Customize the notification settings to use your device the way you want. Open l Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received.
Home Screen l Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints. l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen password prevents unauthorized access to your device.
Home Screen Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode maximizes the system volume and displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise layout which is easy to navigate. Open Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch Enable. In Simple mode, you can: l Edit home screen icons: Touch and hold any icon to drag or uninstall certain non-system apps.
Home Screen Manage Your Home Screen Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customize it to your liking. Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do the following: l Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen page. l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page. Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove. Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to any position on the screen.
Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open l Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch l . Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to capture multiple business cards.
Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share.
Contacts l Drag the index on the right to quickly scroll through the contacts list. l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, go to > Organize contacts > Rebuild index data and touch OK.
Contacts Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or Friends), and then touch OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts, and then touch . Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email.
Contacts Merging Third-party App Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to find out more information about your contacts. Link with LinkedIn accounts: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Associate LinkedIn account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account. Once logged in, the contact information in your Phone will be updated.
Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen of your Phone, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Dialer. From the dialer screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl" for John Lucas) to find a contact. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If you are using a dual-SIM device, touch the call.
Dialing Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some carriers may not support this feature. Open Dialer, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number you want to forward your calls to, then confirm.
Dialing l Dual VoWiFi: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoWiFi, which allows calls to be made using Wi-Fi. You can use VoWiFi to make calls even in Airplane mode. Some carriers may not support this feature. Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls l Some carriers may not support this feature. l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network.
Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Messages. From the Messaging list screen, touch Send a message: Open contacts or groups. Enter your message content, touch and select to add other types of content, and touch to send the message.
Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch . Go to Settings > Advanced. From here you can configure the following: Whether to retrieve MMS messages automatically: Disable Auto-download MMS to prevent your device from automatically downloading MMS messages.
Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch Select a camera mode: Open or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen. Adjust the focal length: In the viewfinder, spread two fingers to zoom in or pinch two fingers to zoom out.
Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out. Keep the flash on while filming: When recording a video in dim light, touch , and select to keep the flash on. Shoot an AI video: Touch , and select effects such as AI color or Background blur to film an AI video.
Camera Experience Underwater Photography Use Underwater photography mode to capture the stunning submarine vistas. l Grab your official Huawei waterproof snorkeling case to protect your Phone before diving or snorkeling. l Avoid using your Phone underwater for a long time to minimize any potential risks involved. Open Camera. On the viewfinder screen, go to More > Underwater and select Underwater.
Camera l For your camera to automatically trigger Super macro mode, touch l Keep a distance of 2.5–8.0 cm (about 1.0–3.15 in.) from the subject. l You can also manually enable Super macro by adjusting the camera zoom to a level below 1x to enable Master AI. or by going to Camera > More > Super macro. Use Wide Angle to Take Photos Fit a tall building into a photo even when shooting near it with wide angle. Open Camera and point your camera at a building.
Camera l Enable Master AI to automatically configure and adjust camera settings: When you open the camera and enter Standard camera mode, touch to enable Master AI as required. Once enabled, this feature will intelligently identify the photography scene, which saves you the trouble of repeated manual adjustments. l Master AI is only available when you take photos using the rear camera. l Master AI is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide aperture mode, or Moving picture mode.
Camera Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of field. This creates a blurred background that lends greater emphasis to the photo's subject. Take a wide aperture photo: Go to select a focal point, and then touch l Camera > Aperture. When shooting, touch the screen to to take the photo. For optimal results, ensure that the subject is positioned no more than 2 m away from the camera.
Camera 3 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line. 4 Touch when you are finished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to create a panorama. Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Go to Camera > Pro. Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch and select a metering mode accordingly.
Camera l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch &7 and adjust the slider. Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch "8# l When shooting in bright sunlight, select l Touch and adjust the slider. . In low light environments, select . to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value.
Camera Shooting Environment Recommended ISO Night scenes l Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: Reduce the shutter speed in low light conditions, and increase it in bright light conditions. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125 of a second. l Adjust EV compensation: Increase the EV compensation in low light conditions, and decrease it in bright light conditions.
Camera Light Painting Mode Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails. This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality. Light painting mode offers four creative shooting modes for different subjects and light conditions: l Traffic trails: Captures light trails created by cars at night. l Light graffiti: Captures trails created by a moving light source in low-light conditions.
Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Traffic trails.
Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick. l Open touch Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. l This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder. Touch when you are finished.
Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. l For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky. l Go to Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. Hold your Phone steady, then touch to start shooting. A preview of the image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky. l Recording a time-lapse video continuously for long period of time may consume battery power and use up storage space. l Place your device on a tripod or flat surface to keep it steady while recording.
Camera Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD. Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to update them.
Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends. l To start using Highlights, open Camera, touch , and enable GPS tag. l Check that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
Gallery music or filters, touch at the top of the screen. Touch to save and to export. Share what you've created with your friends. Exported Highlights clips are saved under Gallery > Albums > Videos. l Add or delete photos and videos from Highlights: To add a photo or video, touch photo or video, then touch . To delete, touch and hold a photo or video, touch , select a , then touch Move. Only videos in MP4 format can be added to Highlights.
Gallery The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required. Choose according to your needs. Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion. l Videos shot in ; mode cannot be edited.
Gallery Gallery and touch a photo to view it in full screen mode. View photos in full screen: Open Touch the screen again to hide the menu. In full screen mode, you can: l View basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to view basic information. l Zoom in and out: Spread or pinch together two fingers on the screen to zoom in and out. If a photo has a higher resolution than that of the screen, you can zoom in using two fingers.
Gallery Add photos and videos to favorites: Add photos and videos to favorites for easier viewing. Open the photo or video that you want to add to the My favourites album, then touch photos and videos will remain in their original albums and have a icon on their thumbnails. Delete photos and videos: Touch and hold a photo or album until the items you want to delete, then go to . Favorited icon appears. Select the > Delete.
Phone Manager Use Optimize Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimize to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will automatically optimize its overall performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customize the optimization options. The system will recommend that you use Optimize.
Phone Manager was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware. l Enable smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution is a function that automatically decreases the resolution of your device to save power. Enable Screen resolution, and select Smart resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution based on the apps that are currently running to save power.
Phone Manager Virus scan is enabled by default. To view it, open Phone Manager and touch Virus scan. The Secure icon indicates that your device is safe. You can also return to the Phone Manager home screen and go to l to configure the following settings: Smart tune-up: If this option is selected, the system will obtain the latest app configuration data from the cloud to ensure better app performance.
Email Add Email Accounts Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions about specific settings while configuring your email, please consult your email account provider. Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Other, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add > Email, and go to Create or Add from contacts. Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder to add a reminder for your event, then touch . Search events: On the Calendar page, touch and enter the event keywords, such as title or location.
Calendar Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.
Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System > Date & time. Enable Dual clocks, and set Home city to display the time in the region where you are currently located and the time in your home city on the lock screen.
Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
Utilities Use Smart Remote to Control Your Home Electronics Use Smart Remote to add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing effortless control of your electronic appliances through your phone. l For aesthetic reasons, your Phone's infrared sensor is embedded within the device. This means that the angle of effectiveness is smaller compared to most remote controls at around 0–45°.
Utilities Open Recorder, and touch important points. Touch to begin recording. While recording, you can add tags at to finish recording and save the audio file. After the recording is completed, you can: l Play recording from tag: In the recording file list, touch a recording to go to the play screen. On the play screen, you can then touch a tag that you have added and play the recording from that point.
Utilities Settings, go to System > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > USB Open storage, then touch BACK UP. On the Select data screen, select the data you want to back up and touch Back up. You can go to > Backup encryption > Encrypt backups to enable Backup encryption on the backup page, and then set a password when prompted. The password will be used when you want to restore files later.
Utilities l Not all devices support nano memory (NM) cards. l Insert the NM card (nano memory card) into card slot 2. You can buy an NM card (nano memory card) in Huawei stores. b If you are using a USB storage device for backup, ensure that your Phone has been connected to a USB storage device. Then touch USB storage and select an appropriate backup record to access.
Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added. Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a name for the user and touch ADD.
Multiple Users l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.
Device Connection Bluetooth Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly.
Device Connection HID Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses PAN Tethering BLE Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen. Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that the Bluetooth device is set to visible.
Device Connection l Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically. NFC Introduction to NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-distance wireless communication.
Device Connection l Both devices need to support NFC. l During data transmission, devices must be within 10 cm (4 inches) of each other. l Screen must be on and unlocked when using NFC. Read/Write mode: Supports reading and writing NFC tags. Scenarios：Check product information with NFC tags. Limitations l Cards and products must support reading and writing NFC tags l Read and write/P2P must be enabled on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Device Connection l Compatible car models: Currently, only the Audi A8/A7/A6/A5/A4/A3/Q8/Q7/Q5 and e-tron are compatible with this feature. More models will be supported in the future. l You can share multiple secondary keys to others and revoke them at any time from your automobile manufacturer's app. The number, sharing method, and usage of the shared keys vary depending on your car model. For details, see your car's user guide.
Device Connection NFC Use NFC to send data: Open Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio alert and minimize the sharing screen. Touch the transmitting device's screen to send files.
Device Connection NFC Using Bluetooth pairing as an example, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the sending device plays an audio prompt and content on the screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the sending device to establish a Bluetooth connection l If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled.
Device Connection l Privacy protection: Notifications, incoming calls, and chat messages will only be displayed as red dots on the notification panel of the device and not on the external display, preventing potential embarrassment. l Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone. l Desktop experience: Enjoy a desktop experience with Android apps. Open multiple windows, manage files, search your device, or change the desktop wallpaper.
Device Connection l Docking station with USB ports: supports the conversion of USB Type-C to multiple interfaces, such as USB Type-C to HDMI/USB/USB. If your external display has an HDMI port, but you also want to connect a mouse and keyboard to your device, use a USB Type-C to HDMI/USB/USB adapter. Alternatively, use a USB Type-C to DisplayPort/HDMI cable to directly connect your device to the external display.
Device Connection Drag down from the status bar on your Phone, or open the notification center on the external display to switch between PHONE MODE and DESKTOP MODE. Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps. Swipe down from the status bar of your Phone and touch Touchpad in the notification panel.
Device Connection Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon. After the projection menu is displayed, you can project the app to the large screen and open the app.
Device Connection l Transfer MIDI data to your Phone: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry standard audio format for composing music established by electronic instrument manufacturers. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then set your USB connection method to Input MIDI. You can then use Phone to receive and process MIDI messages transmitted by other devices.
Device Connection No confirmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same HUAWEI ID. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share Want to quickly transfer pictures and videos from your Phone to computer (Windows PC or Mac)? Huawei Share makes it simpler than before, without even needing a USB cable.
Device Connection l Huawei Share now supports one-touch printing for images and PDF files. l For a list of supported printers, touch Learn more in the Huawei Share section (access this section by touching the Share icon on the picture or PDF you want to share), swipe left on the screen, then touch What printers are supported? to see the list. Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use.
Device Connection Quickly Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share OneHop Huawei Share OneHop allows you to quickly transfer files between your Phone and computer without a cable or third-party app. l This feature is supported by HUAWEI MateBooks and Honor MagicBooks running PC Manager 9.1 or later and with the Huawei Share label or Magic-link label. l Huawei Share OneHop is supported on NFC-enabled devices only. The NFC area is located near the rear camera on the Phone.
Device Connection l From your Phone to computer: Open an Office file on your Phone. Hold the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label (or Magic-link label ) on your computer until your Phone sounds or vibrates. l From your computer to Phone: If you exit Office or are on the home screen of your Phone, the file opened with an Office tool on your computer will be transferred to your Phone when you tap the NFC area of your Phone against the Huawei Share label on your computer.
Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password. l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace. l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
Security and Privacy l Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. l Facial data will not be erased after a HOTA update. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data, select Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock.
Security and Privacy Enroll a Fingerprint You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen and access your Safe or App lock without a password. l When your Phone restarts or your fingerprint is not recognized, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock. l Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
Security and Privacy 2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. 3 Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the fingerprint configuration screen. 4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can: l Enroll a new fingerprint: Touch New in-screen fingerprint > ENROLL FINGERPRINT to enroll a new fingerprint. l Rename or delete a fingerprint: Touch a previously enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Security and Privacy l Features may vary depending on your carrier. l Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location access > Advanced settings, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning.
Security and Privacy l In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret. After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace.
Security and Privacy Reset Your PrivateSpace Password Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password. Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace.
Security and Privacy More Security Settings Introduction to the Password Vault As you install more and more apps on your device, you may start finding it difficult to remember all your login names and passwords. Password vault can help resolve this problem by automatically saving your usernames and passwords, and associating them with your 3D facial image, fingerprint, and lock screen password, helping you to log in to apps securely and conveniently.
Security and Privacy Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your Phone, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: 1 Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open to Security & privacy > Password vault.
Security and Privacy of the hardware. This works together with your lock screen password to protect your private data. When you use PrivateSpace, Multi-user, encrypted memory card files, or other features to encrypt photos, personal information, or other personal data, others cannot gain access to your data unless the trusted root key, lock screen password, and security chip are simultaneously cracked. Not all devices support memory cards.
Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled in specific locations. This will prevent your device from constantly searching for new networks. l Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
Wi-Fi and Network Enable Wi-Fi bridge: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Wi-Fi bridge. Set Wi-Fi bridge: Touch Set Wi-Fi bridge to view or set a temporary name and password for the shared Wi-Fi network. Once you provide your friends or guests with the temporary name and password, they will be able to connect to the network until the feature is disabled. Up to 4 devices can be connected to your home Wi-Fi through Wi-Fi bridge at any given time.
Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch > Wi-Fi Direct to enable detection. When you receive an incoming file prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
Wi-Fi and Network Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. 2 3 4 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Wi-Fi and Network - Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot > More, and touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When this limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. The App twin feature is currently limited to WeChat, QQ Messenger, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: l Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function. l Schedule rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Scheduled to set the time period and repeat cycle.
Sound and Display Customize your ringtone and notification sound: From the Sounds screen, choose a ringtone or notification sound according to your personal preference. Disable startup sound: Go to Sounds > More sound settings, and disable Power on tone.
Sound and Display features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a selfie, touch and hold the camera icon, and then touch Selfie in the pop-up menu to create a selfie shortcut. Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature, and then drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand. Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Open Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen.
Smart Assistance Answer calls: If you are using a flip cover without a window, you can close the cover and continue with the current call. To hang up, open the cover to end the call. If your flip cover has a display window, from the incoming call screen, drag to to to answer the call. To hang up the call, drag . Play music: Closing the flip cover will not stop music playback. If your flip cover has a display window, you can touch or to switch between songs. Touch or to pause or resume playback.
System Change Input Method Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference. Switch input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
System Single-tap on focused item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (not open it). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Double-tap to activate an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once with one finger, then touch twice anywhere on the screen. Other gestures: l Swipe right with one finger on the screen to move to the next item.
System l Swipe left with one finger on the screen to move to the previous item. l Swipe down with one finger on the screen to move to the item downwards. l Swipe up with one finger on the screen to move to the item upwards. l Swipe down then right with one finger on the screen to open the global TalkBack menu. You can quickly access certain TalkBack features here. l Swipe up then right with one finger on the screen to open the local TalkBack menu. You can set browsing mode for TalkBack.
System General Settings Change Your System Language You can change the system language on your Phone as needed. Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Language and region, then select the language you want to use. If the language you want to use is not listed, touch Add language to search for additional languages. You can also touch Region to select the country/region. The system interface is displayed according to the local habits of the selected region.
System l Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your Phone, open & networks > Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi, touch Settings, and go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select your printer from the list of detected devices. l Connect to your router: On your printer, enable Wi-Fi and connect to your home router. On your Phone, open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
System Set Scheduled Power On/Off Use the Schedule power on/off feature to power your Phone on and off at set times in order to save power and prevent interruptions while resting. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Scheduled power on/off, enable Scheduled power on/off, then set the power on and power off times as well as the repeat cycle. Your device will power on and off automatically at the selected times. To disable Scheduled power on/off, toggle the switch off.
System Update Update the Phone System Online Your Phone will prompt you to download and install a system update whenever one is available. Online updates are secure and convenient. l Before installing the update, connect your Phone to the Internet. Online updates consume mobile data, so it is recommended that you connect your Phone to a Wi-Fi network when updating. l Make sure that the level of remaining battery power is greater than 30% during the update.
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