Basic Gestures
System Navigation
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Virtual Controls at the Screen Edge
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Adjust Sound Settings
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is O
Power On and O or Restart Your Device
Charging
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Notication and Status Icons
Shortcut Switches
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Home Screen Widgets
Set Your Wallpaper
View and Clear Notications
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Phone Clone
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Leica Colors
Manage Gallery
Huawei Vlog Editor
Highlights
Launch Camera
Light Painting
Take HDR Photos
Documents Mode
Filters
Adjust Camera Settings
Smart Photo Categorization
Display & Brightness
Sounds & Vibration
Biometrics & Password
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Accessibility Features
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Search for Items in Settings
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Home Screen & Wallpaper
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Essentials
Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts
This feature may vary by device.
Get Familiar with Air Gestures
You can navigate on your phone using air gestures and without having to touch the screen.
For example, you can use air gestures to take a screenshot, scroll up or down, answer a call,
or pause audio/video playback.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing and make sure that Air scroll,
Grabshot, or Air press is enabled.
Grabshot
To take a screenshot using air gestures:
Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen until appears at
the top of the screen, then make a st.
Air press
To answer a call, or pause/resume audio/video playback using air gestures:
Hold your palm 30–40 cm (12–16 in.) from the screen until appears at
the top of the screen, move your palm closer to the screen, and stop when it
is about 5 cm (2 in.) away from the screen.
To resume playback, repeat the preceding operation.
Air press only takes eect for video playback in the Video app.
You will not be able to use Air press to control audio playback in the
following scenarios:
• The music control is not displayed on the lock screen when the
screen is locked.
• The music player is running in the background when another app is
being displayed on the screen.
• The music player is opened for the rst time after your phone is
powered on, and no music is playing.
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To scroll up or down on the screen using air gestures:
• Scroll up
Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your ngers
pointing upwards, until appears at the top of the screen, then ick
your wrist down.
• Scroll down
Hold the back of your hand 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with
your ngers pointing downwards, until appears at the top of the
screen, then ick your wrist up.
You can also use Air scroll to scroll up/down for adjusting the volume
when using the Video app.
To scroll left or right on the screen using air gestures:
• Scroll right
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Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your ngers
pointing to the right until appears at the top of the screen, then ick
your wrist to the left.
• Scroll left
Hold the back of your hand 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with
ngers pointing to the left until appears at the top of the screen,
your
then ick your wrist to the right.
Using Air scroll to scroll left/right only takes eect when you are using
Gallery or certain e-book apps.
This feature may vary by device.
System Navigation Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and conrm that Gestures is
selected.
Return to the previous screen
Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen.
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Return to the home screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
View recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
Switch apps
• Slide along the bottom edge of the screen.
Before using this gesture, go to System navigation > Settings and
conrm that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
• Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc.
Knuckle Gestures
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot,
Record screen.
Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.
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Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Capture part of the screen
Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.
Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.
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More Gestures
Access Home screen editing mode
Pinch two ngers together on the home screen.
Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar
Swipe down on the home screen.
Open the notication panel
Swipe down from the status bar.
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System Navigation
Change the System Navigation Mode
Navigate with Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Gestures.
You can then:
• Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
• Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• Close an app: From the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview. Swipe down on an
app preview to lock an app. A locked app will not be cleared when you touch on the
recent tasks screen.
• Switch apps: Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc. Or when Slide across bottom
to switch apps is enabled, swipe across the bottom edge of the screen.
You can enable Show navigation bar to display the navigation bar to assist your gesture
operations.
This feature may vary by device.
Use Three-Key Navigation
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key navigation.
You can then:
• Touch to return to the previous menu or exit the current app.
• Touch to return to the home screen.
• Touch
to access the recent tasks screen.
You can touch Settings to
• Select a navigation key combination.
• Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
• Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notication
congure more settings.
panel.
Use the Navigation Dock to Operate the Phone
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and enable
Navigation dock.
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After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
• Drag the button to your desired position.
• Touch the button to go back.
• Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
• Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
The feature availability varies by device.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock the Screen
If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and
enter sleep mode to save power.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• On the home screen, pinch two
ngers together 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.
Keep the Screen On While Looking
You can set the screen to stay on while you are looking at it, such as when you are reading.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing, and ensure that Keep screen on
while looking is enabled.
Turn On the Screen
You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the
corresponding feature to turn on the screen.
If your phone does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
Unlock the Screen with Password
Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password
input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password.
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Use Face Unlock
Turn on the screen and align it with your face. Your phone will unlock once your face is
recognized.
Unlock Your Phone with Your Fingerprint
Press an enrolled nger against the ngerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Change the Lock Screen Display
When using an ocial theme, you can set to display your step count and signature on the
lock screen.
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, and swipe up on the Camera icon in the lower right corner to open
Camera.
• Turn on the screen, and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Then touch the app you wish to access from the available shortcuts, such as
Flashlight, Calculator, or Timer.
Virtual Controls at the Screen Edge
Virtual Controls at the Screen Edge
If supported by your phone, you can use virtual controls at the screen edge to adjust the
volume, take
seles, or play games.
Use the Floating Shutter Button to Take Seles
A oating shutter button is displayed when you are using the camera. Drag it anywhere you
like to take photos quickly.
This feature may not be available in some camera modes.
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1 Open Camera.
2 When you select Photo, Portrait, or another applicable mode, the oating shutter button
will be displayed on the viewnder.
Drag the oating shutter button anywhere you like. Then touch it to take a photo.
Quad-Finger Game Controls
If supported by your phone, you can add two additional virtual controls on the top of the
game screen and use them as part of quad-nger controls when the screen is in landscape
mode.
Quad-nger controls may not work well for some games. Use them depending on the
game and your own preferences.
1 Go to Settings > Apps > AppAssistant > Game Space, touch Add games, and add a
game to Game Space.
2 Open the game, switch to landscape mode, then swipe inward from the upper left corner
to view the settings.
3 Enable Enable L/R buttons, then set the position of the virtual buttons.
After setting the left and right virtual buttons, you can use four
controls.
ngers to perform touch
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Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Take a Grabshot
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Grabshot, and make sure that
Grabshot is enabled.
2 Place your hand half an arm's length away from the screen with your palm facing the
screen, and wait for
a screenshot.
to appear at the top of the screen. Then close your st to capture
This feature may vary by device.
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
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Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch to take a screenshot.
Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot
After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the
screen. You can then:
• Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a way to share the screenshot with your friends.
• Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. You can also touch Scrollshot to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
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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.
Take a Partial Screenshot
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1 Knock on 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:
•Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it.
•Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot, or retain the
current shape.
3 Touch
Precautions for Using Knuckle Screenshots
• Please double knock the screen consecutively at the same place and at an appropriate
speed.
• Keep your knuckle vertical to the screen.
• If you want to take more than one screenshot, wait 2 seconds before knocking on the
screen again.
to save the screenshot.
• If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen
protector and try again.
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Record the Screen
Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show o your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
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1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the
again to show all shortcuts.
notication panel, then swipe down on it
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.
Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and
ensure that Record screen is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To
stop recording, knock twice again.
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording
You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as
. You can now record your voice.
If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds, such as music. If you don't want any system sounds in your screen
recording, mute your phone and turn o any music or other media sounds before
starting the screen recording.
Adjust Sound Settings
Adjust Sound Settings
Use the Virtual Volume Slider at the Edge of the Screen
This device abandons physical volume buttons in favor of a virtual volume slider at the edge
of the screen. Double tap the upper part of the left or right edge of the screen to display the
volume slider. To control the volume, slide up or down on the edge next to the volume slider
or on the volume slider itself.
1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Volume control gestures and choose where the
virtual volume slider will appear.
2 Double tap the upper part of the left or right edge of the screen, depending on where you
have set the volume slider to be displayed. You can then:
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•Slide the volume slider up or down to quickly adjust the volume level.
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•Touch
to mute the media sound. You can also adjust the media volume by sliding
up or down on the edge next to the volume slider.
•Touch
to set more sound options.
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.
Flip to Mute
When there is an incoming call, you can ip your phone to mute it.
For the features to take eect, go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts &
gestures > Mute ringtone/Reduce volume and make sure that Flip to mute ringtone is
enabled.
Change the Sounds and Vibration Settings
You can set the messaging tone, notication tone, and call ringtone depending on your
preferences, as well as set the vibration pattern.
1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Phone ringtone, Messaging tone, or
Notication tone.
2 You can then:
•Set the tone.
Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a locally saved song.
If two SIM cards are being used, you can set the tones for them individually.
•Set the vibration pattern.
Touch Vibration and select a vibration pattern as you prefer.
When Synchronized (default) is selected, your phone will vibrate according to the
rhythm of the tone.
For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is xed.
The feature availability varies by device.
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Sound, Vibration, and Silent Modes
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch the Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent
modes.
In Sound mode, your phone plays all sounds as normal.
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In Silent mode, your phone only mutes the ringtones for incoming calls, messages,
notications, and some third-party app notications. Other sounds, including alarms, voice
calls, music, videos, and games, will not be muted.
In Vibration mode, your phone is muted and vibrates to provide discreet alerts for calls or
messages.
You can also go to Settings > Sounds & vibration to switch between Sound, Vibration, and
Silent modes.
Set the Default Volume
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and you can then set the volume for the following
items:
• Ringer, Messages, Notications
• Alarms
• Music, Videos, Games
• Calls
Set More settings
On the Sounds & vibration screen, touch More settings, and set more
according to your preferences. For example, you can set Keypad tones and Screenshot.
This feature may vary by device.
notication methods
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is O
Always On Display
With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when
the screen is o.
Enable Always On Display
1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always
On Display.
2 Set Display mode as prompted.
If you select Smart, your phone will show the Always On Display information when it
detects a glance or tap.
The feature availability varies by device.
Set the Style for Always On Display
You can customize the display style for Always On Display according to your preferences.
1 After enabling Always On Display, touch Display style, and swipe across to view the
available styles.
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2 Select a preferred style, and touch Apply.
Select a GIF Image or Moving Picture
You can select a local image (such as a GIF image or moving picture) for Always On Display
to make your display stand out.
1 From under Images on the Always On Display screen, go to Select image >
If you have selected a local image, touch this image and go to Change image > .
After selecting a GIF image or moving picture, you can touch Edit to edit it.
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2 Set other options available on the screen as needed, and touch Apply.
Add Grati
You can personalize Always On Display by specifying text to be displayed, selecting your
preferred color scheme, and adding stickers.
1 From under Grati on the Always On Display screen, touch the style you would like to
use.
2 Enter text in the input box and set the style options, such as Color or Text size.
You can also add Stickers and drag the sticker border to adjust its position and size, and
touch or to change its direction or delete it.
3 Touch Apply.
Create an Artistic Image for Always On Display
You can choose from multiple modern art styles (such as the Mondrian style). You can also
specify the color scheme for the artistic image, by taking a photo or choosing from your
favorite photos. The colors in the photo will form a color palette for the artistic image.
1 From under Artistic on the Always On Display screen, touch the style you would like to
use.
2 Set the related options for the Artistic style, such as Layout .
When setting Color, your phone can parse the colors in your
the abstracted color palette to the artistic image.
Touch
colors.
, take a photo or select a photo from Gallery, and then go to > Extract
specied photo and apply
3 Touch Apply.
Clock Styles
You can select an Analog or Digital clock style for Always On Display.
1 From under Analog or Digital on the Always On Display screen, swipe left or right to
browse the clock styles and select your preferred clock style.
2 Set the related options for the selected clock style, such as Show date.
3 Touch Apply.
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Get More Styles for Always On Display
On the Always On Display screen, touch My AODs or More.
Power On and O or Restart Your Device
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Power On and
Power Your Device On and O
To power o your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power
o and Touch to power o.
To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device
vibrates and displays the logo.
Restart Your Device
Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal
state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem.
Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to
restart.
Force Restart Your Phone
You can force restart your phone if it isn't working or won't turn o normally. To do this, just
O or Restart Your Device
press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer.
Charging
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
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 eects.
• Your phone will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your phone will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your phone from the
o automatically when the power runs out.
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
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• Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center to replace the battery.
• Do not cover your phone or charger during charging.
• Your phone may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and
move your phone to a cool place.
• Please do not use your phone while it is charging.
• If your phone does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.
Use the Charger that Came with Your Device
1 Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.
Use the Wireless Charger
A wireless charger consists of an adapter, a cable, and a charging pad. To ensure safe
charging, please purchase a charging pad from an
ocial Huawei channel, and use the
adapter and USB cable that came with your phone.
To super charge your phone wirelessly, purchase a charging pad that supports super fast
charging.
1 Connect the adapter and charging pad using the USB cable, then plug the adapter into a
power socket.
2 Place the charging pad on the table, then place your phone on the center of the charging
pad with the screen facing upwards.
3 Your phone will start charging a few seconds later when a beep is heard.
•If you are using a high-voltage super fast charging adapter and charging pad, the
charging pad will charge the phone at a super fast charging speed. A wireless super
fast charging icon
•If you are using a high-voltage fast charging adapter, the charging pad will charge the
will be displayed.
phone at a fast charging speed. A wireless fast charging icon will be displayed.
•If you are using a standard adapter, the charging pad will charge the phone at a
standard charging speed. A wireless charging icon
will be displayed.
Charging Pad IndicatorDescription
Blinks onceThe charger is connected to the power supply.
Steady onThe device is charging.
Blinks quicklyThere are charging issues.
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Charging Your Phone with a PC
1 Connect your phone to a PC or other device using a USB cable.
2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Charge only.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the
only.
Overview of Battery Icons
You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.
Battery IconBattery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining.
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.
Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.
notication panel, touch Settings, then select Charge
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Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.
Use Wireless Reverse Charging
Wireless reverse charging is supported by devices that support the Wireless Charging
Standard, such as phones, tablets, watches, and bands.
Before using wireless reverse charging, ensure that the battery level of your phone is higher
than 20%.
1 Go to Settings > Battery, and enable Wireless reverse charging.
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.
4 If the device to be charged is removed from the phone for more than 2 minutes during
charging, Wireless reverse charging will automatically be disabled.
Reverse Charge with an OTG Cable
On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmission technology that allows a phone to directly access
les on a USB ash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a
keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
You can use your phone to charge other devices using an OTG cable.
1 Connect your phone with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
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2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, touch Touch for more
options, and select Reverse charge.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
From the home screen, you can:
• Check the status of your phone and
screen.
• Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen.
notications from the status bar at the top of the
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Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be applicable to your phone.
5G network connected4G network connected
3G network connected2G network connected
Full signal strengthRoaming
Data saver enabledNo SIM card detected
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Hotspot enabledHotspot connected
Wi-Fi connectedHotspot disconnected
Switching network through Wi-
Fi+
Battery emptyLow battery
ChargingQuick charging
Super chargingSuper wireless charging
Quick wireless chargingRegular wireless charging
Power Saving mode enabledDigital Balance enabled
Bluetooth enabledBluetooth device battery
Alarm set
Bluetooth device connectedVPN connected
Driving modeProjection device connected
Location service enabledEye Comfort mode enabled
Headset with a microphone
Headset connected
connected
Call in progressVoLTE enabled
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Missed callUnread SMS
SilenceVibration
NFC enabledDo Not Disturb mode enabled
Data syncingData sync failed
Performance mode enabledNew email
Event reminderMore notications
Airplane mode enabled
Shortcut Switches
Use Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
to show all shortcuts.
notication panel, then swipe down on it again
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• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature.
(Supported by some features.)
• Touch to access the system settings screen.
Customize Shortcut Switches
Touch
, touch and hold a shortcut switch, then drag it to the desired position.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
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Access Frequently Used App Features from the Home Screen
You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed, then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.
For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Sele or
Video, from the pop-up menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, it indicates that the
app does not support this feature.
Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen
Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
Home Screen Widgets
Add, Move, or Delete Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Clock, Contacts, Petal Search and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Add Weather, Clock, and Other Widgets to the Home Screen
1 Pinch two
2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3 Some widgets, such as Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to show all
formats, and swipe right to collapse.
4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen,
touch and hold it, then drag it to a
ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode.
dierent screen.
To congure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the congurations as
prompted.
For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to > Temperature unit,
and touch Celsius (℃) or Fahrenheit (℉).
Move or Delete a Widget
Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the
desired position or touch Remove.
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Set Your Wallpaper
Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3 Set the following according to your preferences:
Essentials
•Blur: applies a blur
•Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.
4 Touch
screen, Home screen, or Both.
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper
, then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock
eect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
1 Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
2 Go to
> Set as > Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions.
View and Clear Notications
View and Clear Notications
View Notications
When there is a notication reminder, you can unlock the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.
Clear Notications
• You can remove a notication by swiping right on it.
• You can touch to clear all notications.
Some system notications and notications from apps running in the foreground cannot
be cleared.
Do Not Disturb Settings for Notications
If you wish not to be disturbed by a notication, swipe left on it, touch , and choose from
options including Disable notications, Use gentle notications, and DELAY.
Some system notications and notications from apps running in the foreground cannot
be disabled or delayed.
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multi-window
Enable Split-screen Mode
Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen for multitasking.
Enable split-screen mode:
1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.
2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock.
Switch the split-screen panes:
Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to
the other side of the screen to switch panes.
Exit split-screen mode:
Touch and hold
disappears.
• Support for split-screen mode varies by app.
• Split-screen mode is limited to two apps at any given time.
or in the middle of the split screen line and drag it until either pane
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Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window
Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between
apps.
• Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo
you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
• Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the
text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
• Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you
want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.
Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.
Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock
• Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then
touch Done.
• Move an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch
, drag the desired app to any location
in the dock, then touch Done.
• Remove an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch in the upper right corner
of the icon of the app you want to remove, then touch Done.
Switch Between Split-screen and Floating Window
• Switch from Split-screen mode to oating window: Touch and hold the bar at the top of a
split-screen pane, then drag it to the left/right side of the screen when in Portrait mode or
to the lower edge when in Landscape mode.
• Switch from oating window to Split-screen mode: Touch and hold the bar at the top of the
oating window, then drag it to the upper/lower part of the screen when in Portrait mode,
or to the left or right when in Landscape mode.
Multi-Window View for a Single App
You can create two task windows for the same app (such as Email and Notepad), and drag
images, text, or documents between them.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.
1 Enter the split-screen view within an app.
•Open the Email app.
•Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.
•Touch and hold the Email icon, and drag it to the screen to enter split-screen view.
2 Drag images, text, or documents between the split-screen windows.
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•Drag an image: Select an image from one split-screen window and drag it to the other
window.
•Drag text: Touch and hold the text and select the desired part from one split-screen
window, then touch and hold the text again and drag it to the other window.
•Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the
other window.
Disable Multi-Window
Multi-Window is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility features >
Multi-Window, then disable Multi-Window dock.
Use the Floating Window
Open a oating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a
second of the action.
Display the oating window:
1 Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2 Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a oating window.
Relocate the oating window:
Drag the bar at the top of the oating window to move the window to the desired location.
Resize the oating window:
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Drag the bottom edge or corners of the oating window to resize it.
Display in full screen:
Touch at the top of the oating window to display it in full screen.
Minimize the oating window:
Touch at the top of the oating window to minimize and shrink it into a oating bubble.
The oating bubble is able to house a maximum of 10 minimized oating windows.
Close the oating window:
Touch at the top of the oating window to close it.
Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps
You can quickly nd and switch between oating windows for apps using the oating
window management function.
1 Make sure that you have opened oating windows for multiple apps and minimized them
into the oating ball.
2 Touch the
•Browse through the oating window previews: Swipe up or down to nd the
oating window preview of the app you are looking for.
•Display the oating window for an app: Touch the oating window preview of the
app to display it in a oating window.
•Close the oating window for an app: Touch on the oating window preview to
close it.
Open an Attachment in a Floating Window
You can open a link or attachment within specic apps (such as Email and Notepad) in a
oating window.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.
oating ball to display all oating window previews:
1 Open the Email app.
2 Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the oating window.
•Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a oating window.
•Open an attachment: Touch an attachment (such as a document, image, or video) in
the Email app to display it in a
oating window.
Phone Clone
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Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device
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.
Migrate Data from an Android Device
1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Huawei or Other
Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 7.0 or later.
Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Enter Text
Select, Copy, Paste, or Share 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.
What happens after you touch and hold the text may vary by app. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
2 Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all text.
3 Touch Copy or Cut as needed.
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4 Touch and hold the space where you want to paste the text until Paste appears, then
touch Paste.
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AI Voice
AI Voice
AI Voice allows you to communicate verbally with your phone.
To operate hands-free on your phone, wake up AI Voice and give a voice command.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Countries and Regions that Support AI Voice
AI Voice is only supported in certain countries and regions. You can set your location to one
of these countries and regions on your phone to use AI Voice.
AI Voice can be used in the UK, France, Spain, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, and
Germany, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt.
1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region, and
touch Region to select a country/region from the above list.
2 Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice, touch Conversation language, select a
language, and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up.
Wake up AI Voice
You can wake up AI Voice in multiple ways:
Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice
1 Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Wake with Power button, and enable
Wake with Power button.
2 Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice.
Say the wakeup phrase to wake up AI Voice
1 Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Voice wakeup, enable Voice wakeup,
and follow the onscreen instructions to record your wakeup phrase.
2 When you need to wake up AI Voice, say the wakeup phrase.
• The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specic item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
• You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your phone is in a call.
• You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase either if you are making an
audio or screen recording (with microphone enabled). In this case, you can press and
hold the Power button to wake up AI Voice.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
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Communicate with AI Voice
AI Voice can be in one of the following three modes: Idle, Listening, and Thinking. You can
talk to AI Voice when it is in the Listening mode.
• Idle mode: AI Voice doesn't pick up any sound in this mode.
• Listening mode: You can talk to AI Voice as it can listen to you in this mode.
• Thinking mode: AI Voice can start to execute your voice commands.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
View AI Voice Skill
View Built-in AI Voice Skills
You can view the built-in AI Voice skills in either of the following ways:
• Wake up AI Voice and ask: "What can you do?". AI Voice will then display the Skill center
where the built-in skills are listed.
• Wake up AI Voice and follow the onscreen instructions to swipe up to enter full-screen
mode. Then go to > Skill centre to check the built-in AI Voice skills.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Make Calls and Send SMS Messages with AI Voice
AI Voice allows you to make calls or send messages hands-free.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Make Calls with Voice Commands
You can make a call on your phone with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice command, such as "Call Mom", "Call back", "Check call
records", or "Redial".
When you make calls with voice commands, hands-free mode is automatically enabled.
Send SMS Messages with Voice Commands
You can send SMS messages with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Send a message", "Check messages", or
"Send Dad a message saying the party is tomorrow".
Set Alarms with Voice Commands
You can create, disable, and query alarms with AI Voice.
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Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Wake me up at 8 AM tomorrow", "Set
an alarm for 8 PM", "Set a Wednesday alarm for 7 AM", or "Show my alarms".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Set Timers with Voice Commands
You can quickly create and control the timer on your device with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Set timer for 5 minutes", "Show timer",
"Pause timer", or "Stop timer".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Play Music or Videos with Voice Commands
If you want to listen to music or watch videos, wake up AI Voice and give the voice
commands directly.
Play Music with Voice Commands
You can request your device to play a song for you with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play music", "Play previous song", or
"Play next song".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Play Videos with Voice Commands
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play video", "Play Friends in HUAWEI
Video", "Show me a funny video", or "Play a Coldplay video".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Open Apps with Voice Commands
You can quickly open an app with AI Voice, such as for opening the camera and taking a
photo in a
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
specic mode.
Access Camera with Voice Commands
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "I want to take a photo" or "Take a
photo".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
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Open an App with Voice Commands
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube",
"Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Not all apps support voice control.
Query the Weather with Voice Commands
Query the Weather with Voice Commands
To query the weather, wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "What's the
weather like today?", "What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?", "Will it be windy today?",
"Is it going to rain tomorrow?", or "What's the temperature today?".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands
AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these
events.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow
morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for
tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Set Up the System with Voice Commands
AI Voice allows you to set up the system, such as for adjusting the volume or brightness of
the screen, and enabling or disabling Wi-Fi.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Turn the volume up", "Turn on Wi-Fi",
"Increase the brightness", or "Turn o Airplane mode".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Voice Search
To make searches in a browser with voice commands, wake up AI Voice and give voice
commands such as "Search for new Huawei products", "Use website search for polar bear",
or "Search for
nance websites on browser".
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• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
AI Lens
Enable AI Lens
There are several methods for you to access AI Lens:
From Camera
Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch to access AI Lens.
From the Search Bar
When the screen is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen to open the
search box, and touch next to it to access AI Lens.
From the Lock Screen
When the screen is locked, turn it on, swipe up from the bottom to open the shortcuts panel,
and touch to unlock the screen and access AI Lens.
Scan to Shop
When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street,
you can use AI Lens to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple
shopping platforms before making a purchase.
Scan to Shop Using Camera
1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch
, and then touch .
2 Position the item you want to buy within the viewnder, and wait for it to be identied.
3 After the item has been identied by AI Lens, links to purchase it on dierent shopping
platforms will be displayed.
Scan to Translate
AI Lens allows you to scan and translate text in a foreign language, so you can easily read
road signs, menus, or descriptions on cosmetics bottles when you are traveling or shopping
abroad.
Scan to Translate Using Camera
1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .
2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.
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3 Position the text you want to translate within the viewnder, and wait for it to be
translated.
Scan to Learn More
AI Lens allows you to learn more about artworks or landmarks you see by scanning the
objects with your camera.
Scan to Learn More Using Camera
1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch
, and then touch .
2 Position the object within the viewnder and wait for it to be identied.
3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.
Scan and Count Calories
AI Lens allows you to count the calories and nutrients in an item of food by scanning it with
your camera.
Scan and Count Calories with Camera
1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch
, and then touch .
2 Position the food within the viewnder and wait for information about the calories and
nutrients per 100 g to be displayed.
The information is for reference only.
Scan Codes for Services and Information
You can scan dierent types of QR codes and bar codes with AI Lens, and then touch the
identied result to be redirected to other pages for more services and information.
Scan Codes Using Camera
1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .
2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.
AI Touch
Enable AI Touch
When you see any content that you are interested in on your phone, touch and hold the
screen with two
Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch.
ngers spread slightly apart to bring up AI Touch to learn more.
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Shop with AI Touch
When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, you can use AI Touch to quickly
search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making
the purchase.
Touch and Hold the Screen with Two Fingers for Visual Shopping
1 Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch.
2 When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, touch and hold the screen with
two
ngers spread slightly apart.
3 When several items are displayed on the screen, adjust the size and position of the
identication box to t around the item you wish to buy.
4 After the item has been identied, links to purchase it on dierent shopping platforms will
be displayed.
Easy Projection
Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly
For security reasons, after projecting your phone screen wirelessly to a large display (such as
a TV) for work or entertainment,
messages, and clock alarms will only be displayed on your phone.
1 Perform the following based on the model and functions of the large display:
•If the large display supports Miracast, turn on its wireless projection switch.
•If the large display does not support Miracast, connect a wireless HDMI adapter to
it. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
To check whether the large display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless
projection on it, consult the user guide or customer service of the large display
manufacturer.
2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and turn
notications such as incoming call notications, SMS
on .
3 Swipe down again to show all shortcuts and enable Wireless Projection. Your phone will
start searching for available display devices.
You can also go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Wireless
projection.
4 In the device list, touch the name corresponding to the large display or wireless HDMI
adapter to complete the projection connection.
After the connection is set up, you can place your phone in landscape mode for a better
display. Incoming call
phone. To change the settings, touch
notications, messages, and clock alarms are only displayed on your
and disable Hide notications.
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To exit wireless projection, go to > Disconnect.
Phone Projection Using a Wired Connection
You can project your phone screen on a large display (for example, a TV) using a wired
connection.
It is recommended that you purchase the accessories from authorized channels.
Projection Using a Type-C Cable
1 Prepare a Type-C cable.
Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your large
display.
2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the large display.
3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.
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Projection Using a Docking Station
You can use a docking station to connect your phone with a large display, and connect them
with a wired keyboard and mouse.
1 Prepare a docking station.
Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If the large 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.
2 Connect your phone and the large display to the docking station, then connect the wired
mouse and keyboard to the docking station.
3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.
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Use Desktop Mode
After your phone screen is projected, go to > Projection mode on your phone, and touch
Desktop mode.
In Desktop mode, your phone and the large display work independently and can show
dierent content. The content projected on the large display is in a layout similar to that on
a computer desktop.
Therefore, you can edit a document on the large display while chatting on your phone. You
don't need to worry about missing out on notications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will
appear on the notication panel on the external display to let you know.
Use Your Phone as a Touchpad
After projecting your phone on the large display in Desktop mode, if no keyboard is
available, your phone can work as a touchpad to complete input operations of a mouse and
keyboard.
Go to > Touchpad. You can:
• Use gestures as instructed to simulate mouse commands.
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• When no external keyboard is connected, touch the text input box on the external display
to display the onscreen keyboard to input text.
If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this
case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text.
Use Screen Projection to Make Work Easier
In Desktop mode, you can use the following features:
• Multi-window display: Open multiple windows at a time to multitask.
• File management: Save les to the desktop, create les or folders, and rename or delete
les.
• Quick search: Search for documents, multimedia les, and apps using the start menu
search box.
• Quick app projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your phone to view the projection
options. You can then project and open the app on the large display.
Exit Desktop Mode
To exit Desktop mode, go to > Projection mode and select Phone.
Multi-screen Collaboration
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and PC
Connect your phone with a Huawei or Honor PC to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-
device control,
Connect Your Phone to the PC through Huawei Share OneHop
1 Ensure that the PC supports
2 On the PC, enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and PC Manager, and agree to the user license
agreement.
3 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the
shortcuts menu, then enable NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
le sharing, and le editing.
or .
notication panel and the
4 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the
label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.
Connect Your Phone to the PC by Using Bluetooth Search
1 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and
enable .
or
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2 Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), go to Phone > Connect, and select to search for
your phone over Bluetooth. Place your phone above the keyboard and your PC will start
searching for your phone.
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to
> Check for updates.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.
Connect Your Phone to the PC by Scanning the QR Code
1 Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later) on your PC, go to Phone > Connect, and select
the QR code option in the upper left corner.
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to
> Check for updates.
2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet and use it to scan the QR code
displayed on the PC.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.
Connect Your Phone to the PC with a USB Cable
1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone and PC.
2 On the PC, open PC Manager (version 10.1 or later).
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to
> Check for updates.
3 Conrm to connect to the PC on your phone.
If you cancel the connection on your phone, you can establish a wired connection
again. To do so, open PC Manager and go to Phone > Connect > Other ways to
connect > USB.
Disconnect Your Phone from Your PC
After you have nished using your phone and PC, you can disconnect them using the
following methods:
• On your PC, open PC Manager, and click Phone > Disconnect.
• On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and touch
DISCONNECT.
• If your phone and PC are connected via a USB cable, remove the cable to disconnect them.
Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and PC
After connecting your phone and PC, you can transfer les between them to make work
easier.
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Drag and drop les
After Multi-screen Collaboration is established between your phone and PC, you can drag
and drop les such as pictures and videos between them to make your work easier.
Transfer les from your phone to the PC.
• In the phone window on the PC, open Gallery or Files, click and hold a picture or video,
click and hold any of the selected les until a dragging icon is displayed, then drag the les
to a folder on your PC.
• In the phone window on the PC, drag the selected pictures or text and drop them in an
opened document on your PC.
For example, drag a photo or text from Notepad in the phone window and drop it to an
Oce document opened on your PC, then continue editing on your PC.
Transfer les from your PC to your phone:
• Go to Gallery > Albums in the phone window, and drag a picture or video from your PC to
the phone window.
• Open Files in the phone window, and drag a document from your PC to the phone window.
The le will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder
by default.
• Open a le in the phone window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to
the phone window.
For example, drag a picture on your PC to a Notepad item opened in the phone window,
then continue editing on your phone.
Use Huawei Share OneHop to Transfer Files
After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can transfer
les between them using Huawei Share OneHop, without needing a data cable or any
software.
Share pictures and videos
• Transfer pictures and videos from your phone to your PC:
1 On your phone, select one or more pictures and videos in Gallery.
2 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the
or label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone. The selected pictures or
videos will be quickly transferred to your PC.
You can click
in the picture browser to extract text from an image, and copy or save it
into a new le.
• Transfer pictures from your PC to your phone:
1 Right-click a picture on your PC and use Huawei Image viewer to open it.
2 On your phone, exit Gallery or go to the home screen, and place your phone against
your PC (in the same way as above) to transfer the picture from your PC to your phone.
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Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.0 or later.
Record the PC screen:
Shake your phone and place it against your PC to project and record the PC screen on your
phone.
1 Shake your phone and immediately place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the
back of the phone against the or label on your PC until your phone vibrates or
plays a tone. Your PC screen will then be projected and recorded on your phone. The PC
screen recording can be up to 60 seconds.
2 Touch on your phone to stop the screen recording, which will be saved to Gallery on
your phone.
• This feature is currently supported on Intel laptops only.
• Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later.
Share documents
• Transfer documents from your phone to your PC:
1 On your phone, use Microsoft Oce to open the document you want to transfer.
2 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the
or label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone. The selected
documents will be quickly transferred to your PC.
• Transfer documents from your PC to your phone:
1 On your PC, use Microsoft
Oce to open the document you want to transfer.
2 On your phone, exit Microsoft Oce or return to the home screen, then place the phone
against your PC (in the same way as above). The le opened on your PC will then be
transferred to your phone.
Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later.
Operate Your Phone from Your PC
After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use a
mouse and keyboard with the PC to facilitate using phone apps and les.
Operate Phone Apps on Your PC
Use a mouse to perform operations quickly
• Open an app: Click an app in the phone window on your PC to open it.
• Browse a page: Use the mouse scroll wheel to browse web pages in the phone window or
scroll between desktop tabs.
Use a keyboard to perform operations quickly
• Input text: Use the input method on your PC to enter text in the phone window.
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• Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to
paste it in the phone window.
To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notication
Center icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab.
• Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the phone
window.
• Exit an app: Press the ESC key on the keyboard to exit an app in the phone window.
Always display the phone window on the top
In the phone window on your PC, click to pin the phone window so that it will be always
displayed on the top, and click this icon again to unpin the phone window.
Answer a Voice or Video Call on Your PC
After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use the PC
to answer voice and video calls (such as those in WeChat, QQ, and MeeTime) from your
phone. During a call, the audio and video can be played through your PC and its accessories
such as the speaker and camera.
On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch
Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on PC to switch the audio output device.
Ensure that PC Manager 10.1 or later has been installed on the PC.
Open and Edit Files on Your Phone Using Apps on the PC
After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use an app
on the PC to open and edit les on your phone, such as in the following situations.
• Documents: Use Microsoft Oce on your PC to open a document.
• Pictures: Use Photoshop on your PC to open a picture.
• Audio and video
• Web pages: Use IE browser on your PC to open a web page.
• Compressed
les: Use Windows Media Player to open an audio or video le.
les: Use WinRAR on your PC to extract and open compressed les.
Ensure that PC Manager 10.1 or later has been installed on the PC.
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and
Phone
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Tablet
Connect your phone and tablet to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-device operations,
such as to display your phone screen on the tablet, use your phone apps on the tablet, drag
les across the two devices, and edit a le from your phone on the tablet.
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Connect Your Tablet and Phone
Only some Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature.
Connect your tablet and phone to enable Multi-screen Collaboration using any of the
following methods:
Connect over Bluetooth
1 Swipe down from the status bar on your tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration.
2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and
enable .
3 Hold your phone close to your tablet and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
connection.
Scan QR code to connect:
1 On your tablet, enable Multi-Screen Collaboration, on the Multi-Screen Collaboration
screen, touch Scan to connect.
2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet, and connect your phone and tablet
as prompted.
Connect by tapping against a NFC-capable keyboard:
You can place your phone against the standard NFC-capable keyboard that comes with your
tablet to enable Multi-screen Collaboration.
1 Make sure that your tablet has been paired with the keyboard.
2 Swipe down from the status bar on your phone to open the
down again to show all shortcuts, then turn on .
notication panel, swipe
3 Tap the NFC area at the back of your phone (near the rear cameras) against the NFC area
of the keyboard until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.
4 Connect your phone and tablet as prompted.
Access Phone Apps and Files from Your Tablet
After connecting your phone with your tablet, you can operate your phone from your tablet,
such as to operate phone apps and les, view phone notications (such as SMS messages),
and make or answer phone calls.
When your phone screen is unlocked, you can perform the following operations in the phone
window on your tablet:
• Open Phone to make a call by dialing a number.
• Open Messaging to view and reply to SMS messages.
• Open Gallery or Files to view photos, videos, and
les from your phone.
les, as well as to play video or audio
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• Swipe down from the status bar on your phone or tablet to open the notication panel,
then touch Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on tablet to switch the audio
output device.
• If your tablet is connected to an external keyboard or a stylus, you can use it to input text
and control the phone window on your tablet.
Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Tablet
1 Open Gallery or Files, and touch and hold a picture, video, or document.
2 Select more
les if needed, touch and hold any of the selected les, then drag them when
an icon for dragging les appears.
For example, you can:
• Drag to transfer les in Gallery or Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag to transfer
• Drag a picture, text, or le from your phone to an open document on your tablet, such as a
les in Files between your phone and tablet.
Microsoft Oce document, memo, or email.
Disconnect Your Phone from Your Tablet
After you have nished using your phone and tablet, you can disconnect them using the
following methods:
• On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch
• On your phone or tablet, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel
to disconnect.
and touch DISCONNECT.
AR Measure
Use Your Phone to Measure Height, Volume, and More
AR Measure enables you to measure height, volume, and more without needing a measuring
tape.
Before taking measurements, ensure that your surroundings are well lit and clear of
obstacles and reective objects.
Measure Height
• For best results, keep a distance of 1.5–2 m (about 5–6.6 ft.) between your phone and
the subject.
• To measure the height of two or three people at the same time, get them to stand side
by side, then mark the feet of one subject as the starting point. Lift your phone until
your subjects' faces have been identied, at which point their individual heights will be
displayed.
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1 Open the Tools folder on the home screen, then touch AR Measure.
2 On the AR Measure screen, touch Height.
3 Frame the subject's feet in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the
plane.
4 Point
at the subject's feet and touch to mark the starting point.
5 Slowly lift your phone to include the subject's entire body in the viewnder. When the
subject's face is identied, your phone will automatically display the subject's height.
Drag the end point to ne-tune the measurement result.
Touch to capture the measuring screen.
Measure Length
For best results, keep a distance of 0.3–1.5 m (about 1–5 ft.) between your phone and
the object.
1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Length.
2 Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.
3 Point
at the object and touch to mark the starting point.
4 Move your phone slowly so that travels along the edge of the object. When it reaches
the end of the edge, touch .
5 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the end point to ne-tune the measurement result.
Measure Area
Currently, only the area of rectangles can be measured.
1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Area.
2 Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.
3 When your phone identies the object, a frame will appear. After the frame overlaps with
the object, touch .
4 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the end point to ne-tune the measurement result.
Measure Volume
• Currently, only the volume of cubes can be measured.
• Make sure the object is not placed against a wall. Ensure there is a distance of 1–1.5 m
(3.3–5 ft.) between your phone and the object.
On the AR Measure screen, touch Volume. Both automatic and manual measurements are
allowed.
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Automatic Volume Measurement
Smart Features
1 Ensure that Auto is turned on. Frame the object in the
phone to locate the plane.
2 When your phone
identies the object and displays a frame, touch .
viewnder and slowly move your
3 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the tips to ne-tune the measurement result.
Manual Volume Measurement
1 Turn
2 Point
oAuto. Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate
the plane.
at the tip of the object's bottom edge and touch to mark the starting
point.
3 Move your phone slowly so that travels along the long edge of the object. When it
reaches the end of the edge, touch .
4 Move your phone to create a frame for the object's bottom. When the frame overlaps with
the bottom plane, touch .
5 Move your phone to create a frame for the whole object. After the frame overlaps with
the object, touch .
6 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the tips to ne-tune the measurement result.
Smart Remote
Use Your Phone as a Remote Control
Your phone uses infrared technology, allowing you to pair it with household appliances in the
Smart Remote app and use it to remotely control appliances such as TVs, air conditioners,
STBs, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and network boxes.
Add and Use a Remote Control
1 Go to Tools > Smart Remote >
STB, DVD player, camera, projector, or network box), and then the brand.
, select the device type (such as TV, air conditioner,
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.
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Set Up a Remote Control
1 Go to Tools > Smart Remote > and touch .
2 Swipe through the remote control panels to select the one you want, and touch Go to
remote control panel.
3 Point the infrared sensor on the top of the phone at the infrared sensor of a home
remote, keeping it at a distance of about 5 cm. Touch and hold a key on the phone you
want to program for 2 seconds to start learning the operation. Hold your phone and the
home remote steady during the process.
Enable or Disable Remote Control Keypad Touch Sounds
Go to Smart Remote > > Settings to enable or disable keypad touch sounds and/or
vibration.
AI Search
Search for Apps and Settings on Your Phone
You can search for keywords to
Swipe down from the center of the screen and enter a keyword in the search box, such as an
app name or a setting, to nd the corresponding content.
If you are searching for an app installed on your device, touch to locate the app.
nd apps, settings, les, contacts, and notes on your phone.
Huawei Share
Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of
to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les
les between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth
without using mobile data.
Enable or Disable Huawei Share
You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn o Huawei Share. You can also touch and hold
Huawei Share to access its settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share to enable or disable Huawei Share.
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Quickly Share Files Between Phones with Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to quickly share les between Huawei phones. The recipient can
preview the les before agreeing to accept them, and view the full content of the les after
receiving them. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share.
2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select a le or album you want to share, then
touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the
le.
These steps may be dierent if you are sharing les directly from an app.
3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer.
To view the received les, open Files, search for and access the Huawei Share folder, then
you can view received les.
You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums > Huawei
Share.
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Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to easily share les 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, enter the Huawei Share settings and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers, as well as the
user name and password under
Verication on computers.
4 Perform the following operations on a Windows-based computer (desktop or laptop) or a
macOS-based computer (laptop):
•Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network on the computer.
•macOS: Go to Finder > Go > Network on the computer.
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 previously noted down.
6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view,
edit, or copy les from your phone to your computer or vice versa.
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Changes made to les in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically
synced to your phone and vice versa.
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share
When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to nd the
printer and print out pictures or PDF les stored on your phone.
1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
•Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
•WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi
Direct.
•Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via
Bluetooth.
2 On your phone, preview the
le to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the
settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the rst time, nd the printer
on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to conrm the connection.
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For a list of supported printers, touch Help on the Huawei Share sharing screen, select
Printers, then touch What printers are supported?.
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Camera and Gallery
Take Photos
Take Photos
The gures are for reference only.
1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
•Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.
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To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewnder and drag the
respective frame or ring to the desired location.
•Adjust brightness: Touch the viewnder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
•Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
•Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.
•Turn the ash on or o: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (O), or
(Always on).
If you select
(Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit
environment, a ash icon will appear in the viewnder and the ash will be
automatically turned on when you take a photo.
These features may not be available in some camera modes.
3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.
Use the Floating Shutter Button to Take Photos
A oating shutter button is displayed when you are using the camera. Drag it anywhere you
like to take photos quickly.
This feature may not be available in some camera modes.
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1 Open Camera.
2 When you select Photo, Portrait, or another applicable mode, the oating shutter button
will be displayed on the viewnder.
Drag the oating shutter button anywhere you like. Then touch it 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 Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch and hold
When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so
far.
to take a burst photo.
3 Lift your nger to stop shooting.
Once you have nished, select photos you want to keep from the burst.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch .
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3 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch and
follow the onscreen instructions.
4 To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch .
Take Timed Photos
The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.
1 Go to Camera >
> Timer and select a countdown.
2 Return to the viewnder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when
the countdown ends.
Use Audio Control to Take Photos
You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.
1 Go to Camera > > Audio control, and select an option.
2 Go back to the viewnder, 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
eects to your photos to shoot stunning
portraits.
1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.
2 Frame your subject within the viewnder.
To take a sele, touch .
3 You can then:
•Enable beauty eect: Touch and adjust beauty settings.
To disable the beauty
•Set lighting eect: Touch and select your preferred.
•Turn on the ash: When using the front camera, touch the ash icon at the top.
Select
This feature may vary by device.
(Auto) or (Always on).
eect, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch .
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4 Touch to take a photo.
Take Night Shots
Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colors even when shooting in low
light or at night.
1 Open Camera and select Night mode.
2 If you are using the rear camera, touch on the viewnder to adjust the ISO sensitivity
or
to adjust the shutter speed.
This feature may vary by device.
3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.
4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
phone steady until the countdown nishes.
You can also touch the shutter button to stop the countdown and immediately take a
photo.
Use the Front Camera to Take Night Portraits
To take a sele at night or when there is not enough light, you can use the front camera in
Night mode.
In a dim environment, you can turn on the ash to get an illuminated photo of your face.
1 Open Camera and select Night mode.
2 Touch
to switch to the front camera. You can then:
•Touch the ash icon at the top and select (Auto) or (Always on) to turn on
the ash in low light.
•Touch
and adjust the beauty level.
3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.
Take Wide Aperture Photos
Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos where the background is blurred while your
subject remains in sharp focus.
1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode.
2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 m
(about 7 ft.) of your subject.
3 Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller
aperture value will create a more blurred background.
4 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.
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Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos
You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera.
2 Touch a photo tagged with
, then touch at the top of the photo.
3 Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture.
4 Touch to save the settings.
5 Touch
background blur editing.
to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow
Master AI
Take Professional-Looking Photos
Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently
identifying objects and scenes (such as food, beaches, blue skies, and greenery, as well as
text) and optimizing the color and brightness settings accordingly.
Master AI is displayed as AI photography or AI camera on some devices.
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch to turn on .
3 Frame the subject within the viewnder. Once the camera identies what you are
shooting, it will automatically recommend a mode (such as portrait, greenery, or text).
4 To disable the recommended mode, touch next to the mode text or turn o.
Use Moon Mode
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch to turn on .
3 Aim the camera at the moon and spread your ngers on the viewnder to adjust the
zoom to 10x or more.
When the camera detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode.
4 Touch to take a photo.
Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. The mode may not
launch if the moon is shrouded by clouds.
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings
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Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos
The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or
distant vistas.
Take Wide-Angle Photos
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Ensure that
is enabled.
3 Aim the camera at the object you want to take a photo of. The camera will automatically
recommend Super wide angle mode if it detects a building. Touch Wide to have a wider
angle of view.
You can also drag the zoom slider in the viewnder, or pinch in or out to adjust the zoom
level. A smaller value will result in a wider angle of view.
4 Touch to take a photo.
Take Photos from Far Away
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Aim the camera at a distant object you want to take a photo of. Drag the zoom slider or
pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level.
When the zoom level is set to 15x or higher, a Picture in Picture preview is displayed in the
viewnder to help you focus.
This feature may vary by device.
3 In the viewnder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch .
Take Panoramic Photos
Take Panoramic Photos
Add some width to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The camera
takes multiple photos of objects within your
single panoramic photo.
Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos
Panorama mode combines multiple shots into a seamless panoramic photo. Simply move the
camera as you shoot and the camera will take care of the rest.
1 Go to Camera > More and select Panorama mode.
2 Touch
and set the pan direction.
eld of view and stitches them together into a
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3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch to start shooting. Move the
camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep the arrow on the
center line when you are taking the photo.
4 Touch when you are nished.
Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Seles
1 In Panorama mode, touch to switch to the front camera.
Touch and drag the slider to adjust the beauty eect. A larger value will produce a
more pronounced beauty eect.
2 Point the camera at the center of your shot, then touch to take the rst photo.
3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed. When the two frames on the
viewnder overlap, the camera will automatically take the second and last photos.
After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a
panoramic photo.
Take Black and White Photos
Take Black and White Photos
Black and white photography removes distracting colors to help you focus more on form,
shape, and texture.
1 Go to Camera > More and select Monochrome mode.
2 Select one of the following modes based on your subject and scene:
•Normal: This mode suits all kinds of subjects.
•Aperture: This mode blurs the background and lends greater emphasis to the subject.
•Portrait: This mode blurs the background and lets you adjust the beauty eect.
•Pro: This mode allows you to adjust the camera settings, including the metering mode,
sensitivity, and shutter speed.
3 Touch to take a photo.
AR Lens
Use AR Lens to Shoot Interesting Photos
Use 3D Qmoji to Create Your Own Qmojis
1 Go to Camera > More, select AR Lens mode, and touch 3D Qmoji.
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2 Select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out your facial expressions
accordingly.
Touch
to enable or disable the background.
3 Touch to enable GIF mode, then look straight at the front camera.
4 Touch and hold to start recording.
5 After the recording is complete, add text or directly save the Qmoji. The Qmoji will be
saved to Gallery in GIF format.
This feature may vary by device.
Moving Pictures
Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life
When you want to capture a photo-worthy moment, but do not feel sure about when to
touch the shutter button, you can use the Moving picture feature.
Take Moving Pictures
1 Go to Camera > More and select Moving picture mode.
2 Touch
Play Moving Pictures
Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch
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.
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving pictures you want to
to take a photo.
at the top of the
share, then touch to share them.
If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving pictures will
be displayed as static images.
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Save a Moving Picture as a GIF File or Video
To save a moving picture as a GIF le or video, touch the moving picture in the album, touch
, then select Save as video or Save as GIF.
Add Stickers to Photos
Add Stickers to Photos
Add a sticker, such as time, weather, mood, or food, to spice up your photos.
1 Go to Camera > More and select Stickers mode.
If the Stickers option is not present, touch
, then download Stickers.
2 Touch and select a sticker. The selected sticker will be displayed in the viewnder.
3 Drag the sticker to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers.
4 Touch to take a photo.
High-Res Mode
Take High-Resolution Photos
Take high-resolution photos if you would like to print them or display them on a large screen.
1 Go to Camera > More and select High-res mode.
2 If you see a high-resolution selector icon (such as
the icon and select
The high-resolution selector icon may vary by device.
or depending on your preferences.
on top of the viewnder), touch
•When you are shooting static objects or scenery in well-lit conditions, select to
capture higher quality photos. It may take longer to take the photo. Keep your phone
steady when the photo is being taken.
•To take a high-resolution photo quickly, select
.
3 Frame your subject within the viewnder, then touch where you want to focus.
In High-res mode, you won't be able to zoom in or out, or adjust the aspect ratio.
4 Touch to take a photo.
This feature may vary by device.
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Pro Mode
Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro
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Pro mode lets you
focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos.
Use Pro Mode to Take Photos
ne-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity,
1 Open Camera and select Pro mode.
2 You can then:
•Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.
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Metering ModeDescription
Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable
Matrix
when shooting landscapes.
Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of
Center
the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Concentrates on the light in a small area of the
Spot
•Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.
screen, such as the subject's eyes.
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 aects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When
you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When you are
shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed.
•Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV and drag the slider.
Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the EV value in well-lit
environments.
•Adjust the focus: Touch AF and select a focus mode.
Focus ModeDescription
AF-S (single)Applicable to stationary subjects.
AF-C (continuous)Applicable to moving subjects.
MF (manual)Touch the subject on which you want to focus.
•Adjust the color cast: Touch WB and select a mode.
When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .
Touch to adjust the color temperature.
•Select the storage format: You can save the photo in JPG or RAW format. RAW format
records more detail and gives you a wider range of post-processing options. JPG
format, which can be high-resolution or default, takes up less storage space compared
to RAW format.
Touch
to select a storage format.
If you select RAW format, photos that you take will be saved in RAW and standard
formats. The RAW format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery.
•Enable AF assist light: For better focus in low-light environments, touch .
3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.
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In Pro mode, changing a specic setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as
well. Adjust them depending on your actual requirements.
Use Pro Mode to Record Videos
1 In Pro mode, touch to switch to video mode. You can then:
•Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.
Metering ModeDescription
Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable
Matrix
Center
Spot
when shooting landscapes.
Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of
the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
Concentrates on the light in a small area of the
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 aects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When
you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When you are
shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed.
•Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV and drag the slider.
Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the EV value in well-lit
environments.
•Adjust the focus: Touch AF and select a focus mode.
Focus ModeDescription
AF-S (single)Applicable to stationary subjects.
AF-C (continuous)Applicable to moving subjects.
MF (manual)Touch the subject on which you want to focus.
•Adjust the color cast: Touch WB and select a mode.
When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .
Touch
to adjust the color temperature.
2 Touch to start recording.
In Pro mode, changing a specic setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as
well. Adjust them depending on your actual requirements.
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Record Videos
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:
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•Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the
•Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the
the exposure and focus.
•Turn the ash on or o: Touch , then touch to keep the ash on, or to
turn it o.
When using the front camera to record videos, you can set the ash to (Always
on) when there is insucient light. The camera will then increase the screen brightness
to illuminate the subject's face.
•Adjust the beauty
•Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to
the desired resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video with a
larger le size.
Touch Frame rate to select a frame rate.
eect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
viewnder, or drag the zoom slider.
viewnder to lock
> Video resolution and select
•Select a video format that saves on storage space: Touch
video format.
When this feature is enabled, your phone will use a video format that takes up less
storage space. However, this may result in other devices being unable to play the video.
Please exercise caution when selecting this option.
Not all devices support these features.
and enable Ecient
3 Touch to start recording.
While recording, touch and hold
Touch to take a photo while recording.
or to smoothly zoom in or out.
4 Touch to pause the recording and to end the recording.
Use AI Movie Eects to Record Videos
Use AI movie eects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post-
processing.
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
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2 Switch to the rear camera, touch or to select a special eect.
3 Go to > Video resolution and select 21:9 to give your video a cinematic character.
This feature may vary by device.
4 Touch to start recording.
While recording, touch to take a photo with the selected special eect.
5 Touch to end the recording.
Shoot 4K UHD Videos
Your phone supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording.
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
2 Go to
Beauty mode, lters, and special eects are not supported at 4K, and will be
automatically disabled when you select the 4K resolution.
3 Return to the Video screen and touch
A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.
> Video resolution and select [16:9] 4K.
to record a video.
Slow-Mo Recording
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos
Use Slow-mo mode to capture
based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower
playback.
The available slow motion speeds vary by device.
• 256x: suitable for recording shooting, explosion, or other extreme fast-paced action scenes.
eeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed
• 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing.
• 32x or 16x: suitable for recording bubbles popping and water splashing.
• 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water
and a football being kicked. You can customize the overall shooting length and the length
of the slow-mo portion.
For best results, shoot the slow-mo videos in bright and natural lighting.
Shoot Super Slow-Mo Videos
1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode.
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2 Touch , select a speed, and make sure motion detection is enabled ( should be
displayed at the top of the screen).
Motion detection is not available for certain slow motion speeds.
3 Frame your subject within the viewnder, then touch to start recording. When the
camera detects a moving object in the viewnder, it will auto-record a super slow-mo
video.
To record a video manually, touch to disable motion detection, then touch .
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos
1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode.
2 Touch
The 8x option is not available on certain devices.
and select 4x or 8x.
3 Touch to start recording.
4 Touch
Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos
For a slow-mo video, you can change which part of it you want to play in slow motion.
This feature is only available for slow-mo videos recorded at 4x or 8x. The 8x option is
not available on certain devices.
to end the recording.
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera and select a slow-mo video.
2 Touch to play the video. During playback, touch the video to display the editing area.
3 Drag the sliders to adjust the part you want to be played in slow motion.
Other parts of the video will be played at a normal speed.
4 Go to > Save slow-mo le to save your edits.
For the best results when sharing, share the slow-mo videos in which your edits have
been saved.
Time-Lapse Photography
Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video
You can use Time-lapse to capture images slowly over several minutes or even hours, then
condense them into a short video. This allows you to capture the beauty of change –
blooming
1 Go to Camera > More and select Time-lapse mode.
owers, drifting clouds, and more.
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2 Place your phone in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your phone.
3 Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording.
The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery.
Take Time-Lapse Photos with Custom Settings
By default, Time-lapse mode uses preset settings. To customize the settings, touch Auto. You
can then:
• Touch
blooming owers at 1800x.
A video recorded at a higher speed will play faster.
• Touch to set the recording duration.
• Touch to adjust the metering mode, shutter speed, ISO, and more.
• Touch
recording.
to adjust the recording speed. For example, record trac trails at 15x or
to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch to end the
Dual-View Mode
Record Dual-View Videos
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.
1 Go to Camera > More, then touch Dual-view.
2 Frame your subject in the
The regular view and the zoomed-in view will display side by side on the screen, with the
zoomed-in area being the center of the regular view. You can adjust the zoom level by
pinching in or out on the zoomed-in view.
viewnder, then touch to start recording.
3 Touch to end the recording.
Leica Colors
Use Leica Colors
1 Open Camera and make sure the rear camera is in use.
2 Touch , then select Leica standard, Leica vivid, or Leica smooth.
3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.
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Not all camera modes support Leica colors.
Manage Gallery
Edit Photos and Videos
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Gallery
Basic Editing
oers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos.
1 Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch to
access the editing features.
•Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select
which part you want to keep.
To rotate the photo, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
To rotate the photo by 90 degrees, touch . To mirror the photo, touch .
•Add a ltereect: Touch Filter to select a lter.
•Adjust photo eects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and
other aspects of the photo.
•Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,
blur, doodle, or text element.
2 Touch or to save your edits.
Add Stickers to Photos
1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to
> More > Stickers.
2 Select the type of sticker you want to add, such as Time, Weather, or Mood.
3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types
of stickers.
4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.
Pixelate Photos
1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to
> More > Mosaic.
2 Select a mosaic style and size to cover parts of the photo.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it o the photo.
4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.
Rename Photos
1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.
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2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.
3 Touch OK.
Collage
You can use the collage feature in Gallery to quickly combine multiple photos into one for
easier sharing.
1 You can access the collage feature in either of the following ways:
•On the Discover tab, touch Make a collage, select the desired photos, then touch
Create.
•On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select desired photos, then go to
> Collage.
2 Select a template. You can then:
•Relocate a photo: Touch and hold the photo and drag it to a dierent position.
•Adjust the displayed portion of a photo: Slide on the photo, or pinch in or out on it so
that only the desired part is displayed in the grid.
•Rotate a photo: Touch the photo, then touch
•Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between photos and along
to rotate it or to ip it.
the grid edges. To remove them, touch Frame.
3 Touch to save the collage.
To view the saved collage, go to Albums > Collages.
Edit Videos
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
• This feature may vary by device.
1 Go to Gallery > Albums and touch the video you want to edit.
2 Touch to display the video editing screen, where you can:
•Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
•Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length.
•Add a transition: Touch Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you
want to add a transition, and touch Cut. Then touch
on the timeline to select a
transition.
If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.
•Sort the clips: After a clip is split, you can touch and hold a section and drag it for it to
appear earlier or later in the video.
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•Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
•Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
•Delete a clip: In Edit, add cuts before and after the clips you want to delete, then
touch Delete.
•Apply a lter: Touch Filters and select a lter. Drag the slider to adjust the lter
eects.
•Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
extract audio from a video.
You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
•Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro eects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.
3 When you are nished, touch to preview and to save the video.
When saving the video, you can specify the video resolution as required.
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.
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View by Shooting Time
Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and
pinch out to switch to the daily view.
You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time.
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. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.
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View by Category
Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large
albums by category.
Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view
photos in that album.
View Details About Photos and Videos
1 In Gallery, touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to
hide the menu.
2 When in Full screen mode, touch to view details about the photo or video, such as
the storage path, resolution, and size.
Quickly Search for Photos in Gallery
Quickly locate a photo by searching with keywords in Gallery.
1 Open Gallery, then touch the search box at the top.
2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or
"ower").
3 Photos related to that keyword as well as suggested keywords will be displayed. Touch a
suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise results.
Share Photos and Videos
There are several ways to share photos and videos from Gallery:
• Share a single photo or video: Touch the photo or video, then touch
• Share multiple photos or videos: In an album, touch and hold to select multiple photos and
videos, then touch .
Organize Albums
Organize photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them.
Add Albums
.
1 Go to Gallery > Albums.
2 Touch , name the album, then touch OK.
3 Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album.
Sort Albums
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > and touch Sort albums.
2 Drag next to an album to the desired position. Touch Reset to reset the albums to
the default order.
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Move Photos and Videos
1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.
2 Touch
> Move to select the desired album.
3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original 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
Some preset albums, such as All photos, My favorites, Videos, and Camera albums,
cannot be deleted.
Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before
being permanently deleted after 30 days.
To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the
Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.
> Delete.
Recover Deleted Photos and Videos
In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then
touch to restore them to their original albums.
If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.
Add Photos and Videos to Favorites
Open a photo or video, then touch .
The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album.
Block Albums
Block third-party app albums to prevent them from being displayed in Gallery.
1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block.
2 If is displayed at the top, it indicates that the album can be blocked. Go to >
Block.
Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files.
3 To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch
Unblock next to the album.
Only some albums in Others can be blocked.
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Hide Albums
System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be
hidden.
From the Albums tab, go to > Hide albums and toggle the switches on for albums that
you want to hide.
Hidden albums and the photos and videos in them are hidden from view in Gallery.
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Create Videos with Templates
The Create story feature allows you to
transitions, background music, and other special eects.
t multiple videos nicely into a preset template with
1 Go to Gallery > Discover and touch Create story.
2 Touch a template to preview what it looks like, and touch Create video to start creating.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select multiple videos, then touch Create.
4 Your phone will display the preview. You can touch Filters to change the lter or touch
Outro to add an outro.
If you are unsatised with any of the clips, touch the clip in Edit, then touch to select
another clip, or touch Replace to select another video.
5 Touch to save the video.
Highlights
Highlights
Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on
time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can
instantly relive the good times.
• To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag.
• Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging and connected
to a Wi-Fi network, the screen is turned o, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This
process may take some time.
View Highlights Videos
1 Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album.
2 Touch to play the video.
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Edit a Highlights Video
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
• This feature may vary by device.
1 When playing a Highlights video, touch to edit it:
•Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
•Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length or adjust the display duration of a photo.
•Sort the clips: Touch and hold a clip, then drag it to where you want it to be.
•Add or change the transition: Touch between clips to change the transition. You
can also touch Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you want to
add a transition, and touch Cut. Then touch on the timeline to select a transition.
•Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
•Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
•Delete a clip: Select a clip, then touch Delete. You can also touch Edit, add cuts before
and after the clips you want to delete, then touch Delete.
•Apply a
lter: Touch Filters and select a lter. Drag the slider to adjust the lter
eects.
•Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
extract audio from a video.
You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
•Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro eects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.
2 When you are nished, touch to preview and to export the video.
Share Highlights Videos
You can share Highlights videos as photos or videos.
Share Highlights Videos as Videos
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor, where you will nd all your exported videos.
2 Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch .
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Share Highlights Videos as Photos
Touch the Highlights album you want to share, then go to > Share. Follow the onscreen
instructions to share the created photo.
You can also share the photo under Gallery > Albums > Collages, where the photos created
for Highlights videos are saved by default.
Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 You can then:
•Add photos or videos: Touch , select the items you want to add, then touch .
•Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to
remove, touch
Rename Highlights Albums
, then touch Remove.
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 Go to
Delete Highlights Albums
> Rename and enter a new name.
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.
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 or take a
snapshot when the screen is
o or locked.
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1 Go to Camera > > Ultra snapshot and select Open camera or Take a snapshot.
2 You can now open the camera or take a snapshot without unlocking your screen.
Light Painting
Use Light Painting to Shoot Light Trails
Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer
time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To
reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your phone.
Capture Car Light Trails in
Trac trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car light trails at night.
Trac Trails Mode
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting and select Trac trails.
2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that
car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.
4 When the exposure is just right, touch to nish shooting.
Capture Light Drawings in Light Grati Mode
Light grati mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front
of the camera.
1 In Light painting mode, select Light grati.
2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light
source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera.
Avoid exaggerated body movements as this may aect the shooting results.
3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.
4 When the exposure is just right, touch to nish shooting.
Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode
Silky water mode lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.
1 In Light painting mode, select Silky water.
2 This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where there is a lot
of owing water.
3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.
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4 When the exposure is just right, touch to nish 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.
1 In Light painting mode, select Star trails.
2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location without light pollution and with an
unobstructed view of the sky.
3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.
4 When the exposure is just right, touch to nish shooting.
Take HDR Photos
Use HDR to Take Photos
When shooting photos with backlighting or a high light contrast, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
mode can help you improve light and shadow
sharper details.
eects in your photos, giving your photos
1 Go to Camera > More and select HDR mode.
2 Steady your phone.
3 Touch
to take a photo.
Documents Mode
Use Documents Mode to Straighten Photos
Images shot at an angle always suer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to
take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode.
The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode and remove
shadows from them.
Shoot Photos in Documents Mode
1 Go to Camera > More and select Documents mode.
If the Documents option is not present in More, touch , then download Documents.
2 Frame the document you want to shoot within the viewnder, then touch .
3 The camera will automatically identify the text area within the viewnder, unskew the
image, and remove any shadows.
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This feature may vary by device.
Adjust the Text Area
If you nd the skew correction of a photo unsatisfactory, you can also manually adjust the
text area.
This is only available for photos taken in Documents mode.
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, then touch the photo you wish to adjust.
2 Touch
above the photo.
3 Drag the four corners to customize the correction area. Then touch . Your phone will
reshape the photo as a at, rectangular image.
Filters
Apply a Filter to Photos or Videos
1 Open Camera and select Photo or Video mode.
2 Touch
Some phones do not have the icon.
or to select a lter and preview the eect.
3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.
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
Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio.
This feature is not available in some modes.
Enable Location Tag
Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos and videos.
Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
Add Device Watermarks
Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device
watermark added.
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Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain phones.
Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos
Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot.
1 Enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will then appear in the viewnder.
2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter
button.
Enable Mirror Reection
When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reection.
Mute the Shutter Sound
Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Capture Smiles
Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile
in the viewnder.
Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions
Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewnder.
When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with
the horizontal level.
Smart Photo Categorization
Smart Photo Categorization
Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, and
scenery, so you can quickly
Go to Gallery > Discover to view your photos organized into categories.
nd what you're looking for.
To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch
for portraits).
Not all photos can be removed from the category albums.
View and Set People Albums
Once you have taken a sucient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People
albums for individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when
your phone is charging and the screen is o.
(or
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You can name these People albums and set the relationships of individuals with you.
Group photo albums require a specic number of photos containing 2 to 10 faces that have
already been named in People albums.
1 Go to Gallery > Discover and view the generated People albums.
2 Touch an album, go to
Mom).
Once you have nished, you can nd a People album by entering the name or relationship in
the search bar.
> Edit, then set the name and relationship (such as Baby or
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Phone
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls
You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If you are carrying your phone in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase.
This helps prevent you from missing important calls.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
Set a Music Ringtone
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.
Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to set a local song as the ringtone.
3 If you select a system ringtone, touch Vibration on the same screen, and select
Synchronized (default). When there is an incoming call, your phone will vibrate with
rhythm while the system ringtone is playing.
Not all products support a synchronized vibration and ringtone.
Set a Video Ringtone
Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls on your phone.
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.
Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video. You can then preview what it looks like for
incoming calls.
3 Touch SET to set the video as the ringtone.
Set a Ringtone for a Contact
Set a dierent ringtone for a particular contact to distinguish more easily when that contact
is calling you.
1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select the contact you want to set a ringtone
for.
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.
Use MeeTime
Use MeeTime to make HD video or audio calls with contacts who have Huawei/Honor
devices, such as phones and tablets, and share your screen during calls.
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Using GPU Turbo technology, this feature will automatically improve video quality when the
network connection is poor. Thanks to its intelligent algorithms, your face will be seen clearly
even when making a video call at night or in a poorly-lit environment. During a video call,
you can adjust the beauty eects.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
Enable MeeTime
Open Phone, touch MeeTime at the bottom of the screen, and follow the onscreen
instructions to activate and enable MeeTime.
Your linked phone number will be used by default to make and receive MeeTime calls.
Other devices can conrm that you have enabled the feature by checking this number.
Charges for MeeTime
• MeeTime only uses Wi-Fi or mobile data and will not be charged as calls by your carrier. It
is recommended that you use this feature over a Wi-Fi network.
• If you need to make a video call using mobile data, you can perform the following to save
on the amount of mobile data you use: On the MeeTime screen, touch your prole picture
in the upper right corner to access the Settings screen, then turn on the Data saver switch.
Make an HD Video or Voice Call
Once MeeTime is enabled, you can view the contacts who have enabled this feature in the
MeeTime tab. MeeTime calls require an Internet connection.
1 On the MeeTime screen, select the contact or contact's device you wish to call, then touch
or on the right.
2 During a video call, touch the screen and touch to access the Soften function. Drag
the slider left or right to adjust the beautication level.
For better eects, keep your phone within 1 meter of you and ensure that you are in a
bright environment.
3 Touch More. You can then:
•Touch to mute the call.
•Touch to use the speaker.
•Touch to switch to a voice call.
Share Your Screen During a MeeTime Call
During a call, you can share your screen and doodle on it for both parties to convey
messages with each other even more eectively. For example, show your parents how to use
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their phone by talking to them and operating on your phone at the same time. When
discussing with your colleagues and customers over a call, you can doodle on the screen.
During a video call, touch the screen and go to More > to share your screen with the
other party.
• During screen sharing, both parties can touch in the upper part of their screen to
enable or disable the doodle feature.
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• During screen sharing, either party can touch
to end sharing.
Set MeeTime Phone Numbers
You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers.
1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your account to access the Settings screen.
2 Touch Number settings. You can then:
•Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked.
•Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have
been linked.
•Select one of the added phone numbers to set it as the default number.
Manage Incoming Calls
You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged
in a previous call.
If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you
can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call
If you receive a call when the screen is locked:
• Drag
• Drag left to reject the call.
• Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.
• Touch to set a reminder for calling back.
right to answer the call.
If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:
• Touch to answer the call.
• Touch to reject the call.
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• Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.
• Touch to set a reminder for calling back.
Answer an Incoming Call with Air Gestures
When it is inconvenient for you to touch the screen, such as while cooking or washing your
hands, you can use air gestures to answer an incoming call and turn on Handsfree mode.
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1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Air press, and enable Air
press.
2 When there is an incoming call, hold your hand around 30–40 cm (around 12–16 in.)
away from the screen until is displayed at the top of the screen, then move your hand
a little closer towards the screen to answer the call.
You can access Air press and touch Tutorial to learn about related operations.
Enable Call Waiting
The Call waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call when a call is already in progress
by placing the rst call on hold. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,
contact your carrier.
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Go to Phone > > Settings and then go to More > Call waiting.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call
1 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call,
touch to answer it.
2 Touch , or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.
Enable Call Forwarding
After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet your pre-set conditions will be
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automatically transferred to a
your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
specied phone number. This feature requires the support of
1 Open Phone, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding.
2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and conrm the target number.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
Disable Call Forwarding
1 Open Phone, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding.
2 Select the forwarding mode and disable it.
Make a Call
Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Make a Call
Use either of the following methods to make a call:
• Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the rst letter of a contact's name, or a
contact's initials to nd a contact, then touch to make a call.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then search for a contact or select a contact in the
contact list to make a call.
Touch to end the call.
Use Speed Dial
Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the
assigned number key.
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Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this
speed dial number.
Press the Power Button to End a Call
During a call, press the Power button to end the call.
Go to Phone > > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call.
Set a Call Background
To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following:
1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper.
You can also set a prole picture for a contact to be shown on the call background.
1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.
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2 Touch and then to set a prole picture for the selected 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, then select a contact to make a call.
3 For numbers that are not in the contacts list, open the dialer and hold the 0 number key
until the + icon is displayed. Enter the country code and phone number, then touch to
make an international call.
Manage Call Logs
You can merge the call logs of the same contact or number for a tidier and more concise
interface, or delete call logs as required.
Merge Call Logs
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Merge call log.
2 Select By contact and your phone will automatically merge the call logs of the same
number or contact.
View Missed Calls
1 To display all missed calls, open Phone, swipe down on the call log list, then touch the
Missed tab.
All missed calls are displayed in red in the call log list for you to quickly identify them. You
can also nd them on the All screen.
2 Touch next to a call log entry to call back or send a message.
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Delete Call Logs
Delete call logs using any of the following methods:
• On the Phone screen, touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry.
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• On the Phone screen, go to
then touch Delete.
• On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch
> Delete entries, select the entries you want to delete,
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Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE, it
can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.
Enable VoLTE
1 Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary
and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for
both SIM cards.
2 If two SIM cards have been inserted, go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In
the network settings area for SIM 1 or SIM 2, enable VoLTE calls.
• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.
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
During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.
to make a video call.
Use VoWiFi for a Brand New Calling Experience
The VoWiFi function enables you to make calls on a Wi-Fi network. You can even make
VoWiFi calls in Airplane mode.
1 This function requires support from your mobile carrier. Contact your carrier to activate
the VoWiFi function.
2 Go to Phone > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling, then enable Wi-Fi Calling.
Filter and Block Spam Calls
Set
dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.
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Filter Spam Calls
1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > .
Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > .
2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers
You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:
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• Go to Phone >
> Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers
you want to block.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose
> Block contact.
Set Whether to Receive Notications for Blocked Calls
Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive
notications when calls are blocked.
Manage Blocked Calls
On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers,
deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.
Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then:
• Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact,
or touch Delete to delete call records.
• Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches.
• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.
Emergency SOS and Calls
Use Emergency SOS
If you are in an emergency situation, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message or
make an SOS call to your emergency contacts.
1 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, and touch Emergency contacts to add an
emergency contact.
2 Enable Also send SOS message and Auto-SOS call, and set related permissions as
prompted.
Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature and you are in an emergency situation,
press the Power button ve times in quick succession and your phone will automatically send
a message with your current location to your emergency contacts. It will also automatically
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call your emergency contacts one by one and play a pre-recorded SOS message, then end the
call automatically.
If Auto-SOS call is disabled, after the message is sent, your phone will bring up the
emergency call screen, from which you can quickly call an emergency service or one of your
emergency contacts.
Make Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of
your phone even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers.
Network issues or other types of interference may lead to emergency calls not working.
1 From the lock screen, access the screen for entering your password, and touch
Emergency. If you are in an area with a good signal and your phone has an Internet
connection, it will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.
2 Enter your local emergency number and touch
to call the number. Alternatively,
touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.
Perform In-call Operations
During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.
• Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker.
• Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,
contact your carrier.
• Touch to use the dialer.
• 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 on your phone.
To return to the call screen, touch the green icon in the status bar.
• Touch
to end a call.
Use Voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched
coverage. Callers can leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for
details.
Enable Voicemail
o or when there is no cellular
1 Go to Phone > > Settings and touch More.
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2 Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your
carrier, and touch OK.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
Listen to a Voicemail Message
Touch and hold the 1 key on the dialer and then enter your voicemail number.
Notepad
Add Content to a Note
1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .
2 Enter the title and content of the note. You can then perform the following:
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•Touch to add a checklist.
•Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background.
•Touch
position in the note.
•To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch
a tag for it.
to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired
after nishing to add
3 Touch to save the note.
Add a Note by Scanning Documents
1 Open Notepad and go to Notes >
2 Align your phone camera with the picture or
scanning. The scanned pages are saved in Notepad.
> > Scan document.
le you want to scan and touch to start
3 Go to Extract text > Save > Save images and text >
Add a Handwritten Note
You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be
dicult to convey through text.
to save the note.
1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .
2 Touch to write or draw the content you need in the selected color.
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