Huawei Mate 8 User Manual

User Guide

Contents

Exciting new features

Unboxing your phone

Transferring data

Pro camera mode 1

Smart fingerprint 2

Knuckle screenshots 3

Screen recorder 6

Opening two apps on one screen 9

Getting to know your phone 12

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 12

Charging your phone 14

Turning your phone on and off 15

Using the Backup app to transfer data 16

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer 18

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new

phone 18

First use and initial setup

First use 20

Dual SIM settings 23

Connecting to the Internet 24

Themes and wallpaper 27

Notification and permission settings 30

Configuring the fingerprint sensor 31

Gestures and navigation settings 32

Installing apps

Installing an app from a microSD card 36

Installing an app shared by another phone 37

Uninstalling an app 39

Getting to know your phone

Locking and unlocking the screen 41

Touchscreen gestures 42

Status and notification icons 44

Home screen 46

Notification 53

Using fingerprint recognition 56

Accessing applications 59

Personalizing your phone 62

Entering text 65

Tips and tricks

Adding contact details quickly 68

Taking snapshots when the screen is off 68

Perfect selfie 69

Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 70

Taking photos while recording a video 70

Calling contacts when the screen is off 71

Using voice wakeup 72

Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands 72

Finding applications quickly 73

Using Wi-Fi+ to connect to the Wi-Fi network with the

strongest signal 74

Easy one-handed operation on large phones 75

Sharing your QR card 76

Using your phone while wearing gloves 76

Pocket mode 77

Rapidly adjusting the system volume 78

Using the floating dock instead of phone keys 78

Aligning home screen apps automatically 79

Touch-disable mode 79

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Call & Contacts

Opening Dialer 81

Answering or rejecting a call 84

Functions available during a call 85

Answering a third-party call 85

Making a conference call 86

Viewing the call log 86

Turning on pocket mode 87

Call settings 88

Creating a contact 90

Adding contact details quickly 90

Importing or exporting contacts 91

Managing contacts 93

Finding a contact 94

Viewing contacts from different accounts 95

Adding a contact to your favorites 95

Contact groups 95

Messaging and email

Viewing a text message 98

Sending an text message 98

Replying to a message 99

Deleting a thread 99

Managing messages 100

Managing common phrases 100

Adding an email account 101

Sending an email 102

Checking your emails 103

Managing VIP contacts 104

Configuring account settings 105

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Camera and Gallery

Accessing the viewfinder 107

Taking a photo 107

Capture modes 108

Time-lapse mode 116

Slow motion recording 117

Pro camera mode 117

Light Painting mode 119

Panoramic shots 123

Launching the camera from Gallery 125

Shooting a video 126

Video settings 126

Camera settings 127

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Viewing photos and videos 128

Adding notes to an image 131

Organizing photos and videos 131

Sharing images or videos 133

Editing an image 134

Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 135

Music and video

Adding songs to your phone 136

Searching for local music 136

Listening to music 137

Creating a playlist 138

Playing a playlist 139

Setting a song as the ringtone 139

Playing a video 139

Accessing the Internet

Using mobile data to access the Internet 141

Using Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet 141

Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 143

Transferring data using Bluetooth 146

Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 147

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer 149

Transferring data between your phone and a USB

storage device 149

Multi-screen 151

Using NFC to transfer data between phones 152

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Backup and restore

Using the Backup app to back up and restore data 154

Restoring factory settings 155

Updating your phone 155

File management

Viewing files 157

Sharing files 158

Creating folders 159

Contents

Renaming files 159

Copying, moving, or deleting files 159

Creating or extracting archives 160

Excluding small images 160

Storing private files in a safe 160

Using your phone to view files shared by a

computer 162

Power management

Monitoring your power usage 164

Viewing power usage 164

Enabling the Ultra power plan 165

Closing background apps when the screen is

locked 166

Preventing background apps from accessing the

Internet 166

Configuring display and sound settings 167

Phone Manager – round-the-clock protection

for your phone

Optimizing your system 168

Managing data usage 169

Harassment filter 170

Battery management 171

App lock 172

Convenient features, making life easier for you

Calendar 173

Clock 174

Weather 176

Notepad 178

FM Radio 180

Calculator 181

Sound recorder 181

Mirror 183

Settings

Enabling location access 185

Configuring the display settings 186

Sound settings 187

Changing the screen unlock method 188

Airplane mode 189

Using the floating dock 190

Setting your SIM card PIN 191

Setting up an account 192

Setting the date and time 193

Changing the system language 194

Accessibility features

About your phone's accessibility features 195

TalkBack 195

Captions 198

Using magnification gestures 198

Using the power button to end a call 200

Adjusting the screen response time 200

Color correction 201

Safety information

Contents

Safety information 202

Personal Information and Data Security 207

Legal Notice 208

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Pro camera mode

Photography is all about light and composition. When combined effectively, these two

elements can produce stunning, soul-stirring images. Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune

photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure, and shutter speed.

Open

Camera

and touch >

Professional

On the Pro camera settings screen, you can enable grid lines, or configure parameters

such as lighting, exposure, and shutter speed. For more information, refer to

camera settings.

•

Grid lines

3 grid, phi grid, or a spiral-shaped overlay. These overlays have been designed by

professionals to help you compose interesting, professional-looking shots.

•

Shutter speed and exposure control

screen to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed,

white balance, exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode.

: Touch the icon at the top of the screen. You can choose from a 3 x

: Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the

Pro

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For more information, refer to Pro camera mode.

Smart fingerprint

Smart fingerprint makes using your phone even easier. Fingerprints aren't just for

unlocking. Touch the sensor with any finger to activate commonly-used features. Say

goodbye to tedious screen tapping.

Open

In the

enable.

•

Take photo/video

fingerprint sensor to take a picture.

•

Answer call

to answer it.

•

Stop alarm

disable it.

Settings

Touch and hold gesture

and select

: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the

: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor

: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to

Fingerprint ID

section, turn on switches for those features you want to

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Knuckle screenshots

Want to show off your video game achievements to your friends? Now, you can use a

knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or part of it.

Open

Touch

Settings

Motion control

and select

Smart assistance

Smart screenshot

and turn on the

Smart screenshot

switch.

•

Full screenshot

current screen in full.

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: Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle twice to capture the

•

Partial screenshot

around the area you want to capture, and then return to the starting point. Your

selection is displayed on screen; the area inside the blue line will be captured. You can

also select the screenshot box at the top of the screen for different screenshot shapes.

Touch to save a screenshot.

: Knock the screen firmly with your knuckle. Drag your knuckle

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After creating a screenshot, touch

to share it with friends. For more information

about sharing, refer to Sharing images or videos.

By default, screenshots are stored in

Gallery

, within the

Screenshots

folder.

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Screen recorder

Use the screen recorder feature to teach friends and family how to use phone features

or record video game footage.

Before making a screen recording, ensure your phone is unlocked.

Starting the recording

You can enable screen recorder using one of the following methods:

•

Knock the screen twice with two knuckles, and then choose a video format.

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•

Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously, and then choose a video

format.

While making a screen recording, you can also record sound by talking into the

microphone.

Stopping the recording

You can stop a screen recording using one of the following methods:

•

Knock the screen twice with two knuckles.

•

Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.

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By default, video recordings are stored in

Sharing screen recordings

Open

Gallery

. Touch and hold the recording you want to share, and then touch

to share it with friends.

Gallery

, within the

Screen recordings

folder.

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Opening two apps on one screen

Want to watch a film while you create this week's shopping list? This is now possible with

dual windows, a feature that lets you view two apps on screen at once.

You can enable dual windows using one of the following methods:

•

Swipe upwards with two fingers from the bottom of the virtual navigation bar.

•

Touch and hold

Recent

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•

Slide a knuckle across the screen horizontally.

In dual windows view, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened

Video

in each window (for example, open

in one window and

Notepad

in the other).

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Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to open the dual windows menu:

•

Touch to swap the two windows.

•

Touch to switch to the app selection screen.

•

Touch to exit dual windows.

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Microphone

Camera

Headset jack

NFC

Flash

Volume button

Fingerprint scanner

Speaker

Power button

Status indicator Earpiece

Front camera

Proximity sensor

Noise reduction microphone

Microphone

Card slot

Micro USB port

Getting to know your phone

The HUAWEI MATE 8 sports a Kirin 950 processor, a 6-inch full HD screen with 368 ppi,

a 4000 mAh battery, a full metal body, and a 16 MP rear camera. It comes with the all-

new EMUI 4.0 user interface, which offers a whole new range of smart, secure, and easy-

to-use features.

Do not cover the proximity sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions.

If you use a screen protector, do not cover the sensor. Use a screen protector that is

designed for your phone with a purpose-built hole for the sensor.

Inserting a SIM card and microSD card

The HUAWEI MATE 8 features a 2-in-1 card slot, which is located on the upper left side

of the phone. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM card and one microSD

card.

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Tips:

•

Ensure that the card is correctly oriented and keep the card tray level when inserting it

into your phone.

•

Only use standard nano-SIM cards. Inserting non-standard cards may damage the SIM

card tray.

•

Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject tool.

•

Store the SIM eject tool out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing

it or hurting themselves.

Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.

To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject tool included with your phone into the

small hole next to the card tray.

Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.

Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.

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Charging your phone

The HUAWEI MATE 8 comes with optimized power management software and a 4000

mAh battery to deliver impressive battery life.

Using your battery

•

Your battery can be recharged hundreds of times, but all batteries have a limited

lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact

an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement battery. The battery is built into

the phone and is not removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.

•

Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient

temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to touch, stop

charging it, and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and

allow it to cool down to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface

of your phone if it becomes hot.

•

When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB

cables. Using third-party accessories may impair your phone's performance and

constitutes a safety hazard. Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover

your phone or the power adapter.

•

Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining

battery level.

•

A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.

•

Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.

Battery status indicator

The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the

status bar.

•

If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to , the battery level

is below 10%.

•

The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. If

the status indicator is red and the battery icon is

If the status indicator is yellow and the battery icon is , the battery level is

between 10% and 80%. If the status indicator is green and the battery icon is , the

, the battery level is below 10%.

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battery level is between 80% and 100%. If the status indicator is green and the battery

icon is

your phone.

If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the

battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei

charger and then turn on your phone.

, the battery is fully charged and you can unplug the charging cable from

Turning your phone on and off

Before you can get started with your phone, you need to know how to turn it on and off.

•

To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and

the screen turns on.

•

To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then touch .

If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds,

the battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the

battery.

Transferring data

Using the Backup app to transfer data

Easy backups help ensure you never lose your data. You can initiate a local backup to

copy data to your phone's internal storage or a microSD card.

Features may vary depending on your network operator.

Create new backup

Backup history

More settings

Backing up data to local storage

Open

Touch

Select the data you want to back up, and then follow the onscreen instructions to

perform the backup.

If data encryption is selected, enter a password when prompted and ensure you

remember it.

Backup

New backup

Password protection

Transferring data

By default, backup data is saved to the

HuaweiBackup

folder in

Files

Restoring data from local storage

Open

Select the backup you want to restore.

Backup

If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.

Select the data you want to restore, and then touch

Restore

Transferring data

Transferring data between your phone and a

computer

Use a computer to view photos stored on your phone, or transfer files between your

phone and a computer.

Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select

computer will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click the

new disk drive that appears to manage files. The drive name should be your phone model.

•

Photos

: View photos that are stored on your phone.

•

Files

: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.

Photos

Files

. Your

Touch for more information

Touch to change the USB connection method

•

If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.

Copying contacts from an old phone to a new

phone

When you upgrade your phone, one of the first things you need to do is copy contacts

from your old device. Below are a number of easy methods you can use to copy contacts

from your old phone to your new phone.

SIM card

Storage device

Bluetooth

Backup

Transferring data

Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new

phone. For more information, refer to

SIM card.

If both phones support a microSD slot, export your contacts to a

microSD card in vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the

contacts to the new phone. For more information, refer to

Importing contacts from a storage device.

Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and transfer

contacts wirelessly. For more information, refer to

contacts using Bluetooth.

Use the Huawei Backup app on your old phone to export contacts

(if supported) and then use the same app on your new phone to

restore them. For details, see

restore data.

Using the Backup app to back up and

Importing contacts from a

Importing

Computer

Other methods

Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync

these to a new phone using a phone manager.

•

Install social media apps and synchronize your contacts.

•

First use and initial setup

First use

Before using your phone, read the quick start guide that came with the phone and check

that the SIM card is inserted correctly. After you turn on your phone, the system will

guide you through the initial setup. Follow the onscreen setup instructions to start using

your new phone.

Select your language and region, and then touch

Proceed to the

hotspots if there are any nearby. Select the network you want to connect to and then

enter the password to access the Internet.

Wi-Fi settings

screen. Your phone will automatically detect free Wi-Fi

On the

Terms and Conditions

First use and initial setup

screen, accept the default settings and touch

Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.

First use and initial setup

If your phone has a fingerprint sensor, follow the onscreen instructions to add a

fingerprint. After adding a fingerprint, you will also need to create a PIN or password

that you can use in combination with your fingerprint to unlock your phone.

On the

Configuration successful

Wait for a moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using

your phone.

screen, touch

Begin

to complete the configuration.

First use and initial setup

Enable or disable a SIM card

Select 3G/4G SIM

Select default SIM for data services

Dual SIM settings

Switch freely between two SIM cards. Manage your work and private life on one device.

This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.

Open

as desired.

Settings

and touch

Dual card management

. You can configure both SIM cards

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