Huawei Mate Xs 2 User guide

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User Guide

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Essentials

Basic Gestures System Navigation Lock and Unlock Your Screen Screenshots & Screen Recording Adjust Sound Settings multi-window Show Date and Time When the Screen Is O Power On and O or Restart Your Device Charging Phone Clone Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notication and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Home Screen Widgets View and Clear Notications Enter Text

Smart Features

AI Voice AI Lens AI Touch AI Search Easy Projection Multi-screen Collaboration Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone AR Measure Smart Remote Switch Audio Channels Between Devices Huawei Share

Camera and Gallery

Take Photos with Your Foldable Device Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes Master AI Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings Macro Take Panoramic Photos Take Black and White Photos

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Moving Pictures Add Stickers to Photos High-Res Mode Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Leica Colors Manage Gallery Huawei Vlog Editor People Album Videos Highlights Launch Camera Light Painting Take HDR Photos Documents Mode Filters Adjust Camera Settings Smart Photo Categorization

Contents

Apps

Phone Notepad Compass HiSuite Tips Apps Contacts Messaging Calendar Clock Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Mirror App Twin Optimizer Phone Clone

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Settings

Wi-Fi Mobile Network More Connections

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Display & Brightness Sounds & Vibration Biometrics & Password Security Accessibility Features System & Updates Search for Items in Settings Bluetooth Home Screen & Wallpaper

Notications

Apps Battery Storage Privacy Users & Accounts About Phone

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Basic Gestures

Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

This feature may vary by device.

System Navigation Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and conrm that Gestures is

selected.

Return to the previous screen

Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen.

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.

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Switch apps

• Slide along the bottom edge of the screen.

Before using this gesture, go to System navigation > Settings and

conrm 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.

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

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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 notication panel

Swipe down from the status bar.

Button Shortcuts

Power o and restart

Press and hold the Power button until the Power o and Restart options

appear.

Increase the volume

Press the Volume up button.

Decrease the volume

Press the Volume down button.

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Take a screenshot

Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.

Ultra snapshot

Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is o or locked to

take a photo.

This feature may vary by device.

System Navigation

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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

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 also turn on the Show navigation bar switch in Settings to display the navigation

on the

bar at the bottom of the screen, indicating the start position for your upward swipes.

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

• Touch to return to the home screen.

to return to the previous menu or exit the current app.

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• Touch to access the recent tasks screen.

You can touch Settings to congure more settings.

• 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 notication

panel.

Use the Navigation Dock to Operate the Phone

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and enable

Navigation dock.

After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:

• Drag the button to your desired position.

• Touch the button to go back.

• Double-touch the button to go back two steps.

• 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.

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.

Turn On the Screen

You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways:

• Press the Power button.

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• 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.

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 ocial 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.

Screenshots & Screen Recording

Take a Screenshot

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.

Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot

Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.

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Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication 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.

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.

• If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen

protector and try again.

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 Key Combination to Start Screen Recording

Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To

stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.

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Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it

again to show all shortcuts.

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.

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

to save the screenshot.

Adjust Sound Settings

Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume

Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

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.

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Flip to Mute

When there is an incoming call, you can ip your phone to mute it.

For the features to take eect, 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, notication 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

Notication 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 notication panel, then swipe down on it

again to show all shortcuts.

2 Touch the

modes.

In Sound mode, your phone plays all sounds as normal.

In Silent mode, your phone only mutes the ringtones for incoming calls, messages,

Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent

notications, and some third-party app notications. 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.

System Haptics

The system uses haptics to provide feedback when certain operations are completed, such as

when you touch and hold text, a contact, or some other elements on the screen.

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Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and enable or disable System haptics

according to your preferences.

Set the Default Volume

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and you can then set the volume for the following

items:

• Ringer, Messages, Notications

• Alarms

• Music, Videos, Games

• Calls

Set More settings

On the Sounds & vibration screen, touch More settings, and set more notication methods

according to your preferences. For example, you can set Keypad tones and Screenshot.

This feature may vary by device.

multi-window

Enable App Multiplier

App Multiplier displays an app's home and content screens in dual windows for easier

multitasking when your phone is in landscape orientation.

1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Multiplier, and turn on the switch for apps that you want

to use this feature with.

2 Open an app that has App Multiplier enabled. The app's home screen will then be

displayed in the center of the screen.

3 Touch an entry on the app's home screen. The home screen will then be relocated to the

left to make space for the new screen.

To adjust the window sizes, touch and hold

between the windows, then slide left or

right.

This feature may vary by device.

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.

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2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock.

Switch the split-screen panes:

Touch and hold

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.

Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window

Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between

apps.

at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to

or in the middle of the split screen line and drag it until either pane

• 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.

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Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.

Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock

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• 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.

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.

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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:

Drag the bottom edge or corners of the oating window to resize it.

Display in full screen:

Touch

Minimize the oating window:

Touch

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 display it in full screen.

at the top of the oating window to minimize and shrink it into a oating bubble.

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.

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2 Touch the oating ball to display all oating window previews:

• 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.

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• Close the oating window for an app: Touch

close it.

on the oating window preview to

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.

2 Select a preferred style, and touch Apply.

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

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.

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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

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 o automatically when the power runs out.

Precautions for Charging

• Charge your phone using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.

Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,

overheating, or other undesirable eects.

• 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

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.

• 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.

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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.

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 notication panel, touch Settings, then select Charge

only.

Overview of Battery Icons

You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.

Battery Icon

Battery Level

Less than 4% battery remaining.

Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.

Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.

Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.

If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete message is

displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

Reverse 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.

2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, touch Touch for more

options, and select Reverse charge.

3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.

Phone Clone

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.

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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.

Get Familiar with the Home Screen

From the home screen, you can:

• Check the status of your phone and notications from the status bar at the top of the

screen.

• Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen.

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Notication 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 connected 4G network connected

3G network connected 2G network connected

Full signal strength Roaming

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Data saver enabled No SIM card detected

Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected

Wi-Fi connected Hotspot disconnected

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Switching network through Wi-

Alarm set

Fi+

Battery empty Low battery

Charging Quick charging

Super charging Super wireless charging

Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging

Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled

Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery

Bluetooth device connected VPN connected

Driving mode Projection device connected

Location service enabled Eye Comfort mode enabled

Headset with a microphone

Headset connected

connected

Call in progress VoLTE enabled

Missed call Unread SMS

Silence Vibration

NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled

Data syncing Data sync failed

Performance mode enabled New email

Event reminder More notications

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Airplane mode enabled

Shortcut Switches

Use Shortcut Switches

Turn on a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again

to show all shortcuts.

• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.

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• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature.

(Supported by some features.)

• Touch

Customize Shortcut Switches

Touch

to access the system settings screen.

, touch and hold a shortcut switch, then drag it to the desired position.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

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

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.

icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Sele or

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 ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode.

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 dierent screen.

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To congure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the congurations as

prompted.

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For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to

and select the unit of temperature you want.

Move or Delete a Widget

On the home screen of your device, you can touch and hold a widget to drag it to anywhere

on the screen, or touch Remove to delete it.

> Temperature unit,

View and Clear Notications

View Notications

When there is a notication reminder, you can unlock the screen and swipe down from the

status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.

Clear Notications

• You can remove a notication by swiping right on it.

• You can touch to clear all notications.

Some system notications and notications from apps running in the foreground cannot

be cleared.

Do Not Disturb Settings for Notications

If you wish not to be disturbed by a notication, swipe left on it, touch

options including Disable notications, Use gentle notications, and DELAY.

Some system notications and notications from apps running in the foreground cannot

be disabled or delayed.

, and choose from

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

What happens after you touch and hold the text may vary by app. Follow the onscreen

instructions.

appears.

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2 Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all text.

3 Touch Copy or Cut as needed.

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 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 > 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 > 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 > 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 specic 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

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

> Skill centre to check the built-in AI Voice skills.

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 specic mode.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

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

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.

Speech Translation

AI Voice allows you to translate your voice or text input so you can communicate with

foreign friends easily.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Speech Translation

You can use AI Voice to translate your voice or text input into the target language you have

set.

1 Wake up AI Voice and give the voice command "Translate".

2 Say or type in what you want to be translated.

3 AI Voice will display the translated result and broadcast it for you.

Communicate Easily with Face-to-Face Translation

Face-to-face translation allows you to overcome language barriers when you are traveling

abroad or in an international conference.

1 Wake up AI Voice and give the voice command "Face-to-face translation" to enter the

translation screen.

2 Touch

so the text on each of the two sections can be read from each side of the

device.

3 Press the button on your side of the section, say what you want to be translated, and

release the button for AI Voice to display the translated result in real time and broadcast it.

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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".

• 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

There are several methods for you to access .

From Camera

Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch

to access .

From the Search Bar

When the screen is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the screen to open the search

box and touch

next to the search bar to access .

From the Lock Screen

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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 .

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 to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping

platforms before making a purchase.

Scan and Shop with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Look at how much is the

refrigerator", or "Help me look at the same style of this juice machine".

2 Position the object within the viewnder and wait for it to be identied.

3 You will be provided with purchase links to dierent shopping platforms once the object

has been recognized.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Shop Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch

, and then touch .

2 Position the item you want to buy within the viewnder, and wait for it to be identied.

3 After the item has been identied by , links to purchase it on dierent shopping platforms

will be displayed.

Scan to Translate

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 and Translate with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Please scan this

menu and translate it", or "Scan this street sign and translate it".

2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.

3 Position the text you want to translate within the viewnder, and wait for it to be

translated.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Translate Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch

, and then touch .

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2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.

3 Position the text you want to translate within the viewnder, and wait for it to be

translated.

Scan to Learn More

allows you to learn more about artworks or landmarks you see by scanning the objects with

your camera.

Scan to Learn More with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Help me see what

this ower is?" or "Please have a look what is this building?".

2 Position the object within the viewnder and wait for it to be identied.

3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Learn More Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch

, and then touch .

2 Position the object within the viewnder and wait for it to be identied.

3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.

Scan and Count Calories

allows you to count the calories and nutrients in an item of food by scanning it with your

camera.

Scan and Count Calories with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Have a look how

much heat this steak has?", or "How much heat I can gain by eating this egg tart?".

2 Position the food within the viewnder and wait for the calorie and nutrient information

to be displayed.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan and Count Calories with Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch

, and then touch .

2 Position the food within the viewnder and wait for information about the calories and

nutrients per 100 g to be displayed.

The information is for reference only.

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Scan Codes for Services and Information

You can scan dierent types of QR codes and bar codes with , and then touch the identied

result to be redirected to other pages for more services and information.

Scan Codes with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Scan this QR code", or "Scan the

barcode".

2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

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

When you see any content that you are interested in on your phone, touch and hold the

screen with two ngers spread slightly apart to bring up AI Touch to learn more.

Go to Settings and enable AI Touch.

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.

Shop with AI Voice

1 Go to Settings and enable AI Touch.

2 When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, wake up AI Voice and ask

questions or give commands such as "How much is the cosmetics in the screen?", "I want to buy the electric fan in the screen", or "Help me nd the same style skirt on the screen".

3 When several items are displayed on the screen, adjust the size and position of the

identication box to t around the item you wish to buy.

4 After the item has been identied, links to purchase it on dierent shopping platforms will

be displayed.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

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Touch and Hold the Screen with Two Fingers for Visual Shopping

1 Go to Settings 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

identication box to t around the item you wish to buy.

4 After the item has been identied, links to purchase it on dierent shopping platforms will

be displayed.

AI Search

Search for Apps and Settings on Your Phone

You can search for keywords to nd apps, settings, les, contacts, and notes on your phone.

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.

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, notications such as incoming call notications, SMS

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 notication panel, and turn

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.

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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 notications, messages, and clock alarms are only displayed on your

phone. To change the settings, touch

To exit wireless projection, go to

and disable Hide notications.

> 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.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal

source.

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.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal

source.

Use Desktop Mode

After your phone screen is projected, go to

Desktop mode.

In Desktop mode, your phone and the large display work independently and can show

dierent 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 notications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will

appear on the notication 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

> Projection mode on your phone, and touch

available, your phone can work as a touchpad to complete input operations of a mouse and

keyboard.

Go to

• Use gestures as instructed to simulate mouse commands.

> Touchpad. You can:

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The gures are for reference only.

• 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.

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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, le sharing, and le editing.

Connect Your Phone to the PC through Huawei Share OneHop

1 Ensure that the PC supports

or .

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 notication panel and the

shortcuts menu, then enable NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

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 notication panel, and

enable

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.

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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 Conrm 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 notication 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.

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

Oce 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.

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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.

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

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• Transfer documents from your phone to your PC:

1 On your phone, use Microsoft Oce 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 Oce to open the document you want to transfer.

2 On your phone, exit Microsoft Oce 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.

• 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 Notication

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

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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 notication 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 Oce on your PC to open a document.

• Pictures: Use Photoshop on your PC to open a picture.

• Audio and video les: Use Windows Media Player to open an audio or video le.

• Web pages: Use IE browser on your PC to open a web page.

• Compressed 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.

Share Your Phone's Mobile Data Network with Your PC

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can share your

phone's hotspot with your PC in PC Manager.

1 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet using mobile data.

2 Open PC Manager and go to Phone > Instant Hotspot.

After Instant Hotspot is enabled, your PC will use your phone's mobile data to access the

Internet.

Ensure that PC Manager is running version 11.0 or later.

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.

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:

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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 notication 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 notication panel, swipe

down again to show all shortcuts, then turn on .

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 notications (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, as well as to play video or audio

les from your phone.

• Swipe down from the status bar on your phone or tablet to open the notication 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.

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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 les in Files between your phone and tablet.

• Drag a picture, text, or le from your phone to an open document on your tablet, such as a

Microsoft Oce 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 notication 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 reective 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 identied, at which point their individual heights will be

displayed.

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 viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the

plane.

4 Point

at the subject's feet and touch to mark the starting point.

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5 Slowly lift your phone to include the subject's entire body in the viewnder. When the

subject's face is identied, your phone will automatically display the subject's height. Drag the end point to ne-tune the measurement result.

Touch

Measure Length

For best results, keep a distance of 0.3–1.5 m (about 1–5 ft.) between your phone and

the object.

to capture the measuring screen.

1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Length.

2 Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.

3 Point

4 Move your phone slowly so that

the end of the edge, touch

at the object and touch to mark the starting point.

travels along the edge of the object. When it reaches

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 viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.

3 When your phone identies 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.

Automatic Volume Measurement

1 Ensure that Auto is turned on. Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your

phone to locate the plane.

2 When your phone identies the object and displays a frame, touch

3 Your phone will automatically display the result.

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Drag the tips to ne-tune the measurement result.

Manual Volume Measurement

1 Turn o Auto. Frame the object in the viewnder and slowly move your phone to locate

the plane.

2 Point

point.

3 Move your phone slowly so that

reaches the end of the edge, touch

at the tip of the object's bottom edge and touch to mark the starting

travels along the long edge of the object. When it

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

Set Up a Remote Control

1 Go to Tools > Smart Remote >

and touch .

to control it remotely.

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.

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Enable or Disable Remote Control Keypad Touch Sounds

Smart Features

Go to Smart Remote >

vibration.

> Settings to enable or disable keypad touch sounds and/or

Switch Audio Channels Between Devices

Switch to a Dierent Output Device During Playback

When playing music or videos through your earphones, you can quickly switch playback to

another device without having to unplug your wired earphones or disconnect your Bluetooth

earphones.

1 Enable Bluetooth on your phone and connect it to wired earphones or a Bluetooth audio

device (such as Bluetooth earphones, a Bluetooth speaker, or a vehicle-mounted device).

2 After pairing is successful, you will see the Current audio output device or Current audio

input/output device card if you swipe down the notication panel on your phone. Touch

on the card to display the audio output devices that are currently available.

Select the device you want to switch the audio to.

If your phone supports wired earphones with a non-Type-C port, the audio output

channel of your phone will be switched from This device to the wired earphones by

default.

Huawei Share

Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,

videos, documents, and other types of les between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth

to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les

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 notication 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

le.

These steps may be dierent if you are sharing les directly from an app.

. Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the

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 Verication 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 conrm 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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Take Photos with Your Foldable Device

Take Photos with Your Foldable Phone

Your foldable phone uses the same cameras as both front and rear cameras. The dual screen

design also allows both the photographer and their subject to preview shots in real time from

both sides simultaneously.

Open Camera. You can use the camera in the following ways:

• When your phone is unfolded, you can shoot photos or videos using the entire screen as the

viewnder.

• When your phone is folded, the viewnder is displayed on the primary screen by default.

Touch

To take a sele, touch

cameras are facing you, then take a photo.

to display the viewnder on both the primary and secondary screens.

to switch to the front camera, ip your phone so that the

Take Photos

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The gures are for reference only.

1 Open Camera.

2 You can then:

• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.

To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewnder and drag the

respective frame or ring to the desired location.

• Adjust brightness: Touch the viewnder. When the

focus frame, drag it up or down.

• Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.

• Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.

symbol appears next to the

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• Turn the ash on or o: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (O), or

(Always on).

If you select

environment, a ash icon will appear in the viewnder and the ash will be

automatically turned on when you take a photo.

These features may not be available in some camera modes.

(Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Use the Floating Shutter to Take Photos

You can enable the oating shutter to display in the camera viewnder, and drag it anywhere

you like to take photos quickly.

1 Go to Camera >

, and enable Floating shutter.

2 The oating shutter will then be displayed in the viewnder. You can drag it anywhere you

like.

3 Touch the oating shutter 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.

1 Open Camera, select Photo mode, and make sure the rear camera is in use.

2 Touch and hold

When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far.

or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.

3 Lift your nger to stop shooting.

Select the Burst Photos You Want to Keep

1 Open Gallery. Touch a burst photo (which is tagged with

2 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch

follow the onscreen instructions.

To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch

), then touch .

and

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.

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2 Return to the viewnder 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 viewnder, then say your command to take a photo.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits

Portrait mode lets you apply beauty and lighting eects to your photos to shoot stunning

portraits.

1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.

2 Frame your subject within the viewnder.

To take a sele, touch

3 You can then:

• Enable beauty eect: Touch

To disable the beauty eect, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch

• Set lighting eect: Touch

• Turn on the ash: When using the front camera, touch the ash icon at the top.

Select

This feature may vary by device.

4 Touch

Take Night Shots

Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colors even when shooting in low

light or at night.

(Auto) or (Always on).

to take a photo.

and adjust beauty settings.

and select your preferred.

1 Open Camera and select Night mode.

2 If you are using the rear camera, touch

or to adjust the shutter speed.

This feature may vary by device.

on the viewnder to adjust the ISO sensitivity

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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.

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

aperture value will create a more blurred background.

in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller

4 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Shoot Wide Aperture Videos

Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot videos where the background is blurred in real time

so your subject always remains in sharp focus.

1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode.

2 Touch

3 Touch where you want to focus. Touch

aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background.

to switch to video mode.

in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust

4 Touch the shutter button to start recording. When recording, touch the viewnder to

adjust the focus.

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

5 Touch

background blur editing.

to save the settings.

to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow

Master AI

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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 viewnder. Once the camera identies what you are

shooting, it will automatically recommend a mode (such as portrait, greenery, or text).

4 To disable the recommended mode, touch

Use Moon Mode

next to the mode text or turn o .

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 viewnder to adjust the

zoom to 10x or more. When the camera detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode.

4 Touch

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.

to take a photo.

Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings

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

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 viewnder, 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.

is enabled.

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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 viewnder to help you focus.

This feature may vary by device.

3 In the viewnder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch

Macro

Use Super Macro to Shoot Close-ups

With Super macro mode, you can take photos of small objects such as dewdrops and leaves

to explore and record the details of the world around you.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Super macro mode.

2 Touch

Automatically Switch to Super Macro Mode

1 Open Camera. When the camera is close enough to the object you want to shoot, it will

automatically focus on the object. If If it is not displayed, keep a distance of 2.5–10.0 cm (about 1–4 in.) away from the subject.

to take a photo.

is enabled, the screen will display Super macro.

2 Touch

to take a photo.

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 eld of view and stitches them together into a

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.

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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.

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 eect.

• Pro: This mode allows you to adjust the camera settings, including the metering mode,

sensitivity, and shutter speed.

3 Touch

to take a photo.

Moving Pictures

Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life

Moving pictures capture a second of movement and sound before and after you touch the

shutter button.

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.

to take a photo.

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.

at the top of the

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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

share, then touch

If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving pictures will

be displayed as static images.

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.

to share them.

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 viewnder.

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 viewnder), touch

• When you are shooting static objects or scenery in well-lit conditions, select

capture higher quality photos. It may take longer to take the photo. Keep your phone

steady when the photo is being taken.

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• To take a high-resolution photo quickly, select .

3 Frame your subject within the viewnder, 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

This feature may vary by device.

to take a photo.

Pro Mode

Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro

Pro mode lets you ne-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity,

focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos.

Use Pro Mode to Take Photos

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1 Open Camera and select Pro mode.

2 You can then:

• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.

Metering Mode Description

Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting

Matrix

Center

Spot

• Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.

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.

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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 aects 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 Mode Description

AF-S (single) Applicable to stationary subjects.

AF-C

Applicable to moving subjects.

(continuous)

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

Touch

• Select the storage format: You can save the photo in JPG or RAW format. RAW format

to adjust the color temperature.

. In low-light environments, select .

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.

In Pro mode, changing a specic 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

• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.

to switch to video mode. You can then:

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Metering Mode Description

Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting

Matrix

landscapes.

Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of the screen.

Center

Applicable when shooting portraits.

Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the

Spot

• Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.

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 aects 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 Mode Description

AF-S (single) Applicable to stationary subjects.

AF-C

Applicable to moving subjects.

(continuous)

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

Touch

2 Touch

to adjust the color temperature.

to start recording.

. In low-light environments, select .

In Pro mode, changing a specic setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as

well. Adjust them depending on your actual requirements.

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 viewnder, or drag the zoom slider.

• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewnder to lock

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 insucient light. The camera will then increase the screen brightness

to illuminate the subject's face.

• Adjust the beauty eect: Touch

• Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to

and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.

> Video resolution and select

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.

• Select a video format that saves on storage space: Touch

and enable Ecient

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.

3 Touch

While recording, touch and hold

Touch

4 Touch

to start recording.

or to smoothly zoom in or out.

to take a photo while recording.

to pause the recording and to end the recording.

Use AI Movie Eects to Record Videos

Use AI movie eects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post-

processing.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Switch to the rear camera, touch

or to select a special eect.

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.

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While recording, touch to take a photo with the selected special eect.

Camera and Gallery

5 Touch

Shoot 4K UHD Videos

Your phone supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording.

to end the recording.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Go to

Beauty mode, lters, and special eects 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 eeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed

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.

• 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 Slow-Mo Videos

1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode.

2 Touch and select 4x or 8x.

The 8x option is not available on certain devices.

3 Touch

to start recording.

4 Touch to end the recording.

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Shoot Slow-Mo Videos with the Front Camera

You can use the front camera to take slow-mo sele videos such as of your hair blowing in

the wind.

1 Go to Camera > More, select Slow-mo mode, then touch

camera.

2 If your phone allows, touch

3 Touch

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 start recording.

to end the recording.

and select a slow motion speed.

to switch to the front

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

For the best results when sharing, share the slow-mo videos in which your edits have

been saved.

> Save slow-mo le to save your edits.

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 owers, drifting clouds, and more.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Time-lapse mode.

2 Place your phone in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your phone.

3 Touch

The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery.

to start recording, then touch to end the recording.

Take Time-Lapse Photos with Custom Settings

By default, Time-lapse mode uses preset settings. To customize the settings, touch Auto. You

can then:

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• Touch to adjust the recording speed. For example, record trac trails at 15x or

blooming owers at 1800x.

A video recorded at a higher speed will play faster.

• Touch

to set the recording duration.

to adjust the metering mode, shutter speed, ISO, and more.

to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch to end the

recording.

Leica Colors

Use Leica Colors

1 Open Camera and make sure the rear camera is in use.

2 Touch

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.

Not all camera modes support Leica colors.

, then select Leica standard, Leica vivid, or Leica smooth.

Manage Gallery

Edit Photos and Videos

Gallery oers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos.

Basic Editing

1 Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch

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

• Add a lter eect: Touch Filter to select a lter.

• Adjust photo eects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and

other aspects of the photo.

. To mirror the photo, touch .

• Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,

blur, doodle, or text element.

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2 Touch or to save your edits.

Add Stickers to Photos

Camera and Gallery

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

Pixelate Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to

to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

> 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

Rename Photos

to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.

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 dierent 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

to rotate it or to ip it.

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• Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between photos and along

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

• 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

transition.

to display the video editing screen, where you can:

on the timeline to select a

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.

• 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

eects.

• 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 eects.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

View Photos or Videos on Other Devices from Your Phone

With Multi-device browsing, you can browse and search for photos and videos saved on other

phones and tablets.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Before using this feature, ensure that the battery level of your device is more than

10%.

1 Connect your phone and the target device to the same router or personal hotspot, log in

to the same HUAWEI ID, and enable Bluetooth on both devices. The two devices will then automatically connect to each other.

2 Go to Settings > More connections > Multi-Device Collaboration and ensure that

Multi-Device Collaboration and Multi-Device Gallery (if displayed) are enabled.

If your device does not have the Multi-Device Collaboration switch, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

3 After the connection is set up, the Other devices tab will be displayed under Gallery >

Albums.

4 Touch the Other devices tab to view connected devices. You can:

• Browse photos or videos on the connected devices: Touch a connected device to view

the albums stored on that device.

• Search for photos: On the Albums tab, enter a keyword (such as "food" or "scenery").

The search results will be displayed by device.

• Save items from other devices to your phone: Touch the target device, touch and hold

to select photos or videos, then touch

The saved items are displayed in Gallery > Albums > From other devices.

To disable this feature, disable Multi-Device Collaboration.

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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

the default order.

Move Photos and Videos

next to an album to the desired position. Touch Reset to reset the albums to

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

> Delete.

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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

Recover Deleted Photos and Videos

In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then

touch

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.

to restore them to their original albums.

> Delete.

1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block.

2 If

Block.

Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files.

is displayed at the top, it indicates that the album can be blocked. Go to >

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.

Hide Albums

System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be

hidden.

From the Albums tab, go to

you want to hide.

Hidden albums and the photos and videos in them are hidden from view in Gallery.

> Hide albums and toggle the switches on for albums that

Huawei Vlog Editor

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Huawei Vlog Editor

The Huawei Vlog editor automatically creates Huawei Vlogs, such as Spotlight Reels,

Highlights videos, and People albums, with added background music from your photos and

videos.

You can also select photos and videos yourself to create your own Huawei Vlogs.

Either way, you can edit and share your Huawei Vlogs at the touch of a nger.

Create a Vlog with Photos and Videos

You can quickly create a vlog set to music made with photos and videos on your device. Jazz

it up with extra lters, transitions, and intros or outros.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 Open Gallery. Then do either of the following:

• Go to Discover > New video, select photos and videos, then touch Create.

• On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select photos and videos, then go to

> Video.

2 Your phone will automatically create a vlog, for which 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 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 a transition: Touch

Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you want to add a transition,

and touch Cut. Then touch

If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.

• Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.

between clips to select a transition. You can also touch

on the timeline to select a transition.

• 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

eects.

• 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.

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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 eects.

You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.

3 When you are nished, touch

View Spotlight Reels

Spotlight Reel analyzes your videos to create highlight clips of people and objects in them

and presents them to you with background music.

to preview and to export the video.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Videos.

2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a person's face or Highlight Reel to

view the created Spotlight Reel. If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one.

3 During playback, touch the video to edit the template, background music, lter, intro and

outro, and more.

This feature works automatically when your phone is charging and the screen is o. It

only works on local videos between 10 seconds and 3 minutes long.

People Album Videos

View, Edit, and Share People Album Videos

Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos.

View, edit, and share the videos generated in these People albums.

View People Album Videos

1 Go to Gallery > Discover and touch a People album.

2 Touch

Edit People Album Videos

Apply special eects, lters, and background music to make your videos stand out.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 Touch

• Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.

on the album cover.

to play the video. During playback, touch to edit the video.

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• Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to

trim the video to the desired length.

• Sort the clips: Touch and hold a clip, then drag it to where you want it to be.

• Add a transition: Touch

between clips to select a 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.

If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.

• 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

eects.

• 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 eects.

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.

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 >

• Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging and connected

and enable Location tag.

to a Wi-Fi network, the screen is turned o, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This

process may take some time.

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View Highlights Videos

1 Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album.

Camera and Gallery

2 Touch

to play the video.

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

• 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

to edit it:

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

eects.

• 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 eects.

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.

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Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums

1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.

2 You can then:

Camera and Gallery

• Add photos or videos: Touch

• Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to

remove, touch

Rename Highlights Albums

, then touch Remove.

, select the items you want to add, then touch .

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

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.

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

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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 Trac Trails Mode

Trac trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car light trails at night.

1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting and select Trac 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

4 When the exposure is just right, touch

Capture Light Drawings in Light Grati Mode

Light grati mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front

of the camera.

to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.

to nish shooting.

1 In Light painting mode, select Light grati.

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 aect the shooting results.

3 Touch

4 When the exposure is just right, touch

Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode

to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.

to nish shooting.

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

4 When the exposure is just right, touch

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.

to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.

to nish shooting.

1 In Light painting mode, select Star trails.

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2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location without light pollution and with an

unobstructed view of the sky.

3 Touch

4 When the exposure is just right, touch

to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewnder.

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 eects in your photos, giving your photos

sharper details.

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 suer 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

2 Frame the document you want to shoot within the viewnder, then touch

3 The camera will automatically identify the text area within the viewnder, unskew the

image, and remove any shadows.

This feature may vary by device.

, then download Documents.

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.

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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

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 eect.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.

Adjust Camera Settings

. Your phone will

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 >

This feature is not available in some modes.

Enable Location Tags

To enable Location tag, enable Location Services for your phone rst, then go to Camera >

. Your photos and videos will then be tagged with location information.

You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.

To enable Location Services on your phone:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel (swipe down further to

> Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio.

show all shortcut switches if necessary), then enable

• Go to Settings > Location, and enable Access my location.

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Camera and Gallery

Add Device Watermarks

Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device

watermark added.

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 viewnder.

2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter

button.

Use Mirror Reection

When using the front camera, touch

When Mirror reection is enabled, the image will appear as you see yourself in the

viewnder, instead of ipped.

When Mirror reection is disabled, the image will be ipped, so it's the opposite of what

you see in the viewnder.

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 viewnder.

Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions

Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewnder.

, then enable or disable Mirror reection.

When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with

the horizontal level.

Smart Photo Categorization

Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, and

scenery, so you can quickly nd what you're looking for.

Go to Gallery > Discover to view your photos organized into categories.

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To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or

for portraits).

Not all photos can be removed from the category albums.

View and Set People Albums

Once you have taken a sucient 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.

You can name these People albums and set the relationships of individuals with you.

Group photo albums require a specic 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, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2

respectively.

Set a Music Ringtone

1 Go to Phone >

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.

> Settings > 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 >

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.

> Settings > 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 dierent 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 eects.

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 conrm that you have enabled the feature by checking this number.

Enable MeeTime

Open MeeTime, and follow the onscreen instructions to activate and enable MeeTime.

If a phone number has already been linked with your HUAWEI ID, it will be automatically

used for MeeTime. Your linked phone number will be used by default to make and receive

MeeTime calls.

If MeeTime is not pre-installed on your phone, download it from AppGallery.

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 prole picture

in the upper right corner to access the Settings screen, then turn on the switch.

Make a High-quality Video or Voice Call

Use MeeTime to make smooth and high-quality calls between Huawei devices such as

phones and tablets. You can enjoy clear video calls even in dark environments and adjust the

beauty level during video calls.

1 Open MeeTime and follow the onscreen instructions to activate and enable it.

2 In the MeeTime app, go to Contacts > MeeTime, and touch

who has enabled MeeTime on their devices to make a high-quality video or voice call.

3 During a video call, touch the screen and then touch

Drag the slider left or right to adjust the beauty level.

For optimal use, keep your phone within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of you and ensure that you

are in a bright environment.

to access the Soften function.

or next to a contact

4 You can touch More and then perform the following:

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• Touch to mute MeeTime.

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• Touch

to use the speaker.

to switch to a voice call.

to share the screen.

To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls.

Share Your Phone Screen During a MeeTime Call

During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on

the screen. The other party will then be able to view your screen and your doodles on it.

1 During a video call, touch the screen, go to More >

, and follow the onscreen

instructions to share your screen.

While sharing your screen, touch

2 Touch

to exit screen sharing.

to start doodling on your screen.

Set MeeTime Phone Numbers

You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers.

1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your prole picture icon in the upper right corner to

access the Settings screen.

2 Touch Number settings. You can then:

• Touch

been linked.

• In the list of , 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

to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked.

to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have

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 right to answer the call.

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• Drag left to reject the call.

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• Touch

to reject the call and reply with a message.

to set a reminder for calling back.

If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:

• Touch

to answer the call.

to reject the call.

to reject the call and reply with a message.

to set a reminder for calling back.

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.

Go to Phone >

> Settings and then go to More > Call waiting.

If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure 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

2 Touch

Enable Call Forwarding

After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet your pre-set conditions will be

automatically transferred to a specied phone number. This feature requires the support of

your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

to answer it.

, or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.

1 Open Phone, go to

> Settings, and touch Call forwarding.

2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and conrm the target number.

If your phone has two SIM cards installed, congure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2

respectively.

This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

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Disable Call Forwarding

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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

Use Speed Dial

Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the

to end the call.

assigned number key.

Go to Phone >

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 >

Set a Call Background

To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following:

> Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this

> Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call.

1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.

2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper.

You can also set a prole picture for a contact to be shown on the call background.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.

2 Touch

Make an International Call

and then to set a prole picture for the selected contact.

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.

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3 For numbers that are not in the contacts list, open the dialer and hold the 0 number key

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until the + icon is displayed. Enter the country code and phone number, then touch 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

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.

• On the Phone screen, go to

then touch Delete.

• On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch

next to a call log entry to call back or send a message.

> Delete entries, select the entries you want to delete,

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.

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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.

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2 Touch

During a voice call, you can touch

to make a video call.

to switch to a video call.

Filter and Block Spam Calls

Set dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.

Filter Spam Calls

1 Go to Phone >

Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked >

> Blocked > .

2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.

Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers

You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:

• 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 Notications for Blocked Calls

Go to Phone >

> Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive

notications 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 >

• Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact,

> Blocked. You can then:

or touch Delete to delete call records.

• Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches.

• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.

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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

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

touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.

Perform In-call Operations

to call the number. Alternatively,

During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.

• Touch

to switch the audio channel to the speaker.

to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,

contact your carrier.

• Touch

• During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the

to use the dialer.

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.

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• Touch to end a call.

Use Voicemail

Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched o or when there is no cellular

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

1 Go to Phone >

> Settings and touch More.

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, congure 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.

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.

Notepad

Create a Note

To help you quickly keep a track of your thoughts and inspirations, you can create notes

using the Handwrite (to write or draw content) and Scan document modes.

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:

• Touch to add a checklist.

• Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background.

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• Touch to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired

position in the note.

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• To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch

a tag for it.

3 Touch

Add a Note by Scanning Documents

1 Open Notepad and go to Notes >

to save the note.

> > Scan document.

2 Align your phone camera with the picture or le you want to scan and touch

scanning. The scanned pages are saved in Notepad.

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

dicult to convey through text.

to save the note.

after nishing to add

to start

1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch

2 Touch

3 Touch

to write or draw the content you need in the selected color.

to save the note.

Create To-dos

You can create to-dos to keep a track of day-to-day essentials, such as daily shopping lists,

tasks at work, and household chores.

Add a To-do Item

You can add a to-do item and set a time reminder for it.

If you have marked the to-do item as important, you will be prompted with a full-screen

reminder when the screen is locked.

1 Go to Notepad > To-dos and touch

2 Enter your to-do item.

3 Touch

4 Enable

, set a time, and touch OK.

to mark the to-do item as important.

5 Touch Save.

This feature may vary by device.

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Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item

If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example,

Never, Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your phone will repeatedly

prompt you to complete the to-do item at the specied time.

Manage Your Notepad

You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into dierent folders, delete

unwanted items, and share items with other people.

When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top

of the screen to quickly return to the rst item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.

Use App Lock for Notepad or Lock a Note

Enable the app lock for Notepad: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, enter the lock

screen password or customize the app lock password as prompted, and then turn on the

switch next to Notepad.

Lock a note: Open the note you need to lock in Notepad, go to

the onscreen instructions. To unlock the note, go to

> Remove lock.

> Add lock, and follow

If your device supports ngerprint or face unlock, you can use fast authentication by

performing the following: Go to Notepad >

> Settings > Note lock, then enable Unlock

with Fingerprint ID and Unlock with Face Recognition.

Sort Notepad Items by Category

To sort the notes into dierent folders by category, you can add labels in dierent colors.

You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods:

• On the All notes screen, swipe left on an item, select

or to move this item to the

top, or add a star mark to it.

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch

, and select a

notebook for this item.

• Touch and hold a note or to-do item, select the ones you want to classify under the same

category, then touch

Items in an Exchange account cannot be moved.

Sync Notepad Items

Swipe down from the Exchange mail list to sync the notes and tasks from the current account

to Notepad. The corresponding notes and to-do items will then be generated automatically.

A folder named after the Exchange account will be automatically generated in Notepad.