Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features20
Notication Panel and Status Bar20
Screen Lock and Unlock22
Home Screen Management23
Contacts
Managing Business Cards
Search Contacts28
Managing Contacts29
Merging Third-party App Contacts30
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Dialing
Camera
Gallery
Basic Calling Functions
VoLTE32
Basic Camera Functions
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits37
Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos38
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects38
Panorama39
Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos40
Pro Mode41
Light Painting Mode43
More Capture Modes48
Customize Highlights Albums
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Photo Management52
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Use One-touch Optimization56
Manage Mobile Data Usage56
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Email
Calendar
Clock
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power
Consumption
Enable Virus Scanner57
Add Email Accounts58
Manage Email Accounts58
Manage VIP Email Contacts59
Create Smart Groups59
Import Important Events to Calendar59
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email59
Navigate the Calendar
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized61
View Global Holidays61
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Use the Clock
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Check Your Screen Time
Multiple Users
Set and Use Multiple Users
Device Connection
Bluetooth
Connecting USB Device72
Huawei Share74
Security and Privacy
Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Fingerprint76
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Enable or Disable Location Services79
PrivateSpace79
Enable App Lock83
More Security Settings84
Backup and Restoration
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Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data85
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device85
Reset Your Phone85
Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS
Devices
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi87
Connecting to the Internet90
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices90
Apps and
Notications
App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
Congure
Sound Settings94
More Display Settings95
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup
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Do Not Disturb Mode94
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Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
System
Change the Input Method
Enable Color Correction99
General Settings99
System Update
Performing an Online Update
Legal Notice
Legal Notice
Personal Information and Data Security103
Obtaining help104
Get More Information104
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Featured Usage Tips
Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
l Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and
not supported in PrivateSpace either.
l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
l When using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your screen unlock
password.
2 You can select Enable pick up to wake. In this case, your Phone will turn on the screen and
identify your facial features to unlock the screen automatically whenever you pick up your Phone
and hold it to your face. If you do not wish to use this feature, you can disable this option. Touch
Enroll face and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your face.
3 Methods to set Face unlock:
lDirect unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone
screen.
lSwipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone identies your facial features, swipe
the lock screen to unlock your device.
lSmart display of lock screen notications: Enable Slide to unlock and Smart lock screen
notications. On the lock screen, your Phone hides notication details by default and displays
them only after identifying the device owner's face.
lAccess app lock: Enable Access App lock to access apps and locked apps using Face unlock.
identies your facial features and unlocks the
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom
of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation
buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
Open
dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen. You can then drag it to your preferred location.
The Navigation dock can perform the following actions:
l Back: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable Navigation
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Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
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l Home: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
l View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view
any apps that are running in the background.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Camera Tips
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
Want to make your
customized options to make every photo beautiful and memorable.
Enable Portrait mode and make your photos shine: Open Camera > Portrait, and you can
set the following parameters to make your photos shine. After making the adjustments, touch to
take photos.
l Blurred effect: If there is a light source in the background, touch the icon.
When the ambient light is not low, a light source (such as neon light and street light) in the
background will produce an ideal blurred effect.
l Stage lighting: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a stage lighting effect.
Taking a photo from far away will reduce the lighting effect.
l Beauty effect:
seles or group shots even more beautiful? Portrait mode provides you with
–When using the rear camera: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider left or right to
adjust the beauty level. A larger Beauty level value produces more distinct beauty effect.
–When using the front camera: Touch in the viewnder. A larger value produces more
distinct beauty effect.
To disable these beauty effects, touch the icon in the viewnder and set each parameter
to its lowest value.
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Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos
Try the 3D panorama function to capture a 360-degree view of a scene or person.
l Shooting objects: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow
the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release
to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch
photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
above the
l Shooting scenery: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow
the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release
to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch
above the
photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
After a 3D panorama has been generated, you can tilt your Phone or drag the photo to view the 3D
effect.
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
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Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama,
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
1 Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2 Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
center line.
4 Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
Custom Shooting Modes
Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or
delete shooting modes based on your needs.
Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download > More. Select the
shooting modes to download, and touch ADD.
Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes
with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to
update them.
Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes.
To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted.
Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos
Tired of taking boring pictures? You can use AR lens to add a variety of stickers or change the
background of your photos to make them look more interesting.
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Open Camera > AR lens.
There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out:
l 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out
your facial expressions and actions accordingly. Touch to record, or touch
and then touch
and hold to create your own personalized Qmoji.
l
Adding customized effects for your photos or videos: Touch Gesture effects, and then touch
, , or . Then follow the onscreen instructions to add customized backgrounds to your
photos or videos.
l Adding effects to your photos or videos: Touch Effects and select an animated sticker. Then
touch to take a photo with the selected sticker, or touch to shoot a video with the
selected sticker. Some animated stickers have sound effects that will be automatically added to the
video.
l Changing photo or video background: Touch Backgrounds, select a background, and then
touch to take a photo with the selected background. Alternatively, touch to record a video
with the selected background. Some animated backgrounds have sound effects that will be
automatically added to the video.
You can also touch to add your favorite pictures in Gallery to Backgrounds.
Backgrounds is supported only by the front camera.
Touch to add beautication effects and adjust the beauty level.
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
Open
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch ,
and select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering mode
MatrixBroad landscapes and seas
Center
Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Application scenario
The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the
background.
Spot
The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
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l Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and swipe left or right on the ISO slider to adjust
its value.
To avoid excessive noises, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and above 400 for night scenes.
l Adjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the
shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the center.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,
using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.
l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the EV slider and drag the
selected value to the center.
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected
value to the center.
l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
.
l Touch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject
: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AF
slider and drag your desired mode to the center.
AF modes
Application scenario
AF-S modeStatic scenes (such as mountains).
AF-C modeMoving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).
MF modeProtruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).
Hold your device steady when shooting: In Pro mode, touch and enable Horizontal level.
After this feature is enabled, two horizontal guiding lines will appear in the viewnder. When the
dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is horizontally aligned.
Save RAW format pictures: In Pro mode, touch > Resolution, and enable RAW format. After
this function is enabled, pictures taken in Pro mode will be saved in both RAW and standard JPG
formats.
l
Some settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based
on your actual needs.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual condition to achieve your desired effect.
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Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits
Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to
shoot professional portraits.
Open Camera > More > Pro.
Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits. Place your
shooting subjects (their faces for example) in the center of the viewnder.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment
l Adjust ISO: To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you adjust the ISO to a low level
when shooting portraits. You may adjust the ISO based on the actual shooting environments.
Shooting Environment
Recommended ISO
OutdoorsBetween 100 and 200
IndoorsAround 400
Night scenesBetween 400 and 800
l Adjust shutter speed: The shutter speed should be slow if the ambient light is low and fast when
the ambient light is strong. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and
1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125.
l Adjust EV compensation: You may increase the EV compensation if the light on the subjects or
background is low, and decrease the EV compensation if there is too much light.
Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting under sunlight, you
can select . In a low light environment, you can select .
Adjust Focus: To better highlight a subject, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when
shooting portraits. In the viewnder, touch to focus on the part (the subject's face for example) you
want to highlight.
l In Pro mode, some settings may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them
based on your actual needs.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect.
More Features
Enable Password Vault
Forget your password when logging in to an app? Password vault saves and automatically lls in your
passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely.
Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your
Phone, you can enable Password vault by performing the following operations:
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1 You need to enter the lock screen password to log in to Password vault. Open Settings, and go
to Security & privacy > Password vault.
2 Enter the screen lock password to access the Password vault screen.
3 Enable Password vault. When you log in to the app for the rst time and select SAVE, the login
account and password are automatically saved. When you log in to the app again, the password is
associated with one of the encryption methods such as your facial image by default, which is
convenient and secure.
4 Enable or disable Autoll settings for a single app. If the automatic lling function is enabled for
an app, you can use a facial image or ngerprint to automatically ll in the password when you
log in to the app, which is convenient and secure. If the automatic lling function is disabled for an
app, you must enter the account and password to log in to the app.
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening the apps for the
rst time. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and prevents unauthorized
access to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you access the
app for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and enter the app lock. In
subsequent access, you can directly enter the app lock password. On the App lock screen, enable App
lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app for the rst time, you need to
enter the password in the password text box. If you forget the password, touch Forgot password,
enter the answer in the password protection question box, and reset the password. If you have not
set the password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
If you have set up a
lock for the rst time, you can follow the onscreen instructions to associate your ngerprint and
facial recognition with App lock for easier app unlocking.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
and then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock
password or password protection.
If you enter a wrong password
ngerprint and facial recognition to unlock your Phone and are opening App
ve times in a row while logging in to App lock, your Phone will
be locked for one minute. You can try again in one minute. If you enter a wrong password
another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes.
Enable PrivateSpace
Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers
when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store
private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your
ngerprint or password.
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You can add up to three users to Users and PrivateSpace on your Phone. If you have already
added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot add
more users to PrivateSpace.
Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the rst time, open Settings, go to
Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your
PrivateSpace.
You can only create one PrivateSpace.
Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly
switch between spaces using your ngerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are
required to rst enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from
your lock screen.
Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your
ngerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy
> PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace.
Exit PrivateSpace: After entering your PrivateSpace, open
Settings, and go to Security &
privacy > PrivateSpace > Exit. When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the
PrivateSpace will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace when you need it.
Delete PrivateSpace: Deleting your PrivateSpace will permanently delete all apps and data stored
within your PrivateSpace and this data will be unable to be restored. You can delete your PrivateSpace
in the following ways:
l From the MainSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and touch
> Delete PrivateSpace.
l In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your
home screen.
Open
Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In
Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
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Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to
your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen
and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
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Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
Enable Memory Cleanup
Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory
cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running
smoothly.
Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear memory and cache and optimize performance. If
your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid incurring
excessive data charges.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
l Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and
not supported in PrivateSpace either.
l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
l When using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1
Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your screen unlock
password.
2 You can select Enable pick up to wake. In this case, your Phone will turn on the screen and
identify your facial features to unlock the screen automatically whenever you pick up your Phone
and hold it to your face. If you do not wish to use this feature, you can disable this option. Touch
Enroll face and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your face.
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3 Methods to set Face unlock:
lDirect unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone identies your facial features and unlocks the
screen.
lSwipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone identies your facial features, swipe
the lock screen to unlock your device.
lSmart display of lock screen notications: Enable Slide to unlock and Smart lock screen
notications. On the lock screen, your Phone hides notication details by default and displays
them only after identifying the device owner's face.
lAccess app lock: Enable Access App lock to access apps and locked apps using Face unlock.
Enroll a Fingerprint
New Device
You can enroll a
ngerprint on your Phone and then use your ngerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
l Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your
l Before enrolling a ngerprint, make sure your nger is clean and dry.
ngerprint is not recognized.
1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
3 Once you have set an unlock password, touch New ngerprint to enroll a ngerprint.
4 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip.
5 After enrollment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your
ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
nancial
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
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Gestures and Operations
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
l If you are using the sound recording function of your Phone before screen recording, Enable
microphone is disabled by default.
l If you have enabled Enable microphone, your device will record all ambient sounds in the
recording. It is recommended that you record your screen in a quiet environment.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch
based on your needs. To end the recording, touch in the upper left corner of the screen.
to start recording the screen. You can enable or disable Enable microphone
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Gestures and Operations
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume up button to begin recording. You can enable or disable Enable microphone based on your
needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume up
button again.
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Gestures and Operations
Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to
start recording. You can enable or disable Enable microphone based on your needs. To end the
recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.
Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen
Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts
panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Use knuckle to take screenshot: Use a knuckle to gently double-tap the screen in quick succession
to take a screenshot of the full screen.
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Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Congure Your Navigation Bar Layout
Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page,
exit an app, or view recent apps used.
To congure your navigation bar layout, touch Settings, then go to System > System navigation
> Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and enable or disable
Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
lBack key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
lHome key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the HiVoice icon
and swipe upwards on the icon to enable HiVoice features.
lRecent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
l
Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you might try using the Recent key. The Recent
key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close your
background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed.
Touch
l View recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can check
. You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
them by swiping left or right.
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Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Home Screen
l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab.
l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app.
l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently
Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Notication Panel and Status Bar
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important
bar, you can view real time notication information and your device's operating status.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication. You can access notication and status bar settings in the following ways:
Access notication panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to open
the notication panel. You can turn on or off shortcut switches, or touch notications to view the
details.
notications? From your Phone's status
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Home Screen
Want the notication and status bar to display only the number of notications or to display no
notications? Touch Settings, and go to Notications > More notication settings >
Notication method. Then, select Numbers or None as required.
Disable Disruptive App Notications
Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notications? You can set and disable app
notications to prevent this from happening.
Open Settings, and go to Notications. You can:
l Disable push notications from an app: On the Notications screen, nd and touch the desired
app, and then turn off .
l Prevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Customize
Not a fan of the default notication reminders? You can customize your notication reminders so that
you get your notications the way you want them.
Open Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. From here, you can:
Notications
l Enable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen. When your Phone
screen is off, it will turn on when a notication is received.
l Set Pulse notications light: Turn on Pulse notication light, and the notication light will ash
whenever you receive new notications.
l Set notication method: Touch Notication method. Depending on your preferences, you can
select Icons, Numbers, or None.
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Screen Lock and Unlock
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy
Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information,
banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each
time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your
Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorized user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
password, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
l Set a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your Phone is quick and
simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN. Go to Set lock
screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch Change unlock
method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN.
l Set a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security,
use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Set lock screen password > Change
unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4
dots.
l Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure
than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes
numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so that you don't get
locked out of your Phone if you forget it. Go to Set lock screen password > Change unlock
method > Password, follow the prompts to set up a password.
l Unlock your device using a smart band: If your device supports unlocking with a smart band,
the screen will automatically light up when the band comes within 80 cm of your device. Swiping
on the screen of your Phone will instantly unlock the device. Touch Smart unlock, and follow the
onscreen prompts to complete the setup.
l Unlock your device using a
ngerprint: If your device supports ngerprint unlock, this is the
recommended unlock method. Using a ngerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the
device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and
follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your ngerprints.
l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
password prevents unauthorized access to your device. For the security of your device, do not
select Disable lock screen password as the screen lock method.
l Regular password prompts help you to remember your password: If you have not
entered your screen lock password for 3 days, the system will require that you enter the
password to unlock your device.
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Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the
screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen
when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the following
ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at
any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two ngers together on the home screen to
enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your
home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen
editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen. To lock your screen this
way, rst switch to the home screen page where the Screen Lock widget is located.
You can swipe up from the bottom of the Magazine unlock screen to display the Magazine unlock
shortcut panel and use widgets such as recorder, calculator, and ashlight.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or
sort and move them to folders for more convenient use.
Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone
vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until
your Phone vibrates, and then touch Uninstall. Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Create a folder: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then
drag it on top of another icon. The two icons will now be placed in a new folder.
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Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and
then touch OK. The selected app icons will be automatically added to the folder while the deselected
apps will be removed from the folder.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screen
Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customize it
to your liking.
Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do
the following:
l Add a new screen page: Touch
at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
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l Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the
desired position.
l Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the
selected screen page as your default home screen page.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to
your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen
and ease your usage experience.
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Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Contacts
Managing Business Cards
Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts
Open Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can:
l Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a at surface and adjust the camera's
focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewnder, then
touch .
l Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to
capture multiple business cards.
The information on the business cards will be automatically converted into contact information and
saved in Business cards in your Phone.
To view a business card you have saved, open Contacts, select scanned contacts, then go to
Details.
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards
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Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your prole picture and
enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your
device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card
directly using the QR code. Alternatively, touch
, select a sharing method, and follow the
onscreen instructions to share.
Share contacts: Open Contacts, select the contact you want to share, and touch the QR code
icon in the upper right corner to share the contact using the QR code. You can also touch Share,
select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the sharing process.
If the other party's device supports QR code analysis, they can directly take pictures of or scan QR
codes to add contacts.
Search Contacts
Open Contacts, in the contacts list, you can use the following search methods:
For most accurate search results, ensure your device is displaying all contacts. On the contacts list
screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts.
l Drag the index on the side to quickly scroll through the list.
l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact name, initials, telephone number,
or email address, and the search results will be displayed below the search bar. You can also enter
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multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly nd all
matching contacts.
If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to >
Settings > Organize contacts, and then touch Rebuild index data > OK.
Managing Contacts
Manage Your Contacts
The Contacts app gives you a host of features for managing your contacts. You can simplify your
contacts list, choose to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card, and easily nd your frequent
contacts.
Merge duplicate contacts: If there are duplicate contacts in your contacts list, you can use the
Merge duplicate contacts function to merge them. From the contacts list, go to > Settings >
Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts, select the contacts you want to merge, and then
touch Merge.
Display contacts for different accounts: Want to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card?
Go to > Settings > Display preferences, and select the accounts that you want to display. You
can also:
l Enable Simple layout: Want to hide the prole pictures, companies, and titles in the contacts list?
From the contacts list screen, go to
view.
l View contact storage space: Want to check your contact storage space? From the contacts list,
go to > Settings > Display preferences. In the Accounts eld, you can see the available and
total storage space of your SIM card.
Add contacts to Favorites: Tired of constantly searching through your contacts for a particular
entry? You can Favorite your frequent contacts for quick and easy access. From your Contacts list,
touch the entry you want to Favorite, then touch Favorite to add it to the Favorites screen.
> Settings > Display preferences, and enable Simple
Manage Contact Groups
Want to send a message to a group of colleagues or host a get-together? Smart groups automatically
groups your contacts by company, city, and most recent contact time, so you can quickly send a group
email or message.
Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or
Friends), and then touch OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts, and then touch .
Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section,
open a group and touch
to send a message or to send an email.
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Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a
contact, or touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.
Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Add Contacts to the Blacklist
You can add contacts to the blacklist to avoid receiving harassing or spam calls from them.
Open Contacts, touch the contact you want to add to the blacklist, and then go to > Block
contact. Your device will block all calls and messages from contacts in the blacklist.
View blacklisted contacts: Open
Blacklist to view the blacklist.
Remove a contact from the blacklist: Open Contacts, touch the contact you want to remove
from the blacklist, and then go to > Remove from blocklist.
Phone Manager, go to Blocked > , and then touch
Erase Call and Message Records
Use Erase traces to erase call and message records for a contact to protect your privacy.
Open Contacts, select a contact with a call record, and go to > Erase traces > Erase. After
that, all of your call and message records for that contact will be erased.
Merging Third-party App Contacts
Associate Contact Information with Your Social Account
What does each contact in your Phone do? What are their emails? What are their job titles? You can
use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to nd out more information about your contacts.
Associate LinkedIn account: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Associate LinkedIn
account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account. Once logged in,
your Phone will automatically update your local contacts information. To sync all your LinkedIn
contacts information, from Contacts in LinkedIn settings screen, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All
LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn.
View contacts information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View
LinkedIn prole online.
Disassociate LinkedIn contacts: Go to Contacts >
Disassociate.
> Settings > LinkedIn, and select
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2
Basic Calling Functions
Make Calls
On the dialer screen, enter part of the telephone number or the rst letter or pinyin initials of the
contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts.
Open Dialer. From the keypad screen, enter the phone number, rst letter, or pinyin initials of the
contact's name (for example, enter jl for John Lennon). Your device will automatically search Contacts
and call logs. Touch the contact you want to call from the list. If it is a dual SIM device, touch
to make the call. You can check your contact's status (such as ringing) on your screen. Touch
to hang up.
After you copy a phone number that you want to dial, the system prompts you to paste the
number when you enter the dialer screen.
Press the power button to hang up: Accidentally dialed the wrong number and hid the calling
screen, and want to hang up quickly? You can set Power button ends call. On the Dialer screen, go
to > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call to quickly hang up calls.
or
Make Emergency Calls
In an emergency situation, if your Phone is powered on and within the service area, you can make
emergency calls even if the screen is locked or there is no mobile reception.
The emergency call feature is subject to your local regulations and Internet service provider.
Network issues or environmental interference may lead to failed emergency calls. In emergency
situations, do not rely on your Phone as your only method of communication.
OpenDialer or touch Emergency on the lock screen, enter the local emergency number on the
dialer, and then touch . If your location has strong mobile reception, your location will be
obtained and displayed on your screen for reference.
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls
Receiving an incoming call while you're already on a call? Call waiting allows you to answer the new
call and then switch between the two calls.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Dialer, go to > Settings > More, and enable Call waiting. When receiving another
call, touch to answer the call and place your rst call on hold. Touch or the call on hold in the
call list to switch between calls.
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Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call
If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Dialer, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the
SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number
you want to forward your calls to, then conrm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will
automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number.
Delete Call Logs
You can delete call logs that you no longer need.
Open Dialer and touch to hide the dialpad. You can now perform one of the following:
l Delete a single record: Touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry.
l Delete multiple records: Go to > Delete multiple entries, select the entries you want to
delete or Select all, then touch
.
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication
When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your Phone is roaming
without having to dial the country code.
1 Contact your carrier to activate the international call or roaming service.
2 Open Dialer or Contacts, and make a call.
VoLTE
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) allows both call and data services to be carried on the same 4G network, which
means you can use the Internet even while making calls. VoLTE also provides you with shorter call
connection times and higher quality voice and video calls.
Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi, so there is no need to switch
SIMs back and forth.
l Dual 4G: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G.
l Dual VoLTE: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoLTE, allowing you to use the Internet
while making HD calls.
l Dual VoWiFi: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoWiFi, which allows calls to be made
using Wi-Fi. You can use VoWiFi to make calls even in Airplane mode.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
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Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls
l Some carriers may not support this feature.
l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi.
Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for
SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your carrier network), you can:
l
Enable 4G: Turn on 4G. Due to carrier customization, there may not be a 4G switch on your
device. This indicates 4G is already enabled and does not need to be turned on manually.
l Enable VoLTE calling: Turn on VoLTE HD calls.
l Enable Wi-Fi calling: Turn on Wi-Fi calling.
Dialing
After the setting is complete, select the contact you want to call and touch
You can also touch
on the screen during a voice call to switch to a video call.
to make a video call.
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Camera
Basic Camera Functions
Use Basic Camera Features
Understand your camera's basic features to help you take better pictures.
Basic photo mode: Open Camera. In the viewnder, touch to take a photo.
Select a camera mode: Open Camera. In the viewnder, choose a camera mode from the
preinstalled ones.
Zoom your camera in or out: From the viewnder, touch the screen with two ngers and pinch
them together to zoom out or move them apart to zoom in. If you zoom in beyond your camera's
optical zoom limit, the image quality will decrease. After you touch the screen with two ngers and
zoom in or out, a zoom bar will appear on the side of the screen, with which you can also zoom your
camera in or out.
Adjust your camera's exposure: Your camera will adjust its exposure automatically depending on
the ambient light level. Increasing the exposure will make pictures appear brighter whereas decreasing
the exposure will make pictures appear darker. You can adjust the exposure manually from the
viewnder by touching the screen and dragging the icon up or down.
Enable or disable ash: Flash is used to provide extra lighting for taking photos in low light
conditions. From the
lAuto: The camera automatically enables or disables ash depending on the ambient light level.
lOff: Disable ash.
lOn: Enable ash.
lAlways on: Flash is always on while you are in the viewnder.
Capture smiles automatically: From the viewnder, touch , and enable Capture smiles. The
camera will now take a photo automatically when it detects a smile in the viewnder.
viewnder, touch to select one of the following ash modes:
Mute shooting: From the viewnder, touch , and enable Mute.
Enable geolocation: Your geographic location will be recorded when you take a photo, and this
allows you to search through your pictures by location. From the viewnder, touch , and enable
GPS tag.
Use Camera to Record Videos
Besides taking pictures, you can also use the camera to capture high resolution videos with sound.
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Record a video: Open Camera > Video, touch to start recording a video.
Take a picture while recording a video: You can touch to take a picture when recording a
video.
Zoom your camera in or out: From the viewnder, touch the screen with two ngers and pinch
them together to zoom out or move them apart to zoom in. If you zoom in beyond your camera's
optical zoom limit, the image quality will decrease. After you touch the screen with two ngers and
zoom in or out, a zoom bar will appear on the screen, with which you can also zoom your camera in
or out.
Turn on ashlight: When recording a video in low light conditions, you can touch and select
to turn on the ashlight.
Adjust Camera Settings
On the Camera setting screen, you can adjust a variety of camera settings, modes, and
to suit your needs.
Capture smiles automatically: From Settings, enable Capture smiles. The camera will now take a
picture automatically when it detects a smile in the viewnder.
Mute photography: From the Settings screen, enable Mute.
specications
Use Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos
Ever get annoyed that your photos turn out looking skewed or the subject always seems to be off-
center? You can use your camera's assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot.
To select an assistive grid, open Camera and touch to enter Settings. Then touch Assistive
grid and select the type of grid or lines you want to use.
Rule of thirds composition method: Use either Grid or Phi grid. The four intersection points in the
grid are the focus areas of the picture. Place the subject of your photo on one of the intersection
points to achieve a good composition.
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Spiral composition method: Use either Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right). Place
the subject of your photo within the center of the spiral.
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Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
Want to make your seles or group shots even more beautiful? Portrait mode provides you with
customized options to make every photo beautiful and memorable.
Enable Portrait mode and make your photos shine: Open Camera > Portrait, and you can
set the following parameters to make your photos shine. After making the adjustments, touch to
take photos.
l Blurred effect: If there is a light source in the background, touch the
When the ambient light is not low, a light source (such as neon light and street light) in the
background will produce an ideal blurred effect.
l Stage lighting: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a stage lighting effect.
Taking a photo from far away will reduce the lighting effect.
l Beauty effect:
–When using the rear camera: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider left or right to
icon.
adjust the beauty level. A larger Beauty level value produces more distinct beauty effect.
–When using the front camera: Touch
in the viewnder. A larger value produces more
distinct beauty effect.
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To disable these beauty effects, touch the icon in the viewnder and set each parameter
to its lowest value.
Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos
Tired of taking boring pictures? You can use AR lens to add a variety of stickers or change the
background of your photos to make them look more interesting.
Open Camera > AR lens.
There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out:
l 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji. The Qmoji will then mimic and act out
your facial expressions and actions accordingly. Touch to record, or touch
and hold
l Adding customized effects for your photos or videos: Touch Gesture effects, and then touch
, , or . Then follow the onscreen instructions to add customized backgrounds to your
photos or videos.
l Adding effects to your photos or videos: Touch Effects and select an animated sticker. Then
touch to take a photo with the selected sticker, or touch to shoot a video with the
selected sticker. Some animated stickers have sound effects that will be automatically added to the
video.
l Changing photo or video background: Touch Backgrounds, select a background, and then
touch to take a photo with the selected background. Alternatively, touch to record a video
with the selected background. Some animated backgrounds have sound effects that will be
automatically added to the video.
You can also touch to add your favorite pictures in Gallery to Backgrounds.
to create your own personalized Qmoji.
and then touch
Backgrounds is supported only by the front camera.
Touch to add beautication effects and adjust the beauty level.
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting
Subjects
Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of eld. This creates a blurred
background that lends greater emphasis to the photo's subject.
Take a wide aperture photo: Go to Camera > More > Aperture. When shooting, touch the
screen to select a focal point, and then touch to take the photo.
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l For optimal results, ensure that the subject is positioned no more than 2 m away from the
camera.
l Touch and swipe left or right on the slider to adjust the aperture level. The smaller the
aperture value, the more blurred the background will appear.
Panorama
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Seles
Want to t more friends or scenery in a sele? Use Panorama to take seles with a wider eld of view.
1 Open Camera and touch to switch to the front-facing camera.
2 Go to More > Panorama.
3 Hold your Phone steady and touch to take the rst picture.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions and pan your Phone horizontally until the blue frame overlaps
with the square screen frame. Your camera will automatically take another picture.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions again and pan your Phone in the opposite direction until the blue
frame overlaps with the square screen frame. Your camera will automatically take the last picture.
6 Once complete, the camera will automatically combine the three pictures into a wide-angle 3D
sele.
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama,
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
1 Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
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2 Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3D
3D
3 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
center line.
4 Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
Use 3D Panorama to Take 360-degree Photos
Try the 3D panorama function to capture a 360-degree view of a scene or person.
Camera
l
Shooting objects: Go to
the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release
to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch
photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow
above the
l Shooting scenery: Go to Camera > More > 3D panorama. Touch and hold , then follow
the onscreen prompts to slowly move your Phone around your subject in one direction. Release
to stop shooting. After shooting, touch the camera thumbnail, and then touch
photo to generate a 3D panoramic photo.
above the
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After a 3D panorama has been generated, you can tilt your Phone or drag the photo to view the 3D
effect.
Pro Mode
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
Open Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch ,
and select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering mode
Application scenario
MatrixBroad landscapes and seas
The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the
Center
background.
The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a
Spot
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
l Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and swipe left or right on the ISO slider to adjust
its value.
To avoid excessive noises, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and above 400 for night scenes.
l Adjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the
shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the center.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,
using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.
l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
selected value to the center.
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected
value to the center.
, slide on the EV slider and drag the
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l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
.
l Touch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AF
slider and drag your desired mode to the center.
AF modes
Application scenario
AF-S modeStatic scenes (such as mountains).
AF-C modeMoving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).
MF modeProtruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).
Hold your device steady when shooting: In Pro mode, touch and enable Horizontal level.
After this feature is enabled, two horizontal guiding lines will appear in the viewnder. When the
dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is horizontally aligned.
Save RAW format pictures: In Pro mode, touch > Resolution, and enable RAW format. After
this function is enabled, pictures taken in Pro mode will be saved in both RAW and standard JPG
formats.
l Some settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based
on your actual needs.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual condition to achieve your desired effect.
Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits
Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to
shoot professional portraits.
Open Camera > More > Pro.
Select a Metering mode:
shooting subjects (their faces for example) in the center of the viewnder.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment
or mode is recommended for taking portraits. Place your
l Adjust ISO: To avoid excessive noises, it is recommended that you adjust the ISO to a low level
when shooting portraits. You may adjust the ISO based on the actual shooting environments.
Shooting Environment
Recommended ISO
OutdoorsBetween 100 and 200
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IndoorsAround 400
Night scenesBetween 400 and 800
l Adjust shutter speed: The shutter speed should be slow if the ambient light is low and fast when
the ambient light is strong. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and
1/125. To shoot moving subjects, select a shutter speed at or above 1/125.
l Adjust EV compensation: You may increase the EV compensation if the light on the subjects or
background is low, and decrease the EV compensation if there is too much light.
Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting under sunlight, you
can select . In a low light environment, you can select .
Adjust Focus: To better highlight a subject, it is recommended that you use manual focus (MF) when
shooting portraits. In the viewnder, touch to focus on the part (the subject's face for example) you
want to highlight.
l In Pro mode, some settings may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them
based on your actual needs.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect.
Light Painting Mode
Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails
Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails.
This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality.
Light painting mode offers four creative shooting modes for different subjects and light conditions:
l Trafc trails: Captures light trails created by cars at night.
l Light grafti: Captures trails created by a moving light source in low-light conditions.
l Silky water: Captures silky-smooth photos of waterfalls and owing water.
l Star trails: Captures stunning photos of star trails in the night sky.
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Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City
Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night.
l Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car
headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Open Camera > More > Light painting > Trafc trails. Hold your Phone steady, and then
touch to start shooting. A preview of the image is displayed in the viewnder. Touch when
you are nished.
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Use Light Grafti to Create Light Patterns
Light grafti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera.
l Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is
not visible. Choose a suitably bright light source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch
or glow stick.
l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
Open Camera > More > Light painting > Light grafti. Hold your Phone steady, and then
touch to start shooting. A preview of the image is displayed in the viewnder. Touch when
you are nished.
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Use Silky Water to Capture Rivers and Waterfalls
Silky water lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.
l For better results,
l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
nd a stream or waterfall with lots of water.
1 Open Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water.
2 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting.
3 A preview of the image is displayed in the
viewnder. Touch when you are nished.
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Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars
Star track lets you use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky.
l For best results, choose a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky,
and on a clear night.
l Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure.
1 Open Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails.
2 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting.
3 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewnder. Touch when you are nished.
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More Capture Modes
Use Time-lapse to Create a Short Video
You can use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a
short video, allowing you to view owers blooming, cloud movement, city trafc, and the movement
of stars in the night sky.
l Avoid recording time-lapse for too long as it will use up your battery power and storage space.
l Use a sturdy tripod to keep your device steady during time-lapse recording.
1 Before starting the time-lapse, ensure that the scene is well lit and the camera is in focus. Position
the camera carefully to avoid capturing irrelevant background objects.
2 Open Camera > More > Time-lapse. Touch to start recording.
3 Touch to nish recording.
4 Go to Gallery to play your time-lapse video.
To ensure the best result, the playback speed is decided by the system. You cannot manually
adjust the recording speed or the playback speed.
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Custom Shooting Modes
Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or
delete shooting modes based on your needs.
Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download > More. Select the
shooting modes to download, and touch ADD.
Update shooting modes: To update shooting modes, go to the More screen. The shooting modes
with available updates will have red dots next to them. You can follow the onscreen prompts to
update them.
Delete shooting modes: Go to More > , and touch to delete unneeded shooting modes.
To ensure that Camera works normally, preset shooting modes cannot be deleted.
Take Moving Pictures
Want to make your photos more interesting and dynamic? Take a moving picture and prolong life's
wonderful moments.
With moving pictures, you can record a scene approximately one second before and after the shutter
button is pressed. When browsing these pictures in Gallery, you can not only view the static picture
taken the moment you press the shutter button, but also play the dynamic picture and sound.
Take moving pictures: Open
capture.
Camera, touch on the top of your screen, then touch to
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View moving pictures: The captured moving picture will be saved to Gallery in JPG format. Go to
Gallery > Albums > Camera. Touch pictures with icon, and touch on the top of the
picture to view the dynamic effect. The moving picture automatically stops after a complete playback.
You can also touch the screen to stop the playback.
Share Moving pictures: Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch the moving photo you want
to share, then touch , select a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the sharing.
Moving pictures can be shared directly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. The
receiving device must be a Huawei device that supports the capture of moving pictures in order to
play the moving photo effects. When you share moving pictures to third-party apps or
unsupported devices, the moving pictures will be displayed as static images.
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Gallery
Customize Highlights Albums
Want to change the content, such as photos and videos, background music, or video template for
your Highlights? You can edit a Highlights album picking out the content, background music, and
video template, so you get an album you'll want to show off to friends.
l Your Phone will generate Highlights albums based on the time and location of photos and
videos. Before taking a photo, open Camera, touch , and enable GPS tag.
l Ensure that your Phone is connected to the Internet.
l Your Phone will begin analyzing your photos and generating Highlights albums when its screen
is off and the battery is being charged and battery is above 50%. This process takes some time.
If there are not enough photos or videos (less than seven photos), a Highlights album will not
be generated automatically.
Open Gallery. From the Highlights tab, touch the Highlights album you want to view or edit.
Now you can do any of the following:
l Play or edit Highlights: Touch to play the video. You can edit the video template or
background music by using the options bar at the bottom of the screen during playback.
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l Add or delete photos and videos in an album: To add a photo or video to the album, touch
and select the item you want to add, then touch . To delete a photo or video from the
album, touch and hold it, then touch and Move.
Highlights only supports videos in MP4 format.
l Share photos and videos in the album: Touch and hold any photo or video in the album, then
touch to select the method for sharing, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
process.
l Rename a Highlights album: Touch > Rename and enter a new name.
l Delete a Highlights album: Touch > Delete and then Delete.
Photo Management
Gallery
Edit Videos
Crop a video: Open Gallery, select the video you want to edit, and touch to enter the video
editing screen. You can drag the slider in the crop area to select the segment you want to keep, and
touch to nish cropping the video.
Adjust the video resolution: As you drag the slider to select the video segment you want to keep,
you can touch to preview the cropped video. You can also touch the video resolution options on
the editing screen to adjust the video resolution.
The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required.
Choose according to your needs.
AI leading role stories: When a long video contains multiple characters, you need to watch the
entire video repeatedly just to nd the video segments with the particular character that you are
looking for. With the AI leading role stories, it can save you the hassle of sorting through and editing
all the clips to create an edited video focusing on the character you select. When your device screen is
off and charging with a battery level higher than 50%, the system automatically analyzes characters in
the video, and creates an arrangement of the best clips of the character in the video. When you want
to view the video again, you can swipe up to view the generated video clips.
Currently, the system can perform this on 15 seconds to 3 minutes long videos.
Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback
Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen
and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion.
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Edit Photos
Want to edit a picture you just took to make it even better? You can use the Gallery's editing features
to crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as grafti, personalized watermarks, and lters) to
your photos to make them more striking.
Go to Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, and touch to enter the photo editing
screen. You can use the following features to edit your photos:
l Rotate a photo: Touch , and slide the angle dial to customize the rotation angle of the photo.
You can also touch Rotate or Mirror to rotate your photo 90 degrees or ip it.
l Crop a photo: Touch , and drag the grid tool box or its corners to make your selection. You
can also select a xed crop ratio and drag the corners of the grid tool to crop the photo.
l Add
l Color retention: Touch , and follow the onscreen instructions to select the colors you want to
lter effects: Touch , and select a lter effect.
keep. The areas selected to retain colors will be highlighted.
l Blur a photo: Touch , select a blur mode, and drag the slider to adjust the degree of the blur.
l Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the photo's brightness, contrast, saturation, and other
parameters.
l Beautify a portrait photo: When the system detects a portrait photo, it will automatically provide
you with the Beauty feature. You can touch in the photo editing screen to apply features such
as Smooth, Blemish, Thin face, and Enhance eyes to make your portrait shot more attractive.
l Create photo mosaics: Touch , and select a mosaic style and size to create a photo mosaic.
l Grafti on photos: Touch , and select a brush and color to add grafti to photos.
l Add watermarks: Touch , and select a watermark (such as Time, Location, Weather, or
Mood) to personalize your photos.
l Add a tag: Touch , and select an annotation style and font format to enrich your photos.
Browse and Share Photos or Videos
Browsing through old photos or videos can bring back some of your most precious memories. Your
photos and videos are stored in your device's Gallery. You can view them by time, location, or by
album.
View photos in full screen: Open
Touch the screen again to hide the menu. When viewing photos in full screen mode, you can:
l View the basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to display its
basic information.
Gallery, and touch a photo to view it in full screen mode.
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l Zoom in or out on a photo: Place two ngers on the screen and separate them to zoom in on the
photo, or pinch them together to zoom out. If a photo has a higher resolution than that of the
screen, after you use two ngers to zoom in on the photo and then lift your ngers off the screen,
the photo can be enlarged two times in the maximum.
l View shooting parameters: You can touch , and swipe up and down on the details window
to view the ISO (sensitivity), EV (exposure compensation), resolution, and other detailed shooting
parameters of the photo.
l Rename a photo: Go to > Rename, and enter a new name.
l Set photo as a contact picture or home screen wallpaper: Go to > Set as, and set the
photo as a Wallpaper or Contact photo.
Share a photo or video: Open Gallery, press and hold any item to enter the selection screen
and select the items you want to share, then touch
to select a sharing method and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the sharing process.
View by shooting time: From the Photos tab, photos and videos are displayed by their shooting
times. To display shooting dates when viewing photos in full screen mode, go to > Settings, and
enable Show time and location. Under the Photos tab, you can separate or pinch together two
ngers to zoom in or out on the screen, and switch between display-by-day and display-by-month.
View by shooting location: If the photos or videos were taken while GPS tag is enabled in the
Camera settings menu, you can view them in Map mode. From the Photos tab, touch , and the
photos or videos containing location information will be marked at the corresponding shooting
locations on the map. You can also separate two ngers on the screen to zoom in on the map and
view details of the shooting location. Touch the photo thumbnail to view all the photos and videos
taken at that location.
View by album: From the Albums tab, you can view photos and videos by album. Some photos and
videos are stored in default albums specied by the system. For example, videos recorded with the
camera are saved in the Videos album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.
Play slideshows: From the Photos tab, touch > Slideshow, and the system will automatically
play a photo slideshow. Touch the screen to stop playing.
Organize Photo Albums
Add photos or videos to a new album: From the Albums tab, touch Add album, enter an album
name, and then touch OK. Select a photo or video and add the selected item to a new album.
Relocate photos and videos: You can move photos and videos from various locations to the same
album for unied management and browsing. After entering the corresponding album, press and hold
a photo or video until the icon appears, then select the photos and videos you want to move.
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Touch , and select the album to move the items into. Once the items are moved, they will no
longer be retained in their original locations.
Favorite photos and videos: Want to store your favorite photos and videos separately? You can
Favorite your special photos and videos for easy viewing. Open the photo or video you want to
Favorite, then touch to store it in the My favorites album. The items you Favorite will remain in
their original locations. However, a icon will appear on their thumbnails.
Hide albums: Have important personal albums you don't want others to see? You can hide them to
ensure personal privacy. From the Albums tab, go to > Hide albums and turn on the switches
for albums that you want to hide.
Albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden.
Delete photos and videos: Press and hold a photo or album until the icon appears, select the
items you want to delete, and then go to > Delete. Deleted photos and videos will remain in the
Recently deleted album, along with a tag indicating the number of days until the item is
permanently removed from the system. To permanently delete a photo or video before it expires, from
Recently deleted, select the photo or video you want to permanently delete and go to >
Delete.
Recover deleted photos and videos: Go to the Recently deleted album, press and hold a photo or
video until the
icon appears, then select the items you want to recover, and touch to
recover them to their original albums. If the original album is deleted, the system will re-create a new
album for you.
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Phone Manager
Use One-touch Optimization
Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be
vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use one-touch optimization to make your Phone
run smoother and protect it from security threats.
Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE. Your Phone will automatically optimize its overall
performance, security, battery performance, and device management. You can also customize the
optimization options. In addition, the system will recommend that you perform a one-touch manual
optimization to increase its running speed, check for security risks, optimize power consumption, and
monitor and block unknown phone numbers and harassment calls.
Manage Mobile Data Usage
Manage mobile data usage to avoid incurring extra charges.
Open Phone Manager, and touch Data usage to view data usage statistics or enable Smart
data saver.
l Data usage this month: Check the data usage of individual apps.
l Networked apps: Manage Internet access permissions for each app.
l Smart data saver: Enable data saving mode (prevents background apps from using mobile data)
and select the apps that have unrestricted data access.
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize
Power Consumption
Running out of battery at an inopportune time can cause many inconveniences. Smart power-saving
management helps you to effectively extend the battery life of your Phone so that you can better
enjoy your favorite games and other interests.
Open Phone Manager and touch to perform the following:
l Comprehensive power consumption analysis and optimization: Touch Optimize battery
usage to check for power consumption problems and automatically optimize performance.
l Enable Power-saving mode or Ultra power-saving mode: Enable Power saving mode or Ultra
power saving mode. Choose the appropriate power saving mode based on your Phone's battery
level to extend battery life.
l View power consumption details: Touch Power consumption details to view power
consumption details. In the Battery usage details section, the colored bars beneath Charging
indicate the various points when you charge your device. Gaps between the colored bars indicate
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the various points when you were not charging your device. This feature does not consume power.
Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware.
l Enable smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution is a function that automatically
decreases the resolution of your device to save power. Enable Screen resolution, and select Smart
resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution based on the apps running in
the background to save power. Enabling smart resolution may affect the display of the screen. You
can also manually set the screen resolution to save power when high resolution is unnecessary.
To learn more about power saving settings, open Phone Manager and touch > More
battery settings to perform the following:
l Enable power-intensive apps notication: Enable Power-intensive prompt, and you'll get
notied when power-intensive apps are detected by your Phone. Then touch Power-intensive app
history to check and manually disable such apps as you wish.
l Display remaining battery percentage on the status bar: Enable Battery percentage to
display the remaining battery percentage of your device on the status bar.
Enable Virus Scanner
Opening the wrong advertisement or touching the wrong link can infect your device with Trojans and
malware that will secretly install themselves onto your device and potentially steal your personal data.
Running a virus scan can locate and remove any potential threats to keep your Phone in good shape.
Virus scan is enabled by default. You can view it in the following way: Open Phone Manager
and touch Virus scan. If you see the Secure icon, it indicates that your device is safe. At the same
time, you can touch > Settings to congure the following settings:
Online virus scan: If this option is enabled, your Phone will use the data network to perform cloud-
based virus scan and update the virus database.
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Email
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account to your Phone for convenient email access at any time. If you have questions
about specic settings while conguring your email, please consult your email account provider.
Add a personal email account: Open , select an email service provider or touch Others, enter
your email address and password, then touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to
congure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
Add an Exchange account: Exchange is developed by Microsoft and used by companies as their
internal email system. If your company email uses Exchange servers, you can log in to your work email
on your Phone. Go to > Exchange, enter your email address, username, and password, then
touch Sign in and follow the onscreen instructions to congure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check server settings.
After conguration, the system will open the Inbox screen by default.
Manage Email Accounts
You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone.
Open Email. You can:
l Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch
of your emails. Swipe down to refresh the list of emails. Open an email to read, reply, forward, or
delete it. Swipe left or right on the screen to view the previous or next email. To delete multiple
emails, touch and hold an email to go to the email management screen, select the emails, and
touch .
l Sync emails: Swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the emails list. Go to > Settings,
touch an account, and then enable Sync email. To sync automatically, touch Sync frequency and
select the syncing time to complete conguration.
, and then select an email account to view the list
l Search emails: On the emails list screen, touch the search bar, and enter a keyword, such as email
subject and content.
l Add multiple email accounts: Go to > Settings > Add account, select your email service
provider, and enter your information.
l Switch between email accounts: On the emails list screen, touch
account name to switch to.
l Congure email accounts: On the emails list screen, go to > Settings, select an account to
set Account name, Default account, and Remove account.
, and then touch an
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Manage VIP Email Contacts
Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important
contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP
mailbox.
Open Email, and go to > Settings > VIP contacts. From the VIP list screen, go to Add >
Create or Add from contacts.
Add or remove VIP contacts: On the VIP list screen, touch or to manage VIP contacts.
Create Smart Groups
Tired of having to manually enter multiple recipients when sending emails? Want to send emails to a
xed group of recipients? Use Smart groups to create different email groups.
Email
Open Email and open an email. From the sender or recipient eld, touch Add to group. Select
the sender or recipient that you want to add to the group, and touch OK. On the group selection
screen, touch Create group. Enter a group name and then go to Save.
After creating a group, from the list of contact groups, select the group you want to edit. You can
then:
l Add members: Touch
l Send messages: Touch to send a message or touch to send an email.
to add new members to the group.
Import Important Events to Calendar
Worried about missing an important event among a sea of emails? You can import important events
to Calendar and view them at anytime and anyplace.
Open
Email, select the event from the email, and select > Add to calendar.
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email
Unable to reply to emails on vacation? Enable auto responses to automatically reply to emails.
Open Email, go to > Settings, and select your Exchange account. Touch Automatic replies,
enable Automatic replies, set the content and time of your auto reply, and then touch Done.
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Calendar
Go to today
Search events
Today
Currently displayed day
Events for the currently
displayed day
Switch between month,
week, day and schedule view
Add new event
Week number
Navigate the Calendar
Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage
your daily schedule.
Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title,
location, and start and end times. Go to Add reminder to add a reminder for your event, then touch
.
Search events: On the Calendar page, touch
location.
Congure Calendar: On the Calendar page, go to > Settings to customize calendar display
and reminders.
Check the exact location of the destination: Open Calendar. In a view or schedule, touch the
event where the destination has been set to view the exact location information about the event.
and enter the event keywords, such as title or
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Query weather: Open Calendar, and touch an event in a view or schedule to view the weather
of the day in the event.
Check conference participants: Open Calendar, and touch the conference reminder to view
the participants.
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized
Many to-dos cannot be handled in time. What can I do if I forget to handle them? Import each to-do
item to Calendar for easy reference and you will not miss any important events.
Import meeting reminders: Open Calendar, go to > Manage accounts > Add account,
and follow the onscreen prompts to add your work emails (Exchange account) to the calendar to
check meeting reminders.
Share an event: Touch an event on the calendar or under schedule, then touch and follow the
onscreen prompts to share the event using any of the multiple methods.
View Global Holidays
Traveling overseas for work or holiday? Download your destination country's holiday information
ahead of time to better plan your work and schedule.
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Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National (Regional) holidays, and enable the
corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the
holiday information.
Calendar
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Clock
Use the Clock
The seemingly simple clock has a lot of useful functions. Clock can be used as an alarm, world clock,
stopwatch, or timer.
View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter
the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Touch to set the date and time.
Display the time in two different regions: Open
on the World clock tab. Enable Dual clocks, touch Home city, and select your city of residence
from the list.
Clock, and then go to > Date & time
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Network-provided
date and time
Time and date
in your selected city
Clock
Two times will only be displayed if you are in a different region than the one you selected as your
home city, otherwise you will only see one.
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Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your
records in order.
Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or
All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow
the onscreen prompts.
Add a note to favorites: Want to add a note to favorites so you can refer to it later? On the list
page of All notes, swipe left on a note and touch . Alternatively, open the note you want to add
to favorites and touch .
Delete a note: Want to delete an outdated note? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, swipe
left on a note, then touch
to delete, and touch .
Search notes: Want to quickly nd a note? Touch the search bar on the list page of All notes and
enter the keywords into the search bar. Alternatively, swipe down on the home screen to access the
search bar, and enter the keywords into the search bar.
Generate a to-do list: Want to create a shopping list? On the page of Notepad, touch > ,
enter an item, and then touch Save. Add multiple items to generate a to-do list.
After completing an item, go to the editing page of All to-dos, and select on the left of the
completed item.
. Alternatively, touch > Delete items, select the note(s) you want
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Add a handwritten note: Want to quickly record your drawing or handwriting? Go to Notes > ,
touch , write your notes, and touch to save it. You can write and draw in Notepad.
Add tags to notes: Want to easily view the categories of your notes? On the editing page of All
notes, touch , and use different colored tags to categorize different content for a clearer view of
your notes.
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Utilities
Check Your Screen Time
Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, and helps you manage your screen time and
guides you towards healthier Phone usage habits.
To check your Phone usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More.
Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage,
Unlocks.
Check last seven days' screen time: Touch Last seven days, and then check your Screen time,
App usage, Unlocks.
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Multiple Users
Set and Use Multiple Users
Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life
separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch.
Add Users or Guests
A maximum of three users and one guest can be added.
Add a user: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add user, enter a
name for the user and touch ADD. After you add a new user, you can switch to the new user and
follow the onscreen instructions to congure the user's account settings.
Add a guest: Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Touch Add guest > ADD to
create a guest.
Set a user account name and prole picture: After adding a user, you can set a user account
name and a
the onscreen instructions to change the user name and prole picture.
Allow a user to make calls, send messages, and share call records: The basic call functions can
still be used after you switch to a different user mode. The added new user can make calls, send
messages, and share call records with the phone owner. The guest user can make calls and share call
records with the phone owner. To do this, log in with the owner account, and touch Settings, and
then go to Users & accounts > Users. Select the desired user, and touch Allow calls, messages,
and sharing of communication history.
Delete Users or Guests
To delete a user, select one of the following methods:
l Log in with the owner account, touch Settings, and then go to Users & accounts > Users.
Select the desired user, and touch Delete user > Delete.
l Log in with the owner account, swipe down from the status bar, and then go to > More
settings. Select the desired user, and touch Delete user > Delete.
prole picture for the user. To do this, switch to the relevant user, and touch . Follow
To delete a guest, touch
Delete guest > DELETE.
Switch Between the Owner Account, User, and Guest Modes
To switch between the owner account, user, and guest modes, select one of the following methods:
l Swipe down from the status bar, and touch . Then, touch the prole picture of the desired user.
Settings. Go to Users & accounts > Users, and then touch Guest >
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l Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name or prole
picture of the desired user.
You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the
owner from another user.
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Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices
Use Bluetooth to connect your Phone to Bluetooth headsets and in-car Bluetooth to navigate or listen
to music while you drive. You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and
manage tness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power
consumption signicantly.
Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions:
HFP, HSP
A2DPPlay music
AVRCPControl music playback
OPPTransfer les
PBAPSync contacts
MAPSync text messages
Make calls
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HIDOperate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses
PANTethering
BLEConnect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices
Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the
shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the
Bluetooth settings screen.
Pair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Check that
the Bluetooth device is set to visible. From Available devices, touch the device you want to pair and
then follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
Unpair a Bluetooth device: Enable Bluetooth from the Bluetooth device's settings screen. Touch
next to the name of the paired device and then touch Unpair.
Change Bluetooth device name: From the Bluetooth settings screen, enable Bluetooth. Touch
Device name, enter a new name for the device, and then touch Save.
View Bluetooth help: From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view information on how to
establish Bluetooth connections with in-car systems, headsets, speakers, wearables, Phone, tablets,
and computers.
Use Bluetooth to Share Data
Connect your Phone to another device over Bluetooth to share data, import and export contacts, and
set up Internet tethering.
Use Bluetooth to send les: Ensure that your Phone is within Bluetooth range of the other device
(10 m or 32 ft). You can then establish a Bluetooth connection and share multimedia les, web pages,
contacts, documents, and apps between the two devices. Open
you want to send, and then go to More > Share > Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to
enable Bluetooth. When the other device is detected (Bluetooth must be enabled and the device must
be visible), touch the name of the device to establish a connection and start sending les.
Files, touch and hold the le that
Receive les over Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the
shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable Bluetooth. Touch Accept on the le transfer
notication to begin receiving the les. Received les are saved to the bluetooth folder in Files by
default.
Import or export contacts over Bluetooth: Open Contacts and go to > Settings >
Import/Export to perform the following:
l Import contacts: Touch Import via Bluetooth and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
Bluetooth connection with the other device. Contacts from the other device will then be imported
to your Phone automatically.
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l Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch
and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the
other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device
automatically.
Connecting USB Device
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer
Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to your computer and transfer data.
Select USB connection mode
Use a USB cable to connect your Phone to the computer, you can then select a default connection
method. You can transfer photos and les between your Phone and computer, or charge your Phone
through the USB connection to your computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch Settings > Touch for
more options and select a method for connecting your device and your computer.
l Transfer photos: Transfer photos between your Phone and computer.
l Transfer les: Transfer les between your Phone and computer.
l Charge only: Charge your Phone with just a USB cable.
l Reverse charge: Connect your Phone to another device with a USB Type-C cable to charge the
other device.
l Input MIDI: Use your Phone as a MIDI input device and play music on your computer.
Transfer data over a USB port
Connect your Phone to your Computer using a USB cable to transfer data and perform other tasks.
l Transfer
les: Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is a type of transmission protocol for media les. You
can transfer les between your Phone and computer using this connection method. First, install
Windows Media Player 11 or later on your computer.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Transfer les. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. After the
installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the les on
your Phone. You can use Windows Media Player to view the media les on your Phone.
l Transfer images: Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) is a protocol that allows you to transfer images.
You can upload and share photos between your Phone and computer using this connection
method.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Transfer photos. Your computer will automatically install the necessary drivers. After
the installation is complete, click the new drive icon named Phone on the computer to view the
images on your Phone.
l Transfer MIDI data to your Phone: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry
standard audio format for composing music established by electronic instrument manufacturers.
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Device Connection
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and then set your USB connection
method to Input MIDI. You can then use Phone to receive and process MIDI messages transmitted
by other devices.
Transfer Data Between Your Phone and a USB Device
USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) allows you to transfer data directly between your Phone and other devices
(such as phones, tablets, cameras, and printers) without requiring a computer. You can also use a USB
OTG cable to connect your Phone directly to a USB storage device and transfer les.
Transfer data between your Phone and a USB storage device
You can use an OTG cable to access USB storage devices (including USB drives and card readers)
directly from your Phone.
l This feature is only available on Phones with USB OTG support.
l If your Phone has a USB Type-C port, you will need to purchase a
to USB Type-C adapter or a USB OTG cable with a USB Type-C connector.
1 Connect the USB drive to your Phone using a USB OTG cable.
Huawei-certied Micro USB
2 Go to Files > Categories > USB drive, navigate to the USB drive, select the data that you want to
copy, and then copy it to the target folder.
3 Once the transfer is complete, go to Settings > Storage > USB drive > Eject.
4 Disconnect the USB OTG cable and USB cable from the two devices.
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Huawei Share
Introduction to Huawei Share
How do I quickly share apps, transfer pictures and les between my Phone and other mobile devices,
or between my Phone and computers? Huawei Share allows you to quickly share apps and wirelessly
transfer les between your phone, tablet, and computer.
Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices:
l Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos and les on your
Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the apps, photos, and les you want to share,
and then select Huawei Share to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your
mobile data.
l Between your Phone and computer (PC or Mac): You can use Huawei Share to share photos and
les on your Phone with your computer, and you can also edit these photos on your computer.
Thanks to Huawei Share, you don't even need a USB cable for data transfer between your Phone
and computer.
l Both your Phone and computer must be connected to the same network (for example, to the
same Wi-Fi network).
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Huawei Share
Device Connection
You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other les between Huawei devices.
Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to
quickly transfer les without using mobile data.
Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both Wi-
Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled.
Use Huawei Share to send les: Select the les you want to share and then touch Share. To send
les, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and conrm.
Use Huawei Share to receive les: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch ACCEPT when the le transfer notication is
displayed. Received les are saved by default to your Huawei Share folder in Files.
No
conrmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same
HUAWEI ID.
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Enroll Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
l Only the owner can enable Face unlock. This feature is not available for users or guests, and
not supported in PrivateSpace either.
l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
l When using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your screen unlock
password.
2 You can select Enable pick up to wake. In this case, your Phone will turn on the screen and
identify your facial features to unlock the screen automatically whenever you pick up your Phone
and hold it to your face. If you do not wish to use this feature, you can disable this option. Touch
Enroll face and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your face.
3 Methods to set Face unlock:
lDirect unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone
screen.
lSwipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone identies your facial features, swipe
the lock screen to unlock your device.
lSmart display of lock screen notications: Enable Slide to unlock and Smart lock screen
notications. On the lock screen, your Phone hides notication details by default and displays
them only after identifying the device owner's face.
lAccess app lock: Enable Access App lock to access apps and locked apps using Face unlock.
identies your facial features and unlocks the
Fingerprint
Introduction to Fingerprint Recognition
Fingerprint recognition not only allows you to unlock your Phone faster, it also provides added
security to your personal information.
You can use your
l Unlock your screen with a single touch: Want to avoid the hassle of using PIN codes and
patterns to unlock your screen? Use your ngerprint to quickly and securely unlock your screen with
a single touch.
ngerprint to:
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l Access your private les: Afraid of forgetting your password for the Safe or app lock, or having it
fall into the hands of someone you don't trust? Set ngerprint access for the Safe and app lock to
keep your les and apps secure and accessible by only you.
l Perform ngerprint shortcuts: Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo? Want a faster way
to answer a call or turn off an alarm? Set ngerprint shortcuts to quickly take photos, answer calls,
and turn off alarms with any of your ngers.
Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation
Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an
alarm? You can use any of your ngertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the ngerprint
sensor. No ngerprintverication is required.
Open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. From here, you can enable
ngerprint shortcuts for the following features:
l Take a photo or video: From the viewnder screen of Camera, touch and hold the ngerprint
sensor to take a photo or video.
l Answer a call: Touch and hold the ngerprint sensor to answer a call.
l Turn off an alarm: Touch and hold the ngerprint sensor to turn off an alarm.
l Show the notication panel: When your screen is in portrait mode, swipe down on the
ngerprint sensor to display the notication panel, touch twice to clear notications, and swipe up
to close the notication panel.
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l Browse pictures: When viewing pictures in full-screen mode, swipe left or right on the ngerprint
sensor to browse through your pictures.
Enroll a Fingerprint
You can enroll a ngerprint on your Phone and then use your ngerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
l Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your ngerprint is not recognized.
l Before enrolling a ngerprint, make sure your nger is clean and dry.
1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
3 Once you have set an unlock password, touch New ngerprint to enroll a ngerprint.
4 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip.
5 After enrollment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your
Add or Modify a Fingerprint
You can enroll a maximum of ve ngerprints on your device. You can also delete or rename your
ngerprints.
ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the
ngerprint conguration screen.
4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can:
lEnroll a new
ngerprint: Touch New ngerprint to enroll a new ngerprint.
lRename or delete a ngerprint: Touch a previously enrolled ngerprint to rename or delete
it.
lIdentify a ngerprint: Touch Identify ngerprint to identify and highlight enrolled
ngerprints.
Use a Fingerprint to Quickly Access Private Information
Tired of having to enter a password each time you want to access private information in your Safe or
a locked app? You can use your
convenient and safe.
ngerprint to quickly access your private information. This method is
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1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the
ngerprintconguration screen. Enable Access Safe and Access App lock, and then follow the
onscreen instructions to enter the passwords.
Now you can:
l Use a ngerprint to access the Safe: Open Files and touch Safe, you can then access the
Safe using your ngerprint.
l Use a ngerprint to access apps locked by App lock: You can now open locked apps on your
home screen using your ngerprint.
Enable or Disable Location Services
After obtaining the location information permission, apps can obtain your location at any time. If your
location information is obtained by a malicious app, you may be at risk of harm or fraud. You can
enable or disable location services as needed and regularly monitor and manage the allowed
permissions for your apps to protect your privacy and security.
Enable or disable location services: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location
access, and enable or disable Access my location. When location services are disabled, aside for
pre-installed software, your Phone will stop all apps and services from collecting and using your
location information. The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use
these apps.
l Features may vary depending on your carrier.
l Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for
the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information.
Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Location
access > Advanced settings, and enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Scanning Wi-Fi
networks and Bluetooth devices will improve the accuracy of indoor positioning.
PrivateSpace
PrivateSpace: Keep Your Private Information Hidden
PrivateSpace is a feature that allows you to create an independent space on your Phone to store your
private information. Files and apps stored in PrivateSpace cannot be accessed from the MainSpace.
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PrivateSpace provides you with the following features:
l Hide access to your PrivateSpace: Want to keep your PrivateSpace hidden from other people?
You can hide access to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace to keep your PrivateSpace out of sight.
l Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly
switch between spaces using different ngerprints or passwords. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
information set in the MainSpace or PrivateSpace can be automatically identied and connected in
other spaces.
l Transfer les between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: You can transfer private les (such as
pictures and videos) between MainSpace and PrivateSpace.
l Reset the PrivateSpace password: It is understandable to forget passwords occasionally. To reset
your PrivateSpace password, you can enable password protection function by entering your
MainSpace password and answering security questions.
l PrivateSpace data backup: Use the space clone function in the PrivateSpace to copy your
PrivateSpace to another device.
If you want to switch directly to PrivateSpace from the lock screen using a password or
ngerprint, the PrivateSpace password must be of the same type as your MainSpace password
with a different content, or else you will not be able to access PrivateSpace from the lock screen.
Enable PrivateSpace
Do you worry that potentially embarrassing information might be seen by your friends and co-workers
when you are showing them photos and other things on your Phone? PrivateSpace lets you store
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private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your
ngerprint or password.
You can add up to three users to Users and PrivateSpace on your Phone. If you have already
added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot add
more users to PrivateSpace.
Enable PrivateSpace: If you are using PrivateSpace for the rst time, open Settings, go to
Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create your
PrivateSpace.
You can only create one PrivateSpace.
Quickly switch between MainSpace and PrivateSpace: From the lock screen, you can quickly
switch between spaces using your ngerprint or password. After you restart your Phone, you are
required to rst enter the MainSpace using your password. You can then switch between spaces from
your lock screen.
Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your
ngerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy
> PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace.
Exit PrivateSpace: After entering your PrivateSpace, open
Settings, and go to Security &
privacy > PrivateSpace > Exit. When you exit your PrivateSpace, all system memory used by the
PrivateSpace will be freed. You can still switch back to your PrivateSpace when you need it.
Delete PrivateSpace: Deleting your PrivateSpace will permanently delete all apps and data stored
within your PrivateSpace and this data will be unable to be restored. You can delete your PrivateSpace
in the following ways:
l From the MainSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and touch
> Delete PrivateSpace.
l In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete.
Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace
Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to
your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret.
After entering your PrivateSpace, open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace, and
enable Hide PrivateSpace. After you hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace, you can only enter the
space by using your ngerprint or password on the lock screen.
Transfer Files Between Your PrivateSpace and MainSpace
Want to quickly transfer private photos, music, or videos to your PrivateSpace, or from your
PrivateSpace to your MainSpace?
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1 After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy >
PrivateSpace.
2 Touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select the les and transfer them to the target location.
Files stored on your device or memory card can be transferred from your MainSpace to your
PrivateSpace, but only les stored locally on your device can be transferred from your
PrivateSpace to your MainSpace. This is because memory cards are blocked in PrivateSpace.
Files stored in the cloud cannot be transferred between your PrivateSpace and your
MainSpace. Not all devices support memory cards.
By default, transferred image les are stored at Gallery > Shared images, video les are stored at
Gallery > Shared videos, and audio les are stored at Files > Internal storage > Move les >
Shared audio.
Transfer Your PrivateSpace Data to Your New Device
You can clone your PrivateSpace to quickly transfer your private les to another device.
l Before transferring your data, ensure that the new device has enough storage space remaining.
l You can transfer the following data from one device to another: pictures, audio
videos.
Enter PrivateSpace on your new device and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy >
1
PrivateSpace > Space Clone > THIS IS THE NEW PHONE to generate a QR code.
2 Enter PrivateSpace on your old device and open
PrivateSpace > Space Clone > THIS IS THE OLD PHONE. Follow the onscreen instructions to
scan the QR code displayed on your new device. Alternatively, connect your old device to your
new device's Wi-Fi hotspot manually. After establishing a connection, select and transfer data from
your old device to your new device.
You can cancel the
when you re-establish a connection.
le transfer anytime during the transfer process and continue your progress
Settings. Go to Security & privacy >
les and
Reset Your PrivateSpace Password
Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security
question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question
to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password.
Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open
to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch Password protection and follow the onscreen
instructions to enter your MainSpace and PrivateSpace passwords to enter the password security
question screen.
Set your security question: Touch the security question and either select one of the preset security
questions or create your own. Enter the answer to the security question and touch Finish to enable
the security question feature.
Settings, and go
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After you enable the security question feature, you can also modify the security question and its
answer.
Modify your PrivateSpace password: Enter the MainSpace, open Settings, and go to Security
& privacy > PrivateSpace. Touch > Reset password. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter
your MainSpace password and the answer to the security question, and then set your PrivateSpace
password.
You can reset the PrivateSpace password in the MainSpace only after you set the password
security question in your PrivateSpace.
In case the entrance to PrivateSpace is hidden and you cannot enter the reset
PrivateSpace screen: Enter the MainSpace and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy >
More settings > Show all settings and touch OK to display the entrance to PrivateSpace.
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening the apps for the
rst time. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and prevents unauthorized
access to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open
app for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and enter the app lock. In
subsequent access, you can directly enter the app lock password. On the App lock screen, enable App
lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app for the rst time, you need to
enter the password in the password text box. If you forget the password, touch Forgot password,
enter the answer in the password protection question box, and reset the password. If you have not
set the password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
If you have set up a
lock for the rst time, you can follow the onscreen instructions to associate your ngerprint and
facial recognition with App lock for easier app unlocking.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you access the
ngerprint and facial recognition to unlock your Phone and are opening App
and then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock
password or password protection.
If you enter a wrong password
be locked for one minute. You can try again in one minute. If you enter a wrong password
another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes.
ve times in a row while logging in to App lock, your Phone will
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More Security Settings
Introduction to the Password Vault
As you install more and more apps on your device, you may start nding it difcult to remember all
your login names and passwords. Password vault can help resolve this problem by automatically
saving your usernames and passwords, and associating them with your 3D facial image, ngerprint,
and lock screen password, helping you to log in to apps securely and conveniently.
The Password vault provides the following functions:
l Daily login to device apps: When you download an app for the rst time or log in to an app
again, Password vault saves your username and password and associates the password with the
facial image, ngerprint, or screen lock password. When you log in to the app again, you only need
to use one of the associated decryption methods to automatically ll in the password, and log in to
the app securely and conveniently.
l Login to device apps after device replacement: After phone cloning is complete, if you have
saved your usernames and passwords for various apps on the old device to Password vault, you can
use the facial image, ngerprint, or lock screen password to log in to the apps securely and
conveniently.
Usernames and passwords are encrypted in the hardware of the device and stored locally. They
cannot be read by any parties, including Huawei.
Enable Password Vault
Forget your password when logging in to an app? Password vault saves and automatically
passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your Phone more conveniently and securely.
Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your
Phone, you can enable Password vault by performing the following operations:
lls in your
1 You need to enter the lock screen password to log in to Password vault. Open Settings, and go
to Security & privacy > Password vault.
2 Enter the screen lock password to access the Password vault screen.
3 Enable Password vault. When you log in to the app for the rst time and select SAVE, the login
account and password are automatically saved. When you log in to the app again, the password is
associated with one of the encryption methods such as your facial image by default, which is
convenient and secure.
4 Enable or disable
an app, you can use a facial image or ngerprint to automatically ll in the password when you
log in to the app, which is convenient and secure. If the automatic lling function is disabled for an
app, you must enter the account and password to log in to the app.
Autoll settings for a single app. If the automatic lling function is enabled for
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Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data
Worried about losing important data on your Phone? Protect yourself against data loss with regular
data backups.
You can back up the data in your Phone in the following ways:
l To an NM card: If your Phone supports an NM card (nano memory card), you can back up your
data to the NM card at any time to prevent data loss.
l Not all devices support NM cards (nano memory cards).
l Insert the NM card (nano memory card) into slot 2. If necessary, you can purchase it from
Vmall or an authorized Huawei store.
l To a USB storage device: Using a USB OTG cable, you can connect your Phone and back up your
important data to a USB storage device.
l To your computer or home NAS devices: Using Wi-Fi scanning to detect shared folders on the
same Wi-Fi network, you can back up all your Phone's important data, such as pictures and large
les, to your computer or home NAS devices to prevent data loss and free up storage space on your
Phone.
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device
If you are running out of storage space on your Phone or you want to back up your important data to
an external storage device, you can connect your Phone to a USB storage device using a USB OTG
cable and back up your data to the storage device. USB storage devices compatible with your Phone
include USB ash drives, card readers, and devices with an Memory card inserted.
Open Settings, go to System > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > USB
storage, then touch BACK UP. On theSelect data screen, select the data you want to back up and
touch Back up.
You can go to > Backup encryption > Encrypt backups to enable Backup encryption on
the backup page, and then set a password when prompted. The password will be used when you
want to restore les later. Always remember your backup password or set security questions to
help remember the password as you will not be able to retrieve your backup les without it.
Reset Your Phone
If the operating speed of your Phone starts to slow down due to long-term accumulation of caches
and residual les, you can reset your Phone to erase these cached les completely and restore your
device's factory settings.
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Reset network settings: This will restore your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings,
including hotspot tethering and Bluetooth pairing information. It won't change other settings on your
Phone, or delete any data or les.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset network settings, touch Reset network
settings, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, ngerprint data, face
data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it
delete any data or les.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset all settings, touch Reset all settings, and follow
the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Restore factory settings: This will delete all data in your device's memory and storage, including
your account settings, system settings, app data, installed apps, music, images, and documents, and
restore your Phone to its original factory settings. Back up your data before restoring your device to its
factory settings.
Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, enter the screen
unlock password (if any), and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings.
Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or
Home NAS Devices
Did you store important data, pictures, or large les on your Phone? You can back up your data to a
computer or home NAS device by using a shared folder to prevent data loss and free up storage space
on your Phone.
Open
folder, and touch Scan for shared folders. After your Phone detects PCs or NAS devices on the
same network through Wi-Fi scanning, touch to access a device and add its shared folder. Then touch
BACK UP, select the data you want to back up in Select data and touch Back up.
Settings, go to System > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > Shared
You can touch > Backup encryption > Encrypt backups to enable Backup encryption on
the backup page, and then set a password when prompted. The password will be used when you
want to restore les later. Always remember your backup password or set security questions to
help remember the password as you will not be able to retrieve your backup les without it.
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Wi-Fi
Introduction to Wi-Fi+
Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device
detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet
connection.
Once you have enabled Wi-Fi+, your device will:
l Automatically select and connect to the optimal network: Automatically select and connect to
Wi-Fi networks you've previously connected to, free networks, or your mobile data network,
depending on the signal strength at your current location.
You can view the connection status by checking the icons in the status bar:
l The icon indicates that your device is connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi.
l The icon in the bottom left of the signal bar indicates that your device is connected to
the Internet over mobile data.
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l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously,
Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled in specic locations. This will prevent your device from
constantly searching for new networks.
l Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and
prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than
Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large les over
short distances.
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Send les with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a le you want to send, and go to
More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the
connection and begin le transfer.
Receive
les with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch > Wi-Fi Direct
to enable detection. When you receive an incoming le prompt, touch Accept to begin the transfer.
The received le will be saved under Files in the Wi-Fi Direct folder by default.
Turn Wi-Fi+ On or Off
Open
disable Wi-Fi+.
Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi > > Wi-Fi+, and choose to enable or
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Your Phone will automatically connect to the optimal network available after Wi-Fi+ is enabled.
l Wi-Fi+ may automatically switch to your mobile data network, depending on strength of Wi-Fi+
signals in your area. Note that using mobile data to download or view videos and other large
les may incur additional data usage fees. To avoid excessive data charges, purchase an
appropriate data plan.
l After Wi-Fi+ is enabled, even if Wi-Fi is disabled manually, the device may automatically switch
to a Wi-Fi network when it detects a viable Wi-Fi network you have previously connected to.
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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
2
Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
3
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
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need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid incurring
excessive data charges.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices
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Have extra mobile data at the end of the month? You can share it with your friends.
You can use Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth to share your mobile data with other devices.
Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks >
Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Congure hotspot. Set the hotspot
name, encryption type, and password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, then touch Save and enable the hotspot
to use it.
Worried other devices will have unlimited access to your hotspot data? On the Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot screen, touch Data limit to set the data limit for a single session. When the data
sharing limit is reached, your device will automatically disable the hotspot.
Use Bluetooth to share mobile data: Establish a Bluetooth connection between devices before
using Bluetooth to share your mobile data. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks >
Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable Bluetooth tethering. On the Bluetooth screen of the
paired device, touch next to the paired device, and enable Internet access to establish an
Internet connection and share your mobile data.
Use USB to share mobile data: Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Open
Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable USB tethering
to start sharing your mobile data.
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Depending on the operating system, you may need to install drivers or establish the relevant
network connection on your computer before using this function. Refer to your computer's
operating system guide for more information.
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Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at
Once
Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone
without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat
and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
The App twin feature is currently limited to WeChat, QQ Messenger, LINE, Facebook, Snapchat,
WhatsApp, and Messenger. Please download and install the latest version of these apps before
using the App twin feature.
Touch Settings, and go to Apps > App twin. Enable App twin as required.
When App twin is enabled for an app, two app icons are displayed for the app on the home screen.
This means that you can log in to two accounts at the same time. Touch and hold the twinned app
icon on the home screen to quickly disable App twin.
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Sound and Display
Congure Do Not Disturb Mode
Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only noties you when you receive calls and
messages from chosen contacts.
Open Settings and go to Sounds > Do not disturb. Toggle on the Do not disturb switch, then
touch Do not disturb mode and select one of the following options:
l Allow calls and messages from important contacts: Select Allow priority interruptions only,
and then touch Dene priority interruptions to congure which contacts can call or message
you.
l Allow alarm ringtones: Select Alarms only to only allow alarm ringtones.
l Disable all interruptions: Select Don't interrupt to disable ringtones and vibrations and prevent
the screen from turning on for incoming calls, messages, and alarms.
l Some third-party apps may continue to ring when Do not disturb mode is enabled.
the in-app settings to mute notications from these apps.
Time rule: Prevent interruptions at set times, such as weekends or evenings. Touch Time to congure
the time period and repeat interval, then toggle on the Time switch.
Event rule: Prevent interruptions during meetings or events. Touch Event to enable Do not disturb
mode during calendar events.
Congure
Sound Settings
Congure Your Sound Settings
When you are watching movies or playing games, your device will automatically switch to stereo
sound to enhance your audio experience. You can also set ringtones and audio reminders for a variety
of different scenarios.
Adjust system volume: Press a volume button or move the slider to quickly adjust the media
volume. Touch
ringtone, media, and alarm.
You can also adjust volume in your system settings. Open Settings, touch Sounds and drag
the volume slider to adjust your volume.
Switch between sound, vibration, and silent mode: Swipe down from the status bar and open
the shortcuts panel. Touch
Enable keypad and notication tones: Open Settings, and go to Sounds > More sound
settings to enable or disable keypad and notication tones and vibration on touch.
to display the sound settings screen. You can then adjust the volume of the
to switch quickly between Sound, Silent and Vibration mode.
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Set your Phone to Silent mode: From the Sounds screen, enable Silent mode. After you enable
Silent mode, enable Vibrate in silent mode. Now when you receive an incoming call, your screen
will light up and your device will vibrate.
Customize your ringtone and notication tone: From the Sounds screen, select a custom
ringtone or use the Notication.
More Display Settings
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features
You can touch and hold an app icon to display a menu of frequently used features for quick access.
You can also touch and hold a feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
If you touch and hold an app icon and no shortcut is created, the app does not support home
screen shortcuts.
Quickly access frequently used app features: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen,
and then touch a frequently used feature to access it. Each app supports up to four frequently used
features. These are preset by the app and cannot be changed. For example, to take a sele, touch and
hold the camera icon, and then touch Sele in the pop-up menu to create a sele shortcut.
Add shortcuts to your home screen: Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up
the menu. Touch and hold the desired feature, and then drag it to your home screen to create a
shortcut. For example, you can add a shortcut for the camera's sele feature for quick access to the
sele feature.
Change the Display Settings
Change the font size and adjust the screen brightness to suit your needs.
Open Settings and touch Display. From here, you can:
l Full-screen display: Go to More display settings > Full screen display to display the app in full
screen mode as required.
l Congure the notch display settings: Touch More display settings > Notch to congure the
notch display settings.
l Change the image and text size: Touch Text and display size and select a display mode to suit
your needs.
l Enable automatic screen rotation: Go to More display settings > Auto-rotate screen to
enable automatic rotation. Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar to open the notication
panel, and then enable .
l Adjust the color temperature: Go to Color mode & temperature. You can select the Default,
Warm, or Cool option recommended by the system. Alternatively, touch anywhere on the circle or
drag the spot to manually adjust the color temperature.
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l Automatically adjust the screen resolution: Touch Screen resolution and enable Smart
resolution. The Phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution to reduce power
consumption.
l Play screen savers while charging in Sleep mode: Go to More display settings > Screen
saver, and enable Screen saver. You can set Picture source and Playback duration. After the
setting is complete, your Phone will display a slideshow of your photos when it is being charged and
enters Sleep mode.
l Display more information in the status bar: Touch More display settings. Depending on your
preferences, you can enable Display carrier name or Display network speed.
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