Huawei Nova 5T User Guide
User Guide
Contents
Exciting Features
New Device
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 2
More Features 6
New Device
Introduction to Super Fast Charging 12
Conguration 10
Gestures and Operations
HiVision
Screenshots and Screen Recording 13
Split-screen 16
Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 19
Notication Panel and Status Bar 19
Screen Lock and Unlock 22
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode 23
Home Screen Management 24
Contacts
Managing Business Cards
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Dialing
Camera
Search Contacts 27
Managing Contacts 28
Basic Calling Functions
VoLTE 31
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience 32
Basic Camera Functions
AI camera, Intelligent Photo Scene Identication 35
Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos 36
Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro 36
Panorama 37
Pro Mode 38
Light Painting Mode 40
More Capture Modes 45
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Gallery
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Optimizer
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Highlights 47
Photo Management 48
Use Optimize 52
Manage Mobile Data Usage 52
Email
Calendar
Clock
Enable Smart Power Saving Management to Optimize Power
Consumption
Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities 53
Enable Virus Scanner 53
Add Email Accounts
Manage Email Accounts 55
Manage VIP Email Contacts 56
Create Smart Groups 56
Import Important Events to Calendar 56
Navigate the Calendar
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized 57
View Global Holidays 57
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Use the Clock
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Check Your Screen Time
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes 61
Phone Clone 61
Multiple Users
Set and Use Multiple Users
Device Connection
Bluetooth
NFC 66
Desktop Mode 70
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer 71
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Huawei Share 72
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock
Fingerprint 76
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Enable or Disable Location Services 79
PrivateSpace 79
Enable App Lock 81
Use Password Vault 82
Introduction to User Data Protection 82
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 84
Connecting to the Internet 88
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 88
Contents
Apps and
Notications
App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Customize App Permissions to Use Your Phone Your Way 89
Sound and Display
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode
Congure Your Sound Settings 90
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 91
More Display Settings 91
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
Enable or Disable Mistouch Prevention 94
System
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Change Input Method
Accessibility 95
General Settings 95
System Update
Update the Phone System Online
Legal Notice
Legal Notice
Personal Information and Data Security 100
Obtaining help 101
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Featured Usage Tips
Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a password.
l Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by
PrivateSpace.
l Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three or more
days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
l When using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and face your Phone straight on from a
distance of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 in.). In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this
feature when you are in a dark environment or facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock screen
password.
If you haven't set up a lock screen password, set one
rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you can set
up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
2 Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up
your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get
started, and enroll your face.
3 If you are concerned that face unlock may fail due to a change in appearance after makeup or a
haircut, or you want to enroll an entirely different face, go to the Face recognition screen, touch
Set an alternate look and follow the onscreen instructions just like you did when registering your
face initially.
4 Face unlock modes:
Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you
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select Direct unlock, your Phone
the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identies your facial features,
you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting Off will disable Face unlock.
l Smart display of lock screen notications: Enable Show notications. On the lock screen,
your Phone hides notication details and displays them only after recognizing the owner's face.
l Access App lock: Enable Access app lock to access App lock and locked apps using Face
identies your facial features and unlocks your screen when
unlock.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open
select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enrolling facial data,
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If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct
unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen,
and select Pick up to wake.
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 Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable
Navigation 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.
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
AI camera, Intelligent Photo Scene Identication
AI camera can automatically identify your current photography scene and intelligently adjust the
color and brightness of the photo, so you don't need to repeatedly adjust your camera for the perfect
shot.
AI camera is a preset camera feature on your Phone that intelligently identies your current
photography scene and automatically adjusts the color and brightness of your photo to help you
achieve better effects.
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AI camera provides you with the following features:
l Intelligently identies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera
supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes. After smart
identication, AI camera automatically adjusts the color and brightness of the camera and
recommends an optimal mode (such as the portrait, greenery, or text mode) to improve photo
effects.
l Enable AI camera to automatically congure and adjust camera settings: When you open
the camera and enter Standard camera mode, touch
to enable AI camera as required. Once
enabled, this feature will intelligently identify the photography scene, which saves you the trouble of
repeated manual adjustments.
l AI camera is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide aperture mode,
or Moving picture mode.
Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro
Go to
l Blur effect: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a blur effect.
l Beauty effect: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger
value will produce a more distinct beauty effect.
Camera > Portrait, adjust the following settings, then touch to take a portrait.
A light source (such as a neon or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to
a better blur effect.
To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewnder and drag each setting to its
lowest value.
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,
nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
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.
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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. 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 Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Go to Camera > More > Pro.
Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch and
select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering Mode
Matrix The subjects are broad landscapes and seas.
Application Scenario
Center The subject is in the center and stands out from the background.
Spot The subject to be highlighted is relatively small, such as a ower or
a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
l Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider.
To avoid excessive image noise, an ISO value below 400 is recommended. The recommended
ISO value for the daytime is between 100 to 200, but may exceed 400 for some night scenes.
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l Adjust shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed) and adjust the slider.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125 of a second. For moving scenes (such as waves), select a relatively fast shutter speed and
use a tripod for best results.
l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
l When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low light environments, select .
l Touch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy,
and adjust the slider.
and adjust the slider.
nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value.
Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch
adjust the slider.
Focus Mode
Application Scenario
AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains)
AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and waves)
MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower)
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Keep your device steady when shooting: On the Pro mode screen, touch and enable
Horizontal level. A horizontal guiding line will appear on the viewnder. If a dotted line appears, the
camera is not yet parallel with the horizontal level. When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line,
the camera is now parallel with the horizontal level.
l In Pro mode, changing a
specic setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well.
Adjust them according to your actual requirements.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. Adjust them according to actual usage
conditions 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
Select a Metering mode: or mode is recommended for taking portraits. Place your
Camera > More > Pro.
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.
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Shooting Environment Recommended ISO
Outdoors Between 100 and 200
Indoors Around 400
Night scenes Between 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
Use Password Vault
Password vault saves and 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, enable Password vault by performing the following operations:
1 Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings. Open Settings, and go
to Security & privacy > Password vault.
2 Enter your lock screen password to access the Password vault screen.
3 Enable Password vault. When you log in to an app for the
SAVE, and your username and password will be saved. Next time you log in, use the method you
picked, for example Face unlock, to automatically ll in your username and password to log in to
the app.
rst time or after logging out, select
4 Enable or disable Autoll settings for individual apps. If the autoll feature is enabled for an app,
you can use your face, ngerprint, or lock screen password to ll in the password when you log in.
If this feature is disabled, your username and password must be entered manually.
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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 these apps. App
lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorized access
to important apps on your Phone.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you rst access
App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verication password.
Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the switch for the apps you
want to lock.
Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type.
Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.
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.
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:
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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.
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: Pinch in with your ngers 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.
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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. Use Memory cleanup to free
up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly.
Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize
performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up additional storage
space.
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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.
To save battery power and reduce data usage, disable your mobile data connection when you
don't need it.
Enroll a Fingerprint to Unlock the Screen
You can enroll a ngerprint on your Phone to unlock your screen, access Safe, or use App lock
without a password.
l Fingerprint unlock is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN,
Custom PIN or Password. When your Phone restarts or your
you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock the device.
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 and follow the instructions to set or enter the lock
screen password.
3 Once you have done so, touch New ngerprint to enroll a ngerprint.
4 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor and hold it there until your Phone vibrates. You can
touch it lightly or press down slightly harder, according to your personal preference. Repeat this
step using different parts of your ngertip.
5 After enrollment is complete, touch OK.
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To unlock the screen, simply place your nger on the ngerprint sensor. You can also customize the
screen unlock method by going to Settings > Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Unlock when
screen is off, and then selecting Rest nger or Press button.
l Pressing and holding the ngerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your Phone. You are
advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method.
l When the screen is on, simply touch the ngerprint sensor to unlock the screen. If you press
the ngerprint sensor, the screen will turn off instead.
l If both ngerprint and facial recognition are enabled, you can use both methods
simultaneously to unlock the screen with maximum efciency.
To set your Phone to vibrate when your ngerprint is not recognized, go to Settings > Security &
privacy > Fingerprint ID, and enable Vibrate when ngerprint is not recognized.
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
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
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network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
Introduction to Super Fast Charging
The charger intelligently adjusts the charging voltage and current based on the battery level of your
Phone for fast and safe charging.
Use the charger and USB cable that came with your Phone to charge your device. Using non-
ofcial chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging, overheating, or other
undesirable effects.
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HiVision
Read QR Codes and Barcodes
1 Swipe down on the home screen, and touch to open HiVision.
2 Touch and place the QR code or barcode within the scan frame to acquire information.
3 From the results screen, you can:
l Touch to copy the information to the clipboard and paste anywhere you like.
l If the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your
Contacts.
Scan Products
When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't nd it. After scanning goods, you
can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for you to buy favorite
things.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring
unnecessary data charges.
1 Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen, and touch to
open HiVision.
2 On the HiVision screen, touch , then you can shop by scanning a product or by taking a
screenshoot.
l Take a screenshoot to purchase: Frame the item in the
screenshoot, The system will automatically recognize and recommend similar items.
l Scan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the
scan and recommend similar items.
viewnder, then touch to take a
viewnder, the system will automatically
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages
Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your
Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls all the way down to the bottom
of the page, capturing all of the information on the page in a single screenshot.
Use shortcuts to take a scrolling screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then touch to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch within two seconds of
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taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot.
During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
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Screen recordings will end if you make or answer a call.
l If you are making an audio recording on your Phone before starting a screen recording, will
be disabled by default.
l Touching during a recording will enable or disable the microphone.
l Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds of your
Phone (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
l Disable microphone: You are unable to record the ambient sounds, but you can still record
the system sounds of your Phone (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
l Disable microphone and turn off the sound: The screen will be recorded in silence.
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Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
then touch to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements.
To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen.
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and
Volume up button to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your
requirements. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and Volume up
button again.
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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.
Split-screen
Enable Split-Screen Mode
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Some apps may be not able to run properly in this mode.
l The availability and functionality of certain features may vary according to the device model,
due to software and hardware differences.
Use three ngers to enable Split-screen mode: Open an app and swipe up on the screen with
three ngers. Make sure not to swipe up from the very bottom of the screen.
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Use the Recent key to enable Split-screen mode: If Three-key navigation is enabled, open an
app, then touch and hold .
Touch to enable Split-screen mode:
1 If Three-key navigation is enabled, touch to enter the recent tasks screen. If Gestures is
enabled, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks screen.
2 Touch on top of an app to enter Split-screen mode.
Intelligent Split-screen: If you receive an SMS message or app
full-screen mode, a banner will display, prompting you to split the screen.
notication while watching a video in
Adjust the Screen Display While in Split-Screen Mode
In Split-screen mode, you can switch to full-screen mode, move screen positions, change screen
orientation, and access the home screen.
The availability and functionality of certain features may vary according to the device model, due
to software and hardware differences.
Switch to full-screen mode: In Split-screen mode, touch and hold , then swipe up or down to
switch to full-screen mode.
Swap screen locations: In Split-screen mode, touch
screens.
Change the orientation of the screen: Swipe down the notication panel. Touch the switch to
enable automatic screen rotation.
then to switch the position of the
The screen can only be switched to horizontal view when both active apps support horizontal
view.
Access the home screen: In Split-screen mode, touch on the virtual navigation bar to access
the home screen. If you are using Gestures, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to enter the
home 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, open Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and
enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
l Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
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l Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
Home key: Touch to return to the home screen.
mode.
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
Use the Recent key (one of the virtual navigation keys) to quickly switch between or close background
apps.
Touch
l View recently used apps: Swipe left or right on the app list to check the recently used apps.
l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the app list to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app preview.
to view, close, lock, or switch between background apps.
l Close an app: Swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
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Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Home Screen
l Close all the unlocked apps: Touch to close all the unlocked apps.
l Lock an app: Swipe down on an app preview to lock the app, and the icon will appear on the
top of the locked app. This app will not be cleared when you touch . Swipe down again on the
app preview to unlock the app, and the icon on top of the app will disappear.
Navigate with Gestures
Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, or view
recent tasks.
Open
l Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
l Return to the home screen: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen.
l View recent tasks or end a task: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen and hold to view
recent tasks. Swipe up on an app preview to close an app, or touch
Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures. You can:
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
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons on the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your Phone, including
its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your Phone is in Silent
mode.
Status icons: By glancing at the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
its network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
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The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
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2G network connected
LTE network connected
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available wi- network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
wi- network available Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarms enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled
wireless projection in use Super charging
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Hotspot enabled Optimizer reminder
Can't connect a call on current
Unstable signal
network
Select-to-speak enabled Screen time management enabled
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone, the
relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
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Missed calls New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Synchronizing data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed
VPN connected More notications
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Check the notications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication.
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.
Disable App Notications
Open Settings and touch Notications. From here you can:
l Block notications from an app: Select the app, then disable Allow notications.
l Block notications from multiple apps: Touch Batch management, then disable All.
To block
notication panel, touch and hold an app notication, then disable Allow notications.
notications from an app, you can also swipe down from the status bar to open the
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Customize Notication Settings
Open Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. From here you can:
l Enable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen to set the screen to
turn on when notications are received.
l Enable notication light: Enable Pulse notication light to show a blinking indicator light when
notications are received.
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.
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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 Add 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.
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.
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode
Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode maximizes the
system volume and displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise
layout which is easy to navigate.
Open
Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch Enable.
In Simple mode, you can:
l Edit home screen icons: Touch and hold any icon to drag or uninstall certain non-system apps.
l Exit Simple mode: Touch Settings and select Exit Simple mode.
In
Simple mode, go to Settings > More settings > System > Reset > Reset all settings. You
will be directed to the default system home screen and all your settings in Simple mode will be
reset.
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Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your
Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall
until your Phone vibrates, then touch Uninstall.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Lock the home screen layout: Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home
screen settings, and enable Lock layout.
Create a folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then
drag it on top of another app icon. The two icons will be placed in a new folder.
Delete a folder: Open a folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted and all app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open a folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open a folder and touch
. Select the apps you wish
to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, then touch OK.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your Phone vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on 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.
Pinch in with your
following:
l Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
ngers on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do the
l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
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.
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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.
Add widgets: Pinch in with your ngers 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
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.
: After you enable app drawer, touch
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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 > View business card.
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards
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