Huawei P20 Lite Operating Instructions
User Guide
Contents
Exciting Features
New Device
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 2
More Features 5
New Device
Conguration 10
Gestures and Operations
HiVision
Screenshots and Screen Recording 13
Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Notication Panel and Status Bar 17
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy 19
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode 20
Home Screen Management 20
Contacts
Managing Business Cards
Managing Contacts 25
Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts 26
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Dialing
Camera
Gallery
Optimizer
Basic Calling Functions
Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls 28
Basic Camera Functions
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits 30
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects 31
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 31
Pro Mode 32
Light Painting Mode 34
More Capture Modes 39
Customize Highlights Albums
Photo Management 42
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Email
Calendar
Notepad
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Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power
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Consumption
Manage Email Accounts 44
Create Smart Groups 44
Import Important Events to Calendar 45
Navigate the Calendar 46
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes
Device Connection
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices
NFC 51
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer 54
Huawei Share 55
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock
Fingerprint 59
Enable or Disable Location Services 60
PrivateSpace 60
Enable App Lock 64
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Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device 65
Reset Your Phone 66
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 70
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
Congure
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 72
Use Shortcuts to Access Frequently Used Features 73
Your Sound Settings 72
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Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 74
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 75
System
Change the Input Method 76
Accessibility 76
General Settings 76
System Update
Contents
Legal Notice
Update the Phone System Online
Legal Notice
Personal Information and Data Security 83
Obtaining help 83
Get More Information 83
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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.
l Currently, only one face can be enrolled. Delete the current facial data to enroll again.
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
up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you can set
2 Selecting Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience 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 Face unlock modes:
l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you
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
unlock.
identies your facial features and unlocks your screen when
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:
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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.
Camera Tips
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
Want to make your
customized options to make every photo stunning and forever-lasting.
Enable Portrait mode to capture more stunning photos: Go to
one of the following effects, then touch to take a portrait photo.
l Blurred effect: Touch the icon in the viewnder and enable blurred effect.
A light source (such as neon light and street light) in a relatively well-lit background will
contribute to an ideal blurred effect.
l Beauty effect: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider left or right to adjust beautication
settings. The higher the value, the more pronounced the effect.
To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewnder and set each parameter to its
minimum value.
seles or group shots more impressive? Portrait mode provides you with
Camera > Portrait, select
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.
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
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
Go to
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch , and select a metering mode.
Metering Mode
Matrix Broad landscapes and seas
Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Application Scenario
Center 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:
l Adjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value.
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To avoid excessive noise, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and around 400 for night scenes.
l Adjust the shutter speed: Touch (shutter speed), and drag the shutter speed slider to your
desired speed.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125, and faster for moving subjects (such as waves). For best results, use a tripod when
shooting a moving subject.
l Adjust exposure compensation: Touch
Adjust AWB: Touch
l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
, and drag the AWB slider to your desired value.
, and drag the EV slider to your desired value.
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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, lower the K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: Touch
Focusing Mode
Application Scenario
, and drag the AF slider to your desired value.
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)
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.
l Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings.
l The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based
on the 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 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.
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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.
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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.
If you have set up a
lock for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to link your ngerprint and face with App
lock for easier app unlocking.
Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type.
Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.
If you enter the wrong password
remain locked for one minute. Try again after one minute. If you enter the wrong password
another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes to try unlocking again.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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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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Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact
with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
1 Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > More settings to
enter the TalkBack settings screen.
2 Enable TalkBack and touch OK. Your device will launch a tutorial when you enable TalkBack for
the rst time. If you need to listen to the tutorial again, touch More settings to enter the
TalkBack settings screen, and launch the tutorial.
3 Touch More settings and enable Explore by touch. Your device will read aloud content that you
touch.
You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Volume up and
down buttons for at least three seconds, or press and hold the Power button until your device
vibrates, then touch the screen with two
ngers for at least three seconds.
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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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.
l Currently, only one face can be enrolled. Delete the current facial data to enroll again.
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
up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you can set
2 Selecting Enable Pick up to wake device to enhance the Face unlock experience 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 Face unlock modes:
l Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you
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
unlock.
identies your facial features and unlocks your screen when
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.
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Gestures and Operations
HiVision
Read QR Codes and Barcodes
Want to quickly read QR code and barcode information? You can use HiVision to quickly read QR
codes or barcodes, and get purchase information, add contacts, and more based on the results.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
Scan QR codes or barcodes: Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down on the home screen, and
touch to open HiVision. On the HiVision screen, touch and place the QR code or barcode
within the scan frame to acquire information. From the results screen, you can:
l Touch to copy the information to the clipboard.
l If the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your Contacts.
Scan to Translate Effortlessly
HiVision can help you quickly translate foreign text.
l This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
l This translation feature currently supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Russian,
Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
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 . Select the source and target languages, then focus on the
text you want to translate. Your device will complete the translation automatically.
Scan Food to Acquire Calorie Information
Ever just start wondering about how to select healthy food and keep slim? Scan the food to get the
weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information using HiVision.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
Perform the following to try it out:
1 Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen, and touch
to open HiVision.
2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and make sure the food is centered in the frame, and the
weight, the calorie, and the nutrient information will be shown.
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Gestures and Operations
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 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 viewnder, then touch to take a
screenshoot, The system will automatically recognize and recommend similar items.
l Scan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the viewnder, the system will automatically
scan and recommend similar items.
Scan to Instantly Recognize Objects
Find more information about key landmarks during a journey or favorite paintings in an exhibition.
Scan any picture using HiVision to nd out more.
HiVision provides you with relevant information to enhance your experiences. Instructions:
1 Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen to display the
global search box, then touch
to enable HiVision.
2 On the HiVision screen, touch , and frame the arts in the viewnder. HiVision will automatically
identify the arts and display detailed information cards for that arts.
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
Screen recording comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your
gameplay to share with your friends using your Phone.
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Gestures and Operations
l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
l If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by
default.
l Touching during recording will enable or disable the microphone.
l Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system
sounds can be played via the speaker).
l Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system
sounds can be played via the speaker).
l Disable microphone and mute the Phone: The screen will be recorded in silence.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down the notication panel, and then touch to start
recording the screen. You can turn on or off based on your needs. 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 the
Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or off 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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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.
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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
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Home key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the Google Assistant
icon and swipe upwards on the icon to enable Google Assistant.
mode.
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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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.
Navigate with Gestures
Avoid navigation keys from blocking your screen content. Navigate easily with gestures. Gesture
navigation allows you to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen, and view
recent tasks.
Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures. You can then:
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: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen and hold.
l Enable Google Assistant: Touch Settings to enable Google Assistant. Swipe upwards from the
bottom left or right corner of the screen to enable Google Assistant.
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.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
2G network connected
LTE network connected
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
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Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi 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
Wired or wireless projection in use Super charging
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Home Screen
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Hotspot enabled Optimizer reminder
Unstable signal
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.
Missed calls
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Can't connect a call on current
network
New emails
Synchronizing data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed
VPN connected More notications
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:
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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.
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 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.
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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 add 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.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Move and delete app icons from the home screen, or rearrange them in folders so that your home
screen is organized the way you like it.
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 delete the app.
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.
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Delete a folder: Open the 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 the folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder and touch . Select the apps you wish
to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and 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.
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
page.
at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
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.
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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.
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.
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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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