Huawei P20 Pro Operating Instructions
User Guide
Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures
System Navigation
Phone Clone
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Notication and Status Icons
Shortcut Switches
Home Screen Widgets
Set Your Wallpaper
Screenshots & Screen Recording
View and Clear Notications
Adjust Sound Settings
Enter Text
Split-screen Mode & Floating Window
Power On and O or Restart Your Device
Charging
Smart Features
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AI Lens
Huawei Share OneHop
Huawei Share
Digital Car Key
Camera and Gallery
Launch Camera
Take Photos
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes
Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos
Take Panoramic Photos
Light Painting
Take HDR Photos
Moving Pictures
Add Stickers to Photos
Documents Mode
Pro Mode
Record Videos
Leica Colors
Edit Camera Modes
Adjust Camera Settings
Manage Gallery
Gallery Smart Categorization
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Apps
Huawei Vlog Editor
Huawei Vlogs
Highlights
Contents
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Apps
Contacts
Phone
Calendar
Clock
Notepad
Recorder
Email
Calculator
Flashlight
Mirror
App Twin
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Optimizer
Phone Clone
Tips
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Settings
Search for Items in Settings
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Mobile Data
More Connections
Home Screen & Wallpaper
Display & Brightness
Sounds & Vibration
Notications
Biometrics & Password
Apps
Battery
Storage
Security
Privacy
Digital Balance
Accessibility Features
Users & Accounts
System & Updates
About Phone
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Essentials
Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures
System Navigation Gestures
Go to
Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures.
Back
Swipe inward from the left or right edges to return to the
previous screen.
Back to the home screen
Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
View recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view
recent tasks.
Close an app
On the Recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to
close the app.
Access in-app menus
In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or
right edge near the top of the screen.
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Knuckle Gestures
Essentials
Go to
Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot to enable
Smart screenshot.
Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.
Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a
scrolling screenshot.
Capture part of the screen
Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture
part of the screen.
Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a
screen recording.
Split screen
Firmly draw a line across the screen with a knuckle to enter
split-screen mode.
More Gestures
Access Home screen editing mode
Pinch two ngers together on the home screen.
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Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar
Swipe down on the home screen.
Open the notication panel
Swipe down from the status bar.
Essentials
Button Shortcuts
Power o and restart
Press and hold the Power button until the Power o and
Restart options appear.
Increase the volume
Press the Volume up button.
Decrease the volume
Press the Volume down button.
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Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Ultra snapshot
Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is o
or locked to take a photo.
System Navigation
Essentials
Change the Navigation Mode
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode
according to your preferences.
Navigate with Gestures
Go to
Gestures.
With Gestures enabled, you can:
• Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
• Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview.
• Access in-app menus: In applicable third-party apps, swipe inward from the left or right
edge near the top of the screen.
Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and enable or disable
Three-Key Navigation
Go to
navigation.
Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key
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Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer.
The icons on the navigation bar are as follows:
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• : Home key to return to the home screen.
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: Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard.
: Recents key to display the recent tasks screen. Touch and hold it to access Split-screen
mode.
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: Notication key to open the notication panel.
Customize the Navigation Key Combination
Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can:
• Select a navigation key combination.
• Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
Navigation Dock
Go to
enable Navigation dock.
Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and
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After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
• Drag the button to your desired position.
• Touch the button to go back.
• Double-touch the button to go back two steps.
• Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
• Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone
1 On your new phone, open
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
3 On your old device, open
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
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4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 4.4 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new phone, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open
onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a code
or connecting manually.
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock the Screen
If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and
enter sleep mode to save power.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• On the home screen, pinch together two
Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the
Screen Lock icon to lock the screen.
Set the Screen Timeout Period
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Wake Screen
You can turn on the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Raise and enable Wake
device.
ngers to enter screen editing mode. Touch
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Enter the Password to Unlock the Screen
Once the screen is turned on, swipe from any position on the screen to display the password
input panel. Then enter your lock screen password.
Use Face Unlock
Lift your phone and align it with your face. Your phone will unlock once your face is
recognized.
Unlock Your Phone with Your Fingerprint
Press an enrolled nger against the ngerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Change the Lock Screen Display
Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type
text to display on the lock screen.
To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.
Access Apps from the Lock Screen
You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock
screen.
• On the lock screen, swipe up on the
• On the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Shortcuts for Recorder, Flashlight, Calculator, and Timer will be available for you
to choose from.
icon to open Camera.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may
not be applicable to your phone.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
Data saver enabled SIM card not found
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
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Calling VoLTE enabled
Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use
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Hotspot disconnected
Airplane mode enabled Alarms set
Battery empty Battery low
Charging Quick charging
Super charging Power saving mode enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye comfort mode enabled
Network being switched by Wi-Fi
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Headset connected
Missed call Unread SMS
Microphone disabled Muted
More notications Vibrate only
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Data syncing Data sync failed
Performance mode enabled New emails
Event reminders Digital balance enabled
Headset with a microphone
connected
Shortcut Switches
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Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts.
• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature.
• Touch to open Settings.
Customize Shortcut Switches
Touch
, touch and hold an icon, then drag it to the desired position.
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Home Screen Widgets
Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1 Pinch together two ngers on the home screen to access the Home screen editor.
2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3 Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all
formats, then swipe right to return.
4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen
page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a dierent screen page.
Move or Delete a Widget
Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the
desired position or touch Remove.
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Set Your Wallpaper
Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
Essentials
1 Go to
Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3 Set the following according to your preferences:
• Blur: applies a blur eect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
• Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.
4 Touch
screen, Home screen, or Both.
, then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot
1 Go to
ensure that Smart screenshot is enabled.
Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch
Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot
to take a screenshot.
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After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen.
Then you can:
• Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your
friends.
• Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
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1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically
scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page.
2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Take a Partial Screenshot
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1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the
screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen.
2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of
the selected area. Then you can:
• Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it.
• Touch a shape icon at the top of the screen to determine the shape of the partial
screenshot.
3 Touch
Record the Screen
Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
to save the screenshot.
o your
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Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording
Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the
again to show all shortcuts.
notication panel, then swipe down on it
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.
Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Smart screenshot is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To
stop recording, knock twice again.
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording
You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
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Once you have started a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is
displayed as . Your voice can then also be recorded.
If the microphone is disabled (i.e. if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds (such as gameplay sounds). If you want the screen to be recorded in
silence, mute your phone and turn o the music and any other media sound before
starting the screen recording.
View and Clear Notications
View and Clear Notications
View Notications
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.
Clear Notications
• Swipe right on a notication reminder to clear the notication.
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• Touch at the bottom of the notication panel to clear all notications.
Adjust Sound Settings
Adjust Sound Settings
Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
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Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings
When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.
Set the Default Volume
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, then you can set the volume for the following
items:
• Media (video, games, music, and more)
• Ringtone
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• Alarms
• Calls
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch the
modes.
Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent
Enter Text
Edit Text
You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it
somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways.
1 Touch and hold the text until
2 Drag
and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all the text.
3 Touch Copy or Cut according to your requirement.
4 Touch the point where you want to paste the text, then touch Paste.
appears.
Split-screen Mode & Floating Window
Split-screen Mode
You can split the screen of your phone to use two apps simultaneously.
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Enable Split-screen Mode
Certain apps do not support Split-screen mode.
1 Open an app.
2 Enable Split-screen mode using any of the following methods:
• Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three ngers.
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• When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to
enter the Recent tasks screen. Then touch
in the upper right corner of the app
preview.
• When using three-key navigation, touch and hold the key.
• Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold it until a blue dot appears, then slide your
knuckle across the screen to enable Split-screen mode.
3 Open another app to start multitasking.
Adjust the Size of the Split-screen Panes
Drag
This feature can only be used when your phone is in the portrait orientation.
Switch the Split-screen Panes
If the home screen is displayed in either of the split-screen panes, you won't be able to
in the middle of the split screen line to the desired position on the screen.
switch the panes.
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
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Disable Split-screen Mode
Touch in the middle of the split screen line, then touch .
Power On and O or Restart Your Device
Essentials
Power On and
Power Your Device On and O
To power o your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power
o and Touch to power o.
To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device
vibrates and displays the logo.
Restart Your Device
Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal
state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem.
Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to
restart.
Force Restart Your Device
If your device isn't working or won't turn o normally, you can force restart it.
O or Restart Your Device
Just press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer.
Charging
Charge Your Phone
Your phone will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your
phone in time to prevent it from turning
Precautions for Charging
• Charge your phone using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,
overheating, or other undesirable eects.
• Your phone will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your phone will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your phone from the
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
o automatically when the power runs out.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
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• Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center to replace the battery.
• Do not cover your phone or charger during charging.
• Your phone may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and
move your phone to a cool place.
• Please do not use your phone while it is charging.
• If your phone does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.
Using the Charger that Came with Your Device
1 Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.
Charging Your Phone with a PC
1 Connect your phone to a PC or other device using a USB cable.
2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Charge only.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the notication panel, touch Settings, then select Charge
only.
Overview of Battery Icons
You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.
Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining.
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.
Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.
Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.
Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable
On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a phone to directly access
les on a USB ash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a
keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
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You can use your phone to charge other devices using an OTG cable.
1 Connect your phone with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Reverse charge.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the
Reverse charge.
notication panel, touch Settings, and then select
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.
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Smart Features
AI Lens
Scan Codes
HiVision can read various QR codes and instantly direct you to the corresponding app screen.
1 Open the camera, touch
, then touch .
2 Place the QR code within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.
Scan to Shop
The Shopping feature of HiVision lets you scan goods to get purchase recommendations for
similar items online.
1 Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2 Frame the target object in the viewnder. You will be given purchase recommendations
once the object has been recognized. You can also touch to take a photo, which will
be recognized automatically.
Huawei Share OneHop
Use Huawei Share OneHop to Transfer Files
You can quickly transfer
hassle of using cables and third-party apps.
Currently, Huawei Share OneHop is supported on Huawei or Honor laptops with the Huawei
Share icon or Magic-link icon and installed with version 9.1 or later of PC Manager.
Connect Your Phone and Laptop with a Tap
1 Open PC Manager on your laptop, and agree to the
les between your phone and laptop with just one touch without the
End User License Agreement
(EULA).
2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then swipe down further
to display all shortcut switches. Then enable NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
3 Hold the NFC area (around the rear camera of your phone) against the Huawei Share icon
(or Magic-link icon) on your laptop until your phone vibrates or plays a notication sound.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions on your phone and laptop to complete the connection.
Share Pictures and Videos with One Tap
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• Share pictures and videos from your phone to your laptop:
1 Select one or more pictures or videos from Gallery on your phone.
2 Tap the NFC area of your phone against the Huawei Share (or Magic-link) icon on the
laptop and hold it there until your phone makes a sound or vibrates. The selected
pictures or videos will be transferred to your laptop.
If you want to identify, copy, or save text in the received picture on the laptop, click the
picture to display the image viewer, then click to identify text and generate a text le.
• Share pictures from your laptop to your phone:
1 Right-click an individual picture le on your laptop, and open it with Huawei Image
viewer.
2 If you exit Gallery or return to the home screen on your phone, the picture open on your
laptop will be transferred to your phone when you tap it against your laptop (as
instructed above).
This feature is also supported by HUAWEI MateBooks or HONOR MagicBooks running PC
Manager 9.0 and with the Huawei Share or Magic-link icon.
Record Your Laptop Screen
Ever wanted to show o your gaming skills or share video clips from your laptop, but never
found a convenient way to do so? Huawei Share OneHop enables an instant connection
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between your phone and laptop, letting you record your laptop screen on your phone with a
single tap.
1 Shake your phone, then immediately tap its NFC area against the Huawei Share label or
Magic-link label on the laptop and hold it there until your phone vibrates or plays a
notication sound. The laptop screen will then be projected to your phone and the
recording will start. You can record for a maximum of 60 seconds.
2 Touch on your phone to stop the recording. The screen recording will be saved to
Gallery.
The Huawei Share OneHop feature is currently supported on Intel laptops only.
Share Files
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