Huawei P20 Pro Operating Instructions

User Guide

Contents

Essentials
Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Notication and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notications 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
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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
Notications
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 notication panel
Swipe down from the status bar.
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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:
: Home key to return to the home screen.
: 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.
: Notication key to open the notication 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.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication 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 notications 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 notication 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 dierent 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
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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 eect, 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 notication 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.
notication 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 Notications
View and Clear Notications
View Notications
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notication panel and view the notication.
Clear Notications
Swipe right on a notication reminder to clear the notication.
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Touch at the bottom of the notication panel to clear all notications.

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 notication panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch the
modes.
Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between dierent

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 eects.
Your phone will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your phone will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your phone from the
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
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 notication panel, touch Settings, then select Charge
only.
Overview of Battery Icons
You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.
Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining.
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.
Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.
Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.
If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

Reverse 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.
notication 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 viewnder. 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 notication 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 notication 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 notication 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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From phone to laptop
1 Use Microsoft Oce to open a le you want to share on your phone.
2 Hold the NFC area of your phone against the Huawei Share icon (or Magic-link icon) on
your laptop until your phone vibrates or plays a notication sound.
From laptop to phone
1 Open a le you want to share using Microsoft Oce on your laptop.
2 Exit Microsoft Oce or return to the home screen on your phone, then tap your phone
against the laptop (as instructed above). You can then transfer the le open in Microsoft Oce on your laptop to your phone.
Copy Clipboard Text
1 Open PC Manager on the laptop, select My Phone, click Enable, then follow the onscreen
instructions to allow the laptop to access data on your phone.
2 You can then copy and paste text on the clipboard to your phone or laptop.
3 Touch the PC Manager icon in the lower right corner of the laptop desktop, and select
Clipboard to view the recently copied text.

Huawei Share

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Huawei Share

Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of les between devices. This technology relies on
Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer les without using
mobile data.
Enable or Disable Huawei Share
You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Huawei Share. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Huawei Share settings
screen.
Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share, enable or disable Huawei Share.
Enabling Huawei Share automatically turns on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Quickly Share Files Between Your Phones Using Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to quickly share les between Huawei phones. The recipient can
preview the les before they are sent, then view the full content of the les once they have
been received. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.
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1 On the recipient device, enable Huawei Share.
2 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, then touch
. Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the recipient device to send the le.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3 On the recipient device, touch Accept to accept the transfer.
To view the
Categories tab.
Received pictures or videos can also be found in
Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer
You can use Huawei Share to quickly and easily share les wirelessly between your phone
and a computer.
les received, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the
Gallery > Albums > Huawei Share.
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1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If the computer is a MateBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not
necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are
enabled.
2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings screen, and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3 Record the Name shown on computers and the username and password under
Verication on computers.
4 On your computer, go to:
Windows: Computer > Network
mac OS (mac OS 10.8 or later): Finder > Go to > Network
5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone, and enter the username and
password recorded earlier.
6 Open a folder of your phone such as the Internal storage folder, then view, edit, or copy
les from the folder to the computer, or copy les from the computer to this folder to store them in your phone. You can also edit the les in this folder on your computer, and the changes will be synced to your phone automatically. Similarly, if you edit any les on your phone, the changes will be synced to your computer as well.
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One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share
When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to nd the
printer and print out pictures or PDF les from your phone.
1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:
Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
Wi-Fi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have Wi-Fi Direct
enabled.
Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable.
2 On your phone, preview the le to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust settings
on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print. If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the rst time, nd the printer on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the printer for about 1 second to conrm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Learn more on the Huawei Share sharing screen,
swipe left on the screen, then touch What printers are supported? to see the list.
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Digital Car Key

Turn Your Phone into a Car Key

Your phone can now be used to open and start your car. You can also share and revoke
digital car keys at any time to minimize security risks. The digital key data is saved in the
security chip of the device, meaning it cannot be stolen or copied. Even if your phone powers
o due to low battery, it can still be used to open and start your car within 24 hours of
shutdown.
1 Download the vehicle manufacturer's app on your phone, such as My Audi, then activate
the car key on your phone with the help of the customer service personnel of the vehicle manufacturer or authorized car dealership.
2 On your phone, go to
vehicle manufacturer's app as the Default app.
Settings > More connections > NFC, open NFC, then set the
3 To unlock your car, hold the NFC area (located by the rear camera) of your phone near
the car door handle.
4 To start your car, place your phone in the wireless charging shelf and press the start
button on the car. Once your car has started, you can remove your phone from the wireless charging shelf.
5 To lock your car, close the door when you get out, then hold the NFC area of your phone
near the car door handle.
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Currently, this feature is only available on selected Audi models. For details, contact
Audi customer service or go to the authorized car dealership for assistance.
If your phone is lost, you can revoke your digital key from your car or the vehicle
manufacturer's app or website. You can also share multiple secondary keys with others
on your phone via your vehicle manufacturer's app. For details, see the user guide of
your car.
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Launch Camera

Launch Camera

There are multiple ways to open the Camera app.
From the Home Screen
From the home screen, open
From the Lock Screen
When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower
right corner to open the camera.
Using Ultra Snapshot
When enabled, simply double-press the Volume down button to open the camera when the
screen is o.
Camera.
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1 Open Camera.
2 Go to > Ultra snapshot and select Open camera or Take a snapshot.
3 You can now open the camera or take a snapshot without unlocking your screen.

Take Photos

Take Photos

1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
Focus: Touch where you want to focus.
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To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewnder and drag the
individual frame or ring to the desired location.
Adjust brightness: Touch the viewnder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
Select a camera mode: Swipe left or right across the camera mode options.
Turn the ash on or o: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (O), or
(Always on).
Some features are only available when using the rear camera.
3 Touch
Take Burst Photos
Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best
one.
Burst shooting is only available when using the rear camera.
to take a photo.
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch and hold or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.
When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far.
3 Lift your
Once you have
1 Open
nger to stop shooting.
nished, select photos you want to keep from the burst.
Gallery.
2 Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch .
3 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch and
follow the onscreen instructions.
4 To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch .
Take Burst Photos
Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best
one.
Burst shooting is only available when using the rear camera.
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Touch and hold to take a burst photo.
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When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so far.
3 Lift your
Once you have
nger to stop shooting.
nished, select photos you want to keep from the burst.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch .
3 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch
follow the onscreen instructions.
4 To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch
Take Timed Photos
The camera timer allows you to set a time delay so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.
1 Open
Camera.
and
.
2 Go to > Timer and select a delay option.
3 Return to the viewnder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when
the countdown ends.
Use Voice Commands to Take Photos
You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.
1 Open Camera.
2 Go to
> Audio control, enable Audio control, and select an audio control option.
3 Go back to the viewnder, then say your command to take a photo.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits
Portrait mode lets you apply beauty, lighting, and blur
eects to your photos to shoot
stunning portraits.
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1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.
2 Frame your subject in the viewnder.
To take a sele, touch .
3 You can also:
Enable beauty eect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger
value will produce a more distinct beauty eect. To disable the beauty eect, drag
each setting to its lowest value.
Set blur and lighting eects: Touch and select blur and lighting eects to your
liking.
4 Touch to take a photo.
Take Night Shots
Night mode solves the issues caused by low light and night shooting to give your photos
sharper details and brighter colors.
You can also use Night mode when shooting backlit subjects and scenes with owing water,
such as waterfalls, to create a better contrast or a smooth, silky water eect.
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1 Open Camera and select Night mode.
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2 If you are using the rear camera, touch
or
to adjust the shutter speed.
on the viewnder to adjust the ISO sensitivity
3 Keep your phone steady and touch .
4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
phone steady. Do not stop shooting before the countdown nishes or your photos may come out blurry.
Shoot Wide Aperture Photos and Videos
Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos where the background is blurred
while your subject remains in sharp focus.
1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode.
2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 meters
(about 7 ft.) of your subject.
3 Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller
aperture value will create a more blurred background.
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4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. When recording, touch the viewnder
to adjust the focus.
Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos
You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.
1 Go to
2 Touch a photo tagged with
Gallery > Albums > Camera.
, then touch at the top of the photo.
3 Follow the instructions to touch the photo to re-focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to
adjust the aperture.
4 Touch
to save the settings.

Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos

Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos

The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or
distant vistas.
Take Wide-Angle Photos
1 Open
Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Turn on to enable Master AI.
3 Aim the camera at the building you want to take a photo of.
If the camera does not automatically recommend Wide mode, you can drag the zoom slider in the viewnder, or pinch or spread two ngers to adjust the zoom level. A smaller value will result in a wider eld of view.
4 Touch to take a photo.
You will not be able to adjust the zoom when the resolution is set to the maximum.
Take Photos from Afar
1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.
2 Aim the camera at the distant object you want to shoot. Drag the zoom slider, or pinch in
or out to adjust the zoom. You will not be able to adjust the zoom when the resolution is set to the maximum value.
3 In the viewnder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch .

Take Panoramic Photos

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Take Panoramic Photos

Add breadth to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The camera
takes multiple photos of objects within your eld of view and stitches them together into a
single panoramic photo.
Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos
1 Go to Camera > More and select Panorama mode.
2 Touch at the bottom of the viewnder to set the pan direction.
3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch
to start shooting.
4 Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep your
phone steady and the arrow on the center line the entire time.
5 Touch when you are nished.
Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Seles
1 In Panorama mode, touch to switch to the front camera.
2 Point the camera at the center of your shot, then touch
to take the rst photo.
3 Turn the camera to the left and right slowly as instructed. When the two frames on the
viewnder overlap, the camera will automatically take the second and third photos.
After the three photos are taken, the camera will automatically combine them into a
panoramic photo.

Light Painting

Light Painting

Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer
time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To
reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your phone.
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Capture Car Light Trails in Trac Trails Mode
Trac trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Trac trails.
2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that
car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
3 Touch
right, touch to nish shooting.
Capture Light Drawings in Light Grati Mode
Light grati mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front
of the camera.
to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Light grati.
2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light
source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera. Avoid exaggerated body movement as this may aect the shooting results.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch to nish shooting.
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Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode
Silky water mode lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Silky water.
2 This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where the water is
owing heavily.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch
Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode
Star trails mode lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night
sky.
to nish shooting.
1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails.
2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution and with an
unobstructed view of the sky.
3 Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewnder. When the exposure is just
right, touch
to nish shooting.

Take HDR Photos

Take HDR Photos

When shooting photos with backlighting or a high light contrast, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
mode can help you improve light and shadow
sharper details.
Use HDR with the Rear Camera
1 Go to
Camera > More and select HDR.
eects in your photos, giving your photos
2 Steady your phone, with the help of a tripod if necessary.
3 Touch to take a photo.

Moving Pictures

Moving Pictures

Moving pictures capture a second of movement and sound before and after you touch the
shutter button.
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Take Moving Pictures
Go to Camera > More > Moving picture and touch to take a photo.
Play Moving Pictures
Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of
the picture to view it.
The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the
screen to stop the playback.
Share Moving Pictures
Go to
want to share, then touch
Moving pictures can be shared through Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and
If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, they will
Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving picture you
to share it.
more. In order to play the moving picture eect, the receiving device must be a Huawei
or Honor device that can take moving pictures.
display as static images.

Add Stickers to Photos

Add Stickers to Photos

Add a sticker, such as time, location, weather, or mood, to spice up your photos.
1 Go to
Camera > More > Stickers.
If this mode is not there, touch and then download Stickers.
2 Touch
and select a sticker. The selected sticker will be displayed in the viewnder.
3 Drag the sticker to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers.
4 Touch
to take a photo.

Documents Mode

Documents Mode

Images shot at an angle always suer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to
take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode.
The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode.
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Shoot Photos in Documents Mode
1 Go to Camera > More > Documents. If this mode is not there, touch and then
download Documents.
2 Frame the document you want to shoot in the viewnder, such as a presentation slide on
a projector or a street poster. Then touch .
3 The camera then automatically identies the text area within the viewnder and unskews
the image.
Adjust the Text Area
If you nd the skew correction provided by Documents mode unsatisfactory, you can also
manually adjust the text area.
This is only available for photos taken in Documents mode.
1 Go to
Gallery > Albums > Camera, then touch the photo you wish to adjust.
2 Touch above the photo.
3 Drag the four corners to customize the correction area. Then touch .

Pro Mode

Pro Mode

Pro mode lets you
sensitivity, exposure, and more when shooting.
Some of the above settings are not available when you shoot videos in Pro mode.
ne-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over metering, ISO
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1 Open Camera and select Pro mode.
2 Customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also
shoot high-quality videos by touching .
Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.
Metering Mode Description
Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable
Matrix
Center
when shooting natural landscapes.
Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of
the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
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Metering Mode Description
Concentrates on the light in a small area of the
Spot
Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.
screen, such as the subject's eyes.
In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the
ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise.
Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider.
When you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When
you are shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed.
Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV and drag the slider.
Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the value in well-lit
environments.
Adjust the focus: Touch AF and drag the slider.
Focus Mode Applicable Scenario
AF-S (single) Stationary subjects
AF-C (continuous) Moving subjects
MF (manual) Touch the subject on which you want to focus.
Adjust the color cast: Touch WB and select a mode.
When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .
Touch to adjust the color temperature.
Use Horizontal level: Touch
and enable Horizontal level.
A horizontal guiding line will appear on the viewnder. When the dotted line overlaps
with the solid line, the camera is parallel with the horizontal level, avoiding skewed
edges.
Use AF auxiliary light: Touch and enable AF auxiliary light for better focus in low-
light environments.
Save RAW format photos: RAW format records more detail and allows you to have a
wider range of post-processing options. Go to > Resolution and enable RAW
format.
Now when you take a photo, it will be saved in RAW and standard formats. The RAW
format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery.
RAW format photos take up more storage space than standard format photos. Make
sure that your phone has sucient storage space.
3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video.
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Record Videos

Record Videos

Camera and Gallery
1 Open
Camera and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:
Zoom in or out: On the viewnder, pinch or spread two ngers, or drag the zoom
slider.
Focus: Touch where you want to focus. Touch and hold the viewnder to lock the
exposure and focus.
Turn the ash on or o: Touch , then touch to keep the ash on, or to
turn it o.
Adjust the beauty eect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.
Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to > Resolution and select the
desired resolution.
Then touch Frame rate and Encoding to set the frame rate and encoding format.
A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.
3 Touch to start recording.
While recording, touch and hold or to smoothly zoom in or out.
Touch
to take a photo while recording.
4 Touch to pause and to end the recording.

Leica Colors

Leica Colors

1 Open Camera and switch to the rear camera.
2 Touch at the top of the viewnder, then select Leica standard, Leica vivid, or Leica
smooth.
3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video.
Not all camera modes support Leica colors.

Edit Camera Modes

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Edit Camera Modes

Your device allows you to download, update, and delete camera modes to better suit your
needs.
Download Camera Modes
1 Go to Camera > More.
2 Touch , then touch ADD next to the mode you want to download.
When the download is complete, the new mode will be displayed in More.
Update Camera Modes
1 On the More screen, touch .
2 A red dot will display on any mode that has an update available. Follow the onscreen
instructions to update modes.
Delete Camera Modes
1 On the More screen, touch to display the editing screen.
2 Touch in the upper right corner of the mode you want to delete, then touch to
save your settings. If is not displayed, the mode cannot be deleted.
To ensure that the camera runs correctly, pre-installed camera modes cannot be deleted.

Adjust Camera Settings

Adjust Camera Settings

Adjust the Camera Resolution
1 Open Camera and touch to access the Settings screen.
2 Touch Resolution and select a resolution.
This feature is not available in some modes.
Enable Location Tag
Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos and videos.
Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
Add Device Watermarks to Photos
Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device
watermark added.
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Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos
Use the assistive grid feature to help you line up the perfect shot.
1 Go to Camera > .
2 Enable Assistive grid.
3 Grid lines will appear in the viewnder. Place the subject of your photo on one of the
intersecting points, then touch .
Enable Mirror Reection
When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reection.
Mute the Shutter Sound
Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound.
Capture Smiles
Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile
in the viewnder.

Manage Gallery

View Photos and Videos

In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips
automatically generated from them.
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View by Album
You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the
camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.
View by Category
Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large
albums by category.
Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view
photos in that album.
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View Details About Photos and Videos
1 Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the
menu.
2 In Full screen mode, you can check the following:
Basic information: Swipe up on the photo or video to view basic information.
Shooting details: Touch
storage path, resolution, and size.
and view shooting details in the popup box, including the

Search for Photos

Quickly locate a photo by searching for keywords in Gallery.
1 Open Gallery, then touch at the top of the screen.
2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or "ower").
3 Photos related to that keyword will be displayed. Touch a suggested keyword or enter
more keywords to nd more results.

Edit Photos and Videos

Gallery oers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos.
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Basic Editing
Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to
access the editing features.
Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or Mirror to ip it.
Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.
You can also select a xed ratio and drag the corners of the grid to crop the photo.
Add lter eects: Touch to select a lter.
Color splash: Touch to select the colors you want to highlight. Other parts of the photo
will be black and white.
Blur: Touch , select a blur mode, and drag the slider to adjust the blur.
Adjust photo eects: Touch to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other
qualities of the photo.
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Grati: Touch to select a brush and color to add grati.
Add a text element: Touch to select an element style and font format.
Add Stickers to Photos
1 Touch Edit > Stickers.
2 Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood.
3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types
of stickers.
4 Touch to save your edits and to save the photo.
Pixelate Photos
1 Touch Edit > Mosaic.
2 Select a mosaic style and size to censor parts of a photo.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it o the photo.
4 Touch to save your edits and to save the photo.
Rename Photos
1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.
2 Go to
> Rename and enter a new name.
3 Touch OK.
Edit Videos
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Videos, and touch the video you want to edit.
2 Touch
. Then you can:
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Crop the video: Drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you
want to keep. Touch to preview the cropped video.
Adjust the video resolution: Select the desired resolution.
A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.
3 When you are nished, touch to export the video.
The exported video will be saved alongside the original video in its original album.

Share Photos and Videos

You can share photos and videos from Gallery in multiple ways.
1 Open
Gallery.
2 Use either of the following methods:
Share a single photo or video: Touch the photo or video, then touch
Share multiple photos or videos: In an album, touch and hold to select multiple photos
and videos, then touch
.

Manage Gallery

Organize photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them.
Add Albums
.
1 Open Gallery, then touch Albums.
2 Touch Add album, then name the album.
3 Touch OK.
4 Select the photos or videos you want to add.
Move Photos and Videos
1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.
2 Touch > Move to select the desired album.
3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album.
The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums.
Delete Photos and Videos
Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to > Delete.
The All photos, Videos, and Camera albums cannot be deleted.
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Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before
being permanently deleted after 30 days.
To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the
Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.
Recover Deleted Photos and Videos
In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then
touch to restore them to their original albums.
If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.
Add Photos and Videos to Favorites
Open a photo or video, then touch .
The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album.
Block Albums
To prevent third-party app albums from displaying in Gallery, block these albums.
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1 On the Albums tab, touch Others.
2 Touch an album, and if is displayed at the top, go to > Block.
Move photos and videos you want to block to blocked albums. Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files.
3 To unblock an album, go to Others, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock
next to the album.
Only some albums in Others can be blocked.

Gallery Smart Categorization

Smart Photo Categorization

Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery,
and food, so you can quickly nd what you're looking for.
Open Gallery, then touch the Discover tab to view your photos organized into
categories.
To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or
for portraits).
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Not all photos can be removed from the category albums.
View and Set People Albums
Once you have taken a sucient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People
albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when
your phone is charging and the screen is o.
You can name your People albums and set the relationship of individuals with you.
Group photo albums require a specic number of photos that contain 2 to 10 faces that have
already been named in People albums.
1 Go to Gallery > Discover and view the generated People albums.
2 Touch an album, go to > Edit > Add name, then set the name and relationship (such
as Baby or Mom).
Once you have
the search bar.
nished, you can nd a People album by entering the name or relationship in

Huawei Vlog Editor

Huawei Vlog Editor

The Huawei Vlog editor automatically creates Huawei Vlogs, such as Spotlight Reels,
Highlights videos, and People albums, with added background music from your photos and
videos.
You can also select photos and videos yourself to create your own Huawei Vlogs.
Either way, you can edit and share your Huawei Vlogs at the touch of a
View Spotlight Reels
Spotlight Reels are highlight clips of particular people and objects with added background
music that Gallery creates automatically from your videos.
nger.
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1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera.
2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a People album or video under Best cut
to view. If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one.
This feature works automatically when your phone is charging and the screen is o. It
only works on local videos between 10 seconds and 3 minutes long.
Edit Spotlight Reels
1 When you are watching a Spotlight Reel, touch the video to select a preset template at
the bottom of the screen.
2 Touch at the top of the screen to customize the background music, lter, intro and
outro, and more. Then touch
to save the video.
3 When you are nished, touch to export the video.
Share Huawei Vlogs
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor, where you will nd all your exported videos.
2 Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch
.
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Huawei Vlogs

Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos.
View, edit, and share the Huawei Vlogs generated in these People albums.
View Huawei Vlogs
Camera and Gallery
1 Go to
Gallery > Discover and touch a People album.
2 Touch on the album cover.
Edit Huawei Vlogs
Apply special
1 Touch
Touch the video to select a preset template at the bottom of the screen.
Touch at the top of the screen to add or remove photos, change the background
music, lter, intro and outro, and more.
Touch to save the video. Preview your edits on the playback screen.
eects, lters, and background music to juice up your Huawei Vlogs.
to play the video. During playback, you can:
2 Touch to export the video.
Share Huawei Vlogs
When exporting Huawei Vlogs, you can share them with your friends by following the
onscreen instructions.
Another way to share Huawei Vlogs is as follows: Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor,
where you'll nd all your exported Huawei Vlogs.
Touch and hold to select a Huawei Vlog, then touch
.

Highlights

Highlights

Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on
time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can
instantly relive the good times.
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Camera and Gallery
To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag.
Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging, the screen is
turned o, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time.
Highlights albums will not be created if there are fewer than 10 photos or videos in Gallery.
View Highlights Videos
1 Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album.
2 Touch to play the video.
Edit Highlights Videos
1 When you are watching a Highlights video, touch the video to select a preset template at
the bottom of the screen.
2 Touch at the top of the screen to customize the background music, lter, intro and
outro, and more. Then touch to save the video.
3 When you are nished, touch to export the video.
Share Highlights Videos
1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor, where you'll nd all your exported videos.
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Camera and Gallery
2 Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch .
Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 You can then:
Add photos or videos: Touch , select the items you want to add, then touch .
Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to
remove, touch
Rename Highlights Albums
, then touch Move.
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 Go to
Delete Highlights Albums
> Rename and enter a new name.
1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.
2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.
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Apps

Apps

Apps

Locate an Installed App
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app
name. When the app is found, touch
next to its name.
Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods:
Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your phone vibrates, touch
Uninstall, then follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the app.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app you want to uninstall, then touch
Uninstall.
Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause
system errors.
Manage Background Apps
1 Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the
navigation method you are using:
Gestures: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
Three-key navigation: Touch
.
2 On the recent tasks screen, you can:
Swipe across to view app previews.
Touch an app preview to access an app.
Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.
Swipe down on an app preview to lock it.
preview. Touching will not close this app.
Swipe down again to unlock it.
Touch
to close all apps (except for those you have locked).
will disappear.

Contacts

will appear at the top of the app
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Create and Edit Contact Information

You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list.
Create Contacts
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch .
If you are creating a contact for the rst time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
2 Touch the camera image to set a prole picture for the contact, enter information such as
the name, organization, and phone number of the contact, then touch .
Import Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.
2 Select Import via Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct, or Import from storage, then
follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts.
Scan Business Cards to Add Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, go to
> Scan or go to Business cards > Scan.
2 Place a business card on a at surface, adjust the camera so that the contents on the
business card are clearly displayed in the viewnder, then touch to capture a single or multiple business cards in a row.
3 After the photos are taken, your device will automatically identify the contact information.
Touch to save the contact.
You can view the scanned business cards in Business cards.
Scan a QR Code to Add a Contact
If a QR code contains contact information, you can scan the QR code to quickly add a
contact.
1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Scan or go to Business cards > Scan.
2 Take a photo of a QR code or select a photo of a QR code from Gallery, and contact
information contained in the QR code can be identied and added.
Search for Contacts
1 From the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences and touch All
contacts to display all your contacts.
2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods:
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen and enter a keyword for the contact
you want to nd in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address).
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You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly nd matching
contacts.
Enter keywords for the contact you want to nd in the search box above the contacts
list. Matching results will be displayed below the search box.
Share Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, select the contact you want to share, then go to > Share
contact.
2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact.
Export Contacts
1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.
2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts.
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The exported .vcf
default. You can open Files to view the exported les in the internal storage.
Delete Contacts
Delete contacts using either of the following methods:
Touch and hold the entry you want to delete, then touch Delete.
On the Contacts screen, go to
contacts, select the entries you want to delete, then touch
To restore deleted contacts, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Recently deleted,
touch and hold a contact you want to restore, select the check boxes of any others you also
want to restore, then touch .
les are saved in the root directory of your device's internal storage by
> Settings > Organize contacts > Delete multiple
.

Merge Duplicate Contacts

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then go to >
Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts.
2 Select duplicate contacts to be merged and touch Merge.

Manage Contact Groups

You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and
managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and
last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences.
Create a Contact Group
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch Groups.
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2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts to the group, then touch .
Edit a Contact Group
1 On the Groups screen, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a new
contact.
2 Touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename.
Send Group Messages or Emails
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On the Groups screen, open a group, then touch
send an email.
Delete Contact Groups
On the Groups screen, touch and hold the group to be deleted, then touch Delete.
to send a message or touch to

Create Personal Information

You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others.
You can also add personal emergency information so you can call for help quickly in an
emergency.
Create a Personal Business Card
1 Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch My
card.
2 Set your prole picture, enter personal information such as your name, work address, and
phone number.
3 Touch to automatically create a QR code business card.
You can share your business card using the QR code.
Add Emergency Information
1 From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information.
2 Touch ADD and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information.
After adding emergency contacts, if you nd yourself in an emergency, you can go to
Emergency > Emergency information > Emergency contacts from the lock password input
screen and select an emergency contact to make a call.

Erase Contact Traces

1 Open
contact for whom you wish to erase contact traces.
Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch the
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2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.

Phone

Make a Call

Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Call
Use either of the following methods to make a call:
Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the rst letter of a contact's name, or the
contact's initials to nd a contact.
On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make
a call.
Touch to end a call.
Use Speed Dial
Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the
assigned number key.
Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for
this speed dial number.
Set a Contact Prole Picture for Calls
You can set prole pictures for your contacts to be shown on the screen during incoming and
outgoing calls.
1 On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you
want to set a prole picture for.
2 Touch and then touch to set a prole picture for the contact.
Make an International Call
1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service.
2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make a
call. For numbers that are not in the contacts list, on the Phone screen, touch and hold the 0
number key to display +, enter the country code and phone number, then touch to make an international call.

Manage Call Logs

You can merge the call logs of the same contact or number for a tidier and more concise
interface, or delete call logs as required.
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Merge Call Logs
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Merge call log.
2 Select By contact and your phone will automatically merge the call logs of the same
number or contact.
View Missed Calls
1 To display all missed calls, open Phone, swipe down on the call log list, then touch the
Missed tab.
All missed calls are displayed in red in the call log list for you to quickly identify them on the All screen.
2 Touch
Delete Call Logs
Delete call logs using either of the following methods:
On the Phone screen, touch and hold a call log, then touch Delete entry.
On the Phone screen, go to > Delete entries. Select multiple call logs, then touch
to delete them.
next to a call log to call back or send a message.

Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls

You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If two SIM cards have been inserted into your phone, congure the ringtone separately for
SIM 1 and SIM 2.
Set a Music Ringtone
1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone.
Set a Video Ringtone
Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
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1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration >
Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video to preview the
eect for incoming calls.
3 Touch to set the video as the ringtone.
Set a Ringtone for a Contact
1 Open
contact you want to set a ringtone for.
Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.

Use VoLTE to Make Calls

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology that delivers both call
and data services over a 4G network.
Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make calls while accessing the Internet. If your phone
supports dual SIM dual VoLTE, you can receive an incoming call on a SIM card even when the
other SIM card is already on a call.
VoLTE also provides you with a faster call connection time and higher quality voice and video
calls.
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Enable VoLTE
1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate the 4G and VoLTE functions for your SIM card. If
both the primary and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support 4G and VoLTE, 4G and VoLTE can be enabled for both SIM cards.
2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In the network settings area of SIM
1 or SIM 2, turn on the VoLTE calls switch.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Make a Video Call
Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.
1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to call.
2 Touch to make a video call.
During a voice call, you can also touch to switch to a video call.

Manage Incoming Calls

You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged
in a previous call.
If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you
can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call
If you receive a call when the screen is locked:
Drag right to answer the call.
Drag left to reject the call.
Touch
to reject the call and reply with an SMS message.
Touch to set a callback reminder.
If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:
Touch
Touch to reject the call.
Touch
Touch to set a callback reminder.
to answer the call.
to reject the call and reply with an SMS message.
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Enable Call Waiting
The Call waiting feature lets you answer incoming calls when a call is already in progress by
placing the rst call on hold.
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
Go to Phone > > Settings. Under the SIM card you wish to enable call waiting on,
click More > Call waiting.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call
1 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call,
touch to answer it.
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2 Touch , or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.
Enable Call Forwarding
After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet set conditions will be
automatically transferred to a specied phone number.
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
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1 On the Phone screen, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding under the SIM
card you wish to enable call forwarding on.
2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and conrm the target number.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Disable Call Forwarding
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1 On the Phone screen, go to
card you wish to disable call forwarding on.
> Settings, and touch Call forwarding under the SIM
2 Select the forwarding mode that you wish to disable and disable it.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Filter and Block Spam Calls

Set dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.
Filter and Block Spam Calls
1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > and set the block rules.
Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > to set the block rules.
2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
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Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers
You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:
Go to
Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone
numbers you want to block.
On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to
block, then go to > Block contact.
Set Whether to Receive Notications for Blocked Calls
Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive
notications for blocked calls.

Emergency SOS and Calls

Use Emergency SOS
If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your
emergency contacts.
1 Enable GPS and allow the Emergency SOS feature to access your location.
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2 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then
set your emergency contacts.
Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature, if you encounter an emergency, press
the Power button ve times in quick succession and your phone will automatically send a
message with your current location to your emergency contacts.
Once the message is sent, your phone will bring up the emergency call screen, from which
you can quickly call an emergency service or one of your emergency contacts.
Make Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of
your phone even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers.
Network issues or other types of interference may lead to failed emergency calls.
1 On the lock password input screen, touch Emergency. If you are in an area with good
signal, your phone will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.
2 Enter your local emergency number and touch to call the number. Alternatively,
touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.

Make Operations During a Call

During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.
Touch
Touch
This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
Touch
During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the
previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode.
To return to the call screen, touch the green bar on the left of the status bar.
Touch to end the call.
to enable hands-free mode.
to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated).
to use the dialer.

Use Voicemail

Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched o or when there is no cellular
coverage. Callers can leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for
details.
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Enable Voicemail
1 Go to Phone > > Settings and touch More under the SIM card you wish to
enable voicemail on.
2 Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your
carrier, and touch OK.
Listen to a Voicemail Message
Touch and hold the 1 key on the dialer and then enter your voicemail number.

Calendar

Add and Manage Events

Events help you plan and manage activities in your daily life and work, such as attending
company meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments. You
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can add events and set reminders to help you arrange your schedule in advance.
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Create an Event
1 Open Calendar and touch .
2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times.
3 Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event.
4 Touch to save the event.
Import Meeting Reminders
1 Go to Calendar > > Manage accounts.
2 Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from
your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders.
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Search for Events
1 On the Calendar screen, touch .
2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.
Share an Event
1 On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule.
2 Touch and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever
method you prefer.
Set a Calendar Notication
Set the calendar notication type according to your requirements. You can set status bar
notications, banner notications, sound notications, and more.
You can also change the default reminder time to control when your phone will send you a
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reminder.
1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.
2 In the reminder settings, set Default reminder time and Reminder time for all-day
events.
3 Touch Notications and enable Allow notications. Then follow the onscreen
instructions to set a notication type.

Customize the Calendar View

Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and more in the
calendar view settings.
1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.
2 Set the start day of the week, whether or not to show week numbers, and so on.

Set Alternate Calendars

Set the Calendar to display other calendars as well, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the
Islamic calendar.
Go to
Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars and select another calendar.

View National/Regional Holidays

View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel.
1 Go to
Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays.
2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your phone will automatically download
holiday information for that country/region and display it in the Calendar.
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Clock

Alarm

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You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at
Set an Alarm
specic times.
1 Go to Clock > Alarm, touch , and set a time.
2 Select a sound for the alarm. The sound will play when you select it. You can press the
Volume buttons to adjust its volume.
3 Set the following options according to your preferences:
Repeat
Vibrate
Ring duration
Snooze duration
Label
4 When you are
nished, touch .
Modify or Delete an Alarm
Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it.

Timer and Stopwatch

You can use the timer to count down from a
to measure the duration of an event.
Timer
Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer. To stop
it, touch .
Stopwatch
Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch .
specied time. You can also use the stopwatch

View the Time in Cities Worldwide

Use Clock to see the local time in dierent time zones around the world.
Go to
the list of cities.
Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from
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Display Dual Clocks on the Lock Screen

When you are away from your home time zone, use Dual clocks to display the time of both
your home city and current location on the lock screen.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a
Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the
lock screen.
Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time
zone as your home city.

Notepad

Create Notes

You can create notes to record your thoughts and inspirations.
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1 Go to Notepad > Notes, then touch .
2 Enter the title and content of the note.
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3 Touch to insert a picture into the note as needed. Touch and hold the picture, then
drag it to the desired position in the note.
4 If you want to organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch to add a tag
to your note after nishing it.
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5 Touch
to save the note.

Manage Your Notepad

You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into
unwanted items, and share items with other people.
When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top
of the screen to quickly return to the rst item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.
Sort Notepad Items by Category
Dierent types of notes or to-dos can be sorted by category and displayed in dierent colors
for more convenient viewing.
You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods:
On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch , then select a tag.
Touch and hold a note or to-do, select or drag over the check boxes of the notes or to-dos
you want to categorize under the same tag, then touch
dierent folders, delete
to select a tag.
Share Notepad Items
You can share your Notepad items as text les or images.
On the All notes or All to-dos screen, touch the item to be shared, touch , then follow
the onscreen instructions to share it.
Delete Notepad Items
You can delete notepad items using either of the following methods:
On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on a note or to-do, then touch to
delete it.
Touch and hold a note or to-do you want to delete, select or drag over the check boxes of
any other notes or to-dos you want to delete as well, then touch
To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to
restore in Recently deleted, then touch .
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Recorder

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Recorder

1 In the Tools folder, open Recorder, and touch to start a recording.
2 During a recording, you can touch to add a tag.
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3 When you are
nished, touch to stop recording.
4 You can also touch and hold a recording, then share, rename, or delete it.
Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds.
Play a Recording
Recording
On the recording playback screen, you can:
Touch to skip the muted parts.
Touch to adjust the playback speed.
Touch to add a tag.
Touch a tag to rename it.
Edit a Recording
les are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
1 On the
2 Touch
Recorder home screen, touch a recording.
to display the waveform of the recording.
3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your ngers on the waveform
to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely.
4 Touch
and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part.

Email

Add Email Accounts

Add your email account in Email and you can use your phone for convenient email access at
any time.
Add a Personal Email Account
1 Open
Other.
Email on your phone and select from the available mailbox providers or touch
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2 Enter the email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions
to congure the server settings. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Add an Exchange Account
Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox
uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your phone.
1 Contact the company email server administrator to obtain the domain name, server
address, port number, and security type.
2 Open Email, and select Exchange.
3 Enter the email address, username, and password.
4 Touch Manual setup. On the Account setup screen, set parameters such as the email
domain name, server address, port number, and security type.
5 Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the conguration. The
system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.

Send Emails

Select an email account and write emails to send them to the recipients' email addresses.
Send an Email
1 Open Email, then touch .
2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch
.
3 Add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email. If you have
more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address you wish to send the email from.
4 Write the email and enter the subject, then touch .
Save an Email as a Draft
On the Compose screen, touch
to save the email as a draft.
Go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts to view draft emails.
Reply to an Email
1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to.
2 Touch
thread.
to reply to just the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone on the
3 After writing your reply, touch .
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Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails
You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your condential information. Encrypted emails
can be viewed only by recipients who have the required digital certicates, ensuring
information security.
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1 Apply for and install a digital
You need to apply for a digital certicate from a trusted third-party certicate
authority (CA) before installing it. The processing procedure varies between dierent
CAs. For details, refer to the relevant CA website.
certicate.
2 From the Inbox screen, go to > Settings.
3 Touch the account you want to set encryption for, touch Email encryption, then enable
Encrypt outgoing emails.
4 If the
algorithm according to your preferences. If no certicate has been installed, enable Send encrypted emails without installing
certicates.
Set Automatic Replies for an Exchange Account
1 Go to
certicate has been installed, select Encryption certicate and set Encryption
Email > > Settings.
2 Select the Exchange account you want to set automatic replies for, touch Automatic
replies, and turn on the Automatic replies switch.
3 Set the time or content of the auto reply, then touch Done.
Set Email
Set a notication mode for your emails based on your needs.
Notications
1 Go to Email > > Settings > General > Notications and enable Allow
notications.
2 Select the email account you want to set notications for, turn on the Allow notications
switch, then select a notication mode.

View and Manage Emails

Receive, view and manage your emails in the inbox.
View an Email
1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list.
If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want to view.
2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email.
If you are notied about an important event in an email, touch > Add to calendar to import the event into your calendar.
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3 Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email.
Organize Emails by Subject
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On the Inbox screen, go to
Add an Email Contact to a Group
You can create email groups to communicate more eciently.
> Settings > General, then enable Organize by subject.
1 On the Inbox screen, open an email, and touch Add to group.
2 Choose to add the email sender or recipient to the group, and touch OK.
3 On the group selection screen, select an existing group, then touch
contact in the group. Alternatively, touch Create group, enter the group name, then touch Save.
Once you have created a group, you can select the group from the recipient drop-down list to
send emails to group members.
Sync Emails
After automatic email syncing is enabled, the emails on your phone will be automatically
synced with those on the email server.
to save the
1 On the Inbox screen, go to
> Settings.
2 Touch the account you wish to sync emails for, then turn on the Sync email switch.
3 Touch Sync frequency to set the automatic syncing period.
Search for an Email
On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or
content of the email.
Delete Emails
On the Inbox screen, touch and hold the email to be deleted, drag over the check boxes of
any other emails you want to delete, then touch .

Manage Email Accounts

You can add multiple email accounts so you can manage them at the same time.
Add Email Accounts
1 Go to Email > > Settings > Add account.
2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen
instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add.
Switch Between Email Accounts
On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use.
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Change Account Name and Signature
On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account. You can then set or change
the Account name, Signature, and Default account.
Log Out of an Email Account
On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and touch Remove account.

Manage VIP Contacts

Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be
automatically stored in the VIP inbox.
Add a VIP Contact
You can add VIP contacts using either of the following methods:
Go to
Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, go to Add >
Create or touch Add from contacts, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Open an email, touch the account name of the sender or receiver, then touch Add to VIP
list.

Calculator

Calculator

Use the calculator on your phone to perform basic mathematical calculations and for
calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
Use the Basic Calculator
You can open the calculator using either of the following methods:
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for
Calculator, and the
rst result will be the preinstalled Calculator app.
Find Calculator in the Tools folder.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch
to open the calculator.
Use the Scientic Calculator
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Open the calculator and rotate your phone to landscape orientation.
Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers
Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch Copy, then paste the
result somewhere else, such as in a note or message.
Delete the last digit: Touch the Back button.
Clear the display: Touch the Clear (C) button.

Flashlight

Flashlight

You can turn on the ashlight using either of the following methods:
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, and touch to turn on
the ashlight. Touch the icon again to turn o the ashlight.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch
to turn on the ashlight. Touch the icon again to turn o the ashlight.

Mirror

Mirror

When you want to know how you look but don't have a real mirror with you, you can use
your phone as a mirror instead.
Go to Tools > Mirror. While using your phone as a mirror, you can:
Zoom in or zoom out: Drag the zoom slider at the bottom. You can also touch the screen
twice to zoom in and touch it twice again to zoom back out.
Save the image: Touch the screen to pause the current image. Touch the screen again to
resume. When the image is paused, touch to save the image. You can nd the saved
image in Gallery.
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Adjust mirror brightness: Touch or at the top of the screen.
Make the mirror brighter: Touch and enable Blow. Then blow air into the microphone
for the screen to fog up. Wipe the screen to clear the fog.
Change the mirror frame: Touch to use a dierent frame.
Create a broken mirror eect: Touch and hold the screen to "break" the mirror, complete
with a sound eect. Touch the screen again to "x" the mirror.

App Twin

App Twin

App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle
of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private
Apps
lives separate.
App Twin will only work with certain apps.
1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and turn on the switch for the app you want to
create a twin of.
2 Two icons for the same app will display on the home screen for you to log in to your
separate accounts simultaneously.
3 To disable App twin, touch and hold the twinned version of the app, then touch Delete.
All the data of the twin app will be deleted.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
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Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.
For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up
menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not
support this feature.
Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen
Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.

Optimizer

Cleanup

You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large
les, such as app residue,
unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose
whether or not to delete les as suggested.
1 Open
Optimizer, then touch Cleanup.
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2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any les you don't
need.
Clean Up Duplicate Files
Optimizer can identify duplicate les on your phone.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate les, then select unwanted les to delete them.

Manage Data Usage

Open
access.
Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps
1 You can nd out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by
going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen.
2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data
usage limits for it.
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View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App
On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that
consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used
when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver
Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.
1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.
Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders
Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimizer to keep you informed of
your data consumption.
1 On the Data usage screen, go to More data settings > Monthly data limit and follow
the onscreen instructions to add a data plan.
2 On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set
whether a data limit or roaming data limit has been topped.
notication will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly
3 On the More data settings screen, you can set whether to show data used when the
screen is locked.

Filter and Block Spam Calls

Set dierent block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.
Filter and Block Spam Calls
1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > and set the block rules.
Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > to set the block rules.
2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.
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Block Incoming Calls from Specic Numbers
You can block incoming calls from specic numbers using either of the following methods:
Go to
Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone
numbers you want to block.
On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to
block, then go to > Block contact.
Set Whether to Receive Notications for Blocked Calls
Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notications and set whether to receive
notications for blocked calls.

One-Touch Optimization

Use the OPTIMIZE feature of Optimizer to keep your phone in an optimal state.
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1 Open Optimizer and touch OPTIMIZE.
2 Results and recommendations will be displayed once the optimization is complete.
3 Follow the recommendations according to your requirements to further optimize your
phone.

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.
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 (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively,
Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
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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 then touch iPhone/iPad.
Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone,
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.

Tips

Tips

Tips provides you with an abundance of information so you can quickly familiarize
yourself with your phone and make the best use of it. In Tips, you can also nd a full set of
user guides for more detailed instructions.
Vividly depicted cards: Browse through the easy-to-read cards with a short clip or image to
quickly get to grips with all the most useful features on your phone. The cards are
categorized so you can jump directly to a category you are interested in.
User guides: Find detailed instructions in the comprehensive user guides.
Try out features: A Try now button is available in certain cards for you to try out the
feature immediately.
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Settings

Search for Items in Settings

Search for Items in Settings

Tired of trudging through layers of settings options? Just search for them using the search
bar or HiVoice.
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar. Enter the option
name, and your phone will show search results.
Open Settings, enter the option name in the search box at the top of the screen and
your phone will show search results.

Wi-Fi

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an
enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access.
eective way to save mobile data. You can also
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks
and nancial losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.
1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using either of the following methods:
Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to under Available networks. A password is
required for encrypted networks.
To manually add a Wi-Fi network, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, touch Add
network, and enter the SSID and password as prompted to complete the connection.
The icon displayed in the status bar indicates that the phone is connected to Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct is used to transfer data between Huawei devices. Compared to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Direct helps you transfer bigger les in a faster way to nearby devices without having to pair
the devices.
1 On the recipient device, go to
Settings > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi.
2 Then go to > Wi-Fi Direct to start searching for the nearby Huawei device that has
enabled Wi-Fi Direct.
3 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, touch ,
and select Wi-Fi Direct.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
4 Touch the icon of the recipient device to establish a connection, and then share the les.
5 On the recipient device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request.
To view the
Categories tab.

Wi-Fi+

les received, open Files, then go to Internal storage > Wi-Fi Direct on the
Once Wi-Fi+ is enabled, when your phone detects a Wi-Fi network that it has previously
connected to or that is free, it will automatically enable Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
Your phone will also evaluate the stability of Wi-Fi networks and switch to mobile data when
the Wi-Fi signal is poor. Please note, this may incur extra charges.
1 Go to
Settings > Wi-Fi.
2 Go to > Wi-Fi+ and enable or disable Wi-Fi+.

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth Basics

You can connect your phone to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use
Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices.
Make sure your phone is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices.
Enable or Disable Bluetooth
You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways:
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel, then touch to enable
or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold the switch to enter the Bluetooth settings screen.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then enable or disable Bluetooth.
Set a Bluetooth Name
Set a Bluetooth name for your phone to easily identify it during connection.
1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, toggle the Bluetooth switch on.
2 Touch Device name, enter a name, then touch OK.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
1 Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions,
refer to the device's user guide.
2 From your phone, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have
your phone automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth
devices.
Transfer Files via Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device
provided that both devices are within the eective Bluetooth range.
1 Pair the sending and recipient devices via Bluetooth.
2 On the sending device, touch and hold a le, select the les you want to share, touch ,
and select Bluetooth.
Operations may vary if you are sharing les from apps directly.
3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the recipient device to start sharing.
4 On the recipient device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request.
Unpair a Bluetooth Device
1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch.
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