Huawei POT-LX1 User Manual
User Guide
Contents
Exciting Features
New Device
Home Screen
Featured Usage Tips 1
Manage Your Phone 2
New Device Conguration 6
Contacts
Dialling
Message
Navigation Bar
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 10
Notication Panel and Status Bar 10
Screen Lock and Unlock 13
Home Screen Management 14
Search Contacts
Managing Contacts 18
Basic Calling Functions
VoLTE 21
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience 22
Basic Messaging Functions
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Camera
Basic Camera Functions
Pro Mode 27
Light Painting Mode 29
More Capture Modes 34
Gallery
Photo Management
Phone Manager
Use One-touch Optimisation
Manage Mobile Data Usage 40
Enable Virus Scanner 40
Email
Add Email Accounts
Manage Email Accounts 41
Manage VIP Email Contacts 42
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Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 43
Clock
Use the Clock 44
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order 46
Device Connection
Contents
Bluetooth
NFC 49
Huawei Share 51
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock
Fingerprint 56
Enable or Disable Location Services 59
Enable App Lock 59
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 60
Backup and Restoration
Reset Your Phone
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet 64
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 65
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Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
Congure
Congure Your Sound Settings 68
More Display Settings 69
Do Not Disturb Mode 68
Storage
Enable Storage cleaner
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
System
Accessibility
General Settings 73
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System Update
Performing an Online Update 76
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 77
Personal Information and Data Security 79
Obtaining help 79
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Featured Usage Tips
Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
l When using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lockscreen
password.
If you haven't set a lockscreen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Face
unlock is only available if the unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or
Password.
2 If you have selected Enable pick up to wake, your Phone will turn the screen on and recognise
your face to unlock the screen automatically after you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face.
If you do not wish to use this feature, deselect this option. Touch Enrol face and follow the
onscreen instructions to enrol your facial information.
3 Methods to set Face unlock:
l Direct unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone will recognise your facial features and unlock
the screen after they are matched.
l Swipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone has recognised your facial
information, swipe your
l Smart lock screen notication display: If you have enabled Slide to unlock and Smart
lock screen notications, notication details will not display on the lockscreen until your
Phone recognises your facial features.
l Access app lock: If you enable Access app lock, the face unlock function can be used to
access apps and locked apps.
nger on the lockscreen to unlock your device.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open
select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enroling the face data, you can set up this
feature later: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, set the Face unlock
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enroling the face data,
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Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
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method to Direct unlock. Then open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control >
Pick up, and select Wake device.
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom
of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation
buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
Open Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable
Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen. You can then drag it to your
preferred location. The Navigation dock can perform the following actions:
l Back: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
l Home: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
l View background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view
any apps that are running in the background.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or Wi-Fi? Swipe down from the status bar and open the
shortcuts panel, then touch the corresponding shortcut switch to enable or disable a feature. Touch
and hold a shortcut switch icon to enter the feature's settings page.
Manage Your Phone
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your WeChat, Alipay, and other important apps. Once you
restart your Phone or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when
opening the apps for the
prevents unauthorised access to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you access the
app for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and enter the app lock. In
subsequent access, you can directly enter the app lock password. On the App lock screen, enable App
lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app for the rst time, you need to
rst time. App lock enhances the protection of your private information and
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enter the password in the password text box. If you forget the password, touch Forgot password,
enter the answer in the password protection question box, and reset the password. If you have not
set the password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
If you have set up a ngerprint and facial recognition to unlock your Phone and are opening App
lock for the rst time, you can follow the onscreen instructions to associate your ngerprint and
facial recognition with App lock for easier app unlocking.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
and then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock
password or password protection.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen
widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen
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on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
TalkBack reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate. It is a useful tool that
helps visually impaired users interact with their Phone.
1 Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > to open the
TalkBack settings screen.
2 Enable TalkBack and touch OK. Your device will launch a tutorial when you enable TalkBack for
the
rst time. If you need to listen to the tutorial again, touch , open the TalkBack settings
screen, and then launch the tutorial.
Touch and enable Explore by touch. When Explore by touch is enabled, your device will
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read out content that you touch.
Why does my Phone suddenly start reading out content on the screen? How do I disable this
feature? You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Power
button until your device vibrates, and then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three
seconds.
Enable Storage cleaner
Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory
cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running
smoothly.
Open Phone Manager, touch Cleanup, and clean up memory and cache based on the scan
results to speed up your device's performance. If your storage space is still low, you can perform a
deep clean to free up more storage space based on the scan results and cleanup recommendations.
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New Device Conguration
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network provider to avoid
incurring excessive data charges.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
l Face unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
l When using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lockscreen
password.
If you haven't set a lockscreen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Face
unlock is only available if the unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or
Password.
2 If you have selected Enable pick up to wake, your Phone will turn the screen on and recognise
your face to unlock the screen automatically after you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face.
If you do not wish to use this feature, deselect this option. Touch Enrol face and follow the
onscreen instructions to enrol your facial information.
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3 Methods to set Face unlock:
l Direct unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone will recognise your facial features and unlock
the screen after they are matched.
l Swipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone has recognised your facial
information, swipe your nger on the lockscreen to unlock your device.
l Smart lock screen notication display: If you have enabled Slide to unlock and Smart
lock screen notications, notication details will not display on the lockscreen until your
Phone recognises your facial features.
l Access app lock: If you enable Access app lock, the face unlock function can be used to
access apps and locked apps.
Pick Up to Unlock
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Open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enroling the face data,
select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enroling the face data, you can set up this
feature later: Open
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, set the Face unlock
method to Direct unlock. Then open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control >
Pick up, and select Wake device.
Enrol a Fingerprint
You can enrol a ngerprint on your Phone and then use your ngerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
l Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your
l Before enrolling a ngerprint, make sure your nger is clean and dry.
ngerprint is not recognised.
1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
3 Once you have set an unlock password, touch New ngerprint to enrol a ngerprint.
4 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip.
5 After enrolment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your
ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
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Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorised access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
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Navigation Bar
Navigate Using Gestures
Don't want your screen blocked by navigation keys but still want to navigate with easy steps? You can
try Gestures. Gestures allows you to quickly return to the previous menu, switch to the home screen,
and view recent tasks.
Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures. You can:
l Return to the previous menu: Swipe from the left or right edge of the screen to the central area.
l Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom centre of the screen.
l View recent tasks: Swipe up from the bottom centre of the screen and pause.
Congure Your Navigation Bar Layout
Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page,
exit an app, or view recent apps used.
To
congure your navigation bar layout, go to Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and
enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
l Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
l Home key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the HiVoice icon
and swipe upwards on the icon to enable HiVoice features.
l Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
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Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Home Screen
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you might try using the Recent key. The Recent
key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close your
background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed.
Touch . You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
l View recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can check
them by swiping left or right.
l Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab.
l Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app.
l Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently
Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or Wi-Fi? Swipe down from the status bar and open the
shortcuts panel, then touch the corresponding shortcut switch to enable or disable a feature. Touch
and hold a shortcut switch icon to enter the feature's settings page.
Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons in the status bar give you a quick view of the overall status of your Phone, including its
network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your Phone is in Silent
mode.
Status icons: By checking the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
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Signal strength No signal.
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
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2G network connected
Long Term Evolution (LTE) network
connected
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
Evolved High-Speed Packet Access
Airplane mode enabled
(HSPA+) network connected
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network detected Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarm enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Only POT-LX1 supports NFC. Please keep the NFC area close to other devices or objects while
using the NFC function.
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone, the
relevant icon will be displayed in your status bar.
Missed call
New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Event reminder Uploading data
Synchronising data Phone memory full
Sign-in or synchronisation problem Sync failed
VPN connected More notications
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Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important notications? From your Phone's status
bar, you can view real time notication information and your device's operating status.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication. You can access notication and status bar settings in the following ways:
Access notication panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to open
the notication panel. You can turn on or off shortcut switches, or touch notications to view the
details.
Want the notication and status bar to display only the number of notications or to display no
notications? Touch Settings, and go to Notications > More notication settings >
Notication method. Then, select Numbers or None as required.
Disable Disruptive App Notications
Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notications? You can set and disable app
notications to prevent this from happening.
Open Settings, and go to Notications. You can:
l Prevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Customise
Not a fan of the default notication reminders? You can customise your notication reminders so that
you get your notications the way you want them.
Open Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. From here you can:
l Enable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen. When your Phone
Notications
screen is off, it will turn on when a notication is received.
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l Set Pulse notications light: Turn on Pulse notication light, and the notication light will ash
whenever you receive new notications.
l Set notication method: Touch Notication method. Depending on your preferences, you can
select Icons, Numbers, or None.
Screen Lock and Unlock
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy
Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information,
banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each
time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your
Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorised user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
password, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
l Set a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your Phone is quick and
simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN. Go to Set lock
screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch Change unlock
method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN.
l Set a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security,
use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Set lock screen password > Change
unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4
dots.
l Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure
than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes
numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so that you don't get
locked out of your Phone if you forget it. Go to Set lock screen password > Change unlock
method > Password, follow the prompts to set up a password.
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Unlock your device using a ngerprint: If your device supports ngerprint unlock, this is the
recommended unlock method. Using a ngerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the
device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enrol in the dialog box that pops up and
follow the onscreen prompts to enrol your ngerprints.
l For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
password prevents unauthorised access to your device. For the security of your device, do not
select Disable lock screen password as the screen lock method.
l Regular password prompts help you to remember your password: If you have not
entered your screen lock password for 3 days, the system will require that you enter the
password to unlock your device.
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Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the
screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen
when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the following
ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at
any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two ngers together on the home screen to
enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your
home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen
editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen. To lock your screen this
way, rst switch to the home screen page where the Screen Lock widget is located.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or
sort and move them to folders for more convenient use.
Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone
vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until
your Phone vibrates, and then touch Uninstall. Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Create a folder: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then
drag it on top of another icon. The two icons will now be placed in a new folder.
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Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and
then touch OK. The selected app icons will be automatically added to the folder while the deselected
apps will be removed from the folder.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screen
Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customise it
to your liking.
Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do
the following:
l Add a new screen page: Touch
at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
l Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
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l Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the
desired position.
l Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the
selected screen page as your default home screen page.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen
widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then
select Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If
you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen
: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Contacts
Search Contacts
Open Contacts, in the contacts list, you can use the following search methods:
For most accurate search results, ensure your device is displaying all contacts. On the contacts list
screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts.
l Drag the index on the side to quickly scroll through the list.
l In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact name, initials, telephone number,
or email address, and the search results will be displayed below the search bar. You can also enter
multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", and the system will quickly nd all
matching contacts.
If an error occurs while you're searching for a contact, on the contacts list screen, go to >
Settings > Organise contacts, and then touch Rebuild index data > OK.
Managing Contacts
Import and Export Contacts
When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Import/Export, and then select one of the following:
l Import contacts: Select Import from storage, Import via Bluetooth, or Import from SIM and
follow the onscreen instructions.
l Export contacts: Select Export to storage, Export to SIM, or Share contacts and follow the
onscreen instructions. By default, .vcf les exported through Export to storage are saved in the
root directory of your device's internal storage. Open Files to view exported les.
Manage Your Contacts
The Contacts app gives you a host of features for managing your contacts. You can simplify your
contacts list, choose to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card, and easily nd your frequent
contacts.
Merge duplicate contacts: If there are duplicate contacts in your contacts list, you can use the
Merge duplicate contacts function to merge them. From the contacts list, go to
Organise contacts > Merge duplicate contacts, select the contacts you want to merge, and then
touch Merge.
Display contacts for different accounts: Want to only view contacts on your Phone or SIM card?
Go to > Settings > Display preferences, and select the accounts that you want to display. You
can also:
> Settings >
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l Enable Simple layout: Want to hide the prole pictures, companies, and titles in the contacts list?
From the contacts list screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and enable Simple
view.
l View contact storage space: Want to check your contact storage space? From the contacts list,
go to > Settings > Display preferences. In the Accounts eld, you can see the available and
total storage space on your device or SIM card.
Add contacts to Favourites: Tired of constantly searching through your contacts for a particular
entry? You can Favourite your frequent contacts for quick and easy access. From your Contacts list,
touch the entry you want to Favourite, then touch Favourite to add it to the Favourites screen.
Manage Contact Groups
Want to send a message to a group of colleagues or host a get-together? Smart groups automatically
groups your contacts by company, city, and most recent contact time, so you can quickly send a group
email or message.
Create a contact group: From the groups list, touch , enter the group name (such as Family or
Friends), and then touch OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts, and then touch
Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Groups section, open a
group and touch to send a message or to send an email.
Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a
contact, or touch to Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.
Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
Add Contacts to the Blacklist
You can add contacts to the blacklist to avoid receiving harassing or spam calls from them.
Open Contacts, touch the contact you want to add to the blacklist, and then go to > Add
to blacklist. Your device will block all calls and messages from contacts in the blacklist.
View blacklisted contacts: Open
Phone Manager, go to Blocked > , and then touch
.
Blacklist to view the blacklist.
Remove a contact from the blacklist: Open Contacts, touch the contact you want to remove
from the blacklist, and then go to > Remove from blacklist.
Erase Call and Message Records
Use Erase traces to erase call and message records for a contact to protect your privacy.
Open Contacts, select a contact, and go to > Erase traces > Erase. All of your call and
message records for that contact will be erased.
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Dialling
Basic Calling Functions
Make Calls
On the dialler screen, enter part of the telephone number or the rst letter or pinyin initials of the
contact's name. Your Phone will automatically search for the relevant contacts.
Open Dialler. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number or the rst letter or pinyin initials
of the contact's name (for example, enter hwkf for Huawei customer service). Your device will
automatically search for the corresponding number in your Contacts and call history. Touch the
contact that you want to call in the list. If you have a dual-SIM device, touch or to make the
call. You can check your contact's status on your screen (such as whether ringing or call forwarding is
enabled). Touch to hang up.
After you copy a phone number that you want to dial, the system prompts you to paste the
number when you enter the dialler screen.
Press the power button to hang up: Accidentally dialled the wrong number and hid the calling
screen, and want to hang up quickly? You can set Power button ends call. On the Dialler screen,
go to > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call to quickly hang up calls.
Make Emergency Calls
In an emergency situation, if your Phone is powered on and within the service area, you can make
emergency calls even if the screen is locked or there is no mobile reception.
The emergency call feature is subject to your local regulations and Internet service provider.
Network issues or environmental interference may lead to failed emergency calls. In emergency
situations, do not rely on your Phone as your only method of communication.
Open Dialler, or touch Emergency call on the lock screen, enter the local emergency number on
the dialler, and then touch . If your location has strong mobile reception and your Phone is
connected to the Internet with enabled location services, your location will be obtained and displayed
on your screen for reference.
Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call
If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Dialler, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the
SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number
you want to forward your calls to, then conrm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will
automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number.
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Delete Call Logs
You can delete call logs that you no longer need.
Open Dialler and touch to hide the dialpad. You can now perform one of the following:
l Delete a single record: Touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry.
l Delete multiple records: Go to > Delete multiple entries, select the entries you want to
delete or Select all, then touch .
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication
When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your Phone is roaming
without having to dial the country code.
This feature requires carrier support. Please ensure that roaming or international roaming has
been enabled for your SIM card. For more information, contact your carrier.
Dialling
Open Dialler or Contacts to make a call.
VoLTE
VoLTE: Make Calls and Use Data at the Same Time
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) allows both call and data services to be carried on the same 4G network, which
means you can use the Internet even while making calls. VoLTE also provides you with shorter call
connection times and higher quality voice and video calls.
Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi, so there is no need to switch
SIMs back and forth.
l Dual 4G: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support 4G.
l Dual VoLTE: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoLTE, allowing you to use the Internet
while making HD calls.
l Dual VoWiFi: Both of your Phone's SIM card slots support VoWiFi, which allows calls to be made
using Wi-Fi. You can use VoWiFi to make calls even in Airplane mode.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls
l
Some carriers may not support this feature.
l Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi.
Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for
SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your network provider), you can:
l Enable 4G: Turn on 4G. Due to carrier customisation, there may not be a 4G switch on your device.
This indicates 4G is already enabled and does not need to be turned on manually.
l Enable VoLTE calling: Turn on VoLTE calls.
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Dialling
l Enable Wi-Fi calling: Turn on Wi-Fi calling.
After the setting is complete, select the contact you want to call and touch to make a video call.
You can also touch on the screen during a voice call to switch to a video call.
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience
You can use VoWi-Fi to make voice and video calls in any location that has a Wi-Fi network, even
when there is no mobile Phone network reception.
This feature must be supported by your carrier. Contact your carrier for more information,
including fees and charges.
Open Dialler, go to > Settings > Wi-Fi calling, enable Wi-Fi calling. Touch Mode and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the preferred network.
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