Huawei Y6 II User Guide
Y6
User Guide
Contents
Exciting New Features
Unboxing your Phone
Transferring Data
First Use and Initial Setup
Screen recorder 1
Charging your phone 2
Turning your phone on and off 3
Using the Backup application to transfer data 4
Transferring data between your phone and a computer 6
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 6
Initial setup 7
Dual SIM settings 7
Connecting to the Internet 8
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 11
Uninstalling an application 11
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 12
Touchscreen gestures 13
Status and notification icons 14
Home screen 15
Taking a screenshot 21
Notifications 22
Accessing applications 26
Personalising your phone 29
Entering text 30
Tips and Tricks
High volume mode 32
Searching for settings 32
Quickly returning a call 32
Sharing your QR card 32
Pocket mode 33
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 33
Perfect selfie 34
Finding applications quickly 34
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal 35
Adjusting the system volume rapidly 36
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Using the floating dock 36
Aligning home screen applications automatically 37
Touch-disable mode 37
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 38
Answering or rejecting a call 40
Functions available during a call 40
Answering a third-party call 42
Making a conference call 42
Viewing the call log 43
Turning on pocket mode 43
Call settings 44
Creating a contact 45
Importing or exporting contacts 46
Managing contacts 47
Contents
Finding a contact 48
Viewing contacts from different accounts 48
Adding a contact to your favourites 49
Contact groups 49
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 51
Replying to a message 51
Searching for messages 52
Deleting threads 52
Managing messages 52
Blocking spam messages 53
Managing common phrases 53
Adding a message signature 53
Adding an email account 53
Sending an email 55
Checking your emails 55
Managing VIP contacts 56
Account settings 56
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 57
Taking a photo 57
Capture modes 57
Perfect Selfie mode 58
Ultra Snapshot 59
Burst shooting 60
Voice activated shooting 61
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Launching the camera from Gallery 61
Object tracking 61
Audio notes 62
HDR mode 62
Light Painting mode 63
Panoramic shots 65
Adding watermarks to photos 67
Shooting a video 67
Time-lapse mode 68
Document correction 69
Camera and video settings 69
Viewing photos and videos 70
Adding photos or videos to a new album 72
Moving photos or videos to other albums 72
Deleting images or videos 73
Sharing images or videos 73
Managing albums 73
Adding notes to an image 73
Editing an image 74
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 75
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 76
Searching for local music 76
Listening to music 76
Controlling playback using a smart headset 77
Creating a playlist 78
Playing a playlist 78
Setting a song as the ringtone 79
Playing a video 79
Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 80
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 80
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 81
Transferring data using Bluetooth 84
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 84
Streaming multimedia content to your TV 85
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 87
Restoring factory settings 88
Updating your phone 88
OTA updates 88
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File Management
Viewing files 90
Sharing files 90
Creating folders 91
Renaming files 91
Copying, moving or deleting files 91
Creating or extracting archives 91
Excluding small images 92
Storing private files in a safe 92
Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 93
Reducing power consumption 93
Enabling the Ultra power plan 93
Closing background applications when the screen is locked 93
Contents
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 94
Configuring display and sound settings 94
Phone Manager
Optimising your system 95
Managing data usage 95
Harassment filter 95
Battery management 96
Tools
Calendar 97
Clock 98
Weather 100
Notepad 102
Calculator 103
Sound recorder 103
Mirror 104
Settings
Enabling location access 106
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 106
Configuring the display settings 107
Sound settings 107
Changing the screen unlock method 108
Gestures and navigation settings 109
Aeroplane mode 109
Using the floating dock 110
Setting your SIM card PIN 111
Setting up an account 111
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Setting the date and time 112
Changing the system language 112
Viewing your phone's specifications 113
Viewing the available storage space 113
Formatting the microSD card 113
Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 114
TalkBack 114
Magnification gestures 116
Using the power button to end a call 117
Adjusting the screen response time 117
Colour correction 118
Appendix
Obtaining help 119
Contents
Personal Information and Data Security 119
List of safety features 120
Legal Notice 120
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Exciting New Features
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to
use phone features.
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.
Starting the recording
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode.
You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting
in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
l Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
l Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
l When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other
applications.
l Longer recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so ensure
there is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
l Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
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Unboxing your Phone
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient power-saving technology. This section
outlines how to care for your battery in order to maximise its lifespan.
Using your battery
l You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorised Huawei
service centre for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not
removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
l Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it
and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and allow it to cool
down to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your phone if it
becomes hot.
l When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers and USB cables.
Third-party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your phone's
performance. Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your phone or the
power adapter.
l Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
l A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
l Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for information
on how to care for your battery.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
l If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to , the battery level is below
5%.
l The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A red
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is below 10%. A yellow
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 80%.
A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 80%
and 100%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery is fully
charged and you can unplug the charging cable from your phone.
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Unboxing your Phone
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the
battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei
charger and then turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
l To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and the
screen turns on.
l To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button and then touch .
If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds, the
battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the battery.
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Transferring Data
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data
Using the Backup application to transfer data
Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Backing up data to a microSD card
You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on inserting or
removing a microSD card, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files and
applications.
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Backup > SD card > Next.
3 Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos,
audio, videos and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen
instructions to set a backup password.
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By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Transferring Data
Restoring data from a microSD card
1 Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more
information on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
2 Open Backup.
3 Touch Restore > Restore from SD card > Next.
4 Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
5 Select the data you want to restore, then touch Start restoration.
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Transferring Data
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer
Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, then transfer it to your new phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files. Your computer
will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on the new disk drive
to manage files. The drive name should be your phone's model number.
l Photos: View photos that are stored on your phone.
l Files: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
l If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone
Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
SIM card
Storage device
Bluetooth
Backup
Computer
Other methods
Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone. For
more information, see Importing contacts from a SIM card.
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD card in
vCard format on the old phone, then copy the contacts to the new phone. For
more information, see Importing contacts from a storage device.
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, then import your contacts
using Bluetooth. For more information, see Importing contacts using Bluetooth.
If your old phone supports Backup, you can back up your contacts and then
restore them to your new phone. For more information, see
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data.
Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, then sync these to a new
phone using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).
l Install social networking applications and synchronise your contacts.
l Log in to your Exchange account and synchronise your contacts.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read
the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, then follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
1 Select your language and region, then touch Next.
2 Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi
networks. Select the network you want to connect to, then enter the password to access the
Internet.
3 Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user
terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, then touch Next.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5 On the Configuration successful screen, touch Begin to complete the settings. Wait for a
moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.
Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM. The
other SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default card for
mobile data and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open Settings and touch Dual card management. You can configure both SIM cards as
desired.
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Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 4G/3G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Configure SIM settings for phone calls
Select SIM display mode for phone calls
First Use and Initial Setup
l If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages or
access the Internet.
l Select Dual SIM calling. You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card
manually or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to use the
default SIM card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games and use instant
messaging applications.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the
password when prompted.
Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch to enable mobile data.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and
should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.
1 Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2 Open Files, locate the installation package on the microSD card, then touch to install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these
messages carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch Settings and then turn
on the Unknown sources switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After
you have finished installing the application, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Security
and turn off the Unknown sources switch to prevent your phone from installing applications
downloaded from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
l On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the
icon.
l Touch Settings > Apps, select the application you want to uninstall and then touch Uninstall.
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
l Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
l The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain
period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, open Settings. Touch Display > Sleep and select a
time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications and incoming calls when the screen
is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. When you
receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
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View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
App shortcuts
Configure update
method for Magazine
Unlock covers and
subscription type
Getting Started
Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , then touch . Select the desired images to
add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , then touch and
hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favourites: Touch to add the current cover to your favourites. Images that
have been added to your favourites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an online
update.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an application.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
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Getting Started
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and
hold a blank area on the home screen to access the
home screen editor.
Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For example,
in the Notifications tab, swipe left or right on a
notification to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or horizontally
to go to other home screens, scroll through a document
and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, then move it to another
position. For example, use this gesture to rearrange
applications and widgets on the home screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to
zoom out on an image.
Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display
information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal strength,
battery level and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G
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Connected over EDGE Battery low
Connected over HSPA+ Roaming
Connected over LTE Bluetooth enabled
Headset inserted Vibration mode enabled
Aeroplane mode enabled Alarm enabled
Receiving location data from GPS Battery full
Silent mode enabled No SIM card found
Charging
Notification icons
Getting Started
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new
message, notification or reminder.
Missed calls Call in progress
New emails New messages
Select an input method New voicemail
Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available
Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Phone memory full
Synchronising data Synchronisation failed
Login or synchronisation problem More notifications
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabled Connected to a VPN
USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled
Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your favourite widgets and all your applications. The
application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and direct path to your
applications.
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Status bar: Displays notifications and status
icons
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
Getting Started
Virtual navigation bar keys:
l Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text,
touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
l Home: Touch to return to the home screen.
l Recent: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold to enable
dual windows mode.
Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default
home screen.
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Getting Started
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to
access the home screen editor. You can:
l Set the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen
home screen as the default home screen.
l Move a home screen: Drag the home screen to the desired location.
l Add a home screen: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
l Delete a blank home screen: Touch at the bottom of a blank screen.
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some applications will automatically adjust the screen orientation
to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch Auto Rotate in the
Shortcuts tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
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Getting Started
Organising applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Widgets
and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not enough
space, add another home screen or free up some space.
Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You
can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location.
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Getting Started
Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until
is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to .
After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the home
screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see
Aligning home screen applications automatically.
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Getting Started
Creating a folder
Create home screen folders to organise your applications by type. For example, you can create
a Games folder that contains all of your game applications.
On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing both
applications. To rename the folder, open the folder, then touch the folder name.
Hiding applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch Add. Select the applications you want
to hide and touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have been
hidden.
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Getting Started
To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch Add on the hidden
applications screen, deselect the desired application, then touch OK.
Taking a screenshot
Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw a
shape on the screen to take a partial screenshot.
Using the power and volume down buttons
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot.
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Getting Started
Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.
By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery.
Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes colour and flashes to indicate the following:
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Getting Started
l Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off
automatically.
l Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.
l Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
l Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the charger
when the battery level reaches 100%.
l Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications or missed calls.
Notification badges
Notification badges appear in the top right corner of application icons.
The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding
application to view more details about the notifications.
To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the home
screen to open the home screen editor, then touch More settings > Badge app icons and
turn off the switch next to the corresponding application.
Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.
Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification panel.
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Customise shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, then touch Edit. Drag the
shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.
Getting Started
Viewing notifications on the lock screen
New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.
Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.
By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applications. If
you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, see
Managing notification permissions.
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