Huawei Y7P User Manual

User Guide

Contents

Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips More Features
New Device Conguration
Gestures and Operations
HiVision Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen
Home Screen
Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notication Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management
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Contacts
Dialing
Camera
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards Search Contacts Managing Contacts
Basic Calling Functions VoLTE Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience
Basic Camera Functions AI enhanced, Intelligent Photo Scene Identication Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Light Painting Mode More Capture Modes
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Gallery
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Optimizer
Photo Management
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Email
Calendar
Clock
Use Optimize Manage Mobile Data Usage Enable Smart Power Saving Use Auto-launch to Prevent Unwanted App Activities Enable Virus Scanner
Add Email Accounts Manage Email Accounts Manage VIP Email Contacts Import Important Events to Calendar
Navigate the Calendar View Global Holidays
Use the Clock
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Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Check Your Screen Time Recorder Phone Clone
Device Connection
Bluetooth Phone Projection Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services Enable App Lock
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Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices
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Apps and Notications
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App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Customize App Permissions to Use Your Phone Your Way
Sound and Display
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Congure the Sound Settings Enable Eye Comfort Mode More Display Settings
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
System
Change Input Method Accessibility General Settings
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System Update
Update the Phone System Online
Legal Notice
Legal Notice Personal Information and Data Security Obtaining help Get More Information
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Featured Usage Tips

Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock

Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a
password.
Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported
by PrivateSpace.
Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three
or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
When using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and face your Phone straight on from a
distance of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 in.). In order to scan your face accurately, avoid
using this feature when you are in a dark environment or facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock
screen password.
If you haven't set up a lock screen password, set one rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you
can set up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
2 Selecting Enable raise to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick
up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enroll your face.
3 If you are concerned that face unlock may fail due to a change in appearance after
makeup or a haircut, or you want to enroll an entirely recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look and follow the onscreen instructions just like you did when registering your face initially.
dierent face, go to the Face
4 Face unlock modes:
Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If
you select Direct unlock, your Phone identies your facial features and unlocks your
screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identies
your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting O will disable
Face unlock.
Smart display of lock screen notications: Enable Show notications. On the lock
screen, your Phone hides notication details and displays them only after recognizing
the owner's face.
Access App lock: Enable Access app lock to access App lock and locked apps using
Face unlock.
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Touch the shortcut switch to enable the corresponding feature
Touch and hold to enter settings
Rearrange shortcut switches
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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:
Back: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back
two steps.
Home: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
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 hotspot? You can enable frequently used
features by using shortcut switches.

Camera Tips

AI enhanced, Intelligent Photo Scene
Identication
AI enhanced can automatically identify your current photography scene and intelligently
adjust the color and brightness of the photo, so you don't need to repeatedly adjust your
camera for the perfect shot.
AI enhanced is a preset camera feature on your Phone that intelligently identies your
current photography scene and automatically adjusts the color and brightness of your photo
to help you achieve better eects.
AI enhanced provides you with the following features:
Intelligently identies photographing scenes and improves photo eects: AI enhanced
supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes. After
smart identication, AI enhanced automatically adjusts the color and brightness of the
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camera and recommends an optimal mode (such as the portrait, greenery, or text mode) to
improve photo eects.
Enable AI enhanced to automatically congure and adjust camera settings: When you
open the camera and enter Standard camera mode, touch
to enable AI enhanced as
required. Once enabled, this feature will intelligently identify the photography scene, which
saves you the trouble of repeated manual adjustments.
AI enhanced is automatically disabled when you switch to Portrait mode, Wide
aperture mode, or Moving picture mode.

Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Like a Pro

Go to Camera > Portrait, adjust the following settings, then touch to take a portrait.
Blur and lighting
eect.
A light source (such as a neon or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will
contribute to better results. Taking photos at long distance will reduce the eect.
Beauty eect: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A
larger value will produce a more distinct beauty eect.
eects: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a blur or lighting
To disable the beauty eect, touch the icon in the viewnder and drag each setting
to its lowest value.

Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos

Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping
landscape shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual
eld and stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama, nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the
subject and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
1 Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2 Touch
3 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch
the direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line.
at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in
4 Touch
when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos
together to create a panorama.
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Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos

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Go to Camera > More > Pro.
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Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch
select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering Mode Application Scenario
Matrix The subjects are broad landscapes and seas.
Center The subject is in the center and stands out from the
background.
Spot The subject to be highlighted is relatively small, such as a
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch and adjust the slider.
To avoid excessive image noise, an ISO value below 400 is recommended. The
recommended ISO value for the daytime is between 100 to 200, but may exceed 400
for some night scenes.
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Adjust shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed) and adjust the
slider.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80
and 1/125 of a second. For moving scenes (such as waves), select a relatively fast
shutter speed and use a tripod for best results.
Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
and adjust the slider.
and adjust the slider.
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When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low light environments, select .
Touch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm,
cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the
K value.
Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch
and adjust the slider.
Focus Mode Application Scenario
AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains)
AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and waves)
MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower)
Keep your device steady when shooting: On the Pro mode screen, touch and enable
Horizontal level. A horizontal guiding line will appear on the viewnder. If a dotted line
appears, the camera is not yet parallel with the horizontal level. When the dotted line
overlaps with the solid line, the camera is now parallel with the horizontal level.
In Pro mode, changing a specic setting will sometimes cause other settings to change
as well. Adjust them according to your actual requirements.
The recommended settings above are for reference only. Adjust them according to
actual usage conditions to achieve your desired eect.

More Features

Enable App Lock

App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone
or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these
apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents
unauthorized access to important apps on your Phone.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you rst
access App lock, select Lock screen password or Custom PIN as your App lock verication
password. Enter your password as prompted and on the App lock screen, toggle on the
switch for the apps you want to lock.
Set your App lock password: Touch on the App lock screen, then touch Password type.
Select Lock screen password or Custom PIN.

Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper

Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to
personalize your home screen.
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Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in
your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or
Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper,
and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.

Manage Your Home Screen Widgets

Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or
calendar to your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up
your home screen and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Pinch in with your ngers 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.
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
Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select
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.

Enable Memory Cleanup

Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory
cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running
smoothly.
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Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to
optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up
additional storage space.
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New Device Conguration

Connecting to the Internet

Connect to Wi-Fi networks eortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the
2 Touch and hold
to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
notication panel.
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 carrier to avoid
incurring excessive data charges.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2 Touch to enable mobile data.
To save battery power and reduce data usage, disable your mobile data connection
when you don't need it.

Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock

Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone quickly and securely, without the need of a
password.
Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported
by PrivateSpace.
Face unlock is not available if the lock screen password has not been entered for three
or more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked or restarted.
When using Face unlock, keep your eyes open, and face your Phone straight on from a
distance of 20–50 cm (about 8–20 in.). In order to scan your face accurately, avoid
using this feature when you are in a dark environment or facing direct light.
1 Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lock
screen password.
If you haven't set up a lock screen password, set one rst. Besides the 6-digit PIN, you
can set up other types of passwords: Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password.
2 Selecting Enable raise to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick
up your Phone and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enroll your face.
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3 If you are concerned that face unlock may fail due to a change in appearance after
makeup or a haircut, or you want to enroll an entirely dierent face, go to the Face recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look and follow the onscreen instructions just
like you did when registering your face initially.
4 Face unlock modes:
Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If
you select Direct unlock, your Phone identies your facial features and unlocks your
screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your Phone identies
your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock. Selecting O will disable
Face unlock.
Smart display of lock screen notications: Enable Show notications. On the lock
screen, your Phone hides notication details and displays them only after recognizing
the owner's face.
Access App lock: Enable Access app lock to access App lock and locked apps using
Face unlock.

Enroll a Fingerprint

Enroll a ngerprint on your Phone to use your ngerprint to unlock your screen, and access
Safe or locked apps without having to enter a password.
Fingerprint unlock is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN, or
Password. You are required to unlock your Phone with the lock screen password when
restarting your device, as well as when your ngerprint is not recognized.
Before enrolling a ngerprint, make sure that your nger is clean and dry.
1 Open Settings.
2 Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Change unlock method (or go to Security
& privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock method), and select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password to set a lock screen password.
3 Once you have set a password, touch New ngerprint to enroll a ngerprint.
4 Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your
device vibrates. Repeat this step using dierent parts of your ngertip.
5 After the enrollment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your
ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
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Gestures and Operations

HiVision

Read QR Codes and Barcodes

1 Swipe down on the home screen, and touch
to open HiVision.
2 Touch and place the QR code or barcode within the scan frame to acquire information.
3 From the results screen, you can:
Touch to copy the information to the clipboard and paste anywhere you like.
If the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your
Contacts.

Scan Products

When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't nd it. After scanning
goods, you can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for
you to buy favorite things.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid
incurring unnecessary data charges.
1 Once your Phone is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the home screen, and touch
to open HiVision.
2 On the HiVision screen, touch , then you can shop by scanning a product or by taking a
screenshoot.
Take a screenshoot to purchase: Frame the item in the viewnder, then touch to
take a screenshoot, The system will automatically recognize and recommend similar
items.
Scan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the viewnder, the system will
automatically scan and recommend similar items.

HiTouch: Find Out More

HiTouch oers you more information about the products that you read about on your device.
1 To enable HiTouch, go to Settings > Smart assistance > HiTouch, and enable HiTouch.
2 Spread two ngers over a picture or a QR code to enable HiTouch. Products will be
recommended based on the images. You can select a recommended product to be redirected to a third-party app for details.
This feature requires a network connection.
This feature is only supported in some countries and regions.
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Gestures and Operations

Screenshots and Screen Recording

Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages

Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can
use your Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls all the way
down to the bottom of the page, capturing all of the information on the page in a single
screenshot.
Use shortcuts to take a scrolling screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then touch to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch within two
seconds of taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep
taking the screenshot. During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the
screenshot.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot
will be saved in Gallery by default.
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Gestures and Operations

Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen

Screen recording comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gameplay to share with your friends using your Phone.
Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording,
is
disabled by default.
Touching
Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds
during recording will enable or disable the microphone.
(system sounds can be played via the speaker).
Disable microphone: You are unable to record the ambient sounds, but you can
record the system sounds (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
Disable microphone and mute the Phone: The screen will be recorded in silence.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down the notication panel, and then touch to
start recording the screen. You can turn on or
o based on your needs. To end the
recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen.
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button
and the Volume up button to begin recording. You can turn on or
o based on your
needs. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume up button again.
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You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.

Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen

Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and
the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the
shortcuts panel, then touch
to take a screenshot of the full screen.

Split-screen

Enable Split-Screen Mode

Split-screen mode can help you multitask by separating your screen into two panes, allowing
you to display and operate two
Not all devices or apps support Split-screen mode. Some apps may be not able to run
properly in this mode.
dierent apps simultaneously.
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Gestures and Operations
Use your knuckle to enable Split-screen mode: Open a compatible app, touch your knuckle
to the screen and draw a line across the middle. Draw a horizontal line when the screen is in
portrait mode, and a vertical line when in landscape mode.
Use the Recent key to enable Split-screen mode: Open a compatible app, then touch and
hold .
For devices featuring a front navigation button, the virtual navigation bar is disabled by
default. If you want to enable the virtual navigation bar, go to Settings > System >
System navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings. After enabling the virtual
navigation bar, the front navigation button will be disabled and will not respond if you
touch and hold it or swipe it.
Use at the top of an app to enable Split-screen mode: If you are using Three-key
navigation, touch
using Gestures, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks
screen. Select a compatible app and touch at the top of the app.
Use three ngers to enable Split-screen mode: Open a compatible app and swipe up on
the screen with three ngers. Make sure not to swipe up from the very bottom of the screen.
Intelligent Split-screen: If you receive an SMS message or app notication while watching a
video in full screen mode, a banner will be displayed to prompt you to split the screen.
on the navigation bar to access the recent tasks screen. If you are

Adjust the Screen Display While in Split-Screen Mode

In split-screen mode, you can switch to full-screen mode, move screen positions, change
screen orientation, and access the home screen.
Switch to full screen-mode: In split-screen mode, touch and hold and swipe up or
down to switch to full-screen mode.
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Swap screen locations: In split-screen mode, touch , and then touch to switch the
position of the screens.
Change the orientation of the screen: Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel. Touch the switch to enable automatic screen rotation.
The screen can be switched to horizontal view only when both active apps support
horizontal view.
Access the home screen: In split-screen mode, touch on the navigation bar to access the
home screen. If you are using Gestures, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to
enter the home screen.
For devices featuring a front navigation button, the virtual navigation bar is disabled by
default. If you want to enable the virtual navigation bar, go to Settings > System >
System navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings. After enabling the virtual
navigation bar, the front navigation button will be disabled. There will be no response
from your Phone if you touch and hold or swipe the front navigation button.

Exiting split-screen mode

How to exit split-screen mode.
To exit split-screen mode, touch and select .
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Home Screen

Navigation Bar

Congure 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 congure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination
and enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the
onscreen keyboard when inputting text.
Home key: Touch to return to the home screen.
Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split
screen mode.
Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.

Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps

Use the Recent key (one of the virtual navigation keys) to quickly switch between or close
background apps.
Touch to view, close, lock, or switch between background apps.
View recently used apps: Swipe left or right on the app list to check the recently used
apps.
Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the app list to nd the app you want
to use, and touch the app preview.
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Close an app: Swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
Touch the shortcut switch to enable the corresponding feature
Touch and hold to enter settings
Rearrange shortcut switches
Home Screen
Close all the unlocked apps: Touch
Lock an app: Swipe down on an app preview to lock the app, and the icon will appear
to close all the unlocked apps.
on the top of the locked app. This app will not be cleared when you touch . Swipe down
again on the app preview to unlock the app, and the
icon on top of the app will
disappear.

Navigate with Gestures

Navigate with gestures to quickly go back to the previous screen, return to the home screen,
or view recent tasks.
Open Settings, go to System > System navigation, and select Gestures. You can:
Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
Return to the home screen: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen.
View recent tasks or end a task: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen and hold
to view recent tasks. Swipe up on an app preview to close an app, or touch
to close all
apps.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently
Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used
features by using shortcut switches.
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Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons on the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your Phone,
including its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your
Phone is in Silent mode.
Status icons: By glancing at the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device,
such as its network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
2G network connected
LTE network connected
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network available Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarms enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled
Wired or wireless projection in
Super charging
use
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
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Hotspot enabled Optimizer reminder
Home Screen
Unstable signal
Select-to-speak enabled
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone,
the relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
Missed calls New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Synchronizing data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronization
problem
Can't connect a call on current
network
Screen time management
enabled
Synchronization failed
VPN connected More notications
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Check the
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to view the notication.
Access notication panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to
open the notication panel. You can turn on or o shortcut switches, or touch notications to
view the details.
notications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar.
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Home Screen
Disable App Notications
Open Settings and touch Notications. From here you can:
Block notications from an app: Select the app, then disable Allow notications.
Block
notications from multiple apps: Touch Batch management, then disable All.
To block notications from an app, you can also swipe down from the status bar to open
the notication panel, touch and hold an app notication, then disable Allow
notications.
Customize Notication Settings
Customize the
Open Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. From here you
can:
Enable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen to set the
screen to turn on when notications are received.
notication settings to use your device the way you want.

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 unauthorized user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
password, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
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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.
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.
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.
Unlock your device using a smart band: If your device supports unlocking with a smart
band, the screen will automatically light up when the band comes within 80 cm of your
device. Swiping on the screen of your Phone will instantly unlock the device. Touch Smart
unlock, and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the setup.
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 Enroll in the dialog
box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your ngerprints.
For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
password prevents unauthorized access to your device. For the security of your device,
do not select Disable lock screen password as the screen lock method.
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.

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 o 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
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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.
You can swipe up from the bottom of the Magazine unlock screen to display the
Magazine unlock shortcut panel and use widgets such as recorder, calculator, and
ashlight.

Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode

Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode
maximizes the system volume and displays larger icons and fonts on the home screen,
adopting a more concise layout which is easy to navigate.
Open Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch Enable.
In Simple mode, you can:
Edit home screen icons: Touch and hold any icon to drag or uninstall certain non-system
apps.
Exit Simple mode: Touch Settings and select Exit Simple mode.
In Simple mode, go to Settings > More settings > System > Reset > Reset all settings.
You will be directed to the default system home screen and all your settings in Simple
mode will be reset.

Home Screen Management

Manage Home Screen Icons

Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until
your Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to
uninstall until your Phone vibrates, then touch Uninstall.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be
uninstalled.
Lock the home screen layout: Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home
screen settings, and enable Lock layout.
Create a folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates,
then drag it on top of another app icon. The two icons will be placed in a new folder.
Delete a folder: Open a folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder
will be deleted and all app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open a folder and touch the folder name to enter a new name.
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Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open a folder and touch . Select the apps you
wish to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, then touch OK.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the
folder until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen.

Manage Your Home Screen

Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and
customize it to your liking.
Pinch in with your ngers on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can
do the following:
Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new
screen page.
Delete an empty screen page: Touch
to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it
to the desired position.
Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set
the selected screen page as your default home screen page.

Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper

Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to
personalize your home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in
your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or
Both.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In
Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as > Wallpaper,
and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.

Manage Your Home Screen Widgets

Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or
calendar to your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up
your home screen and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Pinch in with your ngers 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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