Huawei Y9 Prime User Guide
Prime
User Guide
2019
Contents
Exciting Features
New Device
Featured Usage Tips 1
Camera Tips 1
More Features 4
New Device
Conguration 7
Gestures and Operations
HiVision
Screenshots and Screen Recording 9
Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 13
Notication Panel and Status Bar 13
Screen Lock and Unlock 16
Home Screen Management 17
Contacts
Managing Contacts
Dialing
Basic Calling Functions
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VoLTE 24
Message
Basic Messaging Functions
Camera
Basic Camera Functions
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits 29
Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects 30
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 30
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos 31
Light Painting Mode 32
More Capture Modes 37
Gallery
Photo Management
Phone Manager
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Use Optimize
Manage Mobile Data Usage 42
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Email
Calendar
Clock
Contents
Enable Smart Power Saving 42
Enable Virus Scanner 43
Add Email Accounts 44
Manage Email Accounts 44
Navigate the Calendar 45
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized 45
View Global Holidays 45
Use the Clock
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order
Utilities
Check Your Screen Time
Use Recorder to Take Audio Notes 49
Device Connection
Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices
Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer 51
Huawei Share 52
Security and Privacy
Fingerprint
Enable or Disable Location Services 56
Enable App Lock 57
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Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data
Reset Your Phone 58
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet 61
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 62
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once
Sound and Display
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode
Congure Your Sound Settings 64
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Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 65
More Display Settings 65
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 67
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 68
System
Contents
Change Input Method
Accessibility 69
General Settings 71
System Update
Performing an Online Update
Legal Notice
Legal Notice
Personal Information and Data Security 76
Obtaining help 77
Get More Information 77
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Featured Usage Tips
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 hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Camera Tips
Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits
Want to make your
customized options to make every photo beautiful and memorable.
Enable Portrait mode and make your photos shine: Open Camera > Portrait, and you can
set the following parameters to make your photos shine. After making the adjustments, touch to
take photos.
seles or group shots even more beautiful? Portrait mode provides you with
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l Blurred effect: If there is a light source in the background, touch the icon in the viewnder
and select different blurred effects.
When the ambient light is not low, a light source (such as neon light and street light) in the
background will produce an ideal blurred effect.
l Lighting effect: Touch the icon in the viewnder and select a stage lighting effect.
Taking a photo from far away will reduce the lighting effect.
l Beauty effect: Touch in the viewnder and drag the slider left or right to adjust the beauty
level. A larger Beauty level value produces more distinct beauty effect.
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,
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color.
nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
1 Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2 Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3 Hold your Phone steady, and then touch
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
center line.
4 Touch
create a panorama.
when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos
Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and
personalized scenic photos.
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Open Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode.
Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch ,
and select a metering mode accordingly.
Metering mode Application scenario
Matrix Broad landscapes and seas
Center
The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the
background.
The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a
Spot
ower or a tree.
Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment:
l Adjust ISO: On the Pro mode screen, touch , and swipe left or right on the ISO slider to adjust
its value.
To avoid excessive noises, the recommended ISO is below 400. The recommended ISO for the
daytime is between 100 and 200 and above 400 for night scenes.
l Adjust the shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed), slide on the
shutter speed slider, and drag your desired speed to the center.
The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and
1/125; and faster (less than 1 second) for moving subjects (such as waves). For the best result,
using a tripod when shooting a moving subject.
l Adjust EV compensation: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the EV slider and drag the
selected value to the center.
Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected
value to the center.
l When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select
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l Touch
to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a cozy, nostalgic
tone, increase the K value. For a cold, calm or futuristic tone, select a lower K value.
Adjust AF based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch
, slide on the AF
slider and drag your desired mode to the center.
AF modes
Application scenario
AF-S mode Static scenes (such as mountains).
AF-C mode Moving scenes (such as owing water and sea waves).
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MF mode Protruding objects (such as a close-up of a ower).
Hold your device steady when shooting: In Pro mode, touch and enable Horizontal level.
After this feature is enabled, two horizontal guiding lines will appear in the viewnder. When the
dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is horizontally aligned.
l Some settings in Pro mode may change after you change a setting. You may adjust them based
on your actual needs.
l The recommended settings above are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the
actual condition to achieve your desired effect.
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 enable App
lock for the rst time, set the password and password protection question then enter App lock. 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 enter your password. If you forget your password, touch Forgot
password, enter the answer to the password protection question, and reset your password. If you
have not set up password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
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 personalize your
home screen.
Open
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.
Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact
with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
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Open
TalkBack settings screen.
Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > to enter the
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 to enter the TalkBack settings
screen, and launch the tutorial.
3 Touch and enable Explore by touch. Your device will read aloud content that you touch.
You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Power button
until your device vibrates, then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three seconds.
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.
Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize
performance with one touch. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up
additional storage space.
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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 carrier to avoid incurring
excessive data charges.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication 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 a Fingerprint
You can enroll 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 recognized.
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 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 different parts of your ngertip.
5 After enrollment 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 unauthorized 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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Gestures and Operations
HiVision
Scan to Translate Effortlessly
HiVision can help you quickly translate foreign text.
l This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring
unnecessary data charges.
l This translation feature currently supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Russian,
Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
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 , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the
viewnder, and wait for it to be translated.
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
system will automatically scan and recommend similar items.
to align your device with the item you want to purchase. The
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
notication 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.
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Gestures and Operations
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
l Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
l If you are using the sound recording function of your Phone before screen recording, Enable
microphone is disabled by default.
l If you have enabled Enable microphone, your device will record all ambient sounds in the
recording. It is recommended that you record your screen in a quiet environment.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch > to start recording the screen. You can enable or disable Enable
microphone based on your needs. To end the recording, touch 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 enable or disable Enable microphone 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.
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Navigation Bar
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, 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.
l Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
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l Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Home key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the Google Assistant
icon and swipe upwards on the icon to enable Google Assistant.
mode.
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
l View recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can check
. You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
them by swiping left or right.
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View all shortcuts
Touch to enable
this feature
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enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Home Screen
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.
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:
l Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
l Return to the home screen: Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen.
l 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.
l Enable Google Assistant: Touch Settings, and enable Google Assistant. Swipe upwards from
either of the bottom corners of the screen to enable Google Assistant.
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.
Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication 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.
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The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
Home Screen
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 use Super charging
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Hotspot enabled Phone Manager reminder
Can't connect a call on current
Unstable signal
network
Select-to-speak enabled Screen time management enabled
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone, the
relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
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Missed calls New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Synchronizing data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed
VPN connected More notications
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Check the notications and the operating status of your Phone on the status bar.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication.
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.
If you want to display the number of notications or no reminder on the notication and status bar,
touch Settings, and go to Notications > More notication settings > Notication method.
Then select Numbers or None.
Disable App Notications
Open Settings, and touch Notications. From here you can:
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l Block notications from an app: Select the app, then disable Allow notications.
l Block notications from multiple apps: Touch Batch management, then disable All.
Block notications from an app: You can also swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, touch and hold an app notication, touch More settings, then disable Allow
notications.
Customize Notication Settings
Customize the notication settings to use your device the way you want.
Open
l Enable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen to set the screen to
Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. From here you can:
turn on when notications are received.
l Set the notication style: Touch Notication method, then 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 unauthorized user.
Set a lock screen password: Open
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
Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
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.
l 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.
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l 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.
l 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
page.
at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
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 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: 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
Managing Contacts
Manage Your Contacts
The Contacts app gives you a variety of features for managing your contacts. You can simplify your
contacts list, choose to view contacts only 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 screen, go to >
Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts, select the contacts you want to merge,
and then touch Merge.
Display contacts for different accounts: Want to view contacts only on your Phone or SIM card?
From the contacts list screen, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and select the accounts
you want to display. You can also:
l Enable Simple layout: Want to hide extra information 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
screen, go to
available and total storage space on your SIM card.
Add contacts to Favorites: Tired of constantly searching through your contacts for a particular
entry? You can Favorite your frequent contacts for quick and easy access. From your Contacts list
screen, touch the entry you want to Favorite, then touch Favorite to add it to the Favorites screen.
> Settings > Display preferences. In the Accounts eld, you can see the
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
contact, or touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.
Delete a group: From the groups list, touch and hold a group, and then touch Delete.
to add a
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