Nokia 8V User Manual

Nokia 8 V 5G UW
user guide

Get started

Keep your phone up to date

Keep your phone up to date and accept available
software updates to get new and enhanced features for
your phone. Updating the software may also improve
your phone’s performance.

Buttons and parts

1. NFC area

2. Main camera

3. Flash

4. Google Assistant key

5. Front camera

6. Microphone

7. Earpiece

8. Proximity sensor

9. SIM and memory card slot

10. Volume buttons

11. Power/Lock button, Fingerprint sensor

12. USB/Charger port

13. Loudspeaker

14. Microphone

15. Headset connector

Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide,
such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold
separately.

Do not connect to products that create an output signal,
as this may damage the device. Do not connect any
voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an
external device or headset, other than those approved
for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay
special attention to volume levels.

Important: The device screen and back cover are made
of glass. This glass can break if the device is dropped on a
hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass
breaks, do not touch the glass parts of the device or
attempt to remove the broken glass from the device.
Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by
authorized service personnel.

Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may
be attracted to the device.

Do not place credit cards or other magnetic stripe cards
near the device for extended periods of time, since the
cards may be damaged.

Swap the SIM card and insert the memory card

Optional:

Your phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled, but if
you want to swap the SIM, follow these steps:

1. Open the SIM card tray: push the tray opener
pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the metal
contacts facing downward and the cut corner at
the bottom right.

3. Place the microSD card on the tray with the
metal contacts facing downward and the cut
corner at the upper right.

4. Slide the tray back in.

Note: The microSD card is sold separately.

Use only compatible memory cards approved for use
with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the
card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

Charge your phone

1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the
phone.

2. Insert the larger end into the charger and plug it
into an outlet.

Your phone supports the USB-C cable. You can also
charge your phone from a computer with a USB cable,
but it may take a longer time.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take
several minutes before the charging indicator is
displayed.

Important: Do not remove the memory card when an
app is using it. Doing so may damage the memory card
and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

WARNING: Only use approved chargers with your device.
Incompatible chargers or tampering with the charger
port could damage your device and void the warranty.

Turning your phone on/off

NOTE: The first time you turn on your phone, you will

need to activate it. See the Get started guide included
with your phone.

To switch your phone on, press and hold the Power/Lock
button.

RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE

If your previous phone was an Android
Google account is enabled on it, you can restore your
app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

1. Tap Settings > System > Backup.

2. Switch Backup to Google Drive to On.

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Protect your phone

LOCK THE BUTTONS AND SCREEN

If you want to avoid accidentally making a call when your
phone is in your pocket or bag, you can lock your buttons
and screen.

TRANSFER DATA FROM YOUR PREVIOUS PHONE

You can transfer data from an old phone to your new
phone using your Google account.

To back up data on your old phone to your Google
account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.

1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Google.

2. Select which data you want to restore on your
new phone. The sync starts automatically once
your phone is connected to the internet.

To lock your buttons and screen, press the Power/Lock
button.

UNLOCK THE BUTTONS AND SCREEN

Press the Power/Lock button, and swipe up across the
screen. If asked, provide additional credentials.

SET A SCREEN LOCK

You can set your phone to require authentication when
unlocking the screen.

1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2. Choose the type of lock and follow the
instructions on your phone.

PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT

1. Tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint.

2. Select what backup unlocking method you want
to use for the lock screen and follow the
instructions shown on your phone.

UNLOCK YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGER

Place your registered finger on the Power/Lock button.

If there is a fingerprint sensor error, and you cannot use
alternative sign-in methods to recover or reset the phone
in any way, your phone will require service. Additional
charges may apply, and all the personal data on your
phone may be deleted. For more info, contact the
nearest care point for your phone, or your phone dealer.

Use the touch screen

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use

an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch
screen.

TAP AND HOLD TO DRAG AN ITEM

Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds,
and slide your finger across the screen.

SWIPE

Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in
the direction you want.

SCROLL THROUGH A LONG LIST OR MENU

Slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down
the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap
the screen.

ZOOM IN OR OUT

Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web
page, and slide your fingers apart or together.

LOCK THE SCREEN ORIENTATION

The screen rotates automatically when you turn the
phone 90 degrees.

To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down from
the top of the screen, and tap Auto-rotate.

To see which apps you have open, swipe up from the
bottom of the screen without releasing your finger until
you see the apps, and then release your finger.

To switch to another open app, tap the app.

To close all the open apps, swipe right through all the
apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.

To go back to the previous screen you were in, swipe
from the right or left edge of the screen. Your phone
remembers all the apps and websites you've visited since
the last time your screen was locked.

NAVIGATE WITH KEYS
To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings >
System > Gestures > System navigation > 3-button
navigation.

To see all your apps, swipe up the home key .

NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES
To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings >
System > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture
navigation.

To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.

To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of
the screen. The app you were in stays open in the
background.

To go to the home screen, tap the home key. The app
you were in stays open in the background.

To see which apps you have open, tap .

To switch to another open app, swipe right and tap the
app.

To close all the open apps, swipe right through all the
apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.

To go back to the previous screen you were in, tap .
Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you've
visited since the last time your screen was locked.

Basics

Personalize your phone

CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper.

CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

CHANGE YOUR MESSAGE NOTIFICATION SOUND Tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.

Notifications

USE THE NOTIFICATION PANEL

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or
missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar at
the top of the screen. To see more information about the
notifications, drag the status bar down. To close the
view, swipe up on the screen.

To change the notification settings of an app, tap
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications, and tap
the app name to open the app settings. You can turn off
or on the notifications for each app individually.

Tip: To see notification dots, tap Settings > Apps &

notifications > Notifications > Advanced, and switch
Allow notification dots on. A small dot will appear on the

app icon, if you’ve got a notification, but haven’t
attended to it yet. Tap and hold the icon to see available
options. You can tap the notification to open it, or swipe
to dismiss.

USE THE QUICK SETTING ICONS

To activate features, tap the quick settings icons on the
notification panel. To see more icons, drag the menu
down.