realme UI 6.0 User guide

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realme UI 6.0 User Manual
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Realme UI 6.0 User Manual ................................................................................................................. 5
Notes before reading .................................................................................................................................. 5
Get started ................................................................................................................................................. 5
System navigation ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Clone Phone assistant ............................................................................................................................... 8
Flux themes ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Screen lock and unlock ............................................................................................................................ 10
Live Alerts ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Always-On Display...................................................................................................................................... 16
Viewing recent tasks ................................................................................................................................ 22
Entering text .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Home screen and the leftmost screen .......................................................................................... 25
Management of home screen folders ............................................................................................ 30
Global Search ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Screenshot ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Special features ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Split View ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Floating Window ......................................................................................................................................... 40
File Dock .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Smart sidebar ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Photography ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Take photo ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
Editing images and videos .................................................................................................................... 65
Photos ............................................................................................................................................................... 70
Album ................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Enjoy seamless gaming ...................................................................................................................... 75
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Game performance modes ................................................................................................................... 75
HyperBoost Gaming Engine .................................................................................................................76
Game Assistant ............................................................................................................................................76
Quick startup ................................................................................................................................................. 77
Turning on Mistouch prevention in games ...................................................................................78
Using Voice changer to make yourself different .......................................................................78
Game filters ................................................................................................................................................... 79
Touch optimization in games ............................................................................................................... 79
4D Vibration .................................................................................................................................................. 80
Listening to music while gaming ........................................................................................................ 81
Smart dual-channel network ................................................................................................................ 81
Convenience services ............................................................................................................................. 82
Multi-device connection ................................................................................................................... 86
Multi-Screen Connect ............................................................................................................................. 86
Connecting your phone to your Windows PC............................................................................ 97
Screencast ..................................................................................................................................................... 98
Connecting printers ................................................................................................................................. 101
Privacy and security .......................................................................................................................... 104
Privacy password ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Hidden apps ................................................................................................................................................ 104
Private space .............................................................................................................................................. 105
App Lock........................................................................................................................................................ 108
System clone ............................................................................................................................................... 108
Permission manager ................................................................................................................................ 114
System security .......................................................................................................................................... 116
Frequently used apps ........................................................................................................................ 118
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Name ................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Phone ............................................................................................................................................................... 119
Clock ................................................................................................................................................................ 120
Compass ....................................................................................................................................................... 124
Apps ................................................................................................................................................................. 125
Notes ............................................................................................................................................................... 129
My Files .......................................................................................................................................................... 133
Weather ......................................................................................................................................................... 134
Using the Calculator ............................................................................................................................... 135
Recorder ........................................................................................................................................................ 136
IR Remote ..................................................................................................................................................... 140
System settings ................................................................................................................................... 141
The Search function in Settings ....................................................................................................... 141
WLAN.............................................................................................................................................................. 142
Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................................... 145
Mobile network .......................................................................................................................................... 146
Connection & sharing ............................................................................................................................ 150
Wallpapers & style ................................................................................................................................... 154
Home screen & Lock screen ............................................................................................................. 159
Display and brightness .......................................................................................................................... 162
Sounds and vibration ............................................................................................................................. 167
Notifications & Quick Settings ......................................................................................................... 172
Password and security,Password & security ........................................................................... 177
Safety and emergency .......................................................................................................................... 179
Battery ............................................................................................................................................................. 181
Digital Wellbeing & family care ......................................................................................................... 185
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Other ................................................................................................................................................................ 188
About device .............................................................................................................................................. 203
Users & Accounts ................................................................................................................................... 206
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Realme UI 6.0 User Manual
Notes before reading
This manual will provide you with comprehensive instructions for using realme UI.
Some of the apps or features described in this manual are not available in all
countries and models and features may vary by country, region, or model.
Please refer to the actual display on your phone.
We will continue optimizing realme UI, so the usability of the apps or features
described in this manual may change. Please refer to the actual display on
your phone.
We will update this manual from time to time to provide the best possible
service. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Get started
System navigation
Using navigation gestures
Use gestures for navigation to enhance your mobile experience and make the most
out of your device.
★Operation path
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Go to Settings > System & update > System navigation and select Gestures.
How to use gestures:
Go back to the previous page
Swipe in from the lower-left or right side of the screen.
Go back to the Home screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
View recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
Switch to the previous app
Swipe in from the lower-left or right side of the screen and hold.
Setting up navigation gestures
Go to Settings > System & update > System navigation, select Gestures, and set
the gestures you need.
Turn on Hide gesture guide bar to hide the gesture guide bar at the bottom
of the screen.
Turn on Vibrate on back navigation. Then the phone will vibrate when you
swipe in from the left or right side of the screen to go back to the previous
page.
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Turn on Switch to previous app. Then you can swipe in from the left or right
side of the screen and hold to switch to the previous app.
Turn on Mistouch prevention to avoid unintentional touches. When you are
using full screen in landscape mode (for example, when you are playing
games or watching videos), gestures in certain apps need 2 swipes to take
effect.
Navigation with buttons
You can also enable the button navigation function to use the Home and Back
buttons to operate your phone.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > System & update > System navigation and select Buttons.
2. You can choose your preferred layout of the buttons based on your needs.
Once this function is enabled, there will be three fixed navigation buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
Open recent tasks
Go back to the Home screen
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Go back to the previous page
Clone Phone assistant
Clone Phone offers a quick and easy way to migrate data (such as contacts,
messages, call logs, apps, images, videos, preference settings, and cards in your
Wallet) from an old phone to your new phone, making the transition seamless.
★Operation path
Migrate from an Android device from another brand
1. On your new phone, open Clone Phone. Tap This is the new device and then
Other Android.
2. Follow the prompts to download and install "Clone Phone" on your old device.
3. When the installation is complete, tap Already installed on the old device on
your new phone. Connect your old phone to your new phone by scanning the
QR code with Clone Phone or connecting manually.
4. After both phones are connected, select the data you wish to migrate on your
old phone and tap Migrate.
Migrate from an iPhone
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1. On your new phone, open Clone Phone. Tap This is the new device and then
Import data from an iPhone.
2. Following the prompts, scan the QR code on your new phone with the
oldphone to install the Clone Phone app.
3. Open Clone Phone on your old phone and tap This is the old phone. Select
the data you wish to migrate and tap OK.
4. Following the prompts, scan the QR code on your new phone with the
oldphone and tap Join.
5. After both phones are connected, select the data you wish to migrate on your
old phone and tap Migrate. Wait for the cloning to complete and then tap
Done.
Flux themes
You can select your preferred theme, personalize elements like the wallpaper and
clock, and apply to Always-on Display, Lock screen, and Home screen in one step,
giving your phone a unique flair.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Flux themes.
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2. Select your preferred theme. On the theme editing page, you can do
thefollowing:
Lock screen: You can customize Wallpaper, Style, and Depth; you can tap
the Clock widget to add Additional info and change Clock style; and you
can tap the text to change Text style and Color.
Home screen: You can set the Home screen wallpaper to match the Lock
screen or use a different wallpaper. You can also customize the theme
color.
Always-On Display: You can select between the Flux and Classic theme
styles. If you select Flux, the text, clock, and other elements will be
animated with seamless shifting and zoom effects when your device is
unlocked.
3. When you finish the customization, tap Apply.
How much can be customized will vary by each theme.
Screen lock and unlock
Lock screen password
Your phone will lock itself if you don't use it for a while.
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If you've set a Lock screen password, when you wake the screen, you can swipe up
to show the password input panel and enter your Lock screen password.
There are three types of Lock screen passwords.
Numeric: A 4–16-digit password that contains only numbers
Alphanumeric: A 4–16-digit password that contains both numbers and letters
Pattern: A pattern that is created by connecting at least 4 dots
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Security and privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock to set
up your Lock screen password.
2. If you set a pattern, you can turn off Show track to make the pattern invisible
when you unlock your phone.
Please ensure you do not forget your Lock screen password. If you forget it, you
will not be able to unlock your phone or export any of the data stored on your
phone.
Unlocking with face
Using face unlock is both fast and secure.
★Operation path
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1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face
Unlock > Face and enter your Lock screen password.
2. Hold the phone 20–50 cm away from your face and tap Continue.
3. After the phone has collected your facial data, tap Done. Once your facial
data is collected, you will be able to unlock your phone with your face.
Avoid having your face in an overly-bright or low-light environment when your
facial data is being collected.
Unlocking with fingerprint
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face
Unlock > Fingerprint, and follow the on-screen prompts to put your finger on
the fingerprint sensor and enroll your fingerprint.
2. After your phone gets locked, press your finger on the fingerprint sensor to
unlock it.
3. After enrolling your fingerprint, you can also do the following:
Tap the icon next to the scanned fingerprint to rename or delete the
fingerprint.
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Tap Add fingerprint to add more fingerprints.
For fingerprint recognition accuracy, we recommend that you enroll your
fingerprints again each time you change your screen protector.
This feature only works on specific models. Please check on your phone to
see whether it is supported.
Live Alerts
Live Alerts is a feature that displays live activities of your top concern and smart
suggestions in a capsule or widget in glanceable locations so you will never miss an
important message and can take instant actions. Depending on the importance of
services and where you navigate to on your phone, the notifications can appear in a
capsule or card at the top of your screen, or in a card in the notification drawer, on
the Lock screen, or on the Always-On Display.
For example, when using the timer feature, you can just go back to the Home
screen or navigate to other pages while keeping the essential information of
the timer visible in the status bar.
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When using the audio recording feature, after you go back to the Home
screen or navigate to other pages, you can still see the recording process in
the status bar.
★Operation path
You can turn on or off the apps or services that you want to be shown in Live Alerts.
1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Quick Settings > Live Alerts.
2. Under App alerts, you can choose the apps or services to turn on or off in
Live Alerts, and set the Alert styles.
To have an app or service send reminders while the screen is off, go to Settings >
Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display and turn on Always-On Display, then tap
Display Settings > Contextual info > Live Alerts and turn on Show Live Alerts on
Always-On Display.
Using Live Alerts
Services supported by Live Alerts include:
ride hailing, food delivery, and other order-based services.
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Calls, personal hotspot, timer, audio recording, screen recording, screencast,
Multi-Screen Connect, speech-to-text transcription, and other real-time
activities.
Personal hotspot, timer, audio recording, screen recording, screencast,
MultiScreen Connect, and other real-time activities.
★Operation path
Tap the capsule to expand it as a card, then tap the card to open the
corresponding app.
Touch and hold the status bar capsule to expand it into a card. Touch and
hold the card to manage the current service.
Swipe up or tap a blank area to collapse it.
To ensure an immersive experience when watching videos or playing games in
full screen, cards that previously automatically popped up will instead be
displayed as a capsule in the status bar.
Turning off Live Alerts
You can turn off Live Alerts by following the steps below:
★Operation path
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Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification drawer, find the card
that you want to turn off, swipe left on it, and tap Settings. On the pop-up
panel, select Turn off this reminder to dismiss the current notification, or
select Tu rn off reminders for this service to permanently turn off
notifications from this service.
Touch and hold a Live Alerts card to open a pop-up panel. Select Dismiss this
reminder to dismiss the notification, or select Turn off reminders for this
service to permanently turn off notifications from this service. For
notifications displayed as capsules in the status bar, expand them into cards
and then perform the relevant actions.
Please note that you cannot permanently turn off Live Alerts for system
activities such as timers, audio recording, and screen recording. You can simply
dismiss them or wait for them to end.
Always-On Display
Setting up Always-On Display
By setting up Always-On Display, you can check the time, date, notifications, and
other information on your phone when the screen is off.
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★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display and turn on
Always-On Display.
2. Tap Display settings:
Tap Info and select the information that you want to display on the
Always-On Display, such as the time, date, and battery level.
Turn on New notifications to ensure that new notifications will be
displayed on the Always-On Display.
Always-On Display is turned off when your phone's battery drops below
10% and is not charged.
Always-On Display requires hardware support. It is not supported on
some models (such as models using an LCD screen).
Infinite Always-On Display, your one-of-a-kind screen
The system offers a wide range of Always-On Display styles such as text, images,
analog clocks, Omoji, and Artist series.
You can also create your own personalized Always-On Display, or turn a photo of your
parent, child, or friend into a portrait silhouette on a canvas and use it as your Always-
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On Display wallpaper.
Changing how long the screen stays on
When your phone is not used for a while, the screen will automatically turn off to save
power and protect your privacy. You can change how long it takes your phone to
automatically turn off the screen.
★Operation path
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Auto screen off and choose a length of time.
Drawing an Always-On Display pattern
You can draw an Always-On Display pattern with your hand.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display, and tap Custom
patterns in the Personalized section.
2. On the pop-up page, you can customize elements such as color, brush,
andshape. When you're done, tap in the upper right corner.
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Creating Always-On Display with text and image
In addition to text, you can use your favorite pictures to create your Always-On
Display. It can be of your loved one, family, pet, or favorite celebrity, so that you can
see them every time you glance at your phone.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display. In the
Personalised section, tap Text and image .
2. Select and edit your favorite image.
3. Enter text below the image. You can adjust the text color, size, and align
thetext.
4. Tap Apply to finish.
Creating personalized text on the Always-On Display
You can display your favorite motto on your Always-On Display.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display, and tap Text in
the Personalized section.
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2. In the pop-up interface, enter the text content and personalize the text by
adjusting the color, font weight, layout, etc.
3. Tap Apply.
Canvas
The system can turn a color portrait into portrait silhouette.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display, and tap Canvas
in the Personalised section.
2. In the pop-up interface, select a photo you like by taking a photo or selecting
one from Photos.
3. Tap Generate, and wait for the system to automatically generate an
AlwaysOn Display draft.
4. Erase any unwanted lines and adjust the display style and color. Tap Next.
5. Adjust the size and position of the Canvas Always-On Display, and tap in
the upper right corner. After setting the text color, tap Apply.
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Enable Apply original image to Home and Lock screens to set the original
photo that you turned into Canvas Always-On Display as the Lock screen and
Home screen wallpaper.
Viewing ride-hailing status on Always-On Display
When Always-On Display is turned on, important information, such as the progress
of food delivery, ride-hailing, and other services, can be seen at a glance even when
the screen is off.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display and turn on
Always-On Display.
2. Choose Display settings > Contextual info > Live Alerts and turn on Show
Live Alerts on Always-On Display. By doing so, you can check the progress
of ride-hailing and food delivery services without waking the screen.
If such information is still not displayed on the Always-On Display, go to
Settings > Notifications & Quick Settings > Live Alerts to make sure that you
have turned on live alerts for apps relating to ride-hailing and food delivery and
specified how they are displayed on the Always-On Display.
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Controlling music on Always-On Display
The Music on AOD feature makes it easy and convenient for you to control music
when the screen is off without the need to unlock your phone.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Wallpapers & style > Always-On Display and turn on
Always-On Display.
2. Choose Display settings > Contextual info and turn on Music info.
Viewing recent tasks
There are two ways to view recent tasks based on the navigation method of the
system.
When you are using gestures for system navigation, swipe up from the
bottom of the screen and hold, and then release to enter the recent tasks
screen. You can view your recent tasks by swiping left or right.
When you are using buttons for system navigation, tap the button to enter
the recent tasks screen. You can view your recent tasks by swiping left or
right.
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Clearing background apps
★Operation path
1. When you're using navigation gestures, swipe up from the bottom and hold for 1
second to enter Recent tasks.
When you are using buttons for navigation, tap on the bottom of the screen to
enter Recent tasks.
2. To clear an app, drag and slide the app widget up.
3. Tap Close all below to clear all background apps with one tap.
4. If you see on the left side of the app, you need to tap to unlock the app
before clearing it.
Entering text
Switching keyboards
★Operation path
Go to Settings > System & update > Keyboard & input method > Manage
keyboards, then choose your preferred keyboards.
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Adjusting keyboard settings
★Operation path
Go to Settings > System & update > Keyboard & input method to adjust the
keyboard settings.
Tap Keyboard location. You can follow the onscreen instructions to
customize the settings.
Turn on Secure keyboard for passwords to protect your password when you
are entering it.
Turn on Mistouch prevention to enter text with greater ease.
Turning on Secure keyboard for passwords
Secure keyboard for passwords lets you enter your passwords securely. The
keyboard is not connected to the internet. What you enter is not saved, so there's no
autocomplete, keyboard history or other features that might make your data
vulnerable.
★Operation path
Go to Settings > System & update > Keyboard & input method and turn on Secure
keyboard for passwords.
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Home screen and the leftmost screen
Viewing the notification drawer
The notification drawer is where you'll find all push notifications. You can tap on the
title of a notification to view its details, swipe left to manage a notification, or clear all
notifications with just one tap.
★Operation path
1. Opening the notification drawer
When the Notifications and Quick Settings feature has its display mode
set to Split, swipe down from the upper-left corner of the screen.
When the Notifications and Quick Settings feature has its display mode
set to Classic, swipe down from anywhere at the top of the screen.
2. Viewing and clearing notifications
Tap on the title of a notification to open the corresponding app and view
the notification's content in detail.
Swipe left on a notification and tap to delete it, or tap to see more
settings, such as Pin to top and Turn off.
Swipe right on a notification to delete it.
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Tap to delete all notifications.
When you receive an SMS verification code, a bubble will appear. If you
tap the bubble, the code will be automatically copied and pasted into the
corresponding area.
You can go to Settings > Notifications & Quick Settings > Quick Settings
to set the display mode for the Notifications and Quick Settings feature.
Some third-party apps that use privacy keyboards are unable to access
the clipboard or copy SMS verification codes.
Setting up Quick Settings
Common quick functions and controls are displayed in groups in Quick Settings so
you can quickly change settings.
★ Operation path
Go to Settings > Notifications & Quick Settings > Quick Settings.
Set the notification drawer and Quick Settings display mode to Split or
Classic.
When Access Quick Settings from Lock screen is turned on, you can swipe
down from the upper-right of the Lock screen to open Quick Settings.
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When Show tile names is turned on, the function name is displayed below
each setting in Quick Settings.
If Show My Devices is turned on, your device's storage will be displayed in
Quick Settings,
Viewing Quick Settings
★Operation path
1. Open Quick Settings:
When the Notifications and Quick Settings feature has its display mode
set to Split: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to
open Quick Settings.
When the Notifications and Quick Settings feature has its display mode
set to Classic: Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the
notification drawer and swipe down again to open Quick Settings.
2. In Quick Settings, you can conveniently do the following:
In Media player, control audio progress and playback, and switch between
recently used media devices.
In My Devices, manage all kinds of connected devices.
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Drag the control bar up or down to adjust the brightness of the
screen and drag the control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
Tap any feature icon to turn on or off the corresponding feature, such as
Bluetooth, Flashlight, or Eye Comfort. Touch and hold such an icon to
access the corresponding feature setting page.
Tap in the upper-right corner of the screen to quickly access the
Settings app.
Tap to enter the editing mode. Then, touch and hold a feature icon and
drag it to a desired position. If you drag a feature icon to the top of the
screen, it will be enlarged.
You can go to Settings > Notifications & Quick Settings > Quick Settings to
set the display mode for the Notifications and Quick Settings feature.
Entering Shelf
Shelf is an expansion of the capabilities of the Home screen. It allows you to add
various Shelf widgets to experience more features.
Phone Manager: This feature allows you to monitor your phone's storage
usage. Tap Clean to remove junk files for a smoother experience.
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Lifestyle: This feature provides airplane and train ticket information and
sends trip reminders.
Workouts and health: This feature counts your workout steps and exercise
time, so as to safeguard your health.
Package delivery services and local services: When your phone detects
certain apps, it will provide you with relevant information about package
logistics, delivery services, and product discounts.
Shelf will recommend additional personalized content based on your subscriptions.
★Operation path
Swipe down on the Home screen to enter Shelf.
Tap in the upper-left corner, select a widget, and then tap Add to show it
in Shelf.
Tap the widget to open the associated app.
Touch and hold the widget to delete it. Hold and drag this widget to move it.
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Management of home screen folders
Creating app folders
You can group apps into Home screen folders, so you can easily manage or find
them.
★Operation path
On your phone's Home screen, touch and hold an app icon and drag and drop
it onto another app to create a folder.
Or you can touch and hold on any empty space on the Home screen or pinch
with two fingers to enter Editing mode, select multiple apps, and then tap
Create folder at the bottom.
After creating a Home screen folder, you can drag and drop other apps into the
folder.
To rename a folder, open the folder and tap on its name.
To make a folder bigger, touch and hold the folder. For apps grouped in a large folder,
simply tap an app icon to open the app. If there are 9 or more apps in the folder, a
small grid view of apps will be displayed in the lower-right corner. Tap the grid view to
open the folder.
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Merging folders
You can just drag a folder to another to merge them.
★Operation path
Drag a folder on the Home screen to another folder and hold, then release to merge
them.
Removing a folder
★Operation path
Tap and hold a folder, and tap Ungrop folder. All apps in the folder will be moved to
the Home screen.
Apps in the folder will be moved to the current screen if there is enough space. If not,
they will be moved to the last screen. Apps will be placed in the same order they
were in the folder.
Global Search
Don't know where to find a feature? Don't want to swipe across screens to find an
app? Open Global Search with a swipe, and enter keywords to quickly find what you
are looking for on your device and on the web.
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On your device: apps, settings, files, contacts, calendar, notes, messages, and
more.
On the web: apps, webpages, and more.
★Operation path
Swipe down on the Home screen to open Global Search.
From the Home screen, swipe to the Shelf screen and tap the magnifying
glass in the upper-left corner to open Global Search.
Screenshot
Taking a full screenshot
You can take a screen with any of the following methods:
★Operation path
3-finger screenshot
The 3-finger screenshot feature is turned on by default. You can swipe down
anywhere on the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot.
If that doesn't work, go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Screenshot, and
make sure 3-finger swipe down is turned on.
Screenshot with buttons
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Press the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time.
Taking a partial screenshot
You can use the partial screenshot feature to take a screenshot of only part of the
screen. You can take a partial screenshot in a rectangle, ellipse, or any shape you like.
★Operation path
1. The 3-finger screenshot feature is turned on by default. You can touch and
hold the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot at any time. If it
doesn't work, go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Screenshot
and turn on 3-finger touch and hold.
2. Take a screenshot, touch and hold on the screen with three fingers, and you
will see a screenshot preview.
3. You can change the screenshot area.
4. You can change the shape of your screenshot into a rectangle, ellipsis, or
anyshape you draw on the screen.
Taking a scrolling screenshot
You can take a scrolling screenshot to capture content that extends beyond the
visible screen.
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★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Screenshot, then turn on
3finger touch and hold. To take a scrolling screenshot, touch and hold with 3
fingers and swipe down until off the bottom edge of the screen.
2. Let the page scroll down until you have captured what you want, or swipe
upor down on the screen to adjust how much to capture. To stop capturing,
tap Done.
You can also touch and hold with 3 fingers, or press and hold the Volume down
button and the Power button at the same time to take a regular screenshot
first. When the screenshot preview appears, tap Scroll to start capturing a
scrolling screenshot. Swipe down until you have captured what you want. To
stop capturing, tap Done.
Sharing and editing screenshots
You can edit or share a screenshot after you have taken it.
★Operation path
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1. Once you have taken a screenshot, a screenshot preview appears with a Share
button below it. Tap the Share button to share your screenshot with your
contacts using WeChat or Facebook.
2. After tapping the floating preview, you can doodle on the screenshot, pixelate
it, add text, rotate it, crop it, apply filters, or delete it.
Recording the screen on your phone
With Screen recording, you can easily capture on-screen activities such as
thrilling gaming experiences.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Screen recording >
Indicator location, and select Allow Live Alerts and tap Status bar or
Notification drawer.
2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. To show all
settings, swipe down again.
3. Find and tap Screen recording.
If you've set the indicator location to the status bar, Tap to
expand it.
Tap to pause and tap again to resume.
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If you've set the indicator location to a floating window, Tap to
start recording. Tap it again to pause or resume.
4. Tap Done or to stop recording and save the video to Photos.
Recording screen with your commentaries
To add commentary to a video (such as game commentaries), you need to turn on
Record microphone sound before recording the screen to add your voice.
★Operation path
While recording the screen, you can tap the floating window to expand it. Tap to
record the microphone sound.
Tap to stop sound recording.
Adjusting screen recording definition
Before recording, change the screen recording definition as needed. You can choose
from three definition presets, or set a custom definition.
· High (1080p, 16 Mbps)
· Medium (720p, 8 Mbps)
· Low (480p, 4 Mbps)
· Custom (set you own recording definition and bitrate).
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★Operation path
Go to Settings > Additional settings > Screen recording > Definition.
The maximum definition may vary. Please refer to the phone in use.
Special features
Split View
Entering Split View
The Split View feature allows you to split your screen so as to work with two apps
simultaneously.
The two apps in Split View can run independently without affecting each other.
★Operation path
Method 1: Entering Split View by swiping up with three fingers
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Split View and turn on
Swipe up with 3 fingers to enter Split View.
2. Open a supported app, such as Photos, and swipe up with three fingers.
3. Open another supported app, such as Notes. The two opened apps are then
displayed in Split View.
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Method 2: Entering Split View from Smart Sidebar
1. Open a supported app, such as Photos.
2. Find the floating bar from the side edge of the screen, swipe inward on it to
expand it as the Smart Sidebar, and then drag and drop a supported app,
such as Quick note, outside of the Smart Sidebar. The two opened apps are
then displayed in Split View.
Method 3: Entering Split View from Recent tasks
1. When system navigation is set to Gestures, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen and hold to open Recent tasks.
2. Open a supported app in Recent tasks, such as Photos, tap in the
upperright corner, and choose Split screen.
3. Open another supported app, such as Notes. The two opened apps are then
displayed in Split View.
Only certain apps support the Split View feature.
Resize apps in Split View
To adjust the size of apps in Split View, do one of the following:
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Drag the divider up or down to shrink or expand one of the apps in Split
View.
At the top of one app, tap and choose Expand. The app window will be
maximized in Split View. If you then tap Shrink, the app window will revert to
a normal size.
Swapping app positions in Split View
To swap app positions in Split View, do one of the following:
Tap the divider and choose Swap sides.
At the top of one app, touch and hold and drag it up or down.
Saving app groups in Split View
You can save the app groups in Split View that you often work with to your Home
screen so that you can open them later with just one tap.
★Operation path
Tap the divider and choose Save as app group.
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Opening a floating window in Split View
When your phone is in Split View, you can also open a floating window so that you
can work with three apps simultaneously.
★Operation path
Expand the Smart Sidebar and tap an app that is supported by Floating Window. The
app opens in a floating window.
Exiting Split View
To exit Split View and go back to full screen, do one of the following:
Drag the divider to the top or bottom of your screen.
At the top of one app, tap and choose Full screen to display it in full
screen and close the other app. Choose Close app to close the current app.
Floating Window
Enabling Floating Window
Floating Window is a feature that allows you to open a supported app in a floating
window and switch between apps freely.
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This allows you to multitask efficiently in different windows, for example, replying to
messages while playing games or watching videos.
★Operation path
You can turn on Floating Window in one of the following ways:
If gesture navigation is enabled, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and
hold to access recent tasks. Select the app that you want to display in a
floating window, tap > Floating Window.
If gesture navigation is enabled, open the app that you want to run in a
floating window, swipe up from the bottom to the top of the screen, and
release your finger. The app will switch to floating window mode.
Find the floating bar, a collapsed form of the Smart Sidebar, on the screen
edge and swipe in from the bar's position to expand the Smart Sidebar. Tap a
desired app in the Smart Sidebar, and the app will be displayed in floating
window mode.
After receiving a banner notification, pull down from its top to enter floating
window mode.
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Setting up Floating Window
★Operation path
Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Floating Window and do the
following as needed to set Floating Window features:
Tap Window control and choose Gestures or Buttons. Tap Tutorial to see
how to interact with a floating window in different control modes.
Turn on Quick-hide window in game so that a floating window will be hidden
at the left or right screen edge when you tap outside of it while in a game.
Turn on Share via floating window so that you can open the target app in a
floating window when you share files or data.
Resizing a floating window
When an app is opened in a floating window, you can freely adjust the size of the
floating window.
★Operation path
1. Drag the bottom left or right corner of a floating window to shrink or expand
it. When you reduce it to the smallest possible size, it will become a mini
window.
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2. When an app is in a mini window, swipe up to close it, or tap to bring it
backinto a floating window.
Moving a floating window
After opening an app in a floating window, you can drag the top of the floating
window to move it around.
Switching between Floating Window and Split View
When an app is open in a floating window, you can easily switch it to Split View.
★ Operation path
Switching to Split View:
1. When an app that supports Split View (such as Notes) is open in full screen,
find the Smart Sidebar floating bar and swipe inwards on it to expand it.
2. Tap an app that supports Floating Window (such as Photos) from the Smart
Sidebar. The app will be opened in a floating window.
3. Touch and hold the top of the floating window and drag it up or down to
trigger Split View, and release to display the apps in Split View.
While in Split View, you can touch and hold the top of one of the apps and move
it left or right to switch it back to a floating window.
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Switching a floating window to full screen
To switch an app from floating window to full screen, do any of the following:
★Operation path
When Window control is set to Gestures, swipe up quickly from the bottom
of a floating window or tap > Full screen
When Window control is set to Buttons, tap the Full screen button in the
upper-right corner of a floating window.
Hiding a floating window
When an app is opened in a floating window, you can hide the window at the edge of
the screen.
You can only hide a maximum of 2 floating windows, and you can tap on them to
quickly switch between them.
★ Operation path
When Window control is set to Gestures, you can swipe horizontally at the
bottom of a floating window, or tap > Minimize, to hide it as a small bar on
the edge of the screen.
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When Window control is set to Buttons, you can tap the minimize icon at the
top of a floating window to hide it as a small bar on the edge of the screen.
Closing a floating window
★Operation path
When Window control is set to Gestures, swipe up quickly from the bottom
of the floating window or tap > Close to close it.
When Window control is set to Buttons, tap the close button at the top of
the floating window to close it.
Sharing images or files using a floating window
The Floating Window feature allows you to open multiple floating windows so you
can multitask and quickly share images or files, giving you a more efficient
experience.
★Operation path
1. When you are in a chat, find the floating bar on the screen edge and swipe in
on it to expand it as the Smart Sidebar.
2. In the Smart Sidebar, tap Photos. The Photos app opens in a floating window.
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3. Touch and hold the image you want to share until it floats, drag it to the chat
window, and release your finger to send it to the chat.
In addition to sharing photos by drag-and-drop, you can drag files or notes from
the My Files or Notes app to a floating window for sharing.
File Dock
Sharing content via the File Dock
You can drag text, images, and files from apps and drop them to the File Dock for
temporary storage. Then, you can drag such content from File Dock to Notes or Mail
for editing, or to apps like My Files and Photos for permanent storage. You can also
drag and drop the content to WeChat, QQ, and other messaging apps to send it to
your friends.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Smart Sidebar > File Dock,
and turn on File Dock.
2. Touch and hold target content, such as text, an image, or a file, till it floats,
and then drag and drop the content to the File Dock, which is displayed as a
floating window.
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3. Open an app of your choice. Find the floating bar on the screen edge and
swipe in on it to expand it as the Smart Sidebar. Then tap File Dock and drag
the content from the File Dock and drop it to the app you opened to edit,
save, or share the content.
Smart sidebar
Turning on Smart Sidebar
Smart Sidebar is a convenient tool that you can open by swiping from the side of the
screen. It allows you to perform quick actions in different scenarios. With Smart
Sidebar, you can open apps or tools on any screen. It also allows you to open certain
apps and tools in floating window mode.
In addition, it can recognize different usage scenarios and recommend the most
suitable tools for you in such scenarios.
★Operation path
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Smart Sidebar and turn on
Smart Sidebar.
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2. Continue to tap Smart functions and turn on Smart functions. The system
will be able to recommend suitable tools and apps for you based on your
usage scenarios.
3. Find the floating bar on the edge of the screen and swipe in on the bar to
show the Smart Sidebar.
Adjusting the position of the Smart Sidebar
When Smart Sidebar is turned on, you can adjust the position of the Smart
Sidebar and the transparency of its floating bar.
★Operation path
1. Find the Smart Sidebar floating bar and swipe inwards on it to expand it.
2. Touch and hold the top of the Smart Sidebar and drag it to the desired
position.
3. Go to Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Smart Sidebar, and slide the
bar left and right to adjust the transparency of the floating bar.
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Quick note for note-taking at any time
When you need to quickly take down the details of a conference or video call, you can
easily access Quick note via Smart Sidebar and by tapping Quick note to bring up
the floating Notes window.
Before using this feature, first turn on Smart Sidebar. For details, refer to Turning on
Smart Sidebar.
★Operation path
Find the Smart Sidebar floating bar, swipe inward on it to expand, and then select
Quick note.
Editing and customizing the Smart Sidebar
The first time you launch Smart Sidebar, you will see the default display of quick tools
such as Screen translator, Screenshot, Screen recording, and Quick note. You can
customize which features are displayed according to your preferences.
★Operation path
1. Find the Smart Sidebar floating bar and swipe inwards on it to expand it.
2. Tap Edit and then tap "+" or "-" next to an app to add or remove that app
from the sidebar.
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Photography
Take photo
Taking photos
★Operation path
1. Open the Camera app.
2. You can use the following features:
Lock the focus and exposure: Simply touch and hold the subject to lock
the focus and exposure.
Adjust exposure: Touch the screen and swipe up or down. The brightness
indicator next to the focus frame will change as you move your finger.
Zoom in or out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch out to zoom
in, or pinch in to zoom out. Alternatively, touch and hold to expand
the zoom bar and slide it to zoom in or out.
Select a camera mode: Slide left or right on Modes bar at the bottom to
choose a camera mode.
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Turn the flash on or off: Tap the flash icon on the screen, and you can
choose to set it to Off, On, Auto, or Fill light. In Auto mode, the camera will
automatically use the flash based on ambient light conditions. In Fill light
mode, the flash will be kept on to improve the lighting.
3. Tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Taking photos in Portrait mode
Portrait mode helps you take more awesome and professional-looking portrait
photos.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > Portrait.
2. After entering Portrait mode, in which the background blur function is turned
on automatically, you can:
Tap Retouch to adjust the retouching intensity to your liking.
Tap Filters to select a filter you like.
Tap Soft light to select a light effect you like.
This feature may vary across different models and versions. Please refer to the
actual device for its final functions and features.
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Shooting videos
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > VIDEO.
2. Tap the shutter button to start shooting.
3. Tap to pause recording; tap to resume, and tap the shutter button to
stop recording.
By default, videos are recorded at 1080p, 30 fps. Tap to choose from the other
frame rates and resolutions. Higher frame rates and resolutions result in larger video
files.
You can tap to take a photo while recording. This will not interrupt the video
recording.
Ultra Steady
Ultra Steady combines algorithms and optical image stabilization to help you shoot
stable videos with ease. With Ultra Steady turned on, you can easily shoot smooth
and clear videos whether you are playing with your kids, cycling through the city, or
doing extreme sports in the wilderness.
★Operation path
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Go to Camera > VIDEO and tap in the upper-left corner.
This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
Shooting night photos
You can use the Night mode when the ambient light is low. In the Night mode, the
camera takes several shots at different exposures in quick succession and uses an
algorithm to merge multiple frames to produce a photo with vivid details.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE > NIGHT.
2. Tap the shutter button or in the upper-left corner to turn on Tripod mode
to shoot. In Tripod mode, the quality of the photos you take will significantly
increase.
This feature may vary across different models and versions. Please refer to the
actual device for its final functions and features.
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Shooting long exposure photos
Long exposure mode simulates the effect of a photo taken with slower shutter effect.
Long exposure is great for tracking moving subjects such as night traffic, runners,
and flowing water.
There are different long exposure templates for different scenarios.
Traffic: Capture the bright, moving lights of vehicles at night.
Moving clouds and flowing water: Make waterfalls and other flowing water
scenes look like beautiful oil paintings.
Light painting: Track glowing objects as they move in low light.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE, and select LONG EXPOSURE.
2. Tap the templates icon in the lower-left corner and choose the right template
for the scenario.
3. Tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
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Turning on Pro mode
When shooting photos in Pro mode, you are able to adjust settings such as ISO,
shutter speed, and focus modes.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE and select PRO.
2. In PRO mode, you can adjust the following settings:
ISO sensitivity: Tap ISO and slide the bar to adjust the sensitivity.
Increase the ISO sensitivity in low-light conditions and decrease it in brighter lighting
to prevent excessive noise in the photo.
Shutter speed: Tap Shutter and slide the bar to adjust the shutter speed.
Shutter speed can affect the amount of light captured by the camera. Use lower
shutter speed when capturing still scenery and portraits; use higher speed when
capturing moving scenes or figures.
Exposure compensation: Tap EV and slide the bar to adjust the EV.
Increase the EV in low light; lower it in bright light.
Focal distance: Tap Focus (Auto/Manual focus) and slide the bar to adjust
the focus distance manually.
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Color tone: Tap WB (white balance) and slide the bar the adjust the white
balance.
File format: Pro mode offers a variety of image file formats. Tap JPG at the
top of the screen.
The photos will take up less storage if you choose the JPG format.
If you choose the RAW format, the phone will automatically save your
photos in both JPG and DNG formats. Although the DNG format
preserves more details for post-processing, it requires more storage
space.
If you select RAW+, your phone will automatically only save your photos in
DNG format. Therefore, you need to make a decision based on your needs.
This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
Ta king live photos
You can take live photos, which allows you to capture a short video clip that makes
your photos come to life.
★Operation path
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1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap the icon near the top of the screen to turn on the Livephoto feature.
3. Tap the shutter button to take a live photo.
This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
AI Best Face
Took a group photo where someone had their eyes closed? You can fix it with one tap
with AI Best Face.
★ Operation path
1. Open the Camera app, choose Photo mode, then take a photo of 3 or more
people facing the camera.
2. When the icon appears in the lower-left corner, AI Perfect Shot is
turned on. Tap the shutter button to take a photo.
3. Tap the thumbnail in the lower-left corner to view it in the Photos app. Tap the
photo again. The icon will appear in the upper-right corner.
4. Tap to go to the AI Perfect Shot screen.
5. Choose AI Best Face, wait until the photo is processed, then tap Save.
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This feature only works on devices that support AI Best Face.
There must be 3 or more people in the group photo.
You can open closed eyes with AI Best Face for up to 10 people if the group
photo is taken with the front camera and up to 20 people with AI Best Face if
the photo is taken with the rear camera.
Make sure your device is connected to the internet when using AI Best Face.
AI Clear Face
If some people in a group photo turn out blurry, you can fix this with AI Clear Face.
★ Operation path
1. Open the Camera app, choose Photo mode, then take a photo of 3 or more
people facing the camera.
2. When the icon appears in the lower-left corner, AI Perfect Shot is
turned on. Tap the shutter button to take a photo.
3. Tap the thumbnail in the lower-left corner to view it in the Photos app. Tap the
photo again. The icon will appear in the upper-right corner.
4. Tap to go to the AI Perfect Shot screen.
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5. Select AI Clear Face, wait until the photo is processed, then tap Save.
This feature is only available on devices that support AI Clear Face.
The group photo must contain 3 or more people and be taken with the front
camera.
You can get up to 10 people in focus with AI Clear Face.
Taking a panoramic photo
Panorama mode provides a super-wide view, allowing you to take wide-angle photos
with room for anything and everything you want to fit in.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE and select PANO.
2. An arrow and a horizontal line will appear in the middle of the screen to
guideyou. You can tap the arrow to switch directions.
3. Tap the shutter button to start and slowly move the camera in the direction of
the arrow. Try to keep the arrow on the line. When you are done, tap the
shutter button again.
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4. Once you have moved the camera as far as Panorama mode allows, thephoto
will be taken automatically. Alternatively, you can also tap the shutter button
at any point to finish.
• To capture high-rise buildings, you can rotate the phone to landscape
orientation and slowly angle it upwards.
• Move the camera slowly to let it focus and capture a sharp and clear
photothat captures all the details. This way the photo won't be blurry.
• When taking a panoramic photo, try to keep your movements as steady
aspossible.
Shooting videos in Movie mode
Movie mode provides more control over video shooting, allowing you to create videos
with your own style.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE, and select FILM. The 21:9 movie aspect ratio in
landscape mode is set by default.
2. You can turn on the flashlight and stabilization (EIS), or activate the grid on
the left side.
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3. You can expand the following professional parameters for adjustment on
theright side:
EV: Exposure compensation
WB: White balance
S: Shutter speed
ISO: ISO sensitivity
AF: Focus mode
The buttons at the bottom of the screen allow zooming between 0.6x ultra
wide-angle, 1x wide-angle, and, on some models, 3x telephoto lenses.
Ultra Night Video, HDR Video, and Ultra Steady functions are not available in Movie
mode.
This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
Double the fun with Dual-view videos
Dual-view refers to using the phone's front and back cameras simultaneously to
record videos. Use the Dual-view mode to make video-filming more interesting.
★Operation path
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1. Go to Camera > MORE and select DUAL-VIEW VIDEO.
2. Tap and choose one from the three screen layout options: Split (top/
bottom), Rectangle (PiP view), or Bubble (PiP view). You can drag the bubble
or rectangle anywhere on the screen.
3. To swap the two views, double-tap anywhere in a view or tap the
switchbutton in the lower-right corner.
4. To enable retouching for the front camera, tap the retouching button in the
lower-right corner.
Taking time-lapse videos
Time-lapse photography allows you to condense changes over a period of time into
short videos. When you see blooming flowers or moving clouds, that's a perfect
opportunity to take a time-lapse.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE, and then select the TIME-LAPSE mode.
2. Position your phone where you wish to take a video. To minimize shaking,
usea tripod.
3. Tap the shutter button to start filming. Tap the shutter button again to stop.
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Shooting Slo-mo videos
You can use Slo-mo mode to capture all sorts of moments, such as snowflakes or
water droplets falling and people running, hitting balls, and diving. Use Slo-mo mode
to slow down your video clip and capture fleeting moments in detail.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > MORE and select SLO-MO.
2. Tap the Frame rate button on the top to choose the frame rate that best suits
your needs, and then tap the shutter button to start shooting.
3. Tap to pause recording, tap to resume, and tap the shutter button to
finish.
Camera settings
You can adjust basic camera settings, such as aspect ratio, timer, and flash, in the
Camera interface. There are also more advanced settings that allow you to take
photos and videos better.
★Operation path
In Camera, tap in the upper-right corner, and then tap to access more
options.
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Watermark: You can create a customized watermark.
Grid and guides: Camera offers grid, diagonal, and golden spiral lines to help
you compose your photo.
Shutter sound: Capture every photo with a satisfying sound.
Mirror selfie: Mirror the selfie to make it an accurate depiction of the real you.
Record location: Add location information to your photos and videos as they
are taken.
Shooting methods: Touch to shoot or use a gesture.
Volume button action: You can set different functions for the volume keys,
such as shutter or zoom.
This feature may vary across different models and versions. Please refer to the
actual device for its final functions and features.
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Editing images and videos
Identifying and blurring private information while editing
photos
Auto pixelation hides profile pictures and display names when you want to share a
screenshot of chat messages, keeping the private information of everyone in the
chat safe.
★Operation path
1. Swipe down with 3 fingers on a chat to take a screenshot. Tap the
screenshot thumbnail in the lower-left corner to edit it.
2. Tap Pixelate, select a style, and tap Auto.
3. You can also tap any profile pictures or text on the screenshot to pixelate or
undo pixelation manually.
4. Tap .
When editing an image in Photos, you can also pixelate private information
automatically by tapping Pixelate.
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Editing photos
You can make simple edits to photos such as adjusting their brightness, contrast, or
saturation. You can also mark up photos with drawings, text, and stickers, or pixelate
parts of them. Additionally, you can retouch photos, copy the style from one photo to
another, restore old photos, and more.
★Operation path
1. To do this, go to Photos, tap a photo to open it in full screen, then tap to
make the desired changes.
2. To stop editing, tap Done > Save, then choose Replace file or Save copy.
If you choose to replace the original photo, the original photo will be moved to the
Recently deleted album. Photos that are moved there will be kept for 30 days before
they're permanently deleted. To restore a photo, go to the Recently deleted album,
open the photo in full screen, then tap Restore.
Reverting photo edits or editing photos again
After editing and saving a photo, you can restore it to its original state, or edit it again
based on the previous editing settings.
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★Operation path
Open the Photos app, tap an edited photo to open it in full screen, then you can:
Select Edit > Revert > Revert to undo all changes and revert the photo to its
original state.
Tap Edit to use the Live, Crop, Adjust, Filters, and Watermark editing tools
and pick up where you left off.
Cutting out the subject of a photo
The cutting out part of a photo feature can accurately identify the subject of a photo
(a person, a pet, a still object, an ID, etc.), so you can quickly copy, save, or share it.
★Operation path
1. Open Photos and tap the photo in which you wish to cut out the subject.
Touch and hold the subject for the system to scan the photo, identify the
subject, and extract it.
2. After the scan is complete, lift your finger and tap Copy, Save, and Share to
copy, save, and share the subject.
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Turning a photo into a sticker
In the Photos app, you can turn the subject in a photo into a sticker and use it to
decorate other photos.
★ Operation path
1. Open Photos and tap the photo containing the subject you want to make a
sticker of. Touch and hold the subject for the system to scan the photo,
identify the subject, and extract it.
2. After the scan is complete, release your finger and tap Add sticker to save it
as a sticker.
3. To decorate a photo, open a photo, tap Edit > Stickers, and put a sticker
you’ve created on your photos wherever you like. You can resize or rotate the
sticker as needed.
Editing videos
You can use the video editing features available in Photos to trim or rotate a video.
You can also add text, watermarks, filters, themes, music, or special effects to the
video to make it more fun.
★Operation path
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In Photos, open the video you wish to edit and tap , and then follow the
instructions on the screen:
Tap Trim to cut the video by dragging the sliders at either end of the frame
viewer.
Tap Crop & rotate to select an aspect ratio or rotate the video.
Tap Theme to select a theme.
Scanning documents for increased productivity
You can use the document scanning feature to scan physical texts or images into a
digital file.
★Operation path
1. Go to Camera > More, select Doc Scanner, and follow these steps:
2. Point your camera at the content to be scanned, then tap the Shutter button.
You can take more than one photo.
3. Tap Next and adjust the image by choosing Crop, Effects, or Rotate as
needed.
4. After you are satisfied with all the adjustments for all the images, tap Save to
save as a Word document, PDF, or image.
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You can take up to 12 photos, which will be combined into one file if saved as a
PDF.
Changing a live photo's cover photo
When capturing a live photo, the phone records 2 seconds before and after the
photo is taken. Then you can choose any frame as the cover.
★ Operation path
1. Tap a live photo to view it in full screen and tap Edit > Livephoto.
2. Drag the slider to change the frame, release your finger, and tap Set as cover.
Photos
Browsing photos and videos
★Operation path
Go to Photos > Photos to view all photos, videos, and screenshots.
You can also open the Photos page, pinch in to change the layout and browse your
photos and videos by year or month.
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Finding photos quickly
You can search for photos by keywords in Photos. In the Photos search box, type
when or place where a photo is taken, text, scenes, names, or other elements
included in the photo, or other information related to the photo to find it quickly.
★Operation path
In the Photos app, enter keywords such as the time or the place of a photo in the
search box at the top to find the photo quickly.
Memories
This feature organizes photos based on events, time, and people to create wonderful
albums and videos, so you can relive the beautiful moments.
★Operation path
1. Go to Photos > Explore and swipe up till you see your Memories.
2. Once you are in a memory, tap the play button to start playing the photos in
the memory automatically.
3. Tap > Select in the upper-right corner to remove certain photos from
the memory.
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Setting images as wallpapers and profile pictures
★Operation path
In the Photos app, select an image that you want to use and then tap in the lower-
right corner, select Set as wallpaper or Set as contact avatar, and follow the
prompts to complete.
When setting a wallpaper, you can also tap to create an inventive wallpaper.
Sharing photos and videos
★Operation path
In Photos, tap a photo or video, or touch and hold to select multiple photos and
videos you wish to share, and tap in the lower-right corner. Select a method for
sharing and follow the prompts to complete.
You can also set to erase the location information and other properties when sharing
a photo or video to protect your privacy.
In Photos, tap > Settings > Erase personal information in the upper-right corner,
and turn on Remove location and Remove other properties.
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Album
Organizing your photos and videos into albums
Your phone can automatically organize your photos and videos by source, type, or
other attributes, making it easier to find and manage them.
Creating memories automatically
The phone uses an algorithm to classify photos into albums. Some of the
automatically generated albums include People, Places, Landscape, and Food.
★Operation path
Go to Photos > Explore.
Creating an album
You can categorize your photos and videos according to your own preference. For
example, you can create a "My best photos" album to save your favorite photos.
★Operation path
1. Go to Photos > Albums. Tap In the lower right corner, enter a
name for new album and save it.
2. Select the photos or videos that you want to move to the album.
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Once the album has been created, you can simply select photos or videos in Photos,
and tap to move them into the album.
Adding photos and videos to the Private album
You can save private photos and videos to the Private album to avoid accidentally
showing them to another person.
Files saved in the Private album do not appear in Photos or when you select photos
or videos for sharing.
★Operation path
In Photos, tap a photo or touch and hold to select multiple photos that you want to
hide, and go to > Set as private at the bottom.
Viewing photos and videos in the Private album
You can view hidden photos and videos in through any of the following methods:
★Operation path
In the Photos app, touch and hold anywhere on the bottom tabs bar until a
screen appears for you to enter the privacy password. Then, enter the
privacy password to view hidden photos and videos.
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In the Photos app, tap > Settings, and turn on Show Private album. Then,
at the bottom of the Albums page, you can see the Private album. Tap it and
enter the privacy password.
Go to Settings > Security and privacy > Special features > Private Safe and
then tap Images and videos.
Restoring deleted photos and videos
Your phone keeps deleted photos and videos for 30 days after they are deleted.
★Operation path
Go to Photos > Albums > Recently deleted, touch and hold to select photos that you
want to keep on the device, and tap Restore.
Enjoy seamless gaming
Game performance modes
Game Assistant provides you with three Game performance modes.
GT mode: This mode improves the frame rate and touch response, further
enhancing your gaming experience. Recommended for MOBA and MMO
games. This mode will consume more power.
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Balanced mode: This mode maintains a balance between performance and
power consumption, which is suitable for most lite games.
Low power mode: This mode restricts phone performance and reduces
graphic quality in exchange for lower power consumption and longer battery
life. It is recommended for when your phone is running low on power.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
tap Performance, and select the desired game performance mode.
HyperBoost Gaming Engine
HyperBoost Gaming Engine utilizes technologies such as optimized rendering, AI
machine learning, performance-based smart regulation to ensure stable frame rates
in graphically-demanding games, bringing you the best possible gaming experience.
Game Assistant
Game Assistant is an app that enhances game performance and your gaming
experience. It offers game acceleration, filters, a voice changer, and other
gamingrelated features. You can also use Game Assistant for:
Checking network latency, frame rate, battery level, and more.
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Turning on or off Silent mode, blocking notifications, taking screenshots,
recording phone screen, rejecting incoming calls, and more.
★Operation path
Start a game and swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant.
This feature may vary across different models and versions. Please refer to the
actual device for its final functions and features.
Quick startup
Quick startup allows you to start a game without waiting for the loading process.
When Quick startup is turned on, the game will be cached in the background. Next
time you start the game, you will be able to enter it much faster.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
and then tap Quick startup to turn on this feature.
Quick startup only cache a game in the local background. The game remains
offline until you start it and connect it to the internet.
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Turning on Mistouch prevention in games
When you play games in landscape mode, you may accidentally trigger system
gestures like 3-Finger Screenshot in the heat of battle. Turn on Mistouch prevention
in games to disable certain gestures based on your habits so that you won't be
disrupted by a mistouch at a crucial moment.
★Operation path
1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant. Tap Touch optimization to turn on Mistouch prevention.
2. Choose which gestures to disable based on your habits.
Using Voice changer to make yourself different
When you make voice calls while gaming, you can use Voice changer to make you
sound like a cute girl, an electric voice, a cartoon character, or a celebrity.
★Operation path
1. While playing a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up
Game Assistant, and then tap Voice changer. You can choose any available
voices you like.
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2. Select and save your favorite sounds, so you can sound like them in
gamevoice calls.
3. The effect will disappear when you exit the game.
This feature only works with certain mobile phones and games. Please refer to
the actual display on your phone.
Game filters
Game filters provide various visual styles and offer a richer gaming experience. In
addition, certain filters may help you detect hidden enemies more easily, giving you a
slight edge in battle.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
tap Game filters, and then select your favorite filter. This feature will be automatically
turned off when you exit the game.
Touch optimization in games
You can customize your phone's touch sensitivity and swipe sensitivity for a better
gaming experience.
★Operation path
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1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant, and then tap Touch optimization.
2. Adjust the touch sensitivity and swipe sensitivity settings by dragging the
control bar left and right.
Touch sensitivity: Lower sensitivity can reduce mistouches, while higher
sensitivity will make your touches more responsive.
Swipe sensitivity: Increase or decrease swipe sensitivity. A higher value
means a greater response to your swipes.
Touch optimization is displayed as "HyperTouch" in certain device models.
4D Vibration
4D Vibration can provide more comprehensive and subtle vibration effects in certain
gaming scenarios. The percussive effects provided by 4D Vibration add a sense of
rhythm and atmosphere to your battles.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
tap 4D Vibration, and turn on 4D Vibration. You can tap Settings to customize
vibration effects.
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This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
Listening to music while gaming
When you are playing a game, you can play your own music or adjust the music
player volume without interrupting the gameplay with Game Assistant.
★Operation path
While a song is being played in the background, you can bring up Game Assistant by
swiping in from the upper left screen in a game, then switch between songs, pause,
or play music right in the music player module.
Smart dual-channel network
You can boost connectivity with the mobile network when the Wi-Fi connection is
weak. You can turn on Smart dual-channel network to reduce the Wi-Fi network's
latency with the mobile network.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
tap Network acceleration > Use default data SIM only, and then turn on Use default
data SIM only.
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Convenience services
Using screenshots and screen recording in games
To capture the best moments when gaming, you can use Screenshot or Screen
recording in Game Assistant.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
and then tap Screen recording.
Bullet notifications in games
The Bullet Notifications feature displays WhatsApp, and SMS messages as bullet
comments in games, so you won't miss any important information.
★Operation path
1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant, tap Notifications > Bullet notifications, and then turn on Bullet
notifications.
2. You can customize the bullet speed, opacity, the amount of bullet
commentsdisplayed, as well as the backdrop.
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Locking screen rotation in games
Even though you have turned off Auto-rotation, some apps will still rotate the screen
to the horizontal or vertical mode. When playing games, you can use Game Assistant
to lock the screen rotation to keep you from being interfered.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
and then tap Orientation lock.
Reply to messages from a floating window in games
When gaming, you can reply to time-sensitive messages from a floating window
without exiting the game.
★Operation path
1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant.
2. Tap a messaging app (such as WhatsApp, or SMS) to start chatting via a
floating window.
3. Hold and drag the upper center of the floating window to change its position.
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This feature may vary across different models and versions. Please refer to the
actual device for its final functions and features.
Constant brightness in games
Screen brightness has a direct impact on gaming performance. To prevent auto
brightness from interfering with your game experience, you can lock screen
brightness while gaming.
★Operation path
1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant, tap Brightness, and then slide left or right to adjust the brightness.
2. Tap the Brightness lock icon to lock or unlock brightness.
Blocking notifications in games
You can block banner notifications while playing games to avoid interruptions.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
and then tap Notifications > Block.
Call blocker in games
If you don't want to be disturbed by incoming calls in games, turn on Call blocker.
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★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
and then tap Call blocker.
Using default data SIM only in games
When you are playing games with two SIM cards in your phone, network latency may
become higher. You can temporarily disable the non-default data SIM when gaming
to improve internet connection stability.
★Operation path
Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game Assistant,
tap Network optimization, and then turn on Use default data SIM only.
When this feature is turned on, the non-default data SIM will not be able to
receive calls.
Game focus mode
Once this feature is turned on, it will block alarms, notifications, and incoming calls
and disable the notification bar, navigation gestures, virtual buttons, and Game
Assistant to provide you with an exclusive tournament atmosphere and a more
focused gaming experience.
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★Operation path
1. Start a game, swipe right from the upper left of the screen to call up Game
Assistant, and then tap Game focus mode.
2. To exit Game focus mode, rotate your phone horizontally and swipe inward
from the upper left corner.
This feature only works with certain mobile phones and games. Please refer to
the actual display on your phone.
Multi-device connection
Multi-Screen Connect
Multi-Screen Connect
Multi-Screen Connect allows you to seamlessly link up your phone with your PC or
tablet and quickly transfer files and data between the devices. After your devices are
connected via Multi-Screen Connect, you can use the following features:
Miracast: Cast your phone screen to a PC or tablet so that you can view the
phone files and control the phone on a larger screen.
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Cross-device file transfer: Drag and drop files between your phone and PC
or tablet to quickly transfer files.
Cross-device file editing: Open and edit a file from your phone directly on
your PC. The edited file will be automatically saved to your phone.
App relay between tablet and phone: Start an app on your phone and pick
up where you left off on your tablet.
Sync clipboards: Share the clipboard between your phone and PC or tablet.
Content copied on one device can be directly pasted on another device.
Sync media: Photos, videos, screenshots, and screen recordings taken on
your phone can be synced and saved to your PC or tablet in real time.
Sync notifications: Notifications received on your phone can be synced to
your PC or tablet so you can reply directly from that device.
Cross-device calls: Make and receive voice calls on your PC, and switch
between PC and phone audio output during your call.
For details of the devices that support this feature, please refer to the official
website (connect.realme.com).
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Turning on Auto connect for devices with the same account
If you have multiple devices, just sign in to the same account on these devices, and
you can quickly establish a connection via Auto connect, which makes it easier for
you to cast screens and transfer files between devices.
★Operation path
Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen Connect and turn on Auto
connect. Your phone will automatically discover and connect to devices signed in to
the same account.
This feature is available only for realme UI 4.0 and later versions.
Connect your phone and tablet
After your phone and tablet are connected via Multi-Screen Connect, you can easily
transfer files between them or control your phone directly from your tablet.
★Operation path
1. Pull down the status bar twice to fully expand Quick Settings, then turn on
Multi-Screen Connect. You can also go to Settings > Connection &
sharing > Multi-Screen Connect.
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2. Turn on Multi-Screen Connect in the same way on your tablet. Hold your
phone near your tablet and follow the onscreen instructions to connect.
3. Once a connection is established, a window of your phone screen will
appearon your tablet and you can directly control your phone from the tablet.
4. To close the screencast window, tap the Close button and select Disconnect.
If your phone and tablet are signed in to the same account, you can also use
Auto connect to quickly establish a connection. For details, please refer to
Turning on Auto connect for devices with the same account.
Transferring files between your phone and tablet
After your phone and tablet are connected via Multi-Screen Connect, you can easily
drag and drop files between them.
★Operation path
Transferring from your phone to your tablet: In the phone screen window on
your tablet, select the files you want to send, touch and hold until the Drag
icon appears on the screen, then drag the file directly out of the phone
window.
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Transferring from your tablet to your phone: In the Photos app or any folder
on your tablet, select the files you want to send, touch and hold until the Drag
icon appears on the screen, then drag the file directly to the phone window.
You can view received files in Files > Multi-Screen Connect on your phone or tablet.
Synchronizing clipboard between your phone and tablet
After your phone and tablet are connected via Multi-Screen Connect, you can copy,
cut, and paste text between the tablet and the phone window, just like using the
same device.
★Operation path
Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen Connect > Content sync
and make sure that Sync clipboards is turned on.
Syncing phone photos and videos to tablets
After your phone and tablet are connected via Multi-Screen Connect, when you use
the phone to take photos, videos, screenshots, or screen recordings, they will be
automatically saved to your tablet, so you don't need to share them manually.
★Operation path
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1. On your phone, go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen
Connect > Content sync and make sure that Sync media is turned on.
2. Take a photo, video, screenshot, or screen recording on your phone.
3. You will receive a notification on the tablet. Tap this notification and tap Save.
4. Go to Photos on the tablet to view the image or video that was just saved.
App relay between your phone and tablet
You can start a task with an app on your phone, then switch over to the same app on
your tablet and continue the task on the tablet.
For example, if you halfway through an article on WeChat, when you tap to open
WeChat on the tablet, the same article will appear, and synced to the last page you
read.
★Operation path
1. Sign in to the same account on your phone and tablet to automatically
establish a connection.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen
Connect and make sure that App relay is turned on.
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This feature requires both devices to be running realme UI 4.0 or later
versions and both devices must be signed in to the same account.
Only certain apps support App relay. Please refer to your phone for details.
Sharing mobile connection, calls, and texts with your tablet
After your phone and tablet are connected, You can directly use your phone's mobile
network to connect to the internet, and make and receive calls and texts on your
tablet.
★Operation path
1. Sign in to the same account on your phone and tablet to automatically
establish a connection.
2. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen Connect >
Communication sharing and turn on Mobile data sharing, Call sharing, or
SMS sharing as needed.
On the tablet, you can directly use your phone's mobile network and data to make
calls, send SMS messages, or browse internet content.
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Multi-screen connection between a phone and a laptop
computer
★Operation path
1. Visit https://connect.realme.com on your PC to download and install
MultiScreen Connect.
2. Pull down the status bar twice to open and expand Quick Settings, then turn
on Multi-Screen Connect. You can also go to Settings > Connection &
sharing and turn on Multi-Screen Connect.
3. When your phone is near your PC, a pop-up will be displayed on your
phone.Follow the instructions to connect.
You can also tap "Scan to connect" in the lower-right corner of Multi-Screen
Connect window on your PC. On your phone, open Multi-Screen Connect
and tap in the lower-right corner to scan the QR code generated on your
PC to connect.
Once the connection is established, a window of your phone screen will appear on
your PC. You can directly control your phone with the keyboard and mouse of your
PC.
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Tap at the top of the phone window to set features such as Hide when snapped to
side, Sync notifications, etc.
To disconnect, tap > Disconnect at the top of the phone window on your PC, or
pull down the status bar and tap Disconnect in OPSynergy.
Multi-Screen Connect now works with most laptop models. If the connection is
unsuccessful, please check whether your laptop supports this feature.
Transferring files between a phone and a laptop computer
Transferring images and videos from a phone to a PC: In the phone window
on the PC screen, open Photos, right-click the image or video you want to
send (you can select multiple images and videos), and then press and hold
the left mouse button. Wait for the Drag icon to appear, and then drag the
files to your PC.
Transferring files from a phone to a PC: In the phone window on the PC,
open My Files, right-click the file you want to send (you can select multiple
files), and then press and hold the left mouse button. Wait for the Drag icon to
appear, and then drag the files to your PC.
Transferring files from a PC to a phone: On your PC, select the file you want
to send and drag it directly to the phone window on the PC. You can also
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right-click the file you want to send, then select Send to my phone via
MultiScreen Connect in the pop-up shortcut menu.
You can view received files in My Files > Multi-Screen Connect on your
phone.
Opening phone files and apps on laptops
Once your phone and PC are connected, your phone screen will appear on your PC.
You can control your phone with the keyboard and mouse of your PC.
Opening apps: Left-click an app icon to directly open the app. Right-click an
app icon to open quick tools for the app. Click the text box to enter text
directly with the keyboard.
Opening multiple phone windows: You can create up to 3 phone windows on
your PC. On a phone window, open a supported app (such as Messages) and
click Open in new window at the top of the window to create a new window
on the PC desktop.
Edit phone files with PC software: Right-click a file and use software on your
PC to open and edit this file. Click Save, and the edited file will be
automatically saved to your phone.
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Sharing the clipboard: Copy a piece of text on your PC, then right-click and
paste it to the input area in the phone window. You can also copy a piece of
text from the phone window and paste it to your PC.
Answering your phone's calls on a PC
Once your phone is connected to your PC, incoming calls on the phone can also be
received on the PC. This lets you answer the calls on the PC and switch the audio
between the phone and PC.
★Operation path
1. On your phone, go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Multi-Screen
Connect > Screen mirroring and make sure that Sync notifications has
been turned on.
2. When your phone receives a call, your PC will also receive a notification. You
can tap Answer on the PC to answer the call.
3. During the call, you can switch audio between the phone and PC. To do
this,swipe down from the status bar to bring up the notification drawer, either
on your phone or on the mirrored phone on the PC. Find the OPSynergy
notification and then tap Switch audio to phone or Switch audio to PC.
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This feature is only available on some models. Please refer to the actual device
for its final functions and features.
Connecting your phone to your Windows PC
Once you connect your phone to your Windows PC, you can access your phone's
notifications, calls, photos, and apps right from your PC.
★Operation path
1. On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen to show Quick
Settings, swipe down again to expand it, and tap Link to Windows.
Alternatively, go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Link to Windows.
2. If you're using the feature for the first time, tap Sign in and sign in to the same
Microsoft account that you signed in to on your computer. Follow the
onscreen instructions to grant the necessary permissions and connect the
two devices.
Alternatively, tap Sign in using the QR code on your PC. On your PC, open
the Phone Link app, or visit www.aka.ms/linkphoneqr in your browser, then
follow the instructions to show a QR code. Scan the QR code your phone and
sign in to connect the two devices.
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3. Once the two devices are connected, you can send SMS messages,
viewphotos, use phone apps, and make calls on your PC.
4. After the initial setup, you can use this feature as long as Link to Windows on
your phone is turned on and Phone Link is running on your Windows PC.
Screencast
Casting the phone screen to TV
★Operation path
1. Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn on the screencast feature on a TV. Different manufacturers use
different names. Phrases to look for include Screencast, Screen mirroring,
Multi-screen interactions, and Miracast. Please refer to your TV manual.
3. On your phone, pull down the status bar twice to open and expand
QuickSettings, then turn on Screencast.
You can also go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Screencast > Search
for display devices.
4. In the search results, tap the target TV to establish a connection.
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Using other apps on the phone while casting
When you are casting an app from your phone to a TV, you can also use other apps
on your phone at the same time.
★Operation path
1. Cast your phone to a TV. Refer to Casting the phone screen to TV for more
details.
2. Open the app you wish to cast on your phone and tap the Screencast icon
inthe status bar. From there, tap Screencast modes and select Cast app
screen only.
If you see Aspect ratio on the bottom of the screen when you cast an app, it
means the app can display in full screen on a TV. Tap Aspect ratio and select
Adapt to TV to display the app in full screen on the TV.
3. Return to the Home screen on your phone to use other apps while casting.
To cast video apps in full screen to a TV, the TV must support HappyCast,
Miracast, or realme Screencast.
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