User Guide

Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures 1
System Navigation 4
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 5
Screenshots & Screen Recording 6
Adjust Sound Settings 10
multi-window 12
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off 16
Power On and Off or Restart Your Device 16
Charging 17
Phone Clone 18
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 19
Notification and Status Icons 20
Shortcut Switches 22
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 23
Home Screen Widgets 23
View and Clear Notifications 24
Enter Text 24

Smart Features
AI Voice 26
AI Lens 30
AI Touch 33
AI Search 34
Easy Projection 34
Multi-screen Collaboration 39
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone 43
AR Measure 45
Smart Remote 47
Switch Audio Channels Between Devices 48
Huawei Share 48

Camera and Gallery

Take Photos with Your Foldable Device 53
Take Photos 53
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 56
Master AI 57
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings 58
Macro 59
Take Panoramic Photos 59
Take Black and White Photos 60
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Moving Pictures 60
Add Stickers to Photos 61
High-Res Mode 61
Pro Mode 62
Record Videos 65
Slow-Mo Recording 67
Time-Lapse Photography 68
Leica Colors 69
Manage Gallery 69
Huawei Vlog Editor 75
People Album Videos 77
Highlights 78
Launch Camera 80
Light Painting 80
Take HDR Photos 82
Documents Mode 82
Filters 83
Adjust Camera Settings 83
Smart Photo Categorization 84

Apps
Phone 86
Notepad 94
Compass 97
HiSuite 98
Tips 100
Apps 100
Contacts 101
Messaging 104
Calendar 105
Clock 107
Recorder 108
Email 109
Calculator 113
Flashlight 114
Mirror 114
App Twin 115
Optimizer 115
Phone Clone 118

Settings
Wi-Fi 119
Mobile Network 120
More Connections 124
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Display & Brightness 134
Sounds & Vibration 135
Biometrics & Password 138
Security 140
Accessibility Features 143
System & Updates 145
Search for Items in Settings 150
Bluetooth 150
Home Screen & Wallpaper 151
Notifications 152
Apps 154
Battery 154
Storage 156
Privacy 157
Users & Accounts 160
About Phone 161

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Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts
This feature may vary by device.

System Navigation Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and confirm that Gestures is
selected.

Return to the previous screen

Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen.

Return to the home screen

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

View recent tasks

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.

Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.

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Switch apps
• Slide along the bottom edge of the screen.
Before using this gesture, go to System navigation > Settings and
confirm that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
• Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc.

Knuckle Gestures
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot,
Record screen.

Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.

Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.

Capture part of the screen

Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.

Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.

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More Gestures

Access Home screen editing mode

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.

Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen

Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.

Display the search bar

Swipe down on the home screen.

Open the notification panel

Swipe down from the status bar.

Button Shortcuts

Power off and restart

Press and hold the Power button until the Power off and Restart options
appear.

Increase the volume

Press the Volume up button.

Decrease the volume

Press the Volume down button.

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Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.

Ultra snapshot
Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is off or locked to
take a photo.

This feature may vary by device.

System Navigation
Change the System Navigation Mode

Navigate with Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Gestures.
You can then:
• Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
• Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• Close an app: From the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview. Swipe down on an

app preview to lock an app. A locked app will not be cleared when you touch on the
recent tasks screen.
• Switch apps: Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc. Or when Slide across bottom
to switch apps is enabled, swipe across the bottom edge of the screen.
You can also turn on the Show navigation bar switch in Settings to display the navigation
bar at the bottom of the screen, indicating the start position for your upward swipes.
This feature may vary by device.

Use Three-Key Navigation

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key navigation.
You can then:

• Touch to return to the previous menu or exit the current app.

• Touch to return to the home screen.

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• Touch to access the recent tasks screen.

You can touch Settings to configure more settings.

• Select a navigation key combination.
• Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.

• Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notification
panel.

Use the Navigation Dock to Operate the Phone

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > Navigation dock, and enable
Navigation dock.
After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
• Drag the button to your desired position.
• Touch the button to go back.
• Double-touch the button to go back two steps.
• Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
• Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock the Screen

If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and
enter sleep mode to save power.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter screen editing mode. Touch
Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the
Screen Lock icon to lock the screen.

Set the Screen Timeout Period

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.

Turn On the Screen

You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.

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• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the
corresponding feature to turn on the screen.
If your phone does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

Unlock the Screen with Password

Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password
input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password.

Unlock Your Phone with Your Fingerprint

Press an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.

Change the Lock Screen Display

When using an official theme, you can set to display your step count and signature on the
lock screen.

Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen

Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type text to
display on the lock screen.
To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.

Access Apps from the Lock Screen

You can access commonly used apps, such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator, from the lock
screen.
• Turn on the screen, and swipe up on the Camera icon in the lower right corner to open
Camera.
• Turn on the screen, and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Then touch the app you wish to access from the available shortcuts, such as
Flashlight, Calculator, or Timer.

Screenshots & Screen Recording

Take a Screenshot

Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.

Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot

Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
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Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again

to show all shortcuts. Touch to take a screenshot.

Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the
screen. You can then:
• Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a way to share the screenshot with your friends.
• Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. You can also touch Scrollshot to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.

Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

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1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically
scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page.
2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.

Precautions for Using Knuckle Screenshots

• Please double knock the screen consecutively at the same place and at an appropriate
speed.
• Keep your knuckle vertical to the screen.
• If you want to take more than one screenshot, wait 2 seconds before knocking on the
screen again.
• If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen
protector and try again.

Record the Screen

Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.

Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording

Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.
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Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.

Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and
ensure that Record screen is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To
stop recording, knock twice again.

Record Your Voice During Screen Recording

You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as

. You can now record your voice.

If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds, such as music. If you don't want any system sounds in your screen
recording, mute your phone and turn off any music or other media sounds before
starting the screen recording.

Take a Partial Screenshot

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1 Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the
screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen.
2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of
the selected area. You can then:
• Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it.
• Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot, or retain the
current shape.

3 Touch to save the screenshot.

Adjust Sound Settings

Adjust Sound Settings

Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume

Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings

When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.
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Flip to Mute
When there is an incoming call, you can flip your phone to mute it.
For the features to take effect, go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts &
gestures > Mute ringtone/Reduce volume and make sure that Flip to mute ringtone is
enabled.

Change the Sounds and Vibration Settings

You can set the messaging tone, notification tone, and call ringtone depending on your
preferences, as well as set the vibration pattern.

1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and touch Phone ringtone, Messaging tone, or
Notification tone.
2 You can then:
• Set the tone.
Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a locally saved song.
If two SIM cards are being used, you can set the tones for them individually.
• Set the vibration pattern.
Touch Vibration and select a vibration pattern as you prefer.
When Synchronized (default) is selected, your phone will vibrate according to the
rhythm of the tone.
For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is fixed.
The feature availability varies by device.

Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Sound, Vibration, and Silent Modes

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it
again to show all shortcuts.

2 Touch the Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between different

modes.
In Sound mode, your phone plays all sounds as normal.
In Silent mode, your phone only mutes the ringtones for incoming calls, messages,
notifications, and some third-party app notifications. Other sounds, including alarms, voice
calls, music, videos, and games, will not be muted.
In Vibration mode, your phone is muted and vibrates to provide discreet alerts for calls or
messages.
You can also go to Settings > Sounds & vibration to switch between Sound, Vibration, and
Silent modes.

System Haptics
The system uses haptics to provide feedback when certain operations are completed, such as
when you touch and hold text, a contact, or some other elements on the screen.
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Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and enable or disable System haptics
according to your preferences.

Set the Default Volume

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and you can then set the volume for the following
items:
• Ringer, Messages, Notifications
• Alarms
• Music, Videos, Games
• Calls

Set More settings

On the Sounds & vibration screen, touch More settings, and set more notification methods
according to your preferences. For example, you can set Keypad tones and Screenshot.
This feature may vary by device.

multi-window
Enable App Multiplier
App Multiplier displays an app's home and content screens in dual windows for easier
multitasking when your phone is in landscape orientation.

1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Multiplier, and turn on the switch for apps that you want
to use this feature with.
2 Open an app that has App Multiplier enabled. The app's home screen will then be
displayed in the center of the screen.
3 Touch an entry on the app's home screen. The home screen will then be relocated to the
left to make space for the new screen.

To adjust the window sizes, touch and hold between the windows, then slide left or
right.
This feature may vary by device.

Enable Split-screen Mode

Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen for multitasking.
Enable split-screen mode:

1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.

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2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock.

Switch the split-screen panes:

Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to
the other side of the screen to switch panes.
Exit split-screen mode:

Touch and hold or in the middle of the split screen line and drag it until either pane
disappears.
• Support for split-screen mode varies by app.

• Split-screen mode is limited to two apps at any given time.

Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window

Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between
apps.
• Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo
you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
• Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the
text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
• Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you
want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.

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Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.

Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock

• Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then
touch Done.

• Move an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , drag the desired app to any location
in the dock, then touch Done.

• Remove an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch in the upper right corner
of the icon of the app you want to remove, then touch Done.

Switch Between Split-screen and Floating Window

• Switch from Split-screen mode to floating window: Touch and hold the bar at the top of a
split-screen pane, then drag it to the left/right side of the screen when in Portrait mode or
to the lower edge when in Landscape mode.
• Switch from floating window to Split-screen mode: Touch and hold the bar at the top of the
floating window, then drag it to the upper/lower part of the screen when in Portrait mode,
or to the left or right when in Landscape mode.

Disable Multi-Window
Multi-Window is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility features >
Multi-Window, then disable Multi-Window dock.

Use the Floating Window

Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a
second of the action.
Display the floating window:

1 Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.

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2 Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a floating window.
Relocate the floating window:
Drag the bar at the top of the floating window to move the window to the desired location.
Resize the floating window:
Drag the bottom edge or corners of the floating window to resize it.
Display in full screen:

Touch at the top of the floating window to display it in full screen.

Minimize the floating window:

Touch at the top of the floating window to minimize and shrink it into a floating bubble.
The floating bubble is able to house a maximum of 10 minimized floating windows.

Close the floating window:

Touch at the top of the floating window to close it.

Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps

You can quickly find and switch between floating windows for apps using the floating
window management function.

1 Make sure that you have opened floating windows for multiple apps and minimized them
into the floating ball.

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2 Touch the floating ball to display all floating window previews:

• Browse through the floating window previews: Swipe up or down to find the
floating window preview of the app you are looking for.
• Display the floating window for an app: Touch the floating window preview of the
app to display it in a floating window.

• Close the floating window for an app: Touch on the floating window preview to
close it.

Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off

Always On Display
With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when
the screen is off.

Enable Always On Display

1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always
On Display.
2 Set Display mode as prompted.
If you select Smart, your phone will show the Always On Display information when it
detects a glance or tap.
The feature availability varies by device.

Set the Style for Always On Display

You can customize the display style for Always On Display according to your preferences.

1 After enabling Always On Display, touch Display style, and swipe across to view the
available styles.
2 Select a preferred style, and touch Apply.

Get More Styles for Always On Display

On the Always On Display screen, touch My AODs or More.

Power On and Off or Restart Your Device

Power On and Off or Restart Your Device

Power Your Device On and Off

To power off your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power
off and Touch to power off.

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To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device
vibrates and displays the logo.

Restart Your Device

Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal
state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem.
Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to
restart.

Force Restart Your Phone

You can force restart your phone if it isn't working or won't turn off normally. To do this, just
press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer.

Charging
Charge Your Phone
Your phone will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your
phone in time to prevent it from turning off automatically when the power runs out.

Precautions for Charging

• Charge your phone using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,
overheating, or other undesirable effects.
• Your phone will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is
connected to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your phone will
automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your phone from the
USB port and wait until the USB port is dry.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
• Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorized Huawei Customer Service Center to replace the battery.
• Do not cover your phone or charger during charging.
• Your phone may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and
move your phone to a cool place.
• Please do not use your phone while it is charging.
• If your phone does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.

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Use the Charger that Came with Your Device

1 Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.

Charging Your Phone with a PC

1 Connect your phone to a PC or other device using a USB cable.

2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, touch Charge only.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down
from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Settings, then select Charge
only.

Overview of Battery Icons

You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen.
Battery Battery Level
Icon
Less than 4% battery remaining.

Charging, less than 10% battery remaining.

Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining.

Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.

If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete message is
displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

Reverse Charge with an OTG Cable

On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmission technology that allows a phone to directly access
files on a USB flash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a
keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
You can use your phone to charge other devices using an OTG cable.

1 Connect your phone with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Touch for more
options, and select Reverse charge.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.

Phone Clone
Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone.
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Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Huawei or Other
Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 7.0 or later.

Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.

Get Familiar with the Home Screen

Get Familiar with the Home Screen
From the home screen, you can:
• Check the status of your phone and notifications from the status bar at the top of the
screen.
• Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen.

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Notification and Status Icons

Notification and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be applicable to your phone.

5G network connected 4G network connected

3G network connected 2G network connected

Full signal strength Roaming

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Data saver enabled No SIM card detected

Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected

Wi-Fi connected Hotspot disconnected

Switching network through Wi-

Alarm set
Fi+

Battery empty Low battery

Charging Quick charging

Super charging Super wireless charging

Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging

Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled

Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery

Bluetooth device connected VPN connected

Driving mode Projection device connected

Location service enabled Eye Comfort mode enabled

Headset with a microphone

Headset connected
connected

Call in progress VoLTE enabled

Missed call Unread SMS

Silence Vibration

NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled

Data syncing Data sync failed

Performance mode enabled New email

Event reminder More notifications

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Airplane mode enabled

Shortcut Switches
Use Shortcut Switches

Turn on a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts.

• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.

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• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature.
(Supported by some features.)

• Touch to access the system settings screen.

Customize Shortcut Switches

Touch , touch and hold a shortcut switch, then drag it to the desired position.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

Access Frequently Used App Features from the Home Screen
You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed, then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.

For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Selfie or
Video, from the pop-up menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, it indicates that the
app does not support this feature.

Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen

Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.

Home Screen Widgets

Add, Move, or Delete Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Clock, Contacts, Petal Search and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.

Add Weather, Clock, and Other Widgets to the Home Screen

1 Pinch two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode.
2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3 Some widgets, such as Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to show all
formats, and swipe right to collapse.
4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen,
touch and hold it, then drag it to a different screen.
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To configure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the configurations as
prompted.

For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to > Temperature unit,
and select the unit of temperature you want.

Move or Delete a Widget

On the home screen of your device, you can touch and hold a widget to drag it to anywhere
on the screen, or touch Remove to delete it.

View and Clear Notifications

View and Clear Notifications

View Notifications
When there is a notification reminder, you can unlock the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notification panel and view the notification.

Clear Notifications
• You can remove a notification by swiping right on it.

• You can touch to clear all notifications.

Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot
be cleared.

Do Not Disturb Settings for Notifications

If you wish not to be disturbed by a notification, swipe left on it, touch , and choose from
options including Disable notifications, Use gentle notifications, and DELAY.
Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot
be disabled or delayed.

Enter Text
Select, Copy, Paste, or Share Text
You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it
somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways.

1 Touch and hold the text until appears.

What happens after you touch and hold the text may vary by app. Follow the onscreen
instructions.

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2 Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all text.
3 Touch Copy or Cut as needed.
4 Touch and hold the space where you want to paste the text until Paste appears, then
touch Paste.

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AI Voice
AI Voice
AI Voice allows you to communicate verbally with your phone.
To operate hands-free on your phone, wake up AI Voice and give a voice command.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Countries and Regions that Support AI Voice

AI Voice is only supported in certain countries and regions. You can set your location to one
of these countries and regions on your phone to use AI Voice.
AI Voice can be used in the UK, France, Spain, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, and
Germany, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt.

1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region, and
touch Region to select a country/region from the above list.
2 Go to Settings > AI Voice, touch Conversation language, select a language, and follow
the onscreen instructions to set it up.

Wake up AI Voice
You can wake up AI Voice in multiple ways:
Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice

1 Go to Settings > AI Voice > Wake with Power button, and enable Wake with Power
button.
2 Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice.
Say the wakeup phrase to wake up AI Voice

1 Go to Settings > AI Voice > Voice wakeup, enable Voice wakeup, and follow the
onscreen instructions to record your wakeup phrase.
2 When you need to wake up AI Voice, say the wakeup phrase.

• The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
• You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your phone is in a call.

• You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase either if you are making an
audio or screen recording (with microphone enabled). In this case, you can press and
hold the Power button to wake up AI Voice.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
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Communicate with AI Voice

AI Voice can be in one of the following three modes: Idle, Listening, and Thinking. You can
talk to AI Voice when it is in the Listening mode.
• Idle mode: AI Voice doesn't pick up any sound in this mode.
• Listening mode: You can talk to AI Voice as it can listen to you in this mode.
• Thinking mode: AI Voice can start to execute your voice commands.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

View AI Voice Skill

View Built-in AI Voice Skills

You can view the built-in AI Voice skills in either of the following ways:
• Wake up AI Voice and ask: "What can you do?". AI Voice will then display the Skill center
where the built-in skills are listed.
• Wake up AI Voice and follow the onscreen instructions to swipe up to enter full-screen

mode. Then go to > Skill centre to check the built-in AI Voice skills.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Make Calls and Send SMS Messages with AI Voice

AI Voice allows you to make calls or send messages hands-free.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Make Calls with Voice Commands

You can make a call on your phone with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice command, such as "Call Mom", "Call back", "Check call
records", or "Redial".
When you make calls with voice commands, hands-free mode is automatically enabled.

Send SMS Messages with Voice Commands

You can send SMS messages with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Send a message", "Check messages", or
"Send Dad a message saying the party is tomorrow".

Set Alarms with Voice Commands

You can create, disable, and query alarms with AI Voice.

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Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Wake me up at 8 AM tomorrow", "Set
an alarm for 8 PM", "Set a Wednesday alarm for 7 AM", or "Show my alarms".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Set Timers with Voice Commands

You can quickly create and control the timer on your device with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Set timer for 5 minutes", "Show timer",
"Pause timer", or "Stop timer".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Play Music or Videos with Voice Commands

If you want to listen to music or watch videos, wake up AI Voice and give the voice
commands directly.

Play Music with Voice Commands

You can request your device to play a song for you with AI Voice.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play music", "Play previous song", or
"Play next song".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Play Videos with Voice Commands

Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play video", "Play Friends in HUAWEI
Video", "Show me a funny video", or "Play a Coldplay video".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Open Apps with Voice Commands

You can quickly open an app with AI Voice, such as for opening the camera and taking a
photo in a specific mode.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Access Camera with Voice Commands

Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "I want to take a photo" or "Take a
photo".
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

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Open an App with Voice Commands

Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube",
"Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Not all apps support voice control.

Query the Weather with Voice Commands

Query the Weather with Voice Commands

To query the weather, wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "What's the
weather like today?", "What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?", "Will it be windy today?",
"Is it going to rain tomorrow?", or "What's the temperature today?".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Speech Translation
AI Voice allows you to translate your voice or text input so you can communicate with
foreign friends easily.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Speech Translation
You can use AI Voice to translate your voice or text input into the target language you have
set.

1 Wake up AI Voice and give the voice command "Translate".

2 Say or type in what you want to be translated.
3 AI Voice will display the translated result and broadcast it for you.

Communicate Easily with Face-to-Face Translation

Face-to-face translation allows you to overcome language barriers when you are traveling
abroad or in an international conference.

1 Wake up AI Voice and give the voice command "Face-to-face translation" to enter the
translation screen.

2 Touch so the text on each of the two sections can be read from each side of the
device.
3 Press the button on your side of the section, say what you want to be translated, and
release the button for AI Voice to display the translated result in real time and broadcast
it.
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Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands

AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these
events.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow
morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for
tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Set Up the System with Voice Commands

AI Voice allows you to set up the system, such as for adjusting the volume or brightness of
the screen, and enabling or disabling Wi-Fi.
Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Turn the volume up", "Turn on Wi-Fi",
"Increase the brightness", or "Turn off Airplane mode".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Voice Search
To make searches in a browser with voice commands, wake up AI Voice and give voice
commands such as "Search for new Huawei products", "Use website search for polar bear",
or "Search for finance websites on browser".
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

AI Lens
Enable
There are several methods for you to access .
From Camera

Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch to access .

From the Search Bar
When the screen is unlocked, swipe down from the center of the screen to open the search

box and touch next to the search bar to access .

From the Lock Screen

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When the screen is locked, turn it on, swipe up from the bottom to open the shortcuts panel,

and touch to unlock the screen and access .

Scan to Shop
When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street,
you can use to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping
platforms before making a purchase.

Scan and Shop with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Look at how much is the
refrigerator", or "Help me look at the same style of this juice machine".
2 Position the object within the viewfinder and wait for it to be identified.
3 You will be provided with purchase links to different shopping platforms once the object
has been recognized.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Shop Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .

2 Position the item you want to buy within the viewfinder, and wait for it to be identified.
3 After the item has been identified by , links to purchase it on different shopping platforms
will be displayed.

Scan to Translate
allows you to scan and translate text in a foreign language, so you can easily read road signs,
menus, or descriptions on cosmetics bottles when you are traveling or shopping abroad.

Scan and Translate with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Please scan this
menu and translate it", or "Scan this street sign and translate it".
2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.
3 Position the text you want to translate within the viewfinder, and wait for it to be
translated.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Translate Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .

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2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.
3 Position the text you want to translate within the viewfinder, and wait for it to be
translated.

Scan to Learn More

allows you to learn more about artworks or landmarks you see by scanning the objects with
your camera.

Scan to Learn More with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Help me see what
this flower is?" or "Please have a look what is this building?".
2 Position the object within the viewfinder and wait for it to be identified.
3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan to Learn More Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .

2 Position the object within the viewfinder and wait for it to be identified.
3 Touch the information card to obtain additional information.

Scan and Count Calories

allows you to count the calories and nutrients in an item of food by scanning it with your
camera.

Scan and Count Calories with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and ask questions or give voice commands such as "Have a look how
much heat this steak has?", or "How much heat I can gain by eating this egg tart?".
2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for the calorie and nutrient information
to be displayed.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan and Count Calories with Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .

2 Position the food within the viewfinder and wait for information about the calories and
nutrients per 100 g to be displayed.
The information is for reference only.
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Scan Codes for Services and Information

You can scan different types of QR codes and bar codes with , and then touch the identified
result to be redirected to other pages for more services and information.

Scan Codes with AI Voice

1 Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Scan this QR code", or "Scan the
barcode".
2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.

• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Scan Codes Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , and then touch .

2 Position the QR code or barcode within the scan frame and wait for it to be recognized.

AI Touch
Enable
When you see any content that you are interested in on your phone, touch and hold the
screen with two fingers spread slightly apart to bring up AI Touch to learn more.
Go to Settings and enable AI Touch.

Shop with AI Touch

When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, you can use AI Touch to quickly
search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making
the purchase.

Shop with AI Voice

1 Go to Settings and enable AI Touch.

2 When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, wake up AI Voice and ask
questions or give commands such as "How much is the cosmetics in the screen?", "I want
to buy the electric fan in the screen", or "Help me find the same style skirt on the screen".
3 When several items are displayed on the screen, adjust the size and position of the
identification box to fit around the item you wish to buy.
4 After the item has been identified, links to purchase it on different shopping platforms will
be displayed.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
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Touch and Hold the Screen with Two Fingers for Visual Shopping

1 Go to Settings and enable AI Touch.

2 When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, touch and hold the screen with
two fingers spread slightly apart.
3 When several items are displayed on the screen, adjust the size and position of the
identification box to fit around the item you wish to buy.
4 After the item has been identified, links to purchase it on different shopping platforms will
be displayed.

AI Search
Search for Apps and Settings on Your Phone
You can search for keywords to find apps, settings, files, contacts, and notes on your phone.
Swipe down from the center of the screen and enter a keyword in the search box, such as an
app name or a setting, to find the corresponding content.

If you are searching for an app installed on your device, touch to locate the app.

Easy Projection
Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly
For security reasons, after projecting your phone screen wirelessly to a large display (such as
a TV) for work or entertainment, notifications such as incoming call notifications, SMS
messages, and clock alarms will only be displayed on your phone.

1 Perform the following based on the model and functions of the large display:
• If the large display supports Miracast, turn on its wireless projection switch.
• If the large display does not support Miracast, connect a wireless HDMI adapter to
it. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
To check whether the large display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless
projection on it, consult the user guide or customer service of the large display
manufacturer.

2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and turn

on .
3 Swipe down again to show all shortcuts and enable Wireless Projection. Your phone will
start searching for available display devices.
You can also go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Wireless
projection.

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4 In the device list, touch the name corresponding to the large display or wireless HDMI
adapter to complete the projection connection.
After the connection is set up, you can place your phone in landscape mode for a better
display. Incoming call notifications, messages, and clock alarms are only displayed on your

phone. To change the settings, touch and disable Hide notifications.

To exit wireless projection, go to > Disconnect.

Phone Projection Using a Wired Connection

You can project your phone screen on a large display (for example, a TV) using a wired
connection.
It is recommended that you purchase the accessories from authorized channels.

Projection Using a Type-C Cable

1 Prepare a Type-C cable.

Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your large
display.

2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the large display.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.

Projection Using a Docking Station

You can use a docking station to connect your phone with a large display, and connect them
with a wired keyboard and mouse.

1 Prepare a docking station.

Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If the large display supports
HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at
least one HDMI port and two USB ports.

2 Connect your phone and the large display to the docking station, then connect the wired
mouse and keyboard to the docking station.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.

Use Desktop Mode

After your phone screen is projected, go to > Projection mode on your phone, and touch
Desktop mode.
In Desktop mode, your phone and the large display work independently and can show
different content. The content projected on the large display is in a layout similar to that on
a computer desktop.
Therefore, you can edit a document on the large display while chatting on your phone. You
don't need to worry about missing out on notifications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will
appear on the notification panel on the external display to let you know.

Use Your Phone as a Touchpad

After projecting your phone on the large display in Desktop mode, if no keyboard is
available, your phone can work as a touchpad to complete input operations of a mouse and
keyboard.

Go to > Touchpad. You can:

• Use gestures as instructed to simulate mouse commands.

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The figures are for reference only.

• When no external keyboard is connected, touch the text input box on the external display
to display the onscreen keyboard to input text.
If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this
case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text.

Use Screen Projection to Make Work Easier

In Desktop mode, you can use the following features:
• Multi-window display: Open multiple windows at a time to multitask.
• File management: Save files to the desktop, create files or folders, and rename or delete
files.
• Quick search: Search for documents, multimedia files, and apps using the start menu
search box.
• Quick app projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your phone to view the projection
options. You can then project and open the app on the large display.

Exit Desktop Mode

To exit Desktop mode, go to > Projection mode and select Phone.

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Multi-screen Collaboration
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and PC
Connect your phone with a Huawei or Honor PC to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-
device control, file sharing, and file editing.

Connect Your Phone to the PC through Huawei Share OneHop

1 Ensure that the PC supports or .

2 On the PC, enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and PC Manager, and agree to the user license
agreement.
3 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and the
shortcuts menu, then enable NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

4 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the or

label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.

Connect Your Phone to the PC by Using Bluetooth Search

1 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and

enable .
2 Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), go to Phone > Connect, and select to search for
your phone over Bluetooth. Place your phone above the keyboard and your PC will start
searching for your phone.

To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to

> Check for updates.

3 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.

Connect Your Phone to the PC by Scanning the QR Code

1 Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later) on your PC, go to Phone > Connect, and select
the QR code option in the upper left corner.

To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to

> Check for updates.

2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet and use it to scan the QR code
displayed on the PC.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your phone and PC.

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Connect Your Phone to the PC with a USB Cable

1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone and PC.

2 On the PC, open PC Manager (version 10.1 or later).

To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update PC Manager, go to

> Check for updates.

3 Confirm to connect to the PC on your phone.

If you cancel the connection on your phone, you can establish a wired connection
again. To do so, open PC Manager and go to Phone > Connect > Other ways to
connect > USB.

Disconnect Your Phone from Your PC

After you have finished using your phone and PC, you can disconnect them using the
following methods:
• On your PC, open PC Manager, and click Phone > Disconnect.
• On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch
DISCONNECT.
• If your phone and PC are connected via a USB cable, remove the cable to disconnect them.

Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and PC

After connecting your phone and PC, you can transfer files between them to make work
easier.

Drag and drop files

After Multi-screen Collaboration is established between your phone and PC, you can drag
and drop files such as pictures and videos between them to make your work easier.
Transfer files from your phone to the PC:
• In the phone window on the PC, open Gallery or Files, click and hold a picture or video,
click and hold any of the selected files until a dragging icon is displayed, then drag the files
to a folder on your PC.
• In the phone window on the PC, drag the selected pictures or text and drop them in an
opened document on your PC.
For example, drag a photo or text from Notepad in the phone window and drop it to an
Office document opened on your PC, then continue editing on your PC.
Transfer files from your PC to your phone:
• Go to Gallery > Albums in the phone window, and drag a picture or video from your PC to
the phone window.
• Open Files in the phone window, and drag a document from your PC to the phone window.

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The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder
by default.
• Open a file in the phone window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to
the phone window.
For example, drag a picture on your PC to a Notepad item opened in the phone window,
then continue editing on your phone.

Use Huawei Share OneHop to Transfer Files

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can transfer
files between them using Huawei Share OneHop, without needing a data cable or any
software.
Share pictures and videos
• Transfer pictures and videos from your phone to your PC:

1 On your phone, select one or more pictures and videos in Gallery.

2 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the

or label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone. The selected pictures or
videos will be quickly transferred to your PC.

You can click in the picture browser to extract text from an image, and copy or save it
into a new file.
• Transfer pictures from your PC to your phone:

1 Right-click a picture on your PC and use Huawei Image viewer to open it.
2 On your phone, exit Gallery or go to the home screen, and place your phone against
your PC (in the same way as above) to transfer the picture from your PC to your phone.
Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.0 or later.

Record the PC screen:

Shake your phone and place it against your PC to project and record the PC screen on your
phone.

1 Shake your phone and immediately place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the

back of the phone against the or label on your PC until your phone vibrates or
plays a tone. Your PC screen will then be projected and recorded on your phone. The PC
screen recording can be up to 60 seconds.

2 Touch on your phone to stop the screen recording, which will be saved to Gallery on
your phone.
• This feature is currently supported on Intel laptops only.

• Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later.

Share documents

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• Transfer documents from your phone to your PC:

1 On your phone, use Microsoft Office to open the document you want to transfer.

2 Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the

or label on the PC until your phone vibrates or plays a tone. The selected
documents will be quickly transferred to your PC.
• Transfer documents from your PC to your phone:

1 On your PC, use Microsoft Office to open the document you want to transfer.
2 On your phone, exit Microsoft Office or return to the home screen, then place the phone
against your PC (in the same way as above). The file opened on your PC will then be
transferred to your phone.
Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later.

Operate Your Phone from Your PC

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use a
mouse and keyboard with the PC to facilitate using phone apps and files.

Operate Phone Apps on Your PC

Use a mouse to perform operations quickly
• Open an app: Click an app in the phone window on your PC to open it.
• Browse a page: Use the mouse scroll wheel to browse web pages in the phone window or
scroll between desktop tabs.
Use a keyboard to perform operations quickly
• Input text: Use the input method on your PC to enter text in the phone window.
• Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to
paste it in the phone window.
To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification
Center icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab.
• Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the phone
window.
• Exit an app: Press the ESC key on the keyboard to exit an app in the phone window.

Always display the phone window on the top

In the phone window on your PC, click to pin the phone window so that it will be always
displayed on the top, and click this icon again to unpin the phone window.

Answer a Voice or Video Call on Your PC

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use the PC
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phone. During a call, the audio and video can be played through your PC and its accessories
such as the speaker and camera.
On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch
Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on PC to switch the audio output device.
Ensure that PC Manager 10.1 or later has been installed on the PC.

Open and Edit Files on Your Phone Using Apps on the PC

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can use an app
on the PC to open and edit files on your phone, such as in the following situations.
• Documents: Use Microsoft Office on your PC to open a document.
• Pictures: Use Photoshop on your PC to open a picture.
• Audio and video files: Use Windows Media Player to open an audio or video file.
• Web pages: Use IE browser on your PC to open a web page.
• Compressed files: Use WinRAR on your PC to extract and open compressed files.
Ensure that PC Manager 10.1 or later has been installed on the PC.

Share Your Phone's Mobile Data Network with Your PC

After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and PC, you can share your
phone's hotspot with your PC in PC Manager.

1 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet using mobile data.
2 Open PC Manager and go to Phone > Instant Hotspot.
After Instant Hotspot is enabled, your PC will use your phone's mobile data to access the
Internet.
Ensure that PC Manager is running version 11.0 or later.

Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and

Phone
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Tablet
Connect your phone and tablet to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-device operations,
such as to display your phone screen on the tablet, use your phone apps on the tablet, drag
files across the two devices, and edit a file from your phone on the tablet.

Connect Your Tablet and Phone

Only some Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature.

Connect your tablet and phone to enable Multi-screen Collaboration using any of the
following methods:
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Connect over Bluetooth

1 Swipe down from the status bar on your tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration.
2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and

enable .
3 Hold your phone close to your tablet and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
connection.
Scan QR code to connect:

1 On your tablet, enable Multi-Screen Collaboration, on the Multi-Screen Collaboration

screen, touch Scan to connect.
2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet, and connect your phone and tablet
as prompted.
Connect by tapping against a NFC-capable keyboard:
You can place your phone against the standard NFC-capable keyboard that comes with your
tablet to enable Multi-screen Collaboration.

1 Make sure that your tablet has been paired with the keyboard.
2 Swipe down from the status bar on your phone to open the notification panel, swipe

down again to show all shortcuts, then turn on .

3 Tap the NFC area at the back of your phone (near the rear cameras) against the NFC area
of the keyboard until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.
4 Connect your phone and tablet as prompted.

Access Phone Apps and Files from Your Tablet

After connecting your phone with your tablet, you can operate your phone from your tablet,
such as to operate phone apps and files, view phone notifications (such as SMS messages),
and make or answer phone calls.
When your phone screen is unlocked, you can perform the following operations in the phone
window on your tablet:
• Open Phone to make a call by dialing a number.
• Open Messaging to view and reply to SMS messages.
• Open Gallery or Files to view photos, videos, and files, as well as to play video or audio
files from your phone.
• Swipe down from the status bar on your phone or tablet to open the notification panel,
then touch Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on tablet to switch the audio
output device.
• If your tablet is connected to an external keyboard or a stylus, you can use it to input text
and control the phone window on your tablet.

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Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Tablet

1 Open Gallery or Files, and touch and hold a picture, video, or document.
2 Select more files if needed, touch and hold any of the selected files, then drag them when
an icon for dragging files appears.
For example, you can:
• Drag to transfer files in Gallery or Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag to transfer files in Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag a picture, text, or file from your phone to an open document on your tablet, such as a
Microsoft Office document, memo, or email.

Disconnect Your Phone from Your Tablet

After you have finished using your phone and tablet, you can disconnect them using the
following methods:

• On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect.

• On your phone or tablet, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel
and touch DISCONNECT.

AR Measure
Use Your Phone to Measure Height, Volume, and More
AR Measure enables you to measure height, volume, and more without needing a measuring
tape.
Before taking measurements, ensure that your surroundings are well lit and clear of
obstacles and reflective objects.

Measure Height
• For best results, keep a distance of 1.5–2 m (about 5–6.6 ft.) between your phone and
the subject.
• To measure the height of two or three people at the same time, get them to stand side
by side, then mark the feet of one subject as the starting point. Lift your phone until
your subjects' faces have been identified, at which point their individual heights will be
displayed.

1 Open the Tools folder on the home screen, then touch AR Measure.
2 On the AR Measure screen, touch Height.
3 Frame the subject's feet in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the
plane.

4 Point at the subject's feet and touch to mark the starting point.
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5 Slowly lift your phone to include the subject's entire body in the viewfinder. When the
subject's face is identified, your phone will automatically display the subject's height.
Drag the end point to fine-tune the measurement result.

Touch to capture the measuring screen.

Measure Length
For best results, keep a distance of 0.3–1.5 m (about 1–5 ft.) between your phone and
the object.

1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Length.

2 Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.

3 Point at the object and touch to mark the starting point.

4 Move your phone slowly so that travels along the edge of the object. When it reaches

the end of the edge, touch .

5 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the end point to fine-tune the measurement result.

Measure Area
Currently, only the area of rectangles can be measured.

1 On the AR Measure screen, touch Area.

2 Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate the plane.
3 When your phone identifies the object, a frame will appear. After the frame overlaps with

the object, touch .

4 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the end point to fine-tune the measurement result.

Measure Volume
• Currently, only the volume of cubes can be measured.

• Make sure the object is not placed against a wall. Ensure there is a distance of 1–1.5 m
(3.3–5 ft.) between your phone and the object.

On the AR Measure screen, touch Volume. Both automatic and manual measurements are
allowed.
Automatic Volume Measurement

1 Ensure that Auto is turned on. Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your
phone to locate the plane.

2 When your phone identifies the object and displays a frame, touch .
3 Your phone will automatically display the result.
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Drag the tips to fine-tune the measurement result.
Manual Volume Measurement

1 Turn off Auto. Frame the object in the viewfinder and slowly move your phone to locate
the plane.

2 Point at the tip of the object's bottom edge and touch to mark the starting
point.

3 Move your phone slowly so that travels along the long edge of the object. When it

reaches the end of the edge, touch .

4 Move your phone to create a frame for the object's bottom. When the frame overlaps with

the bottom plane, touch .

5 Move your phone to create a frame for the whole object. After the frame overlaps with

the object, touch .

6 Your phone will automatically display the result.
Drag the tips to fine-tune the measurement result.

Smart Remote
Use Your Phone as a Remote Control
Your phone uses infrared technology, allowing you to pair it with household appliances in the
Smart Remote app and use it to remotely control appliances such as TVs, air conditioners,
STBs, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and network boxes.

Add and Use a Remote Control

1 Go to Tools > Smart Remote > , select the device type (such as TV, air conditioner,
STB, DVD player, camera, projector, or network box), and then the brand.
2 Point the infrared sensor on the top of your phone at the household appliance, and follow
the onscreen instructions to add it to your remote control.

3 After adding the appliance, simply touch to control it remotely.

Set Up a Remote Control

1 Go to Tools > Smart Remote > and touch .

2 Swipe through the remote control panels to select the one you want, and touch Go to
remote control panel.
3 Point the infrared sensor on the top of the phone at the infrared sensor of a home
remote, keeping it at a distance of about 5 cm. Touch and hold a key on the phone you
want to program for 2 seconds to start learning the operation. Hold your phone and the
home remote steady during the process.
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Enable or Disable Remote Control Keypad Touch Sounds

Go to Smart Remote > > Settings to enable or disable keypad touch sounds and/or
vibration.

Switch Audio Channels Between Devices

Switch to a Different Output Device During Playback
When playing music or videos through your earphones, you can quickly switch playback to
another device without having to unplug your wired earphones or disconnect your Bluetooth
earphones.

1 Enable Bluetooth on your phone and connect it to wired earphones or a Bluetooth audio
device (such as Bluetooth earphones, a Bluetooth speaker, or a vehicle-mounted device).
2 After pairing is successful, you will see the Current audio output device or Current audio
input/output device card if you swipe down the notification panel on your phone. Touch

on the card to display the audio output devices that are currently available.
Select the device you want to switch the audio to.
If your phone supports wired earphones with a non-Type-C port, the audio output
channel of your phone will be switched from This device to the wired earphones by
default.

Huawei Share
Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth
to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files
without using mobile data.

Enable or Disable Huawei Share

You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off Huawei Share. You can also touch and hold
Huawei Share to access its settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share to enable or disable Huawei Share.

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Quickly Share Files Between Phones with Huawei Share

You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei phones. The recipient can
preview the files before agreeing to accept them, and view the full content of the files after
receiving them. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.

1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share.

2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select a file or album you want to share, then

touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the
file.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer.

To view the received files, open Files, search for and access the Huawei Share folder, then
you can view received files.
You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums > Huawei
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Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a
computer (Windows or macOS).

1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers, as well as the
user name and password under Verification on computers.
4 Perform the following operations on a Windows-based computer (desktop or laptop) or a
macOS-based computer (laptop):
• Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network on the computer.
• macOS: Go to Finder > Go > Network on the computer.
Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14.

5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone and enter the user name and
password previously noted down.
6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view,
edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa.

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Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically
synced to your phone and vice versa.

One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share

When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the
printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.

1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:

• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
• WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi
Direct.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via
Bluetooth.

2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the
settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the first time, find the printer
on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to confirm the connection.
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For a list of supported printers, touch Help on the Huawei Share sharing screen, select
Printers, then touch What printers are supported?.

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Take Photos with Your Foldable Device
Take Photos with Your Foldable Phone
Your foldable phone uses the same cameras as both front and rear cameras. The dual screen
design also allows both the photographer and their subject to preview shots in real time from
both sides simultaneously.
Open Camera. You can use the camera in the following ways:
• When your phone is unfolded, you can shoot photos or videos using the entire screen as the
viewfinder.
• When your phone is folded, the viewfinder is displayed on the primary screen by default.

Touch to display the viewfinder on both the primary and secondary screens.

To take a selfie, touch to switch to the front camera, flip your phone so that the
cameras are facing you, then take a photo.

Take Photos
Take Photos

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The figures are for reference only.

1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.
To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the
respective frame or ring to the desired location.

• Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
• Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
• Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.

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• Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or

(Always on).

If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit
environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be
automatically turned on when you take a photo.
These features may not be available in some camera modes.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Use the Floating Shutter to Take Photos

You can enable the floating shutter to display in the camera viewfinder, and drag it anywhere
you like to take photos quickly.

1 Go to Camera > , and enable Floating shutter.

2 The floating shutter will then be displayed in the viewfinder. You can drag it anywhere you
like.
3 Touch the floating shutter to take a photo.

Take Burst Photos

Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best
one.

1 Open Camera, select Photo mode, and make sure the rear camera is in use.

2 Touch and hold or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.
When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so
far.
3 Lift your finger to stop shooting.

Select the Burst Photos You Want to Keep

1 Open Gallery. Touch a burst photo (which is tagged with ), then touch .

2 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch and
follow the onscreen instructions.

To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch .

Take Timed Photos

The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.

1 Go to Camera > > Timer and select a countdown.

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2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when
the countdown ends.

Use Audio Control to Take Photos

You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.

1 Go to Camera > > Audio control, and select an option.

2 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits

Portrait mode lets you apply beauty and lighting effects to your photos to shoot stunning
portraits.

1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.

2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder.

To take a selfie, touch .

3 You can then:

• Enable beauty effect: Touch and adjust beauty settings.

To disable the beauty effect, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch .

• Set lighting effect: Touch and select your preferred.

• Turn on the flash: When using the front camera, touch the flash icon at the top.

Select (Auto) or (Always on).

This feature may vary by device.

4 Touch to take a photo.

Take Night Shots

Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colors even when shooting in low
light or at night.

1 Open Camera and select Night mode.

2 If you are using the rear camera, touch on the viewfinder to adjust the ISO sensitivity

or to adjust the shutter speed.

This feature may vary by device.
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3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.

4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
phone steady until the countdown finishes.
You can also touch the shutter button to stop the countdown and immediately take a
photo.

Take Wide Aperture Photos

Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos where the background is blurred while your
subject remains in sharp focus.

1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode.

2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 m
(about 7 ft.) of your subject.

3 Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller
aperture value will create a more blurred background.
4 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Shoot Wide Aperture Videos

Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot videos where the background is blurred in real time
so your subject always remains in sharp focus.

1 Open Camera and select Aperture mode.

2 Touch to switch to video mode.

3 Touch where you want to focus. Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust
aperture settings. A smaller aperture value will create a more blurred background.
4 Touch the shutter button to start recording. When recording, touch the viewfinder to
adjust the focus.

Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos

You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera.

2 Touch a photo tagged with , then touch at the top of the photo.
3 Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture.

4 Touch to save the settings.

5 Touch to save the edited photo as a new photo. The new photo does not allow
background blur editing.

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Take Professional-Looking Photos

Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently
identifying objects and scenes (such as food, beaches, blue skies, and greenery, as well as
text) and optimizing the color and brightness settings accordingly.
Master AI is displayed as AI photography or AI camera on some devices.

1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.

2 Touch to turn on .
3 Frame the subject within the viewfinder. Once the camera identifies what you are
shooting, it will automatically recommend a mode (such as portrait, greenery, or text).

4 To disable the recommended mode, touch next to the mode text or turn off .

Use Moon Mode

1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.

2 Touch to turn on .
3 Aim the camera at the moon and spread your fingers on the viewfinder to adjust the
zoom to 10x or more.
When the camera detects the moon, it will automatically enter Moon mode.

4 Touch to take a photo.

Moon mode can only identify the moon if it is at least half full. The mode may not
launch if the moon is shrouded by clouds.

Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings

Take Wide-Angle or Long-Focus Photos
The zoom capabilities of your device's camera allow you to capture more of a scene, or
distant vistas.

Take Wide-Angle Photos

1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.

2 Ensure that is enabled.

3 Aim the camera at the object you want to take a photo of. The camera will automatically
recommend Super wide angle mode if it detects a building. Touch Wide to have a wider
angle of view.
You can also drag the zoom slider in the viewfinder, or pinch in or out to adjust the zoom
level. A smaller value will result in a wider angle of view.

4 Touch to take a photo.

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Take Photos from Far Away

1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.

2 Aim the camera at a distant object you want to take a photo of. Drag the zoom slider or
pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level.
When the zoom level is set to 15x or higher, a Picture in Picture preview is displayed in the
viewfinder to help you focus.
This feature may vary by device.

3 In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch .

Macro
Use Super Macro to Shoot Close-ups
With Super macro mode, you can take photos of small objects such as dewdrops and leaves
to explore and record the details of the world around you.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Super macro mode.

2 Touch to take a photo.

Automatically Switch to Super Macro Mode

1 Open Camera. When the camera is close enough to the object you want to shoot, it will

automatically focus on the object. If is enabled, the screen will display Super macro.
If it is not displayed, keep a distance of 2.5–10.0 cm (about 1–4 in.) away from the
subject.

2 Touch to take a photo.

Take Panoramic Photos

Take Panoramic Photos
Add some width to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The camera
takes multiple photos of objects within your field of view and stitches them together into a
single panoramic photo.

Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos

Panorama mode combines multiple shots into a seamless panoramic photo. Simply move the
camera as you shoot and the camera will take care of the rest.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Panorama mode.

2 Touch and set the pan direction.

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3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch to start shooting. Move the
camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep the arrow on the
center line when you are taking the photo.

4 Touch when you are finished.

Take Black and White Photos

Take Black and White Photos
Black and white photography removes distracting colors to help you focus more on form,
shape, and texture.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Monochrome mode.

2 Select one of the following modes based on your subject and scene:
• Normal: This mode suits all kinds of subjects.
• Aperture: This mode blurs the background and lends greater emphasis to the subject.
• Portrait: This mode blurs the background and lets you adjust the beauty effect.
• Pro: This mode allows you to adjust the camera settings, including the metering mode,
sensitivity, and shutter speed.

3 Touch to take a photo.

Moving Pictures
Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life
Moving pictures capture a second of movement and sound before and after you touch the
shutter button.

Take Moving Pictures

1 Go to Camera > More and select Moving picture mode.

2 Touch to take a photo.

Play Moving Pictures

Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.

Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of the
picture to view it.
The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the
screen to stop the playback.

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Share Moving Pictures

You can share moving pictures with Huawei or Honor devices using various methods, such as
Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Huawei Share.
Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch and hold to select the moving pictures you want to

share, then touch to share them.

If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving pictures will
be displayed as static images.

Save a Moving Picture as a GIF File or Video

To save a moving picture as a GIF file or video, touch the moving picture in the album, touch

, then select Save as video or Save as GIF.

Add Stickers to Photos

Add Stickers to Photos
Add a sticker, such as time, weather, mood, or food, to spice up your photos.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Stickers mode.

If the Stickers option is not present, touch , then download Stickers.

2 Touch and select a sticker. The selected sticker will be displayed in the viewfinder.
3 Drag the sticker to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers.

4 Touch to take a photo.

High-Res Mode
Take High-Resolution Photos
Take high-resolution photos if you would like to print them or display them on a large screen.

1 Go to Camera > More and select High-res mode.

2 If you see a high-resolution selector icon (such as on top of the viewfinder), touch

the icon and select or depending on your preferences.

The high-resolution selector icon may vary by device.

• When you are shooting static objects or scenery in well-lit conditions, select to
capture higher quality photos. It may take longer to take the photo. Keep your phone
steady when the photo is being taken.
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• To take a high-resolution photo quickly, select .

3 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch where you want to focus.
In High-res mode, you won't be able to zoom in or out, or adjust the aspect ratio.

4 Touch to take a photo.

This feature may vary by device.

Pro Mode
Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro
Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity,
focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos.

Use Pro Mode to Take Photos

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1 Open Camera and select Pro mode.

2 You can then:
• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.
Metering Mode Description
Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting
Matrix
landscapes.

Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of the screen.

Center
Applicable when shooting portraits.

Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the

Spot
subject's eyes.
• Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.

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In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the
ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise.
• Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider.
The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When
you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When you are
shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed.
• Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV and drag the slider.
Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the EV value in well-lit
environments.
• Adjust the focus: Touch AF and select a focus mode.
Focus Mode Description
AF-S (single) Applicable to stationary subjects.

AF-C Applicable to moving subjects.

(continuous)

MF (manual) Touch the subject on which you want to focus.

• Adjust the color cast: Touch WB and select a mode.

When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .

Touch to adjust the color temperature.

• Select the storage format: You can save the photo in JPG or RAW format. RAW format
records more detail and gives you a wider range of post-processing options. JPG
format, which can be high-resolution or default, takes up less storage space compared
to RAW format.

Touch to select a storage format.

If you select RAW format, photos that you take will be saved in RAW and standard
formats. The RAW format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery.

• Enable AF assist light: For better focus in low-light environments, touch .

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

In Pro mode, changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as
well. Adjust them depending on your actual requirements.

Use Pro Mode to Record Videos

1 In Pro mode, touch to switch to video mode. You can then:

• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.

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Metering Mode Description
Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting
Matrix
landscapes.

Places more emphasis on light levels at the center of the screen.

Center
Applicable when shooting portraits.

Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the

Spot
subject's eyes.
• Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.
In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the
ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise.
• Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider.
The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When
you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When you are
shooting moving scenes or objects, increase the shutter speed.
• Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV and drag the slider.
Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the EV value in well-lit
environments.
• Adjust the focus: Touch AF and select a focus mode.
Focus Mode Description
AF-S (single) Applicable to stationary subjects.

AF-C Applicable to moving subjects.

(continuous)

MF (manual) Touch the subject on which you want to focus.

• Adjust the color cast: Touch WB and select a mode.

When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .

Touch to adjust the color temperature.

2 Touch to start recording.

In Pro mode, changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as
well. Adjust them depending on your actual requirements.

Record Videos
Record Videos
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:

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• Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider.
• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock
the exposure and focus.

• Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or to
turn it off.

When using the front camera to record videos, you can set the flash to (Always
on) when there is insufficient light. The camera will then increase the screen brightness
to illuminate the subject's face.

• Adjust the beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings.

• Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to > Video resolution and select
the desired resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video with a
larger file size.
Touch Frame rate to select a frame rate.

• Select a video format that saves on storage space: Touch and enable Efficient
video format.
When this feature is enabled, your phone will use a video format that takes up less
storage space. However, this may result in other devices being unable to play the video.
Please exercise caution when selecting this option.
Not all devices support these features.

3 Touch to start recording.

While recording, touch and hold or to smoothly zoom in or out.

Touch to take a photo while recording.

4 Touch to pause the recording and to end the recording.

Use AI Movie Effects to Record Videos

Use AI movie effects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post-
processing.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Switch to the rear camera, touch or to select a special effect.

3 Go to > Video resolution and select 21:9 to give your video a cinematic character.
This feature may vary by device.

4 Touch to start recording.

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While recording, touch to take a photo with the selected special effect.

5 Touch to end the recording.

Shoot 4K UHD Videos

Your phone supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video recording.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Go to > Video resolution and select [16:9] 4K.

Beauty mode, filters, and special effects are not supported at 4K, and will be
automatically disabled when you select the 4K resolution.

3 Return to the Video screen and touch to record a video.

A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more
storage space.

Slow-Mo Recording
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos
Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed
based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower
playback.
The available slow motion speeds vary by device.

• 256x: suitable for recording shooting, explosion, or other extreme fast-paced action scenes.
• 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing.
• 32x or 16x: suitable for recording bubbles popping and water splashing.
• 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water
and a football being kicked. You can customize the overall shooting length and the length
of the slow-mo portion.
For best results, shoot the slow-mo videos in bright and natural lighting.

Shoot Slow-Mo Videos

1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode.

2 Touch and select 4x or 8x.

The 8x option is not available on certain devices.

3 Touch to start recording.

4 Touch to end the recording.

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Shoot Slow-Mo Videos with the Front Camera

You can use the front camera to take slow-mo selfie videos such as of your hair blowing in
the wind.

1 Go to Camera > More, select Slow-mo mode, then touch to switch to the front
camera.

2 If your phone allows, touch and select a slow motion speed.

3 Touch to start recording.

4 Touch to end the recording.

Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos

For a slow-mo video, you can change which part of it you want to play in slow motion.
This feature is only available for slow-mo videos recorded at 4x or 8x. The 8x option is
not available on certain devices.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera and select a slow-mo video.

2 Touch to play the video. During playback, touch the video to display the editing area.
3 Drag the sliders to adjust the part you want to be played in slow motion.
Other parts of the video will be played at a normal speed.

4 Go to > Save slow-mo file to save your edits.

For the best results when sharing, share the slow-mo videos in which your edits have
been saved.

Time-Lapse Photography
Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video
You can use Time-lapse to capture images slowly over several minutes or even hours, then
condense them into a short video. This allows you to capture the beauty of change –
blooming flowers, drifting clouds, and more.

1 Go to Camera > More and select Time-lapse mode.

2 Place your phone in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your phone.

3 Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording.

The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery.

Take Time-Lapse Photos with Custom Settings

By default, Time-lapse mode uses preset settings. To customize the settings, touch Auto. You
can then:
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• Touch to adjust the recording speed. For example, record traffic trails at 15x or
blooming flowers at 1800x.
A video recorded at a higher speed will play faster.

• Touch to set the recording duration.

• Touch to adjust the metering mode, shutter speed, ISO, and more.

• Touch to start recording. If no recording duration is set, touch to end the

recording.

Leica Colors
Use Leica Colors
1 Open Camera and make sure the rear camera is in use.

2 Touch , then select Leica standard, Leica vivid, or Leica smooth.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.
Not all camera modes support Leica colors.

Manage Gallery
Edit Photos and Videos
Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos.

Basic Editing

1 Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch to
access the editing features.
• Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select
which part you want to keep.
To rotate the photo, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.

To rotate the photo by 90 degrees, touch . To mirror the photo, touch .

• Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
• Adjust photo effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and
other aspects of the photo.
• Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,
blur, doodle, or text element.

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2 Touch or to save your edits.

Add Stickers to Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to > More > Stickers.

2 Select the type of sticker you want to add, such as Time, Weather, or Mood.
3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types
of stickers.

4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

Pixelate Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to > More > Mosaic.

2 Select a mosaic style and size to cover parts of the photo.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it off the photo.

4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

Rename Photos

1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.

2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.

3 Touch OK.

Collage
You can use the collage feature in Gallery to quickly combine multiple photos into one for
easier sharing.

1 You can access the collage feature in either of the following ways:
• On the Discover tab, touch Make a collage, select the desired photos, then touch
Create.

• On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select desired photos, then go to
> Collage.

2 Select a template. You can then:

• Relocate a photo: Touch and hold the photo and drag it to a different position.
• Adjust the displayed portion of a photo: Slide on the photo, or pinch in or out on it so
that only the desired part is displayed in the grid.

• Rotate a photo: Touch the photo, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.

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• Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between photos and along
the grid edges. To remove them, touch Frame.

3 Touch to save the collage.

To view the saved collage, go to Albums > Collages.

Edit Videos
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums and touch the video you want to edit.

2 Touch to display the video editing screen, where you can:

• Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
• Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length.
• Add a transition: Touch Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you

want to add a transition, and touch Cut. Then touch on the timeline to select a
transition.
If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.
• Sort the clips: After a clip is split, you can touch and hold a section and drag it for it to
appear earlier or later in the video.
• Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
• Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
• Delete a clip: In Edit, add cuts before and after the clips you want to delete, then
touch Delete.
• Apply a filter: Touch Filters and select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter
effects.
• Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
extract audio from a video.
You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
• Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro effects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.

3 When you are finished, touch to preview and to save the video.
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When saving the video, you can specify the video resolution as required.

View Photos and Videos

In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips
automatically generated from them.

View by Shooting Time

Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and
pinch out to switch to the daily view.
You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time.

View by Album
You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
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Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the
camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.

View by Category
Gallery intelligently sorts photos into categories, allowing you to quickly sift through large
albums by category.
Touch a category album on the Discover tab (such as food, portrait, or scenery) to view
photos in that album.

View Details About Photos and Videos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to
hide the menu.

2 When in Full screen mode, touch to view details about the photo or video, such as
the storage path, resolution, and size.

View Photos or Videos on Other Devices from Your Phone

With Multi-device browsing, you can browse and search for photos and videos saved on other
phones and tablets.
• This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

• Before using this feature, ensure that the battery level of your device is more than
10%.

1 Connect your phone and the target device to the same router or personal hotspot, log in
to the same HUAWEI ID, and enable Bluetooth on both devices. The two devices will then
automatically connect to each other.
2 Go to Settings > More connections > Multi-Device Collaboration and ensure that
Multi-Device Collaboration and Multi-Device Gallery (if displayed) are enabled.
If your device does not have the Multi-Device Collaboration switch, it indicates that this
feature is not supported.
3 After the connection is set up, the Other devices tab will be displayed under Gallery >
Albums.
4 Touch the Other devices tab to view connected devices. You can:
• Browse photos or videos on the connected devices: Touch a connected device to view
the albums stored on that device.
• Search for photos: On the Albums tab, enter a keyword (such as "food" or "scenery").
The search results will be displayed by device.
• Save items from other devices to your phone: Touch the target device, touch and hold

to select photos or videos, then touch .

The saved items are displayed in Gallery > Albums > From other devices.
To disable this feature, disable Multi-Device Collaboration.
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Quickly Search for Photos in Gallery

Quickly locate a photo by searching with keywords in Gallery.

1 Open Gallery, then touch the search box at the top.

2 Enter a keyword (such as "food", "scenery", or "flower").
3 Photos related to that keyword as well as suggested keywords will be displayed. Touch a
suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise results.

Share Photos and Videos

There are several ways to share photos and videos from Gallery:

• Share a single photo or video: Touch the photo or video, then touch .
• Share multiple photos or videos: In an album, touch and hold to select multiple photos and

videos, then touch .

Organize Albums
Organize photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them.

Add Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums.

2 Touch , name the album, then touch OK.

3 Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album.

Sort Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > and touch Sort albums.

2 Drag next to an album to the desired position. Touch Reset to reset the albums to
the default order.

Move Photos and Videos

1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.

2 Touch > Move to select the desired album.

3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album.
The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums.

Delete Photos and Videos

Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to > Delete.

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Some preset albums, such as All photos, My favorites, Videos, and Camera albums,
cannot be deleted.
Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before
being permanently deleted after 30 days.
To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the

Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete.

Recover Deleted Photos and Videos

In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then

touch to restore them to their original albums.

If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.

Add Photos and Videos to Favorites

Open a photo or video, then touch .

The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album.

Block Albums
Block third-party app albums to prevent them from being displayed in Gallery.

1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block.

2 If is displayed at the top, it indicates that the album can be blocked. Go to >
Block.
Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files.
3 To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch
Unblock next to the album.
Only some albums in Others can be blocked.

Hide Albums
System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be
hidden.

From the Albums tab, go to > Hide albums and toggle the switches on for albums that
you want to hide.
Hidden albums and the photos and videos in them are hidden from view in Gallery.

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Huawei Vlog Editor

The Huawei Vlog editor automatically creates Huawei Vlogs, such as Spotlight Reels,
Highlights videos, and People albums, with added background music from your photos and
videos.
You can also select photos and videos yourself to create your own Huawei Vlogs.
Either way, you can edit and share your Huawei Vlogs at the touch of a finger.

Create a Vlog with Photos and Videos

You can quickly create a vlog set to music made with photos and videos on your device. Jazz
it up with extra filters, transitions, and intros or outros.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 Open Gallery. Then do either of the following:

• Go to Discover > New video, select photos and videos, then touch Create.
• On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select photos and videos, then go to

> Video.

2 Your phone will automatically create a vlog, for which you can:
• Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
• Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length or adjust the display duration of a photo.
• Sort the clips: Touch and hold a clip, then drag it to where you want it to be.

• Add a transition: Touch between clips to select a transition. You can also touch
Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you want to add a transition,

and touch Cut. Then touch on the timeline to select a transition.

If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.
• Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
• Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
• Delete a clip: Select a clip, then touch Delete. You can also touch Edit, add cuts before
and after the clips you want to delete, then touch Delete.
• Apply a filter: Touch Filters and select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter
effects.
• Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
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You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
• Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro effects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.

3 When you are finished, touch to preview and to export the video.

View Spotlight Reels

Spotlight Reel analyzes your videos to create highlight clips of people and objects in them
and presents them to you with background music.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Videos.

2 Touch a video, then swipe up on the video. Touch a person's face or Highlight Reel to
view the created Spotlight Reel.
If a clip has not yet been generated, touch GET STARTED to create one.
3 During playback, touch the video to edit the template, background music, filter, intro and
outro, and more.
This feature works automatically when your phone is charging and the screen is off. It
only works on local videos between 10 seconds and 3 minutes long.

People Album Videos

View, Edit, and Share People Album Videos
Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in photos.
View, edit, and share the videos generated in these People albums.

View People Album Videos

1 Go to Gallery > Discover and touch a People album.

2 Touch on the album cover.

Edit People Album Videos

Apply special effects, filters, and background music to make your videos stand out.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 Touch to play the video. During playback, touch to edit the video.
• Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
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• Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length.
• Sort the clips: Touch and hold a clip, then drag it to where you want it to be.

• Add a transition: Touch between clips to select a transition. You can also touch
Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you want to add a transition,

and touch Cut. Then touch on the timeline to select a transition.

If multiple cuts are added, you can choose to apply the transition to all of them.
• Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
• Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
• Delete a clip: Select a clip, then touch Delete. You can also touch Edit, add cuts before
and after the clips you want to delete, then touch Delete.
• Apply a filter: Touch Filters and select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter
effects.
• Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
extract audio from a video.
You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
• Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro effects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.

2 When you are finished, touch to preview and to export the video.

Highlights
Highlights
Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on
time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can
instantly relive the good times.

• To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag.

• Highlights albums are created automatically when your phone is charging and connected
to a Wi-Fi network, the screen is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This
process may take some time.

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View Highlights Videos

1 Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album.

2 Touch to play the video.

Edit a Highlights Video

• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• This feature may vary by device.

1 When playing a Highlights video, touch to edit it:

• Select a theme: Touch Template and select a preset theme.
• Edit the clips: Touch Edit, then touch the timeline and drag the sliders at both ends to
trim the video to the desired length or adjust the display duration of a photo.
• Sort the clips: Touch and hold a clip, then drag it to where you want it to be.

• Add or change the transition: Touch between clips to change the transition. You
can also touch Edit, slide on the timeline to position the playhead where you want to

add a transition, and touch Cut. Then touch on the timeline to select a transition.
• Change the frame: In Edit, touch Frame and select a frame.
• Export a frame: In Edit, position the playhead on the frame you want to export as a
still image, then touch Export frame.
• Delete a clip: Select a clip, then touch Delete. You can also touch Edit, add cuts before
and after the clips you want to delete, then touch Delete.
• Apply a filter: Touch Filters and select a filter. Drag the slider to adjust the filter
effects.
• Edit background music: Touch Music and then touch Add music to choose from preset
background music or your locally saved music. You can also touch Extract audio to
extract audio from a video.
You can then: Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the original audio or background
audio; touch Fade to fade in or fade out the background music; extract or delete audio
by adding cuts before and after the audio clip from which you want to extract or
delete audio, selecting the clip, then dragging it to where you want it to be, or
touching Delete.
• Edit the intro and outro: Touch Text to select intro and outro effects.
You can edit the intro text style and add a sticker to the outro.

2 When you are finished, touch to preview and to export the video.

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Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums

1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.

2 You can then:

• Add photos or videos: Touch , select the items you want to add, then touch .
• Remove photos or videos: Touch and hold to select photos or videos you want to

remove, touch , then touch Remove.

Rename Highlights Albums

1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.

2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.

Delete Highlights Albums

1 On the Highlights tab, touch an album.

2 Go to > Delete and touch Delete.

Launch Camera
Launch Camera
There are multiple ways to open the Camera app.

From the Home Screen

From the home screen, open Camera.

From the Lock Screen

When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower
right corner to open the camera.

Using Ultra Snapshot

When enabled, simply double-press the Volume down button to open the camera or take a
snapshot when the screen is off or locked.

1 Go to Camera > > Ultra snapshot and select Open camera or Take a snapshot.
2 You can now open the camera or take a snapshot without unlocking your screen.

Light Painting

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Use Light Painting to Shoot Light Trails

Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer
time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To
reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your phone.

Capture Car Light Trails in Traffic Trails Mode

Traffic trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car light trails at night.

1 Go to Camera > More > Light painting and select Traffic trails.
2 Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that
car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.

3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.

4 When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.

Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode

Light graffiti mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front
of the camera.

1 In Light painting mode, select Light graffiti.

2 In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light
source of an appropriate color, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera.
Avoid exaggerated body movements as this may affect the shooting results.

3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.

4 When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.

Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode

Silky water mode lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.

1 In Light painting mode, select Silky water.

2 This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where there is a lot
of flowing water.

3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.

4 When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.

Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode

Star trails mode lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night
sky.

1 In Light painting mode, select Star trails.

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2 For best results, choose a clear night in a location without light pollution and with an
unobstructed view of the sky.

3 Touch to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.

4 When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting.

Take HDR Photos

Use HDR to Take Photos
When shooting photos with backlighting or a high light contrast, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
mode can help you improve light and shadow effects in your photos, giving your photos
sharper details.

1 Go to Camera > More and select HDR mode.

2 Steady your phone.

3 Touch to take a photo.

Documents Mode
Use Documents Mode to Straighten Photos
Images shot at an angle always suffer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to
take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode.
The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode and remove
shadows from them.

Shoot Photos in Documents Mode

1 Go to Camera > More and select Documents mode.

If the Documents option is not present in More, touch , then download Documents.

2 Frame the document you want to shoot within the viewfinder, then touch .
3 The camera will automatically identify the text area within the viewfinder, unskew the
image, and remove any shadows.
This feature may vary by device.

Adjust the Text Area

If you find the skew correction of a photo unsatisfactory, you can also manually adjust the
text area.
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1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, then touch the photo you wish to adjust.

2 Touch above the photo.

3 Drag the four corners to customize the correction area. Then touch . Your phone will
reshape the photo as a flat, rectangular image.

Filters
Apply a Filter to Photos or Videos
1 Open Camera and select Photo or Video mode.

2 Touch or to select a filter and preview the effect.

Some phones do not have the icon.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.

Adjust Camera Settings

Adjust Camera Settings
You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly.
The following features may not be available in some camera modes.

Adjust the Aspect Ratio

Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio.

This feature is not available in some modes.

Enable Location Tags

To enable Location tag, enable Location Services for your phone first, then go to Camera >

. Your photos and videos will then be tagged with location information.
You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.
To enable Location Services on your phone:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel (swipe down further to

show all shortcut switches if necessary), then enable .

• Go to Settings > Location, and enable Access my location.

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Add Device Watermarks

Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device
watermark added.
Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain phones.

Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos

Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot.

1 Enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will then appear in the viewfinder.
2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter
button.

Use Mirror Reflection

When using the front camera, touch , then enable or disable Mirror reflection.
When Mirror reflection is enabled, the image will appear as you see yourself in the
viewfinder, instead of flipped.
When Mirror reflection is disabled, the image will be flipped, so it's the opposite of what
you see in the viewfinder.

Mute the Shutter Sound

Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Capture Smiles
Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile
in the viewfinder.

Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions

Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewfinder.
When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with
the horizontal level.

Smart Photo Categorization

Smart Photo Categorization
Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, and
scenery, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
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To remove a photo from an album, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch (or

for portraits).
Not all photos can be removed from the category albums.

View and Set People Albums

Once you have taken a sufficient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People
albums for individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when
your phone is charging and the screen is off.
You can name these People albums and set the relationships of individuals with you.
Group photo albums require a specific number of photos containing 2 to 10 faces that have
already been named in People albums.

1 Go to Gallery > Discover and view the generated People albums.

2 Touch an album, go to > Edit, then set the name and relationship (such as Baby or
Mom).
Once you have finished, you can find a People album by entering the name or relationship in
the search bar.

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Phone
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls
You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If you are carrying your phone in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase.
This helps prevent you from missing important calls.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.

Set a Music Ringtone

1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to set a local song as the ringtone.
3 If you select a system ringtone, touch Vibration on the same screen, and select
Synchronized (default). When there is an incoming call, your phone will vibrate with
rhythm while the system ringtone is playing.
Not all products support a synchronized vibration and ringtone.

Set a Video Ringtone

Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls on your phone.

1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video. You can then preview what it looks like for
incoming calls.
3 Touch SET to set the video as the ringtone.

Set a Ringtone for a Contact

Set a different ringtone for a particular contact to distinguish more easily when that contact
is calling you.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select the contact you want to set a ringtone
for.
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.

Use MeeTime
Use MeeTime to make HD video or audio calls with contacts who have Huawei/Honor
devices, such as phones and tablets, and share your screen during calls.

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Using GPU Turbo technology, this feature will automatically improve video quality when the
network connection is poor. Thanks to its intelligent algorithms, your face will be seen clearly
even when making a video call at night or in a poorly-lit environment. During a video call,
you can adjust the beauty effects.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Enable MeeTime
Open Phone, touch MeeTime at the bottom of the screen, and follow the onscreen
instructions to activate and enable MeeTime.
Your linked phone number will be used by default to make and receive MeeTime calls.
Other devices can confirm that you have enabled the feature by checking this number.

Enable MeeTime
Open MeeTime, and follow the onscreen instructions to activate and enable MeeTime.
If a phone number has already been linked with your HUAWEI ID, it will be automatically
used for MeeTime. Your linked phone number will be used by default to make and receive
MeeTime calls.
If MeeTime is not pre-installed on your phone, download it from AppGallery.

Charges for MeeTime

• MeeTime only uses Wi-Fi or mobile data and will not be charged as calls by your carrier. It
is recommended that you use this feature over a Wi-Fi network.
• If you need to make a video call using mobile data, you can perform the following to save
on the amount of mobile data you use: On the MeeTime screen, touch your profile picture
in the upper right corner to access the Settings screen, then turn on the switch.

Make a High-quality Video or Voice Call

Use MeeTime to make smooth and high-quality calls between Huawei devices such as
phones and tablets. You can enjoy clear video calls even in dark environments and adjust the
beauty level during video calls.

1 Open MeeTime and follow the onscreen instructions to activate and enable it.

2 In the MeeTime app, go to Contacts > MeeTime, and touch or next to a contact
who has enabled MeeTime on their devices to make a high-quality video or voice call.

3 During a video call, touch the screen and then touch to access the Soften function.
Drag the slider left or right to adjust the beauty level.
For optimal use, keep your phone within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of you and ensure that you
are in a bright environment.

4 You can touch More and then perform the following:

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• Touch to mute MeeTime.

• Touch to use the speaker.

• Touch to switch to a voice call.

• Touch to share the screen.

To view or manage your call logs, touch Calls.

Share Your Phone Screen During a MeeTime Call

During a MeeTime video call, you can share your screen with the other party and doodle on
the screen. The other party will then be able to view your screen and your doodles on it.

1 During a video call, touch the screen, go to More > , and follow the onscreen
instructions to share your screen.

While sharing your screen, touch to start doodling on your screen.

2 Touch to exit screen sharing.

Set MeeTime Phone Numbers

You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers.

1 On the MeeTime screen, touch your profile picture icon in the upper right corner to
access the Settings screen.
2 Touch Number settings. You can then:

• Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked.

• Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have
been linked.
• In the list of , select one of the added phone numbers to set it as the default number.

Manage Incoming Calls

You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged
in a previous call.
If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you
can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call

If you receive a call when the screen is locked:

• Drag right to answer the call.

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• Drag left to reject the call.

• Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.

• Touch to set a reminder for calling back.

If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:

• Touch to answer the call.

• Touch to reject the call.

• Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.

• Touch to set a reminder for calling back.

Enable Call Waiting

The Call waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call when a call is already in progress
by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,
contact your carrier.

Go to Phone > > Settings and then go to More > Call waiting.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call

1 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call,

touch to answer it.

2 Touch , or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.

Enable Call Forwarding

After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet your pre-set conditions will be
automatically transferred to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of
your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

1 Open Phone, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding.

2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and confirm the target number.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

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Disable Call Forwarding

1 Open Phone, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding.

2 Select the forwarding mode and disable it.

Make a Call

Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Make a Call

Use either of the following methods to make a call:
• Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the first letter of a contact's name, or a
contact's initials to find a contact, then touch to make a call.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then search for a contact or select a contact in the
contact list to make a call.

Touch to end the call.

Use Speed Dial

Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the
assigned number key.

Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this
speed dial number.

Press the Power Button to End a Call

During a call, press the Power button to end the call.

Go to Phone > > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call.

Set a Call Background

To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following:

1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.

2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper.
You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.

2 Touch and then to set a profile picture for the selected contact.

Make an International Call

1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service.
2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact to make a call.

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3 For numbers that are not in the contacts list, open the dialer and hold the 0 number key

until the + icon is displayed. Enter the country code and phone number, then touch to
make an international call.

Manage Call Logs

You can merge the call logs of the same contact or number for a tidier and more concise
interface, or delete call logs as required.

Merge Call Logs

1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Merge call log.

2 Select By contact and your phone will automatically merge the call logs of the same
number or contact.

View Missed Calls

1 To display all missed calls, open Phone, swipe down on the call log list, then touch the
Missed tab.
All missed calls are displayed in red in the call log list for you to quickly identify them. You
can also find them on the All screen.

2 Touch next to a call log entry to call back or send a message.

Delete Call Logs

Delete call logs using any of the following methods:
• On the Phone screen, touch and hold an entry, then touch Delete entry.

• On the Phone screen, go to > Delete entries, select the entries you want to delete,
then touch Delete.

• On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch .

Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE, it
can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE

1 Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary
and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for
both SIM cards.
2 If two SIM cards have been inserted, go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In
the network settings area for SIM 1 or SIM 2, enable VoLTE calls.

• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

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Make a Video Call

Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact
you want to call.

2 Touch to make a video call.

During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.

Filter and Block Spam Calls

Set different block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.

Filter Spam Calls

1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > .

Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > .

2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.

Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers

You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods:

• Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers
you want to block.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose

> Block contact.

Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls

Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive
notifications when calls are blocked.

Manage Blocked Calls

On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers,
deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.

Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then:

• Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact,
or touch Delete to delete call records.
• Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches.
• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.

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Emergency SOS and Calls

Use Emergency SOS

If you are in an emergency situation, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message or
make an SOS call to your emergency contacts.

1 Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, and touch Emergency contacts to add an
emergency contact.
2 Enable Also send SOS message and Auto-SOS call, and set related permissions as
prompted.
Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature and you are in an emergency situation,
press the Power button five times in quick succession and your phone will automatically send
a message with your current location to your emergency contacts. It will also automatically
call your emergency contacts one by one and play a pre-recorded SOS message, then end the
call automatically.
If Auto-SOS call is disabled, after the message is sent, your phone will bring up the
emergency call screen, from which you can quickly call an emergency service or one of your
emergency contacts.

Make Emergency Calls

In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of
your phone even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers.
Network issues or other types of interference may lead to emergency calls not working.

1 From the lock screen, access the screen for entering your password, and touch
Emergency. If you are in an area with a good signal and your phone has an Internet
connection, it will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.

2 Enter your local emergency number and touch to call the number. Alternatively,
touch Emergency information and select an emergency contact to call.

Perform In-call Operations

During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.

• Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker.

• Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,
contact your carrier.

• Touch to use the dialer.

• During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the
previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode on your phone.
To return to the call screen, touch the green icon in the status bar.
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• Touch to end a call.

Use Voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your device is switched off or when there is no cellular
coverage. Callers can leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
This feature requires service support from your mobile carrier. Contact your mobile carrier for
details.

Enable Voicemail

1 Go to Phone > > Settings and touch More.

2 Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your
carrier, and touch OK.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.

Listen to a Voicemail Message

Touch and hold the 1 key on the dialer and then enter your voicemail number.

Use VoWiFi for a Brand New Calling Experience

The VoWiFi function enables you to make calls on a Wi-Fi network. You can even make
VoWiFi calls in Airplane mode.

1 This function requires support from your mobile carrier. Contact your carrier to activate
the VoWiFi function.

2 Go to Phone > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling, then enable Wi-Fi Calling.

Notepad
Create a Note
To help you quickly keep a track of your thoughts and inspirations, you can create notes
using the Handwrite (to write or draw content) and Scan document modes.

Add Content to a Note

1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .

2 Enter the title and content of the note. You can then perform the following:

• Touch to add a checklist.

• Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background.

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• Touch to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired
position in the note.

• To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch after finishing to add
a tag for it.

3 Touch to save the note.

Add a Note by Scanning Documents

1 Open Notepad and go to Notes > > > Scan document.

2 Align your phone camera with the picture or file you want to scan and touch to start
scanning. The scanned pages are saved in Notepad.

3 Go to Extract text > Save > Save images and text > to save the note.

Add a Handwritten Note

You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be
difficult to convey through text.

1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .

2 Touch to write or draw the content you need in the selected color.

3 Touch to save the note.

Create To-dos
You can create to-dos to keep a track of day-to-day essentials, such as daily shopping lists,
tasks at work, and household chores.

Add a To-do Item

You can add a to-do item and set a time reminder for it.
If you have marked the to-do item as important, you will be prompted with a full-screen
reminder when the screen is locked.

1 Go to Notepad > To-dos and touch .

2 Enter your to-do item.

3 Touch , set a time, and touch OK.

4 Enable to mark the to-do item as important.

5 Touch Save.
This feature may vary by device.
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Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item

If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example,
Never, Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your phone will repeatedly
prompt you to complete the to-do item at the specified time.

Manage Your Notepad

You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete
unwanted items, and share items with other people.
When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top
of the screen to quickly return to the first item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.

Use App Lock for Notepad or Lock a Note

Enable the app lock for Notepad: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, enter the lock
screen password or customize the app lock password as prompted, and then turn on the
switch next to Notepad.

Lock a note: Open the note you need to lock in Notepad, go to > Add lock, and follow

the onscreen instructions. To unlock the note, go to > Remove lock.

If your device supports fingerprint or face unlock, you can use fast authentication by

performing the following: Go to Notepad > > Settings > Note lock, then enable Unlock
with Fingerprint ID and Unlock with Face Recognition.

Sort Notepad Items by Category

To sort the notes into different folders by category, you can add labels in different colors.
You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods:

• On the All notes screen, swipe left on an item, select or to move this item to the
top, or add a star mark to it.

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch , and select a
notebook for this item.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do item, select the ones you want to classify under the same

category, then touch .

Items in an Exchange account cannot be moved.

Sync Notepad Items

Swipe down from the Exchange mail list to sync the notes and tasks from the current account
to Notepad. The corresponding notes and to-do items will then be generated automatically.
A folder named after the Exchange account will be automatically generated in Notepad.
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Share Notepad Items

You can share Notepad items in the following ways:
• To share a single note or to-do item, open the one you want to share from the All notes or

All to-dos screen, then touch and share it as prompted.

Notes can be shared by touching As image, As text, Export as document, or To another
device.
Handwritten notes cannot be exported by touching Export as document, and other
types of notes can be exported into TXT or HTML files. You can view saved notes as
follows: Open Files, search for and touch Documents, and then touch Notepad.
• To share multiple notes, access the All notes screen, touch and hold a note, select the ones

you want to share, then touch and share them as prompted.

Print Notepad Items

1 On the All notes screen, open the item you want to print.

2 Go to > Print, then select a printer and configure printing settings as prompted.

Delete Notepad Items

You can delete Notepad items using either of the following methods:

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to delete it.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do item you want to delete, select or drag over the check

boxes of any other notes or to-do items you want to delete as well, then touch .
To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to

restore in Recently deleted, then touch .

Compass
Compass
Compass shows you the direction your phone is pointing, as well as your current coordinates
and altitude.
The feature availability varies by device.

1 You can open Compass using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for
Compass, and the first result will be the pre-installed Compass app.
• Find Compass in the Tools folder.

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2 To view your bearings, coordinates, and altitude:

• If you hold your phone flat, the Compass screen will display a dial together with the
direction your phone is pointing, your current coordinates, and altitude.
• If you hold your phone upright, the Compass screen will display the viewfinder of the
rear camera on your phone, together with the direction your phone is pointing, your
current coordinates, and altitude.

3 To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The dial marks will turn blue if you
go off course.
For more accurate bearings, hold your phone flat or upright when using Compass.

For more precise altitude data, touch and enable Online altitude calibration.

How to Calibrate the Compass

If the direction displayed on the compass or map app is different from the actual direction,
you need to calibrate the compass.
Find somewhere without any strong magnetic fields nearby (such as from a microwave oven
or high-voltage wire poles). Hold the phone and draw a figure of eight to calibrate the
Compass.

HiSuite
Update the System Using HiSuite
After installing HiSuite on your computer and connecting your computer with your phone,
you can use HiSuite to update the system of your phone.

Update the System Using HiSuite

• Your personal data may be erased during a system update. It is recommended that you
back up your data before updating your phone.
• Ensure that your phone is at least 20% charged and keep the USB cable connected
throughout the update process. Do not power off or restart your phone, or remove or
insert a memory card.
• Some third-party apps, such as online banking and game apps, may not be compatible
with the latest system version. It might take some time for the app developers to
launch a compatible app version.

On the HiSuite home page, click Update. If a new version is detected, the version number
will be displayed and you can click the version number to start updating the system.
Once the update is completed, your phone will automatically restart.

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Introduction to HiSuite
Huawei HiSuite is a PC-based tool used for managing Huawei smart devices (including
phones and tablets).
With Huawei HiSuite, you can use a computer to manage the data of your phone, such as
contacts, messages, images, videos, and apps. You can also use this tool to back up or restore
data, or update your phone to the latest version.

1 Visit the official Huawei website on your computer, search for HiSuite, then download and
install the latest version.
2 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer. When the Use USB to dialog
box is displayed on your phone, select Transfer files.
3 On the computer, open Huawei HiSuite and select USB. Then follow the onscreen
instructions to establish a connection between your phone and computer.

Back Up and Restore Data Using HiSuite

After installing HiSuite on your computer and connecting your computer with your phone,
you can use HiSuite to back up data (such as contacts, messages, call logs, photos, videos,
audio files, and documents) from your phone to your computer. You can also restore data to
your phone from your computer.

Back Up Data to a Computer

1 Open HiSuite on your computer, and click Back Up on its home screen.
2 Select the items you want to back up.
3 Click Back Up, follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint,
and confirm the settings.
Backup data won't be able to be restored if you forget the password.
4 HiSuite will then back up the data you selected. Keep the USB cable connected when the
data is being backed up.
5 Click Done when all data has been backed up.
By default, the backup data is saved under C:\Users\User name\Documents\Hisuite\backup

on the computer. To change the backup directory on the computer, go to > Settings >
Back Up.

Restore Data

1 On the HiSuite home page, click Restore.

2 Click Backup Files, select the items you want to restore to your phone, then click Restore.
3 Enter the password for the backup data and click OK.
4 HiSuite will then restore the items you have selected. Keep the USB cable connected
when the data is being restored.
5 Click Done when all data has been restored successfully.
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Tips
Tips
Tips provides you with an abundance of information so you can quickly familiarize yourself
with your phone and make the best use of it. In Tips, you can also find a full set of user
guides for more detailed instructions.
Introduction to Tips sections:
• Vividly depicted cards: Browse through the easy-to-read cards that contain a short clip or
image to quickly get to grips with all the most useful features on your phone. The cards are
categorized so you can jump directly to a category you are interested in.
• More tips: Find detailed instructions in the comprehensive user guides.
• Me: Configure the related settings. For example, check for updates of the Tips app.

Main functions provided by Tips:

• Search: Find what you are looking for by searching for it in the search bar of Tips. The
search results will also include related topics you may want to know about.
• Like and dislike: Rate the cards and give your feedback.
• Try out features: A Try now button is available in certain cards for you to try out the
feature immediately.
The feature availability varies by device.

Apps
App Basics

Locate an Installed App

Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app

name. When the app is found, touch next to its name.

Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using any of the following methods:
• When using the Standard style home screen, touch and hold the app icon on the home
screen, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
• When using the Drawer style home screen, touch and hold the app icon in the drawer, then
touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app, then touch Uninstall.
Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause
system errors.
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Manage Background Apps

1 Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the
navigation method you are using:
• Gestures: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.

• Three-key navigation: Touch .

2 On the recent tasks screen, you can:

• Swipe across to view app previews.
• Touch an app preview to access an app.
• Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.

• Swipe down on an app preview to lock it. will appear at the top of the app

preview. Touching will not close this app.

• Swipe down again to unlock it. will disappear.

• Touch to close all apps (except for those you have locked).

Clear the Cache of an App

Delete app cache files to free up storage space.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to
Storage > Clear cache.

Contacts
Create and Edit Contact Information
You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list.

Create Contacts

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch .

If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding
a contact.
2 Set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organization,

and phone number of the contact, then touch .

Import Contacts

1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.

2 You could follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts. Such as Import via
Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct,Import from storage,and so on.
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Scan Business Cards to Add Contacts

1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Scan or go to Business cards > Scan.

2 Place a business card on a flat surface, adjust the camera so that the contents on the

business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch to capture a single or
multiple business cards in a row.
3 After the photos are taken, your device will automatically identify the contact information.

Touch to save the contact.

You can view the scanned business cards in Business cards.

Scan a QR Code to Add a Contact

If a QR code contains contact information, you can scan the QR code to quickly add a
contact.

1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Scan or go to Business cards > Scan.

2 Take a photo of a QR code or select a photo of a QR code from Gallery, and contact
information contained in the QR code can be identified and added.

Merge Duplicate Contacts

1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate
contacts.
2 Select duplicate contacts you want to merge and touch Merge.

Search for Contacts

1 Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts to
display all your contacts. Ensure that the corresponding icon at the bottom is enabled.
2 Search for contacts using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen and enter a keyword for the contact
you want to find in the search box (such as their name, initials, or email address).
You can also enter multiple keywords, such as "John London", to quickly find matching
contacts.
• On the top of the Contacts screen, enter keywords for the contact you want to find in
the search box.

Share Contacts

1 On the Contacts screen:

• Touch and hold the contact you want to share, then touch Share contact.

• Touch the contact you want to share, then go to > Share contact.

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2 Select a sharing method, then follow the onscreen instructions to share the contact.

Export Contacts

1 On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export.

2 Touch Export to storage and follow the onscreen instructions to export contacts.
The contacts will be exported into .vcf files. You can search for and view these .vcf files in
Files.

Delete Contacts
Delete contacts using either of the following methods:
• Touch and hold the contact you want to delete, then touch Delete.

• Touch the contact you want to delete, then go to > Delete contact.

• On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Delete multiple

contacts, select the contacts you want to delete, then touch .

To restore deleted contacts, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Recently deleted,
touch and hold the contact you want to restore, select any other contacts you also want to

restore, then touch .

Manage Contact Groups

You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and
managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and
last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences.

Create a Contact Group

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch Groups.

2 Touch , enter the group name, such as "Family" or "Friends", then touch OK.

3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add contacts to the group, then touch .

Edit a Contact Group

1 On the Groups screen, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a new
contact.

2 Touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group, or Rename.

Send Group Messages or Emails

On the Groups screen, open a group. You can then:
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• Touch to send a group message.

• Touch to send a group email.

Delete Contact Groups

On the Groups screen, do either of the following to delete a contact group from your phone:
• Touch and hold the group and select Delete.

• Touch , select the groups you want to delete, and touch .

Create Personal Information

You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others.
You can also add personal emergency information so you can call for help quickly in an
emergency.

Create a Personal Business Card

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch My card.

2 Set your profile picture and enter personal information, such as your name, work address,
and phone number.

3 Touch to automatically create a QR code business card.

You can share your business card using the QR code.

Add Emergency Information

1 From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information.

2 Touch and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information.
Once you have added emergency contacts and you find yourself in an emergency, access the
lock screen for inputting your password, go to Emergency > Emergency information >
Emergency contacts, and select an emergency contact to make a call.

Erase Contact Traces

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then touch a contact to erase your contact traces.

2 Go to > Erase history > Erase to delete all call and message records for that contact.

Messaging
Filter and Block Spam Messages
Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam
messages.
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Block Spam Messages

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > .

Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > .

2 Touch Message block rules and enable Block unknown numbers. Your phone will then
block all messages from unknown numbers.

Block Messages from Specific Numbers

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist.

2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by
these numbers will all be blocked.

Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist.

2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords
will be blocked.

Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages

Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive
notifications when messages are blocked.

Manage Blocked Messages

On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked message, such as by deleting records,
restoring messages, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.

Go to Messaging > > Blocked. You can then:

• Touch a record and select Restore to messages to restore this message to the Messaging
app. Touch Add to trustlist to add the number corresponding to this message to the
trustlist. Touch Delete to delete the message record.
• Touch Clear to delete blocked messages in batches.
• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.

Calendar
Use Events
Events help you schedule activities in your daily and work life, such as attending company
meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments. You can add
events and set reminders to help you arrange your schedule in advance.
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Add an Event

1 Open Calendar and touch .

2 Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times.
3 Touch Add REMINDER to set a time for the event reminder.

4 When you are finished, touch .

Search for an Event

1 On the Calendar screen, touch .

2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.

Share an Event

1 Open Calendar, then touch an event on a calendar screen or under the schedule tab.

2 Touch to share the event however you prefer when prompted.

Delete an Event
You can delete an event using either of the following methods:

• On the Calendar screen, touch the event you want to delete, then touch .
• On the Schedule screen, touch and hold an event, select the events you want to delete,

then touch .

Set a Calendar Notification

Set the calendar notification type according to your requirements. You can set status bar
notifications, banner notifications, and ringtone notifications. After setting the default
reminder time, your phone will send a notification at the specified time.

Go to Calendar > > Settings.

• Touch Default reminder time or Reminder time for all-day events to set a reminder
time.
• Touch Notifications and enable Allow notifications. Then follow the onscreen instructions
to set a notification type.

Customize Calendar View Settings

You can customize calendar view settings, such as by specifying the start day of the week,
and whether to show week numbers.

1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.

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2 Select the start day of the week, or enable the switch to show week numbers.

Set Alternate Calendars

You can switch to other calendars, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar.

Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars, and select a calendar you want to
use.

View National/Regional Holidays

View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your trip.

1 Go to Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays.

2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your phone will automatically download
holiday information for that country/region and display it in Calendar.

Clock
Set Alarms
You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times.

Set an Alarm

1 Go to Clock > Alarm and touch to add an alarm.

2 Set the alarm sound, vibration pattern, repeat cycle, and other settings as needed.

3 When you are finished, touch .

Modify or Delete an Alarm

Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it.

Snooze an Alarm
If you don't want to get up when an alarm rings, simply touch the snooze button or press the
Power button.
The snooze length is set when creating the alarm.

Turn Off an Alarm

When an alarm rings, swipe left or right on the button that appears at the bottom of the
screen to turn it off.

Use the Timer or Stopwatch

You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch
to measure the duration of an event.
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Timer

Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer. To stop it,

touch .

Stopwatch

Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch .

View the Time in Cities Worldwide

Use Clock to see the local time in different time zones around the world.

Go to Clock > World clock, touch , and enter the name of a city or select one from the
list of cities.

Display Dual Clocks on the Lock Screen

When you are away from your home time zone, use Dual clocks to display the time of both
your home city and current location on the lock screen.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home
city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock
screen.
Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time
zone as your home city.

Recorder
Recorder

1 In the Tools folder, open Recorder, and touch to start a recording.

2 When recording, you can touch Tag to add a tag.

3 When you are finished, touch to stop recording.

4 You can also touch and hold a recording to share, rename, or delete it.
To view all recordings, open Files, then search for and access Sounds.

Play a Recording
Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it.
On the recording playback screen, you can:

• Touch to skip the muted parts.

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• Touch to adjust the playback speed.

• Touch to add a tag.

• Touch a tag to rename it.

Edit a Recording

1 On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording.

2 Touch to display the waveform of the recording.

3 Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length. Pinch your fingers on the waveform
to zoom in or out to adjust the clip length more precisely.

4 Touch and select Keep selected part or Delete selected part.

Share Recordings

1 On the Recorder home screen, touch the recording you want to share.

2 Go to > Share.
3 Select your preferred sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share the
recording.

Email
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account in Email to start using your phone for convenient email access.

Add a Personal Email Account

1 Open Email on your phone, then select from the available mailbox providers or touch
Other.
2 Enter your email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete configuration. The system will automatically connect to the
server and check the server settings.

Add an Exchange Account

Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox
uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your phone.

1 Contact the administrator of the company email server to obtain the domain name, server
address, port number, and security type.
2 Open Email and select Exchange.
3 Enter the email address, user name, and password.

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4 Touch Manual setup. On the Account setup screen, enter the email domain name, server
address, port number, and security type.
5 Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete configuration. The system
will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.

Use Emails
Select an email account, then write an email and send it to the recipient's email addresses.

Send Emails

1 Open Email and touch .

2 Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch

.
3 Add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email.
If you have more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address
you wish to send the email from.

4 Write the email, enter the subject, then touch .

Save an Email as a Draft

On the Compose screen, enter the recipient's email address, subject, or email content, and

touch to save the email as a draft.

To view draft emails, go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts.

Reply to an Email

1 On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to.

2 Touch to reply to the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone in the thread.

3 After writing your reply, touch .

Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails

You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information. Encrypted emails
can only be viewed by recipients who have the required digital certificates, thereby ensuring
information security.

1 Apply for and install a digital certificate.

You need to apply for a digital certificate from a trusted third-party certificate
authority (CA) before installing it. The processing procedure varies between different
CAs. For details, refer to the relevant CA website.

2 From the Inbox screen, go to > Settings.

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3 Touch the account you want to set encryption for, touch Email encryption, then enable
Encrypt outgoing emails.
4 If the certificate has been installed, select Encryption certificate and set Encryption
algorithm according to your preferences.
If no certificate has been installed, enable Send encrypted emails without installing
certificates.

Set Automatic Replies for an Exchange Account

1 Go to Email > > Settings.

2 Select the Exchange account you want to set automatic replies for, touch Automatic
replies, and turn on the Automatic replies switch.
3 Set the time or content of the automatic reply, then touch Done.

Set Email Notifications

Set a notification mode for your emails as needed.

1 Go to Email > > Settings > General > Notifications, and enable Allow notifications.
2 Select the email account you want to set notifications for, turn on the Allow notifications
switch, then select a notification mode.

View and Manage Emails

Receive, view, and manage your emails in the inbox.

View Emails

1 Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list.
If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want
to view.
2 Open an email, then view, reply to, forward, or delete the email.

If you are notified about an important event in an email, go to > Add to calendar to
import the event into your calendar.
3 Swipe left or right on the email screen to view the previous or next email.

Organize Emails by Subject

On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, and enable Organize by subject.

Add an Email Contact to a Group

You can create email groups to communicate more efficiently.

1 On the Inbox screen, open an email, and touch Add to group.

2 Choose to add the email sender or recipient to the group, and touch OK.

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3 On the group selection screen, select an existing group, then touch to save the
contact in the group.
Alternatively, touch Create group, enter the group name, then touch Save.
Once you have created a group, you can select the group from the recipient drop-down list to
send emails to group members.

Sync Emails Automatically

After automatic email syncing is enabled, the emails on your phone will be automatically
synced with those on the email server.

1 From the Inbox screen, go to > Settings.

2 Touch the account you wish to sync emails for, then turn on the Sync email switch.
3 Touch Sync frequency to set the automatic syncing period.

Search for Emails

On the Inbox screen, touch the search box, then enter keywords such as the subject or
content of the email.

Delete Emails
On the Inbox screen, touch and hold the email you want to delete, touch any other emails

you want to delete as well, then touch .

Manage Multiple Email Accounts

You can add and manage multiple email accounts.

Add Multiple Email Accounts

1 Go to Email > > Settings > Add account.

2 Select an existing email service provider or touch Other, then follow the onscreen
instructions to add an email account. Repeat for each of the accounts you wish to add.

Switch Between Email Accounts

On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use.

Change Account Name and Signature

On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and set the corresponding
Account name, Signature, and Default account.

Log Out of an Email Account

On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings, select an account, and touch Remove account.

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Manage VIP Contacts

Important email contacts can be added as VIP contacts. Emails from VIP contacts will be
automatically stored in the VIP inbox.

Add a VIP Contact

You can add VIP contacts using either of the following methods:

• Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, choose Add > Create,
or touch Add from contacts.
• Open an email, touch the receiver or sender, then touch Add to VIP list in the pop-up
dialog.

Delete a VIP Contact

1 Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts.

2 On the VIP list screen, touch .

3 Select the VIP contact you want to delete, then touch .

Calculator
Calculator
Use the calculator on your phone to perform basic mathematical calculations and for
calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Use the Basic Calculator

You can open the calculator using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for
Calculator, and the first result will be the preinstalled Calculator app.
• Find Calculator in the Tools folder.

• Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch
to open the calculator.

Use the Scientific Calculator

Open the calculator and go to > Scientific.

Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers

• Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch Copy, then paste the
result somewhere else, such as in a note or message.

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• Delete the last digit: Touch .

• Clear the display: Touch . You can also touch to clear the display after touching

to complete the calculation.

Flashlight
Flashlight
You can turn on the flashlight using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch to turn the
flashlight on or off.
• Swipe up from the bottom edge of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and touch

to turn the flashlight on or off.

When turned on, a notification indicating that the flashlight has been turned on will be

displayed on the lock screen. Touch to turn off the flashlight.

Mirror
Use Your Phone as a Mirror
You can use your phone as a mirror to check how you look.
Go to Tools > Mirror. You can then:
• Zoom in or out: Drag the zoom slider at the bottom. You can also touch the screen twice to
zoom in and touch it twice again to restore the original view.
• Save the image: Touch the screen to pause on the current image. Touch the screen again to

resume. When the image is paused, touch to save the image. You can find the saved
image in Gallery.

• Adjust mirror brightness: Touch or at the top of the screen.

• Fog up the screen: Touch and enable Blow. Then blow air into the microphone so that
the screen fogs up. Wipe the screen to clear the fog.

• Change the mirror frame: Touch to switch to a different frame.

• Create a broken mirror effect: Touch and hold the screen to "break" the mirror, complete
with a sound effect. Touch the screen again to "fix" the mirror.

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App Twin
Enable App Twin
App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously,
allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
App Twin is only supported by some apps.

Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and enable App Twin. The twin app will then be
displayed on the home screen.

Optimizer
Clean Up Phone Storage
You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue,
unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose
whether or not to delete files as suggested.

1 Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup.

2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't
need.

Automatically Clean Up System Trash

1 Open Optimizer, and touch Cleanup.

2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your phone will automatically clean up
system trash.

Manually Clean Up System Trash

In addition to automatic cleanup, your phone will also detect and recommend trash files for
you to clean up manually.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Clean up next to a category, select the items you want to
clean up, then touch DELETE.

Clean Up Duplicate Files

Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them.

Manage Data Usage

Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.

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View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps

1 You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by
going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen.
2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data
usage limits for it.

View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App

On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that
consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used
when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver

Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.

1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.

Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders

Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimizer to keep you informed
of your data consumption.

1 On the Data usage screen, go to More data settings > Monthly data limit and follow
the onscreen instructions to add a data plan.
2 On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set
whether a notification will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly
data limit or roaming data limit has been topped.
3 On the More data settings screen, you can set whether to Show data used when the
screen is locked.

One-Touch Optimization
Use the OPTIMIZE feature of Optimizer to keep your phone in an optimal state.

1 Open Optimizer, and touch OPTIMIZE.

2 Wait until Optimizer finishes checking your phone and provides you with the optimization
results.

Filter and Block Spam Calls

Set different block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls.

Filter Spam Calls

1 Go to Phone > > Blocked > .

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Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > .

2 Touch Call block rules and toggle on the switches of corresponding block rules.

Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers

You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods:

• Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers
you want to block.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose

> Block contact.

Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls

Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive
notifications when calls are blocked.

Manage Blocked Calls

On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers,
deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.

Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then:

• Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact,
or touch Delete to delete call records.
• Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches.
• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.

Filter and Block Spam Messages

Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam
messages.

Block Spam Messages

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > .

Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked > .

2 Touch Message block rules and enable Block unknown numbers. Your phone will then
block all messages from unknown numbers.

Block Messages from Specific Numbers

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist.

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2 Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by
these numbers will all be blocked.

Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords

1 Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Keyword blocklist.

2 Touch and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords
will be blocked.

Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages

Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive
notifications when messages are blocked.

Manage Blocked Messages

On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked message, such as by deleting records,
restoring messages, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.

Go to Messaging > > Blocked. You can then:

• Touch a record and select Restore to messages to restore this message to the Messaging
app. Touch Add to trustlist to add the number corresponding to this message to the
trustlist. Touch Delete to delete the message record.
• Touch Clear to delete blocked messages in batches.
• Touch Block rules to change the block rules.

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Wi-Fi
Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct
You can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct allows you to
transfer large files to a nearby device more quickly than Bluetooth and without having to pair
the devices.

1 On the receiving device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi.

2 Then go to More settings > Wi-Fi Direct to start searching for nearby devices that have
enabledWi-Fi Direct.

3 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, touch ,
and select Wi-Fi Direct.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

4 Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files.
5 On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request.
Then search for and access the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files to view the received files.

Introduction to Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also
enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks
and financial losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.

2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using either of the following methods:
• Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to under Available networks. A password is
required for encrypted networks.
• To manually add a Wi-Fi network, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, touch Add
network, and enter the SSID and password as prompted to complete the connection.

The icon displayed in the status bar indicates that the phone is connected to Wi-Fi.

Select a Network Using Wi-Fi+

When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, if your phone detects a Wi-Fi network that it has previously
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phone will also evaluate the quality of the current Wi-Fi network and switch to mobile data
if the Wi-Fi signal is poor.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

2 Touch More settings and enable or disable Wi-Fi+.

Mobile Network
Enable 5G
5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communications technology. Compared with a 4G
network, a 5G network has a higher data transmission rate and a shorter delay.
When two SIM cards are inserted, only the default mobile data SIM will support 5G, while
the other will only support 4G/3G/2G.
• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Not all devices support 5G.

1 The 5G service depends on the support of your carrier's network and its deployment of
relevant services. Please contact your carrier to activate the 5G service.
2 If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM
management, and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data SIM.
3 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable 5G for the default mobile
data SIM.
The 5G service may be unavailable in certain areas due to frequency interference with the
carrier network.

Share Your Network Connection with Other Devices

Once Personal hotspot has been enabled, you can share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi
network your phone is currently connected to with other devices.

Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot

• The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
• Some Wi-Fi networks that require authentication cannot be shared.

Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot, and enable Personal hotspot. The
mobile data or Wi-Fi network connection of your phone will then be shared with other
devices.
You can also perform the following for the personal hotspot:
• Set Device name.
• Set Password.

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• Touch Connected devices to view the connected devices list and blocklist. Touch a device in
the Connected devices list to move it to the Blocklist list as prompted. You can also
remove a device from the list.
• If you are sharing a mobile data network, you can also touch More to set Data limit and
AP band.

Share Your Network via Bluetooth

1 Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and enable Bluetooth. Select a device, then follow the
onscreen instructions to complete pairing.
2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth
tethering.

3 On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch next to the name of
your device, then enable Internet access to share your network.

Share Your Network via USB

1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.

2 On your phone, go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and
enable USB tethering to share your mobile data or the currently connected Wi-Fi
network.

Connect to Mobile Data

1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again
to show all shortcuts. Turn on Mobile data.
• Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Mobile data.

To save battery power and mobile data, disable the mobile data service when you don't need
it.

Manage SIM Cards

You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identification.

Enable or Disable a SIM Card

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and enable or disable a SIM as
needed.
Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet.

Name Your SIM Card

You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you
could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal".

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Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and touch to edit the SIM card
name.

Configure Dual SIM Settings

If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set the default mobile data SIM and the
default calling SIM, and enable call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.

Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default
mobile data or default calling SIM card.

Enable Call Forwarding Between SIM Cards

After enabling call forwarding for both SIM cards, if incoming calls cannot reach one of the
SIM cards, they will be forwarded to the other one.
This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

1 Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > Call forwarding between
SIMs.
2 Select a call forwarding mode and turn on the corresponding switch.
Call forwarding between two SIM cards will be enabled when it is configured for both SIM
cards.

Quickly Switch the Default Mobile Data SIM

If two SIM cards have been installed on your phone, you can use a shortcut to quickly switch
the default mobile data SIM card.

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to
show all shortcuts. Turn on Mobile data.

2 Touch the text under until a prompt is displayed, then select a SIM card and touch
OK.
When the prompt is displayed, touch Settings to access the SIM management screen.

Enable Data Roaming

Once you have activated the international roaming service, you can enable this feature to use
mobile data when traveling abroad.
• This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

• Charges may apply when using the international roaming service. For details about
how data roaming fees are charged, contact your carrier.

Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Data roaming.

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If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.

Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE, it
can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE

1 Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary
and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for
both SIM cards.
2 If two SIM cards have been inserted, go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data. In
the network settings area for SIM 1 or SIM 2, enable VoLTE calls.

• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

Make a Video Call

Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the contact
you want to call.

2 Touch to make a video call.

During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.

Manage Data Usage

Open Optimizer, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.

View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps

1 You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by
going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen.
2 Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data
usage limits for it.

View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App

On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that
consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used
when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver

Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.

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1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.

Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders

Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimizer to keep you informed
of your data consumption.

1 On the Data usage screen, go to More data settings > Monthly data limit and follow
the onscreen instructions to add a data plan.
2 On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set
whether a notification will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly
data limit or roaming data limit has been topped.
3 On the More data settings screen, you can set whether to Show data used when the
screen is locked.

More Connections
Enable or Disable Airplane Mode
When taking a flight, you can enable Airplane mode if required to do so by the airline. In
Airplane mode, your phone will not be able to make calls, send or receive SMS messages, or
use mobile data, but all other functions will be available.
You can enable or disable Airplane mode using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to

display all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Airplane mode.

• Go to Settings > Mobile network, and enable or disable Airplane mode.

When Airplane mode is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled. You can
re-enable them if allowed to do so by the airline.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
This feature may vary by device.

Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly

For security reasons, after projecting your phone screen wirelessly to a large display (such as
a TV) for work or entertainment, notifications such as incoming call notifications, SMS
messages, and clock alarms will only be displayed on your phone.

1 Perform the following based on the model and functions of the large display:
• If the large display supports Miracast, turn on its wireless projection switch.

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• If the large display does not support Miracast, connect a wireless HDMI adapter to
it. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
To check whether the large display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless
projection on it, consult the user guide or customer service of the large display
manufacturer.

2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and turn

on .
3 Swipe down again to show all shortcuts and enable Wireless Projection. Your phone will
start searching for available display devices.
You can also go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Wireless
projection.
4 In the device list, touch the name corresponding to the large display or wireless HDMI
adapter to complete the projection connection.
After the connection is set up, you can place your phone in landscape mode for a better
display. Incoming call notifications, messages, and clock alarms are only displayed on your

phone. To change the settings, touch and disable Hide notifications.

To exit wireless projection, go to > Disconnect.

Phone Projection Using a Wired Connection

You can project your phone screen on a large display (for example, a TV) using a wired
connection.
It is recommended that you purchase the accessories from authorized channels.

Projection Using a Type-C Cable

1 Prepare a Type-C cable.

Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your large
display.

2 Connect the Type-C end to your phone and the other end to the large display.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.

Projection Using a Docking Station

You can use a docking station to connect your phone with a large display, and connect them
with a wired keyboard and mouse.

1 Prepare a docking station.

Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If the large display supports
HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at
least one HDMI port and two USB ports.

2 Connect your phone and the large display to the docking station, then connect the wired
mouse and keyboard to the docking station.

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3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal
source.

Introduction to NFC
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless communications technology that
allows mobile and other electronic devices to connect in countless ways, allowing you to
transfer data and make mobile payments easily.
• Not all devices support NFC.

• Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available. This feature may
vary depending on your carrier.

Enable or Disable NFC

You can enable or disable NFC as follows:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down further to show
all shortcut switches, then enable or disable NFC. You can touch and hold NFC to access
the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > NFC, then enable or disable NFC.

Share Data Using Huawei Beam

You can hold the NFC sensors of two Huawei devices against each other to quickly transfer
data between them, without the need to pair the devices.

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1 Go to Settings > More connections and enable NFC and Huawei Beam on the devices of
both the sender and recipient.
2 On the phone that is sending data, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to

share, touch , and select Huawei Beam.

These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

3 Keep the two phones unlocked and the screens turned on, then hold the NFC sensors
(located around the rear camera) of the two devices against each other until a sound is
heard and the sharing screen shrinks, which indicates that the connection was successful
and the files have started transferring.
Once the transfer has started, you can separate the two devices slightly, but keep
them within 10 cm of each other.

Make Quick Payments with NFC

If you have installed a payment app (such as Alipay or WeChat) on your phone and enabled
the payment service, you can make payments with NFC.

1 Open NFC and access the NFC settings screen, then select an app as the Default app.
2 Enable NFC payments in the payment app.
3 Hold the NFC sensor (located near the rear camera) of your phone against the NFC sensor
of a POS terminal to bring up the payment screen automatically. Complete the payment
with a password or fingerprint.

Huawei Share
Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth
to discover nearby devices that supports Huawei Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files
without using mobile data.

Enable or Disable Huawei Share

You can enable or disable Huawei Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off Huawei Share. You can also touch and hold
Huawei Share to access its settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > Huawei Share to enable or disable Huawei Share.

Quickly Share Files Between Phones with Huawei Share

You can use Huawei Share to quickly share files between Huawei phones. The recipient can
preview the files before agreeing to accept them, and view the full content of the files after
receiving them. For example, the recipient can view received pictures or videos in Gallery.

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1 On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share.

2 On the sending device, touch and hold to select a file or album you want to share, then

touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the icon of the receiving device to send the
file.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

3 On the receiving device, touch ACCEPT to accept the transfer.

To view the received files, open Files, search for and access the Huawei Share folder, then
you can view received files.
You can also view the received images or videos by going to Gallery > Albums > Huawei
Share.

Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with Huawei Share
You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a
computer (Windows or macOS).

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1 Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2 On your phone, enter the Huawei Share settings and enable Huawei Share and
Computer share.
3 Make a note of the name displayed next to Name shown on computers, as well as the
user name and password under Verification on computers.
4 Perform the following operations on a Windows-based computer (desktop or laptop) or a
macOS-based computer (laptop):
• Windows: Go to This PC (Computer) > Network on the computer.
• macOS: Go to Finder > Go > Network on the computer.
Currently, this feature is only available on Macs running macOS 10.8 to 10.14.

5 On your computer, double-click the name of your phone and enter the user name and
password previously noted down.
6 Open a shared folder on your phone, such as the Internal storage or Album folder to view,
edit, or copy files from your phone to your computer or vice versa.
Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically
synced to your phone and vice versa.

One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share

When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the
printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.
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1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:

• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
• WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi
Direct.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via
Bluetooth.

2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > Huawei Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the
settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the first time, find the printer
on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to confirm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Help on the Huawei Share sharing screen, select
Printers, then touch What printers are supported?.

Transfer Data Between Your Phone and Computer with a USB Cable
1 Connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable.

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After the driver is automatically installed on the computer, the drive name corresponding
to your phone will be displayed when you touch This PC (Computer).
2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel (you can
swipe down further to show all shortcut switches if necessary), touch Touch for more
options, and select a USB connection mode to transfer data.
• Touch Transfer photos and open the drive corresponding to your phone on your
computer. You can then view and copy pictures from your phone to your computer. You
can also copy pictures from your computer to your phone.
• Touch Transfer files and open the drive corresponding to your phone on your
computer. You can then view and copy audio clips, videos, and documents from your
phone to your computer. You can also copy and paste these files from the computer to
your phone.
Install Windows Media Player 11 or later on your computer to view media files on
your phone.
• Touch Input MIDI to use your phone as the audio input device of the Musical
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and play music on your computer.

Print Images and Documents

Connect your phone to a Mopria-certified printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to print
images and documents from your phone.

Connect Your Phone to a Printer

1 Check the printer manual or consult with its manufacturer to verify that it is Mopria-
certified.
If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it
on your phone.
2 Connect your phone and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following
methods:
• Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi
router. On your phone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the same Wi-Fi
router, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
• Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions
in the printer manual to enable this feature. On your phone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi,
enable Wi-Fi, go to More settings > Wi-Fi Direct, then touch the printer to establish
the connection.
• Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer can double as a wireless hotspot,
follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password.
On your phone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the printer's hotspot, then
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

3 Go to Settings > More connections > Printing > Default Print Service, and enable
Default Print Service.

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4 Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the
printer.

Print Files
To print files in Gallery and Notepad, do the following:
• Print an image: Open Gallery. Open the image you want to print, go to More > Print or
export to PDF, select the printer, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
printing.
• Print a note: Open Notepad. Open the note you want to print, touch More > Print, then
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printing.

Connect to a VPN Network

A virtual private network (VPN) is a temporary connection that extends a private network
across a public network, encrypting data transmission to provide security.
When working outside the office, you can use a VPN to securely access your company's
Intranet.
The following types of servers are supported:
• PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, offering MPPE encryption.
• L2TP: Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) Tunneling Protocol, offering IPSec PSK and IPSec RSA
encryption.
• IPSec Xauth: Offering PSK, RSA, and Hybrid RSA encryption.

Connect to a PPTP Server

1 Obtain the required data such as the VPN server name and address from your VPN server
administrator.
2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN name, set
the server type to PPTP, then enter the server address.
3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter
the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route.
4 Touch Save.
5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch
Connect.

Connect to an L2TP/IPSec PSK Server

1 Obtain the VPN server name, server address, L2TP key (optional), IPsec identifier
(optional), and IPsec pre-shared key from your VPN server administrator.
2 Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN name, set
the server type to L2TP/IPSec PSK, then enter the server address, L2TP key, IPSec
identifier, and IPSec pre-shared key.
3 If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter
the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route.
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4 Touch Save.
5 Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch
Connect.

Display & Brightness

Adjust the Screen Brightness, Color Mode, and Color Temperature
You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your
preferences.

Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness

Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic.
Your phone will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting
conditions.

Manually Adjust the Screen Brightness

You can manually adjust the screen brightness using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the section, drag the
slider to adjust the screen brightness.

• Go to Settings > Display & brightness. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the
screen brightness.

Adjust the Color Mode

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color
mode that you prefer. Normal mode will be easier on your eyes and is therefore
recommended.
• Normal: natural color tones
• Vivid: vivid color tones

Adjust the Color Temperature

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color
temperature that you prefer. Default and Warm will be easier on your eyes and are therefore
recommended.
• Default: a natural tint
• Warm: a yellowish tint
• Cool: a whitish tint
• You can touch anywhere on the color circle or drag the spot to adjust the color
temperature.

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Introduction to GPU Turbo

GPU Turbo represents a radical redesign of the graphics processing framework of the phone
at its most basic level, integrating hardware and software to achieve accelerated graphics
processing. It improves the device's graphics processing efficiency, image quality, and
performance, whilst simultaneously reducing system power consumption.
The end result is a great improvement in user experience when playing graphically intense
games.

Enable Dark Mode

You can enable Dark mode to apply a darker color scheme, which helps prevent excessive
screen light from irritating your eyes and saves battery power.
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Dark mode, and follow the onscreen instructions to
set the related configurations, such as when you would like this feature to take effect.
The feature availability varies by device.

Adjust Text Style Settings

You can adjust the system text size and app display size, as well as the text style.

Enlarge or Reduce Text Size

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Text
size.

Enlarge or Reduce Display Size

Display size determines the size of content (including text and images) displayed within
apps.
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for
Display size.

Display Carrier Name and Network Speed in the Status Bar

You can check the carrier name and network speed with a single glance at the status bar.
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings, and enable or disable
Display carrier name and Display network speed according to your preferences.

Sounds & Vibration

Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls
You can set your favorite music or a video as the ringtone for incoming calls.
If you are carrying your phone in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase.
This helps prevent you from missing important calls.
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If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.

Set a Music Ringtone

1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to set a local song as the ringtone.
3 If you select a system ringtone, touch Vibration on the same screen, and select
Synchronized (default). When there is an incoming call, your phone will vibrate with
rhythm while the system ringtone is playing.
Not all products support a synchronized vibration and ringtone.

Set a Video Ringtone

Set a video as the ringtone for incoming calls on your phone.

1 Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone.

Or go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone.
2 Touch Video ringtones and select a video. You can then preview what it looks like for
incoming calls.
3 Touch SET to set the video as the ringtone.

Set a Ringtone for a Contact

Set a different ringtone for a particular contact to distinguish more easily when that contact
is calling you.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select the contact you want to set a ringtone
for.
2 On the contact details screen, touch Ringtone and select a ringtone.

Sound Booster
Sound Booster uses the microphone of your phone to pick up sound and then wirelessly
transmits the sound to a Bluetooth headset so that people with hearing impairments can
hear more clearly or to a Bluetooth speaker for it to be played more loudly.
Application scenarios:
• When watching TV together, give a Bluetooth headset to an elderly person with a hearing
impairment and then place your phone below the TV set to pick up sound and transmit it
to the Bluetooth headset.
• In a noisy environment, use your phone as a microphone and connect it to a Bluetooth
speaker for sound to be played more loudly.

1 Connect your phone to a Bluetooth headset or speaker.

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2 On your phone, go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Sound Booster to enable Sound
Booster. Touch the device you want to connect to.
3 When connected to a Bluetooth headset, place your phone near the sound source. When
connected to a Bluetooth speaker, hold your phone and speak into the microphone.
4 Wear the headset or place the speaker in an appropriate position. Make sure the distance
between the speaker or headset and your phone does not exceed 10 m (about 33 ft.).

Do Not Disturb Mode

Do Not Disturb helps you prevent interruptions when you need to focus. When this mode is
enabled, calls and messages will be muted and banner notifications will not be displayed.

Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb

You can enable or disable Do Not Disturb using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off Do Not Disturb. You can touch and hold Do
Not Disturb to access the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable or disable Do Not
Disturb.

Once Do Not Disturb has been enabled, will display in the status bar. To check for
notifications, go to the lock screen or swipe down from the status bar to open the

notification panel. Swipe left on a notification and touch to delay the notification.
When receiving incoming calls, notifications, and messages, your phone will be muted and
will not automatically turn on its screen or display banner notifications.

Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb

1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and disable Do Not Disturb.
2 Enable Scheduled. Your phone will enter Do not disturb mode at the specified time on
Saturdays and Sundays by default.
3 Touch Scheduled to set the time frame and repeat cycle.
4 You can also touch Add to set multiple start times.

Make Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode

While in Do Not Disturb mode, you can enable your phone to ring for calls and messages
from certain sources so you don't miss anything important.
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable Do Not Disturb or
Scheduled. Then you can:
• Touch Calls or Messages and select one of the options. If you set an exception, your phone
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• Once Repeated calls is enabled, a second call from the same number within 15 minutes
will not be silenced.

Biometrics & Password

Set Fingerprints
You can enroll a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App
Lock, and more.

Enroll a Fingerprint

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and follow the instructions to
set or enter the lock screen password.
2 Touch New fingerprint to begin enrolling your fingerprint.
3 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger
then press again. Move your finger around to enroll different parts of it.
4 When the enrollment has been completed, touch OK.
You can now place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen.

Rename or Delete a Fingerprint

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen
password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch an enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it.

Identify a Fingerprint
Fingerprint identification allows you to match your fingers with the enrolled fingerprints.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen
password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint.
3 Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognized fingerprint will be
highlighted.

Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen
password.
2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
fingerprint with the Safe.
Now you can go to Files, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it.
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Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen
password.
2 Turn on the switch for Access App Lock and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
fingerprint with App Lock.
You can now touch a locked app on your home screen and use your fingerprint to access it.

Enable and Use Fingerprint Payment

You can use your fingerprint to verify your payments in a payment app.
Go to the payment app and follow the onscreen instructions to enable this feature.

Enable Lockdown
There are many ways your phone can be unlocked. In some cases (such as if you are asleep
while taking public transport), password unlock is more secure than other unlock methods.
When Lockdown mode is enabled, you will only be able to unlock your phone using your lock
screen password. Other unlock methods will be temporarily disabled.
You must set a lock screen password to use this feature.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Secure lock settings, and enable Show
Lockdown option.
2 Press and hold the Power button until the Lockdown option is displayed on the screen.
3 Touch Lockdown and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Lockdown mode. Once
Lockdown mode is enabled, your phone can only be unlocked using the lock screen
password.
4 Lockdown mode is automatically disabled when you unlock your phone. You can use other
unlock methods as usual the next time you unlock your phone.
If you need to re-enable Lockdown mode, press and hold the Power button and touch the
Lockdown option again.

Lock Screen Password

You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password.

Set the Lock Screen Password

You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password and touch Lock screen password.
2 Enter a password containing 6 digits.
3 Alternatively, touch Change unlock method and select a password type, then follow the
onscreen instructions to input a new password.

Change the Lock Screen Password

1 On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Change lock screen password.

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2 Enter the original lock screen password.

3 Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then
follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password.

Disable Lock Screen Password

On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password.

Security
Use App Lock to Protect Your Privacy
You can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to prevent
unauthorized access.

Enable App Lock

Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, then follow the onscreen instructions to set
the App Lock password and select the apps to lock.
If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or
fingerprint ID as prompted.
This feature may vary by device.

Change the App Lock Password or Security Questions

Enter the App Lock settings screen, go to > Password type, and select Lock screen
password or Custom PIN as the App Lock password.
If you select Custom PIN, you can go on to set a new password and security questions.

Cancel or Disable App Lock

On the App Lock settings screen, do the following:
• Cancel App Lock: On the list of locked apps, toggle off the switches beside the apps for
which you want to cancel App Lock.

• Reset App Lock: Go to > Disable App Lock > DISABLE. This will cancel all locks, and
clear all App Lock settings.

Enable Smart Unlock

Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart
band. When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can then unlock your phone with
a simple swipe.

1 Pair your phone with the Bluetooth device.

2 On your phone, go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Smart Unlock, and enable
Smart Unlock.
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3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the lock screen password. Skip setting the lock
screen password if a lock screen password has already been set.
4 From the Paired devices list, touch the name of the device you would like to use for
Smart Unlock, and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the Unlocking device.

To learn more about Smart Unlock, touch on the Smart Unlock screen.

Encrypt Memory Card Data

You can encrypt files stored on a memory card. Encrypted files can only be viewed and used
on your device.

1 Insert a memory card into your phone and ensure that the memory card has sufficient
storage space.
2 Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Encryption and credentials.
3 Touch Encrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions.
During the encryption, do not restart your phone or forcibly remove the memory card.
Otherwise, the encryption may fail or data may be lost.
To decrypt a memory card, touch Decrypt memory card and follow the onscreen instructions
to decrypt files on the memory card. Formatting a memory card can also decrypt the
memory card, but will erase all data on the memory card.
Encrypting and decrypting the memory card will not be supported if you are not logged
in to a phone as the Owner.

Safe Mode
Safe mode uses a simplified operating system on your phone with only basic functions and
pre-installed apps available. It can be used to locate third-party apps causing system failures.

Safe Mode Functions

After installing certain third-party apps, your phone may fail to work properly. In this case,
you can enter Safe mode to check whether the problem has been caused by a third-party app
or by the system itself.
• If the system is running properly in Safe mode, the issue is likely caused by a third-party
app. In Safe mode, go to Settings > Apps > Apps, find the third-party app in question, and
uninstall it after switching back to the normal mode.
• If the system runs abnormally in Safe mode, then the system is faulty. Back up your data
and take your device and proof of purchase to an authorized Huawei Customer Service
Center for assistance.

Enter and Exit Safe Mode

• Enter Safe mode: During the startup process, press and hold the Power and Volume up
buttons simultaneously until the selection screen is displayed. Press the Volume button to
select Safe mode and press the Power button to enter Safe mode. In Safe mode, Safe
mode is displayed in the lower left corner.
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• Exit Safe mode: Restart your phone to exit.

Use the Password Vault to Automatically Fill in the Password

Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time
you log in to an app. This data is hardware encrypted and stored only on your device. Huawei
does not have access to this data, and will not upload it to the Internet or server.
• Before using Password Vault, set a lock screen password for your phone.

• Password Vault is only compatible with certain apps.

Log In Faster with Password Vault

1 When you log in to an app for the first time, your phone will automatically prompt you to
save the password. Touch SAVE when prompted.
If you accidentally touch Never save, you can still enable the autofill feature for this app
by going to Settings > Security > Password Vault > Autofill settings, and toggling on
the switch next to this app. When the switch is toggled off, the autofill feature will be
disabled.
2 If you log out of the app, the next time you log in, your device will autofill the username
and password once you have verified your identity with your lock screen password,
fingerprint, or face ID.
When you switch to a new Huawei phone, you can use Phone Clone to transfer data in
Password Vault to your new device.

View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords

You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time.
Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault > ACCOUNTS to view or delete the stored
usernames and passwords.

Disable Password Vault

Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required.
Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Password Vault.

Set a SIM PIN Lock

A PIN is the identity code of a SIM card, and can be set as the SIM card lock. After you set it
up, you will be required to enter the correct PIN to unlock the SIM card every time you power
on your phone or switch to a new phone to prevent unauthorized access.
If you have entered a wrong PIN and exceeded the maximum number of attempts allowed to
unlock the PIN, you will need to enter the PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) then reset the PIN. If you
exceed the maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock the PUK, your SIM card will be
permanently blocked.

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The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your carrier. The number of digits and
maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your
carrier.

1 Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen.
2 Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK.
To change the PIN, touch Change SIM PIN, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Pin a Screen
You can pin the screen of an app so you can stay focused on it. Try this feature when playing
games, watching videos, and more.
Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Screen pinning, and enable Screen pinning.
• When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access

the recent tasks screen, then touch on an app preview. To unpin, swipe up twice from
the bottom of the screen.

• When using three-key navigation, touch to access the recent tasks screen, and touch

on an app preview. To unpin, touch and hold .

Accessibility Features
Use a Screen Reader App
Screen reader apps are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a phone.

Enable Color Correction to Customize the Screen Color

Color correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Color correction and enable
Color correction.
2 Touch Correction mode to select a color correction mode.

Use Magnification Gestures

Use magnification gestures to zoom in on the screen.
On the Accessibility > Magnification screen, touch Magnification, then enable it.
Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row.
• While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more
fingers together to zoom back out.
• Drag the screen with two or more fingers to view other parts of the screen.

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Enable Color Inversion

Color inversion allows you to invert the color of the text and the background. When Color
inversion is enabled, your phone will display text in white and the background in black.
On the Accessibility screen, enable Color inversion.

Use a Shortcut to Activate an Accessibility Feature

You can use Volume buttons to quickly activate an accessibility feature.

1 On the Accessibility screen, touch Accessibility shortcut.

2 Touch Select feature to select the feature you want to activate with the shortcut.
3 Enable Accessibility shortcut. You can now press and hold the Volume up and down
buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate the feature.

Adjust the Touch and Hold Delay

Touch & hold delay allows you to adjust the time the screen takes to respond when you
touch and hold something.
On the Accessibility screen, touch Touch & hold delay, then select a delay option according
to your preferences.

Use Your Phone While Wearing Gloves

Your phone can respond to your touches even when you are wearing gloves.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable Gloves mode.
To ensure a higher success rate, apply adequate force when touching or swiping on the
screen.

Operate Your Phone with One Hand

You can switch to a mini screen view so you can use your phone with one hand.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable One-Handed
mode.
2 You can access One-Handed mode using any of the following methods:
• If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled, swipe
across the bottom of the screen and hold.
• If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is disabled, swipe
across the bottom of the screen in an arc and hold.
• If you are using Three-key navigation, swipe across the bottom of the screen.
• If you are using Gestures and there is no Slide across bottom to switch apps switch,
swipe across the bottom of the screen.

3 Touch anywhere outside the mini screen view to exit one-handed mode.
One-handed mode will not work if magnification gestures are enabled on your phone.

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If you hold your device with your left hand, it is recommended that you swipe from right
to left across the bottom of the screen and hold. The mini screen view will be displayed
on the left side of the screen.
If you hold your device with your right hand, it is recommended that you swipe from left
to right across the bottom of the screen and hold. The mini screen view will be displayed
on the right side of the screen.
The feature availability varies by device.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Enable or Disable Mistouch Prevention

Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent unintended operations caused by accidental touches
on the screen, such as when your phone is placed in your pocket or backpack.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable or disable Mistouch prevention as
needed.

Set Scheduled Power On/Off

Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your phone on and off at set times, to
save power and prevent interruptions while resting.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/off, and enable
Scheduled power on/off.
2 Set the power on and off times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your phone will power on and
off automatically at the specified times.
To stop using this feature, disable Scheduled power on/off.

System & Updates

Back Up with an External Storage Device

Back Up Data with a Memory Card

Insert a memory card in your phone so you can conveniently back up your data to keep it
safe.

1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch Memory card.
2 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will
then be encrypted and backed up. A password will be required if you want to restore your
data backup.

To reset the password, go to the Memory card backup screen, then go to > Reset
password.
The new password is only valid for future backups.

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4 After the backup is complete, you can find your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files
> Memory card.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

You can go to the Memory card backup screen and enable Auto-backup. Your phone will
then automatically back up your data every seven days when it is being charged, the screen
is turned off, and the battery level is at least 75%.

Restore Your Backup from a Memory Card

1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Memory card.

2 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
3 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.

Back Up with a USB Storage Device

In case of insufficient storage space on your phone, you can back up large files and any data
on a USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or card reader.

1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
2 Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch USB storage on your phone.
3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.

To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, then > Reset password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.

Restore Your Data from a USB Storage Device

1 Connect your phone to a USB storage device via a USB OTG cable.
2 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch USB storage.
3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
4 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.

Back Up with a NAS Device

You can back up your important data on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, also
known as a private cloud storage server. The NAS device provides shared folders for data
backup.

1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch Shared folder on your phone.
2 On your phone, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
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3 Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.

To reset the password, go to the Shared folder backup screen, then > Reset
password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.

Restore Your Data from an NAS Device

1 On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Shared folder.

2 On your phone, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
3 Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
4 Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.

Change the System Language and Region

1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region, then
select the language you want to use.
2 If the language is not listed, touch Add language, then locate and touch it to add it to
the list.
3 Touch Region to select a country/region, so the display content will adapt to the local
culture and habits of the country/region you have selected.

Use Another Input Method

You can download a third-party input method and set it as the default input method.

1 Download the input method from an official app market.

2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings >
System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input
method.

Set the System Date and Time

Your phone is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network. You
can also manually set the date, time, and time zone for your phone.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, then set the options according to your
requirements.

Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually

• Enable Set automatically, and your phone will sync to the local date and time over a
mobile network.
• To manually set the date and time, disable Set automatically.

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Change the Time Zone

• Enable Set automatically, and your phone will sync to the local time zone over a mobile
network.
• To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically.

Change the Time Format

• Enable 24-hour time and your phone will display time in the 24-hour format.
• Disable 24-hour time and your phone will display time in the 12-hour format.

Restore Your Phone to Default Settings

Reset Network Settings

This operation will reset your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings. It will not
change any other settings on your phone or delete any data.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the
onscreen instructions to reset network settings.

Restore All Settings

This operation will reset all network settings, your lock screen password, and the home
screen layout. If your phone supports fingerprint or facial recognition, the enrolled
fingerprints and facial data will be deleted as well. Other data or files will not be deleted
from your phone. This operation does not restore the settings of Find Device, Users &
accounts, Device administrators, or app settings either.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the operation.

Restore Factory Settings

This operation will erase data on your phone, including your accounts, app data and system
settings, installed apps, music, images, all files in the internal storage, security chip contents,
and locally-stored system, app, and personal data related to HUAWEI IDs. Make sure to back
up your data before restoring your phone to its factory settings.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, and follow
the onscreen instructions to restore factory settings.

Update Your Phone System Online

When an update is available, your phone will prompt you to download and install the update
package.

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• Before updating, make sure your phone is running an official system version.
Otherwise, the update may fail and your phone may experience unknown issues.
• Back up your user data before the update.

• After an update, third-party apps that aren't compatible with the new system version
may become unavailable. In some cases, it may take some time for a compatible app
version to be released.
• During the update, do not power off or restart your phone, remove the memory card,
or insert a memory card.

1 Go to Settings > System & updates, and touch Software update.

2 When an update is available, you can either manually download and install the update
package, or update your phone automatically overnight.
• Download and install the update package: Go to New version > DOWNLOAD AND
INSTALL. To avoid data usage, connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network when
downloading the update package.
Your phone will automatically restart once the update is complete.

• Update overnight: Touch , and enable Auto-download over Wi-Fi and Update
overnight.
Your phone will automatically update and restart between 02:00 – 04:00.
To ensure a successful overnight update, make sure that your phone is powered on, the
screen is locked, there are no alarms set for this period of time, and the battery level
remains higher than 35%. Connect your phone to a charger if necessary.

To disable automatic updates, touch on the Software update screen, then disable Auto-
download over Wi-Fi.

Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device

Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Huawei or Other
Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start
cloning.

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Phone Clone is only available on phones running Android 7.0 or later.

Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Phone Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new phone by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later.

Search for Items in Settings

Quickly Find What You're Looking For
Tired of trudging through layers of settings? Just search for them using the search box.
• Swipe down from the middle of the screen to display the search box. Enter the name of a
setting to obtain search results.
• Open Settings, and enter the name of a setting in the search box at the top of the screen,
to obtain search results.

Bluetooth
Bluetooth
You can connect your phone to Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and car kits. You can also use
Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices.
Make sure your phone is within 10 m (about 33 ft.) of other Bluetooth devices.

Enable or Disable Bluetooth

You can enable or disable Bluetooth in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down further to show
all shortcut switches, then enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold the switch to enter
the Bluetooth settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then enable or disable Bluetooth.

Set a Bluetooth Name

Set a Bluetooth name for your phone to easily identify it during connection.

1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, toggle the Bluetooth switch on.

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2 Touch Device name, enter a name, then touch OK.

Pair with a Bluetooth Device

1 Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions,
refer to the device's user guide.
2 From your phone, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have
your phone automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.

On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth
devices.

Transfer Files via Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device
provided that both devices are within the effective Bluetooth range.

1 Pair the sending and recipient devices via Bluetooth.

2 On the sending device, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to share, touch ,
and select Bluetooth.
Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.

3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the recipient device to start sharing.

4 On the recipient device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request.

Unpair a Bluetooth Device

1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch.

2 In the list of Paired devices, touch next to the name of the device you wish to unpair,
then touch Unpair.

Home Screen & Wallpaper

Manage the Home Screen Layout
You can customize the home screen layout to suit your phone usage habits.

Move an App Icon on the Home Screen

Touch and hold an app icon until your phone vibrates, then drag it to the desired position on
the home screen.

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Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then
enable Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be filled when
apps are removed.

Lock Home Screen Icon Positions

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then
enable Lock layout.

Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then
select a layout pattern you prefer.

Set Your Home Screen in Settings

You can also go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings, then
enable Auto-align and more.

Put App Icons in Folders

For easy management of your app icons on the home screen, you can stack similar apps in a
folder and name the folder.

1 Touch and hold an app icon until your phone vibrates, then drag it over another app. A
folder will automatically be created to house these two apps.
2 Open a folder, touch its name, then enter a name for it.

Add App Icons to a Folder or Remove Them

Open a folder and touch . Then you can:

• Select one or more apps, and touch OK to add them to the folder.
• Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect
all apps, the folder will be deleted.

Notifications
App Badges
When new notifications arrive for an app, a numbered badge will appear on the app icon.
You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for some or all apps.

Turn Off App Badges

1 Go to Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges.

2 Turn off the switch for some or all apps.

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Change the Badge Display Mode

On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots
according to your preference.

Disable App Notifications

Disable Notifications from a Specific App

If you do not want to be disturbed by notifications from an app, perform either of the
following:
• After you receive a notification from the app, swipe left on it in the notification panel, and

go to > Disable notifications.

• Go to Settings > Notifications, locate and touch the app for which you want to disable
notifications, then disable Allow notifications.

Disable Notifications from Apps in Batches

To disable notifications from multiple apps at a time, go to Settings > Notifications >
Manage all, and turn off the switch next to each app.

Hide Content of Notifications on the Lock Screen

Go to Settings > Notifications > Lock screen notifications and select . The content of
notifications will then not be displayed on the lock screen.

More App Notification Settings

Set the App Notification Mode

Go to Settings > Notifications and select an app. You can then set its notification mode.
• Enable Gentle notifications: Notifications will only be displayed in the notification panel.
There will be no banners, lock screen notifications, or status bar icons, and your phone will
not ring or vibrate.
• Enable Lock screen and Banners.
• Set Notification sound: You can change the notification tone, set the vibration pattern, or
select None.
• Enable Allow interruptions: You can still receive notifications from this app even if Do not
disturb is enabled.
This feature may vary by device.

Notifications Turn on Screen

Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings, and enable Wake screen. Your
phone will then automatically turn on the lock screen when it receives a notification.

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Show Notification Icons in the Status Bar

Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings, and enable Show notification
icons in the status bar.

Apps
Enable App Twin
App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously,
allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
App Twin is only supported by some apps.

Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and enable App Twin. The twin app will then be
displayed on the home screen.

View or Change App Settings

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, view and
change the app permissions, set notification modes, and more.
Some apps cannot be uninstalled.

Battery
Check the Power Consumption of Your Phone

Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ), and you can:

• View Power consumption details to learn about the power consumption from the last 24
hours and the power usage ranking of apps.
• Touch a time slot in the Battery level chart to learn about the power consumption for the
corresponding period.
• Touch an app and view its Battery usage details, or touch Force stop to close the app.
Some pre-installed apps cannot be closed.

Power Management
On the Battery screen, you can check the estimated battery time remaining, and enable a
power saving mode to extend the battery life of your phone.

Enable Power Saving Mode

Optimizer provides two power saving modes:
• Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity,
visual effects, and sounds.

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• Ultra Power Saving mode strictly controls background apps to ensure that your phone can
stay on for as long as possible. In this mode, you will only be able to use selected apps, and
all system switches, except for Wi-Fi and mobile data, will be turned off.
On the Battery screen, select a power saving mode:
• When the battery level is extremely low, enable Ultra Power Saving mode. Your phone will
then display a black home screen.

To add apps you wish to use in Ultra Power Saving mode, touch and select the apps

from the list. You can touch to remove the apps or touch in the upper right corner
to exit Ultra Power Saving mode.
• When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable

Power Saving mode. The icon will then be displayed in the status bar.
Ultra Power Saving mode is not available on some devices. If this option is not
displayed, it indicates that your device does not support the feature.

Enable Performance Mode

Performance mode adjusts the power settings of your phone to deliver maximum
performance. This will cause the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphic-
intensive apps are used.

When the battery has sufficient power, go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ) and
enable Performance mode.

A icon will then be displayed in the status bar.

Performance mode is available on selected devices only. If the Performance mode
option is not displayed in Optimizer, it indicates that your device does not support the
feature.

Enable Smart Charge

Smart Charge learns from your charging habits and manages the charging process
intelligently. This feature reduces the battery wear level and prolongs the battery life by
reducing the time your device spends fully charged. It is advised that you keep this feature
enabled.
For example, if you are used to charging your devices overnight or for an extended period of
time, Smart Charge will pause the charging when the battery capacity reaches a certain level.
Before you get up in the morning, Smart Charge will resume charging until your device is
fully charged. This reduces the time your device spends fully charged to slow down battery
wear and prolong the battery life.
Data about your charging habits will only be used on your device and will not be backed
up or uploaded to the cloud.

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To enable this feature, go to Settings > Battery > More battery settings, and enable Smart
Charge.

Enable Smart Battery Capacity

Smart Battery Capacity intelligently adjusts the maximum available battery capacity based on
the current battery state to slow down battery wear and prolong the battery lifespan. It is
advised that you keep this feature enabled.
To enable this feature, go to Settings > Battery > More battery settings, and enable Smart
Battery Capacity.

Battery Settings
You can also set whether or not to display the battery percentage in the status bar, and
whether to maintain a network connection when the phone screen is turned off.

Display Battery Percentage in the Status Bar

Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ), touch Battery percentage, and select
whether the battery percentage will be displayed inside or next to the battery icon.

Stay Connected While Your Device Is Sleeping

Keep your phone connected to the Internet when it sleeps to continue to receive messages or
download data in sleep mode. Please note that this may increase power consumption.
To do so, on the Battery screen, touch More battery settings, and enable Stay connected
while asleep.

Storage
Check Storage Usage
Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimize it when you feel necessary.

Clean Up Phone Storage

You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue,
unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose
whether or not to delete files as suggested.

1 Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup.

2 When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't
need.

Automatically Clean Up System Trash

1 Open Optimizer, and touch Cleanup.

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2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your phone will automatically clean up
system trash.

Manually Clean Up System Trash

In addition to automatic cleanup, your phone will also detect and recommend trash files for
you to clean up manually.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Clean up next to a category, select the items you want to
clean up, then touch DELETE.

Clean Up Duplicate Files

Optimizer can identify duplicate files on your phone.
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them.

Privacy
Manage App Access Permissions
Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide
you with corresponding services.
However, some apps may obtain excessive permissions, posing potential risks to your
information privacy and security. You can check the permissions granted to each app and
deny those you deem unnecessary in system Settings.

Manage the Location Permission

After being granted the Location permission, an app can obtain your location information.
For example, if a map app is granted the Location permission, it can provide you with
location and navigation services. You can revoke the permission if you do not need these
services.

1 Go to Settings > Apps > Permission manager.

2 On the Permission manager screen, touch Location, then touch the icon of the app you
want to change the permission for to manage the Location access.

Manage Permissions to Access Other Private Data

You can also manage permissions to access your personal data, such as Contacts, Messaging,
Call logs, Body sensors, Calendar, and Camera, to enjoy better services and protect your
privacy.
On the Permission manager screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle
the switch for each app on or off as required.

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Use Location Services

Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can
enable or disable location services, and grant or deny permissions to access location
information for particular apps as required.

Enable or Disable Location Services

You can enable or disable location services in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel (you can swipe further to

display all shortcuts), and enable or disable .

• Alternatively, go to Settings > Location, and enable or disable Access my location.

After location services are disabled, your phone will prevent all apps and services from
collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps. When
these apps or services need to use location information, your phone will remind you to
enable location services again.

Increase the Accuracy of Location Services

You can improve the positioning accuracy of your phone by allowing apps and services to
scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices or access supplementary data from
global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
The feature availability varies by device.

Go to Settings > Location > Advanced settings, then set the options as required.

Allow or Forbid Apps to Obtain Location Information

You can allow or forbid an app to access location information, including granting permanent
access or access when using the app, or denying access to location information.

1 Go to Settings > Privacy > Permission manager, touch Location, and check which apps
have been granted access to location information.
2 Touch the corresponding app and follow the onscreen instructions to grant or deny
permissions.

Create a PrivateSpace for Your Private Data

Create your PrivateSpace that is completely independent of MainSpace (the original space)
on your phone, which can be accessed using your fingerprint or a password.
Not all devices support fingerprint features.

You can move private photos, videos, and other files to your PrivateSpace to prevent
unauthorized access. You can also move your payment and gaming apps to PrivateSpace to
prevent them from being accessed by your child.

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Enable and Access PrivateSpace

1 Go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions
to create a PrivateSpace.
2 You can enter your PrivateSpace using either of the following methods:
• On the lock screen, access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the
space.
• Alternatively, in MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch Log
in.
If you restart your phone, you have to enter the password to access the MainSpace
first, then switch to the PrivateSpace.

Hide or Unhide the Entrance to PrivateSpace

You can hide the entrance to PrivateSpace in the MainSpace settings, so that you can only
access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the space.
• To hide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy >
PrivateSpace, and enable Hide PrivateSpace.
• To unhide the entrance to PrivateSpace: In MainSpace, go to Settings > Security > More
settings, then go to Show all settings > OK.

Transfer Files Between MainSpace and PrivateSpace

1 In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch MainSpace to

PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace.
2 Select the files (such as photos, videos, and audio files) you want to transfer, touch Move,
and follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the files.
In the target space, go to Gallery > Albums > Others > SharedImages, or Gallery > Albums
> Others > SharedVideos to view photos and videos.

Reset Password for PrivateSpace

You can set a security question when creating the password for PrivateSpace, which will help
you to reset the password if you happen to forget it.

1 In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then touch Password

protection.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification, select and answer the
security question, then touch Finish.

3 In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Reset

password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the
password.

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Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Phone

You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from your
old phone to your new one.

1 On your new phone, create and enter your PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy >
PrivateSpace > Space Clone, and select This is the new device.
2 In your old phone, enter your PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace >
Space Clone, and select This is the old device.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the QR code or manually connect the old device
to the new one.
4 On your old phone, select the data to be transferred. You can cancel the data transfer
during the process, and then continue it once you have connected your old device with the
new one again.

Delete PrivateSpace
If you delete PrivateSpace, all apps and data stored in the space will be deleted and cannot
be restored. Please exercise caution when deleting PrivateSpace.
You can delete PrivateSpace in either of the following ways:

• In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Delete

PrivateSpace.
• Alternatively, in PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then touch Delete.

Users & Accounts

Add a User or Guest Account
1 Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch Add user or Add guest, then follow
the onscreen instructions to add an account.
2 Touch Switch to switch to the user or guest account. Configure the settings for the new
account as prompted.
3 Install apps as needed. Note that if a newer version of an app has been installed by
another user, the app installation will fail.
A maximum of three user and one guest accounts can be added.

Authorize a User or Guest Account to Make Calls

You can set whether to allow a user or guest account to make calls or use other functions on
your phone.

1 Access your phone as the administrator and go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
2 Touch the related account, and select the permissions you want to authorize.

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Switch Between the Owner, User, and Guest

You can switch to a different account using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch , then touch the
profile picture of the account you wish to switch to.
• Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, and touch the name of the account you wish
to switch to.

Delete a User or Guest Account

Deleting a user or guest account will delete all its related data. Please exercise caution.
After accessing your phone as the owner, use either of the following methods to delete a user
or guest account:
• Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch the name of the account you wish to
delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to delete it.

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch > More settings,
touch the name of the account you wish to delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to
delete it.

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