Page 1 User Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Exciting New Features Wide aperture photo Black and white photos Scrolling screenshots Pro camera mode Screen recorder Pressure sensing Unboxing your Phone Getting to know your phone Inserting a SIM card and microSD card Charging your phone Turning your phone on and off Transferring Data Using the Backup application to transfer data Transferring data between your phone and a computer...
Page 3 Contents Tips and Tricks High volume mode Searching for settings Quickly returning a call Using your knuckle Adding contact details quickly Sharing your QR card Calling contacts when the screen is off Pocket mode Taking snapshots when the screen is off Perfect selfie Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action Taking photos while recording video...
Page 4 Contents Messaging and Email Sending a message Replying to a message Searching for messages Deleting threads Managing messages Blocking spam messages Managing common phrases Adding a message signature Adding an email account Sending an email Checking your emails Managing VIP contacts Account settings Camera and Gallery Accessing the viewfinder...
Page 5 Contents Sharing images or videos Managing albums Adding notes to an image Editing an image Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code Music and Video Adding songs to your phone Searching for local music Listening to music Controlling playback using a smart headset Creating a playlist Playing a playlist Setting a song as the ringtone...
Page 6 Contents Power Management Viewing battery usage statistics Reducing power consumption Enabling the Ultra power plan Closing background applications when the screen is locked Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet Configuring display and sound settings Phone Manager Optimizing your system Managing data usage Harassment filter Battery management...
Page 7 Contents Accessibility Features About your phone's accessibility features TalkBack Magnification gestures Using the power button to end a call Adjusting the screen response time Color correction Appendix Obtaining help Personal Information and Data Security List of safety features Legal Notice...
Page 8: Exciting New Features
Exciting New Features Wide aperture photo Use wide aperture mode for close-up shots of objects and people. You can adjust the focal point after taking a photo to blur the background and make the subject stand out. Ensure that the subject is no more than 2 meters from the camera for optimum results. Open Camera.
Page 9: Black And White Photos
Exciting New Features Black and white photos The camera comes with a separate lens designed specifically for black and white shots. Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then select Monochrome. Touch to take a photo. Scrolling screenshots Scrolling screenshots enables you to take screenshots longer than one screen. For example, you can capture long messaging threads in one screenshot.
Page 10 Exciting New Features • Alternatively, draw an "S" on the screen using your knuckle. Touch the screen with your finger at any time to stop scrolling and take a screenshot of the previous content.
Page 11: Pro Camera Mode
Exciting New Features Pro camera mode Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition, exposure, and shutter speed. Open Camera and swipe up on the slider to enable Pro mode. Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed. You can also add grid or spiral overlays and output images in raw format.
Page 12: Screen Recorder
Exciting New Features For more information, see Pro camera mode. Screen recorder Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to use phone features. To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen. Starting the recording Start recording the screen using one of the following methods: •...
Page 13: Pressure Sensing
Exciting New Features • Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode. You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds. •...
Page 14 Exciting New Features Touching the edge of the screen to launch an application Quickly launch frequently-used applications by touching the edge of the screen on any interface. Open Settings and then touch Smart assistance > Pressure sensing > Screen edge actions.
Page 15 Exciting New Features • Switch between week and month views: Go to the Photos tab in Gallery. Spread two fingers apart to switch from month view to week view. Pinch two fingers together to switch back to month view. Touching an application icon to launch frequently-used menus Apply pressure to an application icon to go directly to the application's menu.
Page 16: Unboxing Your Phone
Unboxing your Phone Getting to know your phone Noise reduction Infrared microphone sensor Status indicator Front camera Dual-tone ﬂash Light sensor Earpiece Dual-lens camera Laser sensor Fingerprint scanner Volume button Power button Headset jack Speaker USB-C port Microphone Do not cover the light sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions. Ensure that you use a screen protector that has a purpose-built hole for the light sensor.
Page 17: Charging Your Phone
You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not removable.
Page 18: Turning Your Phone On And Off
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei charger, and then turn on your phone.
Page 19: Transferring Data
Transferring Data Using the Backup application to transfer data Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Back up new data Restore previously backed up data More settings Backing up data to a microSD card You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card.
Page 20 Transferring Data By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files. Restoring data from a microSD card Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more information on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
Page 21: Transferring Data Between Your Phone And A Computer
Transferring Data Transferring data between your phone and a computer Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new phone. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files. Your computer will automatically install any necessary drivers.
Page 22: First Use And Initial Setup
Internet. Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+. Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint.
Page 23: Connecting To The Internet
First Use and Initial Setup Enable or disable a SIM card Select 4G/3G SIM Select default SIM for data services Conﬁgure SIM settings for phone calls • If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages, or access the Internet.
Page 24 First Use and Initial Setup Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
Page 25: Configuring Your Fingerprint Id
First Use and Initial Setup Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage. Configuring your fingerprint ID Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock, and authorize payments in third-party applications.
Page 26: Installing Applications
Installing Applications Sharing applications using a microSD card Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones. Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources. Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
Page 27: Getting Started
Getting Started Locking and unlocking the screen Locking the screen • Press the power button to manually lock the screen. • The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations. To change the screen sleep time, open Settings, touch Display >...
Page 28 Getting Started Conﬁgure update method for Magazine Unlock covers and subscription type App shortcuts View, add, or delete images from your Magazine Unlock covers Add magazines to the viewing list: Touch > Subscriptions to add your favorite magazines to the viewing list. Updating your Magazine Unlock covers requires an Internet connection.
Page 29: Touchscreen Gestures
Getting Started Touchscreen gestures Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll through lists, and zoom images. Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select an option or open an application. Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice in quick succession.
Page 30: Status And Notification Icons
Getting Started Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to zoom out on an image. Status and notification icons Status icons Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal strength, battery level, and time.
Page 31: Home Screen
Getting Started Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available Downloading data Uploading data Upcoming events Phone memory full Synchronizing data Synchronization failed Login or synchronization problem More notifications Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabled Connected to a VPN USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled Home screen Getting to know your home screen Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications.
Page 32: Switching Between Home Screens
Getting Started Switching between home screens Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default home screen. On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to access the home screen editor.
Page 33 Getting Started space, add another home screen or free up some space. Moving a widget or icon On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location. Deleting a widget or icon On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until displayed at the top of the screen.
Page 34 Getting Started After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the home screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see Aligning home screen applications automatically. Creating a folder Create home screen folders to organize your applications by type. For example, you can create a Games folder that contains all of your game applications.
Page 35: Taking A Screenshot
Getting Started Hiding applications On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch Add, select the applications you want to hide, and then touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have been hidden. To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch Add on the hidden applications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch OK.
Page 36 Getting Started Using the power and volume down buttons Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot. Using the screenshot shortcut switch Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot. Using your knuckle Use your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen or draw a shape on the screen to capture a specific area.
Page 37: Notifications
Getting Started Notifications Status indicator The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following: • Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off automatically. • Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low. •...
Page 38 Getting Started Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification panel. Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch Edit. Drag the shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access. Viewing notifications on the lock screen New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.
Page 39 Getting Started Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details. Be default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applications. If you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, see Managing notification permissions.
Page 40: Using Fingerprint Recognition
Getting Started Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar • Touch Drag actions > Smart selection. When you open the notification panel, your phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will go to the shortcuts tab.
Page 41 > Fingerprint management. Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next. Touch Verify your Huawei ID, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your password and enable fingerprint recognition for your Huawei ID. Fingerprint sensor touch gestures Touch or swipe the sensor with any finger to perform common tasks.
Page 42: Accessing Applications
Getting Started • Answer call: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to answer it. • Stop alarm: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to disable it. In the Slide gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to enable. •...
Page 43: Searching For Applications
Getting Started Switching between applications To switch to another application, touch Home to return to the home screen, and then touch the icon of the application you want to open. Searching for applications Finding applications Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the name of an application.
Page 44: Viewing Recently Used Applications
Getting Started Finding hidden applications On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden applications. Viewing recently used applications Touch Recent to display the list of recently used applications. • View more applications: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used applications.
Page 45: Personalizing Your Phone
Getting Started • Lock or unlock an application: Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock an application. will appear above an application once it has been locked. Locked applications cannot be closed by touching . Swipe down again on the thumbnail to unlock the application. Personalizing your phone Simple home screen The simple home screen mode uses large icons and fonts to display content in a more easy-to-read...
Page 46: Changing The Theme
Getting Started Changing the theme Personalize your phone's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers. Open Themes, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match lock screen methods, wallpapers, application icons, and more. Changing the wallpaper Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.
Page 47: Changing The Font Size
Getting Started You can also open Gallery, touch and hold an image, and then touch > Set as > Wallpaper. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the wallpaper. Assigning a ringtone to a contact Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is contacting you. Open Contacts.
Page 48: Huawei Swype Input Method
Backspace Enter a space Enter numbers and symbols Input method settings Toggle between upper and lower case Huawei Swype input supports a wide range of languages. Android input method Switch to voice input Backspace Enter a period Touch and hold to enter symbols...
Page 49: Editing Text
Getting Started Editing text You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone. • Select text: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Drag to select more or less text, or touch Select all to select all text. •...
Page 50: Tips And Tricks
Tips and Tricks High volume mode Press the volume up button repeatedly during a call to increase the call volume above the usual maximum. Searching for settings Use the search feature in Settings to search for menu options. Open Settings, and then touch the search box at the top of the screen and enter a search term (such as Sound).
Page 51 Tips and Tricks Taking a full screenshot Knock the screen twice with your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen. Taking a partial screenshot Knock the screen with your knuckle. Keep your knuckle on the screen, drag it around the area you want to capture, and then return to the starting point.
Page 52: Adding Contact Details Quickly
Tips and Tricks Adding contact details quickly Use the camera to take a photo of a business card. Your phone will recognize the contact details and add them automatically. In Contacts, touch Business cards > Scan. Sharing your QR card Share your QR card with your friends so that they can add you to their contacts quickly.
Page 53: Calling Contacts When The Screen Is Off
Tips and Tricks Calling contacts when the screen is off When the screen is off, press and hold the volume down button. When you hear the alert sound, say the name of the contact you want to call. Your phone will automatically call the contact. Pocket mode Enable Pocket mode to prevent you from missing important calls when your phone is in your pocket.
Page 54: Taking Snapshots When The Screen Is Off
Tips and Tricks Taking snapshots when the screen is off You can take rapid snapshots with your phone, even when the screen is off. When the screen is off, point your phone at a subject and press the volume down button twice. Your phone will take a photo and display how fast it was captured.
Page 55: Using Time-Lapse Mode To Fast Forward The Action
Tips and Tricks Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action Time-lapse mode lets you capture and accelerate subtle changes in scenery, such as a sunrise, sunset, or the movement of clouds. On the camera screen, swipe right to switch to Time-lapse. Hold your phone steady, and then touch to start capturing video.
Page 56: Answering Or Rejecting A Call Using Voice Commands
Tips and Tricks Answering or rejecting a call using voice commands If your hands are occupied when a call comes in, simply say "Answer call" or "Reject call" to answer or reject the call. Go to Settings, touch Smart assistance >...
Page 57: Connecting To The Wi-Fi Network With The Strongest Signal
Tips and Tricks Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal After enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and select the connection with the best signal and fastest data transfer speeds. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold and select Wi-Fi+.
Page 58: Using Your Phone While Wearing Gloves
Tips and Tricks Using your phone while wearing gloves Enable gloves mode so that you can continue to use your phone when wearing gloves. Open Settings, and then touch Smart assistance > Gloves mode. Adjusting the system volume rapidly Press the volume button on the side of the phone, and then touch to adjust the ringtone, multimedia, alarm, and call volume.
Page 59: Aligning Home Screen Applications Automatically
Tips and Tricks Under Settings, select Smart assistance > Floating dock, and then turn on the Floating dock switch. The floating dock is displayed on most screens. Drag the dock to the desired location to adjust its position. Aligning home screen applications automatically Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall applications or move them into folders.
Page 60 Tips and Tricks...
Page 61: Calls And Contacts
Calls and Contacts Making calls Smart dialing Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will display matching contacts. Open Dialer. Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, Howard Smith or HS). Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
Page 62: Making A Call From The Call Log
Calls and Contacts Touch the contact number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch the contact's phone number, and then touch to initiate the call. Making a call from the call log View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers. Open Dialer.
Page 63: Making An International Call
Calls and Contacts Making an international call Before making a long-distance call, contact your carrier to activate an international calling or roaming service. Open Dialer. On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the country code, area code, and phone number.
Page 64: Answering Or Rejecting A Call
Calls and Contacts Answering or rejecting a call When a call comes in, you can press the volume button to mute the ringtone. While the screen is locked: • Drag right to answer the call. • Drag left to reject the call. •...
Page 65: Functions Available During A Call
Calls and Contacts Functions available during a call During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu. Open Calendar Place the current call on hold View your notes Mute the call Start a three-way Display your call contacts Enable hands-free Open the dialer mode End call...
Page 66: Answering A Third-Party Call
Calls and Contacts on the Power button ends call switch. Answering a third-party call Before using this feature, check that you have subscribed to a call hold service and enabled call waiting on your phone. For more information on enabling call waiting, see Enabling call waiting.
Page 67: Viewing The Call Log
Calls and Contacts Touch to end the call. Viewing the call log The call log is displayed above the dialer. Missed calls are displayed in red. Adding a number from the call log Select a number from the call log and save it to your contacts. Open Dialer.
Page 68: Call Settings
Calls and Contacts Your phone will vibrate for incoming calls when it is facing downwards or in your pocket, even if incoming call vibrations are disabled. Call settings Enabling call forwarding If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to another number.
Page 69: Creating A Contact
Calls and Contacts Touch Define priority interruptions > Whitelist for calls and messages > to add contacts to the whitelist. When do not disturb mode is enabled, your phone will only ring or vibrate when chosen contacts call or message you. Your phone will mute ringtones or vibrations for any other calls or messages. Notifications for these can be viewed in the notification panel.
Page 70: Adding Contact Details Quickly
Calls and Contacts Enter the contact's name, phone number and other information, and then touch If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the icon next to the number you want to save, and then select .
Page 71: Importing Contacts From A Sim Card
Calls and Contacts Touch > Import/Export > Import from storage. Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK. Importing contacts from a SIM card Open Contacts. Touch > Import/Export > Import from . If your phone has dual SIM support, you can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.
Page 72: Exporting Contacts To A Sim Card
Calls and Contacts Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK. The exported .vcf file is saved to the root directory of your phone's internal storage by default. Open Files to view the exported file. Exporting contacts to a SIM card Open Contacts.
Page 73: Deleting Contacts
Calls and Contacts Merging duplicate contacts When you add contacts to your phone from different sources, you may end up with duplicate entries. These duplicate entries can be merged into one to help keep your contacts organized. Open Contacts. Touch >...
Page 74: Viewing Contacts From Different Accounts
Calls and Contacts Viewing contacts from different accounts You can select which contacts to display on your phone. Open Contacts. Touch > Display preferences. Select the account you want to display or customize the accounts to display. Hide contact photos, company information and job title: Touch >...
Page 75: Creating A Group
Calls and Contacts Creating a group Open Contacts. Touch Groups and then Enter the group name (for example Family or Friends) and then touch OK. Touch . Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then touch Editing a group Add or remove people from a group or change the group name.
Page 76: Deleting A Group
Calls and Contacts Touch to send a message or to send an email. Deleting a group Open Contacts. Touch Groups. Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch Delete. Touch Delete. Deleting a group will not remove the contacts in the group.
Page 77: Messaging And Email
Messaging and Email Sending a message Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and more. Open Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also touch to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.
Page 78: Replying To A Message
Messaging and Email Replying to a message Open Messaging. In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your conversations. Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in the notification bar.
Page 79: Blocking Spam Messages
Messaging and Email • Delete the message: Touch > Delete to delete the message. Deleted messages cannot be retrieved. • Copy the message: Touch to copy the message to the clipboard and paste it elsewhere. When viewing a message, touch the message twice to enter full screen text selection view. •...
Page 80: Adding An Email Account
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings. Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed. Change account Amy@huawei.com or folder Search Compose email...
Page 81: Sending An Email
Touch Your email service provider may place a limit on the size of email attachments. If your attachments exceed the limit, send the attachments in separate emails. Send Amy@huawei.com Recipient Select recipient from contact list Subject...
Page 82: Checking Your Emails
Messaging and Email Checking your emails Open Email and then swipe down in your Inbox to refresh the list of emails. Open Email. In your Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to select an account. Touch the email you want to read. You can: •...
Page 83 Messaging and Email Select the account you want to remove. Touch Remove account > After you remove an email account, you will no longer be able to send or receive emails using that account. Personalizing your email account Display contact pictures, choose what to display after deleting an email, change your signature, set inbox update frequency, and change email notification tones.
Page 84: Camera And Gallery
Camera and Gallery Accessing the viewfinder Open Camera to access the viewfinder. Switch ﬂash modes Switch between rear and front cameras Switch to wide Apply ﬁlter effects aperture mode Swipe left on the screen to conﬁgure the camera settings Swipe right on the screen to change camera modes Shoot a video...
Page 85: Shooting Modes
Camera and Gallery Shooting modes Your phone features a variety of different camera modes for different shooting scenarios. Availability of different shooting modes varies by model. Swipe right on the viewfinder to change the capture mode. • Beauty: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects. For more information, see Beauty mode.
Page 86: Beauty Mode
Camera and Gallery Beauty mode Use beauty mode for stunning selfies and younger, smoother-looking skin. Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty. Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level. Frame the scene you want to capture, and then touch .
Page 87 Camera and Gallery Touch Perfect selfie to configure the facial enhancement settings. Take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered. Configure the settings for skin tone, pupils, and face shape as desired. Choose a higher setting for a more noticeable effect.
Page 88: Ultra Snapshot
Camera and Gallery Ultra Snapshot Press the volume down button twice to take a photo, even when the screen is off. This feature is not available during music playback. Not all camera modes support this feature. Open Camera and then swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. Touch Ultra snapshot >...
Page 89: Burst Shooting
Camera and Gallery Burst shooting Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during a football match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession so that you don't miss out on the action.
Page 90: Launching The Camera From Gallery
Camera and Gallery • Say "cheese" to take a photo. • Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise reaches a certain decibel level. Frame the scene you want to capture. The camera will take a photo automatically when you issue a voice command or the camera detects a loud sound.
Page 91: Audio Notes
Camera and Gallery Turn on the Object tracking switch. Touch the subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject. Touch Audio notes Add audio notes to bring your photos to life. Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Audio note. Frame the scene you want to capture.
Page 92: Super Night Mode
Camera and Gallery Super Night mode Super Night mode improves the quality of images taken at night and in low-light conditions by accentuating the detail of darker areas to produce brighter, more colorful images. Use a tripod to minimize camera shake. Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Night shot.
Page 93 Camera and Gallery Pro camera mode can only be accessed from the Photo, Video, and Monochrome screens. In Pro camera mode, you can adjust the exposure, shutter speed, and other camera settings. You can also add a grid overlay and output images in raw format. •...
Page 94 Camera and Gallery Pro camera settings When you switch to Pro camera mode, you can adjust a whole range of camera settings in the viewfinder to produce professional-looking shots. For example, you can adjust the ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed, and more. Underexposure warning Manual settings Touch this icon to restore the default exposure settings.
Page 95: Light Painting Mode
Camera and Gallery • : Touch to set the metering mode (the way in which your camera determines the exposure). You can select matrix metering, center-weighted metering, or spot metering. Matrix metering is set by default. • ISO: Touch to adjust the camera's sensitivity to light. Increasing the ISO will create a brighter picture, but there will be a noticeable increase in noise.
Page 96 Camera and Gallery Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures. Shoot from a distance for the best results. Avoid pointing the camera at car headlights to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed. Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting >...
Page 97 Camera and Gallery Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures. Choose a location away from other sources of light to ensure that the pattern stands out. Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting >...
Page 98: Panoramic Shots
Camera and Gallery Star track You can use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. Use a tripod to minimize camera shake and hold your phone in place. Select a suitable location away from obstructions. Clear skies will produce the best results. When shooting the image, stay away from sources of light and avoid excessive exposure times to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.
Page 99 Camera and Gallery Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Panorama. Touch to start shooting. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the photo. Slowly move your camera from left to right, ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line. To take a panoramic shot in portrait mode, select and then slowly move your camera upwards.
Page 100: Adding Watermarks To Photos
Camera and Gallery Follow the onscreen instructions and slowly turn your camera to the right. Your camera will take the final photo when the blue box lines up with the box on the right-hand side. The camera automatically stitches the photos together to create a panorama. Hold your phone steady and move slowly while you turn.
Page 101: Time-Lapse Mode
Camera and Gallery Touch to end the recording. Automatic facial enhancement: Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty video. Stabilization cannot be enabled in this mode. Time-lapse mode Time-lapse mode allows you to capture and speed up subtle changes in the natural world. For example, you can record the opening of a flower or the movement of clouds.
Page 102: Slow Motion Recording
Camera and Gallery Touch the thumbnail to play the recording. The video will be played back at a higher frame rate. The frame rate is determined automatically by your camera and cannot be adjusted. Slow motion recording You can record videos in slow motion to enjoy fast moving scenes in detail, such as falling water droplets or dance moves.
Page 103: Camera And Video Settings
Camera and Gallery Touch the thumbnail to read the text in the image, and then touch to edit the image. Camera and video settings Setting the photo and video resolutions Increase the resolution for higher quality images and videos. However, larger resolution images take up more space on your phone.
Page 104: Video Settings
Camera and Gallery Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen, touch Assistive grid, and then select an overlay to help you compose your image. Select Off to delete the reference lines. You can choose from a 3 x 3 grid, phi grid, or spiral overlay. Use the 3 x 3 grid for general shooting scenarios.
Page 105: Viewing Photos And Videos
Camera and Gallery • Capture smiles: The camera will automatically take a photo when it detects a smile. • Object tracking: Touch the object you want to focus on. The camera will track and focus on the selected object. For more information, see Object tracking.
Page 106: Adding Photos Or Videos To A New Album
Camera and Gallery Viewing photos in full-screen mode Open Gallery and then touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch the screen to display or hide the screen menu. View photo details Overlay menu • Zoom or in out: Spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
Page 107: Moving Photos Or Videos To Other Albums
Camera and Gallery Moving photos or videos to other albums Open Gallery. Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to move. Touch , then select the destination album, or touch to create a new album and select it as the destination album.
Page 108: Editing An Image
Camera and Gallery Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch > Add memo. Enter your note, and then touch . Add the image to your Magazine Unlock covers so that it will be displayed on the lock screen. Editing an image The Gallery application comes with powerful image editing tools that you can use to bring your photos to life.
Page 109: Using Camera Or Gallery To Scan A Qr Code
Camera and Gallery • Apply facial enhancement effects: Touch to apply facial enhancement effects to people in an image. You can choose from various skin and eye enhancement effects. • Apply mosaic effects: Touch and then select the desired mosaic effect. •...
Page 110: Music And Video
Music and Video Adding songs to your phone Before you can listen to your music, you need to copy your songs onto your phone. To add songs to your phone: • Copy songs from your computer using the USB cable. •...
Page 111: Controlling Playback Using A Smart Headset
• Not all headsets are compatible with your phone. You are advised to purchase an official Huawei headset. • You can also use a headset to control video playback (this feature is not supported by all video players).
Page 112: Creating A Playlist
Music and Video Use the following buttons to control playback: • Volume up button: Press once to increase the volume, or twice to add the current song to your favorites. • Pause button: Press once to pause or resume playback, twice to skip to the next song, or three times to go to the previous song.
Page 113: Playing A Playlist
Music and Video Playing a playlist Open Music. Touch Playlists . Select the desired playlist, and then touch a song to start playback, or touch Shuffle all to shuffle all songs. Setting a song as the ringtone Set your favorite song as the call, notification, or alarm ringtone. Open Music.
Page 114: Accessing The Internet
Accessing the Internet Connecting to the Internet using mobile data Data charges may apply when using mobile data to access the Internet. Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier. Open Settings. Touch More >...
Page 115 Accessing the Internet Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS Connect your phone to a WPS-enabled router without having to enter the network key. Open Settings. Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Touch > Advanced settings, and then choose one of the following methods: •...
Page 116: Sharing Your Mobile Internet With Other Devices
Accessing the Internet Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices You can share your phone's mobile Internet with other devices (such as phones, tablets, or computers). The following Internet sharing methods can be used: • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet with other devices.
Page 117 Accessing the Internet require a password to connect to the hotspot. If you choose None, devices will not require a password to connect to the hotspot. • Configure a password that is easy to remember: The hotspot password is generated randomly by your phone.
Page 118: Transferring Data Using Bluetooth
Accessing the Internet Turn on the USB tethering switch to share your mobile Internet. After enabling USB tethering, your phone will display the icon in the status bar. You can then use the computer to access the Internet. You cannot use the mass storage feature when your phone is in USB tethering mode. Using Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet Use Bluetooth tethering to turn your phone into a wireless router and share your mobile Internet with other devices.
Page 119: Transferring Data Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is similar to Bluetooth but is faster, making it suitable for the transfer of larger files such as videos. Wi-Fi Direct can only be used to transfer data between two Huawei devices. Check that both devices support Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 120: Transferring Data Between Your Phone And A Usb Storage Device
Accessing the Internet Connecting two devices using Wi-Fi Direct Establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection to transfer data wirelessly between two devices. Open Settings, select Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Touch Wi-Fi Direct. Repeat the above steps on the other device and keep the Wi-Fi Direct search screen open on both devices.
Page 121 This feature only applies to phones that support USB OTG cables. • Your phone uses a USB-C port. Purchase a Huawei-approved Micro USB to USB-C adapter, or use an OTG cable with a USB-C connector. Transferring data between your phone and a microSD card Use a USB OTG cable to access data on another phone's microSD card without using a computer.
Page 122: Streaming Multimedia Content To Your Tv
Accessing the Internet USB On-The-Go cable Touch > Local > USB drive to browse data on the flash drive. You can select and copy data to a destination folder. For more information, see Copying, moving, or deleting files. When you have finished browsing, touch Settings >...
Page 123 Accessing the Internet Turn on the NFC switch to enable NFC. Turn on the Huawei Beam switch to enable Huawei Beam. Using NFC to share web pages or contacts You can use NFC to share data rapidly between two phones. To share photos, videos, and web pages, simply place the two phones back to back.
Page 124: Backup And Restore
Backup and Restore Using the Backup application to back up and restore data Backups help ensure that you never lose your data. You can use a local backup to copy data to your phone's internal storage or a microSD card. Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Page 125: Restoring Factory Settings
Using unauthorized third-party software to update your phone may render your phone unusable or put your personal information at risk. Always update through your phone's online update feature or download official update packages from Huawei's official website. • Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Ensure that you back up important data before updating your phone.
Page 126: Ota Updates
Backup and Restore OTA updates When a new system update is released, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version. Select OTA update for quick and secure updates. Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet before updating. Connect to a Wi-Fi network before updating to avoid incurring data charges.
Page 127: File Management
File Management Viewing files Viewing files by category Open the Categories tab in Files. Your files are automatically sorted into different categories. Finding files quickly Use the search feature to quickly find what you are looking for. Open Files. In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Touch and then enter the file name or keywords.
Page 128: Creating Folders
File Management Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your files. Creating folders Create folders and place files inside them to keep your phone organized. Open Files. In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Touch , enter the name of the new folder, and then touch Save.
Page 129: Excluding Small Images
File Management In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card. Select the files or folders you want to add to the archive, and then touch > Compress. Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip archive, which will be named automatically.
Page 130: Using Your Phone To View Files Shared By A Computer
File Management Using your phone to view files shared by a computer Use the network neighborhood feature in Files to view files stored on your computer. Check that your computer supports the network neighborhood feature. Connect the computer and your phone to the same Wi-Fi network. For more information on connecting your phone to a Wi-Fi network, see Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 131: Power Management
Power Management Viewing battery usage statistics Use Phone Manager to view detailed per-application battery usage statistics. Open Phone Manager and then touch Battery manager. You can: • Touch Optimize. Your phone will check for power consumption problems and automatically optimize performance. •...
Page 132: Enabling The Ultra Power Plan
Power Management Enabling the Ultra power plan If you're waiting for an important call but your phone has low battery, enable the Ultra power plan in Phone Manager. This disables everything except essential calling, SMS and contact functions, prolonging battery life. Open Phone Manager.
Page 133: Configuring Display And Sound Settings
Power Management Configuring display and sound settings Reduce power consumption by optimizing the display and sound settings on your phone. Configuring the display settings to learn how to save power by disabling Daydream, turning off the indicator light, and reducing the screen brightness and screen-off time. Sound settings to learn how to save power by disabling unnecessary sound or vibration alerts.
Page 134: Phone Manager
Phone Manager Optimizing your system Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimize performance. Conducting a comprehensive scan Open Phone Manager. Your phone will automatically conduct a comprehensive scan and optimize your system. Cleaning up your phone Open Phone Manager.
Page 135: Battery Management
Phone Manager • Touch Harassment filter > and follow the onscreen instructions to configure a call blacklist or whitelist, keywords, and spam settings. • Touch Notification center and select an application to configure its notification permissions and settings. Battery management Phone Manager comes with a battery management feature to help you save power and prevent you from missing important calls and messages.
Page 136: Tools
Tools Calendar Calendar helps you to plan your daily schedule. For example, it helps you to plan ahead and displays information about public holidays. If you have saved your contacts' birthdays, Calendar will automatically create birthday reminders. Go to today Event Selected day Today...
Page 137: Clock
Tools • Switch to a different calendar: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet, and then touch > Calendars to display. Touch Local calendar and select the desired calendar. For more information on connecting to the Internet, see Accessing the Internet.
Page 138: World Clock
Tools • Configure the alarm settings: Touch to configure the snooze duration, silent mode settings, and volume button behavior. • Delete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete, and then touch • Turn off an alarm: Touch Sliding shut down at the bottom of the lock screen. •...
Page 139 Tools Touch > Date & time > Dual clocks and then turn on the Dual clocks switch. Touch Set home city, and then select your home time zone from the list of cities. Home time zone Current time zone Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone. Stopwatch Open Clock.
Page 140: Weather
Tools Weather Weather allows you to check the current weather and multi-day forecast for your location and many other destinations around the world. Viewing weather information Open Weather. You can: • View detailed weather information: Swipe up on the screen to view the weather forecast for the next 24 hours, chance of rainfall, air quality, comfort index, wind speed and direction, and sunrise/sunset times.
Page 141: Notepad
Tools Continue anyway?. Your phone will update weather data at the scheduled interval. Adding and deleting cities Add multiple cities to the weather application so that you can keep track of the weather in cities of interest to you. Open Weather.
Page 142: Calculator
Tools Save note Close note Edit note Add bullet Insert image from gallery Take a photo Once you have saved a note, follow the onscreen instructions to share or delete it, or add it to your favorites. Deleting a note Open Notepad.
Page 143: Mirror
Tools Touch to start recording. In order to ensure optimum recording quality, place your phone on a flat surface and do not cover the microphone. When you are recording, touch to pause or to add a tag. To end a recording, touch .
Page 144: Opening Two Apps On One Screen
Tools Change mirror frame Adjust brightness Zoom in or out Open Mirror. • Save an image: Touch the screen and select to save the image to Gallery. Your phone will return to the mirror once the image has been saved. •...
Page 145: Smart Remote Control
Tools In dual windows mode, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened in each window (for example, open Videos in one window and Notepad in the other). Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to access the dual windows menu: •...
Page 146 Tools Select the appliance manufacturer from the list. Follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the remote control. Point the remote control at the the appliance and test the key buttons (such as the power button). If the appliance responds correctly, touch Yes, and then test another button. Once you have finished testing, touch OK.
Page 147: Settings
Settings Enabling location access Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather applications can access your location information. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Location access and then turn on the Access my location switch.
Page 148: Increasing Indoor Positioning Accuracy
Settings Increasing indoor positioning accuracy Your phone uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for more accurate positioning when you are indoors. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Location access > Menu > Scan settings. • Turn on the Wi-Fi scanning switch. Location applications and services will continually scan for Wi-Fi networks for more accurate positioning.
Page 149: Sound Settings
Settings The above options may not be available on all phone models. Sound settings Change the incoming call and message ringtones or set the system alert sound and vibration effects. Go to Settings and then touch Sound. You can configure the following settings: •...
Page 150: Gestures And Navigation Settings
Settings Unlocking the screen with a password Open Settings. Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password. You can choose to set a PIN or password: • Touch PIN, and then enter a PIN containing at least four digits and select Done. •...
Page 151 Settings • Raise to ear: Hold the phone to your ear to answer an incoming call. When viewing call log details or contact details, hold the phone to your ear to call that contact. When calling in handsfree mode or with a Bluetooth headset, raise the phone to your ear to switch to earpiece mode.
Page 152: Airplane Mode
Settings Navigation bar Open Settings and then touch Smart assistance > Navigation bar to configure the navigation bar. Choose a custom navigation bar layout. If you select a navigation bar containing , you can touch for fast access to the notification panel. Airplane mode Wireless devices may interfere with an airplane's flight system.
Page 153: Using The Floating Dock
Settings Using the floating dock The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such as the back key, home key, and one-touch optimization. You can move the floating dock around the screen for easy one-hand use. Open Settings.
Page 154: Setting Up An Account
Settings Touch Advanced settings > Security, and then select the options under Set up SIM card lock to configure the SIM lock settings. Turn on the Lock SIM card switch. Enter your PIN, and then touch OK. To change your PIN, touch Change SIM PIN. •...
Page 155: Setting The Date And Time
Settings The example below illustrates how to sync data for an email account. Open Settings. Touch Accounts > , and then select Auto-sync data. Follow the onscreen instructions, and then touch OK to turn on the sync data switch. On the Accounts screen, select an account type, and then select the account that you want to sync with your phone.
Page 156: Encrypting A Microsd Card
Settings Encrypting a microSD card Encrypt your microSD card to prevent unauthorized access to your data. A password must be entered when the microSD card is inserted into another phone. • Not all microSD cards can be encrypted. An error message may be displayed when you attempt to encrypt or unlock unsupported cards.
Page 157: Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features About your phone's accessibility features Accessibility features make it easier for users with impaired vision or hearing to use their phone. TalkBack Enabling or disabling TalkBack TalkBack is an accessibility feature designed for visually impaired users. It provides audible prompts to help you operate your phone.
Page 158 Accessibility Features Open an item: Double touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, two steps are required: Touch the Settings icon once using one finger, and then touch twice on any part of the screen.
Page 159: Magnification Gestures
Accessibility Features Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output. Select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed. Captions In addition to providing audible prompts, TalkBack also displays captions for hearing-impaired users. This feature requires TalkBack to be enabled. Open Settings.
Page 160: Using The Power Button To End A Call
Accessibility Features • Adjust the zoom: Pinch two or more fingers together or spread them apart. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. Pinch your fingers together to zoom back out. • Zoom in temporarily: Touch the screen three times in quick succession, and then hold your finger on the screen.
Page 161: Adjusting The Screen Response Time
Accessibility Features Adjusting the screen response time You can adjust the time that it takes for your phone to respond to gestures, such as touch and hold. Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Touch & hold delay. Select the desired delay time: Short, Medium or Long. Color correction Color correction mode adjusts colors to make it easier for color vision impaired users to distinguish between different parts of the screen.
Page 162: Appendix
Appendix Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Go to HiCare to read the user guide, learn more about Huawei services, or obtain online help. Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information.
Page 163: List Of Safety Features
Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services. List of safety features Huawei phones come with a series of built-in security measures to keep your data secure. All data on the memory chipset is automatically encrypted. Each phone...
Page 164: Legal Notice
Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third-party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third-party software and applications.
Page 165 Huawei. To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it is explicitly stated that Huawei shall not compensate or be liable for services provided by third-party service providers, or the interruption or termination of third-party contents or services.
Page 166 Appendix Privacy Policy To better understand how we protect your personal information, please see the privacy policy at http://consumer.huawei.com/privacy-policy.
Page 167 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: VIE-L09...

Huawei P9 Plus User Manual

Exciting New Features

Unboxing Your Phone

Transferring Data

First Use and Initial Setup

Installing Applications

Getting Started

Tips and Tricks

Calls and Contacts

Messaging and Email

Camera and Gallery

Music and Video

Accessing the Internet

Backup and Restore

File Management

Power Management

Phone Manager

Tools

Settings

Accessibility Features

Appendix

Quick Links

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