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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips Connect and Share Manage Your Phone New Device New Device Configuration Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster and Safer Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition Smart Search Screenshots and Screen Recording Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar...
  • Page 3 Navigate the Calendar Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organised View Global Holidays Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Device Connection Bluetooth Desktop Mode Connecting USB Device...
  • Page 4 Contents Backup and Restoration Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data Data Backup to a USB Storage Device Reset Your Phone Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Connecting to the Internet Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily.
  • Page 6 Exciting Features Select an unlock method: On the Face recognition screen, touch Unlock device. If you select Direct unlock, your device identifies your facial features and unlocks your screen when the screen is on. If you select Slide to unlock, after your device identifies your facial features, you can slide the lock screen to unlock.

  • Page 7: Camera Tips

    Exciting Features Organize shortcuts Touch and hold to Touch to enable enter Settings this feature View all shortcuts Camera Tips Take Black and White Photos The world is an amazingly colourful place. But sometimes too many colours can be distracting. Monochrome mode filters out colour, helping to bring out light and shadows, and give photos more mood and atmosphere.
  • Page 8 Exciting Features Go to Camera > Portrait, select one of the effects, then touch to take a portrait. Blurred effect: Touch the icon in the viewfinder and select a blurred effect. A light source (such as neon light or street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to a better blurred effect.
  • Page 9 Exciting Features Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch ADD.
  • Page 10 Exciting Features Metering Mode Application Scenario Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: Adjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value.
  • Page 11 Exciting Features Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits.

  • Page 12: Connect And Share

    Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices: Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos, and files on your Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the photos, and files you want to share, then select Huawei Share from the sharing option to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your mobile data.
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi hotspot without the trouble of searching for devices, pairing, and manually entering connection details. For example, when pairing Bluetooth devices, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together.
  • Page 14 Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 15 Exciting Features Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 16 To start, make sure your device is connected to the same network (for example, the same Wi-Fi network) as your computer. Open Settings on your device, go to Device connectivity > Huawei Share, then enable Huawei Share and Computer share. On the same screen, check and record the Name shown on computers, then touch Verification on computers to view and record the username and password.
  • Page 17 Exciting Features Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot >...

  • Page 18: Manage Your Phone

    Exciting Features Manage Your Phone Use Password Vault Password vault saves and fills in your passwords, allowing you to log in to apps on your device more conveniently and securely. Enable or disable Password vault: Password vault is enabled by default. After you update your device, enable Password vault by performing the following operations: Enter the lock screen password to access the Password vault settings.
  • Page 19 Exciting Features private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password. You can add up to three users to Phone and PrivateSpace on your Users. If you have already added three users under Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user, you cannot add more users to PrivateSpace.
  • Page 20 Exciting Features Manage Your Home Screen Widgets Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use. Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode.
  • Page 21 Exciting Features Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch back to a standard home screen, select Standard. Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch on the home screen to enter the app list.

  • Page 22: New Device

    New Device New Device Configuration Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 23 New Device Selecting Enable pick up to wake will allow the screen to turn on and unlock when you pick up your device and hold it to your face. If you do not need this feature, leave it deselected. Touch Get started, and enrol your face.

  • Page 24: Smart Charging: Charge Your Device Faster And Safer

    New Device To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorised access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
  • Page 25 New Device...

  • Page 26: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations Smart Recognition HiVision: Start Scanning to Learn More Want to stick to a healthy diet and keep fit? Wish you could understand foreign logos, road signs, and restaurant menus while travelling abroad? Want to quickly get product information for comparisons and to make purchases faster? Use HiVision to get all these done fast and easily.
  • Page 27 Gestures and Operations Scan QR codes or barcodes: Once your device is unlocked, swipe down on the home screen, and touch to open HiVision. On the HiVision screen, touch and place the QR code or barcode within the scan frame to acquire information. From the results screen, you can: Touch to copy the information to the clipboard.

  • Page 28: Smart Search

    Gestures and Operations Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen to display the global search box, then touch to enable HiVision. On the HiVision screen, touch , and frame the arts in the viewfinder. HiVision will automatically identify the arts and display detailed information cards for that arts.
  • Page 29 Gestures and Operations Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by default. Touching during recording will enable or disable the microphone. Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
  • Page 30 Gestures and Operations Use knuckle to start recording: Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start recording. You can turn on or off based on your needs. To end the recording, gently and rapidly knock the screen twice with two knuckles again.
  • Page 31 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.

  • Page 32: Home Screen

    Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System >...

  • Page 33: Use Shortcut Switches To Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

    Home Screen Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.
  • Page 34 Home Screen VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected Roaming Receiving location data from GPS Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled Wi-Fi network available Charging Vibration mode enabled Battery level low Alarms enabled No SIM card detected Battery fully charged Headset plugged in Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled Wired or wireless projection in use...

  • Page 35: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your device on the status bar. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
  • Page 36 Home Screen unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4 dots. Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes numbers, letters, and special characters.

  • Page 37: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Move and delete app icons from the home screen, or rearrange them in folders so that your home screen is organised the way you like it. Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your device vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
  • Page 38 Home Screen Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder and touch . Select the apps you wish to add to the folder, deselect those you wish to remove, and then touch OK. Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until your device vibrates, then drag it to an empty space on the home screen.
  • Page 39 Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.

  • Page 40: Contacts

    Contacts Managing Business Cards Scan Business Cards to Add Them to Contacts Open Contacts, go to Business cards > Scan, and you can: Scan a single business card: Place the business card on a flat surface and adjust the camera's focus frame so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch Scan multiple business cards: Switch to Multiple mode and follow the onscreen instructions to...

  • Page 41: Search Contacts

    Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code.

  • Page 42: Managing Contacts

    Contacts In the search bar at the top of the contacts list, enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, or email address. The search results will be displayed below the search bar. Enter multiple keywords for your search, such as "John London", to quickly find matching contacts. Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new device, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
  • Page 43 Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a contact, or touch to Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.

  • Page 44: Merging Third-Party App Contacts

    Contacts Merging Third-party App Contacts Link Contact Information with Social Media Accounts Use third-party social media apps (such as LinkedIn) to find out more information about your contacts. Link with LinkedIn accounts: Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Link LinkedIn account and follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your LinkedIn account.

  • Page 45: Dialling

    Dialling Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialler screen of your device, enter part of the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials to find a contact. Open Phone. From the dialler screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl"...

  • Page 46: Volte

    Dialling Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number. Some network providers may not support this feature. Open Phone, and go to >...

  • Page 47: Use Vowi-Fi For A New Calling Experience

    Dialling Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls Some network providers may not support this feature. Only dual-SIM phones support both SIM card slots enabling 4G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. Open Settings, and go to Wireless & networks > Mobile network. In the settings section for SIM 1 or 2 (if supported by your network provider), you can: Enable 4G: Turn on 4G.

  • Page 48: Message

    Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Send a message: Open Messages.
  • Page 49 Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch .

  • Page 50: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. Take a photo: Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch or press the Volume down button to take a photo. Select a camera mode: Open Camera and choose a preinstalled camera mode in the lower part of the screen.
  • Page 51 Camera Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers, then spread your fingers to zoom in or pinch them to zoom out. When zooming, a zoom bar will appear. You can slide it to zoom your camera in or out.

  • Page 52: Use Portrait Mode To Take Stunning Portraits

    Camera Use Portrait Mode to Take Stunning Portraits Make your selfies and group shots even more beautiful. Portrait mode provides you with options to make every photo beautiful and memorable. Go to Camera > Portrait, select one of the effects, then touch to take a portrait.

  • Page 53: Use Ar Lens To Shoot Interesting Photos

    Camera Use AR lens to Shoot Interesting Photos Use AR lens to make your photos fun and stand out. Go to Camera > More > AR lens. There are several effects to choose from to make your photos stand out: 3D Qmoji: Touch 3D Qmoji, and select an animated Qmoji.

  • Page 54: Pro Mode

    Camera Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots. To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual field and stitches them together into a single photo.
  • Page 55 Camera Metering Mode Application Scenario Centre The subject is in the centre of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree. Adjust brightness based on the shooting environment: Adjust ISO: Touch , and drag the ISO slider to adjust its value.

  • Page 56: Take Black And White Photos

    Camera Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits.

  • Page 57: Light Painting Mode

    Camera Open Camera > More > Monochrome, and then touch to take photos in black and white. Light Painting Mode Light Painting: Shoot Light Trails Light painting mode automatically sets a slow shutter speed to take long-exposure shots of light trails. This mode produces stunning photos that have an ethereal quality.
  • Page 58 Camera Use Tail Light Trails to Capture the Lights of the City Tail light trails lets you create artistic photos of car tail lights at night. Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
  • Page 59 Camera Use Light Graffiti to Create Light Patterns Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera. Find a dark location away from other light sources and ensure that the subject's silhouette is not visible.
  • Page 60 Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 61 Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Page 62: More Capture Modes

    Camera More Capture Modes Use Time-Lapse to Create a Short Video Use Time-lapse mode to capture images over a long period of time and condense them into a short video. Capture and watch nature in its entirety: blooming flowers, drifting clouds, or even star trails against the night sky.

  • Page 63: Gallery

    Moving pictures can be shared directly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and more. The receiving device must be a Huawei device that supports the capture of moving pictures in order to play the moving picture effect. When you share moving pictures to third-party apps or...

  • Page 64: Photo Management

    Gallery Photo Management Photo Recognition Helps You Sort Photos Intelligently Is sorting your photos taking too long? Are you having a hard time finding the photo you're looking for? Photo recognition can automatically sort your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food in Gallery, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.
  • Page 65 Gallery Open Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, then touch . Edit the photo in the following ways: Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or touch Mirror to flip it. Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.

  • Page 66: Optimiser

    Optimiser Use Optimise Have you noticed that your device has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use Optimise to make your device run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Optimiser, and touch OPTIMISE.

  • Page 67: Enable Virus Scanner

    Optimiser Display remaining battery percentage in the status bar: Enable Battery percentage to display the remaining battery percentage of your device in the status bar. Darken interface colours to save power: Enable Darken interface colours to darken the colours of interfaces, including apps, to reduce power consumption. To learn more about power saving settings, open Optimiser and touch >...

  • Page 68: Email

    After configuration, the system will open the Inbox screen by default. Manage Email Accounts You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone. Open Email. You can: Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list of your emails.

  • Page 69: Manage Vip Email Contacts

    Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to >...

  • Page 70: Calendar

    Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information including title, location, and start and end times.
  • Page 71 Calendar Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional festivals, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.

  • Page 72: Notepad

    Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favourites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.

  • Page 73: Huawei Id And Multiple Users

    HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Want to have more than one user account on your Phone to keep your work and personal life separate? You can add multiple users to your Phone and switch between them with a single touch.
  • Page 74 HUAWEI ID and Multiple Users Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the username or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the...

  • Page 75: Device Connection

    You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly. Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions: HFP, HSP Make calls...
  • Page 76 Device Connection Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses Tethering Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen.

  • Page 77: Nfc

    Device Connection Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically.
  • Page 78 SIM card emulation: Allows the SIM card provided by your network provider to act as a transport card. eSE simulation: Allows NFC's embedded security element to facilitate payments (such as in Huawei Pay). HCE simulation: Allows your device to act as a QuickPass-enabled bank card by associating your device with a physical bank card in a banking app.
  • Page 79 Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files to be sent and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together. Once a connection is established, the transmitting device will play an audio prompt and the sharing screen will minimise.

  • Page 80: Desktop Mode

    Device Connection For example, when pairing Bluetooth devices, enable NFC, Huawei Beam, and Bluetooth on both devices. Open the Bluetooth pairing screen on both devices and place the NFC detection areas of devices close together. When the transmitting device plays an audio prompt and the transmitting screen shrinks, follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen on the transmitting device to establish a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 81 Device Connection Dual displays: Display work-related content on the external display while you chat with friends on your Phone. Desktop experience: Enjoy a desktop experience with Android apps. Open multiple windows, manage files, search your device, or change the desktop wallpaper. You can also connect a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.
  • Page 82 When your Phone is connected to an external display via an adapter, you can plug the adapter into a charger to charge your Phone. The charger must meet Huawei's charging specification. Devices with a power output of less than 5 V/2 A should not be used.
  • Page 83 Device Connection Use Your Phone as a Touchpad Now that you've connected your Phone to an external display, what happens if you don't have a keyboard or mouse with you? You can turn your Phone into a touchpad in a few simple steps. Swipe down from the status bar of your Phone and touch Touchpad in the notification panel.

  • Page 84: Connecting Usb Device

    Device Connection Large-screen conference: You can project a PPT on a large screen. With the touchpad, laser pointer, and fluorescent pen supported simultaneously, you can write directly on the PPT when it is projected on the large screen to make your presentation more vivid. Quick app projection: On your Phone,touch and hold an app icon.

  • Page 85: Huawei Share

    Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices: Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos, and files on your Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the photos, and files you want to share, then select Huawei Share from the sharing option to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your mobile data.
  • Page 86 Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 87 Device Connection Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select the receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 88 To start, make sure your device is connected to the same network (for example, the same Wi-Fi network) as your computer. Open Settings on your device, go to Device connectivity > Huawei Share, then enable Huawei Share and Computer share. On the same screen, check and record the Name shown on computers, then touch Verification on computers to view and record the username and password.

  • Page 89: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enrol Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your device quickly and securely, without the need of a password. Face unlock can only be used when the owner account is logged in. It is not supported by PrivateSpace.

  • Page 90: Fingerprint

    Security and Privacy Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none. Facial data will not be erased after a HOTA update. Pick Up to Unlock Open Settings, and go to Security &...
  • Page 91 Security and Privacy Enrol a Fingerprint You can enrol a fingerprint on your device and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen and access your Safe or App lock without a password. When your device restarts or your fingerprint is not recognised, you will need to use your lock screen password to unlock.

  • Page 92: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    Security and Privacy Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. Enter the screen unlock password and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter the fingerprint configuration screen. In the Fingerprint list section, you can: Enrol a new fingerprint: Touch New in-screen fingerprint > ADD FINGERPRINT to enrol a new fingerprint.

  • Page 93: Privatespace

    Security and Privacy Features may vary depending on your network provider. Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security &...
  • Page 94 Security and Privacy Send files between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace: You can conveniently send files such as photos and videos between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace. Reset your PrivateSpace password: If you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can reset it by entering your MainSpace password and answering your security question.
  • Page 95 Security and Privacy From the PrivateSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Hide the Entrance to Your PrivateSpace Want to keep all traces of your PrivateSpace hidden from other people? You can hide the entrance to your PrivateSpace in the MainSpace, keeping your PrivateSpace hidden and secret.

  • Page 96: Enable App Lock

    Security and Privacy Reset Your PrivateSpace Password Too many passwords to remember? Can't enter my PrivateSpace without a password? Set a security question so that when you forget your PrivateSpace password, you can answer the security question to quickly reset your PrivateSpace password. Enable the security question feature: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security &...

  • Page 97: Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy

    Worried that your photos, bank account information, or other private data might get leaked if your Phone is lost or stolen? Huawei Phones now feature security chips in addition to the combined protection provided by the trusted root key and lock screen password. Whether your data is stored in a memory card or internal storage, it will receive the highest level of protection.

  • Page 98: Backup And Restoration

    Insert the NM card (nano memory card) into card slot 2. You can buy an NM card (nano memory card) in Huawei stores. To a USB storage device: Using a USB OTG cable, you can connect your Phone and back up your important data to a USB storage device.

  • Page 99: Data Backup By Shared Folders To Your Computer Or Home Nas Devices

    Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint data, face data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it delete any data or files.

  • Page 100: Wi-Fi And Network

    Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
  • Page 101 Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over...
  • Page 102 Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct: Enable Wi-Fi.

  • Page 103: Connecting To The Internet

    Wi-Fi and Network Connecting to the Internet Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Switch on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 104 Wi-Fi and Network Use personal hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password, then enable the hotspot to use it. Set data limit for shared mobile data: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Personal hotspot >...

  • Page 105: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.

  • Page 106: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Configure Your Sound Settings When you are watching movies or playing games, your device will automatically switch to stereo sound to enhance your audio experience. You can also set ringtones and audio reminders for a variety of different scenarios. Adjust system volume: Press a volume button or move the slider to quickly adjust the media volume.

  • Page 107: More Display Settings

    Sound and Display Adjust Eye comfort mode colour temperature: Once Eye comfort mode is enabled, blue light will be filtered out and the screen will take on a mild yellow tint. You can adjust the colour temperature as needed. After you have enabled Eye comfort, you can adjust the colour temperature slider for a cooler or warmer screen colour.

  • Page 108: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly. Open Optimiser, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise performance.

  • Page 109: Smart Assistance

    Smart Assistance Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

  • Page 110: System

    System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your device as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable Colour Correction Colour correction enables your device to compensate for colour blindness.
  • Page 111 System Mopria allows you to print directly from your Phone to a Mopria-certified printer. The printer connects to your Phone over Wi-Fi. If your printer is not Mopria-certified, contact the printer manufacturer to obtain a plug-in for your model. Connect your Phone and printer to the same Wi-Fi network. Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer has a wireless hotspot, follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password.
  • Page 112 System View Memory and Storage Status Unsure of how much memory and storage you have left after using your Phone for a long time? You can view your Phone's memory and storage information to help you monitor your memory and storage use and decide whether to perform a cleanup.

  • Page 113: Laser Safety Information

    Legal Notice Laser Safety Information Laser class: CLASS 1. Compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice. 50, dated June 24, 2007 Wavelength: 940 nm Laser standard (International): IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 Laser standard (US): FDA 21 CFR Part 1040.10 Water and Dust Resistance Under controlled tests, the device is water and dust resistant.

  • Page 114: Legal Notice

    Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Huawei"). The product described in this document may include software that is the copyright of Huawei or its licensors. Such software shall not be reproduced, distributed, modified, decompiled, disassembled, decrypted, extracted, reverse engineered, leased, assigned, or sublicensed unless such restrictions are prohibited by law or such actions are approved by the copyright holder.
  • Page 115 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 116: Personal Information And Data Security

    THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH A LIMITATION) OF HUAWEI ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 117: Obtaining Help

    Legal Notice Obtaining help Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone. Touch Settings > System > About phone > Legal to read the legal information. Visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/ for more information.
  • Page 118 Google account your phone last logged in to on the startup navigation screen for identity authentication. Your phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: ELE-L09 ELE-L29 EMUI 9.1_01...

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