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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Camera Tips More Features New Device New Device Configuration Introduction to Super Fast Charging Gestures and Operations HiVision Screenshots and Screen Recording Split-screen Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode...
  • Page 3 Utilities Check Your Screen Time Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Phone Clone Multiple Users Set and Use Multiple Users Device Connection Bluetooth Desktop Mode Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint...
  • Page 4 Contents Enable or Disable Location Services PrivateSpace Enable App Lock Use Password Vault Introduction to User Data Protection 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 Customize App Permissions to Use Your Phone Your Way Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Featured Usage Tips Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone 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 6: Camera Tips

    Exciting Features If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enrolling facial data, you can open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Then, open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and select Pick up to wake.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features AI camera provides you with the following features: Intelligently identifies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes. After smart identification, AI camera automatically adjusts the color and brightness of the camera and recommends an optimal mode (such as the portrait, greenery, or text mode) to improve photo effects.
  • Page 8 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 9 Exciting Features Adjust shutter speed: On the Pro mode screen, touch (shutter speed) and adjust the slider. The recommended shutter speed for static scenes (such as mountains) is between 1/80 and 1/125 of a second. For moving scenes (such as waves), select a relatively fast shutter speed and use a tripod for best results.

  • Page 10: More Features

    Exciting Features Shooting Environment Recommended ISO Outdoors Between 100 and 200 Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: The shutter speed should be slow if the ambient light is low and fast when the ambient light is strong. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125.
  • Page 11 Exciting Features Enable App Lock App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorized access to important apps on your Phone.
  • Page 12 Exciting Features From the MainSpace, open Settings, then go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace and touch > Delete PrivateSpace. In PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Delete. Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your home screen.
  • Page 13 Exciting Features 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. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.

  • Page 14: 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 15 New Device To unlock the screen, simply place your finger on the fingerprint sensor. You can also customize the screen unlock method by going to Settings > Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Unlock when screen is off, and then selecting Rest finger or Press button. Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your Phone.

  • Page 16: Introduction To Super Fast Charging

    New Device network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password. Introduction to Super Fast Charging The charger intelligently adjusts the charging voltage and current based on the battery level of your Phone for fast and safe charging.

  • Page 17: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations HiVision Read QR Codes and Barcodes Swipe down on the home screen, and touch to open HiVision. 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 and paste anywhere you like.
  • Page 18 Gestures and Operations taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot. During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot. After taking the screenshot, touch to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery by default.
  • Page 19 Gestures and Operations Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to start a screen recording. You can turn on or off according to your requirements. To end the recording, touch the red timer in the upper left corner of the screen. Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and Volume up button to start a screen recording.

  • Page 20: Split-Screen

    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 21 Gestures and Operations Use the Recent key to enable Split-screen mode: If Three-key navigation is enabled, open an app, then touch and hold Touch to enable Split-screen mode: If Three-key navigation is enabled, touch to enter the recent tasks screen. If Gestures is enabled, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the recent tasks screen.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Use Shortcut Switches To Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

    Home Screen Close all the unlocked apps: Touch to close all the unlocked apps. Lock an app: Swipe down on an app preview to lock the app, and the icon will appear on the top of the locked app. This app will not be cleared when you touch .
  • Page 24 Home Screen The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers. Signal strength No signal 4G+ network connected 3G network connected 4G network connected HSPA network connected 2G network connected LTE network connected LTE+ network connected NFC enabled HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled VoLTE available...
  • Page 25 Home Screen Missed calls New emails Downloading data New voicemails Events reminder Uploading data Synchronizing data Memory full Sign-in or synchronization problem Synchronization failed VPN connected More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Check the notifications and the operating status of your Phone 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 26: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Customize Notification Settings Open Settings, then go to Notifications > More notification settings. From here you can: Enable Notifications turn on screen: Enable Notifications turn on screen to set the screen to turn on when notifications are received. Enable notification light: Enable Pulse notification light to show a blinking indicator light when notifications are received.

  • Page 27: Go Back To Basics With Simple Mode

    Home Screen Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock, this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Add in the dialog box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints.

  • Page 28: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen. Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until your Phone vibrates, then touch Uninstall.
  • Page 29 Home Screen Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your home screen. Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can: Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Search Contacts

    Contacts Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card 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 32: 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 Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts.
  • Page 33 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 for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.

  • Page 34: Dialing

    Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Calls On the dialer screen of your Phone, 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 dialer screen, enter the phone number, the first letter of the contact's name, or the contact's initials (for example, enter "jl"...

  • Page 35: Volte

    Dialing 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 carriers may not support this feature. Open Phone, and go to > Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method.

  • Page 36: Use Vowi-Fi For A New Calling Experience

    Dialing Enable VoLTE to Enjoy HD Calls Some carriers 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 carrier network), you can: Enable 4G: Turn on 4G.

  • Page 37: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Learn about the basic features of your camera to take better photos. 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 38 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 39: Ai Camera, Intelligent Photo Scene Identification

    Camera Get Closer with Super Macro Open Camera > More > Super macro. Gradually move your camera close to the subject under Super macro mode while holding your device steady. Then touch to take a photo. Use Wide Aperture Mode to Highlight Your Shooting Subjects Wide aperture mode produces photographs with a shallow depth of field.

  • Page 40: Use Ar Lens To Shoot Interesting Photos

    Camera AI camera is a preset camera feature on your Phone that intelligently identifies your current photography scene and automatically adjusts the color and brightness of your photo to help you achieve better effects. AI camera provides you with the following features: Intelligently identifies photographing scenes and improves photo effects: AI camera supports multiple scenes, such as the stage, beach, blue sky, greenery, and text scenes.

  • Page 41: Panorama

    Camera Beauty effect: Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. To disable the beauty effect, touch the icon in the viewfinder and drag each setting to its lowest value.

  • Page 42: Pro Mode

    Camera Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Go to Camera > More > Pro. Adjust metering based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch select a metering mode accordingly. Metering Mode Application Scenario Matrix The subjects are broad landscapes and seas.
  • Page 43 Camera When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low light environments, select Touch to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo a warm, cozy, nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value. Select Focus mode based on the subject of the shot: On the Pro mode screen, touch adjust the slider.

  • Page 44: Light Painting Mode

    Camera Adjust EV compensation: You may increase the EV compensation if the light on the subjects or background is low, and decrease the EV compensation if there is too much light. Adjust AWB: Select AWB depending on the lighting conditions. When shooting under sunlight, you can select .
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49: 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 50 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 51: Gallery

    Gallery Highlights Highlights: Bring Your Memories to Life Highlights creates albums of your best photos and videos based on time and location information and generates a short video clip so you can instantly relive the good times. You can edit Highlights albums and share the video clips with your friends.

  • Page 52: Photo Management

    Gallery music or filters, touch at the top of the screen. Touch to save and to export. Share what you've created with your friends. Exported Highlights clips are saved under Gallery > Albums > Videos. Add or delete photos and videos from Highlights: To add a photo or video, touch , select a photo or video, then touch .
  • Page 53 Gallery The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, but also the greater the storage space required. Choose according to your needs. Adjust Slow Motion Video Playback Open Gallery, select the recorded slow motion video, and touch to play. Touch the screen and drag the slider in the edit area to select the segment you want to play in slow motion.
  • Page 54 Gallery View basic information about a photo or video: Swipe up on a photo or video to view basic information. Zoom in and out: Spread or pinch together two fingers on the screen to zoom in and out. If a photo has a higher resolution than that of the screen, you can zoom in using two fingers.
  • Page 55 Gallery deletion are marked on the photos. To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to > Delete. Recover deleted photos and videos: In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold a photo or video until the icon appears.

  • Page 56: Use Optimize

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

  • Page 57: Use Auto-Launch To Prevent Unwanted App Activities

    Optimizer was charging. Gaps between the bars mean it was not charging. This feature does not consume power. Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps and hardware. Enable smart resolution to save power: Smart resolution is a function that automatically decreases the resolution of your device to save power.
  • Page 58 Optimizer Smart tune-up: If this option is selected, the system will obtain the latest app configuration data from the cloud to ensure better app performance. Auto-clean junk files: If this option is selected, the system will automatically identify junk files and permanently delete them after 14 days.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 copy emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to >...

  • Page 61: Calendar

    Calendar Navigate the Calendar Create an event: Open Calendar, touch , and enter your event information, including the title, location, as well as start and end times. By default, you will receive the event reminder 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You can also touch Add reminder to configure the reminder time, then touch Delete an event: On the Calendar screen, touch the event you wish to delete, then touch .
  • Page 62 Calendar This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid incurring unnecessary data charges. 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 63: Clock

    Clock Use the Clock You can find various functions, including alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer in Clock. View the time all over the world: Open Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities. Display the time in two different regions: Open Settings, and then go to System >...

  • Page 64: Notepad

    Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? 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 65: Utilities

    Utilities Check Your Screen Time Digital balance allows you to check the app usage, helps you manage your screen time and guides you towards healthier Phone usage habits. To check your Phone usage, open Settings, and go to Digital balance > More. Check today's screen time: Touch Today, and you can check your Screen time, App usage, Unlocks.
  • Page 66 SETTINGS, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. 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 67: Multiple Users

    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. Add Users or Guests A maximum of three users and one guest can be added.
  • Page 68 Multiple Users Touch Settings, and go to Users & accounts > Users. Then, touch the user name or profile picture of the desired user. You will be prompted to enter the password to unlock the screen when switching back to the owner from another user.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Nfc

    Device Connection Use Bluetooth to Share Data Connect your Phone to another device over Bluetooth to share data, import and export contacts, and set up Internet tethering. Use Bluetooth to send files: Ensure that your Phone is within Bluetooth range of the other device (10 m or 32 ft).
  • Page 71 Device Connection NFC can be used in multiple scenarios with different requirements and methods. Point-to-point mode: Transfers data between two NFC-enabled devices within a short distance. No pairing is required and a more secure connection is established. Scenarios Transfer files (such as images, apps, and contacts). Quickly establish a connection between devices (like Bluetooth pairing or hotspot sharing).
  • Page 72 Settings, touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and Huawei Beam. Select the files you want to send and touch Share > Huawei Beam. Keep your Phone unlocked and the screen on. Place the NFC detection areas of both devices close together.
  • Page 73 Settings, then touch Device connectivity and enable NFC and 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.

  • Page 74: Desktop Mode

    Device Connection If there is a Read and write/P2P switch on the NFC screen, ensure it is also enabled. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Not all devices support NFC. Desktop Mode Connect Your Phone to an External Display Use wireless projection to connect your Phone to an external display.

  • Page 75: Transfer Data Between Your Phone And Computer

    Device Connection Touch twice and drag to Touch to left-click select text Slide two fingers to scroll Touch with two fingers to right-click Enter text using a virtual keyboard when an external keyboard is not connected. The virtual keyboard is unavailable when an external keyboard is connected. Project Your Phone Screen onto an External Display Desktop layout: Touch the signal status icon in the status bar to open the notification center.

  • Page 76: Huawei Share

    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...
  • Page 77 Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both Wi- Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm.
  • Page 78 Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use. To start using it, swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcuts, and enable Huawei Share, then follow the steps below to pair with different types of printers:...

  • Page 79: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Face Unlock Enroll Your Facial Information and Enable Face Unlock Face unlock allows you to unlock your Phone 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 80: Fingerprint

    Security and Privacy Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, follow the onscreen instructions and enter the lock screen password, then touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your current face data. Facial data will be erased if you reset all settings, restore your device to its factory settings, or set your password to none.
  • Page 81 Security and Privacy Enroll a Fingerprint to Unlock the Screen You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone to unlock your screen, access Safe, or use App lock without a password. Fingerprint unlock is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password.
  • Page 82 Security and Privacy Pressing and holding the fingerprint sensor for 3 seconds will power off your Phone. You are advised not to hold the sensor for too long when using the press to unlock method. When the screen is on, simply touch the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen. If you press the fingerprint sensor, the screen will turn off instead.

  • Page 83: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps. Features may vary depending on your carrier. 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 84 Security and Privacy Enter PrivateSpace: You can enter your PrivateSpace directly from the lock screen using your fingerprint or password. Alternatively, open Settings in MainSpace, and go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Log in to enter your PrivateSpace. Exit PrivateSpace: After entering your PrivateSpace, open Settings, and go to Security &...

  • Page 85: Enable App Lock

    Security and Privacy Enter PrivateSpace on your new device and open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > PrivateSpace > Space Clone > THIS IS THE NEW PHONE to generate a QR code. Enter PrivateSpace on your old device and open Settings.

  • Page 86: Use Password Vault

    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 87 Security and Privacy...

  • Page 88: 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 89 Wi-Fi and Network Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password.
  • Page 90 Wi-Fi and Network 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function.

  • Page 95: Enable Eye Comfort Mode To Prevent Eye Strain

    Sound and Display Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain Do your eyes get tired and sore after looking at your Phone for a long time? Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue-light and adjust the screen to warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.
  • Page 96 Sound and Display Change the Display Settings Open Settings, touch Display, and you can: Display full screen: Go to More display settings > Full-Screen Display to set apps to display in full screen mode as required. Configure the notch display settings: Go to More display settings > Notch to configure the notch display settings.

  • Page 97: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone 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 Phone running smoothly. Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance.

  • Page 98: Smart Assistance

    Smart Assistance Access Phone 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 Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

  • Page 99: System

    System Change Input Method Change the input method on your Phone according to your personal preference. Switch input method: Open Settings, go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard, and select an input method. Accessibility Enable Color Correction Color correction enables your device to compensate for color blindness.
  • Page 100 System Set dual clocks on your lock screen: When you are roaming outside of your home country, your Phone will automatically display the local date and time provided by the local mobile network. Enable Dual clocks and set Home city to display dual clocks on your lock screen. One clock will display the local time and the other clock will display the time in your home country.
  • Page 101 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 102: System Update

    You are advised to update your Phone online or bring your Phone and proof of purchase to an Authorized Huawei Customer Service Center for updates. Your data may be erased after a system update. Back up important data before updating your Phone.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Personal Information And Data Security

    Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form, including but not limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc.

  • Page 105: Obtaining Help

    It is recommended that you update through your device's online update feature or download official update packages for your device model from Huawei. Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location information.
  • Page 106 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: YAL-L21...

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