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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Essentials Basic Gestures System Navigation Phone Clone Lock and Unlock Your Screen Get Familiar with the Home Screen Notification and Status Icons Shortcut Switches Home Screen Widgets Set Your Wallpaper Screenshots & Screen Recording View and Clear Notifications Adjust Sound Settings Enter Text Split-screen Mode &...
  • Page 3 Contents Manage Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Highlights Apps Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone Tips Settings Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile Data More Connections Home Screen &...

  • Page 4: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures. Back Swipe inward from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. Back to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
  • Page 5 Essentials Knuckle Gestures Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot, Record screen, and Split screen. Take a screenshot Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot. Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S"...
  • Page 6 Essentials Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar.

  • Page 7: System Navigation

    Essentials Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Ultra snapshot Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is off or locked to take a photo. System Navigation Change the Navigation Mode Go to Settings >...
  • Page 8 Essentials Once Gestures has been enabled, you can: Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge. • Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. • Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. •...
  • Page 9 Essentials Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer. The icons on the navigation bar are as follows: : Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard. • : Home key to return to the home screen. •...

  • Page 10: Phone Clone

    Essentials After the Navigation dock button appears, you can: Drag the button to your desired position. • Touch the button to go back. • Double-touch the button to go back two steps. • Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen. •...
  • Page 11 Essentials Clone Data from an Android Device On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.

  • Page 12: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning.

  • Page 13: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials Get Familiar with the Home Screen From the home screen, you can: Check the status of your device and notifications from the status bar at the top of the • screen. Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen. •...
  • Page 14 Essentials Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your device. 5G network connected 4G network connected 3G network connected 2G network connected...

  • Page 15: Shortcut Switches

    Essentials More notifications Vibrate only NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled Data syncing Data sync failed Performance mode enabled New emails Event reminders Digital balance enabled Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.

  • Page 16: Home Screen Widgets

    Essentials Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. • Touch to open Settings. • Customise Shortcut Switches Touch and drag icons to rearrange them. Home Screen Widgets Home Screen Widgets You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,...

  • Page 17: Set Your Wallpaper

    Essentials Add a Widget to the Home Screen Pinch two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode. Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets. Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all formats, then swipe right to return.

  • Page 18: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. Set the following according to your preferences: Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider. • Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen. •...
  • Page 19 Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your •...
  • Page 20 Essentials Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page. You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot. Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
  • Page 21 Essentials Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To stop recording, press and hold both buttons again. Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.

  • Page 22: View And Clear Notifications

    Essentials View and Clear Notifications View and Clear Notifications View Notifications When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and view the notification. Clear Notifications Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification.

  • Page 23: Adjust Sound Settings

    Essentials Adjust Sound Settings Adjust Sound Settings Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume. Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings When your device rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to mute it.

  • Page 24: Enter Text

    Essentials Set the Default Volume Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, then you can set the volume for the following items: Media (video, games, music, and more) • Ringtones • Alarms • Calls • Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.

  • Page 25: Power On And Off Or Restart Your Device

    Essentials Enable Split-screen Mode Open an app. Enable split-screen mode using any of the following methods: Swipe up from the middle of the screen with three fingers. • When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to •...

  • Page 26: Charging

    Essentials Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Power Your Device On and Off To power off your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power off and Touch to power off. To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device vibrates and displays the logo.
  • Page 27 Essentials Please do not use your device while it is charging. • If your device does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may • have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on. Using the Charger that Came with Your Device Use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device and the adapter.

  • Page 28: Smart Features

    Smart Features Huawei Share Huawei Share Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology relies on Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 29 Smart Features On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > Share or touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to send the file.
  • Page 30 Smart Features Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the computer is a MagicBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are enabled.
  • Page 31 Smart Features One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files from your device. Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same •...

  • Page 32: Smart Features

    Smart Features Easy Projection Wireless Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly. Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following: If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it. •...
  • Page 33 Smart Features Swipe down further on the notification panel to enable Wireless Projection. Your device will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter. Alternatively, go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Wireless Projection. Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result list to start projecting.
  • Page 34 Smart Features On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port.
  • Page 35 Smart Features On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Desktop Mode For enhanced work efficiency, project your device's content onto an external display, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then enable DESKTOP MODE. In DESKTOP MODE, the display of your device will be arranged in a desktop layout, and operations on your device won't affect what's on the external display.
  • Page 36 Smart Features When no external keyboard is connected, click the text input box on the external display to • bring out the onscreen keyboard to input text. If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text.

  • Page 37: Huawei Share

    Smart Features Exit Desktop Mode Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch PHONE MODE. Huawei Share Huawei Share Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology relies on Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 38 Smart Features On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > Share or touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to send the file.
  • Page 39 Smart Features Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the computer is a MagicBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are enabled.
  • Page 40 Smart Features One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files from your device. Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same •...

  • Page 41: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Launch Camera There are multiple ways to open the Camera app. From the Home Screen From the home screen, open Camera. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.

  • Page 42: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions. To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a time delay so you can get into position after you have touched the shutter button.
  • Page 43 Camera and Gallery Open Camera and select Portrait mode. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. To take a selfie, touch You can also: Enable beauty effect: Touch and drag the slider to adjust beauty settings. A larger • value will produce a more distinct beauty effect. To disable the beauty effect, drag each setting to its lowest value.

  • Page 44: Take Panoramic Photos

    Camera and Gallery Open Camera and select Night mode. On the viewfinder, touch to adjust the ISO sensitivity or to adjust the shutter speed. Keep your device steady and touch Your device will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your device steady and keep shooting until the countdown finishes or your photos may come out blurry.

  • Page 45: Ar Lens

    Camera and Gallery Touch at the bottom of the viewfinder to set the pan direction. Point the camera at your starting point, then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep your device steady and the arrow on the centre line the entire time.

  • Page 46: Light Painting

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

  • Page 47: Take Hdr Photos

    Camera and Gallery Touch to start shooting. Observe the shot in the viewfinder. When the exposure is just right, touch to finish shooting. Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode Light graffiti lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera.

  • Page 48: Moving Pictures

    Moving pictures can be shared through Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Huawei Share, and • more. In order to play the moving picture effect, the receiving device must be a Huawei or Honor device that can take moving pictures. If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving •...

  • Page 49: Documents Mode

    Camera and Gallery If this mode is not there, touch and then download Stickers. Touch and select a watermark. The selected watermark will be displayed in the viewfinder. Drag the watermark to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of watermarks.

  • Page 50: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom • slider. Focus: Touch where you want to focus. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock the • exposure and focus. Turn the flash on or off: Touch , then touch to keep the flash on, or...

  • Page 51: Edit Camera Modes

    Camera and Gallery Touch and select a filter. Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video. Edit Camera Modes Edit Camera Modes Your device allows you to download, update, and delete camera modes to better suit your needs. Download Camera Modes Go to Camera >...

  • Page 52: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location. Add Device Watermarks to Photos Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device watermark added. Enable Mirror Reflection When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reflection.
  • Page 53 Camera and Gallery View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the Screenshots album.
  • Page 54 Camera and Gallery View Details About Photos and Videos Touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu. In Full screen mode, you can check the following: Basic information: Swipe up on the photo or video to view basic information. •...
  • Page 55 Camera and Gallery Basic Editing Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch Edit to access the editing features. Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation. • You can also touch Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees or Mirror to flip it. Crop: Touch and drag the grid or its corners to make your selection.
  • Page 56 Camera and Gallery Graffiti: Touch to select a brush and colour to add graffiti. • Add a text element: Touch to select an element style and font format. • Add Stickers to Photos Touch Edit > Stickers. Select a type of sticker, such as Time, Location, Weather, or Mood. Select a sticker and drag it to change its position.
  • Page 57 Camera and Gallery Crop the video: Drag the slider at both ends of the video clip to select which part you • want to keep. Touch to preview the cropped video. Adjust the video resolution: Select the desired resolution. • A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space.
  • Page 58 Camera and Gallery Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album before being permanently deleted after 30 days. To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently deleted album, then go to >...

  • Page 59: Gallery Smart Categorization

    Camera and Gallery On the Albums tab, touch Others. Touch an album, and if is displayed at the top, go to > Block. Move photos and videos you want to block to blocked albums. Blocked albums cannot be viewed in any apps other than Files. To unblock an album, access Others, touch View blocked albums, then touch Unblock next to the album.

  • Page 60: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery Not all photos can be removed from the category albums. View and Set People Albums Once you have taken a sufficient number of photos, Gallery will automatically create People albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your photos. This will happen when your device is charging and the screen is off.
  • Page 61 Camera and Gallery To start using Highlights, go to Camera > and enable Location tag. • Highlights albums are created automatically when your device is charging, the screen is • turned off, and the battery is at least 50% charged. This process may take some time. Highlights albums will not be created if there are fewer than 10 photos or videos in Gallery.
  • Page 62 Camera and Gallery Share Highlights Videos Go to Gallery > Albums > Video Editor, where you'll find all your exported videos. Touch and hold to select the videos you want to share, then touch Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums On the Highlights tab, touch an album.

  • Page 63: Apps

    Apps Apps Apps Locate an Installed App Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name. Uninstall an App You can uninstall an app using either of the following methods: Touch and hold the app icon you want to uninstall until your device vibrates, touch •...

  • Page 64: Contacts

    Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app for which you want to clear the cache, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Contacts Create and Edit Contact Information You can create contacts in multiple ways, as well as view and manage your contacts list. Create Contacts Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch...
  • Page 65 Apps Touch the camera image to set a profile picture for the contact, enter information such as the name, organisation, and phone number of the contact, then touch Import Contacts On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Import/Export. Select Import via Bluetooth, Import via Wi-Fi Direct, or Import from storage, then follow the onscreen instructions to import contacts.
  • Page 66 Apps To restore deleted contacts, go to > Settings > Organise contacts > Recently deleted, touch and hold a contact you want to restore, select the check boxes of any others you also want to restore, then touch Merge Duplicate Contacts Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch >...

  • Page 67: Phone

    Apps Create a Personal Business Card Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch My card. Set your profile picture, enter personal information such as your name, work address, and phone number. Touch to automatically create a QR code business card. You can share your business card using the QR code.
  • Page 68 Apps On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select a contact to make • a call. Touch to end a call. Use Speed Dial Once you've set up speed dialling for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the assigned number key.
  • Page 69 Apps On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, then select the contact you want to set a profile picture for. Touch and then touch to set a profile picture for the contact. Make an International Call Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service.
  • Page 70 Apps Set a Music Ringtone Go to Phone > > Settings > Ringtone or Settings > Sounds & vibration > Phone ringtone. Select a system ringtone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the ringtone. Manage Incoming Calls You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged in a previous call.
  • Page 71 Apps Touch or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls. Enable Call Forwarding After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet set conditions will be automatically transferred to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of your mobile carrier.
  • Page 72 Apps Filter and Block Spam Calls Set different block rules to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam calls. Filter Spam Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > and set the block rules. Alternatively, go to Optimiser > Blocked > to set the block rules.
  • Page 73 Apps Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications for blocked calls. Emergency SOS and Calls Use Emergency SOS If you encounter an emergency, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message to your emergency contacts.

  • Page 74: Messaging

    Apps Touch to enable hands-free mode. • Touch to start another call (only available once three-way calling has been activated). • For details, contact your mobile carrier. Touch to use the dialler. • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the •...

  • Page 75: Calendar

    Apps Block Messages from Specific Numbers Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Blocklist. Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging >...
  • Page 76 Apps Create an Event Open Calendar and touch Enter the details of the event, such as the title, location, and start and end times. Touch Add reminder to set the reminder time for the event. Touch to save the event. Import Meeting Reminders Go to Calendar >...
  • Page 77 Apps Search for Events On the Calendar screen, touch Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location. Share an Event On the Calendar screen, touch an event on the calendar or under the schedule. Touch and follow the onscreen instructions to share the event using whichever method you prefer.

  • Page 78: Clock

    Apps Clock Timer and Stopwatch You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an event. Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer.

  • Page 79: Notepad

    Apps Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, enable Dual clocks, and set a Home city. The time of your home city and current location will now both display on the lock screen. Only one clock will display on the lock screen if your current location is in the same time zone as your home city.
  • Page 80 Apps Touch to save the note. Create To-Dos You can create to-dos with a set time to remind you to complete them. If you set a time, your device will send you a reminder notification at the specified time. Go to Notepad >...

  • Page 81: Recorder

    Apps To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to restore in Recently deleted, then touch Recorder Recorder In the Tools folder, open Recorder, and touch to start a recording. During a recording, you can touch to add a tag.

  • Page 82: Email

    Apps Touch to skip the muted parts. • Touch to adjust the playback speed. • Touch to add a tag. • Touch a tag to rename it. • Edit a Recording On the Recorder home screen, touch a recording. Touch to display the waveform of the recording.
  • Page 83 Apps Send Emails Select an email account and write emails to send them to the recipients' email addresses. Send an Email Open Email, then touch Enter the recipient's email address, or touch to select a contact or group, then touch Add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email.
  • Page 84 Apps If you are notified about an important event in an email, touch > Add to calendar to import the event into your calendar. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email. Organise Emails by Subject On the Inbox screen, go to >...

  • Page 85: Calculator

    Apps Switch Between Email Accounts On the Inbox screen, touch Inbox and select the email account you wish to use. Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account. You can then set or change the Account name, Signature, and Default account.

  • Page 86: Flashlight

    Apps Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch Copy, then paste the • result somewhere else, such as in a note or message. Delete the last digit: Touch the Back button. •...

  • Page 87: Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

    Apps App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private lives separate. App Twin will only work with certain apps. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 88: Optimizer

    Apps Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed. Then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode from the pop-up menu to access it. If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, the app does not support this feature.
  • Page 89 Apps When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimiser can identify duplicate files on your device. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them. Manage Data Usage Open Optimiser, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network...
  • Page 90 Apps View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App On the Data usage screen, touch Network access, then change the settings for apps that consume a large amount of data (such as video streaming apps) so they can only be used when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 91 Apps Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers You can block incoming calls from specific numbers using either of the following methods: Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone • numbers you want to block. On the Phone screen, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom, touch the contact you want to •...

  • Page 92: Phone Clone

    Apps Touch and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by these numbers will all be blocked. Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages Go to Messaging > > Blocked > > Receive notifications and set whether to receive notifications when messages are blocked.
  • Page 93 Apps Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device. Clone Data from an Android Device On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default).

  • Page 94: Tips

    Apps Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch iPhone/iPad. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.

  • Page 95: Settings

    Settings Search for Items in Settings Search for Items in Settings Tired of trudging through layers of settings options? Just search for them using the search bar or HiVoice. Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar. Enter the option •...

  • Page 96: Bluetooth

    Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and economic loss resulting from the leakage of your personal data.

  • Page 97: Mobile Data

    Settings Set a Bluetooth Name Set a Bluetooth name for your device to easily identify it during connection. On the Bluetooth settings screen, toggle the Bluetooth switch on. Touch Device name, enter a name, then touch OK. Pair with a Bluetooth Device Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable.
  • Page 98 Settings Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down • further to show all shortcut switches. Touch to enable Mobile data. Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data and enable Mobile data. •...
  • Page 99 Settings Personal Hotspot Once Personal hotspot has been enabled, you can share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi network your device is currently connected to with other devices. Share Your Network Connection via Personal Hotspot Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot. Set Device name and Password.

  • Page 100: More Connections

    Settings View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen. Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data usage limits for it.
  • Page 101 Settings Once Airplane mode has been enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled. You can re-enable them if allowed to do so by the airline. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows mobile and other electronic devices to connect in countless ways. Enable Read and write/P2P on the NFC settings screen if available.
  • Page 102 Settings Touch Default app on the NFC settings screen, then select a default payment app, like WeChat. Enable NFC payments in the payment app. For example, in WeChat, go to Me > Settings > General and enable NFC. Hold the NFC sensor (located near the rear camera) of your device against that of a POS terminal to enter the payment screen automatically.
  • Page 103 Settings Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to turn on Wi-Fi. Swipe down further on the notification panel to enable Wireless Projection. Your device will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter. Alternatively, go to Settings >...
  • Page 104 Settings On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Projection Using a Docking Station If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port. Prepare a docking station.
  • Page 105 Settings On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source. Huawei Share Huawei Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images, videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology relies on Bluetooth to discover nearby devices, and uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 106 Settings On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share. On the sending device, touch and hold the file you want to share, then go to More > Share or touch . Touch Huawei Share, then touch the name of the receiving device to send the file.
  • Page 107 Settings Make sure your device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the computer is a MagicBook (PC Manager earlier than version 9.1), this is not necessary. All you need to do is make sure its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are enabled.
  • Page 108 Settings One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files from your device. Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following: Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same •...
  • Page 109 Settings Printing Connect your device to a Mopria-certified printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to print images and documents from your device. Connect Your Device to a Printer Check the printer manual or consult with its manufacturer to verify that it is Mopria- certified.

  • Page 110: Home Screen & Wallpaper

    Settings When working outside the office, you can use a VPN to securely access your company's Intranet. The following types of servers are supported: PPTP: It stands for Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol, offering MPPE encryption. • L2TP: It stands for Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) Tunneling Protocol, offering IPSec PSK and •...
  • Page 111 Settings Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned Pinch two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be filled when apps are removed. Lock Home Screen Icon Positions Pinch two fingers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then enable Lock layout.

  • Page 112: Display & Brightness

    Settings Enable App Drawer Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer. Once enabled, you can swipe up on the home screen to access all of your apps in the drawer. Add Apps in the Drawer to the Home Screen In Drawer mode, you can swipe up on the home screen to display the App Drawer.
  • Page 113 Settings Brightness, Colour, and Colour Temperature You can set the screen brightness, colour mode, and colour temperature according to your preferences. Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic. Your device will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions.
  • Page 114 Settings Screen Resolution Use Smart Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart Resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status. Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings >...

  • Page 115: Sounds & Vibration

    Settings Sounds & Vibration Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb helps you prevent interruptions when you need to focus. When this mode is enabled, calls and messages will be muted and banner notifications will not be displayed. Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode You can enable or disable Do Not Disturb using either of the following methods: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it •...
  • Page 116 Auto, 3D audio, and Standard modes allow you to select a headset type so your device can match the sound effects to your headset. Use an original Honor headset adapter with a 3.5 mm headset to benefit from this feature.

  • Page 117: Notifications

    Settings Notifications App Badges When new notifications arrive for an app, a badge will appear on the app icon. By default, a numbered badge is displayed. You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for some or all apps.

  • Page 118: Biometrics & Password

    Settings Notifications can't be disabled for some system apps. Biometrics & Password Fingerprint ID You can enrol a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App lock, and more. Enrol a Fingerprint For enhanced security, you can enrol a fingerprint only when Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or Password is being used as the unlock method.
  • Page 119 Settings Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. Turn on the switch for Access App Lock and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with App lock.
  • Page 120 Settings Enrol Facial Data Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock screen password. Select Enable raise to wake. Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial data. Enable Face Unlock On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method.

  • Page 121: Apps

    Settings Go to Settings > Biometrics & password and touch Lock screen password. Enter a password containing 6 digits. Alternatively, touch Change unlock method and select a password type, then follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password. Change the Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics &...

  • Page 122: Battery

    Settings App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two Facebook accounts simultaneously without the hassle of having to constantly switch between them, allowing you to keep your work and private lives separate. App Twin will only work with certain apps. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 123 Settings Optimise Device Power Settings Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimiser > ) and touch Optimise battery usage. Your device will automatically analyse the current power consumption issues, optimise certain settings, and recommend other setting optimisations. Enable a Power Saving Mode Your device supports two power saving modes: Power Saving mode reduces power consumption by limiting background app activity, •...

  • Page 124: Storage

    Settings When the battery level is not extremely low, but you would still like to save power, enable • Power Saving mode. The icon will then display in the status bar. Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance. This will cause the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphic-intensive apps are used.

  • Page 125: Security

    Settings When the scan is complete, touch Clean up after each item and delete any files you don't need. Clean Up Duplicate Files Optimiser can identify duplicate files on your device. On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them. Security Password Vault Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time...
  • Page 126 Settings If you accidentally touch Never save, you can still enable the autofill feature for this app by going to Settings > Security > Password Vault > Autofill settings, and toggling on the switch next to this app. When the switch is toggled off, the autofill feature will be disabled.
  • Page 127 Settings Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select the apps to lock. If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or fingerprint ID as prompted.

  • Page 128: Privacy

    Settings Pin a Screen You can pin the screen of an app so you can stay focused on it. Try this feature when playing games, watching videos, and more. Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Screen pinning, and enable Screen pinning.
  • Page 129 Settings Permission Management Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permissions, in order to provide you with corresponding services. However, some apps may obtain too many unnecessary permissions, posing potential risks to your privacy and information security. You can monitor the permissions granted to each app and deny those you deem unnecessary.
  • Page 130 Settings If you restart your device, you have to enter the password to access the MainSpace first, then switch to the PrivateSpace. Transfer Files Between MainSpace and PrivateSpace In PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, and touch MainSpace to PrivateSpace or PrivateSpace to MainSpace.

  • Page 131: Accessibility Features

    Settings In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Delete • PrivateSpace. Alternatively, in PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then touch • Delete. Accessibility Features Mistouch Prevention Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent accidental touches on the screen from triggering unintended operations.
  • Page 132 Settings A user account can use most of the functions on your device. However, they can't use functions that will interfere with the owner, such as restoring to factory settings, using Phone Clone, changing user rights, or creating a PrivateSpace. Guest •...

  • Page 133: System & Updates

    Settings Authorise a User or Guest Account to Make Calls and Send Messages You can set whether to allow a user or guest account to make calls, send SMS messages, and more. After accessing your device as the administrator, go to Settings >...
  • Page 134 Settings Download the input method from an official app market. Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method.
  • Page 135 Settings Clone Data from an Android Device On your new device, open Phone Clone (in the Tools folder by default). Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
  • Page 136 Settings On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually. On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning.
  • Page 137 Settings Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data backup. To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, then >...
  • Page 138 Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the onscreen instructions to reset network settings. Reset All Settings This operation will reset all network settings, fingerprints, face recognition data, and the lock screen password of your device.
  • Page 139 Settings Enable Simple Mode Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch Enable. Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a mandatory app. Exit Simple mode Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode.
  • Page 140 Settings Before updating, make sure your device is running an official system version. • Otherwise, the update may fail and your device may experience unknown issues. Back up your user data before the update. • After an update, third-party apps that aren't compatible with the new system version •...
  • Page 141 This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, size, and screen layout, may vary. 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 up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region.
  • Page 142 This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, size, and screen layout, may vary. 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 up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region.

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