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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Smart Features AI Voice AI Lens AI Touch Easy Projection Multi-screen Collaboration Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone Huawei Share Huawei Print Multi-Device Collaboration Audio Control Panel Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes...
  • Page 3 Contents Documents Mode High-Res Mode Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Story Creator Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorization People Album Videos Highlights Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Compass App Twin Optimizer...
  • Page 4 Contents Security Privacy Accessibility Features Users & Accounts System & Updates About Phone...

  • Page 5: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is selected. Return to the previous screen Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen. Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
  • Page 6 Essentials Switch between apps Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps. • Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled. Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps. •...
  • Page 7 Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.

  • Page 8: System Navigation

    Essentials Turn down volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Some products do not have volume buttons. System Navigation Change the System Navigation Mode Navigate with Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures. You can then: Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.

  • Page 9: Phone Clone

    On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.

  • Page 10: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device. On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a code or connecting manually.

  • Page 11: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Use Fingerprint Unlock Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enrolled finger to unlock the screen. Change the Lock Screen Display When using an official theme, you can customize the content displayed on the lock screen. Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen Go to Settings >...

  • Page 12: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials Open apps: In a large folder, touch an icon to access the app directly. • Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a • blank area in the folder to exit it. When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the lower right corner of the folder.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Essentials Charging Quick charging Super charging Wireless super charging Fast charging Regular wireless charging Power Saving mode on Digital Balance enabled Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery Bluetooth device connected VPN connected Driving mode Projection device connected Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled Headset with a microphone Connected connected...
  • Page 14 (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets). Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features. • Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and • allows you to link them so they work together as one.
  • Page 15 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature. • Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature • (supported by some features). Touch to access the system settings screen.
  • Page 16 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.
  • Page 17 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your phone and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your phone.

  • Page 18: Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

    Essentials The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.

  • Page 19: Home Screen Widgets

    Essentials Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed, then touch a frequently used feature to access it. For example, touch and hold the Camera icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Selfie or Video, from the pop-up menu to access it.

  • Page 20: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    Essentials Use a Preset Wallpaper Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper. Apply effects on the image as prompted, such as Blur. Touch APPLY and choose whether to set it as Lock screen, Home screen, or Both. Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
  • Page 21 Essentials The figures are for reference only. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. You can then: Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a way to share the screenshot with your friends. •...
  • Page 22 Essentials The figures are for reference only. Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen. The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area.
  • Page 23 Essentials Take a Scrolling Screenshot You can use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that cannot be displayed in full on the screen. Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot The figures are for reference only. Tap a knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S".

  • Page 24: View And Clear Notifications

    Essentials If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen • protector and try again. Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.

  • Page 25: Adjust Sound Settings

    Essentials Clear Notifications You can remove a notification by swiping right on it. • You can touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications. • Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot be cleared.
  • Page 26 Essentials Set a vibration pattern. • Touch Vibration and select a vibration pattern as you prefer. When Synchronized (default) is selected, your phone will vibrate according to the rhythm of the tone. For other options, the vibration pattern of your phone is fixed. Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Sound, Vibration, and Silent Modes Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).

  • Page 27: Multi-Window

    Essentials Use either of the following methods to enable this feature (depending on your device model): Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Mute ringtone/Reduce • volume and make sure that Raise to reduce volume is enabled. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 28 Essentials Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between apps. Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo • you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor. Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the •...

  • Page 29: Show Date And Time When The Screen Is Off

    Essentials Drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the floating window to resize it. Display in full screen: Touch at the top of the floating window to display it in full screen. Minimize the floating window: Touch at the top of the floating window to minimize and shrink it into a floating bubble.
  • Page 30 Essentials Always On Display With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when the screen is off. Enable Always On Display Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always On Display.

  • Page 31: Power On And Off Or Restart Your Device

    Essentials Touch , take a photo or select a photo from Gallery, and then go to > Extract colors. Touch Apply. Clock Styles You can select an Analog or Digital clock style for Always On Display. From under Analog or Digital on the Always On Display screen, swipe left or right to browse the clock styles and select your preferred clock style.
  • Page 32 Disconnect the charger from this device and unplug the charger from the power socket • once this device is fully charged or is not charging. When the battery life becomes noticeably shorter, go to an authorized Huawei Customer • Service Center to replace the battery.
  • Page 33 Essentials Overview of Battery Icons You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the phone screen. Battery Battery Level Icon Less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, less than 10% battery remaining. Charging, 10% to 90% battery remaining. Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.

  • Page 34: Smart Features

    You can wake up AI Voice in multiple ways: Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to wake up AI Voice Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Wake with Power button, and enable Wake with Power button.
  • Page 35 Smart Features The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it • indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. You cannot wake up AI Voice with the wakeup phrase when your phone is in a call. •...
  • Page 36 This feature is only available in some countries and regions. Play Videos with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Play video", "Play Friends in HUAWEI Video", "Show me a funny video", or "Play a Coldplay video".
  • Page 37 Smart Features Open an App with Voice Commands Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Open the Camera", "Open YouTube", "Open PayPal", or "Open HUAWEI Music". This feature is only available in some countries and regions. •...
  • Page 38 Voice Search To make searches in a browser with voice commands, wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Search for new Huawei products", "Use website search for polar bear", or "Search for finance websites on browser". This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

  • Page 39: Ai Lens

    When you see content you are interested in on the screen, wake up AI Touch with AI Voice to identify onscreen objects and obtain more relevant information. Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch. This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
  • Page 40 Smart Features Open Camera, select Photo mode, and touch to access AI Lens. From the Lock Screen When the screen is locked, turn it on, swipe up from the bottom to open the shortcuts panel, and touch to unlock the screen and access AI Lens. Scan to Shop When you see an item you wish to buy in a magazine or when you are strolling on the street, you can use AI Lens to quickly search for the item and compare prices across multiple...

  • Page 41: Ai Touch

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

  • Page 42: Easy Projection

    Smart Features Easy Projection Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly Project your phone wirelessly to stream movies and work on a bigger screen (such as a TV). Different display devices support different projection protocols. Therefore, the projection method may vary. Choose a suitable method based on the protocol supported by your device. For details about the supported projection protocols, refer to the product manual or contact the product manufacturer.
  • Page 43 Smart Features Therefore, you can edit a document on the large display while chatting on your phone. You don't need to worry about missing out on notifications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will appear on the notification panel on the external display to let you know. Use Your Phone as a Touchpad After projecting your phone on the large display in Desktop mode, if no keyboard is available, your phone can work as a touchpad to complete input operations of a mouse and...

  • Page 44: Multi-Screen Collaboration

    (depending on your device model), then turn on NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your phone against the Huawei Share sensor or the area with a icon until your phone vibrates or plays a tone.
  • Page 45 Smart Features Connect Your Phone to the PC by Scanning the QR Code Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later) on your PC, go to My devices > Phone > Connect, and select the QR code option in the upper left corner. To check the version of PC Manager, go to >...
  • Page 46 Open Files in the device window, and drag a document from your PC to the device window. • The file will be saved in the folder that is open in Files, or in the Huawei Share folder by default. Open a file in the device window on the PC, then drag a picture or text from Notepad to •...
  • Page 47 Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.1 or later. Access Phone Apps and Files on Your Computer After Multi-screen Collaboration is enabled between your phone and Huawei or Honor laptops, you can use a mouse and keyboard on your laptop to access your phone apps and files.
  • Page 48 Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Access the lock screen in the virtual window of your phone on your computer, and unlock • the screen with a preset PIN, pattern, or password using the keyboard or touchpad of your computer.
  • Page 49 Smart Features Input text: Use the input method on your PC to enter text in the phone window. • Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to • paste it in the phone window. To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification Center icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab.

  • Page 50: Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet And Phone

    Smart Features Make sure that your laptop is running PC Manager 11.1 or a later version. In addition, • go to > Settings > Connections in PC Manager to ensure that Multi-Device Files is enabled. To check the PC Manager version, go to >...
  • Page 51 Connect Your Phone and Tablet Only certain Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature. Connect your phone and tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration using one of the...

  • Page 52: Huawei Share

    You can use Huawei Share to easily share files wirelessly between Huawei phones. Share Online Files Between Phones Share videos, websites, and other content in apps (such as Video, HUAWEI Browser, and Dianping) as links via Huawei Share. The content will be displayed directly on the receiving device once received.
  • Page 53 If both devices support ultra-fast transmission, you can share a 2 GB movie or a series of albums with a lot of photos between the devices within 30 seconds via Huawei Share (for the list of devices that support ultra-fast transmission, please visit the official website). You can preview the content on the receiving device before the transfer.
  • Page 54 On the sending device, touch and hold the file to be shared, and touch . Then touch Huawei Share, wait for the system to scan for available devices, and touch the name of the device you want to send the file to.
  • Page 55 From the device list that pops up, select your phone. In the displayed dialog box on your phone, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding phone on the Huawei Share screen.

  • Page 56: Huawei Print

    Set Device+ Currently, Device+ only supports linking phones with the following four types of devices. Before you get started, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices, perform the following settings:...
  • Page 57 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your phone and can access the Internet. Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID • as your phone.

  • Page 58: Audio Control Panel

    Smart Features The figures are for reference only. Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet You can view or edit files on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag files across devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet. Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel.
  • Page 59 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform more operations.

  • Page 60: 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 61 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. Open Camera. You can then: Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. • To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the respective frame or ring to the desired location. Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder.
  • Page 62 Camera and Gallery Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or • (Always on). If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be automatically turned on when you take a photo.

  • Page 63: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when the countdown ends. Use Audio Control to Take Photos You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button. Go to Camera >...

  • Page 64: Ai Camera

    Camera and Gallery Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your phone steady until the countdown finishes. You can also touch the shutter button to take a photo before the countdown finishes. Some phones do not support ending a countdown before it is due to finish. Use the Front Camera to Take Night Portraits To take a selfie at night or when there is not sufficient light around you, you can use the front camera in Night mode.

  • Page 65: Take Photos With Various Zoom Settings

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

  • Page 66: Take Panoramic Photos

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

  • Page 67: Add Stickers To Photos

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

  • Page 68: High-Res Mode

    Camera and Gallery Use Documents Mode to Straighten Photos Images shot at an angle always suffer from the problem of perspective. If you aren't able to take a perfectly straight photo of a document, use Documents mode. The camera will automatically adjust skewed images shot in Documents mode and remove shadows from them.
  • Page 69 Camera and Gallery Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity, focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos. Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 70 Camera and Gallery Metering Description Mode Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting Matrix natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the center of the screen. Applicable when Center shooting portraits. Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the Spot subject's eyes.
  • Page 71 Camera and Gallery Enable AF assist light: For better focus in low-light environments, touch to enable • AF assist light. Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo. Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. •...

  • Page 72: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In dimly-lit environments, select Touch to adjust the color temperature. Touch to start recording. Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. •...

  • Page 73: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Touch to take a photo while recording. Touch to pause and touch to end the recording. Use AI Movie Effects to Record Videos Use AI Movie effects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post- processing.

  • Page 74: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing. • 32x or 16x: suitable for recording bubbles popping and water splashing. • 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water •...

  • Page 75: Story Creator

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

  • Page 76: Filters

    Camera and Gallery Touch to start recording. Your phone will take care of the focusing, rotating, and zooming in the viewfinder. When the preset time has elapsed, your phone will stop recording. You can touch and record the next shot until all shots are recorded. To shoot a different scene, exit the camera.
  • Page 77 Camera and Gallery To enable Location Services on your phone: Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, touch • expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and enable Location. Go to Settings > Location and enable Access my location. •...

  • Page 78: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Customize Camera Mode Layout You can customize the layout of the Camera mode screen based on your preferences by moving the frequently used modes to the camera home screen, or change the order of modes. Photo, Portrait, and Video modes cannot be moved to More. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 79 Camera and Gallery The figures are for reference only. View by Shooting Time Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and pinch out to switch to the daily view. You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time. View by Album You can view images and videos by album on the Albums tab.
  • Page 80 10%. Connect your phone and the target phone or tablet to the same router or personal hotspot, log in to the same HUAWEI ID, and enable Bluetooth on both devices. The two devices will then automatically connect to each other.
  • Page 81 Camera and Gallery Quickly Search for Images in Gallery Quickly locate an image by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in Gallery. Go to Gallery, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, then type in a keyword (such as "food"...
  • Page 82 Camera and Gallery Touch to save the edits. Add Stickers to Images In Gallery, touch an image, then go to > More > Stickers. Select a sticker and drag it anywhere you like. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the sticker and drag it to resize the sticker.
  • Page 83 Camera and Gallery Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between images and along • the grid edges. To remove them, touch Frame. Touch to save the collage. To view the saved collage, go to Albums > Collages. Share Images and Videos Open Gallery and share an image or video in the following ways: Share a single image or video: Touch the image or video, then touch...
  • Page 84 Camera and Gallery Adjust the Album Display Style Go to Gallery > Albums > , touch Switch view, and select an album display style. Move Images and Videos Open an album, then touch and hold to select the images and videos you want to move. Touch >...

  • Page 85: Smart Photo Categorization

    Camera and Gallery Hide Albums You can hide images and videos in Gallery to keep them private. On the Albums tab, touch an album, touch and hold to select the images and videos you want to hide, then go to >...

  • Page 86: Highlights

    Camera and Gallery People Album Videos Gallery automatically creates People albums by identifying faces in images. View People Album Videos Go to Gallery > Discover and touch a People album. Touch on the album cover. Highlights Introduction to Highlights Gallery automatically creates Highlights albums from your best photos and videos based on time, location, and theme information, and even generates a short video clip so you can walk down memory lane and instantly relive the good times.
  • Page 87 Camera and Gallery Touch the Highlights video you want to share, then go to > Share. Your phone will automatically generate an image for the video and you can follow the onscreen instructions to share it with others. You can also share the photo under Gallery > Albums > Collages, where the images created for Highlights videos are saved by default.

  • Page 88: Apps

    Apps 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, touch the Contacts tab, and touch If you are creating a contact for the first time, touch Create new contact to start adding a contact.
  • Page 89 Apps Merge Duplicate Contacts On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts. Select duplicate contacts you want to merge and touch Merge. Search for Contacts Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Display preferences, and touch All contacts to display all your contacts.
  • Page 90 Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your phone automatically groups contacts by company, city, and last contact time, but you can also create new groups based on your preferences. New Group Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, and touch Groups.

  • Page 91: Phone

    Apps Touch to automatically create a QR code business card. You can share your business card using the QR code. Add Emergency Information From the Contacts screen, go to My card > Emergency information. Touch ADD and set your personal, medical, and emergency contact information. To modify the information, touch on the Emergency screen.
  • Page 92 Apps Set a Call Background To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following: Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper. You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background. Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.
  • Page 93 Apps On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch • Set a Ringtone You can set a personalized ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your phone in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls.
  • Page 94 Apps Answer or Reject an Incoming Call If you receive a call when the screen is locked: Drag right to answer the call. • Drag left to reject the call. • Touch to reject the call and reply with a message. •...
  • Page 95 Apps Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and confirm the target number. You can cancel call forwarding in the same path. If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2 respectively.
  • Page 96 Apps Use Emergency SOS If you are in an emergency situation, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message or make an SOS call to your emergency contacts. Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, and touch Emergency contacts to add an emergency contact.

  • Page 97: Messaging

    Apps Messaging Send and Manage Messages You can send and receive messages that include text, emojis, pictures, audio files, and more. You can also manage your messages in the message list. Send Messages Open Messaging and touch On the New message screen, enter your message content. Touch to add other types of content such as pictures and audio files.
  • Page 98 Apps On the Messaging screen, swipe left on the message that you want to mark as read, then • touch On the Messaging screen, go to > Mark all as read. • Favorite Important Messages You can favorite an important message for future use. Touch and hold a message, select messages to be favorited in a message thread, and go to More >...

  • Page 99: Meetime

    MeeTime Use MeeTime to Make Calls Use MeeTime to make high-quality video or voice calls with contacts who have Huawei devices (such as phones and tablets), and share your screen during calls. Thanks to the GPU Turbo technology, the video call resolution will be optimized automatically when the network signal is weak.
  • Page 100 Apps Make a High-quality Video or Voice Call Use MeeTime to make smooth and high-quality calls between Huawei devices such as phones and tablets. You can enjoy clear video calls even in dark environments and adjust the beauty level during video calls.

  • Page 101: Calendar

    Apps Touch to add another phone number if only one phone number has been linked. • Touch to delete any numbers or add new ones if multiple phone numbers have • been linked. In the list of Outgoing number (this device), select one of the added phone numbers •...

  • Page 102: Clock

    Apps Touch Default reminder time or Reminder time for all-day events to set a reminder • time. Touch Notifications and enable Allow notifications. Then follow the onscreen instructions • to set a notification type. Customize Calendar View Settings You can customize calendar view settings, such as by specifying the start day of the week, and whether to show week numbers.

  • Page 103: Notepad

    Apps Use the Timer or Stopwatch You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an event. Timer Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer.
  • Page 104 Apps Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background. • Touch to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired • position in the note. To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, categorize a note after finishing •...
  • Page 105 Apps Create Notes by Sharing You can share web pages, images, text, and other content from other apps to Notepad. Not all apps support this feature. Open the content you want to share (such as a web page, image, or text) in an app that supports the sharing feature.
  • Page 106 Apps Enable the app lock for Notepad: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, enter the lock screen password or customize the app lock password as prompted, and then turn on the switch next to Notepad. Lock a note: Open the note you need to lock in Notepad, go to >...

  • Page 107: Recorder

    Apps Handwritten notes do not support Export as document, and other types of notes can be exported into TXT or HTML files when using Export as document. You can view saved notes as follows: Open Files, search for and touch Documents, then touch Notepad.

  • Page 108: Email

    Apps 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 Edit to display the waveform of the recording. Drag the start and end bars to adjust the clip length.
  • Page 109 Apps To view draft emails, go to Inbox > Show all folders > Drafts. Reply to an Email On the Inbox screen, open the email you wish to reply to. Touch to reply to the email sender, or touch to reply to everyone in the thread. After writing your reply, touch Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information.
  • Page 110 Apps Swipe left or right on the email screen to view the previous or next email. Organize Emails by Subject On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, and enable Organize by subject. Add an Email Contact to a Group You can create email groups to communicate more efficiently.
  • Page 111 Apps Emails are displayed in List view by default. Some operations may not be supported after switching to Conversation view. Delete Emails On the Inbox screen, touch and hold the email you want to delete, touch any other emails you want to delete as well, then touch Manage Multiple Email Accounts You can add and manage multiple email accounts.

  • Page 112: Calculator

    Apps On the VIP list screen, touch Select the VIP contact you want to delete, then touch Calculator Calculator Use the calculator on your phone to perform basic mathematical calculations and for calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Use Calculator You can open Calculator in the following ways (depending on your device model): Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box and search for •...

  • Page 113: Compass

    Apps When the flashlight is turned on, a notification indicating that it is turned on will be displayed on the lock screen. Touch to turn off the flashlight. Compass Compass View Directions and Coordinates Using Compass Compass shows you the direction your phone is pointing, as well as your current longitude and latitude.
  • Page 114 Apps Clean Up Phone Storage You can use Cleanup in Optimizer to scan for redundant or large files, such as app residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can choose whether or not to delete files as suggested. Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup.
  • Page 115 Apps On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will then display in the status bar. If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps. Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders Add data plans for your SIM cards and usage reminders in Optimizer to keep you informed of your data consumption.
  • Page 116 Apps Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then: Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact, • or touch Delete to delete call records. Touch Clear to delete blocked calls in batches. •...

  • Page 117: Phone Clone

    On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
  • Page 118 Apps You can search for iOS versions that support Phone Clone in App Store and view more information on the app details screen.

  • Page 119: Settings

    Wi-Fi. Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct You can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct allows you to transfer large files to a nearby device more quickly than Bluetooth and without having to pair the devices.

  • Page 120: Mobile Network

    Settings These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files. On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. Then search for and access the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files to view the received files.
  • Page 121 Settings Configure Dual SIM Settings If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set the default mobile data SIM and the default calling SIM, and enable call forwarding between the two SIM cards. This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only. Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards Go to Settings >...
  • Page 122 Settings Share Your Network via Bluetooth Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and enable Bluetooth. Select a device, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing. Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth tethering. On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch next to the name of your device, then enable Internet access to share your network.

  • Page 123: More Connections

    Settings On the More data settings screen, touch Usage reminders. From there, you can set whether a notification will be sent or if mobile data will be disabled once the monthly data limit or roaming data limit has been topped. On the More data settings screen, you can set whether to Show data used when the screen is locked.
  • Page 124 Share Online Files Between Phones Share videos, websites, and other content in apps (such as Video, HUAWEI Browser, and Dianping) as links via Huawei Share. The content will be displayed directly on the receiving device once received. On the receiving device, enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 125 If both devices support ultra-fast transmission, you can share a 2 GB movie or a series of albums with a lot of photos between the devices within 30 seconds via Huawei Share (for the list of devices that support ultra-fast transmission, please visit the official website). You can preview the content on the receiving device before the transfer.
  • Page 126 (Windows or macOS). Share Files from Your Phone to Your Computer Share files from your phone to your computer using Huawei Share. You can then easily access the shared folders on your phone from your computer. The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 127 In the displayed dialog box on your phone, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding phone on the Huawei Share screen. In the displayed dialog box on your phone, touch Accept.
  • Page 128 Settings If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it on your phone. Connect your phone and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following methods: Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi •...

  • Page 129: Home Screen & Wallpaper

    Settings Connect to a PPTP Server Obtain the required data such as the VPN server name and address from your VPN server administrator. Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN name, set the server type to PPTP, then enter the server address.
  • Page 130 Settings Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then select a layout pattern you prefer. Set Your Home Screen in Settings You can also go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings, then enable Auto-align and more.

  • Page 131: Display & Brightness

    Settings You can still find it in the Drawer. Disable the App Drawer To disable the App Drawer, set Home screen style to Standard. Display & Brightness Adjust the Screen Brightness, Color Mode, and Color Temperature You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your preferences.
  • Page 132 Settings Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch • to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or disable Eye Comfort. Touch and hold Eye Comfort to access the settings screen. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 133 Settings Use Smart Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution and select Smart Resolution. Your device will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status. Set the Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and select a screen resolution according to your preferences.

  • Page 134: Sounds & Vibration

    Settings Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings, and enable or disable Display carrier name and Display network speed according to your preferences. Switch Between Portrait and Landscape Orientation Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).
  • Page 135 Settings Make Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode While in Do Not Disturb mode, you can enable your phone to ring for calls and messages from certain sources so you don't miss anything important. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable Do Not Disturb or Scheduled.

  • Page 136: Notifications

    Huawei Histen sound effects are only available when a headset is plugged in. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Huawei Histen sound effects and select an option: Auto: Automatically identifies what you are playing and intelligently applies sound effects •...
  • Page 137 Settings Turn Off App Badges Go to Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges. Turn off the switch for some or all apps. Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference.

  • Page 138: Biometrics & Password

    Settings Notifications Turn on Screen Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings, and enable Wake screen. Your phone will then automatically turn on the lock screen when it receives a notification. Show Notification Icons in the Status Bar Go to Settings >...
  • Page 139 Settings Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe. Now you can go to Files > Me, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version. Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App Go to Settings >...
  • Page 140 Settings Set Face Unlock On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select an unlock method. If you have enabled PrivateSpace or added multiple users to your phone, you can use Face unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account. Access App Lock with Face Recognition On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to add your facial data to App Lock.

  • Page 141: Apps

    Settings Change the Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Change lock screen password. Enter the original lock screen password. Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password. Disable Lock Screen Password On the Biometrics &...

  • Page 142: Battery

    Settings Some apps cannot be uninstalled. Check the App Version or Change the App Settings Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and touch the app you are interested in to go to its details screen. The version of the app is displayed next to the app icon. Battery Check the Power Consumption of Your Phone Go to Settings >...

  • Page 143: Storage

    Settings Enable Smart Charge Smart Charge learns from your charging habits and manages the charging process intelligently. This feature reduces the battery wear level and prolongs the battery life by reducing the time your device spends fully charged. It is advised that you keep this feature enabled.

  • Page 144: Security

    Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time you log in to an app. This data is hardware encrypted and stored only on your device. Huawei does not have access to this data, and will not upload it to the Internet or server.
  • Page 145 ID. Not all devices support fingerprint features. When you switch to a new Huawei phone, you can use Phone Clone to transfer data in Password Vault to your new device. View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time.
  • Page 146 Settings Enable Smart Unlock Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart band, without a password, fingerprint, or facial authentication. Pair your phone with the Bluetooth device. After the pairing is successful, the Bluetooth device name will be displayed in the Paired devices list on the Bluetooth settings screen.

  • Page 147: Privacy

    Settings The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your carrier. The number of digits and maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your carrier. Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen. Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK.
  • Page 148 Settings Manage Permissions to Access Other Private Data You can also manage permissions to access your personal data, such as Contacts, Messaging, Call logs, Body sensors, Calendar, and Camera, to enjoy better services and protect your privacy. On the Permission manager screen, touch the permission you want to manage, and toggle the switch for each app on or off as required.
  • Page 149 Settings Create a PrivateSpace for Your Private Data Create your PrivateSpace that is completely independent of MainSpace (the original space) on your phone, which can be accessed using your fingerprint or a password. Not all devices support fingerprint features. You can move private photos, videos, and other files to your PrivateSpace to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Page 150: Accessibility Features

    Settings Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification, select and answer the security question, then touch Finish. In MainSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace, then go to > Reset password, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the verification and reset the password.
  • Page 151 Settings On the Accessibility > Magnification screen, touch Magnification, then enable it. Zoom in or out by touching the screen three times in a row. While zoomed in, spread two or more fingers to further zoom in, then pinch two or more •...

  • Page 152: Users & Accounts

    Settings If you hold your device with your left hand, it is recommended that you swipe from right to left across the bottom of the screen and hold. The mini screen view will be displayed on the left side of the screen. If you hold your device with your right hand, it is recommended that you swipe from left to right across the bottom of the screen and hold.

  • Page 153: System & Updates

    Settings Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch • and touch the profile picture of the account you wish to switch to. Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Signed in as and touch the name of the account you •...
  • Page 154 On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android. On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
  • Page 155 HUAWEI IDs. Make sure to back up your data before restoring your phone to its factory settings.
  • Page 156 Settings Before updating, make sure that your phone is running an official system version. • Otherwise, the update may fail and your phone may experience some 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 157: About Phone

    Settings About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 158 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: NAM-LX9...

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