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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging 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 Smart Remote Media Controller Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Take Photos Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes...
  • Page 3 Contents Pro Mode Record Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorisation Highlights Apps Contacts Phone Messaging MeeTime Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Compass App Twin Optimizer Phone Clone Settings Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Mobile Data...

  • Page 4: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures and Shortcuts Get Familiar with Air Gestures You can navigate on your device using air gestures and without having to touch the screen. For example, you can use air gestures to take a screenshot, scroll up or down, answer a call, or pause audio/video playback.
  • Page 5 Essentials To scroll up or down on the screen using air gestures: Air scroll up • Hold your palm 20–40 cm (8–16 in.) from the screen, with your fingers pointing upwards. When appears at the top of the screen, flick your wrist down.
  • Page 6 Essentials Back to home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. Recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks. Close an app When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app. Switch between apps Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
  • Page 7 Essentials Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot. Capture part of the screen Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen. Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording.

  • Page 8: Phone Clone

    On your new device, 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 9: Get Familiar With The Home Screen

    Essentials Lock the Screen If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power. Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways: Press the Power button.

  • Page 10: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials You can also turn a standard folder into a large one (both the folder and the app icons in it will be enlarged) to access apps more easily. Create a Large Folder Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder. Touch and hold a folder to switch between display modes.
  • Page 11 Essentials Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected Hotspot disconnected Switching network via Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to Wi-Fi connected connect to the Internet Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable Wi-Fi 6 connected to connect to the Internet Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable Wi-Fi 6+ connected to connect to the Internet Airplane mode is ON...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Essentials Performance mode enabled New email Event reminder More notifications Control Panel Introduction to Control Panel You can easily manage and control media playback, shortcuts, and Device+ in the Control Panel. Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel where you can access the following features with ease:...
  • Page 13 (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 14 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 15 Connect your device to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your device via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your device to perform more operations.
  • Page 16 Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your device 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 device.

  • Page 17: Screenshots & Screen Recording

    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 device to display Control Panel.
  • Page 18 Essentials Take a Grabshot Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Grabshot and make sure that Grabshot is enabled. Place your hand half an arm's length away from the screen with your palm facing the screen, and wait for to appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 19 Essentials Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), and touch Screenshot to take a screenshot. Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot The figures are for reference only.
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22: Adjust Sound Settings

    Essentials Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), and touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording. To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.

  • Page 23: Enter Text

    Essentials Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration and touch Phone ringtone, Messaging tone, or Notification tone. You can then: Set a tone. • Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a locally saved song. If two SIM cards are being used, you can set the tones for them individually. Set a vibration pattern.
  • Page 24 Essentials Use Celia Keyboard Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient voice inputs, smooth handwriting, an emulated mechanical keyboard, as well as 170+ input languages. If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for it in AppGallery to install it.

  • Page 25: Multi-Window

    Essentials On the input keyboard, go to > Theme and select a skin. • Set the font Go to Celia Keyboard > Font and select a font. Set the keyboard sound and vibration effects You can set the keyboard sound and vibration effects using one of the following methods: Go to Celia Keyboard >...
  • Page 26 Essentials Enable split-screen mode: Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi- Window dock. Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock. Switch the split-screen panes: Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to the other side of the screen to switch panes.
  • Page 27 Essentials Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the • other window. Use the Floating Window Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a second of the action. Display the floating window: Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.

  • Page 28: Show Date And Time When The Screen Is Off

    Essentials This feature is unavailable in some apps. Open the Email app. Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window. Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window. •...

  • Page 29: Power On And Off Or Restart Your Device

    Essentials Touch Apply. Create an Artistic Image for Always On Display You can choose from multiple modern art styles (such as the Mondrian style). You can also specify the colour scheme for the artistic image, by taking a photo or choosing from your favourite photos.

  • Page 30: Charging

    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 authorised Huawei Customer • Service Centre to replace the battery.
  • Page 31 Standard charging Use the Wireless Charger To ensure safe charging, please use a charging pad purchased from an official Huawei channel, and use the adapter and USB cable that came with your device. To supercharge your device wirelessly, use a charging pad that supports SuperCharge.
  • Page 32 Essentials 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. If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Smart Features The settings items vary by device. If your device 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 device is in a call. •...
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 Smart Features Set Calendar Events and Reminders with Voice Commands AI Voice allows you to create and check your Calendar events and add reminders for these events. Wake up AI Voice and give voice commands such as "Schedule a meeting for 9 tomorrow morning", "Set a meeting for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon", "What's my schedule for tomorrow morning?", or "Do I have any appointments on Monday?".

  • Page 38: 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 39 Smart Features 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 shopping platforms before making a purchase.

  • Page 40: Ai Touch

    When you see any content that you are interested in on your device, touch and hold the screen with two fingers spread slightly apart to bring up AI Touch to learn more. Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch. Shop with AI Touch...
  • Page 41 Smart Features Use Desktop Mode After your device screen is projected, go to > Projection mode on your device, and touch Desktop mode. In Desktop mode, your device and the large display work independently and can show different content. The content projected on the large display is in a layout similar to that on a computer desktop.

  • Page 42: Multi-Screen Collaboration

    NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Place the NFC area (near the rear camera) on the back of your device against the Huawei Share sensor or the area with a icon until your device vibrates or plays a tone.
  • Page 43 Smart Features Open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later) on the laptop and go to My devices > My Phone > Connect. Place your device above the keyboard and your laptop will start searching for your device. To check the version of PC Manager, go to >...
  • Page 44 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 45 Smart Features On your device, exit Gallery or go to the home screen, and place your device against your PC (in the same way as above) to transfer the picture from your PC to your device. Ensure that PC Manager is running version 9.0 or later. Record the PC screen: Shake your device and place it against your PC to project and record the PC screen on your device.
  • Page 46 Smart Features Copy and paste text: Press Ctrl+C on the PC keyboard to copy text and press Ctrl+V to • paste it in the device window. To view information about the text you have copied recently, click the Notification Centre icon on the PC, then select the Clipboard tab. Send messages quickly: Press Ctrl+Enter on the keyboard to send a message in the device •...

  • Page 47: Multi-Screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet And Phone

    Connect Your Tablet and Phone Only certain Huawei and Honor tablets support this feature. Connect your phone and tablet and enable Multi-screen Collaboration using one of the...

  • Page 48: Huawei Share

    After you have finished using your phone and tablet, you can disconnect them using the following methods: On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect. • Swipe down from the upper left edge of your phone or tablet screen to display the • notification panel and touch DISCONNECT. Huawei Share...
  • Page 49 If both devices support ultra-fast transmission, you can share a 2 GB film 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 50 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 51 Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically synced to your device and vice versa. Share Files Between Your Device and Computer You can use Huawei Share to share files between your device and Huawei computer.

  • Page 52: Huawei Print

    In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding device on the Huawei Share screen. In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept.

  • Page 53: Multi-Device Collaboration

    Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same • HUAWEI ID as your device 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 device.
  • Page 54 Smart Features You can select different devices to transfer the following tasks: Videos: Can be transferred to tablets and Visions. • MeeTime calls: Can be transferred to Visions. • Music: Can be transferred to Bluetooth earphones and Visions (either when the screen is on •...

  • Page 55: Smart Remote

    Smart Features Select a device that you want to connect to, and your device screen will then be displayed on that device. To stop Multi-Screen Collaboration, touch the corresponding device again in the Device+ section. Smart Remote Use Your Device as a Remote Control Your device uses infrared technology, allowing you to pair it with household appliances in the Smart Remote app and use it to remotely control appliances such as TVs, air conditioners, STBs, DVD players, cameras, projectors, and network boxes.
  • Page 56 Connect your device to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods. After a Vision product is connected to your device via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your device to perform more operations.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    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 60 Camera and Gallery Set lighting effects: Touch and select your preferred effect. • Light compensation: When you switch to the front camera and the ambient light is • dim, touch the flash icon at the top of the screen to enable light compensation. Touch the flash icon and select (Auto) or (Always on).

  • Page 61: Master Ai

    Camera and Gallery Aperture Take Wide Aperture Photos Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos with a blurred background while your subject remains in sharp focus. Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model) and select Aperture mode.

  • Page 62: Zoom To Take Photos

    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 optimising the colour and brightness settings accordingly. Master AI is displayed as AI photography or AI camera on some devices.

  • Page 63: Take Panoramic Photos

    Camera and Gallery Take Photos from Far Away Open Camera and select Photo mode. Point the camera at a distant subject and zoom in or out using the side bar or by pinching or spreading two fingers on the screen. If your device supports zooming in more than 15X, a picture-in-picture preview frame will be displayed in the viewfinder to help you focus on your subject when you zoom in more than 15X.

  • Page 64: Monochrome Photography

    Camera and Gallery Monochrome Photography Monochrome Take Black and White Photos Black and white photography removes distracting colors to help you focus more on form, shape, and texture. Go to Camera > More and select mode. Select one of the following modes based on your subject and scene: Normal: This mode suits all kinds of subjects.

  • Page 65: Take Hdr Photos

    Camera and Gallery If the icon is displayed at the top of the screen, touch to disable GIF mode, then look straight at the front camera. Touch to start recording Touch to finish recording. Enable or Disable Background When in 3D CuteMoji mode, touch before you take a photo or video to turn the background on or off.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Pro Mode

    Camera and Gallery Pro Mode 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 68 Camera and Gallery Adjust the metring mode: Touch M and select a metring mode. • Metring mode Application Scenarios Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting Matrix natural landscapes. Concentrates on the light at the centre of the screen. Applicable Centre when shooting portraits.
  • Page 69 Camera and Gallery If you select RAW format, photos that you take will be saved in DNG and standard formats. The DNG format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery. Enable AF assist light: For better focus in low-light environments, touch to enable •...

  • Page 70: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Focus Mode Description MF (manual) Touch the subject on which you want to focus, such as the subject's face. Adjust the colour cast: Touch WB· and select a mode. • When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In dimly-lit environments, select Touch to adjust the colour temperature.
  • Page 71 Camera and Gallery Not all devices support these features. • Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well. • Adjust them according to your actual requirements. Touch to shoot. When recording videos with the rear camera, you can touch and hold to zoom in or out.

  • Page 72: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Slow-Mo Recording Shoot Slow-Mo Videos Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower playback. The available slow motion speeds vary by device.

  • Page 73: Time-Lapse Photography

    Camera and Gallery Adjust the Slow-Mo Part in Slow-Mo Videos For a slow-mo video, you can change which part of it you want to play in slow motion. This feature is only available for slow-mo videos recorded at 4x or 8x. The 8x option is not available on certain devices.

  • Page 74: Dual-View Mode

    Camera and Gallery Touch to start recording. If you haven't set the recording duration, touch to stop • recording. Dual-View Mode Record Dual-View Videos The Dual-view feature splits the recording screen into two views, allowing you to watch the regular view side by side with a zoomed-in view. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 75 Camera and Gallery Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes. Adjust the Aspect Ratio Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio. This feature is not available in some modes.

  • Page 76: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery Mute the Shutter Sound Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound. This feature is only available in some countries and regions. Capture Smiles Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile in the viewfinder.
  • Page 77 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 photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
  • Page 78 Multi-Device Collaboration in Settings. If neither of the two switches can be found on your device, it indicates that this feature is not supported. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and log in to the same HUAWEI ID on your device and the device you want to connect to.
  • Page 79 Camera and Gallery The saved items will be displayed in Gallery > Albums > From other devices. To disable this feature, disable Multi-Device Gallery. Make Quick Searches in Gallery Quickly Search for Photos in Gallery Quickly locate a photo by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in Gallery.
  • Page 80 Camera and Gallery Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a colour splash, • blur, doodle, or text element. When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the photo before and after editing.
  • Page 81 Camera and Gallery Adjust the displayed portion of a photo: Slide on the photo, or pinch in or out on it so • that only the part you want to see is displayed in the grid. Rotate a photo: Touch the photo, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.
  • Page 82 Camera and Gallery Touch Reset or go to > Reset to restore the default order. Adjust the Album Display Style Go to Gallery > Albums > , touch Switch view, and select an album display style. Move Photos and Videos Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.

  • Page 83: Smart Photo Categorisation

    Camera and Gallery Only some albums in Others can be blocked. Hide Albums System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favourites, and Screenshots cannot be hidden. From the Albums tab, go to > Hidden items and toggle the switches on for albums that you want to hide.
  • Page 84 Camera and Gallery 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. To start using Highlights, go to Camera >...
  • Page 85 Camera and Gallery After you delete a Highlights album, it cannot be restored, and the photos and videos in the Highlights album will remain in Gallery.

  • Page 86: 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 87 Apps Merge Duplicate Contacts On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organise 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 88 Apps Manage Contact Groups You can conveniently send emails or messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing contact groups. Your device 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 89: 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 90 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 91 Apps On the Phone screen, swipe left on the entry you want to delete, then touch • Set a Ringtone You can set a personalised ringtone for incoming calls depending on your preferences. If you are carrying your device in your pocket, the ringtone volume will gradually increase to prevent you from missing important calls.
  • Page 92 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 93 Apps Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Smart Sensing > Air press and make sure that Air press is enabled. When there is an incoming call, hold your palm around 30–40 cm (around 12–16 in) away from the screen until is displayed at the top of the screen, then immediately move your palm a little closer towards the screen to answer the call.
  • Page 94 Apps Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call, touch to answer it. 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 your pre-set conditions will be automatically forwarded to a specified phone number.
  • Page 95 Apps Manage Blocked Calls On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked calls, such as by calling back numbers, deleting records, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked. Go to Phone > > Blocked. You can then: Touch a record and select Call to call back numbers, select Add to trustlist or Add contact, •...

  • Page 96: Messaging

    Apps Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker. • Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, • contact your carrier. Touch to use the dialler. • During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the •...
  • Page 97 Apps View and Reply to Messages On the Messaging screen, select a contact to view your conversations. To reply to a message, enter your message content in the text box, then touch Notifications for new messages will be displayed as banners in the notification panel, and you can touch them to reply to messages.

  • Page 98: 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 optimised automatically when the network signal is weak.
  • Page 99 Settings screen, then turn on the Data saver switch. 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 100: Calendar

    Apps During a video call, touch the screen, go to > , and follow the onscreen instructions to share your screen. While sharing your screen, touch to start doodling on your screen. Touch to exit screen sharing. Set MeeTime Phone Numbers You can use MeeTime with more than one of your phone numbers.
  • Page 101 Apps Add 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 a time for the event reminder. When you are finished, touch Search for an Event On the Calendar screen, touch Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.

  • Page 102: Clock

    Apps Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars, and select a calendar you want to use. Clock Set Alarms You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times. Add an Alarm Go to Clock > Alarm, then touch to add an alarm.
  • Page 103 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 organise your notes for easier access and viewing, categorise a note after finishing •...
  • Page 104 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 105 Apps Enable the app lock for Notepad: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, enter the lock screen password or customise 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 106: 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 107: 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 108 Apps Touch and add the addresses of any recipients to whom you wish to CC or BCC the email. If you have more than one email account, you will also need to select the email address you wish to send the email from. Write the email, enter the subject, then touch Save an Email as a Draft On the Compose screen, enter the recipient's email address, subject, or email content, and...
  • Page 109 Apps View and Manage Emails Receive, view, and manage your emails in the inbox. View Emails Open Email, then swipe down on the Inbox screen to refresh the email list. If you have multiple email accounts, touch Inbox and select the email account you want to view.
  • Page 110 Apps Open Email and touch the icon next to any email to mark it as important. Touch an email box, such as Inbox, and find the Starred folder in the Folders list to check starred emails. Touch next to an email to unmark it. Switch Email Display Mode You can switch between two email display modes based on your preference.

  • Page 111: Compass

    Apps Go to Email > > Settings > VIP contacts. On the VIP list screen, choose Add > Create, • or touch Add from contacts. Open an email, touch the receiver or sender, then touch Add to VIP list in the pop-up •...

  • Page 112: Optimizer

    Apps App Twin is only supported by some apps. Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin and turn on or off the switch for the app you want to apply the feature. The twin app will then be displayed on the home screen. Optimizer Manage Data Usage Open Optimiser, then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network access.
  • Page 113 Apps Go to Phone > > Blocked > > Blocklist, touch , then add the phone numbers • you want to block. Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, touch the contact you want to block, then choose • > Block contact. Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls Go to Phone >...

  • Page 114: Phone Clone

    On your new device, 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 115 Apps Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad On the new device, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select iPhone/iPad. 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 116: 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 117: Mobile Data

    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 118 Settings Configure Dual SIM Settings If your device 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 119 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 120: More Connections

    If both devices support ultra-fast transmission, you can share a 2 GB film 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 121 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 122 Changes made to files in the shared folders on your computer will be automatically synced to your device and vice versa. Share Files Between Your Device and Computer You can use Huawei Share to share files between your device and Huawei computer.
  • Page 123 In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept. Transfer by dragging • Select the file to be transferred and drag it to the corresponding device on the Huawei Share screen. In the displayed dialog box on your device, touch Accept.

  • Page 124: Display & Brightness

    Settings If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route. Touch Save. Touch the VPN you have just set up, enter your VPN user name and password, then touch Connect.
  • Page 125 Settings Normal: natural colour tones • Vivid: vivid colour tones • Adjust the Colour Temperature Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Colour > Colour mode & temperature, and select the colour temperature that you prefer. Default and Warm will be easier on your eyes and are therefore recommended.

  • Page 126: Sounds & Vibration

    Settings Display Carrier Name and Network Speed in the Status Bar You can check the carrier name and network speed with a single glance at the status bar. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings, and enable or disable Display carrier name and Display network speed according to your preferences.
  • Page 127 Settings Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and enable Do Not Disturb or Scheduled. Then you can: Touch Calls or Messages and select one of the options. If you set an exception, your device • will ring for calls or messages from the selected source.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Biometrics & Password

    Settings Enable Lock screen and Banners. • Set Notification sound: You can change the notification tone, set the vibration pattern, or • select None. Enable Allow interruptions: You can still receive notifications from this app even if Do not • disturb is enabled.
  • Page 130 Settings Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognised fingerprint will be highlighted. Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your fingerprint with the Safe.
  • Page 131 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 device, 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 132: Apps

    Settings Apps Enable App Twin App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate. App Twin is only supported by some apps. Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin and turn on or off the switch for the app you want to apply the feature.
  • Page 133 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 be displayed in the status bar. Ultra Power Saving mode is not available on some devices. If this option is not displayed, it indicates that your device does not support the feature.

  • Page 134: 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 it, and will not upload it to the network or server.
  • Page 135 Settings accessed again after it is closed unless you verify your identity. This feature intelligently protects your privacy and works better in a well-lit environment. Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, follow the onscreen instructions to set an App Lock password, and select an app to be locked.

  • Page 136: Privacy

    Settings Set a SIM PIN Lock A PIN is the identity code of a SIM card, and can be set as the SIM card lock. After you set it up, you will be required to enter the correct PIN to unlock the SIM card every time you power on your device or switch to a new device to prevent unauthorised access.
  • Page 137 Settings Use Location Services Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can enable or disable location services, and grant or deny the permission to access location information for particular apps as required. Enable or Disable Location Services You can enable or disable Location Services in the following ways: Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch •...
  • Page 138 Settings Enable and Access PrivateSpace Go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace > Enable, and follow the onscreen instructions to create a PrivateSpace. You can enter your PrivateSpace using either of the following methods: On the lock screen, access PrivateSpace using the fingerprint or password set for the •...

  • Page 139: Accessibility Features

    Settings Transfer Data in PrivateSpace to Your New Device You can quickly transfer your PrivateSpace data, such as contacts, photos, and files, from the old device to the new one. On your new device, create and enter your PrivateSpace, go to Settings > Privacy > PrivateSpace >...
  • Page 140 Settings Enable Colour Inversion Colour inversion allows you to invert the colour of the text and the background. When Colour inversion is enabled, your device will display text in white and the background black. On the Accessibility screen, enable Colour inversion. Use a Shortcut to Activate an Accessibility Feature You can use Volume buttons to quickly activate an accessibility feature.
  • Page 141 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 142 Settings To scroll up, place the palm of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing • upwards until appears, then gently wave your hand downwards. To scroll left, place the back of your hand in front of the screen with your fingers pointing •...
  • Page 143 Settings For the screen to scroll properly, make sure that you wave your hand slowly and do not • move your hand too far away from the screen. You only need to flick your wrist once when , or appears on the screen. If your device does not have the Air scroll option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
  • Page 144 Settings You only need to clench your fist once when appears on the screen. If your device does not have the Grabshot option, it indicates that this feature is not supported. What to Do If Air Press Does Not Work When enabling Air press, keep your palm about 30 cm (12 in.) away from the screen.

  • Page 145: Users & Accounts

    Settings Make sure to hold your palm right in front of the screen until appears at the top of the • screen. Then move your palm closer until it is about 5 cm (2 in.) away from the screen. Make sure to move your hand towards the upper part of the screen. •...

  • Page 146: System & Updates

    Settings Touch the related account, and select the permissions you want to authorise. Switch Between Owner, User, and Guest Accounts You can switch to a different account in the following ways: Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch •...
  • Page 147 On your new device, 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 148 The new password is only valid for future backups. After the backup is complete, you can find your data backup in the Huawei folder in Files > Browse > Memory card. Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
  • Page 149 HUAWEI IDs. Make sure to back up your data before restoring your device to its factory settings.
  • Page 150 Settings Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, and follow the onscreen instructions to restore factory settings. Update Your Device System Online When an update is available, your device will prompt you to download and install the update package.

  • Page 151: About Phone

    Go to Settings > About phone > Parameter version, touch , and disable Auto- update parameters. When a new parameter version is detected, a message will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. About Phone Legal Notice Copyright © Huawei 2022. All rights reserved.
  • Page 152 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 up to date support hotline and email address information for your country or region. Model: LIO-N29...

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