Huawei nova plus manual / user guide

Contents
Exciting New Features
Scrolling screenshots 1
Pro camera mode 2
Screen recorder 3
Unboxing your Phone
Getting to know your phone 5
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 5
Charging your phone 6
Turning your phone on and off 7
Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data 8
Transferring data between your phone and a computer 10
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone 10
First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup 11
Dual SIM settings 11
Connecting to the Internet 12
Configuring your fingerprint ID 14
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 15
Uninstalling an application 15
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 16
Touchscreen gestures 17
Status and notification icons 18
Home screen 20
Taking a screenshot 25
Notifications 27
Using fingerprint recognition 30
Accessing applications 31
Personalizing your phone 34
Entering text 37
Tips and Tricks
Searching for settings 39
Quickly returning a call 39
Using your knuckle 39
Adding contact details quickly 41
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Sharing your QR card 41
Calling contacts when the screen is off 41
Pocket mode 42
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 42
Perfect selfie 43
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 43
Taking photos while recording a video 44
Finding applications quickly 44
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal 45
Using your phone while wearing gloves 46
Adjusting the system volume rapidly 46
Using the floating dock 47
Aligning home screen applications automatically 47
Touch-disable mode 47
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 49
Answering or rejecting a call 51
Functions available during a call 52
Answering a third-party call 53
Making a conference call 54
Viewing the call log 54
Turning on pocket mode 55
Call settings 55
Creating a contact 57
Adding contact details quickly 57
Importing or exporting contacts 58
Managing contacts 60
Finding a contact 60
Viewing contacts from different accounts 61
Adding a contact to your favorites 61
Contact groups 61
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 63
Replying to a message 63
Searching for messages 64
Deleting threads 64
Managing messages 64
Blocking spam messages 65
Managing common phrases 65
Adding a message signature 65
Adding an email account 65
Sending an email 66
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Checking your emails 67
Managing VIP contacts 68
Account settings 68
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 69
Taking a photo 69
Capture modes 69
Beauty mode 70
Perfect Selfie mode 70
Ultra Snapshot 71
Burst shooting 72
Voice activated shooting 73
Launching the camera from Gallery 73
Object tracking 74
Audio notes 75
HDR mode 75
Super Night mode 75
Pro camera mode 76
Light Painting mode 78
Panoramic shots 81
Adding watermarks to photos 82
Shooting a video 83
Time-lapse mode 83
Slow motion recording 84
Document correction 84
Video settings 85
Camera settings 85
Viewing photos and videos 86
Adding photos or videos to a new album 88
Moving photos or videos to other albums 88
Deleting images or videos 88
Sharing images or videos 88
Managing albums 88
Adding notes to an image 89
Editing an image 89
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 90
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 91
Searching for local music 91
Listening to music 91
Controlling playback using a smart headset 92
Creating a playlist 93
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Playing a playlist 93
Setting a song as the ringtone 94
Playing a video 94
Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 95
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 95
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 96
Transferring data using Bluetooth 98
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 99
Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage
device
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Streaming multimedia content to your TV 100
NFC and payment 101
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore data 103
Restoring factory settings 104
Updating your phone 104
OTA updates 105
File Management
Viewing files 106
Sharing files 106
Creating folders 107
Renaming files 107
Copying, moving, or deleting files 107
Creating or extracting archives 107
Excluding small images 108
Storing private files in a safe 108
Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 109
Reducing power consumption 109
Enabling the Ultra power plan 109
Closing background applications when the screen is locked 110
Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet 110
Configuring display and sound settings 110
Phone Manager
Optimizing your system 111
Managing data usage 111
Harassment filter 111
Battery management 112
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Tools
Calendar 113
Clock 114
Weather 116
Notepad 118
Calculator 119
Sound recorder 119
Opening two apps on one screen 120
Settings
Enabling location access 122
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 122
Configuring the display settings 123
Sound settings 123
Changing the screen unlock method 124
Gestures and navigation settings 125
Airplane mode 126
Using the floating dock 127
Setting your SIM card PIN 127
Setting up an account 128
Setting the date and time 129
Changing the system language 129
Viewing your phone's specifications 129
Viewing the available storage space 129
Encrypting a microSD card 129
Formatting the microSD card 130
Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 131
TalkBack 131
Magnification gestures 133
Using the power button to end a call 134
Adjusting the screen response time 134
Color correction 135
Appendix
Obtaining help 136
Personal Information and Data Security 136
List of safety features 137
Legal Notice 138
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Scrolling screenshots
Scrolling screenshots enables you to take screenshots longer than one screen. For example,
you can capture long messaging threads in one screenshot.
l To take a scrolling screenshot, knock the screen twice using your knuckle, and then touch
Scrollshot in the bottom right of the screen. The screen will scroll down automatically.
l Alternatively, draw an "S" on the screen using your knuckle.
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Touch the screen with your finger at any time to stop scrolling and take a screenshot of the
previous content.
Pro camera mode
Photography is all about light and composition. When combined effectively, these two elements
can produce stunning, soul-stirring images. Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and
gives you full control over composition, exposure, and shutter speed.
1 Open Camera and touch > Professional.
2 On the Pro camera settings screen, you can enable grid lines, or configure parameters such
as lighting, exposure, and shutter speed. For more information, refer to Pro camera settings.
l Grid lines: Touch the icon at the top of the screen. You can choose from a 3 x 3 grid,
phi grid, or a spiral-shaped overlay. These overlays have been designed by professionals to
help you compose interesting, professional-looking shots.
l Shutter speed and exposure control: Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the screen
to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed, white balance,
exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode.
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For more information, refer to Pro camera mode.
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to
use phone features.
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.
Starting the recording
Start recording the screen using one of the following methods:
l Knock the screen twice using two knuckles and select the desired recording mode.
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l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording
mode.
You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution, resulting
in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
l Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
l Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
l When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other
applications.
l Longer recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so ensure
there is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
l Knock the screen twice using two knuckles.
l Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
l Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.
By default, screen recordings are stored in Gallery, within the Screen recordings folder.
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Unboxing your Phone
Getting to know your phone
Dual-tone ﬂash
Fingerprint scanner
Camera
Headset jack
Front camera
Power button
Volume button
USB-C port
Speaker
Microphone
Earpiece
Light sensor
Status indicator
Do not cover the light sensor, as this will affect some of the phone's functions. Ensure that
you use a screen protector that has a purpose-built hole for the light sensor.
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper left side of the phone. You can insert 2
nano-SIM cards, or 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.
Tips:
l Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement
nano-SIM card.
l Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
l Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into
your phone.
l Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.
l Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
1 Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.
2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the small hole
next to the card tray.
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3 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4 Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient power-saving technology. This section
outlines how to care for your battery in order to maximize its lifespan.
Using your battery
l You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an authorized Huawei
service center for a replacement battery. The battery is built into the phone and is not
removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
l Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it
and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and allow it to cool
down to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your phone if it
becomes hot.
l When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables.
Third-party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your phone's
performance. Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your phone or the
power adapter.
l Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
l A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
l Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for information
on how to care for your battery.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
l If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to the battery level is below
4%.
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l The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A red
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is below 10%. A yellow
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 90%.
A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 90%
and 100%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery is fully
charged and you can unplug the charging cable from your phone.
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the
battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei
charger, and then turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
l To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and the
screen turns on.
l To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then touch .
If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds, the
battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the battery.
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Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data
Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data
Backing up data to a microSD card
You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on inserting or
removing a microSD card, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files, and
applications.
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Backup > SD card > Next.
3 Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos,
audio, videos, and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen
instructions to set a backup password.
4 Touch Back up.
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By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Restoring data from a microSD card
1 Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more
information on inserting microSD cards, see Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
2 Open Backup.
3 Touch Restore > Restore from SD card > Next.
4 Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
5 Select the data you want to restore, and then touch Start restoration.
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Transferring data between your phone and a
computer
Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files. Your computer
will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on the new disk drive
to manage files. The drive name should be your phone's model number.
l Photos: View photos that are stored on your phone.
l Files: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
l If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone
Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
SIM card
Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone. For
more information, see Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Storage device
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD card in
vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the contacts to the new phone.
For more information, see Importing contacts from a storage device.
Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import your contacts
using Bluetooth. For more information, see Importing contacts using Bluetooth.
Backup
If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and restore them to
your new phone. For more information, see Using the Backup application to
back up and restore data.
Computer
Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync these to a new
phone using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).
Other methods
l Install social networking applications and synchronize your contacts.
l Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts.
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Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time. Read
the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the initial setup.
1 Select your language and region, and then touch Next.
2 Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi
networks. Select the network you want to connect to, and then enter the password to access
the Internet.
3 Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user
terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch Next.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5 Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint.
You also need to set a PIN or password in order to unlock the screen when your phone fails
to recognize your fingerprint.
6 On the Configuration successful screen, touch Begin to complete the settings. Wait for a
moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.
Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM. The
other SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default card for
mobile data and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open Settings and touch Dual card management. You can configure both SIM cards as
desired.
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Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 4G/3G SIM
Conﬁgure SIM settings for phone calls
l If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages, or
access the Internet.
l Select Dual SIM calling. You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card
manually or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to use the
default SIM card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.
Select SIM display mode for phone calls
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games, and use instant
messaging applications.
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the
password when prompted.
Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch to enable mobile data.
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Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock, and authorize
payments in third-party applications.
For added security and to ensure that you can still access your data if your phone fails to
recognize your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password when configuring
fingerprint unlock.
1 Open Settings and touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
2 Select PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock
password.
3 Once you have configured the password, touch New fingerprint to add your fingerprint.
4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your
phone vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your phone has
successfully added your fingerprint.
5 Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK.
On the Fingerprint management screen, turn off the Unlock screen switch to disable
fingerprint unlock.
To delete a fingerprint, select the desired fingerprint on the Fingerprint management
screen, touch Delete, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and
should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.
1 Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2 Open Files, locate the installation package on the microSD card, and then touch to
install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these
messages carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch Settings and then turn
on the Unknown sources switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After
you have finished installing the application, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Security
and turn off the Unknown sources switch to prevent your phone from installing applications
downloaded from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
l On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the
icon.
l Touch Settings > Apps, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall.
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
l Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
l The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain
period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
To change the screen sleep time, open Settings, touch Display > Sleep, and then
select a time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications, and incoming calls when the screen
is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. When you
receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in any
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your lock
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
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View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
App shortcuts
Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch . Select the desired images
to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch , and then touch
and hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favorites: Touch to add the current cover to your favorites. Images that
have been added to your favorites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an online update.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists, and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an application.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
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Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and
hold a blank area on the home screen to access the
home screen editor.
Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For example,
in the Notifications tab, swipe left or right on a
notification to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or horizontally
to go to other home screens, scroll through a document,
and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to
another position. For example, use this gesture to
rearrange applications and widgets on the home screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to
zoom out on an image.
Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display
information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal strength,
battery level, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G
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Connected over EDGE Connected over HSPA
Connected over HSPA+ Headset inserted
Connected over LTE No SIM card found
NFC enabled Roaming
Airplane mode enabled Bluetooth enabled
Connected over Wi-Fi Vibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabled Alarm enabled
Charging Battery full
Battery low
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new
message, notification, or reminder.
Missed calls Call in progress
New emails New messages
Select an input method New voicemail
Receiving location data from GPS Wi-Fi network available
Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Phone memory full
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Login or synchronization problem More notifications
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabled Connected to a VPN
USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled
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Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications. The
application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and direct path to your
applications.
Status bar: Displays notiﬁcations and status
icons
Main screen: Displays application icons,
desktop folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
Virtual navigation bar keys:
l Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text,
touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
l Home: Touch to return to the home screen.
l Recent: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold to enable
dual windows mode.
Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default
home screen.
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the screen to
access the home screen editor. You can:
l Set the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen
home screen as the default home screen.
l Move a home screen: Drag the home screen to the desired location.
l Add a home screen: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
l Delete a blank home screen: Touch at the bottom of a blank screen.
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some applications will automatically adjust the screen orientation
to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch Auto-rotate in the
Shortcuts tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
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Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch Widgets
and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not enough
space, add another home screen or free up some space.
Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You
can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location.
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Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until
is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to .
After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the home
screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see Aligning
home screen applications automatically.
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Creating a folder
Create home screen folders to organize your applications by type. For example, you can create
a Games folder that contains all of your game applications.
On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing both
applications. To rename the folder, open the folder, and then touch the folder name.
Hiding applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch Add, select the applications you want
to hide, and then touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have
been hidden.
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To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch Add on the hidden
applications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch OK.
Taking a screenshot
Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw a
shape on the screen to take a partial screenshot.
Using the power and volume down buttons
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot.
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Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the Shortcuts tab to take a full screenshot.
Using your knuckle
Use your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen or draw a shape on the screen to
capture a specific area. For more information, see Using your knuckle.
By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery.
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Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following:
l Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off
automatically.
l Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.
l Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
l Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the charger
when the battery level reaches 100%.
l Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications, or missed calls.
Notification badges
Notification badges appear in the top right corner of application icons.
The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding
application to view more details about the notifications.
To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the home
screen to open the home screen editor, and then touch More settings > Badge app icons
and turn off the switch next to the corresponding application.
Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.
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Swipe up on the screen, or touch Back or Home to close the notification panel.
Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch Edit. Drag
the shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.
Viewing notifications on the lock screen
New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.
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Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.
By default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain applications. If
you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications, see Managing notification
permissions.
Managing notification permissions
Disable notifications for an application to prevent unnecessary disturbances.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Notification panel & status bar > Notification center, and then select the desired
application.
3 Enable or disable notification settings as desired.
Display notifications in do not disturb mode: Select the desired application in Notification
center, and then turn on the Priority display switch. Notifications will still be displayed when
Define priority interruptions is enabled in do not disturb mode.
Notification and status bar settings
Change the notification and status bar settings to customize how notifications and status
reminders are displayed.
Open Settings, and then touch Notification panel & status bar to configure the drop-down
and display settings for the notification and status bar.
Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar
l Touch Drag actions > Smart selection. When you open the notification panel, your phone will
go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will go to the shortcuts tab.
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l Touch Drag actions > Determine from drag position. Swipe down from the left of the status
bar to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from the right of the status bar to open the
shortcuts tab.
Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar
Turn the Display carrier name, Display network speed, and Remaining battery percentage
switches on or off to configure the content that is displayed in the status bar.
Turn off the Show notification icons switch to hide notification icons in the status bar.
Using fingerprint recognition
In addition to waking and unlocking the screen, the fingerprint sensor can also be used to take a
photo, answer an incoming call, and disable an alarm.
Adding a fingerprint for the first time
See Configuring your fingerprint ID for more information on configuring fingerprint unlock.
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint
Add multiple fingerprints to make it easier to unlock your phone. You can also delete or rename
fingerprints.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Done.
4 In the Fingerprint list section, you can:
l Touch New fingerprint to add a fingerprint. You can add up to five in total.
l Touch a previously added fingerprint to rename or delete it.
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access your Safe without entering the password.
1 Open Settings.
3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.
4 Touch Access safe, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe password
and enable fingerprint recognition.
Once you have completed the settings, touch Files > Safe. You can now use your fingerprint to
access your Safe.
Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access locked applications.
1 Open Settings.
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3 Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.
4 Touch Access app lock, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your App Lock
password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Touch Phone Manager > App lock once you have completed the settings, and then use your
fingerprint to view the App Lock status. You can also use your fingerprint to access locked
applications on the home screen.
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
Touch or swipe the sensor with any finger to perform common tasks.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Fingerprint ID.
3 In the Touch and hold gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to enable.
l Take photo/video: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the fingerprint
sensor to take a picture.
l Answer call: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
answer it.
l Stop alarm: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to disable it.
4 In the Slide gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to enable.
l Show notification panel: Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor using any finger to open
the notification panel. Tap the sensor twice to clear all notifications, and swipe up on the
sensor to close the notification panel.
l Browse photos: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the sensor
to switch between photos.
Accessing applications
Opening and switching between applications
Opening applications from the lock screen
Swipe up on the lock screen and touch to launch the camera application. You can also
swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch a shortcut icon to quickly launch the
corresponding application.
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Opening an application from the home screen
On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application.
Switching between applications
To switch to another application, touch Home to return to the home screen, and then touch
the icon of the application you want to open.
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Searching for applications
Finding applications
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the name of
an application. The search results will be displayed underneath the search bar. For more
information, see Finding applications quickly.
Hidden applications are not listed in the search results.
Finding hidden applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden applications.
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Viewing recently used applications
Touch Recent to display the list of recently used applications.
l View more applications: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used
applications.
l Open an application: Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding application.
l Close an application: Swipe up on a thumbnail to close the corresponding application.
l Close all unlocked applications: Touch to close all unlocked applications.
l Lock or unlock an application: Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock an application. will
appear above an application once it has been locked. Locked applications cannot be closed by
touching . Swipe down again on the thumbnail to unlock the application.
Personalizing your phone
Simple home screen
The simple home screen mode uses large icons and fonts to display content in a more easy-to-
read layout.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Home screen style > Simple, and then touch to enable the simple home screen.
3 On the simple home screen, you can:
l Touch application icons or widgets to open them.
l Touch and hold an icon to open the home screen editor and add or delete application icons.
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l Touch Others to open the application list and view or open applications.
l Touch to add contacts or applications to the home screen.
l Touch Standard home to exit the simple home screen.
Changing the theme
Personalize your phone's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers.
Open Themes, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match lock
screen methods, wallpapers, application icons, and more.
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Changing the wallpaper
Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.
1 Open Settings and select Display.
2 Touch Wallpaper, and then touch Lock screen wallpaper or Home screen wallpaper.
3 In the Wallpapers or Live wallpaper tab, select an image, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set it as the wallpaper.
Turn on the Shake to change switch. The wallpaper will change every time you shake your
phone. Turn on the Random change switch. Configure Interval or Album to display. Your
phone will automatically change the wallpaper at the specified time interval.
You can also open Gallery, touch and hold an image, and then touch > Set as >
Wallpaper. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the wallpaper.
Assigning a ringtone to a contact
Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is contacting you.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Select the desired contact, and then touch Phone ringtone.
3 Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch .
For more information on how to configure call and message ringtones and vibration settings, see
Sound settings.
Changing the font size
The phone's font size can be increased to make words easier to read.
Open Settings, and then touch Display > Font size to set the system font size.
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The Extra huge font size will only be displayed in messages, contacts, and the dialer
application.
Entering text
Switching text input methods
Switch between text input methods as desired.
1 On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 Touch Select input method in the Notifications tab, and then select the desired input
method.
If there are no input methods to choose from, go to Settings, touch Advanced settings
> Language & input > Default keyboard > Configure input methods, and then turn on
the switch next to the corresponding input method.
Huawei Swype input method
Quickly enter words by swiping on the keyboard.
Backspace
Enter a space
Enter numbers and symbols
Input method settings
Swipe letters to input words
Toggle between upper and lower case
Huawei Swype input supports a wide range of languages.
Android input method
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Enter numbers and symbols
Enter a comma
Touch and hold to open the input options menu
Enter a space
Touch and hold to choose another input method
Backspace
Switch to voice input
Toggle between upper and lower case
Enter a period
Touch and hold to enter symbols
The Android input method supports a wide range of languages.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.
l Select text: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Drag or to select more or less
text, or touch > Select all to select all text.
l Copy text: Select text and touch Copy.
l Cut text: Select text and touch Cut.
l Paste text: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch Paste.
l Share text: Select text, and then touch Share to select a sharing method.
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Tips and Tricks
Searching for settings
Use the search feature in Settings to search for menu options.
Open Settings, and then touch the search box at the top of the screen and enter a search
term (such as Sound). Your phone will display the search results; touch an option to access the
corresponding setting.
Quickly returning a call
On the lock screen, swipe right on a missed call notification and unlock the screen. The dialer
screen will be displayed; touch the corresponding number to return the call.
Using your knuckle
Use a knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen, or part of it.
1 Open Settings, and then select Smart assistance.
2 Touch Motion control > Smart screenshot and turn on the Smart screenshot switch.
Taking a full screenshot
Knock the screen twice with your knuckle to take a screenshot of the whole screen.
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Taking a partial screenshot
Knock the screen with your knuckle. Keep your knuckle on the screen, drag it around the area
you want to capture, and then return to the starting point. Your selection is displayed on screen;
the area inside the blue line will be captured. You can also select the screenshot box at the top
of the screen for different screenshot shapes. Touch to save a screenshot.
By default, screenshots are stored in Gallery, within the Screenshots folder.
After creating a screenshot, touch Share to share it with friends. For more information about
sharing, see Sharing images or videos.
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Adding contact details quickly
Use the camera to take a photo of a business card. Your phone will recognize the contact details
and add them automatically. In Contacts, touch Business cards > Scan.
Sharing your QR card
Share your QR card with your friends so that they can add you to their contacts quickly. On the
contact details screen, touch the QR code at the top of the screen to display your personal QR
code.
Calling contacts when the screen is off
When the screen is off, press and hold the volume down button. When you hear the alert sound,
say the name of the contact you want to call. Your phone will automatically call the contact.
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Pocket mode
Enable Pocket mode to prevent you from missing important calls when your phone is in your
pocket. The call ringtone and vibration intensity will gradually increase when you receive an
incoming call.
Open Dialer. Touch > Settings in the Dialer tab and turn on the Pocket mode switch.
Taking snapshots when the screen is off
You can take rapid snapshots with your phone, even when the screen is off.
When the screen is off, point your phone at a subject and press the volume down button twice.
Your phone will take a photo and display how fast it was captured.
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Press the volume down button
twice in quick succession
Perfect selfie
Enable perfect selfie mode and customize the beauty settings to make sure you shine in group
photos.
In the camera application, go to Beauty mode, and then touch Perfect selfie. Turn on the
Perfect selfie switch, and then configure your custom beauty settings.
Next, switch to Beauty mode and touch to take a photo. Your phone will detect your face
and apply your custom beauty settings to make you stand out in a group shot.
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action
Time-lapse mode lets you capture and accelerate subtle changes in scenery, such as a sunrise,
sunset, or the movement of clouds.
On the camera screen, swipe left or right to switch to Time-lapse. Hold the phone steady, and
then touch to start capturing video.
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For more information, refer to Time-lapse mode.
Taking photos while recording a video
Ever wanted to take a photo while capturing a video?
On the camera screen, swipe left or right to switch to Video. While recording a video, touch
to take photos.
Finding applications quickly
Use the search feature to quickly find an application.
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the name of
the application that you are looking for. The search results will be displayed underneath the
search bar.
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Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest
signal
After enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and select the
connection with the best signal and fastest data transfer speeds.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch and
hold and select Wi-Fi+. Turn on the Wi-Fi+ switch to enable this feature.
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Using your phone while wearing gloves
Enable gloves mode so that you can continue to use your phone when wearing gloves.
Open Settings, and then touch Smart assistance > Gloves mode.
Adjusting the system volume rapidly
Press the volume button on the side of the phone, and then touch to adjust the ringtone,
multimedia, alarm, and call volume.
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Using the floating dock
The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such as
the back key, home key, and one-touch optimization. You can move the floating dock around the
screen for easy one-hand use.
Under Settings, select Smart assistance > Floating dock, and then turn on the Floating dock
switch.
The floating dock is displayed on most screens. Drag the dock to the desired location to
adjust its position.
Aligning home screen applications automatically
Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall applications or move them into folders.
Use the automatic align feature to arrange applications neatly on the home screen.
Pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch More settings, and then turn
on the Shake switch. Touch and hold the home screen to open the home screen editor. Shake
your phone to realign application icons and fill any gaps.
Touch-disable mode
Enable touch-disable mode to prevent unintended operations when your phone is in your pocket.
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Open Settings, touch Smart assistance, and then turn on the Touch-disable mode switch.
Screen gestures will not work in touch-disable mode, even when the screen is on. Uncover the
top of the screen, or press the power and volume up buttons simultaneously to turn off touch-
disable mode.
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Calls and Contacts
Making calls
Smart dialing
Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will display matching
contacts.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, Howard Smith or HS). Your
phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
3 From the list, select the contact you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
1
or
2
to make a call.
4 Touch to end the call.
Enabling quick calling
Call people quickly even when the screen is switched off.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch > Settings > Quick calling and then turn on the Quick calling switch.
Press and hold the volume down button for one second when the screen is off. When you hear
the alert sound, release the volume down button and say the name of the contact you want to
call. The phone will dial their number.
Making a call from Contacts
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call. For more
information on searching for contacts, see Finding a contact.
3 Touch the contact number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch the contact's phone
number, and then touch
1
or
2
to initiate the call.
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Making a call from the call log
View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person that you
want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
1
or
2
to make a call.
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your phone, even without a
SIM card. However, you must be in an area with cellular coverage.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch .
You can dial an emergency number even when the screen is locked. On the lock screen,
touch Emergency call, enter your local emergency number, and then touch .
The ability to make emergency calls can depend on local regulations and carriers in your
area. Poor network reception or environmental interference may prevent your call from being
connected. Never rely solely on your phone for essential communication during
emergencies.
Speed dialing
Configure speed dialing for people you call frequently. Simply touch and hold a number key to
dial their number.
1 is the default key for voicemail. It cannot be used as a speed-dial number.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch and hold a number key to associate it with a contact.
3 Return to the dialer and touch and hold a number key to call the associated contact. If you
are using a dual SIM phone, touch and hold a number key, and then select
1
or
2
to call
the associated contact.
To delete a key association, open the dialer and touch > Settings > Speed dial. Select
the contact association you want to remove, and then touch Clear assigned number.
Making an international call
Before making a long-distance call, contact your carrier to activate an international calling or
roaming service.
1 Open Dialer.
2 On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the
country code, area code, and phone number.
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3 Touch . If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
1
or
2
.
Auto redial
Use auto redial to keep redialing a contact's number until your call is connected.
l The first time a call does not connect or is interrupted, your phone will display the single redial
screen. Touch to redial the number once.
l If a call does not connect after the first redial attempt, your phone will display the infinite redial
screen. Touch to redial the number until the call connects.
l Ensure you touch promptly. The redial screen will close if you don't redial within 10
seconds.
l To cancel a redial attempt, touch .
Answering or rejecting a call
When a call comes in, you can press the volume button to mute the ringtone.
While the screen is locked:
l Drag right to answer the call.
l Drag left to reject the call.
l Touch to reject the call and send an SMS.
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l Touch to configure a callback reminder.
While the screen is unlocked:
l Touch to answer the call.
l Touch to reject the call.
l Touch to reject the call and send an SMS.
l Touch to configure a callback reminder.
On the dialer screen, touch > Settings > Reject calls with SMS to edit the predefined
text messages.
Functions available during a call
During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu.
Mute the call
Start a three-way
call
Enable hands-free
mode
Open the dialer
End call
Display your
contacts
View your notes
Place the current
call on hold
Open Calendar
l Hide the in-call menu: Touch Home or Return. To return to the in-call menu, touch
the green status bar at the top of the screen.
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l Start a three-way call: Please contact your carrier to find out how to use this feature. For
more information, see Making a conference call.
l Adjust the volume: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume down
button to decrease the volume.
To end a call using the power button, go to Dialer, touch > Settings and then turn
on the Power button ends call switch.
Answering a third-party call
Before using this feature, check that you have subscribed to a call hold service and enabled
call waiting on your phone. For more information on enabling call waiting, see Enabling call
waiting. For details, contact your carrier.
1 If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch . You can then answer the
incoming call and hold the other line.
2 Touch to switch between the two calls.
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Making a conference call
You can set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature on your phone. Call one
number (or receive a call), and then call another number to add it to the conference call.
Conference calling requires network support. Please ensure you have activated this service.
For details, contact your carrier.
1 Call the first participant.
2 Once the call is connected, touch and then dial the second participant's number. The
first participant will be placed on hold.
3 When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4 To add more people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5 Touch to end the call.
Viewing the call log
The call log is displayed above the dialer. Missed calls are displayed in red.
Adding a number from the call log
Select a number from the call log and save it to your contacts.
1 Open Dialer.
2 In the call log, touch the icon next to the number you want to add and do the following:
l Touch to create a new contact. For more information, see Creating a contact.
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l Touch to add the number to an existing contact.
Clearing the call log
Open Dialer. You can:
l Delete one entry: Touch and hold a log entry, and then touch Delete entry.
l Delete multiple entries: Touch > Delete call log and select the entries you want to
delete. Touch > Delete.
Turning on pocket mode
Enable pocket mode to make sure you don't miss calls when your phone is in your pocket. The
ringtone volume and vibration intensity will gradually increase when you receive a call.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch > Settings.
3 Turn on the Pocket mode switch.
Call settings
Enabling call forwarding
If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to another
number.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch > Settings.
3 Touch Call forwarding. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch Call forwarding under
Card 1 or Card 2.
4 Select a forwarding method, enter the destination number, and then touch Enable.
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When call forwarding is enabled, your phone will forward certain calls (such as unanswered
calls) to the number you specified.
Enabling call waiting
Call waiting allows you to take an incoming call when you are already in a call and switch
between the two conversations.
1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch > Settings.
3 Touch Additional settings and turn on the Call waiting switch. If your phone has dual SIM
support, touch Additional settings under Card 1 or Card 2, and then turn on the Call
waiting switch.
When you receive an incoming call while already in a call, touch to answer the new call, and
to switch between the two calls.
Enabling do not disturb mode
Do not disturb mode allows you to work or relax in peace and quiet. Your phone will only notify
you about important calls or messages.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Do not disturb and turn on the Do not disturb switch.
3 Touch Define priority interruptions > Whitelist for calls and messages > to add
contacts to the whitelist.
When do not disturb mode is enabled, your phone will only ring or vibrate when chosen contacts
call or message you. Your phone will mute ringtones or vibrations for any other calls or
messages. Notifications for these can be viewed in the notification panel.
Configuring the harassment filter
The harassment filter automatically blocks calls and messages from unknown or blacklisted
sources. The blacklist is constantly updated, ensuring that you are never disturbed.
Open Phone Manager, then touch Harassment filter to configure filter rules and the
blacklist or whitelist. For more information, see Harassment filter.
You can also open Dialer and then touch > Harassment filter to configure the
harassment filter.
Configuring voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your phone is switched off or unavailable. Callers can leave a
voice message which you can listen to later.
Voicemail must be supported by your carrier. Please ensure that you have subscribed to this
service. Contact your carrier for information about their voicemail service.
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1 Open Dialer.
2 Touch > Settings
3 Touch Additional settings. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch Additional settings
under Card 1 or Card 2.
4 Touch Voicemail > Voicemail number and then enter your voicemail number.
When you receive a voicemail message, the icon is displayed in the status bar. Dial the
voicemail number to retrieve the message.
Creating a contact
The number of contacts you can store on your phone depends on the size of your phone's
internal storage. The maximum number of SIM card contacts may vary depending on your
SIM card's storage capacity.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch . Touch Create a new contact if you are creating a contact for the first time.
3 Select a location to save the contact from the options menu.
4 Enter the contact's name, phone number and other information, and then touch .
If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the icon next to the number you want
to save, and then select or . You can also save phone numbers or email addresses in
Messaging or Email to your contacts.
Adding contact details quickly
Enter contact information on your phone more rapidly. Simply scan or take pictures of business
cards to automatically add names, phone numbers, and other information to your contacts.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch Business cards > Scan.
3 You can then:
l Take a photo of one card: Place the business card on a flat surface and hold the phone in
a landscape orientation. Adjust the viewfinder frame so that the card fits the guidelines, and
then touch .
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l Take photos of multiple cards: Switch to Burst mode and follow the onscreen
instructions to photograph multiple cards.
After you have finished scanning or taking photos, contact information will automatically be
saved to Business cards.
Importing or exporting contacts
Your phone supports .vcf contact files. VCF is a standard file format for storing contact
information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Importing contacts from a storage device
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Import from storage.
3 Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK.
Importing contacts from a SIM card
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Import from SIM card. If your phone has dual SIM support,
you can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3 Select the contacts you want to import, and then touch .
4 Choose the location to import contacts to. Your phone will automatically import the contacts.
Importing contacts using Bluetooth
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Import from another phone.
3 Select Supports Bluetooth and then touch Next.
4 Enable Bluetooth on the device from which you want to import contacts and set the device to
be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
5 Touch Next. Your phone will automatically turn on Bluetooth and search for nearby devices.
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6 Touch the Bluetooth device from which you want to import contacts. Once connected, your
phone will automatically import contacts from the other Bluetooth device.
Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Import from another phone.
3 Select Import via Wi-Fi Direct and then touch Next. Your phone then prompts you to enable
Wi-Fi and scans for Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4 Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to. Once connected, your phone will
automatically import contacts from the other device.
Exporting contacts to a storage device
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Export to storage.
3 Touch Export.
4 Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.
The exported .vcf file is saved to the root directory of your phone's internal storage by default.
Open Files to view the exported file.
Exporting contacts to a SIM card
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Export to SIM card. If your phone has dual SIM support, you
can choose whether to export to SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3 Select the contacts you want to export, and then touch .
4 Touch Continue.
Sharing contacts
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Import/Export > Share contact.
3 Select the contacts you want to share, and then touch .
4 Choose your sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
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Managing contacts
Merging duplicate contacts
When you add contacts to your phone from different sources, you may end up with duplicate
entries. These duplicate entries can be merged into one to help keep your contacts organized.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts.
3 Select the contacts you want to merge, and then touch .
Deleting contacts
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Organize contacts > Delete contacts by batch.
3 Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch .
4 Touch Delete.
You can also touch and hold a contact you want to delete. From the popup options menu,
select Delete to delete that contact.
Finding a contact
Search contacts stored on the phone, SIM card, or linked to an online account.
1 Open Contacts.
For more complete search results, ensure that Contacts is configured to display all of
your contacts. On the contacts screen, touch > Display preferences and then select
All contacts.
2 On the contact list, use one of the following methods to find a contact:
l Swipe the contact list up or down.
l Slide your finger up or down the index on the right-hand side of the screen to scroll through
your contacts.
l Enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, email address, or other contact
information in the search bar at the top of the contact list. Search results will be displayed
underneath.
3 Select a contact. You can then choose to call them, send them a text message, or edit their
contact information.
If an error message is displayed or you are unable to search for a contact, touch >
Organize contacts and then select Rebuild index data.
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Viewing contacts from different accounts
You can select which contacts to display on your phone.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch > Display preferences.
3 Select the account you want to display or customize the accounts to display.
Hide contact photos, company information and job title: Touch > Display preferences
on the contacts screen, and then turn on the Simple layout switch.
Adding a contact to your favorites
You can add frequently-contacted people to your favorites to make them easier to find.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch and hold the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch Add to
favorites to add the contact to Favorites.
When viewing contact details, touch to add the contact to your favorites.
Remove contacts from your favorites: Touch Favorites > on the contacts screen. Select
the contacts that you wish to remove from your favorites, and then touch .
Contact groups
Organize friends and family into different groups. You can send text messages or emails to
everyone in a group. Contacts now also features Smart groups. Your phone can automatically
sort contacts according to their company or the date you last contacted them, making it easier to
manage contacts and groups.
Creating a group
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch Groups and then .
3 Enter the group name (for example Family or Friends) and then touch OK.
4 Touch . Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then touch .
Editing a group
Add or remove people from a group or change the group name.
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch Groups and select the group you want to edit.
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3 Touch and add new members to the group.
4 Touch . You can then:
l Touch Remove members to remove members from the group.
l Touch Delete group to delete the group.
l Touch Rename to edit the group name.
Sending messages or emails to a group
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch Groups and select which group you want to send a message or email to.
3 Touch to send a message or to send an email.
Deleting a group
1 Open Contacts.
2 Touch Groups.
3 Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch Delete.
4 Touch Delete.
Deleting a group will not remove the contacts in the group.
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Messaging and Email
Sending a message
Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and more.
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch .
3 Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also touch
to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.
4 Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
If you enter more than two lines of text, touch to switch to full screen text entry.
Touch to add an attachment to your message.
Swipe left or
right to select
attachment
type
Switch to full
screen text
entry
Send
Choose recipients
Add attachment
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Cancel a message: You can cancel a message up to four seconds after it was sent. Touch
> Settings, then turn on the Cancel send switch.
Replying to a message
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your
conversations.
3 Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
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Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in the
notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply.
Searching for messages
Use the message search feature to find messages quickly.
1 Open Messaging.
2 Swipe down on the screen in the list of message threads to bring up the search bar.
3 Enter one or more keywords. The search results will be displayed underneath the search bar.
Deleting threads
Delete unwanted or old threads to tidy up your message list.
Deleted threads cannot be retrieved, so please proceed with caution.
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch and hold a thread.
3 Select the threads you want to delete, and then touch > Delete.
Managing messages
Delete unwanted messages, forward messages to other contacts, copy and paste message
content, and lock messages or add them to your favorites to prevent them from being deleted by
accident.
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your
conversations.
3 Touch and hold a message. You can:
l Forward the message: Touch to forward the message to another contact.
l Delete the message: Touch > Delete to delete the message. Deleted messages
cannot be retrieved.
l Copy the message: Touch to copy the message to the clipboard and paste it
elsewhere. When viewing a message, touch the message twice to enter full screen text
selection view.
l Add the message to your favorites: Touch > Copy to Favorites to add the message
to your favorites. When you delete messages, messages in your favorites will not be
affected. In the list of message threads, touch > Favorites to view your favorite
messages.
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l Lock the message: Touch > Lock to lock the message. When you delete messages,
locked messages will not be affected.
Blocking spam messages
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch > Harassment filter to view blocked messages.
3 Touch to configure the spam rules and keywords. Blocked messages are not shown in
the list of message threads.
Managing common phrases
Create common phrases to save you time when you're composing a message.
1 Open Messaging.
2 In the list of message threads, touch > Settings > Advanced > Common phrases. You
can:
l Touch a common phrase to edit it.
l Touch to create a common phrase.
Use a common phrase in a message: When composing a message, touch . Select
Phrase, then select a common phrase to add it to your message.
Adding a message signature
Add a message signature to save you time when sending messages.
1 Open Messaging.
2 Touch > Settings > Advanced > Signature in the list of message threads, and then turn
on the Attach signature switch.
3 Touch Edit signature, enter your signature, and then touch OK.
Adding an email account
Adding a personal email account
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1 Open Email.
2 Choose an email service provider or touch Others.
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3 Enter your email address and password, and then touch Next. Touch Manual setup to
configure an email account manually.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically
connect to the server and check the server settings.
Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed.
Amy@huawei.comChange account
or folder
Compose email
Search
Change email
settings
After adding an email account, touch > Settings > Add account in your Inbox to
continue adding other accounts.
Adding an Exchange account
Exchange is an email system developed by Microsoft for businesses. Some email service
providers also provide Exchange accounts for individuals and families.
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1 Open Email.
2 Touch Exchange.
3 Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch Next.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will automatically
connect to the server and check the server settings.
Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed.
Sending an email
1 Open Email.
2 Touch .
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3 Touch From: and then select the email account you want to use.
4 Enter one or more recipients.
To Cc or Bcc the email to multiple recipients, touch Cc/Bcc:.
5 Enter your email subject and main body. Touch to add an attachment.
6 Touch .
Your email service provider may place a limit on the size of email attachments. If your
attachments exceed the limit, send the attachments in separate emails.
Amy@huawei.com
Recipient
Email body
Add attachment
Send
Subject
Select recipient from
contact list
Touch > Save to save your email as a draft.
Checking your emails
Open Email and then swipe down in your Inbox to refresh the list of emails.
1 Open Email.
2 In your Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to select an account.
3 Touch the email you want to read. You can:
l Touch to star for future reference.
l Touch to delete.
l Touch to reply.
l Touch to reply to all.
l Touch to forward.
l Touch , and then select Mark unread to mark an email as unread.
l Swipe left or right to read the next or previous email.
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Managing VIP contacts
Add important contacts to your VIP list. Emails from your VIP contacts will appear in a separate
inbox.
1 Open Email.
2 In your Inbox, open the email that you want to read.
3 Touch the contact's photo, and then select Add to VIP list in the popup menu.
To change the notification settings and ringtones for your VIP contacts, touch >
Settings > VIP notifications in your Inbox.
Account settings
Changing email accounts
If you have added multiple email accounts on your phone, ensure you switch to the right account
before viewing or sending emails.
1 Open Email.
2 In your Inbox, touch in the upper left corner to open the account list.
3 Select the desired email account.
Removing an email account
1 Open Email.
2 In your Inbox, touch > Settings.
3 Select the account you want to remove.
4 Touch Remove account > OK.
After you remove an email account, you will no longer be able to send or receive emails using
that account.
Personalizing your email account
Display contact pictures, choose what to display after deleting an email, change your signature,
set inbox update frequency, and change email notification tones.
1 Open Email.
2 In your Inbox, touch > Settings and then choose the desired settings.
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Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder
Open Camera to access the viewfinder.
Switch flash modes
View images
or videos
Swipe left or right to
change capture
mode
Apply ﬁlter effects
Take a photo
Switch between
rear and front
cameras
More options
For more information on the camera settings, see Camera settings.
Taking a photo
Your phone comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture life's unforgettable
moments.
1 Open Camera.
2 Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any part of
the viewfinder to focus on the corresponding area. To adjust the focal length, pinch two
fingers together or spread them apart on the viewfinder.
3 Touch .
Touch the thumbnail to view a photo and share it with friends. For more information, see
Sharing images or videos.
Capture modes
The camera comes with a range of capture modes so that you can take stunning photos in a
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Your phone may not support all of these capture modes.
To change the capture mode, swipe left or right on the viewfinder, or touch .
l Beauty: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects.
l Panorama: Use this mode to take wide-angle shots. For more information, refer to Taking a
panoramic photo.
l Panorama: Use this mode to take panoramic self portraits. For more information, refer to
Taking panoramic self-portraits.
l Super night: Use this mode to take nighttime shots. The camera will automatically adjust the
exposure based on the ambient light conditions. For more information, refer to Super Night
mode.
l HDR: Enhance a photo taken under insufficient or excessive light conditions.
l All-focus: Use this mode to reselect the focal point after taking a photo.
l Professional: Use this mode for stunning, DSLR-quality images. For more information, refer to
Pro camera mode.
l Document readjustment: Automatically straighten out images taken from an angle to make
them easier to read. For more information, refer to Document correction.
l Light painting: Capture trails of light by using slow shutter speeds. For more information, refer
to Light Painting mode.
l Watermark: Add a selection of watermarks to your photos.
l Audio note: Use this mode to record a few seconds of audio when taking a photo.
Beauty mode
Use beauty mode for stunning selfies and younger, smoother-looking skin.
1 Open Camera.
2 Swipe left or right and select Beauty.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level.
4 Frame the scene you want to capture, and then touch . The camera will automatically
detect each face in the photo and apply the beauty settings.
Perfect Selfie mode
With Perfect Selfie mode, your phone will automatically detect your face in a group shot and
apply preset facial enhancement settings to make you stand out from the crowd.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > > Perfect selfie, and then turn on the Perfect selfie switch.
3 Touch Perfect selfie to configure the facial enhancement settings.
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1 Take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered.
2 Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone, and face shape as desired. Touch
to confirm.
l Change your calibration photos: On the camera settings screen, select Perfect selfie >
Edit personal info to update your calibration photos.
l Change the facial enhancement settings: On the camera settings screen, touch Perfect
selfie > Set beauty effects to adjust the beauty settings, such as skin tone and face
shape.
Switch to Beauty mode, and then touch to take a photo. The camera will automatically
detect your face and apply the preset facial enhancement settings.
Ultra Snapshot
Press the volume down button twice to take a photo, even when the screen is off.
This feature is not available during music playback.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > > Ultra snapshot, and then select Open camera and take quick
snapshot. Select Off to disable this feature.
3 Point the camera at the desired object, and then press the volume down button twice in quick
succession. The camera will automatically take a photo and display the capture time.
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Due to the rapid capture time, image quality may decrease for nighttime or close-up shots.
Choose a location with ample light and shoot from a suitable distance.
Burst shooting
Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during a football
match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession so that you don't miss out on
the action.
Not all camera modes support this feature.
1 Open Camera.
2 Focus on the subject, and then press and hold to start the burst sequence. Release your
finger to stop shooting.
3 To view and select images, touch the image thumbnail and then touch .
indicates photos that were taken in burst mode.
4 Your phone will automatically select the best shot. To select other photos, touch . Touch
and then follow the onscreen instructions to save the image.
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If you cannot access Burst shooting mode, touch Touch & hold shutter button on the
camera settings screen and check that Burst shoot is selected.
Voice activated shooting
Use voice activated shooting to control the shutter when taking a group shot.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Audio control and turn on the Audio control switch. You can then:
l Say "cheese" to take a photo.
l Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise reaches a certain decibel level.
3 Frame the scene you want to capture. The camera will take a photo automatically when you
issue a voice command or the camera detects a loud sound.
Launching the camera from Gallery
1 Open Gallery.
2 Go to the Photos tab and swipe down to display the viewfinder in half screen mode. Swipe
down again to launch the camera.
Not all camera features are available in half screen mode.
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3 Select the desired shooting mode. For more information, see Capture modes.
4 Touch to take a photo.
5 Touch Return to return to Gallery.
Object tracking
Use object tracking when taking photos of moving subjects, such as people or animals. The
camera will automatically focus on the moving subject to ensure that your image stays in focus.
Object tracking mode and smile capture cannot be used at the same time.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > , and then turn on the Object tracking switch.
3 Touch your subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject.
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Audio notes
Add audio notes to bring your photos to life.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Audio note.
3 Frame the scene you want to capture.
4 Touch to take a photo with an audio note. The camera will record a short audio clip to
add to your photo.
HDR mode
Use HDR mode for scenes with a large contrast to prevent under- or overexposure and ensure
clarity in every shot.
HDR mode is not available for the front camera.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > HDR.
3 Hold your phone steady, frame the scene, and then touch .
Super Night mode
Super Night mode improves the quality of images taken at night and in low-light conditions by
accentuating the detail of darker areas to produce brighter, more colorful images.
Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
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1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Super night.
Touch Auto and follow the onscreen instructions to manually adjust the ISO and other
exposure settings.
3 Hold your phone steady, and then touch to take a photo. Your phone will take several
shots and automatically combine them into one image.
Pro camera mode
Pro camera mode gives you full control over the camera settings so that you can take
professional-looking shots in challenging shooting scenarios.
Using Pro camera mode
Your phone comes with Pro camera mode, which gives you manual control over the camera
settings for professional quality shots.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Professional.
3 You can add a grid or spiral overlay, and manually configure camera settings. For more
information, refer to Pro camera settings.
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Pro camera settings
When you switch to Pro camera mode, you can adjust a whole range of camera settings in the
viewfinder to produce professional-looking shots. For example, you can just the ISO, exposure
compensation, white balance, shutter speed, and more.
Enable grid lines
Underexposure
warning
Manual settings
Grid overlay
icon
Touch the grid overlay icon to enable the overlay. You can select a 3 x 3 grid, phi
grid, or a spiral overlay. Use the 3 x 3 grid for general shooting scenarios. The phi
grid is similar to the 3 x 3 grid, but uses the golden ratio to divide the viewfinder
into distinct sections. Use the spiral grid for indoor photography or portrait shots.
Low
exposure
icon
Touch this icon to restore the default exposure settings. This icon will only appear
when the exposure is too low.
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Manual
settings
l : Touch to configure the metering mode (the method used to determine the
exposure). You can select matrix metering, center-weighted metering, or spot
metering. Matrix metering is set by default.
l ISO: Touch to adjust the camera's sensitivity to light. Increasing the ISO will
create a brighter picture, but there will be a noticeable increase in noise. You
can configure the camera to adjust the ISO automatically, or you can adjust it
manually.
l S: Touch to set the shutter speed. You can configure the camera to adjust the
shutter speed automatically, or you can adjust it manually.
l EV: Touch to set the exposure compensation. Select an exposure setting to
increase/decrease the brightness. Touch and hold the icon to lock the current
exposure setting.
l AF: Touch to set the focus mode. You can select touch to focus, continuous
autofocus, or manual focus. Continuous autofocus is set by default. When
continuous autofocus is selected, touch and hold the icon to enable the focus
lock.
l : Touch to select a white balance according to the ambient light conditions.
You can choose from daylight, tungsten bulb, fluorescent lamp, and more. You
can also adjust the color temperature. Touch and hold the icon to lock the
white balance.
Light Painting mode
Light Painting mode enables you to take stunning shots of light trails without the need to
manually adjust the aperture or shutter speed. Four different settings are available for different
shooting scenarios.
l Tail light trails: Capture trails of light made by cars at night.
l Light graffiti: Capture trails of light in a dark environment.
l Silky water: Capture silky smooth images of flowing water.
l Star track: Capture stunning images of star trails in the night sky.
Tail light trails
In Light Painting mode, select Tail light trails to capture the trails of light made by cars at night.
1 Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady.
Shoot from a distance for the best results. Avoid pointing the camera at street lamps to
prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.
2 Open Camera.
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3 Touch Light painting > Tail light trails.
4 Touch to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
5 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time has
elapsed, touch to end the exposure.
Light graffiti
In Light Painting mode, select Light graffiti to create patterns or text by moving a light source in
front of the camera.
l Choose a light source with a suitable color and brightness, such as a torch or glow stick.
l Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
Choose a location away from other sources of light to ensure that the person holding the
light source does not appear in the image.
2 Open Camera.
3 Touch Light painting > Light graffiti.
5 A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. Touch to end the exposure.
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Silky water
In Light Painting mode, select Silky water to capture silkily smooth images of waterfalls and
rivers.
2 Open Camera.
3 Touch Light painting > Silky water.
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Star track
You can use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky.
l Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
l Choose a location away from light pollution with a good view of the night sky. Clear skies
will produce the best results.
1 Use a tripod to hold your phone steady.
When shooting the image, stay away from sources of light and avoid excessive exposure
times to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.
2 Open Camera.
3 Touch Light painting > Star track.
Panoramic shots
Taking a panoramic photo
You can select Panorama mode to take wide-angle shots.
l Shoot the image in a wide, open space and avoid monochromatic backgrounds.
l Shoot the image from a distance.
2 Open Camera.
3 Touch > Panorama.
4 Touch to start shooting.
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5 Follow the onscreen instructions to take the photo. Slowly move your camera from left to
right, ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line.
6 Touch to stop shooting. The camera automatically stitches the photos together to create
one panoramic photograph.
Taking panoramic self-portraits
You can also take wide-angle shots in self-portrait mode. This is ideal when you want to capture
beautiful surroundings.
You cannot take panoramic self-portraits in landscape mode.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch to select the front-facing camera.
3 Touch > Panorama.
4 Hold your phone steady, and then touch to take the first photo.
l Make sure that subjects don't move between each photo.
l Hold your phone steady and move slowly while you turn.
5 Turn your phone to the left while following the onscreen instructions. Your phone will take the
second photo automatically when the blue box lines up with box on the left-hand side.
6 Turn your phone to the right while following the onscreen instructions. Your phone will take
the final photo when the blue box lines up with the box on the right-hand side. The camera
automatically stitches the photos together to create a panorama.
Adding watermarks to photos
Add watermarks to personalize your photos and help you remember where they were taken.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Watermark.
3 Touch the or navigation icon or touch More and then select the desired watermark.
4 Drag the watermark to reposition, and then touch to take a photo.
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Shooting a video
1 Open Camera.
2 Swipe left or right and select Video.
3 Touch to start a video recording.
4 Touch the screen to focus on an object or area during recording. Touch to pause
recording, and then touch to resume.
5 Touch to end the recording.
While recording, touch to save the current scene as a photo.
Time-lapse mode
Time-lapse mode allows you to capture and speed up subtle changes in the natural world. For
example, you can record the opening of a flower or the movement of clouds.
1 Open Camera.
2 Swipe left or right and select Time-lapse.
4 Touch to stop recording.
Touch the thumbnail to play the recording. The video will be played back at a higher frame
rate.
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Slow motion recording
You can record videos in slow motion to enjoy fast moving scenes in detail, such as falling water
droplets or dance moves.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Slow-mo.
4 Touch the screen to focus on an object or area during recording.
5 Touch to end the recording.
Touch the thumbnail to play the recording back in slow motion. You can also select a clip
from the video and play it in slow motion.
Document correction
You can use document correction mode to automatically adjust the orientation of a document in
a photo. For example, if you're sitting at the edge of a meeting room, you can take a photo of a
PPT and then use document readjustment to crop and straighten the image so that it fits
perfectly on your screen.
1 Open Camera.
2 Touch > Document readjustment.
3 Focus on the subject (for example, PPT, poster, or screen), and then touch to take a
photo. Your phone will automatically extract the part of the image containing text and adjust
its orientation so that it is easier to read.
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Video settings
Beauty mode and Stabilizer cannot be enabled at the same time.
Touch > in video recording mode to configure the following settings:
l Resolution: Configure the video resolution.
l GPS tag: Display the location where the video was recorded.
l Preferred save location: Set the default storage location for your videos. You can select the
phone's internal storage, or the microSD card.
l Beauty mode: Automatic facial enhancement during recording. Beauty mode is not supported
for some video resolutions.
l Object tracking: Touch an object on the screen. The camera will focus on the selected object
when capturing the video.
l Stabilizer: Minimizes camera shake during recording.
Camera settings
Touch > in the camera app to configure the following settings:
l Resolution: Set the camera resolution.
l GPS tag: Display the location where the photo was taken.
l Preferred save location: Set the default storage location for your photos. You can select the
phone's internal storage, or the microSD card.
l Perfect selfie: Enable or disable this function in Beauty mode for automatic facial recognition
and customized portrait enhancement. For more information, refer to Perfect Selfie mode.
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l Touch & hold shutter button: Configure the shutter's touch and hold settings. You can select
Burst shoot or Focus.
l Audio control: Take a photo using voice commands.
l Volume button function: Configure the volume button settings. You can select Shutter,
Zoom, or Focus.
l Mute: Enable this feature to mute the camera. Due to legal constraints, this feature is not
available in all countries and regions.
l Timer: Enable this feature to set a self-timer.
l Touch to capture: Touch the viewfinder to take a photo.
l Capture smiles: The camera will automatically take a photo when it detects a smile.
l Object tracking: Touch the object you want to focus on. The camera will track and focus on
the selected object. For more information, refer to Object tracking.
l Ultra snapshot: Touch the volume down button twice to take a photo when the screen is
locked. For more information, refer to Ultra Snapshot.
Viewing photos and videos
You can view the following photos and videos in Gallery:
l Photos and videos shot with the camera.
l Photos and videos that your friends shared with you.
l Photos and videos synced from your computer.
l Photos and videos saved from messages, emails, or websites, as well as screenshots.
Open Gallery and go to the Photos tab to sort photos and videos according to the time and
location they were shot. Go to the Albums tab to sort photos and videos by album.
Viewing photos in chronological order
Go to the Photos tab. Photos are automatically displayed in chronological order. Touch >
Settings, and then turn on the Show time switch to display the time that the shot was taken
when viewing an image.
Viewing photos by location
Go to the Photos tab and touch . Photos with location information will be displayed on a
map. Touch > Settings, and then turn on the Show location switch to display the location
where the shot was taken when viewing an image.
Viewing photos by album
Go to the Albums tab. Photos and videos are automatically added to the default folders. For
example, videos that you shot using the camera are automatically added to the Camera videos
folder, and screenshots are added to the Screenshots folder.
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Touch > Hide albums and turn on the switch next to albums that you wish to hide.
These albums will not appear in the album list.
Viewing photos as a slideshow
Go to the Photos tab and touch > Slideshow. Touch the screen to stop the slideshow.
Viewing photos in full-screen mode
Open Gallery and then touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch the screen to
display or hide the screen menu.
View photo details
Overlay menu
l Zoom or in out: Spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom
out.
l View image details: Touch to view the image details, such as the ISO, exposure
compensation, and resolution.
l Rename photo: To rename a photo, touch > Rename, enter the new name, and then
select OK.
l Set photo as the home screen wallpaper: Touch > Set as > Wallpaper to set a photo
as the home screen wallpaper.
Playing a video
Touch to play a video. Touch the screen when the video is playing to display or hide the
control bar. For more information, see Playing a video.
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Adding photos or videos to a new album
1 Open Gallery.
2 Go to the Albums tab. Touch and then enter the album name.
3 Select the images or videos that you want to add to the new album, and then touch .
4 Copy or move the photos or videos to the new album.
Moving photos or videos to other albums
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to move.
3 Touch , then select the destination album, or touch to create a new album and select
it as the destination album.
Deleting images or videos
If you're running out of storage space, delete unwanted photos and videos from Gallery.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to delete.
3 Touch > Delete to delete the selected files.
Sharing images or videos
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to share.
3 Touch , choose a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share your
files.
Managing albums
1 Open Gallery.
2 Go to the Albums tab, and then touch and hold an album to access the menu. You can:
l Rename an album: Touch > Rename, enter the new album name, and then select
OK.
l Delete an album: Select the album you want to delete, and then touch > Delete.
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l Share an album: Select the album you want to share, and then touch . Select a
sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share the album files.
Adding notes to an image
Use Gallery to add notes to your images.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch > Add memo.
3 Enter your note, and then touch . Add the image to your Magazine Unlock covers so that
it will be displayed on the lock screen.
Editing an image
The Gallery application comes with powerful image editing tools that you can use to bring your
photos to life. For example, you can draw graffiti, add watermarks, or apply a variety of filters.
1 Open Gallery.
2 Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch to edit the image.
3 Select an image editing tool. You can:
Swipe left to view more editing tools
l Rotate an image: Touch and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. Touch
Mirror to create a mirror image of the photo.
l Crop an image: Touch to select the crop ratio (for example, 16:9). Drag the dotted
edges to crop the image to the desired size.
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l Add a filter: Touch and select the desired filter.
l Accentuate colors: Touch and select the colors that you wish to accentuate.
l Blur an image: Touch . Drag the slider to adjust the amount of blur. Drag the circle to
the part of the image that you do not want to blur.
l Adjust image parameters: Touch . You can adjust the brightness, contrast,
saturation, and more to make your image look more vivid.
l Apply facial enhancement effects: Touch to apply facial enhancement effects to
people in an image. You can choose from various skin and eye enhancement effects.
l Apply mosaic effects: Touch and then select the desired mosaic effect.
l Draw graffiti: Touch to select the brush and color.
l Add a watermark: Touch to add a watermark and personalize your photo. You can
choose from time, location, weather, exercise type, and more.
l Add a label: Touch and then select the desired label type and font. You can use
labels to record your mood or thoughts.
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code
QR codes are a quick and convenient way to receive information. For example, you can scan a
QR code to view discount information or add contacts. You can scan a QR code using the
camera, or use Gallery to scan a QR code contained in an image stored on your device.
Scanning a QR code using Gallery
1 Open Gallery.
2 Select the image containing the QR code that you want to scan to view it in full-screen mode.
3 Touch the screen. Gallery will automatically scan the QR code.
4 Touch View details to view the QR code details.
Scanning a QR code using Camera
1 Open Camera.
2 Frame the QR code in the viewfinder. The camera will automatically scan the QR code.
3 Touch View details to view the QR code details.
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Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone
Before you can listen to your music, you need to copy your songs onto your phone.
To add songs to your phone:
l Copy songs from your computer using the USB cable.
l Download songs from the Internet.
l Copy songs with Bluetooth. For more information, see Sending and receiving files using
Bluetooth.
l Copy songs with Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, see Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and
receive files.
Searching for local music
Sort your music by category or search with a keyword to find your music files quickly.
1 Open Music.
2 Touch Local songs.
3 Touch to search for and view your local music.
4 You can choose to organize your music by song name, artist, album name, or folder. To
search for a specific song, touch and then enter the song name, artist, or album in the
search bar.
Scan for local music
Shuffle
Browse music by
category
Search local music
Sort songs
Listening to music
1 Open Music.
3 Touch the song you want to play.
Using your phone during music playback
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l When a song is playing, touch Home to exit the music playback screen without stopping
the song. To return to the music playback screen, open the notification panel and touch the
song that is playing.
l Touch the song that is playing to return to the playback screen. Swipe left or right to view the
song list, album cover, and lyrics.
Lyrics files must be downloaded separately and saved in .lrc format. The name and file
path must be the same as the music file.
l On the My music screen, touch > Close to close the music player.
Using the playback screen
Touch the playback screen to display or hide the menu icons.
Enable DTS effects
for headset
Adjust playback
volume
Add song to playlist
Change playback
mode
Add song
to favorites
Menu
Controlling playback using a smart headset
When smart headset control is enabled, you can use the buttons on a headset to control
playback without turning on the screen.
l Not all headsets are compatible with your phone. You are advised to purchase an official
Huawei headset.
l You can also use a headset to control video playback (this feature is not supported by all
video players).
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Smart assistance > Smart headset control.
3 Turn on the Smart headset control switch.
Use the following buttons to control playback:
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l Volume up button: Press once to increase the volume, or twice to add the current song to
your favorites.
l Pause button: Press once to pause or resume playback, twice to skip to the next song, or
three times to go to the previous song.
l Volume down button: Press once to decrease the volume, or twice to change the playback
mode.
Creating a playlist
Organize your music by creating customized playlists that contain your favorite songs.
1 Open Music.
2 Touch Playlists > Create new playlist.
3 Name the playlist and touch Save.
4 Touch Add in the dialog box.
5 Select the songs you want to add and touch .
Touch next to the playlist to Rename or Delete the playlist.
Playing a playlist
1 Open Music.
2 Touch Playlists .
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3 Select the desired playlist, and then touch a song to start playback, or touch Shuffle all to
shuffle all songs.
Setting a song as the ringtone
Set your favorite song as the call, notification, or alarm ringtone.
1 Open Music.
3 Touch > Set as ringtone next to the song name. You can choose to set the song as the
call, notification, or alarm ringtone.
Playing a video
1 Open Videos.
2 Touch the video you want to play.
3 Touch to pause the video playback.
Enable DTS
effects for
headset
Lock the screen
Adjust playback
speed
Using your phone during video playback
l Swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward the video.
l Swipe up or down on the left side of the screen to adjust the screen brightness.
l Swipe up or down on the right side of the screen to adjust the volume.
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Connecting to the Internet using mobile data
Data charges may apply when using mobile data to access the Internet.
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch More > Mobile network.
3 Turn on the Mobile data switch to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi
You can connect to the Internet using a Wi-Fi access point or hotspot.
Your personal data and financial information may be at risk if you connect to insecure public
Wi-Fi networks.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
l Search manually for Wi-Fi networks: Touch Scan. Your phone will scan again for
available Wi-Fi networks.
l Add a Wi-Fi network that is not shown in the list: Touch Add network…. Follow the
onscreen instructions to configure the Wi-Fi settings and password.
3 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to:
l If the Wi-Fi network does not require a password, your phone will connect automatically.
l If the network is protected, enter the password when prompted, and then touch Connect.
Once your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will display the icon in the status bar.
Your phone will remember Wi-Fi networks that you have used before and reconnect to them
automatically.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using WPS
Connect your phone to a WPS-enabled router without having to enter the network key.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch.
3 Touch > Advanced settings, and then choose one of the following methods:
l Touch WPS connection and then press the Wi-Fi router's WPS button.
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l Touch WPS PIN connection to generate a PIN, and then enter this PIN on the Wi-Fi router.
Once your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will display the icon in the status bar.
Your phone will remember Wi-Fi networks that you have used before and reconnect to them
automatically.
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal
When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, your phone will automatically enable or disable Wi-Fi and connect to
the Wi-Fi network with the best signal.
You may incur additional data charges when downloading large files or watching online
videos over mobile data. Purchase a suitable data plan to ensure that you do not incur
excessive data charges. Contact your carrier for details.
1 Open Settings and touch More > LINK+.
2 Touch Wi-Fi+ > Wi-Fi+ settings and then turn on the Wi-Fi+ switch.
When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, your phone will automatically record your Wi-Fi connection history and
monitor the signal strength and your location. This information is then used to enable or disable
Wi-Fi and connect to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal.
l Connect to the network with the best signal: When Wi-Fi signal strength is poor or your
current Wi-Fi network is not reachable, your phone will automatically connect to another
available Wi-Fi network with a better signal. If no other Wi-Fi networks are available and your
mobile data is enabled, your phone will use mobile data (data charges may apply). If the Wi-Fi
signal strength improves, your phone will reconnect to the Wi-Fi network.
l Automatically turn Wi-Fi on or off: Your phone will automatically disable Wi-Fi when you
move out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot (such as when you leave home). Wi-Fi will be re-enabled
when you return to the location of a previously used hotspot (such as when you return home).
l Monitor Wi-Fi network quality: Your phone will automatically monitor the signal strength of
nearby public hotspots.
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices
You can share your phone's mobile Internet with other devices (such as phones, tablets, or
computers). The following Internet sharing methods can be used:
l Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet with
other devices.
l Bluetooth tethering: Share your mobile Internet with other devices using Bluetooth.
l USB tethering: Use a USB cable to share your mobile Internet with a computer.
Using a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet
Set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your phone's mobile Internet with other devices.
Compared with Bluetooth tethering, the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature offers quicker, longer-
range connections, but power consumption is higher.
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l Your device can't access the Internet using Wi-Fi when your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is
switched on.
l To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and then turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot switch.
After enabling your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, your phone will display the icon in the status
bar.
4 Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to view or modify the hotspot name, security settings, and
password, and then touch Save.
l Change the hotspot name: The Network SSID is the hotspot's name. By default, this is
the name of your phone model. You can manually change the name to something that is
easier to remember.
l Change the hotspot security settings: Touch Encryption type to configure the hotspot
security settings. Your phone uses WPA2 PSK encryption by default. Other devices will
require a password to connect to the hotspot. If you choose None, devices will not require a
password to connect to the hotspot.
l Configure a password that is easy to remember: The hotspot password is generated
randomly by your phone. For security reasons, choose a password that is not easy to
guess and change it regularly.
l Configure the maximum number of connections: Touch Maximum connections
allowed and change the maximum number of connections. By default, your phone will
allow eight devices to connect to the hotspot concurrently.
You will need to remember the hotspot name and password to connect to it using other
devices.
Limit the amount of data that other devices can use: Touch Data limit on the Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot screen, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set the data limit. When
connected devices exceed this limit, your phone will automatically disable the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Using USB tethering to share mobile Internet with a computer
Use a USB cable to share your phone's mobile Internet with a computer. This is useful if your
computer's Internet connection stops working.
l USB tethering can be used to share your Wi-Fi and mobile Internet connection. To
enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data.
l Depending on your computer's operating system, you may need to install phone drivers
on the computer or establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Please
read the instructions for your operating system.
1 Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer.
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2 Open Settings.
4 Turn on the USB tethering switch to share your mobile Internet.
After enabling USB tethering, your phone will display the icon in the status bar. You can
then use the computer to access the Internet.
You cannot use the mass storage feature when your phone is in USB tethering mode.
Using Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile Internet
Use Bluetooth tethering to turn your phone into a wireless router and share your mobile Internet
with other devices. Compared with a portable hotspot, Bluetooth tethering offers a slower
Internet connection, but consumes less power.
Bluetooth tethering can be used to share your Wi-Fi and mobile Internet connection. To
enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data.
1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between two devices and check that they are paired. For
more information, see Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device.
2 Open Settings.
4 Turn on the Bluetooth tethering switch to share your mobile Internet.
5 On the Bluetooth screen, touch next to the name of the paired device, and then turn on
the Internet access switch to establish an Internet connection.
Send an Internet access request to your phone from the device that requires an Internet
connection.
After enabling Bluetooth tethering, your phone will display the icon in the status bar.
Other devices can now connect and use your mobile Internet.
Transferring data using Bluetooth
Enabling Bluetooth and pairing your phone with another device
1 Open Settings and touch Bluetooth.
2 Turn on the Turn on Bluetooth switch and ensure that Visibility is enabled. Your phone will
automatically list available devices. If the device you want to pair with is not displayed, check
that the device is discoverable.
3 Select the device you want to pair with and follow the onscreen instructions.
Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth
Check that both devices are paired before attempting to transfer files.
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l Send files: Touch and hold the file you want to send and touch Share > Bluetooth. Your
device will automatically search for nearby devices. Select the receiving device.
l Receive files: When another device tries to send you files using Bluetooth, select Accept from
the dialog box that appears. Open the notification panel to view file transfer progress.
By default, received files are saved to the bluetooth folder on your device's internal storage.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 Open Settings and touch Bluetooth.
2 Turn on the Turn on Bluetooth switch.
3 Touch the icon next to the name of the paired device, and then touch Unpair.
Renaming your phone
By default, your phone's model number is used as the device name when you enable Bluetooth.
You can change the name to something more recognizable.
1 Open Settings and touch Bluetooth > Device name.
2 Rename the phone and touch OK.
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer photos and files between two devices without connecting to a Wi-Fi
network. Wi-Fi Direct is similar to Bluetooth but is faster, making it suitable for the transfer of
larger files such as videos.
Wi-Fi Direct can only be used to transfer data between two Huawei devices. Check that both
devices support Wi-Fi Direct.
Connecting two devices using Wi-Fi Direct
Establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection to transfer data wirelessly between two devices.
1 Open Settings, select Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Touch Wi-Fi Direct.
2 Repeat the above steps on the other device and keep the Wi-Fi Direct search screen open on
both devices.
3 When your phone detects the other device, select it. Follow the onscreen instructions to
establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the two devices.
To terminate the Wi-Fi Direct connection, select to open the Wi-Fi Direct screen. Select the
device you want to disconnect from and touch OK to disconnect.
Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and receive files
Share files between two devices by establishing a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
This feature requires a Wi-Fi connection. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on both devices.
1 Open Gallery and select the picture you want to send.
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2 Touch Share > Wi-Fi Direct. Wait until the receiving device is detected, and then select it.
If the receiving device is not detected, check that Wi-Fi is enabled.
3 A prompt will be displayed on the receiving device. Touch Accept to accept the file transfer
request.
Open the notification panel and touch Notifications to monitor the file transfer progress.
By default, received files are saved to the Wi-Fi Direct folder on your phone's internal
storage.
Transferring data between your phone and a USB
storage device
Connect a USB OTG cable to your phone to access data on USB flash drives, card readers and
other storage devices.
1 Connect your phone to a USB flash drive with a USB OTG cable.
USB On-The-Go cable
2 Touch > Local > USB drive to browse data on the flash drive. You can select and copy
data to a destination folder. For more information, see Copying, moving, or deleting files.
3 When you have finished browsing, touch Settings > Advanced settings > Memory &
storage > USB drive > Eject.
4 Disconnect the USB OTG cable from your phone and the USB flash drive.
Streaming multimedia content to your TV
Use MirrorShare to share multimedia content with friends and family. MirrorShare lets you
connect wirelessly to a TV or screen and display your photos, videos, or a game.
If your TV doesn't support MirrorShare, you can stream your phone's content using an Android
TV box or other devices that support Miracast (your TV must have an HDMI port).
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1 In Settings, touch Advanced settings > MirrorShare to enable the MirrorShare
feature.
2 Check that MirrorShare is enabled on the HDMI device.
See the operating instructions for your TV box for more information.
NFC and payment
Use NFC to share data rapidly between two phones. If your carrier supports NFC payments, you
can use an NFC-enabled SIM card to make payments. Contact your carrier for more information.
This feature is only available on NFC-enabled phones.
Enabling NFC
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch More > NFC.
3 Turn on the NFC switch to enable NFC.
4 Turn on the Huawei Beam switch to enable Huawei Beam.
Using NFC to share web pages or contacts
You can use NFC to share data rapidly between two phones. To share photos, videos, and web
pages, simply place the two phones back to back.
Check that the screen is unlocked on both phones and ensure that NFC is enabled. Enable
Android Beam on the other phone (if required).
1 Select the web page or contact that you want to share.
2 Hold your mobile phone and the receiving device back to back. Your phone's NFC sensor is
located next to the rear camera. After a connection is established, a sound will be played and
the content you are sharing will shrink on the screen.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen to share data with the other device.
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NFC payments
Use NFC-enabled SIM cards to make payments. Contact your carrier for details.
Check that you are using an NFC-enabled SIM card and then install your carrier's payment app.
When configuring the default payment application, touch More > NFC > Default payment app
on the settings screen and then select a payment app supported by your carrier. Contact your
carrier for details.
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Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore
data
Backups help ensure that you never lose your data. You can use a local backup to copy data to
your phone's internal storage or a microSD card.
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data
Backing up data to local storage
You can back up your contacts, messages, call log, photos, music, videos, files, and
applications.
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Backup > Internal storage > Next.
3 Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos,
audio, videos, and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen
instructions to set a backup password.
4 Touch Back up.
By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Restoring data from local storage
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Restore > Restore from internal storage > Next.
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3 Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
4 Select the data you want to restore, and then touch Start restoration.
Restoring factory settings
Restore your phone to its factory settings if it crashes or is slow to respond.
Back up important data on your phone before restoring factory settings. For more
information, see Using the Backup application to back up and restore data.
Restoring factory settings will erase all personal data from your phone, including fingerprints,
account information, downloaded applications, and application settings.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
3 Choose whether to format your internal storage, and then touch Reset phone.
Selecting Erase internal storage will delete all files on your internal storage, such as
music and images. Proceed with caution.
4 Touch Reset phone to restore your phone to its factory settings. Your phone will restart
automatically when the process is complete.
Updating your phone
Update your phone's system to the latest version to enhance performance.
l Using unauthorized third-party software to update your phone may render your phone
unusable or put your personal information at risk. Always update through your phone's
online update feature or send your phone to a nearby authorized Huawei service center
for assistance.
l Using unauthorized third-party software to update your phone may render your phone
unusable or put your personal information at risk. Always update through your phone's
online update feature or send your phone to a nearby authorized Huawei service center
for assistance.
l Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Ensure that you back up
important data before updating your phone.
l When updating, ensure that your phone has at least 20% battery power remaining.
l After updating, you may find that some third-party applications are incompatible with your
system, such as Internet banking applications and games. This is because it takes a while
for third-party application developers to release updates for new Android releases. Please
wait until a new version of the application is released.
Touch Settings > About phone > Build number to view your phone's version number.
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OTA updates
When a new system update is released, you will be prompted to download and install the latest
version. Select OTA update for quick and secure updates.
Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet before updating. Connect to a Wi-Fi
network before updating to avoid incurring data charges. In addition, ensure that your phone
has sufficient battery power remaining.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Updater. Your phone will automatically check for updates.
3 Select the latest version to download the update package.
4 Once the download is complete, touch Restart and update. The update process may take a
while to complete. Do not use your phone before it has finished updating. Your phone will
restart automatically when it has finished updating.
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File Management
Viewing files
Viewing files by category
Open the Categories tab in Files. Your files are automatically sorted into different categories.
Finding files quickly
Use the search feature to quickly find what you are looking for.
1 Open Files.
2 In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SD card.
3 Touch and then enter the file name or keywords. Search results will be displayed below
the search bar.
Sorting your files
Use the sort feature to arrange your files by type, name, size, or date.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and then sort files by type, name, size, or date as desired.
Creating file shortcuts on the home screen
Create a shortcut to frequently-used files on the home screen for easy access.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and hold the file you want to create a shortcut for, and then touch > Create
desktop shortcut.
Sharing files
Use Files to share photos or videos on social media, or with friends.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and hold the files you want to share, and then touch > Share.
4 Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your files.
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Creating folders
Create folders and place files inside them to keep your phone organized.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch , enter the name of the new folder, and then touch Save.
Renaming files
Give your files distinctive names so that you can find them more quickly.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and hold the file or folder you want to rename, and then touch > Rename.
4 Enter a new name, and then touch OK.
Copying, moving, or deleting files
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and hold the files you want to copy, move, or delete. You can:
l Copy files to a destination folder: Touch , select a destination folder, and then touch
.
l Move files to a destination folder: Touch , select a destination folder, and then touch
.
l Delete files: Touch > Delete
Creating or extracting archives
Combine multiple files into a single zip archive to free up storage space and make your files
easier to share.
1 Open Files.
3 Touch and hold the files or folders you want to add to the archive, and then touch >
Compress.
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4 Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip archive,
which will be named automatically.
To extract an archive, touch and hold the archive file, and then touch > Extract to.
Select where the archive should be extracted to.
Excluding small images
When viewing images, you may find that Files also displays cached images and thumbnails
from web pages you have visited. Exclude these images for a clutter-free viewing experience.
1 Open Files.
2 Touch > Settings and then turn on the Filter small pictures switch to prevent files
smaller than 30 KB from being shown.
Storing private files in a safe
To ensure the privacy of your files, enable Safe, set a password, and move files into a safe to
encrypt them. You can always remove them from the safe at a later date.
1 Open Files.
2 In the Categories or Local tab, touch Safe.
3 Touch Enable and set the safe storage location.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password and security question, and then touch
Done to open Safe.
5 Touch . Follow the onscreen instructions to select files, and then touch to add them
to the safe.
l Remove files from a safe: In Safe, open the folder which contains the files you want to
remove. Touch and hold any file, select the files you want to move, and then touch .
l Destroy a safe: In Safe, touch Settings > Destroy safe. Follow the onscreen instructions to
remove files from the safe and destroy it.
l Change the safe password: In Safe, touch Settings > Change password. Follow the
onscreen instructions to change the password.
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Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics
Use Phone Manager to view detailed per-application battery usage statistics.
Open Phone Manager and then touch remaining. You can:
l Touch Optimize. Your phone will check for power consumption problems and automatically
optimize performance.
l Touch Power usage details to view detailed battery usage statistics.
l Touch Consumption level to see what is using the most power.
l Turn on the Remaining battery percentage switch to display the remaining battery
percentage in the status bar.
Reducing power consumption
Use Phone Manager to optimize performance and reduce power consumption.
l Optimize performance: Touch Optimize. Your phone will check for power consumption
problems and automatically optimize performance. To further reduce power consumption, see
Optimizable issues. Select View or Optimize to adjust the power settings manually.
l Restrict applications: Touch Protected apps and turn off the switch next to the applications
that you do not want to run in the background when the screen is locked.
l Close power-intensive applications: Touch Power usage firewall (power-intensive apps),
select the desired applications, and then touch to close them.
A message will appear in the notification panel if power-intensive applications are running
in the background. If you don't want to receive such notifications, touch and then turn
off the Power-intensive prompt switch.
l Automatically close power-intensive applications: Touch and then turn on the History
of closed apps switch.
Enabling the Ultra power plan
If you're waiting for an important call but your phone has low battery, enable the Ultra power
plan in Phone Manager. This disables everything except essential calling, SMS and contact
functions, prolonging battery life.
Open Phone Manager. Touch remaining > Power plan > Ultra and then select >
Enable.
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Touch Exit to disable the Ultra power plan and restore the original settings.
Closing background applications when the screen is
locked
Reduce power consumption by closing background applications when the screen is locked.
1 Open Phone Manager.
2 Touch Protected apps.
3 Turn off switches for non-essential applications to prevent them from running while the screen
is locked.
If you want an application to continue running after the screen is locked (such as the
Backup application), turn on the switch for that application.
Press the power button to lock the screen. Your phone will close all background applications
except those that are protected.
Preventing background applications from accessing
the Internet
Use the networked applications manager to prevent certain applications from connecting to the
Internet and using your data allowance.
2 Touch Traffic manager > Networked apps.
3 Switch between the Installed apps and System apps tabs to configure the Internet access
permissions for individual applications. Touch to configure which applications have
Internet access while roaming.
If you disable Internet access for an application, you will be asked if you want to enable Internet
access next time you open it.
Configuring display and sound settings
Reduce power consumption by optimizing the display and sound settings on your phone.
See Configuring the display settings to learn how to save power by disabling Daydream, turning
off the indicator light, and reducing the screen brightness and screen-off time.
See Sound settings to learn how to save power by disabling unnecessary sound or vibration
alerts.
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Phone Manager
Optimizing your system
Use Phone Manager to make your phone run faster and optimize performance.
Conducting a comprehensive scan
Open Phone Manager. Your phone will automatically conduct a comprehensive scan and
optimize your system.
Cleaning up your phone
2 Touch System optimization to scan for and clear cached application data and system trash.
Follow the onscreen instructions to manually clear files or configure the settings.
3 Once the data has been cleared, touch Finish.
Managing data usage
Phone Manager comes with a data management feature that you can use to monitor data usage
and avoid exceeding your monthly allowance.
Open Phone Manager and then touch Traffic manager. You can view detailed data usage
statistics or configure the following settings:
l Traffic use ranking: View per-application data usage.
l Networked apps: Manage Internet access permissions for applications. Close unnecessary
background applications that connect to the Internet to reduce data usage and power
consumption. For more information, see Preventing background applications from accessing
the Internet.
l Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Configure the settings for a mobile hotspot or mobile network
connection.
Harassment filter
Phone Manager features a harassment filter and notification center to block spam calls and
messages and unwanted push notifications.
Open Phone Manager. You can:
l Touch Harassment filter > and follow the onscreen instructions to configure a call
blacklist or whitelist, keywords, and spam settings.
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l Touch Notification center and select an application to configure its notification permissions
and settings.
Battery management
Phone Manager comes with a battery management feature to help you save power and prevent
you from missing important calls and messages.
l View detailed battery usage statistics. For more information, see Viewing battery usage
statistics.
l Optimize battery use to reduce power consumption, For more information, see Reducing
power consumption.
l Select a suitable power plan.
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Tools
Calendar
Calendar helps you to plan your daily schedule. For example, it helps you to plan ahead and
displays information about public holidays. If you have saved your contacts' birthdays, Calendar
will automatically create birthday reminders.
Event
Selected day
Events on selected day
More settings
Toggle between month, week, and day view
Go to today
Today
Add event
Adding and deleting events
Add events and set reminders to help you plan ahead.
l Add an event: Open Calendar, touch , and then enter the name, start and end time,
and location of the event. Touch to save the event. If you add a reminder, your phone will
send you a reminder at the preset time.
l Delete an event: Go to the event that you want to delete, and then touch .
Viewing the calendar
Open Calendar. You can:
l Switch to month, week, or day view: Touch Month, Week, or Day. When in month, week, or
day view, swipe left or right to change the month, week, or day that is displayed.
l View week number: Touch > Settings, and then turn on the Show week number switch
to display the week number on the left of the calendar.
l Change first day of the week: Touch > Settings > Week starts on, and then select a
day.
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l Switch to a different calendar: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet, and then
touch > Calendars to display. Touch Local calendar and select the desired calendar.
For more information on connecting to the Internet, see Accessing the Internet.
l Automatically import contacts' birthdays: Touch > Calendars to display, and then
turn on the Contacts' birthdays switch. Your phone will automatically import your contacts'
birthdays and create birthday reminders.
Viewing global holidays
Enable the global holidays option to help you plan your next business trip or holiday.
This feature requires Internet access. For more information, see Accessing the Internet.
1 Open Calendar.
2 Touch > Calendars to display > Global holidays.
3 Turn on the switch next to the country whose holidays you want to view. Your phone will
automatically download the country's holiday information.
Synchronizing a calendar
Sync your calendar with your account for easy access wherever you are.
1 Open Calendar.
2 Touch > Calendars to display.
3 Select the account whose calendar you want to display.
4 Touch > Calendars to sync.
5 Select the desired account, and then log in to your Exchange account to sync the calendar.
Clock
In the Clock application, you can add alarms, view world times and public holiday dates, and use
the stopwatch and timer features.
Managing alarms
Open Clock. In the Alarm tab, you can:
l Add an alarm: Touch and set the alarm time, ringtone, repetitions, and more. Touch
to apply.
l Enable or disable an alarm: Touch the switch next to an alarm.
l Configure the alarm settings: Touch to configure the snooze duration, silent mode
settings, and volume button behavior.
l Delete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete, and then touch .
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l Turn off an alarm: Touch Slide to turn off alarm at the bottom of the lock screen.
l Mute an alarm: Press the volume down button.
l Snooze for 10 minutes: Press the power button. The alarm will go off again after 10 minutes.
Swipe down on the screen to open the notification panel and touch the alarm notification to
turn off the alarm.
l Enable alarm when phone is powered off: Select Keep alarm active, will ring in minutes
when you turn off your phone. Alarms will still go off after your phone turns off.
World clock
Add multiple clocks to view the time in various cities around the world.
Open Clock. In the World clock tab, you can:
Set date, time, and home time zoneCurrent network time Delete cities
World clockHome time
Add city
l Add a city: Touch . Enter a city name or select a city from the list.
l Set the home time zone: Touch , turn on the Display home clock switch, and then touch
Home time zone.
l Set the system date and time: Touch > Date & time.
l Delete a city: Touch Edit cities. Touch the icon next to the city you want to delete, and
then touch .
Dual clock display
Your phone displays the network time by default. Turn on dual clocks to display the local time
and home time on the lock screen.
Touch > Date & time > Dual clocks and then turn on the Dual clocks switch. Touch Set
home city, and then select your home time zone from the list of cities.
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Current time zoneHome time zone
Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time zone.
Stopwatch
1 Open Clock.
2 Under Stopwatch, touch to start timing.
While timing, touch to count laps. Swipe up on the timer in the middle of the screen
to view your lap data.
3 Touch to pause the stopwatch.
4 Touch to resume the stopwatch, or touch to clear the stopwatch records.
Timer
1 Open Clock.
2 Under Timer, turn the wheel to set the countdown time.
Touch to set a ringtone for the timer.
3 Touch to start the timer.
4 When the timer goes off, swipe the screen to silence the ringtone.
When the timer is counting down, touch to reset the timer, or touch to pause the
countdown.
Weather
Weather allows you to check the current weather and multi-day forecast for your location and
many other destinations around the world.
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Viewing weather information
Open Weather. You can:
l View detailed weather information: Swipe up on the screen to view the weather forecast for
the next 24 hours, chance of rainfall, air quality, comfort index, wind speed and direction, and
sunrise/sunset times.
l View weather for other cities: Swipe left or right on the screen to view the weather forecast
for other cities.
l Change temperature unit: The temperature unit is set according to the system language.
Touch > Temperature unit to change the unit.
l Enable weather sounds: Weather sounds are disabled by default. To enable them, touch
, and then turn on the Weather tones switch.
Chance of rain
Manage cities
Updating the weather
1 Open Weather.
2 Swipe left or right to find the city whose weather you want to update.
3 Swipe down from the top of the screen to update the weather manually.
You can also configure automatic weather updates. Touch . Turn on the Auto update
switch, and then configure your Update interval. Your phone will update weather data at
the scheduled interval.
Adding and deleting cities
Add multiple cities to the weather application so that you can keep track of the weather in cities
of interest to you.
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1 Open Weather.
2 Touch . You can then:
l Add a city: Touch > . Select a city from the list or search for the desired city in the
search bar. You can add a maximum of 10 cities to the weather application.
l Remove a city: Touch and hold the city you wish to remove, and then touch .
Notepad
Use Notepad to record important information or shopping lists. You can set up reminders for
each note.
Pending note
Select display settings
Create a note
Search bar
On the Notepad home screen, pending notes are prefixed with "-" to help you quickly identify
which notes require your attention.
Creating a note
1 Open Notepad.
2 Touch , enter your note, and then touch to save.
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Take a photo
Save note
Edit note
Close note
Insert image from gallery
Add bullet
Once you have saved a note, follow the onscreen instructions to share or delete it, or add it to
your favorites.
Deleting a note
1 Open Notepad.
2 Touch and hold the note that you want to delete (or select multiple notes), and then touch
.
3 Touch Delete.
Calculator
Open Calculator. Rotate the screen orientation to switch between the standard and
scientific calculators.
Sound recorder
You can use the Recorder application to record sound in a variety of different scenarios, such as
meetings, interviews, or your own voice.
Recording sound
1 Open Recorder.
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2 Touch to start recording.
In order to ensure optimum recording quality, place your phone on a flat surface and do
not cover the microphone.
3 When you are recording, touch to pause or to add a tag.
4 To end a recording, touch . Enter a name for the recording file, and then touch Save.
Playing a recording
1 Open Recorder.
2 Touch .
3 Select the recording file you wish to play, or touch the play button next to the file name.
Sort by time or name
Swipe down to search for recording
Play recording
Play through earpiece or speakers
Opening two apps on one screen
Use dual windows mode to view two apps at the same time.
Follow the steps below to enable dual windows mode:
l Touch and hold Recent.
l Swipe upwards with two fingers from the bottom of the virtual navigation bar.
l If the screen is in portrait view, slide a knuckle across it horizontally. If the screen is in
landscape view, slide a knuckle across it vertically.
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In dual windows mode, the screen is divided into two windows. One app can be opened in each
window (for example, open Videos in one window and Notepad in the other).
Drag the edge of a window to resize, or touch to access the dual windows menu:
l Touch to swap the two windows.
l Touch to access the dual windows options.
l Touch to exit the dual windows options.
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Settings
Enabling location access
Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather applications can
access your location information.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Location access and then turn on the Access my location
switch.
3 Three options are available under Location mode:
l Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS and your phone's Internet connection.
Enable this option for highly accurate positioning.
l Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Only uses your phone's Internet connection. Enable this
option for reduced power consumption and longer standby times.
l Use GPS only: Does not require an Internet connection. Enable this option to reduce
mobile data usage.
Enable location service
Select positioning method
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy
Your phone uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for more accurate positioning when you are indoors.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Location access > Menu > Scan settings.
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l Turn on the Wi‑Fi scanning switch. Location applications and services will continually scan
for Wi-Fi networks for more accurate positioning.
l Turn on the Bluetooth scanning switch. Location applications and services will search for
Bluetooth devices for more accurate positioning.
Configuring the display settings
Configure the display settings to personalize your phone. For example, you can change the
wallpaper, font size, and screen-off time.
Go to Settings and then touch Display. You can configure the following settings:
l Color temperature: Adjust the color temperature for images displayed on your phone. Select
a warmer color temperature for a softer look and a cooler color temperature for a sharper
image. Clear the Default check box to manually adjust the color temperature.
l Wallpaper: Set the lock screen and home screen wallpapers. For more information, see
Changing the wallpaper.
l Font size: Set the font size.
l Daydream: When this feature is enabled and you have configured Picture source and
Duration, your phone will automatically display images when it's being charged and the
screen is locked.
l Indicator light: The status indicator will blink when you receive incoming calls, messages, or
other notifications.
l Brightness: Your phone will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the
ambient brightness. Clear the Automatic brightness check box to manually adjust the
brightness.
l Sleep: The screen will lock automatically after a period of inactivity to reduce power
consumption. Select Sleep to adjust the screen-off time or disable the automatic screen lock
feature.
l Auto-rotate screen: If this option is enabled, your screen's orientation will switch automatically
depending on how you hold your phone when performing certain operations, such as browsing
a web page, viewing a picture, or writing a message.
The above options may not be available on all phone models.
Sound settings
Change the incoming call and message ringtones or set the system alert sound and vibration
effects.
Go to Settings and then touch Sound. You can configure the following settings:
l Volume: Adjust the ringtone, media, alarm, and call volume.
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l Silent mode: Once enabled, your phone will not ring when you receive an incoming call or
message, but the screen will still turn on. If you have also enabled Vibrate in silent mode,
your phone will vibrate to alert you of incoming calls and messages.
You can also enable or disable these features in the shortcuts tab. Touch to switch
between Sound, Vibration, and Silent.
l Select a ringtone under Call ringtone & vibration to change the ringtone. You can choose
from preset ringtones or a local music file. Turn on the switch to enable vibrations when your
phone rings.
l Default notification tone: Choose a preset ringtone or a local music file as the notification
tone for messages, emails, and other notifications.
l When using your phone to listen to music or watch videos, insert a headset and enable
Headset DTS mode for a stunning DTS multichannel surround sound experience.
The above options may not be available on all phone models.
Changing the screen unlock method
Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your phone.
Setting a screen unlock pattern
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password > Pattern.
3 Connect at least four dots to create a screen unlock pattern, and then release your finger.
Draw your screen unlock pattern again to confirm.
4 Enter a backup PIN containing at least four digits. If you forget your screen unlock pattern,
you can enter the backup PIN to unlock the screen.
Unlocking the screen with a password
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password.
3 You can choose to set a PIN or password:
l Touch PIN, and then enter a PIN containing at least four digits and select Done.
l Touch Password, and then enter a password containing at least four characters and select
Done.
You can also use your fingerprint to unlock the screen. Touch Enroll in the popup dialog
box to add your fingerprint.
Enabling fingerprint unlock
See Using fingerprint recognition for more information on configuring fingerprint unlock.
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Removing the screen lock password
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password.
3 Enter your screen lock password or unlock pattern, and then touch None.
Gestures and navigation settings
Use simple gestures to control your phone. For example, flip your phone to mute ringtones or
hold it to your ear to answer calls or dial a number.
Motion control
Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and then select the motions you
want to enable.
l Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers.
l Smart screenshot: Knock twice on the screen using your knuckle to capture the screen in full,
or capture part of the screen by using your knuckle to draw a shape on the screen. Knock
twice on the screen using two knuckles to start or stop a screen recording.
l Draw: Use your knuckle to draw a letter on the screen and launch a predefined application.
Voice calls are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
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Navigation bar
Open Settings and then touch Smart assistance > Navigation bar to configure the
navigation bar.
Choose a custom navigation bar layout. If you select a navigation bar containing , you can
touch for fast access to the notification panel.
Airplane mode
Wireless devices may interfere with an airplane's flight system. Power off your phone or switch
to airplane mode when you are on a flight.
After you enable airplane mode, all of your phone's network features will be disabled. You will
not be able to make or receive calls, or use mobile data, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, you will
still be able to play music, watch videos, and use applications that do not require an Internet
connection.
Use one of the following methods to enable or disable airplane mode:
l Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, turn on
the Airplane mode switch.
l Press and hold the power button, and then touch Airplane mode.
l Open Settings, and then turn on the Airplane mode switch.
When airplane mode is on, is displayed in the status bar.
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Using the floating dock
The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features, such as
the back key, home key, and one-touch optimization. You can move the floating dock around the
screen for easy one-hand use.
Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Floating dock and then turn on the Floating
dock switch.
Once enabled, the floating dock button ( ) will be shown on all screens except the lock
screen and notification panel. Touch to expand the floating dock menu.
Drag the floating dock to the desired location.
From the expanded menu, you can:
l Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the current application.
l Touch to return to the home screen.
l Touch to display the list of recently used applications.
l Touch to lock the screen.
l Touch to clean up the phone memory and close power-intensive applications running in
the background.
l Touch to collapse the menu.
Setting your SIM card PIN
A personal identification number (PIN) is delivered with your SIM card to protect your phone
data. If you have enabled PIN protection for your SIM card, you will need to enter the PIN each
time you turn on your phone or insert the SIM card into another phone.
Features may vary depending on your network carrier.
Before you perform the following operations, make sure you have received a SIM card PIN from
your carrier.
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1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Security, and then select the options under Set up SIM card
lock to configure the SIM lock settings.
3 Turn on the Lock SIM card switch.
4 Enter your PIN, and then touch OK. To change your PIN, touch Change SIM PIN.
l You will need to enter the PUK code if you exceed the maximum number of incorrect PIN
attempts. The SIM card will be permanently locked if the PUK code is entered incorrectly
too many times.
l Contact your carrier for details about these limits.
Setting up an account
Adding an account
Many applications and online services require you to create an account in order to access the
full range of features.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Accounts > Add account.
3 Select an account type, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account
information.
l You must install the corresponding application before you can add an account for a third-party
application.
l To add a company account, see Adding an Exchange account.
l To add an email account, see Adding a personal email account.
Deleting an account
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Accounts, and then select the account type.
3 Select the account that you want to delete, and then follow the onscreen instructions to delete
it.
Syncing data with your phone
Enable the sync feature to keep all of your phone's data up-to-date and prevent data loss. You
can sync emails, contacts, and other data from your old phone or computer.
The type of data that can be synced depends on the account type. Some applications may not
support syncing for all data types.
The example below illustrates how to sync data for an email account.
1 Open Settings.
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2 Touch Accounts > , and then select Auto-sync data. Follow the onscreen instructions,
and then touch OK to turn on the sync data switch.
3 On the Accounts screen, select an account type, and then select the account that you want
to sync with your phone.
4 Touch to sync your emails.
Setting the date and time
Open Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Date & time to configure the settings.
Changing the system language
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Language & input.
3 Touch Language & region, and then select the desired language.
Viewing your phone's specifications
View your phone's specifications in a few simple steps. You can view information about your
processor, memory, screen resolution, and more.
Open Settings and touch About phone. Swipe up or down on the screen to view
information about the processor, RAM, internal storage, screen resolution, IMEI, and more.
Viewing the available storage space
Check that there is enough space on your phone's internal storage or microSD card before
downloading update packages or large files.
Open Settings and touch Advanced settings > Memory & storage to view storage
information.
Touch Default location to set the default storage location to Internal storage or SD card.
Encrypting a microSD card
Encrypt your microSD card to prevent unauthorized access to your data. A password must be
entered when the microSD card is inserted into another phone.
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l Not all microSD cards can be encrypted. An error message may be displayed when you
attempt to encrypt or unlock unsupported cards. Back up the data on your microSD card
before encryption.
l Encrypted microSD cards will not be recognized by devices that do not support microSD
card encryption.
l If you forget the microSD card password, you will have to clear all data on the card.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Security.
3 Touch Set SD card password and follow the onscreen instructions.
Touch Change SD card password or Clear SD card password to change or remove the
microSD card password.
Formatting the microSD card
Format your microSD card to delete all data and free up storage space.
Perform a backup before formatting your microSD card to prevent losing important data.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Memory & storage > SD card.
3 Touch Format > Erase & format.
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About your phone's accessibility features
Accessibility features make it easier for users with impaired vision or hearing to use their phone.
TalkBack
Enabling or disabling TalkBack
TalkBack is an accessibility feature designed for visually impaired users. It provides audible
prompts to help you operate your phone. Once it is enabled, your phone will issue audible
prompts for all content that you touch, select, or enable. Please enable with caution.
TalkBack's audible prompts are not available for all languages.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
3 Turn on the TalkBack switch, and then touch OK to enable TalkBack. The audible tutorial will
be started automatically when you enable TalkBack for the first time. If you need to play the
tutorial again, touch to access the settings, and then select the tutorial.
4 Touch , and then select Explore by touch. Your phone will not issue audible prompts for
the content that you touch unless you turn on Explore by touch.
Using TalkBack to control your phone
After you have enabled TalkBack, use gestures to:
Browse the screen: Use two fingers to swipe the screen (instead of one). Swipe up or down
with two fingers to scroll through menu lists. Swipe left or right to move between screens.
Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). The phone will read
out the content of the selected item.
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Open an item: Double touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection
from the previous step.
For example, if you want to open Settings, two steps are required: Touch the Settings icon
once using one finger, and then touch twice on any part of the screen.
Configuring the TalkBack settings
TalkBack settings can be customized to suit your individual needs.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > .
3 You can adjust the feedback volume, audible feedback settings, control gestures, and more.
Audible password prompts
This feature provides audible feedback for visually impaired users. When you enter a password,
your phone will read out the letters as you type. This feature requires TalkBack to be enabled.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Speak passwords switch.
Text To Speech (TTS) output
This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. This feature requires TalkBack
to be enabled.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.
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3 Select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed.
Captions
In addition to providing audible prompts, TalkBack also displays captions for hearing-impaired
users. This feature requires TalkBack to be enabled.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Captions.
3 Turn on the Captions switch, and then configure the language, font size, and caption style.
Magnification gestures
Use magnification gestures to zoom in on a specific area.
The keyboard and the navigation bar cannot be magnified.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures.
3 Turn on the Magnification gestures switch.
l Zoom in: Touch the screen three times in quick succession to zoom in. Touch the screen
three times again to zoom back out. Magnification gestures will still be enabled when you
touch the screen three times. Turn off the Magnification gestures switch to disable
magnification gestures.
l Browse a magnified area: Swipe the screen using two or more fingers.
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l Adjust the zoom: Pinch two or more fingers together or spread them apart. To zoom in,
spread your fingers apart. Pinch your fingers together to zoom back out.
l Zoom in temporarily: Touch the screen three times in quick succession, and then hold
your finger on the screen. Keep your finger on the screen and swipe to browse a magnified
area. Release your finger to zoom back out.
Using the power button to end a call
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Power button ends call
switch.
Once you have enabled this feature, press the power button to end a call.
Adjusting the screen response time
You can adjust the time that it takes for your phone to respond to gestures, such as touch and
hold.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Touch & hold delay.
3 Select the desired delay time: Short, Medium or Long.
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Color correction
Color correction mode adjusts colors to make it easier for color vision impaired users to
distinguish between different parts of the screen.
Enable this mode with caution, as it may affect your phone's battery.
1 Open Settings.
2 Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Color correction switch.
3 Touch Correction mode and then select a correction mode.
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Appendix
Obtaining help
Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone.
Touch Settings > About phone > Legal information to read the legal information.
Visit http://consumer.huawei.com for more information.
About this guide
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the
final product.
Features in this guide are for your reference only. Some features may not be supported by all
phones or carriers.
Copyright © 2016 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
This guide is for reference purposes only and does not constitute any form of guarantee.
Personal Information and Data Security
The use of some functions or third-party applications on your device could result in your
personal information and data being lost or becoming accessible to others. Several measures
are recommended to help you protect personal and confidential information.
l Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use.
l Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.
l Periodically back up personal information kept on your SIM card, memory card, or stored in
your device memory. If you change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any
personal information on your old device.
l If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages or emails from a stranger, you
can delete them without opening them.
l If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites that might pose a security risk to
avoid theft of your personal information.
l If you use services such as Wi-Fi tether or Bluetooth, set passwords for these services to
prevent unauthorized access. When these services are not in use, turn them off.
l Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for viruses.
l Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded third-party
applications should be scanned for viruses.
l Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-party application providers.
l Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be
able to share your location information.
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l Your device may provide detection and diagnostic information to third-party application
providers. Third party vendors use this information to improve their products and services.
List of safety features
Huawei phones come with a series of built-in security measures to keep your data secure.
Full-disk encryption
All data on the memory chipset is automatically encrypted. Each phone
has a different security key, meaning that other devices cannot access
the data stored on your phone's memory chipset.
Fingerprint recognition
Your phone comes with a fingerprint sensor to give you quick and easy
access to your phone's features. For example, you can use your
fingerprint to unlock the screen, access files in your Safe, open locked
applications, and more. For more information, see Using fingerprint
recognition.
Harassment filter
Use the harassment filter in Phone Manager to block spam calls and
messages. For more information, see Harassment filter.
App Lock
Use the App Lock in Phone Manager to lock applications and prevent
unauthorized access. The App Lock password is required to open
locked applications.
Managing data usage
Use the data management feature in Phone Manager to keep track of
your mobile data usage. Mobile data will be automatically disabled
when you exceed the preset limit to prevent you from incurring
excessive data charges. For more information, see Managing data
usage.
Safe
Enable the Safe feature, set a password, and then add your confidential
files to prevent unauthorized access. For more information, see Storing
private files in a safe.
MicroSD card
encryption
Encrypt your microSD card to prevent unauthorized access to your
data. A password must be entered when the microSD card is inserted
into another phone. For more information, see Encrypting a microSD
card.
SIM lock
Set a SIM card PIN to protect the data stored on your SIM card. If you
have enabled PIN protection for your SIM card, you will need to enter
the PIN each time you turn on your phone or insert the SIM card into
another phone. For more information, see Setting your SIM card PIN.
Screen unlock method
Choose from a range of screen unlock methods to prevent
unauthorized access to your phone. For more information, see
Changing the screen unlock method.
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Legal Notice
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Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed,
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you
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Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this
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Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that
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Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any time, and
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providers provide content and services through network or transmission tools outside of the
control of Huawei. To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it is explicitly stated that
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This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the
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Model: HUAWEI MLA-L01
HUAWEI MLA-L11
HUAWEI MLA-L02
HUAWEI MLA-L12
HUAWEI MLA-L03
HUAWEI MLA-L13
V100R001_01
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark
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countries.
HUAWEI MLA-L01:
HUAWEI MAL-L11:

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