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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices New Device Connect to Wi-Fi Gestures and Operations Screenshots and Screen Recording Home Screen Navigation Bar Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features Notification Panel and Status Bar...
  • Page 3 Use the Clock Utilities Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Device Connection Bluetooth Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen Connecting USB Device Huawei Share Security and Privacy Face Unlock Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services Enable App Lock Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy...
  • Page 4 Contents Sound and Display Configure Do Not Disturb Mode Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain More Display Settings Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock System Change the Input Method Accessibility General Settings System Update Performing an Online Update...
  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled. Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm.
  • Page 6: New Device

    New Device Connect to Wi-Fi By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data. To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and financial information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless &...
  • Page 7: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations Screenshots and Screen Recording Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls all the way down to the bottom of the page, capturing all of the information on the page in a single screenshot.
  • Page 8 Gestures and Operations Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone. Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to start recording the screen.
  • Page 9 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, touch Settings, then go to System >...
  • Page 11: Use Shortcut Switches To Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features

    Home Screen For Phones that feature a front navigation button, the virtual navigation bar is disabled by default. If you want to enable the navigation bar, go to Settings > System > System navigation > Three-key navigation. After you enable the virtual navigation bar, the front navigation button will be disabled.
  • Page 12: Notification Panel And Status Bar

    Home Screen Notification Panel and Status Bar Notification and Status Icons and Descriptions The icons in the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your Phone, including its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your Phone is in Silent mode.
  • Page 13 Home Screen Downloading data Wi-Fi network detected Event reminder Uploading data More notifications Open the Notification Panel to Get Important Information Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important notifications? From your Phone's status bar, you can view real time notification information and your device's operating status. When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to view the notification.
  • Page 14: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Enable Battery percentage mode: Touch Battery percentage. Depending on your preferences, you can select Next to battery icon, Inside battery icon, or Do not show. Screen Lock and Unlock Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information, banking apps (for example, Alipay).
  • Page 15: Go Back To Basics With Simple Mode

    Home Screen Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
  • Page 16: Home Screen Management

    Home Screen Home Screen Management Manage Home Screen Icons Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or sort and move them to folders for more convenient use. Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
  • Page 17 Home Screen Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen. Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name. Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and then touch OK.
  • Page 18 Home Screen Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position. Set a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the selected screen page as your default home screen page.
  • Page 19 Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the widget to Remove.
  • Page 20: Contacts

    Contacts Managing Business Cards Business Card Management: Add and Share Business Cards with Ease Want an easier way to share your Phone contacts with friends? Business card management allows you to conveniently add and share business cards. Business card management supports the following features: Scan QR code to add a contact: Scan the QR code on a business card to quickly save the information to your contacts.
  • Page 21: Search Contacts

    Contacts Share contacts: Open Contacts, select the contact you want to share, and touch the QR code icon in the upper right corner to share the contact using the QR code. You can also touch Share, select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the sharing process. If the other party's device supports QR code analysis, they can scan QR codes to add contacts.
  • Page 22: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts. Open Contacts, go to > Import/Export, and then select one of the following: Import contacts: Select Import from storage, Import from another device, or Import from SIM and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 23: Merging Third-Party App Contacts

    Contacts Send a message to smart group contacts: From the groups list, from the Smart groups section, open a group and touch to send a message or to send an email. Edit a group: From the groups list, select the group you want to edit and touch to add a contact, or touch for Remove members, Group ringtone, Delete group or Rename.
  • Page 24: Dialing

    Dialer. From the dialer screen, enter the phone number or the first letter or pinyin initials of the contact's name (for example, enter hwkf for Huawei customer service). Your device will automatically search for the corresponding number in your Contacts and call history. Touch the contact that you want to call in the list.
  • Page 25: Volte

    Dialing you want to forward your calls to, then confirm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number. Delete Call Logs You can delete call logs that you no longer need. Open Dialer and touch to hide the dialpad.
  • Page 26: Message

    Message Basic Messaging Functions Send Messages Text messages give you a quick and easy way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. In addition to text, you can also add emojis or insert pictures and audio files to enrich your messages. Send a message: Open Messages.
  • Page 27 Message Unblock messages: Touch and touch Blocked contacts. Touch at the end of the phone number to unblock the number. Set MMS Message Automatic Download Rules Set MMS message automatic download rules to prevent costly mobile data usage. Open Messages and touch .
  • Page 28: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Basic Camera Features Understand your camera's basic functions to help you take better pictures. Basic photo mode: Open Camera. In the viewfinder, touch to take a photo. You can also set the volume down key as a shutter button for your camera. Select a camera mode: Open Camera.
  • Page 29 Camera Record a video: Go to Camera > Video, then touch to record a video. Take a picture while recording a video: Touch to take a picture while recording a video. Zoom in or out: Touch and hold the viewfinder screen with two fingers. Separate your fingers to zoom in, or pinch them to zoom out.
  • Page 30 Camera Spiral composition method: Use either Fibonacci spiral (left) or Fibonacci spiral (right). Place the subject of your photo within the center of the spiral.
  • Page 31: Use Ar Lens To Add Effects To Your Photos

    Camera Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos Tired of taking boring pictures? You can use AR lens to add a variety of stickers or change the background of your photos to make them more interesting. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 32: Panorama

    Camera Panorama Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Selfies Want to fit more friends or scenery in a selfie? Use Panorama to take selfies with a wider field of view. Open Camera and touch to switch to the front-facing camera. Go to More >...
  • Page 33: Pro Mode

    Camera Pro Mode Use Pro Mode to Take Scenic Photos Want to make your scenic photos more vibrant and interesting? Use Pro mode to take unique and personalized scenic photos. Open Camera > More > Pro. Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: On the Pro mode screen, touch and select a metering mode accordingly.
  • Page 34 Camera Adjust AWB: On the Pro mode screen, touch , slide on the AWB slider and drag the selected value to the center. When shooting under sunlight, you can select . In a weak light environment, you can select Touch to adjust the color temperature.
  • Page 35: More Capture Modes

    Camera Indoors Around 400 Night scenes Between 400 and 800 Adjust shutter speed: The shutter speed should be slow if the ambient light is low and fast when the ambient light is strong. The recommended shutter speed for static portraits is between 1/80 and 1/125.
  • Page 36 Camera Perfect selfie, then follow the onscreen prompts to take photos of yourself looking to the front, sides, and downwards, and then set the beauty parameters. Larger parameter values produce more pronounced slimming and beautification effects. After confirming your settings, touch to save your personalized beauty information.
  • Page 37 Camera Custom Shooting Modes Want to discover new ways of using your camera besides the preset functions? You can download or delete shooting modes based on your needs. Download more shooting modes: Open Camera > More > Download. Select the shooting modes to download, and touch Download or Add.
  • Page 38: Gallery

    Gallery Photo Management Edit Photos Want to edit a picture you just took to make it even better? You can use the Gallery's editing features to crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as graffiti, personalized watermarks, and filters) to your photos to make them more striking.
  • Page 39 Gallery View photos in full screen: Open Gallery, and touch a photo to view it in full screen mode. Touch the screen again to hide the menu. When viewing photos in full screen mode, you can: Zoom in or out on a photo: Place two fingers on the screen and separate them to zoom in on the photo, or pinch them together to zoom out.
  • Page 40 Gallery Relocate photos and videos: You can move photos and videos from various locations to the same album for unified management and browsing. After entering the corresponding album, press and hold a photo or video until the icon appears, then select the photos and videos you want to move. Touch , and select the album to move the items into.
  • Page 41: Phone Manager

    Phone Manager Use One-touch Optimization Have you noticed that your Phone has slowed down recently? Do you worry that it might be vulnerable to malware and other security threats? Use one-touch optimization to make your Phone run smoother and protect it from security threats. Open Phone Manager, and touch OPTIMIZE.
  • Page 42: Enable Virus Scanner

    Phone Manager If there are power-intensive apps running in the background, the system will remind you through a notification message, in which you can touch and follow the onscreen instructions to optimize your app settings based on your preference. Display remaining battery percentage on the status bar: Enable Battery percentage to display the remaining battery percentage of your phone on the status bar.
  • Page 43: Add Email Accounts

    After configuration, the system will open the Inbox screen by default. Manage Email Accounts You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone. Open Email. You can: Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list of your emails.
  • Page 44: Manage Vip Email Contacts

    Email Manage VIP Email Contacts Worried about missing an important contact's email among a sea of emails? You can add important contacts to the VIP list. Your device will automatically move emails from VIP contacts to the VIP mailbox. Open Email, and go to >...
  • Page 45: Calendar

    Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Search events Go to today Today Events for the day Week number Events for the currently...
  • Page 46: View Global Holidays

    Calendar Import meeting reminders: Open Calendar, go to > Add and edit account > Add account, and follow the onscreen prompts to add your work emails (Exchange account) to the calendar to check meeting reminders. Share an event: Touch an event on the calendar or under schedule, then touch and follow the onscreen prompts to share the event using any of the multiple methods.
  • Page 47: Clock

    Clock Use the Clock The seemingly simple clock has a lot of useful functions. Clock can be used as an alarm, world clock, stopwatch, or timer. View the time all over the world: Go to Clock, touch on the World clock tab, and enter the name of a city or select one from the list of cities.
  • Page 48 Clock Time and date Network-provided in your selected city date and time Two times will only be displayed if you are in a different region than the one you selected as your home city, otherwise you will only see one.
  • Page 49: Utilities

    Utilities Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Have you ever felt like you do not have enough time to take important notes during a meeting? Do you need to sort out a pile of notes from an interview or class? Recorder lets you record audio files that you can conveniently play back later.
  • Page 50: Device Connection

    You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly. Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions: HFP, HSP Make calls...
  • Page 51 Device Connection Operate Bluetooth keyboards and mouses Tethering Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen.
  • Page 52: Multi-Screen: Mirror Your Screen

    Device Connection Export contacts: Touch Share contacts, select the contacts that you want to share, touch and select Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection with the other device. Those contacts selected will be exported from your Phone to the other device automatically.
  • Page 53 This feature is only available on Phones with USB OTG support. If your Phone has a USB Type-C port, you will need to purchase a Huawei-certified Micro USB to USB Type-C adapter or a USB OTG cable with a USB Type-C connector.
  • Page 54: Huawei Share

    Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices: Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos, and files on your Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the photos, and files you want to share, then select Huawei Share from the sharing option to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your mobile data.
  • Page 55 Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 56 Device Connection Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 57 Device Connection Then enter the password. You can view the password under Device connection > Huawei Share > Verification on computers. View your albums or internal storage.
  • Page 58: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Face Unlock Face Unlock: A More Convenient and Quicker Way to Unlock Your Screen Face unlock is a facial recognition feature provided by your Phone that enables you to unlock the screen using your face instead of a password or fingerprint. The operation is faster and more convenient.
  • Page 59: Fingerprint

    Security and Privacy Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face unlock and enter your lockscreen password. If you haven't set a lockscreen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Face unlock is only available if the unlock method is set to Pattern, 4–digit PIN, Custom PIN , or Password.
  • Page 60 Security and Privacy Access your private files: Afraid of forgetting your password for the Safe or app lock, or having it fall into the hands of someone you don't trust? Set fingerprint access for the Safe and app lock to keep your files and apps secure and accessible by only you.
  • Page 61 Security and Privacy Browse photos: When viewing pictures in full-screen mode, swipe left or right on the fingerprint sensor to browse through your pictures. Enroll a Fingerprint You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen or access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
  • Page 62: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    It is accurate within tens of meters. However, indoor positioning may be inaccurate. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information.
  • Page 63: Enable App Lock

    Worried that your photos, bank account information, or other private data might get leaked if your Phone is lost or stolen? Huawei Phones now feature security chips in addition to the combined protection provided by the trusted root key and lock screen password. Whether your data is stored in a microSD card or internal storage, it will receive the highest level of protection.
  • Page 64 Security and Privacy...
  • Page 65: Backup And Restoration

    On the Set password screen, follow the onscreen instructions to set password for data security. If you select Skip to skip the setting of password, Wi-Fi and financial app data will not be backed You can view your backup files in the Huawei folder by going to Files > Local.
  • Page 66: Reset Your Phone

    Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint data, face data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it delete any data or files.
  • Page 67: Search For Backup Data On Your Phone

    Backup and Restoration Search for Backup Data on Your Phone If you have chosen to back up the data on your Phone to a USB storage device, you can view or delete backup files in Backup management. First, open Backup. Then touch the icon at the top of screen, and then touch Backup management.
  • Page 68 Backup and Restoration...
  • Page 69: Wi-Fi And Network

    Wi-Fi and Network Wi-Fi Introduction to Wi-Fi+ Wi-Fi+ intelligently connects to Wi-Fi networks to save mobile data consumption. When your device detects a known or free Wi-Fi network, it will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your device will also automatically select the optimal network in the area for the best Internet connection.
  • Page 70 Wi-Fi and Network Automatically turn Wi-Fi on and off: Depending on the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to previously, Wi-Fi will be automatically enabled or disabled in specific locations. This will prevent your device from constantly searching for new networks. Assess the quality of available networks: Evaluate currently available network hotspots and prevent your device from automatically connecting to networks with no Internet connection.
  • Page 71 Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over short distances.
  • Page 72: Share Your Mobile Network With Other Devices

    Wi-Fi and Network Your Phone will automatically connect to the optimal network available after Wi-Fi+ is enabled. Wi-Fi+ may automatically switch to your mobile data network, depending on strength of Wi-Fi+ signals in your area. Note that using mobile data to download or view videos and other large files may incur additional data usage fees.
  • Page 73 Wi-Fi and Network Use Bluetooth to share mobile data: Establish a Bluetooth connection between devices before using Bluetooth to share your mobile data. Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot, and enable Bluetooth tethering. On the Bluetooth screen of the paired device, touch next to the paired device, and enable Internet access to establish an Internet connection and share your mobile data.
  • Page 74: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
  • Page 75: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Configure Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings and go to Sound > Do not disturb. Toggle on the Do not disturb switch, then touch Do not disturb mode and select one of the following options: Allow calls and messages from important contacts: Select Allow only priority interruptions, and then touch Define priority interruptions to configure which contacts can call or message...
  • Page 76: More Display Settings

    Sound and Display Enable Eye comfort mode at set times: You can configure your Phone to enable Eye comfort mode for a set period of time each day. When Eye comfort mode is disabled, open Settings, go to Display > Eye comfort, and enable Scheduled, then set your desired Start time and End time. Adjust the color temperature in Eye comfort mode: Once Eye comfort mode is enabled, blue light will be filtered out and the screen will take on a mild yellow tint.
  • Page 77 Sound and Display Drag to adjust text size Touch to enlarge text Touch to shrink text Enable automatic screen rotation: Go to Auto-rotate screen to enable automatic rotation. Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then enable Adjust the color temperature: Go to Color temperature.
  • Page 78: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. You can use memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Phone Manager. Touch Cleanup to clear memory and cache and optimize performance. If your storage space is still low, you can perform a deep clean to free up additional storage space.
  • Page 79: Smart Assistance

    Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
  • Page 80: System

    System Change the Input Method You can change the input method on your Phone as desired. Switch the input method: Open Settings and go to System > Language & input > Default keyboard > Configure input methods to enable the desired input method. Return to Language & input, touch Default keyboard, and select an input method.
  • Page 81 System Select an item: Touch an item with one finger to select it (it will not open). Your device will read out the content of the selected item. Open an item: Double-touch any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step.
  • Page 82: General Settings

    System Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your Phone. It can also be used with the TalkBack service to help visually impaired users interact with their devices. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Accessibility, and enable Text-to-speech output. Configure your preferred engine and speech rate to enable this feature.
  • Page 83 System Time and date Network-provided in your selected city date and time Use Account Management to Manage and Update Your Accounts Want to sync multiple email accounts, app notifications and records from multiple Phones and computers? You can use your Phone to manage and update in real time multiple email and app accounts on a variety of other devices including Phones, computers, and others.
  • Page 84 System Not all devices support microSD cards. Open Settings and touch Storage to view usage information about your memory, internal storage, or micro memory card. Based on the free space of internal storage, delete unwanted files, format the micro memory card, or change the default save path as required. Clear storage space: Select Clean up to enter the Cleanup screen and clean your memory or free up storage space with a single touch.
  • Page 85: System Update

    Phone to cease functioning or disclose your personal information. For best results, update your system using the online update feature, or take your Phone to your nearest Huawei service center. Always back up your data before updating your Phone to avoid potential data loss.
  • Page 86: Legal Notice

    Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third- party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third- party software and applications.
  • Page 87: Personal Information And Data Security

    Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form, including but not limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc.
  • Page 88: Obtaining Help

    It is recommended that you update through your device's online update feature or download official update packages for your device model from Huawei. Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location information.
  • Page 89 Your phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: ARE-L22HN...

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