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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power On and Off or Restart Your Device Charging Screenshots & Screen Recording Phone Clone Enter Text Smart Features AI Lens Huawei Share AI Touch Easy Projection Camera and Gallery Launch Camera Take Panoramic Photos Light Painting Take HDR Photos...
  • Page 3 Contents Pro Mode Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Apps Apps Messaging Notepad Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Tips Phone Compass Contacts Calendar Clock Recorder Email Calculator Flashlight Optimizer Phone Clone HiSuite Settings Search for Items in Settings Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile Data...
  • Page 4 Contents Battery...

  • Page 5: Basic Gestures

    Essentials Basic Gestures Basic Gestures System Navigation Gestures Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and ensure that Gestures is selected. Back Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen. Back to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
  • Page 6 Essentials More Gestures Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen. Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen. Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen. Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar.

  • Page 7: System Navigation

    Essentials Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button. Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously. Ultra snapshot Double-press the Volume down button when the screen is off or locked to take a photo. System Navigation Change the Navigation Mode Go to Settings >...

  • Page 8: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

    Essentials Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer. The icons on the navigation bar are as follows: : Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard. • : Home key to return to the home screen. •...

  • Page 9: Notification And Status Icons

    Essentials Access Apps from the Lock Screen You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock screen. Turn on the screen, touch and hold , then swipe up to open Camera. • Turn on the screen, then swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut •...
  • Page 10 Essentials Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your phone. 5G network connected 4G network connected 3G network connected 2G network connected...

  • Page 11: Shortcut Switches

    Essentials Missed call Unread SMS Microphone disabled Muted More notifications Vibrate only NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled Data syncing Data sync failed Performance mode enabled New email Event reminders Shortcut Switches Shortcut Switches Turn on a Shortcut Switch Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches.

  • Page 12: Set Your Wallpaper

    Essentials Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all formats, then swipe right to return. Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a different screen page.

  • Page 13: Adjust Sound Settings

    Essentials Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications Swipe left on a notification, then touch to block, silence, or delay notifications from that source. Some system notifications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed. Adjust Sound Settings Adjust Sound Settings Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
  • Page 14 Essentials Multi-Window Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screens or in a floating window for multitasking. Enable Split-screen Mode from the Multi-Window Dock Enable Split-screen mode: • Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.

  • Page 15: Power On And Off Or Restart Your Device

    Essentials Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between apps. Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo • you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor. Drag and drop text: When sending a message with WeChat, open Notepad, touch and hold •...

  • Page 16: Charging

    Essentials Force Restart Your Device If your device isn't working or won't turn off normally, you can force restart it. Just press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer. Charging Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a phone to directly access files on a USB flash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
  • Page 17 Essentials After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can: Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot. • Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your •...

  • Page 18: Phone Clone

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

  • Page 19: Enter Text

    Essentials On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data cloning. Phone Clone is only available on phones running iOS 8.0 or later. Enter Text Edit Text You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it somewhere else.

  • Page 20: Smart Features

    Smart Features AI Lens Access AI Lens There are multiple ways to access AI Lens. From Camera Open the camera and select Photo mode. Touch to access AI Lens. From the Search Bar While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch to access AI Lens.

  • Page 21: Huawei Share

    These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. On the receiving device, touch Accept to accept the transfer. To view the received files, go to Files, then go to Internal storage > Huawei Share on the Categories tab.

  • Page 22: Ai Touch

    One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share When a printer that supports Huawei Share is nearby, you can use Huawei Share to find the printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.

  • Page 23: Easy Projection

    Touch and Hold with Two Fingers for Convenient Shopping Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch and enable AI Touch. When you see an item on your phone that you would like to buy, touch and hold the screen with two fingers spread slightly apart.

  • Page 24: Camera And Gallery

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

  • Page 25: Light Painting

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

  • Page 26: Take Hdr Photos

    Camera and Gallery Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode Star trails mode lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night sky. Go to Camera > More > Light painting > Star trails. For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution and with an unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Page 27: Documents Mode

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

  • Page 28: Filters

    Camera and Gallery Adjust the following settings: Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch or spread two fingers, or drag the zoom • slider. Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock •...
  • Page 29 Camera and Gallery Adjust Camera Settings You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. The following features may not be available in some camera modes. Adjust the Aspect Ratio Open Camera and touch to access the Settings screen. Touch Aspect ratio to select an aspect ratio (for example, 1:1 or 4:3).

  • Page 30: Manage Gallery

    Camera and Gallery When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with the horizontal level. Manage Gallery View Photos and Videos In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos, as well as browse the clips automatically generated from them.
  • Page 31 Camera and Gallery On the Photos tab, pinch two fingers on the screen to switch to the monthly view and spread them to enter the daily view. View by Album You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab. Some photos and videos are stored in default albums.
  • Page 32 Camera and Gallery Add a filter effect: Touch to select a filter. • Adjust photo effects: Touch to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and • other qualities of the photo. Other: Touch to edit the photo in other ways, such as adding a color splash, blur, •...
  • Page 33 Camera and Gallery Adjust the frame and video resolution: Touch , then touch Frame to select a frame, • and Resolution to select a video resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video, but will also take up more storage space.
  • Page 34 Camera and Gallery Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album. The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device. Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums. Delete Photos and Videos Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to >...

  • Page 35: Gallery Smart Categorization

    Camera and Gallery Gallery Smart Categorization Smart Photo Categorization Gallery automatically sorts your photos into categories such as portraits, locations, scenery, and food, so you can quickly find what you're looking for. Open Gallery, then touch the Discover tab to view your photos organized into categories.
  • Page 36 Camera and Gallery View Highlights Videos Go to Gallery > Highlights and touch an album. Touch to play the video. Edit Highlights Videos When you are watching a Highlights video, touch the video to select a preset template at the bottom of the screen. To make even more customizations, you can: Select a video template: Touch •...

  • Page 37: Take Photos

    Camera and Gallery Delete Highlights Albums On the Highlights tab, touch an album. Go to > Delete and touch Delete. Take Photos Take Photos Open Camera. You can then: Focus: Touch where you want to focus. • To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the individual ring or frame to the desired location.

  • Page 38: Shoot In Portrait, Night, And Wide Aperture Modes

    Camera and Gallery Touch a burst photo (which will be tagged with ), then touch Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch follow the onscreen instructions. To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch Take Timed Photos The camera timer allows you to set a time delay so you can get into position after you have touched the shutter button.
  • Page 39 Camera and Gallery Touch to take a photo. Take Night Shots Night mode solves the issues caused by low light and night shooting to give your photos sharper details and brighter colors. You can also use Night mode when shooting backlit subjects and scenes with flowing water, such as waterfalls, to create a better contrast or a smooth, silky water effect.

  • Page 40: Ai Camera

    Camera and Gallery AI Camera AI Camera AI camera is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently identifying objects and scenes and optimizing the camera settings accordingly. AI camera is able to identify a variety of scenes, such as stages, beaches, blue skies, greenery, and text.

  • Page 41: Pro Mode

    Camera and Gallery Touch to take a photo. Pro Mode Pro Mode Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over metering, ISO sensitivity, exposure, and more when shooting. Some of the above settings are not available when you shoot videos in Pro mode. Go to Camera >...

  • Page 42: Slow-Mo Recording

    Camera and Gallery Touch to adjust the color temperature. Use Horizontal level: Touch and enable Horizontal level. • A horizontal guiding line will then appear on the viewfinder. When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates the camera is parallel with the horizontal level, which can help you avoid skewed images.

  • Page 43: Time-Lapse Photography

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

  • Page 44: Apps

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

  • Page 45: Messaging

    Apps Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to Storage > Clear cache. Messaging Send and Manage Messages You can send and receive messages that include text, emojis, pictures, audio files, and more. You can also manage your messages in the message list.

  • Page 46: Notepad

    Apps On the Messaging screen, swipe left on the message that you want to mark as read, then • touch On the Messaging screen, go to > Mark all as read. • Delete a Message Delete messages using either of the following methods: On the Messaging screen, swipe left the message to be deleted, then touch •...
  • Page 47 Apps Manage Your Notepad You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share items with other people. When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top of the screen to quickly return to the first item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.

  • Page 48: Mirror

    Apps On the All notes or All to-dos screen, touch the item to be shared, touch , then follow the onscreen instructions to share it. Delete Notepad Items You can delete notepad items using either of the following methods: On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on a note or to-do, then touch •...

  • Page 49: Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

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

  • Page 50: Phone

    Phone MeeTime Use MeeTime to make HD video or audio calls with contacts who have Huawei/Honor devices, such as phones and tablets, and share your screen during calls. Using GPU Turbo technology, this feature will automatically improve video quality when the network connection is poor.
  • Page 51 • Transfer a Call to a HUAWEI/HONOR Vision You can transfer a video call on your phone to a nearby HUAWEI/HONOR Vision. A HUAWEI/HONOR Vision supports this feature by default. Make sure that your phone and HUAWEI/HONOR Vision have logged in to the same HUAWEI ID.
  • Page 52 Apps Use Speed Dial Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the assigned number key. Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for this speed dial number.
  • Page 53 Apps View Missed Calls To display all missed calls, open Phone, swipe down on the call log list, then touch the Missed tab. All missed calls are displayed in red in the call log list for you to quickly identify them on the All screen.
  • Page 54 Apps Use VoLTE to Make Calls Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology that delivers both call and data services over a 4G network. Once VoLTE is enabled, you can make calls while accessing the Internet. If your phone supports dual SIM dual VoLTE, you can receive an incoming call on a SIM card even when the other SIM card is already on a call.
  • Page 55 Apps If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call If you receive a call when the screen is locked: Drag right to answer the call.
  • Page 56 Apps On the Phone screen, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding. If your device has two SIM cards, configure separate settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and confirm the target number. This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
  • Page 57 Apps Go to Settings > Security > Emergency SOS, enable Also send SOS message, then set your emergency contacts. Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature, if you encounter an emergency, press the Power button five times in quick succession and your phone will automatically send a message with your current location to your emergency contacts.

  • Page 58: Compass

    Apps Enable Voicemail Go to Phone > > Settings and touch More under the SIM card you wish to enable voicemail on. If your device has two SIM cards, configure separate settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2. Go to Voicemail > Voicemail number, enter the voicemail number obtained from your carrier, and touch OK.
  • Page 59 Apps Scan Business Cards to Add Contacts On the Contacts screen, go to > Scan or go to Business cards > Scan. Place a business card on a flat surface, adjust the camera so that the contents on the business card are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, then touch to capture a single or multiple business cards in a row.
  • Page 60 Apps Delete Contacts Delete contacts using either of the following methods: Touch and hold the entry you want to delete, then touch Delete. • On the Contacts screen, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Delete multiple • contacts, select the entries you want to delete, then touch To restore deleted contacts, go to >...

  • Page 61: Calendar

    Apps Create Personal Information You can create a business card containing your personal information to share with others. You can also add personal emergency information so you can call for help quickly in an emergency. Create a Personal Business Card Open Phone, select the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then touch My card.
  • Page 62 Apps Import Meeting Reminders Go to Calendar > > Manage accounts. Touch Add account, then follow the onscreen instructions to add your work emails (from your Exchange account) to the calendar to see meeting reminders. Search for Events On the Calendar screen, touch Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.

  • Page 63: Clock

    Apps Set Alternate Calendars Set the Calendar to display other calendars as well, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar. Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars and select another calendar. View National/Regional Holidays View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your travel. Go to Calendar >...

  • Page 64: Recorder

    Apps Turn Off an Alarm When an alarm rings, swipe left or right on the button that appears at the bottom of the screen to turn it off. Timer and Stopwatch You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an event.

  • Page 65: Email

    Apps Recordings are saved under Files > Categories > Internal storage > Sounds. Play a Recording Recording files are listed on the Recorder home screen. Touch a recording to play it. On the recording playback screen, you can: Touch to skip the muted parts. •...
  • Page 66 Apps Add an Exchange Account Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your phone. Contact the company email server administrator to obtain the domain name, server address, port number, and security type.
  • Page 67 Apps Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails You can encrypt outgoing emails to protect your confidential information. Encrypted emails can be viewed only by recipients who have the required digital certificates, ensuring information security. Apply for and install a digital certificate. You need to apply for a digital certificate from a trusted third-party certificate authority (CA) before installing it.
  • Page 68 Apps Swipe left or right to view the next or previous email. Organize Emails by Subject On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings > General, then enable Organize by subject. Add an Email Contact to a Group You can create email groups to communicate more efficiently. On the Inbox screen, open an email, and touch Add to group.

  • Page 69: Calculator

    Apps Change Account Name and Signature On the Inbox screen, go to > Settings and select an account. You can then set or change the Account name, Signature, and Default account. Log Out of an Email Account On the Inbox screen, go to >...

  • Page 70: Flashlight

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

  • Page 71: Phone Clone

    Apps View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps You can find out how much data your apps are using in comparison to each other by going to Data usage this month on the Data usage screen. Touch a high data consumption app to set mobile data, roaming data, or background data usage limits for it.
  • Page 72 Visit the official Huawei website on your computer, search for HiSuite, then download and install the latest version of HiSuite.
  • Page 73 Apps Update or Restore the System Using HiSuite After installing HiSuite on your computer and connecting your computer with your phone, you can use HiSuite to update the system of your phone. Update the System Using HiSuite Your personal data may be erased during a system update. It is recommended that you •...

  • Page 74: Settings

    Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Direct You can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct can transfer bigger files more quickly than Bluetooth, without having to pair the devices.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth

    Settings These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app. Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files. On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request. To view the received files, open Files, then go to Internal storage >...

  • Page 76: Mobile Data

    Settings From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing. On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth devices. Transfer Files via Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device provided that both devices are within the effective Bluetooth range.
  • Page 77 Settings Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet. Name Your SIM Card You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal". Go to Settings >...

  • Page 78: More Connections

    Settings Share Your Network Connection via Personal Hotspot The following listed items are only available in some countries and regions. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 79 Settings Connect to a Laptop Using a USB Cable Connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable. After the driver is automatically installed on the computer, a drive letter corresponding to your phone will be displayed. On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, go to Settings >...
  • Page 80 Settings Go to Settings > More connections > Printing > Default Print Service, and enable Default Print Service. Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the printer. Print Files To print files in Gallery and Notepad, do the following: Print an image: Open Gallery.

  • Page 81: Home Screen & Wallpaper

    Settings Go to Settings > More connections > VPN > Add VPN network, enter the VPN server name, set the server type to L2TP/IPSec PSK, then enter the server address, L2TP key, IPsec identifier, and IPsec pre-shared key. If the VPN server does not have a DNS address, touch Show advanced options and enter the DNS domain, DNS server address, and forwarding route.

  • Page 82: Display & Brightness

    Settings Deselect one or more apps, and touch OK to remove them from the folder. If you deselect • all apps, the folder will be deleted. App Drawer You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen.
  • Page 83 Settings Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Text and display size, and drag the slider for Display size. Screen Resolution Use Smart Screen Resolution Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Screen resolution, and enable Smart Resolution. Your phone will automatically adjust the screen resolution according to the current running status.
  • Page 84 Settings Go to Settings > Display & brightness. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the • screen brightness. Adjust the Color Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color mode that you prefer. Normal mode will be easier on your eyes and is therefore recommended.

  • Page 85: Sounds & Vibration

    Settings Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start and End according to your preferences. Customize Eye Comfort Mode Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Enable all day or set up Scheduled, and adjust the slider under Filter level to customize how much blue light you would like to be filtered.
  • Page 86 Settings Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and disable Do Not Disturb. Enable Scheduled. Your phone will enter Do not disturb mode at the specified time on Saturdays and Sundays by default. Touch Scheduled to set the time frame and repeat cycle.

  • Page 87: Notifications

    Select a preset tone, or touch Music on device to select a local song as the notification tone. Huawei Histen Sound Effects Huawei Histen sound effects, with 3D surround sound support, deliver vibrant and crisp sound to create an immersive audio experience. Huawei Histen sound effects are only available when a headset is plugged in.
  • Page 88 Settings Turn Off App Badges Go to Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges. Turn off the switch for some or all apps. Change the Badge Display Mode On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots according to your preference.

  • Page 89: Biometrics & Password

    Settings Lock Screen Notifications Go to Settings > Notifications and enable Hide notification content. Notification content will no longer be displayed on the lock screen of your phone. When Hide notification content is disabled, the contents of new notifications will be displayed on the lock screen.
  • Page 90 Settings Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete • your facial data. Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password. Set the Lock Screen Password You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password.

  • Page 91: Apps

    Settings Identify a Fingerprint Fingerprint identification allows you to match your fingers with the enrolled fingerprints. Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your lock screen password. In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint. Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger.

  • Page 92: Security

    Password Vault saves your usernames and passwords and autofills them for you each time you log in to an app. This data is hardware encrypted and stored only on your device. Huawei does not have access to it, and will not upload it to the network or server.
  • Page 93 Settings Enable App Lock Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, set the App Lock password and select the apps to lock. If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or fingerprint ID as prompted.

  • Page 94: Privacy

    Settings Go to Settings > Security > More settings > Screen pinning, and enable Screen pinning. When using gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access • the recent tasks screen, then touch on an app preview. To unpin, swipe up twice from the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 95: Accessibility Features

    Settings Touch the app for which you want to change settings and follow the onscreen instructions to grant or deny permissions. Permission Management Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide you with corresponding services. However, some apps may obtain too many unnecessary permissions, posing potential risks to your privacy and information security.
  • Page 96 Settings Mistouch Prevention Enable Mistouch prevention to prevent unintended operations caused by accidental touches on the screen, such as when your phone is placed in your pocket or backpack. Go to Settings > Accessibility features, and enable or disable Mistouch prevention as needed.

  • Page 97: Users & Accounts

    Settings On the Accessibility screen, touch Accessibility shortcut. Touch Select feature to select the feature you want to activate with the shortcut. Enable Accessibility shortcut. You can now press and hold the Volume up and down buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate the feature. Adjust the Touch and Hold Delay Touch &...

  • Page 98: System & Updates

    Settings After accessing your phone as the owner, use either of the following methods to delete a user or guest account: Go to Settings > Users & accounts > Users, touch the name of the account you wish • to delete, then follow the onscreen instructions to delete it. Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch >...
  • Page 99 HUAWEI IDs. Make sure to back up your data before restoring your phone to its factory settings.

  • Page 100: About Phone

    Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method. About Phone Legal Disclaimer Copyright © Huawei 2020. All rights reserved.
  • Page 101 Settings Battery Check Power Consumption Go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer > ). You can: Touch Battery usage to view power-intensive apps. Touch a power-intensive app to enable • or disable power consumption alerts. Touch Power consumption details to learn more about the software and hardware power •...
  • Page 102 Settings Enable Performance Mode Performance mode adjusts power settings to deliver maximum performance. This will cause the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphic-intensive apps are used. When the battery level is sufficient, go to Settings > Battery (or Optimizer >...
  • Page 103 All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model: JNY-LX1 JNY-LX2 EMUI 10.1_01...

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