Huawei GT3 User Guide NMO L31 01 English

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HUAWEI GT3 User Guide (01,en-us)

2016-07-22

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Contents
Exciting New Features
Pro camera mode

Screen recorder

Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card

Charging your phone

Turning your phone on and off

Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data

Transferring data between your phone and a computer 9
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone

First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup

Dual SIM settings

Connecting to the Internet

Configuring your fingerprint ID

Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card

Uninstalling an application

Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen

Touchscreen gestures

Status and notification icons

Home screen

Taking a screenshot

Notifications

Using fingerprint recognition

Accessing applications

Personalizing your phone

Entering text

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Tips and Tricks
High volume mode

Searching for settings

Quickly returning a call

Sharing your QR card

Calling contacts when the screen is off

Pocket mode

Taking snapshots when the screen is off

Perfect selfie

Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action

Taking photos while recording video

Finding applications quickly

Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest
signal

Using your phone while wearing gloves

Adjusting the system volume rapidly

Using the floating dock

Aligning home screen applications automatically

Touch-disable mode

Calls and Contacts
Making calls

Answering or rejecting a call

Functions available during a call

Answering a third-party call

Making a conference call

Viewing the call log

Turning on pocket mode

Call settings

Creating a contact

Importing or exporting contacts

Managing contacts

Finding a contact

Viewing contacts from different accounts

Adding a contact to your favorites

Contact groups

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Messaging and Email
Sending a message

Replying to a message

Searching for messages

Deleting threads

Managing messages

Blocking spam messages

Managing common phrases

Adding a message signature

Adding an email account

Sending an email

Checking your emails

Managing VIP contacts

Account settings

Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder

Taking a photo

Shooting modes

Beauty mode

Perfect Selfie mode

Ultra Snapshot

Burst shooting

Voice activated shooting

Launching the camera from Gallery

Object tracking

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Audio notes

101

HDR mode

101

Pro camera mode

101

Light Painting mode

104

Panoramic shots

109

Adding watermarks to photos

112

Shooting a video

113

Time-lapse mode

114

Slow motion recording

115

Document correction

115

Camera and video settings

116

Viewing photos and videos

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Adding photos or videos to a new album

121

Moving photos or videos to other albums

121

Deleting images or videos

121

Sharing images or videos

122

Managing albums

122

Adding notes to an image

122

Editing an image

123

Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code

124

Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone

126

Searching for local music

126

Listening to music

127

Controlling playback using a smart headset

128

Creating a playlist

130

Playing a playlist

130

Setting a song as the ringtone

130

Playing a video

131

Accessing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data

132

Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi

132

Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices

134

Transferring data using Bluetooth

138

Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct

139

Streaming multimedia content to your TV

140

NFC and payment

141

Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore
data

143

Restoring factory settings

144

Updating your phone

145

OTA updates

145

File Management
Viewing files

146

Sharing files

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Creating folders

147

Renaming files

147

Copying, moving, or deleting files

148

Creating or extracting archives

148

Excluding small images

149

Storing private files in a safe

149

Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics

150

Reducing power consumption

150

Enabling the Ultra power plan

151

Closing background applications when the screen is
locked

151

Preventing background applications from accessing the
Internet

152

Configuring display and sound settings

152

Phone Manager
Optimizing your system

153

Managing data usage

153

Harassment filter

154

Battery management

154

Calendar

155

Clock

157

Tools

Weather

160

Notepad

162

Calculator

164

Sound recorder

164

Mirror

166

Enabling location access

167

Increasing indoor positioning accuracy

168

Configuring the display settings

169

Settings

Sound settings

170

Changing the screen unlock method

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Gestures and navigation settings

172

Airplane mode

172

Using the floating dock

173

Setting your SIM card PIN

174

Setting up an account

175

Setting the date and time

176

Changing the system language

176

Viewing your phone's specifications

177

Viewing the available storage space

177

Formatting the microSD card

177

Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features

178

TalkBack

178

Magnification gestures

181

Using the power button to end a call

182

Adjusting the screen response time

183

Color correction

183

Obtaining help

184

Appendix
Safety information

184

Personal Information and Data Security

190

List of safety features

191

Legal Notice

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Exciting New Features

Exciting New Features
Pro camera mode
Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition,
exposure, and shutter speed.

Open

Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then select Pro photo. Touch
to take a photo.

Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.

•

Add overlay: Swipe left on the screen and touch Assistive grid. You can choose
from a 3 x 3 grid or spiral overlay to help you compose your image. For more
information, see Adding an overlay.

•

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.

Exciting New Features

For more information, see 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
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording
mode.

Exciting New Features

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.

• Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet
environment.

• Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
• When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature
in other applications.

• 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:

•
•

Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
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

Unboxing your Phone
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:

•

Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or
replacement nano-SIM card.

•

Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.

•

Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when
inserting it into your phone.

•

Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.

• Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or
injury.

Press and hold the power button, and then select

To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the

to turn off your phone.

small hole next to the card tray.

Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.

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

•

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

Unboxing your Phone

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.

•

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.

•

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.

•

Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining
battery level.

•

A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.

•

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.

•

If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to

the battery level

is below 10%.

• 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 80%. A green status indicator and a

battery icon indicate

that the battery level is between 80% 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.

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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
•

To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and
the screen turns on.

•

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.

Transferring Data

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.

Back up new data
Restore previously backed up data
More settings

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.
Date that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files,
and applications.

Open

Backup.

Transferring Data

Touch Backup > SD card > Next.

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.

By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Restoring data from a microSD card

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.

Open

Touch Restore > Restore from SD card > Next.

Select the backup you want to restore.

Backup.

If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.

Select the data you want to restore, and then touch Restore.

Transferring Data

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.

•

Photos: View photos that are stored on your phone.

•

Files: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.

•

If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.

Transferring Data

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.
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD

Storage

card in vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the contacts to the

device

new phone. For more information, see Importing contacts from a storage
device.
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import your

Bluetooth

contacts using Bluetooth. For more information, see Importing contacts
using Bluetooth.
If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and restore

Backup

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

• Install social networking applications and synchronize your contacts.

methods

• Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts.

First Use and Initial Setup

First Use and Initial Setup
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.

Select your language and region, and then touch Next.

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.

Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the
user terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch Next.

Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.

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.

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.

First Use and Initial Setup

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 only applies to dual SIM phones.
Open

Settings and touch Dual card management. You can configure both SIM cards

as desired.

Enable or disable a SIM card

Select 4G/3G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Configure SIM settings for phone calls

• If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages,
or access the Internet.

• 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.

First Use and Initial Setup

Select SIM display mode for phone calls

First Use and Initial Setup

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.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold

Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.

Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted,

to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.

enter the password when prompted.

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Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.

In the Shortcuts tab, touch

to enable mobile data.

Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce
data usage.

First Use and Initial Setup

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.

• fingerprint ID may not be available on all phones.
• 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.

Open

Select PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock

Settings and touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.

password.

Once you have configured the password, touch New fingerprint to add your
fingerprint.

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.

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.

Installing Applications

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.

Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.

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 deselect Unknown sources 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.

•

On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it
to the

•

icon.

Touch Settings > Apps, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch
Uninstall.

Getting Started

Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen

•

Press the power button to manually lock the screen.

•

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

App shortcuts
View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
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.

Getting Started

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.

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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

Connected over EDGE

Connected over HSPA+

Connected over LTE

VoLTE enabled

Airplane mode enabled

Roaming

Receiving location data from
GPS

Bluetooth enabled

Silent mode enabled

Vibration mode enabled

Charging

Alarm enabled

Battery low

Battery full

Headset inserted

No SIM card found

Getting Started

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

Connected over Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi network available

Downloading data

Uploading data

Upcoming events

Phone memory full

Synchronizing data

Synchronization failed

More notifications

Connected to a VPN
USB debugging enabled

Getting Started

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

Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
Virtual navigation bar keys:

•

Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When
entering text, touch to close the onscreen keyboard.

•

Home: Touch to return to the home screen.

•

Recent: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold
to enable dual windows mode.

Getting Started

Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch

Home to return to

the default home screen.

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:

•

Set the default home screen: Touch

at the top of the home screen to set the

chosen home screen as the default home screen.

•

Move a home screen: Drag the home screen to the desired location.

•

Add a home screen: Touch

•

Delete a blank home screen: Touch

on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
at the bottom of a blank screen.

Getting Started

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 Autorotate in the Shortcuts tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete
until
widget to

is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or
.

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch

Add on the hidden

applications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch OK.

Getting Started

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.

Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch

in the Shortcuts tab to take a full

screenshot.

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By default, screenshots are saved to the Screenshots folder in Gallery.

Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following:

•

Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off
automatically.

•

Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.

•

Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.

•

Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the
charger when the battery level reaches 100%.

•

Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications, or missed
calls.

Getting Started

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.

Swipe up on the screen, or touch

Back or

Home to close the notification

panel.
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Getting Started

Customize shortcut switches: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch Edit.
Drag the shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.

Getting Started

Viewing notifications on the lock screen
New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.

Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.
Be 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.

Open

Touch Notification panel & status bar > Notification center, and then select the desired

Settings.

application.

Enable or disable notification settings as desired.

Getting Started

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 Allow only 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

•

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.

•

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.

•

Turn on the Notification panel switch to access the notification panel when the screen
is locked.
You cannot access the notification panel from the lock screen if you have set a screen
lock password.

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.

Getting Started

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.
The fingerprint may not be available on all phones.

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.

Open

Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.

Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Done.

In the Fingerprint list section, you can:

Settings.

•

Touch New fingerprint to add a fingerprint. You can add up to five in total.

•

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.

Open

Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.

Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.

Touch Access safe, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe

Settings.

password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Once you have completed the settings, touch Files > Safe. You can now use your
fingerprint to access your Safe.

Getting Started

Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access locked applications.

Open

Touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.

Enter the screen lock password, and then touch Next.

Touch Access app lock, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your App

Settings.

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.

Open

Touch Fingerprint ID.

In the Touch and hold gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to

Settings.

enable.

•

Take photo/video: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.

•

Answer call: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
to answer it.

•

Stop alarm: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
disable it.

In the Slide gesture section, turn on switches for features you want to enable.

•

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.

•

Browse photos: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the
sensor to switch between photos.
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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.

Getting Started

Opening an application from the home screen
On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

Viewing recently used applications
Touch

Recent to display the list of recently used applications.

• View more applications: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used
applications.

•

Open an application: Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding application.

•

Close an application: Swipe up on a thumbnail to close the corresponding
application.

•

Close all unlocked applications: Touch

•

Lock or unlock an application: Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock an application.

to close all unlocked applications.

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.

Getting Started

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.

Open

Touch Home screen style > Simple, and then touch

Settings.
to enable the simple home

screen.

On the simple home screen, you can:

•

Touch application icons or widgets to open them.

•

Touch and hold an icon to open the home screen editor and add or delete
application icons.

•

Touch Others to open the application list and view or open applications.

•

Touch

•

Touch Standard home to exit the simple home screen.

to add contacts or applications to the home screen.

Getting Started

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.

Changing the wallpaper
Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.

Open

Touch Wallpaper, and then touch Lock screen wallpaper or Home screen wallpaper.

In the Wallpapers or Live wallpaper tab, select an image, and then follow the onscreen

Settings and select Display.

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.

Open

Select the desired contact, and then touch Phone ringtone.

Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch

Contacts.

For more information on how to configure call and message ringtones and vibration
settings, see Sound settings.

Getting Started

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.

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.

On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification
panel.

Touch , 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.

Getting Started

Android input method
Switch to voice input

Backspace

Enter a period
Touch and hold to enter symbols
Enter a space
Touch and hold to choose another input method
Enter a comma
Touch and hold to open the input options menu

Enter numbers and symbols
Toggle between upper and lower case
The Android input method supports a wide range of languages.

Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.

•

Select text: Touch and hold the text to bring up

. Drag

to select

more or less text, or touch Select all to select all text.

•

Copy text: Select text and touch Copy.

•

Cut text: Select text and touch Cut.

•

Paste text: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch Paste.

•

Share text: Select text, and then touch Share to select a sharing method.

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks
High volume mode
Press the volume up button repeatedly during a call to increase the call volume above the
usual maximum.

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

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.

Tips and Tricks

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 right to switch to Time-lapse. Hold your phone steady, and
then touch

to start capturing video.

Tips and Tricks

Taking photos while recording video
Ever wanted to take a photo during a video recording?
On the camera interface, swipe right, and then select Video to start a video recording.
While recording video, touch

to take a photo.

Tips and Tricks

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.

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

Tips and Tricks

Touch-disable mode
Enable touch-disable mode to prevent unintended operations when your phone is in your
pocket.
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.

Calls and Contacts

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.

Open

Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, Howard Smith or HS).

Dialer.

Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.

From the list, select the contact you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support,
touch

Touch

to make a call.

to end the call.

Enabling quick calling
Call people quickly even when the screen is switched off.

Open

Touch

Dialer.
> 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.
When using a Bluetooth headset, press and hold the headset dialing key to enable
quick calling.
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Making a call from Contacts

Open

Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call. For

Contacts.

more information on searching for contacts, see Finding a contact.

Touch the contact number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch the contact's
phone number, and then touch

to initiate the call.

Making a call from the call log
View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.

Open

Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person

Dialer.

that you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch

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.

Open

Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch

Dialer.
.

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.

Calls and Contacts

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.

Open

Touch and hold a number key to associate it with a contact.

Return to the dialer and touch and hold a number key to call the associated contact. If

Dialer.

you are using a dual SIM phone, touch and hold a number key, and then select
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.

Open

On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the

Dialer.

country code, area code, and phone number.

Touch

. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch

Calls and Contacts

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:

•

Drag

right to answer the call.

•

Drag

left to reject the call.

•

Touch

to reject the call and send an SMS.

•

Touch

to configure a callback reminder.

While the screen is unlocked:

•

Touch

to answer the call.

•

Touch

to reject the call.

•

Touch

to reject the call and send an SMS.

•

Touch

to configure a callback reminder.

On the dialer screen, touch

> Settings > Reject calls with SMS to edit the

predefined text messages.
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Functions available during a call
During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu.

Open Calendar

Place the current
call on hold
View your notes

Mute the call
Start a three-way
call

Display your
contacts

Enable hands-free
mode

•

Hide the in-call menu: Touch

Open the dialer
End call
Home or

Return. To return to the in-call

menu, touch the green status bar at the top of the screen.

Calls and Contacts

• 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.

• 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.

Calls and Contacts

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.

If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch

. You can then answer

the incoming call and hold the other line.

Touch

to switch between the two calls.

Calls and Contacts

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.

Call the first participant.

Once the call is connected, touch

and then dial the second participant's number.

The first participant will be placed on hold.

When the second call is connected, touch

To add more people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Touch

to start a conference call.

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.

Open

In the call log, touch the

Dialer.
icon next to the number you want to add and do the

following:

•

Touch

to create a new contact. For more information, see Creating a contact.

•

Touch

to add the number to an existing contact.

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Clearing the call log
Open

Dialer. You can:

•

Delete one entry: Touch and hold a log entry, and then touch Delete entry.

•

Delete multiple entries: Touch
to delete. Touch

> Delete call log and select the entries you want

> 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.

Open

Touch

Turn on the Pocket mode switch.

Dialer.
> Settings.

Your phone will vibrate for incoming calls when it is facing downwards or in your
pocket, even if incoming call vibrations are disabled.

Calls and Contacts

Call settings
Enabling call forwarding
If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to
another number.

Open

Touch

Touch Call forwarding. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch Call forwarding

Dialer.
> Settings.

under Card 1 or Card 2.

Select a forwarding method, enter the destination number, and then touch Enable.

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.

Open

Touch

Touch Additional settings and turn on the Call waiting switch. If your phone has dual

Dialer.
> Settings.

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
call, and

to answer the new

to switch between the two calls.

Calls and Contacts

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.

Open

Touch Do not disturb and turn on the Do not disturb switch.

Touch Define priority interruptions > Whitelist for calls and messages >

Settings.

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.

Open

Touch

Touch Additional settings. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch Additional

Dialer.
> Settings

settings under Card 1 or Card 2.
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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.

Open

Touch

Contacts.
. Touch Create a new contact if you are creating a contact for the first

time.

Select a location to save the contact from the options menu.

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
you want to save, and then select

icon next to the number

. You can also save phone numbers or

email addresses in Messaging or Email to your contacts.

Calls and Contacts

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

Open

Touch

Select one or more .vcf files, and then touch OK.

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Import from storage.

Importing contacts from a SIM card

Open

Touch

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Import from SIM. If your phone has dual SIM support,

you can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.

Select the contacts you want to import, and then touch

Choose the location to import contacts to. Your phone will automatically import the

contacts.

Importing contacts using Bluetooth

Open

Touch

Select Supports Bluetooth and then touch Next.

Enable Bluetooth on the device from which you want to import contacts and set the

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Import from another phone.

device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.

Touch Next. Your phone will automatically turn on Bluetooth and search for nearby
devices.

Touch the Bluetooth device from which you want to import contacts. Once connected,
your phone will automatically import contacts from the other Bluetooth device.
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Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct

Open

Touch

Select Import via Wi-Fi Direct and then touch Next. Your phone then prompts you to

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Import from another phone.

enable Wi-Fi and scans for Wi-Fi Direct devices.

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

Open

Touch

Touch Export.

Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Export to storage.

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

Open

Touch

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Export to SIM. If your phone has dual SIM support, you

can choose whether to export to SIM 1 or SIM 2.

Select the contacts you want to export, and then touch

Touch Continue.

Sharing contacts

Open

Touch

Contacts.
> Import/Export > Share contact.
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Select the contacts you want to share, and then touch

Choose your sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Managing contacts
Editing a contact
After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes
adding or deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses. You
can also choose a custom ringtone and add a birthday, nickname, or photo.

Open

Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, and then touch Edit.

Touch the contact's photo, and then select Take photo or Choose from Gallery.

Contacts.

Alternatively, enter the contact's new information, and then touch

The contact's photo will be displayed when the contact calls you. Other contact
information such as company name and job title will also be displayed.
Add multiple numbers for one contact: Select a contact from the contact list, and
then touch Edit > Add phone number.

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.

Open

Touch

Select the contacts you want to merge, and then touch

Contacts.
> Organize contacts > Merge duplicate contacts.
.

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Deleting contacts

Open

Touch

Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch

Touch Delete.

Contacts.
> Organize contacts > Delete contacts by batch.
.

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.

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.

On the contact list, use one of the following methods to find a contact:

•

Swipe the contact list up or down.

•

Slide your finger up or down the index on the right-hand side of the screen to scroll
through your contacts.

•

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.

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
> Display preferences and then select Simple layout.

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Viewing contacts from different accounts
You can select which contacts to display on your phone.

Open

Touch

Select the account you want to display or customize the accounts to display.

Contacts.
> Display preferences.

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.

Open

Touch and hold the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch Add to

Contacts.

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

on the contacts screen. Select the

contacts that you wish to remove from your favorites, and then touch

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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

Open

Touch Groups and then

Enter the group name (for example Family or Friends) and then touch OK.

Touch

Contacts.
.

. Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then touch

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Editing a group
Add or remove people from a group or change the group name.

Open

Touch Groups and select the group you want to edit.

Touch

and add new members to the group.

Touch

. You can then:

Contacts.

•

Touch Remove members to remove members from the group.

•

Touch Delete group to delete the group.

•

Touch Rename to edit the group name.

Sending messages or emails to a group

Open

Touch Groups and select which group you want to send a message or email to.

Touch

Contacts.

to send a message or

to send an email.

Deleting a group

Open

Touch Groups.

Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch Delete.

Touch Delete.

Contacts.

Deleting a group will not remove the contacts in the group.

Messaging and Email

Messaging and Email
Sending a message
Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and
more.

Open

In the list of message threads, touch

Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also
touch

Messaging.
.

to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.

Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch
If you enter more than three lines of text, touch
entry. Touch

to switch to full screen text

to add an attachment to your message.

Messaging and Email

Choose recipients

Switch to full
screen text
entry
Add attachment

Send

Swipe left or
right to select
attachment
type

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. Double touch the

message to cancel sending.

Replying to a message
1

Open

In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your

Messaging.

conversations.

Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch

Reply to a message from the notification bar: New messages will be displayed in
the notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply.

Messaging and Email

Searching for messages
Use the message search feature to find messages quickly.

Open

Swipe down on the screen in the list of message threads to bring up the search bar.

Enter one or more keywords. The search results will be displayed underneath the

Messaging.

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.

Open

In the list of message threads, touch and hold a thread.

Select the threads you want to delete, and then touch

Messaging.

> 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.

Open

In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your

Messaging.

conversations.

Touch and hold a message. You can:

•

Forward the message: Touch

•

Delete the message: Touch

to forward the message to another contact.
> Delete to delete the message. Deleted

messages cannot be retrieved.
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•

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.

•

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.

•

Lock the message: Touch

> Lock to lock the message. When you delete

messages, locked messages will not be affected.

Blocking spam messages
1

Open

In the list of message threads, touch

Messaging.
> Harassment filter to view blocked

messages.

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.

Open

In the list of message threads, touch

Messaging.
> Settings > Advanced > Common phrases.

You can:

•

Touch a common phrase to edit it.

•

Touch

to create a common phrase.

Messaging and Email

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.

Open

Touch

Messaging.
> Settings > Advanced > Signature in the list of message threads, and then

turn on the Attach signature switch.

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.

Open

Choose an email service provider or touch Others.

Enter your email address and password, and then touch Next. Touch Manual setup to

Email.

configure an email account manually.

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.

Messaging and Email

Change account
or folder

Amy@huawei.com

Search
Compose email

After adding an email account, touch

Change email
settings

> 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.

Open

Touch Exchange.

Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch Next.

Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will

Email.

automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Once the account has been set up, your Inbox will be displayed.
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Sending an email
1

Open

Touch

Touch From: and then select the email account you want to use.

Enter one or more recipients.

Email.
.

To Cc or Bcc the email to multiple recipients, touch Cc/Bcc:.

Enter your email subject and main body. Touch

Touch

to add an attachment.

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.

Send
Amy@huawei.com

Recipient

Select recipient from
contact list

Subject
Email body
Add attachment

Touch

> Save to save your email as a draft.

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Checking your emails
Open Email and then swipe down in your Inbox to refresh the list of emails.

Open

In your Inbox, touch

Touch the email you want to read. You can:

Email.
in the upper left corner to select an account.

•

Touch

to star for future reference.

•

Touch

to reply, forward, or delete the email.

•

Touch Reply… and enter text to compose a quick reply.

•

Swipe left or right to read the next or previous email.

Managing VIP contacts
Add important contacts to your VIP list. Emails from your VIP contacts will appear in a
separate inbox.

Open

In your Inbox, open the email that you want to read.

Touch the contact's photo, and then select Add to VIP list in the popup menu.

Email.

To change the notification settings and ringtones for your VIP contacts, touch
> Settings > VIP notifications in your Inbox.

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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.

Open

In your Inbox, touch

Select the desired email account.

Email.
in the upper left corner to open the account list.

Removing an email account

Open

In your Inbox, touch

Select the account you want to remove.

Touch Remove account > OK.

Email.
> Settings.

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.

Open

In your Inbox, touch

Email.
> Settings and then choose the desired settings.

Camera and Gallery

Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder
Open

Camera to access the viewfinder.

Switch flash modes

Swipe right on the
screen to change
camera modes

View images or videos

Switch between
rear and front
cameras

Swipe left on the
screen to configure
the camera settings

Shoot a video
Take a photo

For more information on the camera settings, see Camera settings.

Camera and Gallery

Taking a photo
Your phone comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture life's
unforgettable moments.

Open

Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any

Camera.

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.

Touch

Touch the

.
thumbnail to view a photo and share it with friends. For more

information, see Sharing images or videos.

Shooting modes
Your phone features a variety of different camera modes for different shooting scenarios.
Availability of different shooting modes varies by model.
Swipe right on the viewfinder to change the capture mode.

• Beauty: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects.
For more information, see Beauty mode.

• Panorama: Use this mode to take wide-angle shots. For more information, see Taking a
panoramic photo.

•

Panoramic self-portraits: Use this mode to take panoramic self-portraits. For more
information, see Taking a panoramic self-portrait.

•

HDR: Enhance a photo taken under insufficient or excessive light conditions. For more
information, see HDR mode.

•

Professional: Take stunning, DSLR-quality images. For more information, see Pro
camera mode.

•

Document readjustment: Automatically straighten out images taken from an angle to
make them easier to read. For more information, see Document correction.

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•

Light painting: Capture trails of light by using slow shutter speeds. For more
information, see Light Painting mode.

•

Watermark: Add a selection of watermarks to your photos. For more information, see
Adding watermarks to photos.

•

Audio note: Record a few seconds of audio when taking a photo. For more
information, see Audio notes.

•

Time-lapse: Make an accelerated video of a slow-changing scene. For more
information, see Time-lapse mode.

•

Slow-mo: Record a slow motion clip. For more information, see Slow motion
recording.

Beauty mode
Use beauty mode for stunning selfies and younger, smoother-looking skin.

Open

Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level.

Frame the scene you want to capture, and then touch

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.

. The camera will

automatically detect each face in the photo and apply the beauty settings.

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Perfect Selfie mode
Use Perfect Selfie mode to automatically apply custom beauty settings to your face when
you are in a group photo. Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone, and face
shape to make you stand out from the crowd.

Using Perfect Selfie mode
Perfect Selfie mode automatically detects your face in a group shot and applies custom
beauty settings to your skin.

Open

(Optional) Swipe left on the screen and check that the Perfect selfie switch is turned

Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.

on. See Configuring Perfect Selfie if you are enabling this mode for the first time.

Go back to the Beauty screen to take a photo. Switch to the front camera if you are
taking a selfie. Touch

. The camera will automatically detect your face and apply

the preset facial enhancement settings.

Configuring Perfect Selfie
Follow the steps below when using Perfect Selfie for the first time.

Open

Touch Perfect selfie to configure the facial enhancement settings.

Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.

a) Take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered.
b) Configure the settings for skin tone, pupils, and face shape as desired. Choose a higher
settings for a more noticeable effect. Touch

•

Update your personal information: On the camera settings screen, touch Perfect
selfie > Edit personal info to update your calibration photos.

•

Adjust your beauty settings: On the camera settings screen, touch Perfect selfie
> Set beauty effects to adjust the beauty settings, such as skin tone and face shape.

•

Disable Perfect Selfie mode: On the camera settings screen, turn off the Perfect
selfie switch to disable Perfect Selfie.

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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. Not all camera modes support
this feature.

Open

Camera and then swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.

Touch Ultra snapshot > Open camera and take quick snapshot.

When the screen is off, point the camera at the desired object, and then press the
volume down button twice in quick succession to take a photo. The camera will
automatically take a photo and display the capture time.
Disabling Ultra Snapshot: On the camera settings screen, touch Ultra snapshot >
Off.

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Press the volume down button
twice in quick succession

Due to the rapid capture time, image quality may decrease for night-time or closeup 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.

Open

Focus on the subject, and then press and hold

Camera.
to start the burst sequence.

Release your finger to stop shooting.

To view and select images, touch the image thumbnail

and then touch

indicates photos that were taken in burst mode.

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.

Open

Touch Audio control and turn on the Audio control switch. You can then:

Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.

•

Say "cheese" to take a photo.

•

Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise reaches a certain decibel
level.

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.

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Launching the camera from Gallery
1

Open

Go to the Photos tab and swipe down to display the viewfinder in half screen mode.

Gallery.

Swipe down again to launch the camera.
Not all camera features are available in half screen mode.

Select the desired shooting mode. For more information, see Shooting modes.

Touch

to take a photo.

Touch

Return to return to Gallery.

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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.

Open

Turn on the Object tracking switch.

Touch the subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject.

Touch

Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.

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Audio notes
Add audio notes to bring your photos to life.

Open

Frame the scene you want to capture.

Touch

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Audio note.

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.

Open

Hold your phone steady, frame the scene, and then touch

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch HDR.
.

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 (such as overlays, exposure, and shutter speed) for professional quality
shots.

Open

Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then select Pro photo. Touch
to take a photo.

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Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.

•

Adjust the shutter speed, white balance, and other camera settings: You can
adjust the ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed
and more on the Pro camera settings screen. For more information, see Pro camera
settings.

•

Turn on the auxiliary focus light: Swipe left on the screen and turn on the AF
auxiliary light switch. Use the focus light to make it easier to focus on your subject
in dark surroundings.

•

Add an overlay: Swipe left on the screen and touch Assistive grid. Select an overlay
to help you compose your image. For more information, see Adding an overlay.

After you have finished adjusting the camera settings, touch

to take a photo.

The low exposure icon will appear when the exposure is too low. Touch the icon to
restore the default exposure 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 adjust the
ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus mode, shutter speed, and more.

Manual settings

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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•

: Touch to set the metering mode (the way in which your camera
determines the exposure). You can select matrix metering, center-weighted
metering, or spot metering. Matrix metering is set by default.

• 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.

• S: Touch to set the shutter speed. You can configure the camera to adjust
the shutter speed automatically, or you can adjust it manually.
Manual

• EV: Touch to set the exposure compensation. Select an exposure setting to

settings

increase/decrease the brightness. Touch and hold the icon to lock the
current exposure setting.

• 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.

•

"8#

: 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.

•

Tail lights: Capture trails of light made by cars at night.

•

Light graffiti: Capture trails of light in a dark environment.

•

Silky water: Capture silkly smooth images of flowing water.

•

Star track: Capture stunning images of star trails in the night sky.

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Tail lights
In Light Painting mode, select Tail lights to capture the trails of light made by cars at
night.

Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.
Shoot from a distance for the best results. Avoid pointing the camera at car
headlights to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.

Open

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Tail

lights.

Touch

to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time
has elapsed, touch

to end the exposure.

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Light graffiti
In Light Painting mode, select Light graffiti to create patterns or text by moving a light
source in front of the camera.

Use a small torch or a glow stick to create a pattern.

Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.
Choose a location away from other sources of light to ensure that the pattern stands
out.

Open

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Light

graffiti.

Touch

when the subject starts to draw a pattern using the source of light. The

exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Turn on the flash if you wish to capture the person creating the pattern.

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 silky smooth images of waterfalls
and rivers.

Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Use a tripod for long exposures.

Open

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Silky

water.

Touch

to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time
has elapsed, touch

to end the exposure.

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Star track
You can use your camera to capture the movement of stars in the night sky.

Use a tripod to minimize camera shake and hold your phone in place.

Select a suitable location away from obstructions. Clear skies will produce the best
results.
When shooting the image, stay away from sources of light and avoid excessive
exposure times to prevent parts of the image from becoming overexposed.

Open

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Light painting > Star

track.

Touch

to start the exposure. The exposure time is displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

A preview of the image is displayed in the viewfinder. When the desired exposure time
has elapsed, touch

to end the exposure.

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Panoramic shots
Taking a panoramic photo
Select Panorama mode to take wide-angle shots.

Select a suitable location and hold your phone steady. Shoot the image in a wide, open
space and avoid monochromatic backgrounds.

Open

Touch

Follow the onscreen instructions to take the photo. Slowly move your camera from left

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Panorama.
to start shooting.

to right, ensuring that the arrow stays level with the center line. To take a panoramic
shot in portrait mode, select

and then slowly move your camera upwards.

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Touch

to stop shooting. The camera automatically stitches the photos together

to create one panoramic photograph.

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Taking a panoramic self-portrait
You can also take wide-angle shots in self-portrait mode to capture the beautiful
surroundings.
You cannot take panoramic self-portraits in landscape mode.

Open

Touch

Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Panorama.

Hold your phone steady, point the camera at the subject, and then touch

Camera.
to select the front-facing camera.

to take

the first photo.
Make sure that subjects don't move between each photo.

Follow the onscreen instructions and slowly turn your camera to the left. Your camera
will take the second photo automatically when the blue box lines up with box on the
left-hand side.

Follow the onscreen instructions and slowly turn your camera to the right. Your
camera will take the final photo when the blue box lines up with the box on the righthand side. The camera automatically stitches the photos together to create a
panorama.
Hold your phone steady and move slowly while you turn.

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Adding watermarks to photos
Add watermarks to personalize your photos and help you remember where they were
taken.

Open

Touch the

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Watermark.
or

navigation icon or touch More and then select the desired

watermark.

Drag the watermark to reposition, and then touch

to take a photo.

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Shooting a video
1

Open

Touch

Touch the screen to focus on an object or area during recording. Touch

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Video.
to start a video recording.

recording, and then touch

to resume. Touch

to pause

to save the current scene as a

photo.

Touch

to end the recording.

Automatic facial enhancement: Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty
video. Stabilization cannot be enabled in this mode.

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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.

Open

Touch

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Time-lapse.
to start a video recording.

Your camera will automatically select a suitable frame rate according to the length
of the recording. The focal length cannot be adjusted during recording.

Touch

Touch the

to end the recording.
thumbnail to play the recording. The video will be played back at a higher

frame rate. The frame rate is determined automatically by your camera and cannot be
adjusted.

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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.

Open

Touch

Touch the screen to focus on an object or area during recording.

Touch

Touch the

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Slow-mo.
to start a video recording.

to end the recording.
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.

Open

Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Document scan.

Touch Auto to turn off automatic shooting mode and take a photo manually.

Focus on the subject (for example, a PPT, poster, or screen), and then touch

take a photo. Your camera 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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Touch the

thumbnail to read the text in the image, and then touch

to edit the

image.

Camera and video settings
Setting the photo and video resolutions
Increase the resolution for higher quality images and videos. However, larger resolution
images take up more space on your phone. Changing the resolution will also change the
image dimensions.
Some shooting modes may not support all resolutions.
Open

Camera. Swipe left on the screen and touch Resolution to change the

resolution.

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Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos
Photos and videos are saved to your phone's internal storage by default. Set the default
storage location to the microSD card to free up storage space on your phone.
Open

Camera and swipe left on the screen. Turn on the Priority save in SD card

switch to set the default storage location to the microSD card. This option will not be
available if there is no microSD card in your phone. If the microSD card is full, photos will
be saved to your phone's internal storage.

Adding an overlay
You can add a grid or spiral overlay to the viewfinder to help you compose your image.
Overlays may not be available in some shooting modes.
Open

Camera. Swipe left on the screen, touch Assistive grid, and then select an

overlay to help you compose your image. Select Off to delete the reference lines.
You can choose from a 3 x 3 grid, phi grid, or 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.

Video settings
Some shooting modes may not support all settings.
Swipe left on the video shooting screen to configure the following settings:

•

Resolution: Configure the video resolution.

•

GPS tag: Display the location where the video was recorded.

• Priority save in SD card: Set the default storage location for your videos. You can select
your phone's internal storage, or the microSD card.

•

Object tracking: Touch an object on the screen. The camera will focus on the selected
object when capturing the video.

Camera settings
Some shooting modes may not support all settings.
Swipe left on the photo shooting screen to configure the following settings:
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•

Resolution: Set the photo resolution.

•

GPS tag: Display the location where the photo was taken.

•

Priority save in SD card: Set the default storage location for your photos. You can
select your phone's internal storage, or the microSD card.

•

Perfect selfie: Enable or disable this function in Beauty mode for automatic facial
recognition and customized portrait enhancement. For more information, see Using
Perfect Selfie mode.

•

Touch & hold shutter button: Configure the shutter's touch and hold settings. You can
select Burst shoot or Focus.

•

Audio control: Take a photo using voice commands.

• Volume button function: Configure the volume button settings. You can select Shutter,
Zoom, or Focus

•

Mute: Enable this feature to mute the camera. Due to legal constraints, this feature is
not available in all countries and regions.

•

Timer: Enable this feature to set a self-timer.

•

Touch to capture: Touch the viewfinder to take a photo.

•

Capture smiles: The camera will automatically take a photo when it detects a smile.

•

Object tracking: Touch the object you want to focus on. The camera will track and
focus on the selected object. For more information, see Object tracking.

• Ultra snapshot: Press the volume down button twice to take a photo when the screen is
off. For more information, see Ultra Snapshot.

•

Image adjustment: Adjust saturation, contrast, and brightness.

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Viewing photos and videos
You can view the following photos and videos in Gallery:

•

Photos and videos shot with the camera.

•

Photos and videos that your friends shared with you.

•

Photos and videos synced from your computer.

•

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 Newspaper mode 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
on a map. Touch

. Photos with location information will be displayed

> 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.
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.
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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

•

Zoom or in out: Spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to
zoom out.

•

View image details: Touch

to view the image details, such as the ISO, exposure

compensation, and resolution.

•

Rename photo: To rename a photo, touch

> Rename, enter the new name, and

then select OK.

•

Set photo as the home screen wallpaper: Touch

> Set as > Wallpaper to set a

photo as the home screen wallpaper.

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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.

Adding photos or videos to a new album
1

Open

Go to the Albums tab. Touch

Select the images or videos that you want to add to the new album, and then touch

Gallery.
and then enter the album name.

Copy or move the photos or videos to the new album.

Moving photos or videos to other albums
1

Open

Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to

Gallery.

move.

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.

Open

Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to

Gallery.

delete.

Touch

> Delete to delete the selected files.

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Sharing images or videos
1

Open

Touch and hold an image or video thumbnail, and then select the files that you want to

Gallery.

share.

Touch

, choose a sharing method, and follow the onscreen instructions to share

your files.

Managing albums
1

Open

Go to the Albums tab, and then touch and hold an album to access the menu. You can:

•

Gallery.

Rename an album: Touch

> Rename, enter the new album name, and then

select OK.

•

Delete an album: Select the album you want to delete, and then touch

Delete.

•

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.

Open

Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch

Enter your note, and then touch

Gallery.
> Add memo.

. Add the image to your Magazine Unlock covers

so that it will be displayed on the lock screen.

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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.

Open

Touch an image to view it in full-screen mode. Touch

Select an image editing tool. You can:

Gallery.
to edit the image.

Swipe left to view more editing tools

•

Rotate an image: Touch

and swipe the screen to adjust the angle of rotation. Touch

Mirror to create a mirror image of the photo.

• 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.

•

Add a filter: Touch

and select the desired filter.
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•

Accentuate colors: Touch

• Blur an image: Touch

and select the colors that you wish to accentuate.
. 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.

•

Adjust image parameters: Touch

. You can adjust the brightness, contrast,

saturation, and more to make your image look more vivid.

•

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.

•

Apply mosaic effects: Touch

•

Draw graffiti: Touch

• Add a watermark: Touch

and then select the desired mosaic effect.

to select the brush and color.
to add a watermark and personalize your photo. You can

choose from time, location, weather, exercise type, and more.

•

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

Open

Select the image containing the QR code that you want to scan to view it in full-screen

Gallery.

mode.

Touch the screen. Gallery will automatically scan the QR code.

Touch View details to view the QR code details.

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Scanning a QR code using Camera

Open

Frame the QR code in the viewfinder. The camera will automatically scan the QR code.

Touch View details to view the QR code details.

Camera.

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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:

•

Copy songs from your computer using the USB cable.

•

Download songs from the Internet.

•

Copy songs with Bluetooth. For more information, see Sending and receiving files
using Bluetooth.

•

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.

Open

Touch Local songs.

Touch

You can choose to organize your music by song name, artist, album name, or folder.

Music.

to search for and view your local music.

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

Search local music

Sort songs
Browse music by
category

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Listening to music
1

Open

Touch Local songs.

Touch the song you want to play.

Music.

Using your phone during music playback

•

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.

•

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.

•

On the My music screen, touch

> Close to close the music player.

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Using the playback screen
Touch the playback screen to display or hide the menu icons.

Adjust playback
volume

Add song to playlist
Change playback
mode

Menu
Add song
to favorites

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.

• Not all headsets are compatible with your phone. You are advised to purchase an
official Huawei headset.

• You can also use a headset to control video playback (this feature is not supported
by all video players).

Open

Touch Smart assistance > Smart headset control.

Turn on the Smart headset control switch.

Settings.

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Use the following buttons to control playback:

•

Volume up button: Press once to increase the volume, or twice to add the current
song to your favorites.

• 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.

•

Volume down button: Press once to decrease the volume, or twice to change the
playback mode.

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Creating a playlist
Organize your music by creating customized playlists that contain your favorite songs.

Open

Touch Playlists > Create new playlist.

Name the playlist and touch Save.

Touch Add in the dialog box.

Select the songs you want to add and touch
Touch

Music.

next to the playlist to Rename or Delete the playlist.

Playing a playlist
1

Open

Touch Playlists.

Select the desired playlist, and then touch a song to start playback, or touch Shuffle all

Music.

to shuffle all songs.

Setting a song as the ringtone
Set your favorite song as the call, notification, or alarm ringtone.

Open

Touch Local songs.

Touch

Music.

> Set as ringtone next to the song name. You can choose to set the song

as the call, notification, or alarm ringtone.

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Playing a video
1

Open

Touch the video you want to play.

Touch

Videos.

to pause the video playback.

Lock the screen
Adjust playback
speed
Using your phone during video playback

•

Swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward the video.

•

Swipe up or down on the left side of the screen to adjust the screen brightness.

•

Swipe up or down on the right side of the screen to adjust the volume.

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Accessing the Internet
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.

Open

Touch More > Mobile network.

Turn on the Mobile data switch to enable mobile data.

Settings.

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

Open

Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi

Settings.

networks.

•

Search manually for Wi-Fi networks: Touch Scan. Your phone will scan again for
available Wi-Fi networks.

•

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.

Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to:

•

If the Wi-Fi network does not require a password, your tablet will connect
automatically.
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•

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.

Open

Touch Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch.

Touch

Settings.

> Advanced settings, and then choose one of the following methods:

•

Touch WPS connection and then press the Wi-Fi router's WPS button.

•

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.

Open

Touch Wi-Fi+ > Wi-Fi+ settings and then turn on the Wi-Fi+ switch.

Settings and touch More > LINK+.

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.
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• 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.

•

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).

•

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:

•

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet
with other devices.

•

Bluetooth tethering: Share your mobile Internet with other devices using Bluetooth.

•

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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• Your device can't access the Internet using Wi-Fi when your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
is switched on.

• To enable mobile data, see Connecting to the Internet using mobile data.

Open

Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and then turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot switch.

Settings.

After enabling your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, your phone will display the

icon in the

status bar.

Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to view or modify the hotspot name, security settings,
and password, and then touch Save.

•

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.

•

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.

•

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.
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•

Configure the maximum number of connections: Touch This website already
exists. 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.
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 tablet 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer.

Open

Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Turn on the USB tethering switch to share your mobile Internet.

Settings.

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.

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.

Open

Touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Turn on the Bluetooth tethering switch to share your mobile Internet.

Settings.

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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

Open

Turn on the Bluetooth switch and ensure that Visibility is enabled. Your phone will

Settings and touch Bluetooth.

automatically list available devices. If the device you want to pair with is not displayed,
check that the device is discoverable.

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.

•

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.

•

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

Open

Turn on the Bluetooth switch.

Touch the

Settings and touch Bluetooth.

icon next to the name of the paired device, and then touch Unpair.
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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.

Open

Rename the phone and touch Device name.

Settings and touch Bluetooth > Rename.

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.

Open

Settings, select Wi-Fi and then turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Touch

Wi-Fi

Direct.

Repeat the above steps on the other device and keep the Wi-Fi Direct search screen
open on both devices.

When your phone detects the other device, select it. Follow the onscreen instructions
to establish a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the two devices.
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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.

Open

Touch Share > Wi-Fi Direct. Wait until the receiving device is detected, and then select

Gallery and select the picture you want to send.

it.
If the receiving device is not detected, check that Wi-Fi is enabled.

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.

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).

Settings, touch Advanced settings > MirrorShare to enable the MirrorShare

feature.

Check that MirrorShare is enabled on the HDMI device.
See the operating instructions for your TV box for more information.

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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

Open

Touch More > NFC.

Turn on the NFC switch to enable NFC.

Turn on the Huawei Beam switch to enable Huawei Beam.

Settings.

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.

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Check that the screen is unlocked on both phones and ensure that NFC is enabled. Enable
Android Beam on the other phone (if required).

Select the web page or contact that you want to share.

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.

Follow the onscreen instructions and touch the screen to share data with the other
device.

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.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Back up new data
Restore previously backed up data
More settings

Backing up data to local storage
You can back up your contacts, messages, call log, photos, music, videos, files, and
applications.

Open

Touch Backup > Internal storage > Next.

Backup.

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Restoring data from local storage

Open

Touch Restore > Restore from internal storage > Next.

Select the backup you want to restore.

Backup.

If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.

Select the data you want to restore, and then touch Restore.

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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.

Choose whether to format your internal storage, and then touch Reset phone.

Settings.

Selecting Erase internal storage will delete all files on your internal storage, such as
music and images. Proceed with caution.

Touch Reset phone to restore your phone to its factory settings. Your phone will
restart automatically when the process is complete.

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Updating your phone
Update your phone's system to the latest version to enhance performance.

• 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 download official update packages from
Huawei's official website.

• Your personal data may be erased during a system update. Ensure that you back up
important data before updating your phone.

• When updating, ensure that your phone has at least 20% battery power remaining.
• 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.

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.

Open

Touch Updater. Your phone will automatically check for updates.

Select the latest version to download the update package.

Once the download is complete, touch Restart and update. The update process may

Settings.

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

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.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Touch and then enter the file name or keywords. Search results will be displayed below

Files.

the search bar.

Sorting your files
Use the sort feature to arrange your files by type, name, size, or date.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Touch

Files.

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.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Touch and hold the file you want to create a shortcut for, and then touch Delete.

Files.

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Sharing files
Use Files to share photos or videos on social media, or with friends.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Select the files you want to share, and then touch Share.

Choose a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share your files.

Files.

Creating folders
Create folders and place files inside them to keep your phone organized.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Touch

Files.

, 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.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Touch and hold the file or folder you want to rename, and then touch

Enter a new name, and then touch OK.

Files.

> Rename.

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Copying, moving, or deleting files
1

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Select the files you want to copy, move, or delete. You can:

•

Files.

Copy files to a destination folder: Touch
then touch

•

Move files to a destination folder: Touch
then touch

, select a destination folder, and

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.

Open

In the Local tab, touch Internal storage or SanDisk SD card.

Select the files or folders you want to add to the archive, and then touch Compress.

Choose the archive destination. The selected files will be compressed into a zip

Files.

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.

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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.

Open

Touch Settings and then turn on the Filter small pictures switch to prevent files smaller

Files.

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.

Open

In the Categories or Local tab, touch Safe.

Touch Enable and set the safe storage location.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password and security question, and then

Files.

touch Done to open Safe.

Touch

. Follow the onscreen instructions to select files, and then touch

add them to the safe.

•

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
.

•

Destroy a safe: In Safe, touch Settings > Destroy safe. Follow the onscreen
instructions to remove files from the safe and destroy it.

•

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 Battery manager. You can:

Touch Optimize. Your phone will check for power consumption problems and
automatically optimize performance.

•

Touch Power usage details to view detailed battery usage statistics.

•

Touch Consumption level to see what is using the most power.

•

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.
Open

•

Phone Manager and then touch Battery manager. You can:

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.

•

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.

•

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.

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Power Management

•

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 Battery manager > Power plan > Ultra and then select
> Enable.

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.

Open

Touch Protected apps.

Turn off switches for non-essential applications to prevent them from running while

Phone Manager.

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.

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Power Management

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.

Open

Touch Traffic manager > Networked apps.

Switch between the Installed apps and System apps tabs to configure the Internet

Phone Manager.

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

Open

Touch System optimization to scan for and clear cached application data and system

Phone Manager.

trash.
Follow the onscreen instructions to manually clear files or configure the settings.

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:

•

Traffic use ranking: View per-application data usage.

•

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.

•

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Configure the settings for a mobile hotspot or mobile network
connection.

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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:

Touch Harassment filter >

and follow the onscreen instructions to configure a

call blacklist or whitelist, keywords, and spam settings.

•

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.
Open

•

Phone Manager and then touch Battery manager. You can:

View detailed battery usage statistics. For more information, see Viewing battery
usage statistics.

•

Optimize battery use to reduce power consumption, For more information, see
Reducing power consumption.

•

Select a suitable power plan.

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Tools

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.

Go to today

Event
Selected day
Today
Week number
Events on selected day

Toggle between month, week, and day view
More settings
Add event

Adding and deleting events
Add events and set reminders to help you plan ahead.

•

Add an event: Open

Calendar, touch

end time, and location of the event. Touch

, and then enter the name, start and
to save the event. If you add a

reminder, your phone will send you a reminder at the preset time.

•

Delete an event: Go to the event that you want to delete, and then touch

.
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Tools

Viewing the calendar
Open

•

Calendar. You can:

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.

• 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.

•

Change first day of the week: Touch

> Settings > Week starts on, and then

select a day.

•

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.

•

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.

Open

Touch

Turn on the switch next to the country whose holidays you want to view. Your phone

Calendar.
> Calendars to display > Global holidays.

will automatically download the country's holiday information.

Synchronizing a calendar
Sync your calendar with your account for easy access wherever you are.
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Tools

Open

Touch

Select the account whose calendar you want to display.

Touch

Select the desired account, and then log in to your Exchange account to sync the

Calendar.
> Calendars to display.

> Calendars to sync.

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:

Add an alarm: Touch
Touch

and set the alarm time, ringtone, repetitions, and more.

to apply.

•

Enable or disable an alarm: Touch the switch next to an alarm.

•

Configure the alarm settings: Touch

to configure the snooze duration, silent

mode settings, and volume button behavior.

•

Delete an alarm: Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete, and then touch

•

Turn off an alarm: Touch Sliding shut down at the bottom of the lock screen.

•

Mute an alarm: Press the volume down button.

•

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.

•

Enable alarm when phone is powered off: Select Keep alarm active, will ring in %s
when you turn off your phone. Alarms will still go off after your phone turns off.

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Tools

World clock
Add multiple clocks to view the time in various cities around the world.
Open

Clock. In the World clock tab, you can:

Home time World clock

Add city

Current network time

Delete cities Set date, time, and home time zone

•

Add a city: Touch

•

Set the home time zone: Touch

. Enter a city name or select a city from the list.
, turn on the Display home clock switch, and

then touch Home time zone.

•

Set the system date and time: Touch

•

Delete a city: Touch Edit cities. Touch the
delete, and then touch

> Date & time.
icon next to the city you want to

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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Tools

Home time zone

Current time zone

Only one clock is displayed when the local time zone is the same as the home time
zone.

Stopwatch

Open

Under Stopwatch, touch

Clock.

While timing, touch

to start timing.
to count laps. Swipe up on the timer in the middle of the

screen to view your lap data.

Touch

to pause the stopwatch.

Touch

to resume the stopwatch, or touch

to clear the stopwatch records.

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Tools

Timer

Open

Under Timer, turn the wheel to set the countdown time.

Clock.

Touch

to set a ringtone for the timer.

Touch

When the timer goes off, swipe the screen to silence the ringtone.

to start the timer.

When the timer is counting down, touch

to reset the timer, or touch

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.

Viewing weather information
Open

•

Weather. You can:

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.

•

View weather for other cities: Swipe left or right on the screen to view the weather
forecast for other cities.

•

Change temperature unit: The temperature unit is set according to the system
language. Touch

•

> Temperature unit to change the unit.

Enable weather sounds: Weather sounds are disabled by default. To enable them,
touch

, and then turn on the Weather tones switch.

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Manage cities

Chance of rain

Updating the weather

Open

Swipe left or right to find the city whose weather you want to update.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to update the weather manually.

Weather.

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Tools

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.

Open

Touch

•

Weather.
. You can then:

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.

•

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.

Search bar
No status added to note
Note completed
Pending note

Create a note
Select display settings

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On the Notepad home screen, pending notes are prefixed with "-" to help you quickly
identify which notes require your attention.

Creating a note

Open

Touch

Notepad.
, enter your note, and then touch

to save.

Save note
Close note
Edit note

Add bullet
Insert image from gallery
Take a photo
Once you have saved a note, follow the onscreen instructions to share or delete it, or add
it to your favorites.

Deleting a note

Open

Touch and hold the note that you want to delete (or select multiple notes), and then
touch

Notepad.

Touch Delete.

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Tools

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

Open

Touch

Recorder.
to start recording.

In order to ensure optimum recording quality, place your phone on a flat surface and
do not cover the microphone.

When you are recording, touch

To end a recording, touch

to pause or

to add a tag.

. Enter a name for the recording file, and then touch

Save.

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Playing a recording

Open

Touch

Select the recording file you wish to play, or touch the play button next to the file

Recorder.
.

name.

Swipe down to search for recording
Play recording

Play through earpiece or speakers
Sort by time or name

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Tools

Mirror
Your phone can double up as a mirror.

Change mirror frame
Adjust brightness

Zoom in or out

Open

•

Mirror.

Save an image: Touch the screen and select

to save the image to Gallery. Your

phone will return to the mirror once the image has been saved.

•

Zoom in: Double touch the screen to zoom in. Double touch again to revert to the
original screen.

• Increase the brightness: When you blow on the microphone, the mirror will display a
"steamed up" effect. Wipe the screen to remove this effect.

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Settings

Settings
Enabling location access
Enable location-based services to ensure that map, navigation, and weather applications
can access your location information.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Location access and then turn on the Access my location

Settings.

switch.

Three options are available under Location mode:

•

Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS and your phone's Internet
connection. Enable this option for highly accurate positioning.

•

Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Only uses your phone's Internet connection.
Enable this option for reduced power consumption and longer standby times.

•

Use GPS only: Does not require an Internet connection. Enable this option to
reduce mobile data usage.

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Settings

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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Location access > Menu > Scan settings.

•

Settings.

Turn on the Wi-Fi scanning switch. Location applications and services will
continually scan for Wi-Fi networks for more accurate positioning.

•

Turn on the Bluetooth scanning switch. Location applications and services will
search for Bluetooth devices for more accurate positioning.

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Settings

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:

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.

• Wallpaper: Set the lock screen and home screen wallpapers. For more information, see
Themes and wallpapers.

•

Font size: Set the font size.

•

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.

•

Indicator light: The status indicator will blink when you receive incoming calls,
messages, or other notifications.

•

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.

•

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.

•

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.

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Settings

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:

Volume: Adjust the ringtone, media, alarm, and call volume.

• 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

switch between Sound, Vibration, and Silent.

•

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.

•

Default notification tone: Choose a preset ringtone or a local music file as the
notification tone for messages, emails, and other notifications.

•

Touch the switches under System to enable or disable dial pad touch tones, touch
sounds, screen lock sounds, screenshot tones, power on or off tones, and haptic
feedback.
The above options may not be available on all phone models.

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Changing the screen unlock method
Set a screen lock password to prevent unauthorized access to your phone.

Setting a screen unlock pattern

Open

Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password > Pattern.

Connect at least four dots to create a screen unlock pattern, and then release your

Settings.

finger. Draw your screen unlock pattern again to confirm.

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

Open

Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password.

You can choose to set a PIN or password:

Settings.

•

Touch PIN, and then enter a PIN containing at least four digits and select Done.

•

Touch Password, and then enter a password containing at least four characters and
select Done.

Removing the screen lock password

Open

Touch Screen lock & passwords > Password.

Enter your screen lock password or unlock pattern, and then touch None.

Settings.

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Settings

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.
Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms, and timers.

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:

•

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab,
turn on the Airplane mode switch.
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Settings

•

Press and hold the power button, and then touch Airplane mode.

•

Open

Settings, and then turn on the Airplane mode switch.

When airplane mode is on,

is displayed in the status bar.

Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Floating dock and then turn on the Floating

dock switch.
Once enabled, the floating dock button (
lock screen and notification panel. Touch

) will be shown on all screens except the
to expand the floating dock menu.
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Settings

Drag the floating dock to the desired location.
From the expanded menu, you can:

•

Touch

to return to the previous screen or exit the current application.

•

Touch

to return to the home screen.

•

Touch

to display the list of recently used applications.

•

Touch

to lock the screen.

•

Touch

to clean up the phone memory and close power-intensive applications

running in the background.

•

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.

Open

Settings.
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Settings

Touch Advanced settings > Security, and then select the options under Card lock to
configure the SIM lock settings.

Turn on the Lock SIM card switch.

Enter your PIN, and then touch OK. To change your PIN, touch Change SIM PIN.

• 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.

• 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.

Open

Touch Accounts > Add account.

Select an account type, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your

Settings.

account information.

•

You must install the corresponding application before you can add an account for a
third-party application.

•

To add a company account, see Adding an Exchange account.

•

To add an email account, see Adding a personal email account.

Deleting an account

Open

Touch Accounts, and then select the account type.

Select the account that you want to delete, and then follow the onscreen instructions

Settings.

to delete it.
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Settings

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.

Open

Touch Accounts >

On the Accounts screen, select an account type, and then select the account that you

Settings.
, and then select Auto-sync data.

want to sync with your phone.

Touch

to sync your emails.

Setting the date and time
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Open

Settings. Touch Advanced settings > Date & time to configure the settings.

Changing the system language
1

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Language & input.

Touch Language & region, and then select the desired language.

Settings.

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Settings

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.

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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Memory & storage > SanDisk SD card.

Touch Format > Erase & format.

Settings.

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Accessibility Features

Accessibility Features
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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.

Turn on the TalkBack switch, and then touch OK to enable TalkBack. The audible

Settings.

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.

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.

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Accessibility Features

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.

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.
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Accessibility Features

Configuring the TalkBack settings
TalkBack settings can be customized to suit your individual needs.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > TalkBack >

You can adjust the feedback volume, audible feedback settings, control gestures, and

Settings.
.

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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Speak passwords switch.

Settings.

Text To Speech (TTS) output
This feature converts text into speech for visually impaired users. This feature requires
TalkBack to be enabled.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.

Select the desired speech synthesis engine and voice speed.

Settings.

Captions
In addition to providing audible prompts, TalkBack also displays captions for hearingimpaired users. This feature requires TalkBack to be enabled.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Captions.

Turn on the Captions switch, and then configure the language, font size, and caption

Settings.

style.
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Magnification gestures
Use magnification gestures to zoom in on a specific area.
The keyboard and the navigation bar cannot be magnified.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures.

Turn on the Magnification gestures switch.

•

Settings.

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.

•

Browse a magnified area: Swipe the screen using two or more fingers.

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Accessibility Features

•

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.

•

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

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Power button ends call

Settings.

switch.
Once you have enabled this feature, press the power button to end a call.

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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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility > Touch & hold delay.

Select the desired delay time: Short, Medium or Long.

Settings.

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.

Open

Touch Advanced settings > Accessibility and then turn on the Color correction switch.

Touch Correction mode and then select a correction mode.

Settings.

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Appendix

Appendix
Obtaining help
Read the Quick Start Guide included with your phone.
Go to HiCare to read the user guide, learn more about Huawei services, or obtain online
help.
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.

Safety information
This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also
contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully
before using your device.
Electronic device
Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so
causes danger or interference with other electronic devices.
Interference with medical equipment

• Follow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not use
your device where prohibited.

•

Some wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids or pacemakers.
Consult your service provider for more information.

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Appendix

•

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm be
maintained between a device and a pacemaker to prevent potential interference with
the pacemaker. If using a pacemaker, hold the device on the side opposite the
pacemaker and do not carry the device in your front pocket.

Protecting your hearing when using a headset

•

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.

•

Using a headset at high volumes may damage your hearing. To reduce this risk, lower
the headset volume to a safe and comfortable level.

•

Exposure to high volumes while driving may cause distraction and increase your risk of
an accident.

Areas with flammables and explosives

•

Do not use the device where flammables or explosives are stored (in a gas station, oil
depot, or chemical plant, for example). Using your device in these environments
increases the risk of explosion or fire. In addition, follow the instructions indicated in
text or symbols.

•

Do not store or transport the device in containers with flammable liquids, gases, or
explosives.

Traffic security

•

Observe local laws and regulations while using the device. To reduce the risk of
accidents, do not use your wireless device while driving.

•

Concentrate on driving. Your first responsibility is to drive safely.

•

Do not hold the device while driving. Use hands-free accessories.

•

When you must make or answer a call, pull off the road safely and park the vehicle
first.

•

RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information,
consult the vehicle manufacturer.

•

Do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area in a motor
vehicle. Doing so may hurt you because of the strong force when the air bag inflates.
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• Wireless devices may interfere with the airplane's flight system. Do not use your device
where wireless devices are not allowed according to the airplane company's
regulations.
Operating environment

•

Avoid dusty, damp, or dirty environments. Avoid magnetic fields. Using the device in
these environments may result in circuit malfunctions.

•

Do not use your device during thunderstorms to protect your device against any
danger caused by lightning.

•

Ideal operating temperatures are 0 °C to 35 °C. Ideal storage temperatures are –20 °C
to +45 °C. Extreme heat or cold may damage your device or accessories.

•

Do not expose your device to direct sunlight (such as on a car dashboard) for
prolonged periods.

•

To protect your device or accessories from fire or electrical shock hazards, avoid rain
and moisture.

• Keep the device away from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater, microwave oven,
stove, water heater, radiator, or candle.

•

Do not place sharp metal objects, such as pins, near the earpiece or speaker. The
earpiece may attract these objects and result in injury.

•

Stop using your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated. If skin is
exposed to an overheated device for an extended period, low temperature burn
symptoms, such as red spots and darker pigmentation, may occur.

•

To protect your device or accessories from fire or electrical shock hazards, avoid rain
and moisture.

•

Do not touch the device's antenna. Otherwise, communication quality may be
reduced.

•

Do not allow children or pets to bite or suck the device or accessories. Doing so may
result in damage or explosion.

•

Observe local laws and regulations, and respect the privacy and legal rights of others.

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Child's safety

• Comply with all precautions with regard to child's safety. Letting children play with the
device or its accessories may be dangerous. The device includes detachable parts that
may present a choking hazard. Keep away from children.

•

The device and its accessories are not intended for use by children. Children should
only use the device with adult supervision.

Accessories

•

Using an unapproved or incompatible power adapter, charger or battery may cause
fire, explosion or other hazards.

•

Choose only accessories approved for use with this model by the device manufacturer.
The use of any other types of accessories may void the warranty, may violate local
regulations and laws, and may be dangerous. Please contact your retailer for
information about the availability of approved accessories in your area.

Charger safety

• For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the devices and shall be
easily accessible.

•

Unplug the charger from electrical outlets and the device when not in use.

•

Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger.

• If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug
loosens, stop using it at once. Continued use may lead to electric shocks, short
circuits, or fire.

•

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or pull the power cord to disconnect the
charger.

•

Do not touch the device or the charger with wet hands. Doing so may lead to short
circuits, malfunctions, or electric shocks.

•

If your charger has been exposed to water, other liquids, or excessive moisture, take it
to an authorized service center for inspection.

•

Ensure that the charger meets the requirements of Clause 2.5 in IEC60950-1/EN609501/UL60950-1 and has been tested and approved according to national or local
standards.
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•

Connect the device only to products with the USB-IF logo or with USB-IF compliance
program completion.

Battery safety

•

Do not connect battery poles with conductors, such as keys, jewelry, or other metal
materials. Doing so may short-circuit the battery and cause injuries or burns.

•

Keep the battery away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not place it on or in
heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode
if overheated.

•

Do not attempt to modify or remanufacture the battery, insert foreign objects into it,
or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids. Doing so may lead to fire, explosion,
or other hazards.

•

If the battery leaks, ensure that the electrolyte does not make direct contact with your
skin or eyes. If the electrolyte touches your skin or splashes into your eyes,
immediately flush with clean water and consult a doctor.

• In case of battery deformation, color change, or overheating while charging or storing,
immediately stop using the device and remove the battery. Continued use may lead to
battery leakage, fire, or explosion.

•

Do not put batteries in fire as they may explode. Damaged batteries may also explode.

•

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Improper battery use
may lead to fire, explosion, or other hazards.

•

Do not allow children or pets to bite or suck the battery. Doing so may result in
damage or explosion.

•

Do not smash or pierce the battery, or expose it to high external pressure. Doing so
may lead to a short circuit or overheating.

•

Do not drop the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a
hard surface, it may be damaged.

•

If the device standby time shortens significantly, replace the battery.

•

The device has a built-in, non-removable battery. Do not attempt to remove the
battery, otherwise the device may be damaged. To replace the battery, take the device
to an authorized service center.

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Cleaning and maintenance

•

Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat
source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

•

Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat
source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

• Avoid collision, which may lead to device malfunctions, overheating, fire, or explosion.
•

Before you clean or maintain the device, stop using it, stop all applications, and
disconnect all cables connected to it.

•

Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agents (such as alcohol
and benzene) to clean the device or accessories. These substances may cause damage
to parts or present a fire hazard. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device
and accessories.

•

Do not place magnetic stripe cards, such as credit cards and phone cards, near the
device for extended periods of time. Otherwise the magnetic stripe cards may be
damaged.

•

Do not dismantle or remanufacture the device and its accessories. This voids the
warranty and releases the manufacturer from liability for damage. In case of damage,
contact an authorized service center for assistance or repair.

•

If the device screen is broken in a collision, immediately stop using the device. Do not
touch or attempt to remove the broken parts. Promptly contact an authorized service
center.

Emergency calls
The availability of emergency calls is subject to your cellular network quality, service
provider policy, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your device for
critical communications like medical emergencies.
Environmental protection

•

The device and its accessories (if included), such as the power adapter, headset, and
battery should not be disposed of with household garbage.

•

Disposal of the device and its accessories is subject to local regulations. Support
proper collection and recycling.

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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.

•

Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from unauthorized use.

•

Set your device screen to lock and create a password or unlock pattern to open it.

•

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.

•

If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages or emails from a stranger,
you can delete them without opening them.

• If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites that might pose a security
risk to avoid theft of your personal information.

•

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.

•

Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan for viruses.

•

Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate source. Downloaded thirdparty applications should be scanned for viruses.

•

Install security software or patches released by Huawei or third-party application
providers.

•

Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party
may be able to share your location information.

•

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.

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List of safety features
Huawei phones come with a series of built-in security measures to keep your data secure.
All data on the memory chipset is automatically encrypted. Each
Full-disk encryption

phone has a different security key, meaning that other devices
cannot access the data stored on your phone's memory chipset.
Your phone comes with a fingerprint sensor to give you quick and

Fingerprint
recognition

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.
Use the App Lock in Phone Manager to lock applications and

App Lock

prevent unauthorized access. The App Lock password is required
to open locked applications.
Use the data management feature in Phone Manager to keep track

Managing data
usage

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.
Enable the Safe feature, set a password, and then add your

Safe

confidential files to prevent unauthorized access. For more
information, see Storing private files in a safe.
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

SIM lock

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
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2016. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means
without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and its affiliates
("Huawei").
The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Huawei and
possible licensors. Customers shall not in any manner reproduce, distribute, modify,
decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or sublicense
the said software, unless such restrictions are prohibited by applicable laws or such
actions are approved by respective copyright holders.
Trademarks and Permissions

, and

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Huawei

Technologies Co., Ltd.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is under license.
Other trademarks, product, service and company names mentioned may be the property
of their respective owners.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software
installed, capacities and settings of local network, and therefore may not be activated or
may be limited by local network operators or network service providers.
Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which
you purchase.
Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications
contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
Third-Party Software Statement
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
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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.
Third-party software and applications services may be interrupted or terminated at any
time, and Huawei does not guarantee the availability of any content or service. Thirdparty service 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 Huawei shall not compensate or be liable for services
provided by third-party service providers, or the interruption or termination of third-party
contents or services.
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. Customers
shall bear the risk for any and all effects, including incompatibility between the software
and this product, which result from installing software or uploading or downloading the
third-party works.
This product is based on the open-source Android™ platform. Huawei has made
necessary changes to the platform. Therefore, this product may not support all the
functions that are supported by the standard Android platform or may be incompatible
with third-party software. Huawei does not provide any warranty or representation in
connect with any such compatibility and expressly excludes all liability in connection with
such matters.
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DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL SAVINGS OR
ANTICIPATED SAVINGS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORSEEABLE OR
NOT.
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THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY (THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR
PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH A LIMITATION) OF
HUAWEI ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
Import and Export Regulations
Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations and be
responsible to obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses in order to export,
re-export or import the product mentioned in this manual including the software and
technical data therein.
Privacy Policy
To better understand how we protect your personal information, please see the privacy
policy at http://consumer.huawei.com/privacy-policy.

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This guide is for reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to
the color, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and
recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express
or implied.

Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recent updated
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