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User Guide

Contents
Essentials
System Navigation 1
Device Clone 1
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 2
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 3
Notification and Status Icons 6
Shortcut Switches 7
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 7
Set Your Wallpaper 8
Screenshots & Screen Recording 8
View and Clear Notifications 11
Adjust Sound Settings 11
multi-window 12
Power On and Off or Restart Your Device 15
Charging 16

Smart Features
Personal Matters Center 18
Easy Projection 18
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone 18
HONOR Share 20
Switch Audio Channels Between Devices 21

Camera and Gallery


Launch Camera 22
Take Photos 22
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 23
AI Photography 23
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings 23
Add Stickers to Photos 24
Record Videos 24
Time-Lapse Photography 25
Adjust Camera Settings 25
Manage Gallery 26

Apps
Apps 31
Contacts 31
Calendar 32
Clock 33
Notepad 34

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Contents
Recorder 37
Email 38
Calculator 39
App Twin 39
Optimizer 40
Device Clone 40
Tips 41

Settings
Wi-Fi 43
Bluetooth 44
Mobile Network 45
More Connections 46
Home Screen & Wallpaper 48
Display & Brightness 51
Sounds & Vibration 52
Notifications 53
Biometrics & Password 54
Apps 55
Battery 56
Storage 57
Security 58
Privacy 59
Accessibility Features 61
System & Updates 62
About Phone 65

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Essentials
System Navigation
Change the System Navigation Mode

Use gesture navigation


Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures.
You can:
• Return to the parent menu: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
• Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the middle of the bottom edge of the screen.
• Access multitasking: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and pause.
• Close a task: In the multitasking interface, swipe up on a task card. Swipe down on a card to

lock the task, locked tasks will not be cleared in batches by tapping in the multitasking
interface.
• Fast app switching: Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps;
or go to Settings,turn on the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, then swipe across
the bottom of the screen.
You can also go to Settings, turn on the Show navigation bar switch to assist gesture
operations using the navigation bar.

Use Three-Key Navigation


Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key navigation.
You can then:

• Touch to return to the previous menu or exit the current app.

• Touch to return to the home screen.

• Touch to access the recent tasks screen.


You can touch Settings to configure more settings.
• Select a navigation key combination.

• Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notification
panel.

Device Clone

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Use Device Clone to Move Data to Your New Device


Device Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old tablet to your new tablet.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new tablet , open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Honor or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start cloning.
Device Clone is only available on tablets running Android 7.0 or later.

Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new tablet, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the data cloning.
Device Clone is only available on tablets running iOS 8.0 or later.

Lock and Unlock Your Screen


Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Set the Screen Timeout Period


Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.

Turn On the Screen


You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways:
• Press the Power button.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and enable
Raise to wake or Double-tap to wake

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Unlock the Screen with Password


Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password
input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password.

Use Face Unlock


Turn on the screen and align it with your face. Your tablet will unlock once your face is
recognized.

Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper, touch Lock screen signature, then type text to
display on the lock screen.
To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.

Launch apps from the lock screen


You can launch common apps, such as Camera, Calculator, and Timer from the lock screen.
• Light up the screen, touch and hold the Camera icon at the lower right corner and swipe up
to open Camera.
• Light up the screen, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open the quick
operation panel, tap an icon to launch the app. This include Calculator, Timer, etc.

Get Familiar with the Home Screen


Explore your home screen
On the home screen, you can:
• Check the status of your tablet or view notifications on the status bar at the top of screen.
• Swipe left and right to check apps, on-screen cards, and widgets.

Service cards
Keeping informed with important information and one touch to access frequently used
features without opening apps. The multi-style cards distinguish your home screen from
others.
Apps supporting service cards have an indicator bar by default at the bottom (go to Settings >
Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings to enable or disable Show card bar).

Swipe up app icons to add service cards


Swipe up app icons supporting service cards, unfold service cards (tap other areas to

collapse), and tap in the upper right corner of the card to pin it to the home screen.

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Add service cards by editing the home screen


Pinch two fingers on the home screen to enter the edit screen, tap Cards, select Gallery,
Weather, or others, swipe left and right to select your preferred style, tap ADD TO HOME
SCREEN.

Add Weather, Clock and other popular widgets


Pinch two fingers on the home screen to enter the edit screen, tap Cards, find and enter Classic
widgets, tap Weather, Clock, and other widgets to add them to the home screen.

Set apps on the home screen as service cards


Take Notepad as an example:
Long press the Notepad app, select Notepad cards in the pop-up list, swipe left and right to
choose your preferred style, tap SET AS EXPANDING CARD.
Next time you swipe up on the app, the service card will be displayed as the selected style.

Set service card style


Take Notepad as an example, you can set and change the card style in any of the following
ways:
• Long press Notepad APP, select Notepad cards in the pop-up list, swipe left and right to
choose your preferred style, tap ADD TO HOME SCREEN.
• Long press Notepad the service card, select More Notepad cards in the pop-up list, swipe
left and right to choose your preferred style, tap ADD TO HOME SCREEN.

Remove service cards


Long press the service card, select Remove in the pop-up list, then tap REMOVE in the
confirmation box to remove the card.

Big folders
Store your apps in a big folder. You can access them without having to open the folder, making
the home screen more efficient to interact with.

Create big folders


Long press a standard folder and tap Enlarge.
Long press the big folder to rename it.
If there are more than 8 apps in the folder, a layers icon will be displayed in the lower right corner.

Use big folders


Tap the app icon in the big folder to open it directly.
Tap the layers icon in the lower right corner of the big folder to expand it to view or open more
apps.

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Switch the display mode


Long press the big folder, tap Shrink to restore to a standard folder.

App suggestions
App suggestions recommend apps that you need for your daily life. Based on your current
needs,making it more efficient to access the apps and services.

Add App suggestions to the Home Screen


You can select the bigger App suggestions card for more accurate recommendations and a
better experience.
Pinch two fingers on the home screen to enter the edit screen, tap Cards, and select YOYO
Suggestions. Swipe left and select the 2*4 App suggestions card style, then tap ADD TO
HOME SCREEN. If there is no space on the home screen, Cards will be added to another
screen.

Stop the app from being recommended


Take Settings as an example:
Go to the YOYO Suggestions card on the home screen, long press the Settings app until the

dialog box appears, and tap > STOP. The Settings app will not be recommended any
more.

Boost Your Productivity with the Productivity Layout


Using the tablet's new productivity layout, you can put your 10 most frequently used
applications in the application bar at the bottom of the home screen and quickly open the
most recently used applications, making it easy to select frequently used office software when
working to improve your efficiency. The application bar in the productivity layout is divided
into two parts: the left contains the permanent applications and the right the recent
applications. You can drag the separating line between these two parts to expand the
application bar and customize the number of applications shown for your convenience.
• Customize the permanent application bar: Up to 7 permanent apps can be displayed in
either landscape or portrait orientation of the tablet. You can use the default apps or add/
remove them according to your needs. You may remove all permanent apps from the left
application bar but the bar itself cannot be disabled.
• Customize the recent application bar:
The tablet displays at least 3 recent apps in landscape and 1 in portrait. Drag the separating
line to show more or hide recent apps.
• Hide the recent application bar: You can manually remove all apps from the recent
application bar or go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings and
turn off Show recent apps. After this, the right application bar will be disabled.

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Essentials

Notification and Status Icons


Learn about Common Notification and Status Icons
The network status icon may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Different products support different functions. The following icons may not appear on your tablet.

Connected to 5G network Connected to 4G network

Connected to 3G network Connected to 2G network

Full signal Roaming

Data saver enabled No SIM card

Hotspot enabled Connected to hotspot

Connected to both 2.4 GHz and 5


Connected to Wi-Fi network
GHz Wi-Fi networks

Automatic network switching


Connected to Wi-Fi 6 network
through Wi-Fi+

Connected to both 2.4 GHz and 5


No battery
GHz Wi-Fi 6 networks

Charging Hotspot disconnected

SuperCharge Battery low

Wireless quick charge Quick charge

Power Saving mode enabled Wireless SuperCharge

Bluetooth enabled Wireless charge

Digital Balance enabled on the


Connected to Bluetooth device
tablet

More information Bluetooth device battery

Positioning service enabled Connected to VPN network

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Connected to screen projection


Connected to earbuds
device

Ongoing call Eye Comfort enabled

Missed call Airplane mode enabled

Mute VoLTE enabled

NFC enabled New message

Syncing data Vibration mode

Performance mode enabled Do Not Disturb enabled

Calendar reminder Data sync failed

Alarm enabled New email

Shortcut Switches
Use Shortcut Switches

Turn on a Shortcut Switch


Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts.
• Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
• Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature.
(Supported by some features.)

• Touch to access the system settings screen.

Customize Shortcut Switches

Touch , touch and hold a shortcut switch, then drag it to the desired position.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features

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Access Frequently Used App Features from the Home Screen


You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.

Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features


Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed, then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.

For example, touch and hold the icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Selfie or
Video, from the pop-up menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, it indicates that the app does
not support this feature.

Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen


Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.

Set Your Wallpaper


Set Your Wallpaper

Use a Preset Wallpaper

1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.


2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3 Set the following according to your preferences:
• Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
• Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.

4 Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock screen,
Home screen, or Both.

Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper

1 Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.

2 Go to > Set as > Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Screenshots & Screen Recording


Take a Screenshot

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Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.

Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot


Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.

Take screenshots with the shortcut button


Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (can swipe down further). Tap

to take the full screenshot.

Share and Edit a Screenshot or Switch to Scrollshot


After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.
You can then:
• Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
This is not supported in Landscape mode.

• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a way to share the screenshot with your friends.
• Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it. You can also touch Scrollshot to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.

Take scrolling screenshots with knuckle gestures

1 Tap the screen with one knuckle and keep your knuckle on the screen, apply a little force to
draw an "S" shape, and the screen will automatically scroll down to take a screenshot.
When using this function for the first time, please follow the system instructions to enable
Scrollshot.

2 During scrolling, tap on the scrolling area to stop taking the screenshot.

Swipe Down Using Three Fingers to Take a Screenshot

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Three-finger screenshot is enabled.
2 Swipe down from the middle of the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot.

Take a Partial Screenshot


1 Knock on the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the
screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen.
2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of
the selected area. You can then:

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• Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it.


• Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot, or retain the
current shape.

3 Touch to save the screenshot.

Precautions for Using Knuckle Screenshots


• Please double knock the screen consecutively at the same place and at an appropriate
speed.
• Keep your knuckle vertical to the screen.
• If you want to take more than one screenshot, wait 2 seconds before knocking on the screen
again.
• If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen
protector and try again.

Record screen
You can record operations on the screen as a video and share it with your friends and family.

Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording


Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons simultaneously to start screen recording. To
stop recording, press and hold both buttons again.

Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording

1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.

Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and ensure
that Record screen is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To
stop recording, knock twice again.

Record Your Voice During Screen Recording


You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as

. You can now record your voice.

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If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system
sounds, such as music. If you don't want any system sounds in your screen recording, mute your
tablet and turn off any music or other media sounds before starting the screen recording.

View and Clear Notifications


View and Clear Notifications

View Notifications
When there is a notification reminder, you can unlock the screen and swipe down from the
status bar to open the notification panel and view the notification.

Clear Notifications
• You can remove a notification by swiping right on it.

• You can touch to clear all notifications.


Some system notifications and notifications from apps running in the foreground cannot be
cleared.

Do not show notification


To not get disturbed by notifications, swipe left on the notification you want to process, and tap

, you can select:


• USE GENTLE NOTIFICATIONS
• DISABLE NOTIFICATIONS
• More settings
• Some system notifications and notifications from foreground apps cannot be closed or delayed.

• Different apps may support different options, please refer to the actual situations.

Adjust Sound Settings


Adjust Sound Settings

Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume


Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

Set the Default Volume


Go to Settings > Sound, and you can then set the volume for the following items:
• Ringer, Notifications

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• Alarms
• Music, Videos, Games
• Calls
Calling services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

multi-window
Enable Split-Screen Mode
Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen for multitasking.
Enable split-screen mode:

1 Open an app and swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.
2 Drag an app icon out of the Multi-Window dock.
Switch the split-screen panes:

Touch and hold at the top of a split-screen pane until the pane shrinks, then drag it to the
other side of the screen to switch panes.
Exit split-screen mode:

Touch and hold or in the middle of the split screen line and drag it until either pane
disappears.
• Support for split-screen mode varies by app.

• Split-screen mode is limited to two apps at any given time.

Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window


Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between
apps.
• Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo you
want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
• Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the text
you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
• Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you
want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.
Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.

Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock

• Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then
touch Done.
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• Move an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , drag the desired app to any location in
the dock, then touch Done.

• Remove an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch in the upper right corner
of the icon of the app you want to remove, then touch Done.

Switch Between Split-Screen and Floating Window


• Switch from Split-screen mode to floating window: Touch and hold the bar at the top of a
split-screen pane, then drag it to the left/right side of the screen when in Portrait mode or to
the lower edge when in Landscape mode.
• Switch from floating window to Split-screen mode: Touch and hold the bar at the top of the
floating window, then drag it to the upper/lower part of the screen when in Portrait mode, or
to the left or right when in Landscape mode.

Multi-Window View for a Single App


You can create two task windows for the same app (such as Email and Notepad), and drag
images, text, or documents between them.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.

1 Enter the split-screen view within an app.


• Open the Email app.
• Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your tablet and hold to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.
• Touch and hold the Email icon, and drag it to the screen to enter split-screen view.

2 Drag images, text, or documents between the split-screen windows.


• Drag an image: Select an image from one split-screen window and drag it to the other
window.
• Drag text: Touch and hold the text and select the desired part from one split-screen
window, then touch and hold the text again and drag it to the other window.
• Drag a document: Select a document from one split-screen window and drag it to the
other window.

Disable Multi-Window dock


Multi-Window dock is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility features
> Multi-Window, then disable Multi-Window dock.

Use the Floating Window


Open a floating window while gaming, and you can chat with a friend without missing a
second of the action.
Display the floating window:

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1 Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2 Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a floating window.
Tablets support the display of two floating windows at the same time.

Relocate the floating window:


Drag the bar at the top of the floating window to move the window to the desired location.
Resize the floating window:
Drag any corner of the floating window towards the center to resize it.
Display in full screen:

Swipe down from the note bar at the bottom of the floating window or touch > at the
top of the floating window to display it in full screen.
Minimize the floating window:

Shake quickly on the screen from the top of the floating window to either side or touch

> at the top of the floating window to minimize and shrink it into a floating bubble.
The floating bubble is able to house a maximum of 10 minimized floating windows.

Close the floating window:

Swipe up from the note bar at the bottom of the floating window,or touch > at the
top of the floating window to close it.

Find and Switch Between Floating Windows for Apps


You can quickly find and switch between floating windows for apps using the floating window
management function.

1 Make sure that you have opened floating windows for multiple apps and minimized them
into the floating ball.
2 Touch the floating ball to display all floating window previews:
• Browse through the floating window previews: Swipe up or down to find the floating
window preview of the app you are looking for.
• Display the floating window for an app: Touch the floating window preview of the app
to display it in a floating window.

• Close the floating window for an app: Touch on the floating window preview to
close it.

Open an Attachment in a Floating Window


You can open a link or attachment within specific apps (such as Email or Notepad) in a floating
window.

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This feature is unavailable in some apps.

1 Open the Email app.


2 Touch a link or attachment in the Email app to open it in the floating window.
• Open a link: Touch a link in the Email app to display it in a floating window.
• Open an attachment: Touch an attachment (such as a document, image, or video) in the
Email app to display it in a floating window.

Enable App Multiplier


App Multiplier displays an app's home and content screens in dual windows for easier
multitasking when your tablet is in landscape orientation.

1 Go to Settings > Apps > App Multiplier, and turn on the switch for apps that you want to
use this feature with.
2 Open an app that has App Multiplier enabled. The app's home screen will then be
displayed in the center of the screen.
3 Touch an entry on the app's home screen. The home screen will then be relocated to the
left to make space for the new screen.
This feature may vary by device.

Power On and Off or Restart Your Device


Power On and Off or Restart Your Device

Power Your Device On and Off


To power off your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, touch Power off
and Touch to power off.
To power on your device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until your device
displays the logo.

Restart Your Device


Restart your device on a regular basis to clear the cache and keep the device in an optimal
state. A restart can sometimes resolve the issue when your device encounters a problem.
Just press and hold the Power button for a few seconds, then touch Restart and Touch to
restart.

Forcefully restart your tablet


You can forcefully restart your tablet if it is not working or turning off normally. Just press and
hold the Volume down and Power buttons for more than 10 seconds to force restart your
device.

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Charging
Charge Your Tablet
Your tablet will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your
tablet in time to prevent it from turning off automatically when the power runs out.

Precautions for Charging


• Charge your tablet using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging,
overheating, or other undesirable effects.
• Your tablet will automatically run a safety check when a charger or other device is connected
to the USB port. If moisture is detected in the USB port, your tablet will automatically activate
safety measures and limit charging. Disconnect your tablet from the USB port and wait until
the USB port is dry.
• The time required to fully charge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and age
of the battery.
• Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. When the battery life becomes noticeably
shorter, go to an authorized HONOR Customer Service Center to replace the battery.
• Do not cover your tablet or charger during charging.
• Your tablet may heat up when you have been using it for an extended period of time,
especially in high temperatures. In this case, stop charging, disable some features, and move
your tablet to a cool place.
• Please do not use your tablet while it is charging.
• If your tablet does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may
have run out. Charge for 30 minutes and then power it on.

Use the Charger that Came with Your Device

1 Use the USB cable that came with your tablet to connect your tablet and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.

Charging Your Tablet with a PC

1 Connect your tablet to a PC or other device using a USB cable.


2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your tablet , touch Charge only.
If another option has been set previously, the dialog box will not pop up. Swipe down from
the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Settings, then select Charge only.

Overview of Battery Icons


You can check the battery level from the battery icon on the tablet screen.

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Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 10% battery remaining.

10% to 20% battery remaining.

Charging, 20% to 90% battery remaining.

Charging, at least 90% battery remaining.


If 100% is displayed next to the battery icon, or a charging complete
message is displayed on the lock screen, the battery is fully charged.

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Personal Matters Center
Personal Matters Center
Personal Matters Center supports third-party calendar account synchronization. After
completing relevant authorization, Personal Matters Center will remind you of upcoming
events, conflicts and changes, and provide event editor, reminder, and note functions.

Sync third-party accounts

1 Go to Calendar and tap > Manage accounts > .


2 Select the third-party account you want to sync, and follow the instructions to add it to the
Honor calendar.

Easy Projection
Project Your Tablet Screen Wirelessly
You can project your tablet screen wirelessly to a large display (such as a TV).

1 Perform the following based on the model and functions of the large display:
• If the large display supports Miracast, turn on its wireless projection switch.
• If the large display does not support Miracast, connect a wireless HDMI adapter to it.
Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.

To check whether the large display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless projection on
it, consult the user guide or customer service of the large display manufacturer.

2 On your tablet , swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and turn on

.
3 Swipe down again to show all shortcuts and enable Wireless Projection. Your tablet will
start searching for available display devices.
4 In the device list, touch the name corresponding to the large display or wireless HDMI
adapter to complete the projection connection.
Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar, and touch Disconnect.

Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and


Phone

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Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Phone and Tablet


Connect your phone and tablet to use Multi-screen Collaboration for cross-device operations,
such as to display your phone screen on the tablet, use your phone apps on the tablet, drag
files across the two devices, and edit a file from your phone on the tablet.

Connect Your Tablet and Phone


Connect your tablet and phone to enable Multi-screen Collaboration using any of the
following methods:
Connect over Bluetooth

1 Swipe down from the status bar on your tablet and enable Multi-Screen Collaboration .
2 On your phone, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and enable

.
3 Hold your phone close to your tablet and follow the onscreen instructions to establish a
connection.
Scan QR code to connect:

1 On your tablet, enable Multi-Screen Collaboration, on the Multi-Screen Collaboration


screen, touch Scan to connect.
2 Ensure that your phone is connected to the Internet, and connect your phone and tablet as
prompted.

Access Phone Apps and Files from Your Tablet


After connecting your phone with your tablet, you can operate your phone from your tablet,
such as to operate phone apps and files, view phone notifications ( such as SMS messages),
and make or answer phone calls.
When your phone screen is unlocked, you can perform the following operations in the phone
window on your tablet:
• Open Phone to make a call by dialing a number.
• Open Messages to view and reply to SMS messages.
• Open Gallery or Files to view photos, videos, and files, as well as to play video or audio files
from your phone.
• Swipe down from the status bar on your phone or tablet to open the notification panel, then
touch Play audio/video on phone or Play audio/video on tablet to switch the audio output
device.
• If your tablet is connected to an external keyboard or a stylus, you can use it to input text and
control the phone window on your tablet.

Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Tablet

1 Open Gallery or Files, and touch and hold a picture, video, or document.

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2 Select more files if needed, touch and hold any of the selected files, then drag them when
an icon for dragging files appears.
For example, you can:
• Drag to transfer files in Gallery or Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag to transfer files in Files between your phone and tablet.
• Drag a picture, text, or file from your phone to an open document on your tablet, such as a
Microsoft Office document, memo, or email.

Disconnect Your Phone from Your Tablet


After you have finished using your phone and tablet, you can disconnect them using the
following methods:
• On the phone window displayed on the tablet, touch to disconnect.
• On your phone or tablet, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and
touch DISCONNECT.

HONOR Share
HONOR Share
HONOR Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth
to discover nearby devices that supports HONOR Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files
without using mobile data.

Enable or Disable HONOR Share


You can enable or disable HONOR Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off HONOR Share. You can also touch and hold
HONOR Share to access its settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > HONOR Share to enable or disable HONOR Share.

Share Files Between Tablets with HONOR Share


You can use HONOR Share to quickly share files between HONOR tablets . The recipient can
preview the files before they are sent, then view the full content of the files once they have
been received.

1 On the receiving device, enable HONOR Share.


2 On the sending device, tap and hold to select a file or album you want to share, then tap

. Tap HONOR Share, then tap the name of the receiving device to send the file.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

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3 On the receiving device, tap ACCEPT to accept the transfer.


On the receiving device, go to Files, tap My tablet > HONOR Share under the Browse tab to
view the received file.
Received pictures or videos can also be viewed in Gallery > Albums > HONOR Share.

Switch Audio Channels Between Devices


Switch to a Different Output Device During Playback
When playing music or videos through your earphones, you can quickly switch playback to
another device without having to unplug your wired earphones or disconnect your Bluetooth
earphones.

1 Enable Bluetooth on your tablet and connect it to wired earphones or a Bluetooth audio
device (such as Bluetooth earphones, a Bluetooth speaker, or a vehicle-mounted device).
2 After pairing is successful, you will see the Current audio output device or Current audio
input/output device card if you swipe down the notification panel on your tablet . Touch

on the card to display the audio output devices that are currently available.
Select the device you want to switch the audio to.
If your tablet supports wired earphones with a non-Type-C port, the audio output channel of your
tablet will be switched from This device to the wired earphones by default.

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Launch Camera
Launch Camera
There are multiple ways to open the Camera app.

From the Home Screen


From the home screen, open Camera.

From the Lock Screen


When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower
right corner to open the camera.

Take Photos
Taking Photos
1 Open Camera.
2 You can perform the following operations:
• Focus: tap in the screen where you want to highlight.
To separate the focus point and metering point, press and hold in the viewfinder frame,
and when the focus frame and metering frame appear at the same time, drag them to
the desired position separately.

• Adjust the brightness: Tap the screen and swipe up or down next to the focus
frame.
• Zoom in or out: Open/pinch both fingers on the screen or slide the zoom bar next to the
screen to zoom in/out.
• Select camera mode: In the camera mode area, swipe left, right, up, or down to select a
mode.

• Select a filter: Tap to preview the filter effect.

Not all modes support the above operation, please refer to each mode for details.

3 Tap the shutter to shoot.

Take Timed Photos


The camera timer allows you to set a countdown so you can get into position after you have
touched the shutter button.

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1 Go to Camera > > Timer and select a countdown.


2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your tablet will take a photo when
the countdown ends.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes


Portrait Mode
1 Open Camera and select PORTRAIT mode.
2 Point the camera at the figure so that the figure appears in the portrait box.

To take a selfie, tap .


3 You can perform the following operations to adjust portrait effect:

• Turn on the beauty effect: tap to adjust the beauty effect.


To turn off the beauty effect, minimize the parameter using the slider.
• Screen ring fill light: When switching to the front camera and the ambient light is
insufficient, tap the flash icon at the top to select the screen ring fill light method to
enhance the brightness on faces.

Tap on the flash icon and select (auto) or (always on).

4 Tap to take photos.

AI Photography
Take Professional-Looking Photos
AI Photography is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by
intelligently identifying objects and scenes (such as food, beaches, and text) and optimizing
the color and brightness settings accordingly.

1 Open Camera and select PHOTO mode.

2 Tap to turn on.


3 Frame the subject within the viewfinder. Once the camera identifies what you are shooting,
it will automatically recommend a mode (such as food, beaches, or text).

4 To disable the recommended mode, turn off .

Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings

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Take Photos from Far Away


1 Open Camera and select PHOTO mode.
2 Aim the camera at a distant object you want to take a photo of. Drag the zoom slider or
pinch in or out to adjust the zoom level.

3 In the viewfinder, touch where you want to focus. When the camera is in focus, touch .

Add Stickers to Photos


Add Stickers to Photos
Add a sticker, such as time, location, weather, mood, food or sport , to spice up your photos.

1 Go to Camera > MORE and select Stickers mode.

If the Stickers option is not present, touch , then download Stickers.

2 Touch and select a sticker. The selected sticker will be displayed in the viewfinder.
3 Drag the sticker to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of stickers.

4 Touch to take a photo.

Record Videos
Shoot Videos
1 Open Camera and select VIDEO mode.
2 You can do any of the following to prepare for the shooting:
• Zoom in or out: Open/pinch both fingers on the screen or slide the zoom bar to zoom in
or out.
• Focus: tap in the screen where you want to highlight. Press and hold in the screen to lock
exposure and focus.

• Turn on the beauty effect: Tap and slide to adjust the beauty effect.

• Adjust the video resolution: Go to > Video resolution and select the desired
resolution. The higher the resolution, the clearer the video, and the larger the final
generated video file, please choose according to your actual needs.

Not all products support the above features, please refer to your product for details.

3 Tap to start shooting.

When you are recording, long press or to zoom in or out the screen.
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Tap to capture the current frame.

4 Tap to pause shooting, tap to end shooting.

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

1 Go to Camera > MORE and select TIME-LAPSE mode.


2 Place your tablet in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your tablet.

3 Touch to start recording, then touch to end the recording.


The recorded video is automatically saved to Gallery.

Adjust Camera Settings


Adjust Camera Settings
You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly.
The following features may not be available in some camera modes.

Adjust the Aspect Ratio

Go to Camera > > Aspect ratio and select an aspect ratio.


This feature is not available in some modes.

Enable Location Tag


Enable Location tag to tag your location in photos and videos.

Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos


Use the assistive grid to help you line up the perfect shot.

1 Enable Assistive grid. Grid lines will then appear in the viewfinder.
2 Place the subject of your photo at one of the intersecting points, then touch the shutter
button.

Enable Mirror Reflection

When using the front camera, touch to enable or disable Mirror reflection.

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Mute the Shutter Sound


Enable Mute to mute the camera shutter sound.
This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Capture Smiles
Enable Capture smiles. The camera will take a photo automatically when it detects a smile in
the viewfinder.

Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions


Enable Horizontal level to display a horizontal guiding line on the viewfinder.
When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, it indicates that the camera is parallel with
the horizontal level.

Manage Gallery
View Photos and Videos
In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos.

View by Shooting Time


Open Gallery. On the Photos tab, pinch in on the screen to switch to the monthly view and
pinch out to switch to the daily view.
You can also drag the track ball on the edge to view the time.

View by Album
You can view photos and videos by album on the Albums tab.
Some photos and videos are stored in default albums. For example, videos recorded with the
camera are saved in the Camera album. Screenshots and screen recordings are saved in the
Screenshots album.

View Details About Photos and Videos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo or video to view it in Full screen mode. Touch the screen again to
hide the menu.

2 When in Full screen mode, touch to view details about the photo or video, such as the
storage path, resolution, and size.

Search for Images in Gallery


Enter keywords such as time, place, and subject in Gallery search bar to search for images.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums, enter the keywords you want to search for in the search field at the
top of the screen.
Enter keywords for the image (e.g. "food", "landscape", "flowers").
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2 Gallery will present you with images related to the keywords and suggest related keywords.
Tap a keyword or continue entering keywords for a more precise search.
This feature may vary by device.

Edit Photos and Videos


Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for photos and videos.

Basic Editing

1 Open Gallery, touch the thumbnail of the photo you want to edit, then touch to access
the editing features.
• Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select
which part you want to keep.
To rotate the photo, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.

To rotate the photo by 90 degrees, touch . To mirror the photo, touch .


• Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
• Adjust photo effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and
other aspects of the photo.
• Other: Touch More to edit the photo in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,
blur, doodle, or label .

2 Touch or to save your edits.

Add Stickers to Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to > More > Stickers.


2 Select the type of sticker you want to add, such as Time, Weather, or Mood.
3 Select a sticker and drag it to change its position. You can also edit the text of some types of
stickers.

4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

Pixelate Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo, then go to > More > Mosaic.


2 Select a mosaic style and size to cover parts of the photo.
3 To remove the mosaic, touch Eraser and wipe it off the photo.

4 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the photo.

Rename Photos

1 In Gallery, touch the photo thumbnail you want to rename.


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2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.


3 Touch OK.

Create Collage
You can use the Collage feature to quickly stitch together multiple pictures from the Gallery
into one for sharing.

1 You can access Collage in any of the following ways.

• On Photos or Albums page, long press to select pictures. Tap > Collage.

2 Select a template. You can:


• Adjust the position of the picture: long press on the picture to be adjusted and drag it to
the desired position to switch places.
• Adjust the display of the picture: Tap the picture you want to adjust and drag the picture
or open and close it with two fingers to adjust the display part of the picture.

• Rotate the picture: tap the picture, and then tap or for rotation or mirror flip.
• Add or remove borders: By default, Collage displays borders between and around the
outer edges of the images, if you don't need borders, tap Frame to remove.

3 Tap to save.
You can view the collages at Albums > Collages.

Share Images and Videos


Go to Albums, you can share images and videos in the following ways:

• Share a single image or video: Tap an image or video and tap to share.
• Share multiple images or videos: In an album, long press an image or video to enter multi-

selection mode, select multiple images and videos and tap to share.

The Gallery card on the home screen


Embellish your home screen with a customized display of photos through the Gallery card.
Add the Gallery card:
• Pinch two fingers on the home screen to enter the edit screen, tap Cards, and select Gallery.
Swipe left and right to select the card style and tap ADD TO HOME SCREEN.
• Swipe up on the Gallery icon on the home screen to add home screen cards.
• Long press Gallery > Gallery cards on the home screen, swipe left and right to select the
card style, and tap ADD TO HOME SCREEN.
Edit the Gallery card: Long press the Gallery card, tap Edit card, and select what will be
displayed by the Gallery card.

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• Select album: Display all photos in the specified album.
• Choose a picture: Display the specified photo.
Remove the Gallery card: Long press the Gallery card, tap Remove, and remove unwanted
cards.

Organize Albums
Organize photos and videos into albums to easily sift through them.

Add Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums.

2 Touch , name the album, then touch OK.


3 Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album.

Sort Albums

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > and touch Sort albums.

2 Drag next to an album to the desired position. Touch Reset to reset the albums to the
default order.

Move Photos and Videos

1 Open an album, then touch and hold to select the photos and videos you want to move.

2 Touch > Move to select the desired album.


3 Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original album.
The All photos and Videos albums show all photos and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums.

Delete Photos and Videos


Touch and hold to select the items you want to delete, then go to Delete > Delete.
Some preset albums, such as All photos, My favorites, Videos, and Camera albums, cannot be
deleted.

Deleted photos and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album.They will
be permanently deleted after a certain period.
To permanently delete a photo or video manually, touch and hold its thumbnail in the Recently
deleted album, then go to Delete > Delete.

Recover Deleted Photos and Videos


In the Recently deleted album, touch and hold to select the items you want to recover, then

touch to restore them to their original albums.


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If the original album has been deleted, a new one will be created.

Add Photos and Videos to Favorites

Open a photo or video, then touch .


The item will appear in both its original album and the My favorites album.

Block Albums
Block third-party app albums to prevent them from being displayed in Gallery.

1 In the Others list, touch the album you want to block.

2 If is displayed at the top, it indicates that the album can be blocked. Go to > Block.
Blocked albums can only be viewed in Files.
3 To unblock an album, open the Others list, touch View blocked albums, then touch
Unblock next to the album.
Only some albums in Others can be blocked.

Hide Album
If you have private pictures and videos that you do not want to show in the album, you can hide
them.
In Albums tab, tap an album, long press to select the picture or video you want to hide and tap

> Hide > OK.


Selected pictures and videos will be hidden. You can:

• In Albums tab, tap > Hidden items to view the hidden pictures and videos.
• Long press to select a picture or video in Hidden items and tap Unhide.
After unhiding, pictures and videos will be restored to the original album.
Pictures and videos in shared albums cannot be hidden, please refer to the actual situation.

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Apps
App Basics

Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using any of the following methods:
• When using the Standard style home screen, touch and hold the app icon on the home
screen, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
• When using the Drawer style home screen, touch and hold the app icon in the drawer, then
touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app, then touch Uninstall.
Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause system errors.

Manage Background Apps

1 Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the
navigation method you are using:
• Gestures: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.

• Three-key navigation: Touch .

2 On the recent tasks screen, you can:


• Swipe across to view app previews.
• Touch an app preview to access an app.
• Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.

• Swipe down on an app preview to lock it. will appear at the top of the app preview.

Touching will not close this app.

• Swipe down again to unlock it. will disappear.

• Touch to close all apps (except for those you have locked).

Clear the Cache of an App


Delete app cache files to free up storage space.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to
Storage > CLEAR CACHE.

Contacts
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Manually create contacts

On the Contacts screen, tap , go to the New contact interface, enter name, phone number,

and other information, and tap to save.

Calendar
Use Events
Events help you schedule activities in your daily and work life, such as attending company
meetings, arranging social get-togethers, and making credit card repayments. You can add
events and set reminders to help you arrange your schedule in advance.

Add Schedules

1 Go to Calendar, then tap .


2 Enter details such as title, location, start and end time of the schedule.
3 Tap Reminder or Second reminder to set a reminder for the schedule.

4 Tap to save the schedule.

Search for an Event

1 On the Calendar screen, touch .


2 Enter keywords of your event in the search box, such as the title and location.

Share Schedules

1 Open the Calendar screen, then tap a schedule under View or Schedule.

2 Tap > Share, then follow the on-screen instructions to share your schedule in the way
you prefer.

Delete Schedules
You can delete schedules using either of the following methods:

• On the Calendar screen, tap the schedule you want to delete, then tap > Delete.
• On the Schedule screen, tap and hold a schedule, then tap Delete event.

Set a Calendar Notification


Set the calendar notification type according to your requirements. You can set status bar
notifications, banner notifications, and ringtone notifications. After setting the default reminder
time, your tablet will send a notification at the specified time.
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Go to Calendar > > Settings.


• Touch Default reminder time or Reminder time for all-day events to set a reminder time.
• Touch Notifications and enable Allow notifications. Then follow the onscreen instructions to
set a notification type.

Customize Calendar View Settings


You can customize calendar view settings, such as by specifying the start day of the week, and
whether to show week numbers.

1 Go to Calendar > > Settings.


2 Select the start day of the week, or enable the switch to show week numbers.

Set Alternate Calendars


You can switch to other calendars, such as the Chinese lunar calendar or the Islamic calendar.

Go to Calendar > > Settings > Alternate calendars, and select a calendar you want to use.

View National/Regional Holidays


View national/regional holidays in the calendar to help plan your trip.

1 Go to Calendar > > Settings > National/Regional holidays.


2 Turn on the switch of a country/region, and your tablet will automatically download holiday
information for that country/region and display it in Calendar.

Clock
Set Alarms
You can set alarms to play a sound or vibrate at specific times.

Add an alarm

1 Go to Clock > Alarm, tap to add an alarm.


2 Follow the prompts to set the ringtone, repeating interval, etc.

3 Tap to save the settings.

Modify or Delete an Alarm


Touch an existing alarm to modify or delete it.

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Snooze an Alarm
If you don't want to get up when an alarm rings, simply touch the snooze button or press the
Power button.
The snooze length is set when creating the alarm.

Turn Off an Alarm


When an alarm rings, swipe left or right on the button that appears at the bottom of the screen
to turn it off.

Use the Timer or Stopwatch


You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to
measure the duration of an event.

Timer

Go to Clock > Timer, set the duration of time, and touch to start the timer. To stop it, touch

Stopwatch

Go to Clock > Stopwatch, and touch to start the stopwatch. To stop it, touch .

Notepad
Create a Note
To help you quickly keep a track of your thoughts and inspirations, you can create notes using
the Handwrite (to write or draw content) and Scan document modes.

Add Content to a Note

1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .


2 Enter the title and content of the note. You can then perform the following:

• Touch to add a checklist.

• Touch to change the text style, paragraph alignment, and background.

• Touch to insert a picture. Touch and hold the picture, then drag it to the desired
position in the note.

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• To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, touch after finishing to add a
tag for it.

3 Touch to save the note.

Add a Note by Scanning Documents

1 Open Notepad and go to Notes > > > Scan document.

2 Align your phone camera with the picture or file you want to scan and touch to start
scanning. The scanned pages are saved in Notepad.

Add a Handwritten Note


You can add a handwritten note to write down thoughts and inspirations that would be difficult
to convey through text.

1 Go to Notepad > Notes and touch .

2 Touch to write or draw the content you need in the selected color.

3 Touch to save the note.

Create To-dos
You can create to-dos to keep a track of day-to-day essentials, such as daily shopping lists,
tasks at work, and household chores.

Add a To-do Item


You can add a to-do item and set a time reminder for it.
If you have marked the to-do item as important, you will be prompted with a full-screen
reminder when the screen is locked.

1 Go to Notepad > To-dos and touch .


2 Enter your to-do item.

3 Touch , set a time, and touch OK.

4 Enable to mark the to-do item as important.


5 Touch Save.
This feature may vary by device.

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Set Repeated Reminders for a To-do Item


If you specify a time for a to-do item, you can select a repeat mode for it (for example, Never,
Every day, Every week, Every month, or Every year), and your tablet will repeatedly prompt
you to complete the to-do item at the specified time.

Manage Your Notepad


You can sort your Notepad items by category and put them into different folders, delete
unwanted items, and share items with other people.
When viewing a list of items or an individual item in Notepad, touch the status bar at the top of
the screen to quickly return to the first item or the beginning of the item you are viewing.

Use App Lock for Notepad or Lock a Note


Enable the app lock for Notepad: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, enter the lock screen
password or customize the app lock password as prompted, and then turn on the switch next
to Notepad.

Sort Notepad Items by Category


To sort the notes into different folders by category, you can add labels in different colors.
You can sort notepad items using either of the following methods:

• On the All notes screen, swipe left on an item, select or to move this item to the top,
or add a star mark to it.

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, touch , and select a
notebook for this item.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do item, select the ones you want to classify under the same

category, then touch .


Items in an Exchange account cannot be moved.

Sync Notepad Items


Swipe down from the Exchange mail list to sync the notes and tasks from the current account
to Notepad. The corresponding notes and to-do items will then be generated automatically.
A folder named after the Exchange account will be automatically generated in Notepad.

Share Notepad Items


You can share Notepad items in the following ways:
• To share a single note or to-do item, open the one you want to share from the All notes or All

to-dos screen, touch , and share it as prompted.


Notes can be shared by touching As image, As text, Export as document, or To another
device.
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After touching Export as document, you can choose to export the note as a TXT or HTML file,
which will be saved to Files > Browse > My tablet > Documents > NotePad by default.

• To share multiple notes, on the All notes screen, touch and hold a note, and select the ones

you want to share. Then touch and share them as prompted.

Print Notepad Items

1 On the All notes screen, open the item you want to print.

2 Go to > Print, then select a printer and configure printing settings as prompted.

Delete Notepad Items


You can delete Notepad items using either of the following methods:

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to delete it.
• Touch and hold a note or to-do item you want to delete, select or drag over the check boxes

of any other notes or to-do items you want to delete as well, then touch .
To restore a deleted Notepad item, touch All notes or All to-dos, select the item you want to

restore in Recently deleted, then touch .

Recorder
Recorder
The recorder helps you to save the audio so that you can listen to it at any time.

Audio recording

1 Open Recorder in the Tools folder. Tap to start recording.

2 You can tap to mark key points during the recording.

3 Tap to end the recording.


4 You can long press the recording file to share, rename, and delete it.
Go to Files > Browse > My tablet > Sounds to view the file.

Play the audio recording


The recording files will be displayed as a list on the home page of Recorder and can be played
by tapping.
On the player screen, you can:

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• Tap to automatically skips the sections with no sound.

• Tap to change the playback speed.

• Tap to mark key points.


• Tap on the name of a mark to rename it.

Edit audio recording files

1 Go to the home page of Recorder. Tap the recording file.

2 Tap . The full waveform of the recording is displayed.


3 Drag the start and end time sliders of the recording to select a section. You can also zoom
the waveform area with two fingers to adjust area and then select the section.

4 Tap . Select Keep selected part or Delete selected part.

Share audio recording files


Go to the home page of Recorder. You can share audio recording files by any of the following
methods:
• Long press the recording file to enter multi-selection mode, check the single or multiple
recording files you want to share, tap Share, and then select a sharing method.
• Tap on one of the recording files you want to share to enter the playback interface, then tap

> Share and choose a sharing method.

Email
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account in Email to start using your tablet for convenient email access.

Add a Personal Email Account

1 Open Email on your tablet , then select from the available mailbox providers.
2 Enter your email address and password, touch LOG IN, and follow the onscreen instructions
to complete configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check
the server settings.

Add an Exchange Account


Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox
uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your tablet .

1 Contact the administrator of the company email server to obtain the domain name, server
address, port number, and security type.

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2 Open Email and select Exchange.


3 Enter the email address, user name, and password.
4 Touch MANUAL SETUP. On the Log in screen, enter the email domain name, server
address, port number, and security type.

5 Touch , then follow the onscreen instructions to complete configuration. The system
will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.

Set Email Notifications


Set a notification mode for your emails as needed.

1 Go to Email > > Settings > General > Notifications, and enable Allow notifications.
2 Select the email account you want to set notifications for, turn on the Allow notifications
switch, then select a notification mode.

Calculator
Calculator
Use the calculator on your tablet to perform basic mathematical calculations and for
calculating exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Use the Basic Calculator


You can open the calculator using either of the following methods:
• Find Calculator in the Tools folder.

• Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, then touch to
open the calculator.

Use the Scientific Calculator

Open the calculator and go to > Scientific.

Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers


• Copy a calculation result: Touch and hold the calculation result, touch COPY, then paste the
result somewhere else, such as in a note or message.

• Delete the last digit: Touch .

• Clear the display: Touch . You can also touch to clear the display after touching
to complete the calculation.

App Twin
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Enable App Twin


App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously,
allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
App Twin is only supported by some apps.

Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and enable App Twin. The twin app will then be displayed
on the home screen.

Optimizer
Clean Up Tablet Storage
You can use Cleanup in System Manager to scan for redundant or large files, such as app
residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can
choose whether or not to delete files as suggested.

1 Open System Manager, then touch Cleanup.


2 When the scan is complete, touch CLEAN UP after each item and delete any files you don't
need.

Automatically Clean Up System Trash

1 Open System Manager, and touch Cleanup.


2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your tablet will automatically clean up system
trash.

Manually clean up trash files


After the tablet has cleaned up unused files automatically, some trash files may be left which
require manual cleaning.
Go to Cleanup and tap Clean up after the trash file.

Clean Up Duplicate Files


System Manager can identify duplicate files on your tablet .
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them.

Device Clone
Use Device Clone to Move Data to Your New Device
Device Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old tablet to your new tablet.

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Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new tablet , open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Honor or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start cloning.
Device Clone is only available on tablets running Android 7.0 or later.

Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new tablet, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the data cloning.
Device Clone is only available on tablets running iOS 8.0 or later.

Tips
Tips
Tips has a selection of tips and tricks to help you quickly learn how to use your tablet. It also
provides a full version of the user manual for easy reference at any time.
Tips Section introduction:
• Illustrated tips: A small video or a picture with clear and concise text to help you master an
operation. The cards are categorized by scenario, making it easy for you to choose the
section of interest.
• Detailed tips: Easy-to-access and easy-to-understand instructions on the advanced features
of the tablet.
Tips Main functions:
• Search: Enter a keyword to retrieve all the related content in Tips, giving you quick access to
the information you need. It also offers hot information for your reference.
• Like and comment: You can review the information and give feedback.
• Try it out: Provide the Try now button for key or complicated functions. Tap to go straight to
the interface of the function.

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• The feature availability varies by device.

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Wi-Fi
Introduction to Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also
enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network


Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and financial
losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.


2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using either of the following methods:
• Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to under Available networks. A password is required
for encrypted networks.
• To manually add a Wi-Fi network, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, touch Add
network, and enter the SSID and password as prompted to complete the connection.

The icon displayed in the status bar indicates that the tablet is connected to Wi-Fi .

Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct


You can use Wi-Fi Direct to transfer data between HONOR devices. Wi-Fi Direct allows you to
transfer large files to a nearby device more quickly than Bluetooth and without having to pair
the devices.

1 On the receiving device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi.


2 Go to More settings > Wi-Fi Direct to start searching for nearby devices that have enabled
Wi-Fi Direct.

3 On the sending device, touch and hold to select the files you want to share, touch , and
select Wi-Fi Direct.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

4 Touch the icon of the receiving device to establish a connection, then share the files.
5 On the receiving device, accept the Wi-Fi Direct transfer request.
Then go to Files > Browse > My tablet > Download > Wi-Fi Direct to view the received files.

Select a Network Using Wi-Fi+


When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, if your tablet detects a Wi-Fi network that it has previously connected
to or is free, it will automatically enable Wi-Fi and connect to the network. Your tablet will also

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evaluate the quality of the current Wi-Fi network and switch to mobile data if the Wi-Fi signal is
poor.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.


2 Touch More settings and enable or disable Wi-Fi+.

Bluetooth
Tablet Bluetooth basic
You can connect your tablet to Bluetooth earbuds, speakers, car entertainment systems, or
share data from your tablet to other devices via Bluetooth.
We will introduce the following Bluetooth functions of your tablet: ① turn on or turn off
Bluetooth; ② edit Bluetooth device's name; ③ pair Bluetooth devices; ④ transfer files via
Bluetooth; ⑤ unpair devices.
The effective distance of Bluetooth is 10 meters. Please use Bluetooth functions within the
effective range.

Turning Bluetooth on or off


• Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (which can be swiped down
further) and enable or disable Bluetooth. Long press Bluetooth to enter the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn on or off the Bluetooth switch.

Change the name of the Bluetooth device

1 Go to the settings screen for Bluetooth and enable Bluetooth.


2 Tap Device name, enter the new name, and tap OK.

Pair with a Bluetooth Device

1 Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions,
refer to the device's user guide.
2 From your tablet , access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have your
tablet automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your tablet with, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.

On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view tips for connecting various Bluetooth
devices.

Transfer Files via Bluetooth


You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device
provided that both devices are within the effective Bluetooth range.

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1 Pair the sending and recipient devices via Bluetooth.

2 On the sending device, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to share, touch ,
and select Bluetooth.
Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.

3 Touch the Bluetooth name of the recipient device to start sharing.


4 On the recipient device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request.

Unpair a Bluetooth Device

1 On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch.

2 In the list of Paired devices, touch next to the name of the device you wish to unpair,
then touch Unpair.

Mobile Network
Share Your Network Connection with Other Devices
Data services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Once Personal hotspot has been enabled, you can share your mobile data or the Wi-Fi
network your tablet is currently connected to with other devices.

Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot


• The settings items vary by device. If your tablet does not provide a specific item, it indicates that
the corresponding feature is not supported.
• Some Wi-Fi networks that require authentication cannot be shared.

Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot, and enable Personal hotspot. The
mobile data or Wi-Fi network connection of your tablet will then be shared with other devices.
You can also perform the following for the personal hotspot:
• Set Device name.
• Set Password.
• Touch Connected devices to view the connected devices list and blocklist. Touch a device in
the Connected devices list to move it to the Blocklist list as prompted. You can also remove a
device from the list.
• If you are sharing a mobile data network, you can also touch More to set Data limit and AP
band.

Share Your Network via Bluetooth

1 Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and enable Bluetooth. Select a device, then follow the
onscreen instructions to complete pairing.

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2 Go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and enable Bluetooth
tethering.

3 On the Bluetooth settings screen of the paired device, touch next to the name of your
device, then enable Internet access to share your network.

More Connections
Enable or Disable Airplane Mode
When taking a flight, you can enable Airplane mode if required to do so by the airline. In
Airplane mode, your tablet will not be able to make calls, send or receive SMS messages, or
use mobile data, but all other functions will be available.
You can enable or disable Airplane mode using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to

display all shortcuts. Touch to enable or disable Airplane mode.


• Go to Settings > Mobile network, and enable or disable Airplane mode.
When Airplane mode is enabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will automatically be disabled. You can
re-enable them if allowed to do so by the airline.
• Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

• Data services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

• Calling services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

• SMS messaging services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Project Your Tablet Screen Wirelessly


You can project your tablet screen wirelessly to a large display (such as a TV).

1 Perform the following based on the model and functions of the large display:
• If the large display supports Miracast, turn on its wireless projection switch.
• If the large display does not support Miracast, connect a wireless HDMI adapter to it.
Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.

To check whether the large display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless projection on
it, consult the user guide or customer service of the large display manufacturer.

2 On your tablet , swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and turn on

.
3 Swipe down again to show all shortcuts and enable Wireless Projection. Your tablet will
start searching for available display devices.
4 In the device list, touch the name corresponding to the large display or wireless HDMI
adapter to complete the projection connection.
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Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar, and touch Disconnect.

HONOR Share
HONOR Share is a wireless sharing technology that allows you to quickly transfer images,
videos, documents, and other types of files between devices. This technology uses Bluetooth
to discover nearby devices that supports HONOR Share and Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files
without using mobile data.

Enable or Disable HONOR Share


You can enable or disable HONOR Share in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off HONOR Share. You can also touch and hold
HONOR Share to access its settings screen.
• Go to Settings > More connections > HONOR Share to enable or disable HONOR Share.

Share Files Between Tablets with HONOR Share


You can use HONOR Share to quickly share files between HONOR tablets . The recipient can
preview the files before they are sent, then view the full content of the files once they have
been received.

1 On the receiving device, enable HONOR Share.


2 On the sending device, tap and hold to select a file or album you want to share, then tap

. Tap HONOR Share, then tap the name of the receiving device to send the file.
These steps may be different if you are sharing files directly from an app.

3 On the receiving device, tap ACCEPT to accept the transfer.


On the receiving device, go to Files, tap My tablet > HONOR Share under the Browse tab to
view the received file.
Received pictures or videos can also be viewed in Gallery > Albums > HONOR Share.

Transfer Data Between Your Tablet and Computer with a USB Cable
1 Connect your tablet to a computer with a USB cable. After the driver is automatically
installed on the computer, the drive name corresponding to your tablet will be displayed.
2 On your tablet , swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down
further to show all shortcut switches, go to Touch for more options, and select a USB
connection mode to transfer data.
• Transfer photos: Use the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to transfer photos between your
tablet and computer. In the new drive displayed on the computer, you can view photos
stored on your tablet , or copy and paste photos between the device and computer.
• Transfer files / Android Auto: Use the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) to transfer files
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can view files stored on your tablet , or copy and paste files between the device and
computer.
Install Windows Media Player 11 or later on your computer to view media files on your
tablet .

• Input MIDI: Use your tablet as the audio input device of the Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (MIDI) and play music on your computer.

Print Images and Documents

Connect Your Tablet to a Printer

1 Check the printer manual or consult with its manufacturer to verify that it is Mopria-certified.
If it is not, consult with its manufacturer to install the corresponding app or plug-in for it on
your tablet.
2 Connect your tablet and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the following
methods:
• Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi router.
On your tablet , go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the same Wi-Fi router, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
• Connect with Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow the instructions in
the printer manual to enable this feature. On your tablet , go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable
Wi-Fi, go to More settings > Wi-Fi Direct, then touch the printer to establish the
connection.
• Connect to your printer's hotspot: If your printer can double as a wireless hotspot,
follow the instructions in the printer manual to enable the hotspot and set a password.
On your tablet , go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, touch the printer's hotspot, then
follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
3 Go to Settings > More connections > Printing > Default Print Service, and enable Default
Print Service.
4 Select the printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to add the
printer.

Print files
To print files under Gallery and Notepad:

• Print pictures: If under Gallery, open the picture, tap > Print or export to PDF, select the
printer and follow onscreen instructions.

• Print notes: If under Notepad, open the note, tap > Print, select the printer and follow
onscreen instructions.

Home Screen & Wallpaper


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Manage the Home Screen Layout


You can customize the home screen layout to suit your tablet usage habits.

Rearrange icons on the home screen


Touch and hold an icon until it enlarges, then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.

Keep Home Screen Icons Aligned


Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then
enable Auto-align. With this feature enabled, empty spaces will automatically be filled when
apps are removed.

Lock Home Screen Icon Positions


Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode, then
enable Lock layout.

Select the Home Screen Layout Pattern


Pinch two fingers together on the home screen, go to Home screen settings > Layout, then
select a layout pattern you prefer.

Set Your Home Screen in Settings


You can also go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings, then enable
Auto-align and more.

Use Magazine Unlock


Magazine Unlock will change the image displayed on the lock screen every time the screen is
turned on.

Enable Magazine Unlock


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Magazine Unlock, and enable Magazine Unlock.
When your tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will automatically download magazine
unlock images.

Disable Magazine Unlock


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Magazine Unlock, and disable Magazine
Unlock.
Your tablet will no longer automatically switch magazine unlock images. Images saved to
favorites and local images added to the Magazine unlock library will not be cleared.

Pin or Remove a Magazine Unlock Image


Turn on the screen, and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to access the magazine
unlock management screen.
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Touch at the top of the screen. You can then:


• Touch Pin, and the magazine unlock image will not change each time you turn on the screen.

To unpin the image, go to > Unpin.


• Touch Remove, and the current magazine unlock image will be removed from the library and
will no longer appear on the lock screen.
• Touch Like, and the current wallpaper will not be cleared after new lock screen images have
been downloaded. The image will also be saved to Gallery.

To unfavorite the image, go to > Unfavorite, and the image will be cleared after new lock
screen images have been downloaded.
• Touch Share, and choose your preferred way to share the image.
Preset magazine unlock images cannot be added to favorites or shared.
If Face unlock is enabled, do not look directly at your tablet when turning on the screen. Ensure
that your tablet is still locked before swiping up to access the magazine unlock management
screen.
If you unfavorite an image, it will not be removed from Gallery.

Subscribe to Magazine Unlock Images


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Magazine Unlock, and select or deselect
magazine types based on your preferences.
If you deselect all types, your tablet will not download new magazine unlock images and will
only display already downloaded images.

Set a Local Image as a Magazine Unlock Image


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Magazine Unlock > Added from Gallery, touch

, select a local image, then touch .

Delete Magazine Unlock Images Saved to Favorites

1 Open Gallery, touch the Albums tab, then go to Others > Magazine Unlock.
2 To select an image you want to delete, touch and hold it. You can select multiple images as
needed, then touch Delete.

Use App Drawer to Store Apps


You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen
to streamline your home screen.
This feature may vary by device.

Enable App Drawer


Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer.
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Once enabled, you can swipe up on the home screen to access all of your apps in the drawer.

Create shortcuts on the home screen


In the Drawer mode, swipe up on the home screen to display the drawer, touch and hold an
app until it enlarges, then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.

Move Apps Back to the Drawer


Touch and hold an icon until it enlarges, then touch REMOVE. This operation will only remove
the app icon from your home screen but will not uninstall it.
You can still find it in the app drawer.

Disable the Drawer mode


To switch back to the standard home screen, go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper >
Home screen style and select Standard.

Display & Brightness


Adjust the Screen Brightness, Color Mode, and Color Temperature
You can set the screen brightness, color mode, and color temperature according to your
preferences.

Automatically Adjust the Screen Brightness


Go to Settings > Display & brightness, and enable Automatic.
Your tablet will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting
conditions.

Manually Adjust the Screen Brightness


You can manually adjust the screen brightness using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the section, drag the
slider to adjust the screen brightness.

• Go to Settings > Display & brightness. In the section, drag the slider to adjust the screen
brightness.

Use Eye Comfort Mode


Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce harmful blue light and adjust the screen to display
warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.
• Rest your eyes for at least 10 minutes every half an hour.

• Look into the distance for your eyes to have a break from the screen and to relieve eye fatigue.

• Cultivating good eye care habits will protect your vision and prevent near-sightedness.
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Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode


• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, swipe down on it again to
show all shortcuts, then turn on or turn off Eye Comfort. You can touch and hold Eye Comfort
to access the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, and enable or disable Enable all day.

Once Eye comfort mode is enabled, will be displayed in the status bar, and the screen will
take on a yellow tint since less blue light is being emitted.

Set a Schedule for Eye Comfort Mode


Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Scheduled, then set Start and
End according to your preferences.

Customize Eye Comfort Mode


Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort, enable Enable all day or set up
Scheduled, and adjust the slider under Filter level to customize how much blue light you
would like to be filtered.

Dark mode
Soften screen brightness to bring you an immersive visual experience, and can turn on and off
automatically with sunset and sunrise, saving power and trouble.

Enable the dark mode


You can turn the dark mode on or off in any of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to show the notification panel (continue swiping for more
contents) and turn on/off Dark mode. Long press Dark mode to enter the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness, tap Dark.

Screen resolution adjustment

Smart screen resolution adjustment


Go to Settings > Display & brightness and turn on Smart resolution. The system will adjust the
screen resolution up or down according to the apps being run.

Sounds & Vibration


Do Not Disturb Mode
Do Not Disturb helps you prevent interruptions when you need to focus. When this mode is
enabled, calls and messages will be muted and banner notifications will not be displayed.

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Enable or disable Do Not Disturb


Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb and turn on or off Do Not Disturb.

When Do Not Disturb is enabled, a moon icon appears on the status bar. You can see
notifications in the drop-down notification panel in the Do Not Disturb mode. Swipe the

notification to the left and tap to set a delayed reminder.


When there are incoming calls, notifications, and messages, the tablet will not be turned on or
display banner notifications and is muted.

Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb

1 Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb, and disable Do Not Disturb.
2 Enable Scheduled. Your tablet will enter Do not disturb mode at the specified time on
Saturdays and Sundays by default.
3 Touch Scheduled to set the time frame and repeat cycle.
4 You can also touch Add to set multiple start times.

Notifications
Disable App Notifications

Disable Notifications from a Specific App


If you do not want to be disturbed by notifications from an app, perform either of the
following:
• After you receive a notification from the app, swipe left on it in the notification panel, and go

to > DISABLE NOTIFICATIONS.


• Go to Settings > Notifications, locate and touch the app for which you want to disable
notifications, then disable Allow notifications.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.

Disable Notifications from Apps in Batches


To disable notifications from multiple apps at a time, go to Settings > Notifications > Manage
all, and turn off the switch next to each app.

Hide Content of Notifications on the Lock Screen


Stop the content of notifications from being seen by others by hiding it from the lock screen.
Go to Settings > Notifications, and enable Hide notification content.

More App Notification Settings


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Change notification method for apps


Go to Settings > Notifications. Select an app to set the notification method for the app.
Enable Allow notifications: Play alert when new notifications are available for the app.
The notification method supported by each app may be different.

Notifications Turn on Screen


Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings, and enable Wake screen for
notifications. Your tablet will then automatically turn on the lock screen when it receives a
notification.

Show Notification Icons in the Status Bar


Go to Settings > Notifications > More notification settings, and enable Show notification
icons in the status bar.

Biometrics & Password


Face Recognition
Face Recognition allows you to unlock your tablet or access locked apps with your facial data.

Enroll Facial Data

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition > Unlock device, and enter
your lock screen password.
2 Select Enable raise to wake.
The settings items vary by device. If your tablet does not provide a specific item, it indicates that
the corresponding feature is not supported.

3 Touch GET STARTED and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.

Add More Facial Profiles


You can add a maximum of five facial profiles for your tablet so that it can be shared with your
beloved ones securely.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock screen
password.
2 Touch Add facial profile and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data. After
finished enrolling, you can set the name of facial data.

Enable Face Unlock


On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method.
If you have added multiple users to your tablet , you can use Face unlock only with the Owner
account.

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Access App Lock with Face Recognition


On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add your facial data to App Lock.
You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the
app.

Disable or Delete Facial Data


On the Face Recognition screen, you can do the following:
• Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as
required. This will not delete your facial data.
• Delete facial data: In the FACIAL PROFILES area, open the facial data and tap Delete, follow
the onscreen instructions to delete your facial data.

Lock Screen Password


You can set a numeric, pattern, or hybrid password as your lock screen password.

Set the Lock Screen Password

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password and touch Lock screen password.
2 Enter a password containing 6 digits.
3 Alternatively, touch CHANGE UNLOCK METHOD and select a password type, then follow
the onscreen instructions to input a new password.

Change the lock screen password

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password, tap Change lock screen password.
2 Enter the current lock screen password.
3 Enter a new password, or tap CHANGE UNLOCK METHOD to select and enter a new
password.

Turn off the lock screen password


Go to Settings > Biometrics & password and tap Disable lock screen password.

Apps
Enable App Twin
App Twin enables you to log in to two WhatsApp or Facebook accounts simultaneously,
allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.
App Twin is only supported by some apps.

Go to Settings > Apps > App Twin, and enable App Twin. The twin app will then be displayed
on the home screen.
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View or Change App Settings


Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and touch an app. You can force stop it, uninstall it, view and
change the app permissions, set notification modes, and more.
Some apps cannot be uninstalled.

Battery
Power Management
On the Battery screen, you can check the estimated battery time remaining, and enable a
power saving mode to extend the battery life of your tablet .

Enable Power Saving Mode


If Power Saving mode is enabled on your device and the battery level is higher than 10%,
some functions will be disabled, background apps will be restricted, and visual effects will be
weakened to reduce power consumption. When the battery level is lower than or equal to
10%, stricter power saving measures are taken to ensure the longest standby time. It is
recommended that you enable Power Saving mode when the battery level is lower than or
equal to 20%.

To do so, go to Settings > Battery (or System Manager > ), and enable Power Saving

mode. A icon will then be displayed in the status bar.

Enable Performance Mode


Performance mode adjusts the power settings of your tablet to deliver maximum performance.
This will cause the battery to drain more quickly, especially when graphic-intensive apps are
used.

When the battery has sufficient power, go to Settings > Battery (or System Manager > )
and enable Performance mode.

A icon will then be displayed in the status bar.


Performance mode is available on selected devices only. If the Performance mode option is not
displayed in Battery, it indicates that your device does not support the feature.

Enable Smart Charge


Smart Charge learns from your charging habits and manages the charging process
intelligently. This feature reduces the battery wear level and prolongs the battery life by
reducing the time your device spends fully charged. It is advised that you keep this feature
enabled.

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For example, if you are used to charging your devices overnight or for an extended period of
time, Smart Charge will pause the charging when the battery capacity reaches a certain level.
Before you get up in the morning, Smart Charge will resume charging until your device is fully
charged. This reduces the time your device spends fully charged to slow down battery wear
and prolong the battery life.
Data about your charging habits will only be used on your device and will not be backed up or
uploaded to the cloud.

To enable this feature, go to Settings > Battery > More battery settings, and enable Smart
Charge.

Enable Smart Battery Capacity


Smart Battery Capacity intelligently adjusts the maximum available battery capacity based on
the current battery state to slow down battery wear and prolong the battery lifespan. It is
advised that you keep this feature enabled.
To enable this feature, go to Settings > Battery > More battery settings, and enable Smart
Battery Capacity.

Battery Settings
You can also set whether or not to display the battery percentage in the status bar, and
whether to maintain a network connection when the tablet screen is turned off.

Display Battery Percentage in the Status Bar

Go to Settings > Battery (or System Manager > ), touch Battery percentage, and select
whether the battery percentage will be displayed inside or next to the battery icon.

Stay Connected While Your Device Is Sleeping


Keep your tablet connected to the Internet when it sleeps to continue to receive messages or
download data in sleep mode. Please note that this may increase power consumption.
To do so, on the Battery screen, touch More battery settings, and enable Stay connected while
asleep.

Storage
Check Storage Usage
Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimize it when you feel necessary.

Clean Up Tablet Storage


You can use Cleanup in System Manager to scan for redundant or large files, such as app
residue, unwanted installation packages, WeChat data, and more. Once detected, you can
choose whether or not to delete files as suggested.
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1 Open System Manager, then touch Cleanup.


2 When the scan is complete, touch CLEAN UP after each item and delete any files you don't
need.

Automatically Clean Up System Trash

1 Open System Manager, and touch Cleanup.


2 Swipe down from the top of the screen, and your tablet will automatically clean up system
trash.

Manually clean up trash files


After the tablet has cleaned up unused files automatically, some trash files may be left which
require manual cleaning.
Go to Cleanup and tap Clean up after the trash file.

Clean Up Duplicate Files


System Manager can identify duplicate files on your tablet .
On the Cleanup screen, touch Duplicate files, then select unwanted files to delete them.

Security
Used Password Vault to automatically fill in your account number and password
Use Password Vault to save your account number and password for applications and fill them
in automatically when logging in to the application. Account numbers and passwords are
stored on the device through hardware encryption and are not accessed by Honor, nor are
your data uploaded to the Internet or servers.
• Before using Password Vault, please set a lock screen password for your tablet.

• Some apps may not support Password Vault.

View or Delete Stored Usernames and Passwords


You can view or delete the usernames and passwords stored in Password Vault at any time.
Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault > ACCOUNTS to view or delete the stored
usernames and passwords.

Disable Password Vault


Password Vault is enabled by default, but can be disabled if required.
Go to Settings > Security > Password Vault, and disable Automatically save and fill in
usernames and passwords.

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Log In Faster with Password Vault

1 When you log in to an app for the first time, your tablet will automatically prompt you to
save the password. Touch SAVE when prompted.
2 If you log out of the app, the next time you log in, your device will autofill the username and
password once you have verified your identity with your lock screen password, fingerprint,
or face ID.
When you switch to a new HONOR tablet , you can use Device Clone to transfer data in
Password Vault to your new device.

Use App Lock to Protect Your Privacy


You can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to prevent
unauthorized access.

Enable App Lock


Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > ENABLE, then follow the onscreen instructions to set
the App Lock password and select the apps to lock.
If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or
fingerprint ID as prompted.
This feature may vary by device.

Change the App Lock Password or Security Questions

Enter the App Lock settings screen, go to > Password type, and select Lock screen
password or Custom PIN as the App Lock password.
If you select Custom PIN, you can go on to set a new password and security questions.

Cancel or Disable App Lock


On the App Lock settings screen, do the following:
• Cancel App Lock: On the list of locked apps, toggle off the switches beside the apps for
which you want to cancel App Lock.

• Reset App Lock: Go to > DISABLE APP LOCK > DISABLE. This will cancel all locks, and
clear all App Lock settings.

Privacy
Permission management
Apps may require certain permissions, such as the Location permission, in order to provide
you with corresponding services.

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However, some apps may obtain excessive permissions, posing potential risks to your
information privacy and security. You can check the permissions granted to each app and deny
those you deem unnecessary.

Manage the Location Permission


After granting the Location permission to an app, it can obtain your location information at any
time. For example, if a map app is granted the Location permission, it can provide you with
location and navigation services. You can revoke the permission if you do not need these
services.

1 Go to Settings > Apps > Permission manager.


2 On the Permission manager screen, touch Location, touch the icon of the corresponding
app, then select one of the access permission options.

Review permission access logs


You can review and manage privacy access logs as needed to disable unjustified permissions
and enjoy better services.
Go to the Permission manager screen and select a permission to turn on or off the
application's access.

View and Eliminate Privacy Risks


You can also view the privacy risk report on the privacy screen and optimize unnecessary
permissions to maintain security.

1 Go to Settings > Privacy, the system will automatically scan and detect privacy risks. If
privacy risks are detected, Suggested optimizations will be displayed. Tap Suggested
optimizations to view the privacy risk report.
2 Tap OPTIMIZE to eliminate privacy risks.

Use Location Services


Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can
enable or disable location services, and grant or deny permissions to access location
information for particular apps as required.

Enable or Disable Location Services


You can enable or disable location services in either of the following ways:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel (you can swipe further to

display all shortcuts), and enable or disable .


• Alternatively, go to Settings > Location, and enable or disable Access my location.
After location services are disabled, your tablet will prevent all apps and services from
collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps. When

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these apps or services need to use location information, your tablet will remind you to enable
location services again.

Allow or Forbid Apps to Obtain Location Information


You can allow or forbid an app to access location information, set to allow only while in use,
allow all the time, or deny, and more.

1 Go to Settings > Privacy > Permission manager, touch Location, and check which apps
have been granted access to location information.
2 Touch the corresponding app and follow the onscreen instructions to grant or deny
permissions.

Accessibility Features
Use a Screen Reader App
Screen reader apps are designed to assist visually impaired users to use a tablet.

Enable Color Correction to Customize the Screen Color


Color correction helps people with poor eyesight see the screen content more easily.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Color correction and enable Color
correction.
2 Touch Correction mode to select a color correction mode.

Magnification gestures
You can zoom in on the screen using magnification gestures.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Magnification, turn on the switch for
Magnification.
Quickly tap the screen three times with 1 finger, then:
• Pinch 2 or more fingers together or apart to zoom the screen.
• Drag 2 or more fingers to scroll the screen.

Enable color inversion


Color inversion is used to change colors of the text and background on the screen. When this
feature is enabled, your tablet will show white text on a black background.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility, turn on the switch for Colour inversion.

Enable accessibility features by shortcut


You can enable an accessibility feature of your choice by the Volume key shortcut.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Accessibility shortcut.


2 Tap Select feature, choose the feature to be enabled by shortcut.

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3 Enable Accessibility shortcut. Touch and hold the volume up and down keys at the same
time for 3 seconds to enable the accessibility feature.

Adjust the Long Press Duration


This feature allows you to adjust the response time when you long press the screen.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility, tap Long press duration, set the time as
desired.

Set Scheduled Power On/Off


Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your tablet on and off at set times, to save
power and prevent interruptions while resting.

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Scheduled power on/off, and enable Scheduled
power on/off.
2 Set the power on and off times, as well as the repeat cycle. Your tablet will power on and off
automatically at the specified times.
To stop using this feature, disable Scheduled power on/off.

System & Updates


Change system language and region
1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > Language and region and select
a language.
2 If the language you want to use is not in the list, tap ADD LANGUAGE, search and add it to
the language list, and then select the language.
• The system support many languages, but not all. You might not find the language you want.

• You can also swipe up the screen to the bottom of the language list and tap Update list there
to update the languages supported by the system.

3 Tap Region to select your country/region. The system interface will be adjusted according
to the cultural habits of your chosen country or region.

Use Another Input Method


You can download a third-party input method and set it as the default input method.

1 Download the input method from an official app market.


2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the default input method, or go to Settings >
System & updates > Language & input > Default keyboard and select the input method.

Set the System Date and Time


Your tablet is able to sync to the local date, time, and time zone over a mobile network. You
can also manually set the date, time, and time zone for your tablet .

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Go to Settings > System & updates > Date & time, then set the options according to your
requirements.

Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually


• Enable Automatic date & time, and your tablet will sync to the local date and time over a
mobile network.
• To manually set the date and time, disable Automatic date & time.

Change the Time Zone


This feature may vary by device.

• Enable Automatic date & time, and your tablet will sync to the local time zone over a mobile
network.
• To manually set the time zone, disable Automatic date & time.

Change the Time Format


• Enable 24-hour time and your tablet will display time in the 24-hour format.
• Disable 24-hour time and your tablet will display time in the 12-hour format.

Use Device Clone to Move Data to Your New Device


Device Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old tablet to your new tablet.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new tablet , open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Honor or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch Transfer to start cloning.
Device Clone is only available on tablets running Android 7.0 or later.

Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new tablet, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System &
updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Device Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open the Device Clone app and touch This is the old device. Follow
the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new tablet by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4 On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the data cloning.
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Device Clone is only available on tablets running iOS 8.0 or later.

Back Up with an External Storage Device

Back up data to USB storage devices


When the tablet is low on storage space, you should regularly back up large files or important
data to a USB storage device (e.g., USB flash drive, card reader).

1 Connect the tablet to the USB storage device with a USB OTG cable.
2 Go to tablet Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and select USB storage on the External storage screen.
3 Tap BACK UP, check the data you want to back up, and tap Back up.
4 When backing up for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set the password
and password hint. The data will be encrypted when backing up. Please remember the
backup password: After the backup password is set, you do not need to enter the password
for later backups, but you need to enter it for verification to recover files.

To reset the password, go to the USB storage backup screen, tap > Reset password,
and follow on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
The reset password is valid only for subsequent backups, not for previous backups.

Recover backup data from USB storage devices

1 Connect the tablet to the USB storage device with a USB OTG cable.
2 Go to tablet Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and select USB storage on the External storage screen.
3 Select the appropriate backup record entry in the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list and open
it.
4 Select the data you need to recover, tap Restore, follow the prompts to enter the password,
and then recover the data.

Restore Your Tablet to Default Settings or Factory Settings

Reset Network Settings


This operation will reset your Wi-Fi , mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings. It will not
change any other settings on your tablet or delete any data.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the
onscreen instructions to reset network settings.
Data services are not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.

Restore All Settings


This operation will reset all network settings, your lock screen password, and the home screen
layout. If your tablet supports fingerprint or facial recognition, the enrolled fingerprints and
facial data will be deleted as well. Other data or files will not be deleted from your tablet . This
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operation does not restore the settings of Find Device, Users & accounts, Device
administrators, or app settings either.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the operation.

Restore Factory Settings


This operation will erase data on your tablet , including your accounts, app data and system
settings, installed apps, music, images, all files in the internal storage, security chip contents,
and locally-stored system, app, and personal data related to HONOR IDs. Make sure to back
up your data before restoring your tablet to its factory settings.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset tablet, touch Reset tablet, and follow the
onscreen instructions to restore factory settings.

About Phone
Legal Notice
Copyright © Honor Device Co., Ltd. 2022. All rights reserved.

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This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not
limited to the colour, 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.

Model: HEY-W09

Magic UI 6.1_01

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