User Guide

Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures 1
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 4
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 5
Notification and Status Icons 6
Control Panel 7
Screenshots & Screen Recording 11
Enter Text 16
Multi-Window 17

Smart Features
AI Lens 21
AI Touch 21
Easy Projection 21
Huawei Print 22
Multi-Device Collaboration 23
Audio Control Panel 24

Camera and Gallery

Take Photos 25
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 27
AI Camera 29
Moving Pictures 29
High-Res Mode 30
Pro Mode 30
Record Videos 32
Slow-Mo Recording 34
Time-Lapse Photography 35
Adjust Camera Settings 35
Manage Gallery 37
Smart Photo Categorization 41

Apps
Notepad 43
Compass 46

Settings
More Connections 48
Display & Brightness 48
Biometrics & Password 49
Security 52
About Phone 53
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Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

System Navigation Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is
selected.

Return to the previous screen

Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen.

Back to home screen

Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.

Recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.

Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.

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Switch between apps

• Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation
screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
• Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps.

If your device does not have the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, it indicates
that the corresponding feature is not supported.

Knuckle Gestures
Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all
necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model):
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures, and enable Take
screenshot and Record screen.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot, and enable
Smart screenshot.

Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.

Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.

Capture part of the screen

Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.

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Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.

More Gestures

Access Home screen editing mode

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.

Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen

Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.

Display the search bar

Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.

Display the notification panel

Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.

Turn on a shortcut switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control

Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on

your device model).

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Button Shortcuts

Power off and restart

Press and hold the Power button until your phone displays the Power off
and Restart menu.

Turn up volume
Press the Volume up button.

Turn down volume

Press the Volume down button.

Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.

Some products do not have volume buttons.

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock Your Screen

Auto-lock:
Your phone will automatically turn off when you haven't used it for a certain period of time.
You can go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep, and set the screen timeout duration.
Manually lock the screen:
To lock the screen, use either of the following methods:
• Press the Power button.
• On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter editing mode. Touch Widgets, and
drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. Then touch the Screen Lock icon to lock the
screen.

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Turn On the Screen

You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways (depending on your device model):
• Press the Power button.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable and use Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, or Show palm to wake.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Pick up, and enable and use
Wake device.
If your phone does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.

Unlock Your Screen

Password unlock: Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to
display a panel where you can enter your lock screen password.
Face unlock: Once the screen is turned on, bring your face in front of the screen. Your phone
will unlock automatically after recognizing your face.
Fingerprint unlock: Touch the fingerprint sensor zone with a finger that you have enrolled.
Be sure to first wake the screen, if your device has an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Get Familiar with the Home Screen

Create and Use Large Folders
You can group similar apps in a large folder and name the folder for better management.
You can also turn a standard folder into a large one (both the folder and the app icons in it
will be enlarged) to access apps more easily.

Create a Large Folder

1 Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder.
2 Touch and hold a folder to switch between display modes. For example, you can touch
and hold a new folder and select Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large
folder.
3 You can touch the lower right corner of the large folder to open it and then touch the
folder name to rename it.
You can also rename the folder by touching and holding it and selecting Rename.

Operations in a Large Folder

You can perform the following operations in large folders:
• Open apps: In a large folder, touch an icon to access the app directly.
• Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a
blank area in the folder to exit it.

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When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the
lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within
the folder.

• Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required.
If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted.
• Switch between display modes: Touch and hold a folder to switch between a standard
and large display. For example, you can touch and hold a standard folder and select
Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large folder.

Notification and Status Icons

Notification and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported features vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be relevant to your phone.

5G network connected 4G network connected

3G network connected 2G network connected

Full signal strength Roaming

Data saver enabled No SIM card inserted

Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected

Hotspot disconnected Switching networks via Wi-Fi+

Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to

Wi-Fi connected
connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6 connected
to connect to the Internet

Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable

Wi-Fi 6+ connected
to connect to the Internet

Airplane mode enabled Alarm set

Battery empty Low battery

Charging Fast charging

Super charging Wireless super charging

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Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging

Power Saving mode enabled Digital Balance enabled

Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery

Bluetooth device connected VPN connected

Driving mode enabled Projection device connected

Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled

Headset connected Performance mode enabled

Calling VoLTE enabled

Missed call New message

Silent mode Vibration pattern

NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled

Syncing data Data syncing failed

New email Event reminder

More notifications

Control Panel
Introduction to Control Panel
You can easily manage and control media playback, shortcuts, and Super Device in the
Control Panel.
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel where you can
access the following features with ease:

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The figures are for reference only.

• Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps
and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets).
• Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features.
• Super Device: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID
and allows you to link them so they work together as one.
• Device controls: To manage and control devices and scenes that have been added in AI
Life.This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

Use Shortcut Switches

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Turn on a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model).

The figures are for reference only.

• 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.

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Customize Shortcuts

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to >
Edit switches, then touch and hold a shortcut switch to drag it to your preferred position,
and touch Done.

Audio Control Panel

Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel

When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and
switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.

1 After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to
display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
2 The currently and recently used audio apps will be displayed in Audio Control Panel where
you can manage playback (such as playing, pausing, and switching to the previous or next
song) in the app in use, or touch another audio app to quickly switch playback.

• Some apps need to be updated to the latest version before using this feature.

• Not all apps support Audio Control Panel.

Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device

When your phone is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or
Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in
Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your phone to a
Bluetooth speaker).

1 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.

After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to
the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform
more operations.

2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch

or the device icon (such as ) in the top right corner of the audio control section at the
top, then select the audio device from the connected device list to transfer the current
audio playback on your phone to the device.

Switch Seamlessly Between Screens, with Super Device

Use Super Device for multi-device collaboration with just a tap, to turn all of your smart
devices into one cohesive unit. For example, when you go home, you can continue watching
a movie on your HUAWEI Vision, by picking up right from where you had left off on your
phone; when you return to the office, you can continue to edit the same documents on your
computer, by picking up right from where you had left off on your phone.

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Before using Super Device, check whether this feature is supported by the devices you
wish to connect.

Set Super Device

Before using Super Device, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone, and log in to your
HUAWEI ID.
Make sure that the screens of your other devices remain on, and perform the following
settings on these devices:
• Phone: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that the device is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as the phone that is being used to control it.
Only phones that support Multi-cam mode can be used as connected devices. You can
check whether Multi-cam mode is supported, by going to Camera > More.
• Tablet or tablet with an E Ink display: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that
the device is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as the phone.
• Computer or HUAWEI Vision: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that the device
is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone.
• Smart speaker: Make sure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone
and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID on your phone via AI Life.
• Earphones or glasses: Make sure that they are paired and connected to your phone via
Bluetooth.
• Watch or band: Make sure that it is paired with your phone via Huawei Health, and logged
in to the same HUAWEI ID.
Device types supported by Super Device may vary by product.

Scan for Nearby Devices to Create Your Super Device

Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

Touch the device you wish to connect to, or drag this device to the local device, and follow
the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

If you can't find Super Device in Control Panel, touch in the upper right corner, and
touch Show Super Device.

Screenshots & Screen Recording

Take a Screenshot

Take a Full Screenshot with a Knuckle Tap

1 Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to enable this feature
(depending on your device model):
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• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot
and enable Knuckle screenshots.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot and
enable Smart screenshot.

2 Tap twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot of the entire screen.

Take a Screenshot with a Key Shortcut

Press and hold down on the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time to take a
screenshot.

Take a Screenshot with a Shortcut Switch

Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screenshot to take a screenshot.

Share or Edit a Screenshot

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.
Feel free to:
• Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a method for sharing the screenshot with others.
• Tap on the thumbnail to edit, delete, or do more with the screenshot.

Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.

Swipe Down with Three Fingers to Take a Screenshot

1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot or
Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Three-finger screenshot
(depending on your device model) and make sure that Three-finger screenshot is
enabled.
2 Swipe down from the middle of the screen with three fingers to take the screenshot.

Take a Partial Screenshot

Use Partial screenshot to take a screenshot of a part of the screen. You can choose your
preferred screenshot shape (such as a rectangle, oval, or heart).

Take a Partial Screenshot with Knuckle Gestures

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The figures are for reference only.

1 Knock on the screen with a single knuckle and hold to draw an enclosed shape around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave
the screen.
2 The screen will display the motion of your knuckle. From there, feel free to:
• Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.
• Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the
captured area.

3 Touch to save the screenshot.

Partial Screenshot Shortcuts

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch

to expand the shortcut switch panel (depending on your device model). Then touch
the triangle icon next to Screenshot, and select Partial screenshot.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to draw an enclosed shape with your finger around the
part of the screen that you wish to capture.
3 The screen will display the motion of your finger. From there, feel free to:
• Drag the frame to the desired position, or resize it.
• Touch any of the shape options at the bottom of the screen to change the shape of the
captured area.

4 Touch to save the screenshot.

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Take a Scrolling Screenshot

Use Scrollshot to capture a memorable chat, article, or essential work document that can't
display in full on the screen, and share with others.

Use a Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

The figures are for reference only.

1 Tap a single knuckle against the screen and hold to draw an "S". Your device will
automatically scroll to the bottom of the page to capture all of the content in a single
screenshot.
2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Use a Shortcut to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

1 Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel(depending on your device model), touch the
triangle icon next to Screenshot, and touch Scrollshot in the displayed dialog box.
2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Swipe down on the Thumbnail to Take a Scrolling Screenshot

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The figures are for reference only.

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will appear in the lower left corner. You can
continue to take a scrolling screenshot.

1 Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.

2 You can touch the screen at any time to stop the scrolling.

Record the Screen

Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your
awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.

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 upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and touch
Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
2 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
3 The recording will be saved in Gallery.

Start a Screen Recording with just Two Knuckles

1 Before using knuckle gestures, use either of the following methods to make sure that all
necessary features are enabled (depending on your device model):

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• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen and
enable Record screen.
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Motion control > Take screenshot and
enable Smart screenshot.

2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start a screen recording.
To stop recording, knock twice as before.

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.

If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record
system sounds, such as music.

Enter Text
Use Celia Keyboard
Celia Keyboard is a secure and intuitive keyboard developed by Huawei. It supports efficient
voice inputs, smooth handwriting, as well as 170+ input languages.
If Celia Keyboard is not yet installed on your device, search for and install it in AppGallery.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input and set Celia Keyboard as the
default keyboard.

Text Input
Keyboard input
Celia Keyboard comes with a 26-key layout by default. As you type on the keyboard, a box
will be displayed for you to select predicted words.
Press and hold a letter key and then swipe up to enter a number, or swipe left or right to
enter the letter.
Voice input
You can have your speech converted into text to improve your input efficiency.

• Touch and hold to go to the voice input screen.

• On the voice input screen, touch to select your preferred language.

This feature is only available in some countries and regions.

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Rich Media Input

• On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select different emojis.

• On the keyboard, touch and hold , then touch and select different emoticons.

Switch to Another Input Language

Touch and hold in the lower left corner and select English(United States) or More

languages… in the pop-up menu. Alternatively, touch to quickly switch input language.

Multi-Window
Edit the Multi-Window Dock
Swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone and hold, to bring up the Multi-
Window dock.

• To check whether an app supports Multi-Window: Go to on the Multi-Window dock,

find the list of apps that support Multi-Window in the More apps section.

• Add apps: Go to > on the Multi-Window dock, select your desired apps from the

More apps section, and touch .

• Move apps: Go to > , touch and hold an app icon on the Multi-Window dock, drag

it up or down to your desired position on the dock, and touch .

• Remove apps: Go to > , touch in the top right corner of an app icon on the

Multi-Window dock, and touch .

The suggested apps shown on the Multi-Window dock cannot be moved around or
deleted.
The Multi-Window dock is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility
features > Multi-Window, and turn off the Multi-Window dock switch.

Split the Screen, to Multi-Task Away

Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screen mode, for seamless multi-tasking at all
times.
Split-screen mode is only supported in certain apps.

Splitting the screen:

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1 After opening an app, swipe inward from the left or right edge of your phone screen and
hold, to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2 Hold down on an app in the dock, drag it to the screen, and then release.
Switching split-screen panes:

Touch and hold down on at the top of a split-screen pane until you see the pane shrink,
then drag it to the other side of the screen to switch panes.
Exiting split-screen mode:

Touch and hold down on or in the middle of the split screen line, and drag it until
you see either pane disappear.

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.

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.

Enter the split-screen view within an app.

1 Open the Email app.

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

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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:

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.
Relocate the floating window:
Drag the bar at the top of the floating window to move the window to the desired position.
Resize the floating window:
Drag the bottom edge, two sides, or bottom corners of the floating window to resize it.
Display in full screen:

Touch at the top of the floating window to display it in full screen.

Minimize the floating window:

Touch at the top of the floating window to minimize and shrink it into a floating bubble.
Close the floating window:

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 and Notepad) in a
floating window.
This feature is unavailable in some apps.

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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.

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AI Lens
Scan to Translate
AI Lens allows you to scan and translate text in a foreign language, so you can easily read
road signs, menus, or descriptions on cosmetics bottles when you are traveling or shopping
abroad.

Scan to Translate Using Camera

1 Go to Camera > Photo, touch , touch Translate, and select Photo translation or AR
translation.
2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.

AI Touch
Enable AI Touch
When you see any content that you are interested in on your phone, touch and hold the
screen with two fingers to bring up AI Touch to learn more.
Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch, and enable AI Touch.
AI Touch will not be triggered when your phone is in landscape mode.

Shop with AI Touch

When you see an item you wish to buy on your phone, you can use AI Touch to quickly
search for the item and compare prices across multiple shopping platforms before making
the purchase.

Touch and Hold the Screen with Two Fingers for Visual Shopping

1 Go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Touch, and enable AI Touch.

2 When you see an item that you wish to buy on your device, touch and hold down on the
image of the item with two fingers.
3 Adjust the size and position of the identification box to fit around the item you wish to
identify.
4 After the item has been identified, links to purchase it on different shopping platforms will
be displayed.

Easy Projection
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Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly

Project your phone wirelessly to stream movies and work on a bigger screen (such as a TV).
Different display devices support different projection protocols. Therefore, the projection
method may vary. Choose a suitable method based on the protocol supported by your device.
For details about the supported projection protocols, refer to the product manual or
contact the product manufacturer.

1 Ensure that the DVKit/Cast+/Miracast switch or the projection switch is enabled on the
display device. For details about how to turn on the switch, refer to the product manual or
contact the product manufacturer.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel and touch

3 In Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your
device model) and touch Wireless Projection. Your phone will then start searching for
available external displays.
Alternatively, go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection or to Settings >
More connections and enable Wireless Projection (depending on your device model).
4 Touch the device that you want to project your phone to from the detected devices.
By default, after the connection is successful, banner notifications for incoming calls,
messages, and alarms, and Multi-Window are only displayed on your phone instead of the

external display. To show notifications on the external display, touch and turn off the
switch for Hide notifications.
The Hide notifications feature is only supported on certain device models.

To exit wireless projection, touch on the phone screen or swipe down from the upper left
edge of the screen to display Notification panel and touch Disconnect (depending on your
device model).

Huawei Print
Print Files, with Huawei Print
Your phone makes it easy to print images and documents on it, by detecting nearby printers
that support Huawei Print. Then just touch to print!

1 Power on the target printer and make sure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network
as your phone, or that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
2 To print files stored in different locations on your phone:

• Gallery: Open an image or select multiple images in Gallery, and go to Share > .
• Notepad: Open a note in Notepad, and go to More > Print.
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• Files: Select one or more files in Files, and go to Share > Print.

3 After granting the necessary permissions, touch Select to detect nearby printers and select
the desired printer. You can then set the number of copies, color, paper size, and other
options on the preview screen, and touch PRINT.
If no printer is detected, download and install the required printer plug-in as prompted on
the Select printer screen.

Multi-Device Collaboration
Switch Seamlessly Between Screens, with Super Device
Use Super Device for multi-device collaboration with just a tap, to turn all of your smart
devices into one cohesive unit. For example, when you go home, you can continue watching
a movie on your HUAWEI Vision, by picking up right from where you had left off on your
phone; when you return to the office, you can continue to edit the same documents on your
computer, by picking up right from where you had left off on your phone.
Before using Super Device, check whether this feature is supported by the devices you
wish to connect.

Set Super Device

Before using Super Device, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone, and log in to your
HUAWEI ID.
Make sure that the screens of your other devices remain on, and perform the following
settings on these devices:
• Phone: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that the device is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as the phone that is being used to control it.
Only phones that support Multi-cam mode can be used as connected devices. You can
check whether Multi-cam mode is supported, by going to Camera > More.
• Tablet or tablet with an E Ink display: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that
the device is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as the phone.
• Computer or HUAWEI Vision: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and make sure that the device
is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone.
• Smart speaker: Make sure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone
and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID on your phone via AI Life.
• Earphones or glasses: Make sure that they are paired and connected to your phone via
Bluetooth.
• Watch or band: Make sure that it is paired with your phone via Huawei Health, and logged
in to the same HUAWEI ID.
Device types supported by Super Device may vary by product.

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Scan for Nearby Devices to Create Your Super Device

Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, and touch

or in Super Device to search for nearby devices to connect with.

Touch the device you wish to connect to, or drag this device to the local device, and follow
the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.

If you can't find Super Device in Control Panel, touch in the upper right corner, and
touch Show Super Device.

Audio Control Panel

Audio Control Panel

Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel

When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and
switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.

1 After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to
display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
2 The currently and recently used audio apps will be displayed in Audio Control Panel where
you can manage playback (such as playing, pausing, and switching to the previous or next
song) in the app in use, or touch another audio app to quickly switch playback.

• Some apps need to be updated to the latest version before using this feature.

• Not all apps support Audio Control Panel.

Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device

When your phone is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or
Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in
Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your phone to a
Bluetooth speaker).

1 Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.

After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to
the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform
more operations.

2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch

or the device icon (such as ) in the top right corner of the audio control section at the
top, then select the audio device from the connected device list to transfer the current
audio playback on your phone to the device.

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Take Photos
Take Photos
1 Open Camera.
2 You can then:
• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on.
To adjust focus and metering separately, touch and hold the viewfinder and drag the
respective frame or ring to the desired location.

• Adjust brightness: Touch the viewfinder. When the symbol appears next to the
focus frame, drag it up or down.
• Zoom in or out: On the viewfinder, pinch in or out, or drag the zoom slider.
• Select a camera mode: Swipe up, down, left, or right across the camera mode options.

• Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (Auto), (On), (Off), or

(Always on).

If you select (Auto) and the camera detects that you are in a dimly lit
environment, a flash icon will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will be
automatically turned on when you take a photo.
These features may not be available in some camera modes.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Front Camera Autofocus

When taking a selfie using the front camera, your phone will automatically recognize the
subject's face in the viewfinder and make sure that the eyes are in focus.

1 Open Camera.

2 Select Photo, Portrait, or Video, and touch to switch to the front camera.
3 Align the front camera with the subject's face. When the camera detects a face, the focus
frame will be displayed in the viewfinder.
4 Touch the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.
Some shooting modes do not support the eye detection feature with the front camera.

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Use Gestures to Take Photos

1 Open Camera and touch to switch to the front camera.

2 Touch and enable Gesture control.

3 Return to the viewfinder and hold your palm about 20 cm (8 in.) in front of the screen.
4 When the front camera detects your palm, your phone will take a photo after a brief
countdown.

Use the Floating Shutter to Take Photos

You can enable the floating shutter to display it in the camera viewfinder, and drag it
anywhere you like to take photos quickly.

1 Go to Camera > and enable Floating shutter.

2 The floating shutter will then be displayed in the viewfinder. You can drag it anywhere you
like.
3 Touch the floating shutter to take a photo.

Take Burst Photos

Use Burst mode to take a sequence of photos in quick succession so you can choose the best
one.

1 Open Camera, select Photo mode, and make sure the rear camera is in use.
2 Press and hold the shutter button or one of the Volume buttons to take burst photos.
When shooting, you'll see a number in the viewfinder, which indicates how many photos
you've taken so far.
3 Release your finger to stop shooting.

Select the Burst Photos You Want to Keep

1 Open Gallery. Touch a burst photo (which is tagged with ), then touch .

2 Swipe through the burst photos, select the ones you want to keep, then touch and
follow the onscreen instructions.

To delete the whole burst photo, touch and hold to select the photo, then touch .

Take Timed Photos

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

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

2 Return to the viewfinder and touch the shutter button. Your phone will take a photo when
the countdown ends.
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Use Audio Control to Take Photos

You can use your voice to take photos without having to touch the shutter button.

1 Go to Camera > > Audio control, and select an option.

2 Go back to the viewfinder, then say your command to take a photo.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Shoot Dazzling Portraits
Portrait mode comes with custom beauty and lighting effects to choose from, so that a touch
of the shutter brings out your subject at their best.

1 Open Camera and select Portrait mode.

2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder.

To take a selfie, touch .

3 From there, feel free to:

• Enable beauty effects: Touch to adjust the beauty effects.

To disable the beauty effects, drag the setting to its lowest value, or touch .

• Set lighting effects: Touch , and select your desired effect.

• Light compensation: When you switch to the front camera in dim lighting conditions,
you can touch the flash icon to enable light compensation.

Touch the flash icon and select (auto) or (steady on).

Not all devices support all of these features.

4 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

Take Night Shots

Night mode gives your photos sharper details and brighter colors even when shooting in low
light or at night.

1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More (depending on your device model), and select
Night mode.
2 When shooting with the rear camera, some phones allow you to adjust the ISO sensitivity

and shutter speed by touching or in the viewfinder.

3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.
4 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
phone steady until the countdown finishes.
You can also touch the shutter button to take a photo before the countdown finishes.
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Some phones do not support ending a countdown before it is due to finish.

Take Dazzling Night Selfies

To take a selfie at night, or in a low-light environment, simply use the front camera in Night
mode.
In dim environments, you can turn on the flash to illuminate your face.

1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More (depending on your device model), and select
Night mode.

2 Touch to switch to the front camera. From there, feel free to:

• Touch the flash icon and select (auto) or (steady on) to enable the flash. This
allows you to capture a well-lit photo of your face when you are in a poor lighting
environment.

• Touch to adjust the beauty effects.

If you can't find the icon in the viewfinder of your phone, it means that Beauty
mode is not available.

3 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.

Take Photos, with Aperture Mode

Take Wide Aperture Photos

Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos and videos with a blurred background while
your subject remains in sharp focus.

1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More(depending on your device model) and select
Aperture mode.
2 Touch where you want to focus. For best results, your phone needs to be within 2 m
(about 7 ft.) of your subject.

3 Touch in the viewfinder and drag the slider to adjust aperture settings. A smaller
aperture value will create a more blurred background.
4 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo.

Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos

You can adjust the focus and background blur after you've taken a wide aperture photo.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera.

2 Touch a photo tagged with , then touch at the top of the photo.
3 Touch the photo to adjust the focus. Drag the slider at the bottom to adjust the aperture.

4 Touch to save the settings.

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AI Camera
Take Professional-Looking Photos
Master AI is a pre-installed camera feature that helps you take better photos by intelligently
identifying objects and scenes (such as food, beaches, blue skies, and greenery, as well as
text) and optimizing the color and brightness settings accordingly.
Master AI is displayed as AI photography or AI camera on some devices.

1 Open Camera and select Photo mode.

2 Touch 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 portrait, greenery, or text).

4 To disable the recommended mode, touch next to the mode text or turn off .

Moving Pictures
Take Moving Pictures to Bring Photos to Life
Can't quite capture that perfect moment? Moving picture shoots a short period of movement
and sound before and after you touch the shutter button, to bring that elusive snapshot you
just missed… into full view!

Take Moving Pictures

1 Go to Camera > Photo and touch to enable Moving picture, or go to Camera > More
and select Moving picture (depending on your device model).
2 Touch the shutter button to shoot.

Play Moving Pictures

Moving pictures are saved in JPG format in Gallery.

Go to Gallery > Albums > Camera, touch a moving picture, then touch at the top of the
picture to view it.
The moving picture will automatically stop after a complete playback. You can also touch the
screen to stop the playback.

Save a Moving Picture as a GIF File or Video

To save a moving picture as a GIF file or video, touch the moving picture in the album, touch

, then select Save as video or Save as GIF.

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Share Moving Pictures

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

share, then touch to share them.

If you share moving pictures to third-party apps or incompatible devices, moving pictures will
be displayed as static images.

High-Res Mode
Take High-Resolution Photos
Take high-resolution photos if you would like to print them or display them on a large screen.

1 Go to Camera > More and select High-res mode.

2 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch where you want to focus.
In High-res mode, you won't be able to zoom in or out, or adjust the aspect ratio.
3 Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo.

Pro Mode
Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro
Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over ISO sensitivity,
focus mode, and more when taking photos or recording videos.

Shoot to Stun, with Pro Mode

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The figures are for reference only.

1 Open Camera or go to Camera > More (depending on your device model), and select Pro
mode.
2 From there, you can:
• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M and select a metering mode.
Metering Overview
mode
Measures light across the entire frame; ideal for shooting natural
Matrix
landscapes.

Focuses on light near the center of the screen; ideal for shooting
Center
portraits.

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Metering Overview
mode
Focuses on light from a specific region, such as a subject's eyes.
Spot
• Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.
In low-light settings, you'll generally want to increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit
settings, you'll want to reduce it to avoid image noise.
• Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider.
The shutter speed determines the amount of light that is able to enter the camera
lens. When shooting stationary scenes or portraits, it's recommended that you use a
slower shutter speed. Likewise, when shooting fast-moving scenes or objects, you'll
want to increase the shutter speed.
• Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV· and drag the slider.
It's recommended that you increase the EV value in low-light environments, and
decrease it in well-lit environments.
• Adjust the focus: Touch AF· and select a focus mode.
Focus Mode Usage scenarios
AF-S (single) Stationary subjects

AF-C Moving subjects

(continuous)

MF (manual) Touch the subject of interest to focus in on them, such as the

subject's face.
• Adjust the color cast: Touch WB· and select a mode.

When shooting in bright daylight, select . When shooting in overcast conditions or

low-light environments, select .

Touch to adjust the color temperature.

• Select the storage format: Pro mode allows you to save the photo in different formats.

Touch in the viewfinder to select your preferred format.

3 Touch the shutter button to take a photo.

• These features are only supported on certain device models.

• Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well.
Adjust them according to your actual requirements.

Record Videos

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Capture Video
1 Open Camera and select Video mode.
2 Adjust the following settings:
• Zoom in or out: Pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or drag the zoom slider.
• Focus: Touch the location you want to focus on. Touch and hold the viewfinder to lock
the exposure and focus.

• Turn the flash on or off: Touch and select (steady on) or (off).
When using the front camera to record videos in low-light conditions, you can set the

flash to (steady on). The camera will provide light compensation.

• Adjust beauty effects: Touch and drag to adjust the effects.

• Adjust the video resolution and frame rate: Go to > Video resolution and select
the desired resolution. A higher resolution will result in a higher quality video with a
larger file size.
You can touch Frame rate to select your desired frame rate.

• Select a space-saving video format: Touch and toggle on the Efficient video
format switch.
When this feature is enabled, your phone will use a video format that takes up less
storage space. However, videos in this format may not play on other devices. Please
exercise caution when selecting this option.

• Not all devices support these features.

• Changing a specific setting will sometimes cause other settings to change as well.
Adjust them according to your actual requirements.

3 Touch to shoot.

When recording videos with the rear camera, you can touch and hold or to zoom
in or out.

Touch to take a shot of the current frame.

4 Touch to pause and touch to stop shooting.

Enable Sound Volume to Adjust with the Zoom Level

When you are shooting a video, your phone can focus on the sound of the subject you are
shooting, so that the sound turns up as you zoom in.
For example, if you are recording a child singing onstage, the child's voice will become clearer
as you zoom in on the child.

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1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 When using the rear camera, aim the camera at the subject you want to record.

3 Touch to start recording. Zoom in on the subject by pinching out on the viewfinder or
dragging the zoom slider up.
As the camera zooms in, the recorded sound will become clearer.

4 Touch to end the recording.

Use AI Movie Effects to Record Videos

Use AI movie effects to add an artistic element to your videos without the need for post-
processing.

1 Open Camera and select Video mode.

2 Switch to the rear camera, touch or , and follow the onscreen instructions to
select AI color, Background blur, or other movie effects (depending on your device
model).

3 Go to > Video resolution and select the 21:9 aspect ratio (which most movies are
shot in).
• Some products do not support the 21:9 aspect ratio.

• If your phone supports the feature, disable it first.

4 Touch to shoot.

Touch to take photos with movie effects while recording.

5 Touch to end shooting.

Slow-Mo Recording
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos
Use Slow-mo mode to capture fleeting moments in detail. Adjust the slow motion speed
based on how slow you want your footage to appear. With a higher speed you'll get slower
playback.
The available slow motion speeds vary by device.

• 256x: suitable for recording shooting, explosion, or other extreme fast-paced action scenes.
• 128x or 64x: suitable for recording balls being hit and racing.
• 32x or 16x: suitable for recording bubbles popping and water splashing.

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• 8x or 4x: suitable for recording breakdowns of fast movements, such as diving into water
and a football being kicked. You can customize the overall shooting length and the length
of the slow-mo portion.
For best results, shoot the slow-mo videos in bright and natural lighting.

Shoot Slow-Mo Videos

1 Go to Camera > More and select Slow-mo mode.

2 Touch and select a slow motion speed.

3 Frame your subject within the viewfinder, then touch to start recording.

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 phone in position. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod to steady your phone.

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 Tags

To enable Location tag, enable Location Services for your phone first, then go to Camera >

. Your photos and videos will then be tagged with location information.
You can touch and swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting location.

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To enable Location Services on your phone:

• Swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model), and enable
Location.
• Go to Settings > Location and enable Access my location.

Add Device Watermarks

Enable Add watermark. Photos and videos shot with the rear camera will have a device
watermark added.
Adding a device watermark to videos is not supported on certain phones.

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.

Use Mirror Reflection

When using the front camera, touch , then enable or disable Mirror reflection.
When Mirror reflection is enabled, the image will appear as you see yourself in the
viewfinder, instead of flipped.
When Mirror reflection is disabled, the image will be flipped, so it's the opposite of what
you see in the viewfinder.

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
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Customize Camera Mode Layout

You can customize the layout of the Camera mode screen based on your preferences by
moving the frequently used modes to the camera home screen, or change the order of
modes.
Photo, Portrait, and Video modes cannot be moved to More.

1 Go to Camera > More, and touch to enter the mode editing screen.
2 Touch and hold a mode and drag it to the desired position. You can move a mode on the
More screen to the camera home screen, move the mode on the camera home screen to
More, or adjust the layout of the mode screen based on how often you use certain modes.

Modes with a icon can be deleted by simply touching this icon.

3 Touch to save the layout.

To restore a deleted mode, go to Camera > More, touch , and then touch ADD.

Manage Gallery
Make Quick Searches in Gallery

Quickly Search for Images in Gallery

Quickly locate an image by searching with keywords, such as a date, food, or category, in
Gallery.

1 Go to Gallery, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, then type in a keyword (such
as "food" or "scenery") or touch a suggested word to start searching.
2 Thumbnails of images related to that keyword will be displayed, and more keywords will
be suggested. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise
results.

Quickly Search for Videos in Gallery

Your phone automatically analyzes and categorizes videos in Gallery when charging and with
the screen off. Suggested keywords will be displayed in the search bar for quick results on
related topics.

1 Go to Gallery, touch the search bar at the top of the screen, then type in a keyword (such
as "food" or "scenery") or touch a suggested word to start searching.
2 Thumbnails of videos related to that keyword will be displayed, and more keywords will
be suggested. Touch a suggested keyword or enter more keywords for more precise
results.
Key moments of videos in the search results will automatically be played in sequence for
you to see a preview.
Screenshots will not be analyzed.
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Edit Images
Gallery offers a wide range of editing features for images.

Basic Editing

1 Open Gallery, touch the image you want to edit, and then touch . You can then:
• Crop and rotate: Touch Crop, select a frame, then drag the grid or its corners to select
which part you want to keep. You can drag the image in the frame, or use two fingers
to zoom in or out to adjust the displayed part of the image.
To rotate the image, touch Crop and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.

To rotate the image by a certain degree or mirror flip the image, touch or .
• Add a filter effect: Touch Filter to select a filter.
• Adjust image effects: Touch Adjust to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and
other aspects of the image.
• Other: Touch More to edit the image in other ways, such as by adding a color splash,
blur, doodle, or text element.
When using the Adjust or Filter feature, you can touch Compare to compare the image
before and after editing. Comparison is not supported in some editing modes.

2 Touch or to save the edits.

Add Stickers to Images

1 In Gallery, touch an image, then go to > More > Stickers.

2 Select a sticker and drag it anywhere you like. Touch and hold the dot on the corner of the

sticker and drag it to resize the sticker. Touch to delete the sticker.
You can also edit the text in some types of stickers. Touch the editable area which is
typically encircled with dash lines to enter the new text.

3 Touch to save your edits and touch to save the image.

Pixelate Images

1 In Gallery, touch an image, then go to > More > Mosaic.

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

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

Rename Images

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

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2 Go to > Rename and enter a new name.

3 Touch OK.

Collage
You can use the collage feature in Gallery to quickly combine multiple images into one for
easier sharing.

1 You can access the collage feature in the following ways (depending on your device
model):
• On the Discover tab, touch Create collage, select some images, then touch Create.

• On the Photos or Albums tab, touch and hold to select some images, then go to
> Collage.

2 Select a template. You can then:

• Relocate an image: Touch and hold the image and drag it to a different position.
• Adjust the displayed portion of an image: Slide on the image, or pinch in or out on it
so that only the part you want to see is displayed in the grid.

• Rotate an image: Touch the image, then touch to rotate it or to flip it.
• Add or remove borders: By default, borders are displayed between images and along
the grid edges. To remove them, touch Frame.

3 Touch to save the collage.

To view the saved collage, go to Albums > Collages.

Share Images and Videos

Open Gallery and share an image or video in the following ways:

• Share a single image or video: Touch the image or video, then touch .
• Share multiple images or videos: In an album or on the Photos tab, touch and hold to

select multiple images and videos, then touch .

Organize Albums
Organize images 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 images or videos you want to add, and then move or copy them to the album.

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Sort Albums

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

2 Hold and drag next to the albums to adjust the order.

Touch Reset or go to > Reset to restore the default order.

Change Album Covers

1 Go to Gallery > Albums and touch the album you want to set.

2 Go to > Change album cover and select the image you want to set as the album
cover.

Move Images and Videos

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

2 Touch > Move to album 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 images and videos stored on your device.
Moving items across albums will not remove them from these albums.

Delete Images and Videos

Touch and hold to select images, videos, or albums and go to Delete > Delete.
Some preset albums cannot be deleted, including All photos, My favorites, Videos, and
Camera.
Deleted images and videos will be temporarily moved to the Recently deleted album for a
period of time, after which they will be permanently deleted.
To permanently delete images and videos before the retention period expires, touch and hold
to select images or videos in the Recently deleted album and go to Delete > Delete.

Recover Deleted Images 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.

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

Add Images and Videos to Favorites

Open an image or video, then touch .

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

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Hide Albums
System albums such as Camera, Videos, My favorites, and Screenshots cannot be
hidden.

From the Albums tab, go to > Hidden items and toggle the switches on for albums that
you want to hide.
Hidden albums and the photos and videos in them are hidden from view in Gallery.

Keep Gallery Images, Videos, and Albums Safe from Prying Eyes
Hide private images, videos, or albums in Gallery, for additional peace of mind.
First go to Gallery > Albums. From there, you can:
• Hide images or videos: Tap to open an album, touch and hold down to select images or

videos you wish to hide, and go to > Hide > OK.

• Hide a single album: Tap to open an album you wish to hide, and go to > Hide this
album > OK.

• View hidden images, videos, or albums: On the Albums tab, go to > Hidden items.
You can switch to the album view, to quickly locate desired items by album. In Hidden

items, go to > Album view.

• Unhide images or videos: In Hidden items, touch and hold down to select the images or
videos you wish to unhide, and touch Unhide. These images and videos will then be
restored to their original albums.

• Unhide a single album: In Hidden items, go to > Album view, and switch to the

album view. Touch the album you wish to unhide, and go to > Unhide.

Smart Photo Categorization

View and Set People Albums
Once you have a sufficient number of images with faces, Gallery will automatically create
People albums of individuals or groups by identifying faces in your images. This will happen
when your phone is charging and the screen is off.
You can name your People albums and set the relationship of individuals with you to search
for images more easily.

1 Go to Gallery > Discover to view People albums.

2 Touch an album, go to > Edit and name the album or set the relationship of the
individuals with you (such as Baby and Mom).
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3 Touch to save your settings.

Once you have finished, you can find a People album by entering the name in the search bar.
Group photo albums require a specific number of group photos with faces that have
already been named in People albums.

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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 the content) and Scan document modes, or in
conjunction with Multi-Screen Collaboration.

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.
• To organize your notes for easier access and viewing, categorize a note after finishing
it.

3 Touch to save the note.

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 want to note down in the selected color.

3 Touch to save the note.

Create Notes by Sharing

You can share web pages, images, text, and other content from other apps to Notepad.
Not all apps support this feature.

1 Open the content you want to share (such as a web page, image, or text) in an app that
supports the sharing feature.
2 Touch the Share button and select Notepad.

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3 Follow the onscreen instructions to save the shared content to an existing note or create a
new 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 and Set a Reminder

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 reminder time, then touch OK.

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

5 Then touch Save.

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 phone 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.

Lock Notepad
You can apply App Lock to Notepad or set a password for a note to protect your privacy.
• To lock the Notepad app, go to Settings > Security > App Lock, follow the onscreen
instructions to enter the screen lock password or custom app lock password, and enable the
switch next to Notepad.

• To lock a single note, open the note that you wish to lock on the list of notes, go to >

Add lock, follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, and touch .

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Sort Notepad Items

Add notes and folders in Notepad, sort the notes or to-dos into categorized folders, and even
add color-coded labels.
Add folders or notes:
• Add folders: Touch All notes or All to-dos, and go to Manage > New folder. Rename it
and touch Save.
• Add notes: Touch All notes or All to-dos, open a folder, and touch New. Select a color
label, rename it and touch Save.
To rename or delete a folder or note, touch All notes or All to-dos, and go to Manage >
Edit. Then touch the folder or note name to rename or delete it.
Sort notes or to-dos:

• On the All notes screen, swipe left on an item, and touch or to pin it to the top or
add it to favorites.
To view favorited items, touch All notes and go to My favorites.

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to sort it to
your desired notebook.
• Touch and hold down on a note or to-do item, select the items you wish to classify under

the same category, and touch to move them to the target category.
Folders and Items in Exchange accounts cannot be edited.

Share and Export Notepad Items

Share notes or to-dos in Notepad with colleagues or loved ones, and even export notes in
image, TXT, and other formats.
You can share notes or to-dos in the following ways:
• To share a single note or to-do item: Open the item you wish to share from the All notes

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

Notes can be shared by touching As image, As text, or To another device.
• To share multiple notes: Access the All notes screen, touch and hold down on a note,

select the items you wish to share, and then touch and share them as prompted.
You can export notes in any of the following ways:

• Export as an image: Open the note you wish to export, and go to > As image > Save
image. You'll find the exported file in Gallery.

• Export as a document: Open the note you wish to export, go to > Export as
document, and follow the instructions to select the document format you need.

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To view notes that you have saved, open Files, search for and access Documents, then
touch NotePad.
The Export as document feature is not applicable to handwritten-only notes. Other
types of notes can be exported into TXT or HTML files.

Delete Notepad Items

You can delete Notepad items in either of the following ways:

• On the All notes or All to-dos screen, swipe left on an item, and touch to delete it.
• Touch and hold down on the note or to-do item you wish to delete, select or drag over the
check boxes of any other notes or to-do items that you wish to delete as well, then touch

.
After deleting an item, you can touch All notes or All to-dos and go to Recently deleted to
find the deleted item. To restore a deleted item, touch and hold down on it, or go to its

details screen and touch .

Sync Notepad Items

Sync Exchange email data: You can sync the data in your Exchange account to Notepad to
record important events anytime and anywhere.

1 Log in to Exchange on your phone.

2 Swipe down from the Exchange mail list to sync the notes and tasks from your Exchange
account to Notepad. The corresponding notes and to-do items will then be generated
automatically.
A folder named after the Exchange account will also be automatically generated for easy
management.

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.

Compass
Compass

View Directions and Coordinates, with Compass

Compass shows you the direction your phone is pointing towards, as well as your current
longitude and latitude.

1 You can open Compass in either of the following ways:

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• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box, and search
for Compass. The first result will be the pre-installed Compass app.
• Find Compass in the Tools folder.

2 You can view directions and coordinates in either of the following ways:
• When you hold your phone flat, the Compass screen will display the direction your
phone is pointing towards, along with the current coordinates.
• When you hold your phone upright, the Compass screen will display the viewfinder of
the rear camera on your phone, as well as the direction your phone is pointing
towards, and the current coordinates.
To lock the current direction, touch the compass dial. The dial marks will turn blue if you
stray off course.
For optimal accuracy, remember to hold your phone flat or upright when using Compass.

Calibrate the Compass

If the direction displayed on a compass or map app is different from the actual direction, you
need to calibrate the Compass.

1 In an environment with magnetic field interference (such as from magnets or microwave

ovens), the calibration screen will automatically be displayed when Compass is opened.
2 Move to an area away from magnetic interference, hold your phone, and follow the
onscreen instructions to calibrate the device.

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More Connections
Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly
Project your phone wirelessly to stream movies and work on a bigger screen (such as a TV).
Different display devices support different projection protocols. Therefore, the projection
method may vary. Choose a suitable method based on the protocol supported by your device.
For details about the supported projection protocols, refer to the product manual or
contact the product manufacturer.

1 Ensure that the DVKit/Cast+/Miracast switch or the projection switch is enabled on the
display device. For details about how to turn on the switch, refer to the product manual or
contact the product manufacturer.
2 Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel and touch

3 In Control Panel, touch to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your
device model) and touch Wireless Projection. Your phone will then start searching for
available external displays.
Alternatively, go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection or to Settings >
More connections and enable Wireless Projection (depending on your device model).
4 Touch the device that you want to project your phone to from the detected devices.
By default, after the connection is successful, banner notifications for incoming calls,
messages, and alarms, and Multi-Window are only displayed on your phone instead of the

external display. To show notifications on the external display, touch and turn off the
switch for Hide notifications.
The Hide notifications feature is only supported on certain device models.

To exit wireless projection, touch on the phone screen or swipe down from the upper left
edge of the screen to display Notification panel and touch Disconnect (depending on your
device model).

Display & 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.

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Enable or Disable Eye Comfort Mode

• Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch

to expand the shortcut switches panel (depending on your device model). Enable or
disable Eye Comfort. 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.

Adjust the Blue Light Filter in 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.

Biometrics & Password

Set Fingerprints
You can enroll a fingerprint and then use it to unlock the screen and access your Safe, App
Lock, and more.

Add Fingerprints

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics &
password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management (depending on your device
model), and follow the onscreen instructions to set or enter the lock screen password.
2 Touch New fingerprint or New rear fingerprint (depending on your device model) to
begin enrolling your fingerprint.
3 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger
and then press down again. Move your finger around until the entire fingerprint is
captured.
4 Once enrollment is complete, touch OK.
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Rename or Delete a Fingerprint

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics &
password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management(depending on your device
model) and enter your lock screen password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch an enrolled fingerprint to rename or delete it.

Fingerprint Identification
Fingerprint identification allows you to match your fingers with the enrolled fingerprints.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics &
password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management(depending on your device
model) and enter the lock screen password.
2 In the Fingerprint list section, touch Identify fingerprint.
3 Touch the fingerprint sensor with your finger. The recognized fingerprint will be
highlighted.

Use Your Fingerprint to Access Your Safe

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics &
password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management(depending on your device
model) and enter your lock screen password.
2 Turn on the switch for Access Safe and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
fingerprint with the Safe.
Now you can go to Files > Me, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it.
Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.

Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID or Settings > Biometrics &
password > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management(depending on your device
model) and enter the lock screen password.
2 Turn on the Access App Lock switch and follow the onscreen instructions to link your
fingerprint with App Lock.
You can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use your fingerprint to access it.

Enable and Use Fingerprint Payment

You can use your fingerprint to verify your payments in a payment app.
Go to the payment app and follow the onscreen instructions to enable this feature.

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

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Set up Face Recognition

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock screen
password.
If you haven't set the lock screen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so.
2 Some phones support screen wakeup when you raise the device. If you can find the
Enable raise to wake setting option on your device, you can enable it as needed.
The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.

3 Touch Get started, position your face in front of your phone, and follow the onscreen
instructions to enroll your facial data.

Set up Face Recognition

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition and enter your lock screen
password.
If you have not set a lock screen password, set a 6-digit PIN or touch Change unlock
method to set up another type of password.
2 Touch Add facial profile.
3 Select Enable raise to wake.
The settings items vary by device. If your phone does not provide a specific item, it
indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.

4 Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.

Set Face Unlock

On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select an unlock method.
Some phones support Require eye contact. When this is enabled, you will need to keep your
eyes open while unlocking the device with your face. If you can't find this switch on your
device, it means that this feature is not supported.
If you have enabled PrivateSpace, you'll only be able to use Face unlock in MainSpace. If
you have added multiple users, you'll only be able to use Face unlock with the Owner
account.

Enable and Use Face Payment

Currently, HUAWEI phones support face payment on apps such as Alipay.
The method of enabling face payment varies depending on the apps. For details, contact
the app developer.

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.
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Link Your Face with Password Vault

Access the Face Recognition screen and enable Autofill usernames and passwords.
When logging in to an app, you can use Face Recognition to automatically fill in the account
name and password saved in Password Vault.

Bolster Your Device Security, with Face Recognition

Enable Require trusted device when using Face unlock to ensure that your phone will only
unlock when it detects your face and is connected to a trusted device.
This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Face Recognition settings screen,
touch Require trusted device, turn on the Require trusted device switch, and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
A trusted device can be any Bluetooth device that can be used for unlocking purposes,
such as earphones, a watch, or a band.

Disable or Delete Facial Data

Go to the Face Recognition screen to:
• Prevent certain features from accessing your facial data: Disable Unlock device, Access
App Lock, or other features, to prevent them from using your facial data. Doing so won't
delete your facial data.
• Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data to delete your facial data. You'll have to enroll
your face once again if you want to use the facial recognition feature later on.

Security
Set a SIM PIN Lock
A PIN is the identity code of a SIM card, and can be set as the SIM card lock. After you set it
up, you will be required to enter the correct PIN to unlock the SIM card every time you power
on your phone or switch to a new phone to prevent unauthorized access.
If you have entered a wrong PIN and exceeded the maximum number of attempts allowed to
unlock the PIN, you will need to enter the PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) then reset the PIN. If you
exceed the maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock the PUK, your SIM card will be
permanently blocked.
The PIN and PUK of your SIM card are provided by your carrier. The number of digits and
maximum number of attempts allowed to unlock your PIN and PUK are subject to your
carrier.

1 Go to Settings > Security > More settings to enter the SIM lock settings screen.
2 Enable Lock SIM card, enter the PIN, then touch OK.
To change the PIN, touch Change SIM PIN, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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