User Guide

Contents
Get Familiar
Commonly Used Gestures 1
Change Navigation Method 3
Migrate Data from the Old Device to the New Device 4
Learn about Lock Screen and Unlock 5
Connect to the Mobile Network 6
Connect to the Wi-Fi Network 10
Learn about the Home Screen 12
Learn about Common Icons 14
View and Disable Notifications 16
Adjust the Volume 16
Power On/Off and Restart 18
Charge Your Phone 18

Smart Collaboration
Easy Projection 20
HONOR Print 20
HONOR Share 21
Log in to HONOR ID 23

Video Creation
Photography Basics 24
Take Photos 25
Shoot Videos 30
Edit Videos 30
View Images and Videos 31

Enjoy Smart Life

Audio Channel Switching with One Tap 34

Tips
Enable Frequently Used Features of the App Fast 35
Process Tasks in Multi-window Simultaneously 35

Apps
Apps 39
Contacts 40
Phone 42
Calendar 46
Clock 48
Notepad 49
Recorder 54

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Email 55
Calculator 56
Flashlight 56
Compass 57
Mirror 57
System Manager 58
Device Clone 59
Tips 60

Settings
Wi-Fi 61
Bluetooth 62
Mobile Network 63
More Connections 67
Home Screen & Wallpaper 71
Display and Brightness 74
Sounds & Vibration 77
Notifications 79
Biometrics & Password 80
App 84
Battery 84
Storage 85
Security 86
Privacy 87
Accessibility 88
System & Updates 89
About Phone 93

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Commonly Used Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

Full screen navigation gestures

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

Return to the previous screen

Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.

Return to the home screen

Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Access multitasking screen

Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold.

End a task
In the multitasking screen, swipe up on the task card.

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Switch apps
• Swipe along the bottom edge of the screen.
Before using this function, go to System navigation and tap Settings.
Make sure Slide across bottom to switch apps is turned on.
• Swipe in an arc along the bottom edge of the screen.

More Gestures

Enter home screen customization mode

Pinch with two fingers on the home screen

Enable lockscreen quick access panel

While the screen is locked, tap the screen and swipe up from
the bottom with one finger

Open quick access and notifications

Swipe down from the top of the screen

Learn about the buttons

Power off/Restart
Long press the power button until the Power off and Restart menus pop
up on the phone, tap the corresponding menu.

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Volume up
Press the volume up button.

Volume down
Press the volume down button.

Screenshot
Press the volume down button and the power button.

Change Navigation Method

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:
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• 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.

Use the Navigation Dock to Operate the Phone

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > More, and enable Navigation
dock.
After the Navigation dock button appears, you can:
• Drag the button to your desired position.
• Touch the button to go back.
• Touch and hold the button, then release it to go back to the home screen.
• Touch and hold the button, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.

Migrate Data from the Old Device to the New Device

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 phone to your new phone.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch HONOR devices
devices or Other Android devices devices.
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 phone 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 phones running Android 7.0 or later.

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Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Apple devices.
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 phone 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 phones running iOS 8.0 or later.

Learn about Lock Screen and Unlock

Lock and Unlock Your Screen

Lock Screen
If you do not operate the phone for a period of time, the screen will be locked
automatically.
You can also manually lock the screen by the following:
• Press the power button.
• Use Screen Lock tool: Pinch two fingers on the home screen to enter the editing
interface, tap Cards, slide to the bottom of the card list and go to Classic widgets. Tap
Screen Lock to add the tool to the home screen. Tap Screen Lock to lock the screen.

Set the Screen Timeout Period

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

Wake Screen
You can wake the screen by the following:
• Press the power button, or
• Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen and turn
on Raise to wake.

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.

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Use Face Unlock

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

Unlock Your Phone with Your Fingerprint

Press an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.

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 Flashlight, Calculator, Timer,
etc.

Connect to the Mobile Network

Connect to Mobile Data
1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down
again to show all shortcuts. Turn on Mobile data.
• Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Mobile data.

To save battery power and mobile data, disable the mobile data service when you don't
need it.

Enable 5G
• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Not all devices support 5G.

Fifth generation mobile networks, fifth generation wireless systems, or fifth-generation

(5G) is the fifth generation mobile communication technology. Compared to 4G, 5G offers
higher data transfer rates and shorter latency.

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When two SIM cards are inserted, if only one card supports 5G and it is selected as the
default card for mobile data, only the default card for data supports 5G and the other card
supports 4G/3G/2G.

1 Please confirm if your card supports 5G based on the carrier network and related
service deployment, and contact your network carrier to enable 5G.
2 If two SIM cards are inserted to your phone, go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM
management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default card for data.
5G features may not be available in some network environments and geographic locations
due to carrier network band interference.

Manage SIM Cards

You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identification.

Enable or Disable a SIM Card

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and enable or disable a SIM as
needed.
Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet.

Name Your SIM Card

You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you
could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal".

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and touch to edit the SIM card
name.

Configure Dual SIM Settings

If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set the default mobile data SIM and the
default calling SIM, and enable call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.

Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default
mobile data or default calling SIM card.

Enable Call Forwarding Between SIM Cards

After enabling call forwarding for both SIM cards, if incoming calls cannot reach one of the
SIM cards, they will be forwarded to the other one.
This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

1 Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > Call forwarding between SIMs.
2 Select a call forwarding mode and turn on the corresponding switch.

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Call forwarding between two SIM cards will be enabled when it is configured for both
SIM cards.

Share Your Network Connection with Other Devices

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

Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot

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 phone 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.
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.

Share Your Network via USB

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

2 On your phone, go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and
enable USB tethering to share your mobile data or the currently connected Wi-Fi
network.

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 phone 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:

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• 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.

Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE,
it can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE
Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and
secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both
SIM cards.
• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Enable 5G if the 5G network is supported. The VoLTE feature will then be enabled by default.

Make a Video Call

Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to call.

2 Touch to make a video call.

During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.

Manage Data Usage

Open System Manager , then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
access.

View and Manage High Data-consuming Applications

1 In the Data usage this month of "Data usage management" interface, you can view the
ranking of the data used by each application.
2 Tap on the high data-consuming application to restrict its use of mobile data, roaming
data, background data, etc.
Some applications (such as those generated by App Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
the "Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name
of the app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

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View and Set the Internet Access for Apps

In the "Data usage management" interface, tap Network access and uncheck Mobile data,
then set high data-consuming apps (e.g. video players) to be used only on Wi-Fi.
Some applications (such as those generated by APP Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
"Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name of the
app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver

Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.

1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.

Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders

Add SIM card plan information in System Manager and set usage reminders. Then, System
Manager will remind you of mobile data usage in time.
If your phone supports dual SIM, you can set plans for each card.

1 On Data usage page, tap More data settings > Monthly data limit, and set according
to the on-screen instructions.
2 On More data settings page, tap Usage reminders. You can make the system send
reminders or directly cut off Internet access when monthly mobile/roaming data usage
exceeds the limit.
3 On More data settings page, you can also enable Lock screen data usage reminder.

Connect to the Wi-Fi Network

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.

Access Wi-Fi Network

Please be cautious when accessing free Wi-Fi in public places to avoid potential safety hazards
such as privacy leakage and property loss.

Enter PIN to connect to Wi-Fi network

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi.

2 On the setting page, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by any of the following
methods:

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• Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to under Available networks. If an
encrypted network is selected, you need to enter the password.
• Pull down to the bottom of the menu, tap Add network, and follow the screen
prompts to enter the network name and password to complete the connection.

When the status bar displays , it indicates that the phone is accessing the Internet
through Wi-Fi.
Connect via scanning QR code

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi.

2 Go to the Wi-Fi setting page on the phone that shares the network, tap the network
that is connected, and get the QR code.
3 Scan the QR code on the phone to be connected to the network and follow the prompts
to access the network.
Some encrypted networks may not support connection by code scanning. Please refer to the
actual situation.

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 > Phone > Download > Wi-Fi Direct to view the received files.

Select a Network Using Wi-Fi+

When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, if your phone 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
phone will also evaluate the quality of the current Wi-Fi network and switch between Wi-Fi
and mobile data for the best network connection.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

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

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Learn about the Home Screen

Explore your home screen
On the home screen, you can:
• Check the status of your phone 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).

Expand and Collapse the Service Cards

Swipe up the app icon to expand Service Card and tap on other areas to collapse.

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.

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 Notes app, select Notes 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.

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Edit Service Cards

Using Notepad as an example, you can edit the cards in the following way:
Long press the Notepad card and select Edit Card in the pop-up list to select the category
of Notepad.

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 Notes APP, select Notes cards in the pop-up list, swipe left and right to
choose your preferred style, tap ADD TO HOME SCREEN.
• Long press Notes the service card, select More Notes 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.

Switch to Large Folder

Press and hold a small folder and tap Enlarge.
If there are more than 8 apps in the folder, a "more apps" icon will be displayed at the lower
right corner.

Enable App in the Large Folder

Tap the app icon in the large folder to enable the app.
Tap the Cascading icons at the lower right corner of the large folder to expand the large
folder and view or open more apps.

More Operations for Large Folder

Rename large folders: Long press a large folder to rename it.

Add or remove apps: Open the large folder, tap , and follow the on-screen instructions
to add or remove apps.

Switch to Small Folder

Long press the large folder and tap Shrink to switch it to a small folder.

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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.

Enable App suggestions

App suggestions card is pre-installed on the home screen by default.
Go to Settings > Assistant > YOYO Suggestions > App suggestions, make sure the
switches of the apps supporting App suggestions are turned on.

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

You can remove the app that you do not want to be recommended by YOYO Suggestions
in the following two ways.
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 Not interested > OK. The Settings app will not be
recommended any more.

Learn about Common Icons

Learn about Common Notifications 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
phone. Please refer to the actual display of the phone.

Connected to 5G network Connected to 4G network

Connected to 3G network Connected to 2G network

Connected to HSPA network Connected to HSPA+ network

Full signal Roaming

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Data saver enabled No SIM card

Hotspot enabled Connected to hotspot

Connected to both 2.4 GHz and

Connected to Wi-Fi network
5 GHz Wi-Fi networks

Automatic network switching

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

Connected to both 2.4 GHz and

No battery
5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 networks

Charging Hotspot disconnected

Super charging Battery low

Power Saving mode enabled Quick charging

Digital Balance enabled on the

Bluetooth enabled
phone

Connected to Bluetooth device Bluetooth device battery

More information Connected to VPN network

Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled

Unable to connect to the voice

Connected to earbuds channel and answer or make
calls.

Ongoing call VoLTE HD call enabled

Missed call New message

Mute Vibration mode

NFC enabled Do Not Disturb options enabled

Syncing data Data sync failed

Performance mode enabled Receive new email

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Receive Calendar tone Blocked calls or messages

Alarm enabled Airplane mode enabled

View and Disable 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 the Volume

Adjust Sound Settings

Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume

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

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Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings

When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.

Change Ringtone and Vibration

You can change the ringtone for messages, notifications, and calls, and customize
vibration.

1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and tap Phone ringtone or Notification tone.
2 You can perform any of the following operations:
• Set a ringtone.
Select a preset ringtone, or tap Music on device to select a local sound as the
messaging tone.
For a dual-SIM phone, you can select SIM 1 and SIM 2 to set their ringtones
separately.
• Set the vibration
Tap Vibration and select the vibration that you like.

Toggle Ring, Vibration, or Silent Mode with Shortcuts

1 Swipe down from the status bar on the top of the screen to show the notification panel.
Continue swiping downwards to display the entire menu.

2 Tap Sound, Silent, or Vibration to toggle different modes.

In the ring mode, the phone plays all sounds.
In the silent mode, the phone mutes notifications, such as the alerts and other sounds
from AI Voice and some third-party apps. Alarms, music, videos, and games are not
affected.
In the vibration mode, the phone is muted and vibrates instead.
You can also go to Settings > Sounds & vibration to toggle Sound,Vibration, or Silent.

System Haptics
The system uses haptics to provide feedback when certain operations are completed, such
as when you touch and hold text, a contact, or some other elements on the screen.
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and enable or disable System
haptics according to your preferences.

Set the Default Volume

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and you can then set the volume for the following
items:
• Ringer, Notifications
• Alarms
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• Music, Videos, Games
• Calls

Set up More settings

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and explore more ways to alert. Such
as Screen lock, Screenshot.
This feature may vary by device.

Power On/Off and Restart

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 vibrates and 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 phone

You can forcefully restart your phone 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.

Charge Your Phone

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

Precautions for Charging

• Charge your phone 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.

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• Your phone 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 phone will
automatically activate safety measures and limit charging. Disconnect your phone 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 phone or charger during charging.
• Your phone 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 phone to a cool place.
• Please do not use your phone while it is charging.
• If your phone 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 phone to connect your phone and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.

Charging Your Phone with a PC

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

2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your phone, 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 phone screen.
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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Easy Projection
Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly
For security reasons, after projecting your phone screen wirelessly to a large display (such
as a TV) for work or entertainment, notifications such as incoming call notifications, SMS
messages, and clock alarms will only be displayed on your phone.

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 phone, 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 phone 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.
After the connection is set up, you can place your phone in landscape mode for a better
display.
Alternatively, swipe down from the status bar, and touch Disconnect.

HONOR Print
Print Images and Documents
Connect your phone to a Mopria-certified printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to
print images and documents from your phone.

Connect Your Phone 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 phone .
2 Connect your phone and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network using any of the
following methods:

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• Connect to a Wi-Fi router: Enable Wi-Fi on the printer and connect it to the Wi-Fi
router. On your phone, 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 phone, 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 phone, 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 Notes:

• 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 Notes, open the note, tap > Print, select the printer and follow
onscreen instructions.

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.

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Share Files Between Phones with HONOR Share

You can use HONOR Share to quickly share files between HONOR phones. 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.

• The preview effect on the receiving end during sharing is related to the format and
quantity of the shared files, please refer to the actual situation.

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

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

Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with HONOR Share
You can use HONOR Share to easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a
computer.
View and edit phone files on your PC without the need for a data cable, or send files from
your PC to your phone.
From your phone to PC:

1 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the PC.

2 Swipe down from the status bar on your phone to access the notification panel
(continue swiping for more content). Long press HONOR Share to go to the Settings
screen and turn on HONOR Share.
3 Turn on PC Manager > HONOR Share on your PC and confirm Allow discovery by other
devices is enabled.

4 Long press the file to be shared on your phone, tap , and select HONOR Share.
After the receiving device is discovered, tap its name to share the file.
From your PC to phone:

1 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the PC.

2 Turn on HONOR Share on the phone.
3 Select the file to be shared on your PC and right click Display more options > HONOR
Share. The PC will search for phones that have the HONOR Share function enabled.
Select the phone to receive the file.
4 Follow on-screen prompts to receive the file on the phones.

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Only supports HONOR notebooks with PC Manager Version 15.0 and above. This feature may
vary by product, please refer to the actual situation.

One-Touch Printing with HONOR Share

When a printer that supports HONOR Share is nearby, you can use HONOR Share to find
the printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.

1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:

• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
• WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi
Direct.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via
Bluetooth.

2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > HONOR Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the
settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the first time, find the printer
on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to confirm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Help on the HONOR Share sharing screen, select
Printers, then touch What printers are supported?.

Log in to HONOR ID
Log in to HONOR ID Fast
On the new device, go to Settings > Log in to HONOR ID, you can log in by:
• Account login: Enter the account name, and log in by password or SMS verification code
following the on-screen instructions.
• Scan to log in: On the new device, tap the QR code icon above and the QR code will
appear on the screen. On the device has HONOR ID logged in, go to Settings, tap

HONOR ID, then tap , scan the QR code on the new device, and tap Confirm.

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Photography Basics
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.

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.
Swipe up on a photo or video in Gallery to view its shooting 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

When (Auto) is selected, if the camera detects that you are in a dark
environment, a flash alert will appear in the viewfinder and the flash will
automatically turn on when shooting.

• 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.

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Use the Floating Shutter

When using the camera, you can turn on the floating shutter and drag the floating shutter
button to your preferred position.

1 Go to Camera > and enable Floating shutter.

2 When turned on, the floating shutter button will appear on the side of the viewfinder
frame. Long press the floating shutter button and drag to move it to the position you
want.
3 Tap the floating shutter button to take pictures.

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 Touch and hold or press and hold one of the Volume buttons to take a burst photo.
When shooting, you'll see a counter, which indicates how many photos you've taken so
far.
3 Lift 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 SAVE AS
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.

Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes

Portrait Mode
Use the portrait mode to add beauty and background bokeh to your photos to make the
characters in your photos more beautiful.

1 Open Camera and select PORTRAIT mode.

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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.

• Set the background bokeh effect: tap to enable background bokeh.

• 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).

This feature may vary by device.

4 Tap to take photos.

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 and select NIGHT mode.

2 Steady your phone and touch the shutter button.
3 Your phone will adjust the exposure time based on the ambient brightness. Keep your
phone steady until the countdown finishes.

Take Wide Aperture Photos

Wide aperture mode allows you to shoot photos where the background is blurred while
your subject remains in sharp focus.

1 Open Camera 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 take a photo.

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.

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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, tap the icon for recommended mode on screen or

turn off .

Apply a Filter to Photos

1 Open Camera and select PHOTO mode.

2 Tap to preview the effect.

3 Tap the shutter button to take a photo or start recording a video.

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

Use Super Macro to Shoot Close-ups

With Super macro mode, you can take photos of small objects such as dewdrops and
leaves to explore and record the details of the world around you.

1 Go to Camera > MORE and select SUPER MACRO mode.

2 Touch to take a photo.

Take Panoramic Photos

Add some width to your landscape or group photos with the Panorama feature. The
camera takes multiple photos of objects within your field of view and stitches them
together into a single panoramic photo.

Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos

PANORAMA mode combines multiple shots into a seamless panoramic photo. Simply
move the camera as you shoot and the camera will take care of the rest.

1 Go to Camera > MORE and select PANORAMA mode.

2 Touch and set the pan direction.

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3 Point the camera at your starting point, then touch to start shooting. Move the
camera in the direction of the arrow displayed on the screen. Keep the arrow on the
center line when you are taking the photo.

4 Touch when you are finished.

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.

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.

Use the Pro Mode

1 Open Camera and select MORE > PRO mode.

2 You can set the following parameters:
• Adjust the metering method: Tap M to select the metering method.
Metering Applicable scenarios
method
Focus on metering the center area of the frame. Suitable for
Center-
shooting portraits.
focused metering

Metering of a very small area in the center of the frame (such as

Point
the eyes of a person).
metering
• Adjust ISO sensitivity: Tap ISO and slide the ISO adjustment area.
When the light is low, increase the ISO sensitivity; when there is plenty of light, lower
the ISO sensitivity to avoid excessive noise in the picture.
• Adjust shutter speed: Tap S and slide the shutter speed adjustment area.
Shutter speed will affect the amount of light into the camera, when shooting still
landscapes and portraits, adjust the shutter speed lower; when shooting moving
landscapes and portraits, adjust the shutter speed higher.
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• Adjust the exposure compensation value: Tap EV· and slide the EV adjustment area.
When the light is low, adjust the EV value higher; when the light is high, adjust the
EV value lower.
• Adjust the focus: Tap AF· and select the focus mode.
Focus mode Applicable scenarios
AF-S Single Still figures, landscapes, etc.
Focus

AF-C Continuous Moving figures, landscapes, etc.

Focus

MF Manual Focus Tap the area that needs to be highlighted (such as a person's
face) to capture it in focus.

• Adjust the color tone: Tap WB· and select White Balance.

You can select in daylight; select in cloudy or shady conditions.

Tap to change the color temperature to give the picture a cooler or warmer
tone.

3 Tap the shutter to shoot.

Some parameters will change when adjusting other parameters. Please adjust them according
to your needs.

Shoot Videos
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.

Edit Videos

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Create Videos with Templates

The Create story feature allows you to fit multiple videos nicely into a preset template with
transitions, background music, and other special effects.

1 Go to Gallery > Create and touch Create story.

2 Touch a template to preview what it looks like, and touch Create video to start
creating.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select multiple videos, then touch CREATE.
4 Your phone will display the preview. You can touch Filters to change the filter or touch
Outro to add an outro.

If you are unsatisfied with any of the clips, touch the clip in Edit, then touch to
select another clip, or touch Replace to select another video.
5 Touch Export to save the video.

View Images and Videos

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

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

View Details About Photos

1 In Gallery, touch a photo 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, such as the
storage path, resolution, and size.

Share Images
Go to Gallery > Albums, you can share images in the following ways:

• Share a single image: Tap an image and tap to share.

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• Share multiple images: In an album, long press an image to enter multi-selection mode,

select multiple images and tap to share.

Safe Photo Sharing

Safe Photo Sharing helps you remove information such as photo location and shooting
data to avoid privacy leakage when sharing.

1 Go to Gallery > Albums.

2 Select one or more photos and tap .

3 Check the message on the top left of the sharing screen. If privacy protection is not
enabled, tap Privacy options, Privacy options window will appear, follow the on-screen
prompts to enable this feature to share photos safely.

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.

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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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.

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

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.

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.

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Audio Channel Switching with One Tap
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 phone 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 phone.

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 phone supports wired earphones with a non-Type-C port, the audio output channel of
your phone will be switched from This device to the wired earphones by default.

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Enable Frequently Used Features of the App Fast
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.

Process Tasks in Multi-window Simultaneously

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:

Press and hold the short bar on the middle line of the split-screen window drag until
the other window disappears.

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• 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 Notes, open Files, select the photo you
want to add, and drag it into the Notes editor.
• Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notes, 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.

• 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.

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.
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.
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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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.

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Contacts
Add and manage contacts
You can open Contacts on the home screen (or open Phone and go to the Contacts
interface) and add, share, or delete contacts.

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.

Merge duplicate contacts

On the Contacts interface, go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Merge duplicate
contacts, select the duplicate contacts, and tap Merge.

Search contacts
You can search contacts in the following ways:
• Open the Contacts interface and enter the keywords you want to query (e.g., initials of
contact's last name, phone number, email) in the Search input box at the top.
• Swipe down in the middle of the home screen to bring up the search box and enter the
keywords you want to query.
You can also enter multiple keywords at once for a more precise search, such as "John Beijing".

Share contacts

1 On the Contacts interface, long press the contacts to be shared, and tap Share contact.
Or tap the contacts to be shared, tap More > Share contact
.
2 Select a method to share and follow the on-screen instructions.

Delete contacts
You can delete (or bulk delete) contacts in the following ways:
On the Contacts interface,
• long press the contacts to be deleted and tap Delete.
• Tap the contacts to be deleted and tap More > Delete contact at the bottom.

• Go to > Settings > Organize contacts > Delete multiple contacts, select the
contacts to be deleted, and tap Delete at the bottom.

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To restore contacts deleted by accident, open the Contacts interface, go to > Settings >
Organize contacts > Recently deleted, long press to select the contacts to restore, and tap
Restore.

Manage contact groups

You can manage a large number of contacts by grouping them according to your
preference, making it easier to send group emails or messages. The system automatically
groups contacts by company, city, and the most recent time of contact. You can also create
groups of your own.

Create groups

1 Open Contacts or Phone and select the Contacts tab.

2 Select Groups, tap New, enter the group name, such as Family, and tap OK.
3 On the group screen, tap Add members, select the contact to add to the group, and tap
Add.

Edit groups
On the Contacts interface, select Groups, and enter the group you want to edit.
• Add member: Tap Add members to add members to the group.
• Remove member: Long press the member you want to remove and tap Remove from
group.
• More operations: Tap More, select Remove members for bulk removal, or select Group
ringtone, Delete group, and Rename.

Send group messages or emails

On the Contacts interface, select Groups, enter a group:

• Send group message: Tap to send the message and select the target members.

• Send group email: Tap to send the email and select the target members.

Delete groups
On the Contacts interface, go to Groups. You can delete phone groups in any of the
following ways:
• Long press the group to be deleted and tap Delete.
• Tap Delete at the bottom, select the group to be deleted, and tap Delete.

Add personal information

You can create business cards with personal information to share with others. You can also
add emergency personal information for getting help in case of emergency.

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Create business cards

1 Open Contacts or Phone and select the Contacts tab.

2 Tap My card and set your profile picture, name, phone number, and other information.

3 Tap to create a business card with a QR code.

You can also share your card using QR codes.

Add emergency personal information

On the Contacts interface, go to My card > EMERGENCY INFORMATION, tap ADD,

and fill in personal information, medical information, emergency contacts, and other
information.

To modify the information later, go to the Emergency interface and tap .

After setting the emergency contacts, if you need to call for help, go to EMERGENCY >
EMERGENCY INFORMATION > Emergency contacts from the screen where you enter the
lock screen password and select the emergency contact to make the call.

Delete contact history

1 Open Contacts or Phone and select the Contacts tab.
2 Click a contact with contact history.
3 Tap More > Erase history, then tap ERASE, and delete all call logs, call recordings, and
messages for the contact.

Phone
Make a Call

Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Make a Call

Use either of the following methods to make a call:
• Open Phone, enter part of a phone number, the first letter of a contact's name, or a
contact's initials to find a contact, then touch to make a call.
• Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then search for a contact or select a contact in the
contact list to make a call.

Touch to end the call.

Use Speed Dial

Once you've set up speed dialing for a contact, you can quickly call that contact with the
assigned number key.

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Go to Phone > > Settings > Speed dial, select a number key, then set a contact for
this speed dial number.

Press the Power Button to End a Call

During a call, press the Power button to end the call.

Go to Phone > > Settings > More, and enable Power button ends call.

Set a Call Background

To set a wallpaper as the call background, do the following:

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

2 Select a picture and set it as the wallpaper.
You can also set a profile picture for a contact to be shown on the call background.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact.

2 Touch and then to set a profile picture for the selected contact.

Make an International Call

1 Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling
service.
2 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact to make a call.
3 For numbers that are not in the contacts list, open the dialer and hold the 0 number key

until the + icon is displayed. Enter the country code and phone number, then touch
to make an international call.

Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE,
it can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE
Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and
secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both
SIM cards.
• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Enable 5G if the 5G network is supported. The VoLTE feature will then be enabled by default.

Make a Video Call

Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.

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1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to call.

2 Touch to make a video call.

During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.

Start a new calling experience with VoWi-Fi

VoWi-Fi is based on the WiFi network for internet calling and can be used in airplane
mode.

1 This feature requires support from your carrier. Please contact your carrier to enable
VoWi-Fi.

2 Go to Phone > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling and turn on Wi-Fi Calling.
3 If the settings do not take effect automatically, restore the network settings. Go to
Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset network settings and reset Wi-Fi,
mobile data and Bluetooth.

Manage Incoming Calls

You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already
engaged in a previous call.
If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you
can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call

If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:

• Touch to answer the call.

• Touch to reject the call.

• Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.

Enable Call Waiting

The Call waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call when a call is already in progress
by placing the first call on hold. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details,
contact your carrier.

Go to Phone > > Settings and then go to More > Call waiting.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

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Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call

1 When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call,

touch to answer it.

2 Touch , or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.

Enable Call Forwarding

After the Call forwarding feature is enabled, calls that meet your pre-set conditions will be
automatically transferred to a specified phone number. This feature requires the support of
your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

1 Open Phone, go to > Settings, and touch Call forwarding.

2 Select and enable a forwarding method, then enter and confirm the target number.
If your phone has two SIM cards installed, configure the settings for SIM 1 and SIM 2
respectively.
This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

Emergency SOS and Calls

Use Emergency SOS

If you are in an emergency situation, you can quickly and secretly send an SOS message or
make an SOS call to your emergency contacts.

1 Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS, and touch Emergency
contacts to add an emergency contact.
2 Enable Also send SOS message and Auto-SOS call, and set related permissions as
prompted.
Once you have enabled the Emergency SOS feature and you are in an emergency situation,
press the Power button five times in quick succession and your phone will automatically
send a message with your current location to your emergency contacts. It will also
automatically call your emergency contacts one by one and play a pre-recorded SOS
message, then end the call automatically.
If Auto-SOS call is disabled, after the message is sent, your phone will bring up the
emergency call screen, from which you can quickly call an emergency service or one of
your emergency contacts.

Make Emergency Calls

In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen
of your phone even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers.
Network issues or other types of interference may lead to emergency calls not working.
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1 From the lock screen, access the screen for entering your password, and touch
EMERGENCY. If you are in an area with a good signal and your phone has an Internet
connection, it will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.

2 Enter your local emergency number and touch to call the number. Alternatively,
touch EMERGENCY INFORMATION and select an emergency contact to call.

Perform In-call Operations

During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.

• Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker.

• Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For
details, contact your carrier.

• Touch to use the dialer.

• During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the
previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode on your phone.
To return to the call screen, touch the green icon in the status bar.

• Touch to end a call.

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 Add more fields, then tap Reminder or Second reminder to set a reminder for the
schedule.

4 Tap to save the schedule.

Import Meeting Reminders

1 Go to Calendar > > Manage accounts.

2 Tap , then follow the on-screen instructions to add your work emails (Exchange
account) to the calendar to view meeting reminders.
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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.

Important Events
Add priority to events and differentiate important events with a priority to highlight
important events, focus on important matters, and handle them efficiently.

Add Important Events

Enable Calendar, tap , and tap Priority to set the event as Important in the interface of
details. Enter details such as title, location, start and end time of the event, etc. and tap

to save them.

Mark Existing Events as Important

Mark manually:

Enable Calendar, tap , and tap Priority to select Important in the interface of details.

In the interface of "Event preview", tap the drop-down menu of > Priority on the right
of the event to set up.
Auto-mark:
If VIP participants is contained in the event, the Calendar will intelligently recognize the
date as important.

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 phone 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 phone 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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Clock Timer

Stopwatch

Clock Stopwatch .

Settings
city
screen.

Notepad

Notes Notes .

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• Tap to change the font type, paragraph alignment or background.

• Tap to insert an image. Touch and hold the image and drag it to a different
location in the note.

• Tap and you can choose to enter the content via handwriting or keyboard input.
• If you want the notes to be classified more clearly and easy to view, tap No category
after editing to add tags to the note.

3 Tap to save the note.

Add a Note by Scanning Documents

1 Open Notes 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.

Import PDF to Create Notes

1 Enable Notes, go to Notes > > Import PDF, and select the PDF file to be imported.
2 You can view the imported file in Notes and add handwritten annotations and
bookmarks to PDF files.

3 After adding, tap to save it.

4 If a PDF page is annotated or bookmarked, it will be categorized and saved in Notes for
quick viewing.

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 Notes > 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.

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Add a To-dos Item

Record things you plan to do in your To-dos and set reminders to complete your To-dos at
specific times .
If you have marked the to-do item as important, you will be prompted to complete your
to-do with a full-screen reminder when the screen is locked.

1 Go to Notes > To-dos and tap .

2 Enter your to-do item.

3 Tap to set the time to be reminded and tap OK.

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

5 Tap Save.
This feature may vary by device.

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.

Sync Notes
Sync your local notes data to other phones for easy viewing via Exchange Mail or HONOR
Cloud.

Stay in Sync
Enabling Stay in Sync lets you sync local notes to the cloud. Log in to your HONOR ID on
any device to view these notes anytime, anywhere.

Choose Notes > > Settings > Sync notes to the cloud, and enable Stay in Sync by
following the prompt.

Exchange Sync
Sync data from your work email under your Exchange account to Notes, meeting your
need to keep track of your important items at work, anytime, anywhere.

1 Log in to Exchange on the phone.

2 You can sync the Note and Task data in the Exchange account to Notes by swiping
down and refreshing in the mail list of Exchange to generate corresponding notes and
to-dos.
A folder named by this Exchange account is automatically generated in the Notes for
easier management.

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Old Notes Transfer

You can migrate your notes in the Notes from your old phone to your new phone through
different ways such as HONOR ID sync, Device Clone, data backup, HONOR Share, etc.
• HONOR ID sync: Log in to your HONOR ID on your old phone and sync the notes data
from your old phone to the cloud. Log in to the same HONOR ID on your new phone to
sync the Notesdata.
• Device Clone:
You can use Device Clone to migrate Notes and other data from your old phone to your
new one.
• Data backup: By backing up via an external storage device, you can back up data to an
external memory card or USB storage device and restore it in the phone's external
storage after the backup is complete.
• HONOR Share: Select the notes you need to share and quickly migrate them to your new
phone via HONOR Share.

Old Notes File Conversion

When the notes in the old phone are migrated to the new phone, the old format notes are
only supported for viewing and can be edited after converting to the new format.
Go to Notes > Notes, tap the drop-down menu of the All notes, and view the old format
notes.
• Convert all: Go to Old format notes > CONVERT ALL > CONVERT, and the catalog of
Old format notes will automatically disappear when the conversion is complete.
• Convert one: When open the old format note for the first time, Convert this note will be
prompted on the screen. Tap CONVERT to convert. If prompted for an unconverted
format for the first time, opened notes only support Delete and Convert format and do
not support editing. It needs to be converted to edit.

Manage Notes
You can categorize your notes into different folders, delete unwanted items, and share your
notes with others.
When viewing notes, tap 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.

Set Password for Notes

Lock Notes: Go to Settings > Security > App Lock, follow the on-screen instructions to
enter your lock screen password or customize the app lock password, and turn on the
switch next to your notes.

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Sort Notes Items by Category

To sort the notes into different folders by category, you can add labels in different colors to
distinguish the categories and edit the folders to make your notes more clearly
categorized and easy to find.
View all notes:
• In the interface of All notes list, different notes are displayed in different colors and you
can also enter keywords in the search box to quickly find the notes you need to view.
• Tap the right drop-down menu of All notes to view different notes such as All notes,
Favorites, Recently deleted, etc.
Create/Edit folders:

• Open My folder, tap > New folder to select the folder color you like, enter the folder
name, and tap Save.
• Go to Manage > EDIT on the right of Folder, select the file name to be edited, and you
can New folder, EDIT or Delete.
• You can swipe left on a folder to pin, move, edit, or delete it.

Move/lock notes or add notes to Favorite:

• In the interface of the notes list, long press the note you need to edit, tap Move to select
the folder where the notes will be moved to.
• Tap More > Favorite to save or pin a note.
• Open the note to be locked, tap More > Add lock on the bottom right.
• In the interface of All notes list, you can swipe left on a note to pin, move, edit, or delete
it.
Notes in the folder under the Exchange account are not supported for editing.

Share Notes
You can share notes in a variety of ways:
• To share one note or to-do item: In the interface of All notes or All to-dos list, open the

record to be shared, and tap to complete the sharing following the on-screen
instructions.
You can share your notes in Notes in such methods as As image, As text, Export as
document, or To another device, etc.
You can export files in TXT or HTML format when Export as document, and they are saved
inFiles > Phone > Documents > NotePad by default.

• To share multiple notes: In the interface of All notes list, long press the note to be

shared, check the notes to be shared, and tap to complete the sharing following the
on-screen instructions.

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Print Notes

1 In the interface of All notes list, open the note you want to print.

2 Go to > Print and follow the on-screen instructions to select the printer and print
parameters to begin printing.

Delete Notes
You can delete notes using either of the following methods:

• In the interface of All notes or All to-dos list, slide a record to the left and tap to
delete it.
• Long-press on the note or to-do to be deleted, check or drag over the checkboxes to

select multiple records to be deleted, and tap .

If you want to restore the notes that have been deleted by mistake, tap All notes or All to-

dos, select the record you want to keep in the Recently deleted folder, and tap .

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 You can also tap . Turning to indicates Voice Enhancement has enabled. When
recording, ambient noise is reduced, making the human voice clearer.

4 Tap to end the recording.

5 You can long press the recording file to share, rename, and delete it.
You can also enter Files > Browse > Phone > Sounds to view recorded files.

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:

• Tap to automatically skips the sections with no sound.

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• 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 phone for convenient email access.

Add a Personal Email Account

1 Open Email on your phone, 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 phone.

1 Contact the administrator of the company email server to obtain the domain name,
server address, port number, and security type.
2 Open Email and select Exchange.
3 Enter the email address, user name, and password.
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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 phone 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.

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.

Flashlight
Flashlight
You can turn on the flashlight using either of the following methods:

• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch to turn the
flashlight on or off.
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• Swipe up from the bottom edge of the lock screen to display the shortcut panel, and

touch to turn the flashlight on or off.

When turned on, a notification indicating that the flashlight has been turned on will be

displayed on the lock screen. Touch to turn off the flashlight.

Compass
Compass
The compass displays the orientation of the phone and the latitude and longitude of its
current position.

1 You can open the compass by:

• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to open the search box, enter
Compass, The top search result is the system's own Compass.
• Open Compass in the Tools folder.

2 View the orientation and coordinates.

• Place the phone horizontally, the orientation and the current latitude and longitude
will be displayed on the screen.
• Place the phone vertically, the orientation and the current latitude and longitude will
be displayed under a live scene.

3 To lock the current orientation, tap the graduated disc of the compass. A blue
graduated area will be displayed when the orientation deviates from the original.
To obtain more accurate orientation information, please try to keep the compass
horizontal or vertical to the ground without angular deviation.

Mirror
Use Your Phone as a Mirror
You can use your phone as a mirror to check how you look.
Go to Tools > Mirror. You can then:
• Zoom in or out: Drag the zoom slider at the bottom. You can also tap the screen twice to
zoom in and tap it twice again to restore the original view.
• Save the image: Tap the screen to pause on the current image. Tap the screen again to

resume. When the image is paused, tap to save the image. You can find the saved
image in Gallery.

• Adjust mirror brightness: Tap or at the top of the screen.

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• Fog up the screen: Tap and enable Blow. Then blow air into the microphone so that
the screen fogs up. Wipe the screen to clear the fog.

• Change the mirror frame: Tap to switch to a different frame.

• Create a broken mirror effect: Touch and hold the screen to "break" the mirror, complete
with a sound effect. Tap the screen again to "fix" the mirror.

System Manager
Clear Phone Storage
The Cleanup of System Manager will scan the Storage for redundant files and large files,
such as application residues, redundant installation packages, data generated by WeChat,
etc., and provide cleaning suggestions to help you free up space.

1 Go to System Manager and tap Cleanup.

2 When the scan is completed, tap CLEAN UP or Clean up behind the item to be cleaned
and follow the instructions to delete redundant files.
Swipe down from the top of the screen and the phone will rescan the Storage.

Clean Up Duplicate Files

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

Manage Data Usage

Open System Manager , then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
access.

View and Manage High Data-consuming Applications

1 In the Data usage this month of "Data usage management" interface, you can view the
ranking of the data used by each application.
2 Tap on the high data-consuming application to restrict its use of mobile data, roaming
data, background data, etc.
Some applications (such as those generated by App Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
the "Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name
of the app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

View and Set the Internet Access for Apps

In the "Data usage management" interface, tap Network access and uncheck Mobile data,
then set high data-consuming apps (e.g. video players) to be used only on Wi-Fi.

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Some applications (such as those generated by APP Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
"Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name of the
app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver

Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.

1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.

Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders

Add SIM card plan information in System Manager and set usage reminders. Then, System
Manager will remind you of mobile data usage in time.
If your phone supports dual SIM, you can set plans for each card.

1 On Data usage page, tap More data settings > Monthly data limit, and set according
to the on-screen instructions.
2 On More data settings page, tap Usage reminders. You can make the system send
reminders or directly cut off Internet access when monthly mobile/roaming data usage
exceeds the limit.
3 On More data settings page, you can also enable Lock screen data usage reminder.

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 phone to your new phone.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch HONOR devices
devices or Other Android devices devices.
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 phone 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 phones running Android 7.0 or later.

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Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Apple devices.
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 phone 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 phones 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 phone. 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 phone.
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.
• The feature availability varies by device.

• If Tips is deleted by mistake, you can get it back by: Swipe down from the home screen, type
"Tips" in the search box, find Tips in the list of recoverable apps that appears automatically,
and tap Restore.

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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.

Access Wi-Fi Network

Please be cautious when accessing free Wi-Fi in public places to avoid potential safety hazards
such as privacy leakage and property loss.

Enter PIN to connect to Wi-Fi network

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi.

2 On the setting page, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by any of the following
methods:
• Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to under Available networks. If an
encrypted network is selected, you need to enter the password.
• Pull down to the bottom of the menu, tap Add network, and follow the screen
prompts to enter the network name and password to complete the connection.

When the status bar displays , it indicates that the phone is accessing the Internet
through Wi-Fi.
Connect via scanning QR code

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi.

2 Go to the Wi-Fi setting page on the phone that shares the network, tap the network
that is connected, and get the QR code.
3 Scan the QR code on the phone to be connected to the network and follow the prompts
to access the network.
Some encrypted networks may not support connection by code scanning. Please refer to the
actual situation.

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.
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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 > Phone > Download > Wi-Fi Direct to view the received files.

Select a Network Using Wi-Fi+

When Wi-Fi+ is enabled, if your phone 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
phone will also evaluate the quality of the current Wi-Fi network and switch between Wi-Fi
and mobile data for the best network connection.

1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

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

Bluetooth
Phone Bluetooth basic
You can connect your phone to Bluetooth earbuds, speakers, car entertainment systems,
or share data from your phone to other devices via Bluetooth.
We will introduce the following Bluetooth functions of your phone: 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.

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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 phone, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have
your phone automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
3 From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.

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

Transfer Files via Bluetooth

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

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
Connect to Mobile Data
1 Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
2 Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down
again to show all shortcuts. Turn on Mobile data.
• Go to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Mobile data.

To save battery power and mobile data, disable the mobile data service when you don't
need it.

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Enable 5G
• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Not all devices support 5G.

Fifth generation mobile networks, fifth generation wireless systems, or fifth-generation

(5G) is the fifth generation mobile communication technology. Compared to 4G, 5G offers
higher data transfer rates and shorter latency.
When two SIM cards are inserted, if only one card supports 5G and it is selected as the
default card for mobile data, only the default card for data supports 5G and the other card
supports 4G/3G/2G.

1 Please confirm if your card supports 5G based on the carrier network and related
service deployment, and contact your network carrier to enable 5G.
2 If two SIM cards are inserted to your phone, go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM
management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default card for data.
5G features may not be available in some network environments and geographic locations
due to carrier network band interference.

Manage SIM Cards

You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identification.

Enable or Disable a SIM Card

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and enable or disable a SIM as
needed.
Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet.

Name Your SIM Card

You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you
could mark one SIM card as "Work" and the other as "Personal".

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management, and touch to edit the SIM card
name.

Configure Dual SIM Settings

If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set the default mobile data SIM and the
default calling SIM, and enable call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.

Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards
Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default
mobile data or default calling SIM card.

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Enable Call Forwarding Between SIM Cards

After enabling call forwarding for both SIM cards, if incoming calls cannot reach one of the
SIM cards, they will be forwarded to the other one.
This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.

1 Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management > Call forwarding between SIMs.
2 Select a call forwarding mode and turn on the corresponding switch.
Call forwarding between two SIM cards will be enabled when it is configured for both
SIM cards.

Share Your Network Connection with Other Devices

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

Share Your Network via Personal Hotspot

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 phone 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.
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.

Share Your Network via USB

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

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2 On your phone, go to Settings > Mobile network > Personal hotspot > More, and
enable USB tethering to share your mobile data or the currently connected Wi-Fi
network.

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 phone 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.

Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE,
it can provide you with fast call connection times and high-quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE
Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and
secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both
SIM cards.
• This feature may vary depending on your carrier.

• 5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

• Enable 5G if the 5G network is supported. The VoLTE feature will then be enabled by default.

Make a Video Call

Video calls are only possible when both parties are using VoLTE-activated devices.

1 Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, then select the
contact you want to call.

2 Touch to make a video call.

During a voice call, you can touch to switch to a video call.

Manage Data Usage

Open System Manager , then touch Data usage to view data usage and manage network
access.

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View and Manage High Data-consuming Applications

1 In the Data usage this month of "Data usage management" interface, you can view the
ranking of the data used by each application.
2 Tap on the high data-consuming application to restrict its use of mobile data, roaming
data, background data, etc.
Some applications (such as those generated by App Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
the "Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name
of the app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

View and Set the Internet Access for Apps

In the "Data usage management" interface, tap Network access and uncheck Mobile data,
then set high data-consuming apps (e.g. video players) to be used only on Wi-Fi.
Some applications (such as those generated by APP Twin) cannot restrict Internet access in
"Data usage management". Please go to Settings > Apps > Apps, search for the name of the
app, and tap Data usage to restrict its Internet access.

Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver

Enable Smart Data Saver to prevent apps from using mobile data in the background.

1 On the Data usage screen, touch Smart Data Saver, then enable it. The icon will
then display in the status bar.
2 If you want to allow unrestricted access to data for some apps even when they are
running in the background, toggle on the switches for these apps.

Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders

Add SIM card plan information in System Manager and set usage reminders. Then, System
Manager will remind you of mobile data usage in time.
If your phone supports dual SIM, you can set plans for each card.

1 On Data usage page, tap More data settings > Monthly data limit, and set according
to the on-screen instructions.
2 On More data settings page, tap Usage reminders. You can make the system send
reminders or directly cut off Internet access when monthly mobile/roaming data usage
exceeds the limit.
3 On More data settings page, you can also enable Lock screen data usage reminder.

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Project Your Phone Screen Wirelessly

For security reasons, after projecting your phone screen wirelessly to a large display (such
as a TV) for work or entertainment, notifications such as incoming call notifications, SMS
messages, and clock alarms will only be displayed on your phone.

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 phone, 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 phone 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.
After the connection is set up, you can place your phone in landscape mode for a better
display.
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 Phones with HONOR Share

You can use HONOR Share to quickly share files between HONOR phones. 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.

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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.

• The preview effect on the receiving end during sharing is related to the format and
quantity of the shared files, please refer to the actual situation.

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

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

Share Files Between Your Phone and Computer with HONOR Share
You can use HONOR Share to easily share files wirelessly between your phone and a
computer.
View and edit phone files on your PC without the need for a data cable, or send files from
your PC to your phone.
From your phone to PC:

1 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the PC.

2 Swipe down from the status bar on your phone to access the notification panel
(continue swiping for more content). Long press HONOR Share to go to the Settings
screen and turn on HONOR Share.
3 Turn on PC Manager > HONOR Share on your PC and confirm Allow discovery by other
devices is enabled.

4 Long press the file to be shared on your phone, tap , and select HONOR Share.
After the receiving device is discovered, tap its name to share the file.
From your PC to phone:

1 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the PC.

2 Turn on HONOR Share on the phone.
3 Select the file to be shared on your PC and right click Display more options > HONOR
Share. The PC will search for phones that have the HONOR Share function enabled.
Select the phone to receive the file.
4 Follow on-screen prompts to receive the file on the phones.
Only supports HONOR notebooks with PC Manager Version 15.0 and above. This feature may
vary by product, please refer to the actual situation.

One-Touch Printing with HONOR Share

When a printer that supports HONOR Share is nearby, you can use HONOR Share to find
the printer and print out pictures or PDF files stored on your phone.

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1 Depending on the type of printer, ensure the following:

• Wi-Fi capable printers: The printer must be powered on and connected to the same
network as your phone.
• WiFi Direct capable printers: The printer must be powered on and have enabled WiFi
Direct.
• Bluetooth capable printers: The printer must be powered on and discoverable via
Bluetooth.

2 On your phone, preview the file to be printed, then go to Share > HONOR Share.
3 Once the printer has been discovered, touch its name on your phone, and adjust the
settings on the preview screen. Then touch PRINT to print.
If you are connecting a Bluetooth printer to your phone for the first time, find the printer
on your phone, touch the printer name, then press and hold the Power button on the
printer for about 1 second to confirm the connection.
For a list of supported printers, touch Help on the HONOR Share sharing screen, select
Printers, then touch What printers are supported?.

Transfer Data Between Your Phone and Computer with a USB Cable
1 Connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable. After the driver is automatically
installed on the computer, the drive name corresponding to your phone will be
displayed.
2 On your phone, 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 phone and computer. In the new drive displayed on the computer, you can view
photos stored on your phone, or copy and paste photos between the device and
computer.
• Transfer files: Use the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) to transfer files between your
phone and computer. In the new drive displayed on the computer, you can view files
stored on your phone, 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
phone.

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

Print Images and Documents

Connect your phone to a Mopria-certified printer via Wi-Fi, and then you will be able to
print images and documents from your phone.

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Connect Your Phone 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 phone .
2 Connect your phone 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 phone, 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 phone, 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 phone, 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 Notes:

• 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 Notes, open the note, tap > Print, select the printer and follow
onscreen instructions.

Home Screen & 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:

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• 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 APPLY, 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.

Manage the Home Screen Layout

You can customize the home screen layout to suit your phone 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
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When your phone 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 phone 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.

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 phone when turning on the screen.
Ensure that your phone 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 phone 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 .

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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.

Enable App Drawer

Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen style, and select Drawer.
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 and 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 phone will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient
lighting conditions.

Manually Adjust the Screen Brightness

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• 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.

Adjust the Color Mode

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color
mode that you prefer. Normal mode will be easier on your eyes and is therefore
recommended.
• Normal: natural color tones
• Vivid: vivid color tones

Adjust the Color Temperature

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Color mode & temperature, and select the color
temperature that you prefer. Default and Warm will be easier on your eyes and are
therefore recommended.
• Default: a natural tint
• Warm: a yellowish tint
• Cool: a whitish tint
• You can touch anywhere on the color circle or drag the spot to adjust the color
temperature.

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.

Turn on or off Eye Comfort

• Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (you can swipe down
further) and turn on or off Eye Comfort. Press and hold Eye Comfort to enter the
settings.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort & Sleep and turn on or off Enable
all day.

After it's turn on, the status bar will show the icon of . Since certain blue light is filtered
out, the screen will have a warmer tone.
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Set the Effective Period of the Eye Comfort

Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Eye Comfort & Sleep, turn on Scheduled and set
the Start and End for the Eye Comfort as needed.

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 Dark Mode

Enable the "Dark mode" of the screen background to reduce the brightness and irritation.
You can enable or disable "Dark mode" using any of the the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (can swipe down
further). Turn on or off Dark mode. Long press Dark mode to enter the settings screen.
• Go to Settings > Display & brightness, tap Dark to enter Dark mode and tap Light to
exit Dark mode.

Set Dark Mode to Turn On and Off Automatically

Go to Settings > Display & brightness, turn on Auto-switch, and tap Schedule. If From
sunset to sunrise is selected, the system will determine the time of night based on your
geographic location and clock. You can also tap Custom time to set the automatic
switching time of the "Dark mode" according to the usage habit.

More Settings of the Dark Mode

Go to Settings > Display & brightness, make sure Dark is toggled on, tap Dark mode
settings, and you can choose whether to enable functions like Darken the wallpaper in
Dark mode.
When Darken the wallpaper in Dark mode is enabled, the wallpaper's brightness will
change with the environment.

Full Screen Display

Apply Full Screen Display

• Most apps installed on your phone will automatically adapt to display correctly in full
screen.
• For apps that don't, go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings >
Full-Screen Display, and toggle on their switches. Enabling Full-Screen Display may
cause some apps to display incorrectly, for instance, by being improperly stretched.

Set the display area at the top of the screen

1 Go to Settings > Display & brightness > More display settings > Cutout.

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2 To set the top area for a specific app, select the app and set how the top area is
displayed.
• Auto
• Show cutout
• Hide cutout

Sounds & Vibration

Adjust Sound Settings

Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume

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

Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings

When your phone rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to
mute it.

Change Ringtone and Vibration

You can change the ringtone for messages, notifications, and calls, and customize
vibration.

1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and tap Phone ringtone or Notification tone.
2 You can perform any of the following operations:
• Set a ringtone.
Select a preset ringtone, or tap Music on device to select a local sound as the
messaging tone.
For a dual-SIM phone, you can select SIM 1 and SIM 2 to set their ringtones
separately.
• Set the vibration
Tap Vibration and select the vibration that you like.

Toggle Ring, Vibration, or Silent Mode with Shortcuts

1 Swipe down from the status bar on the top of the screen to show the notification panel.
Continue swiping downwards to display the entire menu.

2 Tap Sound, Silent, or Vibration to toggle different modes.

In the ring mode, the phone plays all sounds.
In the silent mode, the phone mutes notifications, such as the alerts and other sounds
from AI Voice and some third-party apps. Alarms, music, videos, and games are not
affected.
In the vibration mode, the phone is muted and vibrates instead.
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You can also go to Settings > Sounds & vibration to toggle Sound,Vibration, or Silent.

System Haptics
The system uses haptics to provide feedback when certain operations are completed, such
as when you touch and hold text, a contact, or some other elements on the screen.
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and enable or disable System
haptics according to your preferences.

Set the Default Volume

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, and you can then set the volume for the following
items:
• Ringer, Notifications
• Alarms
• Music, Videos, Games
• Calls

Set up More settings

Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > More settings and explore more ways to alert. Such
as Screen lock, Screenshot.
This feature may vary by device.

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.

Enable or disable Do Not Disturb

You can enable or disable Do Not Disturb using any of the the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (can swipe down
further). Turn on or off Do Not Disturb. Long press Do Not Disturb to enter the settings
screen.
• Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > 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 phone will not be turned
on or display banner notifications and is muted.

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Set a Schedule for Do Not Disturb

1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb, and disable Do Not Disturb.
2 Enable Scheduled. Your phone 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.

Answer calls or messages in the Do Not Disturb mode

You can allow calls or messages from certain people in the Do Not Disturb mode.
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Do Not Disturb and turn on Do Not Disturb or
Scheduled. Then you can:
• Tap Calls or Messages and select a certain category of contacts. In the Do Not Disturb
mode, the ringtone is played when a call or message is received from people in the
category.
• Turn on Repeated calls. The ringtone is played for repeated calls from the same number
within 15 minutes.

Notifications
App Badges
When new notifications arrive for an app, a numbered badge will appear on the app icon.
You can also set a dot as the badge, or hide the badge for some or all apps.

Turn Off App Badges

1 Go to Settings > Notifications, and touch App icon badges.

2 Turn off the switch for some or all apps.

Change the Badge Display Mode

On the App icon badges screen, touch Badge display mode, and select Numbers or Dots
according to your preference.

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.

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• 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 > Lock screen notifications, and enable Show but hide
contents.

More App Notification Settings

Set Notification Method for Apps

Go to Settings > Notifications. Select an app to set the notification method for the app.
• Enable Allow notifications: You will be reminded when new notifications are available for
the app.
• Once the app has generated notifications, you can also set up more ways to be
reminded.
For example, Once the Calendar has generated notifications, you can also set Event
alarm reminder, Event notification (remind later), or Default event notification.
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 phone 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

Use fingerprint ID
You can use your fingerprint ID to unlock the screen, automatically enter account numbers
and passwords, or access private information such as the App Lock.

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Enroll a Fingerprint

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and follow the instructions to
set or enter the lock screen password.
2 Touch New fingerprint to begin enrolling your fingerprint.
3 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. When you feel a vibration, lift your finger
then press again. Move your finger around to enroll different parts of it.
4 When the enrollment has been completed, touch OK.
You can now place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen.

Rename or Delete a Fingerprint

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

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

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Fingerprint ID and enter your 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 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 > Browse, touch Safe, then use your fingerprint to access it.

Use Your Fingerprint to Access a Locked App

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

Open and Use Fingerprint Payment

You can use fingerprint payment in payment applications.
Enable "Fingerprint payment" in the payment app. The specific operation refers to the app.

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

Enroll Facial Data

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, and enter your lock
screen password.
2 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.

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

Set an Alternate Look

You can add an alternate look for more accurate and convenient face recognition.
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look, and follow the onscreen
instructions to enroll the alternate facial data.

Enable Face Unlock

On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method.
If you have enabled PrivateSpace on or added multiple users to your phone , you can use Face
unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account.

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.

Smart Lock Screen Notifications

On lock screen, the details of banner notifications from WeChat, QQ and Weibo will be
automatically hid and only be shown after your face is recognized. This helps avoid
message leakage and protect privacy when others use the device or when you are
surrounded by others.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, fill in the lock screen
password to enter Face Recognition, and toggle on the Show notifications.
2 Tap Unlock device and select unlock method of Slide to unlock.
To delete facial data, toggle off Show notifications. After ensuring that the lock screen
password has been enrolled, turn on Show but hide contents to hide the lock screen
notification details.

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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: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to
delete your facial data.

Lock Screen Password

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

Set the Lock Screen Password

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.

Enable Lockdown
There are many ways your phone can be unlocked. In some cases (such as if you are asleep
while taking public transport), password unlock is more secure than other unlock methods.
When Lockdown mode is enabled, you will only be able to unlock your phone using your
lock screen password. Other unlock methods will be temporarily disabled.
You must set a lock screen password to use this feature.

1 Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Secure lock settings and enable Show
Lockdown option.
2 Press and hold the Power button until the Lockdown option is displayed on the screen.
3 Tap Lockdown and follow the onscreen instructions to enable Lockdown mode. Once
Lockdown mode is enabled, you will only be able to unlock using the lock screen
password.
4 Lockdown mode is automatically disabled when you unlock your device, you can use
other unlock methods as usual the next time you unlock your device.

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If you need to re-enable Lockdown mode, press and hold the Power button and tap the
Lockdown option again.

App
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 phone.

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 > Battery), and enable Power

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

You can touch Learn more to view details about power saving measures.

Enable Performance Mode

Performance mode adjusts the power settings of your phone 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 >
Battery) 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.

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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.
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 phone screen is turned off.

Display Battery Percentage in the Status Bar

Go to Settings > Battery (or System Manager > Battery), 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 phone 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

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Check Storage Usage

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

Clear Phone Storage

The Cleanup of System Manager will scan the Storage for redundant files and large files,
such as application residues, redundant installation packages, data generated by WeChat,
etc., and provide cleaning suggestions to help you free up space.

1 Go to System Manager and tap Cleanup.

2 When the scan is completed, tap CLEAN UP or Clean up behind the item to be cleaned
and follow the instructions to delete redundant files.
Swipe down from the top of the screen and the phone will rescan the Storage.

Clean Up Duplicate Files

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

Security
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.

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

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 > Set up SIM lock 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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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 phone will prevent all apps and services from
collecting and using location information, with the exception of some built-in apps. When
these apps or services need to use location information, your phone will remind you to
enable location services again.

Increase the Accuracy of Location Services

You can improve the positioning accuracy of your phone by allowing apps and services to
scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices or access supplementary data from
global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
The feature availability varies by device.

Go to Settings > Location > Assisted Positioning, then set the options as required.

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
Operate Your Phone with One Hand
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1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > One-Handed mode, and enable One-Handed
mode.
2 You can access One-Handed mode using any of the following methods:
• If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled, slide
across the bottom of the screen and hold.
• If you are using Gestures and Slide across bottom to switch apps is disabled, slide
across the bottom of the screen in an arc and hold.
• If you are using Three-key navigation, slide across the bottom of the screen.

3 Touch any area outside the mini-screen view to exit.

One-handed mode will not work if Gesture magnification is enabled on your phone.

Set Scheduled Power On/Off

Use the Scheduled power on/off feature to power your phone 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 phone 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.

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

Set the Date and Time Automatically or Manually

• Enable Set automatically, and your phone will sync to the local date and time over a
mobile network.
• To manually set the date and time, disable Set automatically.

Change the Time Zone

• Enable Set automatically, and your phone will sync to the local time zone over a mobile
network.
• To manually set the time zone, disable Set automatically.

Change the Time Format

• Enable 24-hour time and your phone will display time in the 24-hour format.
• Disable 24-hour time and your phone 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 phone to your new phone.

Migrate Data from an Android Device

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch HONOR devices
devices or Other Android devices devices.
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 phone 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.
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Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad

1 On your new phone, open the Device Clone app. Alternatively, go to Settings > System
& updates > Device Clone, touch This is the new device, then touch Apple devices.
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 phone 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 phones running iOS 8.0 or later.

Back Up with an External Storage Device

Back up data to USB storage devices

When the phone 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 phone to the USB storage device with a USB OTG cable.
2 Go to phone 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 phone to the USB storage device with a USB OTG cable.
2 Go to phone 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 Phone to Default Settings or Factory Settings

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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 phone or delete any data.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow
the onscreen instructions to reset network settings.

Restore All Settings

This operation will reset all network settings, your lock screen password, and the home
screen layout. If your phone 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 phone. This 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 phone, 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 phone to its factory settings.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone , and
follow the onscreen instructions to restore factory settings.

Enable or Exit Simple Mode

Simple mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, enlarges icons and fonts
for the home screen, and maximizes the volume.

Enable Simple Mode

Go to Settings > System & updates > Simple mode and touch ENABLE.
Touch and hold any icon to drag it to the desired location or uninstall it if it is not a
mandatory app.

Exit Simple mode

Open Settings and touch Exit Simple mode.

Update Your Phone System Online

When an update is available, your phone will prompt you to download and install the
update package.

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• Before updating, make sure your phone is running an official system version. Otherwise, the
update may fail and your phone may experience unknown issues.

• Back up your user data before the update.

• After an update, third-party apps that aren't compatible with the new system version may
become unavailable. In some cases, it may take some time for a compatible app version to
be released.

• During the update, do not power off or restart your phone , remove the memory card, or
insert a memory card.

1 Go to Settings > System & updates > Software update, and touch CHECK FOR
UPDATES.
2 When an update is available, you can either manually download and install the update
package, or update your phone automatically overnight.
• Download and install the update package: Go to New version > DOWNLOAD AND
INSTALL. To avoid data usage, connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network when
downloading the update package.
Your phone will automatically restart once the update is complete.

• Update overnight: Touch > Device settings, and enable Auto-download over
Wi-Fi and Update overnight.
Your phone will automatically update and restart between 02:00 – 04:00.
To ensure a successful overnight update, make sure that your phone is powered on,
the screen is locked, there are no alarms set for this period of time, and the battery
level remains higher than 35%. Connect your phone to a charger if necessary.

To disable automatic updates, touch > Device settings on the Software update
screen, then disable Auto-download over Wi-Fi.

About Phone
Legal Notice
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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.

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