Huawei Mate 30 Pro LIO-L09 User Guide V2
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User Guide
Contents Essentials
Basic Gestures 1 System Navigation 3 Phone Clone 4 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 4 Get Familiar with the Home Screen 6 Notification and Status Icons 7 Shortcut Switches 9 Home Screen Widgets 9 Set Your Wallpaper 9 Screenshots&Screen Recording 10 View and Clear Notifications 15 Adjust Sound Settings 16 Enter Text 17 Split-screen Mode and Floating Window 17 Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off 19 Power On and Off or Restart Your Device 19 Charging 20
Smart Features AI Lens 23 Easy Projection 24 Multi-screen Collaboration 26 Huawei Share 27 Smart Remote 29
Camera and Gallery Launch Camera 31 Take Photos 31 Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 34 Master AI 36 Zoom to Take Photos 36 Take Panoramic Photos 37 Light Painting 38 Take HDR Photos 39 Moving Pictures 39 Add Stickers to Photos 40 Documents Mode 40 Take High-Resolution Photos 41 Pro Mode 41 Record Videos 43
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AI Movie Effects 44 4K HD Videos 45 Slow-Mo Recording 45 Time-Lapse Photography 46 Dual-View Mode 47 Leica Colors 47 Adjust Camera Settings 48 Manage Gallery 49 Smart Photo Categorisation 54 Highlights 54
Apps Apps 57 Contacts 58 Phone 61 Messaging 69 Calendar 71 Clock 72 Notepad 74 Recorder 75 Email 76 Calculator 80 Torch 81 Compass 81 Mirror 82 App Twin 82 Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 83 Optimizer 83 Phone Clone 86 HiSuite 86 Tips 88
Settings Search for Items in Settings 89 Wi-Fi 89 Bluetooth 89 Mobile Data 90 More Connections 95 Home Screen&Wallpaper 101 Display&Brightness 102 Sounds&Vibration 105 Notifications 108 Biometrics&Password 110 Apps 113
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Battery 113 Storage 115 Security 115 Privacy 118 Accessibility Features 121 Users&Accounts 123 System&Updates 124 About Phone 129
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Essentials
Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures
Air Gestures
You can use gestures to take screenshots and scroll without touching the screen.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Air scroll and Grabshot are enabled.
Air scroll Hold the palm or back of your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.)
away from the screen, until or appears at the top of the screen. Then move your hand upwards or downwards to scroll up or down on the screen.
Take a screenshot Hold the palm of your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away
from the screen, until appears at the top of the screen. Close your fist to take a screenshot.
System Navigation Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and ensure that Gestures is selected.
Back Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen.
Back to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
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View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
Close an app On the recent tasks screen, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
Switch apps
Swipe in a curve along the bottom edge of the screen.
Enable Swipe across bottom to switch apps and swipe horizontally across the bottom edge of the screen.
More Gestures
Access Home screen editing mode Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.
Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar Swipe down on the home screen.
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Open the notification panel Swipe down from the status bar.
System Navigation
Change the Navigation Mode
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation to select a navigation mode according to your preferences.
Navigate with Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and enable or disable Gestures.
After enabling Gestures, you can:
Go back to the previous screen: Swipe inward from the left or right edge.
Return to the home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Access the recent tasks screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
Close an app from the recent tasks screen: Swipe up on an app preview.
Switch apps: Swipe in a curve along the bottom edge of the screen, or when Swipe across bottom to switch apps is enabled, swipe horizontally across the bottom edge.
Three-Key Navigation
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation, and select Three-key navigation.
Touch Settings to select the navigation key combination you prefer.
The icons on the navigation bar are as follows:
: Back key to return to the previous screen, exit an app, or close the onscreen keyboard.
: Home key to return to the home screen.
: Recents key to display the recent tasks screen.
: Notification key to open the notification panel.
Customise the Navigation Key Combination
Go to Three-key navigation > Settings. You can:
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Select a navigation key combination.
Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
Phone Clone
Phone Clone Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts, calendar, images, and videos) from your old device to your new device.
Clone Data from an Android Device
1 On your new device, open Phone Clone . Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch Huawei or Other Android.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device 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.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running Android 5.0 or later.
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad
1 On your new device, open Phone Clone. Alternatively, go to Settings > System & updates > Phone Clone, touch This is the new phone, then touch iPhone/iPad.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
3 On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch This is the old phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your old device with your new device 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.
Phone Clone is only available on devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Lock the Screen
If your phone remains inactive for a period of time, it will automatically lock the screen and enter sleep mode to save power.
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Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
Press the Power button.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to enter screen editing mode. Touch Widgets, then drag the Screen Lock icon to the home screen. You can now touch the Screen Lock icon to lock the screen.
Set the Screen Timeout Period
Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Sleep and select a screen timeout period.
Keep the Screen On While Looking
You can set the screen to stay on while you are looking at it, such as when you are reading.
Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition, follow the onscreen instructions to access the Face recognition settings screen, and make sure Keep screen on while looking is enabled.
Wake Screen
You can turn on the screen in either of the following ways:
Press the Power button.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen and enable Raise to wake or Double-tap to wake.
Unlock the Screen with Password
Once the screen is turned on, swipe up from the middle of the screen to display the password input panel. Then, enter your lock screen password.
Use Face Unlock
Turn on the screen and align it with your face. Your device will unlock once your face is recognised.
Use Fingerprint Unlock
Once the screen is turned on, the fingerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon with an enroled finger to unlock the screen.
Change the Lock Screen Display When using an official theme, you can set to display your step count and signature on the lock screen.
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.
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To remove the signature, touch Lock screen signature and delete the text.
Access Apps from the Lock Screen You can access commonly used apps such as Camera, Recorder, and Calculator from the lock screen.
Turn on the screen, touch and hold , then swipe up to open Camera.
Turn on the screen, then swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut panel. Shortcuts for Recorder, Torch, Calculator, and Timer will be available.
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Get Familiar with the Home Screen From the home screen, you can:
Check the status of your device and notifications from the status bar at the top of the screen.
Swipe left or right to view apps and widgets displayed on the home screen.
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Notification and Status Icons
Notification and Status Icons Network status icons may vary according to your region or network service provider. Supported functions vary according to the device model. Some of the following icons may not be applicable to your device.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
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Data saver enabled SIM card not found
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
Calling VoLTE enabled
Wi-Fi network connected SkyTone in use
Hotspot disconnected Network being switched by Wi-Fi +
Airplane mode enabled Alarm set
Battery empty Battery low
Charging Quick charging
Super charging Super wireless charging
Quick wireless charging Regular wireless charging
Power saving mode enabled Digital balance enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye Comfort mode enabled
Headset connected Headset with a microphone connected
Missed call Unread SMS
Microphone disabled Muted
More notifications Vibrate only
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Data syncing Data sync failed
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Performance mode enabled New email
Event reminders
Shortcut Switches
Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down further to show all shortcut switches.
Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
Touch and hold a shortcut switch to enter the settings screen for that feature. (Only available for some features)
Touch to open Settings.
Customise Shortcut Switches
Touch , touch and hold an icon, then drag it to the desired position.
Home Screen Widgets
Home Screen Widgets You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad, Clock, Contacts, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1 Pinch two fingers together on the home screen to access the Home screen editor.
2 Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3 Some widgets, like Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to view all formats, then swipe right to return.
4 Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen page, touch and hold it, then drag it to a different screen page.
Move or Delete a Widget
Touch and hold a widget on your home screen until your device vibrates, then drag it to the desired position or touch Remove.
Set Your Wallpaper
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Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2 Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3 Set the following according to your preferences:
Blur: applies a blur effect, which can be adjusted by dragging the slider.
Scrollable: enables the wallpaper to be scrollable on the home screen.
4 Touch , then determine whether you'd like to set it as the wallpaper for the Lock screen, Home screen, or Both.
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper
1 Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
2 Go to > Set as > Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setting.
Screenshots&Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use the Grab Gesture to Take a Screenshot
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1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Air gestures, and ensure that Grabshot is enabled.
2 Place your hand 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in.) away from the screen, and wait for the icon to appear. Then close your fist to take a screenshot.
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again
to show all shortcuts. Touch to take a screenshot.
Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot
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After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail will display in the lower left corner of the screen. Then you can:
Swipe down on the thumbnail to take a scrolling screenshot.
Swipe up on the thumbnail to select a sharing mode and share the screenshot with your friends.
Touch the thumbnail to edit or delete it.
Screenshots are saved to Gallery by default.
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot
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1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an "S". The screen will automatically scroll down to the bottom for you to capture the entire page.
2 You can touch the screen at any point to stop the screenshot.
Take a Partial Screenshot
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1 Knock the screen with a knuckle and hold to draw an outline around the part of the screen that you want to capture. Make sure that your knuckle does not leave the screen.
2 The screen will display the movement trajectory of your knuckle and take a screenshot of the selected area. You can then:
Drag the frame to the desired position or resize it.
Touch a shape icon to determine the shape of the partial screenshot.
3 Touch to save the screenshot.
Precautions for Using Knuckle Screenshots Please double knock the screen consecutively at the same place and at an appropriate
speed.
Keep your knuckle vertical to the screen.
If you want to take more than one screenshot, wait 2 seconds before knocking on the screen again.
If there is a screen protector on the screen, knock the screen harder or remove the screen protector and try again.
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Record the Screen Record your screen activities in sharable videos to compose a tutorial, show off your awesome gaming skills, and a lot more.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch Screen Recorder to start screen recording.
3 To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
4 The recording will be saved to Gallery.
Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording
1 Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Record screen, and ensure that Record screen is enabled.
2 Knock the screen twice in quick succession with two knuckles to start screen recording. To stop recording, knock twice again.
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording
You can enable the microphone to record your voice while recording the screen.
After starting a screen recording, touch the microphone icon and ensure that it is displayed as
. You can now record your voice.
If the microphone is disabled (if it is displayed as ), you will only be able to record system sounds, such as music. If you don't want any system sounds in your screen recording, mute your device and turn off any music or other media sounds before starting the screen recording.
View and Clear Notifications
View and Clear Notifications
View Notifications
When there is a notification reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and view the notification.
Clear Notifications
Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification.
Touch at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications.
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Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications
Swipe left on a notification, then touch to block, silence, or delay notifications from that source.
Some system notifications can't be blocked, cleared, or delayed.
Adjust Sound Settings
Adjust Sound Settings
Use the In-Screen Volume Slider at the Edge
This device abandons physical volume buttons in favor of an in-screen volume slider at the screen edge. Double-touch the upper section of the left or right screen edge to display the volume slider. To control the volume, slide up or down on the edge next to the volume slider or on the volume slider itself.
1 Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Volume control gestures to choose where the in-screen volume slider will appear.
2 Double-touch the upper section of the left or right screen edge depending on where you have set the volume slider to display. Then you can:
Slide up or down on the volume slider to quickly adjust the volume level.
Touch Sound, Silent, or Vibration above the volume slider to switch between different modes.
Touch to mute the media sound. You can adjust the media volume by sliding up or down on the edge next to the volume slider or on the volume slider itself.
Touch to configure more sound settings.
Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings
When your device rings for an incoming call or alarm, you can press the Power button to mute it.
Flip to Mute or Raise to Reduce Ringing Volume
When you receive an incoming call, you can flip your device to mute it, or raise it to reduce the ringing volume.
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Mute ringtone/ Reduce volume, then enable Flip to mute ringtone and Raise to lower volume.
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Set the Default Volume
Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration, then you can set the volume for the following items:
Media (video, games, music, and more)
Ringtones
Alarms
Calls
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
2 Touch the Sound, Silent, or Vibration icon to switch between different modes.
Enter Text
Edit Text You can select text displayed on your screen, copy or cut it to the clipboard, then paste it somewhere else. You can also share it in multiple ways.
1 Touch and hold the text until appears. In some apps, what happens after you touch and hold the text may differ. For example, if you touch and hold a sent or received message, an option menu will be displayed, and
will appear only after you touch Select text.
2 Drag and to select the text you need, or touch Select all to select all text.
3 Touch Copy or Cut as needed.
4 Touch and hold the space where you want to paste the text until Paste appears, then touch Paste.
Split-screen Mode and Floating Window
Multi-Window Multi-Window allows you to open apps in split screens or in a floating window for multitasking.
Enable Split-screen Mode from the Multi-Window Dock
Enable Split-screen mode:
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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 the pane to the other side of the screen to switch them.
Exit Split-screen mode: Drag or in the middle of the split screen line horizontally or vertically until either pane disappears.
Support for Split-screen mode varies by app.
The screen of a single app can't be split into two.
Split-screen mode applies only to two apps at any given time.
Display the Floating Window from the Multi-Window Dock
While playing a game, you can also chat with your friend in a floating window without having to exit the game.
Display the floating window:
1 Swipe inward from the left or right edge and hold to bring up the Multi-Window dock.
2 Touch an app icon in the Multi-Window dock to open the app in a floating window. Relocate the floating window: Drag the horizontal line at the top of the floating window to
the desired location.
Display in full screen: Touch on the floating window to display the content in the window in full screen.
Close the floating window: Touch on the floating window to close it.
The size of the floating window cannot be adjusted.
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.
Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window
Use the Multi-Window feature to easily drag and drop images, text, and documents between apps.
Drag and drop an image: When taking notes with Notepad, open Files, select the photo you want to add, and drag it into the Notepad editor.
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Drag and drop text: When sending an SMS message, open Notepad, touch and hold the text you want to send, and drag it into the message text input box.
Drag and drop a document: When writing an email, open Files, select the document you want to attach, and drag it into the email editor.
Not all apps fully support drag-and-drop with Multi-Window.
Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock
Add an app: In the Multi-Window dock, touch , touch the app you want to add, then touch Done.
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.
Disable Multi-Window
Multi-Window is enabled by default. To disable it, go to Settings > Accessibility features > Multi-Window, then disable Multi-Window dock.
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off
Always On Display With Always On Display enabled, the lock screen will show the date, time, and more when the screen is off.
Enable Always on Display
1 Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Always On Display, and enable Always On Display.
2 Set the Start and End according to your preferences.
Set Clock Style for Always on Display
You can customise the clock style for Always On Display according to your preferences.
1 On the Always On Display screen, touch Clock style, and swipe across to view the available clock styles.
2 Select a preferred clock style, and touch .
Power On and Off or Restart Your Device
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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.
Force Restart Your Device
If your device isn't working or won't turn off normally, you can force restart it.
Just press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or longer.
Charging
Charge Your Device Your device will alert you when it is running out of power. Please make sure to charge your device in time to prevent it from turning off automatically when the power runs out.
Precautions for Charging
Charge your device using the standard adapter and USB cable that came with your device. Using other chargers or USB cables may cause repeated restarts, slow charging, overheating, or other undesirable effects.
Your device 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 device will automatically activate safety measures and stop charging. Disconnect your device 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 authorised Huawei Customer Service Centre to replace the battery.
Do not cover your device or charger during charging.
Your device 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 device to a cool place.
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Please do not use your device while it is charging.
If your device does not respond after you press and hold the Power button, the battery may have run out. Charge for 10 minutes and then power it on.
Using the Charger that Came with Your Device
1 Use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device and the adapter.
2 Plug the adapter into a power socket.
Use the Wireless Charger
A wireless charger consists of an adapter, a cable, and a charging pad. To ensure safe charging, please purchase a charging pad from an official Huawei channel, and use the adapter and USB cable that came with your device.
To super charge your device wirelessly, purchase a charging pad that supports super fast charging.
1 Connect the adapter and charging pad using the USB cable, then plug the adapter into a power socket.
2 Place the charging pad on the table, then place your device on the centre of the charging pad with the screen facing upwards.
3 When a beep is heard, your device should start charging.
If you are using a high-voltage super fast charging adapter, the charging pad will
charge the device at a super fast charging speed. The wireless SuperCharge icon will be displayed on the lock screen.
If you are using a high-voltage fast charging adapter, the charging pad will charge the
device at a fast charging speed. The wireless QuickCharge icon will be displayed on the lock screen.
If you are using a standard adapter, the charging pad will charge the device at a
standard charging speed. The wireless standard charging icon will be displayed on the lock screen.
Charging Pad Indicator Description
Blinks once The charger is properly connected to the power supply.
Steady on Charging is in process.
Blinks quickly A charging error has occurred.
Charging Your Device With a PC
1 Connect your device to a PC or other device using a USB cable.
2 When the Use USB to dialog box is displayed on your device, touch Charge only.
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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 device screen.
Battery Icon Battery Level
Less than 4% battery remaining
Charging, less than 10% battery remaining
Charging, 10% 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.
Wireless Reverse Charging Wireless reverse charging is supported by devices (such as phones, tablets, watches, or bands) that support the Qi Wireless Charging Standard.
Before using wireless reverse charging, ensure that the battery level of your device is higher than 20% and that it is not in Ultra Power Saving mode.
1 Go to Settings > Battery, and enable Wireless Reverse Charging.
2 Power on the device to be charged, and place it on the centre of the back of your device. Do not place any metal objects between your device and the device to be charged.
3 If the device does not start charging within 5 seconds, adjust its position and try again.
4 If the device to be charged is removed from the device for more than 2 minutes during charging, Wireless Reverse Charging will automatically be disabled.
Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable On-The-Go (OTG) is a USB transmitting technology that allows a device to directly access files on a USB flash drive or digital camera, or connect to an external device such as a keyboard or mouse, with the help of an OTG cable.
You can use your device to charge other devices using an OTG cable.
1 Connect your device with the device to be charged using an OTG cable.
2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Touch for more options, and then select Reverse charge.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on the device to be charged to start charging.
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Smart Features
AI Lens
Access AI Lens There are multiple ways to access AI Lens.
From Camera
Open the camera and select Photo mode. Touch to access AI Lens.
From the Search Bar
While the device is unlocked, swipe down on the screen to display the search bar. Then, touch
to access AI Lens.
From the Lock Screen
When the device is locked, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Touch , then unlock the device to access AI Lens.
Scan Codes AI Lens can read QR codes and instantly direct you to the relevant app.
1 Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2 Position the QR code within the frame and wait for it to be recognised.
Scan to Translate AI Lens has an Instant translation feature that can help you quickly translate text, such as road signs, menus, or even descriptions on a medicine or cosmetic bottle.
1 Open the camera, touch , then touch .
2 Select the source and target languages from the language list.
3 Align the text you want to translate, and wait for it to be translated.
Scan to Shop AI Lens has a Shopping feature that lets you scan products when you are out shopping or reading a fashion magazine and gives you purchase recommendations for similar items online.
1 Open the camera, touch , then touch .
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2 Position the target object within the viewfinder. You will receive purchase
recommendations once the object has been recognised. You can also touch to take a photo, which will be recognised automatically.
Easy Projection
Wireless Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) wirelessly.
1 Based on the model and functions of your external display, do the following:
If the external display supports Miracast, enable wireless projection on it.
If not, use a wireless HDMI adapter to connect your device and external display. Ensure that the wireless HDMI adapter is connected to a power supply.
To check whether your external display supports Miracast and how to enable wireless projection on it, consult the user guide or customer service of the external display manufacturer.
2 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to turn on Wi-Fi.
3 Swipe down further on the notification panel to enable Wireless Projection. Your device will now search for the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter.
Alternatively, go to Settings > More connections > Easy Projection and enable Wireless Projection.
4 Touch the name of the external display or the wireless HDMI adapter on the search result list to start projecting.
Wired Projection You can connect your device to an external display (for example, a TV) using a wired connection.
It is recommended that you purchase the accessories recommended or specified by Huawei from authorised sources.
Projection Using a Type-C Cable
1 Prepare a Type-C cable. Use a Type-C to HDMI, Type-C to DP, or Type-C to MiniDP cable depending on your external display.
2 Connect the Type-C end to your device and the other end to the external display.
3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source.
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Projection Using a Docking Station
If you need to connect your device to an external display and use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with a USB port.
1 Prepare a docking station. Multiple types of ports are available on a docking station. If your external display supports HDMI and you need to use a wired mouse and keyboard, use a docking station with at least one HDMI port and two USB ports.
2 Connect your device and the external display through the docking station, then connect the wired mouse and keyboard to the docking station.
3 On the external display, set the corresponding HDMI, DP, or MiniDP input as the signal source.
Desktop Mode For enhanced work efficiency, project your device's content onto an external display, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then enable DESKTOP MODE.
In DESKTOP MODE, the display of your device will be arranged in a desktop layout, and operations on your device won't affect what's on the external display. For example, you can edit a document on the external display while chatting on your device. You don't need to worry about missing notifications, calls, or messages, as a red dot will appear on the notification panel on the external display to keep you informed.
Use Your Device as a Touchpad
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch TOUCHPAD. You can now do the following:
Use gestures as instructed to simulate mouse commands.
When no external keyboard is connected, click the text input box on the external display to bring out the onscreen keyboard to input text. If an external keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard will not be available. In this case, you need to use the external keyboard to input text.
Project Your Device to an External Display to Facilitate Your Work
In DESKTOP MODE, you can use the following features:
Multiple windows: Open more than one window at a time to multitask.
File management: Save files to the desktop, create files or folders, and rename or delete files.
Quick search: Search for documents, multimedia files, and apps using the start menu search box.
Create app shortcuts: From the start menu, touch and hold an app and then drag it to the desktop to create a shortcut. You can also right-click an app icon and select the option to create an app shortcut on the desktop.
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Audio output: Touch the audio output icon on the status bar, then select the external display or your Device as the audio output device.
App projection: Touch and hold an app icon on your device to view the projection options. You can now project and open the app on the external display.
Highlighter: Use the highlighter feature to mark projected content using the touchpad.
Exit Desktop Mode
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch PHONE MODE.
Multi-screen Collaboration
Connect Your Device to a Computer When you connect your device to a laptop, the device screen will be displayed in a window on the laptop screen, allowing you to easily operate your device while on your laptop.
Connect Your Device and Computer with a Tap
1 Make sure that your computer is marked with a Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon
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2 On your computer, enable Wi-Fi. Open PC Manager and agree to the End User Licence Agreement (EULA).
To connect with a tap, PC Manager must be version 9.0 or later. To establish a connection for Multiscreen, PC Manager must be version 10.0 or later.
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
3 Swipe down from the status bar on your device to open the notification panel, swipe down further to display all shortcut switches, and enable NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
4 Tap the NFC area at the back of your device against the Huawei Share icon or Magic-link icon on your computer and hold it there until your device vibrates or plays a notification sound.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions on your device and computer to complete the connection.
Connect Your Device and Computer via Bluetooth
1 On your device, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and touch
to enable Bluetooth.
2 On the computer, open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), select My Phone, and go to Connect > Search. Your computer will start searching for your device. Make sure that your device is placed near your computer.
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To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on your device and computer to complete the connection.
Connect Your Device and Computer by Scanning a QR Code
1 On your computer, open PC Manager (version 10.0 or later), select My Phone, and go to Connect > Scan.
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
2 Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet, and use it to scan the QR code on your computer screen.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions on your device and computer to complete the connection.
Connect Your Device to Computer with a Cable for Multi-Screen Collaboration
Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer, and the device screen will be displayed in a window on the computer screen.
1 Use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer.
2 On your device, touch CONNECT in the Use USB to dialog box.
3 On the computer, open PC Manager (version 10.1 or later).
To check the version of PC Manager, go to > About. To update it, go to > Check for updates.
4 Accept the connection on your device. If you have cancelled the connection on your device and want to re-establish the connection, go to Connect > Wired connection in PC Manager.
Disconnect Your Device from Computer
You can disconnect your device from computer using any of the following methods:
On your computer, open PC Manager, and go to My Phone > Disconnect.
On your device, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel and touch DISCONNECT.
If connected via USB cable, remove the cable to disconnect your device from the computer.
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