Huawei honor 8X MAX User manual

User Guide

Contents
Exciting Features
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices 1
New Device
Connect to Wi-Fi 2
Gestures and Operations
Screenshots and Screen Recording 3
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 6
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 7
Notication Panel and Status Bar 8
Screen Lock and Unlock 10
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode 11
Home Screen Management 12
Contacts
Managing Business Cards 16
Search Contacts 17
Managing Contacts 18
Merging Third-party App Contacts 19
Dialing
Basic Calling Functions 20
VoLTE 21
Message
Basic Messaging Functions 22
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 24
Use AR lens to Add Effects to Your Photos 27
Panorama 28
Pro Mode 29
More Capture Modes 31
Gallery
Photo Management 34
Phone Manager
Use One-touch Optimization 37
Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimize Power
Consumption 37
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Enable Virus Scanner 38
Email
Add Email Accounts 39
Manage Email Accounts 39
Manage VIP Email Contacts 40
Set Auto Response for Exchange Email 40
Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 41
Import To-Dos to Keep Your Work Organized 41
View Global Holidays 42
Clock
Use the Clock 43
Utilities
Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes 45
Device Connection
Bluetooth 46
Multi-screen: Mirror Your Screen 48
Connecting USB Device 48
Huawei Share 50
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock 54
Fingerprint 55
Enable or Disable Location Services 58
Enable App Lock 59
Enhanced Data Protection: Defend Your Privacy 59
Backup and Restoration
Data Backup: Prevent the Loss of Your Data 61
Data Backup Using HiSuite 61
Data Backup to a USB Storage Device 61
Reset Your Phone 62
Restore Your Backup Data 62
Search for Backup Data on Your Phone 63
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 65
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 68
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 70
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Sound and Display
Congure Do Not Disturb Mode 71
Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain 71
More Display Settings 72
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 74
Smart Assistance
Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 75
System
Change the Input Method 76
Accessibility 76
General Settings 78
System Update
Performing an Online Update 81
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 82
Personal Information and Data Security 83
Obtaining help 84
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Exciting Features
Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between
Huawei Devices
You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other les between Huawei devices.
Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to
quickly transfer les without using mobile data.
Huawei Share uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data. When Huawei Share is enabled, both Wi-
Fi and Bluetooth are automatically enabled.
Huawei Share
Use Huawei Share to send les: Select the les you want to share and then touch Share. To send
les, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and conrm.
Use Huawei Share to receive les: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
and then touch to enable Huawei Share. Touch Accept when the le transfer notication is
displayed. Received les are saved by default to your Huawei Share folder in Files.
No conrmation is required if the two Huawei devices have been logged in using the same
HUAWEI ID.
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New Device
Connect to Wi-Fi
By connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network, you can effectively save mobile data.
To avoid potential security risks (such as unauthorized access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
Connect to Wi-Fi: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
Select the network you want to connect to. Depending on the network settings, you may need to
enter a password or follow the onscreen instructions to complete the authentication if required. You
can add Wi-Fi hotspots using the automatic Scan or manual Add network… method.
lRefresh a Wi-Fi hotspot: Touch Scan to search again for available Wi-Fi networks.
lManually add a Wi-Fi hotspot: Scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network…, and
follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network through WPS: From the Wi-Fi screen, go to > Advanced Wi-Fi
settings > WPS connection. Press the WPS button on your router to establish a connection.
Connecting to a WPS-enabled router over WPS enables you to quickly connect to Wi-Fi networks
without re-entering their passwords.
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Gestures and Operations
Screenshots and Screen Recording
Take Scrolling Screenshots to Capture Entire Pages
Tired of having to take several screenshots to capture long articles or chat records? You can use your
Phone's scrolling screenshot feature to take a screenshot that scrolls all the way down to the bottom
of the page, capturing all of the information on the page in a single screenshot.
Use shortcuts to take a scrolling screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notication panel, then touch to take a scrolling screenshot. Touch within two seconds of
taking the screenshot, and the screen will automatically scroll down and keep taking the screenshot.
During the scrolling process, touch the scrolling area to end the screenshot.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
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Record Exciting Moments on Your Screen
The screen recording feature comes in handy when you are making tutorial videos or if you want to
record your gaming exploits to share with your friends using your Phone.
Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call.
Use shortcut to start recording: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel,
then touch to start recording the screen. To end the recording, touch in the upper left
corner of the screen.
Use key combination to start recording: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and
the Volume up button to begin recording. To end the recording, simultaneously press and hold the
Power button and the Volume up button again.
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You can view your screen recordings in Gallery.
Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen
Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the
Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen.
Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts
panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.
After taking the screenshot, touch or to edit or share the screenshot. The screenshot will be
saved in Gallery by default.
Gestures and Operations
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Home Screen
Navigation Bar
Congure Your Navigation Bar Layout
Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page,
exit an app, or view recent apps used.
To congure your navigation bar layout, touch Settings, then go to System > System
navigation > Three-key navigation > Settings, and select the navigation key combination and
enable or disable Hide navigation keys based on your usage habits.
l Back key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
l Home key: Touch to return to the home screen.
l Recent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
l Downward swipe notication key: Touch to open the notication panel.
Use the Recent Key to Manage Background Apps
If you want to quickly switch to a recently used app, you might try using the Recent key. The Recent
key can help you quickly switch between several recently used apps. You can also use it to close your
background apps to increase your Phone's operating speed.
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For Phones that feature a front navigation button, the virtual navigation bar is disabled by default.
If you want to enable the navigation bar, go to Settings > System > System navigation >
Three-key navigation. After you enable the virtual navigation bar, the front navigation button
will be disabled. There will be no response from your Phone if you touch and hold, or swipe the
front navigation button.
Touch . You can view, switch to, close, or lock recently used background apps:
lView recently used apps: Recently used apps will be displayed on the screen and you can switch
between them by swiping up or down.
lSwitch to a recently used app: Swipe up or down on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab to open it.
lClose an app: Swipe left or right on the app tab or touch in the upper right corner of the app
tab to close the corresponding app.
lClose all apps: Touch to close all apps.
lLock an app: If you want an app to continue running in the background and not be closed, you
can lock the app. After an app is locked by touching , it cannot be closed. Touch in the
upper right corner of the app tab. When an app is locked, you can unlock it by touching in the
upper right corner of the app tab.
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently
Used Features
Want to quickly enable or disable mobile data or hotspot? You can enable frequently used features by
using shortcut switches.
Display all shortcut
switches
Touch the shortcut
switch to enable
the feature
Touch and hold to
enter settings
Rearrange shortcut
switches
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Notication Panel and Status Bar
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons in the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your Phone, including its
network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your Phone is in Silent
mode.
Status icons: By glancing at the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary between regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal
2G network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Hotspot enabled Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
VPN connected Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarm enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Eye comfort mode enabled Power saving mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB connection
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your Phone, the
relevant icon will be displayed in your status bar.
Missed call New emails
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Downloading data Wi-Fi network detected
Event reminder Uploading data
More notications
Open the Notication Panel to Get Important Information
Want to ensure that you do not miss out on any important notications? From your Phone's status
bar, you can view real time notication information and your device's operating status.
When there is a notication reminder, you can turn on the screen and swipe down from the status bar
to view the notication. You can access notication and status bar settings in the following ways:
lAccess notication panel when the screen is unlocked: Swipe down from the status bar to
open the notication panel. You can turn on or off shortcut switches, or touch notications to view
the details.
Want the notication and status bar to display only the number of notications or to display no
notications? Touch Settings, and go to Apps & notications > Notications & status bar >
Notication method. Then, select Numbers, Icons or None as required.
Disable Disruptive App Notications
Find it annoying to receive so many different types of app notications? You can set and disable app
notications to prevent this from happening.
Open Settings, and go to Apps & notications > Notications management. You can:
lDisable push notications from an app: On the Notications management screen, nd and
touch the desired app, and then turn off Allow notications.
lPrevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Customize Notications
Not a fan of the default notication reminders? You can customize your notication reminders so that
you get your notications the way you want them.
Open Settings, then go to Apps & notications > Notications & status bar. From here, you
can:
lEnable Notications turn on screen: Enable Notications turn on screen. When your Phone
screen is off, it will turn on when a notication is received.
lSet Pulse notications light: Turn on Pulse notication light, and the notication light will ash
whenever you receive new notications.
lDisplay more information in the status bar: Depending on your preferences, you can enable
Display carrier name or Display network speed.
lSet notication method: Touch Notication method. Depending on your preferences, you can
select Icons, Numbers, or None.
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lEnable Battery percentage mode: Touch Battery percentage. Depending on your preferences,
you can select Next to battery icon, Inside battery icon, or Do not show.
Screen Lock and Unlock
Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy
Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information,
banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each
time you unlock your Phone. A lock screen password helps to protect your private information if your
Phone is lost or accessed by an unauthorized user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Screen lock &
passwords, and set the type of lock screen password you prefer.
lSet a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your Phone is quick and
simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN. Go to Set lock
screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch Change unlock
method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN.
lSet a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better security,
use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Set lock screen password > Change
unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The pattern must connect at least 4
dots.
lSet a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more secure
than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters that includes
numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so that you don't get
locked out of your Phone if you forget it. Go to Set lock screen password > Change unlock
method > Password, follow the prompts to set up a password.
lUnlock your device using a smart band: If your device supports unlocking with a smart band,
the screen will automatically light up when the band comes within 80 cm of your device. Swiping
on the screen of your Phone will instantly unlock the device. Touch Smart unlock, and follow the
onscreen prompts to complete the setup.
lUnlock your device using a ngerprint: If your device supports ngerprint unlock, this is the
recommended unlock method. Using a ngerprint is a secure and quick way to unlock the
device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog box that pops up and
follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your ngerprints.
lFor security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
password prevents unauthorized access to your device. For the security of your device, do not
select Disable lock screen password as the screen lock method.
lRegular password prompts help you to remember your password: If you have not
entered your screen lock password for 3 days, the system will require that you enter the
password to unlock your device.
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Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the
screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen
when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the following
ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the screen at
any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two ngers together on the home screen to
enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock widget to your
home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After leaving the home screen
editing mode, touch the Screen Lock widget to instantly lock your screen. To lock your screen this
way, rst switch to the home screen page where the Screen Lock widget is located.
You can swipe up from the bottom of the Magazine unlock screen to display the Magazine unlock
shortcut panel and use widgets such as recorder, calculator, and ashlight.
Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode
Does your home screen look cluttered with app icons and small text? Simple mode displays larger
icons and fonts on the home screen, adopting a more concise layout that allows you to navigate more
easily.
Open Settings, go to System > Simple mode, and touch .
In Simple mode, you can: Exit Simple mode: To exit Simple mode, touch Settings > More settings
> System > Simple mode > Exit.
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Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Is your home screen cluttered with app icons? You can move or delete icons from the home screen or
sort and move them to folders for more convenient use.
Move a home screen icon: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone
vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app: From the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until
your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to . Follow the onscreen prompts to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some preinstalled system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Create a folder: From the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then
drag it on top of another icon. The two icons will now be placed in a new folder.
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Delete a folder: Open the folder, touch , deselect all the apps, then touch OK. The folder will be
deleted automatically and all the app icons in the folder will be moved to your home screen.
Rename a folder: Open the folder, touch the folder name and enter a new name.
Add or remove app icons from a folder: Open the folder, touch , select or deselect apps and
then touch OK. The selected app icons will be automatically added to the folder while the deselected
apps will be removed from the folder.
Another way to remove an app icon from a folder is to touch and hold the icon in the folder until
your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the home screen.
Manage Your Home Screen
Too many icons on your home screen? You can add a new page to your home screen and customize it
to your liking.
Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing mode. You can do
the following:
lAdd a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen
page.
lDelete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page.
Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted.
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lModify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the
desired position.
lSet a default home screen page: Touch in the upper part of the home screen to set the
selected screen page as your default home screen page.
Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalize your
home screen.
Open Settings, go to Display > Wallpaper, and you can:
lSet a photo as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Set wallpaper. From More or Gallery,
select a photo that you like and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home
screen, or Both.
lRandomly switch wallpaper: Enable Randomly change home screen wallpaper and set the
Interval and Album to display.
Set a photo as your wallpaper from Gallery: Have a great photo you want to set as your
wallpaper? In Gallery, open the photo that you like, go to > Set as, select Wallpaper
(Gallery) or Wallpaper (Photos), and follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home
screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly add widgets such as screen lock, weather, notepad, clock, contacts, or calendar to
your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen widgets to tidy up your home screen
and ease your usage experience.
Add widgets: Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen to enter home screen editing
mode. Touch Widgets, touch and hold a widget and drag it to an empty area on the home screen, or
touch the widget you want.
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Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not
enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen
page.
Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to Remove.
Move widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates. Drag the
widget to any position on the screen.
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
Want to store your apps in one location on your home screen to make your home screen look
cleaner? You can enable app drawer on your home screen to store all your apps and free up space on
your home screen.
Open Settings, go to Display > Home screen style, and select Drawer. If you want to switch
back to a standard home screen, select Standard.
Add an app icon from app drawer to the home screen: After you enable app drawer, touch
on the home screen to enter the app list. From the app list, touch and hold the app icon that
you want to add until your Phone vibrates, and then drag it to the desired position on the home
screen.
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Contacts
Managing Business Cards
Business Card Management: Add and Share Business Cards with Ease
Want an easier way to share your Phone contacts with friends? Business card management allows you
to conveniently add and share business cards.
Business card management supports the following features:
lScan QR code to add a contact: Scan the QR code on a business card to quickly save the
information to your contacts.
lShare your personal business card: Create your personal business card in your contacts and your
device will automatically generate a QR code. You can then quickly share your business card using
the QR code.
lShare contacts: Select the contact you want to share and touch the QR code at the top of the
contact details screen to quickly share the contact.
Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards
Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch Me to set your prole picture and enter
your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device
will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly
using the QR code. Alternatively, touch , select a sharing method, and follow the onscreen
instructions to share.
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