Huawei P smart + 2019 User manual

User Guide

Contents
Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips 1
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 2
Manage Your Phone 3
New Device
New Device Conguration 6
Gestures and Operations
Smart Recognition 9
Home Screen
Navigation Bar 11
Use Shortcut Switches to Quickly Enable Frequently Used Features 12
Notication Panel and Status Bar 12
Screen Lock and Unlock 15
Home Screen Management 16
Contacts
Search Contacts 20
Managing Contacts 20
Dialling
Basic Calling Functions 23
VoLTE 24
Use VoWi-Fi for a New Calling Experience 25
Message
Basic Messaging Functions 26
Camera
Basic Camera Functions 28
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos 30
Pro Mode 31
Light Painting Mode 33
More Capture Modes 38
Gallery
Photo Management 40
Phone Manager
Use Optimise 43
Manage Mobile Data Usage 43
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Enable Smart Power-Saving Management to Optimise Power
Consumption 43
Email
Add Email Accounts 45
Manage Email Accounts 45
Manage VIP Email Contacts 46
Calendar
Navigate the Calendar 47
Clock
Use the Clock 48
Notepad
Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order 50
Device Connection
Bluetooth 51
Huawei Share 53
Security and Privacy
Face Unlock 57
Fingerprint 58
Enable or Disable Location Services 61
Enable App Lock 61
Backup and Restoration
Reset Your Phone 63
Wi-Fi and Network
Wi-Fi 64
Connecting to the Internet 67
Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices 67
Apps and Notications
App Twin: Log in to Two Social Media Accounts at Once 69
Sound and Display
Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode 70
Congure Your Sound Settings 70
More Display Settings 71
Storage
Enable Memory Cleanup 73
Smart Assistance
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock 74
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System
Accessibility 75
General Settings 76
System Update
Performing an Online Update 80
Legal Notice
Legal Notice 81
Personal Information and Data Security 83
Obtaining help 83
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Exciting Features
Featured Usage Tips
Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
lFace unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
lWhen using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lockscreen
password.
If you haven't set a lockscreen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Face
unlock is only available if the unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or
Password.
2If you have selected Enable pick up to wake, your Phone will turn the screen on and recognise
your face to unlock the screen automatically after you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face.
If you do not wish to use this feature, deselect this option. Touch Get started and follow the
onscreen instructions to enrol your facial information.
3Methods to set Face unlock:
lDirect unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone will recognise your facial features and unlock
the screen after they are matched.
lSwipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone has recognised your facial
information, swipe your nger on the lockscreen to unlock your device.
lSmart lock screen notication display: If you have enabled Slide to unlock and Smart
lock screen notications, notication details will not display on the lockscreen until your
Phone recognises your facial features.
lAccess app lock: If you enable Access App lock, the face unlock function can be used to
access apps and locked apps.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enroling the face data,
select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enroling the face data, you can set up this
feature later: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, set the Face unlock
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method to Direct unlock. Then open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control >
Pick up, and select Wake device.
Access Device Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock
In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom
of your device. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your device to avoid using navigation
buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
Open Settings. Go to System > System navigation > Navigation dock and enable
Navigation dock. The Navigation dock will appear on the screen. You can then drag it to your
preferred location. The Navigation dock can perform the following actions:
lBack: Touch the Navigation dock once to go back one step, or touch it twice to go back two steps.
lHome: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then release it to go to the home screen.
lView background apps: Touch and hold the Navigation dock and then swipe left or right to view
any apps that are running in the background.
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.
Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos
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Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape
shots.
To capture a panorama shot, the camera takes multiple photos of objects within our visual eld and
stitches them together into a single photo.
When taking a panorama, nd a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject
and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one colour.
1Go to Camera > More > Panorama.
2Touch at the bottom of the screen to congure the shooting direction.
3Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting. Slowly move the Phone in the
direction indicated, holding the device steady and ensuring that the arrow stays level with the
centre line.
4Touch when you are nished. The camera will automatically stitch the photos together to
create a panorama.
Manage Your Phone
Enable App Lock
App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your device or
unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App
lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorised access
to important apps on your device.
Enable App lock: Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > App lock. When you enable App
lock for the rst time, set the password and password protection question then enter App lock. On
the App lock screen, enable App lock for the apps you want to protect. When accessing a locked app
for the rst time, you need to enter your password. If you forget your password, touch Forgot
password, enter the answer to the password protection question, and reset your password. If you
have not set up password protection, the Forgot password option is not available.
If you have set up a ngerprint and facial recognition to unlock your device and are opening App
lock for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to link your ngerprint and face with App
lock for easier app unlocking.
Modify your App lock password and password protection: Touch on the App lock screen,
then touch Change password or Change password protection to modify your App lock password
or password protection.
If you enter the wrong password ve times in a row while logging in to App lock, your device will
remain locked for one minute. Try again after one minute. If you enter the wrong password
another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes to try unlocking again.
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Set Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Tired of default wallpapers? Set a photo you like as your home screen wallpaper to personalise your
home screen.
Open Settings, and then go to Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper. You can:
Set a picture as your home screen wallpaper: Touch Gallery or select a preset wallpaper in your
device, and follow the onscreen instructions to select Lock screen, Home screen or Both.
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 > Wallpaper, and
follow the onscreen instructions to set the photo as your home screen wallpaper.
Manage Your Home Screen Widgets
Want to quickly manage widgets on your home screen? You can add, move or delete home screen
widgets to tidy up your home screen and make it easier to use.
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, and then
select 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 Home screen & wallpaper > 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.
Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud
Your device reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact
with your device when you can't read content on your screen clearly.
1Open Settings and go to Smart assistance > Accessibility > TalkBack > to enter the
TalkBack settings screen.
2Enable TalkBack and touch OK. Your device will launch a tutorial when you enable TalkBack for
the rst time. If you need to listen to the tutorial again, touch to enter the TalkBack settings
screen, and launch the tutorial.
3Touch and enable Explore by touch. Your device will read aloud content that you touch.
You may have enabled TalkBack by accident. To disable TalkBack, press and hold the Power button
until your device vibrates, then touch the screen with two ngers for at least three seconds.
Enable Memory Cleanup
Your device may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free
up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your device running smoothly.
Open Phone Manager, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimise
performance with one touch. If your storage space is still low, perform a deep clean to free up
additional storage space.
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New Device
New Device Conguration
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to Wi-Fi networks effortlessly with your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3Switch on Wi-Fi. Your device will list all available Wi-Fi networks at your location.
4Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you select an encrypted network, you will also
need to enter the Wi-Fi password.
Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network provider to avoid
incurring excessive data charges.
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notication panel.
2Touch to enable mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery power and
reduce data usage.
Enrol Your Facial Information to Enable Face Unlock
Face unlock allows you to quickly unlock your Phone by holding it up to your face.
lFace unlock is not available if the screen unlock password has not been entered for three or
more days in a row, or if your Phone has been remotely locked, or has been restarted.
lWhen using Face unlock to unlock your Phone, keep your eyes open, face yourself directly
towards your Phone, and keep your face at a distance of 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.)
from your device. In order to scan your face accurately, avoid using this feature when you are in
a dark environment or when facing direct light.
1Open Settings. Go to Security & privacy > Face recognition and enter your lockscreen
password.
If you haven't set a lockscreen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Face
unlock is only available if the unlock method is set to Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN, or
Password.
2If you have selected Enable pick up to wake, your Phone will turn the screen on and recognise
your face to unlock the screen automatically after you pick up your Phone and hold it to your face.
If you do not wish to use this feature, deselect this option. Touch Get started and follow the
onscreen instructions to enrol your facial information.
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3Methods to set Face unlock:
lDirect unlock: Turn on the screen. Your Phone will recognise your facial features and unlock
the screen after they are matched.
lSwipe to unlock: Turn on the screen. After your Phone has recognised your facial
information, swipe your nger on the lockscreen to unlock your device.
lSmart lock screen notication display: If you have enabled Slide to unlock and Smart
lock screen notications, notication details will not display on the lockscreen until your
Phone recognises your facial features.
lAccess app lock: If you enable Access App lock, the face unlock function can be used to
access apps and locked apps.
Pick Up to Unlock
Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition. When enroling the face data,
select Enable pick up to wake, and set the Face unlock method to Direct unlock. Once the setup is
complete, you can simply raise your Phone to unlock the screen, without a password or ngerprint.
If you haven't selected Enable pick up to wake when enroling the face data, you can set up this
feature later: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, set the Face unlock
method to Direct unlock. Then open Settings, go to Smart assistance > Motion control >
Pick up, and select Wake device.
Enrol a Fingerprint
You can enrol a ngerprint on your Phone and then use your ngerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
lFingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your ngerprint is not recognised.
lBefore enrolling a ngerprint, make sure your nger is clean and dry.
1Open Settings.
2Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
3Once you have set an unlock password, touch New ngerprint to enrol a ngerprint.
4Place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip.
5After enrolment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.
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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 unauthorised access to your personal data and nancial
information), please exercise caution when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable
Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the
authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add
network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and
password.
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Gestures and Operations
Smart Recognition
Scan Products
When you encounter an unknown item, you want to buy but can't nd it. After scanning goods, you
can get the purchase recommendations of similar items, which is convenient for you to buy favourite
things.
This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the centre of the home screen, and touch to
open HiVision.
2On the HiVision screen, touch to align your device with the item you want to purchase. The
system will automatically scan and recommend similar items.
Scan to Instantly Recognise Objects
Find more information about key landmarks during a journey or favourite paintings in an exhibition.
Scan any picture using HiVision to nd out more.
HiVision provides you with relevant information to enhance your experiences. Instructions:
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the middle part of the home screen to display the
global search box, then touch to enable HiVision.
2On the HiVision screen, touch , and frame the arts in the viewnder. HiVision will
automatically identify the arts and display detailed information cards for that arts.
Scan to Translate Effortlessly
HiVision can help you quickly translate foreign text.
lThis feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
lThis translation feature currently supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Russian,
Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
1Once your device is unlocked, swipe down from the centre of the home screen and touch to
open HiVision.
2On the HiVision screen, touch , select the source and target languages, frame the text in the
viewnder, and wait for it to be translated.
Read QR Codes and Barcodes
Want to quickly read QR code and barcode information? You can use HiVision to quickly read QR
codes or barcodes, and get purchase information, add contacts, and more based on the results.
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This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary
data charges.
Scan QR codes or barcodes: Once your device is unlocked, swipe down on the home screen, and
touch to open HiVision. On the HiVision screen, touch and place the QR code or barcode
within the scan frame to acquire information. From the results screen, you can:
lTouch to copy the information to the clipboard.
lIf the QR code contains contact information, touch to add the information to your Contacts.
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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, open 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.
lBack key: Touch to return to the previous page or exit an app. Touch to close the onscreen
keyboard when inputting text.
lHome key: Touch to return to the home screen. Touch and hold to display the Google Assistant
icon and swipe upwards on the icon to enable Google Assistant.
lRecent key: Touch to open a list of recently used apps. Touch and hold to enable split screen
mode.
lDownward 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.
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 check
them by swiping left or right.
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lSwitch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to nd the app you want to use,
and touch the app tab.
lClose an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app.
lClose all apps: Touch to close all apps.
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.
Touch to enable
this feature
Touch and hold to
enter Settings
Organize shortcuts
Notication Panel and Status Bar
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:
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Access 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 Notications > Notications & status bar >
Notication method. Then, select Numbers 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 Notications. You can:
lPrevent all apps from pushing notications: Touch Batch management, and then turn off All.
Customise Notications
Not a fan of the default notication reminders? You can customise your notication reminders so that
you get your notications the way you want them.
Open Settings, then go to Notications > More notication settings. 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 notication method: Touch Notication method. Depending on your preferences, you can
select Icons, Numbers, or None.
Notication and Status Icons and Descriptions
The icons on the status bar give you a quick overview of the general status of your device, including
its network connection, battery level, and any new messages received when your device is in Silent
mode.
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Status icons: By glancing at the status icons, you can quickly learn the status of your device, such as
its network connection, signal strength, battery level, time, and more.
The network status icons may vary by regions and service providers.
Signal strength No signal
4G+ network connected 3G network connected
4G network connected HSPA network connected
2G network connected
LTE
LTE
LTE network connected
LTE
LTE
LTE+ network connected NFC enabled
HSPA+ network connected Airplane mode enabled
VoLTE available Wi-Fi network connected
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Bluetooth enabled Silent mode enabled
Wi-Fi network available Charging
Vibration mode enabled Battery level low
Alarms enabled No SIM card detected
Battery fully charged Headset plugged in
Power saving mode enabled Performance mode enabled
Wired or wireless projection in use Super charging
Quick charging Eye comfort mode enabled
Do not disturb mode enabled USB cable connected
Data saving mode enabled Bluetooth power
Hotspot enabled Phone Manager reminder
Unstable signal Can't connect a call on current
network
Select-to-speak enabled Screen time management enabled
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Notication icons: When there is a new message, notication or reminder on your device, the
relevant icon will be displayed in the status bar.
Missed calls New emails
Downloading data New voicemails
Events reminder Uploading data
Synchronising data Memory full
Sign-in or synchronisation problem Synchronisation failed
VPN connected More notications
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 unauthorised user.
Set a lock screen password: Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Lock screen
password, 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.
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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 Add in the dialog box that pops up and
follow the onscreen prompts to enrol your ngerprints.
lFor security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
password prevents unauthorised 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.
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.
Home Screen Management
Manage Home Screen Icons
Move and delete app icons from the home screen, or rearrange them in folders so that your home
screen is organised the way you like it.
Move an app icon or folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app or folder icon until your
device vibrates, then drag it to any position on the home screen.
Delete an app icon: On the home screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall
until your device vibrates, then touch Uninstall to delete the app.
To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled.
Lock the home screen layout: Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home
screen settings, and enable Lock layout.
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