Huawei P50 Pro User manual

P50 Pro
User Guide

Contents
Essentials
Basic Gestures 1
System Navigation 4
Phone Clone 5
Lock and Unlock Your Screen 6
Get Familiar with the Home Screen 7
Notication and Status Icons 8
Control Panel 9
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features 15
Home Screen Widgets 15
Set Your Wallpaper 16
Screenshots & Screen Recording 16
View and Clear Notications 20
Adjust Sound Settings 21
Enter Text 23
multi-window 24
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is O 27
Power On and O or Restart Your Device 28
Charging 29
Smart Features
AI Voice 32
AI Lens 37
AI Touch 39
Easy Projection 39
Multi-screen Collaboration 43
Multi-screen Collaboration Between Your Tablet and Phone 49
Huawei Share 51
Huawei Print 53
Multi-Device Collaboration 54
Smart Remote 57
Audio Control Panel 57
Camera and Gallery
Launch Camera 59
Take Photos 59
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes 62
Master AI 64
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings 65
Macro 66
Take Panoramic Photos 66
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Monochrome Photography 67
Moving Pictures 67
Add Stickers to Photos 69
Documents Mode 69
High-Res Mode 70
Pro Mode 70
Record Videos 74
Slow-Mo Recording 76
Time-Lapse Photography 77
Dual-View Mode 78
Story Creator 79
Leica Colors 80
Filters 80
Adjust Camera Settings 80
Manage Gallery 82
Golden Snap 89
Smart Photo Categorization 91
People Album Videos 91
Highlights 91
Apps
Contacts 94
Phone 97
Messaging 104
MeeTime 108
Calendar 110
Clock 111
Notepad 112
Recorder 116
Email 117
Calculator 121
Flashlight 122
Compass 122
App Twin 123
Optimizer 123
Phone Clone 126
Settings
Search for Items in Settings 128
Wi-Fi 128
Mobile Network 129
More Connections 132
Home Screen & Wallpaper 140
Display & Brightness 141
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Sounds & Vibration 145
Notications 148
Biometrics & Password 149
Apps 153
Battery 153
Storage 155
Security 156
Privacy 158
Accessibility Features 161
Users & Accounts 163
System & Updates 164
About Phone 170
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Essentials
Basic Gestures
Basic Gestures and Shortcuts
System Navigation Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and make sure that Gestures is
selected.
Return to the previous screen
Swipe in from the left or right edges to return to the previous screen.
Back to home screen
Swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen.
Recent tasks
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
Close an app
When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
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Switch between apps
•Slide across the bottom edge of the screen to switch between apps.
Before using this gesture, touch Settings on the System navigation
screen, and ensure that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled.
•Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc to switch between apps.
If your device does not have the Slide across bottom to switch apps switch, it indicates
that the corresponding feature is not supported.
Knuckle Gestures
Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot,
Record screen.
Take a screenshot
Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.
Take a scrollshot
Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling
screenshot.
Capture part of the screen
Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the
screen.
Record screen
Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen
recording.
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More Gestures
Access Home screen editing mode
Pinch two ngers together on the home screen.
Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen
Turn on the screen and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.
Display the search bar
Swipe down from the middle of the home screen.
Display the notication panel
Swipe down from the upper left edge of the screen.
Turn on a shortcut switch
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control
Panel and touch to expand the shortcut switches panel.
Button Shortcuts
Power o and restart
Press and hold the Power button until your phone displays the Power o
and Restart menu.
Turn up volume
Press the Volume up button.
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Turn down volume
Press the Volume down button.
Take a screenshot
Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Some products do not have volume buttons.
System Navigation
Change the System Navigation Mode
Navigate with Gestures
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Gestures.
You can then:
•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: Swipe up on an app preview from the Recent tasks screen. Swiping down on
an app preview can lock the app. A locked app will not be cleared when you touch on
the Recent tasks screen.
•Switch apps: Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc. Alternatively, when Slide
across bottom to switch apps is enabled, swipe across the bottom edge of the screen.
You can enable Show navigation bar to display the navigation bar to assist your gesture
operations.
Slide across bottom to switch apps or Show navigation bar is not supported on certain
products.
Use Three-Key Navigation
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation and select Three-key navigation.
You can then:
•Touch to return to the previous menu or exit the current app.
•Touch to return to the home screen.
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•Touch to access the recent tasks screen.
You can touch Settings to congure more settings.
•Select a navigation key combination.
•Enable Hide navigation keys to allow you to hide the navigation bar when not in use.
•Touch (if available in the selected navigation key combination) to open the notication
panel.
Use Navigation Dock to Control Your Phone
Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation > More and enable Navigation
dock.
After the Navigation dock appears, you can:
•Drag the dock to your preferred position.
•Touch the dock to go back.
•Touch and hold the dock, then release it to return to the home screen.
•Touch and hold the dock, then swipe left or right to view recent tasks.
Phone Clone
Use Phone Clone to Move Data to Your New Device
Phone Clone lets you quickly and seamlessly move all the basic data (including contacts,
calendar, images, and videos) from your old phone to your new phone.
Migrate Data from a Huawei or Other Android Device
1On your new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates >
Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select Huawei or Other Android.
2On your old device, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone.
3On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow
the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then touch NEXT > TRANSFER to
start cloning.
You can search for Android versions that support Phone Clone in AppGallery and view
more information on the app details screen.
Migrate Data from an iPhone or iPad
1On the new phone, open the Phone Clone app, or go to Settings > System & updates >
Phone Clone, touch This is the new device, and select iPhone/iPad.
2Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install Phone Clone on your old device.
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3On the old device, open the Phone Clone app, touch This is the old device, and follow
the onscreen instructions to connect the old device with your new device by scanning a
code or connecting manually.
4On your old device, select the data you want to clone, then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the data cloning.
You can search for iOS versions that support Phone Clone in App Store and view more
information on the app details screen.
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.
Alternative, you can manually lock the screen in either of the following ways:
•Press the Power button.
•On the home screen, pinch two ngers 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.
Turn On the Screen
You can turn on the screen in any of the following ways:
•Press the Power button.
•Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Wake screen, and
enable Raise to wake, Double-tap to wake, and/or Show palm to wake. Then use the
corresponding feature to turn on the screen.
If your phone does not have this option, it indicates that this feature is not supported.
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 phone will unlock once your face is
recognized.
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Use Fingerprint Unlock
Once the screen is turned on, the ngerprint icon will display on the screen. Touch the icon
with an enrolled nger to unlock the screen.
Change the Lock Screen Display
When using an ocial theme, you can customize the content displayed 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.
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, and swipe up on the Camera icon in the lower right corner to open
Camera.
•Turn on the screen, and swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to open the shortcut
panel. Then touch the app you wish to access from the available shortcuts, such as
Flashlight, Calculator, or Timer.
Get Familiar with the Home Screen
Create and Use Large Folders
You can group similar apps in a large folder and name the folder for better management.
You can also turn a standard folder into a large one (both the folder and the app icons in it
will be enlarged) to access apps more easily.
Create a Large Folder
1Touch and hold an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a new folder.
2Touch and hold a folder to switch between display modes. For example, you can touch
and hold a new folder and select Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large
folder.
3You can touch the lower right corner of the large folder to open it and then touch the
folder name to rename it.
You can also rename the folder by touching and holding it and selecting Rename.
Operations in a Large Folder
You can perform the following operations in large folders:
•Open apps: In a large folder, touch an icon to access the app directly.
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•Enter and exit folders: Touch the lower right corner of a large folder to enter it. Touch a
blank area in the folder to exit it.
When there are more than nine apps within a large folder, a stacked icon will appear in the
lower right corner of the folder. You can touch the stacked icon to view more apps within
the folder.
•Add or remove apps: Open a large folder, touch , and add or remove apps as required.
If you deselect all apps within the folder, the folder will be deleted.
•Switch between display modes: Touch and hold a folder to switch between a standard
and large display. For example, you can touch and hold a standard folder and select
Enlarge from the displayed menu to create a large folder.
Notication and Status Icons
Notication and Status Icons
Network status icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.
Supported functions vary depending on the device model. Some of the following icons
may not be applicable to your phone.
5G network connected 4G network connected
3G network connected 2G network connected
Full signal strength Roaming
Data saver enabled. No SIM card inserted
Hotspot enabled Hotspot connected
Hotspot disconnected Switching network via Wi-Fi+
Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi network is faulty, unable to
connect to the Internet
Wi-Fi 6 connected Wi-Fi 6 network is faulty, unable
to connect to the Internet
Wi-Fi 6+ connected Wi-Fi 6+ network is faulty, unable
to connect to the Internet
Airplane mode is ON Alarm set
Battery empty Low battery power
Charging Quick charging
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Super charging Wireless super charging
Wireless fast charging Regular wireless charging
Power Saving mode on Digital Balance enabled
Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth device battery
Bluetooth device connected VPN connected
Driving mode Projection device connected
Location service enabled Eye Comfort enabled
Headset connected Headset with a microphone
connected
In call VoLTE enabled
Missed call There are unread messages.
Silent mode Vibration
NFC enabled Do Not Disturb mode enabled
Syncing… Syncing failed
Performance mode enabled New email
Event reminder More notications
Control Panel
Introduction to Control Panel
You can easily manage and control media playback, shortcuts, and Device+ in the Control
Panel.
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel where you can
access the following features with ease:
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The gures are for reference only.
•Media controls: To control media playback and switch between recently used media apps
and media devices (such as Visions and Bluetooth headsets).
•Shortcut controls: To enable, disable, or set frequently used features.
•Device+: Automatically discovers nearby devices logged in to the same HUAWEI ID and
allows you to link them so they work together as one.
•Device controls: To manage and control devices and scenes that have been added in AI
Life.
Use Shortcut Switches
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Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel and touch
to expand the shortcut switches panel.
The gures are for reference only.
•Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
•Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature
(supported by some features).
•Touch to access the system settings screen.
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Customize Shortcuts
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, go to >
Edit switches, then touch and hold a shortcut switch to drag it to your preferred position,
and touch Done.
Audio Control Panel
Manage Audio Playback in Audio Control Panel
When multiple audio apps (such as Music) are opened, you can manage music playback and
switch between these apps in Audio Control Panel with ease.
1After opening multiple audio apps, swipe down from the upper right edge of the phone to
display Control Panel, then touch the audio playback card at the top of Control Panel.
2The currently and recently used audio apps will be displayed in Audio Control Panel where
you can manage playback (such as playing, pausing, and switching to the previous or next
song) in the app in use, or touch another audio app to quickly switch playback.
•Some apps need to be updated to the latest version before using this feature.
•Not all apps support Audio Control Panel.
Quickly Switch Audio Playback Device
When your phone is connected to an audio device (such as a headset, Bluetooth speaker, or
Vision product), you can quickly switch the playback device in the audio control section in
Control Panel (such as for transferring the current music playback from your phone to a
Bluetooth speaker).
1Connect your phone to an audio device via Bluetooth or other methods.
After a Vision product is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can also connect it to
the same Wi-Fi network and log in to the same HUAWEI ID as your phone to perform
more operations.
2Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel, touch
or the device icon (such as ) in the top right corner of the audio control section at the
top, then select the audio device from the connected device list to transfer the current
audio playback on your phone to the device.
Work Seamlessly Across Devices with Device+
Device+ allows for collaboration between dierent devices, making your phone the hub of
your nearby tablets, computers, Visions, and other supported devices for them to be
controlled conveniently. You can also seamlessly transfer ongoing tasks on your phone, from
MeeTime calls to audio and video content being streamed, to your Vision with just a tap, and
you can easily view the phone screen projected to your computer, or edit les on your phone
using your computer.
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Please make sure your device has been updated to the latest system version.
Set Device+
Currently, Device+ supports linking phones with the following types of devices. To use this
feature, make sure that devices to be connected support Device+. Before you get started,
enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and log in to your HUAWEI ID on your phone. For other devices,
perform the following settings:
•Tablet: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same HUAWEI ID
as your phone.
•Computer: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and ensure that it is logged in to the same
HUAWEI ID as your phone and can access the Internet.
•Vision: Ensure that it is connected to the same LAN and logged in to the same HUAWEI ID
as your phone.
•Bluetooth device: Some Bluetooth devices (such as Bluetooth headsets) can be linked with
your phone via Device+ after establishing a Bluetooth connection.
Show Device+: If Device+ is hidden or cannot be found, go to Control Panel and then to
> Show Device+.
Transfer MeeTime Calls and Audio or Video Being Streamed to Other Devices
When you are making MeeTime calls on your phone, watching videos (such as in HUAWEI
Video, Youku, or other video streaming apps), or listening to music, you can transfer any of
these ongoing tasks to another device via Device+ and pick up from where you left o on
the new device. For instance, you can transfer a MeeTime call to your Vision and a video
being streamed to your tablet.
MeeTime: This feature is only available in some countries and regions.
You can select dierent devices to transfer the following tasks:
•Videos: Can be transferred to tablets and Visions.
•MeeTime calls: Can be transferred to Visions.
•Music: Can be transferred to Bluetooth earphones and Visions (either when the screen is on
or o).
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available
devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch to search for
nearby devices manually.
2Touch a device that you want to transfer the ongoing tasks to.
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The gures are for reference only.
Use Multi-Screen Collaboration on a Computer or Tablet
You can view or edit les on your phone using your computer or tablet, drag les across
devices, and even use phone apps on your computer or tablet.
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. Available
devices will be displayed in the Device+ section. You can also touch to search for
nearby devices manually.
2Select a device that you want to connect to, and your phone screen will then be displayed
on that device.
To stop Multi-Screen Collaboration, touch the corresponding device again in the Device+
section.
Control AI Life Scenes and Devices
You can access existing AI Life scenes and devices from Control Panel for easier control.
1Swipe down from the upper right edge of your phone to display Control Panel. You can
then turn a smart device on or o, or access the device details screen to manage the
device.
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2You can go to > Edit devices, then add or delete a scene or device card displayed in
Control Panel.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Access Frequently Used App Features from the Home Screen
You can access frequently used features of certain apps from app icons on the home screen,
and even add shortcuts for these features to the home screen.
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features
Touch and hold an app icon until a pop-up menu is displayed, then touch a frequently used
feature to access it.
For example, touch and hold the Camera icon, then touch a shooting mode, such as Sele or
Video, from the pop-up menu to access it.
If no pop-up menu is displayed after you touch and hold an app icon, it indicates that the
app does not support this feature.
Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen
Touch and hold an app icon on your home screen to bring up the pop-up menu. Touch and
hold the desired feature and drag it to your home screen to create a shortcut.
Home Screen Widgets
Add, Move, or Delete Home Screen Widgets
You can add, move, or delete home screen widgets, such as Screen lock, Weather, Notepad,
Contacts, Petal Search, and Calendar, according to your personal requirements.
Add, Move, or Delete 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 Weather, Clock, and Other Widgets to the Home Screen
1Pinch two ngers on the home screen to access Home screen settings mode.
2Touch Widgets, then swipe left to view all widgets.
3Some widgets, such as Weather, come in various formats. Touch the widget to show all
formats, and swipe right to collapse.
4Touch a widget to add it to the home screen. If there is no room on the current screen,
touch and hold it, then drag it to a dierent screen.
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To congure the Weather app, open it, and touch to set the congurations as
prompted.
For example, to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, go to > Temperature unit,
and select the unit of temperature you want.
Move or Delete a Widget
On the home screen of your device, you can touch and hold a widget to drag it to anywhere
on the screen, or touch Remove to delete it.
Set Your Wallpaper
Set Your Wallpaper
Use a Preset Wallpaper
1Go to Settings > Home screen & wallpaper > Wallpaper.
2Touch an image you want to set as the wallpaper.
3Apply eects on the image as prompted, such as Blur.
4Touch APPLY and choose whether to set it as Lock screen, Home screen, or Both.
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper
1Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
2Go to > Set as > Wallpapers, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot
1Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures > Take screenshot, and
ensure that Knuckle screenshots is enabled.
2Knock the screen twice in quick succession with one knuckle to take a screenshot.
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot
Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel, touch to
expand the shortcut switches panel, and touch Screenshot to take a screenshot.
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