Huawei Y7 Prime TRT-L21A User manual

User Guide
Y7 Prime

Contents
Foreword
Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 2
Charging your device 2
Viewing the battery status 4
Getting Started
Initial setup 5
Naming a SIM card 5
Selecting the default mobile data SIM 6
Setting the default SIM card 6
Connecting to the Internet 6
Transferring data from another device 7
Screen and Display
Home screen 9
Locking and unlocking the screen 18
Notification panel and status bar 20
Navigation bar 23
Themes 24
Global search 25
Screenshot 26
Screen recording 29
Split-screen mode 31
Using motion gestures 34
Eye comfort mode 34
Display settings 35
Network and Sharing
Mobile Internet 38
Wi-Fi 40
Bluetooth 42
Multi-screen 43
VPNs 44
HiSuite 45
Using Huawei Share to transfer files between two Huawei
devices 46
Using a USB port to transfer data 46
Security and Backup
Fingerprint recognition 48
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Security settings 49
Backing up and restoring data 50
File management 52
Camera and Gallery
Camera options 56
Photos and video recordings 56
Object recognition and Pro camera mode 60
Slow motion recording 61
Time-lapse mode 62
Audio notes 62
Managing shooting modes 62
Configuring the camera settings 63
Viewing photos and videos 64
Organizing albums 65
Sharing photos and videos 66
Editing a photo 67
Editing Videos 69
Configuring Gallery 70
Calls and ContactsCalls and Contacts(Applicable to selected
models)
Making calls 71
Answering calls 74
Making a conference call 75
In-call options 76
Managing call logs 78
Call settings 79
Creating a contact card 81
Creating a new contact 82
Importing and exporting contacts 83
Managing contacts 84
Searching for contacts 86
Sharing contacts 87
Adding a contact to your favorites 87
Changing contact photos 88
Viewing call records for individual contacts 88
Assigning a ringtone to a contact 88
Contact groups 88
Messaging and Email
Sending a message 90
Replying to a message 90
Using RCS instant messaging 91
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Searching for messages 91
Deleting message threads 91
Managing messages 92
Returning to the top of the message list 92
Pinning messages to the top of the list 92
Marking messages as read 92
Blocking spam messages 93
Adding a message signature 93
Configuring the message ringtone 93
Identifying malicious URLs in text messages 93
Adding an email account 94
Sending emails 94
Replying to emails 94
Managing emails 95
Searching emails 95
Managing VIP contacts 96
Managing email accounts 96
Configuring Mail 97
Calendar and Notepad
Changing the calendar view 98
Viewing global holidays 98
Birthday reminders 98
Syncing events 99
Creating an event 99
Sharing events 99
Deleting an event 100
Searching for events 100
Sending event invitations 100
Creating a note 100
Backing up notes 101
Music and Video
Listening to music 102
Searching for music 102
Deleting songs 103
Creating a playlist 103
Playing a playlist 103
Playing a video 103
Phone Manager
Optimizing performance 105
Enhancing speed 105
Managing data usage 105
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Harassment filter 106
Battery Management 107
Managing app permissions 108
Virus scanner 108
Encrypting apps 108
Setting apps to close automatically when the screen is locked 109
Configuring Phone Manager 109
Tools
Clock 110
Sound recorder 112
System Features and Settings
Power on and off timer 114
Restarting your device 114
Changing the system language 114
Changing the input method 114
Input method settings 115
Editing text 115
Airplane mode 116
Configuring the sound settings 116
One-hand mode 118
Gloves mode 119
Do not disturb mode 119
Setting up an account 120
Viewing memory and storage information 121
Setting the date and time 121
Enabling location access 121
Restoring factory settings 122
OTA updates 122
Viewing product information 123
Accessibility features 124
Obtaining help
Personal Information and Data Security
List of safety features
Legal Notice
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Foreword
Read this guide carefully before using your device.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only and may differ from the
final product.
Some features in this guide may not be supported by certain devices or carriers.
Symbols and definitions
Description Highlights important information and tips, and provides
additional information.
Reminder Indicates potential problems that may arise if proper care or
attention is not given, such as device damage or data loss.
Warning Warns you about potential hazards that could cause serious
injury.
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Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone features a 2-in-1 SIM card slot. You can insert two nano-SIM cards, or one nano-SIM
card and one microSD card.
lThe SIM card slot only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or
replacement nano-SIM card.
lOnly use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
lEnsure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into
your device.
lBe careful not to hurt yourself or damage your device when using the SIM eject pin.
lStore the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
lThe SIM eject pin should only be used to eject the SIM card tray. Inserting the SIM eject pin
into other holes may damage your device.
1Touch and hold the power button and touch to turn off your device.
2To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject pin included with your device into the small hole
next to the card tray.
Or
3Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your device
Your device displays a low battery warning when the battery is nearly empty. Charge your device
immediately to prevent it from switching off automatically.
Using a charger to charge your device
Connect your device to a socket using the factory-provided charger and USB cable.
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You must use the charger and USB cable that came with your device for quicker charging
speeds. Using other chargers or USB cables may cause your device to continuously restart
or increase the charging time. It may also cause the charger to overheat, or even damage
your device.
lIf your device does not respond when you press the power button, the battery is probably
empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes (use the charger that came with your
device), and then restart your device.
lYour device automatically conducts a safety check when you connect it to a charger or
other devices. If your device detects that the USB port is wet, it will automatically stop
charging and display a safety message. If this message is displayed, unplug the USB
cable from your device and allow the USB port to dry out completely to avoid damaging
your device or battery.
Using a USB port to charge your device
If you do not have access to a charger, you can charge your device by connecting it to a
computer with a USB cable.
1When you use a USB cable to connect your device to a computer or another device, Allow
access to device data? will be displayed in a popup dialog.
2Touch No, charge only.
If another USB connection mode has been selected, swipe down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. Touch Charging via USB, and then select Charge only.
Safety information
lOnly use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables to charge your device. Third-
party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your device's performance.
lYou can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you
notice a significant deterioration in your device's battery life, purchase a genuine Huawei
replacement battery. Do not attempt to remove built-in batteries. If your device has a built-in
battery, contact an authorized Huawei service center for a replacement. If the battery is
removable, replace it with a genuine Huawei battery.
lYour device may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. If your device becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it and disable
unnecessary features. Place your device in a cool location and allow it to cool down to room
temperature. Avoid touching the surface of your device for prolonged periods when it becomes
hot.
lCharging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
lAvoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the charger.
For more information on charging and battery care, visit http://consumer.huawei.com/ and
search for your device's user guide.
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Battery status information
The battery status is indicated by your device's indicator light and the battery icon in the status
bar.
Status indicator Battery icon Battery status
Blinking or steady red Less than 5% remaining
Red Charging, less than 10% remaining
Orange Charging, 10–90% remaining
Green Charging, at least 90% remaining. If 100% is displayed
next to the battery icon in the status bar, or a charging
complete message is displayed on the lock screen, this
indicates that charging is complete.
Viewing the battery status
You can view the battery status and configure the status bar to display the remaining battery
percentage.
Viewing the battery status
The battery status is indicated by the battery icon in the status bar.
Open Phone Manager.Touch to view the remaining battery percentage and usage time.
Displaying the remaining battery percentage in the status bar
You can display the remaining battery percentage in the status bar in two ways:
lOpen Phone Manager.Touch and switch on Remaining battery percentage.
lOpen Settings. Touch Notification & status bar > Battery percentage. Select Next to
icon or In icon to display the remaining battery percentage in the chosen location. Select Do
not show if you do not want the remaining battery percentage to be displayed.
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Getting Started
Initial setup
lEnsure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time.
Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
lPress and hold the power button to turn on your device. Follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the initial setup.
1Select your language and region and touch NEXT.
2Read the content carefully, accept the user terms and conditions, and then touch AGREE >
AGREE.
3Read the service policy. Select AGREE and touch NEXT.
4Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. Follow the onscreen
instructions to connect to a network.
5Read the Google terms and conditions and touch NEXT.
6You can configure your device in two ways:
lFollow the onscreen instructions to restore a backup.
lFollow the onscreen instructions to copy data from another device, or touch SKIP > OK to
skip this step.
If you choose to skip this step, you can still import data from another device later by
touching Settings > Advanced settings > Data transmission.
7Your device has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint.
Before adding your fingerprint, you will be prompted to create a PIN or password which you
can use to unlock the screen if fingerprint recognition fails.
8Touch GET STARTED to complete the settings. Your device is now ready to use.
Naming a SIM card
By default, each SIM card is named after the carrier. You can rename your SIM card to make it
easier to identify.
lThis feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
lFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Dual SIM management.
3Select a SIM card name. Enter a name and touch OK.
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Selecting the default mobile data SIM
You can select a default SIM card for mobile data services.
lThis feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
lFeatures may vary depending on your carrier.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Dual SIM management.
3Toggle the switch Default mobile data next to the selected SIM card.
Setting the default SIM card
You can select a default SIM card for outgoing calls.
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Dual SIM management.
3Touch Default calling SIM and select your desired SIM card.
After you have selected the default SIM card, SIM 1 and SIM 2 will no longer be displayed on the
dialer.
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 notification 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.
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Connecting using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier to avoid
incurring excessive data charges.
1Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2Touch to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required so as to save battery power and reduce data
usage.
Transferring data from another device
Import data from another phone in a few simple steps.
Copying data to your new device
1Open Settings.
2Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission.
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Using Phone Clone to import data
Phone Clone is an app developed by Huawei that allows you to transfer data between devices
without a computer or Internet connection.
1On your old device, install Phone Clone.
2On your new device, open Settings.
3Touch Advanced settings > Data transmission > Phone Clone.
4Select the device from which you want to import data and touch Continue.
5On your old device, open Phone Clone and touch send. Scan the QR code on the new
device or manually connect to the new device's Wi-Fi hotspot.
To install Phone Clone on your old device, touch Touch here to generate a QR code on
your new device and scan the QR code.
6Once connected, select the data you want to send on your old device and touch send.
Using HiSuite to import data
Use HiSuite to back up data on your old device to a computer and import it to your new device.
1Install HiSuite on your computer.
2Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer. HiSuite will launch automatically.
3Go to the backup screen in HiSuite. Select the data that you want to back up and follow the
onscreen instructions to back up the data.
4Connect your new device to your computer with a USB cable. Go to the data restore screen
in HiSuite.
5Choose which backup you want to restore and follow the onscreen instructions to restore the
data.
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Screen and Display
Home screen
About the home screen
Use the home screen to access your apps and widgets.
Status bar:
Displays notifications and status icons
Display area:
Displays app icons, folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator:
Indicates which home screen is displayed
Dock bar: Displays frequently used apps
Basic screen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as launch apps, scroll
through lists, and enlarge images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select
an option or open an app.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the screen twice
in quick succession. For example, double touch an
image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
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Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the
screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch and
hold a blank area on the home screen to access the
home screen editor.
Swipe: Swipe your fingers on the screen. Swipe
vertically or horizontally to browse other home screens,
scroll through a document, and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to
another position. For example, use this gesture to
rearrange apps and widgets on the home screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart on the
screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to zoom in
on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together: Pinch two fingers together on
the screen. For example, pinch two fingers together to
zoom out on an image.
Enabling the Drawer home screen
Use the Drawer home screen to store app icons in a separate app drawer.
Enabling the Drawer home screen
1Open Settings.
2Touch Home screen style > Drawer.
Adding app shortcuts to the home screen
Add frequently used apps to the home screen for quick access.
1On the home screen, touch to view the list of apps.
2Touch and hold an app icon until your device vibrates, and then drag the app icon to the
desired location on the home screen.
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You must have enough space on the home screen. If there is not enough space, add
another home screen or free up some space.
Reverting to the standard home screen
1Open Settings.
2Touch Home screen style > Standard.
Switching to simple home screen
Simple home screen uses a simple layout and large icons for easier use.
1Open Settings.
2Touch Advanced settings > Simple mode, and touch .
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3On the simple home screen, you can:
lTouch app icons to open them.
lTouch and hold an icon to enter the home screen editor mode. In this mode you can add or
delete apps.
lTouch Others to open the app list and view or open more apps.
lTouch Standard mode to switch back to the standard home screen.
Displaying or hiding notification badges
Notification badges appear in the top-right corner of app icons. The badge number indicates the
number of new notifications. Open the corresponding app to view notification details.
1On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch Settings > Badge app icons.
3Toggle the corresponding switch to enable or disable notification badges.
Setting the home screen wallpaper
Choose from a wide range of themes and wallpapers to personalize your device.
Changing the wallpaper
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Wallpaper > Set wallpaper.
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3Select the desired wallpaper and follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the home screen
or lock screen wallpaper (or both).
Changing the wallpaper automatically
1Open Settings.
2Touch Display > Wallpaper.
3Switch Randomly change home screen wallpaper on or off.
When Randomly change of home screen wallpaper is enabled, you can configure the
Interval and Album to display so that your wallpaper can change automatically at the
specified interval.
Managing home screen icons
You can easily move or uninstall apps on the home screen.
Moving home screen icons
On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon or widget until your device vibrates. You can
then drag the app icon or widget to the desired location.
Uninstalling apps from the home screen
On the home screen, touch and hold the app or widget you want to uninstall until is
displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted app or widget to , and follow the
onscreen instructions.
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Some pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled for the proper running of the system.
Shaking your device to auto-align icons
Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall apps or move them into folders. You
may use the following feature to arrange apps neatly on the home screen.
1On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch Settings and switch on Shake.
3Return to the home screen and open the home screen editor again. Shake your device to
rearrange apps so that gaps are filled.
Managing home screens
You can customize home screens to your liking.
Adding home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right to add a new screen.
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Deleting home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch on a blank screen to delete it.
You cannot delete a home screen if it contains apps or widgets.
Moving home screens
1On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor.
2Touch and hold the home screen you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
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