Huawei Honor 8 User Guide

First Use and Initial Setup    
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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web ,   p l a y   g a m e s ,   a n d   u s e   i n s t a n t             
messaging applications.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3 Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to...

First Use and Initial Setup    
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Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce data usage.
Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the   S a f e   a n d   A p p   L o c k ,   a n d   a u t h o r i z e             
payments in third-party applications.
For added security and to ensur e   t h a t   y o u   c a n   s t i l l   a c c e s s   y o u r   d a t a   i f   y o u r   p h o n e   f a i l s   t o...

Installing Applications 
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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
 
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious software and 
should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted sources.
1 Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2 Open Files, locate the installation package on the microSD card, and then...

Getting Started 
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
• Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
• The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a certain 
period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
 
To change the screen sleep time, open Settings, touch Display > Sleep, and then select 
a time.
Your phone will continue to receive mes s a g e s ,  n o t i f i c a t i o n s ,  a n d  i n c o m i n...

Getting Started 
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Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch .   S e l e c t   t h e   d e s i r e d   i m a g e s             
to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, touch ,  a n d  t h e n  t o u c h             
and hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favorites: Touch to add the current cover to your favorites. I m a g e s  t h a t  h a v e             
been added to your favorites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an...

Getting Started 
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Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the   s t a t u s   b a r .   S t a t u s   i c o n s   d i s p l a y             
information about your phones status, such as network con n e c t i o n  i n f o r m a t i o n ,  s i g n a l  s t r e n g t h ,            
battery level, and time.
 
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area of the 
screen for at least 2...

Getting Started 
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Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive a new            
message, notification, or reminder.
Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find  y o u r   f a v o r i t e   w i d g e t s   a n d   a l l   y o u r   a p p l i c a t i o n s .   T h e             
application list has been removed to give you a more con v e n i e n t   a n d   d i r e c t   p a t h   t o   y o u r...

Getting Started 
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Virtual navigation bar keys:
• Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text, 
touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
• Home: Touch to return to the home screen.
• Recent: Touch to access the list of recently used applications.
Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default            
home screen.
Status bar: Displays notifications and status 
icons
Main screen:...

Getting Started 
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On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and h o l d  a  b l a n k  a r e a  o n  t h e  s c r e e n  t o             
access the home screen editor. You can:
• Set the default home screen: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the chosen 
home screen as the default home screen.
• Move a home screen: Drag the home screen to the desired location.
• Add a home screen: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
• Delete a blank home screen: Touch at the...

Getting Started 
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Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone vibrates. You            
can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location.
Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete until i s             
displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or widget to .
 
After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space...