Huawei Honor 8 User Guide

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Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family how to            
use phone features.
 
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.
Starting the recording
Start recording the screen using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice using two knuckles and select the desired recording mode.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording mode. 
						

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You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a  lower resolution, resulting            
in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
 
•Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet environment.
•Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
•When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature in other 
applications.
•Longer recordings will take up more space on your phones internal storage, so ensure there 
is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
• Knock the screen twice using two knuckles.
• Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
• Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.
By default, screen recordings are stored in Gallery, within the Screen recordings folder. 
						

							Unboxing your Phone  
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Unboxing your Phone
Getting to know your phone
 
Do not cover the light sensor, as this will affect some of the phones functions. Ensure that 
you use a screen protector that has a purpose-built hole for the light sensor.
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phones 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper left side of the phone .   Y o u   c a n   i n s e r t   2             
nano-SIM cards, or 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.
Tips:
• Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or replacement nano-
SIM card.
• Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
• Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when inserting it into 
your phone.
• Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.
• Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or injury.
1 Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.
Smart key
/fingerprint 
sensor
Infrared sensor
Dual-lens 
camera
Volume button
Power button
USB-C port Laser sensor Dual-tone flash
Status indicator
Earpiece
Front camera Light sensor
Speaker
Microphone
Headset jack 
						

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2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PI N included with your phone into the small hole 
next to the card tray.
3 Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4 Insert the card tray back into your  phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient  p o w e r - s a v i n g  t e c h n o l o g y .  T h i s  s e c t i o n             
outlines how to care for your battery  in order to maximize its lifespan.
Using your battery
• You can recharge your battery many times, but  all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you 
notice a significant deterioration in your phon es battery life, contact an authorized Huawei 
service center for a replacement battery. The  battery is built into the phone and is not 
removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
• Your phone may become warm after prolonge d use or when exposed to high ambient 
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your ph one becomes hot to the touch, stop charging it 
and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and allow it to cool down 
to room temperature. Avoid prol onged contact with the surface of your phone if it becomes 
hot.
• When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB cables. 
Third-party accessories are a potential safety ha zard and may impair your phones performance. 
Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your phone or the power adapter.
• Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining battery 
level.
• A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
• Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
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Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phones indicator light and the battery ico n   i n   t h e   s t a t u s             
bar.
• If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to the battery level is below 
4%.
• The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A red 
status indicator and a 
battery icon indicate that the battery level is below 10%. A yellow 
status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 10% and 90%. 
A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level is between 90% 
and 100%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery is fully 
charged and you can unplug the charging cable from your phone.
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, thi s  i n d i c a t e s  t h a t  t h e  b a t t e r y             
is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using   a   g e n u i n e   H u a w e i   c h a r g e r ,   a n d   t h e n             
turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
• To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and the 
screen turns on.
• To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then touch .
 
If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds, the 
battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the battery. 
						

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Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer data
Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.
 
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Backing up data to a microSD card
You can back up data on your old phone  t o  a  m i c r o S D  c a r d .  F o r  m o r e  i n f o r m a t i o n  o n  i n s e r t i n g  o r             
removing a microSD card, see 
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
 
Data that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files, and 
applications.
1 Open Backup.
2 Touch Backup > SD card > Next.
3 Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up photos, 
audio, videos, and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the onscreen instructions 
to set a backup password.
4 Touch Back up.
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data 
						

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By default, backup data is saved to the HuaweiBackup folder in Files.
Restoring data from a microSD card
1 Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more information 
on inserting microSD cards, see 
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
2 Open Backup.
3 Touch Restore > Restore from SD card > Next.
4 Select the backup you want to restore.
 
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
5 Select the data you want to restore, and then touch Start restoration. 
						

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Transferring data between your phone and a 
computer
Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files.  Y o u r  c o m p u t e r  w i l l             
automatically install any necessary  drivers.  Once  installed,  double-click  on  the  new  disk  drive  to            
manage files. The drive name should be your phones model number.
• Photos: View photos that are stored on your phone.
• Files: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
• If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone
Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
SIM cardUse the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone. For 
more information, see 
Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Storage device
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD card in 
vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the contacts to the new phone. 
For more information, see 
Importing contacts from a storage device.
BluetoothEnable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import your contacts 
using Bluetooth. For more information, see 
Importing contacts using Bluetooth.
Backup
If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and restore them to 
your new phone. For more information, see 
Using the Backup application to 
back up and restore data.
ComputerSync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync these to a new 
phone using a phone management application.
Other methods
•Install social networking applications and synchronize your contacts.
•Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts. 
						

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First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using y o u r  p h o n e  f o r  t h e  f i r s t  t i m e .  R e a d  t h e             
Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, and then follow the onscr e e n  i n s t r u c t i o n s             
to complete the initial setup.
1 Select your language and region, and then touch Next.
2 Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi 
networks. Select the network you want to connect to, and then enter the password to access 
the Internet.
3 Proceed to the Terms and Conditions screen. Read the content carefully, accept the user 
terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch 
Next.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5 Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your fingerprint. 
You also need to set a PIN or password in order to unlock the screen when your phone fails to 
recognize your fingerprint.
6 On the Configuration successful screen, touch Begin to complete the settings. Wait for a 
moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.
Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be  s e t   a s   t h e   4 G / 3 G / 2 G   S I M .   T h e   o t h e r             
SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also confi g u r e  t h e  d e f a u l t  c a r d  f o r  m o b i l e  d a t a             
and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
 
This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open Settings and touch Dual card management.   Y o u   c a n   c o n f i g u r e   b o t h   S I M   c a r d s   a s             
desired. 
						

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•If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages, or access 
the Internet.
•Select Dual SIM calling. You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card manually 
or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to use the default SIM 
card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.
Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 4G/3G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Configure SIM settings for phone calls
Select SIM display mode for phone calls