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 connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted, enter the 
password when prompted.
Using mobile data
 
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch to enable mobile data. 
						

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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             
recognize your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup p a s s w o r d   w h e n  c o n f i g u r i n g  f i n g e r p r i n t             
unlock.
1 Open Settings and touch Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
2 Select PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock 
password.
3 Once you have configured the password, touch New fingerprint to add your fingerprint.
4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your phone 
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your phone has 
successfully added your fingerprint.
5 Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK.
On the Fingerprint management screen, turn off the Unlock screen  s w i t c h   t o   d i s a b l e             
fingerprint unlock.
 
To delete a fingerprint, select the desired fingerprint on the Fingerprint management 
screen, touch 
Delete, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 
						

							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 touch to install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these messages 
carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch 
Settings and then turn on the 
Unknown sources switch to allow your phone to install third-party applications. After you have 
finished installing the application, touch 
Settings > Advanced settings > Security and turn off 
the 
Unknown sources switch to prevent your phone from installing applications downloaded 
from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
 
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
• On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the 
icon.
• Touch Settings > Apps, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall. 
						

							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 g  c a l l s  w h e n  t h e  s c r e e n             
is locked. The status indicator will flash when you receive n e w  n o t i f i c a t i o n s .  W h e n  y o u  r e c e i v e  a n             
incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller information.
Unlocking the screen
When  the  screen  is  off,  press  the  power  button  to  wake  the  screen.  Slide  your  finger  in  any            
direction to unlock the screen.
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock  screen  images  and  bring  your  lock            
screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options. 
						

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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 online update.
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform  a  variety  of  tasks,  such  as  open  applications,  scroll            
through lists, and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch to select 
an option or open an application.
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.
View, add, or delete images from your Magazine 
Unlock coversApp shortcuts 
						

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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 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. For example, in 
the 
Notifications tab, swipe left or right on a notification 
to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or horizontally to go to 
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 applications 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.
Signal strengthNo signal 
						

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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             
applications.
Connected over GPRSConnected over 3G
Connected over EDGEConnected over HSPA
Connected over HSPA+Headset inserted
Connected over LTENo SIM card found
NFC enabledRoaming
Airplane mode enabledBluetooth enabled
Connected over Wi-FiVibration mode enabled
Silent mode enabledAlarm enabled
ChargingBattery full
Battery low
Missed callsCall in progress
New emailsNew messages
Select an input methodNew voicemail
Receiving location data from GPSWi-Fi network available
Downloading dataUploading data
Upcoming eventsPhone memory full
Synchronizing dataSynchronization failed
Login or synchronization problemMore notifications
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot enabledConnected to a VPN
USB tethering enabled 
						

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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: Displays application icons, 
desktop folders, and widgets
Screen position indicator: Indicates 
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation 
keys 
						

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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 bottom of a blank screen.
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some applications will automat i c a l l y   a d j u s t   t h e   s c r e e n   o r i e n t a t i o n             
to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch Auto-rotate  i n             
the 
Shortcuts tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch W i d g e t s              
and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on the home screen.
 
You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not enough 
space, add another home screen or free up some space. 
						

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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 will appear on the home 
screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see Aligning home 
screen applications automatically.