Huawei Mate 8 Manual

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Transferring data between your phone and a 
computer
Use a computer to view photos stored on your phone or transfer files between your 
phone and a computer.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select Photos or Files. Your 
computer will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click the 
new disk drive that appears to manage files. The drive name should be your phone model.
• 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.
Touch for more information
Touch to change the USB 
connection method 
						

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Copying contacts from an old phone to a new 
phone
When you upgrade your phone, one of the first things you need to do is copy contacts 
from your old device. Below are a number of easy methods you can use to copy contacts 
from your old phone to your new phone.
SIM card
Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to 
your new phone. For more information, refer to 
Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Storage device
If both phones support 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, refer to 
Importing contacts from 
a storage device.
Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, 
and transfer contacts wirelessly. For more information, 
refer to 
Importing contacts using Bluetooth.
Backup
Use the Huawei Backup app on your old phone to 
export contacts (if supported) and then use the same 
app on your new phone to restore them. For details, see 
Using the Backup app to back up and restore data.
ComputerSync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and 
then sync them to a new phone using a phone manager.
Other methods
•Install social media apps and synchronise your contacts.
•Log in to your Exchange account and synchronise your 
contacts. 
						

							First use and initial setup    
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First use and initial setup
First use
Before using your phone, read the quick start guide that comes with the phone and check 
that the SIM card is inserted correctly. After you turn on your phone, the system will 
guide you through the initial setup. Follow the onscreen setup instructions to start using 
your new phone.
1 Select your language and region, and then touch Next.
2 Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your phone will automatically detect free Wi-Fi 
hotspots if there are any nearby. Select the network you want to connect to and then 
enter the password to access the Internet.
3 On the Terms and Conditions screen, accept the default settings and touch Next page.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
5 If your phone has a fingerprint sensor, follow the onscreen instructions to add a 
fingerprint. After adding a fingerprint, you will also need to create a PIN or password 
that you can use in combination with your fingerprint to unlock your phone.
6 On the Configuration successful screen, touch Begin to complete the configuration. 
Wait for a moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using 
your phone.
Dual SIM settings
Switch freely between two SIM cards. Manage your work and private life on one device.
 This feature is only available on dual SIM phones.
Open 
Settings and touch Dual card management. You can configure both SIM cards 
as desired.
 
•If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages 
or access the internet. 
						

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•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.
Connecting to the Internet
Stay connected round the clock with your phones Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
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 the 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. 
						

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Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your network operator.
1 Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2 In the Shortcuts tab, touch to enable mobile data.
 When you dont need to access the Internet, disable mobile data to save battery 
power and reduce data usage.
Themes and wallpaper
Changing the theme
Spice up your phone and configure a unique theme that reflects your personality.
Open 
Themes, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match 
lock screen methods, wallpapers, app icons, fonts and more.
Changing the wallpaper
Set your favourite photo or image as your phones wallpaper.
1 Open Settings and select Display.
2 Touch Wallpaper, and then touch Lock screen wallpaper or Home screen wallpaper. 
						

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• Set the wallpaper: In the Wallpapers or Live wallpaper tabs, select an image, and 
then follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the wallpaper.
 
You can also open Gallery, touch and hold an image, and then touch   > Set 
as
 > Wallpaper. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the wallpaper.
• Shake your phone to change the wallpaper: Turn on the Shake to change switch. 
The wallpaper will change every time you shake your phone. Turn on the 
Random 
change
 switch, and then set Interval and Album to display. Your phone will 
automatically change the wallpaper at the specified time interval.
Notification and permission settings
Manage app and notification permissions to improve your phones privacy and security.
Configuring notification permissions
1 Open Settings and touch Notification panel & status bar > Notification manager.
2 Select an app to configure its notification permissions. For example, select Email and 
turn on the 
Status bar, Banners, and Lock screen switches. When you receive an email, 
you will receive status bar, home screen and lock screen notifications.
Configuring the fingerprint sensor
If you dont trust ordinary unlock passwords, try fingerprint unlock. Use your fingerprint 
to unlock the screen, access encrypted files and protected apps, and complete payments 
in third-party payment apps.
1 Open Settings and select 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 set a password, touch Enrol to add your fingerprint.
4 Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press 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. 
						

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5 Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK. You can now use your fingerprint to 
unlock your phone.
Gestures and navigation settings
You can control your phone easily using simple gestures. For example, flip your phone to 
mute ringtones or hold it to your ear to answer calls or dial a number.
Gestures
Open Settings. Touch Smart assistance > Motion control and then select the motions 
you want to enable.
• Flip: Mute sounds and disable vibrations for incoming calls, alarms and timers.
• Pick up: Pick up the phone to reduce the ringtone volume for incoming calls, alarms 
and timers. 
						

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• Raise to ear: When there is an incoming call, hold the phone to your ear to answer. You 
can also hold the phone to your ear when viewing call log details or contact details to 
call someone. When calling in handsfree mode or with a Bluetooth headset, you can 
raise the phone to your ear to switch to earpiece mode.
• Tilt: In home screen editing mode, touch and hold an icon or widget and tilt your 
phone to the left or right to move the icon to the next screen.
• Smart screenshot: Knock twice on the screen using your knuckle to capture the screen 
in full or draw a closed shape on the screen using your knuckle to capture part of the 
screen. Knock twice on the screen using two knuckles to start or stop screen 
recording.
• Draw: Use your knuckle to draw a letter on the screen and launch a predefined app. 
						

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• Dual windows gesture: Use your knuckle to draw a straight line across the screen and 
enable dual windows.
Navigation bar
Open Settings, and then touch Smart assistance > Navigation bar to configure the 
navigation bar.
Choose a custom navigation bar layout. If you select a navigation bar containing  , 
you can touch  for fast access to the notification panel.
Choose a custom navigation bar layout 
						

							Installing apps 
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Installing apps
Installing an app from a microSD card
You can save installation packages to a microSD card and share them with other phones.
 
•Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious 
software and should be installed with caution. It is preferable to only install apps 
that were downloaded from trusted sources.
•Before installing an app from a microSD card, touch Settings > Advanced settings > 
Security and turn on the Unknown sources switch. This grants your phone 
permission to install third-party apps. After installing an app, make sure that you 
return to 
Settings > Advanced settings > Security and turn off the Unknown sources 
switch.
1 Copy the installation package to the microSD card.
2 Insert the microSD card into your phone.
3 Locate the installation package on the microSD card and touch to install.
After installation, the app will be visible on your home screen.
Installing an app shared by another phone
If your friends have an app you like on their phone, they can send it to your phone using 
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.
 
•Before using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct to receive apps, touch Settings > Advanced 
settings
 > Security and turn on the Unknown sources switch. This grants your 
phone permission to install third-party apps. After installing an app, make sure 
that you return to 
Settings > Advanced settings > Security and turn off the 
Unknown sources switch.