Huawei P9 Lite User Guide

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Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phones 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper left side of the phone. You can 
insert 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.
2 To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN 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 power-saving technology. 
This section 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 phones battery life, contact an  
						

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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 prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient 
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone 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 prolonged 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 hazard 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.
Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for 
information on how to care for your battery.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phones indicator light and the battery icon in the 
status bar.
• If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to the battery level 
is below 10%.
• 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 80%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate 
that the battery level is between 80% 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. 
						

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If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the 
battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei 
charger, and then 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 to a microSD card. For more information on 
inserting or removing a microSD card, see 
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
 Date that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files, 
and applications.
1 Open Backup.
More settings
Restore previously backed up data
Back up new data 
						

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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.
 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 Restore. 
						

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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. Your 
computer will 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. 
						

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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.
Bluetooth
Enable 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 (such as HiSuite).
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 your phone for the first time. 
Read the 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 onscreen 
instructions 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. 
						

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Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM. 
The other SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default 
card for mobile data and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
 
This feature only applies to 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.
•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 
						

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Select SIM display mode for phone calls