Huawei P9 Lite 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, play games, and use 
instant 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. 
						

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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.
 Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce 
data usage. 
						

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Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock, and 
authorize payments in third-party applications.
 
•fingerprint ID may not be available on all phones.
•For added security and to ensure that you can still access your data if your phone 
fails to recognize your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password when 
configuring fingerprint 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 switch to disable 
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 deselect Unknown sources 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 messages, notifications, and incoming calls when the 
screen is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications. 
When you receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller 
information. 
						

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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. 
						

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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.
Manage Magazine Unlock covers: Touch , and then touch . Select the 
desired images to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list, 
touch 
, and then touch and hold the desired image and select Remove.
Add covers to favorites: Touch to add the current cover to your favorites. Images 
that have been added to your favorites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an 
online update.
View, add, or delete images from your Magazine 
Unlock coversApp shortcuts 
						

							Getting Started 
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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.
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. 
						

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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. 
						

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Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display 
information about your phones status, such as network connection information, signal 
strength, battery level, and time.
 Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strengthNo signal
Connected over GPRSConnected over 3G
Connected over EDGEConnected over HSPA+
Connected over LTEVoLTE enabled
Airplane mode enabledRoaming
Receiving location data from 
GPSBluetooth enabled
Silent mode enabledVibration mode enabled
ChargingAlarm enabled
Battery lowBattery full
Headset insertedNo SIM card found