Huawei P9 Manual

First Use and Initial Setup    
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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.
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web ,   p l a y   g a...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.
Add magazines to the viewing list: Touch  > Subscriptions t o  a d d  y o u r  f a v o r i t e  m a g a z i n e s             
to the viewing list.
 
Updating your Magazine Unlock covers requires an Internet connection. Set your phone to 
update over Wi-Fi to...

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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...

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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.
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the...

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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.
Virtual navigation bar keys:
• Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When entering text, 
touch to close...

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Switching between home screens
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch Home to return to the default            
home screen.
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...