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4.3.4 How can I search for apps on my phone?

Touch the Google Now app on the home screen to enter the search screen. You can search for
apps, contacts, and other information from the search box.

Summary of Contents for NEXUS 6P

Page 1: ...Nexus 6P Smartphone FAQs V1 0 Author LMT Team Date September 2015 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD ...

Page 2: ...oducts services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope Unless otherwise specified in the contract all statements information and recommendations in this document are provided AS IS without warranties guarantees or representations of any kind either express or implied The information in this document is subject to change without notice Every ...

Page 3: ...ts up 17 1 14 Does my phone support high voltage quick chargers 17 2 Hardware and appearance 18 2 1 SIM card and appearance 18 2 1 1 Why does it take my phone so long to read contacts from the SIM card 18 2 1 2 Why does the SIM card slot have no springs 18 2 1 3 How can I remove the SIM card tray without the eject tool 18 2 1 4 What can I do if the metal casing is damaged after I drop my phone 18 ...

Page 4: ...ness 27 3 4 What can I do if my phone can t automatically rotate its screen 27 3 5 Why does the font size remain unchanged after I set it to large 27 3 6 Where can I draw the unlock pattern after I turn on the screen 27 3 7 How do I hide developer options 27 3 8 Why does a blinking red frame appear on my screen 28 3 9 Why can t I find the camera app icon on the home screen 29 3 10 Why is the scree...

Page 5: ...pps use my phone s memory 42 4 1 5 Why do some apps fail to install and a duplicate permissions message is displayed 43 4 1 6 Why can t I answer when receiving calls while playing games or watching videos full screen 43 4 1 7 Which third party apps does my phone support 44 4 2 System apps 44 4 2 1 Why can t I open the camera 44 4 2 2 Why is the GPS icon always displayed in the status bar 44 4 2 3 ...

Page 6: ...ss the Internet after it is connected to a private Wi Fi hotspot 55 5 1 25 Why does the network speed become slow after my phone is connected to a Wi Fi hotspot 55 5 1 26 Why does my phone keep disconnecting and then reconnecting to the Wi Fi network 55 5 1 27 What can I do if after turning off Wi Fi my phone s mobile data service turns off 56 5 1 28 After I set my phone to disconnect from the Wi ...

Page 7: ...y phone support Bluetooth 4 2 65 5 32 Does my phone support 5 GHz Wi Fi 65 5 33 Does my phone support Bluetooth aptX 66 5 34 Does my phone support infrared remote control 66 5 35 What support does my phone have for international roaming 66 6 Fingerprint identification 67 6 1 Why does the fingerprint unlock feature frequently fail to work properly 67 6 2 Why does it takes a long time to unlock the ...

Page 8: ...era and multimedia 76 7 1 Why is the DTS effect not obvious 76 7 2 Why can t I view photos I have taken by double pressing the volume down button after I turn on the camera 76 7 3 When the screen is locked why can I only see the photos I have just taken 76 7 4 Why doesn t an Apple headset work with my phone 76 7 5 Why do I hear a sound when I shake my phone 76 7 6 Why can t I open the camera 76 7 ...

Page 9: ...rred and dark 83 7 40 How do I adjust the size of the photos I take 83 7 41 What can I do if there is no sound when I view an online video 83 7 42 What can I do if the volume is low when I listen to music with a headset 84 7 43 What can I do if the online video player exits abnormally when I am watching it 84 7 44 Can I shoot panoramic photos 84 7 45 Why does a panoramic photo break up 84 7 46 Wha...

Page 10: ...ence when I make calls 98 9 3 What do I do if in the middle of a call the call is dropped and my phone enters airplane mode 99 9 4 When I import contacts why does the number of contacts decrease 99 9 5 Why doesn t my phone display the contact photo for incoming calls even after I have set the contact photo 99 9 6 Why do I hear echoes during phone calls 99 9 7 Why are there interruptions when I mak...

Page 11: ... the down button on a keyboard connected to my phone to view specific Albums in the Gallery 107 10 10 When I connect my phone to my computer and choose to view photos what will be displayed on my computer 107 10 11 When I connect my phone to my computer and choose to manage files what will be displayed on my computer 108 10 12 What can I do if I can t connect to Windows 7 or 8 when my phone is in ...

Page 12: ... traffic 117 12 17 How can I reduce the data traffic usage fee when using GPS 117 12 18 What can I do if the GPS information is inaccurate 117 12 19 How can I strengthen the GPS signal 117 12 20 How does GPS work 117 12 21 What are the differences between GPS and base station positioning 118 12 22 Does automatic time synchronization consume data traffic 118 12 23 Why do I get an electric shock whe...

Page 13: ...an I do if my phone runs out of power quickly even when in standby Tip 1 Enable battery saver mode Setup instructions Go to Settings Battery Menu Battery saver Battery saver mode is disabled by default Enabling this mode will restrict your phone s active functions as well as limit vibration location services and most background data traffic Email apps chat tools and other apps that depend on synch...

Page 14: ...al charger shipped with your phone If charging failure occurs with the standard charger try another USB cable or power socket or restart your phone Your phone may fail to charge if it is too hot Your phone features thermal protection technologies that disable charging if your phone is too hot Do not play games watch videos or use other power intensive applications while charging If you are using a...

Page 15: ...ve enough current If your phone is connected to a desktop computer connect the data cable to the USB port on the rear side of the computer host If your phone is connected to a laptop computer use the laptop s built in USB port If you use an external USB port the power supply may be insufficient If the problem persists use the charger to charge your phone 1 9 Can I use a non Huawei charger to charg...

Page 16: ...e installed video player choose the advanced player when playing videos Don t watch videos while your phone is charging When you are having video chats Video chats consume much power of your phone which is equal to the power consumed when you are shooting videos and at the same time uploading and downloading data Update your phone if available for the latest optimization When you are making calls ...

Page 17: ...slider that controls screen brightness When adjusting the volume level remember that if the volume is too high your phone will consume power quickly and the bottom on the back will get hot Try setting the volume to an average level or lower and don t keep your phone at a high volume level for a long time 2 Choose the appropriate power saving strategy Go to Settings Battery Menu Battery saver and e...

Page 18: ...e for metal is 60 degrees glass 70 degrees and plastics 85 degrees for short term contact the maximum temperature for metal is 55 degrees glass 65 degrees and plastics 75 degrees for long term contact 1 13 Why does it take a long time to charge my phone when it heats up Huawei phones feature thermal protection technology When the phone gets hot it will automatically limit the charging current to p...

Page 19: ...til the card tray comes out 2 1 3 How can I remove the SIM card tray without the eject tool 1 Use a paper clip or similar metal object to pop out the SIM card tray Do not use toothpicks or other breakable instruments 2 To prevent non standard tools from damaging the internal components of your phone it is recommended that you buy a standard eject tool from an authorized Huawei service center as so...

Page 20: ...attery 2 1 9 Does my phone support smart screenshots No 2 1 10 Does my phone support iPhone 6 6S nano SIM cards Yes 2 1 11 What 4G bands does my phone support A1 LTE FDD B2 3 4 5 7 12 13 17 25 26 29 30 LTE TDD B41 A2 LTE FDD B1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 17 19 20 28 LTE TDD B38 B39 40 41 2 1 12 Does my phone support hot swapping SIM cards No Please remove SIM cards only after powering off your phone If you rem...

Page 21: ...ses interference on the touchscreen The touchscreen may incorrectly detect your touches so please use the original charger or data cable provided by Huawei 2 Connect your phone to a Wi Fi network Go to Settings About phone System updates Check whether there are any system update notifications If there are update your phone to the latest version 2 2 4 Why does the touchscreen sometimes fail to resp...

Page 22: ...is disabled by default After Magnification gestures is enabled from Settings Accessibility Magnification gestures you can touch the screen three times consecutively to zoom in or out However some users may not be used to this function and may feel that the screen is unresponsive To disable Magnification gestures go to Settings Accessibility Magnification gestures and touch the switch to turn it of...

Page 23: ...ith your phone Use an eraser to rub the contact points or replace the battery If the problem persists contact Huawei technical support or take your phone to an authorized Huawei service center 2 2 10 How do I disable auto rotate On the home screen in portrait mode swipe down from the status bar to bring up the notification panel and touch Auto rotate to disable it ...

Page 24: ...pril 2015 23 Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device 2 2 11 How do I set a longer screen timeout period Go to Settings touch Display Sleep and select a longer time period ...

Page 25: ...en three times in a row again to return to normal This feature is designed for people with visual impairments To turn it off go to Settings Accessibility Magnification gestures 2 2 13 When I touch an app icon a green box appears and my phone does not respond It only responds when I touch it twice in a row Why You may have turned on the TalkBack function at Settings Accessibility TalkBack When this...

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Page 27: ...er buttons To enter numbers use either of the following methods 1 Touch 123 to enter numbers and special characters 2 Touch and hold 123 to enter the numerical keyboard and enter numbers 3 2 After installing another input method why can t I use it Go to Settings Language input Current Keyboard From the input methods list select the input method you installed to set it as the default input method ...

Page 28: ...reen Make sure you have enabled Auto rotate in the shortcut menu 3 5 Why does the font size remain unchanged after I set it to large You can only adjust the font sizes in the menu contacts and messages The font sizes in icons and web pages can t be changed 3 6 Where can I draw the unlock pattern after I turn on the screen Swipe the screen and draw the unlock pattern 3 7 How do I hide developer opt...

Page 29: ...linking red frame appear on my screen You may have enabled the developer options that are hidden in the system and selected strict mode under Settings Developer options Strict mode enabled If strict mode is enabled the screen blinks when the app is running for a long period of time using the main thread ...

Page 30: ...d the app in the past and as a result you can t find the app icon To solve this issue Go to Settings Apps Camera Check whether the camera app is disabled If so enable it manually 3 10 Why is the screen brightness a little darker when I browse a web page If you feel the screen is too dark you can drag the brightness slider to adjust the screen s brightness 3 11 How do I lock and unlock the screen T...

Page 31: ...sword Allows you to set a backup password Pointer location Displays information about the last place the screen was touched Show touches Shows visual feedback for touches Show CPU usage Shows current CPU usage Force GPU rendering Requires applications to use 2D hardware acceleration Animation scale Allows you to control the animation scale Background process limit Allows you to limit the number of...

Page 32: ...our phone has a charging protection circuit Nevertheless it is recommended that you use the power adapter provided with your phone because non standard power adapters may generate excessive current that shortens your battery s lifespan or insufficient current that prolongs the charging time 3 16 How can I use the printer function in the settings 1 Go to Settings Printing Touch Add service to be ta...

Page 33: ...ompany s services will probably work as well You can download the HP Print Service Plugin from Google Play 2 Using HP Print Service Plugin Touch HP Print Service Plugin to show the Searching for printers screen and select a printer model ...

Page 34: ...r by yourself Touch the button in the upper right corner to enter the add printer screen Touch to add a printer 3 Connect to a printer through Wi Fi or directly connect to a printer Touch On a Wi Fi Network to open the Add Printer dialog box ...

Page 35: ...tons to enter fastboot mode In this mode press the volume up and volume down buttons to scroll through the options and press the power button to select an option 3 18 Why can I only zoom in but can t pan when using Magnification gestures You need to use two fingers to pan when using Magnification gestures 3 19 Does my phone support power on off tone If yes how do I turn off the power on off tone Y...

Page 36: ...s in the settings menu go to Settings About phone 2 Touch Build number several times in rapid succession until a message is displayed indicating that you have entered developer mode 3 Return to the Settings screen touch Developer options and enable USB debugging 3 22 What can I do if I can t manually adjust the date and time Go to Settings and touch Date time Clear the Automatic date time and Auto...

Page 37: ...larm ring length and intervals Go to Clock touch Menu Settings Snooze length Drag the slider to set the alarm intervals and touch Silence after to set the ring length Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device ...

Page 38: ...reen is touched Screen locking sounds play a sound when the screen is locked Charging sounds play a sound when the phone is connected to a charger Vibrate on touch the phone vibrates when you touch the back home menu or recent button 3 25 How do I view phone information such as the operating system version Go to Settings touch About phone and then flick up your finger to view your phone s operatin...

Page 39: ... the names of folders on the home screen Open a folder and touch the folder name to change the name 3 28 Why is only a part of movie downloaded even if I let my phone download it for a long period of time The following scenario may also occur A user downloads a movie from YouTube and turns off the screen while waiting The next morning the user finds that the Wi Fi connection was interrupted and on...

Page 40: ... Fi your phone works as a receiver and when your enable the Wi Fi hotspot your phone works as a transmitter However your phone can t work as both receiver and transmitter simultaneously 3 30 Why doesn t my alarm make any sound Check the volume Go to Clock Menu Settings Alarm volume Make sure the volume is larger than 0 Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device 3 31 Wh...

Page 41: ...connections 6 If the problem is not caused by any of the above reasons refer to the solution to slow system performance 3 33 Why is the screen suddenly zoomed in and a yellow frame displayed around the screen Go to Settings Accessibility Magnification gestures Check whether the magnification gestures switch is turned on If yes turn it off 3 34 How do I use the backup function in settings This func...

Page 42: ... 2015 41 3 37 Does my phone support HDMI No 3 38 Does my phone support TV OUT No 3 39 Does my phone support setting a time to automatically power on off my phone No 3 40 Does my phone support voice wakeup No ...

Page 43: ...s apk applications developed using JAVA To install jar or jad applications you must install a JAVA simulator such as Jbed apk or GZL signed Jbed apk 4 1 3 Why does an installation failure notification appear when I try to install a downloaded app Your phone s storage space may be insufficient Try uninstalling some applications that you no longer use from Settings Apps The app may not be compatible...

Page 44: ...s error message and exits the installation Huawei will encourage app developers to correct their apps designs to avoid security risks 4 1 6 Why can t I answer when receiving calls while playing games or watching videos full screen To not disrupt the current game or video when receiving calls while playing games or watching videos full screen the incoming call screen only appears on the top of the ...

Page 45: ... Settings Security Device administrator and touch the active button below Android Device Manager to activate the Android device manager On a computer go to https www google com android devicemanager and log in using the Google account information related to your phone Make your phone ring click the ring option on your computer s screen Lock your phone click the lock option on your computer s scree...

Page 46: ...acy and then touch CLEAR BROWSING DATA to delete the cache In the browser touch the menu button select History and then touch CLEAR BROWSING DATA to delete the history 4 3 2 What can I do if my phone can t install an application Your phone supports third party applications in APK format only Make sure the application you are trying to download is in this format If the app is not from the app cente...

Page 47: ...ce purposes only and may differ from your device 4 3 4 How can I search for apps on my phone Touch the Google Now app on the home screen to enter the search screen You can search for apps contacts and other information from the search box ...

Page 48: ...t supports music playback Generally monaural Bluetooth headsets in the market don t support music playback over Bluetooth 2 Go to Settings Bluetooth Paired device Available devices Check whether the Bluetooth headset has been connected to your phone If not makes sure the headset is not connected to other phones and then reconnect your phone to the Bluetooth headset ...

Page 49: ...o a network If the router can t connect to a network restart or replace the router 5 1 5 Why is the connection to the Wi Fi network interrupted Use your phone near the router If this often happens restart your phone and the router If the problem persists take your phone to an authorized Huawei service center to check the hardware 5 1 6 Why can t I enable Wi Fi In Settings turn off Wi Fi and then t...

Page 50: ...ngs touch the drop down list box and choose Static Then enter the IP address and domain name Enter the password and touch CONNECT Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device For an open Wi Fi hotspot on the Wi Fi settings screen touch and hold the hotspot From the displayed option menu choose Modify network In the displayed dialog box select the Show password check box ...

Page 51: ...r User Guide To connect to some public Wi Fi hotspots you may need to log in to a web page for registration For details contact the Wi Fi hotspot provider If the problem persists restart Wi Fi on your phone or restart the Wi Fi hotspot device 5 1 9 Why does the download task over a Wi Fi network stop after the screen turns off Measures are taken to save power of the phone so that the download task...

Page 52: ...April 2015 51 2 Touch Keep Wi Fi on during sleep 3 Touch Never ...

Page 53: ...cs or leather instead of metal because the metallic protective cover blocks your phone s antenna signals Check whether other devices are transmitting massive data traffic for example using Huawei MediaQ to watch TV or using the laptop to download movies If yes properly arrange the network resources Use the SpeedTest or similar software to test the Wi Fi rate Connect to Wi Fi near the router 5 1 11...

Page 54: ...the Wi Fi hotspot only near the router You can restart your phone to check whether the problem can be solved If the problem persists use another phone to scan the hotspot If this phone can successfully scan the hotspot take your phone to an authorized Huawei service center to check the hardware 5 1 16 Why can t my phone scan a certain hotspot but can scan other hotspots You can restart the router ...

Page 55: ...age indicating that the settings are saved but my phone fails to successfully connect to the hotspot 1 Check whether protective measures are configured on the router for example MAC address filtering 2 If no protective measure is taken check the number of connected users on the router You can modify the Wi Fi password of the router to filter other unauthorized users 3 Restart your phone or the rou...

Page 56: ...evices are using the network at the same time for example using Huawei MediaQ to watch TV or using the laptop to download movies If yes properly arrange the network resources 2 Test the Wi Fi rate using the SpeedTest software 3 Use your phone near the router Otherwise the retransmission of lost packets decreases the network speed 4 Don t touch the top part of the phone especially the Wi Fi antenna...

Page 57: ...spot Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device 5 1 27 What can I do if after turning off Wi Fi my phone s mobile data service turns off Go to Settings Data usage and enable Cellular data This way when Wi Fi is turned off your phone will ask if you want to use mobile data services ...

Page 58: ...old the contact and touch Share Bluetooth 5 1 32 Why can t I pair my phone with other Bluetooth devices Your phone supports various profiles such as A2DP HSP HFP PAN HID OPP and PBAP If the pairing device also supports these profiles but fails to be paired with see the following solutions 1 Your phone can t detect other phones To solve this problem Check that your phone has Bluetooth turned on and...

Page 59: ...ther known Wi Fi network with a stronger signal if available 5 1 36 Why does my phone automatically connect to a Wi Fi network when I am using a mobile data connection 1 The signal strength of the Wi Fi network that you were previously connected to has improved or you have a poor mobile data connection 2 You disabled mobile data services 5 2 Why can t I access the Internet when attempting to brows...

Page 60: ...on speed 1 The web page is very large and therefore takes a while to load 2 Surroundings e g you are in an enclosed environment or on a train 3 Problem with the web page s server You may notice a slower connection speed when in power saving mode You can change the settings in Settings Battery Battery saver You can use speed test software to test your bandwidth but you must be sure to select the sa...

Page 61: ...4 Disable and then re enable mobile data Turn on airplane mode and then turn the airplane mode off again 5 Go to Settings More Cellular networks Access Point Names and then select reset it to default Figures are for reference purposes only and may differ from your device 6 Restart your phone ...

Page 62: ... FDD and TDD TD LTE means Time division Long Term Evolution and FDD LTE means Frequency Division Long Term Evolution To be simple TD LTE distributes the network resources to different users at different times while FDD LTE distributes the network resources to different users with different frequencies TD LTE and FDD LTE both belong to LTE which is the name given by the 3GPP for the next generation...

Page 63: ...supports tethering if the Bluetooth tethering option is available 5 13 What is a Wi Fi hotspot When the Wi Fi hotspot function is enabled other devices can connect to your phone using the Wi Fi hotspot and access the Internet free of charge using your data plan It is best not to enable this feature if you only have a limited data plan 5 14 How do I add a bookmark in the built in web browser Open t...

Page 64: ...on and then re connecting to the network 5 20 When I send files using Bluetooth why does the Wi Fi connection sometimes become unavailable The Bluetooth and Wi Fi functions use the same antenna When the Bluetooth occupancy is very high the Wi Fi performance is degraded or the Wi Fi connection may be disconnected Try again after turning off the Bluetooth 5 21 How do I disable the 4G network connect...

Page 65: ...ore traffic than the 3G phone This understanding is incorrect The download speed of the 4G network is faster than that of the 3G or 2G network However fast speed doesn t mean a large traffic consumption Traffic consumption depends on the user data usage instead of networks and phones The data transmission speed of the 4G network is faster Misoperations may consume a large amount of traffic Therefo...

Page 66: ...oes my phone support A1 GSM EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz UMTS WCDMA B1 2 4 5 8 CDMA BC0 1 10 LTE FDD B2 3 4 5 7 12 13 17 25 26 29 30 LTE TDD B41 A2 GSM EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz UMTS WCDMA B1 2 4 5 6 8 9 19 TD SCDMA 34 39 CDMA BC0 1 LTE FDD B1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 17 19 20 28 LTE TDD B38 B39 40 41 5 31 Does my phone support Bluetooth 4 2 Yes 5 32 Does my phone support 5 GHz Wi Fi This is supported in all ...

Page 67: ...34 Does my phone support infrared remote control No 5 35 What support does my phone have for international roaming Your phone does not only support GSM but also support TDD LTE FDD LTE WCDMA and CDMA International roaming services must be enabled by your carrier ...

Page 68: ...20 to 75 Solutions Use another finger Use skincare products to keep your skin moist and prevent it from peeling or cracking If you are suffering from dry skin exercising or using warm water to wash your hands can help to relieve the problem 2 Check whether the surface of the fingerprint sensor is dirty and clean it if necessary 3 If the fingerprint sensor is still not working properly check whethe...

Page 69: ...ant to touch If your fingerprint is too dry the friction will decrease Solution 1 Press your finger against the fingerprint sensor more strongly 2 Keep your fingers moderately humid by blowing hot air onto them or washing them 6 4 What can I do to successfully unlock the screen if my fingers are wet or sweaty If your fingers are sweaty or still wet after you wash your hands you may fail to unlock ...

Page 70: ...erprint sensor and its edges to enroll clear and stable fingerprints 6 7 Why does the fingerprint sensor often fail to recognize my fingerprint and respond slowly when I m unlocking the screen Circulation in your fingers will deteriorate in high altitude locations when sedentary or when lifting heavy objects resulting in dry skin and therefore slight changes to the shape of your fingerprint Refer ...

Page 71: ...r 6 11 Why do I have to register my fingerprint several times and at different angles Your phone can record a large area of your fingerprint when you register it several times at different angles making it easier for your phone to read For example If you register four different areas of your fingerprint you can use any one of them to unlock your phone 6 12 Why can I unlock my screen even if my fin...

Page 72: ...nt system 6 16 What should I do to the registered fingerprints if I want to give my phone to a friend You can delete the fingerprints and let your friend register new ones 6 17 Why do I have to record my fingerprint for several times Your phone can record a large area of your fingerprint when you register it several times at different angles making it easier for your phone to read For example If y...

Page 73: ... Settings Security and check whether Screen lock has been enabled 3 Make sure you use the correct finger to unlock your phone For example if you have enrolled the fingerprint of your index finger but use the middle finger to unlock your phone your phone can t be unlocked 6 19 Why doesn t my fingerprint register successfully 1 Don t move your finger while you are registering it 2 Keep your finger c...

Page 74: ...atterns Before enrolling your fingerprint clean your fingers Keep your fingers in moderate humidity and moist condition For example if your fingers are too dry your phone may fail to identify your fingerprint If your fingers are sweaty it is recommended you use tissues to wipe them before you unlock the screen If your fingers are dry you may need to press your finger against the sensor more strong...

Page 75: ... your password and follow the onscreen instructions Select another unlock method to disable fingerprint unlocking 6 28 What happens to my fingerprint data when I restore factory settings If you have two operating systems installed your fingerprint data will only be deleted on the system that you delete or restore to factory settings Fingerprint data on the other system will not be affected If you ...

Page 76: ...April 2015 75 6 31 What does fingerprint identification do Fingerprint identification can unlock your phone and authorize payments 6 32 Does my phone support authorizing payments using fingerprint Yes ...

Page 77: ...e cannot be viewed when the screen is locked 7 4 Why doesn t an Apple headset work with my phone Other brand headsets are not compatible with your phone Use the headset provided or another compatible one 7 5 Why do I hear a sound when I shake my phone The sound comes from your phone camera s autofocus motor Currently all phones use a voice coil motor VCM focusing system the internal coil of which ...

Page 78: ...focus several times or manually choose an area with an obvious color contrast 7 10 Why does the photo become vague after I zoom in When you are viewing a photo your phone allows you to zoom in but the clarity of the pixels reduces the further you zoom in 7 11 Why does my phone overheat after I take photos or shoot videos for a certain time To achieve better image quality your phone has a single le...

Page 79: ...n the camera When the camera is turned off it focuses at an infinite distance When you turn it on it waits until the viewfinder is stable to start focusing This takes 2 to 3 seconds 7 16 Why does a photo lights I take at night have a radial halo Your camera is protected by glass If you touch it or make it dirty a radial halo appears in the photo To get rid of it wipe the glass with a cleaning clot...

Page 80: ...a or flash Colors of a photo taken with flash are inconsistent with the colors of a photo taken without Photos taken with flash have a deeper tint of yellow because a light source with a different temperature appears in addition to the existing ambient light source This is normal You may need to update your phone to the latest version Try restoring the default settings You may have made the protec...

Page 81: ...s a precision component and can t be opened but you can tap the phone against your hand to shake the scraps outside the imaging area 3 If the problem persists take your phone to a Huawei service center for repair 7 26 What can I do if I can t use the flash 1 Set the flash mode to mandatory The flash will always turn on when you are taking a photo or shooting a video 2 If the flash mode is set to a...

Page 82: ...orter in the future It is recommended that you update your phone to the latest version 7 30 Why are there white dots on photos taken against strong light They are caused by strong light refraction on the lens which is normal 7 31 Can I take photos or shoot videos if my phone has no microSD card installed Yes if your phone has sufficient internal storage space because the photos will be saved there...

Page 83: ...sn t support audio in AC 3 and EC 3 formats due to patent restrictions 7 37 What can I do if I can t open some photos or audiovisual files 1 Your phone doesn t support the file format By default your phone supports the png gif static jpg and bmp image formats and the mp3 wav ogg mid amr mp4 and 3gp audiovisual formats Your phone may support the webp and wbmp image formats and the awb aac flac mkv ...

Page 84: ...technical support or take your phone to an authorized Huawei service center 7 40 How do I adjust the size of the photos I take 1 The photo size is related to the resolution that your phone s camera supports The higher the resolution the larger the photo size 2 On the viewfinder touch then Settings Resolution and change the resolution value 3 Go to Photos or start a third party photo edit applicati...

Page 85: ...er and try again 7 44 Can I shoot panoramic photos To shoot panoramic photos follow the onscreen instructions to steadily and slowly move your phone If you move your phone too fast or out of line the shot may fail 7 45 Why does a panoramic photo break up When shooting panoramic photos follow the onscreen instructions to steadily and slowly move your phone If you move your phone too fast the photo ...

Page 86: ...st photos and videos on the microSD card Files that are lost when the Android system is running due to exceptions such as program exceptions or exceptional power offs will be collected to the LOST DIR folder Change the file extension to jpg to view lost photos Change the file extension to mp4 to restore lost videos 7 51 Why does the length of the focusing time vary The focusing algorithm will read...

Page 87: ...nder The focus and light meter frames will appear Drag the focus frame to manually focus 7 56 In the dual color temperature flash what are the upper and lower LEDs for Why does only one light up sometimes The color temperature sent out by the upper and lower LEDs in the dual color temperature flash is different This is accomplished by checking color temperature of the surrounding environment and a...

Page 88: ...ked CMOS sensor Stacked CMOS sensor 7 61 What is the role of laser assisted autofocus Your phones has a unique laser assisted autofocus function that can help the phone focus and take pictures faster and more accurately To make sure this function works normally please do not cover the laser sensor on the back of the phone with your hand or other objects Also please make sure the area around the la...

Page 89: ...top spam This is because when emails are sent to a group of contacts the system sends the emails one by one If you send emails to one recipient too frequently or to a large number of users of one email service provider the email service provider may temporarily reject your emails Try reducing the frequency at which you send out emails and see if this resolves the problem Limits on the frequency of...

Page 90: ... poor Take your phone to a place with good reception and try again 5 During times of high use the mobile network may be busy Wait a while and try again 6 Make sure the recipient s phone number is correct 8 4 What can I do if I can t send or receive multimedia messages 1 The network condition or signal reception may be poor Try again later 2 The network may be busy sending your multimedia messages ...

Page 91: ...d to your phone 8 7 Can I restore deleted messages No 8 8 Are there any restrictions on email attachment size The total size of all attachments in a single email may not exceed 50 MB For large attachments try splitting up the attached files and send them separately 8 9 Why doesn t my phone play a notification tone when I receive messages Go to Settings Sound notification Volume Drag the slider und...

Page 92: ...Settings Accounts Gmail Select the email account to be deleted and touch Remove account 8 11 What can I do if I receive the following notification when logging in to an Exchange email address Cannot connect to server Please make sure the email address domain name user name password server and port numbers are all set up correctly ...

Page 93: ...Commonly used ports are 80 443 and others 3 The security type is incorrect Please try selecting SSL TLS Accept all certificates 4 If you try everything listed above and cannot resolve the problem please contact your email service provider and ask for assistance 8 12 How do I set up an Exchange email account During the setup process you may need to contact your email service provider for assistance...

Page 94: ... Touch NEXT This will automatically determine your email account s incoming server settings You can also touch Manual setup to go to the incoming server settings screen and manually set up the incoming server settings ...

Page 95: ...account settings screen Confirm the sync frequency and other related settings 4 Activate the device administrator function for the email account When activated if someone using your phone fails to meet the security policies set here they will be asked for an unlock password 5 Give your email account a name and touch NEXT to complete the account settings ...

Page 96: ...r assistance or login information 1 Choose Personal IMAP POP and enter your email address password and other basic information 2 Touch NEXT This will automatically determine your email account s incoming server settings You can also touch Manual setup to go to the incoming server settings screen and manually set up the incoming server settings ...

Page 97: ...April 2015 96 3 After completing the incoming server settings setup the next step is to confirm the sync frequency and other related settings ...

Page 98: ...April 2015 97 4 Give your email account a name and touch NEXT to complete the account settings ...

Page 99: ...ctionality is working normally 9 2 What do I do if I hear static or sounds like zzzzz from electrical interference when I make calls 1 When the problem appears if the sounds are choppy and interrupted it is probably electrical interference Solve this in the following ways For network problems this relates to the strength or weakness of your mobile network signal Try moving to a location with a str...

Page 100: ...names and other information to determine whether a contact is a duplicate If it is a duplicate it will be merged into to one contact to be shown in the contact list 9 5 Why doesn t my phone display the contact photo for incoming calls even after I have set the contact photo Check whether the same number is saved in multiple contacts When the phone matches a number with a contact it selects the con...

Page 101: ...e playing songs the speaker may be blocked resulting in decreased volume for incoming call ringtones and songs in speaker mode 3 Try playing other loud songs such as Titania to check whether the volume of the song itself is low 4 If the problem persists take your phone to a service center 9 9 What can I do if the playback volume of call recordings is small The playback volume settings for calls an...

Page 102: ... receiver During a call if you place the phone near your ear or use another object to block the upper part of the screen the phone automatically turns the screen off to prevent unintentional use of the phone When the phone is moved away from the object blocking the sensor the phone automatically turns the screen back on If the screen is still off after you move your phone away from your ear press ...

Page 103: ...os Find the desired photo and open the options menu Touch Use as Contact photo select a contact and follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the photo When you are done touch to save the settings 9 18 Does my phone support video calls No To make video calls you can install a third party application for example Hangouts Make video calls over the Wi Fi network to save data traffic 9 19 How can I t...

Page 104: ... can I forward unanswered calls to another phone number On the Phone screen touch the options menu Go to Settings Call Call forwarding When unanswered Enter the number to receive the forwarded calls and touch TURN ON 9 25 How can I forward calls missed when my phone is unreachable to another phone number This function requires support from your carrier On the Phone screen touch the options menu Go...

Page 105: ...ble this function 9 31 Why are my contacts garbled after I import them This problem may be caused by an incompatibility between the encoding format of the contacts and the system Try importing the contacts in vcf format in this way 1 Export the contacts from your old phone s pre installed contact application to a vcf file on a microSD card 2 Insert the microSD card into a new phone and import the ...

Page 106: ...the i icon to the right of the missed call In the interface that appears touch the call detail icon below the unanswered phone number to view all the detailed information about the missed call including the time the call came in and how many times it rang ...

Page 107: ... To resolve this problem delete some content from the phone s internal storage and restart the phone 10 2 What do I do if no notification pops up on my phone after connecting it to a computer First please check whether the mobile phone drivers are installed If the drivers are already installed and no notification pops up even though the USB cable is connected please check whether Allow USB debuggi...

Page 108: ...he internal storage Go to Settings Backup reset Factory data reset and touch Reset phone 10 8 How can I check my phone s information Go to Settings About phone to check the model number processor RAM storage and screen resolution information 10 9 Why can t I use the down button on a keyboard connected to my phone to view specific Albums in the Gallery Albums are drawn using Android s native Open G...

Page 109: ...ll be displayed on my computer When your computer recognizes you have connected your phone in file transfers mode an auto play dialogue box will appear If auto play notifications have been disabled on the computer this will not appear Windows 7 is used as an example Comment zhoujie1 这个图还未更新请修改 ...

Page 110: ...al storage cannot be displayed on the computer try again with a different brand of phone and see if the same problem occurs If so it may be that the problem is caused by driver incompatibility Try contacting your computer s manufacturer s customer service center for assistance in resolving problems related to being unable to use your phone with the computer due to problems with drivers 10 13 How d...

Page 111: ...April 2015 110 Touch the back key go to Developer options enable USB debugging and touch OK in the Allow USB debugging dialog box ...

Page 112: ...I see out of sync with my phone File transfers mode uses Microsoft s MTP mode and information is not refreshed in real time If you want real time synchronization you need to restart your phone to resolve this problem 10 15 What can I do if it is hard to plug and unplug the USB cable 1 Use a standard USB cable 2 After getting a new USB cable the plug will fit somewhat tighter After using it for a s...

Page 113: ...ge 1 Check whether your mobile or Wi Fi network is disabled If so the download will not start 2 Check whether airplane mode is enabled 3 Check whether you have touched the Pause button 11 3 What can I do if the system update notification is still showing after my phone has been updated Make sure your phone is connected to a mobile or Wi Fi network after the update 11 4 Why does my phone display an...

Page 114: ...t your accounts your system and application settings and downloaded applications 11 7 What data will be erased when my phone is updated When your phone is updated contacts messages Gmail accounts system settings and installed applications will be erased Back up important data on your phone before you update it Your phone data will not be erased if HOTA update is used 11 8 How do I permanently dele...

Page 115: ...tic or leather rather than metal because a metallic cover blocks your phone s signals 12 2 Why can t a third party application map load the map data Ensure the network connection is working A slow network speed may result in data loading failure 12 3 Why doesn t the installed third party positioning application locate correctly The location information of a third party positioning application is p...

Page 116: ...n I do if the GPS positioning is inaccurate Use in an open area where the network signal is stronger for example on streets or in squares The positioning accuracy depends on the accuracy of the GPS and map Try not to use indoors Connect to a Wi Fi or mobile network or use the A GPS while enabling the GPS function If these methods fail use other GPS software If the problem persists contact Huawei t...

Page 117: ...obile data is turned on and check if your Wi Fi network is working properly 2 Go to Settings Location and make sure Location is enabled Be sure to turn on this function 3 If you continue to have problems visit an authorized service center for assistance 12 13 What should I do if I see a Location service error notification 1 Go to Settings Location and make sure location services are enabled 2 Plea...

Page 118: ...Download an offline map before using GPS Close the GPS software after using it 12 18 What can I do if the GPS information is inaccurate Generally the information of a civil GPS is accurate within 10 meters However the GPS receiver may receive deviated signals because of trees and clouds To improve the positioning accuracy Update the GPS software and map to get the latest traffic information Go to ...

Page 119: ... on and you have enabled the automatic time update function your phone synchronizes the date and time with the network which does generate minor data traffic 12 23 Why do I get an electric shock when I use the headset In areas or seasons with low humidity an electric charge is generated when there is friction between clothing and headsets It accumulates resulting in static electricity When you put...

Page 120: ...dialog box touch OK to restart your phone and enter safe mode In safe mode there will be an indication in the lower left corner on the screen Some phone models do not support safe mode 12 27 What can I do if water enters my phone 1 If your phone gets wet do not attempt to turn it on or off 2 Wipe water from the phone and place it in a highly water absorbent environment such as active carbon rice o...

Page 121: ... third party apps may allow personal data on your phone to be accessed or deleted You can download security apps such as avast for your phone which will scan the phone and remove third party Malware This helps keep your personal data safe Your personal data is at risk when you use Wi Fi hotspots in locations such as shopping centers hotels restaurants and cafés Take care when connecting to such ho...

Page 122: ...timer Yes 1 On the Clock screen touch the Stopwatch tab Touch Start to start timing 2 During timing touch to measure progress 3 Touch Stop to stop timing 12 33 Can I set an alarm on the timer Yes On the Clock screen touch the Timer tab Set the timer duration and start 12 34 Can I turn off the alarm using the volume buttons Yes On the Clock screen touch the Alarm tab Touch Settings Volume buttons T...

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