HONOR X5 Smartphone User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Honor

Table of Contents

Essentials
Camera and Gallery
Apps
Settings
Documents / Resources
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User Guide

Essentials

Shortcut Switches
Use Shortcut Switches
Turn on a Shortcut Switch
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.

Touch a shortcut switch to enable or disable the corresponding feature.
Touch and hold a shortcut switch to access the settings screen of the corresponding feature.
(Supported by some features.)
Touch to access the system settings screen.

Customize Shortcut Switches
Touch , touch and hold a shortcut switch, then drag it to the desired position.
Screenshots & Screen Recording
Take a Screenshot
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot
Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot.
Swipe Down Using Three Fingers to Take a Screenshot

Go to Settings > System > Gestures, and ensure that Three-finger screenshot is enabled.
Swipe down from the middle of the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot.

Record screen
You can record operations on the screen as a video and share it with your friends and family.
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down on it again to show all shortcuts.
Touch Screen Record to start screen recording.
To stop the recording, touch the timer at the top of the screen.
The recording will be saved to Gallery.

Set Your Wallpaper
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper

Open Gallery, and open the image you want to set as your wallpaper.
Go to > Use as > Gallery Wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Camera and Gallery

Launch Camera
Launch Camera
There are multiple ways to open the Camera app.
From the Home Screen
From the home screen, open Camera.
From the Lock Screen
When the screen is locked, turn on the screen, then swipe up on the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the camera.
Adjust Camera Settings
Adjust Camera Settings
You can adjust the camera settings to take photos and videos more quickly. Touch to get more information.
The following features may not be available in some camera modes.
Manage Gallery
View Photos and Videos
In Gallery, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos.

Apps

App Basics
Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using any of the following method:
Touch and hold the app icon on the home screen, then touch app info follow the instructions.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, then touch Uninstall.
Some pre-installed system apps can’t be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause system errors.
Manage Background Apps

Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the navigation method you are using:
• Gesture navigation: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• 3-button navigation: Touch
On the recent tasks screen, you can:
• Swipe across to view app previews.
• Touch an app preview to access an app.
• Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.

Phone
Make a Call
Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Make a Call
Use either of the following methods to make a call:

Open Phone, enter a phone number, then touch to make a call.
Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then search for a contact or select a contact in the contact list to make a call.

Touch to end the call.
Make an International Call

Contact your mobile carrier to activate and inquire about the international calling service.
Open Phone, touch the Contacts tab, then select a contact to make a call.
For numbers that are not in the contacts list, open the dialer and hold the 0 number key until the + icon is displayed. Enter the country code and phone number, then touch to make an international call.

Manage Incoming Calls
You can use the call waiting feature to answer incoming calls when you are already engaged in a previous call.
If you cannot answer a call because your phone is faulty or the network signal is poor, you can also set call forwarding to forward calls to another number or device.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call
If you receive a call when the screen is unlocked:

Touch to answer the call.
Touch to reject the call.
Touch to reject the call and reply with a message.

Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call

When you receive an incoming call when you are already engaged in a previous call, touch to answer it.
Touch , or touch a held call in the call list to switch between the two calls.

Emergency SOS and Calls
Make Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls directly from the lock screen of your phone even if there is no signal.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and individual mobile carriers. Network issues or other types of interference may lead to emergency calls not working.

From the lock screen, access the screen for entering your password, and touch EMERGENCY CALL. If you are in an area with a good signal and your phone has an Internet connection, it will automatically obtain your location and display it on the screen.
Enter your local emergency number and touch to call the number. Alternatively, touch EMERGENCY INFORMATION and select an emergency contact to call.

Perform In-call Operations
During a call, an in-call menu will be displayed.

Touch to switch the audio channel to the speaker.
Touch to start another call. This feature requires the support of your carrier. For details, contact your carrier.
Touch to use the dialer.
During a call, you can hide the call screen and access other apps by returning to the previous screen or home screen using the current navigation mode on your phone.
To return to the call screen, touch the green icon in the status bar.
Touch to end a call.

Gmail
Add Email Accounts
Add your email account in Gmail to start using your phone for convenient email access.
Add a Personal Email Account

Open Gmail on your phone, then select from the available mailbox providers.
Enter your email address and password, touch Sign in, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.

Add an Exchange Account
Microsoft Exchange enables digital messaging within a company. If your company mailbox uses the Exchange server, you can log in to your company email account on your phone.

Contact the administrator of the company email server to obtain the domain name, server address, port number, and security type.
Open Gmail and select Exchange.
Enter the email address, user name, and password.
Touch Set up manually. On the Email setup screen, enter the email domain name, server address, port number, and security type.
Touch Next, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete configuration. The system will automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.

Settings

Wi-Fi
Introduction to Wi-Fi
Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi is an effective way to save mobile data. You can also enable Wi-Fi security monitoring to avoid risky hotspots and ensure safe Internet access.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Be extra careful when connecting to a free public Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid security risks and financial losses resulting from the leakage of your personal data.

Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Wi-Fi screen using the following methods: To manually add a Wi-Fi network, scroll down to the bottom of the screen, touch Add network, and enter the SSID, select WPA/WPA2-Personal, and enter the password to complete the connection.
The icon displayed in the status bar indicates that the phone is connected to Wi-Fi .

Bluetooth
Phone Bluetooth basic
You can connect your phone to Bluetooth earbuds, speakers, car entertainment systems, or share data from your phone to other devices via Bluetooth.
We will introduce the following Bluetooth functions of your phone: ① turn on or turn off Bluetooth; ② edit Bluetooth device’s name; ③ pair Bluetooth devices; ④ transfer files via Bluetooth; ⑤ unpair devices.
The effective distance of Bluetooth is 10 meters. Please use Bluetooth functions within the effective range.
Turning Bluetooth on or off

Swipe down from the status bar to access the notification panel (which can be swiped down further) and enable or disable Bluetooth. Long press Bluetooth to enter the settings screen.
Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth, turn on or off the Bluetooth switch.

Change the name of the Bluetooth device

Go to the settings screen for Bluetooth and enable Bluetooth.
Tap the device name, enter a new name, and click Rename.

Pair with a Bluetooth Device

Enable Bluetooth on the target device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions, refer to the device’s user guide.
From your phone, access the Bluetooth settings screen, and enable Bluetooth to have your phone automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
From the list of Available devices, select the one you want to pair your phone with, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete pairing.

Transfer Files via Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer videos, pictures, contacts, and more to another device provided that both devices are within the effective Bluetooth range.

Pair the sending and recipient devices via Bluetooth.
On the sending device, touch and hold a file, select the files you want to share, touch , and select Bluetooth.
Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.
Touch the Bluetooth name of the recipient device to start sharing.
On the recipient device, accept the Bluetooth transfer request.

Unpair a Bluetooth Device

On the Bluetooth settings screen, enable the Bluetooth switch.
In the list of previously connected devices, touch the name of the device you wish to unpair, then touch FORGET > FORGET DEVICE in the pop-up box to unpair the device.

Mobile Network
Connect to Mobile Data

Make sure that mobile data is available on your SIM card.
Connect to mobile data using either of the following methods:
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to show all shortcuts. Turn on Mobile data.
• Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > Mobile data, and enable Mobile data.

To save battery power and mobile data, disable the mobile data service when you don’t need it.
Manage SIM Cards
You can enable or disable SIM cards and name them for easier identification.
Enable or Disable a SIM Card
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM cards, and enable or disable SIM slot1 or SIM slot2 as needed.
Once disabled, a SIM card cannot be used for calling, messaging, or accessing the Internet.
Name Your SIM Card
You can name your SIM cards for easier identification and management. For example, you could mark one SIM card as “Work” and the other as “Personal”.
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM cards, and tap to edit the SIM slot1 or SIM slot2 card name.
Configure Dual SIM Settings
If your phone has two SIM cards inserted, you can set the default mobile data SIM and the default calling SIM, and enable call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
This feature applies to dual-SIM devices only.
Set the Default Mobile Data and Default Calling SIM Cards
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM cards, and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data or default calling SIM card.
Use VoLTE to Make HD Video Calls
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is an IP-based data transmission technology. After enabling VoLTE, it can provide you with fast call connection times and high- quality voice and video calls.

Enable VoLTE
1 Contact your carrier to activate the VoLTE service for your SIM card. If both the primary and secondary SIM card trays of a dual-SIM phone support VoLTE, it can be enabled for both SIM cards.

This feature may vary depending on your carrier.
5G services are only available in some countries and regions.

Home Screen & Wallpaper
Use App Drawer to Store Apps
You can put your apps in a drawer and display only frequently used apps on your home screen to streamline your home screen.
This feature may vary by device.
Create shortcuts on the home screen
In the Drawer mode, swipe up on the home screen to display the drawer, touch and hold an app until it App info appears, then drag it to the desired position on the home screen.
Move Apps Back to the Drawer
Touch and hold an icon until it app info appears, then touch the top left corner of the screen..
This operation will only remove the app icon from your home screen but will not uninstall it.
You can still find it in the app drawer.
Biometrics & Password
Face Recognition
Face Recognition allows you to unlock your phone or access locked apps with your facial data.
Enroll Facial Data

Go to Settings > Security > Face Recognition, and enter your lock screen password.
Touch Choose a screen lock and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.

Storage
Check Storage Usage
Go to Settings > Storage to check storage usage and optimize it when you feel necessary.
Privacy
Use Location Services
Some apps need to obtain your location information to provide better services. You can enable or disable location services, and grant or deny permissions to access location information for particular apps as required.
Enable or Disable Location Services
You can enable or disable location services in either of the following ways:

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel (you can swipe further to display all shortcuts), and enable or disable .
Alternatively, go to Settings > Location, and enable or disable location services.

Increase the Accuracy of Location Services
You can improve the positioning accuracy of your phone by allowing apps and services to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices or access supplementary data from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
The feature availability varies by device.
Go to Settings > Location, then set the options as required.
About Phone
Legal Notice
Copyright © Honor Device Co., Ltd. 2022. All rights reserved.
This guide is for your reference only. The actual product, including but not limited to the colour, size, and screen layout, may vary. All statements, information, and recommendations in this guide do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

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