All the tricks to take advantage of the huawei p10

When you buy a phone like the Huawei P10, it is interesting to know all kinds of tricks. Since thanks to these tricks we will be able to get the most out of the device. And considering that it is a smartphone that offers many possibilities to users, that is something that is very interesting. Here we leave you with all the tricks you need to take advantage of your Huawei P10.

Battery

The device itself has already liked many users given its wide autonomy. Huawei has more than complied in this field, although there are always some additional tricks that can help us increase battery life. They are not surprising or revolutionary aspects, but they are simple tricks and it is always good to keep in mind. For example, closing processes that are running in the background, reducing the time that the screen is active or turning off Wi-Fi when we are not using it.

In addition, the Huawei P10 has three most complete energy saving modes:

Power saving mode: This mode closes active applications in the background, reduces sound effects and also blocks recovery of emails in the background. Ultra: Keeps only calls and messages active. Intended for use when the battery is almost empty. Optimize: A plan that will suggest what to optimize (screen brightness, active screen time) to make more efficient use of it.

In this way we can enjoy greater autonomy in the battery of the device.

Personalize

Device customization is essential for many users. And Huawei has always been a brand that has given many options in this field. Luckily, they have maintained that philosophy with this P10, since we are faced with a wide variety of customization options. We leave you with all of them.

Customization of themes, widgets, wallpapers and more

The user likes to change some details of the device so that it can be handled more comfortably. The Huawei P10 offers us many customization options. The way to change elements to your liking is as follows:

Quick settings: Swipe from top to bottom in the menu and click the pencil icon. This section is used to change the order of the icons. Navigation buttons: The path to follow is Settings> navigation key> virtual navigation bar> navigation keys. Home screen style: Settings> Home screen style. Font size: Settings> Display> Font size. Brightness: Settings> Display> Brightness. Color temperature: Settings> Display> color temperature. Status bar: Settings> Notifications and status bar> Status bar: Operator name, battery percentage, Network speed and form of notifications. Wallpapers and widgets: Tap an empty space on the home screen. Select the item you want to customize from the options that appear at the bottom.

Set a single navigation button

The phone gives us the option to use the virtual navigation key, thanks to this we can gain some space on the phone screen. A useful and highly assisted option. For that, we have to go first to Configuration and then there is a section called navigation button. Just select the option to activate it to enjoy this function. While it is useful, we need to keep a few commands in mind for it to work well:

Main screen: Press and hold the navigation key in the center for a few seconds Back: Press the navigation button in the center Recent: Slide your finger on the button from right to left or from left to right Google application: Slide your finger from bottom up at the bottom of the screen

Enable the app drawer

Huawei gives us this option again like in other brand devices. The way to carry it out is the same. You have to go to settings, then home screen style and there look for the section called Drawer.

Camera

The phone camera, a dual camera with Leica lens provides us with many options. So does the software.

Modify photos with the native app

The native application allows you to modify photos in a very complete way. There is a wide selection of tools with which you can edit all the photos you have taken. We can add filters, crop or rotate images, among other options. But, for many users, the one that stands out the most is Splash. It is an option that puts the photo in black and white and allows you to recover the original color only in the areas that you choose.

Take black and white photos

The device has a 20 MP monochrome sensor to take black and white photos. To be able to enjoy this function, when starting the camera we have to swipe from the left. And we will get the option to select black and white. In this way we can already enjoy this great function. We can add effects if we want.

Look at all the photos in the gallery

Go to any of the photos you have saved in the gallery and you have to pinch on it. The photo will shrink and if we slide our finger to one of the sides of the screen we will be able to navigate through the gallery very quickly. And so be able to see all the images.

Activate portrait mode

The Huawei P10 is the first from the Chinese brand to introduce portrait mode. To activate it, just open the camera. There, at the top it shows us an icon in the shape of a man. We select this option and thus we already activate the portrait motorcycle.

Take photos with the screen off

You want to take a picture of something and it has to be very fast. So fast that you don't have time to unlock the screen. It is possible with the Huawei P10. For this, just double click on decrease volume. In this way a photo is taken and it will be automatically saved in the gallery. Simple and very comfortable.

Create short video presentations with Quik

Quik is an application that has been developed with GoPro (those of sports cameras). With this application we can select images from our gallery. We select to share and share with Quik. In this way, what we can do is create a small video with these images. The application gives us the option to add effects, musical backgrounds or transitions. All this makes it a very fun option.

Take a screenshot with a knuckle tap

We all do a screenshot on occasion. With the Huawei phone we have a curious way of being able to make a capture. The normal way to do it is to press both volume down and the power button at the same time. Although, there is a different way. We can do it with two knocks on the screen. For that, we have to activate the option. The path is as follows: Settings> Smart Assist> motion control> Smart Display.

Apply filters before taking the photo

The partnership with Leica has borne much fruit for both companies. One of the options that may be interesting for users is to apply a series of filters at the moment. Or while we are preparing everything to take the photo. Just click on the three circles. There we find nine filters. Of course, these filters cannot be used if we use portrait mode.

Activate Pro mode

The Huawei P10 has the Pro mode, although it is not as comfortable as many would have liked. To activate it you have to swipe up the white arrow that we see above the camera button. In this way we can have a much more complete view of all the customizable parameters.

Upload 4K videos to YouTube

Surely many of you already know this function, but for those who did not know, it is possible to upload 4K videos to YouTube. Although, there may be problems. Since the codec is not compatible with YouTube or Vimeo. Therefore, to upload it or to open it on the PC, you have to convert it. From H.265 codec (original) to H.264. To do this there are options available, although a very comfortable and free one is HandBrake. A software that must be downloaded to the computer and that allows us to change the codec of the video. And in this way we can upload the video to YouTube without any problem.

Other tricks

Outside of the three fields that we have presented to you, there are also a host of tricks that help us make the most of the Huawei P10. We have summarized these in this additional category. Again, they are tricks that can help all users who own the Chinese brand phone to have a better experience or discover new features of the device.

Activate the fingerprint reader

As a good high-end, the Huawei phone has a fingerprint reader. Located on the front panel. We can configure it if we want to. Settings> Fingerprint ID> New Fingerprint is the path to follow. So we have to press our finger on the button. We have the option to configure up to 5 different fingerprints. Also, we can change the name by clicking on the option with the same name.

How to use the fingerprint reader

Once we have configured it, we have to learn how to use it. But there is no point in activating it. Given the location it is now in, the brand has had to remove some features, which has been quite disappointing. But, the reader continues to give us quite a few options. This is the list of functions that it provides us:

Unlock the device with the screen off or locked. For that you have to put your finger on the reader. Login in safe mode: Access to the so-called safe where we can store files that we want to keep away from the most curious. Access to blocked applications: Although you have to configure the lock in the file management to have this function.

Transfer the data from your old mobile

You are going to change your old mobile and go to a Huawei P10 (good choice). But, you want to have all the data in the new terminal. A very convenient way to make this process easier is using an application. The application in question is called Phone Clone (free on Google Play). We can transfer all kinds of files and also applications, alarms or even configuration preferences. You have to download it on both devices and set the P10 as a receiver. Select the data you want to transfer and wait for the process to finish.

Activate one-handed use

Because it is a compact smartphone, we have the option of being able to use it with one hand. Huawei has decided to integrate this mode into the device. Follow the path below: Settings> Smart Assist> One-handed UI> View mini-screen. Then slide your finger from the corner at the bottom to the center. It is an important gesture to get used to. And you can already enjoy that way.

Check for an update

You want to check for a new phone update. To do this, you have to access settings and at the bottom you find the option called system update. The P10 will then automatically start a check for a new update. It will inform us in case there is any, and if there is nothing it will tell us that there is nothing new yet. To launch the updates, the Chinese brand bets on the Hicare application, so keep this application updated at all times. Thanks to it you can buy if there are new updates.

Activate the quick menu

In this case the route to follow is Settings> Smart Assistance> quick menu button. Then you will see that on the left side there is a circular button that can be dragged. With a tap on this button you can go to Start, Back, Recent, Screen Lock and Improvements.

Reset the smartphone

If you want the device to return to its original state, as if you just bought it, it is possible. First, make a backup of all your data. Go to Advanced settings> Backup and Restore> Factory data reset. Then it will ask you to confirm the operation. With this, the phone returns to its original mode.

Set more than one language in the system

It is a very simple process. Just go to Advanced settings> Language> Add a language. There we find a list of available languages. We just have to select the language we want to add.

Launch the search bar from the home screen

If you want to be able to find any file (music, messages, contacts and many others) just by sliding your fingers on the screen, then you must slide your fingers on the screen from top to bottom. Then the search box will appear automatically.

Activate voice commands

Something that more and more users do is control some functions with their voice. With voice commands we can answer and reject calls or call a contact with the screen off by pressing the volume down button. To do this, go to Settings> Smart Assistance> Voice command.

Enable developer options

The famous options that allow us to have more control over the device. To do this, go to Settings> About phone> serial number. And then we have to wait for a notification to inform us that they have been activated. We can find them in the advanced configuration menu.

Activate eye protection

This protection consists of a blue light filter that is emitted from the screen. Thanks to this, our eyesight will not tire when we read on the smartphone. An interesting function that has been introduced in this Huawei P10. To be able to activate this function we have to go to settings and then screen. There we have the option to activate it.

Add contact information on the lock screen

This is something that enough phones already allow us. We can add a text and some information such as a name, email or other phone number. If we lose the phone and someone finds it and decides not to keep it, it can be useful. We can add this information following this path Settings> Screen lock and password> screen lock signature.

Opening an application by drawing starts it on the screen

Huawei knows that there are a number of applications that users use much more frequently. For example WhatsApp. So if you want to access the application directly there is a good trick. Just draw a W with your knuckle on the screen. In this way, the application opens automatically. We can also do the same with other applications. To configure this option, go to Settings> Smart Assistance> Motion Control> Open applications.

Divide the screen in two (with a gesture)

We have the option of dividing the screen in two with a simple gesture on this Huawei P10. The gesture is as simple as drawing a line with the knuckle. Although, in order to do this, you need to configure the option above. Configuration> Smart Assistance> Control movement> Split screen is the route we have to follow to enjoy this useful option. And so enjoy multi-window mode and be able to do more than one task at the same time.

Activate Quick Launcher

On the lock screen, swipe from bottom to top. This way you will have access to the voice recorder, the alarm clock, the camera and the flashlight. In addition to being able to access the gallery.

Automatic on and off

The device gives us the option of being able to configure if we want it to turn off and on at a specific time. We can configure it in a simple way by going to settings and then assistance. There you will find the section where you can program the automatic on and off.

Phone management with the dedicated app

If you have used or had the Huawei P9 this phone management application will ring a bell for you. It is an application that provides us with many possible functions, so its use is more than recommended. This is all we can do with the application:

Optimize the system Block applications with a PIN: Click on blocking applications, put the PIN and select the applications to block Verify data traffic Activate energy saving modes Clean the device Access blocked messages and calls Virus scan Check authorizations AppsClean the lock screen of those apps that are running in the background

Optimize the browsing experience

This option allows us to combine Wi-Fi and mobile network connections. Thanks to this option we will have a better browsing experience. In order to optimize the experience you have to go to Settings and then Wi-Fi.

Use two Whatsapp / Facebook accounts at the same time

To enjoy this option you must have the twin application. We have to go to settings and go to the twin application and activate it for Facebook and / or WhatsApp. In this way, when we go to the start, we can see that there are two icons for each application. The cloned ones are distinguished because they have a small number 2 on the right. And so, use two accounts in each application.

Turn off pedometer notifications

By default, the wellness option is active on the device. This option keeps track of all the steps we take each day. And it also informs us of the calories we have burned. Although it is useful, there are users who do not want it and do not want notifications either. To do this, you must go to the notifications menu. There we select the application notification and swipe to the right to access the settings. Once there, we can disable notifications.

These are the tricks that will help you get the most out of your Huawei P10. Without a doubt, as you can see, it is a very extensive list. But you have tricks of all types and for a multitude of different functions. We hope this article is helpful to all those with the Chinese brand phone. And that thanks to these little tricks you can discover new functions of the Huawei P10 and enjoy even more the use of the device.