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huawei mate 8

  1. vtrravikumar

    First Impression

    Just bought my Huawei Mate 8, The first impression looking at the package is really awesome.. Its like a diamond necklace box .. I am graduating from a Nexus 5 and this is double the power for almost equivalent price. Still exploring and getting used to it (Mostly the size... ) . But I am...
  2. Sadiqsons

    How to search within SMS list

    Huawei Mate 8 software is very basic. Many useful options not present. Like I can not search a specific message within received/sent messages.
  3. A

    "Settings" black panel

    Currently, when we open Settings, it has white panel or background. Could it be made Black?
  4. A

    Recent apps

    Is it possible that I can choose only few specific apps that could be retained in recent apps? Or I can totally disable recent apps? Because, if they are in recent apps, they occupy RAM and keep consuming battery.
  5. N

    How to associate your Huawei ID with Finger Print sensor in Mate 8

    Hello everybody, I am having problem in associating my Huawei ID with finger print sensor in Mate 8. Kindly guide how to solve it?
  6. A

    Help Unstable wifi signals

    Wifi signals of Mate 8 are very unstable. It keeps on decreasing and increasing. Sometime it just goes signal-less. Is anyone else facing this issue? Rest of the phone is perfect.
  7. Android News

    Huawei starts pushing their February Android security update to the Mate 8

    We're over half way done with February but Huawei is now getting around to rolling out Android's monthly security update to their latest high-end smartphone, the Mate 8.
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  8. Android News

    Huawei Mate 8 ranks in the top 5 of Phandroid's latest Best Android Phones of 2016 list

    It's fair to say that the Huawei Mate 8 has made an impression on a lot of people within the Android community. Some might not like the company's OEM skin, but the blazing fast performance, paired with some software unique features, make it a stand out device and that is why Phandroid ranked it...
  9. Android News

    Over 40 tips and tricks to know about the Huawei Mate 8

    Joe from Phandroid has been digging away at the various software features available for Mate 8 from Huawei. Here is his list of over 40 tips and tricks that you should know about.
  10. Joe

    How To How to add widgets on the Huawei Mate 8

    The iPhone has borrowed a lot of features from Android over the years. One thing that is still uniquely Android is widgets. Like every Android phone, the Mate 8 supports widgets. A widget allows you to see information on your home screen without opening an app. For example, a weather widget can...
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  11. Joe

    How To How to keep apps running when the screen is off on the Huawei Mate 8

    One of the best things about the Huawei Mate 8 is the exceptional battery life. Not only did Huawei put a massive 4,000 mAh battery in the Mate 8, but they also have a few software tricks. You might not like one of the tricks. The Mate 8 can kill apps when the display is turned off. This saves...
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  12. Joe

    How To How to get rid of the carrier name in the status bar on the Huawei Mate 8

    Carriers love to plaster their name all over phones. If they can't put a label on the back or front of the phone they have to put it in the status bar. You may have noticed your carrier's name in the left side of your status bar (notification area). It's pretty annoying to be constantly reminded...
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  13. Joe

    How To How to change the size of the UI on the Huawei Mate 8

    When you first power up the Huawei Mate 8 you may notice that the UI looks a little weird. By default, it looks like apps have been stretched to fit the big display. Instead, they should be scaled to show more information with the extra screen real estate. What's the point of having a 6-inch...
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  14. Joe

    How To How to make the Huawei Mate 8 easier to use with 1 hand

    The Huawei Mate 8 is a very large phone. Unless you're a giant, it can be difficult to use with one hand. Thankfully, Huawei has included a feature called "One-hand UI." When enabled, it shrinks the screen to the left or right side so you can easily reach everything with your thumb. Here's how...
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  15. Joe

    How To How to adjust the color temperature on the Huawei Mate 8

    Have you ever noticed how colors look slightly different on different phones? Sometimes colors are super vivid and warm, other times they are more muted and cool. Most of the time this has to do with the display technology, but you can also adjust the display "temperature" with software. Here's...
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  16. Joe

    How To How to change order of the nav buttons on the Huawei Mate 8

    Most Android phones today come with virtual navigation buttons. We're talking about the buttons for Home, Back, and Multitasking at the bottom of the display. Huawei allows you to customize the order of these buttons, and even add a fourth one. Here's how to do it. Go to Settings > Smart...
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  17. Android News

    Huawei tries to convince people to use the default applications on the Mate 8

    If you have had a chance to try out the Huawei Mate 8, then you might have also tried to replace some of the default applications with ones that you prefer. If you have, then you are probably seeing the same 'tip' popup that Android Police is seeing that tries to convince users that alternative...
  18. Joe

    How To How to insert a micro SD card on the Huawei Mate 8

    The Huawei Mate 8 is part of a dying breed: phones with micro SD card slots. You can add a possible 128GB of extra storage with a micro SD card. The process is very simple. First, use a SIM removal tool or paper clip to push into the small hole on the left side of the phone to open the SIM card...
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  19. Joe

    How To How to change the SIM card(s) on the Huawei Mate 8

    The Mate 8 is one of a few devices that can use two SIM cards at once. This is a common feature outside of the US. You could use it if you have a SIM for one country and a SIM for a different country, or maybe you and a friend want to go minimal and share a device. The Mate 8 has one SIM tray...
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  20. Joe

    How To How to change the keyboard on the Huawei Mate 8

    The Mate 8 comes with a version of the Swype Keyboard specifically for Huawei phones. It's a really nice keyboard, but you may want to change it. There are dozens of great keyboard apps to choose from. We recommend SwiftKey from the Play Store. Most keyboard apps will guide you through the...
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  21. Joe

    How To How to change the home screen on the Huawei Mate 8

    The Mate 8 comes with a custom UI from Huawei called "Emotion UI" (EMUI). It looks a lot different than most Android phones on the market. For example, the home screen doesn't have a traditional app drawer. All of the app icons are placed on the home screen, like the iPhone does. Just like all...
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  22. Joe

    How To How to factory reset the Huawei Mate 8

    Whether you're selling your phone or trying to restore it to its old glory, a factory reset allows you to erase everything and start over. The process is very easy, but remember there is no going back after the factory reset is complete. Make sure you have all important files backed up. Open...
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  23. Joe

    How To How to take a screenshot with the Huawei Mate 8

    The Huawei Mate 8 offers four different ways to take a screenshot. Method #1 Hold down the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously Method #2 Pull down the notification shade Swipe over to Shortcuts (if not already there) Tap the Screenshot button Method #3 With one knuckle...
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  24. Android News

    Huawei Included Knuckle Gestures for the Huawei Mate 8

    From taking a screenshot to starting a screen recording, Huawei included some unique knuckle gestures on the Mate 8 smartphone that was introduced at CES this year.
  25. Phases

    Specs for Huawei Mate 8

    Display: 6″ 1920x1080p LCD screen (368ppi) Operating System: Android 6.0 Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 950 Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB Memory: 3G RAM for 32GB model / 4GB RAM for 64GB/128GB Camera: 16MP rear camera / 8MP front-facing camera Battery: 4000mAh battery Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11...
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