10 EMUI settings and features on Honor smartphones that make life easier

Smart features

On the left side panel of Honor 7 there is another completely new Smart Key button for Android smartphone users.
By clicking on it, the user instantly activates his favorite applications. Honor 7 smartphones in Russia come pre-installed with Mail.Ru Group services. A single press opens Mail.Ru Mail, a double press opens the social network Odnoklassniki, a long press opens Mail.Ru News. This feature simplifies and facilitates access to the necessary applications, and the settings allow you to install the three most important programs of the user's choice. In order to take a screenshot of the screen, the smartphone user does not need to press several buttons at the same time - just touch the screen twice with his knuckle. Honor 7 also allows quick access to your favorite applications. To do this, you need to “bind” certain letters to programs once, and then draw them directly on the turned off smartphone screen for instant launch.

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Use App Lock on Honor 9 Lite

Honor 9 Lite has a built-in application lock, which is system-wide. You can block your apps on Android without downloading third-party blockers. To start using App Lock, go to Settings > Security & Privacy > App Lock. During initial setup, you will be asked to set a password and recovery question, or use a fingerprint. After simple setup, you can block your applications, such as WhatsApp, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki or any other application.

Performance

If from a design point of view the smartphone is still able to compete with Chinese flagships, then in terms of performance it is seriously inferior. Honor 9 Lite runs on the Kirin 659 chipset with a Mali-T830 MP2 video accelerator and 3 GB of RAM, as well as 32 internal memory. Unfortunately, this amount of RAM is not enough for normal Android operation.

And if the smartphone can still handle simple tasks like messaging in instant messengers or web surfing, it can still cope quite well. But playing games with modern 3D graphics will be difficult. At the same time, the back of the case gets very hot. You can solve this problem by reducing the graphics settings. On them in WoT: Blitz Honor 9 Lite produces a stable 45 frames per second.

Beginning of work

Unlock with fingerprint

We strongly recommend that you protect your device with a screen lock. Using the fingerprint scanner is a convenient way to unlock it.

However, there are a few points to consider:

• In certain situations, a complex PIN, password, or pattern will protect your phone better than a fingerprint.
• Attackers can use a copy of your fingerprint to unlock your device. Remember that you leave fingerprints on the things you touch (including your phone).
• When setting up the function, you will need to set a backup PIN code, password or pattern. Remember it, as it may be needed, for example, after rebooting the device or in a situation where the fingerprint cannot be recognized.

Where are your fingerprints stored?

Fingerprints are only stored on your device. Neither Google nor the apps have access to this data. Read more…

How to add a fingerprint

1. Open your device settings.
2. Click Security & Location.
3. Select Pixel Imprint or Nexus Imprint.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you don't have a screen lock set up, you will be asked to add a backup unlock method - PIN, password, or pattern.
5. Scan your fingerprint. Here are some tips:
   Place your finger on the scanner, not on the device screen.
6. Hold the phone the way you will hold it when unlocking it (in particular, turn it with the screen facing you).

How to add additional fingerprints

If you want other people to be able to use your phone, add additional fingerprints (up to 5).

Remember that if you add other people's fingerprints, they will be able to unlock and confirm purchases on your account.

1. Open your device settings.
2. Click Security & Location.
3. Select Pixel Imprint or Nexus Imprint.
4. Place your finger on the fingerprint scanner or use a backup screen unlock method (PIN, password, or pattern).
5. Click Add fingerprint.
6. Scan an additional fingerprint.
7. To avoid confusion, give your fingerprints names. To do this, tap the fingerprint, enter a new name and press OK.

Note. If more than one person uses your device, they should add fingerprints to their profiles. Read more…

Sensors and communication

In the middle segment there are some problems with sensors. Firstly, many mid-price smartphones do not have a fingerprint scanner. Some may say that it is not particularly needed, but in 2021 this is rather an exception to the rule. It is needed not only to unlock the screen, you can attach some functions to it that will make it convenient to use. For example, you can take photos by placing your finger on the scanner, or go to the desktop with a long press.

Also, sometimes the accelerometer may not work well. Many cheap smartphones do not have an event indicator, but it is very important, because thanks to it you will immediately see missed messages, calls and notifications.

There are no such problems in this device, since the Honor 9 Lite 32 Gb smartphone is equipped with everything the user needs:

• Proximity sensor;
• Accelerometer;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Event indicator;
• NFC.

Regarding communication: the smartphone is fine with this. There are no lags. The smartphone supports two SIM cards. True, to use the second SIM card, you need to neglect the memory card.

There are also no complaints about GPS and GLONASS: everything works like a clock. There is a typical “shock” set: Wi-Fi without ac and two bands, Bluetooth version 4.2, USB - version 2.0 with “host”.

A few more advantages of the fingerprint scanner

Oddly enough, the scanner can be used not only for security purposes, but also for ease of use. Let's look at some interesting options for using the scanner.

Camera button

On smartphones with a fingerprint scanner, the function of capturing when you touch it is enabled by default. This is very convenient for taking selfies, especially if the scanner is located on the back of the smartphone.

Alarm switch

Yes, the alarm can be turned off by simply touching the scanner for a few seconds, very convenient. If you use a third-party alarm clock, you can enable or disable this feature in the settings.

Additional button

On some smartphones, the fingerprint scanner can be used as a "Back" and "Home" button by touching the scanner for 1 or several seconds, respectively.

Design, ergonomics

One of the “features” of Honor 9 Lite, of course, is its appearance, which is perhaps not inferior to the flagship model.

In the metal-glass gadget of its body, the front and back panels are covered with protective 2.5D glass, which smoothly transitions to an aluminum frame around the perimeter. The gadget is offered in three colors – classic black, as well as blue and gray-silver.

With all this, for the last two colors, the rear panel with a special thin-film coating has a “mirror reflection” effect, which provides a certain uniqueness in the appearance of the smartphone - an original play of light on the surface.

An increase in the screen diagonal by half an inch did not lead to significant changes in the dimensions of the Honor 9 Lite, compared to the Honor 9, in terms of (151x71.9 mm versus 147.3x70.9 mm). As you can see, the linear dimensions have grown by less than 3 mm. This is exactly the case when a 5.65-inch “tall” screen fits into the body of a regular 5.2-inch device. And all this thanks to the new aspect ratio of the display. The weight, as if by definition, became a little less (149 g versus 155 g),

and the thickness of the case has remained almost unchanged (7.6 mm versus 7.5 mm).

So, the front panel of Honor 9 Lite is covered with protective glass with a 2.5D effect. Above the display, a decorative speaker grille is surrounded by front cameras and an LED indicator, as well as light and proximity sensors.

The on-screen touch control buttons “Back”, “Home” and “Recent applications” are made with “triangle”, “circle” and “square” icons. Their location can be changed as you please, and also supplemented with another icon (for the notification shade).

The “chrome” Honor logo occupies a small space under the display.

On the right edge of the case there is a volume rocker and a power/lock button that are noticeably different in size.

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On the left edge there is a closed combination slot with a tray for two places. They can install either two nanoSIMs, or one SIM card and a microSD memory card.

A microUSB connector is located at the bottom end. Let us remind you that Honor 9 uses a more advanced one - USB Type-C. To the right of the microUSB there is a decorative grille for the “multimedia” speaker (there are five round holes), while on the left there is a small hole for the “conversational” microphone, and next to it is a 3.5 mm audio headset connector.

The top end of the Honor 9 Lite is simply empty.

The dual photo module on the rear panel is located a little closer to its upper left edge. To the right of the horizontally located lenses there is a hole for a second microphone (it is used for noise reduction), as well as an LED flash. A little lower, and already in the center, there is a round capacitive fingerprint scanner.

From the inscriptions at the bottom of the back panel, decorated with another Honor logo, you can see the name of the manufacturer, model number and country of manufacture of the device.

The gadget lies quite comfortably in the hand and is in no hurry to slip out of it. However, the Honor 9 Lite comes with a plastic clip case that protects the perimeter and back panel of the case. Of course, all the design features and the mirror effect of the back of the gadget immediately disappear.

Types of fingerprint scanners

The fingerprint sensor is used to unlock the gadget and protect personal data. A special sensor recognizes a complex combination of patterns on the user's fingertip. This pattern is unique for each person and does not change over time. The system determines the fingerprint, compares it with the one stored in the smartphone and thus understands who is holding the device - the owner or some other person, therefore, it is worth opening access to the data or not.

There are three main types of fingerprint sensors:

• optic;
• ultrasonic;
• capacitive.

Optical scanner

Optical scanners are the oldest method of capturing and comparing fingerprints; they are no longer used in modern smartphones. The method is based on capturing an optical image of the fingerprint, which is compared with a sample stored in memory. When characteristic features of the pattern are detected, a decision is made whether the print matches or does not match.

The disadvantage of modules of this type is the low level of security. Since the optical scanner processes a two-dimensional image, it is possible to recreate the owner’s fingerprint using simple manipulations with PVA stationery glue.

Ultrasound scanner

A relatively new type of fingerprint scanner. The technology is based on an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver that transmit and receive an impulse to a finger placed on the scanner. Some of the ultrasound is absorbed, and some returns to the receiver, creating a specific pattern depending on the individual characteristics of the fingerprint. The sound frequency in such scanners is tuned to reflect waves from the human body, which means that it is not yet possible to deceive the sensor by mechanical means - such methods have not yet been found.

At the moment, there are few smartphones with ultrasound scanners - many manufacturers still look at them with caution. The technology is not yet “tested” enough, and implementation is more expensive, which increases the final cost of the devices

Most likely, the ultrasonic module will help launch mass production of smartphones with a scanner built directly into the display - this is the only fingerprint technology that can work through the screen.

Capacitive scanner

A capacitive scanner is the most popular type of module today that recognizes fingerprints in devices. Such fingerprint sensors have found recognition among gadget manufacturers due to the optimal price-quality ratio. They have a low cost and a high degree of protection - of course, it is possible to deceive, but it will be quite difficult to do so.

The technology relies on arrays of tiny capacitor circuits to collect fingerprint data. The module's memory stores information about the electrical charge, and after you place your finger on the module, the values ​​are compared. Therefore, a capacitive scanner cannot be deceived using a dummy.

How to use

Honor 10 contactless payment, as on other gadgets of the company, is carried out as follows:

1. Unlock your smartphone using a finger or face scanner.
2. Select the desired card in Google Pay.

1. Bring the device and make payment.

Thanks to these simple steps, you can make contactless payment.

Bottom line

Honor has a lot of smartphones with a fingerprint sensor. They are presented from the budget segment to the flagships. Thanks to the sensor, you can secure your device, as well as unlock it and log into applications and websites. Some of the company's gadgets also feature face unlocking.

Safety

But is the fingerprint sensor really safe? Yes, cases of fingerprint spoofing on a capacitive module have been documented on the Internet.

However, hacking the sensor requires a combination of skill, knowledge of existing scientific research, and the patience of a forensic scientist.

Experts who managed to bypass the fingerprint protection say that in order to “hacking” a smartphone, it is necessary to identify the required fingerprint used for locking, among many other traces left by the owner of the device. You also need to get a high-quality, clear print of the correct finger - and most often the prints remain a little blurry.

Next you need to “remove” the fingerprint - a task from the realm of criminal investigation experts. You'll have to process it using one of several techniques, including cyanoacrylic fumes and a special powder, before carefully removing the unique pattern using fingerprint tape. It is not simple. Even with a high-quality mark, it's easy to smear the result, and you only have one try: taking a print destroys the original. Further, expensive equipment and special software will be required, which makes the process incredibly complex and costly.

The vulnerability of fingerprint sensors primarily lies in the implementation of the technology by smartphone manufacturers. Fingerprint information is stored in internal memory. The security of the device also depends on how it is protected. In the first devices with scanners, images of users' fingerprints were stored in a shared partition of the file system. It was a simple, unprotected file that could be accessed by attackers.

However, more complex algorithms for storing fingerprint data are now being used. For clarity, let's look at the operation of the modern Honor 9 scanner. To protect information, the manufacturer uses a special technology: it analyzes scanned fingerprints in a separate operating system running on a dedicated virtual processor without access to the main one. As a result, third-party applications and developers cannot access critical data.

What else is a fingerprint scanner used for in smartphones?

In Honor 9, the fingerprint sensor is not only responsible for unlocking the gadget, but also allows you to configure logging into certain applications using your fingerprint. For example, in a gallery with photos, notes or a notebook. Many banking programs also support authorization using a fingerprint: you don’t need to remember long and complex passwords, just put your finger on it.

In addition, in Honor 9, the button with a built-in fingerprint scanner can be used as a navigation panel, controlling the smartphone with gestures. Pressing the key takes you back one step, a long tap takes you to the desktop, and a swipe to the left launches the last open applications. If you don’t like this control method, you can always return to the standard “three-button” mode by selecting the appropriate item in the settings.

How to disable voice assistant on Honor

Google Assistant is a truly convenient assistant that is based on artificial intelligence. The program is an improved version of the old Google Now, the main difference is that the assistant conducts a dialogue with the user.

Using such an assistant, you can give voice commands to send a call, write an SMS, get weather information, find the desired request on the Internet, etc. This is very convenient, especially if you do not have the ability to type text by hand.

The key disadvantage or flaw of the assistant is that the program does not always correctly recognize speech, so it can execute another command or show an error. Therefore, many immediately try to disable this function. You won't be able to remove the assistant from your device, because... This is a Google system service. In this case, it is possible to deactivate the option through the phone settings. Next, we will look at the existing options for disabling the voice assistant.

Ready for any challenge

The smartphone is powered by an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 935 processor with big.LITTLE architecture. The chipset consists of 4 cores with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz, active during simple tasks like web surfing or working with mail, and 4 high-performance cores with a frequency of 2.2 GHz for resource-demanding programs. The chipset also includes a Mali-T628 MP4 graphics accelerator, and 3 GB of RAM are responsible for multitasking and smooth operation of all elements of the EMUI 3.1 user interface.

To store user content, Honor 7 has 16 GB of internal memory, but this volume can easily be expanded by installing a microSD card up to 128 GB. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh.

The Honor 7 screen is great for work, entertainment and communication via video messengers. Its diagonal is 5.2 inches and is based on an IPS matrix with excellent color reproduction, wide viewing angles and a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels.

Price and main characteristics

Honor 9 Lite smartphones appeared on the Russian market just recently. The cost of the device is on average 15,000 rubles, depending on the store. In China, this smartphone can be bought for $300.

Specifications:

• Display : 5.65”, LTPS LCD FHD+ 2160*1080 px (427 ppi);
• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (2.36 GHz) + Mali-T830 video accelerator;
• RAM: 3 GB;
• Internal memory: 32 GB + micro SDXC flash cards up to 256 GB;
• Camera: main – dual module 13+2 MP, front – dual module 13+2 MP;
• Communication: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, LTE, NFC;
• Battery: 3000 mAh;
• Dimensions: 151 x 72 x 7.6 mm;
• Weight: 149 g

The main feature of the smartphone is the presence of dual front and main cameras. Honor 9 Lite has a widescreen frameless FullView display and runs on the proprietary EMUI 8.0 software shell.

Freedom of creativity

With Honor 7 you can take great photos even in low light conditions. The main camera of the smartphone is equipped with a 20 MP sensor and supports PDAF technology, which in most cases reduces the focusing time to 0.1 seconds. The camera lens is reliably protected by scratch-resistant sapphire glass, and the f/2.0 aperture makes it possible not to use the built-in flash even in the dark.

For creative users, Honor 7 offers a lot of interesting shooting modes, including a new feature this year – light painting mode. With its help, for example, it is very easy to capture the streaks of light that remain on the track when shooting with a long shutter speed. In addition, the user can always change all basic settings manually.

The front 8-megapixel camera of Honor 7 with f/2.4 aperture is also equipped with a built-in flash. You can take great selfies with it. The decoration mode will undoubtedly appeal to girls, and the function of shooting panoramic self-portraits will help you take memorable selfies with friends.

Camera

In the Honor line, active experiments with dual cameras began at the beginning of 2021. It is not surprising that even the budget smartphone model has picked up this trend. Honor 9 Lite is equipped with two dual cameras at once, the main one with a configuration of 13 and 2 megapixels, the front one with the same 13 and 2 megapixels.

The main reason for the dual camera is to take beautiful photos in portrait mode. Honor 9 Lite copes with this superbly; the device clearly selects the desired object and efficiently blurs the background behind it. Typically, problems in the frame can arise in night shooting conditions, then blurred small details and noise appear. If you have several light sources at once, I recommend using the HDR mode.

Solution

If it was not possible to enter new data into the phone, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

• go to general phone settings;
• tap on the line “Advanced settings”;
• go to the “For Developers” section;
• in it, disable the custom mode by moving the slider.

This method works in 7 out of 10 cases. But if the problem cannot be solved, all that remains is to reset the gadget to factory settings.

Removing an old fingerprint and adding a new one

This manipulation is also performed in the settings. The procedure for removing the old sample is very simple and takes only a couple of minutes.

1. Open Screen Lock & Fingerprint.
2. Enter password.
3. Click on "New Password".
4. Confirm deleting the current lock key.

Algorithm for adding a new lock key:

open “System and Device”;

• tap on “Lock screen and fingerprint”;
• go to the “Screen lock and fingerprint” section;

scroll to the bottom and click “Add”;

• in case of a bug, enter another pattern key or PIN;
• apply the same finger several times in different positions;
• wait for vibration.

Disabling HiVoice Huawei

Despite the noticeable benefits of the HiVoice application, many users still want to disable this option.

Instructions for disabling the HiVoice Huawei application:

• Go to “Phone”.
• Click the 3 vertical dots in the lower right corner.
• Select "Settings".
• Go to “Voice Control”.
• Select "Quick call".
• Disable shortcut.

If you follow these steps, you can easily disable the HiVoice application. If you want to use the application again, you should follow the same steps, turning on the quick call. Share link:

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