I've been using the Huawei Honor 9i for a few days and it's been a nice deal so far. While it doesn't offer a lot of speed or incredible features like high-end phones, the under the hood the features of the Honor 9i make the experience interesting.
Contents1. Get a dedicated key for notifications2. Make the status bar litter-free3. Scan images with the fingerprint sensor4. Add Floating Dock Button5. Articulation gestures6. Want a simple home screen? Try simple mode7. Use lock screen options8. Switch to low resolution to save power9. Take a look at Networked Applications10. Take advantage of the blue light filterHow many of them did you know?
We've compiled a list of amazing tips and tricks that can really help you get the most out of your Huawei Honor 9i.
Access to notifications is one of the most frequently used features in a smartphone. Although there are several clever ways to access the notification drawer, the Honor 9i offers a cool shortcut to access it.
All you need to do is head to Settings> Navigation Key and enable the third (or fourth) option. With that done, press the far right button to see what news awaits your attention.
This is especially useful if you find it a bit difficult to stretch your thumb out from the other end of the phone.
Did you know that you can access the Quick settings menu by swiping down with two fingers?
Read also :7 smartphone battery myths you should stop believingA status bar with scattered notification icons or carrier names is nobody's wish when it comes to the ideal status bar. The good news with the Honor 9i is that you can control what appears on its status bar.
Icons at network speed, you can get rid of them in a jiffy. Head to Status bar notifications and settings and turn off the switches.
Additionally, notification icons can be replaced with numbers, allowing you to have a clean status bar with only the essentials remaining by your side. Moreover, you can choose to display the battery percentage both inside the icon or separately.When we talk about the highlights of feature-rich ROMs, there are a few that immediately come to mind, including OnePlus 5's gestures, Xiaomi's Gaming performance or Samsung's Secure Folder .
One such highlight is the Honor 9i's fingerprint sensor, which does a neat job of grabbing that a special feature projector. Not only does it allow you to browse the Gallery using the swipe gesture, it can also be used to answer calls, stop alarms or pull down the notification panel.
This may prove to be a tiny but important step towards preventing the onset of the texting thumb – a common ailment that plagues the smartphone-addicted generation.
Read more :5 cool hidden Android gestures you need to knowAnother handy feature of the Honor 9i is the Floating Dock button. A circular version of the navigation bar, including the added functionality of two buttons, allows you to access the phone software navigation keys from any part of the screen.
The best part about this floating dock is that it exists next to the navigation bar at the bottom. It also comes with the added feature of a lock screen button. However, there is no option to change the layout.
To activate the feature, go to Settings> Smart assistance and press activate.
Also see :3 Cool Tricks to Customize Android Navigation BartheArticulation Gestures is a unique offering from Huawei, which allows you to perform a multitude of tasks such as taking screenshots, launching an application or triggering split-screen mode.
This was made possible by Huawei's innovative Knuckle Sense technology which can differentiate between finger gestures and knuckle touches.
Head to Settings>Smart Assistance>Motion Control and activate the option according to your taste and choice.
So the next time you want to take a quick screenshot, don't use the age-old method of pressing the volume rockers + power button . Instead, make good use of your fingers.Similar to the Moto G5 Plus and the new generation of Moto phones, the Honor 9i can be put into silent mode by turning it over.
If you want to immerse yourself in hermit mode – away from all the distracting apps and games – the Simple Home Screen would be your ideal layout.
Only major apps and services such as Dialer ,Camera , and Contacts will be visible on the first page with Calendar ,Chromium , and Settings available on next page.
Sure, you can access your arsenal of apps, but that will likely cause delays. Until then, enjoy the 21st century hermit mode.
Read also :Here's how to turn off Chrome notificationsThe average lock screen gives you options to see the time, play/pause songs, notifications, and a choice to launch the camera directly from the lock screen.
However, what makes the Honor 9i lock screen different is the multitude of handy options such as Sound Recorder , Flashlight , QR Code scanner, and Clock .
The next time you want to launch the recorder real quick, all you have to do is swipe up on the lock screen and tap the recorder icon.Almost all phones these days contain one or two power saving modes where you can customize brightness levels and processor performance to improve battery life.
The Honor 9i also sports the above specs, but what sets it apart from the rest is the standalone Low resolution fashion.
When you see the battery percentage on the Honor 9i about to reach the red zone and you don't have a charger nearby, turn to the Low-Resolution Power Saving fashion .
Granted, you won't be able to enjoy the highest display experience, but that's a small price to pay for longer battery life. To enable this feature, go to Phone Manager> Battery.
Another interesting feature of the Honor 9i is the Networked Applications, which gives you granular access to application connectivity methods.
It's 2017 and enough has been said about smartphone blue light and its side effects. Well, if you own the Honor 9i, rest assured that it comes with a Blue Light Filter .
Prosaic name Eye comfort , the filter does what it says by blocking out blue light, providing much-needed comfort to your eyes.
These are some of the awesome and interesting tips that you can use to get the most out of your Honor 9i. So how many of them did you already know? Drop a line or two in the comments below.
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