Bluetooth is one of the fastest and most popular methods for connecting and transferring data between mobile devices. It does not require any cables or 3rd party apps and it does not consume any mobile data.

Via Bluetooth you can connect your phone to headsets, speakers and car kits or you can share your files with other devices. Here is how to use the Bluetooth on your HUAWEI device.

Enable or disable the Bluetooth

You can enable or disable the Bluetooth in either of the following ways:

1.  swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, then touch to activate or deactivate this function. If you tap and hold on the icon you will access the Bluetooth settings screen.

2.  go to Settings, select Bluetooth and then enable or disable this function.

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Set a Bluetooth name

You can set a Bluetooth name for your device to easily identify it during a connection.

Open the Settings, go to Bluetooth and switch on the toggle. Then tap Device name, enter a name for your device and press OK to finish the process.

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Pair two devices via Bluetooth

If you want to pair your device with another one via Bluetooth, enable this function on the second device and set it to discoverable. For detailed instructions, check the user guide of the other device.

On your HUAWEI smartphone, go to the Bluetooth settings screen and activate the Bluetooth.

Now your phone will 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 the connection.

On the Bluetooth settings screen, touch to view more tips for connecting to various Bluetooth devices.

Transfer data via Bluetooth

To transfer data between two devices, first pair them via Bluetooth. Then, on the sending device, touch and hold a file and select all the files you want to share. Touch and choose Bluetooth as sharing method. When your phone detects the other device, tap on its name to start the transfer*.

On the receiving device, accept the Bluetooth transfer when requested.

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*Operations may vary if you are sharing files from apps directly.

Unpair a Bluetooth device

To unpair a Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth settings screen and enable this function. Then, in the list of Paired devices, tap next to the name of the device you wish to remove and touch Unpair.

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