The Top 5 Hidden Features of Huawei’s EMUI You Should Know About

 Huawei’s EMUI, the custom user interface layer running on top of Android in Huawei devices, is packed with features that go beyond the standard Android experience. While many users are familiar with the basic functionalities, there are several hidden gems that can significantly enhance your smartphone experience. Here are the top 5 hidden features of EMUI you should know about:

### **1. App Twin**

**What It Does:**

- **Dual Apps:** App Twin allows you to create and use two instances of the same app simultaneously. This is particularly useful for managing multiple accounts on apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Open Settings:** Go to **Settings** on your device.

2. **Find App Twin:** Look for **Apps & notifications** and then **App Twin**.

3. **Select Apps:** Choose the apps you want to clone and enable the feature for them.

4. **Access Dual Apps:** The duplicated apps will appear on your home screen with an additional icon to distinguish them.

### **2. Floating Window**

**What It Does:**

- **Multitasking:** Floating Window allows you to open apps in a small, resizable window that hovers over other apps, enabling multitasking without switching between screens.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Access Recent Apps:** Open the recent apps view by tapping the recent apps button.

2. **Enable Floating Window:** Tap the app you want to use in a floating window and then select the floating window icon (usually depicted as a small window with a corner folded).

3. **Adjust and Interact:** Resize and move the floating window as needed. You can interact with the app while keeping other apps visible in the background.

### **3. One-Handed Mode**

**What It Does:**

- **Ease of Use:** One-Handed Mode reduces the display size of your phone, making it easier to use with one hand, which is particularly useful for larger devices.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Open Settings:** Go to **Settings** on your device.

2. **Navigate to System:** Select **System** and then **One-Handed Mode**.

3. **Enable One-Handed Mode:** Turn on the feature and choose your preferred method to activate it (gesture or button).

4. **Activate Mode:** To activate One-Handed Mode, swipe down diagonally from the bottom corners of the screen or use the configured gesture.

### **4. Super Screenshot**

**What It Does:**

- **Enhanced Screenshots:** Super Screenshot offers advanced screenshot capabilities, such as scrolling screenshots to capture long webpages or documents, and annotating screenshots.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Take a Screenshot:** Use the standard method (pressing Volume Down + Power button) or use the knuckle screenshot gesture (knock on the screen with your knuckles).

2. **Select Super Screenshot:** After taking the screenshot, tap on the **Scrollshot** option if you want to capture a long screenshot.

3. **Annotate:** Use the editing tools to annotate, crop, or draw on the screenshot.

### **5. Digital Balance**

**What It Does:**

- **Usage Management:** Digital Balance helps you monitor and manage your smartphone usage, providing insights into screen time and allowing you to set limits for individual apps.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Open Settings:** Go to **Settings** on your device.

2. **Find Digital Balance:** Select **Digital Balance**.

3. **View and Manage:** Explore usage statistics and set app limits or downtime periods.

4. **Customize:** Adjust settings to fit your personal usage goals, including setting app usage limits and managing notifications.

### **Bonus: Huawei Share**

**What It Does:**

- **Seamless File Sharing:** Huawei Share enables quick and easy file transfers between Huawei devices and other devices, including computers and printers, using NFC or Wi-Fi.

**How to Use It:**

1. **Enable Huawei Share:** Go to **Settings > Device connectivity > Huawei Share** and turn it on.

2. **Connect Devices:** Ensure both devices have Huawei Share enabled and are connected to the same network.

3. **Share Files:** Use the share function in your gallery or file manager to transfer files to nearby Huawei devices.

### **Conclusion**

Huawei’s EMUI is rich with features designed to enhance usability and productivity. From managing multiple accounts with App Twin to making multitasking easier with Floating Window, these hidden features can significantly improve your smartphone experience. Exploring and utilizing these functionalities can help you get the most out of your Huawei device.