Huawei P Smart 2019 Tips & Tricks | Best Features!

Our Huawei P Smart (2019 model) tips & tricks guide runs through our favourite EMUI 9 features, so you know how to get setup and get the most from your new Huawei phone.
We've collected together the best hidden tools and helpful apps found on the P Smart 2019, all buried away inside of Huawei's Emotion UI software. Here we'll show you how to:
Bring back the apps drawer
Customise the P Smart's display including how to hide the notch
Activate parental controls
Use WiFi Bridge
Setup the fingerprint and face unlock security, and the best options
What File Safe does
Setup the best navigation system on the P Smart 2019
Huawei's best EMUI 9 app
How to grab a screenshot or record your screen
Got any helpful tips of your own for Huawei's new 2019 model of P Smart? Let us know below and check out the full unboxing to see our tour of the phone's specs, camera tech and more. In-depth camera review and P Smart 2019 review coming soon!

[@Markmeister1989]

I got this phone yesterday and it's by far the best budget-phone i've ever owned.

[@sammydodgers121]

You can also take a screenshot by swiping down with 3 fingers. Enable it in settings - smart assistance - motion control

[@bilalibnm]

P smart is very good phone 💪

[@ok-dm1xv]

Mine is fucking shit cant even listen to music with hyper x cloud 2 headset

[@Keijotti]

@@ok-dm1xv those headphones DONT work with phones so yeah

[@kromo6ssunuko.youtube949]

@@Keijotti might expect an r/whoosh there...

[@ok-dm1xv]

@@Keijotti yes they worked with my old phone and on this phone i have to plug microphone in and then they work

[@ok-dm1xv]

@@Keijotti stupid boi

[@diabeticguy]

Waiting for the phone to be delivered. But very grateful for these tips which I have memorised and feel confident to use even before I have even touched the phone,

[@sportsmanager3266]

I just bought it today and have been using the whole day... it's great... I have always used the iPhone for the last 9 years... this is the first time, I have bought an android phone... I would definitely recommend this especially if your budget is tight ;) ... moreover, its functions are easy to use...

[@hotstixx]

Just ordered one..very helpful tips.Many thanks.

[@evo5349]

Just bought mine 4 hours ago very impressed value for money.

[@kirst9715]

Watched this as want to get one and he is so funny thanks! Definitely will be buying!!

[@alex55234]

I'm getting a p smart soon. This video was very helpful.

[@starrbutler2496]

I love this phone... Me n my boyfriend bought one each and we love them! Best phone I've had in ages! Wouldn't change it.

[@jcmc8220]

I like it so much... I bough last month a spare one for 95€

[@jotarokujo49]

Thanks for tips really useful!

[@kameko6612]

Omg thank you Soo much You helped me lot!!

[@alexanderlystrup8423]

this was super helpfull! thank you

[@differentname8051]

Hi I want to convert my p2019 phone to wireless charging. I am a little concerned by the qi receiver obscuring the finger print detector on the reverse of my handset. Can you please asvise me as to a suitable qi receiver and charger that this would not cause me this problem. Many thanks, Wayne.

[@buller636]

Do you know how to turn off Shake to shuffle on the Huawei P smart 2019? When im using KZbin it shuffels when I pick up the Phone.

[@grim3511]

I came just to adjust the app size but I am glad for these tricks

[@don__hector7845]

smart assistence mis touch prevention in settings nearly caused me to throw my phone away it was going crazy couldnt look or type anything,switch it off!!!! just saved myself 200 pounds,psmart 2019 great phone love it

[@justcallmepav8932]

My goodness thank you for this useful video! I'm waiting for mine to arrive and couldn't find anywhere how to take screenshots or video record etc so this is great!

[@bjoneill21]

I wanted to know how to enable dual screen while using the Zoom App??

[@justcallmepav8932]

BERNARD O'Neill I jumped to an Iphone 11 and can't even split screen without having to use some app -_-

[@voltagegaming2970]

Loving the cowboy bebop. Would make a decent wallpaper when I think about it

[@user43502]

Helped me so much

[@ehfan5525]

Thanks for this video

[@stevengraham5454]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@cullinanel2]

Great video thanks 👍

[@alphamc0351]

Thank you so much !! 👍😁

[@dobbeldude3705]

You can also make a screen shot with 3 fingers swiping down on the screen. It's not on by default but can be enabled

[@AffieMad]

I love this phone, although I find using it a bit complicated, (am not so bright with smart phones being 68 yrs ) but am trying. Could you tell me if I can play photos and videos from my phone onto my TV directly? and if so how? as I don't have a clue.

[@hqfrenzy4238]

Thx so muccchhh ur my heroo dudeee

[@charlesardenamandy8890]

how to adjust the system navigation? in the huawei p smart 2019

[@skeroe]

This video was very helpful

[@ppsarrakis]

am between this and redmi note 7,do you know if redmi has the option to change the notch the same way?

[@eliottvanderghote6229]

anyone knows how I get the rounded icons back instead of the square icons after update? Btw, nice wallpaper and helpful video.

[@Familysykes]

Icon frames

[@Artomotive]

I dont know xD

[@rociorequemelgarejo3820]

I just got that phone today and I really like it! Thnks for the video :)

[@SirPromises]

Rocio Reque Melgarejo hows the camera

[@rociorequemelgarejo3820]

@@SirPromises is ok. Has a lot of features.

[@ennikoskinen832]

Can you get slowmo video on huawei p smart 2019? i just don't can find it anywhere:(

[@ashpaton7979]

My P smart 2019 just got EMUI 10 and Android 10 and I love it!

[@buri_y]

I got it since 4 months ago

[@ashpaton7979]

@@buri_y really ?? maybe just need need to look at my updates more often

[@buri_y]

@@ashpaton7979 I forgot I got the beta but the full version still came 2 months ago

[@simoncarsley2031]

Which phone has the better camera for pictures and video the Huawei p smart 2019 or the Oppo A72...I have a Oppo A9 but Im looking to upgrade..also does the p smart 2019 able to use Google services?..

[@nlechoppayah]

Thx man!

[@david81085]

Hi is there any way to decrease screen sensitivity on the p smart 2019 ,?

[@mahamedmohamed7661]

Do you know how to restore the screen recorder at the end i really need it pls

[@agentwolf579]

Hello brother can we use slow motion video in huawei p smart 2018

[@Keijotti]

does the huawei p smart 2019 have a notification light?

[@mattphilpot293]

Im looking for a budget/mid range phone but I don't know where to start

[@britannia55]

Thanks for this video, I just about to change my phone and need a good review,

[@agreekinnorway]

Take it!!!!!

[@carolinelittleboy2297]

PLEASE can you tell me how to transfer music from my computer to my phone. Many thanks

[@brendandwyer7649]

How do I get my symbols up such as fractions. I have the same phone as the one in the video. I remember my Samsung mobile all you had to do was hold in number 1 and it brought up the fraction symbols.

[@vaclavnovak7065]

Great phone as my work phone. One thing still missing and its tap to wake feature. Im unable to find set up for this function. Thanks for a great video thow.

[@MusicworldBeats]

It is there... The phone has that option coz I use it 😅

[@ctnslicert9677]

You see when you use the gesture i use it but dont get the bar

[@leonardoaguiar6982]

anyone knows if is waterproof ? you can use on heavy rain? amazing review man!

[@TheLindy73]

Great phone, very impressed... also found a handy tip....slide 3 fingers down the screen for a screenshot.

[@harrygreb8427]

That's why my gallery is full of bloody screenshots

[@starfire3867]

Hey does anyone know how to reactivate the step counting? Didn't find anything useful on Huawei's homepage to solve it on a p smart 2019 model. Before the last couple of updates it had it automatic but now since it's EMUI version 10.0.0 i can't even find the settings for it anymore 😅. Thanks in advance

[@PauloHenriqueSantos1982]

P Smart 2019 It Will be upgrade to emui 9.1 ir emui 10?

[@aneespatel5833]

Super phone sir ji 🔥🤩🔥😶👌👌👌

[@catalinionut5708]

HI! How can I install gcam for Huawei P smart 2019 without root?

[@ruthshields5748]

why can't I see the subject in sunlight, is there a setting I must use first

[@boruwka8572]

6:20 i updated all on my p Smart 2019 why do i dont have it?

[@fadetoblackMotorcycle]

Does this thing have mirrorlink compatibility?

[@A-lone69]

Thanks dude

[@joannavlahou2253]

Hello, I've been doing a little research lately, looking for a smartphone to buy. My final options are the Huawei P Smart (2019) and an iPhone 7 128GB. I would like your opinion. Best regards.

[@ecommarrec]

I got question! Can I somehow turn on the "night mode" like was on Samsung smartphones or I need to install the theme? Thank you

[@dariuszaric6312]

You can, but you gotta download a app called dark mode

[@xndr1494]

With the gestures how do you get the bar at the bottom

[@duckquack1229]

6:22 How do you get that little bar at the bottom?

[@isaamansar4225]

The p smart is better than the iPhone X and more affordable apple have ridiculous prices for their phones and accessories like if u agree

[@the_bearded_drengr]

And the cases for iPhone X is going to break like after a week and let's not come to the screen that is shit. (Sound like a salesman I promise I'm not).

[@h2ostacipridatvodu657]

Exactly you're right! But Ajtak According to me is the Iphone shunt and Huawei is mega! Especially this! I am happy

[@hugod2000]

i agree mate, well said. whats your view on the moon landings, or 9 11. have you ever smoked meth and then tried to get it up?? its like living in a nightmare......

[@ninaninanina111]

Yeah!btw does Huawei P Smart has slow motion?

[@rafaellukasse3885]

isaam ansar so true apple is way to expensive

[@tamerlanismayilzad2847]

I use it from this phone, but I do not have this button. Why do you think it might be? (Set wifi bridge)

[@spalion3]

Can the Huawei p smart 2019 smartphone share his image to a smart tv?

[@Wendy-kh3hg]

Can you tell me how I can enable my notification light once I’ve received a text please?

[@aaroncan7442]

Nice video

[@mariachatzi7600]

very useful.

[@robertheiberg5292]

Is there any way to print all Contacts from my Huawei P Smart?

[@deansohn4546]

Do you think the micro USB is a deal breaker, or is it tolerable?

[@waynethagwana9857]

I love it and just ordered it 😅

[@carolinadegerone5401]

Same!

[@theDaftman]

On the same phone, how would one remove the Discovery page, that's the page (screen) when one swipes fully right. I hate it. thanks The DM (UK)

[@danyilV]

Long tap on the desktop-> desktop settings-> google feed

[@gregball4111]

Hi. Thanks for the great tips I cannot find the Mirror share on my 2019 so I can cast to my tv. Please help!

[@angelbellarose8628]

U drag from top to bottom where the light setting and the WiFi torch or waheva there is. Click on the pen icon at the top right corner next to the settings icon. And Wireless Projection a logo with TV and phone in front of 1 another. Ur welcome

[@gregball4111]

@@angelbellarose8628 Thank you so much!!!

[@angelbellarose8628]

@@gregball4111 np Anytime

[@jaykay9347]

@@angelbellarose8628 thank you from me also

[@nmmu_]

Does anyone know how to set it to show at the top of the screen when you get a notification?

[@chabadaniel5069]

Can you assist me, I want to perform a scrolling screenshot

[@lastgame5759]

huawei p smart 2018 tips and tricks please

[@aseefa1147]

Do uli know how I can set my phone to answer calls automatically on p20 when my wired earphones are in? I can't find the apparent call accessory option that I'm supposed to be clicking

[@MusicworldBeats]

If You Ask Your Google Yeah

[@kenpet2236]

Eyyy how did u get that whit thing to the apps thing

[@rhondashelley3009]

Is there nfc on this phone please?

[@ludovicoavellino9567]

Does it also appen to y'all that music volume is lower than the others mobiles?

[@marylynward3186]

Yes. Then I tried iPhone headphones and it was a bit better

[@MusicworldBeats]

Nope, I used my akg headphones and it was fine. Even the speakers are nice

[@shitforbrains6376]

When I touch side panel it stops my music when wearing headphones... How can I turn it off?

[@1345alexxx]

Does anyone know how to get the step count on the lock screen?

[@travisb1o0m19]

When I go full screen in a yt vid it has two big black blocks blocking the left and right hand side of the screen any idea how to get rid of them

[@stormclouds7073]

Zoom in to the screen by putting two fingers and then splitting them apart

[@Aage42]

how to find dualband / wifi 5 Ghz and change it to 2,4 for connect devices on P Smart 2019

[@christophercaines5652]

Does anyone know how to get smaller icons on the screen? Cheers

[@TheCryptKeeper8]

Hi Can anyone help? I have connected to my wifi with full connection but with a small exclamation and a message similar to "no internet access"

[@economicdownturn3654]

Old p smart forever!

[@jollygoodfellow2023]

Please let me know how to get rid of the issue, when I am typing using Gboard, it takes me to the home screen without any reason in huwaei p smart 2019

[@dovisgt]

I have this phone but I don't know how I can change photo resolution!?

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

How can i get the best quality images and video from this device?

[@borismedved4705]

does this phone support mirror link?

[@robertbailey8269]

Any idea how to get better graphics on cod mobile with this phone

[@orte94]

dat Dance Gavin Dance screen ❤️

[@anitamyles9694]

anyone know how to keep youtube music playing with the screen lock on

[@edwardappleby8691]

Please do honor 10 lite tips and tricks

[@leannekelly2033]

You speak really fast dude but i just got this phone so cheers for vid

[@ingute2009]

Does this phone has always on display function? Tnx

Thanks! I just ordered today.. ill definitely try all ur tips 😉

[@kingmuncher1]

Hi great review but nobody's explained how to format memory card once incerted. Been onto settings can't find anything to do with memory card. In storage on settings it only deals with internal memory not sd card. Can you help buddy.

[@kingmuncher1]

@Tony F haven't got a computer and certainly not buying one just to format a memory card.

[@michaelofarrell5774]

How do I get the smaller screen display? I'm struggling to use 1 hand to type.. Help

[@d0wek746]

Press background apps' button, there are your apps in the background, Just press symbol in right corner of app you want to "cut"

[@MusicworldBeats]

Just use back button and slide it to the right

[@tamanone7918]

I have a p smart 2019 but i cant download a pick on google

[@isabellaneacsu6305]

I have this smartphone but i don't know how can i manage the notification led. I saw that this Huawei has one led when i was charging it. Can you help me?

[@balancedperspective8253]

ysza bella is the back glass or plastic