OnePlus 8 5G UW User manual

OnePlus 8 5G UW User Guide

Due to software updates, your experience of the software interface (including but not limited to

software features, user interfaces, and interaction experiences) may differ from the

interface presented in this manual. The software interface is subject to change.

 
 
Table of contents 
GETTING STARTED 10 
Front view 11 
Back view 12 
Setting up your device 13 
Battery and charging 13 
Physical buttons 15 
Transfer data to OnePlus 8 5G UW 17 
THE BASICS 19 
Basic gestures 20 
Install and uninstall apps 21 
Use Apps 22 
Home screen 23 
Notification panel 26 
Google assistant 29 
SETTINGS 31 
Wi-Fi & internet 32 
Wi-Fi 32 
SIM & network 33 
Dual-channel network acceleration 33 
Data usage 34 

 
 
 
Advanced Calling 34 
Mobile Hotspot & tethering 34 
Bluetooth & device connection 36 
Bluetooth 36 
NFC 37 
Android Beam 37 
Tap & pay 37 
Display 38 
Customization 40 
Lock Screen Customization 40 
System Customization 40 
Sound & vibration 41 
Volume 41 
Dolby Atmos 41 
Do Not Disturb 42 
Earphone mode 43 
Ringtone & vibration 43 
System 43 
Buttons & gestures 43 
Alert slider 44 

 
 
 
Navigation bar & gestures 44 
Quick gestures 46 
Quick turn on camera 47 
Press and hold the power button 47 
Utilities 47 
Security & lock screen 48 
Security status 48 
Device security 49 
Personal security 51 
Location 52 
Privacy 53 
Permission manager 53 
Show passwords 53 
Lock screen 53 
Apps & notifications 53 
System 55 
Accessibility 55 
Language & input 55 
Date & time 56 
Backup 56 

 
 
 
Reset options 56 
OTG storage 57 
Experience improvement programs 57 
Multiple users 58 
RAM Boost 58 
Accounts 59 
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls 59 
Battery 61 
Storage 61 
About phone 62 
APPS 64 
Phone 65 
Contacts 66 
File Manager 68 
Messages 69 
Weather 70 
Calculator 71 
Recorder 72 
Notes App 73 

 
 
 
Gallery 77 
Clock 78 
Zen Mode 80 
OnePlus Switch 81 
Google Apps 82 
ADVANCED 84 
Gaming mode 85 
Do Not Disturb 86 
Cast screen 86 
Scheduled power on/off 87 
Screen pinning 87 
Parallel Apps 88 
Picture-in-picture 88 
Hidden Space 89 
REBOOT, UPDATE, BACKUP, RECOVERY 90 
Reboot or force reboot 91 
System updates 91 
Backup and Restore 91 
Backup and restore by OnePlus Switch 91 
Use Google drive for backup and recovery 91 

 
 
 
Factory reset 92 
ACCESSIBILITY 94 
Magnify with triple-tap 95 
Power button ends call 95 
Color inversion 95 
Color correction 96 
High contrast text 96 
SAFETY INFORMATION 97 
Legal Notice 98 
Declaration 98 
Trademarks and Permissions 98 
Privacy Policy 99 
Safety 100 
General Safety Information 100 
Battery Safety 101 
Charging Safety 102 
Driving Safety 104 
Health Information 105 
RoHS Compliance 105 
FCC Regulatory Conformance 106 