▷ 16 Tricks of the huawei y6 2018 to get the most out of it [2019]

The Huawei Y6 of 2018 is and has been one of the phones that has worked best for the Chinese company. Currently it is possible to buy the terminal for a price slightly higher than 100 euros. This has been precisely part of the reason for the sales success. And it is that despite the fact that the Y6 2019 has already been presented, the truth is that it has not yet reached Spain or other Latin American countries such as Mexico or Argentina. We have been able to test the Huawei Y6 for several days and after tinkering for a long time we have found the best tricks to get the most out of Huawei Y6 2018. Also compatible with the Huawei Y6 2017.

How to speed up the Huawei Y6 2018 and 2017

Despite being one of the oldest tricks of Android, it serves to accelerate practically any device that is somewhat slow when opening applications and switching between menus.

To speed up the Huawei Y6, the first thing we will have to do is activate the Developer Options. These can be activated by clicking several times on the Compilation number section that we can find in System; specifically in About the phone.When we have activated the Development Options, we go back to the System section and we will access the Developer Options option.

Finally we will slide to the Drawing section and we will set the window animation scale, transition-animation and animator to 0.5x or to Animation off. Now we should notice a much higher performance when opening applications, navigating the system and switching between menus and options.

How to change the screen resolution on the Huawei Y6

Making use of the Developer Options again, we can change the resolution of the mobile screen.

Just below the Animation Scale options we will find the smallest width option. The default screen value is 360 dp. In the event that we want to increase the resolution, we will have to write a higher number, around 390 or 400 dp.

If, on the other hand, we want to decrease the resolution, and therefore increase the size of the elements on the screen, we will have to write down a lower number, around 320 or 340.

How to hide the name of the operator (Vodafone, Movistar…) in the Huawei Y6 2017 and 2018

By default, most Android mobiles include the operator's name in the notification bar, occupying a good part of the same space. Luckily, EMUI 8 allows us to hide the serial name.

To do this, we will go to the Applications and notifications section within the Settings application. Next, we will click on Notifications and status bar and finally we will deactivate the option to Show operator name.

How to lock apps with password on the Huawei Y6

Until now, blocking apps with a pattern or password was only possible through third-party apps. Fortunately, EMUI 8 includes such an option natively.

To block applications with a password we will have to go to the Security and privacy section within the Android Settings. Once we are inside, we will click Application Lock and enter an unlock pattern, which may be the same or different from the one we have previously configured on the mobile.

Now we will only have to add the apps that we want to block so that the system requires the password each time we want to access them.

How to activate facial unlocking on the Huawei Y6 2018

Although the Huawei Y6 does not have a fingerprint sensor, we can use the face unlock that EMUI integrates natively.

To activate this option we will have to go to the Settings application; specifically to the Security and privacy section. Once inside we will give you the option of Face Unlock.

Finally we will store our face and configure an alternative unlocking method in the event that it does not detect our face.

How to record the screen of the Huawei Y6 2018 without applications

Another of the interesting tricks that the Huawei Y6 integrates is the Screen recording option without the need to install third-party applications.

To do this, we will slide the notification bar down and click on the Edit button (pencil icon next to the gear wheel). Then, different Toogles will appear to add to the EMUI quick settings; We will select the Screen Recording and we will drag it to the top bar.

Now we just have to click on it to activate the native screen recording.

How to hide the Android navigation bar on the Huawei Y6 2018

Surely one of the most annoying things on Android is the navigation bar that includes the Home, Back and Multitasking buttons. In EMUI it is possible to hide it by accessing the System Settings application.

Once inside, we will go to the System section and then to System navigation. Finally, we will select Navigation bar and activate the tab that will appear next to the four possible configuration options for the bar in question. It will automatically hide from our view.

To activate it again, we will only have to slide from the bottom up in the lower frame of the mobile.

How to activate the miniscreen on the Huawei Y6 2018

Another of the curiosities of the Huawei Y6 that EMUI houses is the possibility of making the screen smaller to handle the interface with one hand.

Since it is generally activated by default, we will only have to slide on the Android navigation bar from right to left. In the event that we want to return to the normal size, we will have to slide just in the opposite direction, from left to right.

How to have the Android application drawer on the Huawei Y6

By default, EMUI, Huawei's customization layer, does not include an app drawer. Any element or application that is added to the system will be added directly to the Home screen. Fortunately, EMUI 8 includes a function that allows us to recover the native Android application drawer.

Activating it is as simple as going to the Screen section within the Settings. Once we are inside, we will click on Main screen style and select the application drawer option.

How to see the battery percentage on the Huawei Y6

While it is true that the battery percentage is displayed by default on the Huawei Y6, there are times when the system does not show the serial value.

To activate the battery percentage, again we will have to go to the EMUI Settings, specifically to the Battery section.

Finally, we will click on the Battery percentage section and select the option Next to the icon or On the icon to reactivate the percentage in the notification bar.

How to activate the double tap on the Huawei Y6 2018

The double touch of the screen is another of the functions that most low-end Huawei phones include as standard. Unfortunately, this is disabled by default.

Activating the option is as simple as going to the EMUI Settings; specifically up to the Smart Assistance section. Within the same section we will give Control movements and finally Press twice.

Once the tab is activated, we can unlock the mobile by pressing twice on the screen.

How to activate gestures on the Huawei Y6

Within the same section of Control movements we can activate the different gestures that the Huawei Y6 2017 and 2018 integrates as standard, such as the screen capture with three fingers or turning the mobile to silence incoming calls and notifications.

How to put two applications to split screen on the Huawei Y6

A trick that despite not being exclusive to the Huawei Y6 and EMUI, is extremely useful by allowing us to run two applications on the screen at the same time.

The process is as simple as opening any application as long as it is compatible with the multi-window, clicking on the Multitasking button and selecting the icon that will appear to the left of the lock on the recent applications.

The system will then show us all the applications compatible with split screen or split screen.

How to take pictures with the mobile locked on the Huawei Y6

Another of the curiosities that EMUI usually integrates in its low-end mobiles. This function allows us to take a quick snapshot with the mobile locked by pressing twice on the Volume button below.

Activating the option in question is as simple as going to the Camera application and opening the settings by sliding to the left. Once inside the settings, we will go to the Quick snapshot option and activate some of the options that the section includes as standard.

How to have dark mode on the Huawei Y6

Although EMUI 8 does not come with a dark mode as standard, we can install external themes from the System Themes application.

One of the ones that has worked best for us is Pitch Black, a theme that we can install for free from the Play Store. Once installed, we will open the Themes application and apply it.

If you want to see more themes like this, you can take a look at our compilation of the best Huawei themes and wallpapers.

How to quickly switch between applications on the Huawei Y6 2018

It is not an exclusive function of this model, but of all Android mobiles with versions higher than Android Nougat 7.

Switching between apps instantly is as easy as double-tapping the square multitasking button. The system will automatically switch between the application we are using and the last application we have recently opened.