Table of contents:
- How to change the display temperature
- How to use the fingerprint sensor to open an app
- How to organize apps on the home screen
- How to extend the battery
The Honor 5X is one of the best Android phones that can be found under 300 euros. Launched in Spain a few days ago, the device has some of the best features of today. It has a metallic body with a fingerprint sensor located on the back of its housing, as well as a 5.5-inch screen that positions it within the phablet sector. The Honor 5X also boasts an eight-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 616) and a 13 megapixel main camera. If you are thinking of acquiring one in the next few days or you already have it, it will be good for you to know a series of tricks to get the most out of it. We leave you some of the best.
How to change the display temperature
The EMUI interface that comes standard with the Honor 5X has a feature that offers users the ability to change the color temperature of their screen. Unfortunately, it is not automatic, so you will have to adjust it manually once the sun goes down. You can find it in: Applications settings> Display> Color temperature> adjust the slider. Moving it to the left will give you a warmer image (useful during night hours), while moving it to the right will make it more bluish and cooler (perfect for the day).
How to use the fingerprint sensor to open an app
In addition to using your fingerprint to unlock your phone, you can also use it to launch applications or access contacts. This is a rather ingenious trick that can save you a lot of time: We explain how to do it.
- Open the Settings app
- Select fingerprint sensor
- Select manage fingerprint
- Enter your password
- Select Add new fingerprint or select one that you have previously memorized
- Select Quick Start
- Activate quick start
- Select Apps or Contacts to wake up with fingerprint when screen is locked
How to organize apps on the home screen
Did you know that you can organize the applications you have on the home screen by simply shaking the Honor 5X gently ? Activate this option in: Settings> Motion Control> Shake. In this way you can have all your apps ordered according to your interest, in order of the most used, alphabetical order…
How to extend the battery
With a 3,000 mAh battery, the Honor 5X should be able to easily last more than a day without charging. Even so, if you are one of those users who make intensive use of the phone, you will have to resort to the different energy saving modes. You can find them in Settings> Power Save. You will see up to three different plans: Ultra, Smart, and Normal.
Smart mode is on by default, but we would like to recommend setting it to normal on everyday days. Use the Smart mode if you think you will be away from the charger for a long time. For his part, reserve the Ultra only for extreme cases (since it basically turns your phone into a mute phone). Of course, above all, never click on the " Optimize " button, which you will find at the top of the energy saving screen. This will only disable things like Bluetooth, WiFi, auto sync, GPS, and mobile data in an effort to squeeze a bit of battery life. It's not really worth it and should only be used in extreme cases.
