HONOR 9A FAQs Frequently Asked Questions are Answered. Updated on 2020.09.30

Frequently asked questions of the HONOR 9A are answered. Whether you have purchased or are about to purchase the HONOR 9A, this FAQ is very useful for you to know this smartphone better. Click here to learn more!

Also, this HONOR 9A FAQ frequently asked questions are subject to updates. If your question about the HONOR 9A is not answered in this FAQ, kindly leave a comment.

[About the HONOR 9A phone itself]

Q: Does HONOR 9A support GMS?

A: No, HONOR 9A is non GMS smartphone but an HMS-supported smartphone.

Q: What is HMS?

A: HMS refers to HUAWEI Mobile Services. It is part of Huawei Consumer Business Group which aims to provide complete mobile experience to HUAWEI and HONOR device users. Our services include HUAWEI AppGallery, Mobile Cloud, Themes, Music, Screen Magazine and etc. HUAWEI Mobile Services covers 570 million users in over 170 countries, enabling a smart living for every Huawei device users.

Q: What are the specs of HONOR 9A?

A: Specs sheet of HONOR 9A:

Q: What is latest version of operating system for HONOR 9A?

A: The latest version which HONOR 9A is installed with, is Magic UI 3.1 with Android 10.

Q:What is version of Bluetooth for HONOR 9A?

A: Its version is Bluetooth 5.0.

Q:How many colors does HONOR 9A have?

A:HONOR 9A comes in a modern and stylish design with 2 color options: Midnight black and Phantom blue.

Q: How is the HONOR 9A battery and how long is the standby time of HONOR 9A?

A：HONOR 9A is equipped with 5000mAh battery which allows 65hrs calls, 32hrs videos, 36hrs 4G calls and 37hrs FM radio, you will not get worried whenever you enjoy using your phone.

Q: What is the storage of HONOR 9A?

A: Yes, the storage of HONOR 9A is 64GB and can be expanded to 512GB with a Micro-SD card.

Q: What are the advantages of HONOR 9A Camera and Speaker?

A: HONOR 9A is equipped with 5MP Wide Angle Lens, 120° Field of View Distortion Correction Supported;

                 Without super – wide angle lens                                              With super – wide-angle lens

As well, the HONOR 9A speaker is equipped with Smart-PA which provides bright and clear 88 dB sound.

Q: I got a SIM for work and a SIM for personal life. Does HONOR 9A support dual SIM?

A: Yes, HONOR 9A is equipped with 3 card slots which enable you to easily switch between calls on the fly and make VoLTE calls from either SIM.

[HONOR 9A Apps]

Q:Without Google play, how to install apps on HONOR 9A？

A: You can get the apps you need through Phone Clone, HUAWEI AppGallery (the official app distribution platform for Huawei, which is one of the top 3 app marketplaces globally.) and Petal Search Find Apps widget.

Q: What are the Essential and Exclusive Apps on HONOR 9A?

A: The Essential and Exclusive Apps on HONOR 9A are Browser, Cloud, Assistant, Music, Video, Themes, Reader, Wallet.

Q: What are those Essential and Exclusive Apps functions separately? And what plans does Huawei have to develop these offerings on the App Gallery?

A:     1. Browser dedicated to providing high-speed Internet browsing, convenient searching, and comprehensive privacy protection for phone and tablet users.

2. Cloud is used to safely store photos, videos, contacts, notes, and other important information. HUAWEI Mobile Cloud allows you to back up your data to a secure cloud which prevents data loss in the event that you lose your phone as well as allowing you to conveniently transfer your data to a new device anytime, anywhere.

3. Assistant is one swipe away. Access wide-ranging services and content - on just whim.

4. Huawei Music brings extraordinary music experience with massive high-quality music and audio, and it’s coming to many countries/regions gradually. HUAWEI Music provides users access to a big music gallery with 30 million of songs. It has more than 160 million MAUs globally.

5. Huawei Video provides a large amount of high-quality content and rich local and global video experience to users through its partnership with Mango *, Youku, Tencent Video, Sohu Video, Huace Video, Sony and Paramount to bring users a rich “global+local” video experience.

6. Reader is an e-book reader where you can browse, purchase and download ebooks or even import e-pub books. It's very customizable.

7. Wallet refers to Huawei Pay, which is an easy and secure way to make payments with your Huawei or Honor devices. Add your bank cards to Huawei Pay to pay in stores with just a tap.

Q: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, * & Whatsapp, Are they Available on HONOR 9A?

A: Yes, sure. It is possible to install all of these apps easily with Petal Search Find Apps widget. Check out below app guides：

 


 


 https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/%5BTips-&-Tricks%5D-Three-Ways-(App-Gallery,-Petal-Search,-Huawei-Brower)-To-Download-Your-Favorite-Apps/topicId_23241/

Q: I want to install Google Play on HONOR 9A, is it possible?

A: It is not suggested to install GMS unofficially. But if you have the interest to know more you can find some installation tutorials from other users in HONOR community.

[the setting of the HONOR 9A]

Q: How to take screenshot and screen recording on HONOR 9A?

A:      Gesture screen shot: Setting → Accessibility feature → Shortcuts & gesture → set your favorite gesture

           Please click this link for detailed tutorial:


 


 


 https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/%5BTips&Tricks%5D-EMUI-10-TIPS:-How-to-take-screenshots-and-scrollshot-on-HONOR-9A/topicId_23107/

Normal way to take screen shot: Rolling down screen → screenshot → Edit screenshot → save

Screen recording: Rolling down screen → screen recorder.

Q: How to set system navigation on HONOR 9A?

A: Setting → System & updates → System navigation.

Click this link for more details


 


 


 https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/topicId_20875/

Q: How to add and change system language?

A: Setting → System & Updates → Language & Input → Language and Region → Add Language.

Q: How to add keyboard language?

A: Open keyboard (You can open it through texting or other typing ways) → Setting → Input → Language and input type setting → Choose the language you want to add and download it

Q: How to backup and restore data?

A: Setting → System & Updates → Backup and restore → Cloud Backup (Via Huawei ID) / External storage (Via external storage device) / HiSuite (Connecting to computer or laptop), and then you can choose these three options to backup and restore your HONOR A9.

[More questions about the HONOR 9A]

Q: How to use HONOR 9A transfering apps or other data via Phone clone?

A: The transfer of data from your old device to your new Huawei phone is simple and incurs just a few steps.

Click this link for more details :

 


 


 https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/%5D-Transfer-apps-and-data-within-minutes-via-Phone-%3Cspan-style=color:57CBFF%3EClone%3C/span%3E/topicId_21529/

Q: Does HONOR 9A support NFC?

A: Yes, HONOR 9A supports NFC.

Check out more info about NFC by clicking below links ：

https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/%5BGeek-Lab%5D-%3Cspan-style_color:57CBFF%3ENFC%3C/span%3E-Vol-1:-What-is-%3Cspan-style_color:57CBFF%3ENFC%3C/span%3E/topicId_21041/

https://community.hihonor.com/uk/topicdetail/%5BGeek-Lab%5D-%3Cspan-style_color:57CBFF%3ENFC%3C/span%3E-Vol-2:-Why-dont-most-budget-phonessupport-%3Cspan-style_color:57CBFF%3ENFC%3C/span%3E/topicId_21405/

Q: What is the price of HONOR 9A? Where can I buy it? And can I get discount?

A: The price of HONOR 9A is moderate and reasonable matching its quality and functions. Especially these days you can purchase it and get abundant gifts including an HONOR minispeaker, free 15GB of Cloud storage for first 12 months; Authority of HUAWEI MUSIC for 1 month and 3 * Vouchers of HUAWEI VIDEO at an incredible final price €/£129.99! (Plz use only the local currency of your countries)

Click this link for more information:


 


 


 https://bit.ly/3fBORAb

Q：How to contact HONOR if I have more questions about HONOR 9A?

A: You can contact us through support page (


 


 


 https://www.hihonor.com/global/support/



) to submit your questions or find a local service center. You can also visit HONOR Community where you can find a lot useful information shared by HONOR fans.

If you still have any questions about the HONOR 9A that is not mentioned above, leave a comment below this post.

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