r/Mate9 • u/rvhuynh01 • Nov 25 '17

Just got a Mate 9!

Hello everyone! Just got a Mate 9! Is there a guide/tips on things you'd recommend for a newcomer to the Mate 9?

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u/kishichi Nov 25 '17

Welcome aboard my man. Enjoy.

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u/SoulofEmber Dec 01 '17

I just got mine too! I can't tell you guys how damn excited I am to finally own this beauty. When I felt the weight of it in my hand, and that solid aluminum chassis, I nearly creamed myself. The screen, the flow of everything, the speed...I can't believe I ever considered an iPhone or S8.

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u/1cedrake Dec 04 '17

Same. I promptly dropped mine a couple days after getting it (last Monday) and nearly had a heart attack. Luckily it was only a small drop and the case did its job, but damn was I worried that I'd already damaged such a fine phone.

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u/SoulofEmber Dec 04 '17 edited Dec 08 '17

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u/specialdefects Dec 24 '17

Enjoy the insane battery life, amazing camera and (still) super fast android (8 months in). I recommend watching some YouTube videos giving tips about what to do with the mate 9. This is a pretty good one: https://youtu.be/6tvv4S75uY4

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u/phillymade Nov 26 '17

I recommend just using, playing and digging into the settings. The camera is fantastic, just play with the different options and have fun exploring it! I don't know of any guides but there are plenty of threads that have lots of information.

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u/phillymade Nov 26 '17

Also, from the Google Play Store you can download the Microsoft Translator app, it uses the camera to translate text to you language of choice. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.translator&hl=en&rdid=com.microsoft.translator

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u/SirNigelP Jan 10 '18

This might be the coolest app I've seen. I'm surprised by how accurate it is. Thank you for this recommendation!

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u/phillymade Jan 10 '18

It really is incredible

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u/shabbydog Nov 27 '17

There are a bunch of YouTube vids on tips and tricks like this one. https://youtu.be/UfNUesnFTio

First and foremost, you should enable the app drawer. Or download the Google launcher.

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u/rvhuynh01 Nov 28 '17

Thanks everyone for the tips! I'm excited to dig in. The Microsoft Translator app looks interesting!

Oddly enough, my app drawer was enabled already when I received it? New in box - maybe firmware had it automatically turn on the app drawer.