Application Basis
Download and Install Apps
You can download and install different kinds of apps based on your needs and preferences to extend features of ColorOS and enhance user experience.
Tap "App Market" on the Home screen.
Search and select the app that you want to download, and tap "Install".
After the app has been installed, tap "Open" in the app store or tap the app from the Home screen to open the app.
App Details
Select the app that you want to download and go to the introduction page to view more details, reviews, and recommendations of the app.
Switch between Different Apps
You can quickly switch to different apps and multitask with the help of applications run in the backstage.
l Swipe from the bottom of the screen to activate the multitasking interface.
l Browse all the apps in the interface and swipe left or right to switch the app.
l Tap "X" to close all the apps in operation.
Move and Organize Apps
How to deal with apps that appear on the Home screen? You can organize and arrange them as needed.
Move Apps
Apps on the Home screen can be moved as you wish.
Long press the app.
Drag and drop the app to the desired page and location. Swipe either left or right to jump to another page.
Move with the dock. The number of dots above the dock shows the number of home screens.
Move multiple apps at the same time: Long press the blank area of the home screen to enter the editing mode. A selection box will appear at the top right of the app. Check the apps and move simultaneously.
Create Folders
Organize your apps by piling them into folders to make the Home screen seem tidier. It can be also easier to find apps.
Create a folder by moving one app icon atop another.
Move the apps that you want to classify into the folders. One folder can include more than one page.
To name a folder, tap the name bar to rename, then tap elsewhere outside the name bar to save the folder name.
Delete the folder to move all apps out of the folder.
Delete Apps
You can remove unwanted apps at any time.
Press and hold the app until a white box shows up, and then tap "Uninstall".
A confirmation box will appear for you to ensure that you are going to uninstall the app. Tap "Uninstall" again to uninstall the app with all related data cleaned up.