How to Scan Huawei QR Code for PC Manager on Non-Huawei Laptops

Having trouble setting up Huawei PC Manager on your non-Huawei laptop? Many users encounter outdated information when trying to install Huawei Share and PC Manager on unsupported devices. This guide simplifies the process, focusing on a crucial step: scanning the Huawei QR code to establish a connection.

This method is based on community findings and is designed for Huawei PC Manager v11. It should be compatible with AMD CPUs (though not explicitly tested) and requires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities on your PC. A wired connection is also possible, even without Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. NFC tag functionality is also supported.

Download the necessary file here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/mgd2f3hh3bf9d9u/PCManagerHuawei.rar/file

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Extract and Run as Administrator: After downloading, extract the ZIP file and run PCManagerMgr.exe as an administrator.

2. Set Date to May 12, 2020: This is a critical step. Change your PC’s date to May 12, 2020. The installation will likely fail without this step.

3. Enter Code and Install: In the PCManagerMgr interface, input the code 1DBDFC. Ensure your date is set correctly, or the code may not work.

   Alt text: PCManagerMgr installation interface highlighting the code entry field, install button, and version information, emphasizing the importance of entering the correct code and verifying the software version.

   Follow the on-screen prompts to install PC Manager.

4. Launch PC Manager and Connect: Once installed, launch PC Manager from the desktop shortcut. Navigate to the “Phone” section on the left menu and click “Connect”.

5. Scan the QR Code: Click on the half-visible QR code icon as indicated in the image below. This will display a larger, scannable QR code.

   Alt text: Huawei PC Manager interface showing the ‘Connect’ button within the ‘Phone’ section, with a red arrow pointing to the QR code icon used to initiate the device connection process.

   The expanded QR code will appear, ready for scanning.

   Alt text: Full-screen QR code displayed by Huawei PC Manager, intended for scanning with a Huawei phone to establish a connection for file sharing and device management features.

   Use Huawei Browser to Scan: It’s crucial to use the Huawei Browser on your Huawei phone to scan this QR code. Other QR scanners may not work. Set Huawei Browser as your default browser temporarily for this step. Enable Huawei Share, Bluetooth, and potentially NFC on your phone.

   After scanning, connection requests should appear on your phone. Allow these requests to establish the connection.

Troubleshooting QR Code Scan Issues

If scanning the QR code in Huawei Browser only leads to a blank page or no action, you might need to uninstall updates for the Huawei Browser app on your phone.

1. Go to your phone’s settings -> Apps -> Apps.

2. Search for “Browser”.

3. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select “Uninstall updates”.

   Alt text: Screenshot of Huawei phone settings showing the browser app options with ‘uninstall updates’ highlighted, intended for users to revert browser updates for QR code scanning compatibility.

   After uninstalling updates, try scanning the QR code again. It should now function correctly. Avoid updating the browser app in the future to maintain this functionality.

Optional: NFC Tag Setup

For NFC tag users, install the Chinese .apk file included in the downloaded ZIP archive. This installs the Huawei Share OneHop app. Scan the initial QR code displayed in PCManagerMgr (from the first image in this guide) using the OneHop app. Then, follow the app prompts to pair your NFC tag by placing your phone near the tag.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and connect Huawei PC Manager on your non-Huawei laptop, leveraging the QR code scan for a seamless connection.