HarmonyOS Update
Honor 20, V20 and Magic 2 update brings new system stability improvements
In the past few days, Huawei has rolled out the HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.165 update to several devices. The company is still expanding this firmware to more eligible smartphones and tablets in China. However, the updated content varies is vary depending on the models.
According to the latest information, the same HM OS 2 version is rolling out for Honor 20, Honor V20, and Magic 2 series phones upgraded from the previous version 2.0.0.145.
- Honor 20
- Honor 20 Pro
- Honor V20
- Honor V20 Moschino Edition
- Honor Magic 2
What’s New in this software update?
The updated content is very limited and just carries optimization for the display interface of the control panel. Furthermore, it also improves the overall user experience.
These Honor phones running the stable HarmonyOS 2.0 can enjoy the latest features of this new OS, which are currently being rolled out to a bunch of devices in the form of beta.
This self-developed custom skin of Huawei is bundled with a number of features including a brand new home screen, service widgets, smart folder, super device, and more. Check detailed features of HarmonyOS 2.0 here.
Things to remember:
- Make sure your device is not root
- Take a backup of your important data
- Maintain enough battery and storage on your device
- It’s a staged rollout and may take time to reach your device
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Honor V20:
The Honor V20 (View 20) sports a 6.4-inch display with 2310 x 1080 pixel resolutions. It is powered by Kirin 980 processor and paired with 6GB/8GB RAM along with 128Gb/258GB internal memory.
The device packs a 4000mAh battery with supercharge technology. In terms of software, it comes pre-packed with Magic UI 2.0.1. Furthermore, it equips two 48MP cameras on the back and a single 25MP lens for selfies.
Honor 20:
Honor 20 comes with a 6.26-inch FullView display and a premium back design with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It equips a 48MP quad rear camera setup and a 32MP front camera in a punch hole setup.
The device is powered by Kirin 980 AI chipset with Dual NPU and packs a 3750mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. In software terms, it comes pre-packed with the Android 9 based Magic UI 2.1. It is paired with 6BG RAM and 128GB ROM.
Honor Magic 2
The Magic 2 is Honor’s older flagship phone that comes with several high-end features and a premium design such as a 6.39-inch 2.5D AMOLED FullView display, it is powered by Kirin 980 processor.
It comes with a retractable front camera with 3D-Portrait mode on selfies. The smartphone equips an in-display fingerprint scanner along with IR face unlock. Furthermore, it also packs a 3400mAh battery along with a 40W fast charging.
Huawei is pushing a new software update for Mate 50 series that brings fresh improvements for the camera, brings new 3D avatar features, and system performance improvement.
Huawei Mate 50 series is the most recent and sole smartphone to launch with the HarmonyOS 3 operating system. And the company now has pushed off the second HarmonyOS 3 optimization update for the Huawei Mate 50 on the count.
The new Huawei Mate 50 series update clearly mentions the enhancements for Senior mode, optimizations for the camera, and shooting effects. Meanwhile, the user experience is better with 3D emojis.
The following below-mentioned features are optimized through the update:
- This update enhances the function of the Senior mode for more convent and safe use of the phone
- The performance of some game scenes and the camera shooting effect are optimized to improve the user experience
- In the account center, you can also create an exclusive 3D avatar for yourself, which can be used as an avatar or the screen-off display.
How senior mode works:
The Senior mode name itself reflects that helpful for older people. However, the font size on the device increases when a user activates the Elderly mode. With the text size increased, someone with poor vision would be able to read the words on the screen.
In short, the application icons and the text font behave similarly in elderly mode, they enlarge and become more streamlined for users’ convenience.
Back to the update, this new HarmonyOS 3 optimization update for the Huawei Mate 50 can be identified through the 3.0.0.137 build (C00E130R5P4). To experience all these enhancements just lift 848 MB of your data to download and install it.
What was Huawei Mate 50 first update bring:
The very first update for the Huawei Mate 50 brings compatibility for the FreeBuds 2. However, the HD spatial audio FreeBuds Pro 2 earphones will eventually be compatible with the Huawei Mate 50.
As a result, Mate 50 consumers will receive a massive assortment of unexpected components and numerous new upgrades to their innovative smart device.
New Huawei HarmonyOS 3 beta version and September 2022 security update both were awaited to-release for the Huawei P50 Pocket users, and Huawei smartly handles the situation by dispatching them together with a single update.
Yes! Huawei recently rollout the fourth beta version of HarmonyOS 3 for the uniquely designed P50 Pocket along with a new feature for better background task handling.
The new HarmonyOS 3 version for the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn’t bring any new features, but it optimizes the background task handling for smartphone smooth working, which can be degraded by excessive storage and junk files.
Huawei Task window clearing function: These features help your handset free from junk and other unusual stuff that bother your handset to run wisely. Through this update, the company optimizes the background task window handling feature to let you explore your smartphone free from junk and more.
Compatible model:
- Huawei P50 Pocket (BAL-AL00)
- Huawei P50 Pocket (BAL-AL80)
If your Huawei P50 Pocket runs over the HarmonyOS 3.0.0.116 baseline, then you are smartphone is eligible to receive the HarmonyOS 3.0.0.126 fourth beta build version.
Changelog:
System
- Optimize the application task window clearing function
Security:
- Ingrate September 2022 security patch to enhance system security
September 2022 security patch for Huawei P50 Pocket:
With this two-in-one update for the Huawei P50 Pocket users, a question arises that this recent update with September 2022 patch is released for the HarmonyOS 3 tester. But what about the non beta testers?
Well, those who are not beta testers then they will receive a separate September 2022 security update based on the HarmonyOS 2 version. However, the aim to release the September 2022 security update along with the HarmonyOS 3 beta is just to protect the system of your device from bugs.
Non-beta tester of the Huawei P50 Pocket should wait a while to experience the September 2022 security patch. Just stay tuned with us for the latest info about the upcoming update.
Huawei is currently working to make HarmonyOS 3 beta compatible, to release its stable version soon for users. Here’s a kindness pop-up for the Huawei Nova 5i users as the company recently released an optimization update for the same.
It’s worthless to mention that Huawei always taking care of all of its models all around the world, no matter how old devices it is. Well, the Huawei Nova 5i smartphone is also one the famous and loveable among users.
But, it seems a little unfair for the Huawei Nova 5i users that they get the optimization update instead of the ongoing September 2022 security patch update. Alongside, there no indication for HarmonyOS 3 for the Huawei Nova 5i so far.
We have to wait a while to see the next step of the company, as there were only 2 batches of devices released to get the HarmonyOS 3 beta update. Huawei Nova 5i users should for the upcoming batches to know whether they receive it or not.
Huawei Nova 5i September 2022 update:
Well back to the title, the latest update for the Huawei Nova 5i make the device more compatible and stable for the users. It also improves the overall functionality of the system.
As per the info, Huawei bringing this new September 2022 optimization update on the surface of the HarmonyOS. The Chinese users can identify this update with the software version 2.0.0.270. However, upgrading the device to a new version has a baseline of 2.0.0.268.
Compatible models:
- Huawei Nova 5i (GLK-AL00)
- Huawei Nova 5i (GLK-TL00)
![[Software update] nova 5i 2.0.0.270 release notes (optimized system stability)](https://clubimg.club.vmall.com/data/attachment/forum/202209/23/181936ace2de6764b0debd.png)
How to update:
We advise you to continue checking for updates on your phone by going to Settings > tapping on System & updates > choosing Software updates > and then following the on-screen directions to get the most recent software build for your Huawei Nova 5i phone.
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