A week ago, our fellow reader Adrian shared a screenshot of the Magic UI 5.2 rollout for the Honor 20 smartphone. The shared screenshot reveals more information about the software, which shows EMUI 12 in the base.

Earlier this year, we reported that Honor will release EMUI 12 for Honor smartphones. However, the company showed no sign of this since then.

Meanwhile, Honor smartphones users gave us questions one after another related to this upgrade. But it’s finally here and it’s happening. Don’t worry, we got some proof to cement this claim.

What did we find?

While researching further, we found that the Honor 20 is not the only smartphone to get Magic UI 5.2. Because EMUI 12 is also upgrading other Honor smartphones such as the top-tier Honor 30 and V30 series.

That’s not it, Honor is randomly sending EMUI 12 build for old budget devices such as Honor 10 Lite, and Honor V20 as well. However, some other users of the same models are still waiting for the OTA update.

Availability?

For your information, the Magic UI 5.2/EMUI 12 is spotted in Russia and we’ve not found this occurring in another market.

May take some time to expand:

We’re certain this rollout is in the initial stage and may take some to reach every eligible Honor model. Also, we’re not expecting a fast rollout.

Instructions:

If you want to check for the latest software update, visit Settings > System & updates, tap on Software updates and then CHECK FOR UPDATES. Alternatively, we suggest you to also check for new firmware via the My Huawei app.

Before you proceed, make sure you get a backup of important data and maintain internal storage to download Magic UI 5.2/EMUI 12 on your Honor smartphone.

Changelog:

This update introduces the intuitive Magic UI 5.2 interface, which provides the Device Interactions section of the Control Panel and various useful features.

Innovative Interactions

[Font]

• A more flexible font setting allows you to adjust the size and weight of the font using the slider.

[Neomorphic Design]

• Neomorphism concept applied to UI elements: simple color tints, shadows and highlights are used for a more realistic effect.

[Smart Folders]

• Tapping and holding application folders on the home screen enlarges them for easy access to the applications in them.

[Notification Panel and Control Panel]

• Access the Notification Panel by swiping Down from the Top Left of the screen to view notifications and the Control Panel by swiping Down from the Top Right of the screen to use the icons.
• An audio control section has been added to the Control Panel that makes it easy to switch between different audio devices and audio applications.
• Quickly turn on the Multi-screen function by clicking on the Huawei laptop and tablet icons in the Device+ section of the Control Panel, and broadcast Video too large screens by clicking on the HUAWEI Vision icon.

Artificial intelligence in all scenarios:

[Joint security]

• The mobile phone and laptop joint authentication function allow you to unlock the phone by entering the phone screen unlock password on the Huawei laptop when the phone and laptop are connected using the Multiscreen function.

[Smart office]

• Access documents or pictures on your phone using your laptop without having to connect two devices with a data cable.
• Enhanced data transfer speed of Huawei Share for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets and laptops.

[MeeTime]

• Adding the MeeTime app that supports making HD voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data network.
• Adding support for screen sharing during video calls, allowing you to mark important information and share it during video conversations.
• Support for multi-party voice and video calls on Huawei phones and tablets.

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According to the information, Honor 20 and 20 Pro March 2022 update added new devices support to a very useful Super Device feature as well as Senior mode settings for easier management as well as security improvements.

Further, the update also adds quick download app icons to the home screen of popular apps and brings optimizations for mistouch prevention in gaming situations, and calling experience. Additionally, the update fixes the problem of ringtones in some situations.

However, the above-mentioned new changes have already been released for other models the such as  Honor 30, Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5i, and Nova 5z in the past weeks. Now, it’s time for the Honor 20 and 20 Pro smartphones to get the latest improvements as soon as they arrive on your smartphone.

As always, this update is rolling out in batches and takes some time to cover all devices. In the meantime, you can keep on the update section to receive the patch soon. For information, check the complete changelog below.

Update Steps:

To install the latest update, open the settings menu on your smartphone, tap on system & updates, tap on software updates followed by CHECK FOR UPDATES. Now, let the phone connect to server and fetch latest update for you.

Full changelog:

• Super Device: Added support for connecting with some Huawei watches, bands, and MateView, which can easily support the new multi-screen collaboration capabilities.
• Settings: Adds the Senior mode settings screen for easier management of settings that seniors may find useful, including larger font size and a longer touch response time.
• Apps: Adds the quick download icon for popular apps.
• Games: Optimizes the user experience with Mistouch prevention in gaming situations.
• Call: Optimizes the calling experience in some situations.
• Fix: Resolve the problem of ringtone stacks in some scenarios.
• Security: Installs the security patch released in March 2022.

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The new information reveals that January 2022 update for the Honor 20 and 20 Pro smartphones hits the ground with HarmonyOS version 2.0.0.220. However, this update is rolling out in the Chinese market.

For your information, the January 2022 HarmonyOS security patch fixes a massive count of 130 CVEs found in the latest software system and third-party libraries for better system security.

Adapting models:

• Honor 20 (YAL-AL00)
• Honor 20 (YAL-TL00)
• Honor 20 Pro (YAL-AL10)

Early this month, Huawei has delivered the December 2021 security update for Honor 20 running on Magic UI 4.0 in the global market. The update rolled out with Magic UI version 11.0.0.1884 (C675E3R1P4) and a software update package size of 199MB.

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Talking about Honor 20, this smartphone launched with an eye-catching design, a 6.26-inch full-HD+, Kirin 980 SoC, 48MP rear quad camera system, excellent battery, and much more.

In terms of the software, it was initially packed with Magic UI 2.1 and received Magic UI 3, Magic UI 3.1, and Magic UI 4.0 major updates. Now, Honor 20 smartphones are performing very well with HarmonyOS 2.0 in China.

How to update Honor smartphones:

Honor 20 smartphone users can download the latest HarmonyOS update via go to phone settings then tap on system & updates, click on the software update, tap on check for updates. Once the update prompt pop-up on your smartphone hit the download button and install it.

Alternatively, head towards the My Huawei app, visit the update section and follow the on-screen instruction to install it. During the update timeline, make sure that the phone has a sufficient amount of battery and storage to download the update package. Also, use a stable connection to prevent update download failure issues.

(Source: Huawei)

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Moreover, the HarmonyOS 2 beta rollout is limited to Chinese variants but the Huawei will soon release HarmonyOS 2 beta testing for global Huawei and Honor devices.

Before the release of the stable version, the beta release is the initiation of the process that has been required to finalize the new features. In the latest development, the Honor 20 smartphones owners but only beta testers are able to enjoy the HM OS features.

To be mentioned, Honor 20 smartphones were enrolled in the first batch of Honor devices for the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta testing program along with 11 other devices.

Honor 20 adapting models:

• Honor 20 (YAL-AL00)
• Honor 20 (YAL-TL00)
• Honor 20 Pro (YAL-AL10)

HarmonyOS 2.0 beta version:

According to the latest information, Honor 20 and 20 Pro devices begun receiving HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.135 upgraded from 11.0.0.147 in China.

HarmonyOS 2.0 beta features:

The first HarmonyOS 2.0 beta brings a number of new features including the new home screen, control panel, service center, HarmonyOS font, smoother sharing, smart home connection, better security, and more.

Let’s take a look over the changelog in detail:

Home-screen

Swiping up on the app icon generates a service widget, which can be resized dragged to a new location, or added to your custom home screen.

Control Panel:

Swiping down from the upper-right edge of the screen takes you to Control Panel. Device Control access has been added to the shortcut switches panel so that you can control all of your devices with the same ease as navigating on your phone.

Service Center:

If you swipe up from the lower left or lower right corner on the screen, the system will lead to the Service Center. This is the place, where all of your collected service widgets are stored and ready to offer access to your desired services.

Smart Folder:

HarmonyOS adds support for app categorization and management. By pressing down on a standard folder displays a large folder, which offers direct access to desired apps.

HarmoynOS Fonts:

HarmonyOS brings support for step-free font Weight adjustments and adjusts the size of the font itself.

Smart Office:

Under this label, HarmonyOS brings you the capability to transfer files on cross-device platforms without requiring a data cable with the power of Huawei Share, which increases the file transfer speed and provides faster and secure file sharing between Huawei smartphones, computers, and tablets.

Smart Home:

Offers nimble, intelligent operations on household appliances, such as quickly accessing the phone’s network from the devices, controlling screenless devices, installation-free apps, and direct service access, which can be accessed by tapping your phone against the selected household appliance, or bringing your phone into the proximity to the appliance.

Seamless Performance:

All operations, including touches and swipes, are smoother and more natural, with images and videos loading more quickly as well.

Task manager:

 Support task status saving infrequently used apps, meaning that even after you’ve switched to another app, you can pick up a previous task right from where you had left off.

MeeTime:

Added support for multi-party calls. Now, both Huawei mobile phones and tablets can freely access audio and video calls

SECURITY:

App Guard:

The App Guard mode is enabled by default, to ensure that all apps subject deep scans for malicious behavior, security vulnerabilities, privacy risks, and other related behaviors while being installed.

This prevents risky apps from being installed while helping safeguard the secure running environment of the entire system.

Collaborative Security:

Add a mobile – Computer collaborative authentication feature and allows you to unlock your phone by entering the phone’s screen unlock password on your Huawei computer when your phone and computer are connected via multi-screen collaboration.

Certifications:

The TEE OS security kernel has obtained the CC EAL5+ certification, indicating the highest security level for a global commercial operating system kernel. The HarmonyOS operating system has obtained CC EAL4+ security certification, China’s highest security certification.

Remember before HarmonyOS 2 closed beta upgrade:

1. Users are compulsory to download and upgrade to the required EMUI version to receive the beta push.
2. During the closed beta test, users are suggested to enable the user experience improvement plan (path: Settings-System and Update-User Experience Improvement Plan) to facilitate the developers to perform system and application analysis, fault diagnosis, etc., and continue to improve the version quality.
3. This upgrade will not delete your data, but it is recommended that users take a backup of all of the important data to a PC or the cloud before the update process begins and confirm that the backup content is complete, otherwise it may cause a risk of data loss.
4. Some third-party apps may not be compatible with HarmonyOS, the app may not work as usual after the update. It is recommended that you try to update the apps on the latest version from AppGallery.
5. After the upgrade process is completed, the phone may heat up, get cold or perform slow charging. This is caused by the self-optimization and adaptation process performed by the system following the upgrade.
6. Following the upgrade, rest assured that it will recover by itself after a period of time. It is recommended that you charge for more than 1 hour in your free time. During the charging period, the system will perform optimization to ensure that the mobile application is quickly adapted.
7. After the update, the home screen may get unorganized, please adjust it manually.
8. This update procedure requires to vacate at least 10GB of free space for the installation package, which will automatically be deleted after the successful installation.

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According to the previous information, the Honor devices that were launched ahead of the Huawei-Honor breakup, are eligible to upgrade over HarmonyOS.

Additionally, it was also reported that Honor 30 and 20 series smartphones are currently under HarmonyOS 2.0 beta-testing pool in China.

Besides this, Honor has begun sending a new software update for the Honor 20 and 20 Pro smartphones. This update comes with a full package of new features that enhances the user’s experience and installs new apps.

According to the changelog, Honor 20 update brings quick download icons for popular apps including Petal Search, Reader, Petal Maps, Member Center, Link Now, and Game Center. The update also improves system stability for better performance.

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Honor 20 devices owners can check the latest Magic UI 4 version and detailed changelog below.

Note:

• The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
• EMUI version and size may vary.
• Maintain enough battery and storage on your device.

New Magic UI 4 Version:

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphone starts receiving new Magic UI 4 version 11.0.0.146 (C431E4R5P4) with a big update size of 0.99 GB.

Changelog:

• System: Improves system stability in all scenarios
• Apps: Added quick download shortcuts for the following apps: Petal Search, Reader, Petal Maps, Member Center, and Link Now
• Apps: Added the Game Center app

Update steps:

There are two ways that you can download this latest software update, both of these areas the following:

VIA SETTINGS:

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on System & updates
3. Tap Software update
4. Tap Check for Updates
5. Download and Install
6. Install

After the installation and restart, we recommend you let the system optimize the new application so your device can run smoothly on further commands.

VIA SUPPORT:

You can also request this update via the Support app with the following instructions.

1. Open the Support app
2. Go to the Services tab
3. Tap on Update
4. Download and Install
5. Install

Thanks to the tipster: Tamil G

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Honor Play 4T, 9X, X10 and other device getting April 2021 security update

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Still, Honor is expanding this latest version of Magic UI around the globe, as there are still some users left without installing the Magic UI 4 on both devices.

For the smartphone users who’ve already got their hands on the Magic UI 4, Honor has now started to release a new software update that brings the latest security patches released in February 2021 and fixes 2 critical and 26 high levels, and 77 medium levels of CVEs for improved system security.

Still, this patch is currently available for a limited amount of users and more to come in the future.

According to the changelog, the February 2021 security update for the Honor 20 and 20 Pro comes with Magic UI 4 version 11.0.0.141 and over 240MB of package size.

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Instructions:

Download via Settings:

• Open Settings
• Click on the System & Updates
• Open Software update
• Tap on Check for updates option
• If an update is available, click on Download and install
• After installation Reboot the device

Download via Support app:

• Open the Support app on your device
• Go to the Service tab
• Click on the update button
• Tap on Check for update option
• If an update is available, click on Download and install
• After installation Reboot the device

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The first batch of testing includes the flagship Honor 30 and V30 series. Moving on, the Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 devices were recruited in the second round of the Magic UI 4 beta program. After delivery of two beta builds, stable Magic UI 4 rolled out for tester as well as Magic UI 3.1 users in China.

In this line, the company also entered the global market and started registering devices for the latest Magic UI 4 test ahead of a stable release. As per previous information, Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 models were scheduled to get the official Magic UI 4 in the first quarter of 2021.

Now, the wait of these device users is going to end because Honor has started releasing the Magic UI 4 major upgrades for global variants. However, stable rollout currently is in its early stage so it may take some time to reach your device.

The Magic UI 4 features a new smart always-on display (AOD) with artistic themes, multi-screen collaboration, super notepad, subtle effect, rhythmic ringtones, undisturbed screen protection, and more. [Full changelog below]

Stable Magic UI 4 Version:

Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 smartphone users grabbing stable Magic UI 4 version 11.0.0.138 and package size of over 1.84GB.

Note:

• The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
• Software version and size may vary depending on the market.
• Recommended that you take a back-up before installing the update.
• Recommended to upgrade over Wi-Fi.

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MAGIC UI 4 CHANGELOG:

This update introduces Magic UI 4/EMUI 11, providing a rich array of possibilities for you to stay connected in all scenarios. This new system version carries forward Huawei’s All SCenario design concept and provides a richer and more integrated cross-device experience.

Based on the idea of “Technology for people”, Magic UI 4/ EMUI 11 brings a more artistic interface design, friendlier interactions, and a more innovative and convenient cross-device connection experience for people to perform better at work and in life.

• Artistic Theme: Adds the Starry Night theme, featuring vivid color painting. (You can apply this theme in the Themes app.)
• Multiwindow mode: Multi-Window allows you to open apps in a floating window for multitasking. You can relocate the floating window to the desired location or minimize it to a floating bubble for easier access later.
• Smoother animation: The brand new, intuitive animations throughout EMUI 11 create a smoother, more unified, and visually pleasing user experience when touching items or sliding on the screen. Long take animations will be displayed when you are switching between albums in Gallery or between year and month views in Calendar, for smoother visual effects.
• Subtle effect: Whether you’re toggling switches on or off, subtle effects have been enhanced throughout the OS for greater visual satisfaction.
• Super Notepad: Notepad now supports editing notes simultaneously from multiple Huawei devices. For example, you can insert a photo from your phone to the note being edited on your tablet.
• Lasting smoothness: A new standard for system animations has been introduced, improving app launch speed and the smoothness of general operations.
• Rhythmic ringtones: System vibration has been upgraded, and incoming calls and alarms now have their own custom vibration patterns. The combination of stereo sounds and coordinated vibrations bring you a more immersive experience.
• Multi-screen Collaboration: This is a special feature that enables your devices to work together to achieve their full potential. You can mirror your phone to your laptop’s screen to improve your productivity with up to three windows readily available. (This feature requires a Huawei laptop installed with version 11.0 or later of PC manager.)
• Gallery: On the discover tab in Gallery, you can create video stories by applying preset templates with special effects and background music. The video editing features are optimized providing you with more instructions on how to use the timeline and edit options.
• Undisturbed screen protection: When you project your phone in Do Not Disturb mode onto your Huawei laptop, messages and incoming calls are displayed only on your phone screen, both protecting your privacy and ensuring the continuity of screen projection.
• NotePad Privacy: This allows you to lock notes in NotePad.
• Photo sharing privacy: This allows you to remove the shooting location, time, and device information from photos before sharing them.

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Moving on, Honor then expanded the reach of the Magic UI 4 beta program in the global market. The first batch of the global device includes Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20. However, this testing is still underway and the company will soon roll out the stable Magic UI 4 version globally.

Previously, it was reported that Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 beta tester and users on Magic UI 3.1 will receive the stable Magic UI 4 via OTA in the first quarter of 2021.

Meanwhile, Honor has started sending a new security update for the Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 smartphones. This update mainly installs the security patch released in January 2021, which improves the system security and enhances overall device performance.

Currently, this update is rolling out for Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 users in India. The company will soon expand this latest security patch for more regions.

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New version details:

• Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 users grabbing Magic UI 3.1 version 10.1.0.277 with an update size of 133MB.

CHANGELOG:

Security: Integrates Android security patches released in January 2021 for improved system security.

January 2021 Security Patch Details: Installs security fixes for different levels of exploits and issues within Huawei phones including 4 critical, 1 medium, and 25 high levels of CVEs.

HOW TO UPDATE:

To download this update manually, go to Settings then System & updates, then open Software update, from here select Check for updates. If an update is available it’ll pop-up on your phone and an option of Download and install will appear. Press the option and start to download.

Alternatively, you can also request software updates through the Support app. To do this, open the Support app, go to the Service tab on the bottom bar, tap on the update, then select Check for updates and then download and install.

REMEMBER:

1. The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
2. The update will not erase any data.

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Related: Honor 20, 20 Pro and V20 will get stable Magic UI 4 in Q1 2021

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Talking about global variants, the first batch of devices for the Magic UI 4 beta testing program includes Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 smartphones. Moving ahead, the company is rapidly testing its registered devices by sending Magic UI 4 betas and soon end the beta by delivering the stable Magic UI 4 version.

Now, according to the latest information, Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20 beta tester and users on Magic UI 3.1 will get the stable Magic UI 4 version via OTA in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021.

Check the more information below:

STATUS/ROLLOUT TIME (TERMS) MENTIONED BELOW:

1. Rollout Time – Month

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Europe:

• Honor 20 Pro (YAL)- First Quarter of 2021
• Honor 20 (YAL)- First Quarter of 2021
• Honor View 20 (PCT)- First Quarter of 2021

Note:

1. This article will be updated upon new inputs
2. The list of devices, rollout time, and schedule subject to change
3. This rollout plan is related to the open models and not for carrier-locked devices
4. This list is for global markets

(Source – Huawei)

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Moreover, Magic UI 4 testing for eligible global variants is also going on, so we can expect that the company will begin the Magic UI 4 rollout for its devices by this or the next month.

Last week, Honor also concluded the Magic UI 4 beta program for the second batch of Honor devices by sending the stable Magic UI 4 updates. The devices in the second batch are Honor 20, 20 Pro, V20, and Magic 2.

Now, Honor has started releasing a new software update for the devices listed below. This update doesn’t bring any new features but comes with improvements for the MeeTime feature.

Adapted models:

• Honor 20
• Honor 20 Pro
• Honor V20
• Honor Magic 2

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New Magic UI 4 version:

Version: Honor 20, 20 Pro, V20, and Magic 2 smartphone users receiving Magic UI 4  version 11.0.0.130 upgraded from 11.0.0.125.

Changelog:

• Optimizes the experience of using MeeTime.

Note:

• Currently, this update is rolling out in China.
• The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
• The update will not erase any data.

UPDATE INSTRUCTION:

To download this update manually, go to Settings then System & updates, then open Software update, from here select Check for updates. If an update is available it’ll pop-up on your phone and an option of Download and install will appear. Press the option and start to download.

Alternatively, you can also request software updates through the Support app. To do this, open the Support app, go to the Service tab on the bottom bar, tap on the update, then select Check for updates and then download and install.

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[Update: Postponed] Honor V40 launch set for January 18, equips waterfall display with wide punch hole

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