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Huawei P20 and P20 Pro getting Celia voice assistant, new apps and security improvements, HarmonyOS 2 eligible
It’s been a while since Huawei launched its first dual-camera smartphone lineup – Huawei P20, as it continues to dazzle in the hands of the consumers. The P20 duo was launched in 2018 and still receiving software updates from Huawei.
Relating to this, Huawei is pushing a new software update for the Huawei P20 devices. Surprisingly, this new software update adds a number of new features as well as new apps that increase the user experience and usability of the device.
What’s new in this update?
The latest software update for Huawei P20 and P20 Pro installs Celia AI voice assistant, which wasn’t expected by smartphone users and a matter of surprise. Additionally, the update also installs new applications including the Huawei Book, Petal maps, Game Center, and Link Now apps.
Furthermore, to improve the system security, this new software version brought the latest security patches released in April 2021.
These new additions will surely improve the overall performance and user experience of the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro devices.
For your information, the update has been spotted in European models as it will expand gradually in batches among different users as well as in different markets.
The changelog shows that this update comes with EMUI version 10.0.0.190 and package size of 512MB. However, the update size and EMUI version may vary depending on the model and region.
HarmonyOS 2 testings in next year:
The surprise does not end here, because Huawei has also confirmed that the P20 duo is eligible for HarmonyOS 2 upgrade and it’s listed for testing for the first half of 2022. However, the current HarmonyOS 2 beta tests are being conducted pretty smoothly and the company.
Therefore, we can expect Huawei to initiate HarmonyOS 2 beta test for Huawei P20 and P20 Pro devices by the end of this year. However, we’ll have to wait until it really happens. Meanwhile, Huawei is silent on the launch of the HarmonyOS 2 roadmap for the global models.
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Important notes:
- It’s required that you’ve sufficient storage free on your phone
- It’s recommended to keep the phone sufficiently charged during the update installation
- Do not press and hold any physical buttons on the phone during the time of the
How to check for this software update
VIA SETTINGS:
- Go to Settings
- Tap on System
- Tap Software update
- Tap Check for Updates
- Download and Install
- Install and restart your device
ALTERNATIVELY, VIA SUPPORT:
- Open the Support app
- Go to the Services tab
- Tap on Update
- Download and Install
- Install and restart your phone
(Via: Huaweiailesi)
Also, check:
Celia Voice Assistant for Huawei P30 Lite New Edition comes with new features and more
Huawei has released the January 2023 software update for the Huawei Nova Y90 and Y70 smartphones in the global market, and this firmware clearly improves these phones’ security aspects for a better user experience.
Both Huawei Nova Y90 and Y70 runs EMUI 12 out of the box but it would be interesting if the company could have sent EMUI 13 instead of the security patch. Speaking of which, no one knows, when Huawei will rollout EMUI 13 for global users for the time being.
Coming back to the rollout, January 2023 security update for Huawei Nova Y90 and Nova Y70 comes with EMUI version 12.0.1.177 and EMUI 12.0.1.202. This update is suggested to install on all of the devices sold marketed outside of China and will appear in batches.
We suggest the corresponding users look into the settings > then open System & updates, followed by a Software update, and then tap on CHECK FOR UPDATES. You can download the latest firmware also from the My Huawei app.
You should know that the update won’t erase your personal data but it is suggested for you back up any important data before updating the device. On the other hand, the package will be deleted automatically once the installation succeeds.
Thanks to the tipster for this amazing information, Masterpiece.
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Huawei has released February 2023 EMUI security patch details that will fetch better safety for smartphones running EMUI 12.0.1, EMUI 12.0, and EMUI 11 in the global market.
In the meantime, Huawei keeps on sending security patches, optimizations, and other important performance upgrades over the OTA method directly to the devices.
Meanwhile, Huawei has not released the February 2023 EMUI security patch update for smartphones but it may soon be delivered to the corresponding eligible models.
Why it’s important?
Security patches are important and Huawei releases such upgrades for smartphones to implement high safety measures to guard the data and fight vulnerabilities. Such updates roll out monthly and quarterly sessions.
What fixed:
Huawei has fixed 2 issues in critical condition, 14 of them fixed in high mode, medium and low level of vulnerabilities are not recorded this time. While there are 23 common vulnerability exposures patched from the last firmware version.
Specifically, it fixes an unauthorized access vulnerability (CVE-2022-48286) in the multi-screen collaboration module, which could have affected the confidentiality of the files that you are sharing over the air.
There are two medium-level vulnerabilities fixed for Bluetooth modules, which could exploit user data. CVE-2022-48295 addresses the fix of authentification of the IHwAntiMalPlugin API, which could let malware attack your Huawei device.
Next comes the Huawei fix for permission management vulnerability in the SystemUI module, which may cause users to receive misleading broadcasts from malicious apps for storage exploitations.
Below you can check all of the CVE counts and codes mentioned in the February 2023 security bulletin.
Critical:
- CVE-2022-22088, CVE-2022-41674
High:
- CVE-2022-20456, CVE-2022-20461, CVE-2022-20489, CVE-2022-20490, CVE-2022-20492, CVE-2022-20493, CVE-2022-20494, CVE-2023-20905, CVE-2023-20913, CVE-2023-20915, CVE-2023-20920, CVE-2023-20921, CVE-2022-33255, CVE-2022-32635
Already included in previous updates:
- CVE-2022-20504, CVE-2022-20506, CVE-2022-20513, CVE-2022-20515, CVE-2022-20516, CVE-2022-20517, CVE-2022-20518, CVE-2022-20520, CVE-2022-20521, CVE-2022-20525, CVE-2022-20528, CVE-2022-20530, CVE-2022-20537, CVE-2022-20539, CVE-2022-20541, CVE-2022-20544, CVE-2022-20546, CVE-2022-20552, CVE-2022-42535, CVE-2022-42542, CVE-2022-20496, CVE-2022-20566, CVE-2021-39793
February 2023 security patch may take some time to toss over the devices and we’ll keep you posted.
Huawei is expanding the January 2023 security patch for Nova 7 global version that improves the phone’s capability against potential threats. According to the information, Huawei Nova 7 January 2023 EMUI update comes with version 12.0.0.244 and 233 megabytes. This update is rolling out in batches began to rollout early last month.
You can check for the update via Settings or via the My Huawei app. Below you can see the update changelog:
This update improves system security with security patches.
Security:
- Integrates security patches released in January 2023 for improved system security.
Update notes:
- This update will not erase your personal data but we recommend that you back up only important data before updating.
- If you encounter any issues during the update contact the Huawei customer service hotline.
- The update package will be deleted automatically after the update is complete.
Thanks to the tipster – Mohammed for this amazing update.
