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Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Pro Plus, and RS Porsche Design receiving April 2021 security update
Huawei Mate 40 series was the annual flagship from the year 2020 launched with EMUI 11 Android-based OS skin. The Chinese tech giant always rolls out new features, software, or major update first for its premium devices.
At present, the biggest topic of Huawei is the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system, which is currently under developer beta testing before the public rollout of OTA update through stable channels. On the other hand, every Huawei device user is eagerly waiting to upgrade over it.
The HarmonyOS 2.0 comes with new animations, home screen decorations, resizable widgets, app transitions, camera app layout, quick setting panel, and much more exciting.
Talking about Huawei Mate 40 lineup phones, Huawei announced the HarmonyOS 2.0 public beta testing for these smartphones in April 2021 along with a bunch of more than 15 devices.
At present, Huawei Mate 40 series beta testers are still under the HarmonyOS test pool. However, the general consumer will able to experience the new features of HarmonyOS from June 2.
Read more: HarmonyOS launching on June 2: Wider rollout for smartphones and over 200 apps ready to install
On the other hand, Huawei has recently pushed a new software for Huawei Mate 40 lineup smartphones in China, which installs the security patch released in April 2021 for improved system security.
Apart from security improvements, this update doesn’t have much to show and has not mentioned any other changes made to the system. More information about the update instructions and notes linked below.
Adapting devices:
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro
- Huawei Mate 40 Pr0+
- Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design
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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.
EMUI Version:
Huawei Mate 40 series smartphone user grabbing EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.177 upgraded from 11.0.0.170 SP1.
Changelog:
Security: Integrates the Android security patch released in April 2021.
April 2021 security patch details: This security update fixes 17 high and 69 medium levels of CVEs for improved system security
HOW TO CHECK FOR 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.
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.
Also, check:
Huawei Mate 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 11 Ultra vs Honor V40: Slow motion video recording battle
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.
