Huawei P20 and Mate 10 are one of the most popular and successful devices. And even after skipping EMUI 11, Huawei chose to upgrade these two device models to the latest EMUI version – EMUI 12.

Hence, a user of these devices and our fellow reader has shared some amazing screenshots from Huawei P20 and Mate 10 series running EMUI 12 and let us know how it is the user interface (UI) in real-time.

Let’s check these changes in the user interface in detail.

Home screen:

As compared to the older UI, the new EMUI 12 theme has done excellent work on these devices. The on-screen icons have been redefined and retouched with a round corner and smooth look. Icons such as calculator, gallery, camera, and especially the settings have been completely changed.

Large Folders:

Large folders cannot be taken as an exception because it’s a big feature. As you can see in the screenshot, it helps users to group all related apps and keep the screen tidy and clean.

The adventure of user interface and looks doesn’t stop here, because EMUI 12 comes with new fonts and these fonts are clearly visible and support the overall aesthetics of the theme itself.

Control Panel:

The second biggest change that the Mate 10 and P20 series now have, includes the new Control Panel. Yes, the new control panel, gives an entirely new control in the hand of these phone users. There are different sections to manage media, networks, shortcut switches, as well as smart devices.

You also have an option to swipe left and switch to a separate notification panel, which has a space of an entire screen. While it was previously tagged along with the quick settings.

Not on these, the EMUI 12 is packed with new permission management and security features to safe keep your phone’s data. It also gives you better control over what you are sharing with the active app.

GMS:

Huawei Mate 10 and P20 series launched with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and EMUI 12 doesn’t scratch or change anything with it. So, be assured that EMUI 12 is safe to install.

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As per our respected sources, the July 2022 optimization update for the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro smartphones rolling out with HarmonyOS 2.0.0.268 version. Hence, users will require a base version of HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230 in order to install the latest firmware.

Following below mentioned adapted models are compatible to get the HarmonyOS latest version:

• Huawei P20 version EML-AL00
• Huawei P20 EML-TL00
• Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00, CLT-AL01, CLT-AL00l
• Huawei P20 Pro CLT-TL00, CLT-TL01

While going through with the update changelog, it mainly optimizes and improves system security and protection capability from the security section of your smartphone. Alongside, from system section, it optimizes the stability of the device in some scenes.

Aside from the firmware works to improve the stability and the device’s performance. As a result, users must install the update as soon as it becomes available on their smartphones.

Huawei P series HarmonyOS 3.0 beta:

Huawei has begun sending the HarmonyOS 3.0 beta update for the Huawei P50 series smartphone. To give a new interface it brings a hug bag alluring feature to the devices. But yet it’s not clear whether it will reach the Huawei P20 series model or not.

But in the meantime, the Chinese tech giant is covering the latest flagship model including the P50 series, Huawei P50 Pocket, Huawei Mate 40 series, and stay tuned with us to know who’s the next inline to get the major HarmonyOS 3.0 beta update with the vast changelog and amazing features.

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It’s a really enjoyable moment for Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphone users that are gaining the stable EMUI 12. So far, the device wasn’t expected to receive such a major update. Yet the respective phone owners got the chance to explore a new experience.

According to the information, the latest software update lands on the P20 series surface with build number 12.0.0.225 (C185E4R1P1). However, we recommend users have a good amount of space since the update has a giant package size of 4.57GB.

EMUI 12: A new adventure for users!

Speaking of the new features, EMUI 12 brings an easy-to-use interface for the consumers. It lets you personalize the theme as well as the interface of your smartphone accordingly. From adjusting the weight of the font to customizing the Notification Panel and Control Center as per the priority, EMUI 12 enables you to revamp your handset and give it a new look.

On the other hand, the latest EMUI version creates a secure environment for the privacy-related aspects of the device. Further, you can easily address and operate the file management tasks without confronting any hustle or bustle.

So Huawei P20 smartphone users! Don’t miss the chance to experience a system like never before. Just grab the latest firmware update as soon as it hits your device through notification.

On the flip side, you can also slide into the update section for installing the software manually. Head to the Settings menu and select System & Updates. Click on the Software Updates and step into the Check for Updates section.

Give some time to the device and let it connect to the server for fetching the new updates. To the available update, click on the Download & Install tab. For some reason, if this does not help, you can watch the tutorial given below to download the firmware through the My Huawei app.

How to update Huawei smartphone via My Huawei app [Video]

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Now, the wait is finally over and Huawei P20 registered beta testers started receiving the first installment of the EMUI 12 beta. According to the information, the Huawei P20 series beta update is rolling out with version 12.0.0.221 (C432E4R1log).

Editor’s pick: Huawei P20 series starts EMUI 12 beta [Global]

To grab it, the corresponding smartphone owners are required to download the software package size of 4.40 Gigabytes. As usual, the update is gradually expanding among the P20 consumers and may take some time to cover all.

It is really an enjoyable moment for the old-flagship P20 lineup and also a new beginning for the device. Meanwhile, the non-beta testers have to wait until the stable release to get their hands on the latest custom OS skin.

How to update:

To install, 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.

EMUI 12 changelog:

Font: Supports more flexible font adjustment, allowing you to adjust the size and weight with a slider.

Neumorphic Design: Applies the concept of neumorphism to Ul elements by using simple color tones, shadows, and highlights to create a more realistic effect.

Smart Folders: Supports touching and holding app folders on the home screen to enlarge them for easier access to the apps within them.

Notification Panel and Control Panel: This allows you to swipe down from the top left side of the screen to access the Notification Panel to view notifications, and from the top right side to access the Control Panel to use shortcuts. Adds an audio control section to Control Panel, making it easier to switch between different audio devices and audio apps. Allows you to touch Huawei laptop and tablet icons in the Device+ section of the Control Panel to quickly enable Multi-Screen Collaboration.

Collaborative Security: Adds a mobile phone-laptop collaborative authentication feature, which allows you to unlock your phone by entering the phone’s screen unlock password on your Huawei laptop when your phone and laptop are connected via Multi-Screen Collaboration.

Cross-Device File Management: Supports accessing documents or images on your phone using a laptop without having to connect the two devices with a data cable.

MeeTime: Adds the MeeTime app, allowing you to make HD voice and video calls using a Wi-Fi or data network. Adds support for sharing the screen during video calls, allowing you to mark and share key information while video chatting.

Huawei Share: Improves the transmission speed of Huawei Share for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets, and laptops.

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Yes! Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230 update includes a bunch of useful features as well as system and security optimizations to provide an improved user experience. On the flip side, Huawei P20 users have started facing the app response issue after receiving HarmoyOS 2.0.0.230 update.

It’s true that the installation of new updates sometimes brings some bugs, which will create issues in device performance. Likewise, the apps not responding issue is encountered on Huawei P20 series running on HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230 version in China.

Issue Description:

A Huawei P20 smartphone user mentioned that phone is showing an “application not responding” message again and again. When the user was using WeChat to chat then it was fine. Afterward, when he taps on the official account to check the news, the app stacks and stops responding.

From here, he goes back to the home screen, the phone stuck on the black screen. On the other side, when the user opened other apps the “application not responding” message again pop-ups but he can slide down the notification bar and go back to the home screen.

At last, he reboot the smartphone and it started working properly. But, after some time again same issues were encountered on the device.

Responses:

After reading the Huawei P20 app response issue, the Huawei moderator replied that first clear the cached data from the phone. Also, these types of problems such as app crashes don’t respond, stops running, or cannot be opened, it may be because the app version is too old, the app permissions have not been activated, or the system memory is insufficient, and more.

So, the corresponding device users can check the above-mentioned points that may help you to get rid of the latest issue. Alternatively, you can also restore the factory settings or go to the service store.

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As per the information, the latest March 2022 HarmonyOS update is rolling for P20 series models including:

• Huawei P20 (EML-AL00)
• Huawei P20 (EML-TL00)
• Huawei P20 Pro (CLT-AL00, CLT-AL01, CLT-AL00)
• Huawei P20 Pro (CLT-TL00, CLT-TL01)

Moving ahead, the March 2022 update is released with upgraded HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.230. Therefore, the above-mentioned smartphone owners make sure that are on HarmonyOS baseline version 2.0.0.216.

Changes description:

According to the changelog, this update brings a new addition to the Super Device feature and adds Senior Mode to settings for easier management of settings, especially for seniors.

Also, it brings optimizations for mistouch prevention in gaming situations and calling experience as well as system security by installing March 2022 security patch. At last, it resolves the problem of ringtone stacks in some scenarios.

Let’s begin the update process:

Before pursuing the latest update, do check that your smartphone must be charged 30% or above as well as have an adequate amount of storage to download the update package. Use a WiFi connection for fast and buffer-free downloading.

To install, open the settings menu on your smartphone, tap on system & updates, and then software updates. Now, tap on CHECK FOR UPDATES and wait for the new update to appear on your device.

Once the update prompt appeared on the screen, tap on the download and install option. After completion of the process, the device will automatically reboot to optimize the overall process.

Global Huawei P20 series eligible for EMUI 12:

In the past week, Huawei has officially confirmed the EMUI 12 eligibility for the oldest Huawei P20 series and begun the EMUI 12 beta testing program. At the moment, this device is in the testing phase for limited users. The company will soon conclude the beta activity and release the stable EMUI 12 for all users.

Read more: Huawei P20 series starts EMUI 12 beta [Global]

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Huawei P20 Pro users are receiving February 2022 security patch with EMUI version 10.0.0.201 which comes with an update package size of around 270MB. To be noted, this update is rolling out in batches and may take some time to reach your Huawei P20 Pro model. (reported huaweiblog)

Security patch:

This latest security patch for the P20 Pro global users has new improvements that are essential to improve your phone’s security in different aspects. On the flip side, it’s recommended for you install the update as soon as it arrives on your device.

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No updates for some users?

A few users reported to us via social media channels that their Huawei P20 Pro has long been numbed out of the software rollout programs. We suggest they update their devices with the Huawei HiSuite application on PCs and try to fetch the latest software version.

EMUI 12:

Furthermore, the company has started testing EMUI 12 for Huawei P20 and P20 Pro devices in different countries. This new program will allow corresponding consumers to test the latest EMUI 12 features ahead of the official release.

Talking about the features, EMUI 12 brings very exciting additions to the user interface, that will take you closer to HarmonyOS operating system. On the other hand, you will get a new control panel with lots of changes as well as a separate notification panel for faster access to notifications without interruptions.

Instructions:

To download the latest February 2022 update on your Huawei P20 Pro device, tap on the Settings app, then System & updates > then head towards the software updates section for further steps.

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According to the information, Huawei has started the EMUI 12 beta recruitment for the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro devices. The news is quite surprising for us and it’s amusing for every Huawei P20 and P20 Pro model owner.

However, we want to mention that the testing phase is currently limited to some markets and may take some time to reach every Huawei P20 model in the global markets. Still, we believe that the testing pool will remain closed to some users.

So, what are the requirements to apply for this software update?

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro consumers need to upgrade their device with the following versions:

1. Huawei P20 (EML-L29) – EMUI 10.0.0.180
2. Huawei P20 Pro (CTL-L29) – EMUI 10.0.0180

To check your current build version, Go to settings > About phone > then check the build version number.

Note that the required EMUI version may vary depending on the model and the country of origin.

So, how could you participate in the beta project:

To participate in the EMUI 12 beta, you need to download the EMUI 12 beta application via the official website or from our dedicated Huawei BETA app page.

Now, open the app, and complete the onscreen setup steps. Log in to the app and visit the account section to sign up for the project.

Important notes:

The testing slots for the Huawei P20 series EMUI 12 beta is limited and consumers will get the OTA beta only after their approval of the application. Once approved, you can download the update via Settings.

During the test, you may find some bugs and issues that you need to report through the feedback page and select the corresponding part of the UI to report them.

Also, check:

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On the flip side, there is exciting news for Huawei P20 Pro users running on EMUI 10.0 software system. Do you want to know, what’s the news? OK, the Huawei P20 Pro smartphone, which has not been served with EMUI 11 is now eligible to install the latest EMUI 12 software version.

However, Huawei has already opened the EMUI 12 beta testing for Huawei P20 Pro users. To participate in EMUI 12 beta, the required version for P20 Pro is EMUI 10.0.0.180. At the moment, this beta activity is spotted in South Africa and will soon expand to more markets.

Coming to the latest update, Huawei P20 Pro February 2022 update comes with build version EMUI 10.0.0.201 (C432E8R1P3) and weighs 278 Megabytes. Following the changelog, it contains only security improvements that fix different levels of threats to protect the device against threats.

February 2022 EMUI security patch details:

With February 2022 EMUI security patch, Huawei fixes a bunch of CVEs including  7 high and 1 medium CVEs in the system for better system security.

Update Points:

Before you proceed with the update, make sure that your smartphone has a sufficient amount of storage and battery. Also, don’t forget to make a backup copy of your important data to prevent data loss and use stable WiFi or data connection to download the package.

How to update:

Through Settings, open the settings menu on your smartphone, tap on system & updates followed by software updates. From here, press the CHECK FOR UPDATES option, and once the update appeared on your device, download and install it.

Through My Huawei app, go to My Huawei app and tap on the support option. Hereafter, click on the updates icon and it will directly take you to the update page, tap on the download and install button.

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According to the updated information, November 2021 Huawei P20 Pro update comes with EMUI 10 version 10.0.0.197 (C432E8R1P3) upgraded from 10.0.0.193. However, this update carries an installation package size of 277MB.

On the other hand, the changelog doesn’t have much to show us and has not mentioned any other changes made to the system. More information about the update instructions and notes is linked below.

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Things to know:

1. We recommend you take a backup of your important data.
2. Use a stable connection to download the update package.
3. Do not forcefully turn off the phone, once the installation is started

HOW TO INSTALL:

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 My Huawei app. To do this, open the My Huawei app, tap on the update, then select Check for updates, and then download and install.

Huawei P20 Pro Last update:

The last update of Huawei P20 Pro came up with EMUI version 10.0.0.193 and brought various new features including e new Celia Voice assistant for voice interactions and speech recognition tasks, and installs April 2021 security patch.

In addition, it also added the Huawei apps folder to the home screen to keep you up to date on popular apps such as Petal Search, Reader, Petal Maps, GameCenter, Member Center, and Link Now. That’s not it, this update also installed the July 2021 security update for improved system security.

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