EMUI
Huawei EMUI 12: Part Android and Part HarmonyOS?
The discussion on EMUI 12 beta is now widespread among consumers. Meanwhile, Huawei has successfully begun EMUI 12 beta activity on smartphones including the Mate 40 Pro, Mate 30, and P40 series. However, more models soon joined the beta testing pool and confirmed Huawei’s plan for a fast upgrade.
EMUI 12 comes with a bunch of new features but the main attraction of this new EMUI version comes has something different. Yes! We’re talking about the user interface, which now has a HarmonyOS vibe into its skin.
In specific words, the user interface is identical to what Huawei has to offer in the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. Although, the core features such as super device, app snippets as well as service widgets are an integral part of the HarmonyOS ecosystem and have not been included in EMUI 12 beta.
Still, the UI, UX, and feel are very relevant to HarmonyOS but there is fact that Huawei EMUI 12 global users are still in favor to retain access to Android apps. On the other side, Huawei’s global developer’s community, which uses Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), has a big appearance and is continuously growing.
Therefore, the existing users may require proper guidance to shift their apps on the HarmonyOS platform. Since HarmonyOS operating system has not been introduced for the global device, the Chinese tech maker has to stick with Android as a base or core.
Both together?
Possibly, In simple words, Huawei initially launched HarmonyOS with Android app support by adding Android open source libraries and a framework that allows you to run Android apps natively. Hereafter, Huawei phones with HarmonyOS support Android apps alongside the native HarmonyOS format.
Since HarmonyOS has announced itself as an open source software and currently working on the route as Android, Huawei can use a software architecture consisting of Part Android and Part HarmonyOS architecture on EMUI 12. Yet, most of the software and benchmark platform currently identifies EMUI 12 as Android 10 but we could expect Huawei to move on Android 11 if possible. Otherwise, the company may remain to Android 10, since it has GMS licenses for old Huawei models.
We aren’t sure of what Huawei has planned to do with EMUI 12 base but you can check the article linked below for more information on this matter.
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.
