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Huawei EMUI 12: How and Why, if HarmonyOS is here?
Recently, Huawei has unveiled the EMUI 12 operating system that comes with a number of new features, UI design, and brand new user experience that provides better and performs greater than EMUI 11.
However, the EMUI 12 software was first released with Huawei Nova 8, even before the official listing. The entire scenario was really surprising as well as doubtful. The question was, how and why Huawei launched EMUI 12?
Let’s explore the possibilities.
HarmonyOS: New Mobile operating system
It’s also related to the HarmonyOS, and the entire story circles around. To recall, the HarmonyOS 2 supports multiple platforms including smartphones. Or should we say, it’s specially designed for smartphone devices and makes them a Super Device?
This new operating system was unveiled at Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (HDC 2020). After months of testing, HarmonyOS 2.0 made its official debut on July 2, 2021.
Since its launch, HarmonyOS has been installed in over 50 million devices in China, which is a big achievement and the numbers are still increasing. Meanwhile, the global HarmonyOS debut is yet to be made but Huawei global models owners are waiting to get their hands on this new OS.
EMUI 12: Same UI as HarmonyOS
EMUI 12 has a new user interface, better than EMUI 11. Interestingly, this new EMUI has the same look and feel as the HarmonyOS. Moreover, the same features are replicated can be found everywhere on this software.
The features including Device Plus have some of the good functionalities that reflect on the ground and are inspired by HarmonyOS’ Super Device but it’s actually not that powerful.
EMUI 12 is surely a masterpiece that will be satisfied by the current global Huawei device owner. When, it’ll expand to more devices? It’s yet to be known but the current Huawei strategy on EMUI 12 and HarmonyOS is hard to understand. As the EMUI 12 claims to be HarmonyOS and Android together.
Just promoting HarmonyOS?
Following the launch of HarmonyOS, everyone thought that EMUI 11 will be the last ride from the EMUI lineup. However, the arrival of the latest EMUI version has shattered all of those doubts.
Even after, this unveiling, a doubt remained intact with our thinking. Why Huawei is keeping the EMUI software alive, is it to promote HarmonyOS as a base software, while keeping base software hidden in the starting?
Furthermore, even if the EMUI 12 uses HarmonyOS kernel, it’s not clearly mentioned anywhere in the Huawei Nova 8. However, some of the Nova 8 devices show the HarmonyOS boot screen and there was no information of HarmonyOS inside.
To be mentioned, Huawei is not using HarmonyOS reference on the EMUI 12 listing of the official website. Both software has separate pages on the consumer version of the Huawei website.
Just for Now:
HarmonyOS is currently suitable only for the Chinese market, the lack of native apps and initially, the development environment is clearly there. The availability of the EMUI 12 could give Huawei more time to prepare HarmonyOS for the global market. Until then, EMUI 12 will become the buzzword for the global Huawei smartphone users.
Above any confusion or doubts. We’ll keep you posted 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.
