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.

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According to the information, Huawei Mate 40 Pro users can install the January 2023 update to get the security improvements released recently by the tech maker.

We suggest you download this new update to improve your Mate 40 Pro’s security environment. You should know has released this update in batches and it may take some time to cover all of the devices.

Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 40 Pro users are currently running EMUI 12 update and they are now waiting for EMUI 13. But Huawei has not released a list of eligible devices, which is eagerly awaited.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro users can check for the new version via Settings > tap on System & updates. Then you need to follow the on-screen instructions to get the newest firmware.

Check below to see the full changelog.

This update improves system security with security patches.

Security:

• Integrates security patches released in January 2023 for improved system security. For more information on the security of Huawei’s EMUI system updates, visit the Huawei official website: https://consumer.huawei.com/de/support/bulletin/2023/1/.

You should know that this update won’t erase your data but it’s recommended for you to make a backup of important data.

(source – Huaweiblog)

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Huawei enrolled Enjoy 50 Pro phone last month to recruit closed beta testers, the phone has already received the HarmonyOS 3 features with the first release and it’s yet to begin the public beta.

The January 2023 HarmonyOS 3 beta update rollout for Huawei Enjoy 50 Pro includes optimizations for the stability of some system apps and improving the user experience. On the other hand, the build will install a new January 2023 security patch.

Huawei is sending this new firmware for Enjoy 50 Pro smartphone with model number CTR-AL00. Below you can check the complete changelog of this release.

Application: Optimization

• Optimize the stability of some applications and improve the user experience.

Safety: Security patch

• Integrates the January 2023 security patch to enhance system security.

Below you can check the upgrade notes:

• The version restrictions required you to upgrade first with HarmonyOS 3.0.0.186, otherwise, you will not receive the version push.
• During the internal beta test, you can enable the user experience improvement agreement to help developers to improve the HarmonyOS 3 for the stable release.
• This rollout won’t delete your phone’s data but we suggest you make a backup of your smartphone’s important files and confirm that the backup content is complete and valid, otherwise there may be a risk of data loss.
• Some third-party apps may not be compatible with HarmonyOS and we suggest you upgrade them right away from Huawei AppGallery to match the compatibility.
• After the upgrade procedure, your phone may show signs of heat, lag, and slow charging. However, it may settle within a few days of the HarmonyOS 3 software upgrade.
• The latest software update requires you to leave free space to store the OTA downloaded package.

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According to the information, Huawei MatePad 10.4 is getting the December 2022 software upgrade for model number BAH4-W39 in China. However, the global models may also get a new firmware version soon.

Also, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 is also a part of the HarmonyOS 3 upgrade schedule. However, it’s not yet included in the beta activity.

Below you can check the update notes of this software rollout.

1. Make sure your device is not rooted Otherwise you won’t receive a new software build. Also, you have to upgrade to the latest software version.

2. The version is released in batches. In order to meet fast upgrades, you can check the latest software update via the System settings option. Or visit the My Huawei app to request a new version.

3. This software update won’t erase your phone’s data but it is still recommended that you back up important files to prevent any unwanted data loss.

4. We suggest you charge up the battery level for an uninterrupted installation experience.

5. After the upgrade procedure, the device will self-optimize the performance, which may cause heat increment, fast power consumption, or slow charging, which will settle within a few days after installation.

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As for now, Huawei Nova 5T runs EMUI 12.0.0.170 with December 2022 security patch but there could be more that is awaiting us. Other than EMUI 12, Huawei Nova 5T users are also looking toward EMUI 13. However, the tech maker is yet to launch EMUI 13 roadmap and eligible devices.

You can download the latest software update by visiting Settings > then tapping on System & updates and then selecting Software updates from the menu. Do note that the phone may take some time to reach to server and bring back the build version.

The first 2023 software update for Huawei Nova 5T will come soon. You can also participate in the Twitter thread linked below.

Huawei Nova 5T Users! What's your phone's latest update?

— HC Newsroom (@HCNewsroom) January 23, 2023

Huawei Nova 5T:

Huawei Nova 5T expands at 73.97mm, 154.25mm, and 7.87mm, and it weighs 174 grams. The phone comes in four colors – Crush green, Midsummer purple, black, and crush blue.

The display is a 6.26-inch screen with 16.7 million colors, a 96% color gamut, an LCD panel, and an FHD+ resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels). The phone is powered by Kirin 980 octa-core chipset (2 x Cortex-A76 Based 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 Based 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz) with Mali-G76 GPU and Dual NPUs.

This phone comes with EMUI 9.1, then upgraded to EMUI 10.0, EMUI 10.1, and EMUI 11, and it currently runs EMUI 12. It has a quad rear camera system including 48 MP (f/1.8 aperture AF) + 16 M (f/2.2 aperture FF) + 2 M (f/2.4 aperture FF) + 2 M (f/2.4 aperture FF), supports autofocus (phase focus, contrast focus).

The phone has a water drop notch to house a 32 MP, f/2.0 aperture, and supports fixed focal length.

According to the information, it boasts a 3750 mAh battery that you can recharge fast with a 22.5W charger. It supports GPS (L1 + L5 dual-band) / AGPS / Glonass / BeiDou / Galileo (E1 + E5a dual-band) / QZSS (L1 + L5 dual-band). Furthermore, it has Card reading mode / Point to point mode / Card simulation mode (make payment by SIM card, or HCE).

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The first January 2023 HarmonyOS security update is rolling out for Mate 40 series with HarmonyOS 3 version 3.0.0.200. For your information, this update comes in two packages. The first package has a security patch and the second package includes improvements for the MMS feature.

According to the information, this software update is released in batches and may take some time to reach all of the Huawei Mate 40 series models. The security bulletin reveals that the January 2023 Huawei security patch fixes 2 CVEs in the kernel, four CVEs in the system, 1 CVE in the application, and 1 in the framework level.

Below you can check the complete changelog of this version release.

Changelog: (Update package 1)

This update improves system security with security patches.

Security:

• Integrates security patches released in January 2023 for improved system security.

Changelog (Update package 2)

• This update improves the user experience with MMS.

There are notes, that you can look at before installing the latest upgrade, such as making a backup of important files and packages that will be deleted automatically after the installation.

HarmonyOS 3.0.0.192:

Last month, Huawei rolled out a new HarmonyOS 3.0.0.192 for HarmonyOS 3 smartphones that brought in new Turbo charge mode, display improvements, app optimizations, and December 2022 HarmonyOS security patch.

Huawei Mate 40 series users can download the latest firmware by visiting  Settings > System & updates and then tapping on a Software update to proceed with the CHECK FOR UPDATES button. The phone will then connect to the firmware version and fetch back the update response.

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According to the information, Huawei HarmonyOS January 2023 security patch covers HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, and HarmonyOS 3.0 software versions.

The latest HarmonyOS brings security hardening features with the latest software versions that make it harder for attackers to exploit the vulnerabilities of HarmonyOS. Therefore, it’s recommended for you get the latest software.

HarmonyOS 3 beta:

Huawei is continuously upgrading devices to the HarmonyOS 3 and there are many models already running this new operating system. Meanwhile, some old eligible phones are still on the way with HarmonyOS 3 beta practices.

HarmonyOS 3.1:

Predictions are also made that the company may begin HarmonyOS 3.1 test by the end of this month or probably by February. However, there’s new information awaited.

CVE details:

There are various CVEs fixed with HarmonyOS January 2023 security patch and below you can check the full details.

Note: CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. CVE is a glossary that classifies vulnerabilities.

CVE-2022-46762 and CVE-2022-47975 were found in the kernel section with high and medium severity. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality and the system.

CVE-2022-47974, CVE-2021-46867, CVE-2021-46868, and CVE-2022-47976 are fixed in HarmonyOS’s System. These are classified as medium and high severity.

CVE-2021-46856 with medium severity fixed for the HarmonyOS 2 application section, while the successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.

Other than these, the Framework also fixed CVE-2022-46761 and successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause malicious hiding of app icons.

Meanwhile, there are no CVEs addressed in the third-party app section.

Still, these are some big improvements made to the HarmonyOS security system and we suggest all of the HarmonyOS users get the new HarmonyOS software update as soon as it arrives.

You can check for the latest software update via the Settings app, then tap on System & updates and then tap on Software update. You can follow the on-screen instructions to check for the latest build version.

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Super Hub:

The SuperHub feature for Huawei MatePad SE allows you to drag text and images temporarily and then drag items to an editing screen with just a tap. This feature is super convenient when it comes to fast file sharing.

According to the information, Huawei MatePad SE is receiving the latest feature upgrade with HarmonyOS version 3.0.0.130 and a big package size of 836 megabytes.

The software update also has December 2022 HarmonyOS security patch for better system security. Notably, this software is rolling out in batches and may take some time to reach all users of MatePad SE.

(via – huaweiailesi)

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The phone maker is sending this software update with EMUI version 12.0.0.255 and an update package size of around 190MB. Similar to the other releases, the update is out in batches and may take some time to expand among different Huawei P30 Lite owners.

Meanwhile, you should know that the changelog is showing us security patches from December 2022. As of now, all Huawei phones already received this security version and these phones could be the first to dive into the next major software update.

Talking of which, Huawei has not announced an EMUI 13 rollout roadmap. However, there’s a lot that is needed to know. For the time being, we don’t have confirmation about EMUI 13 eligibility for P30 lite.

Currently, Huawei P30 lite models run EMUI 12, this was a surprising software update that Huawei dropped to the smartphone. Why? Because the phone was freeze cold after EMUI 10 and not received any of the follow-up major rollouts such as EMUI 10.1 or 11.

But the installation of EMUI 12 has reimagined the P30 lite smartphone and given consumers a better way to relive this device.

Huawei P30 Lite users can download the December 2022 EMUI software update via Settings, followed by System & updates, and then follow the on-screen content. Note that you can also check for a new version via the My Huawei app.

There are some common safety precautions that you can take such as backing up important data. While the phone will automatically delete the downloaded OTA package once the installation is finished.

Moreover, the phone will restart and we suggest you give it a few minutes to adjust the background process and provide a smoother experience.

As mentioned above, the update will take some time to reach all P30 lite users, so try to check the upgrade manually, if an OTA notification doesn’t appear.

(via – Huaweiailesi)

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According to the changelog, this is an important system patch that comes with a package size of 4.03 megabytes and includes optimizations for display in some situations. For the time being, there’s no build version mentioned in the changelog.

The tipster confirmed that there were some minor glitches in the display of the Huawei Nova Y90 that occurred in the past and this patch could fix them to provide a better user experience.

However, there are no specific details available about the display but we suggest all of the Huawei Nova Y90 users grab this rollout as soon as it appears.

Earlier this month, Huawei released December 2022 security patch for the Nova Y90 devices, which comes with new enhancements for the EMUI 12 software system. Hence, the latest patch is incremental firmware.

EMUI 13 is the next major stop for this device but the company has not begun to roll it out for previously released devices. As it may take some time.

The update notes suggest that this software update won’t erase your personal data but it’s suggested for you backup important data. On the other hand, the package will be deleted automatically after a successful installation.

Thanks to the tipster – MasterPiece for this input.

Huawei Nova Y90 Specs:

Huawei Nova Y90 features a flat display with a center hole-punch design to house a selfie camera. The screen expands at 6.7 inches, 94% screen-to-body ratio, 16.7 million colors, LCD type, and FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2388). It provides a new responsive experience with a 270Hz touch sampling rate and 90Hz refresh rate.

It is packed with a 5000 mAh battery that could recharge with a 40W super fast charge to charge up to 50 percent battery level in 30 seconds.

It has a 50MP AI triple camera system to provide you high-quality pictures.

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