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Huawei Nova 5 Pro and Honor V20 receiving latest features and improvements via new updates
At the moment, Huawei’s focus is more on HarmonyOS 2.0 developer beta testing and preparing for the rollout for the general consumers, of which, Huawei fans eagerly waiting for it on their devices.
Parallelly, Huawei is also sending the software updates for its existing devices including Nova 5 Pro and Honor V20. The new update of both devices brings a number of changes to the system for user’s convenience as well as installs the March 2021 security patch.
According to the changelog, it comes with a new smart message setting item, a popular recommendation folder on the desktop, optimizations for call stability, and more. [Full changelog below]
Adapting devices:
- Huawei Nova 5 Pro
- Honor V20
To recall, last month, Huawei has already delivered the March 2021 security patch for the Nova 5 Pro smartphone that fixes 2 critical, 13 high, and 132 medium levels of CVEs for improved system security.
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HarmonyOS:
Talking about Honor V20, it is an HarmonyOS eligible Honor device and soon upgradable over HarmonyOS 2.0, once the general stable rollout starts. Until then, users can enjoy HarmonyOS ringtone on their respective smartphones.
New EMUI versions:
- Huawei Nova 5 Pro smartphone users getting EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.141 upgrading from 11.0.0.139
- Honor V20 smartphone users getting Magic UI 4 version 11.0.0.132 upgrading from 11.0.0.130
Changelog:
For Huawei Nova 5 Pro:
- A new smart message setting item, when enabled, can intelligently identify the content of the text message and provide you with more convenient services.
- Added a popular recommendation folder on the desktop, which is now a popular selection application for smart recommendation Optimized Huawei Mall, Huawei Club, Education Center, and Link Now applications.
For Honor V20:
- A New smart message setting item, when enabled, can intelligently identify the content of the text message and provide you with more convenient services.
- Added a popular recommendation folder on the desktop, which is now a popular selection application for smart recommendation optimized Honor Mall, Honor Club, Education Center, and Link Now applications
- Optimized call stability in some scenes
- Fix the problem that WeChat clone cannot be selected when sharing
- Integrates the Android security patch released in March 2021.
Before you upgrade:
- We recommend you take a backup of your important data.
- Use a stable connection to download the update package.
- Do not forcefully turn off the phone, once the installation is started.
Update steps:
There are two ways that you can download this latest software update, both of these areas the following:
VIA SETTINGS:
- Go to Settings
- Tap on System & updates
- Tap Software update
- Tap Check for Updates
- Download and Install
- Install
After the installation and restart, we recommend you let the system optimize the new application so your device can run smoothly on further commands.
VIA SUPPORT:
You can also request this update via the Support app with the following instructions.
- Open the Support app
- Go to the Services tab
- Tap on Update
- Download and Install
- Install
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Also, check:
These 7 Huawei devices receiving HarmonyOS 2.0 beta in the second developer phase [List]
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.
