The HarmonyOS July 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Nova 8 series smartphone users mainly aims to improve system security, also to protect the device against threads by fixing the different levels of CVEs found in the system.

Although, you can check the compatible model numbers of the Huawei Nova 8 lineup

• Huawei Nova 8 (ANG-AN00）
• Hauwei Nova 8 Pro 5G (BRQ-AN00）
• Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G (BRQ-AL00）

You can identify the July 2022 security update through HarmonyOS 2.0.0.268 build version. Which can be upgradeable over the HarmonyOS 2.0.0.263 running version.

Coming on the changelog, the Huawei Nova 8 series July update only incorporates the security patch fixes. On the other hand, there are now new features and changes noted in the updated new log.

We recommend you download and install the recent update as soon as possible to patch the security gap and improve your device’s overall performance. In particular, the company aims to remove identified bugs and enhance user experience in terms of better device optimization.

Update instruction:

You can download and install the July 2022 security update using the below-mentioned guides:

• launch the Settings app
• Hit on System & updates
• Click Software update
• Tap Check for Updates
• Then Download and Install
• Once installed don’t forget to restart the device after.

Do you know: Huawei Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro enlisted in second-hand phones:

A month before, Hauwei announced that Huawei Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro enters the second-hand certified phones. Second-hand smartphones are put through more than 120 unique tests. While going through a rigorous process that uses only original factory parts,

The new battery includes the HarmonyOS 2 operating system and a one-year extended guarantee.

(Source: Huawei)

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Besides, Huawei Mate 20 X users may have to compromise with the optimization update, because as per the updated policy the old flagship devices get new updates in every three months.

But no worry, the optimization is more than sufficient for the Huawei Mate 20 X users, as it enhances system protection capabilities and improves system stability in some scenarios.

Below you can check the update info in detail:

Changelog:

• It optimizes and improves system security protection capabilities
• Improve system stability

Version number:

• 2.0.0.268(C00E230R1P6)

Compatible models:

• Huawei Mate 20 X (EVR-AL00)

How to update:

So, if you own this device, check for updates by going to Settings >> System & update >> Software updates and then checking for updates. Wait for the device to fetch a new firmware, then navigate to the available update and click the download and install button.

August 2022 security patch for Huawei Mate 20 X:

Huawei released the August 2022 security patch details, and soon company starts rolling out it for eligible devices Huawei Mate 20 X users are still waiting for the July 2022 security patch update.

Notably, users have to be satisfied with the monthly optimization update for the devices. It may also happen that the company skip the July 2022 security patch ad and directly jumped over the August update for the devices.

But, we should expect to soon release the next firmware update for the Huawei Mate 20 X devices users in the Chinese market.

(Source)

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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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The Huawei MatePad 10.8 update improves several programs’ usability while also enhancing system security. With consistent monthly upgrades for devices, the corporation essentially seeks to enhance the whole user experience.

Although, the recent update mainly installs the June 2022 HarmonyOS security patch for the Huawei MatePad 10.8-inch tablets to boost up the security flaws and encountered bugs in the recent running version.

However, the June update arrives with the HarmonyOS 2.0.0.261 built version, which is upgraded from the HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230. Thus, those users that carry this base version are eligible to obtain the latest software update.

There is currently no information available about the update’s package size. However, we advise the relevant devices to leave at least 500MB of free space in their Huawei MatePad tablets.

Below you can check the model’s number that is compatible to attain the firmware:

• Huawei Mate Pad 10.8 WiFi – SCMR-W09
• Huawei MatePad 10.8 inch-  SCMR-AL09

June 2022 HarmonyOS security patch details:

The HarmonyOS June 2022 security patch promises to fix 7 medium and 1 high level of CVEs. Alongside, it also focused on fixes for third-party library vulnerabilities found in the last version of HarmonyOS 2.0 software version.

Here’s how to update:

You must visit the settings menu on your Huawei tablet and choose System & Updates, then Software Updates. The tablet will then connect to the server and download the most recent update for you when you tap CHECK FOR UPDATES.

Do not use the device until the update has finished once you have selected the download and install option after receiving the update. If the update doesn’t work, you can try again or call Huawei customer service.

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The recent 2.0.0.268/269 HarmonyOS version update for the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro is compatible with devices running over the baseline 2.0.0.236/237 HarmonyOS build version.

Notably, the July 2022 update for Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro users addresses the system and security protection capabilities. It also brings enhancement for the system stability to run smoother and fix latency, and lagging issues.

It will take some time to reach the target devices, as the update is expanding gradually to those device owners. However, users can go to the Updates section or ask the My Huawei app to install this new build.

Launch the Settings menu to download the firmware via the Updates section. Also select System and Updates and then Software Updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed here.

Huawei HarmonyOS 3.0:

The major HarmonyOS 3.0 update is about to hit the eligible device in the coming week, but unfortunately, the Huawei Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro aren’t spotted in the compatible device list and are not recent in the expected list of HamronyOS 3.0.

Notably, the company continues to roll out the monthly security update for the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro devices with so many optimization and security enhancement. But new redesign features are essential for any device timely. Alongside HarmonyOS 3.0 also pushed the increased performance of the system to provide a better user experience.

The company isn’t releasing any official eligible device list to get HarmonyOS 3.0 version device list at all.

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Meanwhile, the June 2022 HarmonyOS firmware gives a new turn to your device to work flawlessly, which further helps to enhance the device’s performance. You might also notice improvements for common issues including lagging, latency, and more.

As mentioned in the June 2022 patch details, this stable release for the Huawei P50 smartphone brings 3 high and critical levels of severity from the Kernel section, and also promises to fix 7 medium and 1 high level of CVEs.

Going with the changelog, the new June 2022 HarmonyOS update enhances the security of the Huawei P50 smartphone. However, you can identify this update through the 2.0.1.246 version which is updated from HarmonyOS 2.0.0.1.241.

If your smartphone is running over an outdated version then do check for this latest update by visiting the Setting app, then tap on System & update option. From here click on the software update, and now check for the update. Wait for some time for the device to fetch a new software and to the available update, hit the Download & install tab.

Compatible models:

• Huawei P50: ABR-AL00 

TD Tech Huawei P50 duplicate new leaks:

Well, another Chinese maker is manufacturing a copy of the Huawei P50 smartphone, and the TD tech P50 is exactly the same as the original one. It houses the dual matric camera system, equipped with the Qualcomm processor alongside the 5G access, which is Snapdragon 888.

In the recent development, the TD tech did not reveal the exact launch date and complete specification of this device. On comparing with its new live images leaks we can finalize its bears the exact same design concept form the original one.

Click here to see the live images of the TD Tech P50 smartphone.

(Source: Huawei)

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Below you check the corresponding models to upgrade with the latest update

• Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition
• Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus 5G
• Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro 5G
• Huawei Enjoy Z 5G
• Huawei Maimang 9 5G

As per the changelog, the new HM OS 2 update includes optimizations in the drop-down status bar experience, which could sometimes lag in some game scenes. Moreover, the control center display interface has also been improved.

Furthermore, this software update also enhances the user experience and brings stability to these devices. Apart from these few changes, there’s nothing more noticed in the changelog.

New software version

The latest firmware can be identified with the HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.165 upgraded from version 2.0.0.146/147.

Changelog:

Application Assistant:

• Optimize the operation experience of the drop-down status bar in the game scenarios

Control Panel:

• Optimize the interface display of the control panel

Things to remember

• Make sure your device is not root
• Take a backup of your important data
• Maintain enough battery and storage on your device
• It’s a staged rollout and may take time to reach your device

New HM OS update coming next week

Huawei has also announced a new HM OS 2 update for the devices running HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.165. The company stated that this update will further optimize and improve the current software.

It will begin rolling out from next week starting with the topmost models. As usual, this software will be released in batches and may take time to cover all the eligible devices.

HarmonyOS 2.0:

HarmonyOS 2.0 is Huawei’s self-developed operating system that provides an innovative and productive user experience with interconnection and collaboration of different devices. It brings a simple, smooth, continuous, safe, and reliable ecosystem to your smartphone.

However, the HM OS 2 software is currently limited to China and its arrival to the global market is still a question. The EMUI 12 is also spotted in a newly launched smartphone in Russia, which further makes the users confused.

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To be specific, the August 2021 update for the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro is not a regular firmware update and comes with firmware version 2.0.0.179 (C00E179R1P179) and 269 MB package size.

More interestingly, the changelog of this update brings a big list of new features, optimizations, fixes to improve the user experience of HarmonyOS on Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro.

The firmware update adds many practical and intelligent features (some functions need to be updated after “sports health” is applied to the latest version to support).

The complete changes of this big Huawei Watch 3 firmware update are linked below.

New

• Support custom video watch face
• Add audio control panel
• Add loT device control panel
• Support flip wrist mute call function (open path: Settings> Accessibility> Gesture)
• Add AI Life application
• Support synchronization of mobile phone local music (need to import through sports and health applications)
• Added a variety of preset dials in the ultra-long battery life mode
• Do not disturb mode supports setting the do not disturb time period
• Add “Extra long” to the shortcut menu Battery life” and “WLAN” shortcut switch

Optimizations:

• Optimize weather widget, improve positioning, and update speed
• Optimize unlock function, improve the security of smart unlock
• Optimize message notification function, support ringtone reminder
• Optimize voice assistant

Notes for user experience update:

• Some functions have requirements for the mobile phone system. For details, please refer to the official announcement of the pollen forum.
• Please keep the network connection during the update process, if the update fails, please try again.
• The update process of the wearable device may be long. Please wait patiently for the progress bar on the device side to complete, and the device will automatically restart after the system is updated.
• If you encounter any problems during use, please visit the pollen forum or call the Huawei customer service hotline 950800 for support.

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How to check for updates on Huawei Watch 3 series

• Connect the Watch 3 to your smartphone using the Huawei Health app
• Now open the app >> Devices >> then tap on Device name.
• Choose Firmware update.
• If any new software update is found, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro:

Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro launched as first-ever smartwatches to come with HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. These devices come with a premium design and a bunch of health-related capabilities.

These wearables feature a heart rate sensor, up to 14 days long battery, skin temperature measurement function, and emergency call feature.

In the health department, the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro comes with over 100 different workout modes, skin temperature detection, fall detection, SOS alert, SpO2, sleep monitoring, and many more.

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Identified with the HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.155 upgraded from version 2.0.0.132, this major update comes with a number of new changes and adds new functionalities to the existing features.

What’s New:

As per the changelog, this update brings HarmonyOS distributed capabilities to the camera. It adds a new multi-camera mode using which users can capture images via different connected devices using share network access such as Wi-Fi.

The new change in the Control Panel is worth mentioning, it makes it easy to switch between the notification center and the panel by just swiping left or right.

Furthermore, this new HarmonyOS update for MatePad Pro 12.6 also brings optimizations for the stylus writing experience and the display effect of the clock service widgets and control panel interface. the update also fixes a bug caused during turning pages using mouse wheels in some scenarios.

Apart from these new features and optimizations, this new firmware update also brings the latest July 2021 security patch for improved system security and device stability.

Adapter models

• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6-inch WiFi version WGR-W09
• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6-inch WiFi version WGR-W19
• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6-inch 5G WGR-AN19

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6

The MatePad Pro 12.6 is Huawei’s newly launched flagship tablet that comes pre-installed with HarmonyOS 2.0 software. It is powered by Kirin 9000 processor and is available in both Wi-Fi and Cellular version.

Furthermore, it has features such as a massive 10,000 mAh battery, a triple rear camera setup, and much more. On July, 29, the company has also unveiled a 512GB storage variant of this tablet.

Changelog:

Camera

• The camera mode is newly added. During the shooting process, you can choose a HarmonyOS 2 mobile phone or tablet (multi-camera mode supported) in the same WLAN network as the lens to shoot wonderful images from multiple angles, and remotely take pictures.

Control Panel

• Control Panel and notification center can be quickly switched by swiping left and right in the top area

Show

• Optimize the display effect of the clock universal-card and control panel interface

Accessories 

• Optimize the stylus writing experience
• Fix the problem that the mouse wheel slides to turn pages abnormally in some scenes

Safety

• Incorporate the July 2021 security patch to enhance system security

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Now, all the Huawei P40 lineup owners can install the stable HM OS 2 software upgrades and can experience the brand new HarmonyOS operating system and its features.

The HM OS 2 features include the new Super Device, Huawei Share, Smart Folder, Service Widgets, Task Center, App Guard, and much existing for users.

Huawei P40 series devices:

• Huawei P40
• Huawei P40 Pro
• Huawei P40 Pro+

HarmonyOS 2 for Huawei P40 series:

According to the official information, Huawei P40 series device users can upgrade their respective smartphones to stable HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.138 from EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.180.

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Before updating, keep these points in mind:

This update will not remove or delete your data but we recommend you take a backup of your personal and important data. Also, use the stable connection to download the update package. Always maintain enough storage and battery in your device.

Huawei P40 global users are excited now:

Huawei P40 global user’s excitement level now reached another level after the stable update release of HarmonyOS 2.0 in the global market. Because they are expected that now Huawei will soon start the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta activity for global variants.

HM OS 2.0 CHANGELOG:

Home-screen: Swiping up on the app icon generates a service widget, which can be resized dragged to a new location, or added to your custom home screen.

Control Panel: Swiping down from the upper-right edge of the screen takes you to Control Panel. Device Control access has been added to the shortcut switches panel so that you can control all of your devices with the same ease as navigating on your phone.

Service Center: If you swipe up from the lower left or lower right corner on the screen, the system will lead to the Service Center. This is the place, where all of your collected service widgets are stored and ready to offer access to your desired services.

Smart Folder: HarmonyOS adds support for app categorization and management. By pressing down on a standard folder displays a large folder, which offers direct access to desired apps.

HarmoynOS Fonts: HarmonyOS brings support for step-free font Weight adjustments and adjusts the size of the font itself.

Smart Home: Offers nimble, intelligent operations on household appliances, such as quickly accessing the phone’s network from the devices, controlling screenless devices, installation-free apps, and direct service access, which can be accessed by tapping your phone against the selected household appliance, or bringing your phone into the proximity to the appliance.

Smart Office: Under this label, HarmonyOS brings you the capability to transfer files on cross-device platforms without requiring a data cable with the power of Huawei Share, which increases the file transfer speed and provides faster and secure file sharing between Huawei smartphones, computers, and tablets.

Seamless Performance: All operations, including touches and swipes, are smoother and more natural, with images and videos loading more quickly as well.

Task manager: Support task status saving in frequently used apps, meaning that even after you’ve switched to another app, you can pick up a previous task right from where you had left off.

SECURITY:

App Guard: The App Guard mode is enabled by default, to ensure that all apps subject deep scans for malicious behavior, security vulnerabilities, privacy risks, and other related behaviors while being installed. This prevents risky apps from being installed while helping safeguard the secure running environment of the entire system.

Certifications: The TEE OS security kernel has obtained the CC EAL5+ certification, indicating the highest security level for a global commercial operating system kernel. The HarmonyOS operating system has obtained CC EAL4+ security certification, China’s highest security certification.

Collaborative Security: Add a mobile – Computer collaborative authentication feature and allows you to unlock your phone by entering the phone’s screen unlock password on your Huawei computer when your phone and computer are connected via multi-screen collaboration.

Also, check:

New Huawei P40 series battery optimization rolling out (HM OS 2)

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