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August 2021 firmware update for Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro brings a big list of features
Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 users began receiving a new big feature-packed update. According to the information, the August 2021 update for the Huawei Watch 3 devices brings a number of new features to these smart wearables powered by HarmonyOS.
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.
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 is rolling out new features and system improvements update for the Mate 50 series that include optimizations. It also installs a new security patch for the Chinese models of this flagship.
According to the information, Huawei Mate 50 series users can download this new firmware via HarmonyOS 3.0.0.197. Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design are getting this upgrade in batches. Huawei Mate 50 series is also one of the first phones to get a slot in the HarmonyOS 3.1 wagon but we’re yet to confirm this roadmap.
Aside from these, the latest update for the Huawei Mate 50 series comes with system stability optimizations, network stability improvements, new improvements for the camera and performance, and last but not least, the January 2023 HarmonyOS security patch.
Meanwhile, there are no new updated in the global models of Mate 50 Pro but we’ll keep you posted with further information.
Below you can check the complete changelog of this rollout.
System
- Optimizes system performance and stability.
Network
- Improves network stability in certain situations.
Camera
- Improves Camera stability and performance in specific scenarios.
Security
- Integrates security patches released in January 2023 for improved system security.
Thanks to tipsters Thomas and Fabrizio for the input.
We suggest you to back up the data before upgrading to the latest software update and make sufficient space in your device to store OTA package.
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.
