Updates
New updates released for Honor X10, Play 3 and Play 3e [Magic UI and EMUI]
After a bunch of Huawei devices, it’s time for some Honor phones to get their security updated. According to the latest info, the Honor X10 and Honor Play devices have begun receiving June 2021 security updates.
It’s just a usual security patch and brings some sorts of security improvements and not much of the changes have been found in teh changelog. You can check the adapting models along with their version numbers below.
Adapting models & Software versions:
- Honor X10 – Magic UI 3.1 version 3.1.1.201 upgraded from version 3.1.1.200
- Honor Play 3 – EMUI 9.1 version 9.1.1.211 upgraded from version 9.1.1.210
- Honor Play 3e – EMUI 9.1 version 9.1.0.193 upgraded from version 9.1.0.195
To be mentioned, this update is rolling out in batches and it may take time to reach each and every device. The changelog of the update also does not have much to show besides the security improvements.
Things to remember before update
- Maintain enough battery and storage on the devices.
- Use a stable connection for downloading the update package.
- Your data won’t be erased, while we recommend you to take a backup, just in case.
- Make sure that your device is not root.
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HarmonyOS 2.0 for Honor devices
Keeping its promise, Huawei is upgrading the eligible Honor devices to the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 software. Following the beta activity, many of the Honor devices have even received the stable version.
However, the new HM OS is currently limited in the Chinese market, While the users outside China are eagerly waiting for this new software to arrive. Looking at the impressive speed of rollout, the company may soon release this software globally.
How to check for updates?
Via Settings:
You can check for new updates from Settings >> System & Updates. Then navigate to Software update and select Check for updates. If found any updates then, click on Download and install.
Via Support app:
To check for new updates from the Support app, open the application >> Service tab. Then tap on the Update button, then select Check for updates. Then finally tap on Download and install.
Note: After the installation is complete, restart the device
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.
