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Huawei Nova 5 Pro (EMUI 11) getting May 2021 security improvements
Huawei rolling out new security improvements for Huawei Nova 5 Pro devices running EMUI 11 software. It includes a security patch released in May 2021 for improved system security and enhanced users experience.
The Nova 5 Pro users can identify this latest firmware with EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.155/156 upgraded from version 11.0.0.143/146. To be mentioned, it is being released in batches and may take time to cover every device.
As per the info, Huawei’s May 2021 security patch fixes 3 critical, 10 high levels, and 4 medium levels of CVEs. Additionally, it also resolves 13 hidden privacy issues.
Apart from the security patch, this software update also brings optimizations in some scenarios to smoothen the device’s performance and bring stability. You can check more details about this software update below.
Things to remember
- Make sure your device is not root.
- Keep adequate battery and storage before downloading the update.
- Take a backup of your important data, just in case.
- Follow the update instructions carefully (mentioned below).
Huawei Nova 5 Pro HarmonyOS:
Huawei has already released the stable HarmonyOS 2.0 update for all the Nova 5 devices in China. Meanwhile, the users running EMUI are also getting their part of regular security improvements.
All the users of Nova 5 Pro in China can directly upgrade to the new HM OS 2 software that will arrive via OTA. Recently, Huawei also seeded a big feature update for these smartphones with new optimizations and fixes.
How to check for updates
Via Settings:
- Open Settings and click on System & Updates
- Then open a Software update.
- Tap on Check for updates option
- If an update appears then click Download and install.
- After installation reboot the device.
Via Support app:
- Open the Support app
- Then navigate to the Service tab
- Click on the Update button.
- Now tap on Check for update option
- If found any then click Download and install.
- After the installation completes, reboot the device.
Huawei Nova 5 Pro
Huawei Nova 5 Pro sports a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2340 resolutions. It is powered by Kirin 980 7nm processor and paired with 8GB RAM along with 128/256GB internal storage.
The smartphone equips a 48MP triple rear camera setup and a 32MP front camera. It comes pre-installed with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 pie. Its other features include a fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C, and a 3500mAh battery.
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.
